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Private 12768: Memoirs of a Tommy Recently discovered, this absorbing account of life in the trenches captures the enthusiasm, excitement and pride felt by Private John Jackson at serving his King and country.

Making The Metropolis In this authoritative account, leading historian Stephen Halliday examines Victorian London?s transformation into the world?s first modern metropolis through the lives of the men who created it.

Slimming World Food with Family and Friends After the success of Slimming World Fast Food, the hugely popular slimming organisation?s new book allows you to enjoy delicious, quick meals with your friends and family ? without straying from the Slimming World diet plan.

The Children's War Published in conjunction with a major exhibition at the Imperial War Museum, this extraordinary book tells the story, in words and pictures, of how the Second World War affected the lives of British children.

Mini C's Great Thai Dishes In 100 Great Thai Dishes, Mini C, owner of The Busabong, a well-known Thai restaurant in London, takes Thai cooking traditions and adapts them into a modern, enjoyable, quick and easy style.

The Unconquered Knight A translation of an eyewitness account of a life spent as the head of the 15th-century military household of the Count of Buelna, which shows both the romance and the reality of a knight?s existence.

A Compromising Position A hilarious, easy read about love, life and the internet ? from the author of the Sunday Times top-five bestseller A Minor Indiscretion and the soon-to-be-a-Hollywood-film For Better, for Worse.

Good Housekeeping 30-Minute Suppers With over 100 great recipes for meals that can be prepared in half an hour or less, 30-Minute Suppers takes the stress out of cooking and stops you slipping into the habit of eating ready-made meals and takeaways.

Uniform Justice Donna Leon, winner of the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger, brings an air of mystery to the magical city of Venice, with her deftly crafted plot, evocative prose and subtle characterisation.

A Time of Peace From wonderfully gifted storyteller Beryl Matthews comes the third and final part of the trilogy about the Webster family, which began with The Open Door and continued with Wings of the Morning.

The Two of Us When John Thaw died, the nation lost a remarkable actor and Sheila Hancock lost a beloved husband. This unique double biography chronicles their lives ? personal and professional, together and alone.

Conqueror's Moon An exiled wizard, embittered and pining for mischief, tells the tale of High Blenholme?s plunge into civil war? International best-selling author Julian May?s makes a stunning return.

Paris: A History Paris has arguably witnessed more extraordinary events than any other major city. This lively account gives unrivalled insights into its 2,000-plus years of history, from the Roman age to the present.

A Programmers Guide To .Net Alexei Fedorov?s book gives you a wide perspective on how .Net technologies work together. These essential components of the language include Windows Forms, Web Forms, ADO.NET and Web Services.

Whatever It Takes Written with a wonderful sense of time and place and bursting with colourful characters, Lynda Page?s eagerly awaited new saga is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson and Joan Jonker.

Children Of Eve Brilliantly plotted, beautifully written and with characters that linger in the memory, Children of Eve is sure to enhance Irish bestseller Deirdre Purcell?s reputation in the UK.

Antony Worrall Thompson's GI Diet 100 specially crafted recipes following the GI diet, from top chef Antony Worrall Thompson. These recipes will taste unlike any other diet you have been on!

Getting Away From It All A funny, brilliantly observant novel about changing your life and your relationship ? from a novelist who knows all about reinventing yourself, having worked in TV for years before becoming a novelist!

Gods Trilogy The Gods Trilogy - Pyramids/Small Gods/Hogfather
Terry Pratchett
The Gods Trilogy collects three of Terry Pratchett's ridiculously popular Discworld novels. The ones about gods, hence the clever title.

The Birdcage Novels as beautifully written as this come along rarely. The warmth of the writing, combined with unforgettable characters, draw you into a plot that twists and turns up until the suspenseful final chapter.

Married To The Guv'nor In this exciting follow-up to the phenomenal bestseller The Guv?nor, Lenny McLean?s widow Valerie gives an intimate account of their life together, offering a fresh insight into the man himself.

All Quiet on the Home Front What was life in Britain really like during the First World War?
Based on over 200 interviews with the Home Front?s last survivors, this is a compelling narrative of four years of hardship.

Glory Boys Harry Bingham delivers a new riveting novel of love, friendship and adventure in the skies. Two WW1 pilots team up in the post-war years to fight one more battle.

Mission Canyon A pacy read from the author of the phenomenal debut China Lake. Evan Delaney has come to terms with the hit-and-run that crippled her fiancT Jesse Blackburn, but she still wants revenge.

Cassell's Laws of Nature From a reference publisher renowned for its authority comes this important new A?Z. Embracing all the milestones of scientific understanding, it?s an essential addition to any serious person?s library.

Night Watch Master of comic fantasy Terry Pratchett unleashes an irrepressible City Watch tale with an unexpected, timely twist, set on the spherically challenged, turtle-powered Discworld!

