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Author: Francis Irby GwaltneyBinding: HardbackPublished: Secker & Warburg, 1956Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: general wear of cloth cover; tanning of spine...

On Saturday, 1st July 1916, the men of the 56th Division, went 'over the top' to storm Gommecourt - a village recognised as the strongest position in the German lines....

How can a man who achieved so much be so little remembered? Explorer, pioneer aviator, war photographer, naturalist, meteorologist, author, student of the paranormal, and secret agent; loyal lieutenant to...

'Malcolm Alexander is to GPs what James Herriot is to vets' - MATT GAW _____________________ 'An ode to island life in all its glorious foibles' - THE HERALD _____________________ 'A...

Making Jewelry with MeaningThe things you collect - the ticket stubs, the coins, the pieces of shell from a beach - hold meaning and significance, reminding you not only where...

Many artists first learn to paint in watercolour. But this flexible, dynamic medium has an immediacy that is perfect for experimentation. Discover textures, applications, techniques, combinations of materials, and new...

""The authority and completeness of the work, the dozens of pertinent plates and textual drawings, add immeasurably to its worth."" - Magazine of ArtBefore the publication of this book there...

There is no game on earth quite like rugby: steeped in tradition and supported with fervour, at its best it is a heady mix of brutal physical confrontation, terrifying tackles,...

The evolution of the city of Milan and its transformation over the last fifty years Inspiring Cities is a fascinating volume which explores the theme of the city. Through the...

A fairy is a supernatural creature, described in the 17th century as "of a middle nature between man and angels". In folklore they come in many forms: ethereal queens, beautiful...

New edition of Van Gogh in the popular Masterpieces of Art series. Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Van Gogh Masterpieces of Art features all of...

An essential guide to understanding and improving any child's eating habits This comprehensive nutrition guide gives parents the tools for encouraging kids of any age on the path to healthy...

Get to know things that fly in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters! Discover four different types of aircraft in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving...

Bear is here ... and here is Flea (but Flea's a little small to see). This is Flea about to bite, but not because he's impolite. He's biting bear to...

Featuring incredible stories, jaw-dropping facts, and amazing pictures, Perfectly Peculiar! - the latest title in the popular Ripley's Curioddities series- is sure to delight anyone who enjoys learning about the...

"A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine". So says Brillat-Savarin and Brian St. Pierre, longtime contributing editor for Decanter magazine and author of A Perfect Glass of...

From the time he was old enough to focus on an object, Tim Faulkner has had his eyes glued on things that slither, climb, claw, wrap, shake, hop and burrow....

The French countryside is as beloved by the many millions of tourists who visit it each year as it is of French people themselves. But it has not always looked...

Our brains need a well-rounded workout just like our bodies!Research has shown the benefits of keeping our mental abilities strong, and those who challenge their brains throughout their life have...

Get in the best shape of your running career with the scientifically based training in Daniels' Running Formula . In the book that Runner's World magazine called "the best training...