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The Lover The talented Laura Wilson returns with a psychological thriller that brilliantly captures the seedier side of life during the Blitz and weaves a dark, menacing plot around a cast of engaging characters.

Siren Song Robert Edric?s sharply drawn characters and expertly crafted plot place him above many other writers in the crime genre. Tense, taut and atmospheric, Siren Song will reel you in and hold you to the final page.

Working With Dragons Following the sensational re-discovery of Dr Drake?s seminal book Dragonology comes his utterly indispensable coursebook for anyone with serious aspirations of becoming a professional dragonologist.

Age 8+

Lost Lines: London Leading expert Nigel Welbourn examines London?s remarkable legacy of closed stations and extinct lines since nationalisation in 1948 in this vividly illustrated volume in his Lost Lines series.

Purple Hibiscus Not since Chinua Achebe has a young African writer so captured the essence of Nigerian life and culture. Shortlisted for the Orange Prize and long-listed for the Man Booker, this fine novel has also won the Commonwealth Writers' Best First Book Prize.

The Snow Lady Sam and her friend Barney build a snow-lady in front of mean Mrs Dean's house to make fun of her. But is 'Mrs Mean' really such a frosty old soul? Shirley Hughes's beautifully illustrated story is a charming parable about understanding others.

Hester's Story Following the success of her bestselling debut Facing the Light, Adele Geras draws you into the fascinating world of a prima ballerina in a novel that is every bit as powerful and engrossing.

Timber Building in Britain Written by an acknowledged authority on vernacular architecture Timber Building in Britain is the standard textbook on the subject. It features many of the most beautiful houses in Britain.

When The Emperor Was Divine An eloquent, moving and beautifully imagined novel that casts light on a hitherto neglected episode from World War Two ? the forced internment of thousands of Japanese-Americans.

Triumph Of Water Colour Celebrating the bicentenary of the Royal Watercolour Society, this beautifully illustrated book surveys the period from 1800 to 1851, illustrating the work of the major watercolourists of the time, including John Sell Cotman and J.M. Turner.

Moneymaking Antiques for the Future Discover how to spot the glint of gold amongst the rubbish with the help of antiques expert Tim Wonnacott. Tim has made a career of predicting which collectables will rise in value.

Three Cases for Chief Inspector Wexford Original and ingenious, here are three of Ruth Rendell?s Inspector Wexford mysteries in one superb omnibus edition.

Honeymoon James Patterson?s explosive new thriller is sure to be his biggest yet. Hotter than The Beach House and scarier than Kiss The Girls, it packs in twist after twist that will leave you absolutely breathless.

James Dean The first ever biography of James Dean to be approved by his family, this very special book includes previously unseen photos and paints a highly personal portrait of the movie legend.

Sandman Endless Nights Neil Gaiman teams up with some of the finest artists in the comics business to tell seven new stories of his best-loved characters, The Endless, in this hardback collector?s edition.

Wish You Were Here Douglas Adams?s first publisher and long-term friend reveals the man behind the phenomenon of The Hitchhiker?s Guide to the Galaxy in an affectionate and uniquely authoritative official biography.

The Writer's Handbook 2003 Now in its 16th bestselling year, this new edition of the complete reference for wordsmiths of all kinds contains more than 5,500 entries, covering every area of creative writing.

The Warlord's Son Dan Fesperman has built up a strong reputation with his intelligent, thought-provoking thrillers Lie in the Dark and The Small Boat of Great Sorrows. Now this highly topical and gripping tale is sure to win him further acclaim.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Edition Welcome to the chocolate factory! Reissued here in a magnificent 40th anniversary edition, there?s no better way to discover Roald Dahl?s best-known story and a great children?s classic.

Building With Light Featuring iconic buildings and the best photographers, this fully illustrated and engagingly written book provides a fascinating and visually inspiring history of architectural photography from the 19th century to today.

The Family Mario Puzo is a name that is synonymous with mafia legend. Thirty years after the publication of his most famous work, The Godfather, he returns to the theme of family and blood loyalty in this, his last ever novel.

Know Your Enemy, 2nd Edition Want to know how, when and why your enemy might attack? Know Your Enemy reveals all including what the enemy does once they compromise a system and most importantly why Honeynets are your primary weapon in defense.

Diarmuid Gavin's Big Ideas Using case studies from his acclaimed new TV series, maverick master of the garden Diarmuid Gavin shows how to create an outdoor room that?s both striking and original.

Kylie: La La La This year saw Kylie Minogue win numerous awards and sell six million albums. Now, in this book she offers us an amazing visual tour through her remarkable career and journey to superstardom.

