The perfect companion for the rail traveler to plan adventures and follow the changing landscapes through the train window. This is an essential travel tool for residents and tourists alike.
Fifty Thinkers Who Shaped the Modern World profiles fifty landmark philosophers, scientists, political, social theorists and spiritual leaders whose ideas have defined the age we live in.
After 30 years in print, the most reliable single source of information on the city's buildings of all periods and stylesFrom Nash's elegant crescents to Lubetkin's uncompromising high-rise blocks, fr
Part historical adventure, part vampire thriller—the fourth dark and chilling chapter in the acclaimed Danilov Quintet, a masterpiece of alternative Russian historyTurkmenistan 1881: Beneath the citad
Fifth Harmony are the most amazing up-and-coming all-girl group - having starred on X-Factor USA, and now signed to Simon Cowell's music label. They've released their first single in their first step
The bond between parent and child is the strongest natural connection imaginable. But in rare and shocking cases, that bond can be brutally broken. The Philpott family, 'Baby P' and Jasmine Beckford a
Enables the engineer to produce turned components to a high degree of accuracy. This book shows you how to make full use of your lathe safely and effectively in your workshop.
A trousseau of creative, canny, and crafty tips to plan a wedding with a differenceThis is a new blueprint for brides-to-be, filled with savvy, surprising, and downright ingenious ideas that will make
A compendium of historical facts and figures about the Emerald Isle, perfect for dipping intoFull of details about the country, past and present, this volume covers such themes as wars and rebellions,
A nostalgic journey back in time to visit a city that changes at a dizzying pace and is unrecognizable from a generation ago—includes photos of some of the original casinos when they were surrounded b
A nostalgic journey back in time to visit some of the disappeared buildings and places in all their grandeur, before the wrecking ball and decline set inFrom the 1870s up to the present day, 68 differ
The perfect introduction to Scottish tartans, with a pictorial representation of eachProduced in association with the Scottish Tartans Authority and written by expert Brian Wilton, this little book in
A concise and excellent guide to Scottish history and how Scotland has come to be the country it is todayFrom prehistoric Scotland to the 2014 referendum for independence, this little book covers all
Suitable for those who love animals, this title shows how to tune into what they are really thinking and feeling, helping us to bond with them. It provides techniques that range from communicating wit
An absorbing history, bringing explorers' tales vividly to life Apsley Cherry-Garrard, one of the men who went to Antarctica with Captain Scott, said "Polar exploration is at once the cleanest and mos
A novel of dystopian future in the tradition of Soylent Green and H.G. Wells' The Time MachineTinker was a good citizen of the Hive—a model worker. But when he was allowed sexual activation he found M
But snapping and snarling don't always work. This sensitive and perceptive story about the fear of the new is written by Janet A. Holmes, with pictures by Daniella Germain.
The constantly evolving medium of stained glass, which combines form and function in a unique and beautiful way, has produced breathtaking works across the centuries. This book gives a personal viewpo
High magnification photography is immensely exciting and rewarding. Through the close-up lens, everyday objects produce images, and small creatures show amazing detail that usually goes unnoticed. Thi
Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. This book sets the scene of how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader through the principles of drawing and painting wildlife
Sue, 52, works in a library. Daniel, 15, is still at school. This was the summer holidays Daniel was due to spend with his father and his father's pregnant new wife in Florida. When they cancel his tr
Containing flaps suitable for toddlers, this book begins by introducing an animal. Then flip the flap back and forth to show the animal move. This title in the "Flippety-flaps" series features a duck,
Republished for the first time since the 1980s, a legendary book on the cinema from one of the most important figures in the history of filmVivid, eccentric, and free-ranging, this memoir is written i
When ex-soldier and police officer Ross Slater took on a close protection security job he got more than he bargained for. His job was to provide security for leading members of Greenpeace. But when he
A beautiful guide for botanical artists, natural historians, wildlife artists, and biologistsWhatever an artist's experience, whether new to the subject or a seasoned entomologist, this book can help
Now in paperback, a penetrating study of the life and work of an enigma in the world of theatre and poetry—awarded Choice's Outstanding Academic Book of the Year upon first publicationLorca's theatre,
Introduces very young children to animal noises and movements. Lifting the flaps allows the young reader to see the animal move. This book features a cow, a cat, a pig and a mouse.
The perfect book for kids learning about Ned Kelly and his gang. Ned Kelly was a notorious bushranger. He lived in Australia's earliest days. He was daring and clever and bold. In a suit made of iron
The final book in the beloved Emily trilogyEmily knows she's going to be a great writer. She also knows that she and her childhood sweetheart, Teddy Kent, will conquer the world together. But when Ted
Genealogist and historian Keith Gregson takes the reader on a whistle-stop tour of World War I family stories, from the heart-warming to the tear-jerking. The entries tell the story behind each discov
An intriguing miscellany of such need-to-know information as the name Henry VIII jousted under (Sir Loyal Heart), the type of pet owned by both Katherine of Aragon and Elizabeth I (monkeys), and the i
A collection of photographs of the German Army never before published or released in any form, accompanied by expert descriptions and the words of the last of the survivorsFrom 1939 to 1945 a generati
