Featuring things from Achilles'' heel to Pythagoras'' theorem, from Oedipus and his complex to Margaret Thatcher and Thucydides, this book aims to unlock the richness of the Greek world and show just
Celebrates the absurd language of Office English, or Offlish - workplace slang, common jargon, bogus phrases and the myriad ridiculous idioms that we use to impress and confuse our colleagues and to c
"Sarah Sands has written about stillness with an eloquence that fizzes with vitality and wit. This wonderful book charts a journey to some of the most beautiful and tranquil places on earth, and intro
Discover the simple, effective lifestyle changes which will boost your immunity and help you live a long and healthy life.How many of us really understand how what we eat, where we work and even what
Live well and feel great - go vegan in 15... Full of flavour and character, and containing all the nutrients you need for optimum health, Kate Ford''s irresistible recipes will inspire you to get the
In this disarmingly funny and moving book, Melly takes us on a whirlwind tour of modern 'Ballroom': from wardrobe mishaps and tea dance etiquette to the perils of Argentine tango and how to stay uprig
"Reading a poem gives us a glimpse of past and future possibilities, other worlds and other lives. It makes a gift of unfamiliar words, and refreshes parts of the mind that other art forms cannot reac
"Read this book and you will learn how photosynthesis was discovered, how it works, and how we can produce more food to feed the world." - PAUL NURSE, Nobel Prize winner and author of What is Life?In
Are you unlucky in love and searching for The One?Look no further! This fun collection of dating tips and romantic guidance will unlock the secrets of love - and make you laugh along the way. Find o
You don t need a country garden or an allotment to grow good fruit and veg... This book celebrates the fact that anyone can grow your own and that through veg growing you can meet your neighbours and
Is it possible to eat well, most of the time, and get slimmer and healthier as you do it? With the Fast Diet it is.Dr Mosley''s Fast Diet has become the health phenomenon of our times. And for good re
Men are not born men - and becoming a man means a hell of a lot more than getting a six pack and an office with a view. Sometimes we all need to rethink exactly who we are and what we want to be. De
Features football league clubs and captures the great moments fans cherish. This book contains anecdotes, quotes, tall tales, worst signings and bizarre injuries.
Features football league clubs and captures the great moments fans cherish. This book contains anecdotes, quotes, tall tales, worst signings and bizarre injuries.
In this fascinating book, Nick Potter, experienced osteopath, takes us on a journey into biology, evolution and contemporary social behaviour and anthropology to examine our relationship with pain.
In this game-changing book, University of Cambridge Professor Edward Bullmore reveals the breakthrough new science on the link between depression and inflammation of the body and brain.
The Harlot''s Press is a gripping historical drama, in which St James''s and Cheapside, royalty and the rabble become thrillingly entangled as Nell fights for survival.
'A beautifully written, profoundly moving and immersive account of grief that will bring solace.'' - Louise France, The TimesA revelatory book about death and mourning by a psychotherapist faced with
What Was Never Said is the powerful story of a girl navigating the demands of two very different and conflicting worlds; a tale of surviving loss and overcoming fears.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a man with a brilliant brain for design, and never tired of building new and exciting things - the deepest tunnel, the longest bridge, the fastest train.
n this newly updated biography, Jasper Rees uncovers the true story behind this deeply private man, having been granted unprecedented access to Wenger''s friends and family, players and rivals.
Derek Niemann draws on original diaries, letters and drawings, to show how Conder, Barrett, Waterston and Buxton were forged by their wartime experience into the giants of postwar wildlife conservatio
Miriam Gross, as a journalist and editor, has worked with some of the most influential figures of the 20th century poets, philosophers, playwrights and politicians. This book offers recollections from
Psychologist Dr Ashley Conway has worked with individuals with a wide variety of problems, including anxiety and panic, trauma reactions and stress-related illnesses. In No Worries, he draws on illumi
Grigory Rasputin, Siberian peasant-turned-mystic and court sage, was as fascinating as he was unfathomable. In this riveting and eye-opening short biography, Frances Welch turns her inimitable wry gaz
"Things of such magnitude deserve respect and understanding. They deserve to be remembered..."Artist and illustrator Jo Brown started keeping her nature diary in a bid to document the small wonders of
Christof, Christophe, Christopher and Cristofol are four brothers - sons of the same father and four very different mothers, yet none of them knows of the others'' existence. When they learn that th
Moving between the postwar years and the present day, We All Ran into the Sunlight is a heartbreaking story of love, misplaced desire and the damage done when the truth is withheld.
Compiled from her own experiences, and conversations with fellow members of the "Cancer Club", Deborah Hutton book is an anthology of supremely practical examples of ways in which friends and family c
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing the natural world, chronicling the customs of pre-contact hunter-gatherers and the secret lives of deer and dogs. In this book, the capstone of
Follow this revolutionary health plan and transform your life... From the pioneer of diabetes reversal and creator of the ''Newcastle Diet''Prof Roy Taylor is one of the world''s leading experts in
Two Weeks in Novemberis the thrilling, surreal, unbelievable and often very funny true story of four would-be enemies - a high ranking politician, an exiled human rights lawyer, a dangerous spy and a
Most of us worry about our distractibility. We zone out, daydream and procrastinate, and then chastise ourselves for wasting time. But what if most of that "wasted time" was actually time well spent?
John Rae's candid account of his turbulent years as headmaster of Westminster School, in the 1970s and early 1980s - recorded at the time in handwritten diaries - seems as fresh and relevant today as
This book is the story of Andy Merrifield''s slow and thoughtful pilgramage across the Auvergne with only a donkey for company, after he turns his back on New York and city life.
When Emily Davison heard about the Suffragettes she couldn''t wait to get involved and soon became so enthusiastic that even her fellow-suffragettes grew worried. Her every action was wilder and more
* Does anything happen for no reason at all?* Can you donate your brain and survive?* How long is the present?With a light touch, Logic and Monsters distils complex philosophical thought from the a
'Take a leaf out of Matt''s book; free yourself of the fear of money and start living the life you want.'' --Moatez Jomni, British ParalympianMatt Jardine, martial arts teacher and entrepreneur, has s
