From shiny fish with fins to Carmen Miranda–inspired fruit, 15 sets of slippers to make at home With 15 awesome projects—from a jaunty pair of chugging boats to slippers truly fit for a king (or queen
A mission statement from authors including Jeanette Winterson, Zadie Smith, and Mark Haddon, about the transformative power of reading: the way it inspires us, the tangible impact it can have on our w
Stylish, original and practical -- a beautiful and inspiring guide to the great British hedgerow. If there's one distinctive feature of the British countryside, it has to be the hedgerow. In fact, hed
The first ever narrative biography of a towering figure in British comedy Les Dawson, more than any other comedian, spoke for the phlegmatic, pessimistic British way of life. A Northern lad who climbe
An updated and revised edition of this practical guide?the book the author wished he had on hand at the start of his 20 years cleaning and repairing pocket watches Using as examples six of the most ty
Did you hear the one about the horse that walks into a bar? The likely answer to this is 'yes', but regardless, it's the classic gags that keep people laughing time after time. This book includes joke
Set?more than 2,000?years ago on the calm and fertile shores of the Black Sea, The Corn King and the Spring Queen tells of ancient civilizations where tenderness, beauty, and love vie with brutality a
There's a commonly held view that Douglas Haig was a bone-headed, callous butcher, who through his incompetence as commander of the British Army in WWI, killed a generation of young men on the Somme a
Confident Networking for Career Success and Satisfaction by bestselling author Gael Lindenfield and her husband Stuart is a practical and accessible self-help book everyone will benefit from. Good net
In the early middle ages Wales was composed of a variety of independent kingdoms with varying degrees of power, influence, and stability, each ruled by proud and obdurate lineages. In this period a "k
Practical and inspiring, this guide to the ancient art of mosaic features dazzling designs for home and garden, with step-by-step projects, trace-off patterns, and an ample array of color photos.
The true story of a sensational marriage and murder in 17th-century London Lady Bette, the 14-year-old heiress to the vast Northumberland estates, becomes the victim of a plot by her grandmother, the
With the right care, there is much that can be done to help anyone with Fibromyalgia or Myofascial Pain Syndrome to improve their quality of life dramatically. This book is an easy-to-read and practic
If you have ever wanted to know more about the totally useless but fascinating history of Britain’s Royal Family, then look no furtherThe Book of Royal Useless Information is jam-packed with surprisin
In the short time they existed, the indie rock band The Libertines kick-started a music Renaissance. Their grungy rock sound and?such stunts as giving away albums for free?erased the barrier with fans
A comparison between impoverished communities in UK and India explores the meaning of poverty today, questioning whether it's specific only to moneyWhat does poverty mean today? Writer Matthew Small s
A penetrating and incisive study of the fanaticism and foibles of some of history's most illustrious namesFrom Assad to Nero, Gaddafi to Ivan The Terrible, this work attempts a thorough illumination o
Sons + Fathers brings together a remarkable array of politicians and world leaders, writers and musicians, cultural icons and actors in this collection dedicated to fathers.Sons + Fath
An enchanting look at the myriad ways to use the ingredients found in the "orchard" of one's own kitchenEvery modern kitchen features a fridge and a pantry. The bare essentials. But
The importance of intimacy between a mother and her baby and how this can impact a child's ability to develop relationships early in lifeFor more than 20 years, Naomi Stadlen has listened to hundreds
Tui, the little beer that did. This is the story of 125 years of brewing, ever since a guy by the name of Henry Wagstaff made the mental leap between having the best cup of tea he’d ever tasted, made
Three new Sherlock Holmes mysteriesIn "The Adventure of the Soho Picture Gallery" three people are murdered in London. The murders are accompanied by unmistakable symbols of ritualis
New Zealand sheep join classic nursery rhymes for a new take on old favoritesWhat is New Zealand famous for? Sheep! What do little kids love? Nursery rhymes! Join the two together and you have Little
The popularity of the marathon and half marathon continues unabated. Up and down the country people are signing up in their thousands, many to raise money for their favourite charity, others simply as
The life of one of the pioneers of the emerging science of geology whose discoveries were often credited in her time to others, due to her gender and classMary Anning (1799-1847) was one of the pionee
From organizing the school summer fete. . . "Because of our inability to recognize our climatic shortcomings from the outset, arrangements for outdoor jollities get completely out of hand&
An exuberant and entertaining exploration of Brazil, the world's biggest football superpower.In Brazil nothing is more important than football. If England is the birthplace of football then Brazil --
A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on roofs, for both DIY enthusiasts and professional roofers. From safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof water-ti
The St Albans Psalter is the most valuable manuscript belonging to the Diocese of Hildesheim, and has an importance that extends beyond regional or national boundaries. In November of 2009, the Cathed
Sighthounds: Their Form, Their Function and Their Future is not another manual covering nutrition, training, breeding, care, and maintenance; rather, it is a celebration of the cursorial hunting dogs,
This is the illustrated story of the last water speed record attempt made by Donald Campbell in 1966/1967. Featuring a diary beginning with his first plans in June 1966, the preparations and modificat
"Women of Britain, your country needs you!"Bombers and Mash tells the story of the Second World War on the domestic front. It takes us from the kitchen to the nursery showing how women managed without
With information gleaned from years of working for and studying with professional mosaic artists from around the world, this comprehensive guide provides essential information for creating beautiful m
The pompous and self-important Abbot travels to the Upper Bhumpopo mission in AfricaHere the Abbot plays against the Witchdoctor, the Parrot, Mrs Okuku and Miss Nabooba, Mhozi, and Mjubu—characters th
A prize-winning equestrian artist shows how to understand the make and shape of horses and ponies in order to portray them in sketches, paintings, and pastel and crayon drawings. Many examples of Jenn
The essential grooming guide for the bearded or mustachioed gentleman?Readers must ask themselves: Do you know how to trim your whiskers properly? With beards and moustaches more popular than ever, th
Since Tudor times Richard III has been painted as the "black legend," the murderous uncle?however, the truth is much more complicated and interesting Richard III is accused of murdering his nephews, t
