These evocative images of London were taken in the years immediately following World War II, mainly from 1945 to 1953, and are the work of Douglas Whitworth, who took many photographs of people, place
One of the first works to look inside the powerhouse of Titanic-era ships—the manpower that generated the horsepower, including a list of the ship's "black gang" and their fatesDown in the fiery belly
Why did this war that was supposed to be "over by Christmas" descend into four years of millions of men living in trenches on the Western Front and in other parts of the globe? How were thousands of m
World War I is often thought of as just being a land war with men entrenched across the Western Front, but this "war to end all wars" was won as much at sea and in the air, as it was on land. This acc
Bognor boasts a top spot in the national sunshine league, and has always provided all the attributes for a charming seaside resort. According to a 1950s town guide, "few are the resorts anywhere which
Sven Hassel's iconic novel about the Battle for Monte Cassino. Having survived the horrors of the Eastern Front, the 27th Penal Regiment are posted to Italy. Hitler has ordered that every position mus
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These are exceptional times for the game of hurling. The skill, speed, and summer-long edge of the seat drama of recent All Ireland championships has led many to conclude that something very special i
A guide to beekeeping that follows a year in the life of the author and his bees. It shows how keeping bees and making your own honey is something anyone can do.
Rodney Moon had admitted seeing those who had been disappeared and to passing the notes, but denied any involvement beyond that. Who wrote the letters, then? Moon shrugged during the trial: It has no
Presents a compendium of intriguing, obscure and strange facts and trivia about murders and murderers. From infamous cases and serial killers, to unusual murder weapons and crime scene investigation,
The first in a series of gripping murder mysteries set in 14th-century England1361: Orphaned by the Black Death, all John possesses are the tools that belonged to his father, a carpenter, and an uncan
The Story of Cardiff is a long overdue general history of the city, from earliest times to the present, concluding with comments on the issues, challenges, and opportunities that the twenty-first cent
Boston occupies a unique place in English social history. Founded by a Norman baron shortly after the Conquest of 1066, it rapidly grew to become the most successful and busiest English port outside L
The wild sweep of Dartmoor is home to countless ghosts, spirits, and ghouls as well as hundreds of Dartmoor ponies, sheep, and the inhabitants of the towns and villages dotted across this ancient, win
1950s Liverpool. In the tight-knit Irish Catholic community of the Four Streets, two girls are growing up. One is motherless—and hated by the cold woman who is determined to take her dead mother's pla
When detective's daughter Stella Darnell discovers some old photos in her fathers darkroom, an old case is reopened. The oldest photo dates back to 1966 when a ten year-old girl witnesses something th
From the outbreak of war in September, 1939, all the way to the smoldering ruins of Berlin in 1945, via Palestine, Tobruk, El Alamein, D-Day, Nijmegen, and the crossing of the Rhine, this is a unique
From the scorched hillsides of Morocco and heat of a Californian summer to the ferocity of the Spanish afternoon and discomfort of a Scottish heatwave, Wayne Price's characters sweat under the glare o
The captivating new Second World War novel from the author of Where the Heart Lies. As the Japanese begin their assault on Singapore, Sarah Fuller and her sister Jane are forced to leave their paren
The remarkable casebook of a top forensic scientist As a leading forensic scientist, Mike Silverman has helped to identify and convict dozens of murderers, rapists, armed robbers, burglars, and mugger
Rathfarnham is one of the most fascinating and attractive parts of South County Dublin. Over the years it has witnessed some pivotal events in Irish history and has been home to some of the most impor
The Ultimate Student Cookbook will be the cooking bible for all students: something every student will need at university, and every parent will want their teenagers to take with them as they embark o
A life in pictures of one of the Australian Rugby League's favorite sons Billy Slater is a talent unlike any other the modern game of Rugby League has seen. He has the innate ability to understand the
Learn all about the strange, peculiar, and mysterious (yet fantastic!) world that is the London Underground Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of London's Underground, or as it is affectionately
Using step by step photos, this book guides the reader through the how-to of dough making and shaping, with recipes ranging from basic loaves through flatbreads, sourdoughs, sweet doughs, buns, doughn
A nerve-shredding, intelligent thriller based around the first plot to kill Hitler, the story of a secret conflict ignited on the eve of World War Two.
In the Shadow of Monte Amaro provides a new focus on the famous First Household Cavalry Regiment, the way its mettle was tested to the maximum in action in the mountains of Italy. It reveals and explo
'Drawing on the wit and wisdom of Scouts down the ages, Be Prepared contains both remarkable and reliable advice for a smoother journey through life.' Bear GryllsAre you prepared? Do you know the righ
Utilizing a unique and original approach, this guide places riders in the horse’s position, allowing them to experience the process of being ridden both physically and psychologically. The study expre
Devious plots, seduction, blackmail, and bribery are all on the table in a no-holds-barred scramble for political prestige and personal gain. At the center of it all is a notebook, a humble witness to
As the star of Big Fat Gypsy Weddings and winner of Celebrity Big Brother, traveller Paddy Doherty won the hearts of a nation. But before his rise to fame, this well-loved character had already lived
A remote German village, 1926. Something is happening in this place where nothing happens. A baby has gone missing. A police constable has been called. A doctor suspects a storekeeper. A son wants to
A variety of ways to design and build equestrian jumping courses for use at home are explained in this accessible guide. Through photos, diagrams, and tables, the handbook outlines which jump componen
Within its boundaries live an array of strange and extraordinary residents, including Paul Gregory, self-exiled pop crooner holed up in his Montague hovel for close to forty years, with only fading me
An evocative collection of Christine Manfield's classic recipes, inspired by her lifelong passion for food and insatiable appetite for travel. Lantern is proud to publish many of Australia's most cele
Tony "A.P." McCoy is without doubt the greatest and most successful jump jockey of all time. He has collected a record 16 consecutive jump-jockey titles to date, and since 1992 he has ridden more than
The PDSA Dickin Medal (regarded as the animals' Victoria Cross) has been awarded to just 64 animals for their courage in times of crisis. This title tells their stories. It also includes the story of
