Last year, the telly-watching public was gripped by "Downton Abbey"--The most successful British period drama in years and the number - one most-watched new drama programme of 2010. Captivated by the secrets, the scandal and the servant-master divide of an Edwardian household, v…
In December 1916, Harry Lamin had been conscripted into the 9th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment and sent to war. This title includes Harry's letters to his family that details various things from the action in battle to the often amusing incidents of life amongst his comr…
"Don't know Heracles from Herodotus? Wouldn't recognize a concerto from a sonata? Many of us wish that we could fill in the gaps in our education in order to avoid those embarrassing situations when we feel as if we don't know things that others do. In "Back to basics", bestsell…
Don't know Heracles from Herodotus? Many of us wish that we could fill in the gaps in our education in order to avoid those embarrassing situations when we feel as if we don't know things that others do. This title provides readers with the opportunity to learn really useful stu…
"Don't know Heracles from Herodotus? Wouldn't recognize a concerto from a sonata? Many of us wish that we could fill in the gaps in our education in order to avoid those embarrassing situations when we feel as if we don't know things that others do. In "Back to basics", bestsell…
'You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear'. Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes' techniques. In "How to think like Sherlock" you will learn how to increase your powers of…
An insight into the life and work of the graffiti artist - through the experiences that he and the author Robert Clarke shared together during Banksy's formative years. Clarke takes us through his first counters with Banksy, which took place in a hotel in New York in the 1990s
A practical and highly accessible approach to reimagining your body and transforming your fitness training. Simon encourages you to focus on training, recovery and nutrition to build on your performance, rather than aesthetic
Ever wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words You Should Know has you covered. Words are beautiful and versatile things, but when used incorrectly they can lose a lot in transition,…
A simple and speedy guide on how to make small but beneficial lifestyle changes. The book poses a number of everyday dilemmas - on diet, health, personal hygiene, working life and personal relationships - and then advises readers which path to choose for a happier, healthier and…
