A unique, modern overview of World War I, from the weapons to the men on the ground It is 100 years since the start of WWI, and now, we have new ways of relating information, including infographics. T
The first of Angela Thirkell's strikingly satirical English comedies set in the fictional county of Barsetshire Successful lady novelist Laura Morland and her boisterous young son Tony set off to spen
Wensley Clarkson explores the dark and sinister side of the multi-billion-pound hash smuggling business: one fuelled by a brutal underworld network of dealers, drug barons, bent cops and even terroris
An exclusive, never-before-collected selection of sparkling stories by Angela Thirkell that will charm, delight, and entertain Originally published in the 1930s and 1940s and never before collected, t
An exuberant and entertaining exploration of Brazil, the world's biggest football superpower.In Brazil nothing is more important than football. If England is the birthplace of football then Brazil --
The newest entry in this very stylish series celebrates our love affair with the motorcycle and the strong culture within the biker community, from mods with scooters emblazoned with lights and mirror
In late eighteenth-century Britain a handful of men brought about the greatest transformation in human history. Inventors, industrialists, and entrepreneurs ushered in the age of powered machinery and
Louise Young is a devoted single mother whose only priority is providing for her daughter, Mia. Louise has a good job in a huge international corporation and she's grateful for it. The only problem is
Learn hundreds of obscure yet fascinating facts about London, brought to life with fun and quirky illustrationsDid you know that, with more than 17,000 skeletons in its collection, the Museum of Londo
This book is a repository of intriguing, fascinating, obscure, strange, and entertaining facts and trivia about the history of the British criminal justice system. Armed with this fascinating tome, th
Each summer, in towns and villages around the Southwest, a small and rather glamorous part of the 1930s comes back to life. Started in 2000 by an Oxford graduate and her landscape designer husband, Gi
Over 130 personal recollections of D-Day from those who took part, on land, sea and air, in the successful invasion of occupied Europe."On leaving the plane I can only say I felt very lonely,
The definitive collection of classic writing from Britain's best-loved comic star.Loved by millions and collected here for the first time is the very best of Ronnie Barker's classic sketches, monologu
1939: Irena is a young medical student living in Warsaw when the German army invade Poland. Those closest to her are dying, and when Irena realizes that no one is coming to Poland's aid, it's clear th
The cyclist Tom Simpson was an Olympic medallist, world champion and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France. He died a tragic death on the barren moonscape of the Mont
Flying imprint sparrowhawks is often unfairly portrayed as being overly complex and highly technical. This book aims to paint a far more informed picture, and to perhaps dispel some of the myths.
With the right care, there is much that can be done to help anyone with Fibromyalgia or Myofascial Pain Syndrome to improve their quality of life dramatically. This book is an easy-to-read and practic
On March 28, 1854, Queen Victoria’s government announced that Britain had declared war on Russia. Few conflicts have provoked as much debate as The Crimean War, with details right down to the name and
On 8 March, at 00:41, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur. At 01:19 the impossible happened: the plane, and its 227 passengers, vanished from the skies. No trace has been found o
A guide to engineering materials used in the workshop, for processes such as milling, welding, and lathe and bench-work. Designed for the general enthusiast or amateur engineer, it provides in-depth i
A chilling take on high school: at Crossley College, discipline is strict, morals are old-fashioned, and, if you're going to pick on the creepy new girl, you better be sure that no one's watching out
Fully revised and updated by leading Scottish historian Chris Brown, this biography reveals the truth behind the myths about William Wallace William Wallace of Elderslie, younger son of a country knig
An unnatural body, a town steeped in black magic, and maddening isolation—has paranormal advisor Merrily Watkins finally met her match?A man's body is found below a waterfall. It looks like suicide or
Celebrating the passenger liners of the 1920s—the zenith of ocean travel, with an anecdote-spiced text from a noted passenger liner expert and unpublished photos from private collectionsThis book focu
A unique civilian's eye-view of World War I, depicting, through heartfelt letters from an American woman, a fascinating before and after picture of a French community in disarrayWhat looked impossible
Follow the tangled web of relationships and emotions of the Dark and Penhallow families in this endearing classic, from the author of Anne of Green GablesAunt Becky's will is proving problematic. She
Karl Pilkington is back on the road, and this time he's on a journey of self-discovery, in The Moaning of Life, the follow-up to An Idiot AbroadKarl Pilkington is 40 years old. He's not married, he do
A polemic on the case for Scottish independence by the writer, artist, thinker, and cultural icon, Alasdair GrayGray argues that a truly independent Scotland will only ever exist when people in every
A riveting foray into Scottish military historyThe Battle of Bannockburn, at which Robert the Bruce's army vanquished Edward I, remains one of the most significant and ongoing sources of Scottish prid
In the definitive career autobiography of Terry Venables, the most successful living England manager and one of soccer's biggest personalities, he shares his terrific fund of great stories from an inc
Full details of where to find, and how to kill, all of Britain's most historic zombies—a guide for history lovers to get the most out of the zombie apocalypse Are you worried about the zombie apocalyp
"Of course I'm a f**king hooligan, you pr**k. I am a hooligan...there I've said it...I'm a hooligan. And, do you know why? Because that's my f**king job." In 1995, a film called I.D., about an ambitio
A big story about a small boy who sees the world a little differentlyMilo curled his thumb and forefinger together to make a small hole and held his fingers up to Al's eyes. "Look through her
In Georgian London: Into the Streets, Lucy Inglis takes readers on a tour of London's most formative age - the age of love, sex, intellect, art, great ambition and fantastic ruin. Travel back to the G
This stunning guide, complete with full-color images and creative ideas, provides all the information necessary to effectively design lighting for any homeGood lighting is essential to a building. An
A powerful and iconic weapon, the longbow dominated Medieval warfare in England. From the Hundred Years War to Hastings, Robin Hood and Agincourt, the longbow was also used to a devastating effect in
An amusing and personal exploration of the austere, nutty soul of British cycling from Ned Boulting, the author of How I Won The Yellow Jumper.Ned Boulting has noticed something about bikes. They're e
A leading authority on diabetes shares his highly successful program for revolutionizing the health of men 35 and olderBased on his many years of experience, Charles Clark's program addresses key psyc
