This popular guide covers the canals and waterways between York and the River Trent south of Nottingham. Color ordnance SurveyR maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. There are also
This popular guide covers the canals and waterways around Birmingham and the River Severn. Color Ordnance SurveyR maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. There are also comprehensive
A rare glimpse into the life and career of Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time On May 1, 2005, 17-year-old Lionel Messi scored his first goal for FC Barcelona, becoming, at th
A fully updated collection of the very best of Arthur's delightful color pictures and unique stories, including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the 2012 Olympics, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's
Ten million military personnel died during the Great War. Many millions of them experienced horrendous enemy attacks on entrenched positions that stretched across France and Belgium, as well as the Ea
One hundred and thirty-five years after the event, the Tay Bridge Disaster remains the single most catastrophic collapse of a British engineering structure. The fateful day in 1879 shook Britain and t
During the lead up to and over the course of World War II, London was a city transformed as it simultaneously became the front line and the command center of Allied operations. The scale and speed of
Reveals for the first time the true extent of how chemistry rather than military strategy determined the shape, duration, and outcome of World War IChemistry was not only a destructive instrument of W
A detailed introduction to restoration stone carving, and aimed at those who are learning to carve stone or have an interest in pursuing a career in the conservation of stone sculpture and ancient mon
May 27, 2015 brings the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Parkes. After he died, the London Times described him as "a colonial colossus." Henry Parkes received little schooling and worked on
Gregg Wallace, star presenter of BBC's Masterchef, restaurateur, and expert on all things pudding, shares his story for the first time. After leaving school at 14, he started his career as a greengroc
In a poignant and powerful World War II family saga, a mother must make a heartbreaking sacrifice in order to save her childIt is spring, late morning, when Flora's life changes forever. She is standi
Celebrating two musical legends of 1960s and 1970s London, with hundreds of musical legends included, from David Bowie to Stevie WonderConsiderable attention has been given to the EMI Abbey Road Studi
Whether you need a fence that will protect large livestock such as cattle and horses, or an enclosure for a few chickens, or any size of stock enclosure inbetween, this title contains a wealth of prac
This in-depth and affectionate biography paints a complete picture of this respected actor, presenter, producer, director, dog lover, animal rights campaigner, patron of the Born Free Foundation, and
Revealed for the first time, the truth behind TV chef Lorraine Pascale's marriage and the colorful aristocrat who betrayed her. While Lorraine was suffering the pain of divorce the woman who had taken
A decade after the Concorde's final flight, readers revisit one of the world's most famous aircrafts The Concorde can surely claim to be the world's favorite aircraft with its sleek lines and glamoro
Adventure and peril abound in a classic tale of shipwreck and survivalRalph, Jack, and Peterkin find themselves the sole survivors of a shipwreck on a deserted coral island in the South Pacific. Altho
A brand new selection of Arthur Conan Doyle's writings on all things supernatural, taken from Edge of the UnknownAn account of seances, automatic writing, trips to haunted country houses, and in-depth
Eltham Palace is famous for its links with royalty and national events over a period of three and a half centuries, between the reigns of Edward I and James I. This richly illustrated book follows the
The Little Book of Limerick is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange, and entertaining facts about County Limerick. Funny, fast-paced, and fact-packed, it describes the most unusual crimes and
Predating Bram Stoker' Dracula, Carmilla is the ultimate gothic vampire tale—stylish, menacing, sensual, and spellbindingYou are mine, you shall be mine, you and I are one for ever. When a mysterious
A legendary children's story of sibling adventure, by the enchanting author of The Railway Children and Five Children and It, which has delighted countless generations of childrenThe Bastable children
From an acclaimed historical fiction author comes the first nonfiction book on the notorious and perennially popular Woodville family, investigating such controversial issues as the fate of the Prince
Lee Mack is not just another comedian with a book, he is one of the UK’s most recognizable and celebrated stand-ups. His energy, finely crafted one-liners, and lightning quick ad-libs are second to no
As Glasgow is buried under snow, a killer is on the loose and a deadly secret threatens to take Brodie to the edge of sanityIt's 1947 and the worst winter in memory: Glasgow is buried in snow, killers
Airwork Ltd/Airwork Services, now owned by VT group plc, has a long and distinguished history. It played an important role in defense support services to the RAF, Fleet Air Arm and overseas air forces
Second in the series, Caesar is back on duty and in Afghanistan for his most daring mission yet When SAS hero Charlie masters his prosthetic legs and proves his superiors wrong when they say his fight
Lincolnshire, a county with many variations in the dialect, once nurtured many folk tales, and though these stories may no longer be told as often as they once were, they still resonate within the rur
A one-stop handbook to the studio's work, discussing each film in great detailA major icon of cinema and pop culture more widely, Pixar Animation Studios has played a vital part in reminding audiences
Got, Not Got: The Lost World of Leeds United is an Aladdin's cave of memories and memorabilia, guaranteed to whisk you back to Elland Road's fondly remembered 'Golden Age' of mud, mavericks and magic.
Sir Bruce Forsyth, know more affectionately as Brucie, is one of Britain's best-loved stars and a true national treasure. From hosting game shows, such as The Price is Right and You Bet!, to presentin
Donnybrook is one of the most iconic areas of South Dublin, a prosperous and peaceful suburb that is well-known as the being the heartland of Leinster Rugby. It derived its name, however, from the vio
On 30 January 1607 a huge wave, over 7 meters high, swept up the River Severn, flooding the land on either side. The wall of water reached as far in land as Bristol and Cardiff. This title pieces toge
Contains 68 different losses from the 1870s up to the present day, including schools, churches, theaters, creeks, ferries, racetracks, parks, stores, hotels, offices, and factories Organized chronolog
Following hot on the humorous heels of The Very Embarrassing Book of Dad Jokes comes this awful sequel for your parental amusementWhat do you call a decomposing whale? Moldy Dick. And that joke sums u
