Crusading fervour gripped Europe for over 200 years, creating one of the most extraordinary, vivid episodes in world history. Whether the Crusades are regarded as the most…
Botticelli, Holbein, Leonardo, Dürer, Michelangelo: the names are familiar, as are the works, such as the Last Supper fresco, or the monumental marble statue of David. But who…
As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history. The furor surrounding the Satanic Verses and the Danish cartoon crisis reminded the world of…
Black holes are a constant source of fascination to many due to their mysterious nature. In this Very Short Introduction, Katherine Blundell addresses a variety of questions,…
I am planet Earth. I am home to humans, plants and animals. I give them food to eat, water to drink and air to breathe. But I need YOUR help.Please Help Planet Earth is the…
The six stories in Consider Her Ways: And Others, the second collecton of John Wyndham''s short tales, continue his exploration of the science fiction staple - what if? In the…
A short, fascinating introduction to the concept of attention from Britain''s leading psychoanalyst, author of Missing Out and On Kindness.What we find of interest may tell us…
''Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line'' - Daily ExpressNapoleon''s forces are poised to invade Britain, and Commander Thomas Kydd''s ship is at the…
''Mysterious, all-consuming and pretty damn good'' Closer''Humour, heartbreak, drama, and passion.'' The Reading CaféA series of serendipitous encounters lead to sizzling romance…
Spring, 1919. James ‘Max’ Maxted, former Great War flying ace, returns to the trail of murder, treachery and half-buried secrets he set out on in The Ways of the World. He…
The detectives in this collection are masters of scientific deduction, whether they are identifying the perpetrator from a single scrap of fabric, or picking out the poison from a…
Sir Frederick Handley Page’s aviation career began after his dismissal from Johnson & Phillips Ltd. for unauthorized aircraft experiments. Undeterred, he founded his own company…
Listening and Talking: A Pathway to Acting provides undergraduate acting students with a clear, achievable, step-by-step way to approach the work of playing a role. The text is…
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the Welsh hills, where each step unveils a tapestry woven with history, culture, and personal connection. Traverse the poetic landscapes…
Written by a renowned and established motoring historian and author. Explores all of the vehicles owned by Hitler, or used by him on a regular basis. Highly illustrated throughout…