Out of the Woods is an affectionate, convivial introduction to Britain''s trees, in which Will Cohu takes you on a revelatory ramble through country and city - from woodlands of majestic oak and ash
Imagine having a dog with the shiniest coat, the wettest nose, the brightest eyes and a svelte physique. A dog with ''good'' energy, better concentration, that sleeps well and, wait for it, smells del
Offers answers to your questions as a concerned parent - with tips and advice about things from choosing and getting your child into a good primary school, through to how to keep your teenagers motiva
In a country parsonage in the late 18th century, there lived a large family of seven children. They were all bright and clever and noisy, so nobody really noticed when little Jane turned quietly into
Florence knew she did not want a life of fancy clothes and parties, like all the other girls. She was going to do something different - and important. But what...? In 1854, she shocked everyone. Flor
Drawing on the principles of ancient Chinese philosophy and his extensive experience of helping people of all ages and walks of life, Gerad Kite offers a life-changing promise - a route to a state of
Research shows that most people need a variety of strategies to stop worrying and stay calm... Walking on Sunshine offers 52 tips, tools and positive thoughts (one for each week of the year) to guide
The Burden of the Desert is fast-paced and gripping, and asks questions that will linger long after the last page is turned. Via the lives of a fascinating group of characters, former war corresponden
Denmark is the country of the moment. Recently named the happiest nation in the world, it''s the motherland of The Bridge, Borgen, and The Killing, and home to Noma, the world''s best restaurant.
As the author of "Evelina" and "Cecilia", both of which created new dimensions for the novel, Fanny Burney is as well remembered for her memoirs of Johnson, her mastectomy and her account of the Battl
In an age where more British people believe in aliens than trust our politicians, Dorothy Byrne asks the question: what went wrong and how can our trust in democracy and public life be regained?In thi
Let Peter Popples - a young scientist who is just mad about all things popcorn - be your guide as he takes you and your children through thirty fun, delicious and easy recipes to create at home togeth
This vital book - with a free CD and podcast - takes you from winter into deepest spring, teaching you to how recognise bird song after song as the chorus swells. You start with robin, and end up
Many people dread public speaking. And yet we all find ourselves forced to make a speech at some point in our lives, and suffer the same inevitable anxieties: Will my jokes fall flat? What if I freeze
Our phones have become a constant distraction; it''s time we put them down and rediscovered the simple art of taking a few minutes out. This book offers an imaginative list of games and tips aimed at
A beautifully written story of two people thrown in at the emotional deep end... Did they ever know each other at all?Kit and Alice are happy, in love and enjoying a luxurious weekend break abroad whe
No-one suspected a thing when a new figure appeared on the London academic scene. Charlotte Bach was a former lecturer at the University of Budapest, and had a new theory of sex and evolution which wa
The new title in the successful 101 Things series. Late nights and alarm clocks... Bags under your eyes and a groggy head... It''s an all too familiar story. That is, until now! Curl up with this de
In this fabulously confessional romp through the menopause, D''Souza tells us what it was like for her, and what it will be like for you. The Hot Topic is a treat of a book liberating, empowering and
Steve: Unwanted is a testament to the incredible power there is within all of us to break even the most hardened aspects of our habits and behaviour, and turn our lives around. It is a glimmer of ligh
Three ex-lovers, an illicit affair, a secret pregnancy and some sultry summer heat - It all adds up to the ultimate villa holiday. When her old flame Sam rings up one day and invites her on a villa
In this updated edition to his provocative and ruthlessly frank book, Ferdinand Mount argues that there is a new class divide in Britain which is just as vicious and hard to get rid of as the old one.
Groundbreaking sleep science from the bestselling author of The 5:2 Fast Diet and The Fast 800A good night''s sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep
Tom Smith is the doctor you wish you had and he's got all the time in the world. This is your chance to corner a doctor at a party. Dr Tom Smith, gently urbane and seemingly unshockable, answers your
How do you know if you've ever dated a psycho? How can you tell if you're dating one right now? And if you are, do you: love it? This book answers these and other questions. It is a collection of true
A Chance Acquaintance is a beautifully crafted novel of reparative love, of two misfits drawn together and the bewildering resilience of the human spirit.
In The Last Resort, journalist Douglas Rogers tells the eye-opening, harrowing and, at times, surprisingly funny story of his parents'' struggle for survival in war-torn Zimbabwe.
Have you ever dated a psycho? Are you dating one right now? These questions and more are answered in this hilaraious collection of true-life dating horror stories.
This is a genuinely enlightening read, combining practical housework advice with touching recollections from the author's Yorkshire childhood and hilarious scenes from the daily sit-com of family life
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is among the most significant and enduringly popular composers of European classical music. His enormous output includes works that are widely acknowledged as pinnacles of symp
