The Second World War widows were the 'forgotten women', largely ignored by the government and the majority of the population. The men who died in the service of their country were rightly honoured, bu
The ultimate guide to your gap year bantering. Grab your lashmina and get ready to chunder.So, you didn't get the grades, and you've decided to take a gap yah. Well, this is the gap year guide for you
Bestselling e-book hit from the author of THE HANGING SHED. Together with TRUTH DARE KILL, THE UNQUIET HEART tells the story of Danny McRae, ex-SOE agent in postwar London and Berlin.
Join Sebastian Terry as he travels the world in search of 100 things he's always wanted to do and complete his personal bucket list In this book, Terry sets out to accomplish what most people say they
Not all fairies are sweet and pink . . . some are Little Horrors!?Weava is a young witch who is sure she will receive an invite to a school for bad fairies any day?but when she goes to stay with her s
Frankie, Kenny, Felicity, Rosie, and Lyndsey are?five girls who want to have fun—but who always end up in mischief!Fliss is desperate for a pet in The Sleepover Club at Rosie's, and volunteers to look
First biography to reveal the insights of Mussolini's private life with a particular focus on his renowned appetite for women, and no scabrous or intimate detail spared. Enriched by first-hand documen
Luke lives by the ocean but dreams of tall mountains to climb, wide open fields to run through, dusty boots to stomp, and a pony for a best friend. In his dreams he's Tex, a rugged little cowboy with
Inspired by true events, a?story of courage, survival, and a young girl who defies horrible odds to take control of?her destiny?The unnamed narrator escapes the dangerous imploding world of her parent
A classic picture book with a poignant message for both young and old, beautifully presented by an award-winning illustrator Annie's grandfather carves her the Little Drummer Boy from the leg of an ol
New edition of annually revised, politically coloured map of Europe. The ideal map for planning and route-findingArea of Coverage: From the North Cape to Gibraltar and from Ireland to east of Moscow.
Perfect for reading aloud and full of deliciously vibrant artwork, the story of Heidi the Hen's birthday is told as a lively twist on two well-loved tales: The Gingerbread Man and The Little Red HenWh
Takes you on a journey around London. Travelling through the villages and districts that made up the world's most dynamic metropolis, this book unearths the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions,
Summer special 2-in-1 edition of the fifth and sixth books in the Pony Club Secrets series.Comet and the Champion s Cup: When Aunty Hess opens a riding school for the summer, Issie and her pony-club f
This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to achieve successful oil paintings in just 30 minutes - ideal for the busy amate
Covers various aspects of grassland management. This title discusses the principles that are of particular relevance to the UK and the Republic of Ireland, and are applied to different temperate grass
As Alastair Campbell said in the introduction to The Blair Years, it was always his intention to publish the full version, covering his time as spokesman and chief strategist to Tony Blair. Prelude to
Robert Webster's highly regarded work, Practical Gemmology, first published in 1943, has been through six editions and numerous reprints and was long considered the standard work for those learning th
Children History Forgot explores young people's working lives during the late Georgian and Victorian eras, when boys and girls created almost every item in our ancestors' homes: bricks, glass, cutlery
Harriet Dale is an insurance claims investigator and a talented, but out of work, actress. While untangling a stolen artwork claim, she discovers The Frightened Lady, the portrait of a 200 year-old un
Set on the Great Barrier Reef, The Old Man and the Sea meets Jaws in this heart-pumping story when a boy's solo fishing trip goes suddenly and terrifyingly wrong For his birthday present, Christos is
The Black Death of 1348 - 49 killed millions in its march across Europe, but how many is still a subject of intense debate with claims ranging between 25 and 50 per cent. This book examines the impact
Charlie gives kids all they need to know to travel Victorian London incognito?dapper disguises and?the lowdown on Sweeney Todd, telegraphs, and common diseasesIt's London, 1851, and Queen Victoria is
A thoroughly modern small-town tale of scandal and gossipA delicious recipe for domestic disaster:- Take one small town where everyone thinks they know everyone else's business.- Add three households:
There comes a point in a girl's life when she just needs to hang out with her girlfriends - preferably in Greece - so they can laugh, reminisce and perhaps indulge in a holiday romance or two. Beth ha
In this vivid memoir, Lesley Lewis gives a lucid account of how family life was lived in an English country house between the wars. By concentrating on social and domestic details, on everyday events
"I hated the thought of his child growing inside me . . . but at least I’d soon have somebody to love and, finally, somebody to love me back."? Tina has never had a stable upbringing. Aged seven, she
A Postcard from the Lake District is a glorious pictorial record of soaring mountain ranges, tranquil tarns and the majestic lakes which keep visitors coming back time after time.
Young Minnie Sidgwick was just 12 years old when her cousin, 23-year old Edward Benson, proposed to her in 1853. Edward went on to become Archbishop of Canterbury and little Minnie—as Mary Benson—to p
The second medieval mystery in the deliciously readable Janna Mysteries?After her mother dies and her home is burned to the ground, Janna is forced to flee for her life. She is given shelter at a mano
Through the charming story of Maike and her budding relationship with her Arab gelding Joarm, this handbook teaches kids how to properly interact with horses. Together with Maike, young equestrians wi
A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are?five miles or under in length and can easily be completed in less that 3 hours.?Twenty walks are included
Fran Weatherhead's book forms a portrait to preserve a rapidly changing profession which has helped to define the character of the Norfolk coast that will be sure to please both fishermen and locals.
Appearing at a critical juncture in the history of the Labour Party, Speak for Britain! provides an original and challenging interpretation of Labour's evolution from its sectional trade union origins
Draws on the author's own experiences of cocaine addiction, alcoholism and prostitution in telling the story of a woman living on the edge. This book is a poignant reminder that things can always get
A refreshing, modern story about a child's renewed love of the Australian bush Like most young boys, Sam loves DVDs, iPods, and iPhones. He hates the outdoors, and would be happy if it all disappeared
In a?lively and counterintuitive exploration of success stories from across the globe, an award-winning journalist takes the reader on a fascinating journey in pursuit of the flimsy difference between
A brand new range of practical little walk guides endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are?five miles or under in length and can easily be completed in less that 3 hours.?Twenty walks are included
A perfect gift book and learning tool, this book moves beyond the familiar to investigate little-known animal-related vocabulary, paired with innovative design A litter of kittens, a colony of ants, a
