Includes pieces by top crime writers like?Michael Connelly and Irvine Welsh on David Simon's masterpiece,?as well as?episode guides that take on such?themes as the women of The Wire, fathers and sons,
David Loogan is leading a new and quietly anonymous life in a new town. But his solitude is broken when he finds himself drawn into a friendship with Tom Kristoll, the melancholy publisher of the crim
A dazzling novel telling the history of Singapore through the moving stories of three families whose lives become intertwined.Riding a trolley bus through Singapore's crowded Chinatown, ten-year-old H
What do Postman Pat, Tommy Cooper, Norman Wisdom and George Best have in common with being abandoned in a Costa Rican jungle after a severe bout of flatulence? Indeed, how are they also connected to
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes?and?one of the most dangerous?rivalries ever witnessed in spor
A dramatic and original contribution to our understanding of one of the most deep-rooted and controversial international problems that continues to baffle and bedevil us to this day.The troubles in Pa
A unique guide to the laws of football illustrated by legendary artist Paul Trevillion.It's a penalty to the away side. Just as the kick is about to be taken, the home side's official mascot suddenly
London is a city with almost as many ancient legends and deep-rooted customs as it has streets and landmarks, and here a leading folklorist brings together an astonishingly rich selection of them—tale
A revolutionary system?to help?even the most disorganized person?live in a state of clutter-free bliss, forever?Why is it that even the most disorganized person never seems to lose their toothbrush??H
A remarkable biography of one of history's greatest cyclists?a man who lived a tumultous life, and was voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the 20th century Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campioni
The lives of three strangers interconnect in unforeseen ways--and with unexpected consequences--in acclaimed author Dan Chaon’s gripping, brilliantly written new novel. Longing to get on with his lif
Over the last two decades a complete revolution in Handel's status has taken place. He is now seen both as a titanic figure in music, and as one of the world's favorite composers, with snatches of his
One of the greatest comedy actresses of?recent time,?Dawn French has?a career that has spanned nearly three decades, encompassing a vast and brilliant array of characters. Loved for her irreverant hum
Covering the perilous lives of explorers from the 19th century to today, this unique collection of travel writings contains pieces by literary giants such as William Golding, Espeth Huxley, and Peter
In The Playground Potting Shed, Dominic Murphy relates how he helped his local school establish a garden and grow a stunning array of flowers, fruit and vegetables during term-time. Week by week, he d
Appearing at a critical juncture in the history of the Labour Party, Speak for Britain! provides an original and challenging interpretation of Labour's evolution from its sectional trade union origins
Written more than 25 centuries ago, the Diamond Sutra is the first text to record the Buddha’s own teachings, and it remains one of the most popular. One day, after the Buddha finishes his daily wal
An extraordinary first collection of poems from an assured new writerDeft, economical, and wonderfully original, this is work that celebrates the peaks and troughs of a lived life, the poems' vivid cl
Famous for his electrifying poetry readings, Paul Durcan marks four decades of composing silently and reciting aloud with this magnificent collection, which brings together for the first time the crit
The world is full of problems and conflicts. So why can we not solve them? According to Edward de Bono,?current thinking cannot solve world problems because?current thinking is itself the problem. And
The prospect of bringing a tiny baby home when you already have a toddler can be extremely daunting. Life with a newborn baby is tiring and challenging enough but with a demanding older brother or sis
Gordon Brown is one of the most influential politicians of the past 30 years. In opposition he was the strategic driving force behind New Labour. In Government he was one of Britain's most intellectua
Nobody stands out from the crowd quite like Katie Price. The world can't help but sit up and take notice of her every move. Ever since her early modeling shoots, the camera lens has never been off her
When Labour came to power in 1997, Britain had the best system of retirement provision in the world. Millions of us knew that our years of hard work would ultimately be rewarded by a leisurely and com
A sweeping historical saga in the tradition of Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell, and Jean Auel?The beginning of civilization is fraught with war, invasion, plunder, and rapine. The little city state of
March 2003 Fighting Alongside us Navy Seals, Matt Croucher is One of the First 200 Soldiers into IraqOct 2004 on a Routine Patrol Through Iraq, A Roadside Bomb Goes off; Suffers a Fractured SkullDec 2
Writing an online "walk-through" to a computer game of Borgesian complexity can take up a lot of time. So much so, it can be difficult to see things turning sour in the real world. As our narrator gra
The best of the Brontes collected in a beautifully designed gift box.The Bronte sisters were extraordinarily creative women whose passionate, thought-provoking and moving novels have had an enormous i
Eric Bristow is considered to be the greatest darts player of all time and one who pioneered the game’s move from the pub on to the TV screen. He was an unmistakable figure on the oche during his 1980
An engrossing new saga set in Cardiff from the author of Love Changes Everything. The only child of over-protective parents, Sarah Lewis yearns to leave home. Studying hard to please them, she earns a
Moscow in the 1930s is the consummate symbol of the Soviet paradise, a fairy-tale capital where, in Stalin’s words, ?life has become better, life has become merrier”. In Happy Moscow Platonov exposes
What do Postman Pat, Tommy Cooper, Norman Wisdom, and George Best have in common with being abandoned in a Costa Rican jungle after a severe bout of flatulence? Indeed how are they connected to trying
Put the smile back into life with this, the definitive Joke Book of everybody's favourite legendary comic. Including the pick of Tommy's own extensive gag library, favourite stories and photographs.
Just before Christmas on a farm in Northern Norway, 80-year-old Anna Neshov, matriarch of a troubled family, is taken gravely ill. Her three sons have been quietly immersed in their work: one an under
In this haunting and frank account, Donna Ford, author of The Step Child, returns to the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepmother. As a tiny girl of five, and for six long years, Don
Emphasizing the importance of the future and those who will live through it, this statement seeks to address the lessons that can be learned from the past. Striving to prevent the next generation from
In 1973, at age 22, Timothy O'Grady left America for Europe. Over the next 30 years he watched as the American counter-culture crashed, wars were declared, and the country was attacked by air. Much of
Astound your friends and befuddle your foes with this delicious lexicographical feast of rare and rediscovered words?Fedity. (Fe-di-tee) n. Loathsome practice. There being none greater than the additi
Delving into data from surveys, the census, and the Office of National Statistics, this revealing study paints a clear portrait of who the British people are, what they do, how they think, and how the
As accurate as Wikipedia and as comprehensive as Reader's Digest, this unique guide tells you everything you never knew you wouldn't ever need to know about the background and inhabitants of Britain's
