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The Last Nazis Adding a vital piece to the story of the liberation of Europe, this is the history of the shadowy Werewolf guerrilla bands formed at the end of WWII in a last desperate defence of Nazism.

Party In San Niccolo Christabel Kent?s ingeniously plotted debut novel is set in the seamy, criminal underworld that lies hidden beneath Florence?s elegant, historic fatade. Perfect for all fans of Chocolat and La Cucina.

Two Penn'orth Of Sky A rising star of saga writing, Katie Flynn is winning more and more fans. Read this heart-warming romance, which features a wonderful heroine and characters that spring off the page, and you?ll see why!

Lovers And Liars Josephine Cox sells three-quarters of a million new books a year and her last novel, The Beachcomber, reached No. 4 in the Sunday Times charts. Don?t miss her new novel ? it?s an irresistible piece of storytelling.

Moving On When Kevin Lewis wrote his bestselling memoir The Kid he believed he could leave his painful past behind. In this powerful sequel we learn that moving on hasn?t been easy.

Streets Of Glasgow Through beautiful colour images, this superb volume in the popular ?Streets of? series examines how public transport in Glasgow evolved in the decades after World War II.

The History of British Bus Services Decisions taken as long ago as 1916 still influence the structure of our bus industry today. Professor Hibbs? updated account is the definitive work on the history of British bus and coach operations.

Allied Artillery of World War One Allied Artillery of World War One is a well-researched and accessible guide to all the major weapons used in World War One by the Allied nations - Britain, France, America, Italy, Belgium, Serbia and Russia.

Alarm Call The formidable Oz Blackstone returns in Quintin Jardine?s highly charged and entertaining new thriller. Oz discovers that revenge can have shattering consequences in this cleverly crafted mystery.

Holy Fools A brilliantly atmospheric and menacing tale of secrets and lies set in 17th-century France against a background of witch trials and religious fervour, from the bestselling author of Chocolat.

Wolfpack Warriors In the later years of the Second World War, Allied air supremacy was vital. The job of maintaining it mainly fell to the USAAF long-range fighters, the most successful of which was the 56th Fighter Group, ?Zemke?s Wolfpack?.

Meet Me Under The Ombu Tree Sofia Solanas grows up on a magnificent ranch in the middle of the Argentine pampas. Spoilt, wilful, resourceful and proud, she is loved by all around her. All, that is, except her Irish mother Anna, who punishes her daughter for her own sense of alienati

The Story of M Maria Isabel Pita is a beautiful, intelligent, articulate and fiercely independent woman. Yet she is also willingly ? and happily ? one man?s love slave with only one desire: to obey her Master?s commands and fulfil His every sexual need.

Sex Signals Revealing the secrets of body language in the modern mating process, this book teaches you how to read and transmit non-verbal messages using everything from posture and fashion to e-mail and text messaging.

The Open Door/ Wings of the Morning Beryl Matthews is a brilliant newcomer. Her warm, wise London sagas feature heroines inspired by her own indomitable mother. Don?t miss this exclusive double introduction to the Webster family series.

Land of the Living The bestselling author of The Red Room returns with a taut and terrifying psychological thriller ? and a lead character who knows only one person she can rely on. Herself.

Stalin and his Hangmen Like other tyrants, Stalin won and held power because he had collaborators. Drawing on newly released archival material, this colourful account gives a complete picture of Stalin?s inner circle.

The Vote Completed just before Paul Foot?s death in July 2004, The Vote is the culmination of a lifetime?s work, and tells the dramatic story of the long battle for the vote and then of the slow erosion of its power.

Mastering Microsoft Outlook 2002 Business Coverage for Business Users

Horowitz Horror Best known for his sensational Alex Rider spy novels, Anthony Horowitz here serves up nine hair-raising horror stories, all accompanied by plenty of humour ? in case you can?t sleep!

Tetrarch This sequel to the critically acclaimed bestseller Geomancer is a gripping journey of imagination in a powerfully realised fantasy world, packed with action, credible detail and compelling characters.

The Butterfly Box Santa Montefiore?s second novel is an absorbing tale of love and self-discovery, containing all the ingredients of a classic romance.

Rorke's Drift Made famous through the epic film, this is a graphic account of British pluck and Zulu bravery in the battle over the field hospital at Rorke?s Drift, at the beginning of the Zulu War in January 1879.

Whitaker?s Almanack 2004 With a breadth and depth of content that is second to none, this fully updated 2004 edition of Whitaker?s Almanack is brimming with facts and figures on virtually every conceivable subject.

Beatrix Potter 23 Book Set (2003) Printed with reproductions of her exquistie watercolours, this superb boxed presentation set of 23 tales is sure to become a cherished heirloom.

