Ariel: Jan Morris, a Literary Life (Johns Derek)(Paperback)

Ariel: Jan Morris, a Literary Life (Johns Derek)(Paperback)

Jan Morris is one of the great British writers of the post-war era. Soldier, journalist, writer about places (rather than 'travel writer'), elegist of the British Empire, novelist, she has fashioned a distinctive prose style that is elegant, fastidious, supple, and sometimes gloriously gaudy. For

Conundrum (Morris Jan)(Paperback / softback)

As one of Britain's best and most-loved travel writers, Jan Morris has led an extraordinary life. On first publication in 1974, the book generated enormous interest around the world, and was chosen by The Times as one of the '100 Key Books of Our

Trieste (Morris Jan)(Paperback / softback)

Oxford (Morris Jan)(Paperback)

Jan Morris has given us a brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable exploration the history, architecture, geography, and culture of one of England's most historic, beautiful, enigmatic and visited cities - Oxford. This is the perfect guide for local historians, visitors to the city, and prospective

Pax Britannica (Morris Jan)(Paperback / softback)

The second instalment of the Pax Britannica Trilogy by Jan Morris, recreates the British Empire at its dazzling climax - the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial strength, unity, and

Walt Whitman: A Literary Life (Wagner-Martin Linda)(Paperback)

Walt Whitman: A Literary Life highlights two major influences on Whitman's poetry and life: the American Civil War and his economic condition. Linda Wagner-Martin performs a close reading of many of Whitman's poems, particularly his Civil War work (in Drum-Taps) and those poems written during the

The Life of Rebecca Jones (Price Angharad)(Paperback)

'The most fascinating and wonderful book' JAN MORRIS'A restrained, lyrical tour de force' OWEN SHEERSIn the early years of the last century, Rebecca is born into a rural community in the Maesglasau valley in Wales; her family have been working the land for a thousand years, but the changes brought

The Word of Life: A Theology of John's Gospel (Koester Craig R.)(Paperback)

This accessible, engaging work explores the major theological dimensions of John's Gospel, including God, the world and its people, Jesus, the crucifixion and resurrection, the Spirit, faith, and discipleship. Craig Koester's Word of Life is notable for its comprehensive treatment of themes and its

Derek Dool Supercool 3 - Run For Your Life (Beck Adrian)(Paperback / softback)

RetroGameDev C64 Edition Volume 2 (Morris Derek)(Paperback)

Color version]Take your game development knowledge to the next level on the Commodore 64.Learn advanced development features such as debugging, raster interrupts, sprite multiplexing, and SID music playing. Follow along with the creation of a multi-screen beach bar game and experiment with the

Bukowski, a Life (Cherkovski Neeli)(Paperback)

The definitive life of Charles Bukowski: literary legend and

An Abbreviated Life: A Memoir (Leve Ariel)(Paperback)

A beautiful, startling, and candid memoir about growing up without boundaries, in which Ariel Leve recalls with candor and sensitivity the turbulent time she endured as the only child of an unstable poet for a mother and a beloved but largely absent father, and explores the consequences of a

The Undiscovered Country (Bagoo Andre)(Paperback)

'A manifesto, a literary criticism, a personal chronicle of literary life, a book of days, a stage wherein famous writers such as Walcott, Thomas, Gunn, Espada, and others become actors, The Undiscovered Country discovers many things, but one thing for sure: Andre Bagoo is a fearless, brilliant

The Life of Texts: An Introduction to Literary Studies (Brillenburg Wurth Kiene)(Paperback)

This innovative introduction to literary studies takes 'the life of texts' as its overarching frame. It provides a conceptual and methodological toolbox for analysing novels, poems, and all sorts of other texts as they circulate in oral, print, and digital form. It shows how texts inspire each

Hav (Morris Jan)(Paperback / softback)

But Morris's visit ends in flight when an unidentified enemy arrives to seize control. When Jan Morris returns to Hav, some twenty years later, she finds that her account of her earlier visit is banned - and discovers a place that has rebuilt itself, transformed by a new energy and now dominated

On Time: A Princely Life in Funk (Day Morris)(Paperback)

A memoir by Morris Day of The Time centering around his lifelong relationship and association with Prince'A vital, illuminating, and wildly entertaining autobiography.' -Billboard'Great book! Great storytelling!' -LENNY KRAVITZ'Lean, slick, cooler than Santa Claus, and surprisingly tender, this

The Mysterious Correspondent: New Stories (Proust Marcel)(Paperback)

'Startlingly audacious.' Literary Review New writing from the literary master Throughout Proust's life, nine of his short stories remained unseen - the writer never even spoke of them. Perhaps he was not ready to share the early themes he was nurturing for his masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time

Mario Lanza, a Life in Pictures (Mannering Derek)(Paperback / softback)

Mario Lanza: A Life in Pictures is a stunning collection of photographs and illustrations that captures the fabulous and tumultuous times of the greatest romantic tenor of the twentieth century. Compiled by acclaimed Lanza biographer Derek Mannering and drawing on exclusive photographs from the

Chester Morris: His Life and Career (Nollen Scott Allen)(Paperback)

 The prodigious but humble scion of a New York theatrical family, Chester Morris acted on Broadway as a teenager and earned an Academy Award nomination for his first role in a Hollywood ''talkie,'' Alibi (1929). He became leading man to filmdom's top female stars and starred in the popular

Radio Life - 'Gripping, clever, frightening' Val McDermid (Miller Derek B.)(Paperback / softback)

Radio Life: a gripping adventure and a riveting political thriller: The Commonwealth, a post-apocalyptic civilisation on the rise, is locked in a clash of ideas with the Keepers . . . a fight which threatens to destroy the world . . . again. When Lilly was first Chief Engineer at The Commonwealth,

The Gifts of the Spirit: Understanding and Receiving God's Supernatural Power in Your Life (Prince Derek)(Paperback)

Bowie's Books - The Hundred Literary Heroes Who Changed His Life (O'Connell John)(Paperback / softback)

RSPB First Book Of Pond Life (Niemann Derek)(Paperback / softback)

Beautifully illustrated first spotter's guides for 4-7

Don't Stop Believin' (Newton-John Olivia)(Paperback)

Legendary musician, actress, activist, and icon Olivia Newton-John's fascinating life story--from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health in light of her long battle with cancer. Perfect for fans of Tina Turner's My Love Story and Sally