The Joy Of Sex ? 30th Anniversary Edition Thirty years after it was originally published, this imaginative, uninhibited and entertaining guide to lovemaking and sex has been completely revised to address current concerns about sex and health.

I Can Make You Thin Paul McKenna has developed a revolutionary weight-loss system that re-patterns your thoughts and beliefs about yourself, your health and food, so you can take control of your diet, and lose weight permanently.

Red Star Under the Baltic Described as the Soviet equivalent of Das Boot, this is the graphic personal account of a Soviet submariner during his years at sea in the Baltic during the Second World War.

Sams Teach Yourself to Create Web Pages in 24 Hours SAMS Teach Yourself to Create Web Pages in 24 Hours is a logical, step-by-step guide to using the WYSIWYG utility Netscape Composer to create great results that will amaze beginners within minutes of starting out.

Poirot: The Post-War Years This brand new Poirot omnibus brings together four of the Belgian detective?s best-loved cases. No criminal library should be without these classics from Agatha Christie, the first Queen of Crime.

The Making of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Go behind the scenes on Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith for answers to all the questions from Episode I to VI that millions of fans will be anxious to discover!

Dark Justice The unstoppable Jack Higgins is back with a new adrenalin-laced adventure for undercover enforcer Sean Dillon. Higgins pulls no punches in this fast-paced tale of modern-day terrorism.

Painting Flowers and Plants Critically acclaimed watercolour artist Janet Whittle provides a complete course for anyone wanting to capture the beauty and character of irises, daisies, hollyhocks, snowdrops, poppies and more.

The Green Dwarf This overlooked novella displays the intelligence, imagination and storytelling flair that Charlotte Bronte developed to escape from her troubled Yorkshire childhood and honed to perfection in her later work.

Hellboy Art of Movie Since its comics debut in 1994, Mike Mignola's Hellboy has won every major industry award. Now, the director of Blade 2, Guillermo del Toro, has brought Hellboy to the silver screen.

The Dot Written and illustrated with great originality, The Dot is a funny, wise tale about discovering your potential and daring to try. Both children and adults will find it inspiring.

The Sinner In a New England gripped in the throes of icy winter, medical examiner Maura Isles is faced with finding and defeating a vicious madman guilty of a truly sinful crime . . .

A Hitler Youth The autobiography of a railway worker?s son who joined the Hitler Youth at the age of 12, this engrossing work gives a stark insight into the conflict between the author?s Nazism and his father?s socialism.

The Witches Trilogy Three tales of witchery and mayhem from the discworld series.

Karma Sutra Pleasures Kama Sutra Pleasures contains 52 mind-blowing sexual positions ? a new one for every week of the year ? each fully illustrated and accompanied by a clear step-by-step instructions.

The Biblical World When, why and where was the Bible written? Did the events described in it really happen? This monumental two-volume work provides a comprehensive guide to the Bible?s setting, context and contents.

Conrad's Fate This latest magical fantasy by fabulous writer Diana Wynne Jones will thrill new or existing fans of her work. Filled with humour and accurate observations, the book takes you into magical new worlds.

There's a Bear in There (and He Wants Swedish) Enter the forbidden world of the sex industry with this hilarious and eye-opening memoir by an actress who landed a challenging real-life role as a night receptionist at a Sydney brothel.

Lazybones Mark Billingham has captured a huge following with his first two compelling and disturbing thrillers. Now we rejoin DI Tom Thorne in the hunt for a killer with an unusual take on justice.

Threepenny Dreams From the bestselling author of A Pennyworth of Sunshine and Twopenny Rainbows comes a wonderful new Lancashire saga about good triumphing over evil. Fans will be utterly enthralled!

Lost Civilizations What secrets await in the ruins of the Earth?s ancient civilizations? Drawing on new technology, this highly illustrated book examines 20 of the most intriguing ?lost cities? from around the world.

Star Wars Episode II ? Attack of the Clones The graphic novel of the movie.

Soviet Combat Aircraft of WWII Volume I The first of a two-volume set detailing all Second World War prototype and operational combat aircraft, this meticulously researched book examines single-engined fighters.

Wildlife of Britain and Europe The perfect companion for daytrips and holidays, this portable field guide covers over 800 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish and invertebrates, through clear, concise text and detailed colour illustrations.

XML Bible 2nd Edition Based on the latest World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) XML standards, this book takes you step-by-step through everything you need to know to put XML to work, from the fundamentals of the XML language to document construction and simple XML-based solutions f

Word 2002: The Complete Reference Get more out of Word 2002 with this comprehensive guide covering all the changes to Word.

