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The purpose of this book is to produce what is essentially a 'home front' study of Ireland during the Crimean War, or more specifically Irish society's responses to that conflict....

Arion's Lyre examines how Hellenistic poetic culture adapted, reinterpreted, and transformed Archaic Greek lyric through a complex process of textual, cultural, and creative reception. Looking at the ways in which...

A year after seceding from the Union, South Carolina and the Confederate States government faced the daunting challenge of equipping soldiers with weapons, ammunition, and other military implements during the...

In 1941 photographer Croswell Bowen joined American Field Service volunteer ambulance drivers and served alongside the British Eighth Army during World War II. As the war continued to escalate, he...

This fascinating volume charts the progress of the Allied breakout of Normandy through German eyes. Beginning with Operation COBRA and ending with the offensive which led to the liberation of...

The struggles for independence in Latin America during the first half of the nineteenth century were accompanied by a wide-ranging debate about political rights, nationality and citizenship. In South American...

This book covers the inception, growth and employment of Britain's airborne forces (parachute and glider-borne formations) between June 1940 and March 1945. It takes a comparative approach and follows tailored...

The Loss of Normandy, 1198-1204

On 10 May 1940 the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), under the command of Lord Gort, moved forward from the Franco-Belgian border and took up positions along a 20-mile sector off...

From 1625 to 1627 scholar-officials belonging to a militant Confucianist group known as the ""Donglin Faction"" suffered one of the most gruesome political repressions in China's history. Many were purged...

With an elegant pink rose-foil hardcover, Rose Cocktails is an evocative collection of 60+ rose cocktail recipes perfect for any occasion all year round!It's always rose season! And this pleasantly...

A look at 100 inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture. Before the novel, the world of books was dominated by...

A magnificent colouring book from the well-loved Maggie Magoo design house - inspired by the world of astrology. This beautiful book brings you many wonderful decorative designs to colour. It...

An electric and visually stunning wine guide for the next generation of drinkers. This one-of-a-kind guide cuts through the snobbery to shine a light on every aspect of wine, including...

Make over 100 quick and easy tequila and mezcal cocktails with only four ingredients or less!From the best-selling The Home Bartender comes The Home Bartender: Mezcal & Tequila, featuring 100+...

This uplifting collection celebrates inspiring sportswomen the world over and their thoughts on life, success, equality and beyond. From legendary Olympians to modern-day icons, each of these unauthorised quotes demonstrates...

'Dr Chloe helped me understand how to grieve and keep living, how to find the light in the darkest of days. I know this book will be of great comfort...

From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a refreshingly candid, hilarious, and inspiring book about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success and loving herself. For decades, Rebel...

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLDJoe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls,...

The authors of The Bright Ages return with a real-life Game of Thrones-the story of the Carolingian Civil War, a bloody, protracted battle pitting brother against brother, father against son,...

'Pacy, witty and authoritative' Jonathan Freedland'In her hands, ancient history becomes a vivid avenue of approach to a burning modern-world concern... a powerful and important book' Daily Telegraph A superb...

When I Was Your Age is a hilarious, heartwarming and surprising ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and luck, life, and learning from the school of hard knocks,...

'Top-notch' Good Housekeeping - BEST PARENTING BOOKS'Helen has a way to take big ideas and convey them with warmth and wisdom' Dr Rangan Chatterjee'A well researched study injected with humour...

You know the songs by heart. You've traded the friendship bracelets. You've worn the cowboy boots and the bejewelled bodysuits.Now, get the inside track on this generation's biggest super star...

An essential guide to caring for your dog, filled with expert-backed tips and nuggets of advice to help every dog owner understand what their canine companion needs in order to...

This exclusive Visual Companion is the ultimate introduction to every character, creature and location you will encounter in this epic adventure from the official Lord of the Rings saga. Set...

AS SEEN ON ARMCHAIR EXPERT WITH DAX SHEPARD AND IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, NEW YORK TIMES AND THE TIMES**A COSMOPOLITAN BEST NEW NON-FICTION BOOK TO ADD TO YOUR TBR...

Discover the inner workings of our relationship with dogs in this gentle, informed and fun look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Many of us know the...

Discover the inner workings of our relationship with cats in this gentle, informed and fun look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Many of us know the...

A beautiful, inspiring guide to building, designing, and decorating a natural living space that is healthier for your family and for the planet."In Live Natural, Ali Davin puts functionality before...

Paul Ainsworth has spent a lifetime working in Michelin-starred kitchens - from Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London to his own restaurant No6 in Cornwall. Working with quality produce and alongside...

Our homes have always been our castles, but today they need to be so much more than simply a roof over our heads. Home offices, workout studios, entertaining spaces, mental...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The former attorney general provides a candid account of his historic tenures serving two vastly different presidents, George H.W. Bush and Donald J. Trump.William...

A BEST BOOK OF 2023 IN THE TIMES, GUARDIAN AND WALL STREET JOURNALA searing memoir from Hadley Freeman, bestselling author of House of Glass, about one of the most misunderstood...

The first essay collection from one of the most acclaimed writers of our time.'This trenchant, unrepentant collection reminds you that she's a brilliant writer... Order a copy in case she's...

'One of the funniest books I have ever read' HADLEY FREEMAN'A masterpiece' SATHNAM SANGHERA'The read of the summer' THE SUNDAY TIMES'Brilliant ... funny and moving' ADAM KAY A searingly honest,...

Say yes to joy with this irresistibly upbeat guide designed to boost your mental health and well-being Celebrated TV presenter, storied radio broadcaster and beloved podcast creator - over the...

Stillinvites readers to take on the philosophy of the SLOW movement: Living Sustainable. Local. Organic. And Whole. Our homes are ideally placed to support and promote this philosophy, through everything...

This is the first-ever scholarly publication devoted to the art of Francesco de Mura (1696 1782), one of the greatest painters of the Golden Age of Naples. De Mura, the...

In light of a large selection of previously unpublished personal archives - documents, photographs and films - this title explores Picasso's 'Olga period' by contextualising his work during this period...

The first Allied bombing raid on Berlin during the course of the Second World War, took place on 7 June 1940, when a French naval aircraft dropped 8 bombs on...

In recent decades, Latin love poetry has become a significant site for feminist and other literary critics studying conceptions of gender and sexuality in ancient Roman culture. This new volume,...

From the Jazz Age through the Kennedy administration, Edmund Wilson (1895-1972) stood at the center of the American cultural scene. A champion of the young Ernest Hemingway, a loyal friend...

An edgy, lavishly visual survey that shows the best work of the best street artists working in Melbourne, Australia. Bansky, the well known British stencil artist, after a visit to...

Gustav Mahler was born on 7 July 1860 in an insignificant outpost of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He grew to become one of the greatest conductors and composers of his time,...

This paperback edition of this seminal new study of a key battle of the Civil Wars re-examines one of England's most mysterious battlefields at Edgehill, and it combines the work...

Cleopatra is one of the greatest romantic figures in history, the queen of Egypt whose beauty and allure is legendary. We think we know her story, but our image of...

In Origins of Agriculture in Western Central Asia, archaeologist David R. Harris addresses questions of when, how, and why agriculture and settled village life began east of the Caspian Sea....