W - Libros y biografía

In 'Legends of Gods and Ghosts (Hawaiian Mythology)', W. D. Westervelt delves into the rich and enchanting world of Hawaiian mythology, presenting a collection of traditional tales about gods, goddesses,...

Find out what it means to lanternize in these tales that span the realms of the fantastic. Lanternized Legends weaves a mesmerizing narrative that transcends the boundaries of the familiar and brings...

In E. W. Hornung's 'Witching Hill', readers are transported to the mystical English countryside where dark secrets and ancient legends collide. The novel skillfully blends elements of mystery, gothic...

The early Scottish kingdom underwent a fundamental transformation between the tenth and twelfth centuries. This book on early medieval Scottish history considers how and why the Scottish kingdom was changed...

The Purple Land tells the story of Richard Lamb, an idealistic young Englishman, who spirits his new wife, Paquita, to Montevideo to escape the vengeance of her Argentine father. Here, he is catapulted...

At the age of fifty, towards the end of the First World War, W. H. Davies decided that he must marry. Spurning London society and the literary circles where he had been lionised since the publication...

What good is time travel anyway? For Col. Ben Ming, head of Jalanesia's armed forces and husband of President Calla Ang, it's nothing but a headache. Time Traveler Jack Wragsland transported Calla to...

A major work by a brilliant young biographer, Muckraker details the tenacity and verve of one of Victorian Britain's most compelling characters. Credited with pioneering investigative reporting, W. T....

Ever since the publication of Lytton Strachey's Eminent Victorians in 1918 it has been fashionable to ridicule the great figures of the nineteenth century. From the longreigning monarch herself to the...

An innovatory exploration of art and visual culture. Through carefully chosen themes and topics rather than through a general survey, the volumes approach the process of looking at works of art in terms...

For children of all ages, Dragons of Draegonia is a tale of fantasy, intrigue, suspense and excitement. 'The Adventure Begins' follows four children who, shipwrecked and washed ashore on a magical island,...

Why a blue balloon? Well everything has a beginning, and a blue balloon drifting above us when walking our little dog in our local park one day, set me thinking. My story begins on a farm. Little animals...

William Henry Davies was born in a pub and learnt early in life to rely on his wits and his fists and to drink. Around the turn of the century, when he was twenty-two, his restless spirit of adventure...

a richly gothic retelling of Gaston Leroux's phantom of the opera story by debut novelist Bethany W Pope. Centre stage is would-be opera singer Christine, who, despite being devoted to her art, attracts...

From eyewitness accounts of unexplained sightings to the search for evidence of ghosts, this book features over fifty chilling tales of ghostly encounters from around Wearside. Featuring the ghostly nuns...

W. H. Davies (1871-1940) was popularly though reductively known as the 'tramp-poet' due to his remarkable journey from vagrancy, in Britain and the United States, to considerable literary success. 'Discovered'...

When de Havilland proposed, in 1938, an unarmed bomber constructed almost entirely from wood, few would have thought it could become one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War.The Mosquito...

The C-130 Hercules first flew in 1954, an easily maintained aircraft which entered service with the USAF Tactical Air Command. Ten years later the 'Charlie 130' was providing the essential logistical...

This book is the last of three on the miracles of Jesus and concentrates on the nature miracles. It's purpose is to place them in the context of our demand for signs and our scepticism about science and...

In 'A Pocket Guide on How to Win Government Contracts' Mark Davis, a leading industry professional, shares his experiences and thoughts on how you can improve your chances of winning a contract with the...

For boys and girls 8-14 years old, the adventure continues with tales of fantasy, intrigue, suspense and excitement. The adventure moves forwards two years and sees the return of the banished, evil, murderous...

The Zulu War grabs attention in a way that no other of Queen Victoria's "Little Wars" does. It is a story rich in the extremes of human experience: gallantry, cowardice, savagery, hubris, and sheer, stark...

Dieses Erfahrungsbuch besteht aus zwei Teilen: In Teil 1 werden Realität, Zuverlässigkeit und Glaubwürdigkeit des Wissens und Glaubens der Menschen hinterfragt. Daraus ergeben sich Konsequenzen für das...

Seen through the eyes of a young boy, the Argentine pampas was a land of freedom and endless exploration. In scintillating detail Hudson recalls its wild artichoke thistles, temporary lakes, spectacular...

King Harold Godwineson is one of history's shadowy figures, known mainly for his defeat and death at the Battle of Hastings. His true status and achievements have been overshadowed by the events of October...

Downfall of the Crusader Kingdom tells the story of the reason for Richard the Lionheart's infamous Third Crusade, culminating in the disastrous battle of Hattin in 1187. Hattin is one of the few battles...

The so-called 'Assassins' are one of the most spectacular legends of medieval history. In the popular imagination they are drug-crazed fanatics who launched murderous attacks on their enemies, terrorising...

The Last Man is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Mary Shelley. The book tells of a future world that has been ravaged by a plague and he is considered one of the most important novels of the...

The fifty-year reign of one of England's most charismatic leaders is assessed in this lucid and incisive work. W.M. Ormrod traces Edward's life from his birth, when the very future of the monarchy in...

This new book contains a chilling collection of eyewitness accounts and terrifying tales from in and around Carlisle which is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the supernatural history of the city....