A spy novel set in Holland and France during the "phoney war" of September 1939-May 1940, from international bestseller Michael Ridpath. October, 1939: war has been declared, but unt
A spy novel set in Holland and France during the "phoney war" of September 1939-May 1940, from international bestseller Michael Ridpath. October, 1939: war has been declared, but unt
This history behind alchemy studies the progression of this arcane art, looks at famous alchemists, and observes the effects it has had on modern scienceAlchemy has traditionally been viewed as &q
Set in 1950s London amid the gritty and violent world of boxing, this beautiful and brutal debut is the story of one man’s struggle to overcome the mistakes and tragedies of his pastJack Munday has be
A lighthearted and genuinely fascinating, fully illustrated guide to remarkable facts about Scotland, the "best small country in the world"Did you know Morris dancing was just as pop
Illustrated with historic photos—many taken well over a century ago—and matching, full-color contemporary scenes, the book provides a visual chronicle of one of America’s most intriguing placesBrookly
Black-and-white images from the city’s glorious past are showcased alongside eye-catching contemporary photographs of how the scene looks todayThe development of Indianapolis has taken more unexpected
From an olive picker's breakfast to cuttlefish in saffron sauce and the smoky lamb skewers called pinchitos morunos,MoVida Solera is a celebration of Andalusian food and cultureJourney with Frank Camo
The former professional surfer tells his own storyOn the surface he was Tom Carroll, dreamer, brilliant surfer, Australian sports hero, fitness fanatic, businessman, family man, and big wave charger.
Learn about the art of woodblock printing and how to make your own pieces in thisbeautifully illustrated guideWoodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle, and lively pi
One in six children in the developed world is diagnosed as having "developmental or behavioral problems"—this book explains why and shows what can be done about itChildren throughout
In the gritty fantasy world of the Empire, life on the edges is hard—and the men must be harder in order to surviveIn the contested and unexplored territories at the edge of the Empire, a boat is maki
Help Buzzy teach his friend Oscar all about different shapesOscar doesn't know his shapes until Buzzy and Mary Lou come to the rescue! The perfect gift for a young child or an addition to the classroo
Delve into the career of Martin Freeman, whose rise to fame—through such roles as Dr. John Watson and Bilbo Baggins—has made him one of the greatest actors of his generationMartin Freeman is one of Br
Dramatically increase your energy levels and never feel tired againDo you rely on cups of tea or coffee in order to "wake up?" Do you feel exhausted for no apparent reason? Are you c
Wholesome recipes that will make your afternoon tea a very special occasionWhether it is simple tea and biscuits, traditional afternoon tea, or a more substantial high tea for the children, this book
Ten million people worldwide use Tinder—here's what happens when their chats go wrong, as featured onBuzzfeedOnline dating was supposed to make life easier, to help us bypass cheesy chat-up lines and
Capturing the strange and wonderful expressions of dogs hanging out of windowsEars flapping, eyes wide, and nose twitching: a dog hanging out of a window is a spectacular sight. Capturing these moment
This illustrated guide is essential reading for those who care for and repair historic buildings and monumentsWhether you are an artisan, an architect, or a homeowner, The Stone Restoration Handbookde
First cookbook from the iconic bakery Konditor and Cook, famed for stylish, witty cakes.Konditor and Cook are legends in the baking world. Their contemporary and witty cakes are famous -- Magic Cakes
An essential short history of classical music, and a standalone accompaniment to the Handy Guides seriesClassic FM’s Handy Guides are a beautifully designed, covetable set introductions to classical m
Volume One of The Cycling Anthology, a collection of the best writing on cycling by some of the sport's leading writers. Includes essays by William Fotheringham, Daniel Friebe, David Millar and Jeremy
The debut book by award-winning comedian Francesca Martinez If you grow up in a world where wrinkles are practically illegal, going bald is cause for a mental breakdown, and women over size zero are e
"I can tell you exactly the day it all went wrong—the day my mum attacked my dad with a kitchen knife. In those few, short seconds, a black hole opened up in my life and I fell right in.&
A very personal guide to the best novels ever written, and why they matterAs the annual flood of published novels grows ever greater, it’s a hard a job to keep up, let alone sort the wheat from the ch
Learn how to get the most out of acrylic paints with this guide's clear instructions and photographic examplesAcrylics are a versatile and exciting medium, but how can you get the most from these pain
Follow the career of Benedict Cumberbatch, the acclaimed actor who has proven himself across a wide variety of rolesBenedict Cumberbatch has played detective and monster, barrister and scientist, poli
A beautiful oracle card set based upon the book You Are ClairvoyantAll 36 oracle cards are beautifully illustrated to be uplifting and helpful, and with illustrations developed using layers of waterco
Steampunk space opera? Damn right.This is the story of M. Francisco Fabrigas, explorer, philosopher, and heretical physicist, who took a shipful of children on a frightening voyage to the next dimensi
In just a few minutes a panini press turns a humble sandwich into a mouth watering panini with crisp, toasted bread and a hot and flavorsome filling. In this book, you will find all manner of classic
Following a drunken misunderstanding Simon Dawson gave up his job in the city, moved to the wilds of Exmoor and became an accidental self-sufficient smallholder with an array of animals. But that was
From the author of the novels The Radleys and The Humans comes a slim, useful guide to human behavior for visitors to the planet.Do youA) Know a human?B) Love a human?C) Have trouble dealing with huma
In an 18-year playing career for Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United (under Sir Alex Ferguson) and Celtic, Roy Keane dominated every midfield he led to glory. Aggressive and highly
A sensitively written tale of a young girl coping with loss and changeWhen 11-year-old Indigo and her older brother Robin arrive in South Africa to stay with their father, they find a luxury lifestyle
Volume Two of The Cycling Anthology, a collection of the best writing on cycling by some of the sport's leading writers. Includes essays by William Fotheringham, Daniel Friebe, Ned Boulting and Jeremy
A funny and irreverant look behind the scenes at the 2014 Tour de France, which starts in Yorkshire, from the author ofHow I Won the Yellow Jumper.In 2014 Ned Boulting reports on his dozen-th Tour de
The first in a series of books that have taken Europe by storm and are soon to be filmed, featuring a chemist-turned-sleuth who battles ignorance and superstition—as well as killers—in a beautiful set
Enjoy a spot of tea and delectable cakes inspired by the rich, royal history of London's most iconic palacesFilled with recipes that have stood the test of time as well as fascinating anecdotes and ta
A revolutionary and much-acclaimed study of the work and motives of the Alice In Wonderland authorThis is the most significant biographical work on the author of Alice In Wonderland to be published in
Romance is in the air and secrets are about to be uncovered—it's going to be a night to remember at the Christmas partyLouise Young is a devoted single mother whose only priority is providing for her
