In this comprehensive account of the culture and history of Central Asia, Edgar Knobloch describes the main centres of our human civilization. He spices the text with quotations from the works of cont
Produced in association with the Ramblers, this walking guide covers the beautiful Isle of Skye and combines detailed route descriptions with information on the local history and wildlife. This famous
In all of the most common travel situations,?nonnatives need the reassurance that?they can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable, and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and this compl
Acclaimed food writer Rose Prince's guidance on making the most of local availability and seasonality, keeping a well-stocked store cupboard, growing staples such as herbs, and peppering our diet with
A copiously illustrated guide to the monarchs of the British Isles and Ireland from pre-Saxon times to the present, this book is divided into five sections, complete with concise genealogical charts a
This fun, approachable guide will help all riders train with correctness and form good habits at home so they can be stars at their next jumping or eventing competition.
A?mouth-watering collection of inspired and delicious dishes takes vegetarian cooking to a new level?With?ideas for mid-week bowl dishes and simple snacks as well as summer barbecue recipes and mouth-
The number one bestselling memoir of one of New Labour’s three founding architects, now with a revealing new chapter updating this paperback edition.Peter Mandelson is one of the most influential poli
The Peregrine, which won the Duff Cooper Prize in 1967,?recounts a single year from the author's ten?year obsession with the peregrines that wintered near his home in eastern England. The writing is l
A magical story of family, redemption, and ghosts, set in Malta and told with sensual, evocative prose?Nina, her son Christopher in tow, flies to Malta for one?last?attempt to make peace?with her agin
The start of a brand new WWII series from Iain Gale, author of Alamein.A masterly portrayal of World War Two heroism, with vivid action and stirring personal journeys.A small team of soldiers, left be
A new collection of previously unpublished Fiendish Su Doku puzzles with the added bonus of 25 Super Fiendish puzzles?Perfect for the advanced solver in need of a constant supply of ultra-difficult ch
The start of a brand new WWII series from Iain Gale, author of Alamein.A masterly portrayal of World War Two heroism, with vivid action and stirring personal journeys.A small team of soldiers, left be
Reviewing?its subject?on a crop-by-crop basis with particular reference to insects and mites, this guide?covers?a wide range of?pests,?detailing host crops, key pests,?and the most interesting?types i
Give your memory a workout, stimulate your brain, and hone your general knowledge with 80 definition-only puzzles?Covering a wide range of topics from geography?and literature to?history and culture,
Reviewing?its subject?on a crop-by-crop basis with particular reference to insects and mites, this guide?covers?a wide range of?pests,?detailing host crops, key pests,?and the most interesting?types i
They said it couldn't be done. But Anne Wafula achieved many remarkable things in her life. This is her incredible story.Struck down with polio at the age of two and a half, Anne overcame the prejudic
A must for all crossword-solvers, this updated resource gives hundreds of wide-ranging wordlists to help with solving cryptic and quick crossword clues. Each list is sorted alphabetically and by lengt
Top TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw helps the beginner to master the exciting medium of oils in the reissued paperback edition of this popular 29-lesson course. Starting with simple exercises on brush contro
"I only cook the kind of food I want to eat. Honest food, plain and simple. This is my cookbook." The?first cookbook from Michelin-starred chef and owner of the award-winning Chez Bruce.Bruce Poole's
One man's journey in the footsteps of a great explorer into the heart of AfricaAs a young man, Warwick Cairns met the then elderly explorer Wilfred Thesiger and the two men struck up an unlikely frien
The fourth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series, this book covers every macro species of mushroom and toadstool found in Europe?from the North Cape to the heel of Italy. Every species is illu
Packed with clear, concise help in an area in which many players struggle, this guide to defense is essential reading for all serious bridge players Covering every aspect of bridge that's needed to tu
A collection of terrifyingly wicked fairytales and poems from the Times' Talent to Watch, Laura Dockrill?Between the covers of this book lie worlds where all is not as it seems, stories familiar and y
How do you find the best university for the subject you wish to study? You need a guide that evaluates the quality of what is available, giving facts, figures and comparative assessments of universiti
Superb war novelist, Iain Gale, moves into the twentieth century and World War Two, telling the story of the eleven days that would change the course of history.There are some battles that change the
Perfect for cricket fans everywhere, Thanks Johnners is a warm and witty tribute to Brian Johnston and his time at the helm of Test Match Special.The Test Match Special on-air incident, in which Jonat
Earlier this year John Suchet revealed that his beautiful 67-year-old wife Bonnie, the love of his life, is suffering from Dementia. During the past three years he has gone from lover to carer?and he
A look at the future of employment explores five forces that will fundamentally change the nature of work in the next ten to fifteen years and discusses three key shifts that individuals can make to p
Robert Low moves from the Vikings of his acclaimed?Oathsworn novels?to the making of Scotland in this first novel in a major new series?It is 1296 and Scotland is in turmoil?the old king, Alexander II
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of "Bumble," the legendary SkySports cricket commentator who's one ball short of an over and delivers madcap moments galore in this ebullient, endearing and hi
A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are?five miles or under in length and can easily be completed in less that 3 hours.?Twenty walks are included
A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are?five miles or under in length and can easily be completed in less that 3 hours.?Twenty walks are included
London Belles is a tale of four very different young women thrown together by war. Finding freedom and independence – as well as love, passion and heartbreak – for the very first time, a unique bond i
Puzzlers?ready to live dangerously and push beyond their mental comfort zone should steel themselves for the second book in The Times' toughest Killer series yetSu doku fanatics?should?prepare themsel
In this practical guide TV farmer Jimmy Doherty imparts his experience and ideas to show you how to achieve the self?sufficient lifestyle and add to your life whether growing for your own pleasure?or
• Collins Spanish School Dictionary is specially designed for school students, and is ideal in the classroom, at home and during exams. • It contains all the words and phrases students will need, wi
The story of one amazing woman's crusade to help abandoned horses and disadvantaged children which changed their lives forever. Once much loved and cherished racehorses are often abandoned to a life o
A collection of unique and heart-warming stories from the life of an RSPCA rescue worker. Jane Summers shows us the full and wondrous lives of those animals neglected and forgotten by writing about he
The powerful third novel in the series is full of dramatic battles by land and sea, led by tremendous characters on both sides?The young Greek captain Atticus?is now a commander of the growing Roman n