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When successful author Gerald Candless dies of a sudden heart attack, his eldest, adoring daughter Sarah embarks on a memoir of him and soon discovers that her perfect father was...

"This unflinching novel chronicles a woman's relationship with a violent man in a way that brings fresh insight to the subject . . . engaging and uplifting." - O, The...

One cold autumn night, a woman is found hanging from a beam in her summer cottage by Lake Thingvellir. At first sight it appears to be a straightforward case of...

There's the family you come from, and the family you create. o Bronson's international bestseller What Should I Do With My Life? inspired a generation. For this remarkable new book,...

When political high-flier, Colin Ashby, is arrested for murder, no one even begins to guess at the shocking repercussions. is wife, Beth, throws herself into the kind of reckless high-living...

In Edwardian England a vow of friendship is a thing of innocence. Even when tested by the passionate militancy of the suffragette movement or the rigorous demands of the Season,...

Ground-breaking alcoholic alchemy from London cocktail supremo Tony Conigliaro Cocktails are back in a big way - but no more '2 for 1' Tequila Sunrises. Today's cocktails are a sensory...

"A must read for anyone in business, government or academia. The lessons Hayashi teaches are all too often taken for granted. This work distills a lifetime of experience into easily...

This incredible debut historical novel-in the tradition of Beatriz Williams and Jennifer Robson-tells the fascinating story of a young mother who flees her home on the rocky cliffs of Cornwall...

In the tradition of Ian McEwan and Patrick McGrath, comes a mesmerizing novel of family secrets and one man's search for redemption.

"[A] superb biography....Scholarly, refreshing, commonsensical, and compelling, vividly portraying the charismatic Empress and her times." --Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Sashenka Simon Dixon's Catherine the Great is a complete and...

This #1 New York Times bestseller from Janet Evanovich moves into the fast lane with a thrilling, high-octane misadventure with high stakes, hot nights, cold-blooded murder, sunken treasure, a woman...

The secret history of an empire The mythical power of a stone The quest to solve the legend of ... The Queen Jade For centuries, explorers and scholars of the...

A stunning follow-up to her bestselling debut, Mrs. Kimble , Jennifer Haigh returns with Baker Towers , a compelling story of love and loss in a western Pennsylvania mining town...

Meet Eva, Simone and Ash: best friends, budding journalists, and the stars of this delightful new series about family, friends, and DOGS, from the author of the much-loved MARSHMALLOW PIE...

Haunting novel about time and identity set in post-war 'fast set' Britain. A brilliant new novel that is quite different from the wonderful Ferney but which has some of the...

A sequel to "North and South" and "Love and War", this chronicle of a nation striving for peace and unity depicts the Hazards and the Mains as they struggle to...

The author of Tomatoes discusses the varieties and alternatives available in the onion family, offering ideas on how onions, leeks, garlic, and chives can season, garnish, or otherwise complement several...

Fully revised and updated with dedicated trekking chapter by local trekking specialist. Comprehensive and informative culture, history and environment chapters written by experts.

Explorers & Traders is a dynamic reference book for children.  Was Price $6.99

How can you raise kids well if you are a busy working parent? Parenting expert Michael Grose has all the answers. Is it really harder than ever before to juggle...

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...

Delight Children with the Wonders of the Sea as illustrated by internationally renowned artist Christian Riese Lassen.