Stella Darnell was the detective's daughter. Now she's solving cases of her own.Jack Harmon craves silence and a bird's eye view. From his new home in Palmyra Tower, he can raise binoculars to watch o
Our lives were built around the strength of a kiss between strangers. Yet seven years on, look where it led us. . .Missing You is a tantalizing love story and a seductive suspense novel. When Aisha me
The Science of Sport: Sprinting examines the scientific principles that underpin the preparation and performance of athletics at all levels, from grassroots to Olympic competition. Drawing on the expe
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
Exploring the Cabin Class revolution—and its six greatest vessels, a trio of competitive pairs In the wake of the U.S. government’s immigration restrictions introduced following World War I, the class
This book is the perfect follow-up to the successful Exploring Midsomer, which enticed lovers of Midsomer Murders and rural England to go and see the beautiful "Midsomer" for themselves. Now that they
An unprecedented, fully illustrated study of every regimental uniform of the five most powerful empires of the period, with more than 700 photographs, illustrations, and diagrams gathered from sources
A key player in the worst prison riot in British history at Strangeways Prison in April 1990, Alan Lord was always in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was drawn to trouble like water to a sponge.
Heath Robinson is one of the most famous British inventors of all time. This book pays tribute to his quirky take on World War I.Heath Robinson remains one of Britain’s most famous inventors, inspirin
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
Jeremy Clarkson is a national treasure and with almost a million signatures on the Bring Back Clarkson petition, the nation has spoken: they want their Clarkson back. The fallout and controversy cause
There was a time when the two most notorious red-light districts, not only in Ireland but in all of Europe, could be found on the streets of Dublin. Though the name of Monto has endured long in folk m
A memoir of life as a British ambassador's wife amid the upheavals of the late 1960sThe year that Julia Miles got married and so became part of the British government's Foreign Office machine was a se
British Rail was a success. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organized its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name "Inter-City;" and
Stanley Aylett's remarkable account of six years' service as a front-line surgeon with the British Army is that rare thing: a complete narrative from the first week of World War II until months after
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
The United Kingdom invented the tank and was responsible for campaign-winning tactics, yet by the start of World War II had fallen well behind other nations in the design and build of armored vehicles
From the acclaimed author of Augustus, Cicero, and The Rise of Rome, an entertaining and richly informative miscellany of facts about Rome and the Roman worldSPQR: Senatus Populusque Romanus. Do you k
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
Lieutenant-Colonel Matthew Hervey returns to take command of the 6th Light Dragoons in his 12th enthralling adventureJanuary 1830, one of the hardest winters in memory. The prime minister, the Duke of
A limited edition hardcover book along with two DVDs packed with rare archival footage and interviews with 18 survivors It was a crucial moment of World War II. 1940. The Royal Air Force, virtually
A visionary lunar apocalypse from a cutting edge science fiction writer Surgically connected to their swarming robotic workers, architects Christopher and Joanne Yale are turning the moon into a parad
The first detailed biography of a true icon in the world of blues music illuminates his life and career, and also provides insights into the development of his many fellow musicians This comprehensi
Tui, the little beer that did. This is the story of 125 years of brewing, ever since a guy by the name of Henry Wagstaff made the mental leap between having the best cup of tea he’d ever tasted, made
In the centenary of World War One, here are the Anzacs in their own words. From the Trenches is a collection of gripping, awe-inspiring, and sometimes terrifying accounts of life at the front, recorde
Dragons flame, cities burn, and the wrath of the Bloody Judge rises in the latest from the author who brought dragons back to their full glory, might, and terror Captured by an unknown enemy and force
Three new Sherlock Holmes mysteriesIn "The Adventure of the Soho Picture Gallery" three people are murdered in London. The murders are accompanied by unmistakable symbols of ritualis
A guide to open up an emerging and dynamic area of classical music to fans of all stripes One of the most interesting developments in classical music in recent years has been the explosion of high-q
A very personal take on the inspirations behind Emma's unique pottery designs and the people, stories, and values that shape her life and work Emma Bridgewater's cheerfully distinctive kitchen pottery
When two gang member choose Mary Harrington as their target, the quiet widow has a secret to share of her ownMost people in the town of Rivershore, Michigan view Mary Harrington as a quiet widow whose
A guide to the aerodynamic principles of flying model planesModel flying is a skillful and diverse hobby and a recognized international sport. The broad principles of flight as applied in full-size av
A unique guide for musicians who are seeking new material to performMore than 400 pieces of music from the 17th century to the present day have been collected here, covering a very wide range of style
A clear and concise overview of the building blocks of the English languageA poor command of English is a considerable obstacle in almost every walk of life, from conducting business to dealing with e
From the author who invented the Western genre comes one of the most iconic novels of all time full of gun-slinging action, romance, and revenge When Lassiter, a gun-slinging avenger in black with a f
Told in spare, lovely prose, a fascinating study of identity and deception in the age of social media—what happens when the constructed identities start to take over? For Jeff Brennan, juggling multi
A fast moving, darkly humorous novel about a small town and the odd, gentle unfolding of its inhabitants' lives A teacher is in for the chop. An ex pupil with psychotic tendencies wants answers. A one
A limited edition hardcover book and two audio CDs of war letters from the Jewish people who fought for Germany and Austria, read by the authorIn the mud and bloody filth of the trenches, and in the b
A limited edition hardcover book with a DVD documentary, The Comet, featuring archive footage of the aircraft in action and interviews with the people who flew itThe world’s first jet airliner flew fo
A limited edition hardcover book exploring Churchill's relationships with his generalsThis is the incredible story of the darkest days of World War II when Winston Churchill and his generals—Montgomer
A limited edition hardcover book and more than four hours of classic 1980s matches on DVD Journey through the decade that proved to be the most significant period in the history of Liverpool FC. The
