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Poet Matthew Arnold christened Oxford 'the city of dreaming spires' and Oxford Then and Now looks at the range of inspirational buildings that have made it one of the most visited towns in Europe. Usi

In this classic Italian cookbook, restaurateur Alvaro Maccioni presents a selection of authentic recipes that capture the robust flavors of real Tuscan country cooking. Inspired by the family meals c

One of the most important chess books ever written, reissued in celebration of a chess genius, Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing his thoughts, the intric

Beatrix Potter is known throughout the world for the genius of her illustrations and words. These stories of country life have remained childhood favourites for more than 100 years. Born into a wealth

Bogeys and shanking, plus fours and six irons, the alleged etiquette of caddies—all you need to know about the heaven and hell of golf is in this unique book. From the serious (the origins of g

Oz Clarke is a wine connoisseur and James May a beer-drinking, fast car fanatic who has dubbed his colleague `pretentious'. In their voyages of viticultural discovery around France and California in S

One of the most famous sex symbols in cinema, Sophia Loren is renowned for her beauty, charisma and voluptuous figure. Yet her life away from the screen has contradicted her roles as a siren. Married

Growing up as a child in the ''80s had its ups and downs - it's perhaps the one decade that, more than any other, begets groans of, ''oh, what were you thinking?'' Those 10 years saw some huge changes

Progressing through almost two centuries of corset-making, this fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces, from the 1750 whale-boned corsets, through the invention of the

One of the many joys of Christmas is the magnificent array of seasonal food on offer - but hosting the festivities can be quite a task. This heartwarming collection will guarantee a hassle-free holida

From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world - a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance. The Tan

Jack is one of the UK's most popular, and yet most controversial, contemporary artists. His pictures sell for a record amount of money, the paintings in his exhibitions are always sold out before the

Phil "The Power" Taylor. Eric "The Crafty Cockney" Bristow. Andy "The Viking" Fordham. To this great hall of fame, add another name: Justin Irwin. Or, to give him his darts moniker: Justin "The Bach

The recipe for Gentleman's Relish has remained a secret since it was first invented by John Osborn in 1828 and no doubt some, whose taste buds recoil at this intensely salty blend of anchovies, butter

See below for alternative language editions When the Romans arrived in this green valley nearly two thousand years ago they were captivated by the miraculous stream of endless hot water. The restored

Sensational Sex is the follow up title to Dr Pam Spurr's Number One best-selling book, Sinful Sex. The book offers a new way of looking at sexual pleasure and fulfilment and how it fits into a person'

If you love London, then this is your book, mate. Within these pages are hundreds of facts, figures, stories, quotes, jokes, and anecdotes—from its earliest times, when hippos swam the Thames a

Using the stunning illustrations from the popular Myths and Legends series, these collections of tales make ancient stories from cultures all around the globe accessible to younger readers. Written in

Using the stunning illustrations from the popular Myths and Legends series, these collections of tales make ancient stories from cultures all around the globe accessible to younger readers. Written in

Thai Food gives the most comprehensive account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published in English. Michelin-starred chef David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking t

A beloved icon who put the 'haute' in 'couture' and found success as an actress, a mother and a humanitarian, Audrey Hepburn was an expert in the art of being a woman. The waifish star and muse of Giv

We see the Green Man half-hidden on the walls of many of our old churches, a face surrounded by leaves. This beautifully illustrated and well-researched Pitkin Guide looks at this fascinating creature

The ancient city of Chester has attracted visitors since Roman days - and still does. Its medieval walls, Victorian streets, Civil War sites and the famous Rows all give a sense of history and peace.

The best-selling illustrated guide to the British Monarchy and the succession process, updated and redesigned for 2018. Queen Elizabeth II is descended from King Egbert through 12 centuries of monar

"Scottish cookery is, quite simply, the best in the world."So proclaims Claire Macdonald, food writer and broadcaster. This book is a collection of some of Claire's favourite traditional recipes, as t

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used dyes in the world. Featuring inspirational images and presented with a luxurious exposed and patterned spine, this book shows you how to grow,

The use of text is currently very popular in textile art, and its creative potential is unlimited. Text can engage directly with the viewer to express personal concerns, social and political issues an

Another in the bestselling '52 Great...Tips' series, this time on the perennially popular backgammon, which is having a resurgence with players online, in clubs up and down the country and at home. Tw

This book unwraps the mysteries of one of the oldest, most valued and mystically powerful food sources known to mankind, and shows how spices can be incorporated into a contemporary low-calorie diet.

This classic work on creating a garden was first published in 1956. We Made a Garden is the story of how Margery Fish, the leading gardener of the 1960s, and her husband Walter transformed an acre of

Melbourne has often been considered the most English of Australia's various capital cities, yet it was the only one to be founded by a native-born Australian. In 1835, John Batman sailed from Port Phi

The great Mikhail Botvinnik, world champion said: 'The foundation of chess is exchanging/' Knowing when and what to exchange or trade in chess is essential to improve your game, and this is the only book to help you do that. In chess an exchange or trade of chessmen is a series of closely related moves, typically sequential, in which the two players capture each other's pieces. All chess pieces may be exchanged or captured in an exchange - apart from the king which however can capture an opponent's piece.Either the player of the white or the black pieces may make the first capture of the other player's piece in an exchange, followed by the other player capturing a piece of the first player, often referred to as a recapture. These maneouvres happen throughout chess, but understanding when and how to do this to your best advantage can improve your game significantly. Written by the hugely popular chess writer, Andrew Soltis, My Kingdom for a Horse tells you whether you should exchange yo

New Ideas in Fusing Fabric by the author of the best-selling Fusing Fabrics takes a new look at the techniques of the soldering iron that have revolutionized textile art. The author takes you through

The classic board game backgammon has been called 'the perfect combination of skill and luck'. It may look complicated on first glance, but this absorbing, fun game really couldn't be simpler. This he

The illustrations of Brian Cook from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have become iconic. His heightened use of colour, in a flat colour poster style, is much imitated, but never surpassed. His jacket cover