In 2009 Dolores Payas, Spanish translator of several of Patrick Leigh Fermor's books, visited her subject in his house in Greece for the first time. Out of this first encounter emerged a friendship th
This charming and witty prequel to Cranford is a neglected Gaskell classic with all the period detail, distinctively drawn characters, and a well-knitted plot associated with her worksEnjoying the com
Api had been an army doctor, stationed in the centre of the city, and as such, however reluctantly, he had had to join the Nazi Party. His diary is a heart-rending account of what is was like to live
Using an ordinary counterbalance loom, this guide teaches beginning weavers how to create an array of projects featuring the warp-faced rep-weave technique, which initially appears very complex but is
A set of cards for connecting with the ancient spirit and nature of AustraliaDrawing on the ancient wisdom and spirit of Aboriginal Australia, Laura Bowen has created the Dreamtime Reading Cards using
The city's impressive history is illustrated using vintage images from the past teamed up with the same view todaySan Antonio has a history stretching back almost three centuries. It was established a
The first ever full account of the Zeppelin attacks on Great Britain, using previously unpublished German archivesThis is the first full, raid by raid, year by year account of the zeppelin air raids o
Retelling the historic sieges of Rhodes through the eyes of the soldiers, this study challenges and revises current thinking on siege warfare and the use of the cannon?Using eyewitness accounts, survi
A prequel to the successful Aviation Disasters, covering crashes prior to 1950?Using the same format as its predecessor,?this?book?examines major aviation catastrophes that occurred in the early days
The records of the Sheffield Workhouse were destroyed in the bombing of Sheffield during the Second World War. However, using archive material, newspaper reports, and the remaining Guardians' minutes
Knitters of all skill levels can create luxurious garments using sumptuous yarns derived from the llama and alpaca herds of the Peruvian highlands with this project book. Included amongst the 25 uniqu
Writer and psychologist Stephen Cartmell set off to explore Britain using the cultural melting pot of the UK's 60 racecourses as his staging posts. During his travels, the author observed the peculiar
Design and create stunningly beautiful, skin softening, amazingly moisturizing soapsThis book will guide you through creating your own liquid and bar soap. Design and create bars of soap using traditi
Discover the art of using oils to paint nude figures with this helpful painting manualThe nude has inspired artists for centuries and continues to inspire us today. Alongside a historical study of the
A beautiful oracle card set based upon the book You Are ClairvoyantAll 36 oracle cards are beautifully illustrated to be uplifting and helpful, and with illustrations developed using layers of waterco
Extra! Extra! American billionaire King Kerry is using his immense wealth to quite literally buy London, in this gripping mystery from prolific writer and creator of King Kong, Edgar Wallace. King Ker
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
A witty and fun graphic depiction of the classical music world With this fun and lighthearted book, readers can see the world of classical music as it’s never been seen before. Using flow charts, pi
A nostolgic journey through the last 60 years for the baby boomer generation—from a British perspective Do you remember washing in a tin bath by the fire, using outside lavatories, and not having a
Using original research, previously unseen photographs, and interviews with former POWs and their wives, this is the story of the half-million German prisoners-of-war held captive in Britain during an
A balanced look at one of the most controversial commanders of World War I, using interviews with his son and new archival material to shed light onto an intensely private man Posterity has not been k
Presentation Fly-Fishing is your comprehensive guide to fly-fishing for trout and grayling, using a minimalistic approach. It explores leader-to-hand and leader-only techniques with nymphs and dry fli
Mair Thomas tells her story in this fascinating memoir—that of a decoder in World War II, using all of her skills to help break the infamous German Enigma CodeThe story of the World War II decoders of
Tom Muir takes you on a magical journey through the mysterious Orkney Islands, where the past and present meet. Using the ancient stories that were told by the firesides of the Picts and Vikings, we h
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
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
With Lex's mix of skill, quick-wittedness, and no small amount of outright cheating, he can't lose! Can he? Lex Trent is reigning champion of The Games contested between fickle gods using human playin
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
Ordinary and celebrity supporters share their favorite tales of the Scottish football club Using never before published stories, this first volume of supporters' memories will give a unique insight in
This book discusses ground-pole training for all disciplines and shows how you can make the most of precious schooling time. It provides quick and easy pole layouts, using just a handful of poles. Dif
Using the medium of oil paint as a step-by-step process, from painting simple compositions of one object to complex arrangements of more unusual subject matterStill life painting is an exciting genre,
An irresistible collection of recipes using honeys, jams, marmalades, chutneys, and other preserves from the world famous Fortnum & Mason storeFor more than 300 years Fortnum & Mason has been
Demonstrates how confidence is a skill that can be learned using NLP techniques?Readers?can learn?to overcome?their fears with this guide, which offers five keys to confidence and simple and effective
A guide?to using the celestial worlds of angels to repair difficult relationships, heal old emotional wounds, and awaken spiritual wisdom?In this unique guide,?angel expert Theolyn Cortens maps out a
An updated and revised edition of this practical guide?the book the author wished he had on hand at the start of his 20 years cleaning and repairing pocket watches Using as examples six of the most ty
Presents a guide to probiotics, microorganisms found in the intestinal tract, including how to use them to alleviate health problems such as high cholesterol and safety concerns to consider when using
How to beat the odds, how to always win at tennis, and how to take a penalty and score every time?all using the power of mathematicsFrom an author committed to the popularization of math,?this?novel a
