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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

Where is all the money? How does a country go bust? Should I get paid in Bitcoin? Wherever you go, whatever you do, however you live your life, money plays a role. Getting it, keeping it, and making

Scared witless and surrounded by a sea of people, Lizzy Hawker stands in the church square at the centre of Chamonix on a late August evening, waiting for the start of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. T

British cycling has had a tumultuous history, from the bizarre ban on road racing in the first half of the 20th Century to the sport's golden era after the Second World War and on to its dramatic decl

Sir Curtly Ambrose is one of the most famous cricket players of all time. He is also notorious for his silence. Now, for the first time, Curtly will tell his story. One of the leading - and most letha

The South Downs Way runs for 100 miles (160 km) over the chalk downland of Sussex and Hampshire, from Eastbourne to Winchester. It is one of only two National Trails that can be used not only by walke

It is an amazing feat in the 21st century that Queen Elizabeth II, a small, elderly woman in her mid-eighties, should be one of the most recognisable people on the planet, and the head of arguably the

Who is Ivan Lendl and How did he turn Andy Murray, a four-time finalist - into the first British winner of Wimbledon in over 70 years? Mark Hodgkinson goes in search of Lendl 'the man behind the iron

What do you do if you want to really understand a country, to understand its people and feel its heartbeat? You can follow the rest of the tourists, or you can take the advice of Watergate reporter Bo

One hundred years on, the First World War has not lost its power to clutch at the heart. But how much do we really know about the war that would shape the 20th Century? And, all the more poignantly, h

When Winston Churchill was asked by George VI to take the reins of power in May 1940 he later recalled that "I felt as if I were walking with destiny, and that all my past life had been but a pre

Le Livre Blanc is a cookbook that reinvents cuisine. Anne-Sophie Pic has taken the long-established culinary traditions of her family and her country, and re-imagined them through a contemporary and e

Taste will explore the complex, colourful and at times controversial world of food, through a collection of thought-provoking, stimulating and beautifully-crafted infographics.

Unique first-hand recollections of Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, the Chapman brothers and Sarah Lucas etc. in the early days.

A course in designing and making jewellery. This work offers tutorials that guide you through various stages of the process, revealing how to translate inspired ideas into workable, wearable designs,

Off the Map shows the modern world from surprising new vantage points that will inspire urban explorers, and armchair travellers alike to consider a new way of understanding the world we live in.

What is the mathematics behind a twitter trend? Does my food really have an equation? And, is there really an algorithm for Love?Mathematics is inescapable. Wherever you go, whatever you do, however y

From the dizzy heights of the Dubai horizon to the ancient silhouette of Rome, Skylines features fifty of the most iconic, vibrant and often magnificent places from across the globe. This is

Featuring 1500 listed whiskies from around the world, this exceptional and unique guidebook is a must-have for all whisky amateurs and connoisseurs alike. It provides a visual categorisation of the main aromas (nose, bosy, finish and strength), for each of the 1000 whiskies, plus additional tasting notes for 500 others - based on the authors' uniquely conceived aroma wheel. Including maps showing geographical areas of production and different terroirs as well as 3D illustrations of whisky production, Iconic Whisky provides an amazing wealth of information about the nature and origins of whiskies from all around the world.From different types of whisky, the different stages of the production process, grain types (and how these affect flavour), casks (sizes and history), glassware and vocabulary, this book contains resources that all amateurs and professionals need to know in order to refine and reinforce their knowledge of the whisky culture and tasting techniques.

In Reinventing Bach, Paul Elie weaves a spell binding and polyphonic account of our greatest composer's life and work and how it drove the audio revolution of the past century and how that very revolu

Steve Boggan sets free a ten-dollar bill and accompanying it on an epic journey for thirty days and thirty nights across 3,300 miles armed only with a sense of humour and a small, and increasingly gru

Shed Chic offers inspirational guidance to planning, sourcing and decorating your own individual garden building, from location and utilities to materials, style and furnishings.

Clear step-by-step instructions on basic braiding and knotting techniques, using a variety of cord materials, from leather and hemp to silk and ribbon.

The arts of both papercraft and of correspondence enjoy a romantic and fascinating past-from paper peep shows to pop up books to love letters and the Mail Art movement-all captured within the prelimin

Calligraphy is a sophisticated and authoritative reference book that explores the art and craft of calligraphy.

Sewing Made Simple is an inspiring and enlightening introduction to an incredibly useful and enjoyable skill.

Step-by-step techniques and sequences help you to build up your knowledge and skills at your own pace.

More than 250 colours and 150 complete colour palettes provide total inspiration and expert guidance for creating comfortable rooms.

Make and enjoy sweets without the guilt, created with only natural ingredients and no artificial sweeteners, harmful additives or colorings

An impassioned, researched and intelligent argument against the extraordinary power that celebrity chefs, food writers and restaurateurs have over our lives.

An impassioned, researched and intelligent argument against the extraordinary power that celebrity chefs, food writers and restaurateurs have over our lives.

Featuring 230 classic French recipes, French Kitchen takes the sophistication and lavour of French cooking and delivers it straight to your kitchen.

Vintage Cakes provides the know-how and the inspiration for reassuringly old-fashioned treats that fill your kitchen with warmth and good smells.

Paper Folding Templates is a comprehensive, highly practical guide to formats, techniques, and design considerations for paper folding for printed matter and publications.

A fascinating and stunning visual journey around the world of cocktails, from Manchester to Melbourne via Manhattan and Mexico, by an acknowledged industry expert

This delightful book with its superb photographs and inspirational ideas tells you how to best display them and prolong the pleasure they bring you.

Ceramics is a beautiful and authoritative reference book by multi-award-winning ceramicist, Louisa Taylor. Comprehensive and visually arresting, it is a compelling examination of ceramics design, mate

Matthew Hayden is one of the finest players of Australia's all-conquering Test cricket side of the last decade, and this is his outspoken and revealing life story.

Revealing the classic tricks and techniques of stop-motion model animation, this exciting documentation illustrates how cinematic monsters and fantastical creatures were brought to life in the days be

What Makes Great Art showcases a selection of 80 outstanding paintings and sculptures from around the world and throughout time, assessing just what it is that makes them so great.