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I Miss Mummy: The True Story Of A Frightened Young Girl Who Is Desperate To Go Home
by Cathy GlassCathy Glass, the no.1 bestselling author of Damaged, tells the story of the Alice, a young and vulnerable girl who is desperate to return home to her mother.
The Grass is Greener: An Anglo-saxon Passion
by Tom FortGrass and its organisation into lawns is a particularly English obsession.
Spike Island: The Memory Of A Military Hospital
by Philip HoareThis ebook contains a limited number of illustrations. The story of Netley in Southampton – its hospital, its people and the secret history of the 20th-century. Now with a new afterword uncovering astonishing evidence of Netley's links with Porton Down & experiments with LSD in the 1950s.
London Calling: How Black And Asian Writers Imagined A City
by Sukhdev SandhuFrom the 11th-century, when one commentator claimed the capital was being overrun with Moors, to the garage MCs and street poets of today – this book tells the story of life in London for black and Asian people from the 17th-century until today.
The Nemesis Program (Ben Hope #9)
by Scott MarianiFROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott
The Culture of the Europeans (Text Only Edition): From 1800 To The Present
by Donald SassoonA magisterial narrative account of the creation and consumption of all forms of ‘culture’ across the European continent over the last two hundred years.
The Victorian House: Domestic Life From Childbirth To Deathbed
by Judith FlandersThe bestselling social history of Victorian domestic life, told through the letters, diaries, journals and novels of 19th-century men and women. Some images were unavailable for this electronic edition.
Geographical Enquiry Student Book 3 (PDF)
by David Weatherly Nicholas Sheehan and Rebecca KitchenFocusing on skills development – geographical, PLTS and functional – this book takes a lively and innovative approach to KS3 Geography.Building further on the skills, knowledge and subject understanding of Pupil Books 1 and 2, Pupil Book 3 contains rich tasks and activities which will thoroughly prepare pupils for GCSE Geography. Pupil book enquiries are ‘How’ and ‘Why’ questions consisting of one overarching investigative question and a series of sub questions. Enquiries are supported by teacher resources that provide a clear steer in terms of approaches to learning and teaching and the generation of meaningful outcomes. These outcomes will be easily cross referenced to any national assessment requirements.
A History of Food in 100 Recipes
by William SitwellThe ingredients, cooks, techniques and tools that have shaped our love of food.
A Book of Britain: The Lore, Landscape And Heritage Of A Treasured Countryside
by Johnny ScottIn this remarkable, landmark publication, countryman Sir Johnny Scott evokes all that is romantic about the British countryside, its people, customs and traditions. Over its 600 gloriously illustrated pages, Johnny draws on his wisdom and knowledge to reveal a forgotten culture, and encourages us all to rediscover a beautiful Britain.
What’s Mine Is Yours: How Collaborative Consumption Is Changing The Way We Live
by Rachel Botsman Roo RogersIn the 20th century humanity consumed products faster than ever, but this way of living is no longer sustainable. This new and important book shows how technological advances are driving forms of ‘collaborative consumption’ which will change forever the ways in which we interact both with businesses and with each other.
Smarter Than You Think: How Technology Is Changing Our Minds For The Better
by Clive ThompsonFrom the ‘Wired’ and ‘New York Times Magazine’ contributor, a brilliant examination into how the internet is profoundly changing the way we think.
The Slow Fix: Solve Problems, Work Smarter And Live Better In A Fast World
by Carl HonoreWhat do we do when things go wrong in a fast world? Many of us go for the quick fix that delays the problem rather than solving it. To make real progress we need real solutions – we need to take time for THE SLOW FIX.
The World of Downton Abbey: A New Era (The\world Of Downton Abbey Ser.)
by Jessica FellowesDownton Abbey has captured the imagination of the nation. Written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes the show has become the benchmark for quality drama, and a commentary on all things British.
Blue Nights (Playaway Adult Nonfiction Ser.)
by Joan DidionFrom one of America’s greatest and most iconic writers: an honest and courageous portrait of age and motherhood.
The Bicycle Book
by Bella BathurstA rip-roaring narrative celebration of the 21st century’s great transport success story: the bicycle. Millions of us now cycle, some obsessively, and this glorious concoction of history, anecdote, adventure and lycra-clad pedalling is the perfect read for two-wheelers of all kinds.
Jacked: The Unauthorized Behind-the-scenes Story Of Grand Theft Auto
by David KushnerThe behind the scenes story of the world’s most notorious and controversial video games company - Rockstar Games.
An English Affair: Sex, Class And Power In The Age Of Profumo
by Richard Davenport-HinesWINNER OF THE POLITICAL BOOK AWARDS POLITICAL HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2014. Published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the Profumo scandal, An English Affair is a sharp-focused snapshot of a nation on the brink of social revolution.
The Fix: How Addiction Is Invading Our Lives And Taking Over The World
by Damian ThompsonAddictions to iphones, painkillers, cupcakes, alcohol and sex are taking over our lives.
The Boy No One Loved: A Heartbreaking True Story Of Abuse, Abandonment And Betrayal
by Casey WatsonSunday Times bestselling author and foster carer Casey Watson’s first heartbreaking memoir. Justin was five years old; his brothers two and three. Their mother, a heroin addict, had left them alone again. Later that day, after trying to burn down the family home, Justin was taken into care.
Trafficked: My Story
by Sophie HayesHe’d been her friend for years. He said he loved her. Then she realised she didn’t know him at all…
The Nineties: When Surface Was Depth
by Michael Bracewellthe first clear anatomy of a confused decade, the 1990s – ‘Bracewell, with great verve and style, animates the cultural conversation’, Greil Marcus
Strange Days Indeed: The Golden Age Of Paranoia
by Francis WheenStrange Days Indeed tells the story of how the paranoia exemplified by Nixon and Wilson became the defining characteristic of western politics and culture in the 1970s.
Etiquette (Collins Nutshell Books)
by Martine LeggeEver wondered about the correct way to address a Duke? Or how to get out of a car elegantly? What do you do if you embarrass yourself in public? These, and a whole host of other practical questions, are answered in this charming pocket-sized book.
Mayday! Mayday!: The History Of Sea Rescue Around Britain's Coastal Waters
by Karen Farrington Nick ConstableLifeboats occupy a particular place in people’s hearts as unpaid volunteers regularly take to their boats often in extremely adverse conditions to rescue others from the sea.