World War I - The Definitive Visual Guide
World War I - The Definitive Visual Guide
Engaging and entertaining reference guide to World War I Fr...

World War II - The Definitive Visual History
World War II - The Definitive Visual History
The definitive visual history looks at this epic war from ev...

Animal - The Definitive Visual Guide, 3rd Edition
Animal - The Definitive Visual Guide, 3rd Edition
A million copy best-selling exploration of the animal kingdo...

The Dog Encyclopedia - The Definitive Visual Guide
The Dog Encyclopedia - The Definitive Visual Guide
This catalogue of over 400 dog breeds, from the best-loved L...

The Tractor Book - The Definitive Visual History
The Tractor Book - The Definitive Visual History
The definitive visual history of the tractor The complete h...

World War One: The Global Revolution
World War One: The Global Revolution
World War One: The Global Revolution - University textbook f...

The Motorbike Book - The Definitive Visual History
The Motorbike Book - The Definitive Visual History
The ultimate illustrated history of the motorcycle, this com...

World War One - The Global Revolution
World War One - The Global Revolution
World War One was the cause, catalyst, trigger and accelerat...

Star Wars - Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
Star Wars - Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
The essential, comprehensive guide to Rogue One: A Star Wars...

The Tank Book - The Definitive Visual History of Armoured Vehicles
The Tank Book - The Definitive Visual History of Armour...
From the birth of the tank to unmanned vehicles and the tank...

The Natural History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth
The Natural History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide to...
A monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to Earth’s...

SAS Survival Handbook - The Definitive Survival Guide
SAS Survival Handbook - The Definitive Survival Guide
The original and best survival guide for any situation in ev...

The Complete Book of Cacti and Succulents - The Definitive Practical Guide to Cultivation, Propagation and Display
The Complete Book of Cacti and Succulents - The Definit...
A guide to cacti and succulents features step-by-step photog...

World War I - The Definitive Visual Guide

Zero Night - The Untold Story of the Second World War's Most Daring Great Escape

Oflag VI-B, Warburg, Germany: On the night of 30 August 1942 – ‘Zero Night’ – 40 officers from Britain, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa staged the most audacious mass escape of the Second World War. It was the first ‘Great Escape’ – but instead of tunnelling, the escapers boldly went over the huge perimeter fences using wooden scaling contraptions. This was the notorious ‘Warburg ...

A Time to Remember - Book One in the the gripping, uplifting Rivenshaw Saga set at the close of World War Two

The first book in a heartwarming new Lancashire-based series by beloved and bestselling saga writer Anna Jacobs, set at the end of World War Two. 1945 – the war in Europe is over. It should be a time of utter joy and celebration.Most women can’t wait for their men to return, but in the small town of Rivenshaw in Lancashire, Judith Crossley fears having her husband back in the house. He’d grown ...

Where Poppies Grow - Quilts and Projects Honoring Those Who Served in World War I

Denniele Bohannon and Janice Britz joined forces to create The Kansas City Star’s block-of-the-month quilt, Remembering Almo, to honour those who have served their country. Denniele’s great-grandfather Almo O’Kell served as a medic during World War I and was one of the many soldiers who never came home. Along with each beautiful block pattern, you get a little peek into O’Kell’s life as a sol...

The Tree of Yoga - The Definitive Guide to Yoga in Everyday Life

The definitive guide to yoga in everyday life from B.K.S. Iyengar, the world’s most respected yoga teacher. B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar’s unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of `yoga for all’, which has made it into a worldwide phenomenon. His seminal book, `Light on Yoga’...

Light on Yoga - The Definitive Guide to Yoga Practice

The definitive work by B.K.S. Iyengar, the world’s most respected yoga teacher. B.K.S. Iyengar has devoted his life to the practice and study of yoga. It was B.K.S. Iyengar’s unique teaching style, bringing precision and clarity to the practice, as well as a mindset of `yoga for all’, which has made it into the worldwide phenomenon it is today. `Light on Yoga’ is widely called `the bible o...

False Flags - Disguised German Raiders of World War II

False Flags tells the epic untold story of German raider voyages to the South Seas during the early years of World War II. In 1940 the raiders Orion, Komet, Pinguin, and Kormoran left Germany and waged a “pirate war” in the South Seas as part of Germany’s strategy to attack the British Empire’s maritime trade on a global scale. Their extraordinary voyages spanned the globe and are maritime sag...

Complete Artist's Manual - The Definitive Guide to Materials and Techniques for Painting and Drawing

The definitive artist’s reference guide and comprehensive sourcebook of art materials and painting techniques, now available in a modern paperback edition. The Complete Artist’s Manual covers all the elements of painting and drawing from materials to techniques, colour composition and media – the ultimate artist’s bible. In addition, it contains a structured painting course with simple exerc...

