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The Elder Gods A brand-new series set in a brand-new world from the leading fantasy husband-and-wife team. The future of a world lies in the balance as an ancient evil prepares to confront the Elder Gods.

Demon of The Air Intrigue, drama and romance combine with historical fact and a powerful imagination as the fascinating and blood-soaked world of the Aztecs is brought to life in this compelling murder mystery.

Night-Time Is My Time This new spine-tingler from the bestselling author of Daddy?s Little Girl is a must for Clark fans and readers of Ian Rankin and Martina Cole. She?s back with her characteristic blend of eerie suspense and romance.

Exile's Return Another superb addition to the Riftwar canon, the third and penultimate book in The Conclave of Shadows features one of the most unusual and intriguing scenarios ever written in fantasy.

A Prison Diary Volume 2 In this second instalment of his diaries, the notorious Jeffrey Archer continues his forceful account of life inside the British penal system. Whether you admire or despise him, this is compulsive reading.

The Ardennes This book ? part of the ?Battles in Focus? series ? gives the Battle of the Bulge a fresh approach, examining the fluctuating fortunes of the combatants and the role of the leading generals.

The Enemy Lee Child has created an exhilarating and enigmatic hero in Jack Reacher. This latest thriller goes back into Jack?s past, to a time when he was in the army and before he became the drifter we now know.

Pure Fiction Observant, warm-hearted and sparklingly funny, Pure Fiction is a delightfully entertaining read. Julie Highmore?s style is fresh and original ? like a cross between the best of Joanna Trollope and Wendy Holden.

Nights Of Rain & 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.

Boy Soldiers of the Great War This is a groundbreaking oral history of the half a million boy soldiers who fought in the trenches, and also the many underage girls who braved the firing line as voluntary nurses.

The Healing Energies Of Earth In this beautifully illustrated exploration of the healing powers of the Earth?s natural energies, writer and presenter Liz Simpson investigates the Earth?s capacity to heal, energise, cleanse and hold memories.

Sudan: Ancient Treasures Featuring superb colour illustrations, this beautiful catalogue accompanies the major British Museum exhibition of rarely seen treasures from the Nile Valley, on loan from Khartoum?s National Museum.

The Sons Of Adam With a winning combination of epic story telling, dramatic action and compulsive readability, The Sons of Adam is sure to send Harry Bingham into the ranks of Barbara Taylor-Bradford and Jeffrey Archer.

Star Wars: Jedi Trial Intense action and Machiavellian intrigue as we learn how Anakin Skywalker advances to the level of Jedi Knight. This Clone Wars novel takes place shortly before the events of Revenge of the Sith.

Birds of a Feather The second outing for Jacqueline Winspear?s unique creation Maisie Dobbs is another compelling mystery and historically rich slice of 1920s London life. The maid-turned-sleuth investigates a wealthy daughter?s disappearance.

Collins Complete DIY Manual No need to call in the professionals. If you have a problem around the house ? whether it?s a leaky tap, blown fuse or burst water pipe ? you?ll find all the solutions you need in Collins Complete DIY Manual.

Scottish Queens 1034?1714 Who were the women who held the Scottish throne? This lively account is the first dealing exclusively with Scottish queens ? both the consorts and the few who were monarchs in their own right.

Luftwaffe Secret Projects: Fighters 1939-1945 A superbly illustrated volume revealing Germany?s incredible fighter projects between 1939-45.

The Kingfisher Book of the Ancient World The endlessly fascinating subject of early civilisations is explored here in glorious detail.

It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers Picking up where Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging left off, the second instalment of teenage trauma courtesy of Georgia Nicolson is just as side-splittingly funny as the first.

No Angel The first blockbusting volume in a compelling new trilogy, The Spoils of Time, based around the charismatic Lytton family.

Engineering the Pyramids Drawing both on archaeological evidence and expert engineering knowledge, Professor Dick Parry challenges popular perceptions in examining the design history of the pyramids of ancient Egypt.

Action Man Illustrated in painstaking detail, Action Man: The Official Dossier charts Action Man?s rise through the ranks, detailing all his developments, from the 1960s to the present day.

The Soldier's Wife Rachel Moore is a natural storyteller, as she proves in this novel in the From the Heart series. Brilliantly evoking the mood of a Cornish village and with four great female characters, it?s a wonderful read.

The True and Outstanding Adventures of the Hunt Sisters Fans of Jennifer Weiner?s warm humour will devour this exciting debut from an exciting new voice in female fiction, which tells the hilarious but heartrending story of two sisters through a series of letters.

