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
What, where, and how to plant colorful borders that will transform any garden Beds and borders provide the framework for a garden, but it can be a daunting task to design and plant them. This book pro
The scope and potential of mouldmaking and casting is fascinating, and makes it one of the most exciting processes available to today's craftsmen. Its opportunities have been developed and expanded f
Naval Wives & Mistresses is an innovative study of naval women who stayed at home while their men went to sea. Focusing on the second half of the 18th century, a period when Britain was almost con
This insightful and often hilarious romp charts the dramatic ups and downs of Tottenham Hotspur, as seen through the eyes of one of its most unlikely heroes: Roy Reyland, the local kit man who served
A debate of perennial interest, addressing one of the oldest questions posed to religious believers?if God made everything, who made God??Most recently leveled by the New Atheists, the question of the
How eating the right food and correctly supplementing one's diet can solve chronic fatigue syndrome, reduce anxiety, balance stress hormones, and charge energy?Feeling tired and stressed out much of t
The sight of the watermill is evocative of rural Britain?the wheel turning gently to grind corn. However, that is only part of the story of the harnessing of the power of water, a story that extends b
For the first time in paperback, a?profusely illustrated step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watches?Beginning with simple clocks and watches, this reference then pr
A?startling and energetic visual record of the band that spawned power pop at the peak of their success and their sultry-cool lead singer, now in paperback?Blondie were the most successful rock act to
This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitiv
Lt Colonel E.W. Hermon died in a hail of bullets on the 9th April 1917, the first day of the Battle of Arras, leading his men of the 24th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers into the attack. Like hundr
Ninety years after the Armistice of 1918, the First World War continues to haunt the British imagination. Some five million British servicemen went to war between 1914 and 1918, and few families, high
This book of 85 stories from medieval Iceland illustrates a variety of supernatural beliefs concerning elves, gigantic trolls, water monsters, ghosts, wizards, and black magic rites, buried treasure,
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
Based on a lifetime's experience in the clock and watch-making trade, the author provides detailed instructions for making all types of escapements and for the location and correction of faults. This
"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 comprehensive history of the development of the airship, appealing to the enthusiast and general reader alike?Tracing the development of the airship, this book relates the struggles of the early pio
Focusing on transportation and supply, researcher Sandra Gittins presents a compelling photographic study of the railways and motor and water transport behind the trenches in World War I, and the vast
The incredible story of Australia's most famous polar explorer and the giants from the heroic age of polar exploration Douglas Mawson, born in 1882 and knighted in 1914, was Australia's greatest Antar
With the help of this illustrated guide, fashion photographers can hone their craft and better understand their camerasA successful fashion photographer has to be passionate and to believe in their co
Learn how to use color and style to create interior designs that reflect who you are and how you want to liveInterior design expert Shaynna Blaze is passionate about helping people uncover their own p
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 city's impressive history is illustrated using vintage images from the past teamed up with the same view todaySan Antonio has a history stretching back almost three centuries. It was established a
A panoply of historic and contemporary images of this famous park throughout its 150-year history, as well as the roads and landmark buildings surrounding it Central Park is an 843-acre sylvan landsca
A pocket-sized guide of reasons to cycleFor the majority of civilized humanity, walking is on its last legs." —Scientific American, 1869"Cycle tracks will abound in utopia."
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
Bird photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography, and can test even modern high-specification cameras to their limits. This practical book guides you through both how to understan
Two boys from two different walks of life change places and alter their paths forever in this American classic from Mark TwainLondon, 1547. Two boys meet by chance and strike up a conversation at the
Underwater photography is a challenging discipline. This book explains and offers advice to the reader on both the art and the science involved in capturing stunning underwater shots.
Andrew Mikolajski's Garden Design offers a complete breakdown of the process involved in creating a garden, from making an initial assessment of the site's possibilities to applying design principles
A reworking of the key Irish myth exploring the life and loves of the great Irish hero Cuchulainn, making connections between events in the story and places in Ireland which can be visited There was a
Features incredible images from New York City and ventures into upstate New York Including New York City's favorite tourist locations—Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, and Cen
This true story of the 1950s murder scandal that rocked Italy portrays the Rome of romance, luxury, and glamour—as well as a city of carnal crimes, sex, drugs, corruption, and cover-upsOn April 9, 195
A guide to the domesticated goose. It shows how this intelligent bird has been absorbed into different cultures throughout history: from the taming of the Greylag and the Swan goose to the exhibition