Who Murdered Chaucer? Was medieval England?s greatest writer murdered? Why did his name disappear from all records in 1400? The intriguing mystery of Chaucer?s death is examined in this ground-breaking account.

The Da Vinci Code A truly fascinating blend of history, religion and compelling conspiracy theories, The Da Vinci Code is a masterpiece of a thriller from one of the cleverest writers around.

Angel Rock Darren Williams? haunting, powerful first novel has been compared to Picnic at Hanging Rock and To Kill a Mockingbird and contains sequences worthy of Stephen King at his very best. Part-detective novel, part-coming-of-age drama, it is a totally gripping

DK Eyewitness Guide to Ireland Eyewitness Travel Guides show you what others only tell you, and have sold over 25 million copies in 26 languages over the past decade. Photographs, illustrations, floorplans of key sights and 3D maps give you all the inside information you need.

Revise GCSE History These Letts Revise GCSE books will provide everything you need to secure the grades you want for these crucial exams.

De Havilland Twin-Boom Fighters Aviation historian Barry Jones has chronicled the development and service of the Vampire, the higher-powered Venom and its Sea Venom derivative, and the Sea Vixen, to create the perfect celebration of a much-loved family of aircraft.

Into The Garden Every one of Virginia Andrews? novels has been a huge bestseller. With beautifully drawn characters and a finely crafted plot, Into the Garden is a wonderful sequel to her last blockbuster Wildflowers.

Delicious Written with great warmth and freshness, this is an irresistible debut novel about three generations of Italian women and the ties that bind them together. Perfect for fans of Adriana Trigiani.

From Bi-planes to Spitfires Without Geoffrey Salmond?s influence, it is unlikely the RAF would have won the Battle of Britain. From Bi-planes to Spitfires is the first biography of this unsung aviation pioneer.

Flirting With Pete Following the success of her last novel An Accidental Woman, club favourite Barbara Delinsky weaves an intriguing, romantic tale that will touch a personal chord with women everywhere.

Pepys: The Later Diaries As well as his famous personal diary, Samuel Pepys wrote several short journals at key points in his later life. These lesser-known chronicles are here available to the general reader for the first time.

Testament The Bible contains some of the world?s most memorable stories and characters. This engaging abridgement features its most famous passages, most exciting episodes and most profound teachings.

Twisted Top psychological thriller writer Jonathan Kellerman returns with a new case for Detective Petra Connor, star of Billy Straight. Written with his trademark piercing insight, this is an intriguing and taut novel.

The Family Tree Is our fate pre-determined by our DNA, or are we shaped by our families, our culture, our loves? In this tragicomic family story, Carole Cadwalladr tackles these questions with warmth, wit and compassion.

PC Fear Factor Prepare for PC armageddon

Aviation Century: The Golden Age The Aviation Century series covers the development of manned flight from the early years through to WWII. Lavishly illustrated in colour throughout, the books celebrate the pioneers who made today?s supersonic age possible.

Hit And Run The stories of some of WWII?s most spectacular air missions make for fascinating reading. Including accounts of raids by British, American and German squadrons, this book covers the full spectrum of wartime flying experience.

The Book Of Wizard Craft Like an encyclopedia and activity book wrapped up in one spellbinding package, The Book of Wizard Craft has enough facts and projects to occupy the most inquisitive sorcerer?s apprentice.

World History Atlas Spanning more than 20,000 years, this gloriously illustrated chronology charts all aspects of world history, from the rise and fall of nations to the development of culture, language and religion.

The Ig Nobel Prizes Guaranteed to appeal to fans of The Darwin Awards, this hilarious compendium celebrates the achievements ? or otherwise ? of nutty professors, mad scientists and similarly reality-oblivious individuals around the world.

Monday Mourning Kathy Reichs has built up a huge following with her combination of intriguing mystery, tense action and scalpel-sharp forensic detail and her latest case for Dr Temperance Brennan is utterly compelling.

Find the Bug Finding bugs and understanding what is really happening within code is a lost art. Gain a deeper understanding of software and learn to be a better programmer with this unique book of challenging code exercises.

Dome Raiders As gripping as any thriller, and with a plot line to rival James Bond, this is the amazing true story of the greatest attempted robbery of all time ? by the Scotland Yard detective who foiled it.

Stringbag: the Fairey Swordfish at War This is a narrative account of the operations of the Fairey swordfish throughout World War Two. The most famous of these was the attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto, crippling three battleships and damaging several other ships.

Hostages To Fortune A detailed new account that painstakingly analyses the important decisions that led to the sinking of the Prince of Wales and Repulse by Japanese aircraft in 1941.