Board Book Anthology X3 Have fun at playtime, bedtime and any time with these three colourful, sturdy and hugely appealing board books.

The Da Vinci Code: The Illustrated Edition Fans of the phenomenally successful The Da Vinci Code will be enthralled by this special fully illustrated edition of the masterful thriller. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps, it offers a unique reading experience.

The London Mob In the eyes of many, 18th-century London seemed at the mercy of the numerous lower-class people on its streets. This is a vivid portrait of the city?s violent underbelly during this turbulent period.

Practical Marketing and PR for the Small Business Endorsed by the Sunday Times and the Institute of Directors, this practical guide, crammed with tips and ideas, brings the secrets of successful PR and marketing to the small businessman.

The Black Lace Book of Women's Sexual Fantasies In The Black Lace Book of Women?s Sexual Fantasies Kerri Sharp reveals the sexual fantasies of hundreds of women from around the world, investigating their origins and influences along the way.

PS I Love You In the third part of Lilian Harry?s hugely entertaining, vividly written Corner House Girls series, the Nippies must make life-changing personal sacrifices as they contribute to the war effort . . .

The Scarecrow and His Servant This wonderfully funny and moving story about two unlikely friends is the latest sure-fire hit from award-winning author Philip Pullman. It is his first full-length novel since the bestselling The Amber Spyglass.

The Harmony Silk Factory Tash Aw?s sweeping tale of Malaysia in the 30s and 40s is one of the most eagerly awaited fiction debuts of 2005. For the first time, an authentic Malaysian voice tells the tale of this mysterious land.

Trial Retribution 6 Award-winning Lynda La Plante concludes her acclaimed Trial and Retribution series with a devastating finale. Tautly atmospheric, this thriller will draw you into a whirlpool of family sin and twisted motives.

The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland This fascinating, informative and addictively browsable A?Z guide provides illuminating insights into the superstitions and popular beliefs of Britain and Ireland over the last 2000 years.

Valley Of The Dolls This groundbreaking cult classic has been repackaged, giving a new generation of bonkbuster fans the chance to discover just how breathtakingly ahead of its time this bestselling cocktail of sex, drugs and showbiz glamour was.

Magician's Circle There?s nothing like the spell cast by a gripping read. Magician?s Circle gathers together fourteen stories of sorcery from writers as diverse as Charles Dickens, Roald Dahl and Philip Pullman.

The Edwardians Edwardian Britain has generally been regarded as the 'last long summer afternoon? before the changes of the 20th century. Roy Hattersley reinterprets the age as one of turbulence and innovation.

Choosing Colours Kevin McCloud, presenter of Channel 4?s Grand Designs, takes the hard work out of choosing colours with his personal choice of the best colours to use in every type of home.

Modellers' Guide to The Great Western Railway Learn how to create the perfect reproduction of part of the much-loved GWR ? the famous Brunswick Green area ? with this new and updated edition of a modelling classic.

A Royal Duty Gossip and lies have constantly dogged Princess Diana?s life and death. Now for the first time her butler and closest confidante, Paul Burrell, reveals the extraordinary truth . . .

Food For Life Leading nutritionist Michael Van Straten presents all the dietary information you need to keep you ? and your family ? healthy at every stage of life from pre-conception to old age.

Cassino Monte Cassino saw some of the hardest fighting of the Italian campaign. This book, part of Brassey?s ?Battles in Focus? series, evaluates the fighting forces, their weapons, their tactics and their commanders.

Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII Leading popular historian David Starkey?s lively study of Henry VIII?s queens (which expands on the major Channel 4 series) draws on the letters, artefacts and documents of the period.

RHS Garden Plants and Flowers Create your dream garden with this inspirational plant-by-plant guide showing you what to grow and how to grow it, from the world?s most authoritative source of gardening advice.

Vampires: The Occult Truth Containing real first-person encounters with vampires, this book reveals the chilling truth about the legend that refuses to die . . .

Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code Artemis Fowl, one of the few characters who can challenge Harry Potter in the popularity stakes, returns in another whirlwind ride of action, surreal enchantment and gags galore.

Emperor: The Gates of Rome A new talent in historical fiction, Conn Iggulden, has magnificently re-created the glory and corruption of ancient Rome, charting the life of its greatest figure, Julius Caesar.

The Grouchy Grammarian In this delightfully clever, amusing guide Thomas Parrish and his fictional friend the Grouchy Grammarian expose the 47 most common mistakes in English, made by those who should know better.