The Mammoth Hunters Mammoth HuntersJean M. AuelAyla embarks on a journey to the Mamutoi: the Mammoth Hunters. She is accompanied by Jondalar, whom she nursed back to health and fell in love with. But as Ayla settles into this new life amongst strange people, she falls for t

Fighting Mad This gripping memoir of "Mad Mike' Calvert, one of the Second World War's most daring soldiers, brings to life the realities of guerrilla warfare, including hand-to-hand fighting against suicidal Japanese.

Peace Kills In his latest collection of adventures, P.J. O?Rourke casts his mordant (and slightly blood-shot) eye on America?s recent foreign policy forays in the Middle East. This is classic O?Rourke. Outspoken, contentious and irresistibly funny.

Antony Worrall Thompson?s Top 100 Beef Recipes Divided into sections covering different gastronomic requirements such as Light Lunches, Winter Warming Dishes and Special Occasions, the book covers a range of cooking methods from roasting and stewing to braising and barbecuing.

From Babel to Dragomans Bernard Lewis is one of the world?s leading authorities on Middle Eastern and Islamic history. From Babel to Dragomans collects together his most important essays from over 40 years of analysis.

The Rule Of Four Fans of The Da Vinci Code will devour this intriguing tale of encrypted text, dark secrets and murder. Intelligent, well plotted and utterly absorbing, this thriller that will stay in your mind long after you turn the final page.

English Country Churches There are few sights more evocative of England than the village church. Showing the diversity of ecclesiastical architecture, this is a beautifully illustrated celebration of English country churches.

Defying Rome Noted expert Guy de la BTdoyFre combines archaeological evidence with contemporary written testimony to tell the dramatic story of the rebels of Roman Britain who challenged the Empire.

Sophie Learns Spanish The younger you are, the easier it is to master a foreign language! Language Learners are expertly targeted books with accompanying CD ROMs ? now learning Spanish really can be fun.

RHS Encyclopedia of Plants And Flowers This comprehensively revised, expanded and updated edition of the standard gardening reference work includes a host of new features that make plant selection and identification easier than ever before.

Riding The Storm Find out how your company can harness and maintain competitive advantage in the current precarious business environment.

The Water Horse Julia Gregson brilliantly mixes passionate storytelling, vivid characters and gritty historical detail in a debut novel that draws on the true story of young Welsh woman who nursed in the Crimea.

Kelly Holmes After winning two golds in the 2004 Olympics, Kelly Holmes became the biggest star in British sport. In this revealing illustrated account, Kelly relives the exhilarating steps that took her to victory.

Misspent Youth The renowned author of the fantastical Night?s Dawn Trilogy brings his talent back to Earth. His brilliantly realised vision of a not-too-distant future is a fascinating and compelling piece of storytelling.

Private View In this unique book, internationally renowned designer Tricia Guild gives us an insight into the passions from which she draws her inspiration and how they influence her work as a designer.

Blood Memory Bestselling author Greg Iles brings us his most compelling work to date with this suspenseful dose of murder and intrigue, set in America?s smouldering Deep South.

Border Fury The medieval Anglo-Scottish wars were a long series of feuds and battles during which the Scots fought against English domination. Border Fury is the gripping story of three bloody centuries of conflict.

Windows XP & Office 2003 Keyboard Shortcuts Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office come with built-in keyboard shortcuts that most of us never learn. Find out what the shortcuts are and what they do and use them to customise functions for your own needs.

The Pyramid Builder In this original, accessible study, leading Egyptologist Christine El Mahdy proposes a dramatic new theory as to how, why and for whom the Great Pyramid at Giza was constructed 4,500 years ago.

A Fatal Reunion The third novel from Penelope Evans is a chilling psychological thriller about a dangerous ex-lover?s terrifying return. Evans is a major up-and-coming talent that critics are already comparing to Ruth Rendell.

Nelson's Daughter Miranda Hearn has breathed new life into the popular subject of Lord Nelson with this intriguing piece of historical fiction which focuses on the celebrated admiral?s lover and their child.

Painting Estuaries and Coastal Scenes In this step-by-step guide, professional artist Ray Campbell Smith reveals the skills that are required to capture the unique magic of estuaries and coastal scenes in watercolour.

Ten Minute Yoga Yoga works best when performed daily, but few of us have time to spare. This book provides the solution, no matter how busy your life!

Armor Battles of the Waffen SS, 1943-1945 This collection of first-hand combat accounts from SS Panzer commanders provides a gritty look at life in the heat of battle from the German point of view.

Help Your Child Succeed At School Every parent wants their child to enjoy school and to do well. This book, written by education journalist and mother, Hilary Wilce, will help you to do just that.

