A contemporary interpretation of the nature and attainment of enlightenment, written by a highly revered spiritual leader. An excellent introduction to a key tenet of Buddhist thinking.Ryuho Okawa is
This bite-size, informative overview of the orchestra is the ideal introduction to the subject This fun and enlightening look at the orchestra explores the make-up and functions of the different secti
An essential introduction to the rich and varied world of film soundtracks This concise history of film soundtracks explores the rich variety and enormous quality of music used in film—whether
In an age that has seen unparalleled interest in personal food production, Lambs for the Freezer is a timely and comprehensive introduction to breeding and rearing lamb for home consumption. Writing f
The ultimate guide to Latin, for its own sake, to improve your English, and to make you better at everything elseLatin is "it", the most wonderful "thing". It is mi
Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake bread, make your own soap, and preserve fruit, or just be inspired to slow down and live more sustainably,Down to Earth will be your guide.
Having a loved one with memory loss is no laughing matter, but a little humor can help. With her sage advice and trademark irreverence, Joan Sauers helps to relieve the frustration of dealing with dem
A beloved tale of a family finding a very enjoyable way to dispose of surplus apples, reissued to be enjoyed by today’s childrenThis beautifully illustrated tale of an apple tree that grows too many a
Welcome to the pleasure dome! Desserts are all about pleasure—and what's life without it?Acclaimed chef Christine Manfield believes that desserts should appeal to all the senses. They should be utterl
They brought the world to its knees and a nation to its feet. Between 1975 and 1994, the West Indies dominated cricket's Empire, feared for their ferocious pace and the brutal beauty of their play. Th
The first biography of a mercurial character from the Elizabethan underworld – a seducer, spy and assassinClaiming to be heir to the emperors of Byzantium, an exotic but elusive figure named Theodore
Fully revised and updated and liberally illustrated with the author's own paintings, this beautiful guide will take readers to every Scottish island, whether by armchair or yacht. From the abandoned c
A beautiful boxed-set containing three long out-of-print and influential books by the great British humorist, Sir Osbert LancasterPillar to Post, the story of architecture through the ages, takes us i
Who's for truffled turkey, brussels sprout petit fours, and reindeer nibbles? Dine like a millionaire with this over-the-top and hilariously funny but informative guide to the festive season.What’s th
The English private garden has always been tantalizingly elusive. How many horticultural miracles are hiding behind the hedges and lanes of England? From the petite to the vast, the rustic to the lavi
The first book to tell the story of how the Great War inspired the greatest rugby tournament in the worldAs Britain’s Empire went to war in August 1914, rugby players were the first to volunteer. They
Astonishing images of vanished Denver, from old hotels and movie houses to streetcars to sports stadiumsThere has been much change in Denver since the first settlers built a small town on the south si
Bake it Better: Pies & Tarts includes everything you need to know about baking delicious and beautiful pies and tarts. Whether you are new to baking and looking for simple, easy recipes or a m
Bake it Better: Bread includes everything you need to know about baking delicious bread. Whether you are new to baking and looking for simple, easy recipes or a more confident baker seeking to refine
Bake it Better: Biscuits includes everything you need to know about baking delicious and beautiful biscuits. Whether you are new to baking and looking for simple, easy recipes or a more confident bake
A deliciously nostalgic celebration of the best old-fashioned sweets and confectionery -- with over 50 simple and easy recipes to make at home.Forget Proust's Madeleine. For Adele Nozedar the sweets o
A guide to the remains of Bede's EnglandWritten by the Oxford historian Henrietta Leyser, Bede's England is a gazetteer to the remaining Anglo-Saxon ruins in England, many of them from the time of the
A very personal guide to the best novels ever written, and why they matterAs the annual flood of published novels grows ever greater, it’s a hard a job to keep up, let alone sort the wheat from the ch
Previously published as How to Fake a Moon Landing, and nominated for the Great Graphic Novels for Teens List from Young Adult Library Services Association, this new edition has been updated to includ
In his 21st mystery, Batholomew must work fast to decipher the poison used to kill a man—as well as the killer himself—in a 14th-century college town on the brink of violenceIn 1358, over a century af
From an exciting new face in middle eastern cooking, more than 80 simple, deliciouis, easy to prepare recipes, from Rose Syrup Pancakes to Saffron, Butternut and Red Pepper PilafComptoir Express is ab
A beautifully illustrated guide to training a working spaniel in the shooting field, from basic obedience to advanced hunting and retrievingWith advice and step-by-step information from esteemed gun d
From the author of the award-winning cookbooks Crust and Dough comes a definitive, accessible guide to make patisserie at homePatisserie, the art of the maitre patissier, is the most admired style of
An essential short history of classical music, and a standalone accompaniment to the Handy Guides seriesClassic FM’s Handy Guides are a beautifully designed, covetable set introductions to classical m
A step-by-step guide to achieving the perfect BBQ cooking technique, Texas-style, along with all the sides and accompaniments you will ever needThere is only one state which lives up to the epithet &a
Is there any way Mabel can have a beautiful dress to wear to the Christmas party?Mabel knew many girls at school, some were weird, some were cool; some were friendly, some not quite; some were clever,
Learn how to use color and style to create interior designs that reflect who you are and how you want to liveInterior design expert Shaynna Blaze is passionate about helping people uncover their own p
Britain’s voting arrangements prior to the 1832 Reform Act are almost unbelievable to us now. Only 12 percent of men (and no women) had the vote, a single person controlled a rotten borough that retur
An intimate portrait of a forgotten commander of Britain's maritime golden age, which brings to authentic life the world of Jack Aubrey and Horatio HornblowerFrom the day he went to sea as a 13-year-o
Bake it Better: Classic Cakes includes everything you need to know about baking delicious and beautiful cakes. Whether you are new to baking and looking for simple, easy recipes or a more confident ba
The cat belonging to supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld is angry—so angry, in fact, that he's scribbled down his miserable musings in this humorous book Featuring drawing by critically acclaimed cartoo
John George Haigh found the way to commit the perfect murder—five of them in fact—by dissolving his wealthy victims in sulfuric acid to avoid detection on a "no body, no murder" prin
The only book to tell Magna Carta’s story through places associated with it, through England and France to the United StatesThe Magna Carta has undergone an extraordinary journey from the palaces and
Companion to primetime BBC 2 series presented by Giles Coren with guest celebrities including (for example) Mary Berry, a riveting combination of nostalgia and social history.Do you remember the arriv
Thanks to his discovery of a collection of scrapbooks and memorabilia, writer and filmmaker Michael Burns is able to relate for the first time the remarkable story of Surrey and England cricketer Jack