Ultimate X-Men (Updated Edition) Fully updated to include stills from the X-Men II movie and the phenomenally popular animated television series X-Men Evolution, this is the ultimate guide to the world?s favourite mutants.

Irish Sea Shipping Publicised Some famous ferry services have operated in the Irish Sea, but examples of their publicity material are rare. Fortunately much of it was collected by Robert Forsythe and is presented here for the first time.

The Next Step In The Dance Tim Gautreaux?s debut novel, The Clearing ,an evocation of the steamy, wild world of small-town Louisiana, was a literary landmark of 2003. With his latest offering, Gautreaux brings us a unique Southern love story.

Stolen Innocence Chronicling a travesty of justice that rocked the nation, Stolen Innocence tells the tragic story of Sally Clark, the mother who was wrongly imprisoned for the deaths of her two sons.

The Broker John Grisham is in no danger of losing his crown as king of legal thrillers. The Last Juror received rave reviews and The Broker is sure to be met with just as much excitement.

Losing It Jane Asher?s previous two books, The Longing and The Question, were particularly well received and this has only added to the weight of expectation for this, her third book ? Losing it.

On Literature Umberto Eco, Italy?s leading literary theorist and novelist offers a stimulating and informed view of a selection of works by the old masters of literature.

A Word A Day Written by the founder of the wildly popular US ?A Word a Day? website, this collection of unusual, obscure and exotic English words will inspire and delight word-buffs everywhere.

The Borgia Bride A must for fans of Philippa Gregory, this is a sumptuous and sensual historical tale of passion, betrayal, scheming and incest, set in the Vatican during the 15th century.

Fun to Learn x6 Written by educational experts, these fun books offer solid support throughout the Foundation Stage and early Key Stage One in the three core subjects of the national curriculum.

Maisy's Twinkly Crinkly Counting Book Maisy introduces the numbers from one to five in this lovely touch-and-feel book. Great pictures, lovely read-aloud words and tempting textures add up to a memorable first learning experience!

City Watch Trilogy Here are the tales of the City Watch who serve and protect to make the streets safe (well, safe-ish) from dragons, murderers and golems. The real stories of the real men (or dwarves or trolls or gargoyles or werewolves . . .) behind the badge.

Junior Knits Debbie Bliss in one of the world's best-known knitwear designers for children. Her latest book is a collection of trendy hand-knits that are perfect for today's fashion conscious three- to ten-year-olds.

Just a Saying Intimate and inspirational, this poetry collection is the last work by the late Catherine Cookson ever to be published, and spans her entire writing career.

From Fury To Phantom This is an evocative and informative insight into RAF history. The author?s flying career with the RAF covered an extraordinary time for aviation.

Porridge: The Scripts Porridge is regarded by many critics as Britain?s best-ever sitcom. Now, for the first time, the original scripts from all three series of this classic comedy have been brought together.

Camera Craft: Landscapes Camera Craft: Landscapes is a collection of scenic pictures from some of the country?s leading photographers, with useful notes about what inspired them to take the shot and how they overcame any technical problems.

Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Adrian Mole is back! He?s now an angst-ridden 38-year-old single parent still coping with life in middle-England ? and living under the constant threat of his own particular WMD.

Small Arms A wide range of military small arms is in use around the world. Read about the latest developments in this all-facts guide ? part of the popular Greenhill Military Manual series.

Too Beautiful For You Rod Liddle is one of Britains forthright columnists. Now he turns his acerbic pen to fiction with this frank and funny exploration of modern sexual antics.

Is it Because Tony Ross?s funny, rhyming picture book skilfully addresses the problem of bullying and manages to see both sides of the story, telling a simple tale that tackles a complicated issue.

Into Temptation Penny Vincenzi delighted her fans with No Angel and Something Dangerous, the first two books in her gripping Spoils of Time trilogy. Here, she brings her magnificent sweeping drama to an explosive conclusion.

Constance & Faith In a change of direction from her previous novels, Victoria Routledge has woven a magnificent tale of secrecy, shadows and keeping up appearances that will delight fans of Maeve Binchy and Charlotte Bingham.

Drawing: Foundation Course Give your drawing a polished edge! This book is illustrated with dozens of inspiringly beautiful pictures that serve as a clear guide to the broad range of technical skills and artistic principles outlined.

Introducing Nietzsche Is God dead? Does the ?will to power? lead to the Holocaust? Is human evolution complete or just beginning? This guide provides the perfect introduction to Friedrich Nietzsche?s philosophy and the questions it raises.

