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| "Royal Bastards by Peter Beauclerk-Dewar, Roger Powell (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Sex power mystery and blood - this fresh approach to the British monarchy recounts gripping untold stories about their unofficial offspring"
Price: 7.99 |
| "A 1950s Childhood: From Tin Baths to Bread and Dripping by Paul Feeney (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "Do you remember Pathe News? Taking the train to the seaside? The purple stains of iodine on the knees of boys in short trousers? Knitted bathing costumes? Then the chances are you were born in or around 1950 To the young people of today the 1950s seem like another age But for those born around then this era of childhood feels like yesterday This delightful collection of photographic memories will appeal to all who grew up in this post-war decade; they include pictures of children enjoying life out on the streets and bombsites at home and at school on holiday and at events These wonderful period pictures and descriptive captions will bring back this decade of childhood and jog memories about all aspects of life as it was in post-war Britain Paul Feeney is the author of several bestselling nostalgia books including A 1950s Childhood and A 1960s Childhood (The History Press) He has also written the bestselling From Ration Book to Ebook (The History Press) which takes a nostalgic look back over the life and times of the post-war baby boomer generation"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Chippenham by Mike Stone (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "A photographic history of the changing face of Chippenham"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Darwin's Notebook by Jonathan Clements (Hardback, 2009)" |
| "Darwin's Notebook is a biography of the great man but a biography with a difference As you would expect it provides a full and detailed account of Darwin's life and discoveries but it is written designed and illustrated to look like as the title suggests a personal notebook or journal By mining the rich sources of his own journals and incorporating a wide range of quotations and primary sources Darwin's Notebook brings its subject to life more vividly than any ordinary history book or biography revealing the man behind the theory of evolution Additional chapters examine Darwin's early life and education his family life his later writings the reactions to his work and his long-term legacy"
Price: 9.49 |
| "The Big Book of Pain: Torture & Punishment through History by Mark P. Donnelly, Daniel Diehl (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "For millennia mankind has devised ingenious and diabolical means of inflicting pain on fellow human beings This deplorable but seemingly universal trait has eaten away at mankind's very claim to civilisation Despite how repugnant the practice of torture appears to us today for at least 3000 years it formed part of most legal codes throughout Europe and the Far East The Big Book of Pain is an exploration of the systematic use throughout the ages of various means of punishment torture coercion and torment It takes the reader into the Ancient Roman Coliseum the medieval dungeon the Inquisitional interrogation the auto-da-fe the witch-trial and the worst of prisons It is a shocking and compelling study of the shameful methods and motives of the torturer and the executioner and of the heinous duty they have performed through the ages"
Price: 11.49 |
| "A Gentleman's Guide to Beard and Moustache Management by Chris Martin (Hardback, 2011)" |
| "Do you know how to trim your whiskers properly?With beards and moustaches more popular than ever this delightful little book sets out to answer this pressing question And if a trim is not required then it will show you how to wax polish and maintain your face furniture so that it is always in tip-top condition Alongside these manly grooming tips is a guide to famous facial-hair aficionados from Karl Marx to Des Lynam; a breakdown of styles; and a perambulation through hirsute history including an explanation of why the beard was considered sacred by the ancient Greeks and slovenly by ancient Romans So whether it's the Handlebar or the Chevron; the Goatee or the Spade - peruse this book for hints and tips of how to handle your facial fuzz Chris Martin is the former editor of the publishing industry website Bookends He is the author of Greenwich Mean Time Celebrity Tattoos and the Golf Companion as well as Has Britain Gone Bonkers He has two children two cats and has enjoyed an on-off relationship with the Goatee for over twenty years He lives in London"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Little Book of Wales by Mark Lawson-Jones (Hardback, 2013)" |
