It may be natural to play games, but the sports we love aren't natural at all. Each and every one of them has been invented, tweaked, pushed, and pulled to come up with better rules, cleverer tactics,
Razso Kasztner is the story of the man responsible for saving Bela Zsolt, and the author himself. Combining history with memoir, in what is ultimately a remarkably honest analysis of morality and surv
A new baby brings a great deal of excitement to a household, but managing on a reduced income can be a daunting prospect. Full of creative ideas, this practical guide will help you make the right fina
Abiola is a clever young warrior in West Africa, part of a highly developed society rich not only in trade, but also in metaphorical and spiritual understanding. But neither his prowess nor the sophis
God only knows what fate befell Vicky after, cold and alone at that bus stop, she accepted a lift home. I don't want to imagine what she went through. It's just too painful. To think of my beautiful V
Wonderfully surreal and?painfully real, this is the story of a Japanese salaryman who loses his job at a TV corporation on his 40th birthday and slips through to a different layer of society.?In a?sha
In August, 2005, Toma? Humar was trapped on a narrow ledge at 19,000 feet on the formidable Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat. He had been attempting a new route, directly up the middle of the highest mounta
In?January, 1914, Jonathan Crane returns home from his travels with a new American bride, former Coney Island showgirl Beatrice. In the remote Lancashire village Beatrice is the focus of attention, th
In February 2002, Mio Matsumoto, a Japanese student at the Royal College of Art in London, finds what she thinks is an ulcer on her tongue. In July she decides that she ought to have it looked at. Whe
In this selection from over twenty years of reporting and writing, Ian Jack takes us to a place of which there are now only memories and ruins—the Great Britain that gave us the Industrial Revolution,
As the end of the 20th century nears, the Hawco family's bloodlines have grown tainted and confused. Men fail their families through enforced idleness, and the once-vivid ghosts of their ancestors hav
Based on the new Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD movie, Hero of the Rails, this Step 1 leveled reader will introduce children to reading—and the exciting world of Thomas and his friends!
Former Israeli Secret Service officer Sam Woolfman is about to be plunged into the most deadly conspiracy of his career. He has been called out of retirement to investigate the terror attack that occu
Born in pre-Revolutionary China and brought up in the Midlands, Esther Cheo Ying returned to China in 1949 after a traumatic childhood, convinced that there she would find the happiness and sense of b
The Omagh bomb was the worst massacre in Northern Ireland's modern history—yet from it came a most extraordinary tale of human resilience, as families of murdered people channeled their grief into act
A passionate, important and visionary book about how our cities are fed, and how this affects our lives and our planet.In 2005, British supermarkets sent half a million tones of edible food to landfil
Finding the Spirit Within offers a fascinating new approach to mediumship. Linda Williamson shows how to develop our spirituality with the help of spirit guides and teachers—and so find inner wisdom.
In this explosive, controversial and timely book, an investigative journalist exposes the shocking corruption of today’s media.When award-winning journalist Nick Davies decided to break Fleet Street’s
The suffragettes outraged Victorian society—yet behind the protests, arrests, and hunger strikes, this comprehensive and compelling biography reveals that thefamily lives of Emmeline Pank
Rímini splits up with his girlfriend of 12 years, Sofía. The parting is initially amicable and he moves on, carefree, with a new zest for life. Hungry to make up for lost time and keen to f
A Senseless, Squalid War makes 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
The brilliant new thriller from the critically acclaimed author of Cut Throat and Time to Pay.Sophie Bradford was pretty, blonde and an accomplished flirt. When she is found murdered, jockey Jamie Mul
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Despite common perceptions, only 50% of cases are related to diet and the causes of the other 50% of cases
Twelve-year-old Henry York wakes up one night to find bits of plaster in his hair. Two knobs have broken through the wall above his bed and one of them is slowly turning . . .Henry scrapes the plaster
In 1989 with his media empire on the brink of collapse, Max Robertson died mysteriously, apparently committing suicide.Six months later,ex-Mossad agent Sam Woolfman is hired to find Rober
Leading angel expert Glennyce S. Eckersley and intuitive life coach Gary Quinn have been inundated with requests from readers eager to know how to bring the magic of the angels into their own lives.
Colin Fry isa leading psychic medium, touring regularly to speak to massive audiences. These people see him as the keeper of remarkable secrets, such as: When loved ones pass over, where do the
With a sharp eye for comic detail and a wicked ear for the absurdities of life, Dawn French shows just how an RAF girl from the West Country with dreams of becoming a ballerina/air hostess/bridesmaid
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
Lya Luft draws on her own experiences of loss and gain in marriage and family to address the universal themes of childhood, love, and maturity. As children, the unconditional love we receive from our
Based on scientific research carried out over the last 18 years, Yehuda Shinar?a celebrated life coach credited with helping England win the rugby World Cup?has devised a set of winning behavior princ
The story of the Bayeux Tapestry — from its origins and creation to its long and dramatic afterlife.The vivid scenes on the Bayeux Tapestry depict the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 10
Getting your baby to sleep well and often can be one of the hardest aspects of parenting, and there are wide-ranging and often conflicting opinions on the subject. This comprehensive guide synthesize
In this haunting and frank account, Donna Ford unveils the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepmother. Between the ages of five and 11, Donna was physically, mentally, and sexually ab
DOGERELLA SPENDS HER days scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters. At night, she dreams of a home where she is loved. In a nearby castle l
Chris Terrill is a man in search of his limit. He's 55 years old. He is not a soldier. He is being trained by the Royal Marines and he is going to Afghanistan. The only difference is that instead of
Written by a team from a leading compiler of psychometric tests, this invaluable guide explains how each test works, gives helpful pointers on how to prepare, and provides professionally constructed
Witheverything from advice on mastering your nerves to tips about how to make a real impact,this compendiumwalksthe reader through every aspect of preparing for the big day an
Don McCullin's view of England is rooted in his war time childhood and in growing up in Finsbury Park, north London, in the fifties. His first published photograph was a picture of a gang from his nei
SOMETHING STRANGE HAS happened to the birds of GOTHAM CITY. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo! THE PENGUIN has en