London Country In The 1970s Formed on 1 January 1970, London Country represented the last major acquisition of the National Bus Company. Steve Fennell traces London Country?s history from inception to final demise.

The Deceivers In this massive, definitive analysis of Allied deception during WWII, Thadeus Holt does more than just give a fascinating account of the work of spies and double agents. He offers a real insight into how the war was fought and won.

Answered Prayers Danielle Steel has been hailed as the world?s most popular author. Her latest bestseller is a wise and touching tale of one woman?s struggle to break free from the past.

Panorama of the Classical World Explore the extraordinary era that gave birth to western civilisation ? this thought-provoking volume provides a thorough, accessible synthesis of key aspects of the Greek, Roman and Etruscan worlds.

Digital Art for the 21st century The biggest online community of digital artists can be found at www.renderosity.com, and this book showcases the best modern digital art by some of the contributors to the website.

The Making of a Legionnaire Ever thought of running away from it all to join the foreign legion? Bill Parris did just that in the early 1980s after having a difficult time at home. This is his frank, violent and blackly funny memoir.

Star Quality/Easy Living From the team behind Wallace and Gromit come two humorous gift books featuring words of wisdom from Alvin the Performing Bear and Captain Cuddlepuss, two of the best-loved characters from Creature Comforts.

Industrial Railways In Northumberland and County Durham in the Latter Days of Steam In the 1960s and ?70s, Malcolm Castledine travelled around the industrial railways of Northumberland and County Durham. His photographic collection covers the area?s collieries, plants and shipyards.

Phantom Formed in 1939 with the mission of pinpointing the exact location of all Allied forward positions, Phantom was - and remains - one of the most secret yet most effective special force units of WW2.

Battlefield Britain Written by military historian Dan Snow and his newscaster father Peter, this fact-packed, lively title has been published to accompany their major new television series, covering British battles from AD 61 to the Battle of Britain.

The Forest For The Trees Drawing on many years of experience, a well-established editor here proffers insider advice on the mechanics of producing a novel ? from assessing your strengths and weaknesses to the lowdown on the publishing industry.

The Red Queen Margaret Drabble is one of Britain?s foremost literary novelists. Her career has spanned four award-winning decades, and this compelling new book will win her legions of new fans.

Time Commanders: Great Battles of the Ancient World Re-create 16 of the pivotal battles that shaped the ancient world with this gripping and highly detailed companion to the BBC TV series, which brings almost 1,800 years of military history to life.

DK Eyewitness Guide to London 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.

The Sivananda Book of Meditation This inspiring book from the leading authority on hatha and raja yoga will prove an invaluable aide for those already experienced in the powerful healing art of meditation.

Lord Of The Rings Lord of the Rings, the fantasy masterpiece by which all other efforts are measured, in a handy single-volume paperback edition, with classic cover art by John Howe.

Midnight Tides Midnight Tides is the long awaited fifth book in the much acclaimed The Malazan Book of the Fallen series by bestselling author Steven Erikson.

A Farthing Will Do Featuring some familiar faces from her earlier April Grove novels, Lilian Harry?s nostalgic tale of three women facing the challenges of peacetime will have you hooked to the final page.

Napoleon II: The Sun of Austerlitz A wonderful blend of history and imaginative fiction, Max Gallo?s remarkable quartet of Napoleon novels caused a huge European publishing phenomenon. This is the second thrilling addition to the series.

No Mercy Colin Forbes has commanded bestseller status for nearly a quarter of a century with his relentlessly exciting and topical thrillers, most recently illustrated in The Cell. Now the unstoppable Tweed returns for his thirtieth adventure.

Greek Warfare How and why did the ancient Greeks wage war? Leading authority Hans van Wees reinterprets original source material to provide a broad-ranging survey of conflict in archaic and classical Greece.

Hornby Hornby charts the full story of this much-loved company, from inception through its heyday to its takeover by Tri-ang and, ultimately, its restoration as a 21st-century global brand.

Maeve Binchy Omnibus Three of the classic bestsellers with which Maeve Binchy made her name.

Boudica: Dreaming The Hound Manda Scott?s story of history?s greatest warrior queen began with the huge bestsellers Dreaming the Eagle and Dreaming the Bull. This is the third addition to her action and passion-packed series.

Military Handguns of Two World Wars In the companion volume to Military Rifles of Two World Wars, world-renowned firearms expert John Walter provides an exhaustive account of every handgun of every nation used in the two World Wars.

