Barbara Nadel's gripping 14th Turkish crime novel tackles the treacherous and seedy underworld of Detroit's gang warfare Inspectors Cetin Ikmen and Mehmet Suleyman from Istanbul are sent to a policing
A philosophical history of that strange but prolific hybrid—the writer as walkerFrom the peripatetic philosophers of Ancient Greece to the streets of 20th-century London, Paris, and New York, the figu
"Women of Britain, your country needs you!"Bombers and Mash tells the story of the Second World War on the domestic front. It takes us from the kitchen to the nursery showing how women managed without
A guide to care and ownership of these beautiful birds Canaries have been domesticated since the 15th century, when the Spanish first imported them from their Canary Isles home, attracted by their mel
How to take reliably stunning photographs through good field craft, honed technical skills, and an understanding of the subjectInsect photography is a challenging and stimulating art in which well-sho
Kate McCann's personal account of the agonizing search for her missing daughter "The decision to publish this book has been very difficult, and taken with heavy hearts. My reason for writing it is sim
With a foreword by Elie Wiesel, the first book to tell the complete story of Herbert Baum and the Jewish antifascist resistance in Nazi Berlin This fascinating book tells the story of a group of young
Modest in stature but with a giant heart, Norwich City have made their mark in English football over the last 100 years. From giant killing exploits during their Southern League days, to near glory in
In its first English translation in more than 100 years, a story of a world in which energy shortages lead a group of Americans to devise a radical solution, for their own gain, which puts the whole e
An extensive reference book that explains all the major characters of the Bible, in Bible-book orderIn this comprehensive guide to Bible characters, major figures such as Abraham or Paul have a full t
An essential reference for the carpentry enthusiast ready to embark on a maritime challengeClinker boats have a long history and were notably used by the Vikings, making them a romantic and traditiona
A look at the common difficulties faced by women who had trouble conceiving, once they have that long-awaited positive pregnancy test When women who are attempting to conceive through IVF or other fer
Rick Stein explores the edible delicacies and delights found in Spain's diverse regions"I've wanted to make a series in Spain for a long time. I love Spanish food, I've been going there since I was a
In the future, hunger is a thing of the past—unless you choose to be hungry. The new novel from the author of Yellow Blue Tibia and Swiftly.In a world where people have been genetically engineered so
Packed with color photographs and detailed maps, the perfect pocket guide to the Normandy battle zoneThe strengths, weaknesses, and sheer drama of airborne warfare are all encapsulated in the 6th Airb
A fun, accessible, interactive workbook to ensure that readers are never caught out by misplaced apostrophes, dangling participles, or poor spelling againEnglish is a complicated language, and every n
From the inimitable authors of the hilarious 100 Facts About Pandas, prepare to be amazed, shocked, and delighted by a new tome on the only animals other than humans that celebrate birthdays #09 Frank
A poetic and poignant graphic novel, where the washed-out and lonely urban landscape of the fictional city of Ystov provides the setting for a series of remarkable storiesWelcome to Ystov, a bleak but
In-demand celebrity yoga teacher and fitness guru Maya Fiennes brings her upbeat, inspirational style to a yoga instruction guide, incorporating song, chanting, breathing, and movement The effervescen
A comprehensive history of major prison breaks by those who paid a heavy price for their misdeeds, and risked all to regain their freedomIn the folklore of World War II, the memory of those heroes who
The pompous and self-important Abbot travels to the Upper Bhumpopo mission in AfricaHere the Abbot plays against the Witchdoctor, the Parrot, Mrs Okuku and Miss Nabooba, Mhozi, and Mjubu—characters th
Told partially in correspondence, this literary novel is a tragic tale of love, loss, and the lies we choose to believeSet in 1936 in Belgium and Ceylon, this story traces the development of an unlike
History, travel, and legend combine in this elegant elegy to beautiful, mysterious Cornwall by its most famous residentThere was a smell in the air of tar and rope and rusted chain, a smell of tidal w
A lonely vicar investigates the dark secrets of one remote island community in a strange and haunting graphic novelA female vicar arrives on a small island to take up a new post. It is a strange oppor
A practical guide to the diet, supplements, and lifestyle that can increase longevity and help one look and feel youngerLife expectancy is increasing, but this is only good news for those who stay wel
Based on the author's experiences as a serving soldier and European Commission Monitor, a narrative account of the civil war in the former YugoslaviaBrendan O'Shea had access to both EU and UN officia
Jarek Reen is trying to save a lost world, but the cost may destroy it in the fourth novel in the Hidden Empire seriesJarek Reen discovered the primitive theocracy of Serenein by accident, and now he
Edinburgh's toughest cop, Bob Skinner, looks into his past to assuage his demons in Quintin Jardine's thrilling new mysterySkinner revisits his nightmares: old but not forgotten. Fifteen years in the
Gardeners often worry about growing fruit, seeing it as something that is complicated and best left to the experts, but this is not the case. This book cuts through the myth and mystique, and explains
During the Great War millions of men lived in the trenches of the Western Front. It is almost impossible for us to really understand how they coped in such a confined space with the constant terror of
Based on the author's successful workshops, this book takes you on a journey along with the author as she starts up her very own enterprise and covers all the ups and downs she encounters, while givin
The author often thought about this moment, about what it would be like to write his memoirs. He always thought it would make him feel important. It doesn't. If anything it makes him feel a little str
Revealing the development of the multi-faceted hovercraft and its many roles, from racing and leisure to travel and rescue The hovercraft was first created in 1959, when Sir Christopher Cockerell cam
In making this Scots translation of the New Testament, the author undertook the project of recreating Scots prose, and went to work scrutinizing upwards of 180 translations in more than 20 languages?T
In the early 1970s, Edmund Yorke first began researching the "Great Game" in Central Asia, focusing on Britain’s diplomatic and military involvement in Afghanistan from the 1800s to the 1840s. Over th
The narrative description and condensed history of the Lancaster's construction, combat career and post-war service, bought together to tell the complete, concise history of the world's most famous ai
Alone in an isolated cottage, a young housewife awaits the arrival of her sister, Jo. Outside, as storms lash the country, Dr. Johana Grey struggles to reach the house, finding it deserted and in dark
All makes and?models of this unique form of aircraft with the ability to operate from sea, river, and?land?More than?100 types of British flying boats were built during a 40-year period from the days
