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
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
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
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
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
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
Delving into data from surveys, the census, and the Office of National Statistics, this revealing study paints a clear portrait of who the British people are, what they do, how they think, and how the
As accurate as Wikipedia and as comprehensive as Reader's Digest, this unique guide tells you everything you never knew you wouldn't ever need to know about the background and inhabitants of Britain's
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
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 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,
An international trendsetter with an influence more powerful than any fashion magazine, Kate Moss is a one-woman style revolution who kick-starts global trends with each new look. She has made wearing
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!
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
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 suffragettes outraged Victorian society—yet behind the protests, arrests, and hunger strikes, this comprehensive and compelling biography reveals that thefamily lives of Emmeline Pank
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
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
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
When Hazel was debilitated with crippling back problems, she found herself unable to look after her own house. Rather than hire help, Hazel instead trained her seven-month-old Newfoundland, Connie, to
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
An international trendsetter with an influence more powerful than any fashion magazine, Kate Moss is a one-woman style revolution who kick-starts global trends with each new look. She has made wearing
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
Covering everything from booking the caterers to choosing the wedding favors,this guidewalks you through exactly what you need to do and gives great advice about how to realize your dream
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
