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
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
From the acclaimed author of Augustus, Cicero, and The Rise of Rome, an entertaining and richly informative miscellany of facts about Rome and the Roman worldSPQR: Senatus Populusque Romanus. Do you k
Thanks to his discovery of a collection of scrapbooks and memorabilia, writer and filmmaker Michael Burns is able to relate for the first time the remarkable story of Surrey and England cricketer Jack
A limited edition hardcover book along with two DVDs packed with rare archival footage and interviews with 18 survivors It was a crucial moment of World War II. 1940. The Royal Air Force, virtually
A visionary lunar apocalypse from a cutting edge science fiction writer Surgically connected to their swarming robotic workers, architects Christopher and Joanne Yale are turning the moon into a parad
The first detailed biography of a true icon in the world of blues music illuminates his life and career, and also provides insights into the development of his many fellow musicians This comprehensi
This fully revised edition of Lamb's classic introduction to the last Plantagenet ruler's lifecoincides with Richard III's reburial in LeicesterIn this classic work, the late V.B. Lamb and Peter Hammo
In the centenary of World War One, here are the Anzacs in their own words. From the Trenches is a collection of gripping, awe-inspiring, and sometimes terrifying accounts of life at the front, recorde
Dragons flame, cities burn, and the wrath of the Bloody Judge rises in the latest from the author who brought dragons back to their full glory, might, and terror Captured by an unknown enemy and force
The latest in Hesperus’s On series comes from master travel writer Mark Twain and concentrates on his journey through the Wild West From 1861 to 1867, a young Mark Twain traveled through the Wild West
A darkly humorous exploration of how a complete devotion to food can have unforeseen and shocking consequences When a group of food-obsessed academics at Oxford University form a secret dining society
A guide to open up an emerging and dynamic area of classical music to fans of all stripes One of the most interesting developments in classical music in recent years has been the explosion of high-q
A very personal take on the inspirations behind Emma's unique pottery designs and the people, stories, and values that shape her life and work Emma Bridgewater's cheerfully distinctive kitchen pottery
A guide to the aerodynamic principles of flying model planesModel flying is a skillful and diverse hobby and a recognized international sport. The broad principles of flight as applied in full-size av
The relationship between the KGB and its ghastly brood of "daughter" organizations through which Moscow terrorized the satellite states grabbed by Stalin during and after World War I
The chilling tale of one of Scotland's most infamous villains, including new details and previously unpublished information He was a respected cabinet-maker and councilman by day—but Deacon William Br
A riotously funny romance of misunderstanding and mayhemShe's had men popping in and out of there all day. They're more regular than our cuckoo clock.When Rose escapes from London to get away from her
Be careful what you wish for, in this charming, funny, and slightly magical love storyEmma and Leo have been together for ever, but their relationship seems to have lost its sparkle. When Leo turns up
A clear and concise overview of the building blocks of the English languageA poor command of English is a considerable obstacle in almost every walk of life, from conducting business to dealing with e
From the author who invented the Western genre comes one of the most iconic novels of all time full of gun-slinging action, romance, and revenge When Lassiter, a gun-slinging avenger in black with a f
A comprehensive but concise study of the Irish Diaspora—packed with little known and intriguing facts about the impact Irish migrants have had on world history Did you know that the Irish Diaspora is
Told in spare, lovely prose, a fascinating study of identity and deception in the age of social media—what happens when the constructed identities start to take over? For Jeff Brennan, juggling multi
A fast moving, darkly humorous novel about a small town and the odd, gentle unfolding of its inhabitants' lives A teacher is in for the chop. An ex pupil with psychotic tendencies wants answers. A one
A limited edition hardcover book and two audio CDs of war letters from the Jewish people who fought for Germany and Austria, read by the authorIn the mud and bloody filth of the trenches, and in the b
A limited edition hardcover book with a DVD documentary, The Comet, featuring archive footage of the aircraft in action and interviews with the people who flew itThe world’s first jet airliner flew fo
A limited edition hardcover book exploring Churchill's relationships with his generalsThis is the incredible story of the darkest days of World War II when Winston Churchill and his generals—Montgomer
A limited edition hardcover book and more than four hours of classic 1980s matches on DVD Journey through the decade that proved to be the most significant period in the history of Liverpool FC. The
With an entertaining and informative tone, this guide is filled with handy advice and true stories from grandmas who have had to relearn those tricky parenting skills and acquire new ones for the digi
A swashbuckling, rolicking tale of espionage, intrigue, and adventure, that also smartly investigates the pervasive forces of corporations and capitalism Elizabethean England is a Golden Age of trade
In this sequel to the children's classic Pollyanna, our beloved heroine continues to cheer up everyone around her with her sunny personality and relentless good humor When we left Pollyanna at the end
From an acclaimed historical fiction author comes the first nonfiction book on the notorious and perennially popular Woodville family, investigatingsuch controversial issues as the fate of the Princes
The first book about this decisive battle in the Hundred Years WarIn August, 1424, the armies of England, Scotland, and France met in the open fields outside the walls of Verneuil in a battle that wou
Another powerful thriller from Roberta Kray, full of strong female characters and London gangland gritMaddie Layne's life hasn't been the same since her sister was murdered. The police never found Gre
A story of grief, obsession, and secrets, and of two young women picking their way through the debris of shattered lives Sarah Phillips longs for the simple life—a job to fill her days, a home to retu
Over a decade, John Glanville and Bill Wolmuth undertook an important horological project for the British Museum. This involved establishing a representative collection, for the Museum, of 20th-centur
In this committed and compassionate book, Phil Hammond - a doctor, journalist, campaigner and patient - argues for a bidet revolution in the NHS - from the bottom up, with patients leading the charge.
Daniel has lived his whole life with his mother, adoptive father, and his stepbrothers and sister in a small farm in Yorkshire. He has always been aware that he looks different from his blonde sibling
