From the author of the award-winning cookbooks Crust and Dough comes a definitive, accessible guide to make patisserie at homePatisserie, the art of the maitre patissier, is the most admired style of
The first full-length appraisal of an incredible military career ranging from the War of 1812 to the First Opium War in China and well beyondMilitary service over an unprecedented 55 years took Field
Learn the truth behind the myths which have surrounded the Knights Templar for generationsThe Knights Templar are one of the most mysterious and powerful religious orders in history. Highly trained, a
Now in paperback, the first biography to reveal the full, intimate details of Unity Valkyrie Mitford's remarkable relationship with Adolf HitlerThe remarkable and much-loved Mitford family has remaine
The newest passionate, thrilling erotic novel from the author of Haven of ObedienceGrace has won the man of her dreams—and her fantasies. Brooding, sensual, wealthy, and handsome, their days and night
This is the true story of a Londoner who gives up his job as an estate agent in the city, moves to the wilds of Exmoor, starts a smallholding and becomes self-sufficient, with a few bumps along the wa
It was World War I’s largest seaborne invasion, and the Irish were at the forefront. Recruited in Ireland, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers were ordered to spearhead the invasion of Gallipoli in Turkey. Dea
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
The Rugby World Cup: it’s the scrum of the earth, the biggest, the best, and the most prestigious rugby union tournament in the world. It also throws up some of sport’s most enduring and exciting riva
The inside story of how Qantas flew off course—a story of big egos in a high-stakes fight for supremacy of the skies, and of a company of tribes at war with itself. Power-plays, public spats, strategi
The definitive biography of England's greatest soccer player and World Cup winning captain by one of the country's most-respected soccer writers"Immaculate footballer – Imperial defender – Im
How to teach children a game that is not only of great fun, but also develops mental and social skillsThere is every reason to start children on bridge at an early age. In addition to the obvious bene
Robert Johnson. Brian Jones. Jimi Hendrix. Janis Joplin. Jim Morrison. Kurt Cobain. Amy Winehouse. They were inspirational, controversial, talismanic, and innovative. They lead lives full of myth, sca
A brand new volume of The Cycling Anthology, a collection of the best writing on cycling by some of the sport's leading writers.Professional cycling is a rich, dynamic and often controversial sport th
Volume Three of The Cycling Anthology, a collection of the best writing on cycling by some of the sport's leading writers. Includes essays by Ned Boulting, Jeremy Whittle and Richard Moore.Professiona
A how-to guide that can be read straight through, or dipped into for advice on more than 100 different issues common to parents of teensTraversing the teen years is tricky and challenging for most par
The importance of intimacy between a mother and her baby and how this can impact a child's ability to develop relationships early in lifeFor more than 20 years, Naomi Stadlen has listened to hundreds
A comprehensive study of every aspect of ivory, including animals from which ivory has been derived, their habitat, their conservation status today, and the uses specific to their ivory. The identific
The fascinating story of a Cunard vessel that became the last German flagship, adored by France, and popular around the worldTS Bremen was one of the most popular liners operating across the Atlantic.
Britain’s voting arrangements prior to the 1832 Reform Act are almost unbelievable to us now. Only 12 percent of men (and no women) had the vote, a single person controlled a rotten borough that retur
Discovered in 1811, Bignor is one of the richest and most impressive villas in Britain, its mosaics ranking among the finest in north-western Europe. Opened to the public for the first time in 1814, t
On May 16, 1987, Coventry City won the first major trophy in their 104-year history. It was an extraordinary period for the city and its soccer club as they united to celebrate a fabulous success. Vic
A step-by-step guide to achieving the perfect BBQ cooking technique, Texas-style, along with all the sides and accompaniments you will ever needThere is only one state which lives up to the epithet &a
Back in print after almost 20 years, this Pimpernel Garden Classic edition has been redesigned and includes new photographyFirst published in the UK by Sutton Publishing in 1996 (and by Timber Press i
The team behind World Food Cafe offer incredible photography and perfect summer recipes for the beach lifestyleCarolyn Caldicott’s mouthwatering recipes for fish and shellfish, picnics and packed lunc
The team behind London's most inviting artisan bakery shares their secrets for high-quality handmade bread and delicious vibrant food—from French Dark Sourdough to Ricotta, Lemon, and Sage Bread PieTh
A rare insight into how refugees from Nazi Germany kept their communities alive throughout the world through postcards and lettersThe Jewish flight from Nazi Germany was one of the largest diasporas t
The moving memoir of the international star and Ireland's best-loved singer, Mary Black For the last 25 years, singer Mary Black has been a dominant presence on the Irish music scene and has achieved
What’s brown and sticky? A stick. Remember the jokes you told in the playground? The ones you annoyed your parents with for hours and hours? The ones you secretly still find hilarious? This book conta
Revised and updated, a complete guide to creating color effects in the gardenAndrew Lawson has an artist’s eye, a scientist’s training, and long experience as both a gardener and a photographer of gar
The third DestinyQuest book—where Fighting Fantasy meets World of Warcraft War is coming to Valeron. From the west, the blood-thirsty Wiccans burn and pillage their way toward the capital, where an il
An insider account of a year on the road with the top four tennis players of our time This is a special era in the history of tennis. The physicality and skill, as well as the commercial and public in
An anthology of poems dedicated to the people of Palestine and their long struggle for freedom "Poems for Palestine" was launched as a project aiming to collect together verse written by the people of
Unpublished film art and behind-the-scenes photographs from Oscar-nominated Art Director Alan TomkinsAlan Tomkins reveals his unpublished film artwork and behind-the-scenes photographs from an acclaim
A must-have guide to coping better with life's pressures, boosting your energy, and achieving greater physical and emotional health Stress is very much part of life in the 21st century, and has over
She was young, very beautiful, and had everything to live for—but the life of Frances Shea, briefly married to Reggie Kray, remains one of the most tragic stories of the Swinging Sixties. Courted by R
Known for his intelligent and often surreal humor, Paul Merton’s weekly appearances on BBC1’sHave I Got News For You—as well as Radio 4’s Just A Minute and his travel documentaries—have seen him becom
Professor Brian Cox is among the best-known physicists in the world. As presenter of hit television series Human Universe,Wonders of the Solar System, and Wonders of the Universe, his affable charm an
The papers presented in this volume analyze the many ways in which the Vatican, national Churches and individual catholics dealt with the rise of the extreme right in Europe throughout the 1920s, 1930
Watching Warne, McGrath, and Langer leave the field for the last time after the 2007 Ashes whitewash, Michael Hussey knew that life was going to get tough for the Australian cricket side. With these s
