During her career in MI5, which lasted from 1969 to 1996, Stella Rimington worked in all the main fields of the Service's responsibilities—counter-subversion, counter-espionage and counter-terr
A must-have companion to the?acclaimed series about the Imperial private eye?As the girl came running up the steps, I decided she was wearing far too many clothes . . . ?So, in 1989, readers were intr
Guides abound on what to expect during each week of pregnancy, butwhen the baby finally arrives many parents are unprepared to face the weeks of unpredictability and worry that a newborn brings
One of the greatest comedy actresses of?recent time,?Dawn French has?a career that has spanned nearly three decades, encompassing a vast and brilliant array of characters. Loved for her irreverant hum
The story of the Bayeux Tapestry — from its origins and creation to its long and dramatic afterlife.The vivid scenes on the Bayeux Tapestry depict the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 10
From a former close advisor to Tony Blair, a devastating, frank and insightful analysis of how power is wielded in the modern world.'Niccolo Machiavelli is misunderstood,' argues Jonathan Powell in hi
Paul Kimmage's boyhood dreams were of cycling glory—wearing the yellow jersey, cycling the Tour de France, and becoming a national hero. He knew it wouldn't come easy, but he was prepared to pu
Doodle, decide, and demolish your way out of history. This new series is Choose Your Own Adventure meets I Survived meets doodling!Reader beware! This book is filled with adventure that is out of this
Best-selling simplifier of science Lucille Recht Penner unearths the truth about the water bug which sucks its victims' blood like a vampire, the assassin bug which turns its prey to mush with a speci
Illus. in full color. "Kangaroo child Norma Jean loves to jump. The problem is that her jumping gets out of hand, causing accidents and some ruffled feelings among her friends, and Norma stops her jum
SARA HAS A surprise for her friends. With her journal at her side, Sara plots and plans, draws maps, and writes a poem as she makes her way from home to the secret destination. This sweet, sunny, rhym
It is one of the worst storms ever - the snow has not stopped for days and it is 30 degrees below zero. But somehow Balto must get through. He is the lead dog of his sled team. And he is carrying medi
