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,
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!
Colorless, tasteless, odorless, ageless: water is both the simplest thing on earth and the most complex. We cannot live without it, yet water-borne illnesses kill 6,000 children a day. It is the ultim
"In many ways we were an ordinary family: mum, dad, two kids, three dogs, one rabbit, two guinea pigs. I stayed at home, studying with the Open University, and dad worked, and the kids went to private
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 lost gem discovered in the archives, this nostalgic, beautifully written tome contains much timelessly useful information ranging from beauty and fashion tips and advice on entertaining to how to r
Suchinnovators are showcasedasAntony Micalleff (featured in The New York Times and Dazed and Confused and collectedby Angelina Jolie), Brooklyn-based international artist coll
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
Dedicated to the daughter she never had but sees all around her, Letter to My Daughter reveals Maya Angelou’s path to living well and living a life with meaning. Here in short spellbinding essays are
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
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.
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
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
Babies who cry often or excessively can create stressfor parents by preventing sleep or causing concern over what the cries may mean. This comprehensive guide offers parents practical and reass
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
Colorless, tasteless, odorless, ageless: water is both the simplest thing on earth and the most complex. We cannot live without it, yet water-borne illnesses kill 6,000 children a day. It is the ultim
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
“I present to you . . . the truth about this man’s death and my life.” Baltimore, 1849. The body of Edgar Allan Poe has been buried in an unmarked grave. The public, the press, and even Poe’s own fam
More than 3,000 monikers are addressed in this comprehensive guide to names. Each entry explains the name’s meaning, history, and pronunciation, as well as notable persons who have shared it ov
Set mainly in Uzbekistan between 1900 and 1980,this compelling novelintroduces to us the inhabitants of the small town of Gilas on the ancient Silk Route. Among those whose stories we hea
Christopher Lloyd was the grand old man of British gardening. Cuttings is a selection from his beloved columns in the Guardian newspaper. Arranged to cover the seasons, this magical book will delight
Derek Paravicini is blind, can not tell his right hand from his left, and needs round-the-clock care. But he has an extremely rare gift—he is a musical prodigy with perfect pitch whose piano-playing h
Istanbul's Galata Bridge has spanned the Golden Horn since the sixth century AD, connecting the old city with the more Western districts to the north. But the bridge is a city in itself, peopled by me
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
Batter up! It’s 1919 and baseball is in trouble. All across the country, people are throwing down their bats and balls, and giving up America’s National pastime. It’s up to baseball great Babe Ruth to
Steaming is one of the healthiest, simplest, and most versatile cooking methods: not only does it retain the nutritional qualities of ingredients more than any other technique, it doesn't require any
Meet Charles Rangeley-Wilson, angler, conservationist, and traveler. In this broad look at fishing around the world, Rangeley-Wilson travels from city suburbs to Bhutan, from Icelandic moonscapes to
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
"Look and Learn" is fondly remembered by thousands as the classic children's magazine from the 60s and 70s. This illustrated tribute to the magazine presents a kaleidoscopic journey through time, whos
To lose weight quickly, easily, and permanently, you don't need?superhuman willpower,?endless hours to prepare complex low-calorie recipes, or?to live on cottage cheese and lettuce. By following this
1941. To the residents and defence forces of the Crown Colony of Hong Kong, the war in Europe remains remote. Even the massive build-up of Japanese forces on the Chinese border cannot dent their caref
Tom Simpson was an Olympic medalist, a world champion cyclist, and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France. He died a tragic early death on the barren moonscape of the
A searing, postapocalyptic novel destined to become Cormac McCarthy’s masterpiece.A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wi
Acknowledged both as one of the most famous faces on British television and an astute businessman, Noel Edmonds knows what it's like to be hugely successful. In this book he talks about the high and
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
