Melania the Younger: From Rome to Jerusalem (Clark Elizabeth A.)(Paperback)

Melania the Younger: From Rome to Jerusalem (Clark Elizabeth A.)(Paperback)

Melania the Younger: From Rome to Jerusalem explores the richly detailed story of Melania, an early fifth-century Roman Christian aristocrat who renounced her staggering wealth to lead a life of ascetic renunciation. Hers is a tale of riches to rags. Born to high Roman aristocracy in the late

Letters of the Younger Pliny (Pliny The Younger)(Paperback / softback)

Providing a series of fascinating views of Imperial Rome, The Letters of the Younger Pliny also offer one of the fullest self-portraits to survive from classical times. Pliny's lively and very personal letters address an astonishing range of topics, from a deeply moving account of his uncle's death

Rome and Jerusalem - The Clash of Ancient Civilizations (Goodman Martin)(Paperback / softback)

In 70CE, after four years of Jewish rebellion, Roman legions devastated the great city of Jerusalem. Sixty years later, its ruin was completed when Emperor Hadrian built a new city on top of it that Jews were forbidden even to enter. This title explores the history of a titanic struggle whose

The Essential Guide to Contemporary Dance Techniques (Clarke Melanie)(Paperback)

The Essential Guide to Contemporary Dance Techniques explores the multifaceted learning processes and underlying principles behind the technical skills and abilities of a contemporary dancer. The depth and complexity of this challenging sensorial, intellectual, reflective, and creative process is

The Architecture Lover's Guide to Rome (Heath Elizabeth F.)(Paperback)

For lovers of Rome, a guidebook that presents a historical tour of the Eternal City's better- and lesser-known buildings and monuments.Rome's architectural remains date as far back as the city's founding in the 8th century BCE. The primitive settlement that began on the Palatine Hill grew over the

Last Seen (Clarke Lucy)(Paperback / softback)

*The gripping new novel from Lucy Clarke, THE CASTAWAYS, is available to buy

Telomere Effect - A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer (Blackburn Elizabeth)(Paperback / softback)

A ground breaking book on how to slow down the aging

The Historian (Kostova Elizabeth)(Paperback)

The record-breaking phenomenon from Elizabeth Kostova is a celebrated masterpiece that 'refashioned the vampire myth into a compelling contemporary novel, a late-night page-turner' (San Francisco Chronicle). Breathtakingly suspenseful and beautifully written, The Historian is the story of a young

Daughters of Jerusalem (Mendelson Charlotte)(Paperback / softback)

From the Orange shortlisted author of When We Were

The Collected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick (Hardwick Elizabeth)(Paperback)

The first-ever collection of essays from across Elizabeth Hardwick's illustrious writing career, including works not seen in print for decades. Elizabeth Hardwick wrote during the golden age of the American literary essay. For Hardwick, the essay was an imaginative endeavor, a serious form,

T&t Clark Reader in Political Theology (Philips Elizabeth)(Paperback)

T&T Clark Reader in Political Theology brings together some of the most important, up-to-date scholarly texts published on this subject. Edited by accomplished scholars this single-volume reader fills the gap in the existing literature. Including readings from Augustine, Aquinas, Schmitt, Moltmann,

Flirting for Dummies (Clark Elizabeth)(Paperback)

A straight-talking guide to decoding the intricacies of flirtingMany people are mortified by their flirting skills and get flustered when dealing with people they're attracted to. This easy-to-follow manual to mastering the art of flirting offers indispensable advice on working the dating scene and

Jerusalem: A Cookbook (Ottolenghi Yotam)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of 120 recipes exploring the flavors of Jerusalem from the New York Times bestselling author of Plenty, one of the most lauded cookbooks of 2011. In Jerusalem, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi explore the vibrant cuisine of their home city--with its diverse Muslim, Jewish, and

Time in Rome (Bowen Elizabeth)(Paperback / softback)

Elizabeth Bowen's account of a time spent in Rome is no ordinary guidebook but an evocation of a city - its history, its architecture and, above all, its

From Eden to the New Jerusalem - Exploring God's Plan For Life On Earth (Alexander Dr T Desmond)(Paperback / softback)

Chosen People (Whitlow Robert)(Paperback)

From the streets of Atlanta to the alleys of Jerusalem, Chosen People is an international legal drama where hidden motives thrive, the risk of death is real, and the search for truth has many faces. During a terrorist attack near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, a courageous mother sacrifices her

I, Richard (George Elizabeth)(Paperback / softback)

Five tales of human weakness from the masterly pen of Elizabeth

Templars - History and Myth: From Solomon's Temple to the Freemasons (Haag Michael)(Paperback / softback)

Investigates the Templar legends and legacy - from the mysteries of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem through to Templar appearances in Dan Brown and Indiana Jones. This book explains the context of Templar history, including the evidence discovered by the Vatican that the Templars were not guilty of

The Shield and the Sword (Bradford Ernle)(Paperback)

An authoritative history of the Knights of St. John, from Jerusalem to Malta, told by the bestselling author of The Great Siege. Known by many names through their centuries-long career, The Knights Hospitaller of Saint John dedicated themselves to defending the poor and sick. First formed in

Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil (Arendt Hannah)(Paperback)

The controversial journalistic analysis of the mentality that fostered the Holocaust, from the author of The Origins of Totalitarianism Sparking a flurry of heated debate, Hannah Arendt's authoritative and stunning report on the trial of German Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann first appeared as a series

Jerusalem - Chronicles from the Holy City (Delisle Guy)(Pevná vazba)

Guy Delisle expertly lays the groundwork for a cultural road map of contemporary Jerusalem, utilizing the classic stranger-in-a-strange-land point of view that made his other books, Pyongyang, Shenzhen, and Burma Chronicles, required reading for understanding what daily life is like in cities few

Dreams from My Mother (Anionwu Dame Elizabeth)(Paperback)

What a page turner of a book! Dame Elizabeth uncovers the layers of her life from a childhood defined by secrets, to discovering the identity of her father, to her political awakening, and her journey to becoming a Black health radical. She uses her 'bellyful of anger' to great effect, highlighting

Aeneas: Virgil's Epic Retold for Younger Readers (Frenkel Emily)(Paperback)

The story of the Aeneas and the founding of Rome has excitement and adventure, romance and magic, humour and sadness. Emily Frenkel's retelling is fresh and direct. Simon Weller's illustrations are

Royal Rabbits: Escape From the Tower (Montefiore Santa)(Paperback / softback)

The second in this exciting new series for younger readers from the international bestselling authors Santa and Sebag Montefiore, illustrated by sought-after illustrator Kate