Two young men from a remote Scottish village decide to make their fortunes in London, but can't escape their close ties to home or the girl they leave behind...
Why do we feel better after a good cry? What might the length of your earlobes have to do with jealousy? These and other questions can be answered by looking at the research of emotions. Claudia Hamm
In a music and publishing industry first, acclaimed musician Kristin Hersh releases her new studio album, Crooked, as a book.Kristin Hersh, lead singer of Throwing Muses and successful solo artist, wi
Since the heady days of the Beijing Olympics in August 2008, Usain Bolt has lowered both the 100 metres and 200 metres world records. At a stroke the Jamaican has become the greatest sports star in th
The Stig gets his kit off and reveals how he came to be Top Gear's iconic racing driver and so much more - including what it's like to thrash an Aston Martin DBS, train for the Army and face the terro
Alice, aged four, is snatched by her mother the day she is due to arrive at Cathy's house. Drug-dependent and mentally ill, but desperate to keep hold of her daughter, Alice's mother?takes her from he
On a small island way out in the middle of a silver lake there once lived a sad young man. He was sad because he had grown up into a giant of a man, very big, very strong, and very frightening. Becaus
In a memoir of staggering power and candour, award-winning journalist Fergal Keane addresses his experience of wars of different kinds, some very public and others acutely personal.During his years of
Megan and Annie are bright 12-year-old girls, who are desperate to meet their favorite author, Harriet Chance. When Annie makes contact with Harriet 's daughter via an Internet chat room, the girls ar
Even though Tash and Emily go to an all girls' school, they are into boys in a BIG WAY. They're also stepsisters and the best of?friends. So when their mom and dad have to go Peru for work for a coupl
This second edition of the acclaimed Collins Guide to Bird Songs and Calls includes re-recorded versions of the original habitat CDs?ensuring that they are even clearer, but just as atmospheric?introd
A comprehensive History text on Europe in the late 19th and 20th centuries, written by experienced teachers who are also examiners. Chapters are: Europe 1870-1991: a synoptic assessment; The Consolida
More than 140 Scottish clans are identified in this helpful map, along with illustrations of their tartans, cap badges, mottos, and plant badges. A map featuring height-shading shows the territories o
What more exciting adventure could a pair of a friends share than a jaunt to the big city??Little Green Croc just can't wait to rush off into the bright lights and bustle of the city, but the slightly
Ever supportive and positive style expert Gok Wan?helps women build up their perfect capsule wardrobe, by creating fabulous new looks from the classics already in the closet?Any wardrobe war zone can be turned into a style sanctuary with fashion stylist Gok Wan’s advice in this guide. Everyone wants to look and feel great?clothes are a great way to get an instant confidence boost?and doing this without spending a fortune seems impossible. But it’s simple with Gok, who gives readers the confidence to create fresh new looks from the clothing they already have, displaying different outfit combinations and how to wear those wardrobe heroes in a new, fabulously stylish way. Everyone knows that a crisp white shirt looks great at the office, but here Gok demonstrates how to dress it down on the weekend for that casual-chic look. By guiding readers through each basic in turn, from the little black dress to those comfy jeans, he makes any wardrobe instantly more versatile and frees women to upd
Comedy's most outrageous dictionary is back with a hilarious new collection of definitions for all those English words that don’t seem to have the right meaning. This crafty revision of English
Ruby's mother is now going out with Hollywood superstar Jeremy Fort! And when he invites her and Ruby to stay at his mansion over Christmas, Ruby is over the moon. This could be the chance of a lifet
In this remarkable, landmark publication, countryman Sir Johnny Scott evokes all that is romantic about the British countryside, its people, customs, and traditions. Over its 600 gloriously illustrate
Unlike many field guides, Collins Scottish Birds does not cover birds which only visit occasionally, or which occur in such small numbers and are so difficult to identify that only experienced birdwat
From grandparents and friends to complete strangers, everyone seems to have an opinion on what name you should give your baby. If you’re struggling to decide, this essential purchase for all ex