Nights of Rain and Stars Set in Ireland and Greece and following the fortunes of four fascinating characters over one summer, this is a truly unputdownable read by a wonderful natural storyteller.

Delia's Vegetarian Collection With 41% of the population now eating less meat, Delia Smith has put together this special selection of more than 250 delicious vegetarian alternatives, featuring more than 50 brand-new recipes.

The Closed Circle In the Rotters? Club, Jonathan Coe painted a passionately detailed portrait of life in 70s Birmingham. Now he picks up the reins again and offers a long-awaited modern-day sequel.

The Bottom Line: Business Finance Concise, clear answers to the most frequently asked finance questions.

Never Give In! Winston Churchill was the most eloquent statesman of his age. The effect of his words was electric. Never Give In! collects the best and most important speeches of his career.

Walker Award Winners x 4 Quality and readability walk hand-in-hand with this collection of award-winning novels from Walker Books. The wide range of styles is perfect for broadening young readers? tastes.

Shakespeare: His Work And His World Putting Shakespeare into his cultural context, explaining the Elizabethan era, making Shakespeare?s life and work fascinating to children seems like a tall order. But who better to accomplish it than the award-winning author and illustrator, Michael Rosen

ABC Locoshed Book 1960 The reissued version of the classic Ian Allan locoshed book for 1960?61 supplies a snapshot of the railway industry from the time it was first published, and is an essential reference for modellers.

Monte Cassino The six-month battle for Monte Cassino was one of the most tragic episodes of WWII. In this gripping book soldiers from both sides share horrifying experiences through interviews, letters and diaries.

Innocence Kathleen Tessaro?s debut, Elegance, was a surprise hit and a smash-hit bestseller. Her eagerly awaited second novel, drawing on her own experiences is poignant and intriguing, and will win her many new fans.

Star Trek New Frontier: After the Fall With its gripping plotlines, fascinating and diverse characters and ultra high-tech starship Excalibur, the immensely popular New Frontier series boldly goes where no Star Trek book has gone before.

To Catch A Spy US award-winning Stuart M. Kaminsky has crafted a witty, entertaining and genuinely thrilling new mystery for tinsel-town private eye Toby Peters that will appeal to fans of Dave Barry and lovers of classic Hollywood films.

Acorna's Search The Nebula Award-winning authors team up for a fifth tale featuring Acorna, the unicorn girl. The Linyaari have returned to their homeworld, Vhiliinyar, but the once-beautiful planet is now a scene of devastation . . .

1st Marine Division: The Old Breed The 8th in the well-known Spearhead series, this book focuses on the elite Old Breed, one of only two divisional-sized units created by the US Marine Corps just before Pearl Harbour.

The Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig + CD Children will fall about laughing on their chinny-chin-chins reading this hilarious picture story. A delight for all the family, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury and read aloud by Brian Bowles on the accompanying CD.

100 Years Of Solitude The classic of magical realism ? where women ascend to Heaven while hanging out laundry and Spanish galleons run to ground in the middle of a jungle. A stunning achievement from one of the 20th century?s finest novelists.

Five People Meet Heaven Following his phenomenally successful memoir Tuesdays with Morrie that sold nine million copies worldwide, Mitch Albom?s first novel is a magical and touching modern fable.

The Roald Dahl Collection 16-book set in slipcase Existing fans and newcomers alike will be able to relish every side of Roald Dahl, from his unique sense of humour to his unforgettable characters, in this slipcased sixteen book set.

Angels The sixth novel from Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller Marian Keyes is a funny, moving, charming and sexy Hollywood tale that is laugh-out-loud funny one moment and lump-in-your-throat sad the next.

The Food Taster Writer, actor and director Elbling?s dark fairytale has been a massive international bestseller. In the spirit of Snskind?s Perfume, this Renaissance tale of love, lust, betrayal and murder is a compulsive and irresistible read.

Fun To Learn X6 Written by educational experts, these books offer a great deal of fun as they provide support throughout Key Stage 1 in the three core subjects of reading, mathematics and science.

Warriors This is Max Hasting?s exhilarating account of the most unusual and courageous warriors of the past three centuries, and the land, sea and air battles in which they contributed to victory.

The Lovely Bones A luminous and utterly original tale of growing pains and family ties that endure even into the afterlife. Keep the hankies handy ? you?re going to need them.

Air Power The potential of air power to revolutionise warfare gripped visionaries from the moment the Wright Brothers flew. Here, Stephen Budiansky examines the impact of aerial technology on war in the 20th century.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Winner of the Whitbread Novel Award 2003

Mark Haddon?s brilliant novel echoes the work of Philip Pullman in its appeal to both teenagers and adults, and is a hugely enlightening and enjoyable read.

