Hayman briefly summarizes ironmaking technology in Britain since its arrival about 650 BC, but most of his attention is devoted to the industry as it developed during the 18th and 19th centuries; the
This photographic survey of the megalithic sites of England and Wales has been conducted by David Corio with the eye of a great landscape photographer as well as the passion of an explorer of the ruin
The year is 1941. Verna Wilensky has been electrocuted in her bathtub, leaving a lower-middle-class life, no survivors, and a bank account packed with almost a hundred thousand dollars. Mysterious che
For decades, people have enjoyed losing themselves in the stories of classic literary characters,?including enjoying the love-hate relationship between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. The novels of?J
Clare and Kathy are young, inexperienced, and very much in love with their men. But being "married to the Navy" is harder than either of them imagined. With a husband at sea and a new baby to consider
The two German provinces of the Roman Empire, Germania Superior and Germania Inferior, which included modern Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and parts of France and Belgium, formed a vital link
Exploring the thought processes of horses and people, this book demonstrates how equine enthusiasts can predict how their horses will react to certain situations in advance. The study provides a deepe
On March 31, 1854, Commodore Matthew Perry signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on behalf of the United States’ government. This moment signalled the end of the ruling Shogunate’s policy of isolationism, whi
A frank, funny, and insightful account of an Australian family's new life in ParisWhen Australian Jane Paech moves to Paris, her visions of afternoons in bijou bistros and bookshops on the Left Bank a
A deliciously nostalgic celebration of the best old-fashioned sweets and confectionery -- with over 50 simple and easy recipes to make at home.Forget Proust's Madeleine. For Adele Nozedar the sweets o
Fully revised and updated, this new edition about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge includes the period from Prince George's birth to the arrival of William and Kate's second childThey have been dubbe
From the author of the award-winning cookbooks Crust and Dough comes a definitive, accessible guide to make patisserie at homePatisserie, the art of the maitre patissier, is the most admired style of
Following his success as a Cold War Canberra pilot, Mike Brooke was dispatched to become a flying instructor at the Central Flying School in the 1970s. After this interesting career spell, he moved on
Exploring the Cabin Class revolution—and its six greatest vessels, a trio of competitive pairs In the wake of the U.S. government’s immigration restrictions introduced following World War I, the class
Discover a delicious array of recipes in this classic 1917 cookbook, the first ever to contain recipes for cooking with chocolate This is a groundbreaking work first published in 1917 that features
A warm, witty, and insightful perspective on the changing global business landscape over the past 20 years, from a respected Spectator financial columnist Since 1992, the financial and business life o
"Ask a Scotsman for directions and he'll tell you which way to go. Ask an Englishman and he'll try to sell you a map." —Anon"Oats. A grain, which in England is generally giv
A psychic advisor reveals the secrets to answering the most common question she is asked: How can I find my soul mate? For the first time, an expert on past lives unravels the mysteries behind the mos
Drawing on his research in the archives of the Central Mental Hospital (previously Central Criminal Lunatic Asylum), Dundrum, Dublin, Kelly describes mental health care in 19th-century Ireland and the
From bullet history dating back from the earliest guns to the present, to information on how to create your own projectiles, this guide provides in-depth coverage, all focused on ballistics This fasci
In The British Dream, David Goodhart tells the story of post-war immigration and charts a course for its future. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with people from all over the country and a wealth of
A collection of the stories, folk tales and legends relating to plantsWhereas at one time these folk stories might have been passed on from parent to child as a way of teaching something of the natura
An exceptional insight into the tools, training, and fighting techniques of the kind of soldier who defined medieval warfareThrough centuries of war in Europe, the English medieval archer was the most
Are you happy? Does it matter? Increasingly, governments seem to think so. As the UK government conducts its first happiness survey, Alastair Campbell looks at happiness as a political as well as a p
Including graphic accounts of wartime surgery, wound treatments, blood transfusions, and body snatching, this history?will inform and intrigue medical professionals and general readers alike?Recountin
A detailed guide to the alternative ways to lay out and draw up a genealogical chart, up through the production of a finished document for display on the wall or in a book A family tree
A funny and fascinating guide to liqueurs and spirits, featuring more than 60 drinks from 40 countries and easy-to-follow guides to making liqueurs at home?From the Eastern European favorite Becherovk
The battle of Isandlwana was the single most destructive incident in the 150-year history of the British colonization of South Africa. In one bloody day?more than?800 British troops, 500 of their alli
Winding its way from Winchester to Canterbury, through the counties of Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent, can still be found one of England’s most ancient trackways. Well trodden and beloved of walkers thro
Refreshing and crisp, more than 20 knitting projects fill this volume, inspired by traditional Norwegian garments. Suited for an active lifestyle, these innovative patterns include a variety of option
As trams and other light rapid transit systems make a comeback in many British cities this volume, the second of three, looks at all the tramways that have operated in the towns and cities of central
First compiled in 1929 as a pioneer work by the late G.H. Baillie, this directory of watchmakers and clockmakers of the past soon established itself as the standard reference source and has been used
Sam Slick first appeared in a series of sketches in the NovaScotian during 1835 and 1836 and proved so popular that they were published in book form with additional stories in 1838. He is credited wit
The 38 Bach Flower Remedies, which are made from wild, non-poisonous flowers, offer a simple means to establish inner harmony. This essential dictionary lists the positive and negative qualities assoc
An unprecedented, fully illustrated study of every regimental uniform of the five most powerful empires of the period, with more than 700 photographs, illustrations, and diagrams gathered from sources