| "The Little Book of Wales is an intriguing fast-paced fact-packed compendium of places people and history in Wales Here we find out about the country's most unusual crimes and punishments eccentric inhabitants famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia) Mark Lawson Jones' new book gathers together a myriad of data on Wales There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of light-hearted details which will amuse and surprise A reference book and a quirky guide this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people the heritage the secrets and the enduring fascination of Wales A remarkably engaging little book this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Mountain of the Dead: The Dyatlov Pass Incident by Keith McCloskey (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "In January 1959 ten experienced young skiers set out for Mount Otorten in the far north of Russia While one of the skiers fell ill and returned the remaining nine lost their way and ended up on another mountain slope known as Kholat Syakhl (or Mountain of the Dead') On the night of 1 February 1959 something or someone caused the skiers to flee their tent in such terror that they used knives to slash their way out Search parties were sent out and their bodies were found some with massive internal injuries but with no external marks on them The autopsy stated the violent injuries were caused by an unknown compelling force' The area was sealed off for years by the authorities and the full events of that night remained unexplained Using original research carried out in Russia and photographs from the skier's cameras Keith McCloskey attempts to explain what happened to the nine young people who lost their lives in the mysterious Dyatlov Pass Incident'"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Asterix and Son: Album by Albert Uderzo, Rene Goscinny (Paperback, 2001)" |
| "Who can have dumped a baby boy in a basket outside Asterix's hut? Child-care is something new to Asterix and Obelix not to mention Crismus Cactus Prefect of Gaul masquerading as a Gaulish nursemaid Why are the Romans after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar? Find out the answers inside"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Asterix The Gladiator: Album 4 by Rene Goscinny (Paperback, 2004)" |
| "When Cacofonix the bard is taken to Rome as a present for Julius Caesar Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue him sailing with master salesman Ekonomikrisis the Phoenician merchant How do our Gaulish friends come to end up training as gladiators? The next Games in the Circus Maximus are not quite what Caesar and the Roman public expect"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Asterix and the Big Fight: Album 7 by Rene Goscinny (Paperback, 2004)" |
| "A collaborator in ancient Gaul? Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy There's something very fishy going on as Legionary Infirmofpurpus discovers when he is sent to spy on the Gauls disguised as a crab apple tree But is that just a red herring? And what about the two concussed druids brewing colourful potions? One way or another the fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Asterix in Britain: Album 8 by Rene Goscinny (Paperback, 2004)" |
| "One little ancient British village still holds out against the Roman invaders Asterix and Obelix are invited to help They must face fog rain warm beer and boiled boar with mint sauce but they soon have Governor Encyclopaedicus Britannicus's Romans declining and falling Until a wild race for a barrel of magic potion lands them in the drink It's not quite cricket - how about a nice cup of hot water though? Or even the first ever tea-party?"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Asterix and the Normans: Album 9 by Rene Goscinny (Paperback, 2004)" |
| "A Norman invasion of the Gaulish village! But only trendy teenager Justforkix visiting from Lutetia fears them for the Gauls have their magic potion But the Normas themselves want to learn the meaning of fear can Asterix and his friends teach them? Another secret weapon is brought into playand at long last the bard Cacofonix wins the appreciation due to him"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Asterix at the Olympic Games by Rene Goscinny (Paperback, 2004)" |
| "The athletes of the ancient world assemble in Athens for the Olympic Games Asterix and the Gauls enter too but they&39;re due for a setback As an artificial stimulant magic potion is banned Can our friends win at the Games without it? And what&39;s the special ingredient of the other potion the one in the cauldron in the shed with the door that doesn&39;t close properly?"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Devil in the Kitchen : The Autobiography" |
| "The long-awaited autobiography of the archetypal kitchen bad boy - Marco Pierre WhiteWhen Marco Pierre White's mother died when he was just six years old it transformed his life Soon his father was urging him to earn his own keep and by sixteen he was working in his first restaurant White went on to learn from some of the best chefs in the country such as Albert Roux Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffmann He survived the intense pressure of hundred-hour weeks in the heat of the kitchen developed his own style and then struck out on his ownAt Harveys in Wandsworth which he opened in 1987 he developed a reputation as a stunning cook and a rock 'n' roll sex god of the kitchen But he was also a man who might throw you out of his restaurant and his temper was legendary as younger chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal would find out when they worked for him He eventually opened several more restaurants won every honour going and then realised that it still wasn't enough Here Marco takes the reader right into the heat of the kitchen with a sharp-edged wit and a sizzling pace that will fascinate anyone brave enough to open the pages of this book and enter his domain"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Screw it, Let's Do it: Lessons in Life by Sir Richard Branson (Paperback, 2006)" |
