In the ninth book in the Dan "Spider" Shepherd series, the most wanted man in the world is dead—now those loyal to him seek revengeWhen Osama Bin Laden is tracked down and killed by the Navy Seal oper
A collection of the stories, folk tales and legends relating to plantsWhereas at one time these folk stories might have been passed on from parent to child as a way of teaching something of the natura
This?indepth coaching book from a personal and professional coach will take readers?through a real and longlasting transition from being stuck in a rut, needing or having to change, or coping with a c
The Complete Home Security Guide provides an essential reference guide to domestic security and crime prevention. It sets out a clearly defined stratgey to improve home security. It includes informati
The St Albans Psalter is the most valuable manuscript belonging to the Diocese of Hildesheim, and has an importance that extends beyond regional or national boundaries. In November of 2009, the Cathed
Interest and self-interest are concepts that have attracted the attention of multiple disciplines in the last decades. In this monograph, the author relies on previous debates as well as new theories
It's Manchester, 1998, and the funeral party for Henry Bane's father is interrupted by a woman from Bane's past. Roisin is back in his life after an eight-year absence, inconvenient for Jan, his lates
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
In the early Middle Ages, members of Omani royal families and their followers began to emigrate to the coastal regions of East Africa, with some of them founding small princedoms. After approximately
Undaunted is a collection of true stories about Irish men and women who traveled to Australia in search of a better life and battled the odds in a remote and harsh world. From 1788 when the first conv
In this international historical survey the different varieties of realism are explained in their theoretical context and categorised according to established definitions. The book is divided into thr
Since the early twentieth century, radio has been one of the most important media both generally and in the specific context of armed conflict. Relatively cheap and with the ability to transmit over l
The theme of ethnicity in the ancient Greek world has been a popular subject of investigation in terms of both the historical development of Greek identity and its literary treatment in particular wor
Annie Cochrane is 44 and divorced, with a 16-year-old son of 16, when she discovers she is pregnant. There are two candidates for father—an ex-boyfriend called Tariq and the widowed leader of the Scot
From games against noisy north London neighbors Arsenal to others against big rivals like Manchester United, Chelsea, and LiverpoolTottenham Hotspur is a club founded in 1882 on romance, taking its na
Fascinating facts, figures, stats and trivia, in celebration of the 70th anniversary ofDesert Island Discs.Flotsam & Jetsam is the ultimate and totally irresistible trivia book for fans of the
This is the illustrated story of the last water speed record attempt made by Donald Campbell in 1966/1967. Featuring a diary beginning with his first plans in June 1966, the preparations and modificat
This book is the ideal companion for anybody researching their family tree. It provides advice and inspiration on methods and problem-solving and helps the amateur family historian understand what suc
A guide to a fantastic and often overlooked resource to learning more about ancestors' everyday livesMuch family history focuses on digging around archives and web searches, but this book shows that a
Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world—with one of the darkest histories on record. Starting with the Roman era, and sweeping through the centuries in a blood-soaked catalogue of b
Forget the gritty fiction—here is a real-life Scandinavian detective storyOn May 6, 1950, Viggo and Emil Hojgaard from the small village of Tollund were cutting mud to find peat for their stove in the
Sighthounds: Their Form, Their Function and Their Future is not another manual covering nutrition, training, breeding, care, and maintenance; rather, it is a celebration of the cursorial hunting dogs,
From the American Civil War onwards, railways have been an important aspect of war. So important were the railways that in the First World War, the state took control of the railways, and then repeate
Were you born in the 1940s and raised in the ’50s? Were you a teenager in the ’60s and did you leave home in the ’70s? How has life changed through the ’80s and ’90s? And how did we end up here, in th
The Mersey’s 70-mile journey to the Irish Sea starts with the merging of the rivers Goyt and Tame at Stockport in Greater Manchester. At Irlam the course of the Mersey is briefly diverted into the Man
Covering everything from teeth to toes, a collection of effortless tips and tricks for looking and feeling your best at any ageRadiant older ladies are given dozens of effortless tips and tricks to ke
With Lex's mix of skill, quick-wittedness, and no small amount of outright cheating, he can't lose! Can he? Lex Trent is reigning champion of The Games contested between fickle gods using human playin
This is the story of the men who built Britain’s canals and railways—not the engineers and the administrators, but the ones who provided the brawn and muscle. There had never been a workforce like the
Holy Wells began life as sacred pagan sites, and were gradually assimilated into the early Celtic Christian in an effort to convert the native masses. Many have seen the rise and fall of Catholicism a
Fully revised and updated for 2012, this specialist, easy-to-read, A4 road atlas designed to help the motorist in France includes 86 city center plans to help you find your way in and around busy cent
Features incredible images from New York City and ventures into upstate New York Including New York City's favorite tourist locations—Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, and Cen
A unique memoir about ballet, World War II, and a peerless group of dancers, this is an irresistible read for all ballet loversGillian Lynne is one of the world's preeminent choreographers, but she st
Perfect for Tolkien enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes, this delightful and accessible biography brings the enigma behind The Lord of the Rings franchise to lifeLong before the successful The Lord of
Cutting-edge designs from 30 of the top fashion studios working in steampunkThe global movement that is steampunk has taken the worlds of art, sculpture, jewelry, and now fashion by storm. The designe
In a new paperback package, the dramatic story of the men who made the world's first, and still the largest, underground passenger railway: one of the most impressive engineering achievements in histo
A hilarious parody of an erotic bestseller and a romantic classic—those wanting a little naughtiness in their lives should prepare themselves for Mr. Darcy's Blue Broom-Cupboard of Seriously Kinky Sh*
Historic tales of tragedy and trauma during the festive seasonAlongside fatal rail crashes, freak weather conditions, and devastating fires, the holiday season has witnessed a plethora of almost unbel
We all want to be loved by our partners and to have good relationships with friends and colleagues, but we don't always know how to make that special sense of connection happen. Susan gives us the ins
Every surname has its own story to tell, and a surname study is a natural complement to family history research. The study of surnames has been revolutionised in the last decade with the increasing av
Eric Harden was the only British army medic to be awarded the nation's highest honour for battlefield bravery during the Second World War and remains the only rank and file member of the Royal Army Me