Compassionate Coaching Do you feel like an extra in your own movie? In this book Arielle Essex, whose technique helped her overcome a brain tumour, shows how to rewrite the script so that you become the person you want to be.

Father Unknown What would you do if you suddenly discovered shocking secrets about your family?

That?s the situation that confronts Daisy Buchan in Lesley Pearse?s spellbinding, intensely moving story of human frailty and family conflict.

How To Be A Sex Goddess Wish you had more je ne sais quoi? This inspirational guide shows you how to boost your confidence, cultivate your style ? and be the sex goddess you always wanted to be.

Without Fail A mysterious woman asks Jack Reacher for help with her new job. Her task? Protecting the Vice-President of the USA from assassination . . .

The Mind Gym Based on applied psychology The Mind Gym is packed with tips, tools and exercises that help develop your brain to its full potential, whether at work or at home.

The Napoleonic Wars Providing a perfect introduction to Europe?s most momentous conflict prior to the First World War, this great-value book features a foreword written by Bernard Cornwell.

Around the World in 80 Dates How far would you go on your first date? How about Tokyo or San Francisco? After failing to meet Mr Right in London, travel journalist Jennifer Cox decided to take a global dating tour.

The Beatles Box For the first time ever you can buy all four Beatle biographies in one superb gift set, including Straight Man or Joker, the only Ringo Starr biography available.

You Are What You Eat Such is Hollywood nutritionist Dr Gillian McKeith?s popularity that many of her clients have to wait two years for a consultation. With this fabulous book you can benefit from her inspirational approach to health and diet instantly.

The Constance Spry Cookery Book The Constance Spry Cookery Book was recently acclaimed as one of the 25 greatest cookbooks of all time by Waitrose Food Illustrated. Out of print for over a decade, it is finally available again.

Hornchurch Eagles (Volume 3) The concluding volume of Richard Smith?s definitive trilogy on RAF Hornchurch features the entire lives and flying careers (both pre- and post-war) of eight of the pilots who flew from there.

Jack Vettriano Self-taught and -educated Jack Vettriano is Britain?s most successful artist, his images outselling Van Gogh and Monet. He may be dismissed by the critics, but the world loves his art.

The One You Really Want Funny and deliciously romantic, this is another page-turner from Jill Mansell. It all starts with a shiny, red, sit-on lawnmower. Nancy sees it sitting on the lawn and realises her husband may be having an affair. . .

The Suspect Michael Robotham, the ghost-writer behind ten bestselling non-fiction titles, looks set to join the ranks of Ruth Rendell, P.D. James and Ian Rankin with his first novel; the most stunning debut thriller for a long time.

The Distant Echo Another cracking psychological thriller from Britain?s best-selling crime writer. Set in the student town of St Andrews, The Distant Echo is taut, complex and incredibly disturbing.

The Green Man The image of the head of a man sprouting leaves is the most common of all motifs in medieval sculpture. This is a reprinted version of Kathleen Basford?s classic text on the Green Man.

The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseni?s tale of boyhood friendship shattered by the brutalities of conflict, is a very moving and beautifully told story that sheds light on the human tragedies of Afghanistan.

The National Army Museum Book of Wellington?s Armies From Wellington?s first Peninsular battle at Rolita to his great triumphs at Salamanca, Vitoria and Waterloo, this book recreates life in the British army under one of its greatest leaders.

Digital Photography: From Camera to Printer, Print to Computer, Videotape to DVD, and More! This book shows how to perform a variety of digital imaging tasks. It?s chapters detail all popular tasks, such as movie transfers, scanning prints, or taking better digital photos.

Boudica: Dreaming the Eagle Manda Scott has turned her narrative talents to Iron Age Britain and the inspiring story of Boudica, the warrior queen who led a final bloody revolt against the occupying Romans.

Mutant Message Down Under Mutant Message Down Under, an underground bestseller in its original self-published edition, takes us all on a life-changing spiritual odyssey and proves it?s not too late to undo the damage of the past?

Jane's Vintage Aircraft Recognition Guide This is the brand-new aircraft recognition from the renowned Jane?s information group. Covering the top 500 vintage aircraft in existence this is the perfect book for all those who love classic aircraft.

Blind Assassin By turns lyrical, outrageous, formidable and compelling, this is a novel filled with deep humour and dark drama. It is Margaret Atwood at her breathtaking best.

An Auctioneer's Lot Anyone who?s ever dreamed of finding a priceless picture in the attic or unearthing hidden treasures at a car boot sale will love this collection of true tales from the auction rooms.

