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A man is making a crude leather mask with an iron spike fixed in the middle of the forehead. It is a 'death mask', once used by Icelandic farmers to...

'I am astonished by Four Soldiers. I have never read anything like it, yet it is one of those books you feel must always have existed, a classic of writing...

Long-awaited sequel to The Buddha, Geoff and Me, but also stands alone as an insightful novel of everyday city life Ed is stuck in a rut - his part-time 'career'...

As far as Colin Berry s family were concerned, he d gone to Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban to market the low-cost modular housing that his engineering company...

A chilling insight into the world of organised crime from a former member of Curtis Warren's cartel Drug dealers beware. The Devil is coming to get you. Gangster Stephen French...

Illustrated history of the City of Waterford from the Vikings to the present day. This book traces the development of Waterford City from its foundation by the Vikings to the...

When we think of France we often evoke images of fine food and wine, the elegant boulevards of Paris, the chic beaches of St Tropez. Yet, as the largest country...

Since the mythical Tower of Babel, humans have continuously tried to erect monuments to match their oversized egos. With ancient ziggurats, the Taj Mahal or the Empire State Building, man...

The authoritative first-hand account of contemporary Venezuela, Hugo Chavez places the country's controversial and charismatic president in historical perspective, and examines his plans and programs. Welcomed in 1999 by the...

Throughout the long-established democracies of Western Europe, electoral turnouts are in decline, party membership is shrinking in the major parties, and those who remain loyal partisans are being sapped of...

Clive and Martha have been together since they met at university; they have a young daughter, Eliza. Their marriage appears serene and content but when Eliza's adored new piano teacher...

In this lyrical reimagining of a Chinese classic and set against the breathtaking backdrop of eighteenth-century Beijing, the lives of three unforgettable women collide in the inner chambers of the...

Desserts have been a lifelong passion for Michel Roux and he is widely regarded as an authority on them. Here he takes a fresh new look at the whole subject,...

In his novels Dickens presents a series of unrivalled portraits of women, young and old. From Little Nell to Miss Havisham, these girls and women speak to us today, making...

Never reprinted since their first, posthumous appearance in 1935, these woodcuts were the only printed versions of his work to receive Rodin's full approval. Mostly self-educated, Rodin was a passionate...

When Aubrey Beardsley died in 1898, he was aged only 25. In his short but crowded career he had become one of the defining figures of the fin-de-siecle, a precocious...

The most comprehensive anthology of writings by visitors to the eternal city ever compiled witty, profound and endlessly entertaining. Drawing on French, Italian, Spanish, English, German, Scandinavian and American sources,...

Laurance Waters arrives at his rural hospital posting full of optimism. Frank, the disgruntled deputy, is forced to share his room with the new arrival but is determined to stay...

An invaluable resource for all those waiting to discover the fascinating truth behind the legend of the Illuminati, Simon Cox's latest work examines the historical and scientific accuracy of Dan...

The first volume in George Macaulay Trevelyan's trilogy traces Garibaldi's life from his early education and training through his life in South America, his return to Italy, his defence of...

Shows how to plan the space and choose the right colour scheme, and goes on to explore furniture and storage, window treatments and soft furnishings, from contemporary to country style...

Follow Cleo as she explores and investigates the world around her. Cleo wakes up and makes her way outside where she climbs, skips and bounces intil she is finally called...

In this riotous picture book, Bear introduces each member of his very busy household. What are they preparing for? As young readers follow bear around his home and meet different...

Imprint. Spiritual, self-asssured and talented Stargirl arrives at Arizona Mica High School and immediately starts a buzz: why is she different? At first her uniqueness is met with popularity, but...

For over a hundred years England repeatedly invaded France on the pretext that her kings had a right to the French throne. France was a large, unwieldy kingdom, England was...

They include: Henry Villard's account of the First Battle of Bull Run; Rudyard Kipling on the Boer War; George Orwell on the Spanish Civil War; Ernest Hemingway on D-Day 1944;...

This is story of Loyal Blood, a man who spends a lifetime on the run from a crime so terrible that it renders him forever incapable of touching a woman....

This is the true story of a journey into LambdaMOO, a virtual Eden, where race, gender and identity were infinitely malleable and whose visitors thought they had escaped from all...

The exploits of Sweeney Todd, 'The Demon Barber of Fleet Street', have been recounted many times in plays, films and musicals, but the origins of the character largely were forgotten...

Translated, with an introductory essay, by Elisaveta Fen, and with an Introduction by A.D.P. Briggs. Anton Chekhov's popularity in the west is without parallel for a foreign writer. He has...

With an Introduction by Colin Harrison, Lecturer in American Literature at Liverpool John Moores University. 'I was sitting upon a low bench, made of rough boards, and without coat or...

With an Introduction and Notes by Stuart Hutchinson. Following on from 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' (1876) and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' (1884-5) 'Tom Sawyer Abroad' (1894) became one of...

British soldiers never fought against the Soviet army, right? Wrong! In 1980, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher had taken over the leadership of the West and the Soviets has invaded...

Artisan Sketch Books from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment. They're hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals and teasing...

Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a...

Granny has a secret: big changes aren't so scary when we take comfort in the time it takes to embrace them When her granddaughter is missing her old home, Granny...

A classic story celebrating our hospitals, illustrated by highly acclaimed artist Ralph Steadman. Midnight in the hospital ward and everyone is asleep except Henry. His pet mouse is sick, too....

'We can stand up for our rights once we understand them. This book is a guide for every child and young person who believes in liberty, equality and a better...

'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists' HARLAN COBEN Emma's the one that got away. The only survivor of a killer known in the tabloids as 'the hairdresser' -...

Age range 0 to 3 What do babies love? Soft things, silky things, bunnies, babies, and cuddles before bedtime. Babies will love this book! Baby Love is a touch-and-feel book...

On a sunny May morning in 1990, a bank courier strode out of the Bank of England and, minutes later, was robbed at knifepoint of 301 bearer bonds valued at...

There's a new girl in town and she has a score to settle. As the daughter of a notorious London gangster, Scarlet Drew isn't to be messed with. But when...

Artisan Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment. They're hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing...