In 2009 Dolores Payas, Spanish translator of several of Patrick Leigh Fermor's books, visited her subject in his house in Greece for the first time. Out of this first encounter emerged a friendship th
This charming and witty prequel to Cranford is a neglected Gaskell classic with all the period detail, distinctively drawn characters, and a well-knitted plot associated with her worksEnjoying the com
The world’s most authoritative atlas, beautifully re-designed and fully updated in a new 15th edition. A unique and timeless gift for all occasions. Our world as it is today in one beautiful volume. F
Sharman’s Christmas with his daughter Judith starts with the worst of gifts: news that his ex-wife Laura, her new husband, and their baby son have been killed in a bomb explosion on a plane. Sharman a
Having a loved one with memory loss is no laughing matter, but a little humor can help. With her sage advice and trademark irreverence, Joan Sauers helps to relieve the frustration of dealing with dem
They had so much on Sharman that he couldn't move without their say-so. Stuff he'd done for himself, and things he'd done for them, too. His name was ruined on both sides of the fence. So they came up
This inspirational memoir tells the story of how, with the help of medical specialists working in previously uncharted territory, she changed her name, her sex and her legal status in the 1970s, freei
The shimmering, muscular guitar pop of The Smiths shone like a beacon through the 1980s as they took up the mantle of the best British band since The Beatles. Their unparalleled musicality inspired a
A young woman is brutally murdered on an island near Stockholm—a haunt of wealthy retirees and arty weekenders. Suspicion falls first on a family of Iraqi refugees, initially welcomed into the communi
Many researchers have tried over the decades to discover Mary Jane Kelly’s true identity. She was the final and most brutally murdered victim of Jack the Ripper, but almost nothing is known a
A rare look into the German military experience of the First World War written and translated into English by soldiersInfanterie-Regiment 66 fought in most of the great battles on the western front: M
A practical look for artists and designers at understanding how color relates to abstractionColour and Abstraction looks at how color was liberated from its subservient role to drawing in developing p
A pictorial celebration of the glorious natural treasures and landscapes of Wales. Featuring spectacular mountains, dramatic coastlines, gentle lowlands, and idyllic river valleys,Landscape Wales also
Nick Sharman—at last—is living a life of married bliss with his new partner (and ex-stripper) Dawn. The bad boy has settled down, and the booze and the drugs and the guns are but a happy memory—unlike
A practical guide to caring for a Golden Retriever, and an essential resource for all dog owners and professionalsBooks in the A Practical Guide for Owners and Breeders series explore in detail all as
A detailed and inspiring new book on knitting that pushes ideas and boundaries to encourage creative thinking and confidence in experimentingKnitting is one of the most versatile and exciting of texti
One man's search for truth is interlaced with the spiritual history of one of the world's greatest citiesFrom its earliest days when Londoners would have worshipped pagan gods, through Roman occupatio
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him in this classic epic novel, soon to be a new major motion pictureWhen Jewish nobleman Judah B
A suspense thriller unpicks complex group relationships to explore love, obsession, and the dark spaces in all of usFor the third time this week he is watching her scream. Watching, not listening.Rebe
Used for a variety of purposes, from work to pleasure and many things in between, the boat has sparked innovation in the minds of people for thousands of yearsThe Boat—a vessel for escape, adventure,
Find out what your handwriting says about you with this fascinating exploration of the art of graphologyDiscover the venerable art of graphology—how to interpret the curves, arcs, and loops of the han
A vivacious collection of stories from Tudor times, handed down through generations of storytellersPeople long ago were no different from us: they laughed at the same things we do today, a fact that c
A gripping murder mystery set in fourteenth-century Chesterfield and sequel to The Crooked SpireJohn the Carpenter, married and soon to become a father, has plenty of work to keep him busy in
From the creator of the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes a hilarious and entertaining tale taking us back to the fantastical origins of so many of our Christmas traditions, as well as the humble origi
A psychological crime novel from an author with 10 years experience as a probation officer in high security prisonsWhen Ellie goes missing on the first day of Schueberfouer, the police are dismissive,
Four students are involved in a tragedy that rips their friendship apart. What happens when they are reunited 25 years later?Cameron Spark’s life is falling apart. He is separated from his wife, and a
Take in the world of T2, one of Australia's most popular tea shops, and learn about how tea gets from field to cup, different flavors, and recipes for dishes infused with teaT2 founder and CEO Maryann
A medieval legend spawns an unhealthy cult, and a terrifying 13th case for Merrily WatkinsWhen autumn storms blast Hereford, centuries-old human bones are found among the roots of a tree blown down on
Beautifully illustrated, the fascinating story of The Easter Rising—an armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland,
A no-nonsense guide to effective training for the time-crunched, busy triathlete—from a respected endurance athleteFor beginners to experienced triathletes, this manual will help to maximize your inve
A guide for developing players looking to join professional ranksPlaying Tennis addresses the challenges experienced by developing players who are starting to play advanced competitive tennis and hopi
A beloved tale of a family finding a very enjoyable way to dispose of surplus apples, reissued to be enjoyed by today’s childrenThis beautifully illustrated tale of an apple tree that grows too many a
A brilliant reeinterpretation of The Canterbury Tales for the 21st centuryTabard Inn to Canterb'ry Cathedral,Poet pilgrims competing for free picks,Chaucer Tales, track by track, it's the remixFrom be
A frank, funny, and insightful account of an Australian family's new life in ParisWhen Australian Jane Paech moves to Paris, her visions of afternoons in bijou bistros and bookshops on the Left Bank a
