The first end of the world prediction was recorded one second after the Big Bang and since then it has become the daddy of all predictions with, to date, no one getting it right. And human beings have
Music in the Landscape is an exuberant celebration of British composers and the landscape. The book explores the lives of some of our nation's greatest musical names and sets them within the context o
New ideas about the nature of God and Christianity that will give Dawkins' best friends and worst enemies alike some stimulating food for thought?Tackling Hawking, Dawkins, Dennett, Hitchens, and a ne
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is the best?known animal sanctuary in the world. Since it first opened its doors in 1860, millions of abandoned and abused pets have benefited from its refuge. Around th
Geared at achieving a healthier experience for both rider and horse, this guide to riding position focuses on the back and its importance in riding techniques. Addressing a complex interaction that is
At 17, Rowland Rivron had already fulfilled his ambitions as a professional drummer gigging in London's West End. All that changed in the 1980s when he fell in with the new and anarchic "alternative c
Most gardening books deal with the how of gardening?how to prune roses, take cuttings, or control diseases. This approach means you have to follow rules and instructions which are easy to forget or mi
From Badlands to Napoleon Dynamite and West Side Story to Twilight, a critical reevaluation of a much maligned genreDoing what film critics have been loathe to do since the 1950s, this book takes the
A prize-winning equestrian artist shows how to understand the make and shape of horses and ponies in order to portray them in sketches, paintings, and pastel and crayon drawings. Many examples of Jenn
From the shadow of Wellington, comes a compelling portrait of one of history's forgotten heroes. One of the most unlikely soldiers of his day, Rowland, Viscount Hill was imaginative, intelligent and b
A celebration of the virtuoso of well-turned phrases and the master of the studied insult - Oscar Wilde. It shows us why, over a hundred years after his death, people of every age and from different w
With examples from leading potters around the world, a practical guide to the latest techniques for potters, teachers, students, and anyone interested in working with clays and glazes?Describing?and i
Featuring Richard Hannay, an all-action hero with a steely determination and an extraordinary knack for getting himself out of sticky situations, this novel charts the electrifying story of an ordinar
A detailed guide to the alternative ways to lay out and draw up a genealogical chart, up through the production of a finished document for display on the wall or in a book A family tree
* The B format publication of the ecstatically received collection of short stories about vengeful wives, jealous husbands, femme fatales, reluctant fiancees, daddy's girls, secretive nannies and worl
China's Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution was launched by the Chinese Communist Party in May 1966 and it ended with the death of Mao in 1976. The ten years of upheaval can be seen as a great trage
The only book designed for adults who have problems with their handwriting, this practical and informative title will help you correct problems and develop a mature and individual style.
An absorbing collection of Jane Austen's sharpest, most profound, and most amusing observations "A lady without a family, was the very best preserver of furniture in the world." —Persu
A fascinating collection of some of the finest examples of Dickens' wit, humor, and comedy, containing wry reflections and razor-sharp remarks on such subjects as childhood and family, women and love,
Danny White reveals the inside story behind this enigmatic star, tracing his remarkable journey from schoolboy rebel to hell-raising rock star, through his years as teen idol and then award-winning mo
Through the lives of nine ordinary Germans, tracing their experiences of Nazism from the first hopeful days until the horrors of the Russian occupation of Berlin, Louis Hagen provides a salutary and u
Knitters looking for quick, hand-knitted gifts for a variety of occasions will find delightful solutions in this project book from a world-renowned knitwear designer. Designed for both beginning and e
Presents stories that follow the characters from "The Crimson Petal and the White," including Apple's Christmas dinner for another prostitute's son, Clara's unusual request from a client, and an elder
Revised and enhanced, this edition includes a new color section with rare paintings and deck-plans, many new illustrations throughout, expanded text, new appendices, and recent developments on th
The extraordinary story of the breaking of an Ancient Greek code Homer is renowned as the finest of the storytellers who for countless generations passed down by word of mouth the myths and legen
Full of fun, ideas and advice for your dear granny to enjoy, this title includes: ideas for entertaining the grandkids; examples of the 'grandma-isms' that make each granny so special; famous quotes a
The first cookbook from the man who was head chef at the River Cafe for 10 years.This friendly, accessible and stylish cookbook from a master chef will prove indispensable for all who love unfussy yet
A practical and useful guide to researching your family history with a strong personal development angle. This is the first book to address the need for a holistic and personal approach to research. I
Six unforgettable prisoners tell their stories, giving the details and background of their terrifying cases—a must-read for anyone fascinated by the extremes of the human conditionRenowned crime exper
Suitable for long-distance runners (5,000 metres to the Marathon) and their coaches. This title is practically based on sound principles, which have been tried and tested repeatedly.
Presents a guide to probiotics, microorganisms found in the intestinal tract, including how to use them to alleviate health problems such as high cholesterol and safety concerns to consider when using
Parrots are considered to be one of the most intelligent types of bird and it is their innate characteristics that have made them popular to keep as pets since the Roman times, although parrot-keeping
For 400 years, the true story behind the fall of Sir Walter Ralegh, his conviction for high treason and his eventual beheading has been shrouded in mystery. Was he deliberately set up by the brilliant
This insightful and often hilarious romp charts the dramatic ups and downs of Tottenham Hotspur, as seen through the eyes of one of its most unlikely heroes: Roy Reyland, the local kit man who served
For Richard and Sarah, leaving the rat-race of London for the sleepy village of Worth feels like a dream come true. But their new life isn't quite as idyllic as it at first seems. The cottage is tiny,
How to beat the odds, how to always win at tennis, and how to take a penalty and score every time?all using the power of mathematicsFrom an author committed to the popularization of math,?this?novel a