Oracle9i New Features An essential overview of new and cutting-edge Oracle9i features ? geared specifically for those looking to upgrade or people migrating from another product platform.

Nature's Creatures Of The Dark: A Pop-up Exploration Six animals who live in worlds without light wait inside these extraordinary interactive pages, which feature huge pop-ups, moveable gadgets, action tabs and fact-filled information flaps.

Miss Marple Omnibus Vol.2 Miss Marple crosses swords with some dreadfully uncouth people in this omnibus edition featuring four classic English whodunnits.

Great Britons Stimulating and provocative, this beautifully illustrated book accompanies the BBC TV series and puts the case for the ten Great Britons who headed a nationwide poll.

The Essential Atkins for Life Kit: the Next Level Everyone?s talking about the Atkins diet. Why? Because unlike most other diets you can eat all the meat, eggs, cheese, butter and oils as you like ? and still lose weight!

Little Women Written from Louisa May Alcott's own experiences, this remarkable novel featured in the top 21 of the BBC?s Big Reads and is one of those classics that is never read only once.

Apocalypse The revolt of Palestine?s Jewish population against their Roman overlords in AD 66 was a landmark event of the ancient era. In this lively account the uprising?s incidents are placed fully in context.

To Arras To Arras, 1917 is the true account of the life and death of a young Scottish officer who served and was killed in the trenches during the Great War.

Nothing Is Impossible This long-awaited follow-up to Christopher Reeve?s bestselling autobiography Still Me is an inspiring and moving account of his life and progress since his last book.

Living The Gi Diet Rick Gallop returns with a follow-up to his international bestseller The GI Diet providing even more information and advice ? and a new and improved food list to help you stay on course.

Railways North From Nottingham in the Latter Days of Steam: Part One ? Nottingham?Basford Travel back to the twilight years of the steam age in the Nottingham vicinity. The first volume of this tribute (featuring inspirational photographs) covers the Nottingham?Basford line.

The Mummy at the Dining Room Table In this entertaining and surprising look at the more bizarre fringes of human behaviour, 32 eminent psychotherapists reminisce about their most memorable cases ? and reveal what they learned from them.

The Excursion Train Fans of Ellis Peters and Michael Jecks will adore Edward Marston?s second criminal outing on the Victorian railways. Rich in period detail and meticulously plotted, The Excursion Train is a captivating read.

Coastliners A powerful, twisting, turning and memorably evocative tale of good versus evil from the author of Chocolat.

Above Suspicion The brilliant Prime Suspect series made Lynda La Plante a household name. Now she is back with her much-anticipated first book in a new series, featuring her most determined and memorable heroine since Jane Tennison.

Tangram Puzzles Open this book plus de luxe tangram set and you may not be able to put it away! Solved alone or with friends, these puzzles are great for building abstract reasoning skills.

What Not To Wear In this book, based on their What Not To Wear TV series, Susannah and Trinny show you how to make the most of your body shape by hiding your defects and flaunting your assets.

Gazza: My Story So much has been written about Paul Gascoigne, but he has said little ? until now. Candid and insightful, this is a fascinating account of his remarkable life in and out of the spotlight.

My Sister's Keeper New to the UK in 2004! This wonderful writer, already a massive bestseller around the world, tackles a hugely controversial issue and puts it in the context of real life.

*The Sins of Their Fathers Part one of a stunning new trilogy from Gilda O?Neill, bestselling author of My East End. A must for all Martina Cole fans.

Middlemere With a heroine you?ll warm to straight away and a dramatic opening chapter, this is a compelling novel of passion, revenge and redemption from the bestselling author of Written on Glass.

Learn to Garden With expert advice and tips from the RHS, this complete, step-by-step introduction to gardening tells you everything you need to know to tackle gardening jobs at all levels.

Harumi's Japanese Cooking Harumi Kurihara is the most famous cookery writer in Japan and has sold millions of cookbooks there. Now you too can enjoy her delicious, unpretentious Japanese cooking in your own home.

The Road To Reality The intellectual must-read of the year from Roger Penrose, Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford. Commitment and open mind are mandatory for completing this book!

Carlo Likes Colours Continuing Jessica Spanyol?s hugely appealing early learning series, Carlo?s introduction to colours helps children learn many interesting new words as well as keeping them thoroughly entertained.

Super Structures Following the enormous success of Seventy Architectural Wonders of Our World, Neil Parkyn turns his attention to the most ambitious and advanced engineering projects of the last one hundred years.

The Exiled Set in medieval England, this is the powerful sequel to The Innocent. A real page-turner, it marks out Posie Graeme-Evans as an exciting new author ? if you like Philippa Gregory, you?ll love this novel!

