London, 1820: George IV is to be crowned King at last. But will his estranged wife Caroline be allowed to join him as Queen? The city is in turmoil, as her radical supporters rally to her cause and th
John Rae's candid account of his turbulent years as headmaster of Westminster School, in the 1970s and early 1980s - recorded at the time in handwritten diaries - seems as fresh and relevant today as
Sian Busby's debut novel is a breathtaking feat of historical scholarship, which takes you to the heart of the Victorian soul. As Daniel McNaughten goes on trial, the dark forces lying beneath the sur
Abandoned by his mother. Abused by his father, unable to read or write and bullied at school... Childhood was tough for Steve Walker.By the age of 23, he had become one of London s most notorious drug
Last year, Tim, Thom and Trevor - three best mates who shared a love of the outdoors - decided not to waste a single summer more. They undertook the journey of their lives, setting off for Scotland in
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing the natural world, chronicling the customs of pre-contact hunter-gatherers and the secret lives of deer and dogs. In this book, the capstone of
"Reading a poem gives us a glimpse of past and future possibilities, other worlds and other lives. It makes a gift of unfamiliar words, and refreshes parts of the mind that other art forms cannot reac
Dartmoor, 1900. Two friends are roaming the moors: Arthur Conan Doyle the most famous novelist of his age who has recently killed off his most popular creation, Sherlock Holmes; and Bertram Fletcher R
"Things of such magnitude deserve respect and understanding. They deserve to be remembered..."Artist and illustrator Jo Brown started keeping her nature diary in a bid to document the small wonders of
* Does anything happen for no reason at all?* Can you donate your brain and survive?* How long is the present?With a light touch, Logic and Monsters distils complex philosophical though
* What's wrong with gluttony?* Would it be boring to live forever?* Should education prepare us for work or leisure?With a light touch, Matters of Lunch and Death distils complex philos
Features football league clubs and captures the great moments fans cherish. This book contains anecdotes, quotes, tall tales, worst signings and bizarre injuries.
Sooner or later, you will hear those dreaded words, Granny, I'm bored! Never fear! Help is at hand... Let this Companion be your guide...Packed with seasonal activities and pastimes, The Good Granny C
Our brains need a well-rounded workout just like our bodies!Research has shown the benefits of keeping our mental abilities strong, and those who challenge their brains throughout their life have a lo
"Reading this playful portrait of Leo Messi reminded me how extraordinary every minute was that I spent by his side..." PEP GUARDIOLASince landing in the FC Barcelona youth academy at the age of thirt
When William Hazlitt moved into 9 Southampton Buildings, Holborn, in August 1920, little did he know that his life would soon be turned upside-down. This book presents an account of a wild and romanti
In Brown's Britain, award-winning journalist Robert Peston explains for the first time the REAL nature of the relationship between Blair and Brown. With the ease of a born storyteller, he gives the fi
Written by vampire and style expert Scarlett Stoker, Dracula in Dior is the ultimate A-Z for the undead. It offers razor-sharp advice on how to dress for blood-soaked success in the 21st century.
NO ENTRY! Have you ever felt like making a place that's all your own? Tom Don, aged 12, used to dream of building himself a house. He wanted his own special hideaway, his own den. For years he kept a
