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Otto Eisinger, an elderly German emigre living alone in Brazil, attempts to thwart a pair of armed robbers and is brutally beaten. When the Brazilian media get hold of the...

Zeno and the Tortoise explains not just who each philosopher was and what he thought, but exactly how he came to think in the way that he did. Nicholas Fearn...

This book has 50 inspirational flower designs for all occasions, and explains a wide range of techniques, enabling the reader to create both simple and more elaborate designs with no...

These tales take the reader far beyond a packaged tour of Italy to encounter the

Souter describes in fascinating detail the years of rapid and dramatic change from federation in 1901 to the end of the Great War. A new cheaper edition published to coincide...

This book provides an innovative approach to these ancient creatures, identifying the 700 species creature-by-creature, detailing thier habits and their features making each one recognisabel and easily distinguishable.

Internet journalist Larry Jonestowne, down on his luck in San Francisco, accepts a commission to write a celebrity profile on e-billionaire Thomas Sanders. But he comes upon evidence that Sanders...

In this accessible discussion about depression, Dr Zita Weber introduces ideas and theories, and offers informative, practical and sensitive solutions for women.

The Greek Claims His Shock Heir After learning of tycoon Eros Nevrakis's betrayal, personal chef Winnie Mardas walks out of his life, determined to never look back - or reveal...

Inspired by real women, this powerful novel tells the story of two unconventional American sisters who volunteer at the front during World War I. August 1914 . While Europe enters...

Shooting for fame could end your career ... and your life. A sparkling mystery from a stylish new voice in crime fiction, in a book that will delight fans of...

This highly readable book is an invaluable resource for students, practitioners and policymakers as they confront the challenges of globalisation and of the information age.' Professor Janice Bellace, The Wharton...

HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2003 No one, living or dead, was ever more polite than Horrendo. In all his eleven years he'd never said a...

A black home commands attention. Black adds drama, sophistication, and edginess to residential architecture. In Modern Houses in Black, Susan Redman explores the trend in black home design through a...

This beautifully illustrated monograph chronicles the architecture of David C. Hovey, FAIA, and his influence on the discipline, as well as the story of his life and career. David Hovey...

Shortlisted, National Fiction Award, Festival Awards for Literature 1998 Shortlisted, National Book Council 'Banjo' Award 1996 Shortlisted, Benella Award for Best Audio Book, Braille + Talking Book Library Awards 1997...

Now or Never is an essential book about the most urgent issue of our time- climate change. In it, Tim Flannery begins by discussing the idea of sustainability and asks...

'A wave of colossal size towers over the dunes. A black wave that arcs so high it drags down the sun, stars and moon from the sky and turns the...

The quizmaster opened his arms and laughed, straight into Patrick's eyes. 'Patrick!' he shouted. 'Are you ready to play . . . Finders Keepers?' Patrick's eyes bulged. He licked his...

In this volume, seven distinguished writers offer penetrating insights into the complexities of the subcontinent. Roderick MacFarquhar reflects on the legacy of Empire ad Partition, Ian Buruma considers secularism and...

Many journalists have worked for The Spectator, many of them have achieved fame through their writing but The Spectator remains the same. Simon Courtauld charts its progress over a period...

The scene is Naples, against whose ancient and fantastic background the modern action takes place. Among the protagonists is Jenny, young and pretty, who has come to Naples in flight...

One night Jose Antonio Maria Vaz hears gunfire from the deserted theatre next door to his bakery. Bemused he races to the uppermost gallery and there beneath him on a...

The garden design firm SMI Landscape Architecture is known for its estate masterplanning, its public gardens and streetscapes, and its thoughtful private gardens for clients across the United States and...

Body Language translates this expressive form of communication with easy to understand text and photographs.

The prince of the title is not the present incumbent but a neo-fascist layabout served by a court of booted hoodlums in a parody of the Arthurian legend...

Age range 3 to 6 The man in the mountain lay dozing for years And all kinds of music would play in his ears... The man in the mountain loves...

Age range 3+ A simple way to calm kids before bedtime using mindfulness techniques. Jake wants to stay up and play with his toys, even though he feels tired. Mum...

This collection of first-hand experiences documents great sporting achievements like the first four-minute mile, terrible disasters like the sinking of the Titanic, sensational crimes such as the Great Train Robbery,...