Internet and Web Basics All In One This single volume is a comprehensive guide to the Internet that starts with the basics before moving on, as your expertise and confidence grows, to the more complicated subjects.

The Thackery T Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases A riotously funny compendium of exotic, discredited maladies, ?compiled? by today?s greatest physicians of fantasy, including Doctors Michael Moorcock, Alan Moore, Steve Aylett and Neil Gaiman.

The Prince Deadly Weapons Boston Teran is the hottest new name in American noir fiction, making a dazzling debut with his award-winning God Is a Bullet. His latest novel is a must for fans of American crime writing ? intelligent, atmospheric and gripping.

Written On Glass It is 1946 and the Temperleys and the Chancellors have been neighbours on the Devon coast for many years. Seventeen-year-old Topaz is visiting her cousins, Jack and Will Chancellor, for the first time since the outbreak of war and she finds much has chang

Stone From one of SF?s brightest emerging talents comes this breathtakingly original tale of the universe?s last known criminal and a mysterious agent?s terrifying plan to commit a monstrous crime.

If You Are Afraid Of Heights Raj Kamal Jha won huge praise for his first novel The Blue Bedspread but will exceed such acclaim with the follow-up novel that draws you deep into the remarkable lives of ordinary people.

Taking Chances Find your inner gambler with this new edition of one of TSP?s most popular guides to improving your chances of winning in almost any situation, using relatively simple mathematical formulae.

Absolute Beginner?s Guide to Winning Presentations Gain expertise in crafting and delivering unforgettable speeches. Using the author's practical advice and step-by-step methods, anyone can master the difficult task of communicating a call-to-action to others.

All the Kaiser's Men Convinced that God and the Kaiser were on their side, the Imperial German Army went to war in 1914, expecting a swift victory. But it was not to be. This book provides a detailed re-examination.

Dangerous Secrets Pamela Oldfield has a loyal following and is among the most borrowed authors from British libraries. Poignant and compelling, Dangerous Secrets is a terrific blend of historical fiction and family saga.

The Bomb In The Bomb Gerard DeGroot has captured the Bomb?s short but vastly significant life in all its scope. A compelling read.

Smashed: Growing Up A Drunk Girl A beautifully written, brutally honest account of an adolescence shaped by alcohol. This compelling and moving memoir tells the story of a girl who used alcohol to help herself grow up.

A Blessing In Disguise The author of bestsellers Mulberry Lane and The Birthday Party explores a fascinating theme in a novel full of warmth and character. An unusual story, beautifully told.

RHS Good Plant Guide With over 300,000 species of plants growing on our planet, how do you even begin to sort the good from the bad? Look no further than the RHS Good Plant Guide.

The Command of the Ocean This landmark in naval and military history describes with unprecedented authority and scholarship the period between the declaration of the English Commonwealth and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Witchfinders In the spring of 1645, minor Essex gentleman Matthew Hopkins initiated English history?s most savage witch-hunt. Malcolm Gaskill tells the story of the Witchfinder General?s horrifying crusade.

Choosing The Right Dog For You Dogs offer endless fun and companionship. But what sort of dog is right for you? Profiling over 200 breeds, this book helps you decide which dog will best suit your home and lifestyle.

The Power Of the Deltics Renowned for their work on the East Coast main line, the Class 55 Deltics were one of BR?s most popular diesel-electric designs. Their story is told in full in this classic photographic collection.

Our Hidden Lives In the late 1930s, the Mass Observation Project began recording ordinary Britons? daily lives. Award-winning author Simon Garfield has skilfully woven five people?s diaries into a wonderful tapestry.

My Story Dave Pelzer?s three bestselling memoirs tell a remarkable story of courage and triumph against the odds. Now, My Story brings these books together in one great-value volume.

Medieval Lives Explore the unmatched colour of the Middle Ages through the lives of its major players. In this vivid, well-researched companion to the BBC TV series, Terry Jones presents the era in its full glory.

The Last Voyage Of The Valentina Santa Montefiore?s magnificent new novel ? an epic romance with a dark undercurrent of suspense
? brilliantly captures the atmosphere of London in the Swinging Sixties and Italy under wartime occupation.

My Trade: A Short History of British Journalism As the BBC?s razor-sharp political editor and one of the most recognisable faces in TV journalism, Andrew Marr is the best man on the job to give us the low-down on how we get ?the news?.

Banish Your Belly Written exclusively with men in mind, this is the ultimate guide to achieving a lean, strong body.