Celts: History and Civilisation For centuries, the Celts were the dominant population throughout vast areas of Europe. Through superb illustrations, this authoritative survey illuminates every aspect of Celtic history and culture.

Hollywood Divorces Nobody dissects Hollywood like this ultimate insider, and spotting the real-life models for her characters is an essential part of the fun! Her blistering new epic is vintage Jackie!

John F. Kennedy: An Unfinished Life 1917?1963 Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy?s assassination, this definitive one-volume biography presents an illuminating reappraisal of this charismatic leader.

Power And Profit: The Merchant in Medieval Europe Based on 30 years? research and drawing on archival material from around the world, this is a revealing account of the role of merchants and money in medieval Europe.

Keep Me Alive Natasha Cooper has built up a strong legion of fans with her feisty barrister Trish Maguire. Trish?s latest case leads her to the farms of Kent where she discovers a shocking dark side beneath the idyllic scenery.

Inheritance Lan Samantha Chang?s novella/ short story collection Hunger generated immense critical acclaim. Inheritance, her first novel, is the sensual, sweeping story of a family in crisis, and a country in political turmoil.

Cosa Nostra The Sicilian Mafia is the world?s most famous, most secretive and most misunderstood criminal fraternity. Cosa Nostra is the first book outside Italy to fully reconstruct its fascinating story.

Cross Stitch Characters Bring your favourite characters ? from Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs to Wallace and Gromit ? vividly to life in over 40 cross-stitch designs. A perfect source of gift ideas for the young at heart!

The Answers Ask any question, open the book and find the answer with this fun and mysterious instant oracle based on the 3000-year-old practise of divination by lines.

Sylvia Browne's Book Of Dreams Rediscover dreaming for yourself in all its forms. Not listed as a dictionary, but rather presented as a philosophy, this is an inspirational aid by the irrepressible Sylvia Browne.

Christmas in Exeter Street Christmas is a time for entertaining guests ?ábut few houses have to cope with as many visitors as the house in Exeter Street. The spirit of Christmas simply shines out of this splendidly illustrated tale of presents, laughter and family celebration.

Floyd's Great Curries Keith Floyd, the original TV chef, brings together recipes for his favourite curies from around the world, all of which will add a touch of his trademark flamboyancy to your dining table.

Airborne Espionage The tasks undertaken by Special Duties (SD) units were often more hazardous than any other type of wartime flying. By their very nature, these operations went unreported in wartime and for some time thereafter.

The Hedgehog, the Fox and the Magister's Pox The death last year of Stephen Jay Gould deprived the world of one of its greatest ever scientific thinkers. In this posthumous release, Gould challenges the centuries-old conflict between science and the humanities.

The Pig Who Sang to the Moon The bestselling author of The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats returns with a new exploration of animal emotions, this time revealing the inner thoughts and feelings of pigs, cows, sheep and chickens.

Dude Where's My Country? With an Oscar for Bowling for Columbine under his belt, the bestselling author of Stupid White Men takes more scathingly hilarious pops at his favourite targets ? in time for the next Presidential election.

Network+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 (Exam N10-002) The Network+ Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 provides over 500 practice test questions as well as complete answer explanations, giving you the perfect complementary tool for your Network+ studies.

A Guide to the Roman Remains in Britain Fully revised and expanded, the updated version of this landmark guide provides comprehensive coverage of the visible remains of Roman Britain. Includes details of more than 250 sites.

AA Driving Test Theory and Highway Code Take the road to success with this new expanded edition of the AA?s bestselling guide, including all the official theory test questions, a new section on the theory test syllabus, and the Highway Code.

Lovers' Weekend Guide Internationally renowned sex guru Anne Hooper explains how dirty weekends away from the stresses and strains of everyday life are an essential part of any healthy, happy relationship.

Foolproof Mediterranean Cookery Continuing the successful Foolproof series, award-winning cookery writer Claudia Roden shares the secrets of re-creating classic, authentic Mediterranean dishes, a cuisine that is as delicious as it is popular.

Great Tales From English History: Chaucer to the Glorious Revolution The three centuries between 1387 and 1688 saw some of English history?s truly memorable events. Robert Lacey considers the period in the second volume of his colourful study of England?s past.

Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives First published in 1959, this is one of the most authoritative surveys of railway motive power ever produced.

Gunpowder This entertaining and sparkily written book charts the history of gunpowder from its first function as a deterrent to evil spirits, right up to its devastating effects today.

