Evans - Libros y biografía

This chilling collection of cases delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Gloucester during its long history. Among those featured are a French sailor stabbed to death outside a Gloucester...

Grand Larcenies features generous selections from the work of ten classic modern Dutch poets: Eva Gerlach, Gerrit Kouwenaar, Hester Knibbe, Hans R. Vlek, Rob Schouten, Willem van Toorn, J. Eijkelboom,...

Richly illustrated with over 100 photographs. For almost fifty years, Leonard Cohen's mournful ballads of desire, heartbreak and lost faith have captivated audiences the world over. Continuing to make...

Ed and his sister Roo are faced with the most boring half-term holiday in history: five days spent in the company of their elderly neighbour Miss Filey, and her ancient, smelly cat. But when they find...

Shropshire dairy farmer Roger Evans continues to delight his fans with his daily highlights from the farm and his views on everything from how to manage a happy milking herd to the state of the local...

The diaries kept by Violet Carey during the occupation of Guernsey show precisely how the German invasion affected the lifestyle of an upper middle class woman. Whilst never indulging in self-pity, she...

Best remembered for his operas and his War Requiem, Benjamin Britten's radical politics and his sexuality have also ensured that he remains a controversial public figure. Journeying Boy is a selection...

This Omnibus edition collects the first three Rhine Maiden novels into a single volume. Don't Rhine on My Parade: "She speaks and they obey," but even a supernatural ability can't help this stay-at-home...

Go. Be there. For the past six decades Richard Evans has followed that dictum - being where the action was, not just as a tennis writer and broadcaster - 196 Grand Slams and counting - but through his...

**WINNER OF THE STARTUP INSPIRATION CATEGORY OF THE 2020 BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS** 'It's impossible to read this book without being inspired and energised ... Essential reading for any start-up or entrepreneur,...

A forced wedding in a freezing country church, where the only sound is the bride's tears: so starts Mary Bicknor's life of misery with brutish Easter Probert, groom to the oddly assorted Kilminster family....

The Nightingale Silenced, transcribed by her nephew Jim Pratt from three previously unpublished manuscripts, offers a unique account of the last years of Margiad Evans' life, which was irreversibly changed...

One is in everything. One lives throughout the universe and beyond... One of the most remarkable women writers of the mid-twentieth century, Margiad Evans is a key post-modern Welsh author in the...

The Deeside Way is a long-distance path running for 66km (41 miles) from Aberdeen, the oil capital of Europe, to Ballater in Royal Deeside in the Cairngorms National Park. Mainly following the course...

This book argues for a new Welsh Way, one that is truly radical and transformational. A call for a political engagement that will create real opportunity for change. Neoliberalism has firmly taken hold...

Seán Lemass enjoys unrivalled acclaim as the 'Architect of Modern Ireland'. Yet there remain great gaps in our knowledge of this mythic figure and his golden age. Up to now Lemass, a colossus of twentieth-century...

Roger Evans faces each day on his dairy farm in Shropshire with a wonderful mixture of dry humour, sharp observation and a delight in the natural world and the animals around him.  This latest book...

"Pack soup, cheese and a copy of How To See Nature by the Bard of Wenlock Edge and Guardian diarist." John VidalWith a title taken from the 1940 Batsford book, this is nature writing for the modern reader....

Roger Evans, Britain's favourite dairy farmer, is back with his popular diary telling his fans about his farm, his dogs, his daily ups and downs and his views on everything from the characters in his...

In Charles Evans' 'A Concise Biographical Sketch of William Penn', readers are treated to a comprehensive overview of the life and legacy of the famous Quaker leader. The book is written in a clear and...

Evan Evans' 'Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards' provides readers with a meticulous collection of Welsh poetry from centuries past, shedding light on the rich literary heritage of...

'ENORMOUS FUN' GUARDIAN'SO ENTERTAINING' THE TIMES'GOSSIPY, LIGHT AND FUN' TLSQueen Bees looks at the lives of six remarkable women who made careers out of being society hostesses, including Lady Astor,...

The sheep that's a good listener. The woman and the ice cream salesman. The young man who falls in love with a washing machine. That age old tale. Funny, macabre, heart-breaking, eerie, disturbing, provocative...the...

Neveah is fifteen, a schoolgirl who is neglected in different ways by both her parents. She lives with her mum, Marie, who works nights and isn't too bothered what Neveah gets up to, as long as it doesn't...

Meet the Newells, a big family of good lookers and hard grafters. From their sleepy working class backwater, the siblings break into Oxford academia, London's high life, the glossy world of magazine publishing...

Discover the untold story of a man whose life embodies the power of giving and learning in "The Adam Grant Untold Story."  Dive into the extraordinary journey of Adam Grant, a captivating figure who...

Do you want to know what it takes to be a visionary entrepreneur? Are you inspired by Elon Musk's incredible achievements? Then this book is for you! This captivating book peels back the layers of Elon...

Uncover the Extraordinary Journey of a Modern Heroine! Have you ever wondered what it was like to be on the inside of the Trump White House? Have you ever wanted to know what Cassidy Hutchinson saw...

"Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver is a transformative tale of resilience, addiction, and redemption.  In this gripping story, you'll discover: * The story of a resilient young man born into poverty...

Get ready to embark on a riveting journey through the life of Mitt Romney—an extraordinary tale of resilience, leadership, and unwavering principles.  In "Mitt Romney Biography: From Business to Politics,"...