Readers of P.S. Allfree's previous book of Arabian memoirs, Warlords of Oman, will recall his closing words 'I was going to see more of Arabia.' In these pages he recounts a year and a half spent as a
Banish sunken sponges, burned caramel, and soggy bottoms from your kitchen foreverThis beautiful hardback is packed with practical advice to help you improve your baking. It includes fascinating trivi
Water will bring a garden miraculously to life, drawing the eye more than any other feature. This guide shows you how to design and make a water feature to suit any size and style of garden, from a la
The author has noticed something. It's to do with bikes. They're everywhere. And so are their riders. In this title, the author asks how Britain became so obsessed with cycling.
Combining the vivid detail of a master historian with the engaging characters and pulsating action of a natural storyteller, the first volume in a series set during the Napoleonic Wars The year is 180
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A playful and diverting, yet always scientifically rigorous look at those simple mysteries that are yet to be solvedWhy are so many giraffes gay? Has human evolution stopped? Where did our alphabet co
Credited with saving 300 lives through evacuation and many more through medical aid during her time in the Balkans, Sally Becker's story is both uplifting and a warning of the true nature and price of
A compendium of the year's milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture and politics. This year alone saw The Beatles' first No 1, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, the B
At the end of 1917, after three years of trench warfare on the Western Front, the Allied armies of Britain and France and those of their main opponent Germany had reached a point of exhaustion and hib
For two centuries, the shadow of the workhouse hung over Britain. The recourse of only the most desperate, dark, and terrible tales of malnutrition, misery, mistreatment, and murder ran like wildfire
Defending Essex describes the various elements of the county’s military heritage and places them in their historical, archaeological, and social context. From the castles and strong houses of the medi
A fully revised and expanded edition includes the discoveries of the Leicester dig, Richard III's burial location, and the DNA results of the skeleton found A uniquely detailed exploration of Richard'
A fast-paced, wildly entertaining, and blackly comic novel about the perils of loving your neighborFor Richard and Sarah, leaving the rat-race of London for the sleepy village of Worth feels like a dr
An insider's guide to the many links between Freemasonry, the Bible, and ChristianityMasonic "secrets" are of great interest to a wide audience, whether Freemasons or not, but there is no other book t
In February 1941, Julie Harris is working in London's East End as a midwife when a bombing raid destroys her family and the house she grew up in. All she has left is her motherless baby nephew William
Following the disruption, hardship, and challenges of the Second World War, the postwar years brought a sense of optimism and excitement, with families at last enjoying peacetime. This new book follow
A fascinating biography of a turbulent literary marriage and of an unusual woman struggling to live an independent lifeAs the first wife of Lawrence Durrell, author of The Alexandria Quartet, Nancy Du
A nonfiction cross between Bridget Jones' Diary and Sex and the City, this is a humorous dating guide by a 30-something woman willing try almost anything to find the right partner for herSarah Bridge
The remarkable true story of the life of Mary Benson: wife of an archbishop, friend ofQueen Victoria, mother of three "unpermissably gifted" children—including E. F.Benson, and in love with dozens of
In this vivid account of the Reformation, readers learn about the process that led up to Luther's rebellion against the late medieval church and understand what drove himGraham Tomlin brings the world
The definitive, official history of Manchester United, the world's most popular footballclub, is the one book no Ufan can afford to be withoutWhen the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company formed t
Thrilling new novel in the acclaimed series from historical master JecksIt's 1327 and England is in turmoil. King Edward II has been removed from the throne and his son installed in his place. The old
In 1963, Dr. Beeching’s infamous report signalled the end for many miles of track, innumerable buildings, and the whole railway way of life. Much misery was caused and Beeching’s name was muddied, but
Readers are drawn into the greatest Australian legend outside of wartime, the Eureka BlockadeAustralia's answer to the Boston Tea Party and to the French people's storming of the Bastille was the Eure
A missing mobster, a bizarre spiritualist society, and three deaths are all linked by a chilling forensic detail in this wry, witty, and utterly unique take on the classic private eye novelWorking as
The first book to focus on United States Chess Champion Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura's fascinating journey to the top of world chess is documented in this look at his life and career. Hikaru was not a
Where is dingo dashing off to? Come and join the Bush Bash to find out—there are animals to count, things to find, and a surprise on the last page!Dingo is headed somewhere looking excited, and the ot
An essential guide to the secrets and creative potential of bronze casting aimed at artists, sculptors, and foundriesBronze casting is exciting and versatile: bronze can be poured or shaped to any req
Celtic FC On This Day recounts, in diary form, major events and magic moments in the history of the Parkhead club. With individual entries for each day of the year and multiple entries for busier time
Fully endorsed by the club is this compendium with everything Sunderland FC relatedThis fan must-have is packed with fascinating facts, figures, trivia, stats, quirky stories and legendary anecdotes a
Manchester United On This Day recounts, in diary form, major events and magic moments in the history of the Red Devils. With individual entries for each day of the year and multiple entries for busier
POWERTwo clever, stylish and ambitious women are fighting for control of a multi-million cosmetics empire.MYSTERYWhat is the secret that lies behind its charming, ruthless creator, Julian Morell? And
A master of Norwegian literature critiques contemporary society with wry wit in an existential murder storyIt is Christmas Eve, and 55-year-old Professor Andersen is alone, drinking coffee and cognac
A revolutionary new technique that shows parents how they can understand their babies. ?Brought up by a deaf mother, Vivien Sabel developed a heightened sensitivity to body language and learnt from an
This map is popular with walkers and visitors to the Lake District, featuring detailed layer-colored mapping on one easy-to-use sheet. The attractive layer tints, contour lines, and spot heights give
An extraordinary photographic record of dance through history—structured and "choreographed" to form a dance in 10 movementsAlexander Barabanov, a key figure in the Russian dance world, has sifted thr
A stunning compendium of visual delight from the Redstone Press, culled from a lifetime's collection of beautiful, strange, surprising, and intriguing images, with an introduction by artist David Shri
The definitive collection of Cecil Beaton's war photography, drawing on a wealth of material and accompanied by his own diary entries At the beginning of World War II Cecil Beaton was commissioned by