Eccentric Britain Packed with stunning, atmospheric colour photographs and lively text, this magnificent book takes you on a fascinating journey through Britain?s bizarre buildings, peculiar places and odd customs.

The Handmaid's Tale Margaret Atwood?s brilliant evocation of a totalitarian America where women are required for procreation only, is a stunning masterpiece. Witty, perceptive, vivid ? and unsettling.

Lost Languages The written languages of many ancient civilisations have resisted modern efforts to decipher them. In this detailed and accessible study, eight of these mysterious scripts are examined.

Stormbird Stormbird is Hermann Buchner?s exciting World War II memoir, which details both his pre-war training and the hair-raising combat he saw in the skies over the Eastern Front.

A Hat Full Of Sky If you?re ready for magic, tear-inducing hilarity and lots of strange words like geas, blethers and scuggan, then scoop up A Hat Full of Sky by the one and only Terry Pratchett.

The Finishing School Spark deftly unpicks the relationship between Rowland and Chris, as they become both Muse and Nemesis to one another. Her crisp use of language and wry characterisations will delight fans.

The Last Juror John Grisham has thrilled millions of readers with the compelling narrative, tense action and twisting plots of his legal thrillers. Here he returns with a blistering tale of justice and revenge that will grip like a vice.

The Play Ethic This zeitgeist-defining book explores the real meaning of play i.e. as something so much more than what we simply do for pleasure, and challenges everything we know about work, rest and play.

The Icarus Girl The hype surrounding Helen Oyeyemi?s debut has been tremendous. She wrote it while completing her A-levels, aged just 17. But is it as good as the publicity suggests? The answer is a resounding yes.

The Hollow Crown No period in Britain?s past is more compelling than the later Middle Ages. Professor Miri Rubin?s re-creation is an outstanding addition to the acclaimed Penguin History of Britain series.

The Death Of Kings A monarch?s death in the Middle Ages was a critical and highly dramatic moment. Michael Evans has written a lively account of what is known about the deaths of English medieval kings.

The Big Book of Low-Carb Recipes The Big Book of Low-Carb Recipes is an essential tool for anyone who is interested in maintaining a healthy weight by cutting down on carbs or for those wishing to slim.

The Moving Metropolis A richly illustrated volume in which the first curator of London?s Transport Museum draws on extensive contemporary sources to document the history of all aspects of London transport.

A Short History of Nearly Everything Swapping his battered suitcase for a library card, legendary travel-writer Bill Bryson sets off on his most exciting journey of all ? into the realms of scientific knowledge, past and present.

Absolute Beginner?s Guide to Launching an eBay Business A real-world business book for the explosion of eBay entrepreneurs.

Men Who Stare at Goats Written by Jon Ronson, this eye-opening book tells the tale of a crack psychic commando unit that was established in 1979 by some of the most gifted minds in the US Army.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Programming Discover the basics of what the major programming languages are, how they work and what they do. From C++ to HTML, this book explains why each one is important and where they work best.

Ghost in the Shell This groundbreaking manga series, famed for its breathtaking visual style and hypersonic storytelling, spawned a hit film and a video game. This special updated edition includes previously censored material.

X Libris Omnibus 4 Based on women?s most intimate ? and indecent ? sexual fantasies, this X-rated collection of erotica proves that too much is never enough for the X-Libris writers.

Corpus 'Skin is border country.
Ever exiles from each other,
We come here to meet.'
Winner of the Whitbread Poetry Award, this compelling collection showcases the remarkable talent of this fine poet.

Old Contemptibles This balanced and entertainingly written book draws on first-hand testimony to recount the story of the British Expeditionary Force, or ?Old Contemptibles?, whose name remains a byword for underdog bravery.

Ghost Bombers Based on thorough new research, and drawing on enigma decryptions and extensive testimonies, this is an absorbing account of Luftwaffe night attack operations in Italy in the latter part of WWII.

Ancient History From prehistoric times to the Renaissance, this highly authoritative and accessible volume by eminent historian J. M. Roberts traces the full story of humanity?s early past through vivid illustrations.

Jane's Guns Recognition Guide (Third edition) Completely authoritative, this third, fully updated edition of Jane?s guide to the world?s firearms will give you all the information you need to identify every weapon in use today.

The Lake Shocking, violent and sexually explicit, Laymon?s macabre genius lives on in this bloody tale of the past meeting the present, one of his last, most terrifying books.

The Kingfisher Illustrated Nature Encyclopedia Experience the wonder of living things in the Kingfisher Illustrated Nature Encyclopedia. Awesome photography and superbly written content make this a must for young nature enthusiasts.

Kitchen Shrink Natalie Savona, a qualified nutritionist who trained at the acclaimed Institute of Optimum Nutrition, advises on what foods to eat to maintain mental wellbeing and combat various mind- and mood-related ailments.