The Gangster We Are All Looking For This highly original, powerful and affecting debut was received with great acclaim in the US. The luminous prose flows seamlessly from past to present, embracing themes of memory, home, family and identity.

Star Wars Episode III: Incredible Cross-sections This absorbing book uncovers over 18 spaceships and vehicles from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith to reveal the details of cockpits, engines, hyperdrives, construction secrets and more.

Sex In The City Packed with hundreds of hot sex tips, wild ideas for between-the-sheets-bliss and satisfaction guaranteed positions, this is the ultimate sex book for sexy, savvy singletons.

Along Artistic Lines Compiled by the National Railway Museum and Guild of Railway Artists, this companion to a major NRM exhibition is a superb anthology of many of the finest railway paintings ever produced.

Dilly Duckling Jane Chapman?s exceptional artwork and a delightfully fuzzy, tactile main character are just two of the reasons to love this touching storybook about the little hurdles of growing up.

William Pitt the Younger Hague's highly accomplished biography brings the extraordinary story of William Pitt the Younger ? the youngest prime minister on record ? and the world of late 18th-century England to blazing life.

Gods In The Sky Accompanying the Channel 4 TV series, this is an authoritative history of astronomy which sheds new light on ancient knowledge of the skies.

Irresistible Sophie Mitchell, chef to the stars and head chef on the weight-loss reality TV show fit Farm, offers a selection of delicious recipes designed to give you the body you?ve always longed for.

How To Eat Three hundred and fifty recipes allow for almost a whole year's worth of family meals. This is a book rooted in the home, that understands our need to balance making and enjoying good food with the demands of daily living.

Farewell My Only One Antoine Audouard?s return to the literary world is already a massive international bestseller and has been nominated for France?s prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is a refreshingly vivid retelling of Aberlard?s romance with Heloise.

Star Trek: Captain's Peril Two of the greatest heroes of the Star Trek universe team up to hunt a murderer let loose on an archaeological dig on Bajor.

Persuader Lee Child?s seventh Jack Reacher novel is as explosive and heart-stopping as ever. This time however, Child lets Reacher tell things exactly as he sees them for himself.

* Dead Ringer Ally McBeal meets LA Law in this entertaining legal thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline. She returns with her popular all-female law firm and their toughest case yet.

Darkness Visible Offering a handy who?s who and answers to many puzzling questions, Darkness Visible explores the background and influences of Philip Pullman?s epic trilogy His Dark Materials.

Borges Eternal Orang-Utans Are there two orang-utans or three? And what about the Japanese gentleman who gets knocked over twice? These bizarre questions will preoccupy you as you romp through Verissimo?s sparkling spoof on literary academia.

Flight Exercises for the Private Pilot's License and Associated Ratings A practical and concise guide to the flight exercises for the airplane PPL and associated ratings, this is an invaluable aid for both students and instructors, and for qualified pilots coming up for renewal or re-test.

Northern Lights Bestselling author Nora Roberts works her magic again with this tale of two lonely souls who find love and redemption. Set in the stunning Alaskan wilderness, Northern Lights is a captivating blend of mystery and romance.

Britain's Paintings Neil MacGregor, former Director of the National Gallery, recounts the history of Western art using fine examples from the wealth of Britain?s collections.

England Rugby Completely revised and updated, packed with fascinating statistics and player profiles and superbly illustrated throughout, this is a must-have addition to any true England rugby fan?s bookshelf.

How to Measure Training Success HR executives will find this book very handy when it comes to stating their case for a raise ? or moving on and up.

Buffaloes Over Singapore Little more than trainees, sent to war in inferior aircraft, WWII?s British and Commonwealth Buffalo pilots achieved far greater success than anticipated. This is their (previously untold) story.

Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide The public has been bitten with the Spider-Man bug from the day he was drawn.

This ultimate collection to Marvel?s superhero web-slinger has over 600 colour images.

Southern Railway Reflections: The London Area The Southern Railway had the most complex suburban system of all the pre-Nationalisation companies. This previously unpublished photographic collection looks at its extensive South London network.

All My Sisters A beautifully written and compelling period saga, from the bestselling author of Written on Glass, and Middlemere ? guaranteed to captivate, enchant and move all who read it.

No Second Chance No Second Chance cements Harlan Coben?s position at the top of the crime writers? pantheon after the success of Tell No One and Gone for Good.

Other People's Marriages Popular journalist Shane Watson takes a no-holds-barred, witty and revealing look at the ancient institution of marriage in this delightful novel. A must for fans of Cold Feet.

