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The plant family that takes its name from that tiresome weed, the buttercup, contains some our best-loved garden flowers. The cheering anemones, marsh marigolds like golden chalices, intricately pleated and...

This is a book for everybody from national leaders and the heads of industry to individual citizens. Fully illustrated in color with photographs from around the world, this strategy offers...

In this book, the authors of "Period Style" examine the Victorian period look. A wealth of historical styles were revived during the Victorian era and reflected in all aspects of...

In his first book, Anton Du Beke shares his passion for ballroom dancing. Far more than just the basic steps, it is about the feeling of getting movements perfect, of...

These days we are bombarded by magazine features about the home and seduced by photographs of uncluttered spaces filled with just the right amount of the right things. Somehow, however...

Showing you how to use candles creatively, D ecorating with Candles is filled with innovative projects an d ideas for using candles as the basis for a wide variety of...

The spells in this book are taken from vario us traditions around the world. They make use of readily ava ilable items found in nature and around the home, including...

Pocock's biography of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith who, along with Nelson, shared the credit for changing the course of history by ending Bonaparte's dream of eastern conquest shows that while...

Provides a full colour photograph of each finished cake, step-by-step colour photographs and clear instructions to guarantee that each cake is a complete success. There are amazing designs for all...

A whole year of life-changing teaching and encouragement This one-year volume consists of 365 passages from some of the best of the writings of renowned Bible teacher and prolific writer...

This work is a survey of vessels and techniques employed in world shipping and covers ship and tanker handling, harbour and coastal duties, oil rig supply vessels, ice breaking, emergency...

Tugs and their development over the past 150 years are described in this book and it particularly looks at the past 20 years with emphasis on the use of tugs...

Information technology is an important component in the formulation and implementation of business strategies in the single market. 1992 is accelerating changes in the types of computer systems available to...

Daniel O'Donnell is a phenomenon in the history of music and entertainment. Now, at last is the ultimate book for fans - Daniel's first illustrated book. Daniel opens up to...

"Twenty-First Century Jewellery Designers: An Inspired Style" is a stunning survey of the contemporary jewellery that's being designed and created across the world today. From the great JAR, to James...

The average person spends three years of their life on the toilet - and when you have nothing to do but poo, perching on the porcelain can be very boring....

Did you know that the oldest tree in Wales is a yew in Llangernyw in Conwy, thought to be around 4,000 years old? that London is one of only three...

'Diet' comes from the Greek word dietta meaning way of life. The Naked Diet is all about changing your way of eating for the better, making you feel cleaner and...

Crussh's brand philosophy is simple - they're about making healthier, tastier food and drinks for you to enjoy! There's no doubt about it, juicing is one of the easiest ways...

Adrian Greaves uses his exceptional knowledge of the Anglo-Zulu War to look beyond the two best known battles of Isandlwana and the iconic action at Rorke's Drift to other fiercely...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER From the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask. Millions visit xkcd.com...

Following on from the success of The Greatest Welsh XV Ever by Eddie Butler and The Greatest Welsh Tries Ever by Gerald Davies, another high-profile rugby personality tackles yet another...

The Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual has now firmly established itself as a Christmas must-have, with an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Following hot on the heels of last...

How did the human brain evolve? Why did it evolve as it did? What is man s place in evolution? In the final decades of the nineteenth century, these questions...

Following on from the phenomenal success of "Where's Bin Laden", here is "Where's Elvis". Is Elvis in Hollywood, Gracelands or just working in a fish shop? Look through this pictorial...

A national symbol of romance since the 1970s, Redford's stardom has often eclipsed the life and trials of the man himself. In this biography -- written with Redford's personal papers,...

"Passion For Speed" puts you behind the wheel of the greatest ever sports and racing cars. Nick Mason of Pink Floyd has been acquiring and racing cars for nearly 40...

"The Complete Encyclopedia of Football" is a celebration of what Pele called the 'Beautiful Game'. It describes the history and development of the sport, its legendary players and clubs, notable...

SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR and FINANCIAL TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2014 WINNER OF THE TEMPLER MEDAL AND THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller Richard...

In this 6 x 60 BBC2 series and accompanying book, Carol Klein tells the story of a year in her stunning garden at Glebe Cottage in Devon This charming insight...

No nation is quite so passionate about its gardens as the British and no organization embodies that passion more than the Royal Horticultural Society. Famous for its beautiful gardens at...

In a notoriously difficult industry, Danny Dyer has carved out a niche that has seen him become one of the most recognisable, distinctive and popular actors of his generation. But...

It had been 18 years since England had last won the Ashes. Since then, Australia, their fiercest rivals and the world's best test team throughout this time, had prevailed. But...

We all know that to get good flavour and texture in a bread we must allow time for kneading and rising. But baker Ursula Ferrigno also knows that for today...

Arguably the oldest monotheistic faith, Judaism worships one universal God and focuses on the relationship He is believed to have initiated with the Jewish people. Understanding Judaism covers Judaism's development...