Autumn, 1944: the Allies are invading Italy. At home in Britain, along with everyone else, the Campion family are doing their part?working tirelessly in the hope that the end of the war is now in sigh
Starting with the black-and-white classics and continuing through the golden period of the 1970s and right up through modern-day blockbusters, the world’s best films are compiled in this definitive fi
In 1974, after a year of wrangling with the censors, Emmanuelle was a blockbuster sensation on release in France and a box office triumph around the world, from Japan to the U.S. The image that adorne
Once, Peter Jackson was a name unknown to all but a small band of loyal fans and fellow filmmakers. Now, he is the newest member of Hollywood's elite fellowship, with his name on the most successful
First published in the 1970s, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain’s inland waterways—experienced boaters and tho
First published in the 1970s, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain’s inland waterways—experienced boaters and tho
Thisinternational bestseller is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced.This new edition has been updated with information on all the latest changes in products,
Since the heady days of the Beijing Olympics in August 2008, Usain Bolt has lowered both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records. At a stroke the Jamaican has become the greatest sports star in th
This second edition of the acclaimed Collins Guide to Bird Songs and Calls includes re-recorded versions of the original habitat CDs?ensuring that they are even clearer, but just as atmospheric?introd
Your request for a reference for Christopher Evans. Whilst he has many strong points, of which I'm sure you are aware, there are a number of issues which prevent me from endorsing him unreservedly.Apa
As the face of British food, James Martin knows how to cook for an audience. But what happens when the cameras are turned off and it's time to feed himself and his friends? Here James shares the recip
Jeff Stelling is a legend among?soccer fans. To the millions unable to get to their teams' games on Saturday afternoons, the next best thing is undoubtedly the pleasurable company of Jeff and the Sky
Depicting both male and female insects, this comprehensive guide to the butterflies of Britain and Europe features?more than?400 species, Species descriptions include details on taxonomic nomenclature
David Bellamy is perhaps best known for his watercolor portraits of exotic landscapes, and in this instructional handbook he shares the secrets behind some of his finest works. Both a practical and a
Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures - few insect groups fascinate as much or are more immediately recognisable. In this seminal new work, Philip Corbet and Stephen Brooks exami
Inspired by a visit to northeast France to witness the excavation of a remarkably intact World War Itank from beneath a suburban vegetable plot near the town of Cambrai, Christy Campbell—
In thistrue-life sporting memoir of one of the best batsman in the game who stunned the cricket world when he prematurely ended his own England career, Trescothick’s brave and soul-baring
Throughout the 1980s, Scottish-born Robert Millar enjoyed huge success as a professional cyclist. He won the Tour of Britain, and during the 1984 Tour de France was crowned King of the Mountains and p
Heroes, Villains and Velodromes reveals how an elite athlete, Chris Hoy, lives, breathes and pushes the boundaries of his sport. How does he do it? And why? What drives him to put his body through th
Notoriously ruthless and violent, Ronnie and Reggie Kray were the heads of a wide-spread extortion racket—know as The Firm—in the 1950s and 1960s. Their vast empire was only brought to an
The King James Version of the Bible has been a popular translation for centuries, and is regarded as one of the most accurate translations of the Bible into the English language. This handsome edition
No longer considered the realm of old men in sheds, allotment gardening is currently enjoying a renaissance of interest. People of all ages and from all walks of life are digging their own plots in s
In 1920 the new Soviet state was a mess, following a brutal civil war, and the best way of ensuring its survival appeared to be to export the revolution to Germany, itself economically ruined by defea
The spectacular landscape of the Wye Valley, on the border between England and Wales, has attracted visitors for over 250 years. Dominated by the River Wye, it is one of our few lowland Areas of Outst
Peter Bircham looks at the history of British ornithology from 1066 to the mid-1970s, exploring along the way the first bird book written, the compilation of the original British lists, various notabl
By rethinking layout or period features, converting redundant space or expanding up, down or out, readers can make the most of basements, cellars, attics, and garages to suit their own lifestyle and
Ever feel rapture over a dessert? Fall in love over a romantic meal? Can you remember the smell of baking in your grandmother's kitchen? Food has the power to conjure up many emotions—it can make us f
Drawing upon on a wealth of knowledge, discovery, research, and technical advances, this historical book dispels the common misconception of the "Dark Ages" as an era of chaos and violence. Redefining
It is June 1815, and three armies have converged on the fields of Waterloo to fight a historic battle for honor, glory, and civilization. Amidst the masses of soldiers, five men prepare to face one an
On the eve of World War IIin Liverpool, life is about to change forever for one girl. As war breaks out so too does Molly Dearden! Molly is used to living in the shadow of her older sister, Jun
The first book?in the?fourth arc, Sword of the Canon, finds Arithon and Lysaer?on an unstoppable path toward direct conflict. Half-brothers Arithon and Lysaer were laid under a curse of lifelong
Fernando Torres is one of the hottest properties in world football. From local Madrid idol to Kop hero and European Championship winner, he talks here for the first time about the unique challenges fa
Drawing upon on a wealth of knowledge, discovery, research, and technical advances, this historical book dispels the common misconception of the "Dark Ages" as an era of chaos and violence. Redefining
To accompany the third series of the award-winning BBC television series, this book gives the amateur genealogist all the tools to trace their ancestors back over six centuries, taking them on a fasci