Thomas' Island Tour Thomas fans, prepare to be amazed. Open up Thomas? Island Tour and fold out a complete cardboard railway track and a clockwork toy to send on trips around Sodor!

The Other Day I Met A Bear Russell Ayto?s quirky style of illustration makes this a sensational Reading Together book, while four pages of parental notes help to provide maximum story involvement for children.

Flashman on the March The infamous Victorian cad, drunk, comic genius and hero, Sir Harry Flashman, returns to play his (reluctant) part in the Abyssinian War of 1868 in this long-awaited12th addition to hugely popular series.

We Were Here First, Kid! Forget about politically correct parenting; this funny and practical guide delivers a reality check for mums and dads who want to raise happy kids and keep a life of their own.

X-Engineering the Corporation Reveals a radical new vision of the corporation as a web of interacting processes and people that includes every organisation touched by a company?s product.

Willow From the international bestselling author of the much-loved Rain novels, this compelling tale of sinister deceptions and forbidden passion marks the start of a spellbinding new series.

Darius A fascinating insight into the highs and lows of fame and the music business, this is Darius Danesh?s inspirational and revealing account of how he achieved success over the past two years.

New Scottish Cookery Scotland is renowned for its wealth of high quality fresh produce, including wild salmon, shellfish and organically reared beef. Nick Nairn, has drawn on this heritage of fine ingredients to create an outstanding collection of recipes.

Revise AS English Based on an intensive one-week course, these books are designed to give students all they need to get the grades they want at AS level.

A Woman of Substance/Hold the Dream/To Be the Best Barbara Taylor-Bradford's epic rags-to-riches trilogy.

DK Eyewitness Guide to Paris 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.

New Natural Alternatives to HRT Do you suffer from night sweats, hot flushes and unpredictable mood swings? Leading nutritional therapist Dr Marilyn Glenville shows you how to eliminate the symptoms of menopause with her new, natural alternatives to HRT.

The Tale of Despereaux/Because of Winn-Dixie Kate DiCamillo enchants readers of all ages with these two very different novels. You?ll tell all your friends about this startling more-than-fairytale and award-winning American fable.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Windows XP Through easy-to-follow tasks and illustrations and helpful tip boxes, this helpful and practical book will have you using your Windows XP operating system like a professional in no time!

The Old House on the Corner Maureen Lee, the incredibly popular author of sagas such as Queen of the Mersey and Lime Street Blues, leaves her usual wartime setting behind in this engrossing, heart-warming contemporary novel.

Cold Blood After her triumphant debut, Clean Cut, Theresa Monsour returns with a new case for her intuitive detective, Paris Murphy. Gritty, disturbing and compelling, Cold Blood sucks you right into the mind of a murderer.

The Times Ancient Civilizations Embark on a stunning visual journey through the ancient world with this lavishly illustrated and compellingly written history from The Times.

Space This compact book provides the perfect example of how limited space can be used to a designer?s advantage. Light, contemporary and beautifully illustrated, the little volume mirrors the style of the striking Japanese interiors it showcases.

The Art of Keith Parkinson This book brings together some of Keith Parkinson?s most extraordinary pieces, sensual images of warrior princesses, fearsome dragons, deadly beasts and vicious battles.

Falling Sideways Evolution gets a jumpstart in literary comic master Tom Holt?s brief history of time.

The Memory Of Running Ron McLarty?s funny, heartbreaking tale started life as an audio book, was championed by Stephen King and ended up winning actor McLarty a massive $2,000,000 deal from Penguin. Think Forrest Gump meets The Shawshank Redemption.

A Practical Guide to Business, Law and the Internet Written from a legal perspective, this handbook provides preliminary legal advice on the issues involved when using the internet for business. Comes with a CD ROM containing useful documents.

Remember Me Based on the astonishing true story of Mary Broad, a Cornish fisherman?s daughter, this is a gripping, deeply moving tale of triumph over adversity by the author of Till We Meet Again.

Chronicle of the Old Testament Kings The story of ancient Israel?s rulers encompasses some of the history?s greatest events and personalities. This superbly illustrated narrative history contains biographical accounts of 83 leaders.

My Little Library Can you cram a child?s whole world into one box of books? My Little Library does! Gorgeous colours and happy characters make this a truly fun and stimulating first-learning set.

Small Island Winner of the Orange Prize for 2004 and the Whitbread Book of the Year, Small Island is definitely Andrea Levy?s Big Book. Drawing on her own family history, Levy weaves a post-war story like no other.

