The King's grey mare was Elizabeth Woodville, Queen and wife of Edward IV. Beautiful beyond belief, with unique silver-grey hair, she had once known joy of a marriage based on love?only to see it snat
In Victorian London at the height of the industrial revolution, Horatio Lyle is a former volunteer law enforcement officer with a passion for science and invention. He’s also an occasional, but reluct
Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch’s debut collection introduces a young poet with a remarkable range of imaginative tactics at her disposal, and seems to announce not one, but several new voices. Not In These
Whisky or whiskey? With ice or without? A peaty island malt or a mellow Lowland dram? This fully illustrated book will give you all the information and advice you need to appreciate whisky. It include
Western civilization began with the Greeks. From the highpoint of the 5th century BC through the cultural triumphs of the Alexandrian era to their impact on the developing Roman empire, the Greeks sha
Previously published as Cooking Outside the Box, this collection provides mouthwatering excuses for eating glorious food exactly when it comes into its best, with inspiring yet unfussy dishes that?let
Artificial gemstones have been well established in the jewel trade for some time, but following further refinements in their manufacture, gemologists worldwide are facing increasing problems with thei
At a lavish reception in New York, Lady Violet meets a brilliant young painter whose new portrait is the talk of the town. But who is the mysterious man with tiger eyes who won't leave his side? When
A haunting, beautifully controlled novella, Cousin Phyllis is considered to be among Elizabeth Gaskell's finest short works. Lodging with a minister on the outskirts of London, Paul Manning is initial
With London in the grip of a heat wave, a man takes refuge from the scorching sun in a nearby tea shop, only to share his table with a stranger who seems determined to make conversation. Too polite to
A companion piece to the popular Directions to Servants, Polite Conversation is a witty, brilliantly conceived treatise on manners and small talk from the master of English satire. Beginning with an "
Make your pocket money go a long way this Easter with these great ideas for Easter gifts, cards, and decorationsHave fun recycling scraps of lace and fabric, buttons, wrapping paper, and even old plas
It's Trumpet's birthday, but he is feeling rather out of sorts…. and soon a bit of bickering with his sister Tilly escalates into a giant tantrum! "Calm down, Trumpet!" everyone cautions him, and his
Presented with a scale of: central area, 9.1 inches to 1 mile (1:6,983), and outer area - 4.5 inches to 1 mile (1:14,052). This atlas features street level maps from the Collins Bartholomew digital da
The year is 1920. Clara Batchelor is an actress touring with a repertory company. Now of age, she has forgotten the benevolent tyranny with which her Catholic parents treated her relationship with act
This book tells the story of Samuel Cody, who in the late 19th century experimented with manned flight and created the Cody War-Kites, which were used as a smaller alternative for balloons in World Wa
Bak Bugil's father is a genius. Everyone expects him to pass the civil service examination and become a judge - except that he hasn't been seen since he left to study in Seoul. Bak lives with his moth
In 1910, the revered maritime strategist Sir Julian Stafford Corbett published The Campaign of Trafalgar, with the intent of providing the first "staff account" of the celebrated battle. Beautifully w
Brett Dalton is filled with hate and not afraid of a fight, but when he is sent to The Farm, his only opponent is himself. Brett Dalton is a tough guy?hardened, angry, uncaring, and always ready to us
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 timid boy doesn't want to play with the other children at a birthday party. Eager to prove to his mother that he's not really shy, he hunts round the garden for a goose. Instead, he finds a monster
Away from his native Moscow, in a provincial town to care for his ailing sister, Nina, Laptev falls instantly in love with Yulia Sergeyevna, the daughter of the local doctor. She in turn feels nothing
A series of semi-autobiographical sketches, The Boat in the Evening evokes intensely poetic scenes with cinematic beauty: a colony of cranes arrive at their mating ground to play out a delicate ritual
Living with her aging mother in Tel Aviv, thirty-three-year-old Susannah's world is turned upside down with the arrival of her handsome cousin from America.
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
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
The French Marble Clock is the first complete book on the subject, written by Nicolas Thorpe, who is an enthusiastic collector. The opening chapters reveal the history of the marble clock along with n
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
As All-UK Knitting champion, 17-year-old Ben Fletcher has won himself a paid trip to New York, and to the U.S. National KnitFair. Unfortunately, his new girlfriend Megan is unable to join him, which m
Follow Daisy on the fourth and final adventure of a girl seeking her family in depression-era AustraliaIt's 1930. . . and Daisy has finally had news that her dad is alive! He's gravely injured somewhe
Can one boy's actions change the course of a war? Andalon is at war, and Caspan and his friends find themselves in the thick of the battle to save their land from the invading Roon. As they fly into t
This illustrated biography of Louis Armstrong tells the life of the greatest jazz musician and singer of his age, and gives an introduction to his musicBorn in New Orleans in 1901, Louis Armstrong lov
Summer's here, and Lulu Bell is ready to do some gardeningA summer storm has arrived, and the Bell family are eating their dinner and playing games by candlelight. What fun! But the next morning a dis
Do you dare leave school to support your family? Do you save your big brother? Do you stand up to the local criminals?It's 1915 in Melbourne's inner west and Jimmy has left school to support his famil
Juliet enlists the help of her family and friends after a storm leaves local dogs lost and homelessThere was a huge storm last night and now there are lots of lost dogs. One turned up outside my windo
Juliet and her classmates take responisbility for their classroom pets in the eighth Juliet, Nearly a Vet adventureChelsea and I have such a cool school—we get to have playground pets! Guineas pigs, l
On the Night of the Oni, a curse is triggered, and the samurai and the ninja tumble into battle once again!The samurai have been given the honor of protecting Lord Kaba-Sama from the frightful oni. Bu
Lulu Bell is back on the farm for a rainy-day adventure and a party to rememberThe farm is one of Lulu’s favorite places. It’s perfect for a pirate party to celebrate Gus’s birthday. If only it would
