Reference & Language

DK Eyewitness Medieval Life is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages. Superb colour photographs of artefacts, costumes, furniture, and buildings, bring daily...

In the Loop and Up to Speed uncovers the origins and meanings of many useful--and some not so useful--phrases that can be heard in the workplace and in everyday life....

Each leaf is reproduced here at its actual size in full-colour photographs taken on a lightbox and is accompanied by details of the range, distribution, abundance, and habitat of the...

The complete plays of history's greatest storyteller. Includes plot summaries, character lists and quotes for each play Illustrated with detailed relationship diagrams, family trees, timelines, charts and tables as well...

How to assemble a collection of first-edition fiction.

The Little Penguin, Blue Penguin or Fairy Penguin ... whichever name you give it, this fascinating bird lives an extraordinary life. It is the world s smallest penguin species, found...

Islam is a powerful force today, with Muslims representing around a quarter of the global population, some 1.4 billion people. It is one of the world?s younger faiths, yet in...

Whether you're a Master, Commander or Pirate of the Caribbean, this is the vessel for you. From the earliest canoes to today's sophisticated ocean-going giants, Christopher Columbus to Ellen MacArthur,...

"Arielle changed the way that I think about flavor, and in these pages, she will do the same for you" (Rene Redzepi, chef of Noma). A 2025 JAMES BEARD AWARD...

The most comprehensive and informative garden book around, the Collins Complete Garden Manual covers all aspects of gardening, from planning and design to selecting plants to garden maintenance.This is truly...

This book was written in 1881 by William N. FitzGerald, a veteran of the carriage industry, was the most comprehensive addition to trade literature on the subject at the time...

From shifters to derailleurs, pedals to handlebars, this book covers every component of a road bike. It helps new bike owners tackle simple to advanced projects, listing the tools needed,...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Audrey Style comes a charming guide to Audrey Hepburn?inspired living for the modern woman Audrey Hepburn epitomized grace and style, not only...

This bicycle-repair manual includes step-by-step instructions for all bicycle-repair and maintenance jobs, with instructions for work on bikes with the latest equipment, such as integrated gearing, 8-speed freewheels and the...

Running the gamut from A-to-Z and spanning the globe from the forest glens of Romania to the mountain aeries of Colorado, The Little Encyclopedia of Enchanted Woodland Creatures brings together...

Running the gamut from A-to-Z and spanning the globe from the forest glens of Romania to the mountain aeries of Colorado, The Little Encyclopedia of Enchanted Woodland Creatures brings together...

Certain children characters in English literature have had a tremendous influence on readers. From Peter Pan to Harry Potter, endearing as they are, these characters have left their indelible mark...

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction brings you the very best from every aspect of this exciting , established and money-spinning genre. It provides an illus trated guide to science...

Author: Bryan A. GarnerBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis essential reference work, "A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage" by Bryan A. Garner, is...

Author: The Staff Of Motor ShipBinding: HardbackPublished: Temple Press Limited, 1960Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis technical reference work, compiled by the staff of...

Author: Mark M. Boatner IIIBinding: HardbackPublished: David McKay, 1962Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight stains on book block. This comprehensive historical reference...

Author: Hugh BuggyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Commonwealth of Australia, 2008Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsVictory in the Pacific 1945 is a commemorative publication that delves into the dramatic final year...

Author: Lord Edward CecilBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder and Stoughton Limited, 1931Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Slight separation of book from cover at the front as indicated in...

Author: Lacey Baldwin SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1971Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded spine otherwise fineThe book examines the pervasive nature of treason during the Tudor...

Author: Dorothy L. SayersBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1963Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Torn dj.This collection presents posthumous essays by Dorothy L. Sayers. The essays delve into...

Author: Peter SprengBinding: HardbackPublished: The Thoroughbred Press, 1981Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis encyclopaedia compiles comprehensive information on thoroughbred horses. It focuses specifically on the lineage, history, and...

Author: Alan LucasBinding: HardbackPublished: Horwitz Publications, 1977Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slightly scuffed DJ with a few small tears. Otherwise fineThis comprehensive volume serves as an...

Author: Warwick FranksBinding: HardbackPublished: South Yarra, Australia: Hardie Grant Books, 2001Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Excellent condition with sun damage to the side.This almanac provides comprehensive...

Author: Swami Sadashiva TirthaBinding: SoftbackPublished: Ayurveda Holistic Center Press, 2006Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Overall in good condition with crack to spine and some discolouration to...

Author: R.V. Tooley And Charles BrickerBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson-London, 1969Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Price clipped DJ. Otherwise in excellent conditionThis volume chronicles the extensive...

Author: G. M. Trevelyan, O.M.Binding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, Green and Co., 1946Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: In good condition with slight foxing to extremities and small tear...

Author: Henry ClarksonBinding: HardbackPublished: Australia And New Zealand Book Co, 1979Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded cloth. Stained DJ. This book serves as an essential reference...

Author: Patricia RolfeBinding: HardbackPublished: Wildcat Press, 1979Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded cloth. Worn and faded Dj. Light foxing on prelims. The book chronicles...

Author: Mary ByrneBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book serves as a comprehensive dictionary, meticulously detailing the Latin and Greek etymological elements present within...

Author: Ernest ScottBinding: HardbackPublished: Colporteur Press, Sydney, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis comprehensive volume serves as an authoritative guide to the craft of woodworking. It systematically details...

Author: James D. HartBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1983Condition:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis comprehensive reference work provides an authoritative guide to the vast landscape of...

Author: Frank GerrardBinding: HardbackPublished: The Caxton Publishing, 1958Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Red boards with minor marks/specks. Clean text. This comprehensive two-volume set provides an in-depth...

Author: International Bible Students AssociationBinding: HardbackPublished: International Bible Students Association, 1988Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis is a comprehensive biblical reference set published by the Watch Tower...

Author: Dorothy Eagle; Joyce HawkinsBinding: HardbackPublished: Bay Books with Oxford University Press, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe New Oxford Illustrated Dictionary (1978) is a comprehensive two-volume set...