Dominique Enright and Guy Macdonald's indispensable guide for boys of all ages on how to be the best. From doing the perfect Ollie at the skateboard park to making a fire and riding a unicycle.
To mark the 25th anniversary of Eric Morecambe's death, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone is the first book to cover Eric's whole life and untimely death, including unseen family photographs and new insights by Eric's son Gary Morecambe.
The incredible story of the 13 year old girl whose diary, kept during her 2 years of hiding from the Nazis during the Second World War, has sold over 30 million copies to date. This captivating biography, specially written for younger readers, is packed with information and images.
Six classic stories of action and adventure, beautifully retold and with stunning illustrations. Contains Robin Hood, Gulliver's Travels, Moonfleet, Around the World in Eighty Days, Robinson Crusoe and The Canterville Ghost.
Octogenarian The Oldie columnist and journalist Edward Enfield gives witty advice on how to survive old age's trickier obstacles. From Health and Being Oneself to Being a Bore and Entertaining.
Extraordinary but true tales of the world's strangest football matches, from over a century of football. Arranged chronologically from the match between Zulu warriors in Sheffield in 1879 to the game between UK politicians and Iraq in London in 2004.
The extraordinary stories of all of England's kings and queens, plus some of the less well-known Scots and Welsh rulers. With witty and accessible text that is a pleasure to read.
Traditional British pudding and dessert favourites taken from Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management published in 1861, updated for the modern cook and featuring Mrs Beeton's tips throughout.
Cadbury's Smash, Del Monte tinned pineapple, Jacob's Cream Crackers and Vesta Packet Meals are just some of the convenience foods celebrated in this nostalgic tribute to packaged food.
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128-page hardback
Colour illustrations throughout
Includes ratings for Survivability, Trolley Embarrassment Factor and Versatility for each product
A highly original look at the significant battles and events of World War II using splendid full-colour, computer-generated mapping. Including The Rise of Facism, The Fall of France, the Battle of Britain and many more.
Extraordinary but true stories from 130 years of rugby history. From rugby union's first international in Edinburgh in 1871 to Italy's Six Nations victory against Wales at Stadio Flamino in 2007.
Birdwatcher Marcus Schneck provides valuable tips, hints and lessons and fascinating anecdotes on his lifelong passion. Beautifully laid out, it covers everything from Helping Bird Conservation, Dressing the Part and Sizing up a New Sport to The Art of Staying Still and The Physics of Flight.
A fascinating chronological trawl through the leading world news headlines provides a totally fresh approach to history. From the opening of the London Tube in 1884 and the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 right up to the US race for president in 2008.
Graham McCann's hugely entertaining celebration of the English comedian, actor and entertainer famous for his sly moustache, broad gap-toothed grin, garish waistcoats and ostentatious cigarette holder.
A visual delight as well as an informative guide to the age of British steam, written by an expert and filled with superb photographs, detailed specifications and profiles of famous railway engineers and companies.
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320 pages
Hardback
Hundreds of colour and black and white photographs
The National Football Museum's Hall of Fame, selected by a panel of footballing legends and presented here in one magnificent reference book that will be treasured by football fans for life. Arranged chronologically, each player is given an extensive profile supported by superb photographs and fact boxes.
An extensive collection of colour and black and white photographs supported by an informative text trace the career of The Beatles from when John Lennon met Paul McCartney in 1960 to the marriage of John to Yoko Ono and the final dissolution of the band in 1970.
A lavishly illustrated history of Britain produced in collaboration with the Daily Mail. Chapters include The Opening Moves, In Uniform, A Wartime Childhood and Keep Smiling Through.
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352-page hardback
Contains over a hundred previously unseen photographs
Fascinating facts, trivia and anecdotes about seventy of the greatest characters in footballing history. From Crazy Keepers such as Bruce Grobbelaar (Spaghetti Legs) to Hard Men such as Tommy Banks (The Bolton Butcher) and Wild Boys like Eric Cantona (Alive and Kicking).
