This guide's 11 easy-to-use chapters each focus on a different element of the writer's craft--character, plot, point of…

By AD 589, when Yang Chien established himself at the head of a newly reformed Chinese empire, nearly four centuries had…

The definitive reader for all students of food history, comprised of primary source extracts spanning the globe from…

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'Part ghost story, part gastro romance ... and lashings of bittersweet humour' Mail on Sunday'A fun romp through New York's…

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A compelling account of the continuing legacy of Greek writers and thinkers in the age of Rome. In 146 BC, Greece yielded to…

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Shortlisted for the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionFrom the legendary Pentagon Papers…

"Mother died today. Or was it yesterday, I can't be certain."Albert Camus' classic existentialist masterpiece, adapted by…

During the Pacific War the most successful component of the Imperial Japanese Fleet was its destroyer force. These ships…

Exploring the uniforms and equipment of the Legion, and featuring full color artwork, this is an invaluable resource for…

In the English-speaking world, it is generally unknown that a volunteer Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) fought alongside…

The British victory at Quebec in 1759 was a landmark in the history of North America. In this "year of miracles," according…

Featuring 18th-century warfare, with dramatic campaigns and battles, this book includes information about famous leaders,…

In the 1970s, during the ruinous 30-year dictatorship of General Mobutu, periodic rebellions required the hasty insertion…

The birth of the mighty Roman Navy was anchored in the Romans' extraordinary ability to absorb and perfect the technology of…

Part of the Men-at-Arms series, this book details the history, equipment and uniforms of the Dutch-Belgian troops of the…

Did Jesus exist? In recent years there has been a massive upsurge in public discussion of the view that Jesus did not exist.…

The producer behind such celebrated films as The Four Feathers and The Third Man is one of the most colourful and important…

This useful student text, first published in 1893, consists of anintroduction covering the historical background to Milo's…

A brilliant new survey and intelligent explorationof progressive rock, from its origins through to contemporary artists…

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The third edition of Contemporary Russia is fully revised to provide a comprehensive introduction to the society, politics…

Teaches Arabic handwriting in three parts, letter shapes, combinations and extended writing section.…

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Welcome to The Worlds of Cixin Liu, a series of graphic novels created by 35 artists - including writers, illustrators and…

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An international collaboration involving 26 writers and illustrators from 14 different countries have transformed 15 of…

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'A valuable exploration of the topic and a thought-provoking read.'Financial TimesAn insider's look into how Generation Z's…

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Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark…

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What's so special about Dutch paintings of cheese? When does Art Nouveau become Art Deco? Why were the Pre-Raphaelites…

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What happens to politics when it takes the form of theatre? How has theatre both exploited and undermined politics both in…

The new Victorian chiller from the author of Radio 2 and Zoe Ball ITV Book Club pick, The Silent Companions. Is prisoner…

The latest heart-warming book in the Guinea Pig Classics series.''Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the…

Comic riffs and diatribes on the America of G.W. Bush from the author of }Slaughterhouse Five{. A timely and passionate book…

When a boy swaps his dad for two goldfish he does not really think through the consequences! After all, he is not the only…

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Angeline is brilliant! She knows way more than a child of her age ought to. When she is moved up a class at school she finds…

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Chekhov's widely performed classic study of provincial life explores the irony of hope and the inadequacy of…

The Douglas AD Skyraider is considered the most effective naval aircraft of the Korean War despite the emergence of new jet…

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Acclaimed cookbook author Jessica B. Harris weaves an utterly engaging history of African American cuisine, taking the…

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A heart-wrenching, powerfully written novel, "Mornings in Jenin" tells of the Abulhega family, who is forced from the…

The Wedding is a Polish classic, continually in production in Poland since Stanislaw Wyspianski wrote it nearly a hundred…

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