Just So Stories These eight favourite Just So stories by Rudyard Kipling have fired the imaginations of young children for more than 100 years. Beautiful illustrations bring them alive for a whole new generation.

Practical Astrology By Numbers Based on the Japanese system of feng shui astrology, also known as nine ki astrology, Feng Shui consultant Simon G. Brown presents specially devised ki energy charts to help you make a positive contributions to many areas of your life.

Love And War Set during World War II in London?s East End, Love and War is Dee Williams? heart-warming new Cockney family saga ? it will move you to tears of laughter and sadness.

DK Concise Atlas of the World Combining state-of-the-art digital mapping with all the latest information about our world, this colourful, authoritative and user-friendly atlas is a magnificent desktop reference for home, school or office.

Dark Winter The phenomenon that is Andy McNab is back with the explosive follow up to Liberation Day. Fizzing with nail-biting suspense, sexual tension and technical know-how, Nick Stone?s latest adventure is a sure-fire hit.

Ten Steps To Happiness A witty, irreverent take on the fickle world of celebrity and media spin from the razor-sharp Daisy Waugh. If you enjoy India Knight and Adele Parks, you?ll love Daisy?s wicked modern satire.

Sixty Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong What is it about the French? Canadian authors Nadeau and Barlow take us on a highly-readable journey into the heart and soul of Frenchness, guiding us through historical events, ideas and achievements to discover the truth.

Camilla and Charles: The Love Story Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles made history when they announced their intention to marry. This sensational biography reveals the truth behind one of the most controversial relationships of our times.

The Murder Room The arrival of a new novel from the first lady of literary crime fiction, P.D. James is always cause for excitement and this intriguing case of family acrimony is no exception.

Second World War Carrier Campaigns It could be argued that aircraft carriers were the decisive naval weapons system of the Second World War. This engrossing history of their role in the war is brought alive by eyewitness accounts and some interesting photographs.

The American Boy Flitting easily between the real and fictional, Andrew Taylor?s new book is a finely crafted and unsettling psychological suspense set in the world of late Regency London.

Creating the Scenic Landscape Shows how to create all the elements that you need to enhance your model railway. From stations and buildings through to fields, trees, roads and rivers.

Big Bird and Little Bird Little Bird is too small to do all the things Big Bird can do. In vivid colours, this fantastic pop-up book says to children that it?s the trying that counts.

The Cat That Could Open The Fridge Guardian columnist Simon Hoggart brings together the funniest, surrealist and smuggest examples of that bOte noir, the Christmas round robin letter, accompanied by his own inimitably funny commentary.

Pirates Of The British Isles Through the careers of seven major British pirates, from Henry Morgan to William Kidd and Blackbeard, this engaging account tells the true story of the golden age of piracy and of how it ended.

The Much-Lamented Death of Madam Geneva Between 1720 and 1751, the ?gin craze? nearly overwhelmed London. In this lively account, the rise and fall of gin (or ?geneva?) is set against the vivid backdrop of Georgian England.

Elegance Ever had the kind of wardrobe crisis that makes you want to give your entire life a makeover? If so, you?ll love this funny, warm-hearted and poignant novel.

The Rise and Fall of the Knights Templar From origins to final decline and fall, this highly readable and thoroughly researched account tells the full story of the warrior monks who formed the famous order of the Knights Templar.

Only Say The Word Acclaimed author Niall Williams comes of age with this lyrical, heartbreaking tale of love, loss and memory. Reminiscent of Anne Tyler or Anita Shreve, this is a must read.

The Fairest Among Women A literary tour de force that combines the generational family stories of Amy Tan with the folklore and magical realism of Isabel Allende.

Emperor: The Death of Kings History and adventure are combined to stunning effect in this second part of the acclaimed Emperor series, a sequence of novels that recreate the astonishing story of Julius Caesar.

Prisoner of Ironsea Tower Following on from the highly acclaimed Lord of Snow and Shadows, Sarah Ash continues her dark, enthralling and refreshingly original Tears of Artamon saga.

The Guy Next Door The author of the hugely successful Princess Diaries (recently made into a film with Julie Andrews!) makes her first foray into grown-up fiction with this funny, feel-good rom com written entirely in e-mails.

Beatrix Potter Complete Tales Now all Potter?s twenty-three Peter Rabbit tales and verses have been brought together with previously unpublished stories in one lavish volume.

Mike Meyers' A+ Guide to Operating Systems Lab Manual Reinforce A+ Operating Systems Technologies with more than 40 labs mapped to the Mike Meyers? A+« Guide to Operating Systems. Reliable and practical with clear, measurable objectives.

