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Analyzes the Persian Gulf War, describes the strengths and weaknesses of the Coalition forces, and evaluates the strategies and weapons used in the war.

Towboats have been a part of British Columbia's history since 1836, when the Hudson's Bay Company's ungainly side-wheeler SS Beaver made the first powered tow up the coast. Over the...

"Comparisons do not do justice to the complexity of Stefansson's book, nor the uniqueness of his prose" DANIEL MASON, author of North Woods "Stefansson shares the elemental grandeur of Cormac...

A compendium of slimy and repulsive facts from the authors of DOES IT FART? What is hyena butter, and would you want to put it on toast? A hagfish can...

'Superb: as much a feat of imagination as it is a work of globe-trotting scholarship' TELEGRAPH 'I learned more about the Moon by reading this book than after a lifetime...

The first-person account of the family that changed the American retail landscape. Longtime Dollar General CEO Cal Turner, Jr. shares his extraordinary life as heir to the company founded by...

If you are running out of ideas on what to make for dinner then look no further-A Year Full of Recipes is just what you need. This book provides you...

Which traditionally comes first in the Ambridge year, the Village Fete or the Flower and Produce Show? Which tool appears on the Pargetter coat of arms? Which member of the...

This is not a book that will help you grow (or raise) a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and...

The publishing house of John Murray was founded in Fleet Street in 1768 and remained a family firm over seven generations. Published to coincide with this 'remarkable achievement' and in...

Never thought he would miss the mud: the gleaming, slickness of it. The slap and suck at the turning of the tide; its rich, bird-shit stink after a hot day...

Around the world it is estimated that 130 million bicycles are sold every year, making the trusty bike our favourite mode of transport whether we are commuting to work or...

This design is inspired by an 18th-century binding that originally housed the Khamsa (known in English as the Five Treasures) by Persian poet Nizami. Consisting of five long narrative poems,...

National Geographic presents a palm-size overview of culture-defining myths, from ancient Egyptian deities to the Vedic gods of India...from Maya, Inca, and Aztec legends to the Dream time of the...

An organisation's fate hinges on its CEO-right? Not according to the authors of Senior Leadership Teams . They argue that in today's world of neck-snapping change, demands on leaders in...

Tom Scharpling is good at being funny, which is a miracle, considering what he's survived. Like hitting a deer and narrowly escaping with his life on the night of the...

Sequel to Ghost , Kildar and Choosers of the Slain . Michael Harmon has been there and done that. Rescued co-eds, killed major terrorists, stopped nuclear assaults. Now he'd just...

A stunning collection which brings together one hundred of the best-loved stories ever told, from elegant retellings of Grimm and Andersen to lively folk tales from around the world An...

'Forna's voice is relentlessly compelling, her ability to summon atmosphere extraordinary ... A thing of lasting beauty' OBSERVER SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2019 SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE...

A mind-blowing guide to the elements! How to Make a Universe with 92 Ingredients takes on the impossible and triumphs-it makes chemistry FUN! A unique and imaginative take on chemistry...

The final novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet is a sweeping coming-of-age adventure, with all the characteristic beauty and strenth of his prose. Both harrowing and life-affirming, the final...

'This man is far too talented for my liking, and needs to be stopped!' DAVID WALLIAMS 'I read this book with excitement, delight, and the increasing suspicion that it was...

Big Tequila is the ultimate guide to the rich cultural heritage, history, and makers of this legendary spirit. Immerse yourself in Mexican tradition and learn the essential role that mezcal...

The bestselling author of international BookTok sensation If We Were Villains returns with a story of a group of misfits who meet in the local cemetery each night to unearth...

Whether giving as a gift or buying for your home bar, here are 60 stunning illustrated recipes for sparkling drinks.. In Spritz and Fizz , the cocktails are all about...

Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was one of the major poets of the English Romantic period. This is the final volume of a six-volume edition of The Poems of Shelley ,...

The Poetry of Loss: Romantic and Contemporary Elegies presents a renewed look at elegy as a long-standing tradition in the literature of loss, exploring recent shifts in the continuum of...

'Current: Contemporary Art from Australia and New Zealand' is the first comprehensive survey of all that is cutting edge in Australian and New Zealand contemporary practice. In a landmark publication,...

This is the story of a deep sea tug, which later became the world's most accomplished expedition yacht. Launched during 1973 as Simson, she spent the next twenty years braving...

This work provides an account of the buccanneer, scientist and explorer William Dampier. Setting sail from England in 1679 and returning 12 years later, having "accidentally" circumnavigated the globe on...

Gil Amelio's hard-hitting and frank account of his life as CEO of Apple Computer begins with this astonishing, never-before-revealed encounter. Five hundred tumultuous days later, Jobs himself would play a...

'AN UTTERLY ORIGINAL AND BRILLIANT STORY' REESE WITHERSPOON Perfect for fans of Louise Hare and Elizabeth Gilbert, On the Rooftop is a stunning story of ambition and sisterhood, dancing to...

He's the lad from Burnley whose brilliance on the pitch and good looks have drawn comparisons with David Beckham and who has established himself as one of the most exciting...

Clea Raymond has felt the glare of the spotlight her entire life. The daughter of a renowned surgeon and a prominent Washington DC politician, Clea has grown to be a...

Explains in easy-to-read, intelligent prose how each holiday originated, how it is celebrated, and the message that each offers today. The colorful renderings of Russian-born artist Alex Bloc add vibrancy...

A is for apple ? B is for ball ? Humbug! Forget about that hackneyed gobbledygook. In this lexicon oflinguistic delights, word lovers of all ages will discover that A...

Sure to fascinate readers. -- BL. Smooth writing, a wealth of anecdotes, and illuminating quotes add to the success of the portrait. -- SLJ. BR, KR, V. 1995.

With more than half the population of the US not believing that humans are descended from apes, and to prepare the way for the 150th anniversary of the publication of...

Dr. Kevin Leman's ever-popular book on birth order is getting a new look and updated writing. With insight and wit, Dr. Leman offers readers a fascinating and often funny look...

A portrait of the co-founder of Apple Computer covers his departure from the company, his business dealings with Jeffrey Katzenberg and Michael Eisner, the return to Apple, and his management...