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
A lively and definitive account of the Piltdown Hoax finally brings the mystery to a close—along with exposing 38 other fraudsPiltdown. Even today the name sends a shiver down the collective spine of
The unveiling of a new memorial stirs deep emotions in a remote North Pennines village as the people honor their war dead. However, pride is in short supply at the ceremony as anger spills over and de
Britain has a long and rich tradition of woodcrafts and what, since about the 1970s, have been called the 'greenwood crafts'. This book focuses on using wood that contains sap and that is easy to work
Welsh genealogy is usually included with its English cousin, but there are significant differences between the two, and anyone wishing to trace their Welsh ancestry will encounter peculiarities that a
In the ninth book in the Dan "Spider" Shepherd series, the most wanted man in the world is dead—now those loyal to him seek revengeWhen Osama Bin Laden is tracked down and killed by the Navy Seal oper
A nostalgic, funny look at what it was really like to be a 1950s housewife through the stories of those who wereBeing a housewife in the 1950s was quite a different experience?from today. After the in
The St Albans Psalter is the most valuable manuscript belonging to the Diocese of Hildesheim, and has an importance that extends beyond regional or national boundaries. In November of 2009, the Cathed
Undaunted is a collection of true stories about Irish men and women who traveled to Australia in search of a better life and battled the odds in a remote and harsh world. From 1788 when the first conv
In this international historical survey the different varieties of realism are explained in their theoretical context and categorised according to established definitions. The book is divided into thr
Since the early twentieth century, radio has been one of the most important media both generally and in the specific context of armed conflict. Relatively cheap and with the ability to transmit over l
From games against noisy north London neighbors Arsenal to others against big rivals like Manchester United, Chelsea, and LiverpoolTottenham Hotspur is a club founded in 1882 on romance, taking its na
Forget the gritty fiction—here is a real-life Scandinavian detective storyOn May 6, 1950, Viggo and Emil Hojgaard from the small village of Tollund were cutting mud to find peat for their stove in the
Were you born in the 1940s and raised in the ’50s? Were you a teenager in the ’60s and did you leave home in the ’70s? How has life changed through the ’80s and ’90s? And how did we end up here, in th
The Mersey’s 70-mile journey to the Irish Sea starts with the merging of the rivers Goyt and Tame at Stockport in Greater Manchester. At Irlam the course of the Mersey is briefly diverted into the Man
How do we know if we can beat the bookmaker? That's easy: just look at our bank balance. But how do we know if we've not just been lucky? More specifically, how do we know that someone who says he can
Holy Wells began life as sacred pagan sites, and were gradually assimilated into the early Celtic Christian in an effort to convert the native masses. Many have seen the rise and fall of Catholicism a
Reporting the Blitz takes a fresh look at the home front during World War Two, using local newspaper archives from around the country to throw light on some relatively neglected aspects of those years
A unique memoir about ballet, World War II, and a peerless group of dancers, this is an irresistible read for all ballet loversGillian Lynne is one of the world's preeminent choreographers, but she st
Perfect for Tolkien enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes, this delightful and accessible biography brings the enigma behind The Lord of the Rings franchise to lifeLong before the successful The Lord of
The third installment of rollicking adventures from Britain's best loved entertainer. Paul O'Grady shot to fame via his finest comic creation, the blonde bombsite Lily Savage. The first two volum
The third installment of rollicking adventures from Britain's best loved entertainer. Paul O'Grady shot to fame via his finest comic creation, the blonde bombsite Lily Savage. The first two volum
Eric Harden was the only British army medic to be awarded the nation's highest honour for battlefield bravery during the Second World War and remains the only rank and file member of the Royal Army Me
The first book to cover all the Scandinavians who served in Hitler's feared Waffen-SS right until the end in BerlinBased in part on interviews with surviving veterans, this history details the battles
Of course, my photography is a turn-on, a sort of Viagra, because, let's face it, it is extremely exciting for a man to view young girls in provocative poses. The aspects of forbidden love, past memor
A host of hilarious one-liners and observations told in the always-unique words of the very youngLook, it's raining through that boy's trousers!Can we get something to eat? I'm vanished!Children have
A nostalgic look at the important buildings lost in the capital city, following the changing transport of the city from horse-drawn streetcars to electric trolleys and steam trains crossing Maryland A
An exercise program based on military fitness, but accessible for anyone—no fancy gym equipment neededFrom the Spartans of Ancient Greece and the Legionnaires of Rome to the modern-day Parachute Regim
A practical guide packed with advice and tips on how to get the most from your greenhouseBy first looking at the design and site of the greenhouse, this guide leads the gardener through the joys and o
The story of tens of thousands of Muslims from as far away as India who volunteered to wear the SS double lightning flashes and serve alongside their erstwhile conquerors As the West finds itself embr
The second book in an edgy new India-set crime series starring English journalist Ruby Jones—Alexander McCall Smith meets Alex GarlandRuby Jones just wanted to relax and take a holiday. She made a bad
David Johnson is Britain's best-loved star. From his wonderful characterization of Del Boy in "Only Fools and Horses" to Detective Jack Frost and Mr. Micawber, he lights up the television screens when
How the annual rallies in Nuremberg were organised and their importance in the rise of National Socialism in GermanyFull of then-and-now illustrations, this book is an up-to-date investigation into th
A comprehensive study of how oils can be used to capture light, color, and texture in a wide range of landscape settingsLandscape painting attracts countless artists, as its diversity—enhanced by the
Based on successful strategies used with his patients, a doctor shares how to experience the deep sense of inner well-being and vitality that characterizes true happinessFor anyone who does not feel h
An informative, lively guide through the rich mythology of Robin Hood, across all mediumsEveryone knows the story of England's greatest folk hero, the outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the p
Everything there is to know about this battle, legendary for its experimental use of artillery, infantry, and tanksThe Battle of Cambrai has become synonymous with one of the Allies' first large-scale
The great comic hero of Sucking Sherbet Lemons, now embracing hard-won sobriety, contemplates the ultimate commitment of civil partnershipMartin Benson, after a lifetime away, has made it home to Mers
The story of Birdie Bowers—one of the four men who reached the South Pole with Captain Scott—and his indefatigable spirit Described by Captain Scott as "a marvel" and "indomitable to the last," Henry
