This beautifully packaged and accessible guide is the perfect companion to learning the phrases of London's East End and the interesting origins behind Cockney Rhyming Slang?a language first invented
Lawnmowers and Grasscutters: A Complete Guide charts the fascinating history of this now common place piece of garden machinery, from the horse drawn contraptions of the past to the robot mowers of to
From an International Master of chess, a lucid set of guidelines to take players beyond the basic game?Helping players?to improve their?techniques and master?the game, this guide?is structured in 75 e
A straightforward introduction to improving the physical and spiritual dimensions of sex, with a full chapter on sex past 50?Drawing on the latest psychological techniques and research, this book help
This book is both a lesson in true grit and determination, but its goal is one that is attainable. Andy isn't a sporting superstar, he holds down a 9-5 job and all the pressures that go with it; he is
Includes a foreword by Wolves chairman Steve Morgan O.B.E. The major events in the club's history are chronicles in diary form. With individual entries for every day, and multiple listings for more hi
Sex, lies, and videotape dominate in this thrilling tale Karen Masters has never been very interested in sex, but when she sees a video of her friend Barbara engaging in some very outre sex games with
This book of new research will challenge the traditional narratives of Irish migration, the stories of oppression and exile that form an essential part of the existing literature. It will argue that m
Originally designed to intercept Soviet bombers striking from the east, the Panavia Tornado Air Defence Variant was conceived as a stop gap and derived from the hugely successful bomber type. It suffe
A delightful?new gift edition collects everything?there is?to know about faeries?from history and superstitions to famous faeries and?instructions for creating?a faery dellThe most?popular image of Fa
Packed with inspirational ideas, amusing anecdotes, moving true stories, and heart-warming quotes, here is a celebration of all things sisterly A compendium of treats for the special sister in your li
Fifty speeches from every period of British history, from the medieval era to the present, and a fascinating?context?that will both inspire readers and give them a greater understanding of British his
Archive photos, full-color mapping, and easy-to-follow battlefield tours enrich this account of?the hardest fight of D-Day?Infantry Divisions led the assault on Omaha Beach, the most strongly defended
The Roman Empire is dead?long live the?church of Rome! A new series of historical thrillers?introduces the most compelling anti-hero since Flashman?609 AD. Rome is torn apart by war, plague, and inter
First published in 1935, this?guide to good behavior is actually?a?subversively witty satire of?etiquette and dating handbooks, now in a gift format edition?With advice as useful today as it was 70 ye
Looks at the attacks that have taken place in the Malacca Straits, the Gulf of Guinea, and off the coast of Bangladesh,?and questions how international peacekeeping forces can try to bring stability a
Essential materials, equipment, and techniques to this beautiful skill are explained step-by-step in an indispensable guide for all lacemakers, textile artists, and designers?Torchon lacemaking is a t
Learn the intricate spice balances of well-loved classics and myriad ideas for curry dishes and their accompaniments. From the basics of flavorful spice mixes and pastes to recipes for some of the bes
A?moving?love story and family epic that takes on issues of race and the politics of belonging?When the genteely impoverished and rebellious Evelyn marries the charming Emil, scion of a privileged Sin
Carpe diem with this guide to the Latin language?What do?"quid pro quo" and "habeas corpus" mean? Why do plants have Latin names? Why do families, towns, countries, and even?soccer teams have Latin mo
The first detective novel, with Inspector Bucket the prototype of the literary detective?Bleak House is both a literary classic and a classic of crime The case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce?a dispute over a
For fans of Anna Pavord's The Tulip and Andrea Wulf's The Brothers Gardener, a vividly written and lavishly illustrated history of the Queen of Flowers Ever since Sappho planted roses at the shrine of
Using food to eliminate chances of a heart attack or stroke?Eating the right diet and correctly supplementing?one's diet can eliminate?chances of a heart attack, lower blood pressure without drugs, re
One of the best defenders playing in the English Premier League today, Nemanja Vidic is a cult figure among Manchester United fans and has enjoyed a meteoric rise to soccer stardom This is the incredi
A heady mix of fantastic advice for those who wish to learn, create, and entertain with wonderful drink ideas A measured blend of 50 pointers, including recipes for the perfect Margarita, Martini and
Combining exquisite natural history with beguiling autobiographical and historical narrative, a portrait of a fish whose story is closely intertwined with our own The Atlantic salmon is an extraordina
Brimming with humorous tales and pithy quotes, this is the perfect gift for the aunt who's best at everything Packed with vital information, this light-hearted book demonstrates how to become the cool
Episodes as romantic and dramatic as any in fiction fill this gripping story of a life in Russia before, during, and immediately after the Revolution?The riveting story of two families separated in cu
An inspirational guide for all levels of gardeners to using lush, bold foliage, even in temperate climates With fabulous palms, big bold banana leaves, color flowers, and flamboyant foliage, exotic ga
A?fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Belfast during the 20th century?Offering?an insight into the daily lives and living conditio
Featuring previously unpublished photographs and interviews with veterans, this is the first book to cover all the Scandinavians who served in Hitler's feared Waffen-SS?Based in part on interviews wit
From perfect buttercream icing to show-off chocolate shavings, tricks to make delicious and adorable sweet treats. Hold cupcakes on their base while you are decorating, as this is their strongest poin
When a young English nobleman was thwarted in love, he abandoned the court, retired to his estate near Manchester, and built a canal to serve his coalmines. The Bridgewater Canal was the sensation of
For both beginners and more experienced artists, a guide to the full scope?of pastel use?with particular emphasis on capturing light, color, and texture?With?sections on painting landscapes, coastal s
Chronicles the first twenty-five years of the British monarch's life, describing how she used her strength and cunning to rise from her disinheritance and imprisonment at an early age to become Englan
Jack the Ripper's brutal murders have left an ineradicable stain on the gloomy streets of Whitechapel and surrounding area. Disturbingly, his infamous butchery was just one of many equally deplorable
A?comprehensive guide not only?on what to expect and when to expect it, but also to developing a confident, assertive, and empowered approach to pregnancy and life as a new parent?Divided into section
Boundaries, maidens, Botham, and Bell; centuries, dinks, Lara, and Laker . . . in this amazing collection of interviews, John Duncan explores the idiosyncratic, historical, and entertaining game of cr
