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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

Ann Blockley is a successful artist, known for the innovative way in which she uses texture as a key element in her work, and this guide for intermediate painters looks specifically at how she achieve

Megan and Annie are bright 12-year-old girls, who are desperate to meet their favorite author, Harriet Chance. When Annie makes contact with Harriet 's daughter via an Internet chat room, the girls ar

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

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

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

This is the ultimate gardening book for all wildlife lovers, written by the leading expert in the field. This book debunks the myth that you need to grow a jungle to attract wildlife, and instead show

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

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

Alice, aged four, is snatched by her mother the day she is due to arrive at Cathy's house. Drug-dependent and mentally ill, but desperate to keep hold of her daughter, Alice's mother?takes her from he

Why do we feel better after a good cry? What might the length of your earlobes have to do with jealousy? These and other questions can be answered by looking at the research of emotions. Claudia Hamm

A new Dalai Lama is born. The infant god-king of Tibet. And around the child explodes an international conspiracy that will carve a trail of death from the slopes of Mount Everest right to the heart o

In the?third outing for Tom Goodfellowe, following Goodfellowe MP and The Buddha of Brewer Street, he is caught up in a national crisis as the capital is held to ransom by one angry man. In the world

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

On a small island way out in the middle of a silver lake there once lived a sad young man. He was sad because he had grown up into a giant of a man, very big, very strong, and very frightening. Becaus

What more exciting adventure could a pair of a friends share than a jaunt to the big city??Little Green Croc just can't wait to rush off into the bright lights and bustle of the city, but the slightly

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

Well-known and acclaimed for their fast pace and rich local color, adventure thrillers by the classic action writer?are?presented here?in double doses, each volume including special bonus materials?Wy

The Sunday Missal is an essential resource for preparing for Roman Catholic Sunday Mass and taking an active part in its celebration. This is the official Missal for England, Ireland, Scotland, and

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

Ever supportive and positive style expert Gok Wan?helps women build up their perfect capsule wardrobe, by creating fabulous new looks from the classics already in the closet?Any wardrobe war zone can be turned into a style sanctuary with fashion stylist Gok Wan’s advice in this guide. Everyone wants to look and feel great?clothes are a great way to get an instant confidence boost?and doing this without spending a fortune seems impossible. But it’s simple with Gok, who gives readers the confidence to create fresh new looks from the clothing they already have, displaying different outfit combinations and how to wear those wardrobe heroes in a new, fabulously stylish way. Everyone knows that a crisp white shirt looks great at the office, but here Gok demonstrates how to dress it down on the weekend for that casual-chic look. By guiding readers through each basic in turn, from the little black dress to those comfy jeans, he makes any wardrobe instantly more versatile and frees women to upd

More than 140 Scottish clans are identified in this helpful map, along with illustrations of their tartans, cap badges, mottos, and plant badges. A map featuring height-shading shows the territories o