| "Throughout my life I have achieved many remarkable things In Screw It Let's Do It I will share with you my ideas and the secrets of my success but not simply because I hope they'll help you achieve your individual goals Today we are increasingly aware of the effects of our actions on the environment and I strongly believe that we each have a responsibility as individuals and organisations to do no harm I will draw on Gaia Capitalism to explain why we need to take stock of how we may be damaging the environment and why it is up to big companies like Virgin to lead the way in a more holistic approach to business In Screw It Let's Do It I'll be looking forwards to the future A lot has changed since I founded Virgin in 1968 and I'll explain how I intend to take my business and my ideas to the next level and the new and exciting areas - such as launching Virgin Fuels - into which Virgin is currently moving But I have also brought together all the important lessons good advice and inspirational adages that have helped me along the road to success Ironically I have never been one to do things by the book but I have been inspired and influenced by many remarkable people I hope that you too might find a little inspiration between these pages"
Price: 3.49 |
| "Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons in Life and Business by Sir Richard Branson (Paperback, 2007)" |
| "Richard Branson is an iconic businessman In Screw It Let's Do It he shares the secrets of his success and the invaluable lessons he has learned over the course of his remarkable career As the world struggles with the twin problems of global recession and climate change Richard explains why it is up to big companies like Virgin to lead the way in finding a more holistic and environmentally friendly approach to business He also looks to the future and shares his plans for taking his business and his ideas to the next level Richard reveals the new and exciting areas into which Virgin is currently moving including biofuels and space travel and brings together all the important lessons good advice and inspirational adages that have helped him along the road to success This is a fantastic motivational business book that will help every reader achieve their own dreams"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything by Robert H. Frank (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Have you ever wondered why there is a light in your fridge but not in your freezer? Or why 24-hour shops bother having locks on their doors? Or why soft drink cans are cylindrical but milk cartons are square? The answer is simple economics For years economist Robert Frank has been encouraging his students to ask questions about the conundrums and strange occurrences they encounter in everyday life and to try to explain them using economics Now in this bestselling book he shares the most intriguing - and bizarre - questions and the economic principles that answer them to reveal why many of the most puzzling parts of everyday life actually make perfect (economic) sense"
Price: 7.49 |
| "The World Without Us by Alan Weisman (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "On the day after humans disappear nature takes over and immediately begins cleaning house - or houses that is Cleans them right off the face of the earth They all goWhat if mankind disappeared right now forever what would happen to the Earth in a week a year a millennium? Could the planet's climate ever recover from human activity? How would nature destroy our huge cities and our myriad plastics? And what would our final legacy be? Speaking to experts in fields as diverse as oil production and ecology and visiting the places that have escaped recent human activity to discover how they have adapted to life without us Alan Weisman paints an intriguing picture of the future of Earth Exploring key concerns of our time this absorbing thought experiment reveals a powerful - and surprising - picture of our planet's future"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Teatro Grottesco by Thomas Ligotti (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Thomas Ligotti is often cited as the most curious and remarkable figure in horror literature since H P Lovecraft His work is noted by critics for its display of an exceptionally grotesque imagination and accomplished prose style In his stories Ligotti has followed a literary tradition that began with Edgar Allan Poe portraying characters that are outside of anything that might be called normal life depicting strange locales far off the beaten track and rendering a grim vision of human existence as a perpetual nightmare The horror stories collected in Teatro Grottesco feature tormented individuals who play out their doom in various odd little towns as well as in dark sectors frequented by sinister and often blackly comical eccentrics The cycle of narratives introduce readers to a freakish community of artists who encounter demonic perils that ultimately engulf their lives"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Losing My Virginity" |
