A vivid journey back into Atlanta's past revealing some of the city's most grievous losses to the wrecking ball Old theaters, hotels, ballparks, civic buildings, and the early transport system of Atla
A nostalgic journey back in time to visit the lost sites of New Orleans in all their grandeur Organized chronologically, starting with the earliest losses and ending with the latest, this book feature
Danny Baker was born in Deptford, South East London in June, 1957, and from an early age was involved in magazine journalism, with the founding of fanzine Sniffin' Glue, alongside friend Mark Perry. F
For cyclists of all levels and types, including road, mountain bike, BMX, and commuter, a guide to improving performance through a better nutrition This guide is essential reading for all riders who w
Elizabeth David's Italian Food for the 21st century, this is a comprehensive guide to buying authentic Italian ingredients and cooking authentic Italian food Dino Joannides is a consummate food fanati
A step-by-step guide to the weaving process Weaving is an age-old craft, but it has boundless potential. The beauty and joy of weaving a finished piece of cloth can be enhanced by creating your own de
Skiff off, Nigel!Incompetence, embarrassment, and general disaster—no it’s not politics, it’s a trip down the Thames! Three hapless fellows and a world weary dog decide they need a holiday from their
Welcome to his nightmare . . . There’s a sinister man about London town with something of the night about him. Mr Hyde is mad, bad, and has a penchant for bumping off kindly innocents. Will his frien
The fifth in Andrew Hammond's fast-paced and action-packed CRYPT seriesJud Lester is the Covert Response Youth Paranormal Team's star agent. When the police are unable to solve a crime, they call in C
A comprehensive look at the UFO rumors and scares of World War I Lieutenant R.S. Maxwell took off in his BE2C fighter but saw nothing unusual until 8:25 when according to his report: "My engine was mi
Four days after the declaration of war, an Indian corps of two infantry divisions and a cavalry brigade was ordered to embark for the Western Front. Clad in in tropical uniforms, those men endured one
The first book to explore the fascinating and dark history of England's pubs and hotelsIn which pub did the Krays murder George Cornell and so achieve notoriety as Britain’s most feared gangsters? Whe
An updated edition including new color photographs and a new afterword looking back at the journeyAlastair Humphreys’ around-the-world journey of 46,000 miles was an old-fashioned adventure: long, lon
The true story of the Kerry girls who were shipped to Australia from the four Kerry Workhouses of Dingle, Kenmare, Killarney, and Listowel between1849—1850, as part of the Earl Grey Scheme. From scene
A beautifully packaged mystical journey into the secret world of spellcasting—from a respected witch Spellbound is about connecting you to the magic inside you and activating this transformative pow
Introducing fierce new crime heroine DI Hanlon, a policewoman with a ruthless disregard for the rules. For fans of Lynda Laplante, Stieg Larsson, and The Fall. DI Hanlon: a woman with a habit of br
The essential companion to Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl, first published in 1958, is back in print for the first time in more than 25 years Ernst Schnabel interviewed 42 of the people mentio
In a hard SF novel perfect for fans of Alastair Reynolds and Peter F. Hamilton, a war between human and posthuman civilizations is about to eruptHumanity's future rests on the shoulders of a Child fro
Aimed at home metalworkers, engineers, hobbyists aero-engine builders, and airplane enthusiasts, this guide offers instructions on how to build a miniature aero-engine Designing and building a miniatu
Alien TV execs are planning a disastrous finale to their Big Brother style show, in which earth is the star. Only one man can save our planet, and he's hardly a likely hero...
Introduces some of the numerous binding styles that can be achieved with little or no experience, from simple structures that can be made with folded paper to the classic case binding. This title expl
With over 100 previously unpublished photos, early viewing is strongly recommended. The mantra 'location, location, location' often concerns buying a house, but some estate agents would do well to app
The year is 1850, and Susannah Charlesworth loves the estate and open air life of the North Lincolnshire Wolds. She stands to become a very rich woman, too—inheriting the estate, as well as her father
Tired of feeling bloated? Fed up of having a belly? Do you want to give up fad dieting and have flat stomach for good? WithBeat the Bloat you can. Drawing on the latest scientific research, expert hea
Yorkshire is a walker's paradise. This collection of 100 walks of up to 12 miles covers West Riding and The Dales, and will help you explore the best of this beautiful and diverse county. The Crowood
An original and personal look at the enduring Israel-Palestine conflict which explores what occupation feels like, how it manifests, and, above all, why it persists Writer Matthew Small traveled to
The secrets of one of the most celebrated restaurants in Europe, in an elegant cookbook with exposed binding "Food is my life. Despite being close to 70 I'm still in the kitchen at Hunan, on the floor
North London giants. Detested opponents.Arsenal: 13 league titles. Spurs: just two—and not since 1961! 1-0 Arsenal.Spurs have only won eight FA Cups, to Arsenal's 10, having been 8-5 ahead on wins in
At once post-cyberpunk and post-modern, Ing's extraordinary debut novel combines hard science, tarot, and images of late 20th-century Europe, as well as introducing a memorable new heroine to the genr
A riveting gothic SF adventure set in a bizarre desert city, probing the very fabric of existence, to reveal a sometimes horrifying world within Only a fool would question the strange magics that ma
A practical guide to the main brazing and soldering types: soft soldering, silver soldering, and brazing—perfect for home metalworkers, engineers, and workshop mechanics Brazing and soldering are es
A journey through the highlights of United history which is guaranteed to make any fan's heart swell with pride From the thousands of matches ever played by Manchester United, stretching from their ro
From the author of The Ice Palace, winner of Bookslut's Daphne Award for fiction, comes a new addition to the Peter Owen Modern Classics seriesThe themes of 1940's The Seed are violence and guilt. A m
A pocket-sized guide of reasons to cycleFor the majority of civilized humanity, walking is on its last legs." —Scientific American, 1869"Cycle tracks will abound in utopia."
Imaginative, ingenious, and amusing inventions from the mind of Dominic WilcoxAs we go about our day-to-day business, we see the same stuff every day. The bath, the fridge, the lamp post, the bicycle,
If you have ever wanted to know more about the totally useless but fascinating history of Britain’s Royal Family, then look no furtherThe Book of Royal Useless Information is jam-packed with surprisin
Making your own lift-the-flap book, doing counting rhymes, making a height chart—a collection of 150 inspiring and fun activities that will keep you and your child busy, whether you have five minutes
A powerful and moving tale of family, love, and loyaltyAll families have secrets and many are taken to the grave, but those that aren't can return, generations later, with devastating consequences. Fo
The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to raise money for their favourite charity, others simply as
Sheet metal is a common and widely used material, which can be easily worked using hand tools or simple machinery. This book takes a practical approach to the manufacture of sheet metal parts, and exp
