Watching Warne, McGrath, and Langer leave the field for the last time after the 2007 Ashes whitewash, Michael Hussey knew that life was going to get tough for the Australian cricket side. With these s
John George Haigh found the way to commit the perfect murder—five of them in fact—by dissolving his wealthy victims in sulfuric acid to avoid detection on a "no body, no murder" prin
This book is the perfect follow-up to the successful Exploring Midsomer, which enticed lovers of Midsomer Murders and rural England to go and see the beautiful "Midsomer" for themselves. Now that they
From an acclaimed historical fiction author comes the first nonfiction book on the notorious and perennially popular Woodville family, investigatingsuch controversial issues as the fate of the Princes
A deftly curated anthology of the best of contemporary Australian short stories, each with an essay by their authors Breaking down the wall between the creative and discursive, the imagistic and the e
The first book to explore the fascinating and dark history of England's pubs and hotelsIn which pub did the Krays murder George Cornell and so achieve notoriety as Britain’s most feared gangsters? Whe
William Turton (1825—1900) became the most experienced and respected developer of urban transport in northern England. Turton began a hay dealership at age 19, becoming a large-scale corn, fodder, and
At last, a chance for football fans of a certain vintage to sigh over the striking, muddy simplicity of some proper footy kits. With illustrations by John 'True Colours' Devlin and all the kit-happy s
The unpublished diaries and sketches of mountaineering legend Edward Norton E.F. "Teddy" Norton was a member of the 1922 Everest expedition and the leader of the 1924 expedition. Generally considered
A thrilling collection of six Victorian mystery stories introducing the amateur criminologists based at The Septimus Club It's London 1890, and a group of five amateur criminologists based at The Sept
Predicted to follow in the success of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Raising Angels is a charming novel set amongst the warmth, challenges and love of everyday family life. It illustrates how angels c
The secret manuals of the oral tradition of the Iga and Koka Ninja, feared and respected across Japan for centuries—now in paperback Through patient and scholarly detective work, Antony Cummins and th
Helps you lose weight quickly and easily whilst dropping fat, building muscle, restoring energy levels and dramatically improving fitness and health (it can help reduce your risk of cancer and diabete
A look at the crossover between fine art and tattooing Fine artists are increasingly practicing the art of tattoo while tattoo artists are exercising their skills beyond skin; both are taking the visc
The way a horse is physically built—its conformation—reveals a lot about the discipline for which it is best suited, and this reference provides detailed advice on selecting horses specifically for co
A renowned film critic offers a no-holds-barred account of all that is great and all that is terrible about cinema Outspoken, opinionated, and hilariously funny, the critic who carved out a career in
A personal journey through the works of poets that most influenced Kinsella's work, resulting in a collection of "cover poems"Here, John Kinsella takes the work of poets from across the centuries writ
In the early 1970s, Edmund Yorke first began researching the "Great Game" in Central Asia, focusing on Britain’s diplomatic and military involvement in Afghanistan from the 1800s to the 1840s. Over th
Sacred Land?will enable you to discover the hidden secrets and meaning of the landscape around you, town or country, modern or old, wherever you live in Britain. There has been a dramatic growth in in
In 1937, Ursula Bower visited Nagaland at the invitation of a friend, and on a dispensary tour encountered the Naga people. She was so taken was with their striking dignity, tribal pride, and unique c
An essential guide to making the most of your running, whether a fun run, a marathon or somewhere in between, by one of the world's greatest living athletes?A successful and gifted runner, Paula Radcl
For readers of A Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion and Bad Blood by Lorna Sage comes an intensely honest and surprisingly witty literary memoir of one woman's life as a sufferer of Obsessive-com
The battle to keep the nation fed during the Second World War was waged by an army of workers on the land and the resourcefulness of the housewives on the Kitchen Front. The rationing of food, clothin
Detailing all the aircraft, airships, and gliders which have served the U.K.'s forces throughout the 100 years of flight since the first powered flight, the airship Nulli Secundus, in 1907, this volum
Contains the information on breast-feeding your baby successfully, including: how to prepare for breast-feeding; what to expect in the early stages; how to overcome common problems; and if you can't,
Lassie's English creator, Eric Knight, drew on first-hand knowledge of 1930s' economic hardship and his collie dog Toots to write 'Lassie Come Home'. His magazine story about an impoverished family fr
This book discusses the origins of West Ham United, of players and fans who were the iron-men of the past, and how it has developed into fierce loyalty and a proud community.
Tackling the crucial question of how to get well, this book offers simple, research-based psychological strategies for recovery—a modern-day convalescent's toolkitOffering simple, practical ways to fi
This is the story of the British involvement with the island of Cyprus over 100 years. Since World War I, Cyprus has played a key role in British defense strategy. After the withdrawal from Egypt, the
Fight the mental flab and exercise your mind with these brain training workouts that will leave your brain fit and memory sharpDoes simple mental arithmetic exhaust you? Do you struggle to remember im
A revolutionary and much-acclaimed study of the work and motives of the Alice In Wonderland authorThis is the most significant biographical work on the author of Alice In Wonderland to be published in
Let food-lover and Paris expert Jane Paech show you around the city's mille-feuille of history and culture, with its tempting pastry and chocolate shops on every cornerRomantic, mouth-watering Paris—w
It was World War I’s largest seaborne invasion, and the Irish were at the forefront. Recruited in Ireland, the Royal Dublin Fusiliers were ordered to spearhead the invasion of Gallipoli in Turkey. Dea
A must-have guide to coping better with life's pressures, boosting your energy, and achieving greater physical and emotional health Stress is very much part of life in the 21st century, and has over
Thanks to his discovery of a collection of scrapbooks and memorabilia, writer and filmmaker Michael Burns is able to relate for the first time the remarkable story of Surrey and England cricketer Jack
A humorous guide to etiquette in more than 60 totally awkward social situations Most etiquette guides will tell you the proper way to eat asparagus or the correct way to address a dignitary—but they f
In early 1918, it seemed to many that the British people and their allies were close to defeat. At home, the chief culprit was the German U-boat. Sailing almost unopposed from the North Sea ports of Z
From preparing the house and garden before the puppy arrives, to introducing your new friend to all the family (including children and other animals), and solving problems like crying, night waking, f
A detailed, first-hand account of life in the trenches in World War I from an ordinary soldier's perspective It is 1915 and the Great War has been raging for a year, when Edward Rowbotham, a coal mine
