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Compelling, intriguing and brimming with detailed historical content, these are ideal for all those with an interest in our past.
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Perfect for visitors and armchair travellers alike, Portrait of Britain is packed with stunning photographs, informative maps and stunning 3-D illustrations and offers a visual celebration of the very best of Britain's glorious landscapes, lively cities and rich cultural heritage.
This illustrated survey of village life offers examples of building styles from all over the country.
The first three titles in this stunning new series celebrate the diversity of travel writing.
This is Bill Turnbull's charming account of how he stumbled into the mysterious world of beekeeping, sometimes literally!
This is possibly the funniest, rudest book of the summer!
This fascinating book brings together over 500 games, puzzles, jokes and literary snippets which provided amusement and light relief during the long nights of the Blitz.
This crash course book and CD is designed to take you from complete beginner to rock hero in record-breaking time.
From ants to zebras, this miscellany of animal madness is packed full of the most utterly astonishing facts ever.
The story of one man's obsession with whales, this compelling book recently won the BBC's Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2009.
P.J. O'Rourke - journalist, author and 'the funniest writer in America' - has a secret passion for cars.
In 8 out of 10 Brits, Charlie Croker paints a quirkily numerical portrait of Britain.
A special collection of 250 unique lists that observe the idiosyncrasies of our Isles and encompass all things British.
Find out who would burn off their beard with a laser, who invented a fireproof umbrella that doubles as a parachute and why we should replace sniffer dogs with gerbils!
Please be advised that this book contains mild sexual references
In this self help book with a difference, the Pub Landlord has stepped out from behind the beer taps to write - well, dictate, be reasonable - his bar room wisdom for your own spiritual gain!
For the millions of people - young and old - who just can't get enough of America's number one couple, here's a fun way to indulge yourself!
From a canine TV remote holder to a hedgehog letter rack and not forgetting the tasteful goldfish Christmas tree decorations and hamster tea light holders, this book is absolutely stuffed full of practical uses.
Surprisingly compelling, this book shows portrait after portrait of prize-winning sheep as you've never seen them before!
Motherhood is a tough job and a serious business. Which means there's all the more reason to step back and see the funny side of it.
Containing over 150 incomplete doodles to inspire the inner artist in you, this fun book will help you to exercise some creativity when you are next put on hold!