All

Adrian Feint (1894-1971) was a painter, printmaker, bookplate designer, illustrator, commercial artist and gallery director. In his home city of Sydney, and elsewhere in Australia, he was known as 'a...

This is the history of Prudence Bell's family, going back several generations to set the scene for the missionary couple,Herbert and Elizabeth, who went out to Xinzhou, Shanxi Province, China,...

Whatever you want from your garden, whether it be a rambling verdant retreat, an outdoor dining room or a hassle-free backyard, good planning and design are essenti al. McHoy offers...

Astrology is one of the most ancient Chinese arts. Unlike Western astrology which revolves around the movement of the sun and the planets, Chinese astrology relates to the movement of...

This illustrated who''s who of the goblin wor ld has increased the knowledge of goblins, which hitherto ha d been based upon speculation, thanks to years of painstakin g reconstruction...

The first book to be dedicated to the British branch of Faberge, covering its fascinating history from its opening in 1903, to its closure in 1917. Royalty, Aristocrats, American heiresses,...

The handbag has long been a symbol of status and style - it dominates the fashion scene, adds that all important finishing touch to the outfit, and is the portable...

Presenting the greatest supercars of recent years, hand picked by the experts at Top Gear Ask any man the first thing he would buy if he won the lottery and...

Whilst on lookout duty, mischievous Milly the meerkat gets bored and decides to play a trick on the other meerkats to amuse herself. But when Milly needs help, she learns...

Some authors just write about it. Chris Ryan has been there, done it and lived to tell the tale. Agent 21 is the first in the action-packed adventure series by...

The Ocean Emerald is a floating luxury palace. A cruise ship carrying 1,000 wealthy passengers. And a sitting target for terrorists...14-year-old Luke Baron isn't supposed to be there in the...

On December 7, 1941, as the Japanese dived out of the clouds above Pearl Harbor, America's future was fundamentally altered. Ever since the first world conflict, the United States had...

US Small Arms in World War II is a detailed photographic study of the wide array of weapons that American troops were issued during World War II. Packed with rare...

How different are men and women's brains? Does altruism really exist? Are our minds blank slates at birth? And do dreams reveal our unconscious desires? Psychology is everywhere in today's...

The seven-year campaign that saved Europe from Napoleon told by those who were there. What made Arthur Duke of Wellington the military genius who was never defeated in battle. In...

'Very informative book for anyone hoping to understand this complicated condition' - 5-star Amazon review 'A big help for health practitioners like me who are seeing more patients with this...

Welding is an essential technique for a wide range of jobs in the workshop. Whether you are new to welding or ready to try the more advanced techniques, this practical...

The craft of bookbinding has a long history and tradition. It has developed through the ages and is now enjoying a period of renewed popularity and creativity. Whether you are...

"Best-Kept Secrets of Provence" offers to take you on an enchanting photographic journey through the rich history and heritage of the region, illuminated by inspiring and informative text. In this...

'Most of the serious thinking I have done over the past twenty years has been done while running.' Mark Rowlands has run for most of his life. He has also...

Her second semi-autobiographical novel of desire and lust in a new city far from China...According to the author, Marrying Buddha is the continuation of her first novel Shanghai Baby, the...

Dante is one of the towering figures of medieval European literature. Yet many riddles and questions about him persist. By re-reading Dante with an open mind, Barbara Reynolds made remarkable...

Drop into a Japanese restaurant or sushi bar and you'll be seduced by the glistening sashimi and delicate bundles of other beautifully arranged foods. With the "Easy Japanese Cookbook", you...

While Big Bear works, Little Bear patiently plays his bear games all by himself. What he really wants, though, is for Big Bear to play with him. Will his wish...

Using much previously untapped source material A Bearskin's Crimea is a blow-by-blow account of the Grenadier Guards' experiences in the Crimean War. The principal character, The Honourable Henry Percy, a...

Everybody knows who was the first man on the moon; but who was the last? We know the dodo is extinct, but where was the last one seen - and...

The stories behind the outstanding breakthroughs of the modern world. A fascinating look at the first instance of something happening - What were the first words spoken on the telephone?...

- Firm Sale - A celebration of the British countryside and how it has changed over the last 140 years using photography from the Francis Frith Collection - the world's...

Erik is in search of the land where the sun goes at night. But as Erik and the crew of his ship The Golden Dragon set off in search of...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2008'The train of events leading up o what has been called South Africa's epiphany has long been crying out...

Now in paperback, Richard Reeves' beautifully written book is the definitive life of one of the heroic giants of Victorian England and the first biography for general readers since 1954:...

One of Britain's leading florists, Jane Packer reveals her secrets of flower-arranging in this information-packed masterclass. Combining stylish and contemporary design ideas, she covers all the materials, techniques and information...

The world-renowned Gut Bucket Corporation has passed into new hands. Triple-tiered toad burgers, drenched in lime-green tadpole dressing, are all the rage, and the reclusive fast food industrialist Marcellus Guzzle...

In this history of the Fleet Air Arm we learn of the successes and disappointments of the service, moments that made a dramatic impact such as Taranto and the sinking...

In 2008, on a week-long trip to a film festival in Iceland, Sarah Thomas was spellbound by the strange landscape she found herself in, a place whose midwinter full moon...

Wilbur Smith returns to his legendary Courtney Series with a brand new race against time World War II thriller. 1943. The tide of the Second World War is turning. The...

FROM THE SHADOWS. A NEW EVIL WILL RISE. FACELESS. NAMELESS. Since his appointment as Nomarch of Memphis, by the God-Pharaoh Rameses, Piay has thrown himself into pulling the city back...

'G ripping, heartbreaking and uplifting .' Christy Lefteri, author of the million-copy bestseller The Beekeeper of Aleppo THEIR STORY WILL BREAK YOUR HEART THEIR JOURNEY WILL FILL YOU WITH HOPE...

Get talking with this fun and accessible guide to French, perfect for any young learner. Topics include greetings, describing your family, discussing school, hobbies, pets, favourite foods, asking for directions...

An engaging and easy-to-read introduction to how the human body works for young children. A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of...

Arthur Rackham was a Victorian born illustrator and artist who influenced much of the book and commercial illustration of the first half of the 20th Century. The impish detail of...

Create roar some dragon scenes with this sticker activity book for boys and girls age 5+. Written by Oakley Graham and illustrated by Dan Crisp and Lauren Ellis, 555 Sticker...

Berlin, 1939. Tears pouring down her cheeks, Rosa pushes through the crowds and thrusts the basket containing her darling newborn twins at the woman closing the door to the carriage....

Artificial Intelligence is all about humans asking computers and other machines to think and even behave like humans, and to take on jobs that people find too difficult or too...

This thoroughly updated second edition of Bradt's guidebook to the alluring Scottish archipelago of Orkney is written by experienced author and journalist Mark Rowe, who is a specialist on the...