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
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
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
Edi has fallen in love but is it with her boyfriend or his family?Edi lives a weird double life. At school, it seems like everyone loves her, but at home, her parents barely notice she exists—except w
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
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
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
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
One hundred and thirty-five years after the event, the Tay Bridge Disaster remains the single most catastrophic collapse of a British engineering structure. The fateful day in 1879 shook Britain and t
This in-depth and affectionate biography paints a complete picture of this respected actor, presenter, producer, director, dog lover, animal rights campaigner, patron of the Born Free Foundation, and
Revealed for the first time, the truth behind TV chef Lorraine Pascale's marriage and the colorful aristocrat who betrayed her. While Lorraine was suffering the pain of divorce the woman who had taken
Adventure and peril abound in a classic tale of shipwreck and survivalRalph, Jack, and Peterkin find themselves the sole survivors of a shipwreck on a deserted coral island in the South Pacific. Altho
A brand new selection of Arthur Conan Doyle's writings on all things supernatural, taken from Edge of the UnknownAn account of seances, automatic writing, trips to haunted country houses, and in-depth
Blends a sports science approach to training with practical advice for coaches, enabling them to deliver effective training for players of all abilities.
A masterly distillation of two-and-a-half millennia of intellectual history, and a readable and entertaining crash course in Western philosophyShort, sharp, and entertaining, this survey covers the de
The Little Book of Limerick is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange, and entertaining facts about County Limerick. Funny, fast-paced, and fact-packed, it describes the most unusual crimes and
Predating Bram Stoker' Dracula, Carmilla is the ultimate gothic vampire tale—stylish, menacing, sensual, and spellbindingYou are mine, you shall be mine, you and I are one for ever. When a mysterious
Drawn from many different cultures is this second collection of wisdom stories as told by Margaret SilfWisdom stories with a spiritual message have a special place on many people's bookshelves, provid
A legendary children's story of sibling adventure, by the enchanting author of The Railway Children and Five Children and It, which has delighted countless generations of childrenThe Bastable children
As Glasgow is buried under snow, a killer is on the loose and a deadly secret threatens to take Brodie to the edge of sanityIt's 1947 and the worst winter in memory: Glasgow is buried in snow, killers
Airwork Ltd/Airwork Services, now owned by VT group plc, has a long and distinguished history. It played an important role in defense support services to the RAF, Fleet Air Arm and overseas air forces
Second in the series, Caesar is back on duty and in Afghanistan for his most daring mission yet When SAS hero Charlie masters his prosthetic legs and proves his superiors wrong when they say his fight
