Ghosts from the library

Ghosts from the Library

A brand new anthology of previously unpublished and uncollected supernatural mysteries by some of the masters of the Golden Age – thrills, spills

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Ghosts

Discover all the frightful stories behind iconic ghost tales fromaround the world. From the ancient evils of Egypt, cutthroat Celticsacrifices, Anne B

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Holy Ghosts

Through eleven stories published between 1851 and 1935, this new anthology revives a throng of undying spirits from a host of unsung and classic autho

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Ways of Ghosts

This new collection presents over thirty of Bierce's most terrifying and unusual stories, from essential classics such as 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek

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Hungry Ghosts

The lives of Vic Woods and Ruth Wolfe, working-class teenagers from Liverpool and London, are profoundly disrupted by the arrival of World War II. Rut

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Library

Princes, collectors, bookworms and thieves: the extraordinary story of the library, from Alexandria to the age of Google.

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Library

Princes, collectors, bookworms and thieves: the extraordinary story of the library, from Alexandria to the age of Google.

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Library

From the author of Meet Me at Pebble Beach comes a story of unlikely friendship and the power of community. In order to save their local library a six

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Wisdom from the Ancients

A beautifully packaged collection of 400 sayings, riddles and aphorisms from the ancient and medieval world.

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Postcards from the Trenches

The First World War was unique in being fought largely in trenches. Men ate, slept, fought, sang, prayed, and died there. This book brings together a

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Chester, City of Ghosts

Ghost stories old and new from Chester's popular ghost walk leader

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Ghosts from Our Past

Offers information such as: the frightening childhood experiences that inspired the authors' lifelong passion for the paranormal; the history and science behind ghosts and other supernatural entities, with an illustrated guide to each class of spook; and, helpful sidebars like Is It a Ghost? A Handy Quiz, Ectoplasm Clean-up Tips, and more.

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Treasures from the Map Room

This book explores the stories behind seventy-five extraordinary maps. Drawing on the unique collection in the Bodleian Library, these stunning maps r

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26 Postcards from the Collections

Structured around the alphabet, this book contains twenty-six detachable postcards, each featuring a rare or beautiful masterpiece. Presented in a han

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Revolting Remedies from the Middle Ages

In late medieval England, ordinary people, apothecaries and physicians gathered up practical medical tips for everyday use. While some were sensible h

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From the Depths

The supernatural is set alongside the grim affairs of sailors scorned in the salt-soaked tales of this anthology, recovered from obscurity for the 21s

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Someone from the Past

As the real killer uses the situation to their advantage, Bennett crafts a tense and nuanced story through flashbacks to Sarah's life and loves in thi

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From the Garden

Pea pods, cucumbers and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma and other family members as they

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Enemies from the Deep

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American Women's Suffrage: Voices From The Long Struggle For The Vote

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Winter Ghosts

A haunting ghost story from the French mountains from the multi-million copy bestselling author of LABYRINTH and THE BURNING CHAMBERS

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Chasing Ghosts

Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America, from its haunted sites to its famous ghosts to its ghost-obsessed pop culture.

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Eight Ghosts

Eight authors were given the freedom of their chosen English Heritage site, from medieval castles to a Cold War nuclear bunker. Immersed in the past a

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Jim Crow: Voices From A Century Of Struggle Part One (loa #376)

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Ghosts in the Gloaming

The third tale from Kinloch. ItÂ’s December 1968. Having cheated Sandy Hoynes out of a rowing race and navigation certificate when they were young, Dr

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Straight from the Horse's Mouth

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Blessings from the Other Side

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Signs from the Other Side

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Bodies from the Library 6

Bodies from the Library brings into the daylight the forgotten, the lost and the unknown, and the 2023 volume is another indispensable collection for

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Bodies from the Library 4

This annual anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book

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Bodies from the Library 4

This annual anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book

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Bodies from the Library 3

This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 18 tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form

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Bodies from the Library 2

This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 15 tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form

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Bodies from the Library 5

Classic crime fiction's 'Indiana Jones' Tony Medawar unearths more unpublished and uncollected stories from the Golden Age of suspense, including John

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From Bordeaux to the Stars

BordeauxÂ’s transformation from provincial backwater to the worldÂ’s most treasured wine region, seen through the eyes of Jean-Michel Cazes, doyen of

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Lion and the Mouse and the Invaders from Zurg

