One of the world’s most loved cruise lines, P&O Cruises can trace its history back over 175 years. This book follows the history of P&O Cruises and how P&O helped shape the Bri
A stunning portrayal of disability and the strength of human character that offers a rare glimpse into a small – yet very real – component of Chinese society Wang Daifu is blind and works as
Taking you through the year day by day, The Ipswich Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing, and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the town. Ideal
A kaleidoscopic picture of Britain in 1846, a nation on the brink of economic and social change as the Industrial Revolution deepened its impact 1846 was a pivotal moment in British history. This was
The harmony between great castles and their ornamental grounds is rarely seen in such a perfect form as at Johnstown Castle. The gardens and grounds were designed by Daniel Robertson, of Powerscourt f
Irresistible anecdotes, irrepressible characters, mind-blowing stats and facts. Here’s all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about Leicester City, coupled with a day-by-day diary
Irresistible anecdotes, irrepressible characters, mindblowing stats and facts: here’s all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about Portsmouth FC, coupled with a day-by-day diary o
A wry and highly practical look at the forgotten art of being ill, with retro illustrations and plenty of tried, tested, and forgotten remedies of older generations Have you ever worried that you're d
This provocative and playful tale of medieval dynastic and sexual politics is regarded as the first-ever published gothic novel and has inspired authors from Stoker to Poe to RowlingAbounding with unf
The last untold story of the First World War: the fortunes and fates of 170,000 British soldiers captured by the enemy.On capture, British officers and men were routinely told by the Germans 'For you
Part historical adventure, part vampire thriller -- the fifth and final darkly chilling chapter in Jasper Kent's acclaimed 'Danilov Quintet'.Mihail Konstantinovich Danilov -- who himself carries Roman
The ambitious seventh thriller in the Dr. Anya Crichton series When forensic pathologist Dr. Anya Crichton finds a dead child covered in blood and stuffed into a toy box, her thoughts immediately turn
A study of travel in Austen's works, within the context of the period's excitement for travel Jane Austen lived in an exciting age for travel. Improvements to roads and carriages meant that more peopl
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
Military spouses from World War I to Afghanistan tell their stories, presented along with personal photographs and diaries At a time when the bravery of armed service personnel is foremost in many min
Oscar Wilde's spooky tale of a genteel English ghost clashing with a brash American family is endearing, hilarious, and perfect reading for all ages Canterville Chase possesses all of the trappings of
Jane Austen's story Love and Freindship, written at 14, is updated in a sparkling satire. Also includes the original—complete with uncorrected spelling. Love and Freindship was written when Jane Auste
World War I claimed more than 900,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today.Great War Britain: Norfolk offers an in-depth portrait of the county and its people during the &
They came, they saw, they hated it. . . Bath is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. However, go back in time and it was a very different place. In this entertaining compendium of caustic qu
Flame-haired beauty Chloe Collard watched her mother struggle through life, scraping together pennies in order to provide for her and her brothers, so Chloe promised herself something a long time ago:
On April 25, 1915, Allied forces landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in present-day Turkey to secure the sea route between Britain and France in the west and Russia in the east. After eight months of te
The final chapter in the epic life story of the comedy legend. The first three books in Paul O'Grady's life story have covered his childhood, his first forays onto the stage and the birth of his legen
Throughout the last 120 years, since the pioneers of the motorcar, there have been milestones, setbacks, and world-class engagements in transportation. British motoring, in particular, held the world
Nevil Maskelyne (1732–1811) was a hugely significant figure in the worlds of British science and maritime exploration. His high international standing and wide influence have in many ways been unfairl
Witty, acerbic, insightful musings from Robert Dessaix, one of Australia's finest writersOne Sunday night in Sydney, Robert Dessaix collapses in a gutter in Darlinghurst, and is helped to his hotel by
Simple recipes for cakes, biscuits, pies, puddings, and desserts that celebrate Britain's glorious baking heritage, fromGreat British Bake Off favorite, Mary-Anne BoermansFood writer and baker extraor
From advice on how to treat ladies, how to behave at a party, and rules for traveling abroad, this handy 19th-century guidebook will provide entertaining nuggets of wisdom Ever wondered what to do in
Florence Hartley's insightful etiquette guide was first published in 1860, and yet her witty and useful advice on behaving like a lady often still rings true down the ages What should you do if you no
Only in relatively recent times has any real attention been given to British symphonies. So a comprehensive survey, showing what exists and how the situation in the United Kingdom developed, from the
Consummate home cook and food writer Suzanne Gibbs returns with 80 new recipes that show how to use a pressure cooker to create slow-cooked flavor in a fast-paced world. Following on from the success
In the summer of 1869, the author set out from California's Central Valley with a flock of sheep and trekked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. His journals describe the summer he spent in what
Got, Not Got: Coventry City is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to Highfield Road's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud, mavericks and magic. Here's Carr,
The first three books in Paul O'Grady's life story have covered his childhood, his first forays onto the stage, and the birth of his legendary comic creation, Lily Savage. Now it's time for him to bri
An evocative, long overdue biography of Tudor England's most fascinating statesman, who lives on in the popular imagination through texts such as The Tudors and Wolf Hall This is arguably the first ev
The story of one of the turning points of the War of the Spanish Succession—and some would say in the history of conflict in Europe The overwhelming Allied victory at Blenheim ensured the safety of Vi
A Dog Called Dez is the inspirational story of one man's redemption though his four-legged guide. It follows John Tovey and his guide dog Dez, sharing the moving story of how man's best friend taught
At last, a chance for football fans of a certain vintage to sigh over the striking, muddy simplicity of some proper footy kits. With illustrations by John 'True Colours' Devlin and all the kit-happy s
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
A warm, witty, and insightful perspective on the changing global business landscape over the past 20 years, from a respected Spectator financial columnist Since 1992, the financial and business life o
General Sir David Richards is one of the best known British generals of modern times. In 2013 he retired after over 40 years of service in the British Army and a career that had seen him rise from jun