| "This is the worldwide bestselling autobiography of iconic entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson featuring his take on his latest business ventures personal achievements and intrepid adventures In Losing my Virginity you'll discover how Sir Richard is committed to building a better world through responsible holistic business practices and ventures such as the Virgin Health Bank which is contributing to regenerative medicine Virgin Fuels which has pledged GBP200 million to renewable energy projects and his company's charitable arm Virgin Unite You'll also learn about how Sir Richard and his company are reaching for the stars in a new era of commercial space travel with Virgin Galactic With insights into this very public figure's personal life as well as his business successes and the lessons he's learned along the way this is an amazing memoir motivational business guide and inspiring story that will capture your imagination"
Price: 9.99 |
| "A Wolf Called Romeo" |
| "A Wolf Called Romeo is the remarkable story of a wolf who returned again and again to interact with the people and dogs of Juneau Alaska living on the edges of their community engaging in an improbable awe-inspiring inter-species dance and bringing the wild into sharp focus At first the people of Juneau were guarded torn between caution and curiosity But as Romeo began to tag along with cross-country skiers on their daily jaunts play fetch with local dogs or simply lie near author Nick Jans and nap under the sun they came to accept Romeo and he them For Nick it was about trying to understand Romeo then it was about winning his trust and ultimately it was about watching over him for as long as he or anyone could Written with a deft hand and a searching heart A Wolf Called Romeo is an unforgettable tale of a creature who defied nature and thus gave humans a chance to understand it a little more"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Why Fonts Matter" |
| "We all constantly interact with type in almost every aspect of our lives But how do fonts affect what we read and influence the choices we make?This book opens up the science and the art behind how fonts influence you It explains why certain fonts or styles evoke particular experiences and associationsFonts have different personalities that can create trust mistrust give you confidence make things seem easier to do or make a product taste better They&39;re hidden in plain sight they trigger memories associations and multisensory experiences in your imagination Fonts can alter the meanings of words right before your very eyesSee what personalities fonts have and what they reveal about YOUR personality Explore how you respond to fonts emotionally and can make fonts work for your message Be amazed that a font has the power to alter the taste of your foodThis book is for anyone who is interested in giving words impact who loves words and how they influence us"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Nib + Ink : The New Art of Modern Calligraphy" |
| "The original authentic and bestselling guide to modern calligraphy from Chiara Perano founder of the pioneering and unparalleled calligraphy studio Lamplighter London Play with type get creative with letterforms and fall in love with handwriting again Taking you letter by letter through the modern calligraphy basics Nib Ink includes The four essential pieces of equipment and how to use themMark making drills and shapes A modern calligraphy alphabet with a variation of styles to practise withGuidance on joining letters spacing and pacing-How to create flourishes finishes and decoration Simple projects from chalkboards and framed quotes to setting an envelopeStationery ideas for weddings parties and table settingsTroubleshooting tips FAQs stockists and resources With this beautiful and immersive workbook and journal discover exciting creative and interesting ways to personalise your stationery add a flourish to your correspondence and develop your own unique style of modern calligraphy"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The Emotional Brain by Joseph E. LeDoux (Paperback, 1999)" |
| "The science behind David Goleman's Emotional IntelligenceThe Emotional Brain provides a cutting-edge scientific background to such books as Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence showing that while cognitive studies have tended to ignore the emotions we are increasingly understanding how crucial they are to our evolutionary survival as shortcuts to cut through conscious reasoning when speed and rules-of-thumb are more important and effective than logicMuch of our emotional life is lived unconsciously and is far richer than simply our conscious feelings - for example our conscious mind will already be reacting to situations of danger some time before we begin to be afraidNot only does LeDoux present a fascinating insight into how our emotions function normally but also provides a new understanding of emotional disorders"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Collected Poems: Dylan Thomas by Dylan Thomas (Paperback, 2000)" |
