Fans of Julian Fellowes' hit show?can step?back?100 years to the world of the pampered, privileged upper classes and take a look at exactly what goes on behind the magisterial doors of their favorite
The first in-depth look at life on Rome's domestic frontier explores the effort required every day to run a Roman household?This work considers the three elements of housework?supply, maintenance, and
The story of the RAF's versatile V-bomber and workhorse that was instrumental to victory in the Falkland Islands conflict After the success of the Halifax bomber that pulverized the Third Reich, Handl
Everything a model needs to know to flourish in the fashion and advertising industries Modeling is an exciting, lucrative, and glamorous career, but what does it really involve and how can one succeed
A?ten-step guide, based on scientific and medical research,?that will add?10 healthy, happy years to your life?Offering?sound advice on health and fitness issues,?this guide to a longer life also cove
Bicentenary edition of a beloved classic complete with original color plates and?new?silhouettes by illustrator Niroot Puttapipat, capturing the spirit of Regency EnglandThe first of Jane Austen's pub
At the outbreak of war in September 1939 no one in the German High Command had envisaged a long and protracted campaign, for which reason the possibility of having to fight at night had not seriously
Cardiff Airport began life as wartime satellite airfield RAF Rhoose, officially opening on April 7,?1942, and has grown to become one of the UK’s major civil airports. Home of Cambrian Airways and use
The inside story of the greatest comeback in Australian sport?Be Your Best is the inside story of the greatest comeback in Australian sporting history—and what it can mean for you. In his own words Ge
A new edition of the timeless business classic featured on Mad Men—as fresh and relevant now as the day it was written "We admire people who work hard, who are objective and thorough. We detest office
A handy reference for gardeners everywhere who want to cultivate this beautiful hardy alpine flower?Auriculas are spring-flowering alpine beauties and a sensational draw whenever they are seen, at pri
This volume is focused on the central issue of contemporary theater and performance studies—that is, the issue of the actor/performer and the question of his or her public negotiation of normative ord
The Australian mining company trucks had come roaring into the African village and disgorged over 100 heavily armed Government soldiers. The rebels, protesting at the way the Australian company was mi
The only available edition of?a collection of essays celebrating the ever-popular pastime of reading and storytelling, from one of the 20th century's greatest literary figures"Here, then, very briefly
From a craftsman with a lifetime's experience in engineering and metalworking,?a detailed guide to milling, a vital part of the engineer's and the model engineer's armory?With the aid of photographs a
One dead cop, one small island, and an impact that will last a lifetimeWhen Sergeant John White, mentor, savior, and all-round good guy, is murdered during a routine call-out, the tight-knit world of
The village remains a quintessential and much-loved treasure of the English countryside. This rural idyll has inspired generations of great poets, novelists, and artists including the likes of Constab
A new approach to the question of where the Roman landings actually took place and the tactics involved?In ad 43 the Romans landed an invasion force on the shores of Britain, heralding the beginning o
"More ghosts and goblins I think were prevalent in Wales than in England or any other country." So wrote researcher William Howells way back in 1831—and the author of this compelling collection believ
When we think of Roman Britain we tend to think of a land of togas and richly decorated palaces with Britons happily going about their much improved daily business under the benign gaze of Rome. This
The up-to-the minute, irreverent (but extremely informative) insider's guide to the British Army today. How will?they defeat the Taliban and bring peace to Afghanistan? What will the British soldier o
Showcasing a knitwear designer with a world-renowned flair for femininity and elegance, this collection revisits more than two dozen of Kim Hargreaves’ memorable designs featured in Rowan Yarns’ prest
The Sheffield Wednesday Miscellany—a book on the Owls like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories, and legends. Sheffield Wednesday enjoy a notable history. Names such as David Hirst, Ern
A guide to the historical sites associated with the Wars of the Roses?The Wars of the Roses (1455?85) saw the end of Plantagenet rule in England & Wales, and the accession of the Tudor dynasty to
Of all the Australians who fought in the Second World War, none saw more action nor endured so much of its hardship and horror as the crew of the cruiser HMAS Perth. Most were young—many were still te
Foreword by Delia Smith The original and best: the first cook to write recipes in a clear, accessible format; one of the few Victorian ladies whose legacy has lasted well into the twenty-first century
From historical facts and figures to the strange and bizarre, and from famous quotations to what locals really think. Includes blue plaques, home-grown companies, local lingo—and much more. A perfect
From the heat and dust of the Dardanelles to the mud of the Western Front, Corporal Angus Mackay had one constant companion, his diary. He wrote of the battles and campaigns he fought in, names that w
A moving new love story from this bestselling, ever-popular saga writer. Scarborough, 1880. Young Jeannie spends her days watching her mother and the other harbour girls sitting at the water's edge --
A quick guide to the essentials of literature, history, art, music, science, sports, and more, along with how to win an argument and tell a joke-the ABCs of genius
It was an age of evolution, when size and speed were almost the ultimate considerations.?Bigger was said to be better, and ship owners were not exempted from the prevailing mood, while the German four
Croke Park is the spiritual home of Gaelic football and hurling, where the dreams of ambition are realized. The essays in Voices from Croke Park chart the journeys of 12 true greats of the games: men
Focusing on the relationships between people and horses, this beautiful tribute offers suggestions for establishing a bond with horses that transcends animal and master. Along with gorgeous photograph
Picking up where bestselling parody?New Moan left off,?this hotly anticipated sequel spans the last?two books in the Twilight series, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn?Heffa Lump is still living at home in Sp
Dave Jones is one of the most respected managers in football, who took Cardiff City to the FA Cup final, Wolves to the Premier League, and Stockport to their highest ever league position. But few fans
The extraordinary story of the development and spread of the English language, from Dark Age Britain to the age of the Internet?Born as a Germanic tongue with the arrival in Britain of the Anglo-Saxon
Derby County Miscellany is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, stories, and anecdotes all relating to the history of Derby County football club. From memorable matches and favorite
In the mad, money-driven world of football, some rather interesting and sometimes shocking kits have been worn upon the field of play. This book is a full-colour celebration of some of the most outrag
Do you remember glam rock, flares, cheesecloth shirts, and chopper bikes? Then it sounds like you were lucky enough to grow up during the 1970s. Who could forget all the glam rock bands of that era, l
Full of fantastic recipes and home tips from a much feted style guru, this is a book as beautiful as it is useful The "Queen of Simple," Jane Cumberbatch's recipes for home cooking look as good as t
