In his trip through the world's most influential language - Latin, the author uncorks its magic, drawing on Latin lovers from Kingsley Amis to John Cleese, from Evelyn Waugh to Donna Tart.
Paris, by custom and design, is a pedestrian's city - each block a revelation, every neighbourhood a new feast for the senses, a place rich with history and romance at every turn. The Most Beautiful W
Have you ever thought about the uniqueness and simplicity of One? Is Four really so square and why are there Seven days of the week, Seven deadly sins, indeed Seven wonders of the world? This book tak
Poignant and enchanting, The Diary of Miss Idilia is an extraordinary true story which, published for the first time here in its original form, is destined to become a classic.
THE WHITE LIE is a tense, beautifully crafted novel about families and the rationale of secrecy - the terrifying capacity for self-deception in all of us, when we cannot bear to confront the truth.
This is a book to appeal to anyone with an interest in China, be they first time tourists, seasoned business people, or even the idly curious. Accessible, revelatory and entertaining, it will help you
When her mother-in-law, Nancy, was diagnosed with Alzheimers, Andrea Gillies made the decision to care for her full time. 'Keeper' is the result of this - a frank, moving and utterly gripping account
Told through the eyes of two generations of women, The House on Paradise Street is an epic tale - the story of a family riven by political differences during the Second World War, and mired in confl
Nicholas Wollaston was four years old when his father Sandy was killed in 1934—shot dead by one of his Cambridge students. In this memoir, 70 years on, Nicholas finally confronts his loss and goes in
What is it about Eton College? For many, it is a symbol of all that is wrong with Britain. For others, it represents a beacon of tradition and excellence in an otherwise monochrome world. This work dr
In this book you will find a whole range of practical advice to help you to make the most of the time you spend with your grandchildren, as babies, as toddlers, and through the primary school years.
It is the last day of term at the Gilda Ball Academy, and teacher Martin Hicks starts it full of hope - he is about to get the promotion he's wanted for yearsand - good intentions, vowing to make thin
