A beginner's guide to stocks, shares and all your investment choices from top financial guru Alvin HallWhether you are saving for a particular goal, planning towards retirement, or simply maximizing y
First in a red-blooded historical adventure series charting the rise of Vespasian from rural obscurity to Emperor of Rome. A seamless blend of imperial politics, chariot races, sex and sword fights, i
A universal subject is explored in this poignant book: the unfolding nature of our relationships with our parents as they age and as the roles and boundaries between us begin to alter. It charts the p
Presents 50 of the author's favourite chocolate recipes - delights such as Passion Fruit Truffles and Sea Salt Caramels, Walnut Whips, Chocolate Ginger Creams and Chocolate Truffle Cake.
From the silent classic Pandora's Box to Metallica and Lou Reed's 2011 collaboration to a 2013 graphic novel adaption, the Lulu plays continue to inspire discussion Two of Wedekind's most seminal play
The extraordinary memoirs of a bare-knuckle boxer, recounting his numerous brushes with the law, and his time in New YorkFrom Salford to St. Louis, Missouri, former professional boxer Wayne Barker fou
An irreverent, vibrant, satirical, and largely untrue history of IrelandIrish history started when people arrived on the island. At least, that is when history really got going. Before that things wer
CNC control of milling machines is now available to even the smallest of workshops. This title takes a practical approach to software and techniques, and explains how you can make full use of your CNC
A sweet book of Bible words and prayers to nurture the spiritual life of a young childAdults who are raising a child in the Christian faith will delight in sharing these promises of God's love with th
A frank and funny pop culture memoir in the vein of Caitlin Moran's How to be a Woman, this is "how to be a woman artist" This is the story of Tracey Thorn, one half of the internationally successful
How and why Flying Scotsman became the most famous steam locomotive in the worldEveryone knows the name Flying Scotsman but not everyone knows the history of this world-famous locomotive. Here Baldwin
A history of Churchill's achievements in the Great War and why he was dubbed "the unsinkable politician" by the Morning Post when he returned to office in 1917Here is the story of a man unjustly vilif
Packed with thought-provoking and intriguing facts, an entertaining look at the UK's imperial past as you've never seen it before Out of 193 countries that are currently UN member states, the UK has i
Cady Hoyte, like many other young lads of his generation, proudly joined the army in 1915 to fight for his King and Country. From the Warwickshire town of Nuneaton, he joined the Warwickshire Yeomanry
In this comprehensive study of the man and his creations, the author follows an introduction to the culture and society of 18th-century England by tracing the rise of the Landscape Movement.
Written by a founding member, the remarkable history of an incredibly effective anti-fascist action group that shut down thousands of fascist meetings and ralliesOswald Mosley decided he could carry o
The British Army has always set great store by its cap badges, which , in miniature, encapsulated the history and traditions of the units that wore them. They were worn with pride by the County regime
What really happened in Singapore and Malaya during the dark days of December 1941 to February 1942? Contrary to received wisdom, Singapore was not given up without a fight, as the testimony of the me
The Ellerman Line was formed by John Reeves Ellerman at the end of the nineteenth century. Ellerman left home at 14, and at 24 he established J. Ellerman & Co. in London; by 1893 he was appointed
This popular guide covers the canals and waterways between York and the River Trent south of Nottingham. Color ordnance SurveyR maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. There are also
This popular guide covers the canals and waterways around Birmingham and the River Severn. Color Ordnance SurveyR maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. There are also comprehensive
A rare glimpse into the life and career of Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time On May 1, 2005, 17-year-old Lionel Messi scored his first goal for FC Barcelona, becoming, at th
A fully updated collection of the very best of Arthur's delightful color pictures and unique stories, including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the 2012 Olympics, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's
A detailed introduction to restoration stone carving, and aimed at those who are learning to carve stone or have an interest in pursuing a career in the conservation of stone sculpture and ancient mon
May 27, 2015 brings the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Parkes. After he died, the London Times described him as "a colonial colossus." Henry Parkes received little schooling and worked on
Gregg Wallace, star presenter of BBC's Masterchef, restaurateur, and expert on all things pudding, shares his story for the first time. After leaving school at 14, he started his career as a greengroc
In a poignant and powerful World War II family saga, a mother must make a heartbreaking sacrifice in order to save her childIt is spring, late morning, when Flora's life changes forever. She is standi
Whether you need a fence that will protect large livestock such as cattle and horses, or an enclosure for a few chickens, or any size of stock enclosure inbetween, this title contains a wealth of prac
From Gough Whitlam and Donald Bradman to Fred Hollows, Margaret Olley, and Saint Mary MacKillop, and from explorers to scientists, businesspeople, artists, politicians, and writers, this book celebrat
Reveals for the first time the true extent of how chemistry rather than military strategy determined the shape, duration, and outcome of World War IChemistry was not only a destructive instrument of W
During the lead up to and over the course of World War II, London was a city transformed as it simultaneously became the front line and the command center of Allied operations. The scale and speed of
Ten million military personnel died during the Great War. Many millions of them experienced horrendous enemy attacks on entrenched positions that stretched across France and Belgium, as well as the Ea
