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
When a naive encounter leaves 16-year-old Janet pregnant, there's no question of her keeping the baby. Bundled off to an unmarried mother's hospital, Janet faces the hardest moments of her sheltered l
Dealing with a complicated watch used to be a rare job for the watch repairer, but with the popularity of the automatic, it is almost commonplace. Furthermore, the increased interest in calendar work
This book is for amateurs, with the author describing how to make alterations out of simple and easily obtainable materials, or how to avoid the necessity for expensive tools at all. He also describes
An informal history of the movies told through some of cinema's best-loved scenes, from the early days of Hollywood to the present day Pithy put-downs, hard-boiled snarlings, words of love and regret—
Presents a compendium of intriguing, obscure and strange facts and trivia about murders and murderers. From infamous cases and serial killers, to unusual murder weapons and crime scene investigation,
Revised and updated, a broad, concise, and inclusive vision of Australia and Australians by one of the country's most renowned historiansAfter a lifetime of research and debate on Australian and inter
The essential skills of handling and footwork, the basic and advanced passing and movement skills, and each playing position is considered in this in-depth and fully illustrated instructional book on
This lively and entertaining collection of folk tales from the Scottish Borders is rich in stories tall and true, ancient and recent, dark and funny, powerful and fantastical. Here you will find tales
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
An honest and emotional, first-hand, "his and hers" guide to surviving IVF Richard and Rosie started trying to conceive after five years of being together but, two and a half years and countless prena
The tools, tips, and tricks you need to destress and declutter your mindInner peace and happiness are available now, and they're closer than you think. By taking just a few minutes out of your day and
Explains things you need to know to manage sheep and keep them healthy. This book includes from choosing and buying, through housing, feeding and routine management, to breeding and lambing.
Provides an introduction to artistic gymnastics, discussing the training and technical skills needed in both men's and women's gymnastics and the role of coaching, psychology, and nutrition in a safe
A detailed and inspiring new book on knitting that pushes ideas and boundaries to encourage creative thinking and confidence in experimentingKnitting is one of the most versatile and exciting of texti
Umi Sinha’s unforgettable debut is an intense, compelling and finely wrought epic of love and loss, of race and ethnicity, of homeland – and of belonging - See more at: http://myriadeditions.com/books
Brown Sugar Pavlovas with Spiced Plums and Vanilla Cream, Orange Creme Brulee with Chocolate Sorbet, Coconut and Cherry Ice-Cream Bombe Alaska, Trifle of Ginger Pineapple and Vanilla Cream, and moreTh
How to choose and cook conscious, sustainable wholefoods, see through giant food corporations' marketing, and and move past weight loss diets and other gimmicksAre you confused about what you are mean
From historical facts and figures to the strange and bizarre, and from famous quotations to what locals really think. Includes blue plaques, home-grown companies, local lingo—and much more. A perfect
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,
Revised and updated, a guide to winning the war on colds and flus, decreasing allergy potential, and protecting yourself from cancer?all using food?Preventing?disease and fighting infection?can be don
The thrilling and true story of the development and operational deployment of human torpedoes—Chariots—and "X-craft" midget submarines in British naval service during WWII, and of th
Sussex and England superstar Maurice Tate's story is one of triumph and fame, controversy and tragedy. In the 1920s and 1930s, the barnstorming all-rounder was the most popular cricketer in the world;
Describes and demonstrates how to write formal scripts well and then adapt and vary them to enhance and interpret texts. This book begins with a historical overview of letters from the Trajan inscript
The story of a legendary photographers' life and work is also?a remarkable and devastating?visual document of war and warfareNo other photographer in modern times has recorded war and its aftermath as
The glorious new novel from Jilly Cooper, featuring Rupert Campbell-Black and a raft of characters new and old, human and equine Everybody loves Jilly Cooper: 'Sex and horses: who could ask for more
A novel about love, loss, memory, and family relationshipsIt is autumn time and on a peaceful Cornish beach, Finn and his sister Ava defy planning regulations and achieve a childhood dream when they b
Explores the life and works of Wodehouse, and examines how his wonderful creations were based on real places and peopleP. G. Wodehouse saw his first article published when still at school, and he went
How?parents of bright and challenging children between 8 and 12 can?identify and?handle areas of concern, and prepare for the challenges of the teen years?When?parents find themselves answering yes to
The First and Second World Wars had a profound effect on all parts of Great Britain, and the comparatively isolated and rural island of Anglesey was no exception. Men were recruited and conscripted in
From the beloved gardener and romantic novelist comes a tale that moves between the present day and the 19th century with a story of love, betrayal, intrigue, and murder "History is boring; and what d
Whatever you do and wherever you are, Velocity is coming to get you. Don't hesitate and get taken by surprise. Evolve now, rise to the challenge and create a better, smarter and more inspiring future.
Brimming with warmth and wit, a delicious tale of friendship and love, and the search for a place to call home Ettie Brookbank is the heart and soul of Cook's Basin, a sleepy offshore community compri
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
Nick Sharman—at last—is living a life of married bliss with his new partner (and ex-stripper) Dawn. The bad boy has settled down, and the booze and the drugs and the guns are but a happy memory—unlike
Were you born in the 1940s and raised in the ’50s? Were you a teenager in the ’60s and did you leave home in the ’70s? How has life changed through the ’80s and ’90s? And how did we end up here, in th
Britain's biggest military blunders and defeats throughout history, including Hastings, Somme, and Singapore?Crecy, Agincourt, Blenheim, Trafalgar, Waterloo, El Alamein?war and history?buffs know plen
Boundaries, maidens, Botham, and Bell; centuries, dinks, Lara, and Laker . . . in this amazing collection of interviews, John Duncan explores the idiosyncratic, historical, and entertaining game of cr