I Want My Tooth Tony Ross shows his keen eye for the quirks of childhood in another hilarious outing for the Little Princess. The pictures and story can?t fail to make kids smile ? gaps and all!

Devices And Desires K. J. Parker begins a brilliant new fantasy series with this audacious and fast-moving novel. One of the most unique voices in the genre today, Parker is a master at mixing politics, action and intelligent world-building.

The Good Doctor This tense and involving literary thriller is set against breathtakingly vivid backdrops of post-apartheid South Africa. Essential reading for fans of Graham Green, Kazuo Ishiguro and J. M. Coetzee. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, 2003.

Times Archaeology Of The World Using all the techniques available to the modern archaeologist a team of leading experts unravel the traces left by our ancestors, and reconstruct their story using hundreds of maps, illustrations, photographs and reconstructions of ancient sites.

Song of Susannah King?s seven-volume magnum opus draws closer to its conclusion with this pivotal penultimate book. Riveting, suspenseful and full of surprises - the dramatic climax will leave you desperate for the final instalment.

Beds and Borders Beds and borders form the backbone of an impressive garden. Illustrated step-by-step with colour illustrations, this book introduces 20 inspirational, simple projects for the weekend gardener.

Dickens A specially abridged version of Peter Ackroyd's definitive biography, originally published in 1990 and re-released to tie in with a major BBC televsion series.

Daisy's Wars Introducing a remarkable young woman fighting to escape her past and shape her future, Daisy?s Wars is told with great warmth and paints a wonderfully evocative portrait of WWII life.

RHS Plants For Places Is your garden a deathtrap for plants? You can rely on the RHS experts to help you find an abundance of plants guaranteed to flourish in your garden, whatever the conditions.

Hugh Johnson's Wine Companion Hugh Johnson?s wine bible is the ultimate reference guide and the perfect gift for wine-lovers. Fully revised and updated for its fifth edition, anything about wine that?s not in here, isn?t worth knowing!

Busted: The Tour Take off on tour with Charlie, James and Matt in the only official Busted book of 2004. With exclusive photos, unique backstage access and all the gossip, it?s a must-read.

Guinness World Records 2005 Fully updated for 2005 with hundreds of new records, this special ?golden? 50th anniversary edition of Guinness World Records is bursting with amazing facts and achievements to inspire the whole family.

Sue Lawrence's Book Of Baking Masterchef winner and highly acclaimed cookery writer Sue Lawrence has brought together 120 scrumptious recipes for cakes, biscuits, breads and tarts in this wonderful baking bible.

Runaway The peerless Alice Munro presents the inner lives of ordinary women with piercing insight. Munro is an author?s author and A.S Byatt describes her as ?the greatest living short story writer?.

Necessary Evil The Godfather of Gore returns with violent, visceral, heart-pounding tale of bloody monsters and conspiracy that will stretch your nerves to snapping point.

Handwritten The next big trend in typography is the handcrafted letter. This is the first publication to offer a complete overview of handwritten typographies, drawing on an extensive array of examples from around the world.

Falling Awake Jayne Ann Krentz has over 30 million books in print and is the author of 31 New York Times bestsellers. This totally compulsive story of romantic suspense shows why!

Ocean Ships: 13th Edition Widely respected for its coverage of the current ocean shipping scene, the 13th edition of this bestselling title has been fully revised to provide updated information on the world?s ocean-going ships.

Lost Lines: Wales Leading expert Nigel Welbourn examines Wales? legacy of standard gauge lines made extinct since nationalisation in 1948 in this vividly illustrated volume in his Lost Lines series.

Rebecca And Rowena A long-forgotten gem from W. M. Thackeray in which he pokes fun at the Victorian love of all things medieval by shamelessly and ruthlessly parodying Walter Scott?s Ivanhoe.

A+ Technicians Guide to Windows XP Get up to speed in the XP environment. Covering what the A+ certification does not, this book provides strong operating system fundamentals so you handle tasks quickly and effectively.

Tommy Walsh Bathroom DIY Whether you're a DIY expert or a complete novice, Tommy is on hand with practical advice, insider's tips ? and a few jokes ? to take you through every stage of planning, fitting and repairing a bathroom.

Chronicle of the Chinese Emperors Spanning over 2,000 years, this highly illustrated guide profiles China?s 157 emperors, from the great ?First Emperor? Qin Shihuangdi to Puyi, the last ruler enthroned in the Forbidden City in 1911.

Turks This is the companion to the sumptuous Turks exhibition at the Royal Academy. Drawing from collections around the world, many of the objects presented here in vivid colour have never before been seen in the UK.