Our DVD and Book set celebrate the Supermarine Spitfire which remains one of the most recognised fighter planes. The DVD captures the thrill and excitement of flying it, with in-cockpit cameras following aerobatic ace Tony Bianchi putting it through it's paces. The accompanying Little Book of Spitfire details it's evolution.
A wealth of facts, remarkable stories, intriguing folklore and beautiful photographs covering 500 species from nature. Arranged by location each section looks at the trees and plants, birds, insects and animals you might find.
A selection of over 50 momentous and thought-provoking speeches, each with a biography of the speaker and the historical context and consequences of the speech. From Moses and Mohammed to Indira Gandhi, Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler.
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the only Allied fighter plane to see continuous front-line service from 1939-1945. Sections include The Battle of Britain, In Action Over Northwest Europe, 1941-3 and Foreign Spitfires and Spitfire Variants.
Graham Harding provides a highly informative and entertaining plethora of facts about wine. From a list of the wines quaffed by James Bond to the story behind the Cat's Pee label A Wine Miscellany is bound to delight beginners and connoisseurs alike.
A compact and fully comprehensive guide to Britain's monarchs from pre-Roman times to the present day. The lively text reveals the lives and personalities of each monarch and examines how they have shaped history.
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480 pages
Hardback
Includes paintings, illustrations and archive photographs
Chronicling the meteoric rise to fame of the Fab Four from their births and early beginnings to a year by year account of their key moments up to 2007. Illustrated throughout, with informative text, a chronology panel on each page and a host of memorabilia.
Chronicling the revolutionary design and technology that has shaped the world of cars from the Curved Dash Oldsmobile introduced in 1901 to the BMW 3.0 CSL produced in 1972.
A beautifully illustrated account of the development and operational record of the Avro Lancaster, from first-line bomber service in World War II to the Shackleton maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
Our Mini DVD and Book set celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic car. The DVD features a driver's-eye-view of three top race drivers at Silverstone, Sherwood Forest and Isle of Man. The Book details the evolution from birth to current models .
Find out the strange and memorable reasons for the names of some of our most popular pubs, from The Hope and Anchor and The Cross Keys to J.D. Wetherspoons and The Cat and Fiddle.
A beautifully illustrated journey through the architecture, furniture, glassware, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture of one of the most chic and extravagant decorative styles in art history, Art Nouveau.
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192 pages
Paperback
Colour photographs
Chapters on Ceramics, Glass, Metalwork, Jewellery and influences by region, e.g. Spain and America
Best-selling author and former senior correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, Patrick Bishop, provides a detailed day-by-day chronicle of the Battle of Britain. Draws on eye witness accounts, diary extracts and pilot profiles.
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384-page hardback
Colour & b&w photographs
Packed with information on aircraft, orders of battle, ace fliers and more
A fascinating collection of Highway Code Facsimiles with commentary highlighting the changes in the roads and how this affected driving. Includes highlights of the first Highway Code from 1931, plus full reproductions of the 2nd (1935), 3rd (1946) and 4th (1954) Highway Codes.
This spectacular journey transports the reader to the world's greatest metropolises and most beautiful cities. Organised by continent, from Algiers in Africa to Wellington in Oceania.
Classic, rare and previously unseen photographs accompany this chronological biography of British rock and heavy metal band Led Zeppelin, formed in 1968.
An essential reference book for anyone wanting to start out with watercolours. There are sections on materials and techniques plus a guide to drawing the framework for your paintings.
A detailed exploration of the lives of some of our most notorious murderers and their victims provides a fascinating insight into the dangerous minds of killers.
This beautifully illustrated book contains everything you need to know to master the art of calligraphy. Includes a full set of alphabet sytles and a wealth of applications for them all.
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96 pages
Hardback
Colour illustrations and calligraphy examples throughout
Amusing anecdotes, words of wisdom, practical tips and fun activities to help create the best grannies in the world. A witty guide to everything from what not to say to the parents of your grandchild to making your home a house of fun.