"The Coast to Coast Walk" is unique among Britain's long-distance footpaths in that it was the invention of one man, the legendary Alfred Wainwright, and enjoys no official status like, for example, t
The official guide to the riverside path from its Gloucestershire source all the way to the outskirts of London. With the London Thames now covered by Aurum’s separate new guide, a companion volume ca
In her entertaining and edifying New York Times bestseller, acclaimed author Francine Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and tricks of the masters to discover why
A completely new Trail Guide dedicated to the London section of the Thames Path from Hampton Court to the Thames Barrier. Until now, Aurum’s popular one-volume Thames Path guide has had all too little
Chef, Jennifer McLagan, sets out to win us back to a healthy relationship with fat in this comprehensive guide to storing, preparing and cooking with fat.
A radical reassessment of Haig's role in modernizing the British army, leading British forces to victory in World War I, and helping to secure the peaceThe most authoritative and balanced biography of
After food rationing was introduced in 1940, and German U-boats began threatening merchant shipping bringing in essential foodstuffs, the Ministry of Agriculture decided something had to be done to ma
'As my future crumbled before my eyes, I grasped for the rope. My entire life's struggle was ending here, in plain view of my enemies. How was it possible? How had I let things come to this?' This is
Alchemists sought gold in it and?David Bowie refrigerated it to ward off evil. In the trenches of Ypres soldiers used it as a gas mask, whereas modern-day terrorists add it to homemade explosives. "It
"I wish I had this book over thirty years ago?I genuinely believe it would have prolonged my career at the highest level." ?Tony Jacklin Imagine being able to achieve the perfect mental state to make
From Michael Palin to Nicholas Crane, a riveting anthology of railway travel covers every kind of train from the luxurious Orient Express to the insanely crowded commuter trains of Bombay In an age wh
A complete step-by-step guide to essential woodwork techniques, from choosing and cutting lumber, onto planning, measuring and marking, and through to cutting, shaping and joining.
501 Great Writers is a one-stop guide to the men and women who have written the greatest books of all time, from classic fiction to science ficton, and from cutting edge plays to thought-provoking ess
From iced fairy cakes to fondant fancies; lemon drizzle cake to lime, lemon, and pistachio slices; thesemini versions ofclassic baked goodsprovide comfort during a busy dayand
A fantastic party deserves a fantastic cake. The unique designs in this book will never fail to impress and are guaranteed to give your party -whatever the occasion- that essential 'wow' factor.
Chinese brush painting uses a minimum of strokes to describe the essence of a subject. This book contains more than 200 motifs to recreate, from flowers and butterflies to wildlife and scenery. Each m
This book is addressed to newcomers to the art of fly-tying and assumes no prior knowledge or experience. It starts by introducing readers to the tools, materials and basic techniques before going on
In this truly inspiring account, activist Alastair McIntosh tells how he helped the beleaguered residents of the Isle of Eigg to become the first Scottish community ever to clear their laird (the land
Detailed step-by-step instructions show you how to get the most out of your pasta machine and make the perfect sauce to accompany your meal. One hundred recipes for a variety of pasta dishes feature h
The personal story of the man who founded the system of "micro-credit", "Banker to the Poor" tells the story of how he did it. Today Yunus's system of micro-credit is practiced in some 60 countries, i
Using 4 master patterns, readers can learn to use fabrications and embellishments to make bags from vintage style to trendy. Each bag takes its cue from major fashion houses, with tips from the Access
This practical directory details a comprehensive range of decoration techniques, from processes at the raw clay stage, including moulds, textures and painting, to underglaze decoration, special glazes
The Waterloo Companion is an absolute must-have for any historian hoping to further their understanding of one of the world's most famous land battles.
Why are Scandinavians the world's happiest people? How do you get more Scandi-style in your life? What is lagom and how do you use it? Whether you want your apartment to look like it belongs in Copenh
‘In digging up the forgotten friendships chronicled in A Secret Sisterhood, Emily Midorikawa and Emma Claire Sweeney have done much service to literary history.’Margaret Atwood ‘A Secret Si
Have you ever wondered how to beat the bookies?How does your computer know you might like this song? Should you be worried about this?... We can’t answer that for you, but Man vs Big Data do
The Cleveland Way winds for over a hundred miles around the North York Moors National Park, from the ancient moorland town of Helmsley to finish on the seafront at Filey.