When and how did the universe begin? Why are we here? What is the nature of reality? Is the apparent grand design of our universe evidence for a benevolent creator who set things in motion? Or does science offer another explanation? In The Grand Design, the most recent scientific thinking about the [...]
In D-DAY, Stephen Ambrose draws on hundreds of oral histories as well as never-before-available information from around the world to tell the true story of how the Allies broke through Hitler's Atlantic Wall. Focusing on the 24 hours of 6 June 1944, D-DAY brings to life the personal testimony of the[...]
This songbook is the first definitive collection of Stephen Sondheim's songs, featuring 52 songs from 17 shows and films. With selections from Anyone Can Whistle, Assassins, Company, Dick Tracy, Evening Primrose, Follies, The Frogs, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Into the Woods, A L[...]
Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab. Stephen's account of his adventures is filled with his unique humour, insight and warmth in the fascinating book that orginally a[...]
The collected short work of an American master, including The Red Badge of Courage and Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. Stephen Crane died at the age of 28 in Germany. In his short life, he produced stories that are among the most enduring in the history of American ficiton. The Red Badge of Courage m[...]
Britain's best-loved comic genius, Stephen Fry, turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his chariot of Englishness, a black London cab.Stephen Fry has always loved America. In fact, he came very close to being born here. His fascinati[...]
The Ancient World is the perfect subject for Stephen Biesty's illustrations - beautifully constructed, technologically advanced, and teeming with life. There are cross-sections, cut-aways and explosions, authoritative annotations, lists and explanations. Covers: Rome - including the Colosseum, the [...]
In 1987 Stephen Roche won cycling's 'triple crown'. Returning from a season blighted by injury, he defied all odds to triumph at the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships in the same year. Only one other cyclist in history, Eddy Merckx, has ever achieved this.
In "Born to Ride," [...]
In" Hat Box," Stephen Sondheim presents his complete collected lyrics from the acclaimed" Finishing the Hat" and" Look, I Made a Hat." This box set includes lyrics from Sondheim's most popular shows like" West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, "and" Into the Woods, " richly a[...]
When Dr. James Kegan, a leading authority in the field of germ warfare with possession of knowledge of an apocalyptic virus, mysteriously vanishes, and the trail leads to an alleged terrorist cell, NSA operative Charlie Dean and Delta Force trooper Lia Francesca are called in to find Kegan, stop the[...]
'Hello, I'm Stephen Fry. Now time for the first outing of a brand, spanking new feature here on "The Incomplete and Utter History of Classical Music"...putting some unsuspecting figure in music under the spotlight.' In his "Incomplete & Utter History of Classical Music", Stephen Fry presents a potte[...]
For the first time in one volume, each with a fascinating introduction, come the stories of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Hearts in Atlantis (Low Men in Yellow Coats), 1408, The Mangler and Children of the Corn. These five classic tales were turned into successful international films starr[...]
For the first time in one volume, each with a fascinating introduction, come the stories of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Hearts in Atlantis (Low Men in Yellow Coats), 1408, The Mangler and Children of the Corn. These five classic tales were turned into successful international films starr[...]
In 1970, Stephen King embarked on what would become the crowning achievement in his literary career-the Dark Tower. The seven-volume series, written and published over a period of 30 years, was inspired by Robert Browning's poem "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," as well as J.R.R. Tolkien's "Th[...]
Stephen Shore took colour photography beyond the domain of advertising and fashion, and his large-format American landscapes have become a vital photographic tradition over the past three decades. This book contains previously unpublished work that has never been exhibited.[...]
Originally published in 1982, Stephen Shores legendary Uncommon Places has influenced a generation of photographers. Among the first artists to take colour beyond the domain of advertising and fashion photography, Shores large-format colour work on the American vernacular landscape stands at the roo[...]
Edward Pellew, captain of the legendary Indefatigable, was quite simply the greatest frigate captain in the age of sail. An incomparable seaman, a master of the quarterdeck and an athlete of the tops, he was as quick to welcome a gallant foe into his cabin as to dive to the rescue of a man overboard[...]
Anyone can be a success, but it takes real and original genius to foul up big time. This book intends to celebrate the most spectacular and absurd failures of the last twenty-five years. It features 235 stories in total spread from the Outer Hebrides to America, Ireland, Australia, Europe and Africa[...]
A city of dark and deadly secrets, a prince who must be protected, a young man who can barely use a sword. Berren's thrilling new adventure from the author of The Adamantine Palace.[...]
Award-winning actor John Glover performs three of King's most popular short stories found in his "Night Shift" collection. Includes "The Lawnmower Man," "Gray Matter," and "Graveyard Shift." Unabridged. 10 CDs.[...]
A encyclopedic reference, previously published in two separate volumes, is a fan's guide to King's seven-installment epic fantasy series and includes entries for each character, crossover references, and In-World, Mid-World, and End-World details. Original. 25,000 first printing.[...]