The Facts behind the Helsinki Roccamatios and other stories With this collection of short stories from his earlier work, Booker Prize-winner Martel guides us though new emotional landscapes. A superb testament to a writer at the height of his powers.

Naseby In this fascinating study, now available for the first time in paperback, the whole Naseby campaign is reviewed in unprecedented detail. It?s placed in its regional and national context, with new archaological and documentary evidence.

The Caliban Shore The merchant vessel Grosvenor ran aground on the coast of south-east Africa in 1782. The Caliban Shore tells the enthralling true story of this famous shipwreck and of the Grosvenor?s castaways.

Fighting the Breakout This fascinating volume, taken from the reports submitted to Allied intelligence efforts as part of post-war debriefing sessions, charts the progress of the Allied breakout of Normandy through German eyes.

Fingerprints of the Gods A fully updated edition of the bestselling Fingerprints of the Gods, where Graham Hancock presents disturbing new evidence to support his controversial theory of a mysterious lost civilisation.

Lord Ring Compl Visual Combining the contents of the three previous hardback visual guides with exclusive new pictures and text, this lavish paperback is the perfect companion to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Kipper's Box of Books Beautifully packaged in a tower-shaped box, these four sturdy books featuring Mick Inkpen?s Kipper teach toddlers about opposites, numbers, colours and the meaning of simple words.

Midnight In Some Burning Town In this electrifying book, Journalist Christian Jennings, who has covered SAS action all over the world, uncovers the inside story on all the major operations British Special Forces have been involved in for the past five years:

The Classic Collection This beautifully presented boxset from Puffin of eight wonderful children?s stories is utterly special because each classic is an anniversary hardback edition.

The Wildfire Season Following his critical and commercial successes The Trade Mission and Lost Girls, Andrew Pyper returns with a haunting and disturbing psychological thriller, set in the wilderness of Northern Canada.

Elfsorrow: Legends of the Raven: Book I Packed full of rousing fights and murderous intrigue, Barclay?s new series sees The Raven set out to prevent an ancient curse from wiping out the entire elven population.

20th Century Type This updated edition of a classic text provides a decade-by-decade analysis of the issues that have shaped the history of typographic and, latterly, graphic design.

Back Hander John Francome?s taut thrillers have made him a star in the crime fiction scene as well as the racing world. Fans of Dick Francis will gallop through his gripping tale of corruption on the race-track.

Military Vehicles in Detail 3: US M-3 Half-Tracks More US half-tracks were manufactured than any other armoured vehicle. This book describes the vehicles from their inception during the 1930s until1945, not forgetting that some remain in active service today.

A Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases Readers of English medieval history often encounter imperfectly understood words or phrases. This indispensable reference features 3,400 terms, ranging from the legal and ecclesiastic to the everyday.

Five Go To Smuggler's Top Underground tunnels lead to a puzzling mystery for Enid Blyton's Famous Five. Today's generation can now enjoy an adventure that kept their parents and grandparents spellbound!

Managing Data with Microsoft Excel Learn a variety of techniques to move data from other programs and manipulate data within Excel from a book that saves time and improve your efficiency.

Street Dreams Faye Kellerman is back with her compelling combination of fast-moving and uncompromising action, powerful narrative and honest characterisation. Her heroine from Stalker, LAPD Officer Cindy Decker, now faces a highly-charged and dangerous case.

Transformers: The Ultimate Guide The most detailed guide ever to the amazing Transformers. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 80?s phenomenon, this guide is a must addition to every fan's collection.

Death Trilogy Death Trilogy: Mort, Reaper Man, Soul Music
Terry Pratchett
?The Dickens of the 20th century? - Mail on Sunday, brings you a trio of tales starring the most celebrated denizen of discworld, the waif with the white horse, the grim reaper with the ult

Hacking Exposed Network Security Secrets and Solutions, 4th Edition The number 1 security book just got better with all new coverage of the latest hacks and countermeasures from denial of service attacks, email attacks, viruses and web hacks.

The Wayward Mind Guy Claxton, the renowned author of Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind, traces the history of the unconscious mind from the gods and spirits of the ancient world to 21st-century neuroscience.

In the Footsteps Of Churchill Renowned historian Richard Holmes follows in Churchill?s footsteps to explore the places that shaped his life in this vivid and intensely personal portrait of one of Britain?s most influential and controversial leaders.

Abarat Clive Barker, bestselling author of Weaveworld, Imajica and Cabal, has written and illustrated a phenomenal fable populated with a monstrous cast of weird and fearsome creatures.

