Category Archives: Accessories
The Sun Tyrant: A Nightmare Called North Korea
When Londoner JP Floru tags along with three friends running the marathon in Pyongyang, little could have prepared him for what he witnessed. Shown by two minders what the regime wants them to see during their nine-day trip, the group is astounded when witnessing people bowing to their leaders` statues; being told not to take
Bluffocracy
Britain is run by people who are bluffing. At the top of our government, our media, the civil service and business sit men – it`s usually men – whose core skill is talking fast, writing well, and endeavouring to imbue the purest wind with substance. They know a little bit about everything, and an awful
The Power of the Paddle: One man`s mission to inspire hope through the spirit of adventure
Djibouti, a tiny country on the Horn of Africa at the entrance to the Gulf of Aden, has become a refuge for people fleeing from neighbouring war zones. It`s here that former soldier and extreme adventurer Jordan Wylie visited various refugee camps and orphanages and saw first-hand the grim lives of many of the children,
Dyslexia is My Superpower (Most of the Time)
In more than 100 interviews, children and young adults reveal their personal tips and tactics for honing the creative benefits of dyslexia, enabling them to thrive in school and beyond. Strategies include ways to develop confidence and self-belief. The contributors have outlined specific approaches they feel have helped them, and others that haven`t. The book
The Ice at the End of the World: An Epic Journey Into Greenland`s Buried Past and Our Perilous Future
Greenland: a remote, mysterious, ice-covered rock with a population of just 56,000, has evolved from one of earth`s last physical frontiers to its largest scientific laboratory. Locked within that vast `white desert` are some of our planet`s most profound secrets. As the Arctic climate warms, and Greenland`s ice melts at an accelerating rate, the island
You Can Change the World!: Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere
**Joint Gold Winner of the Moonbeam Multicultural Non-Fiction Award 2019**This inspirational book tells the stories of more than 50 of today`s teenagers who`ve dared to change the world they live in. It`s been written to show other teens they can do the same. Bestselling author Margaret Rooke asks teens about their experiences of being volunteers,
Sherlock: The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures Volume 1
The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle`s legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have selected their all-time favourite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing readers a curated masterclass in crime fiction.Each of the tales in this first of two volumes,
Sherlock The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures
`The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes`This second of two volumes of Arthur Conan Doyle`s original stories featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes begins with Silver Blaze and ends with Sherlock`s final appearance in The Adventure of The Dying Detective. Each tale of murder, suspense, cryptic clues and
A Farmer and His Dog
In A Farmer and His Dog, Adam Henson explores the unique relationship between a farmer and his most loyal friend. Sheepdogs come in a variety of shapes and sizes from border collies to Australian kelpies (rumoured to be a distant relative of the dingo). Not only are they essential to the running of a farm,
Springwatch: The 2019 Almanac
โ€Beautiful, fun, a great bookโ€ฆ the best book ever written!โ€ – Chris Evansโ€It is a brilliant book, a toolkit, packed full of information โ€“ even I learnt a few new things!โ€ – Chris PackhamExplore the world outside your window.For 13 years the BBC`s Springwatch and its sister programmes, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch, have been bringing the
Drums In The Distance: Journeys Into the Global Far Right
โ€Mulhall watches the extreme right revival from the inside – as an anti-fascist infiltrator criss-crossing the global networks of modern fascism – but he brings a deep analytical focus. By the end of it we understand one thing: the threat of a second fascist era is real.โ€ Paul Mason, author of `Postcapitalism`โ€An urgent missive from
Lost Skills and Crafts Handbook
In this inspirational and practical guide to country life, passionate and hugely knowledgeable countryman Alan Titchmarsh explores the heritage of rural Britain, its landscapes and wildlife, its traditions, customs and crafts. `The Lost Skills and Crafts Handbook` will help you rediscover your love of the countryside, including:- a checklist of British butterflies and where to
If We Were Villains
Oliver Marks has just served ten years for the murder of one of his closest friends – a murder he may or may not have committed. On the day he`s released, he`s greeted by the detective who put him in prison. Detective Colborne is retiring, but before he does, he wants to know what really
Sweet Little Lies: The most gripping suspense thriller you`ll read this year
WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION`A blistering debut from a major new voice. I couldn`t put it down. Authentic, compelling, unflinching and tender and written with real verve and assurance` ERIN KELLY`An astonishingly confident and individual voice` ANN CLEEVESWHAT I THOUGHT I KNEWIn 1998, Maryanne Doyle disappeared and Dad knew
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: based on the heart-breaking true story of love and survival
For readers of Schindler`s List, The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas comes a heart-breaking story of the very best of humanity in the very worst of circumstances.I tattooed a number on her arm. She tattooed her name on my heart. In 1942, Lale Sokolov arrived in Auschwitz-Birkenau. He
On Leopard Rock: A Life of Adventures
Wilbur Smith has lived an incredible life of adventure, and now he shares the extraordinary true stories that have inspired his fiction. I`ve been writing novels for over fifty years. I was lucky enough to miss the big wars and not get shot, but lucky enough to grow up among the heroes who had served
Pint to Pint: A Crawl Around Britain`s Best Pubs
For the dedicated pub-goer and the armchair drinker, here is an enticing selection of `proper` pubs to gladden the heart and slake the thirst. All of these pubs get the basics right: they focus on the beer (though the food and wine may also be excellent) and on conversation rather than piped music. They may