Never Let Me Go The first novel in five years from Ishiguro, a giant of the literary world, is a uniquely beautiful and troubling look at friendship, love and coming to terms with the past.

Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving Respected sex expert Betty Dodson?s bestselling book, first published in 1986 and now thoroughly revised, tackles one of society?s final taboos: masturbation.

Indelible Thriller fans have been waiting with bated breath for the next Karin Slaughter novel ? and they won?t be disappointed. Fast-paced, terrifying and compulsively readable, Indelible really delivers the goods.

The Devil's Redhead Combining stark violence, dazzling prose and a poignant love story, David Corbett has created a masterful and gripping crime fiction debut, reminiscent of the noir atmosphere of James Lee Burke.

Shadow Men Jonathon King won an Edgar Award for his debut The Blue Edge of Midnight and he has gone on to prove what an exciting new talent he is with this deeply atmospheric and engrossing thriller.

War in the Peninsula First published in 1913, this is a very rare and much sought-after Peninsula War memoir. It?s the complete collection of letters by Lieutenant Robert Knowles who served in the Peninsula from 1811 to 1813.

Napoleon: His Wives and Women Making use of various sources, leading historian Christopher Hibbert examines the women close to Napoleon to provide a rounded portrait of the individual behind the soldier and statesman.

Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion A fascinating and authoritative companion to Star Trek: The Next Generation, one of television?s most successful shows, featuring a section on the new Star Trek film Nemesis.

An Illustrated History of the Welsh Highland Railway In its heyday, the Welsh Highland Railway was the longest of the Welsh narrow-gauge railways. Peter Johnson has produced a comprehensive illustrated account of this important line.

The Runes of the Earth The fantasy event of the century has arrived! In 1977, Stephen Donaldson changed the face of fantasy, and now, Thomas Covenant finally returns in the first book of a new series.

The Orange Girl Jostein Gaarder?s Sophie?s World has sold over 25 million copies around the world and has been translated into 50 languages. Now with this timeless modern fairytale, Gaarder will captivate readers anew.

A Prayer For Owen Meany Widely regarded as John Irving?s finest novel and boasting his most memorable character, A Prayer for Owen Meany has become a modern classic and perhaps Irving?s most affecting work.

The Girl From Poor House Lane With an atmospheric Cumbria setting and a cast of characters you?ll really come to care about, this gritty, powerful page-turner from Freda Lightfoot is sure to tug your heartstrings.

Deathstalker Coda Deathstalkers from the past and the present combine to battle the forces of the evil Empire in this terrifically entertaining, swashbuckling conclusion to Green?s superb intergalactic saga.

Guess How Much I Love You: Jigsaw Puzzle Book Enjoy an all-time favourite picture book in a thrillingly different way! This splendid jigsaw puzzle version of Guess How Much I Love You is as irresistible as the original.

Dark Horse Life and death are the stakes in this tale of decadence and deceit on the turf. Racing from glamorous Palm Beach to the Florida swamps, this read is a dead-cert winner.

Ready Or Not A deliciously funny, insightful romance from the bestselling author of Girl Meets Ape and Seven Sunny Days, Ready Or Not is perfect reading for girls who want to have fun!

London Transport In Exile: 1950s and 1960s During the 1950s and ?60s, many ex-London Transport PSVs ended up in service outside the metropolis. Many previously unpublished photographs feature in this revealing pictorial survey.

The Art of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Read the exclusive illustrated screenplay to Attack of the Clones! In addition, this book is jam-packed full of examples of previously unseen artwork from the new movie.

City State The City of London impacts on every aspect of people?s lives. But at what cost?

Core Java 2 Volume 1 Fundamentals With the release of Core Java 2 comes the next level of Java programming. This book summarises the key changes of 1.4 J2SE, making the leap from 1.3 easier.

The Service Of Ladies The autobiography of knight-errant Ulrich von Liechtenstein was written in the mid-13th century. His account of his adventures is one of the most vivid surviving re-creations of chivalric life.

Norman Parkinson Norman Parkinson had a knack for capturing his subjects at their alluring. In this, the first monograph to focus exclusively on his fashion portraits, works are featured that have only just been discovered in the Parkinson archives.

Seventy-Two Virgins Member of Parliament, television personality and cyclist Johnson delights with this, his first novel, a witty, biting romp through contemporary politics. Topical, irreverent and very, very clever.

Hell Riders Built around a heart-stopping minute-by-minute reconstruction of the charge, and drawing from first-hand accounts, this is a gripping history of the Charge of the Light Brigade.