Halibut Jackson With wonderful artwork, a touching story and an ingenious search-the-pictures concept, Halibut Jackson really stands out in the crowd as a picture book for adults and children to share.

Maxwell's Grave M.J. Trow returns with an intriguing new mystery for his formidable teacher-cum-detective Peter ?Mad Max? Maxwell. Well-written, witty and perfectly plotted, Maxwell?s Grave will go straight to the top of the criminal class.

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban - Adult Jacket With a specially designed cover for adults - you can now indulge in Harry Potter without worrying about hiding it behind a newspaper on the tube!

How To Be Lost This is a gripping and intensely moving tale of love and family secrets. Told with dark humour, it confirms the impression Amanda Eyre Ward made with her debut bestseller Sleep Towards Heaven.

Why Buildings Stand Up Ever stared in wonder at how a tower block stays up? Or how they put its roof on? Or how a bridge resists the constant current of a river? Well, all is revealed here.

World War Two Day By Day The ultimate illustrated history takes you through World War II using the latest de-classified information to paint a uniquely vivid and accurate picture of those 2,175 turbulent, triumphant days.

Leonardo: The Flights of the Mind Prize-winning author Charles Nicholl has immersed himself for five years in manuscripts, paintings and artefacts to produce an intimate portrait of Leonardo ? the first full-length biography in English for decades.

The Crimean War 2004 is the 150th anniversary of the Crimean War. Written by authorities from Russia and Britain, this captivating study is unusual in telling the story from both sides of the battlefield.

Schott's Original Miscellany From dedicated trivia collector Ben Schott comes this wonderfully irreverent pocket reference ? a charming, witty and addictively browsable collection of facts and figures you never knew you never knew.

Absolute Beginner?s Guide to Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 teaches everything you need to know to create exciting personal and business presentations.

The Promise Of Happiness Whitbread Novel Award-winning and Booker Prize-shortlisted Cartwright turns his microscope on a typical British middle-class family . . . one that is dysfunctional, troubled and fractured.

Old Filth Jane Gardam is the only writer to have won the Whitbread Award twice. Her incisive, witty new novel offers us a magnificent snapshot of the sunset of the British Empire.

The Final Unfinished Voyage of Jack Aubrey A gift to be treasured, this remarkable book offers Patrick O?Brian fans the completed chapters of the final Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin adventure ? a novel sadly unfinished before O?Brian died.

Introduction To PC Hardware and Troubleshooting Part of Mike Meyer?s Computer Skills series this introduction to PC architecture and basic troubleshooting skills encourages learning through practice. Its step-by-step tutorials are designed to make learning fun.

The New New Drawing on the right Side of the Brain Workbook Written by Dr Betty Edwards, whose unique methods have taught millions to draw, this ingenious workbook contains 40 exercises for anyone wanting to perfect the basic skills of drawing.

First Steps In Railway Modelling A great introduction to model railways by Britain?s foremost expert on the subject.

Elizabeth: The Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum Commemorate the 400th anniversary of Elizabeth I?s death with this companion catalogue to the exhibition (curated by leading historian David Starkey) held at the National Maritime Museum.

The Tristan Betrayal The Ludlum legend lives on! The Tristan Betrayal, discovered and published after Ludlum?s death, is packed with tense action and wartime espionage and deserves to rank alongside the best of his work.

Windows XP Tips & Techniques Osborne?s popular Tips and Techniques treatment of the subject is particularly geared to the professional, allowing him/her fast access to exactly the information they want and to dip into the particular aspects of Windows XP they?re interested in without

Forever Young: The Autobiography In this candid autobiography, Britain?s most popular and well-loved radio presenter Jimmy Young tells his fascinating life story, and reveals the truth about his sensational departure from the BBC.

Germs Highly imaginative and superbly illustrated, this wonderfully witty book by award-winning author Ross Collins tells the story of Pox, a little green germ who has to learn to make children sick.

Miller's Pictures Price Guide 2005 Miller?s Picture Price Guide 2005 features listings of over 1,200 works of art, all photographed in full colour. Every one has been sold recently at auction or is for sale in a gallery somewhere in the world.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Famous for inspiring the Oscar-winning 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson, this astonishing novel tells of one man?s battle against the system; tragic, hilarious and heroic.

Patton: Old Blood and Guts General George Smith Patton came to the fore in the fighting in North Africa and Sicily in 1942 and 1943 as a tough and inspirational field commander who drove his army as relentlessly as he did himself.

Diana: The Portrait Produced with the full cooperation of the late Princess?s estate and her Memorial Fund, this beautifully designed, lavishly illustrated book traces the life and humanitarian work of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Lucrezia Borgia The Italian Renaissance noblewoman Lucrezia Borgia is still seen as an evil poisoner and practitioner of incest. Acclaimed biographer Sarah Bradford reappraises her colourful, controversial life.

