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
Set and filmed in and around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, Last of the Summer Wine follows the adventures of three quirky pensioners and their equally unusual neighbors. A true British classic that ap
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
Our endearing duo are thrilled to be taking an exciting trip to town. Little Green Croc just can't wait to rush off into the bright lights and bustle of the city, but the slightly more worldly-wise Me
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
Katie’s full of trepidation as she arrives in Liverpool. It’s her first posting and her work will be so secret that she can’t even speak about it to the family she’s assigned
For those who?feel?mentally or physically drained, or just in need of a good pick-me-up, this practical pocket guide offers 100 simple and effective ideas to help boost daily energy levels. Areas addr
Whether you want to write a novel, draft a report for the school board, create a compelling CV, write a letter of protest to the council, or choose an emoticon to sign off your e-mail, this book is f
In Rome, the severed hand of a retired MI6 executive is found holding a bag containing30 silver pieces. Meanwhile, in London, MI6 agent Paul Aston isnear the point of quitting. He has bee
In Tel Aviv, U.S. Navy Commander Alan Craik agrees to look into the death of a former Navy employee. What should have been a routine investigation quickly becomes something very ugly: nominal American
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
In London, Paul Aston, a young MI6 agent, is sent to investigate a terrifying explosion. Nnothing could have prepared him for the scenes of horror and devastation he sees, images that will haunt him f
From Abbott to Zuill, this expansive and helpful resource categorizes the origins of, relationships between, and affiliations of all major traditional Scottish clans and names. Information is provided
In the annals of British television, no finer example of classic comedy exists than Dad's Army, the Home Guard-based sitcom written by veteran writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Although they penne
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
Lindsey met Paul Hunter when she was 21 and he was 18. When they married seven years later, Paul had become a golden boy in the world of snooker, dubbed "the Beckham of the baize," having won the Mas
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
Learn how to be a success from the business lessons of the Dragons and the financial advice of Evan Davis. Britain's best loved business brains ?Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Theo Pap
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
"It is not work that wears us out, but sadness, anxiety, and worry. To God all your griefs are worthy of consideration." But how to find lasting peace and strength amidst all the pressures of daily li
Following the phenomenal success of Grumpy Old Men, and Grumpy Old Men on Holiday, the guru of grump, David Quantick, takes a stand for miserable slobs everywhere against the self-help motivational m
Love. The very word has inspired thousands of songs, poems, speeches, and stories. It is the basis upon which human relationships are born and develop, andis said tomake the world go arou
Acclaimed political commentator Nick Cohen investigates the confusing current status of his own political affiliates, the Left, in this hard-hitting, no-holds-barred survey. He searches for the seemin
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
An obituary offers an instant assessment of a life. For more than 150 years, The London Times has been providing respected and discerning verdicts on the lives of the great and the good. Collected he
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
The Lost Babes (subtitled Manchester United and the Forgotten Victims of Munich) is Jeff Connor's compellingly readable account of one of the great tragedies in sporting history and its aftermath. The
In a memoir of staggering power and candour, award-winning journalist Fergal Keane addresses his experience of wars of different kinds, some very public and others acutely personal.During his years of
Readers will be transported to a world of boyhood pranks, playground politics, and the confusion of growing up ina land that is every bit as magical and captivating as the stories told. This ev
