Learn all about the strange, peculiar, and mysterious (yet fantastic!) world that is the London Underground Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of London's Underground, or as it is affectionately
A look at the history and development of all the Elans, describing each model in detailFor all Lotus Elan owners and aspiring owners, this is complete resource offers a detailed history and developmen
In Paris in 1934, a young and beautiful Jewish emigree, Gerda Pohorylles, met a Hungarian political exile, Andre Friedmann. They reinvented themselves as the photographers Gerda Taro and Robert Capa -
For the first time ever an elite British operator tells the gruelling story of his selection into the Pathfinders, Britain's secret soldiers. Pathfinder selection is a brutal physical and psychologica
Sussex and England superstar Maurice Tate's story is one of triumph and fame, controversy and tragedy. In the 1920s and 1930s, the barnstorming all-rounder was the most popular cricketer in the world;
Heady spices, creamy tahini, tender lamb, fragrant rosewater, and fresh, salty cheeses. Enter the exotic world of Syrian cooking. Sharon Salloum, co-owner and chef of Almond Bar rest
A much-needed book on how to treat extreme tiredness, based on the author's own experience of severe chronic fatigue and her pioneering research to develop a successful treatment program A clinical ps
The first biography of a unique pioneering woman—a police officer, fascist, suffragette, and spyMary Allen first came to notoriety as a thrice-gaoled, window-smashing suffragette. When WSPU activities
Forget Paris - London is the city for lovers. London for Lovers navigates the changing face of the Capital, with all of its secrets and surprises, mapping out romantic dates full of originality, spont
A comprehensive guide to writing as a career by the author of the acclaimed Dark Aemilia, and with an introduction by Fay WeldonEverything that a writer needs to know about running their own career is
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
Features folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, this title includes thirty stories from Norfolk that reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities)
The first in the DC Nina Foster series, this fast-paced crime debut by police insider Lisa Cutts takes us to the heart of the Major Incident Room and introduces a gutsy new heroine to the crime scene.
The term 'New Wave' conjures up images of Paris in the early 1960s: Jean Seberg and Jean Paul Belmondo, the young Jean-Pierre Leaud, the three protagonists of Jules and Jim capering across a bridge, a
In the Shadow of Monte Amaro provides a new focus on the famous First Household Cavalry Regiment, the way its mettle was tested to the maximum in action in the mountains of Italy. It reveals and explo
'Drawing on the wit and wisdom of Scouts down the ages, Be Prepared contains both remarkable and reliable advice for a smoother journey through life.' Bear GryllsAre you prepared? Do you know the righ
In October 2011 the author, two-time Olympic gold-medal rower and one of the greatest endurance athletes the world has ever known, suffered a seizure at home as his young son looked on in horror. This
First cookbook from hugely popular BBC MasterChef 2012 winner Shelina.In 2012 over 6.5 million viewers watched Shelina triumph in the MasterChef final: with her instinctive spicing and intense flavour
Utilizing a unique and original approach, this guide places riders in the horse’s position, allowing them to experience the process of being ridden both physically and psychologically. The study expre
Devious plots, seduction, blackmail, and bribery are all on the table in a no-holds-barred scramble for political prestige and personal gain. At the center of it all is a notebook, a humble witness to
The future of British cooking, inspired by the food of the past: a year of recipes, ingredients and photographs from a walled garden in Somerset. The Ethicurean philosophy is simple: eat local, celebr
As the star of Big Fat Gypsy Weddings and winner of Celebrity Big Brother, traveller Paddy Doherty won the hearts of a nation. But before his rise to fame, this well-loved character had already lived
The Water Doctor’s Daughters is the fascinating tale of Dr James Marsden, a wealthy 19th-century homeopathist and water-cure practitioner, and his troubled family life. Though Marsden’s children grew
A variety of ways to design and build equestrian jumping courses for use at home are explained in this accessible guide. Through photos, diagrams, and tables, the handbook outlines which jump componen
Within its boundaries live an array of strange and extraordinary residents, including Paul Gregory, self-exiled pop crooner holed up in his Montague hovel for close to forty years, with only fading me
An evocative collection of Christine Manfield's classic recipes, inspired by her lifelong passion for food and insatiable appetite for travel. Lantern is proud to publish many of Australia's most cele
Tony "A.P." McCoy is without doubt the greatest and most successful jump jockey of all time. He has collected a record 16 consecutive jump-jockey titles to date, and since 1992 he has ridden more than
A look at the crossover between fine art and tattooing Fine artists are increasingly practicing the art of tattoo while tattoo artists are exercising their skills beyond skin; both are taking the visc
Dressage has long been a means to accessing the greatest partnership on earth: that of human and horse. But today it is challenged and changed by the critique of both the competitive arena and the onl
Inspired by nature and the treasures of ancient cultures, this project book contains 24 patterns for making beautiful socks. Proving that socks can be far more than everyday footwear, Edelgard Janssen
A lively and definitive account of the Piltdown Hoax finally brings the mystery to a close—along with exposing 38 other fraudsPiltdown. Even today the name sends a shiver down the collective spine of
The unveiling of a new memorial stirs deep emotions in a remote North Pennines village as the people honor their war dead. However, pride is in short supply at the ceremony as anger spills over and de
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
Butchery for the Smallholder is essential reading for those who have embraced self-sufficiency, and who regard small game and birds, both domestic and wild, as an essential part of their diet. The vol
A comprehensive guide for novice climbers starting out in the sport, and experienced climbers who want to improve their rope work, technique, and knowledge of rock climbingFocusing on indoor and summe
Welsh genealogy is usually included with its English cousin, but there are significant differences between the two, and anyone wishing to trace their Welsh ancestry will encounter peculiarities that a
Exploring the thought processes of horses and people, this book demonstrates how equine enthusiasts can predict how their horses will react to certain situations in advance. The study provides a deepe
Oman differs from other Arab countries of the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf region in having a long history as a unified state. It is also famous as a seafaring nation and for the Ibadi tradition of
