Sons of the Waves: The Common Seaman in the Heroic Age of Sail (Taylor Stephen)(Paperback)

Sons of the Waves: The Common Seaman in the Heroic Age of Sail (Taylor Stephen)(Paperback)

A brilliant telling of the history of the common seaman in the age of sail, and his role in Britain's trade, exploration, and warfare 'No other book resurrects the wooden world of Jack Tar in such captivating and voluminous detail.'--Roger Ekirch, Wall Street Journal ' A] rollicking narrative

Perks of Being a Wallflower - the most moving coming-of-age classic (Chbosky Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

A powerful and perceptive coming-of-age story, in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye, from a talented young filmmaker, screenwriter and

Magebane - The Age of Dread, Book 3 (Aryan Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Magic is the only weapon against the gods in this powerful conclusion to Stephen Aryan's Age of Dread

Seaflower - Thomas Kydd 3 (Stockwin Julian)(Paperback / softback)

The latest adventures of seaman Kydd in his journey from pressed man to Admiral in the Great Age of

The Red Badge of Courage (Crane Stephen)(Paperback)

Henry Fleming dreams of the thrill of battle and performing heroic deeds in the American Civil War. But his illusions are shattered when he comes face to face with the bloodshed and horrors of war. Now he's a raw recruit, Henry experiences both fear and self-doubt. Will war make Henry a coward or a

Ice Trap! (Hooper Meredith)(Paperback / softback)

Ice Trap! tells the story of Ernest Shackleton's amazing adventure in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration - a tale of perseverance, resilience and

RESET - A Leader's Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval (Taylor Johnny C.)(Paperback / softback)

The forward-thinking guide to talent management in the new age of remote work, from the CEO of SHRM, the world's largest HR membership

Fantastic Four: The End (Davis Alan)(Paperback)

In the distant future, the efforts of the heroic Fantastic Four have led to a new golden age for mankind. The solar system has been colonized, lifespans have been increased, and humanity enjoys an unheard of state of personal comfort. However, personal tragedy at the hands of Dr. Doom has long

Seamanship in the Age of Sail - An Account of Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-O-War, 1600-1860 (Harland John)(Pevná vazba)

Walking the Way of the Cross: Prayers and Reflections on the Biblical Stations of the Cross (Cottrell Stephen)(Paperback)

Found in Common Worship: Times and Seasons, The Way of the Cross is a series of scripture-based devotions for personal or group use in Lent and Holy Week. Similar in intent to the traditional Stations of the Cross, it focuses wholly on the biblical narrative of the passion, death and resurrection

Playing Gay in the Golden Age of British TV (Bourne Stephen)(Paperback)

A long overdue exploration of gay representation on British TV from its 'golden age' to the launch of the liberal Channel

French Warships in the Age of Sail 1626 - 1786 (Winfield Rif)(Pevná vazba)

The origins of a permanent French sailing navy can be traced to the work of Cardinal Richelieu in the 1620s, but a virtually new Marine Royale had to be re-created by Colbert from 1661. Thereafter, Louis XIV's navy grew rapidly to become the largest and most powerful in the world, at the same time

Come of Age: The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble (Jenkinson Stephen)(Paperback)

In his landmark provocative style, Stephen Jenkinson makes the case that we must birth a new generation of elders, one poised and willing to be true stewards of the planet and its species. Come of Age does not offer tips on how to be a better senior citizen or how to be kinder to our elders

The Common Wind: Afro-American Currents in the Age of the Haitian Revolution (Scott Julius S.)(Paperback)

Winner of the 2019 Stone Book Award, Museum of African American History A remarkable intellectual history of the slave revolts that made the modern revolutionary era The Common Wind is a gripping and colorful account of the intercontinental networks that tied together the free and enslaved masses

Aurora Australis (Shackleton Ernest)(Pevná vazba)

In an age when it is fashionable to forget the achievements of the great explorers of the heroic age, comes the timely rebirth of this legendary book, penned by a band of brave British men whose wit and wisdom blazes like a sun beside today s lesser stars. In 1907 Ernest Shackleton led the Nimrod

Levelling Sea - The Story of a Cornish Haven and the Age of Sail (Marsden Philip)(Paperback / softback)

The story of Britain's colourful maritime past seen through the changing fortunes of the Cornish port of

Black Salt: Seafarers of African Descent on British Ships (Costello Ray)(Paperback)

During the Age of Sail, black seamen could be found in many shipboard roles in the Royal Navy, such as gunners, deck-hands and 'top men', working at heights in the rigging. In the later Age of Steam, black seamen were more likely to be found on merchantmen below deck; as cooks, stewards and

Ultimate Book of Heroic Failures (Pile Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Winner of the Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year, this book takes you on a tour to celebrate the absurd failures of the last twenty-five years. It includes 235 stories in total spread from the Outer Hebrides to America, Ireland, Australia, Europe and

Redcoat - The British Soldier in the Age of Horse and Musket (Holmes Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Magnificent history of the common British soldier from 1700 to 1900 by one of Britain's best-known and accomplished military writers and broadcasters. Red Coat is non-fiction Sharpe, filled with anecdote and humour as well as historical

Sons of Cain: A History of Serial Killers from the Stone Age to the Present (Vronsky Peter)(Paperback)

From the author of Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters comes an in-depth examination of sexual serial killers throughout human history, how they evolved, and why we are drawn to their horrifying crimes. Before the term was coined in 1981, there were no 'serial killers.' There were

Four Days' Battle of 1666 - The Greatest Sea Fight of the Age of Sail (Fox Frank L.)(Paperback / softback)

The only detailed English-language study of this great sea

Cornish Traction (Heginbotham Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

This book aims to bring back memories of traction once common, or not so common, on the rails of the Duchy of

The Book of Common Prayer: The Texts of 1549, 1559, and 1662 (Cummings Brian)(Paperback)

'In the midst of life we are in death.' The words of the Book of Common Prayer have permeated deep into the English language all over the world. For nearly 500 years, and for countless people, it has provided a background fanfare for a marriage or a funeral march at a burial. Yet this familiarity

Gardens of Stone: My Boyhood in the French Resistance (Grady Stephen)(Paperback)

An extraordinary wartime memoir, combining the best kind of adventure story with a coming of age testimony of unforgettable resonance and poignancy.September 2011, Halkidiki, Northern Greece. A solitary 86 year-old man gazes across an Aegean headland, knowing that he must finally confront his past