The scales of training is a progressive training system that evolved from the teaching of the great riding masters of Italy, France and Germany. As a result of adopting this systematic approach to the
Sleep is something all new parents want, both for themselves and their newborn babies. Now baby care consultant Alison Scott-Wright, known by her clients as "the magic?sleep?fairy,"?takes the stress a
Repackaged with a new cover, in this gripping third novel in Quintin Jardine's bestselling crime series Skinner is on the trail of organized crime and a cold-blooded killer First the joyous birth of
Georgina Lydia Lee (1869?1965) moved in high society and, together with her husband Charles, had many contacts with members of the Establishment. In October 1913, at the age of 44, Georgina gave birth
During the past century, the Royal Navy and its support services at Portsmouth dockyard have experienced a pace of change not seen since the 15th century. This book examines the impact of that change
Boys United: the first book in the Football Academy series by Tom Palmer Jake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He's worried about his height though - what if he's too s
Lorraine Mariner has long been one of the less well-guarded secrets in UK poetry, and her many admirers will be delighted by the appearance of her first full-length collection. Sometimes reading like
Most domesticated ducks are descended from the wild mallard, and over the centuries many different breeds have been created. They have been kept as pets or for their ornamental value, or have been far
Following on from the assured day-to-day poems of her first collection, Leontia Flynn's second, Drives is a book of restless journeys - real and imaginary - interspersed with a series of sonnets on wr
Money? Important. Love? Not so much. Well, that's how Isabella sees it. Running away from her horrific childhood, all she's interested in is getting to LA, working for the super-rich, and marrying one
The?questions to?many?befuddling?moments of history?are answered in this extensive compendium, from the Romans who put perfume on their pet dogs and horses to the ancient Egyptians who walked for mile
Aboard a 112-foot clipper, the author follows in the intrepid footsteps of Fanny Stevenson, maverick wife of Robert Louis Stevenson, and quickly finds that the two have much in common: a fascination w
Deals with the sport of trout fishing. This book tells how in the sport of trout fishing, small stillwaters stocked with farm-reared trout are of vital importance. They provide easily accessible and a
In an era darkened by the terror of Viking invasions, England's first and greatest king was a beacon of light. "This is the story of England's birth. A great story, beautifully told." (Bernard Cornwel
Following his first two books, Richard Neil has now completed a third and final volume covering the 1970s which includes, for the first time, a substantial color section?the entire second half of the
Scotland is a country amply endowed with water. Most of this water takes the form of lochs and, until comparatively recently, almost every one of these lochs contained wild brown trout. Where the rich
In this comprehensive work, the author adopts a strictly non-partisan approach and presents a guide to "a basic syllabus" for ju-jitsu. He does not examine any one particular style or syllabus formula
It is 1971, and with the troubles in Belfast at their height, a happy domestic life is something that Tess Maguire yearns for. While her partnership with her friend Theresa Cunningham in a dressmaking
Account of a journey that began in Italy, encompassed the Middle East and ended in Ethiopia, at the subterranean tomb of a medieval king. This work combines a young man's enthusiasm with an historian'
Norman Parker has spent over half his life in prison. A double murderer, he mixed at close quarters with some of Britain's most hardened criminals: the Krays, the Richardsons, and the Great Train Robb
Handy Andy is the most enduringly popular of the novels of Samuel Lover, author, artist, and musician. The laughing philosopher of the title is Andy Rooney, a fellow who had "the most singularly ingen
From Blackbeard to the pirates’ pirate, Black Bart, this book encapsulates the true story of the "golden age of piracy" and how it ended. Pirates are usually thought of as dashing, freedom-loving rogu
In "Vintage Living Texts", teachers and students will find the essential guide to the works of Roddy Doyle. It is unique in that it offers an in-depth interview with Roddy Doyle, relating specifically
It's the 6th century A.D. and Christianity has been imposed throughout Egypt. On the holy island of Philae, off the southern coast, the last community faithful to the old ways struggles against the in
This book distills the wisdom of Britain's top gardeners?the men and women who look after the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society It details everything from how they produce a perfect punnet of
Out of print and virtually unobtainable for many years, this facsimile of the 1950 edition with a new foreword by Maureen Duke, sometime chairman of the Society of Bookbinders, is a welcome reissue of
Reprinted to tie in with the sequel, this collection of novellas from Scotland's emerging writers of the 90s contains the first sci-fi story by Irvine Welsh, and a bizarre tread through Scottish surre
Almost anyone who has ever owned a German Shepherd will have experienced the very strong bond that can exist between the human being and the dog. But when mutual understanding further enhances that bo
This is the seventh edition of a book which has been for years the "bible" of professional and amateur gemmologists, as well as retail jewellers. Originally written by Robert Webster, an expert who de
Having a loved one with memory loss is no laughing matter, but a little humor can help. With her sage advice and trademark irreverence, Joan Sauers helps to relieve the frustration of dealing with dem
Many researchers have tried over the decades to discover Mary Jane Kelly’s true identity. She was the final and most brutally murdered victim of Jack the Ripper, but almost nothing is known a
Used for a variety of purposes, from work to pleasure and many things in between, the boat has sparked innovation in the minds of people for thousands of yearsThe Boat—a vessel for escape, adventure,
Four students are involved in a tragedy that rips their friendship apart. What happens when they are reunited 25 years later?Cameron Spark’s life is falling apart. He is separated from his wife, and a
Once covered in forest, marsh, and fen, yet lush with farmland, Bedfordshire has been hit by wave after wave of invaders, each bringing their own tales which have become rooted in the oral tradition o
Katie Maguire hunts down a serial killer in county Cork, in her fourth terrifying crime thrillerIt is a sunny Saturday in county Cork, and an Irish wedding is in full swing. Drunk uncles are toasting
Go backstage with Olly Murs. This official, illustrated autobiography is filled hundreds of exclusive pictures and tales from his life on the road. This book shows a side to Olly that we have not seen
A haunting and often shocking debut, Hush is the story of what happens when we find we cannot speak, even to those we love mostLily Emmett prefers to stay silent. Having suffered from selective mutism
A time-slip novel set in present day and elegant Regency Cheltenham, England—the first in a trilogy featuring PI Eden Grey1795: On the run from the thief taker, prostitute Rachel Lovett moves to Chelt
This second book in the DC Nina Foster series, a taut and gripping police procedural crime novelWhen Nina returns to work after recovering from a near-fatal injury, she's supposed to be keeping her he
Britain’s voting arrangements prior to the 1832 Reform Act are almost unbelievable to us now. Only 12 percent of men (and no women) had the vote, a single person controlled a rotten borough that retur
