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A complete volume of the writer's poetry and songs includes previously unpublished pieces, draws on extensive scholarship and Burn's own letters, and offers supplemental information about his life, ea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
In Germany, this wonderful book has gone through four very successful editions and is now finally available in English! Aimed principally at intermediate and advanced riders, the book offers excellent
Discover what our planet is made of. See night turn to day as the Earth spins around. Travel across Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Learn to recognize and name the countries as you go.
On VE Day the whole population of Liverpool turned out to celebrate, and Eileen Gillmoss was the life and soul of the party. After 5 long years, her husband would be coming home. But the man who retur
Tour great novels take us deep into Robert Louis Stevenson's imaginative and bittersweet relationship with his native country. Kidnapped, and its sequel Catriona, are renowned the world over as suprem
This hilarious novel charts the rise and fall (and perhaps the rise again) of Magnus Merriman—would-be lover, writer, politician, idealist, and crofter—moved by dreams of greatness and a talent for fa
This book brings together reports from early travellers to Arabia, covering everything from the Arabs' horsemanship and breeding methods to the differences between the different types of Arabian horse
Angelo, a private in Mussolini's "ever-glorious" Italian army, may possess the virtues of love and an engaging innocence but he lacks the gift of courage. However, due to circumstances beyond his cont
Describing the techniques he employs in the management of his own collection of domestic waterfowl, Tom Bartlett shows how easy and enjoyable it can be to keep ducks and geese successfully. He covers
This book is in part an exploration of Paz's native Mexico and also a study of relations between language and the poet, reality and language, and the poet and history.