Fabulous In A Fortnight Every woman has what it takes to look and feel good. It needn't cost a fortune or take months to achieve ? Monica Grenfell's plan will give you fabulous results in just two weeks!

Design & the Decorative Arts: Georgian Britain 1714 -1837 The Georgian section of the V&A's renowned Design and the Decorative Arts, Britain 1500 -1900 is available here as a separate volume in paperback for the first time.

Fences And Windows Naomi Klein, author of No Logo, has written a fact-filled history of the rise of anti-globalisation ? from Seattle to September 11th. It?s a dramatic, immediate and indispensable read.

Kushiel's Avatar Having lain with princes and pirate kings and battled an evil temptress, Carey?s extraordinary heroine PhFdre, for whom pain and pleasure are one, returns in the final book in the Kushiel?s Legacy trilogy.

The Affair Of the Poisons The ?Affair of the Poisons? was a remarkable episode that took place in France during Louis XIV?s reign. Bestselling author Anne Somerset draws on original sources in this gripping recreation.

AA Bed & Breakfast in France 2005 Featuring over 3,500 of the best French B&Bs, this definitive guide from the AA, written in collaboration with Getes de France, has all you need to enjoy France at its very best.

Shade A lyrical epic from this Academy Award winning screenwriter, this book has haunting, original things to say about love and hate, death and life, the past and the future.

Passion A vivid and magnificent tale of the Romantic poets and the women who loved them, in a world where the only rule is. . .don?t get caught. Irresistible from the first page to the last.

The Dorling Kindersley History of the World Give children a panoramic insight into times past with Dorling Kindersley's richly illustrated history of the world. The text is both easy for children to understand yet comprehensive enough to remain useful for years to come.

The Pythons Autobiography by the Pythons Celebrating their 34th anniversary, this is the definitive, the official, the most lavish, the completely-different-than-anything-else done-before-book on The Pythons by The Pythons.

DK Eyewitness: Medieval Life Perfect for young readers, this spectacular book contains over 300 colour photographs and easy-to-follow text.

Gordon Ramsay's Secrets Gordon Ramsay, Britain?s most celebrated chef and holder of three Michelin Stars, reveals the culinary secrets that enable him to take fresh ingredients and turn them into something quite sublime.

The Narrows Master of American crime fiction Michael Connelly topped the UK bestseller list for the first time with his last novel, Lost Light. He now returns with the disturbing follow up to his breakthrough thriller The Poet.

Disney Villians A must for every child who has ever enjoyed a Disney film, this book contains all the low down on some of the cinema?s most dastardly villains from Captain Hook to Cruella de Vil.

Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar An enthralling history of Stalin?s imperial court by the bestselling author of Prince of Princes, which draws on new material from Stalin?s archives, interviews with witnesses and extensive research.

Secret Smile Nicci French returns with her most chilling novel to date. She brilliantly gets under the skin of her characters and builds the tension to almost unbearable levels, before leaving you breathless at the final twist.

The Ultimate Gluten-Free Diet Anyone who is gluten-intolerant will know how boring a gluten-free diet can be. Not any more! This book is packed with 100 gluten-free recipes to help you enjoy an interesting and varied diet!

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2005 Now in its 28th year of publication, Hugh Johnson?s authoritative work is deservedly regarded as the wine-lovers bible. Written with wit and extensive knowledge, this is the only annual wine guide you will need.

The Art of William Nicholson 1872-1949 Published to coincide with the first full retrospective in almost a quarter of a century, this catalogue contains the broadest display in colour ever published of the work of this prominent twentieth-century artist.

Away With Wrinkles This clear, accessible book by an internationally recognized dermatologist cuts through all the hype and promises of the anti-ageing industry to give us straightforward, scientifically based advice on winning the war against wrinkles.

The Complete Chronicles Of Narnia seven-book set C.S. Lewis?s wit, wisdom and skillful blend of excitement, adventure and fantasy, have enchanted generations.

Mirror Image/Beguiled/Just For One Night/Sea Change Here?s a great-value treat for all romantic fiction fans! Boasting memorable characters, exotic locations and intriguing plots, these four enchanting novels will keep you hooked to the last page.

Fabulous Things Kelly Braffet?s twisted love story is compulsive reading. This dark novel of a brother and sister who try to escape their upbringing will grip you from the first page to the shocking climax.

Macromedia Flash MX Virtual Classroom Learn how to create top-notch web animation from Flash guru and bestselling author Doug Sahlin as he walks you through it step by step.