Second-hand Books

"The Treasures of Ancient Egypt" is a succinct but wide-ranging history of our search for knowledge about Ancient Egypt, a time-traveller's account of the story. It traces the interest in...

A vicious robbery at a secluded Brighton mansion leaves its elderly occupant dying, and millions taken in valuables. But, as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, heading the enquiry, rapidly learns, there...

Michael and Vivien Noakes were allowed to follow the Queen around for a year. They observed her working life and recorded it in words and pictures. Michael Noakes is one...

Designed for introductory students, this text provides the reader with a solid research base and defines difficult material by identifying concepts and demonstrating applications for each of those concepts. Motor...

Star and executive producer of the hit TV show Bar Rescue and New York Times bestselling author of Don't Bullsh*t Yourself, Jon Taffer reveals the transformational power of conflict, sharing...

World-renowned behavioural scientists Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff have set forth ten trusts that we must honour as custodians of the planet. They argue passionately and persuasively that if we...

The Sky Is FallingA spellbinding novel of glamour, sex, power, and murder that spans the globe If America had a royal family, the Winthrops would wear the crown. The popular,...

From Daniel Silva, the No.1 New York Times bestselling author, comes a modern masterpiece of espionage, love, and betrayal. She was his best-kept secret ... In an isolated village in...

No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers the twenty-fourth engrossing thriller in her high-stakes series starring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta. On a summer evening in Cambridge,...

Don't miss the new book from Sunday Times bestselling author, Josephine Cox! The pretty Arnold sisters have grown up on their father's farm and yearn for something more out of...

The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country - beautifully illustrated...

*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred's Feast , is available to pre-order now* The fourth in the bestselling Alfred series from number one historical novelist, Bernard...

This practical handbook demonstrates how the principles of perspective are applied to realistic rendering of interior and exterior views, single objects on large and small scale, shadows and reflections. The...

When did the Mexican Wave originate? What is 33 in Bingo terminology? Who invented the first ever 'word cross'? Where is the best place to go noodling? And just how...

IN 2000, well-known Crewe photographer Gordon Davies spent many hundreds of hours trawling through his extensive picture archive to produce his first book Memory Lane Crewe. He followed this up...

The only way to be sure of the quality of fruit and vegetables is to grow it personally and allotments provide a perfect opportunity for producing organically-grown fresh fruit, vegetables...

These retellings of the Shakespeare plays children are most likely to encounter capture the atmosphere, drama and humour of the originals while at the same time making them accessible and...

Fathers' Wit is a collection of the funniest things ever said about the greatest role a man ever has in life. All aspects of fatherhood are looked at: from conception...

Reflexology is recognized as an effective and simple form of healing. This illustrated guide explains the history and benefits of reflexology's holistic approach. The book explains the basic principles of...

' 'Never eat healthy food. We so need all the preservatives we can get" The hilarious Spring Chicken greeting card range has brought wry smiles to the faces of millions....

' At your age, people expect you to be calm, dignified and sober... Disappoint them.' Older, Wiser, Sexier brings together the best of Bev Williams' cheeky but charming cartoons to...

Now you can finally discover what your four-legged friend is trying to tell you, with help from this hilarious fully illustrated book When you look into those big, gorgeous puppy-dog...

You know you're having a senior moment when... ... you decide it's time to pull up your socks, and realise you forgot to put any on If this sounds all...

Like millions of others, Andrew Marr draws. He hasn't had lessons, yet since childhood, the journalist and TV presenter has been at his happiest with a pen or brush in...

International rugby correspondent Eddie Butler tackles that most elusive of questions for Welsh rugby fans - just who are the best fifteen players ever to have played for the national...

In April 2011, four soldiers - each a hero of recent conflicts who suffered devastating injuries in the line of duty - set out on a challenge that even an...

Butterflies animate our summers but the 59 species found in the British Isles can be surprisingly elusive. Some bask unseen at the top of trees in London parks; others lurk...

For 2009, the BBC is planning a major 'Poetry Season' on BBC2 and BBC4. This landmark series on British Poetry will be the centrepiece of the season, and Penguin Classics...

Dr Bruce Fogle's indispensable guide explains everything you need to know to have a happy and healthy cat, as well as a happy owner. In chapter one, Bruce introduces the...

The tales of the various monarchs of Britain are some of the most interesting in our history. From Henry VIII and his six wives and Edward VIII's abdication to some...

A sequel to the bestselling The Book of Senior Moments, this book includes anecdotes, advice, tips and confessions that help you deal with your dotage and avoid those senior moments....

Fiction and humour writer Brett invents what might have been found in the imaginary wastepaper baskets of the famous and great from history. Things could have been very different if...

This is the first in a series of four novels for children, illustrated by Douglas Carrell. A whole new cache of Dr. Drake books has been discovered. Previously written off...

Let your mum know just how much you care with this delightful collection of heart-warming quotes and sentimental statements There's nobody quite like a mother - she's always there for...

See the funny side of ageing with this collection of amusing observations, silly suggestions and humorous illustrations - the perfect gift for any birthday girl or boy with more than...

A hilarious, fully illustrated book full of tongue-in-cheek advice for surviving life as a cat parent - the perfect gift for any cat lover You have the best cat in...

Essex Girls are disreputable, disrespectful and disobedient. They speak out of turn, too loudly and too often, in an accent irritating to the ruling classes.Their bodies are hyper-sexualised and irredeemably...