A terrorist threat and a serial killer on the streets Edinburgh spell trouble for Scotland's toughest cop in the series'?ninth entry?One of the world's most ruthless terrorists is on his way to Edinbu
Taking readers to the frontline and beyond, in one of the most resounding defeats of World War I?The Gallipoli campaign was in some ways the brainchild of First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchil
Published to coincide with the UK release of the film The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher. Reveals the private woman behind the leader once dubbed the 'Iron Lady', and offers a v
The memoirs of one of the last surviving heroes of the Second World War. With three Military Crosses, three Croix de guerre, a Legion d'honneur and a papal knighthood for his heroics during the Second
Manchester. London. Glasgow. In the summer of 2011, violence erupted in the UK's inner cities, and many blamed gang culture. But is the truth so simple? This book tells the human stories that the medi
The Georgian era was perhaps one of the most shocking, gory, vice-ridden, and downright surprising in the capital's history. From an anaconda attack at the Tower of London to a ghost in Regent’s Park,
This is a fascinating portrait of royal life at Sandringham, from the early life of Albert Edward to the modern day. Drawing on letters, diaries and contemporary reports, it is a rich exploration of t
Foreword by Delia Smith The original and best: the first cook to write recipes in a clear, accessible format; one of the few Victorian ladies whose legacy has lasted well into the twenty-first century
Picking up where bestselling parody?New Moan left off,?this hotly anticipated sequel spans the last?two books in the Twilight series, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn?Heffa Lump is still living at home in Sp
A masterpiece?of?unusual?beauty?by one of Europe's greatest living writers?a brilliant evocation of the Spanish Civil War?On August 19, 1936 Hercules the boxer stands on the quayside at Coruna and wat
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is the best?known animal sanctuary in the world. Since it first opened its doors in 1860, millions of abandoned and abused pets have benefited from its refuge. Around th
At 17, Rowland Rivron had already fulfilled his ambitions as a professional drummer gigging in London's West End. All that changed in the 1980s when he fell in with the new and anarchic "alternative c
Most gardening books deal with the how of gardening?how to prune roses, take cuttings, or control diseases. This approach means you have to follow rules and instructions which are easy to forget or mi
The first cookbook from the man who was head chef at the River Cafe for 10 years.This friendly, accessible and stylish cookbook from a master chef will prove indispensable for all who love unfussy yet
The extraordinary story of the breaking of an Ancient Greek code Homer is renowned as the finest of the storytellers who for countless generations passed down by word of mouth the myths and legen
Parrots are considered to be one of the most intelligent types of bird and it is their innate characteristics that have made them popular to keep as pets since the Roman times, although parrot-keeping
For 400 years, the true story behind the fall of Sir Walter Ralegh, his conviction for high treason and his eventual beheading has been shrouded in mystery. Was he deliberately set up by the brilliant
It's not the promises we make, it's the ones we keep?witty, heartfelt women's fiction Alice is living the life she always dreamed of: no ties, no constraints, and no worries. An intrepid travel writer
George Cross Heroes pays tribute to the extraordinary courage displayed by so many of the commonwealth's men and women in so many incredible situations over the last 70 years. In a broadcast to the na
Just because the love of your life exists, doesn't mean you'll cross paths?a touching tale of dogged devotion and following one's heart?Theodora English must be barking mad. She left her?life, her hom
The full story of the "other women" in Henry VIII's life is presented here?everyone knows about the six wives, but this thrilling account of love, lust, and betrayal examines the mistresses From an ex
To?find?the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder, or longest-serving manager look no further?than this?book on the Reds, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories, and legends?Li
A History of the World in 100 Objects by the British Museum and the BBC is a project which has fired the public imagination throughout the land.?This is the first published tribute act, demonstrating
A collection of no-brain misadventures, pranks, sports, jobs, and daredevil high jinks that no-one in their right mind would even contemplate trying?Are you stark crazy??Do you think Jackass is for wi
November is Sean O'Brien's first collection since his widely celebrated The Drowned Book, the only book of poetry to have won both the Forward and T. S. Eliot prizes. November is haunted by the missin
From an International Master of chess, a lucid set of guidelines to take players beyond the basic game?Helping players?to improve their?techniques and master?the game, this guide?is structured in 75 e
The first detective novel, with Inspector Bucket the prototype of the literary detective?Bleak House is both a literary classic and a classic of crime The case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce?a dispute over a
One of the best defenders playing in the English Premier League today, Nemanja Vidic is a cult figure among Manchester United fans and has enjoyed a meteoric rise to soccer stardom This is the incredi
A chilling collection of?real-life stories ripped from the headlines and the cells of death row covering some of the world's most brutal criminals?Twenty-five of the most horrific murder cases in?U.S.
Rock history is made right in front of the lens?a new, smaller format edition includes an interview with, and foreword by, Iggy himself?"Mick Rock is one crazy photographer. This is the shit."? ?Iggy
A romantic melodrama set in rural Ireland in the early 19th century, this complex?story of love, rivalry, secrecy, and betrayal,?based on a real case of 1829, was one of the most successful thrillers
A sweeping tale of consequences spanning the 1930s to the 1990s, moving between fascist Italy and modern Ireland In 1933, Bella Stuart leaves her quiet London life to move to Italy to tutor the child
Dabbling in family history is a pastime anyone of any age can enjoy, but although it is guaranteed to get you hooked once you start, the massive proliferation of websites, magazines, and books in rece
Bagels & Bacon is a rites of passage story that will appeal to both young and old. It attempts to shed a largely humorous, but sometimes serious light, on the relations between an ethnic minority
A?comprehensive guide showing parents exactly how their baby develops and what they can expect at each stage?On a week-by-week basis, this guide details?for?expectant mothers how her?baby is developin
A bumper collection of the funniest anecdotes, jokes, and stories from cricket's best-loved personalities. Cricket is a funny old game?even when rain stops play! Now you can read not only the most pop
Victoria Shelford has always been her father's favorite, so when she runs away to sea in the name of love and her parents disown her, she feels the pain of his rejection keenly. Nevertheless, Victoria
Jessie Warburton was been hopelessly in love with the rakish Earl of Ashbourne for years. Tired of being ignored, she accepts the proposal of the Reverend Henry Lusty, and goes to London to stay with
Amidst the massacre he himself helped bring about, Carnelian is now desperate to find a way to avoid more carnage. But it is too late for that. His spurned lover, Osidian, seeking revenge and determin
The first book in English to provide a detailed, illustrated explanation of the Tai Chi Chuan Classics, the Classic of Boxing, and the Tai Chi Diagram Explanation, the aim of this remarkable book is t
