The life story of actor, producer, songwriter, singer, rapper, and member of the Grammy Award-winning Black Eyed Peas Tracing the rise to fame and fortune of William James Adams, Jr., this biography e
A brilliant and strikingly original debut novel, The Last King of Lydia imagines the bloody rise and fall of Croesus, 'the richest man on earth', and powerfully shows how happiness, even for those who
My best friend Chelsea and I love animals. I have a dog, Curly, and two guinea pigs, but we need more pets if I'm going to learn to be a vet. Today, we had the best idea ever . . . We're going to have
An epic battle between a boy, a boat, and a shark, with extra material including a fact page on tiger sharks, a black and white diagram of a dory, and a list of suggested readsFor his birthday, Christ
Now a graphic novel, The Recruit is given an entirely new look with illustrations by Ian Edginton and John AggsA terrorist doesn't let strangers into her apartment because they might be undercover pol
The two halves of the female buttocks have been irresistibly attracting both men's hands and eyes from time immemorial. When our eyes caress these twin planets, we men give them an imaginary pat. But
In this vivid account of the Reformation, readers learn about the process that led up to Luther's rebellion against the late medieval church and understand what drove himGraham Tomlin brings the world
From the bizarre true story of a victorian haunting to the weirdest events of the Blitz examined and a tragic Yorkshire murder at Calverly Hall, Leeds has one of the darkest histories on record. From
A Grim Almanac of Oxfordshire is a day-by-day catalogue of 366 ghastly tales from the county’s past. There are murders and manslaughters, including the killing by Mrs. Barber of her entire family in 1
For two centuries, the shadow of the workhouse hung over Britain. The recourse of only the most desperate, dark, and terrible tales of malnutrition, misery, mistreatment, and murder ran like wildfire
Defending Essex describes the various elements of the county’s military heritage and places them in their historical, archaeological, and social context. From the castles and strong houses of the medi
Following the disruption, hardship, and challenges of the Second World War, the postwar years brought a sense of optimism and excitement, with families at last enjoying peacetime. This new book follow
Raised as Colonel Solomon Richards’ Regiment in 1688, the 17th Regiment of Foot (later the Leicestershire Regiment) served with distinction throughout Europe and the Empire—in particular in India, whe
From the momentous to the outlandish, this little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Exeter. Learn about the movers and shakers who shaped this fantastic city. The great and the
Haunted Lambeth is a collection of real-life stories of apparitions and poltergeists from all across the London borough of Lambeth. Included are the ghost stories of Lambeth Palace, the terrifying tra
Historic Sail documents the former sailing working boats that survive around the British Isles, concentrating on craft of 40ft and over. Each type is introduced and its evolution tracked along with th
What happens when the paparazzi go too far, and photograph something that really shouldn't be there?Sometimes horror is in the mind, and sometimes it's real. Telling the difference isn't always easy.
A fully revised and expanded edition includes the discoveries of the Leicester dig, Richard III's burial location, and the DNA results of the skeleton found A uniquely detailed exploration of Richard'
A blackness leaves its lair, and begins slowly to spreadIt came like a malignant shadow with seductive promises of power. Somewhere in the night, a small girl smiled as her mother burned, asylum inmat
Examines the way in which modern food production has damaged the balance of human existence, and reveals that we have yet to resolve a centuries - old dilemma - one which holds the key to a host of pr
Now available in paperback, the incredible story of Australia's most famous polar explorer and the giants from the heroic age of polar exploration Douglas Mawson, born in 1882 and knighted in 1914, wa
Stolen Girl tells the story of a schoolgirl, Katie Taylor, who was systematically groomed and raped by a group of predatory Asian men. They separated her from her friends and passed her between them,
Rugby Union Threequarters Play is a technical playing guide that examines the demands of each of the positions in the threequarters, and analyzes the specific positional roles and responsibilities. Th
An irresistibly adorable collection of knitted clothes and accessories for toddlers, the patterns in this book range from traditional sweaters and cardigans to hooded tops and funky hats. While most o
Colt Lawless is on the run, suddenly famous, and more than a little superhuman. But can he save the last animals on earth? Twelve years from now, rat flu has wiped out almost every animal and bird on
Colt Lawless is on the run, suddenly famous, and more than a little superhuman. But can he save the last animals on earth? Caruso, the singing gibbon, has been sneaking out of his cage at night, and C
Claddagh: stories from the water's edge is a combination of a long-running programme of interviews and oral history with professional photography, to produce a stunning visual record of one of Ireland
Following the murder of Thomas a Becket, King Henry II came to Ireland. He decreed that an abbey be founded in his memory, and the monks that founded it were to be free from city taxes and rates. This
In this book, the author captures the history of Central Dublin featuring images from O'Connell Street, Pearse Street, St Stephen's Green, and many more well-known and lesser-known corners of the city
Tunbridge Wells is a town steeped in history—and history, of course, means ghost stories. Join Neil Arnold for a unique and spinetingling excursion into the darkest corners and eeriest locations of th
It is said that there are more miles of canals in Birmingham than in Venice. The canals contributed much to the growth of Birmingham bringing coal and merchandise into the town. From 1838 to 1932 Birm
The new series of Spellmount Military Memoirs provides rare and sought-after texts for the collector of classic historical works, together with rigorously selected personal narratives never before in
Canterbury Cathedral’s medieval Gothic image survived centuries of religious discord, neglect and Georgian "improvements." From 1800, a new generation was re-inspired by the prevalent architectural an
From the momentous to the outlandish, this little book brings together past and present to offer a taste of Worthing. Learn about the movers and shakers who shaped this fantastic town. The great and t
The definitive edition of Cecil Beaton's war photography, drawing on a wealth of material and accompanied by his own diary entries At the beginning of World War II Cecil Beaton was commissioned by the
A Grim Almanac of the Black Country is a day-by-day catalogue of 366 ghastly tales from around the area. Full of dreadful deeds, strange disappearances, and a multitude of murders, this almanac explor
Britain's leading science journalist makes an agenda-setting argument that science matters to every aspect of politics with a rallying call to all geeks, wannabe geeks, and secret geeks to join togeth
Fully updated guide to over 2,000 traditional countryside inns, taverns, gastro-pubs and welcoming hostelries, carefully selected on merit with no charge for entry. The guide also features inspected a
As a youngster, So You Think caught the eye of Australia’s legendary trainer Bart Cummings. He liked the future he saw in his gangly frame, and thought his luckiest owner Dato’ Tan Chin Nam might have