Can a tiny mouse save a mighty lion... Thunder the Lion is leading a resistance group to fight the fierce Zurg who occupy Earth. Daisy the Mouse rushe

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Wrath of the Lost

Having secured Baal, the Flesh Tearers receive timely reinforcements from the Indomitus Crusade. In that moment of hope, however, they realise they've

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Cypher: Lord of the Fallen

Cypher is one of the most mysterious figures in the galaxy, and this novel sheds light on his motivations and thoughts. Although, told from CypherÂ’s

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Making of The Wind in the Willows

Generously illustrated with original drawings, fan letters (including one from President Roosevelt) and archival material, this book explores the myst

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Warhawk

Book 6 in the global best-selling series from Black Library, The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra.

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Assassinorum: Kingmaker

Explore the fascinating relationships between the different Assassinorum Temples in this fantastic novel from Robert Rath.

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12.30 from Croydon

The body of a wealthy retired manufacturer, is found dead in his seat on the 12.30 flight from Croydon to Paris. Rather less orthodox is the ensuing

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Roarings from Further Out

"It is my firm opinion that...The Willows is the greatest weird tale ever written." - H.P. LovecraftFrom one of the greatest and most prolific authors

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The Folcroft Ghosts - Darcy Coates

<p>From USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates comes a story of darkness, family legacy, and ghosts and hauntings. Every family has its secrets. For readers who love haunted house fiction and scary novelsPerfect for fans of V.C. Andrews and Bill ThompsonIncludes three bonus gothic chilling horror short stories When their mother i...

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William Faulkner Novels 1930-1935 (LOA #25): As I Lay Dying / Sanctuary / Light in August / Pylon - William Faulkner

<p>Between 1930 and 1935, William Faulkner came into full possession of the genius and creativity that made him one of America’s finest writers of the twentieth century. The four novels in this Library of America collection display an astonishing range of characters and treatments in his Depression-era fiction. As I Lay Dying (1930) is a combination of comedy, horr...

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Ghosts from Our Past - Gilbert Erin

Anotace: Offers information such as: the frightening childhood experiences that inspired the authors` lifelong passion for the paranormal; the history and science behind ghosts and other supernatural entities, with an illustrated guide to each class of spook; and, helpful sidebars like Is It a Ghost? A Handy Quiz, Ectoplasm Clean-up Tips, and more.

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Ghosts from Our Past - Erin Gilbert

<p>Offers information such as: the frightening childhood experiences that inspired the authors' lifelong passion for the paranormal; the history and science behind ghosts and other supernatural entities, with an illustrated guide to each class of spook; and, helpful sidebars like Is It a Ghost? A Handy Quiz, Ectoplasm Clean-up Tips, and more.</p>

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Romance of the Middle Ages

From King Arthur and the Round Table to Alexander the Great's global conquests, the stories of romance appear in some of the most beautiful books of t

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112 Gripes about the French

Illustrated with delightfully evocative cartoons and written in a direct, colloquial style, this gem from 1945 is by turns amusing, shocking and thoug

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Irish Ghosts And Hauntings

Stories from the Emerald Isle from an authority on mythology and folklore

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Diablo: Tales from the Horadric Library

Direct from the Diablo development team and horror's preeminent minds comes Tales from the Horadric Library, a short story collection exploring the de

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Gathering of Ghosts

The new medieval thriller from Queen of the Dark Ages Karen Maitland, set on the wilds of Dartmoor.

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Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age

Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins around 840,000 when hunter

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Ghosts in Residence

From the hauntings of dilapidated country manors and castles, unexplained phenomena along the Valley hillsides, and strange apparitions found lingerin

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Burial of Ghosts

A classic psychological crime novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series.

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Burial of Ghosts

A classic psychological crime novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series.

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Dance of Ghosts

The fifth novel in an electrifying new fantasy series of assassins from bestselling author David Dalglish

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Ghosts and Spirits Tarot

Ghosts and Spirits Tarot explores the fascinating subject of ghosts, surveying supernatural lore and legend from around the world. This luminous presents 79 ethereal beings, some frightening, and some friendly. Through the symbolism of tarot, they deliver

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Soldiers and Ghosts

A history of battle from the age of Homer through the decline of the Roman empire, this work surveys a millennium of warfare to discover how militarie

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Fishing for Ghosts

In this new collection, Harding casts his poetic line to retrieve ghosts from the near and more distant past, his eyes and ears caught by fragments sn

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