A few years ago, the author's mother was unexpectedly diagnosed with a life-threatening cardiovascular condition, a diagnosis that prompted Elspeth and her family to look to their diet as a method of
A tale of adventure, deception, and murder set in 1716 London finds young Tom Marlowe and his eccentric mentor, Dr. Josiah Harker, on the trail of the mysterious highwayman known as the "White Rider,"
Meeres is a senior archivist in the Norfolk Records Office, where many of the documents and illustrations in the book are housed. His topics include recruitment and conscription, the face of battle, n
Life as a Tudor relative in Kew was likely to be short. Coming and going at the whim of Henry VIII and his succeeding progeny, more than a few met the same end as the 200 various feathered specimens o
Favourite hymns and readings for use on special occasions. This is an ideal reference work for choosing a suitable hymn or reading to study or read for inspiration, comfort, guidance and enjoyment. Ar
Sixteen-year-old Sissel and her young brother Olaf have been left minding their parents' farm for the night. But when a strange family descends on them, lost, in a broken-down car, the children have t
February, AD 80. An imperial messenger summons Jonathan's father to Rome, where the fever which started in Ostia is now threatening to become a plague. Jonathan and his three friends go, too, and need
Mickey Stone, the head of Stonecor, London's most powerful gangland organization, is out of prison. His trial is less than two weeks away and he has just executed a daring escape from custody. PIC is
In these poems, Leontia Flynn writes about Belfast and the north of Ireland. Her subject matter ranges from memories of childhood to the instabilities of adulthood, from the raw domestic to the restl
Another excellent installment in the Jeeves and Wooster canon and a bestselling audio. The seven unabridged short stories included here begin with Jeeves' arrival to look after Bertie Wooster, and man
When Thursday Tilford returns to Haslar Hospital after two years serving as a VAD in Egypt, she finds many changes. With the town packed with troops waiting to leave for the Normandy beaches, and Hasl
Part of the Tempus History & Guide series, this book offers an in-depth look and detailed mile-by-mile analysis of Offa's Dyke, against the background of the political and social context of Offa's
This book is part of the Archive Photographs series, which uses old photographs and archived images to?show the history of?various local areas in Great Britain, through their streets, shops, pubs, and
This book is part of the Archive Photographs series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in Great Britain, through their streets, shops, pubs, and
Richard III has been written off in history as one of England’s evil kings. His usurpation of the throne from his nephew Edward V and then subsequent generations of pro-Tudor historians ensured his fa
A?personal rather than political history examining the origins of the family and interweaving the lives of the five Tudor monarchs with lesser-known branches of the tree?The Tudors ruled England for l
Tom Holt is in top form in this brilliant new comic fantasy.“I was eight years old when I saw my first elf.” And for unlikely hero Michael it was his last. Cruella, Michael’s unfortunately (but accura
An award-winning journalist and boxing aficionado recounts the story of the infamous 1995 bout between Britain's Nigel Benn and American Gerald McClellan that led to a reassessment of the sport as ent
Cities, towns and villages exist like islands in a green sea, while in the Dark Forest itself live hermits, wizards and all manner of creatures. Tym, apprentice to the local wizard, accidentally inven
A complete volume of the writer's poetry and songs includes previously unpublished pieces, draws on extensive scholarship and Burn's own letters, and offers supplemental information about his life, ea
In the same time it takes to heat a pre-prepared meal, Slimming World Fast Food shows you how to prepare quick, delicious meals for yourself and your family. It is packed with advice and contains no l
Off-Road Running explains the basics of training so that every runner can design a program unique to them. Practical explanations of nutrition and physiology complement advice on every aspect of train
John Bunyan's classic story is filled with drama, excitement, and adventure. On his journey of a life-time to the City of Gold, Christian meets an extraordinary cast of characters, such as the terribl
A Shakespeare Thesaurus is the first attempt to organize and classify the entire Shakespearean vocabulary. It presents the "world" that is to be derived from Shakespeare’s idiolect and provides a vivi
A novel of sexuality, morality, and Catholic guilt in a faltering marriage. Lying takes a sharp look at our whole culture of mendacity, in which hype and spin rule supreme, statistics are manipulated,
This new paperback edition of the Collins Quotation FInder includes around 14,000 quotations arranged thematically, from Acting, Fame and Belief to Religion, Sport and Last Words. The collection is dr
Katerina is the only goose on her pond, and she’s very lonely. Sometimes she thinks she can see another goose in the side of Mr. Buswell’s shiny car. She stares and stares, hoping the other goose will
This book examines the eating, cooking, and dining habits of the people who inhabited Roman Britain, and makes comparisons with the food and diet in other parts of the Roman Empire. Chapters include d
Greyfriar’s Cemetery in Edinburgh has a centuries-old reputation for being haunted. Its gruesome history includes witchcraft, body-snatching, desecration, corpse dumping, and live burial. In 1998, som
The Legendeer opens the gateway between our world and the world of the myths, between triumph and tragedy. The Gamesmaster almost has us at his mercy. Twice before, 14-year-old Phoenix has battled him
The traditional craft of stickmaking is "popular" in the truest sense?the necessary skills can be acquired without too much difficulty, the tools are minimal, and the materials are readily available.
Sir Edward Leithen, lawyer, politician, sportsman and occasional philosopher, was probably the most autobiographical of John Buchan's heroes. This collection of four novels, written over a span of thi
Combine Lisa Campbell's clear directions and photos with Diann Landau's illustrations and, well, anyone with a little ambition and a few good tools can build the projects within these pages. Each proj
For Josie Flynn, life with her mother in the heart of Liverpool was all she ever wanted?until Hitler's bombs ripped her childhood apart. She was sent to live with her miserable aunt and uncle, and the
The second of two books in which Delia Smith presents a straightforward cookery course for people of all ages and abilities. It looks at cooking with meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, chocolate and dairy
Modern systems and materials mean that most domestic plumbing jobs are now well within the scope of do-it-your selfers?from simple repairs to major home improvements. This guide begins with the basic
The house and garden offer many opportunities for the do-it-yourselfer to take on bricklaying, plastering and other masonry work which enhances the value of house and garden and keeps professionals' b
This book is an autobiographical account of the early years of James McBey, the self-taught boy from a humble north-east village who became one of Scotland's most successful and celebrated artists. Wr
