Eustace Chisholm and the Works (Purdy James)(Paperback)

Eustace Chisholm and the Works (Purdy James)(Paperback)

No James Purdy novel has dazzled contemporary writers more than this haunting tale of unrequited love in an indifferent world. A seedy depression-era boarding house in Chicago plays host to 'a game of emotional chairs' (The Guardian) in a novel initially condemned for its frank depiction of

Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears (Chisholm Alastair)(Paperback / softback)

Shirley Chisholm: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations (Chisholm Shirely)(Paperback)

'All I can say is that I'm a shaker-upper. That's exactly what I am.' --Shirley Chisholm When Shirley Chisholm announced her candidacy for the democratic presidential nomination in 1972, she became the first Black candidate for a major party's nomination--just four years after she had become the

How Fiction Works (Wood James)(Paperback / softback)

Forster's Aspects of the Novel and Milan Kundera's The Art of the Novel, How Fiction Works is a study of the main elements of fiction, such as narrative, detail, characterization, dialogue, realism, and

The Eustace Diamonds (Trollope Anthony)(Paperback)

The third in Trollope's six-volume Palliser series, The Eustace Diamonds boasts an extraordinary heroine in Lizzie Eustace, a lying schemer in the mould of Thackeray's Becky Sharp. A pompous Under-Secretary of State, an exploitative and acquisitive American and her unhappy 'niece,' a shady radical

Malcolm: A Comic Novel (Purdy James)(Paperback)

Introduced simply as 'the boy on the bench,' the titular character of Malcolm is a Candide-like figure who is picked up by the 'most famous astrologer of his period' and introduced to a series of increasingly absurd characters and bizarre situations in 'the most prodigiously funny book to streak

The Eustace Diamonds (Trollope Anthony)(Paperback)

The third novel in Trollope's Palliser series, The Eustace Diamonds bears all the hallmarks of his later works, blending dark cynicism with humor and a keen perception of human nature. Following the death of her husband, Sir Florian, beautiful Lizzie Eustace mysteriously comes into possession of a

Bowel Cancer: The Essential Guide to (Eustace Ian)(Paperback)

Sports Coaching: The Basics (Purdy Laura)(Paperback)

Sports Coaching: The Basics is an engaging and provocative introduction to sports coaching which combines coaches' views and experiences of their work with discussions and topical issues that feature in this fast-growing field. In doing so, coaches are placed at the centre of the discussions

Eustace and Hilda (Hartley L. P.)(Paperback / softback)

The magnum opus from the author of the much loved classic, THE GO-BETWEEN: 'A masterpiece from the very first image'

Breaking and Riding: With Military Commentaries (Fillis James)(Paperback)

One of the most important works ever written on dressage, Breaking and Riding is essential reading for the serious dressage enthusiast. In this work, the result of a lifetime spent training horses, James Fillis (1834-1913) clearly explains his theories and methods, starting with the basics of

What Science Is and How It Really Works (Zimring James C.)(Paperback)

Scientific advances have transformed the world. However, science can sometimes get things wrong, and at times, disastrously so. Understanding the basis for scientific claims and judging how much confidence we should place in them is essential for individual choice, societal debates, and development

Orion Lost (Chisholm Alastair)(Paperback / softback)

The transport ship Orion is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes - leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep

Finnegans Wake. James Joyce (Joyce James)(Paperback)

One of the greatest artistic works of the twentieth century, Finnegans Wake is both an outrageous epic and a wildly inventive comedy that rewards its readers with never-ending layers of meaning. This edition helps readers get past its reputation for difficulty in order to enjoy its astonishing

The Music of James MacMillan (Cooke Phillip A.)(Pevná vazba)

Known for his orchestral, operatic and choral works, James MacMillan (b. 1959) appeals across the spectrum of contemporary music making. James MacMillan appeals across the spectrum of contemporary music making and is particularly celebrated for his orchestral, operatic and choral pieces. This book,

Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece (Chisholm Jane)(Paperback / softback)

This is a far-reaching history of Ancient Greece, from the early Minoans to the rise of Classical Greece and its conquest by the Macedonians. It includes detailed information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek Empire, as well as information on the day-to-day life of its

The Life and Adventures of Nat Love (Love Nat)(Paperback)

Thousands of black cowpunchers drove cattle up the Chisholm Trail after the Civil War, but only Nat Love wrote about his experiences. Born to slaves in Davidson County, Tennessee, the newly freed Love struck out for Kansas after the war. He was fifteen and already endowed with a reckless and

Audience of One: Trump, Television, and the Fracturing of America (Poniewozik James)(Paperback)

New York Times Book Review - Notable Book of the YearWashington Post - 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2019 NPR.org - NPR 2019 ConciergeSlate - 10 Best Books of the YearChicago Tribune - Best Books of the YearPublishers Weekly - 10 Best Books of the YearAudience of One reframes America's identity

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (Joyce James)(Paperback)

James Joyce's Portrait of an Artist is one of the most significant literary works of the twentieth century, and one of the most innovative. Its originality shocked contemporary readers on its publication in 1916 who found its treating of the minutiae of daily life as indecorous, and its central

Giotto and His Works in Padua (Ruskin John)(Paperback)

Excerpt from Giotto and His Works in Padua; The Cavalli Monuments, Verona; Guide to the Academy, Venice; St. Mark's Rest Letter of December 20, 1872, in New Letters of Thomas Carlyle, 1904, vol. II p. 293. 7 Vol. XXIII. P. Liii. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of

The Microbiome Diet Reset: A Practical Guide to Restore and Protect a Healthy Microbiome (Purdy Mary)(Paperback)

A healthier microbiome begins by changing your diet and your lifestyle Cultivating a healthy gut is the key to better overall health and well-being. The Microbiome Diet Reset will get you on the right path with easy, affordable recipes you can make in minutes as well as practical recommendations

Fifty Key Works of History and Historiography (Stunkel Kenneth R.)(Paperback)

Fifty Key Works of History and Historiography introduces some of the most important works ever written by those who have sought to understand, capture, query and interpret the past. The works covered include texts from ancient times to the present day and from different cultural traditions ensuring

A Sonata Theory Handbook (Hepokoski James)(Paperback)

Sonata form is the most commonly encountered organizational plan in the works of the classical-music masters, from Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven to Schubert, Brahms, and beyond. Sonata Theory, an analytic approach developed by James Hepokoski and Warren Darcy in their award-winning Elements of

Pseudo Dionysius: The Complete Works (Luibheid Colm)(Paperback)

Here are the complete works of the enigmatic fifth- and sixth-century writer known as the Pseudo Dionysius, prepared by a team of six research