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Each of the 500 entries in this revised and illustrated edition includes a brief biography, a complete filmography, a bibliography of significant writing by and about the entrant and an...

The book titled Specialist Price Guide to Ceramics by the author Alan Carter. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The characters who appear and occasionally reappear in the novels of Evelyn Waugh form a fascinating, intricate group. They and the world they moved in came partly from Waugh's imagination,...

Throughout the ages, human beings have shown an astonishing capacity to adapt to their environments. Creating great cities, establishing remarkable civilizations, and developing new modes of communication, we have accomplished...

The Big Book of More Sports Insults offers a jaundiced perspective on such memorable spoting events as Pizzagate, Colegate, the return of Ken ('at least he's not Norman') Bates, the...

What if the greatest salespeople on the planet are the opposite of who you think they are Everyone sells, every day. It's why the most successful people are better than...

'A veritable canter through biology, psychology, cartography and physics ... a true marriage of the poetic and the analytical.' - New Scientist From divine visions seen in whirlwinds and burning...

This is a comprehensive guide to World War II. More than 1600 detailed entries - together with 15 maps and a series of front-by-front chronologies - cover every aspect of...

Spanning the wide world of sports, this volume is packed with everything you could possibly want to know about hundreds of sports. Along with detailed information on how sports are...

There's nothing more delicious than a holiday. Oh, is it ever true. Whether it's the anticipation of Christmastime or the ghoulish glee of Halloween, if I see a holiday on...

FROM THE BESTSELLING CHEESEMONGER-HISTORIAN A Cheesemonger's Compendium is a fully-illustrated standalone guide to the artisanal and farmhouse cheeses of the British Isles. A must-have for cheese lovers everywhere, it also...

This new, comprehensive and meticulously planned atlas covers the history of every region of the world at every period of its history. Prepared by a team of expert historians it...

This guide to the world of great writers is a classic text for everyone interested in literature through the ages. Each of the 389 writers featured has a fully illu...

Chief Seattle's impassioned plea to respect "the Sacred Web of Life" has become an inspiration to many. But what did Chief Seattle really say? Historical background explains the evolution of...

Published to follow the release of the new movie of Wilde's life, starring Stephen Fry, this collection displays Wilde's fabulous verbal dexterity. Based on two books published during his lifetime...

The book titled Halliwell's Film Guide by the author Leslie Halliwell. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

A peerless A-Z guide to the names, places and events in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, fully illustrated in colour throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Ted Nasmith. J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy...

'- 'Sometimes gruesome, frequently fascinating, and on occasions very funny indeed' Mail on Sunday'...a medical and historical delight' Dr Hilary Jones 'A fabulous read. Written in a very engaging style,...

Edited by Stefan Buczacki, best known for his appearances on Radio 4's "Gardeners' Question Time", this handbook picks up on the essentials that all gardeners need to know to make...

This illustrated guide looks at major American aircraft of World War II, showing the design of 133 fighter bombers used in the war. It describes how the aircraft were deployed...

- 'Sometimes gruesome, frequently fascinating, and on occasions very funny indeed' Mail on Sunday'...a medical and historical delight' Dr Hilary Jones 'A fabulous read. Written in a very engaging style,...

Have you ever wondered which typeface is used for airport signs? Or about the history behind the Times New Roman font? We are constantly engaging with type, yet many of...

This is a revised edition of "The Penguin Atlas of Medieval History".

Ever wanted to see the world in a new way? Infographica collects intriguing data from across our planet - including facial hair styles of famous dictators, the countries with the...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Out of the Box is certain to leave readers of all ages in awe with nearly a thousand all-new stories featuring incredible people, amazing animals,...

The book titled Handbook of Common New Zealand Birds by the author F.C. Kinsky. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

For millions of people, migraine headaches are a debilitating part of every day. As top neurologists specializing in headache pain, Elizabeth Loder and Paul Rizzoli are at the forefront of...

The number 1 German dictionary for GCSE success. Fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE study and examinations. An easy-reference German to English and English to German dictionary...

The number 1 French dictionary for GCSE success. Fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE study and examinations. An easy-reference French to English and English to French dictionary...

The 20th century has seen massive changes technologically, socially and in virtually every sphere of life. One of the most marked changes, however, has been the position of women in...

For every lover of food culture, this scrupulously researched and accessible cookbook presents one-of-a-kind dinner parties inspired by seminal moments in culinary history. In ten chapters-each an important moment in...

In today's multicultural world there are so many more names to choose from and this selection includes names from Europe, America, Africa and Asia. Find out what they mean, the...

Today more and more people are discovering how satisfying and entertaining opera can be. This book is designed specifically for such newcomers to the delights of opera, who would find...

Whether you're an old hand or a nervous newcomer, this book will allow you to speak in public with confidence - whatever the occasion. For many of us, public speaking...

Discover the answers behind the mysteries of the countryside in all their fascination and beauty... Ever wondered about the masses of twigs in bare-branched trees that look like abandoned nests?...

Every two years, 50 to 60 top artists in all mediums travel to the tiny town of Aiguines in Provence, France, and spend six days and nights collaborating, cross-pollinating ideas,...

An essential guide to the wizards, sorcerors, magicians and their magic.

To achieve a reputation as a fine wine, successful vintages of a particular label must be of consistently high quality. New Zealand's wine industry has developed so dramatically in recent...

The true story of an undiagnosed autistic savant who learned to mimic human behaviour while being abused by both teachers and students alike; ultimately and wrongly arrested as a Jewish...

Bringing together the very best of traditional therapies, this manual is a must for a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle. There is a comprehensive guide to aromatherapy oils & how to...

The book titled The New York Public Library Desk Reference to the Performing Arts by the author David Prebenna. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information.

This authoritative and now classic work of reference on the history of British architecture contains biographical information on some 2,000 architects who practiced in England, Scotland, and Wales from the...

Desmond Morris's many other books include "Illustrated Catwatching" and "Catlore".

A guide to English literature from 1500 to 1660. It combines a series of critical essays on understanding Renaissance literature, Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, Renaissance poetry and the contemporary historical...

'Every picture tells a story' - but for many of us the subjects and themes of the great paintings of Western art are something of a mystery. The Gallery Companion...

From the earliest peoples - through the rise and fall of some of the greatest empires, internal conflicts and world wars, religions and customs - to the great technological achievements...