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
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
In 2011, loveable ladies magnet Gary Beadle was jobless and down to his last GBP20 when he was randomly asked to be in a reality TV show calledGeordie Shore. He'd never heard of its American predecess
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
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
Fair Mile was more than just a psychiatric hospital; it was an example of a nationwide network of "pauper lunatic asylums," born of responsible Victorian legislation and compassion f
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 Brandons cheerfully confront matters of love, money, and an ill-tempered dowager auntLavinia Brandon is quite the loveliest widow in Barsetshire, blessed with beauty and grace, as well as two hand
The author of children's series Horrible Histories presents the second installment of history's terrors and torments, diseases and deaths, in his popular history series for adults—Bill Bryson meets Bl
In the new year of 1944 the French Resistance in northern France was on its knees. Relentless attacks on its diverse and disorganized networks by the Gestapo and the Abwehr had put many of its best op
An intimate portrait of a forgotten commander of Britain's maritime golden age, which brings to authentic life the world of Jack Aubrey and Horatio HornblowerFrom the day he went to sea as a 13-year-o
Katie Piper's extraordinary story of strength and recovery after a brutal rape and acid attack has captivated Britain. In this powerful sequel to her bestselling memoir, Katie tells the remarkable sto
Bake it Better: Classic Cakes includes everything you need to know about baking delicious and beautiful cakes. Whether you are new to baking and looking for simple, easy recipes or a more confident ba
The second in a thrilling series of historical mysteries based on unsolved Tudor crime, and starring London goldsmith Thomas Treviot The real crime: Hans Holbein, King Henry VIII's portrait painter, d
The touching story of Jane Dolby and The Fishwives Choir, uniting fishing communities around the UK. Jane tells how she fell in love with a fisherman, leading her to find a place in a traditional Brit
Following on Templar Prophecy, another adventure for John Hart—Guardian of the Lance May 2013: A bomb goes off near a roadside cafe in As Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Veteran photojournalist John Hart and his
A poignant, powerful novel exploring the complexities of grief, mental illness, sibling rivalry, and parenthood We’re similar, he and I, for the first time—all the symptoms of grief with none of the e
Deepen your understanding of the game and learn where not to follow conventions mindlessly in bidding, defense, and dummy playOpening leads are the most difficult of all leads and the most important,
The third Thomas Hill mystery features murder, deceit, and lies under a new monarch in 17th-century LondonSpring 1661. After years of civil war followed by Oliver Cromwell's joyless rule as Lord Prote
A romantic, smart, and wickedly entertaining novel about father figures, second chances, and what it means to tell the truth Liam has it all. In front of him glitters an exciting career and a life w
The true story of a sensational marriage and murder in 17th-century London Lady Bette, the 14-year-old heiress to the vast Northumberland estates, becomes the victim of a plot by her grandmother, the
A collection of interviews and essays from a group of distinguished scholars and bloggers writing on the theme of Lewis and women, in his life and writingsCritics say C.S. Lewis was sexist in his view
Real life crimes, famous and forgotten, re-examined by leading crime writersA superb collection of brand new and original essays about famous and obscure real life crimes,Truly Criminal showcases a gr
Sometimes love is closer to home than you thinkSingle mom and all-round superwoman Sally Freeman wants a better life for herself and her son Charlie so she sets about improving things for them. Just a
A novel of new beginnings, love, and finding one's placeIn the dead of night, Ayesha takes her daughter, Sabina, and slips quietly from her home, leaving behind a life of full of pain. Boarding a trai
It's 1987, and 26-year-old Malcolm Castle is going up in the world. He's made it through eight long years as a rookie firefighter, he's become an accepted member of Red Watch in Shrewsbury—and he's ju
Stella Darnell was the detective's daughter. Now she's solving cases of her own.Jack Harmon craves silence and a bird's eye view. From his new home in Palmyra Tower, he can raise binoculars to watch o
A family doctor shares a mother and father’s determination to save their son. This story of a father’s search to find a diagnosis, and ultimately a cure, for his son’s mystery disease is an inspiratio
Our lives were built around the strength of a kiss between strangers. Yet seven years on, look where it led us. . .Missing You is a tantalizing love story and a seductive suspense novel. When Aisha me
The Science of Sport: Sprinting examines the scientific principles that underpin the preparation and performance of athletics at all levels, from grassroots to Olympic competition. Drawing on the expe
Exploring the Cabin Class revolution—and its six greatest vessels, a trio of competitive pairs In the wake of the U.S. government’s immigration restrictions introduced following World War I, the class
This book is the perfect follow-up to the successful Exploring Midsomer, which enticed lovers of Midsomer Murders and rural England to go and see the beautiful "Midsomer" for themselves. Now that they
An unprecedented, fully illustrated study of every regimental uniform of the five most powerful empires of the period, with more than 700 photographs, illustrations, and diagrams gathered from sources
Extra! Extra! American billionaire King Kerry is using his immense wealth to quite literally buy London, in this gripping mystery from prolific writer and creator of King Kong, Edgar Wallace. King Ker
The only book to tell Magna Carta’s story through places associated with it, through England and France to the United StatesThe Magna Carta has undergone an extraordinary journey from the palaces and
Jeremy Clarkson is a national treasure and with almost a million signatures on the Bring Back Clarkson petition, the nation has spoken: they want their Clarkson back. The fallout and controversy cause
A memoir of life as a British ambassador's wife amid the upheavals of the late 1960sThe year that Julia Miles got married and so became part of the British government's Foreign Office machine was a se
British Rail was a success. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organized its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name "Inter-City;" and
Companion to primetime BBC 2 series presented by Giles Coren with guest celebrities including (for example) Mary Berry, a riveting combination of nostalgia and social history.Do you remember the arriv
The United Kingdom invented the tank and was responsible for campaign-winning tactics, yet by the start of World War II had fallen well behind other nations in the design and build of armored vehicles
