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
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
In "Vintage Living Texts", teachers and students will find the essential guide to the works of Roddy Doyle. It is unique in that it offers an in-depth interview with Roddy Doyle, relating specifically
Rock history is made right in front of the lens?a new, smaller format edition includes an interview with, and foreword by, Iggy himself?"Mick Rock is one crazy photographer. This is the shit."? ?Iggy
Famous for lampooning the medieval world in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Terry Jones has a real passion for and detailed knowledge of the Middle Ages. In Terry Jones' Medieval Lives, his mission i
Sharman’s Christmas with his daughter Judith starts with the worst of gifts: news that his ex-wife Laura, her new husband, and their baby son have been killed in a bomb explosion on a plane. Sharman a
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
This inspirational memoir tells the story of how, with the help of medical specialists working in previously uncharted territory, she changed her name, her sex and her legal status in the 1970s, freei
Nick Sharman—at last—is living a life of married bliss with his new partner (and ex-stripper) Dawn. The bad boy has settled down, and the booze and the drugs and the guns are but a happy memory—unlike
Find out what your handwriting says about you with this fascinating exploration of the art of graphologyDiscover the venerable art of graphology—how to interpret the curves, arcs, and loops of the han
Take in the world of T2, one of Australia's most popular tea shops, and learn about how tea gets from field to cup, different flavors, and recipes for dishes infused with teaT2 founder and CEO Maryann
An approachable and engaging account of 450 years of savagery, treachery, triumph, and disasterStarting with the Great Schism in 1053 and ending with the discovery of the New World in 1492,A Clash of
The stories behind the music with an album by album analysis, accompanied by images from many of the most well known contemporary rock photographers .The Who defined a generation and rocked the world.
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
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
With the help of this illustrated guide, fashion photographers can hone their craft and better understand their camerasA successful fashion photographer has to be passionate and to believe in their co
Not the largest houses—but the most sensitively conceived of, and the most in tune with their own surroundingsTo Karen, the super house has nothing to do with size; instead, it is one that has a stron
With echoes of Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff and Richard Yates' Revolutionary Road, The Last Pilot re-ignites the thrill and excitement of the space race through the story of one man's courage in the fa
An informed introduction to the Christie phenomenon, updated to include new material on the final Poirot adaptation series and Sophie Hannah'sThe Monogram MurdersSince her debut in 1920 with The Myste
WINNER OF THE 2014 IRISH BOOK LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.This was the collection with which Durcan broke through to the huge and appreciative audience he enjoys today. In the first part are poems of g
Watch as the English language gets abused around the world with these weird, hilarious, and strange misspellings and mistranslationsThe search for the globe’s funniest language howler continues apace.
The third in the Ben Schroeder legal thriller series brings Ben into the contact with the world of Cambridge spies1965. The British Establishment is reeling after a series of defections and acts of tr
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
Learn about the Gouache painting style and how to use it as a fine artist with the help of this illustrated guideGouache is an exciting, forgiving, and versatile fine art medium. It has a long history
From burger joints to pizza parlors, our towns and cities sparkle with the neon lights of takeaways. But among the deliciously exotic aromas of frying noodles, rotating meats and simmering spices, lin
Nell Goodman is a good daughter. Her job in the local brewery is the only thing keeping her and her mother afloat. But with her mother becoming increasingly eccentric and requiring more and more atten
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
From an olive picker's breakfast to cuttlefish in saffron sauce and the smoky lamb skewers called pinchitos morunos,MoVida Solera is a celebration of Andalusian food and cultureJourney with Frank Camo
The second in a series of Edwardian murder mysteries set in London with a clever and determined female sleuthLondon 1903: American Ursula Grandison is once again involved with murder, this time in Lon
The untold story of Churchill’s first international adventure, coming of age, and showing for the first time his exceptional characteristics—told with the help of original research into Spanish and Cu
Learn how to get the most out of acrylic paints with this guide's clear instructions and photographic examplesAcrylics are a versatile and exciting medium, but how can you get the most from these pain
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
From the author of the novels The Radleys and The Humans comes a slim, useful guide to human behavior for visitors to the planet.Do youA) Know a human?B) Love a human?C) Have trouble dealing with huma
Enjoy a spot of tea and delectable cakes inspired by the rich, royal history of London's most iconic palacesFilled with recipes that have stood the test of time as well as fascinating anecdotes and ta
A concise and accessible history of infectious and non-infectious diseases, complete with the most up-to-date research on 2014’s Ebola outbreakUsing an interdisciplinary approach, this survey chronicl
Let food-lover and Paris expert Jane Paech show you around the city's mille-feuille of history and culture, with its tempting pastry and chocolate shops on every cornerRomantic, mouth-watering Paris—w
Now in paperback, the first biography to reveal the full, intimate details of Unity Valkyrie Mitford's remarkable relationship with Adolf HitlerThe remarkable and much-loved Mitford family has remaine
Busty babe Holly Hagan has had viewers of Geordie Shore glued to their screens ever since her arrival in the first series. Fed up with her dead end job at a call center, and with dreams of being a sta
What’s brown and sticky? A stick. Remember the jokes you told in the playground? The ones you annoyed your parents with for hours and hours? The ones you secretly still find hilarious? This book conta
