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
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
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
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
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
“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
The original guide to the ideas of leading management thinkers has been updated, now with 10 new full-length entries. From classic gurus such as Henry Gantt and the Gilbreth time-and-motion pioneers
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
A welcome reissue of one of the greatest sports books ever written, this book transcends its genre and subject and has become a classic. C. L. R. James, one of the foremost thinkers of the 20th centur
Poor Puss. His lazy life at the mill has changed overnight. The miller’s son, Tom, is ready to abandon Puss in the woods. But Puss has a few ideas about his and Tom’s fate. He slips on a pair of boots
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
Acting on his belief that you get the most done in the first 20 minutes of a meeting, established businessman Allan Leighton invited top corporate leaders to spend just 20 minutes talking about their
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
Paul Kimmage's boyhood dreams were of cycling glory—wearing the yellow jersey, cycling the Tour de France, and becoming a national hero. He knew it wouldn't come easy, but he was prepared to pu
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
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
Breastfeeding may appear simple, but the practicalities of getting your baby to nurse well in a manner that is comfortable for you both can be difficult for many mothers. With practical and reassurin
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
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
The first book from one of England's most effective and best-known political activists,also a highly successful stand-up comedian, is a deeply funny and disturbing account ofhis rampage t
In December 2004 the world watched as hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians gathered to defy the results of a transparently rigged presidential election. The charismatic popular candidate, Viktor Yushc
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
In the first years of Kenyan independence, three young women return to the East African highlands where they shared a carefree childhood. Hannah is struggling to preserve her heritage at Langani Farm
Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit You
Mathilde Monaque developed severe depression when she was just 14. The eldest in a family of six and an exceptionally bright and gifted girl, the discovery shook her family to the core. With remarkab
The Western Ocean 1942. From the bridge of HMS Gladiator, Lieutenant-Commander David Howard’s orders were chillingly clear. There could be no mercy. A relentless, savage war against an ever-present en
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
