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
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
Having to follow a gluten-free diet can be a daunting prospect for children and young adults?they feel isolated at a time when their friends are enjoying everything from bread, pizza, and pasta, to cr
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
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
In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is devastated, but he is a romantic. As he
The very title Germania suggests an empire of ruin, a dream of Albert Speer, or the land of some barbaric tribe, suitable for taming. It carries an historical echo. The postwar generation of German a
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
Anessential guide for any job hunter, this compendium explains the interview process,provides tipson how to emphasize your personal attributes, and enables the reader to practice wi
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
We're always being told how to decorate, what to wear, and how to raise our children, but no one has come up with an answer for the most important how-to: basic household cooking. And faced with a mou
Hidden away in foggy, uncharted rain forest valleys in Northern California are the largest and tallest organisms the world has ever sustained -- the coast redwood trees, Sequoia sempervirens. Ninety-s
In a sunlit, secret valley in the green mountains of central Italy, two people meet away from the horrors and clamor of battle. David Hopkins, a young fisherman, and Kate Medhurst embark upon an idyl
There is currently a huge resurgence of interest in genealogy and in searching out one's roots.Drawn from legend, place names, mythology, and history, Celtic names reflect the magic and charm o
Damien Daniels has been murdered, shot through the chest by an expert marksman. It looks like a professional job, but who would want to kill a popular ex-jockey who trains racehorses for a living? An
This fascinating book tells the dramatic story of the English parish church, from the first temporary buildings erected in Anglo-Saxon times to its uncertain future in the 21st century. Starting with
In thisnew and original interpretation of the barbaric world of slavery and of its historic end in April 1807, the parallellives of three individuals caught up in the enterprise of human
In this astonishing true story, award-winning journalist Sonia Nazario recounts the unforgettable odyssey of a Honduran boy who braves unimaginable hardship and peril to reach his mother in the United
A portrait of the late Chinese leader refutes a wide variety of myths about Mao and provides facts about the Long March, his relationship with Stalin, and the impact of his thirst for power on the Chi
The Aga is much more than an oven: it's an icon. It's a statement. It's a way of life. This is the definitive Aga Bible, with 300 classic, timeless recipes and bags of advice and tips for Aga owners.
The Idler team believe that idleness is unjustly criticized in modern society when it is, in fact, a vital component of a happy life. This new issue of the Idler looks at man, nature, and the earth an
In 1945, seven-year-old Barbie and her sister Eva were trapped, terrified, in war-torn Germany. With their father missing, and hundreds of miles from their mother, news of the approaching army left t
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In a bar in the Buenos Aires suburb of Villa Crespo our narrator recalls his encounters with an old man of Lithuanian descent, Samuel Warschauer, whom he came to know shortly before the man died. Amo
Rome is famous for its buildings and architecture, but just who built its noted and beautiful structures? This distinctive account—part history and part travel guide—explores the families
The top-selling Complete series has been fully revised, with all new supplemental material and a bonus wallet phrase card for travelers. Each program contains everything a beginner needs–a coursebook
For daring to peer into the heart of an adulteress and enumerate its contents with profound dispassion, the author of Madame Bovary was tried for "offenses against morality and religion." What shocks
It's 1989 and, whenever he isn't hanging out in the local bars, Herr Lehmann lives entirely free of responsibility in the bohemian Berlin district of Kreuzberg. Through years of judicious sidestepping
Suitable for both the novice and the experienced practitioner, this book gives vital information for dealing with epidemic diseases. The author explains how homeopathic remedies can be used to overco
Radionics is a method of diagnosis and therapy which is primarily concerned with the use of subtle force fields and energies, for the purpose of investigating and combating the causes of disease. Thi
The World Travellers' Manual of Homoeopathy is an essential companion for anyone embarking on journeys to tropical, remote, or impoverished areas of the globe, where orthodox treatments are unaccepta
Homeopathy is now accepted as a form of medicine both by the medical profession and by natural therapists; it is safe, natural, fast-acting, and effective. This reference book is for parents wanting
Peanut is a small dog with a big interest in the way things smell. When the toddler in his family wanders off in the grocery store Peanut?s sniffing skills pay off and make him a huge hero. Features b
Here is a Leo Lionni book for the very youngest! “What shall we do today?” two mice ask each other. “Read a book? Pick flowers? Go swimming? Play ball? Climb a tree or gather leaves? Play hide-and-see
Carmen got the jeans at a thrift shop. They didn’t look all that great: they were worn, dirty, and speckled with bleach. On the night before she and her friends part for the summer, Carmen decides to
During Christmas vacation week, D.W. volunteers to take the classroom pet gerbil, Speedy, home for the holidays. D.W. plans to teach him some new tricks to show her class, but soon learns that taking
