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John Wiens
John A. Wiens traces his journeys through several subfields of ecology-and, in so doing, gives readers an inside look at how science actually works.
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John Dougill
The story of Japan's hidden Christians is the subject of a major motion picture by director Martin Scorsese, based on Shusaku Endo's famous novel, Silence.
From the time the first…
John O'Farrell
A hilarious political satire for voters of any hue, author John O'Farrell explores a divided household in a divided country that has to learn to live together.
'The funniest book…
John Niven
An instant Sunday Times bestseller, O Brother is by turns heart-breaking and hilarious - evoking a working-class childhood of the 1970-80s and trying to answer the questions that often haunt…
John Willis
The first book to be published from the BBC's archive of forgotten voices and untold stories from the six years of World War Two.
There was a German bomber flying…
John Gribbin
A bestselling science classic, now with a new preface to mark the centenary of quantum mechanics.
Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it…
Explores the multiple ways in which different conceptions of time and history have been used to understand politics since late antiquity, showing that no conception of politics has dispensed altogether…
John Harrison
"There are monsters among us. There have always been monsters among us."-The Ominosity
A dark psychic stain left on a devastated city.
A dark stain on the souls of the…
John Steinbeck
The novel is a fictionalized account of the life of the infamous pirate Henry Morgan and his legendary raid on the city of Panama, often referred to as the "Cup…
John Kinsella
Aporia is a collectionsearching for logic where logic is hard to find or maybe can't be found. Fromthe death of the poet's father, to considering the complex, troubled, and oftendistressing…
John Connolly
From the international and instant New York Times bestselling author John Connolly, this heart-wrenching installment of the beloved and brilliant Charlie Parker series "will leave readers breathless and shaken" (Booklist)…
John A. Lent
A comprehensive exploration of the vibrant world of Korean comics, cartoons, comic strips, graphic novels, webcomics, and animation. This meticulously researched work delves deep into the intricate history, cultural significance…
John Gray
"This novel gives you a chance to walk with Christ and see the world through his eyes. Most importantly, it will renew your faith in God and each other"--
John Gallagher
Welcome to Kittyopolis! Where cats rule and science is cool! Book 6 in the fur-ociously funny, secret super-hero graphic novel series with serious cat-itdue, for fans of Dog Man and…
Welcome to Kittyopolis! Where cats rule and science is cool! Book 5 in the fur-ociously funny, secret super-hero graphic novel series with serious cat-itdue, for fans of Dog Man and…
John Hultgren
"Traces anti-env. from the 19th-c frontier to the 1950s suburb, from the shuttered shops of Main St to Trump Country and presents a political theory of anti-env. grounded in class…
John Sutherland
A vibrant guide to the world of literature, from dramatic plays to engrossing novels
Literature has inspired every civilisation, from Greek myth to today's graphic novels. John Sutherland, who has…
John Carey
A vital guide to poetry from ancient times to the present
"[A] fizzing, exhilarating book."-Sebastian Faulks, Sunday Times, London
"Delightful.'"-New York Times Book Review
Poetry is language made special, so…
John Kasich
In an era in which religion can be perceived as a source of division rather than peace, Heaven Help Us by former Ohio governor and congressman John Kasich explores true…
John Gillard
This superbly illustrated guide tells the history of the Beautiful Game through the stories behind the world s most intriguing football (aka soccer) stadiums from the most dramatic to the…
John Counts
Following desperate characters in desperate circumstances in the rural Midwest. In these colorful, darkly comic stories, veteran journalist and crime reporter John Counts takes readers to an often-ignored part of…
John Bicknell
John Bicknell's book explores the volatile relationship between Abraham Lincoln and John C. Fremont, the Republican party's first presidential nominee in 1856, in its political and military dimensions. Fremont's is…
John Sweeney
An exploration of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's life and death, told by straight-talking journalist John Sweeney
John Rickard
The first of two volumes, Monty's Normandy Hammer traces the major operations fought by Lieutenant-General Guy Simonds' II Canadian Corps in July 1944. Thrust into the epicentre of the action…
John Lisle
The inside story of the CIA's secret mind control project, MKULTRA, using never-before-seen testimony from the perpetrators themselves.
Sidney Gottlieb was the CIA's most cunning chemist. As head of the…
John McMahon
Head Cases follows an enigmatic group of FBI agents as they hunt down a murderer seeking his own justice in this electrifying--and commercial--series debut.
FBI Agent Gardner Camden is an…
John Scalzi
A return to the bestselling Old Man's War universe, by science fiction's fastest-rising new star, told from the point of view of one of the most appealing characters in the…
The highly-anticipated conclusion to the science fiction trilogy begun with Old Man's War and The Ghost Brigades.
John Kaag
"American Bloods is an unflinching history of our nation . . . This is a breakout book for John Kaag--the natural extension of his genre-defining writing." --Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer…
John Dufresne
A brilliant and gut-wrenching novel about a father and son from a "generous and lyric storyteller" (San Francisco Chronicle).
John King
A two-time Pulitzer finalist explores the story of American urban design through San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building
John Nichol
A moving account of how and why the tomb of the Unknown Warrior came about, by best-selling author and ex-serviceman John Nichol.
John Baldock
This collector's edition of The Tibetan Book of the Dead is presented in a stunninghardback with full-color illustrations. This classic Buddhist text was read aloud to the dying or recently…
John Sheehan
General Haig accused the Yorkshire Territorials of being ~too sleep" to fight well on the Somme, but the 1/5th Battalion proved him wrong. Mainly drawn from Harrogate, York, Ripon and…
John Dickie
A new, updated edition of the classic, much-loved history of the Italians and their food.
Sunday Times number one bestselling author John Connolly - "one of the best thriller writers we have" (Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author) - returns with a shivery…
John Perry
Written by a leading expert, Sport Psychology gives you all the knowledge and information you need to master the subject quickly and easily. This book introduces both sport psychology the…
John Harris
A moving and uplifting memoir charting the life of John Harris's autistic son, and how music opened up the world to him, one song at a time.
John Eldredge
New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the 'ordinary mystic,' and invites readers into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus.
John Bevere
Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator, but He seems elusive? Perhaps it is because something utterly essential is missing---holy fear. Don't let this frighten you. Fearing…
John Hagee
Join New York Times bestselling author John Hagee as he uses Scripture as a guide to count down the prophetic minutes through the events which must occur before every individual…
John Densmore
Legendary drummer and founding member of The Doors John Densmore unpacks the intersection of art and commerce in this deeply principled middle finger to greed . . .
John Crace
Guardian superstar columnist, John Crace, pens a satirical memoir of his dog, Herbie . . .
John Woodhouse
Taking aim at the secrets, the science, and the slingers - this is the game revealed as never before!
John Walsh
The official behind-the-scenes companion to Sir Ridley Scott's highly anticipated sequel to Gladiator
This definitive volume takes readers deep into the extraordinary production of Gladiator II. Exploring the revolutionary special…
