A powerful and iconic weapon, the longbow dominated Medieval warfare in England. From the Hundred Years War to Hastings, Robin Hood and Agincourt, the longbow was also used to a devastating effect in
Jamie Foreman is one of Britain's most iconic actors. He is also the son of Britain's most notorious gangster, Freddie Foreman. Jamie's life has been anything but ordinary. Right from the start, his w
This collection of stories gives voice to a variety of different characters: from a little girl who wants to look 'subtle' for her father's funeral, a child who has an email pen pal on Jupiter and an
"Oi, Hilda, the sign outside says you're frying today but I ain't seeing nothing done in ere!" The voice cut through my daydream, startling me into remembering where I was: standing
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
Hywel Mortymer's story begins in 1800 when he is 16, and a dramatic change in fortune leads him, innocent and inexperienced, to a brutal and dangerous life working in the coal mines. In the mines chil
Fully updated, this map combines clear design and an easy-to-read scale with more road detail to ensure that you never lose your way. It includes information on toll points, service areas, road number
Learn and laugh in a reissue of the second book in the series featuring the bridge-playing rabbiThe follow-up to Kosher Bridge, originally titled Kosher Bridge 2, finds the cast returning in splendid
A beautifully illustrated companion to the Royal family throughout historySpanning 10 dynasties, this book presents portraits and biographies of England's monarchs. From the Normans through to the Hou
In the vein of Victoria Hislop and Julia Gregson, this engrossing and poignant debut conjures up a Cretan village peopled with vivid characters, a wealth of fascinating historical detail, and amazing
From shiny fish with fins to Carmen Miranda–inspired fruit, 15 sets of slippers to make at home With 15 awesome projects—from a jaunty pair of chugging boats to slippers truly fit for a king (or queen
Did you hear the one about the horse that walks into a bar? The likely answer to this is 'yes', but regardless, it's the classic gags that keep people laughing time after time. This book includes joke
A comparison between impoverished communities in UK and India explores the meaning of poverty today, questioning whether it's specific only to moneyWhat does poverty mean today? Writer Matthew Small s
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
New Zealand sheep join classic nursery rhymes for a new take on old favoritesWhat is New Zealand famous for? Sheep! What do little kids love? Nursery rhymes! Join the two together and you have Little
From organizing the school summer fete. . . "Because of our inability to recognize our climatic shortcomings from the outset, arrangements for outdoor jollities get completely out of hand&
The pompous and self-important Abbot travels to the Upper Bhumpopo mission in AfricaHere the Abbot plays against the Witchdoctor, the Parrot, Mrs Okuku and Miss Nabooba, Mhozi, and Mjubu—characters th
This is the story of Harpers of Aberdeen, who developed from their mid-19th-century fencing business a unique system of suspension that allowed their light foot suspension bridges to be relatively rig
Welcome to his nightmare . . . There’s a sinister man about London town with something of the night about him. Mr Hyde is mad, bad, and has a penchant for bumping off kindly innocents. Will his frien
Florence Hartley's insightful etiquette guide was first published in 1860, and yet her witty and useful advice on behaving like a lady often still rings true down the ages What should you do if you no
The second in a crime series featuring former policeman and soldier PI Lee Arnold and his Muslim assistant Mumtaz Hakim. A new client, Nasreen, has sought Hakim's help, but both women are on a path to
For decades, people have enjoyed losing themselves in the stories of classic literary characters,?including enjoying the love-hate relationship between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. The novels of?J
"Ask a Scotsman for directions and he'll tell you which way to go. Ask an Englishman and he'll try to sell you a map." —Anon"Oats. A grain, which in England is generally giv
The story of the city as told through the buildings, parks, and palaces that are no longer thereLost London feature more than 150 forgotten and lost locations, from buried rivers, demolished buildings
Wensley Clarkson explores the dark and sinister side of the multi-billion-pound hash smuggling business: one fuelled by a brutal underworld network of dealers, drug barons, bent cops and even terroris
A comprehensive account of the final year of the bomber war, filled with personal accounts of what it was like to fly over Arnhem, Dresden, and dozens of other missions In February 1945, British and A
Predicted to follow in the success of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Raising Angels is a charming novel set amongst the warmth, challenges and love of everyday family life. It illustrates how angels c
Fight the mental flab and exercise your mind with these brain training workouts that will leave your brain fit and memory sharpDoes simple mental arithmetic exhaust you? Do you struggle to remember im
Sherlock cocreator Mark Gatiss lends a foreword to this collection of short ghost stories, each with a shocking sting in the tail Prepare to have your blood chilled and your nerves tingled. This colle
More than 50 specially commissioned riddles and conundrums, themed around the casebook of Sherlock Holmes "You know my methods, apply them." —Sherlock Holmes There's no greater (fictional) puzzle-solv
With anecdotes from the author’s own amazing story as well as drawing on the stories of others, this guide explains the purpose of these special beings, how to identify and communicate with them, and
A side-splitting collection packed full of the best wisecracks and witticismsWhat's the difference between a businessman and a warm dog? The businessman wears a suit, the dog just pants.What's the dif
An actress who has bonded deeply with serial killers shares her insights into their minds?Victoria Redstall is a glamorous model, actress, filmmaker, and investigative journalist who has spent years v
A sweeping historical epic?combining history and?myth, the first in a trilogy that tracks the birth and growth of the Zulu empire to its ultimate clash with the British empire in 1879?1818, south east
This charming and witty prequel to Cranford is a neglected Gaskell classic with all the period detail, distinctively drawn characters, and a well-knitted plot associated with her worksEnjoying the com
Grey's Anatomy and Scrubs for bookish types?a charming and funny memoir of a young doctor's life?A?uniquely funny, insightful, and touching take on medicine and those who practice and receive it, this
A fascinating collection of some of the finest examples of Dickens' wit, humor, and comedy, containing wry reflections and razor-sharp remarks on such subjects as childhood and family, women and love,