Shanghai Grand - Forbidden Love and International Intrigue on the Eve of the Second World War

A vivid account of the love triangle between an American journalist and adventurer, a wealthy expatriate businessman and a Chinese poet in Shanghai in the late 1930s. On the eve of the Second World War, the foreign-controlled port of Shanghai was the rendezvous for the twentieth century’s most outlandish adventurers, all under the watchful eye of the illustrious Sir Victor Sassoon. Emily ‘Mick...

World War I Tales - The War Game

Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories. Flanders, 1914. The German and British soldiers in the trenches make an unofficial Christmas truce, with carols and a football match. But the officers aren’t happy… A veteran soldier and a young recruit are ‘celebrating’ Christmas in the trenches of Flanders in 1914. They hear ...

World War II

This engaging and educational book for children age 9 and over describes the events and key players leading up to, during, and after World War 2. Put together in collaboration with the Imperial War Museum in London, Eyewitness World War II has sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide. Starting from a world divided in the early 20th century, you will understand how and why certain alliances forme...

Australia and the War in the Air - Volume I - The Centenary History of Australia and the Great War

The first book in a new series that will explore Australia’s role in the Great War.From the earliest days of the Great War, Australians volunteered to fight in the air – warfare’s newest arena, and one that would transform the nature of military operations. In the squadrons of the Australian Flying Corps and with Britain’s flying services, Australian airmen fought in campaigns that spanned the...

The Natural History Book - The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth

A monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to Earth’s wildlife and natural wonders – its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms – this book was 5 years in the making. Covering more than 5,000 species, it is one-of-a-kind; the only book to offer a complete visual survey of Earth’s natural history. Packed with thousands of stunning, specially commissioned photographs,...

Courage in the Skies - The Untold Story of Qantas, it's Brave Men and Women and Their Extraordinary Role in World War II...

Between 1942 and 1943, Qantas lost eight aircraft during its involvement in Australia’s war against the Japanese. Over sixty passengers and crew died as a result. Yet Qantas’ exemplary contribution to Australia’s war effort and the courage of its people in those difficult times has been forgotten. Courage in the Skies is the remarkable story of Qantas at war and the truly heroic deeds of its c...

Secret Heroes of World War II - Tales of Courage from the Worlds of Espionage and Resistance

Many of the heroes of World War II are well-known, larger-than-life figures. This book is a tribute to the lesser-known but equally amazing individuals – some working secretly behind the scenes on the home front and others behind enemy lines – who made just as significant a contribution to the wartime story. It sheds new and timely light on more than 50 of the often unsung heroes and heroines of...

SAS Survival Handbook - The Definitive Survival Guide

The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the `SAS Survival Handbook’ is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere. Ever wondered how you would find water in the desert, defend yourself from an attacker, or signal a rescue aircraft? From security and resisting head-locks on the streets to making camp ...

The Tank War - The British Band of Brothers - One Tank Regiment's World War II

From the evacuation of France in 1940 to the final dash to Hamburg in 1945, the 5th Royal Tank Regiment were on the front line throughout the Second World War. Theirs was a war that saw them serve in Africa as part of the Desert Rats, before returning to Europe for the Normandy landings. Wherever they went, the notoriety of the ‘Filthy Fifth’ grew – they revelled in their reputation for fightin...

LEGO (R) Architecture The Visual Guide

Iconic buildings are re-imagined in LEGO ® bricks in this stunning guide to the LEGO Architecture series. These amazing LEGO Architecture sets showcase incredible buildings from around the world. From the Empire State Building and the Guggenheim, to Farnsworth House, LEGO ® Architecture: The Visual Guide reveals amazing exploded images of the LEGO Architecture models, showing every LEGO brick i...

The Second World War: The Hinge Of Fate - Volume IV

THE HINGE OF FATE marks in Sir Winston Churchill’s words, ‘the turning-point of the Second World War.’ It details a period during which almost uninterrupted defeat gave way to almost unbroken success for the Allies. While the Afrika Korps advanced almost to the outskirts of Alexandria and the Japanese struck by land and by sea, despair came to all but the most resolute. However, from this nad...

The RSL Book of World War I

True stories of Aussie courage and mateship from the annals of the RSL. Published to mark the centenary of the First World War and of the RSL in 2016, this is a collection of 100 true stories of Aussie courage from those who were in the action. These are intimate, eyewitness accounts across the breadth of Australia’s war from Gallipoli to the Western Front, related with humour, pathos and vivid ...

The Dog Encyclopedia - The Definitive Visual Guide

This catalogue of over 400 dog breeds, from the best-loved Labrador to German shepherds and every pedigree in between, is a definitive visual guide to all things canine. From Beethoven to Toto, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty and companionship throughout history and The Dog Encyclopedia is the perfect celebration of man’s best friend. This book includes photographs and prof...

The Grand Tour Guide to the World

The world is a big place full of interesting things. And The Grand Tour has seen some of them. That’s why few people are better placed to lead you around this vast planet of ours than Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. As long as you don’t mind getting hot and lost. Welcome, everyone, to The Grand Tour Guide to The World. In this indispensable guide, you will find an abundance of i...