Oz Clarke is a wine connoisseur and James May a beer-drinking, fast car fanatic who has dubbed his colleague `pretentious'. In their voyages of viticultural discovery around France and California in S
Covers 24 of the most extreme foot races on the planet,?such?as?Pike's Peak Marathon, Transalpine Run, Everest Marathon,?and Antarctica Marathon?Running is an inexpensive, convenient, and increasingly
If you love London, then this is your book, mate. Within these pages are hundreds of facts, figures, stories, quotes, jokes, and anecdotes—from its earliest times, when hippos swam the Thames a
Grow your veggies! Whether you’re looking to fill a garden or a patio pot, SowHow will get you going with easy-to-follow advice for beginners. When you’re growing vegetables for the first time, it can
A highly entertaining read for anyone interested in English history and culture, this great myth-busting book takes you on a great ride through history and the national character. Think we're the land
A beautifully illustrated anthology of poetry celebrating babies, children and childhood - from the magical times and memories of childhood, through to the unconditional love a parent has for a child.
Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she reall
Using the stunning illustrations from the popular Myths and Legends series, these collections of tales make ancient stories from cultures all around the globe accessible to younger readers. Written in
From the earliest times, people have worn clothes, not just for warmth, but to show their status or role in a group. Some wore special clothes for religious purposes, others dressed simply to look goo
Another in the bestselling '52 Great...Tips' series, this time on the perennially popular backgammon, which is having a resurgence with players online, in clubs up and down the country and at home. Tw
Everything you need to know about working with paper in one comprehensive reference! With its step-by-step projects and illustrated techniques, Ultimate Papercraft Bible covers it all, from tools and
Chicago is a city that through history has triumphed over nature and disaster. It has bounced back from a calamitous fire, re-engineered the flow of the Chicago River and challenged gravity with a ser
Juicer Natasha Mae puts fantastic flavors and fresh ingredients at the center of her recipes. Her book is divided into four main chapters—Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Alongside classic juices li
Since 2012, fashion illustrator Laura Quick has been sketching scenes from daily domestic life on her blog, The Daily Think. Insightful, tender and very, very funny, the images have become hugely popu
There is a trend toward lunch boxes as people are cutting back on daily spending, trying to eat more healthily, and aspiring to use things up, creating less waste. Fitting perfectly into this trend, t
Want to know how to hull a strawberry? You’ve got to grab a straw first! Do you want more juice from your limes? Better turn on your microwave. How do you remove garlic odor from your fingers? Use a s
Consider the Oxford scientist who in 1910 discovered the marvelous life-giving properties of brandy to fish who had otherwise gasped their last. Or how about the nine-year-old boy fishing for trout wh
Baltimore has undergone tremendous change since Susquehannock Indians first inhabited the area centuries ago. From the fire of 1904 that destroyed most of Baltimore’s downtown, to the tourist developm
Cath Tate, doyenne of the comedy greetings card, turns her attention to a subject we’ve all had experience of, good or bad—love. From grand passion to long-married coziness, all aspects of this univer
