A practical guide that outlines the differences between designing for for devised and scripted workCostumes designed and made for devised or physical drama, for contemporary circus or for dance, diffe
A collection of time-honored recipes for delicious preserved foods along with 21st-century variations Chutneys, pickles, and relishes can bring life and richness to any meal, and ever-imaginative new
A practical look for artists and designers at understanding how color relates to abstractionColour and Abstraction looks at how color was liberated from its subservient role to drawing in developing p
This history behind alchemy studies the progression of this arcane art, looks at famous alchemists, and observes the effects it has had on modern scienceAlchemy has traditionally been viewed as &q
Suitable for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques, this book presents the history of sn
A powerful and iconic weapon, the longbow dominated Medieval warfare in England. From the Hundred Years War to Hastings, Robin Hood and Agincourt, the longbow was also used to a devastating effect in
A controversial drug-free method of treatment for learning disabilities, the Dore program has been hotly debated in the medical community. In this account, the man who began it all shares how dyslexia
Celebrated as an unusually original poet—nervy, refreshing, deceptively simple—Leontia Flynn has quickly developed into a writer of assured technical complexity and a startling acuity of perception. I
Jack the Ripper's brutal murders have left an ineradicable stain on the gloomy streets of Whitechapel and surrounding area. Disturbingly, his infamous butchery was just one of many equally deplorable
After taking a serious beating while engaged in unofficial undercover work in the murky streets and taverns of London's 19th century slums, Constable Tom Churchyard takes himself to Cornwall. Here, in
From 1937 to the 1970s the NYPD owned the New York City streets, and the Irish owned the NYPD. Officers ruled their beat, fighting crime the way they wanted, and bending the law to take what they coul
Part of a vital series for today's manager, produced in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute, this book delivers clear, expert advice on the most frequently asked questions about bookk
The book Downing Street doesn't want you to read: a frank, funny, and fascinating portrait of Britain's First Couple. Tony and Cherie Blair are a formidable double act. Now this entertaining profile o
This book is part of the Images of London series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.
A comprehensive book covering all aspects of the subject in temperate areas, and advocating a whole-farm approach to managementIncorporating the most up-do-date thinking on organic pest and disease ma
Of all the Australians who fought in the Second World War, none saw more action nor endured so much of its hardship and horror as the crew of the cruiser HMAS Perth. Most were young—many were still te
Haunted by a sense that the living and the dead are separated by no more than a narrow and disputed borderland, the tales that Margaret Oliphant liked to call her "stories of the seen and the
They had so much on Sharman that he couldn't move without their say-so. Stuff he'd done for himself, and things he'd done for them, too. His name was ruined on both sides of the fence. So they came up
Willow weaving is an exciting and rewarding craft for anyone who wants to reconnect with the natural world. This book gives all the information and tuition needed to get started and includes projects
Jamie Foreman is one of Britain's most iconic actors. He is also the son of Britain's most notorious gangster, Freddie Foreman. Jamie's life has been anything but ordinary. Right from the start, his w
What, where, and how to plant colorful borders that will transform any garden Beds and borders provide the framework for a garden, but it can be a daunting task to design and plant them. This book pro
Naval Wives & Mistresses is an innovative study of naval women who stayed at home while their men went to sea. Focusing on the second half of the 18th century, a period when Britain was almost con
This insightful and often hilarious romp charts the dramatic ups and downs of Tottenham Hotspur, as seen through the eyes of one of its most unlikely heroes: Roy Reyland, the local kit man who served
A debate of perennial interest, addressing one of the oldest questions posed to religious believers?if God made everything, who made God??Most recently leveled by the New Atheists, the question of the
How eating the right food and correctly supplementing one's diet can solve chronic fatigue syndrome, reduce anxiety, balance stress hormones, and charge energy?Feeling tired and stressed out much of t
For the first time in paperback, a?profusely illustrated step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watches?Beginning with simple clocks and watches, this reference then pr
A?startling and energetic visual record of the band that spawned power pop at the peak of their success and their sultry-cool lead singer, now in paperback?Blondie were the most successful rock act to
This book of 85 stories from medieval Iceland illustrates a variety of supernatural beliefs concerning elves, gigantic trolls, water monsters, ghosts, wizards, and black magic rites, buried treasure,
This collection of stories gives voice to a variety of different characters: from a little girl who wants to look 'subtle' for her father's funeral, a child who has an email pen pal on Jupiter and an
"Oi, Hilda, the sign outside says you're frying today but I ain't seeing nothing done in ere!" The voice cut through my daydream, startling me into remembering where I was: standing
Focusing on transportation and supply, researcher Sandra Gittins presents a compelling photographic study of the railways and motor and water transport behind the trenches in World War I, and the vast
With the help of this illustrated guide, fashion photographers can hone their craft and better understand their camerasA successful fashion photographer has to be passionate and to believe in their co
A very personal take on the inspirations behind Emma's unique pottery designs and the people, stories, and values that shape her life and work Emma Bridgewater's cheerfully distinctive kitchen pottery
A guide to the aerodynamic principles of flying model planesModel flying is a skillful and diverse hobby and a recognized international sport. The broad principles of flight as applied in full-size av
Hywel Mortymer's story begins in 1800 when he is 16, and a dramatic change in fortune leads him, innocent and inexperienced, to a brutal and dangerous life working in the coal mines. In the mines chil
Bird photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography, and can test even modern high-specification cameras to their limits. This practical book guides you through both how to understan
