The autobiography in words and pictures of the fascinating and acclaimed author of Lanark, a key figure in postmodern art?Alasdair Gray is known throughout the world for his writing, but he is also a
Respected historian and travel writer John Man tells the remarkable story of the world's most famous traveler?Marco Polo?and the moment when East met West for the first time?Marco Polo’s late 13th-cen
1822, England: Lady Caroline Elmhurst is twice-widowed, down on her luck, and pursued by creditors. But she's optimistic about finding a new husband?or if necessary, a rich lover?and when she meets ha
Responsible for marketing of the Famous Grouse for 15 years, the author is in a unique position to record the decline of the malt distillery and also to look at the remaining distilleries and explain
In White Weekends, Tom Robbins travels from one end of Europe to the other in a bid to disover the best and most beautiful resorts for independent weekend breaks. From powder, parties, and budgets to
The story of the Poldarks draws to a close in the 12th and final installment of this much–admired historical sagaCornwall 1818. We continue the tale of Ross and Demelza; of the wayward Valentine Warle
In a handy, illustrated format, this reference book studies all aspects of organic farming, from the basics of climate, geology, and soils, to an explanation of plants and t
Introducing a promising, young and exciting British voice?Fleeing from the tedium of his everyday life and the painful memory of a dying father, the narrator of Last Stop: Salina Cruz embarks on a lon
Mary Lavelle, a young and beautiful Irish woman, travels to Spain to work as a governess and see a little of life before returning to Mellick to marry her fiance, John. Despite the impressive surround
Famous for lampooning the medieval world in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Terry Jones has a real passion for and detailed knowledge of the Middle Ages. In Terry Jones' Medieval Lives, his mission i
A comprehensive study of Clausewitz's "On War", first published in 1832 and regarded as a classic study of the nature and conditions of warfare. Heuser shows how to read Clausewitz as well as how othe
Managing a junior soccer team is a daunting task for any parent. Filled with tips and good ideas learned the hard way, this book covers recruiting, coaching, and motivating a group of youngst
This title in Crowood's popular Guide to Management series is aimed at small-scale operators and hobbyists, and is designed to cater for the needs of those who have only limited resources, in terms of
With echoes of Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff and Richard Yates' Revolutionary Road, The Last Pilot re-ignites the thrill and excitement of the space race through the story of one man's courage in the fa
As night fell in Picardy on Thursday October 24, 1415, Henry V and his English troops, worn down by their long march after the taking of Harfleur and diminished by the dysentery they had suffered ther
A witty, energetic, elegant eulogy to the beauty and power of the 45rpm vinyl record and the small but significant part it played in a small town community in 1982Early in the decade that taste forgot
Learn about the Gouache painting style and how to use it as a fine artist with the help of this illustrated guideGouache is an exciting, forgiving, and versatile fine art medium. It has a long history
A sensitively written tale of a young girl coping with loss and changeWhen 11-year-old Indigo and her older brother Robin arrive in South Africa to stay with their father, they find a luxury lifestyle
The Rugby World Cup: it’s the scrum of the earth, the biggest, the best, and the most prestigious rugby union tournament in the world. It also throws up some of sport’s most enduring and exciting riva
Sometimes love is closer to home than you thinkSingle mom and all-round superwoman Sally Freeman wants a better life for herself and her son Charlie so she sets about improving things for them. Just a
A novel of new beginnings, love, and finding one's placeIn the dead of night, Ayesha takes her daughter, Sabina, and slips quietly from her home, leaving behind a life of full of pain. Boarding a trai
An intimate look at the ultimate pop culture power couple Favorites of the paparazzi, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are both worth millions in their own right. She is the queen of reality TV and an
A gripping look at a community in turmoil, struggling through a miners' strike and now rocked by a child's murderIt’s the summer of 1984 and there is a sense of unease on the troubled Sweetmeadows est
Short stories exploring the lives of women who are on the road add up to an exploration of gender constructs and a rejection of the pressure to conform "Glove Box," an otherwise house-bound and straig
The year is 1850, and Susannah Charlesworth loves the estate and open air life of the North Lincolnshire Wolds. She stands to become a very rich woman, too—inheriting the estate, as well as her father
A guide to finding the spiritual in the urban, meeting people where they live, and helping them to discover God in the middle of the humdrum and every day Prayer is often perceived as a difficult, “
Extracts from two of Bell’s most compelling works of travel writing, Persian Pictures and Syria: The Desert and the Sown, as well as some of her most fascinating letters A woman far ahead of her time,
A rich and vibrant snapshot of life in one of the world's greatest cities, with more than 200 photographs of the capital alongside anecdotes and stories that bring them to lifeLondon is one of the wor
With contributions from his family, friends, and rivals, and written by one his friends, this book finally brings you the real story of Kelly Moran This is the book that speedway fans all around the w
Julian Sayarer grew up riding a bicycle and worked as a bike courier in London. When the world record for a circumnavigation by bike is broken—the biker riding in conjunction with banks and big busine
Explains how to take shots of animals moving in water, land and air, as well as perhaps less obvious plant movement. This title covers main topics such as the functions of your camera, and the fundame
Rathfarnham is one of the most fascinating and attractive parts of South County Dublin. Over the years it has witnessed some pivotal events in Irish history and has been home to some of the most impor
The term 'New Wave' conjures up images of Paris in the early 1960s: Jean Seberg and Jean Paul Belmondo, the young Jean-Pierre Leaud, the three protagonists of Jules and Jim capering across a bridge, a
Devious plots, seduction, blackmail, and bribery are all on the table in a no-holds-barred scramble for political prestige and personal gain. At the center of it all is a notebook, a humble witness to
Tony "A.P." McCoy is without doubt the greatest and most successful jump jockey of all time. He has collected a record 16 consecutive jump-jockey titles to date, and since 1992 he has ridden more than
Eric Harden was the only British army medic to be awarded the nation's highest honour for battlefield bravery during the Second World War and remains the only rank and file member of the Royal Army Me
A brilliant, heartfelt and hilarious insight into the life of one of our most popular comedians. Lee Mack is not just another comedian with a book. He is one of the UK's most recognisable and celebrat
A fascinating story of London as told through the buildings, parks, and palaces that are no longer there From bull rings to ice fairs and plague pits to molly houses, this is a truly intriguing journ
A delightful collection of dog-related quips and quotes that is as warm and comforting as a faithful furry companion at your feet"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."
Based on the author's successful workshops, this book takes you on a journey along with the author as she starts up her very own enterprise and covers all the ups and downs she encounters, while givin
