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
The larger-than-life Mr. Pickwick, a benevolent and well-to-do gentleman, travels about the country righting wrongs and occasionally?but unintentionally?wreaking havoc. Accompanying him is his faithfu
Diet and fitness expert Rosemary Conley demonstrates how to shed unwanted pounds quickly but safely in this diet cookbook. The Fat Attack Fortnight Diet provides a plan for losing weight fast, while o
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
From the King?& Tinker, named after a traditional tale in which a disguised monarch surprises a local craftsman, to the Eagle & Child, commemorating "the Lathom legend," many British pub names
Wimbledon is a paradox. While outwardly appearing the quintessential English lawn tennis club, it is in fact the largest annual outside broadcast operation in the world and a multimillion?dollar comme
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
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
"Bohemian girl (London, S.W.) 24, in digs, interested most things, educated, lonely, desires man pal, London or abroad."On September 1,?1920 the Metropolitan police received a tip-off that a certain m
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
It is 1914 and Christabel Blakemore is happily preparing for her wedding when she receives the shattering news that her fiance has drowned at sea. Heartbroken, she tries to piece her life together, bu
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
Recalling the homemade remedies that families used long before modern medicines became so widely available, this collection brings together remedies that have been gathered from dusty medicine chests
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
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.
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
Lt Colonel E.W. Hermon died in a hail of bullets on the 9th April 1917, the first day of the Battle of Arras, leading his men of the 24th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers into the attack. Like hundr
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
