It is well known that Cornwall is acknowledged internationally as the home of hard-rock mining and the cradle of the steam engine. The rich mineral deposits with which the county is historically endow
Dudley was connected by tram to various parts of the Black Country, first by steam trams and then by electric ones. This book takes a route-by-route look at the development, operation and run-down of
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Taking you through the year day by day, The Scarborough Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events or facts from different periods of history, many of which had a major impa
Taking you through the year day by day, The Manchester Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the city. Idea
Tells the story of author's formative years in the pre- and post-punk music scenes of London, counting down, from fifty to number one: attendance at seminal gigs and encounters with musical heroes; sc
Afforded the kind of access a journalist can only dream of, Andy Bollen gives fans a new story focusing on the real Kurt Cobain—not the angst-ridden, troubled rock star of folklore, the kind and humor
From Europe to Asia, via North America and Africa, choose your own adventure from among 300 of the world's greatest bike rides and best cycling races, featuring our pick of the must-ride sportives and
Suitable for those new to BMX racing or improving their racing performance, this title provides a practical and comprehensive resource for this sport. It guides the reader through all stages and level
The truth about the 1996 Everest disaster by one of its survivors, uncovering crucial new information On May 10 and 11, 1996, eight climbers perished in what remains the worst disaster in Everest's hi
Cannibals! Captives! Coconuts! One man's love of the sea leaves him stranded on a desert island with nothing but a few goats, a bible, and a parrot for company. Will he ever escape? Will his new pal F
Murder, mayhem, and a hero with a drug addiction! A desolate moor, a diabolical dog, and some inbred locals—Sherlock Holmes is really up against it. With the help of his trusty sidekick Dr. Watson, Ho
Intends to explain the complexity of this subject in terms that the lay person can understand, and help the horse owner to have confidence in discussing foot-related issues with their vet or farrier/t
Essential reading for practitioners and instructors of mixed martial artsUsing step-by-step photography and text, the author, a 10th Dan, demonstrates how to perform the throws, hand strikes, grapplin
Intrigue, superstition, and adventure feature in this dramatic retelling of a classic Italian folk story, set in the dark world of medieval Naples Strange little creature. Strange pale eyes, so full o
Gives practical advice on how to get creative with and achieve the best from your studio lighting. This title explains and demonstrates basic and advanced techniques so you can understand how to light
Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel returns in an exhilarating case of grisly murder in London When a successful businessman is brutally murdered, the police suspect his glamorous wife and her young l
A compact and authoritative guide to the phenomenally popular genre, by a leading expert in Scandinavian crime fictionThis information-packed study examines and celebrates books, films, and TV adaptat
A fascinating mixture of facts, figures, and stories, this is a must-have compendium of all things aeronauticalHumorous, baffling, and astounding aviation stories are collected here, from the pioneeri
From the creator of the world-famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle Combining the fascinating archive of the first Duchess of Northumberland with the expertise of Jane, the present Duchess and the cr
More than 35 enticing knitted hat designs for women by 21 designers are collected here in this project book. Whether colorful and crazy or subdued and elegant, cool and casual, or romantic and playful
Perfect for fans of the show Call the Midwife, a humorous and intimate portrait of convent and hospital lifeAt the age of 18, Eleanor Stewart moved to France to enter a convent. After four years of pr
The definitive groundbreaking book on the relationship between birds and humankind, with contributions from more than 600 bird enthusiasts from all over the world Part natural history and part cultura
Once upon a time in a frozen city... strangers fall in love, wishes come true, and lives will never be the same again When his parents split up, and his dad leaves home, a ten-year-old boy begs the sk
A remote Welsh mountain village hides an ancient, bloody and pagan secret. A supernatural thriller that explores the darker side of rural life, where primal fears and ancient longings haunt the prese
Witty, poignant, darkly comic, The Happy Numbers of Julius Miles is a triumph of linguistic inventiveness and a timely tale of personal relationships in a modern metropolis.
Newcastle United On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the club's glorious history, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irre
Trinity College Dublin is famed for the intelligence and innovation of its students. However, not all the undergraduates have devoted their talents to academia; instead they spent their time devising
A life in service, from nursery maid to head nanny, in Victorian and Edwardian England—a must for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs DownstairsEmily Huckwell spent almost her entire life working for o
County Down, where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea, has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of tales by local storyteller Steve Lally. Disc
Scale: 1:2,000,000 Handy road atlas of Europe at A5 format with lie-flat spiral binding. Ideal format for both drivers and those travelling by public transport. Scenic routes are plotted on
A look at the musician who is as well known for his singing and songwriting talent as he is for his controversial, outspoken statements and his tempestuous relationshipsWith the renowned Britpop band
From one of France's greatest literary artists comes this thrilling nonfiction account of drug addiction and the curePerhaps Jean Cocteau's most celebrated piece of nonfiction, this a truly gripping a
An autobiography charting the fortunes of a German family east of the Oder, living under Nazi and communist ruleI had a little boy with me about six years old, he was the son of refugees. We were bomb
Martyn Whittock argues that without the Viking Wars there would have been no united England in the 10th century, no rise of the Godwin family and their conflict with Edward the Confessor, no Norman co
Robert Burns (1759–96) remains Scotland’s greatest poet, songwriter and song-collector. Regarded by Keats and Wordsworth as a morning star of the Romantic Movement in verse, he was also admired by Bee
In 1999, England slumped to a new low in their long and tumultuous cricket history. Defeat in a home series at the hands of a mediocre New Zealand team saw them fall to the bottom of the world Test ra
The first book to cover the commanders, uniforms, weapons, tactics, and battles of all the armies involved in the conflict Drawn from international sources, many not seen before in English-language p
