Drawing on dozens of new interviews with his Yorkshire colleagues, family and friends, this life of Fred Trueman will surprise and even shock, but also confirm the status of an English folk hero.
A creative use of color can completely transform a home and bring warmth, light, and welcome focus to even the smallest of spaces. Perfect for do-it-yourself decorators, this informative guide explai
Korean-American chef Judy Joo brings Korean food to the masses, proving that it’s fun and easy to prepare at home. Joo turns exotic dishes into over 100 accessible, original and delicious recipes, ran
This book pays tribute to the legendary cars and vehicles that have starred alsongside James Bond in so many unforgettable stunts and races. From the iconic Aston Martin with it's ejector seat, the BM
This charming giftbook is a must-have for all armchair and fairway golf enthusiasts. Packed with hints, rules, and fascinating insights, The Story of Golf in 50 Holes is required reading for golfers o
Mikkel Borg Bjergs is the man behind the Danish micro-brewery Mikkeller, one of the most innovative and cutting-edge breweries in the world. While working as a physics and mathematics teacher, he star
Think of these books as your customized guide to all things feline. Filled with step-by-step guidelines, surprising tips and tricks, and insights-all designed to ensure your feline chum enjoys a long,
Since the middle ages, stained glass has been used to create beautiful and elegant works of art, loved and admired around the world. Stained Glass is a collection of stunning patterns inspired by stai
Goodwin also offers a child's-eye view of the Cold War, from the lunacy of bomb shelters and "duck and cover" drills to a particularly disturbing memory of reenacting the McCarthy hearings with other
These gorgeous little notebooks – themed pink, turquoise and green – are a convenient size to carry around, making them ideal for jotting down notes when you are out and about, at meetings or on shopp
These gorgeous little notebooks – themed pink, turquoise and green – are a convenient size to carry around, making them ideal for jotting down notes when you are out and about, at meetings or on shopp
These gorgeous little notebooks – themed pink, turquoise and green – are a convenient size to carry around, making them ideal for jotting down notes when you are out and about, at meetings or on shopp
Few things exercise the mind of a reader more than the misuse and abuse of the English language. Ever vigilant for crimes of grammar, spelling and punctuation, this redoubtable breed is never off dut
Few things exercise the mind of a reader more than the misuse and abuse of the English language. Ever vigilant for crimes of grammar, spelling and punctuation, this redoubtable breed is never off dut
The railway route from London to Paris has always been both historic and romantic. Until the sixties the overnight sleeper train from Waterloo or Victoria was called The Golden Arrow, and its route do
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
Children can explore the ancient ritual of mummification in different cultures, such as ancient Egypt, South America and China, and use the models provided to wrap their own mummy. The book looks at t
City of Light', 'City of Mystery', 'City of Romance' - of course, it must be Paris. No other European capital city has the same allure, charm and plethora of pleasures to be searched for and delightfu
What does it feel like to follow in the footsteps of Britain's most successful manager? To have your every decision, move and word scrutinised worldwide? How do you capture the heart and soul of Manch
This book, featuring 50 easy-to-follow mindfulness, EBT and CBT exercises to combat stress, provides an antidote to the clamour and strain of everyday living. The perfect size to keep in a handbag or
What does it feel like to follow in the footsteps of Britain's most successful manager? To have your every decision, move and word scrutinised worldwide? How do you capture the heart and soul of Manch
Think of this book as your customized guide to all things canine. Filled with step-by-step guidelines, surprising tips and tricks, and insights-all designed to ensure your canine chum enjoys a long, h
It's packed with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and basic techniques to inspire all skill levels. With pages for sketching included, all you need is this book and a pencil to unleash the art
This is a book about young men who learned to play baseball during the 1930s and 1940s, and then went on to play for one of the most exciting major-league ball clubs ever fielded.
The conventional picture of Allied POWs in the World War II prisoner-of-war camps is of escape attempts (Colditz and The Great Escape) or terrible brutality (the Far Eastern camps and The Bridge on
This is a book about tea but not as you've ever seen before. It takes the core information about tea but presents it in a highly original and entertaining way. It uses infographics and illustrations t
A star of the golden age of steam, the Flying Scotsman broke the world speed record in 1934 and has enthralled millions with her beauty and power. Uniquely, her postwar career has been even more varie
By the end of 2014, the landscape of World golf will look very different. Shane Ryan's Chasing the Legends will provide the first and definitive story of how it happened - the winners and the losers a
The first in-depth look at the life and career of Joss Whedon - creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and one of the most influential figures to emerge from American popular culture during the last quar
The definitive guide to the longest running comedy program in the world, complete with dozens of new interviews with cast and crew?It premiered 27 years ago, in 1973, and, after 30 series it is still
In The Room Outside David Stevens shows how you can optimise your outdoor area, freeing up space inside your home and enhancing your lifestyle at the same time, by allowing you to spend more time and
In 1945 the Second World War was over and a shattered world faced the future. For the men and women of the newly formed GCHQ, however, the next global conflict had already begun. Following on from th
In that yawning gap between the antique and the new, there is something else. Some call it vintage, some retro, but whatever the name the concept is the same - the objects and furniture that are not q
50 Races to Run Before You Die is the essential guide to 50 of the best foot-races across the globe.Tobias Mews, runner and author, has tried, tested and completed each race, to give first-hand accoun
'I am an Empress ... and am sometimes called Empress of India. Why have I never officially assumed this title? I feel I ought to do so and wish to have preliminary enquiries made.'Five years after dis
The great joy of wine lies in its diversity. No other drink offers such a range of flavours, styles, and textures, from the basics of red, white, and sparkling, to all the many variations that come wi
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
The backyard makes an important link between the house and the wider garden or may constitute the whole garden. Even if the house walls cast shadows for most of the day and the soil is poor, this book
The 1970s. They were the best of times and the worst of times. Wealth inequality was at a record low, yet industrial strife was at a record high. These were the glory years of Doctor Who and glam rock
