Inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and written in a similar epistolary form, Lady Susan is one of Jane Austen’s earliest finished works. In it, she reveals all the caustic wit and brilliant social
Encouraging readers to question old assumptions and wake up to a new vision of reality, this guidebook uses a magical blend of metaphysics, shamanism, and psychology to help heal the age-old divisions
This book tells the definitive story of how the Spitfire, Britain's WWII single-seat fighter plane, was designed, built, and tested, and how close it came to not happening at all.
Explores French culinary tradition. Beginning with a diary of the author's trip and then divided into 6 chapters, with recipes at the back, this book is illustrated throughout with food and location s
The Alexander Technique is a method of muscular re-education, which has become standard training for actors, dancers, and singers, and is practiced for health reasons all over the world. Its founder w
This book is part of the Archive Photographs series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in Great Britain, through their streets, shops, pubs, and
This book is part of the Archive Photographs series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in Great Britain, through their streets, shops, pubs, and
The author guides the reader through the development of thatching, the materials used, and the artistic work that creates the charm and beauty of a thatched roof. There are extensive chapters giving a
This extraordinary poem has been widely popular and influential ever since it was written in the 15th century, and its heroic account of the swordfighter Wallace was to symbolize the cause of liberty
This volume gathers together some of the real and the imagined lives of Willa Muir, one of the finest and fiercest intellectuals of her generation. Her writing is rich with paradox—although obsessivel
A celebratory book and two documentaries about the famous aircraftIn the age of metal fuselages and wings how could an aircraft largely built of wood possibly become one of the most famous British air
Carter has been kidnapped, and though his father is a pacifist, he's about to choose the path of violence to reclaim his son—and together, they will have their vengeanceJacob Carnehan has settled down
This adult Where the Wild Things Are is a warm, funny, intriguing, and sexually explicit take on what happens when your emotions become personified by monsters, and how you learn to live with themFran
Learn how to get the most out of acrylic paints with this guide's clear instructions and photographic examplesAcrylics are a versatile and exciting medium, but how can you get the most from these pain
One of the greatest GAA soccer players of the modern era, Paul Galvin has enjoyed a brilliant and at times controversial career. Winning four senior All Ireland medals with Kerry and eight Munster cha
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
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
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
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
World War I claimed more than 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: Tyneside offers an intimate portrayal of the city and its people living in the
This is the autobiography of Reginald Levy, a British pilot who reached a total of 25,090 flying hours in over 40 years of civil, military, and commercial aviation. He recounts his training and milita
World War I claimed more than 900,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today.Great War Britain: Norfolk offers an in-depth portrait of the county and its people during the &
A range of artists share their very diverse approaches to painting in watercolor, to give the reader an idea of how adaptable and enjoyable this medium is Covering the definition of watercolor and pra
100 quick, simple, and satisfying meals each under 300 calories that are ideal for matching the 5:2 fasting lifestyle—includes options for vegetarians, vegans, and coeliacs The 5:2 Diet, also known as
A must-have guide to avoiding running-related injuries, for beginning and seasoned athletes alike Running remains one of the cheapest and most accessible forms of aerobic fitness. All you need is a p
The third book in the Little Women quartet sees headstrong Jo, now grown-up and married, setting up a school with all the rewards and troubles that followAfter her marriage to Professor Friedrich Bhae
Borquez's nudes always look honest, authentic, and direct There’s a spark when these women take off their clothes and show their sex appeal for Borquez. There’s a fire when they recline on the sofa
A searingly powerful, heart-wrenching novel set in South Africa about a father whose daughter is abducted and his attempts to recover her in the face of police indifference and a society where violenc
A post-apocalyptic dystopian fable and sequel to Half Past HumanRorqual Maru was a cyborg—part organic whale, part mechanized ship—and part god. She was a harvester: a vast plankton rake, now without
The Hamble rises at Bishop's Waltham in Hampshire and flows into Southampton Water. It is a relatively small river but it has an interesting and varied history. Above Botley the Hamble powered a numbe
'Drawing on the wit and wisdom of Scouts down the ages, Be Prepared contains both remarkable and reliable advice for a smoother journey through life.' Bear GryllsAre you prepared? Do you know the righ
A colorful new history of the historic RMS Queen Mary, now a floating museum and restaurantIncluding deck plans, accounts from log books, and ship records, this book tells the story of Cunard's RMS Qu
Who were the real Ninja, what skills did they possess and how were they employed in warfare? Based upon new translations of the three most important ninja scrolls and other authentic documents, some n
How the annual rallies in Nuremberg were organised and their importance in the rise of National Socialism in GermanyFull of then-and-now illustrations, this book is an up-to-date investigation into th
Four Victoria Crosses and 23,000 enemy dead and wounded—8,000 regular British soldiers, of whom just 43 lost their lives The battle took place at Kerreri, north of Omdurman in the Sudan. Kitchener com
A poetic and poignant graphic novel, where the washed-out and lonely urban landscape of the fictional city of Ystov provides the setting for a series of remarkable storiesWelcome to Ystov, a bleak but
A handbook for those looking to discover their higher soul's purpose and their life's meaningDesigned and set up as a step-by-step, 12-week guide, this invaluable book encourages the reader to record
A personal and in-depth account of the enigmatic man behind the murals, written by a friend and fan An illuminating memoir of the world's most celebrated graffiti artist, this book offers insight into
"Not for the nervous." —Daily MirrorThe mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating offspring in its own image. They dominated the others, the dark-furred ones, who foraged for food and brought it
Take the fig leaf off the past for archaeology at its filthiest and most amusingThe book that all archaeology buffs have secretly been yearning for, this unique blend of text, anecdote, and cartoon re