The Kings And Queens Of Scotland From the earliest Scots and Pictish kings through to the Act of Union in 1707, this is the first accessible illustrated history of the kings and queens of Scotland.

The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant Having redefined fantasy fiction with The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Donaldson expanded his awe-inspiring series with this second superb trio of books, offered here in one volume.

Collins Artist's Colour Manual This superbly illustrated manual ? the most comprehensive guide to colour available ? contains everything you need to know about colour, from the earliest pigments found on cave walls to the latest colour indexes.

The Seventy Great Mysteries of Ancient Egypt Based on the latest discoveries and scientific research from an international team of archaeologists, this gripping study explores and explains 70 of the most intriguing mysteries of ancient Egypt.

The First World War Hew Strachan is one of the world?s foremost experts on the First World War. Here his knowledge is condensed into a one-volume work that provides a unique resource on this shattering conflict.

The Fabric Of the Cosmos The prize-winning author of The Elegant Universe offers a hot-off-the-press bulletin on the current state of knowledge about our Universe. Comparisons with A Brief History of Time spring to mind.

LNER Wagons: An Illustrated Overview Between 1923 and 1947, the LNER built a broad selection of wagons. This reissued classic text contains examples of LNER-owned types of wagon and of the goods vehicles it inherited.

In Search of Shakespeare Shakespeare the man is still often regarded as a mystery. In this companion to the BBC TV series, leading historian Michael Wood uses new evidence to examine Shakespeare as a product of his age.

Gene Stel Pavlou?s highly anticipated second thriller is sure to push him into the big league. Fans of Michael Crichton will love this epic tale of immortality, revenge and a battle of titans across time and space.

The Jasmine Trade Shortlisted for both the Edgar and Macavity Best First Novel Awards, The Jasmine Trade is an intricately plotted and devastatingly insightful debut that gleams like a polished gem.

Change Your Life In 7 Days In his latest inspirational book, hypnotist and motivational speaker Paul McKenna shows that it's possible for any one to become a super achiever in just 7 days.

Winnie's New Computer With book sales topping a million, Winnie the Witch is one of the most popular children?s characters around. This is a story wired for laughter, with illustrations as zany as ever!

The Best-Laid Business Plans Packed with practical advice and exercises, this book provides a range of business plans to boost your company's efficiency.

The War at Troy Based on Homer?s classic The Iliad, this first part of a two book series offers a thrilling retelling of the myths and legends that grew up around the Trojan War.

Intermediate Military Vehicle Modelling More ideas and techniques for the modeller with some experience. Among the vehicles featured are the M24 Chaffee, Kettenkraftrad and the Renault FT17.

Following Hadrian Through original sources and archaeology, this vivid biography of
the most powerful man on earth in the second century evocatively re-creates the atmosphere of the Emperor Hadrian?s life and times.

Lost City Clive Cussler and Paul Kemprecos? latest NUMA files collaboration delivers the kind of high octane, relentless rollercoaster action that their millions of fans have come to expect.

English Battlefields England has been fought over for centuries, by invaders and in civil wars. In this ground-breaking reference volume, every battle and major siege ever fought on English soil is brought to life.

Sharpe's Havoc Richard Sharpe returns to Portugal, in fighting form and in the company of Harper, Hogan and the Chosen Men. This all-action adventure may be his most thrilling yet!

Home Doctor Written by Dr Michael Peters - editor to the British Medical Association - Home Doctor helps you to help yourself with practical techniques for treating over 150 common conditions.

Behind The Scenes at the Museum The modern classic which propelled Kate Atkinson into the limelight, earning her the Whitbread Book of the Year Award in 1995.

Zhukov: the Conqueror of Berlin Concise but rich in detail, this compelling biography considers the phenomenal military career of Zhukov, arguably the greatest Allied commander of the war.

Frederick The Great Frederick the Great of Prussia is one of Europe?s legendary personalities. Based on thorough research, this fresh biography provides a reliable, insightful portrait of this fascinating monarch.

eCFO: Sustaining Value in the New Corporation The world's top CFOs reveal the secrets of staying successful in the age of the electronic revolution.

Teen Idol Prepare to be swept off your Prom-twitching feet by the brilliant new high school romance of Teen Idol from the bestselling author of The Princess Diaries.

Napoleon: The Immortal of St Helena A hugely entertaining mix of history and creativity, this thrilling conclusion to Max Gallo?s bestselling series re-creates the French Emperor?s fall from power and the final years of his life.