Heroes, Villains and Velodromes reveals how an elite athlete, Chris Hoy, lives, breathes and pushes the boundaries of his sport. How does he do it? And why? What drives him to put his body through th
In Rome, the severed hand of a retired MI6 executive is found holding a bag containing30 silver pieces. Meanwhile, in London, MI6 agent Paul Aston isnear the point of quitting. He has bee
In London, Paul Aston, a young MI6 agent, is sent to investigate a terrifying explosion. Nnothing could have prepared him for the scenes of horror and devastation he sees, images that will haunt him f
The Lost Babes (subtitled Manchester United and the Forgotten Victims of Munich) is Jeff Connor's compellingly readable account of one of the great tragedies in sporting history and its aftermath. The
The Sunday Missal is an essential resource for preparing for Roman Catholic Sunday Mass and taking an active part in its celebration. This is the official Missal for England, Ireland, Scotland, and
In 1920 the new Soviet state was a mess, following a brutal civil war, and the best way of ensuring its survival appeared to be to export the revolution to Germany, itself economically ruined by defea
By rethinking layout or period features, converting redundant space or expanding up, down or out, readers can make the most of basements, cellars, attics, and garages to suit their own lifestyle and
To accompany the third series of the award-winning BBC television series, this book gives the amateur genealogist all the tools to trace their ancestors back over six centuries, taking them on a fasci
From Abbott to Zuill, this expansive and helpful resource categorizes the origins of, relationships between, and affiliations of all major traditional Scottish clans and names. Information is provided
Structured and practical in approach, this unique resource includes numerous exercises that will help students learn proper painting techniques from the start. An initial introduction addresses the b
In all of the most common travel situations,nonnatives need the reassurance thatthey can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable, and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and
First published in the 1970s, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain’s inland waterways—experienced boaters and tho
First published in the 1970s, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain’s inland waterways—experienced boaters and tho
Still reeling from her less-than-perfect Hollywood debut, Ruby Parker has left the Sylvia Lighthouse Academy and is looking forward to an ordinary life at an everyday school with no drama attached. Im
"What a caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly."This pocket-sized book filled with inspirational religious thoughts on the theme of hope can function as a ray of lig
In all of the most common travel situations,?non-natives need the reassurance that?they can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable, and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and the compl
Love. The very word has inspired thousands of songs, poems, speeches, and stories. It is the basis upon which human relationships are born and develop, andis said tomake the world go arou
In a seemingly peaceless world where distress and anxiety are normal, how can peace truly be experienced? This book is for those who believe that such an experience only comes from knowing God. "Live
A Premier League and international referee with 26 years of combined experience, Graham Poll handled some of the toughest games in soccer history—in total more than 1,500 matches—before h