| "The definitive edition of Dylan Thomas's five published volumes of poems 18 POEMS TWENTY-FIVE POEMS THE MAP OF LOVE DEATHS AND ENTRANCES and IN COUNTRY SLEEPDylan Thomas wrote passionately about life in all its moods and moments from the first thrilling moments of childbirth to the darker moments of death and loss COLLECTED POEMS is introduced by the poet himself with a passionate seashore 'Prologue' in which the self-styled Noah of poetry builds his ark against ruin This edition includes his last unfinished poem 'Elegy' and the opening of 'In Country Heaven' - an ambitious project conceived after the dropping of the atom bomb"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Cromwell, Our Chief Of Men by Antonia Fraser (Paperback, 2002)" |
| "The bestselling historian's biography of a decisive figure in England's historyNo Englishman has made more impact on the history of his nation than Oliver Cromwell; few have been so persistently maligned in the folklore of history The central purpose of Antonia Fraser's book is the recreation of his life and character freed from the distortions of myth and Royalist propagandaCromwell was a man of contradictions and surprising charm This decisive and ruthless commander was also a country gentleman and a passionate connoisseur of music Of Cromwell's fitness for high office this fascinating biography leaves no doubt Under his rule English prestige abroad rose to a level unequalled since Elizabeth I yet his campaign in Ireland has cast a shadow over his reputationAntonia Fraser displays great insight into this complex man and reveals a totally unexpected Cromwell far removed from the received stereotype"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Batavia's Graveyard by Mike Dash (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "When the Dutch East Indiaman Batavia struck an uncharted reef off the new continent of Australia on her maiden voyage in 1629 332 men women and children were on board While some headed off in a lifeboat to seek help 250 of the survivors ended up on a tiny coral island less than half a mile long A band of mutineers whose motives were almost beyond comprehension then started on a cold-blooded killing spree leaving fewer than 80 people alive when the rescue boat arrived three months later BATAVIA'S GRAVEYARD tells this strange story as a gripping narrative structured around three strong principal characters Francisco Pelsaert the cultivated but weak-willed captain; Jeronimus Cornelisz a sinister apothecary with a terrifying personal philosophy influenced by Rosicrucianism who set himself up as the ruler of the island; and Wiebbe Hayes the only survivor with the courage to fight Jeronimus's band The background to these events including the story of the Dutch East India Company and the discovery of Australia is richly drawn"
Price: 8.49 |
| "1916: The Easter Rising by Tim Pat Coogan (Paperback, 2005)" |
| "An account of the events personalities and repercussions of the Irish rebellionThe Easter Rising began at 12 noon 24 April 1916 and lasted for six short but bloody days resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians the destruction of many parts of Dublin and the true beginning of Irish independenceThe 1916 Rising was born out of the Conservative and Unionist parties' illegal defiance of the democratically expressed wish of the Irish electorate for Home Rule; and of confusion mishap and disorganisation compounded by a split within the Volunteer leadershipTim Pat Coogan introduces the major players themes and outcomes of a drama that would profoundly affect twentieth-century Irish history Not only is this the story of a turning point in Ireland's struggle for freedom but also a testament to the men and women of courage and conviction who were prepared to give their lives for what they believed was right"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Wings on My Sleeve: The World's Greatest Test Pilot tells his story Paperback â 1 Jun 2007" |
| "The autobiography of one of the greatest pilots in historyIn 1939 Eric Brown was on a University of Edinburgh exchange course in Germany and the first he knew of the war was when the Gestapo came to arrest him They released him not realising he was a pilot in the RAF volunteer reserve and the rest is history Eric Brown joined the Fleet Air Arm and went on to be the greatest test pilot in history flying more different aircraft types than anyone else During his lifetime he made a record-breaking 2407 aircraft carrier landings and survived eleven plane crashes One of Britain&39;s few German-speaking airmen he went to Germany in 1945 to test the Nazi jets interviewing (among others) Hermann Goering and Hanna Reitsch He flew the suicidally dangerous Me 163 rocket plane and tested the first British jets WINGS ON MY SLEEVE is &39;Winkle&39; Brown&39;s incredible story"
Price: 9.83 |