Medieval Town Walls In this wide-ranging survey, new archaeological discoveries are drawn upon to bring out the many purposes of city walls in the expanding settlements of England and Wales between 1050 and 1650.

Dictionary of European Land Battles This is an essential reference book containing concise and informative reviews of all the significant land battles in Europe, from the Great Peloponnesian War to the Second World War.

The Witness at the Wedding Prepare to be charmed and intrigued by Simon Brett?s latest instalment in The Fethering Mysteries series; set in a community full of captivating characters and devilish deeds.

Angels Passing Following on from Turnstone and The Take, this superb police procedural thriller is Graham Hurley?s most ambitious novel yet and should provide his mainstream breakthrough.

Lord of Rings Trilogy Photo Guide This stunning, full-colour storybook contains over 250 photographs from Peter Jackson?s film trilogy ? a great introduction for younger readers to the phenomenally-successful films and the best-selling books.

Time Of Arrival If you like Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy, you?ll love this spellbinding, dramatic tale of love and loss from the increasingly popular Susan Sallis. Read it and you?ll see just why she is a Sunday Times bestselling author.

Modelling Irish Railways Although making models of the railways of Ireland can be challenging, this fully illustrated book demonstrates that this richly rewarding activity is well within the abilities of most modellers.

Fat-Burner Workout Want a great-looking body without having to diet? Follow this step-by-step fitness programme and you?re guaranteed to feel fit and fabulous in just 30 days!

Tibetan Oracle Pack Discover what the future has in store for you with this beautifully presented box pack, containing 60 elegant Tibetan divinatory cards of intricate 17th century design and a highly illustrated and easy-to-follow companion book.

It's Quacking Time Illustrated by Jill Barton in the clear colours of a spring day, this enchanting tale by Martin Waddell will be enjoyed by any family expecting a new arrival. It?s full of gentle joy and has a ?cracking? ending!

Wicked Beauty Laurie Forbes, the determined investigative journalist from Silent Truths, returns in another addictively heady cocktail of political intrigue and sexual obsession from the queen of the British blockbuster.

British Built Aircraft Based on extensive research and illustrated throughout, this series provides a complete record of aircraft construction in Britain. Volume one takes an in-depth look at firms in the Greater London area.

Legally Blond You can?t have missed the hugely funny and successful film Legally Blonde, starring the very gorgeous and very blonde Reese Witherspoon, and this is your chance to read the novel on which it was based.

What The Tudors & Stuarts Did For Us In this entertaining companion to the BBC series, acclaimed TV presenter Adam Hart-Davis details the extraordinary innovations and achievements of the age of the Tudors and Stuarts.

London Bridges FBI agent Alex Cross faces his most volatile case yet in this devastating thriller from James Patterson. His hallmarks of break-neck pace, taut plotting and gripping action are all here in abundance.

Morvern Callar Alan Warner?s brilliant debut is one of the best books of the 1990s, acclaimed as the definitive novel for the rave generation. Now made into a film starring Samantha Morton.

Troop Leader Bill Bellamy describes his front-line view of the battle for Europe in 1944 and 1945 as a tank commander in the battles for Normandy and the Low Countries.

He's Got To Go With this feel-good tale of contemporary relationships the Dublin-based author of My Favourite Goodbye proves she?s up there with the likes of fellow Irish authors Marian Keyes and Cathy Kelly!

Not Safe After Dark Peter Robinson has attained both commercial and critical success with his superb Inspector Banks novels. Here he presents a stunning collection of short stories that will challenge everything we take for granted.

How To Meet Cute Boys Totally different from any novel you?ve read before, this wittily-told story of a female journo?s search for love also features magazine-style quizzes, articles, and advice. Imagine a cross between SATC and Cosmo!

Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now The sequel to Where Did it all Go Right?, this is Andrew Collins?s very funny, nostalgia-soaked account of his coming of age in the 80s ? a decade of big hair and small grants.

Witch's Honour In this final instalment of the trilogy begun with Prospero?s Children and The Dragon Charmer, Jan Siegel chronicles the epic final battle between the descendants of Atlantis.

SAMS Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite All in one Covering multiple products and technologies, here is all the answers for beginning users of Adobe's graphics products ? web and graphic designers alike ? in one big, easy-to-use book.

Hidden Empire: The Saga of Seven Suns Kevin J. Anderson, the co-author of the Dune preludes and author of the award-winning X-Files novel Ground Zero, charts mankind?s future as star maker ? and galaxy destroyer . . .