St. Ermin's Hotel has been synonymous with British espionage since the 1930s, when the SIS (MI6) was situated nearby at 54 Broadway. Bristling with intelligence officers such as Ian Fleming and N&
The exciting early days of the railways were tempered with danger, as the Victorian concept of health and safety was rather different to ours. Going "into the dark" was a frightening experience and tu
The Zeppelin airships, from conception to fiery destruction?In the 1930s the silver Zeppelins ruled the skies, crossing the Atlantic on a regular basis with a style and elegance never seen before or s
Accessible and?authoritative, this?biography covers the truth behind the shadowy figure of Gregory Rasputin.?Rasputin features in Russian history as a malign and destructive force, a man with an unhea
In late autumn 1968, callow youth Dorian Bond was charged with traveling to Yugoslavia to deliver cigars and film stock to legendary Hollywood director Orson Welles. The pair soon struck up an unlikel
1849: when Charles Dickens discovers the corpse of an actor on the empty stage of a Manchester theater, Dickens himself becomes the number one suspect. But with the help of Superintendent Jones of Bow
Discover the darker side of Leeds with this remarkable collection of true-life crimes from across the city. Featuring all factions of the criminal underworld, this macabre selection of tales includes
First flown in 1981, the shuttle is the most complicated flying machine ever devised. It has been the stalwart of NASA's continued manned space-flight program for almost 30?years with?more than?100 su
This collection presents some wonderful tales of ordinary Londoners, but their stories are far from ordinary. They tell of the mighty river, the streets, and the hills of London. But you’ll also find
The murder of the Princes in the Tower is the most famous cold case in British history. Traditionally considered victims of a ruthless uncle, there are other suspects too often and too easily discount
After the guns fell silent in May 1945, Stalin installed secret police services in the satellite countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Trained by his NKVD—a predecessor of the KGB—offic
Few countries have subjected themselves to more introspection than the UK in the last three years. The decisions to leave the EU, not to destroy the UK via a breakaway by Scotland, and to create a vir
A Haverin’ History of Scotland takes an irreverent look at Scottish history. The book is a chronological narrative of Scotland’s long and impressive history, from the highs of Bannockburn
When you are in Somerset you are never far from mysterious caverns, whispering woods, hidden valleys and places which can’t decide whether they are seascapes or landscapes. The ancient Kings Art
1944: 20 years after WPC Lottie Armstrong was dismissed from Leeds police for insubordination, she’s back, now a member of the Women’s Auxiliary Police Corps and driving for her old boss.
When Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels was released in 1998, few would have prophesied the impact this low budget crime comedy would have. Almost overnight it became a cultural phenomenon, launched
1364: the plague has returned and fear fills the air as the pestilence claims its first victims in Chesterfield. When the local priest vanishes, John the Carpenter believes the man is simply scared—un
Storyteller Adam Bushnell brings together stories from the rugged coastlines, limestone cliffs, remote moorland, pastoral dales and settled coalfields of County Durham.
Cambridgeshire has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the county’s unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from the hist
The Cotswolds has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the region’s unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas from around Glo
The pretty market towns, historic houses and ancient castles of Shakespeare country have charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of illustrations is a celebration of the region’s unique ap
The grand narratives of World War I focus on the action and strategy of combat: this masterful work retells the war in an accessible and genuinely moving way. This work tracks the progress of the glob
The 1970s was a creative, cool and, above all, colorful decade! This collection of funky illustrations is a celebration of this unique period and its fashion, games, music and hairstyles. From disco d
There have been many spectacular, tragic, shocking and downright gruesome deaths in Hollywood films over the years, and this little compendium brings together 99 of the most memorable through famous s
The school for wizardry that keeps its pupils prisoner. A forest which springs up from a single thorn, and a loch that grows out of a drop of water. Four demons who believe they have the world complet
1924: still reeling from the effect of World War I, life in the city of Leeds is hard: poverty is rife, work is scarce, and crime is becoming more sophisticated. Bravely entering this maelstrom is one
When a teacher and pupil are found dead at an exclusive girls’ school in Bath, Jack Swann, the Regency Detective, becomes involved in one of the most intriguing cases of his career. Is it a tragic acc
Northumberland has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the county’s unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from sandy be
Isaac Newton had an extraordinary idea. He believed the physical universe and everything in it could be described in exact detail using mathematical relationships. He formulated a law of gravity that
London 1881: Bayswater is in the grip of panic as a ruthless murderer prowls the foggy streets of the nation's capital. Residents live in fear, rumors and accusations abound, and vigilante groups patr
A gritty noir set in 1950s Leeds, the thrilling sequel to Dark Briggate BluesLeeds, 1957: When enquiry agent Dan Markham and his new partner, retired Detective Sergeant Baker, take on a missing person
On November 9, 1966, popular physician Helen Davidson was battered to death in dense woodland while bird watching and walking her dog a few miles from her Buckinghamshire home. Her body was found the
If you’re looking for a book which is fun and at the same time informative about Lancashire then this is the one for you. If you want to sit down and read it from cover to cover you will be fascinated
A unique look at the development of the Mini?the tiny car that was?voted the second most influential car of the century?The latest in the highly illustrative Story series offers the fun and fascinatin
The full story behind the simplest yet most futuristic of crafts?The hovercraft has a multitude of uses across numerous arenas, including leisure cruising and Formula 1 racing; it has modernized trave
Some of the funniest and most bizarre news stories printed between 1750 and 1830 Erotic misdemeanors in an Irish bean-field, the recipe for a frog barometer fresh from the French court, a parrot convi
An exhaustive look at the persons and organizations who persecuted witches throughout modern history?Covering the Middle Ages up through modern times, this unique history explores the development of t
Covering?Arthurian legend, Templars, King John, the Crown Jewels, and Thomas Becket, this?exciting new account of what happened to the Holy Grail after the Last Supper reveals where it is now?This is
When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 stepped on to the surface of the moon in July 1969, it marked the pinnacle of eight years of manned spaceflight. Eight short years saw not only incredi
The Spanish Inquisition is now a byword for violence and religious intolerance. In 1478, at the instigation of the Catholic Ferdinand and Isabella, Torquemada led the Inquisition to root out heresy. T
