No one ever imagined that a weak, skinny boy like Horatio Nelson would be able to survive the hardships of life at sea. But he did. In fact he grew up to become a great naval hero, the man who saved B
Gregory Dart was teaching at London University when he became the victim of a young woman's obsession. This is his account of that disturbing episode, when even to pick up the phone was fraught with m
This is the definitive chronology of the Titanic''s final hours, told in fascinating detail and offering a real-time experience of one of the greatest dramas of twentieth century history.
Soup is the ultimate in healthy eating. Studies have shown that food, when blended with water, performs a remarkable nutritional trick: it remains in your stomach for longer, allowing the absorption o
John Sutherland, one of Britain''s most celebrated professors of English literature, is here to test, stretch, amuse and instruct you with his definitive quiz on all things grammatical. This is neithe
Research shows that most people need a variety of strategies to stop worrying and stay calm... Walking on Sunshine offers 52 tips, tools and positive thoughts (one for each week of the year) to guide
All of us want the best for our children. But are we going about it the right way? In this fascinating book, packed with case studies and practical advice, Lahey proposes a gentle but vital shift in t
Life on planet earth is not weirder than we imagine. It''s weirder than we are capable of imagining. In this breathtakingly audacious book, Simon Barnes opens our eyes to the real marvels of the plane
Did you know that 25% of vet visits are for an itch? In My Itchy Dog, acclaimed canine health expert, Kate Bendix, offers simple, well-researched remedies for dealing with allergies, poor mobility, it
Christof, Christophe, Christopher and Cristofol are four brothers - sons of the same father and four very different mothers, yet none of them knows of the others'' existence. When they learn that th
London, July 1946. A woman''s body is found in a disused bomb site off the Holloway Road. In this deeply evocative crime drama, Sian Busby strips away the veneer of stoicism and respectability in post
The Burden of the Desert is fast-paced and gripping, and asks questions that will linger long after the last page is turned. Via the lives of a fascinating group of characters, former war corresponden
This is an exciting new take on nutrition - showing how factors such as climate, time, environment and emotional wellbeing should all affect the way we eat. Combining age-old traditions of healthy e
Grigory Rasputin, Siberian peasant-turned-mystic and court sage, was as fascinating as he was unfathomable. In this riveting and eye-opening short biography, Frances Welch turns her inimitable wry gaz
n this newly updated biography, Jasper Rees uncovers the true story behind this deeply private man, having been granted unprecedented access to Wenger''s friends and family, players and rivals.
Whirligig is a raucous, joyous, often poignant comedy about the redemptive power of the countryside. Written with peerless wit, it''s a timely fable that takes its place within the tradition of the Gr
If you have ever spent a night tossing and turning, worrying about life''s worst scenarios, this is the book for you. The Insomniac''s Guide takes you on a journey through the middle of the night that
This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in China, be they first-time tourists, seasoned business people, or just the idly curious. It will help you to think like the Chinese think.
In a heartbreaking, hilarious and extraordinary journey, four brothers piece together their father''s life. They discover a man whom thirty years of driving enabled to escape the darkness of Franco''s
