Myths and misunderstandings about medieval?hunting are dispelled, including the persistent view that it was exclusively an aristocratic and male pursuit?Hunting was a major economic and leisure activi
An extraordinary companion guide to the next epic natural history documentary series from BBC and Discovery Channel?this time taking the Planet Earth approach to studying humans In the first natural h
Dark and foggy Victorian streets, the murderous madman, the arsenic-laced evening meal?we all think we know the realities of Victorian crime. Adrian Gray's book thrillingly reflects some of this, rang
I squeezed through the narrow gap and out into the hallway and I stood for a moment, unable to decide where to go. Should I make a dash for the kitchen, where my mother would be swigging from a bottle
The first Poor Law was enacted in 1601, and this system of social security, which was supposed to ensure that those who could not work had food, drink, and a roof over their heads, but which is inextr
Ian Brady is one of the most notorious and reviled serial killers in Britain. With his co-conspirator, Myra Hindley, he perpetrated the Moors Murders in which five children were abducted, assaulted, a
By following my brand new, simple, step-by-step 28-day plan, you'll see dramatic results like never before. In trials, a team of 50 dieters, aged between 18 and 70, lost an average of?14 pounds?in jus
From unforgettable classics such as Donkey Kong and Space Invaders?to such modern phenomena as Grand Theft Auto and Wii Sports?the genuine masterpieces of computer games?Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Sonic
This is an utterly charming story about?12 families and their tightly knit street in 1950s Maryhill. Following the end of the war, the close rebuilds its ties and the strong sense of community and fri
An?invaluable reference for all game cooks,?with mouthwatering recipes both for the woodpigeon and the domesticated pigeon?Traditional British rural recipes for pigeon?are presented?here?along with in
An essential guide for female soccer players, and their coaches Providing those coaches of female teams with important information that is directly relevant to the specific needs of their players, thi
This insightful biography tells the story of how it happened. It includes the secret writing and recording sessions which led to the official announcement of a new album and goes behind the headlines
In a notoriously difficult industry, Danny Dyer has carved out a niche that has seen him become one of the most recognizable, distinctive, and popular actors of his generation. But it hasn't all been
Speechwriting is the definitive guide to writing a speech, revealing all the tools and techniques of the trade?such as how to win an argument, construct a soundbite, and perform on stage. The first pa
Hostas originated mainly in Japan and were not introduced to Britain until the nineteenth century. They were grown and collected in Europe and America for the next two hundred years, but it was their
From regicides to revolutionaries; from fascists to anarchists; from Tom Paine to Tom Wintringham, this book is a history of noble ideals and crushing failures.
With instructions on the best ways to teach a horse tricks using positive reinforcement, this guide provides trainers with ways to make their horses become better performers and be more responsive. Th
The most recent studies show that approximately a million?cycles of IVF?are carried out worldwide. It is estimated that at least 200,000 IVF babies are born annually?and this figure is constantly risi
There’s only one Essex, England, and due to the phenomenal popularity of the hit reality-show The Only Way is Essex, the county has transformed from somewhere to be scoffed at to somewhere to be celeb
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 journey of?twelve true greats of the games: m
From heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists, and related supernatural phenomena, to first-hand encounters with phantoms and spirits, this collection of stories contains both new and well
Without a?doubt, in the British Isles, reservoirs provide the best, and the most?accessible and affordable opportunity for catching rainbow and brown trout with an artificial fly. In whatever part of
During the 1930s the popular press were carrying stories of a death ray that could disable aircraft, and it became such a population notion that an investigation was carried out by a government scient
It?was 1846; the ship was bound for Australia.?Aboard were Josh Retallick and Miriam Thackeray, prisoners destined for the convict settlements . . . until the random hand of fate wrecked their vessel
This account will be part day?by?day diary, but?it will also include wider, deeper, reflections on the history of the Tour, famous figures, etc, and be illustrated with Scott Mitchell's atmospheric, b
Historic Ipswich is the home to ghosts, witches, mysterious sounds, orbs, and poltergeists. In this new book, veteran local guide and researcher Pete Jennings provide a chilling journey into the unkno
From working the land in Narromine to winning cricket's World Cup three times, Glenn McGrath has always faced life with fierce determination and an unerring will to succeed, despite the odds. Followin
Respected historian and travel writer John Man tells the remarkable story of the world's most famous traveler?Marco Polo?and the moment when East met West for the first time?Marco Polo’s late 13th-cen
Anyone who is interested in keeping birds, poultry, and other outdoor varieties of caged animal will know that the most expensive part of their hobby is probably purchasing the housing. However, for a
Set in 1945, one year after The Maze of Cadiz, the second Peter Cotton book finds the agent in?segregated D.C.?It is September 1945. Bankrupt and desperate, Britain sends John Maynard Keynes to boom t
The famous young horse trainer and stunt rider Lorenzo is profiled in this extraordinary story. From his early days as a boy growing up in a family of horse lovers in the Carmargue region of France to
With an insider’s view of the woeful plight of the male connected to a devoted horsewoman, this wryly humorous confessional tells it like it is. The world of horsemanship is teeming with women and gir
A comprehensive book covering all aspects of the subject in temperate areas, and advocating a whole-farm approach to managementIncorporating the most up-do-date thinking on organic pest and disease ma
This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitiv
At 47, Jonathan Brewster is leading a successful life until he wakes up at dawn bursting for the toilet, urinates blood, and ends up waiting eight hours in the ER before he sees a doctor. Urologist Mo
From GWR ships and ambulance trains to the employment of women, every part of the story is told, including the saddest of all, which is represented by a Roll of Honour.
1822, England: Lady Caroline Elmhurst is twice-widowed, down on her luck, and pursued by creditors. But she's optimistic about finding a new husband?or if necessary, a rich lover?and when she meets ha
Faraday must fight for resources as he attempts to solve the case of a young girl's death?A girl falls to her death, and the shadowy figure of a young boy is caught on film.?detective Joe Faraday is o
