Not the largest houses—but the most sensitively conceived of, and the most in tune with their own surroundingsTo Karen, the super house has nothing to do with size; instead, it is one that has a stron
County Tipperary abounds in folk tales, myths, and legends, and a selection of the best, drawn from historical sources and newly recorded local reminiscences, have been brought to life here by local s
A collection of 50 historic recipes from the stately homes of Britain and IrelandDuring the 18th century, ladies of high society kept handwritten notes on recipes and it became fashionable to exchange
This is the story of Harpers of Aberdeen, who developed from their mid-19th-century fencing business a unique system of suspension that allowed their light foot suspension bridges to be relatively rig
The first book to tell the full story of Cook’s merchant ships in their historical context While the story of Endeavour is widely written about, Captain Cook sailed in or with eight ships tha
Tackling the Essex underworld takes nerve. Is hard-bitten lawyer Daniel Connell up to the job?A mother's nightmare: her children taken from her because of unexplained injuries all over their bodies. W
The story of 50 men hand-picked by Churchill to form a secret army that attacked, kidnapped, ambushed, and killed Germans across Europe during WW2They were Britain’s own Second World War "Ban
Hatshepsut, Boudica, Mary Queen of Scots, Golda Meir, Benazir Bhutto, and 45 more of the world's most famous—and often notorious—women rulersFrom the Queen of Sheba to Margaret Thatcher, this book pai
Sons + Fathers brings together a remarkable array of politicians and world leaders, writers and musicians, cultural icons and actors in this collection dedicated to fathers.Sons + Fath
WINNER OF THE 2014 IRISH BOOK LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.This was the collection with which Durcan broke through to the huge and appreciative audience he enjoys today. In the first part are poems of g
When Emma Robinson discovers she is carrying Paul Greenslade's child, there are harsh consequences after he disappears rather than marry a common shop-girl. Forced by her tyrannical father to marry Di
A witty, energetic, elegant eulogy to the beauty and power of the 45rpm vinyl record and the small but significant part it played in a small town community in 1982Early in the decade that taste forgot
Design and create stunningly beautiful, skin softening, amazingly moisturizing soapsThis book will guide you through creating your own liquid and bar soap. Design and create bars of soap using traditi
Is there an energy crisis on the horizon and what can we do to the keep the world moving?Energy is probably the defining topic of our age. Uncertainty over the long-term availability of some hydrocarb
"If there's one fashion book you should be buying this season it's this one." —Times FashionDo you know the difference between a derby and an Oxford? Tassel loafers or penny loafers?
An enchanting look at the myriad ways to use the ingredients found in the "orchard" of one's own kitchenEvery modern kitchen features a fridge and a pantry. The bare essentials. But
A time-slip novel set in present day and elegant Regency Cheltenham, England—the first in a trilogy featuring PI Eden Grey1795: On the run from the thief taker, prostitute Rachel Lovett moves to Chelt
Celebrate 50 of Scotland's most exceptional and influential individuals with biographies noting how they helped to change the worldWhich Scottish anti-slavery campaigner lost a son in a Confederate pr
Details an invasion that could have changed Britain as we know it, prompted by events at Runnymede where the barons brought an errant king to heel and in doing so provided an opportunity for conquestT
A classic self-help book in Europe that explroes the feminine power of transformation and how women can harness their power and sexualityMore than 1,000 years ago the concubine Wu Zhao became China’s
Follow Alastair Humphreys on his epic bike trip around the world, as he travels from South Africa to the UK, going through South and North America, Siberia in winter, Japan, and back through China, ce
Mindfulness is not only for those who are too stressed and overwhelmed that they cannot cope with life; it's also about enhancing your overall wellbeing. InMindfulness for Life, mindfulness teacher Ol
A stunning short story collection by one of the UK’s best contemporary fiction writersJanice Galloway redefined contemporary Scottish fiction with the extraordinary The Trick is to Keep Breathing, fir
Learn about the Gouache painting style and how to use it as a fine artist with the help of this illustrated guideGouache is an exciting, forgiving, and versatile fine art medium. It has a long history
Magnificently illustrated with some of McQueen’s most riveting designs, this book illuminates the struggles of a man who dared to defy accepted fashion norms and give the world a new sense of grandeur
The only book to examine MI5's secret evidence that high society painter Philip de Laszlo was an Austrian spy in World War I—with a shocking conclusionIn 1917, noted society portrait painter Philip de
From burger joints to pizza parlors, our towns and cities sparkle with the neon lights of takeaways. But among the deliciously exotic aromas of frying noodles, rotating meats and simmering spices, lin
In a sealed Labyrinth, a young woman must find a way to control her magic and escape her prison in this remarkable debut fantasyMagic caused the war. Magic is forbidden. Magic will save us. It was sai
After years of abuse, Gemma Adderley has finally found the courage to leave her violent husband. She has taken one debilitating beating too many, endured one esteem-destroying insult too much. Taking
An epic, deeply moving wartime novel focusing on a woman determined to find out who she truly isGeorgia Driffield is passionate, willful, resourceful, and intelligent, but often foolhardy, as she grow
More than just a diary—a tool to jog your memory and give you greater insight into your subconscious mindRecording your dreams can help you remember and interpret your dreams, and what they reveal abo
This adult Where the Wild Things Are is a warm, funny, intriguing, and sexually explicit take on what happens when your emotions become personified by monsters, and how you learn to live with themFran
Set in 1950s London amid the gritty and violent world of boxing, this beautiful and brutal debut is the story of one man’s struggle to overcome the mistakes and tragedies of his pastJack Munday has be
A lighthearted and genuinely fascinating, fully illustrated guide to remarkable facts about Scotland, the "best small country in the world"Did you know Morris dancing was just as pop
From an olive picker's breakfast to cuttlefish in saffron sauce and the smoky lamb skewers called pinchitos morunos,MoVida Solera is a celebration of Andalusian food and cultureJourney with Frank Camo
Explore the history behind the bubonic plague that left Europe reeling from one of the greatest losses in historyThe Black Death is the name most commonly given to the pandemic of bubonic plague that
Learn about the art of woodblock printing and how to make your own pieces in thisbeautifully illustrated guideWoodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle, and lively pi
The controversial story of the men forced to shoot their fellow Tommies"A volley rings out—a nervous volley it is true, yet a volley. Before the fatal shots are fired I had called the battali
One man, an oil company, and a decision that could cost his life—a gritty, gripping, and shocking thriller that will open your eyes and keep them glued to the final stunning pageClaymore Straker is tr
In the gritty fantasy world of the Empire, life on the edges is hard—and the men must be harder in order to surviveIn the contested and unexplored territories at the edge of the Empire, a boat is maki
