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In 1945, US Intelligence officers in Manila discovered that the Japanese had hidden large quantities of gold bullion and other looted treasure in the Philippines. President Truman decided to recover...

This beautifully illustrated book features 26 of the world's greatest railway journeys, from those of epic scope, such as the Trans-Siberian, Australia's Indian Pacific and The Canadian - to those...

The Home Apothecary contains plant-based rec ipes for treating everyday ailments. There are herbal basket s to ward off colds and to relieve headaches, tonic wines to lift the spirits,...

A collection of over 80 projects giving step-by-step instructions for making mobiles, together with advice on materials, techniques, and equipment. Complemented by 300 colour photographs.

A millennium edition of the 100 Years of Popular Music, including a song from each year from 1900 to 1999. All the songs are arranged for voice and piano with...

The Rough Guide to Shakespeare is the ultimate guide to the life and work of the world's greatest playwright: William Shakespeare. With full coverage of the 39 Shakespearian plays, including...

The Treasures of Westminster Abbey celebrates an iconic building and its rich artistic heritage. The Abbey, one of Britain's greatest medieval buildings and among the best-known churches in the world,...

On July 13, 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for the murder of the lover who jilted her, motor-racing driver David Blakely. Forty years on, her only surviving child, Georgie, recalls...

Promoting reverence of nature and wisdom of traditional plant medicine and modern ecology, this encyclopaedia looks at the ways in which Earth energies have been understood throughout history. The author...

The physical scale model is often cited as an important tool of communication for architecture students and practitioners alike. Although the proliferation of CAD programmes has enabled the creation of...

Very small buildings have a special appeal. The constraints of space and cost can actually liberate the imagination. Most of the projects in this book consist of no more than...

This is a best-selling masterclass on how to make simple, stylish little cakes that bring joy to children and adults alike. Martha Swift and Lisa Thomas concentrate on the basics...

Illustrated with over 150 photographs from Bob Flowerdew's own garden, the book covers every aspects of organic cultivation. It incorporates the latest scientific information with the author's 15 years of...

Bats are misunderstood creatures. A repository for our fears of the night and the subject of dark myths, they are in fact altruistic and wonderful parents and among the world's...

Judy Parkinson combines an accurate and impressive knowledge with extensive research to produce an authoritative account of the private and public life of an extraordinary man. Chronicling his childhood, teenage...

The staff of Neal's Yard Remedies reveal some of their secrets and share with the reader many unique recipes for soaps, creams, balms, shampoos and rinses to soothe, cleanse and...

This is a comprehensive and in-depth guide to the complete yoga system. Guiding the reader through the classical "astanga yoga" system, Beryl Bender Birch provides a work out for body...

Any divide between revelation and rationality, religion and logic has to be irrational. If religion and rationality cannot proceed hand in hand, there has to be something deeply wrong with...

Biography of Desire explores the conflicting , ambivalent currents of loyalty and desire through the live s of two women. Katherine, a married woman and mother of two , first...

This book shows readers how to add individua l touches to the home without spending a fortune. It contain s ideas for painting on ceramics, fabrics, glass, metal and wooden...

This work covers the history of Great Britain and Ireland from the invasion of 55 BC to the latter half of the 20th century. There are over 3000 entries arranged...

'Martin Chuzzlewit' is Charles Dickens' comic masterpiece about which his biographer, Forster, noted that it marked a crucial phase in the author's development as he began to delve deeper into...

From the language of Shakespeare to the US presidential campaign trail, the Bible's influence is all around us. It is the most-printed book of all time, yet, upon reading it,...

A book for anyone who craves making something with their hands. Slo jd is Swedish for handicrafts. But it's so much more than making things with your hands. In Sweden,...

A smooth ride through the golden age of car travel, looking at both its cultural and architectural impact on the world. Despite the inherently mobile nature of cars, the culture...

A smooth ride through the golden age of car travel, looking at both its cultural and architectural impact on the world. Despite the inherently mobile nature of cars, the culture...

A visually stunning and comprehensive guide to the hit BBC series, Sherlock- Chronicles tells the full story of the show as you've never seen it before. Packed with exclusive unseen...

Whether you're looking for a potent pick-me-up, an effective detoxifier, a post-workout boost, a weightloss aid or an anti-ageing rejuvenator, this book shows you how to make flavour-packed juices and...

This revelatory account of how the Vatican saved thousands of Jews during the Second World War shows why history must re-assess 'Hitler's Pope'. Accused of being 'silent' during the Holocaust,...

From Paris to Palm Springs, pancakes are set to be the hot new food trend in 2018. People have discovered the joy of Sri Lankan hoppers, Keralan dosas, Japanese okonomiyaki,...

Slavomir Rawicz was a young Polish cavalry officer. On 19th November 1939 he was arrested by the Russians and after brutal interrogation he was sentenced to 25 years in the...

The environment has long been the undisputed territory of the political Left, which has seen the principal threats to the earth as issuing from international capitalism, consumerism and the over-exploitation...

The Education Service was a vital arm of the British Colonial Service while the British Council has been paramount in promoting the English language and culture overseas. But are both...

Keith Haring presented Nina's Book to his friend's daughter on her seventh birthday. Now everybody can enjoy this classic book reborn in a stylish, new edition. Make a little mess,...

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award In 1704 a bankrupt English merchant sent home the colt he had bought from Bedouin tribesmen near the ruins...

Pre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan's new novel The Summer Swap now - coming May 2024! ' Absolutely love Sarah Morgan . She never fails to make me smile, laugh...

'Atmospheric and foreboding this is the perfect contemporary homage to the gothic tradition.' - The Sun Beneath the surface lies a terrible secret... Hollywood, 1975: Tragedy sends troubled film star...

Flying across Washington in pilot Oliver Hamilton's plane to interview the finalists in a Christmas cake recipe contest, journalist Emma must tackle the two things she hates the most: fruitcake...

When her last two plays are dismal failures and her relationship with her temperamental mentor falls apart, writer Bree O'Brien abandons Chicago and the regional theater where she hoped to...