The South Beach Diet: Good Fats Good Carbs Guide This is an indispensable companion to the South Beach Diet ? which has taken the world by storm ? and a must-have book for anyone wanting to reduce their risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

Trixie Trader Trixie loves the money and the long lunches that are part of her life as an investment banker. But times are changing and her boss tells her that she has six weeks to hook a serious deal or she?s out on the street.

The Taking From the master of our darkest dreams, Koontz?s new supernatural thriller is the story of a world facing extermination as the apocalypse descends on Main Street, California.

Auschwitz The companion to the major BBC TV series commemorating the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp tells the definitive history of the most notorious Nazi institution of all.

Moon At Midnight Charlotte Bingham is a magnificent storyteller with a real flair for creating atmosphere and unforgettable characters. Read this engrossing, ingeniously plotted novel and you?ll see why she is so popular.

The Age Of Gold The discovery of gold in California in 1848 sparked a frenzy that shook the world. In a spellbinding narrative that spans continents, H. W. Brands brings the excitement of the gold rush vividly to life.

The Summer Solstice Its warm rays enliven us so it comes as no surprise that the sun is universally acknowledged as the source of life, fertility and good fortune. Investigate its rich historical tapestry in this breathtaking book.

Lost For Words John Humphrys is on a mission to save English! In this funny, passionate and provocative exposT, he shames those who abuse our language, and shows how we can resuscitate it.

How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World Imagine the political insights of Will Hutton combined with the no-nonsense scepticism of Richard Dawkins and you?ve got Francis Wheen?s withering look at the half-baked spiritualism and emotional hysteria of the modern world.

Tommy The bestselling biographer and military historian Richard Holmes returns with Tommy, a history of the everyday British soldier and the impact of his service during the First World War.

The Complete Tolkien Companion When Tolkien created Middle-Earth, he created a superbly realised world with its own history, geography, and language. This fully revised edition of the ultimate Middle-Earth companion will guide you through his mystical landscape.

The Lambs Of London Master biographer, novelist and scribe of London Ackroyd, takes the true, harrowing story of Charles and Mary Lamb (Lamb?s Tales from Shakespeare) and adds his unique fictional twist.

Radio Times Guide To Science Fiction A comprehensive guide to the science fiction movies, television and radio programmes that have brought the genre to life over the last 80 years.

500 Nations The 15,000-years-long story of North America?s ?Indian? nations is an epic of friendship, treachery, courage and war. This superbly illustrated volume is the most comprehensive study available.

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever Outselling The Lord of the Rings in its day, hailed by critics and loved by readers all over the world for decades, no fantasy library could be considered complete without this award-winning trilogy.

For All Our Tomorrows Freda Lightfoot has a wonderful talent for creating gripping plots and believable characters. In this tale of romance and heartbreak set during WWII, she vividly recreates the atmosphere of the wartime years.

Creative Play for 2-5s Is your child destined for the stage? Could he or she have the fundamental skills to become a good athlete or the next Picasso? This invaluable guide is packed with simple ideas and fun activities to help children reach their creative learning potential.

The Trench (Transworld) Accompanying the BBC TV series and drawing on extensive interviews with World War One veterans, this is a deeply moving recreation of life in the trenches of the Great War.

Martin Leman For many years, Martin Leman has been best known for his paintings of cats but this book reveals much more about the artist who is enjoying huge success around the world.

Executioner James Berry was an ex-policeman who was Britain?s hangman from 1884 to 1892. This intriguing biography takes a gruesome journey through the world of Victorian crime and punishment.

Century Rain Reynolds again proves himself a master storyteller with this absorbing tale that is part thriller, part SF adventure and part alternate history, and is full of intricate detail, mind-boggling technology and wondrous alien worlds.

The No-Work Garden With his revolutionary ?no work? approach to gardening, Bob Flowerdew proves that with a bit of forward planning and common sense you can create a garden that virtually takes care of itself.

Promises to Keep Gifted storyteller Alexandra Raife returns with another absorbing tale of family life set in the beautiful Scottish countryside, exploring the complex bonds that connect and divide parent and child.

Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond Written by the much-loved ? and well-preserved ? Angela Rippon, this no-nonsense health and beauty guide is an essential read for middle aged women who want to look and feel fantastic!

Rumours of War A high-ranking cavalry officer, Allan Mallinson draws on his military experience to bring us his latest vivid and authentic adventure featuring Matthew Hervey of the Light Dragoons.

The Seventy Great Mysteries Of The Ancient World Was there ever a Garden of Eden? How was Stonehenge built? How did Tutankhamun really die? The human past is full of unsolved mysteries. This remarkable book explores some of the most intriguing questions about our origins.

No Reason To Die The acclaimed Hilary Bonner gives a chillingly topical mystery her own unique twist in her latest novel featuring ex-reporter John Kelly and Detective Superintendent Karen Meadows.

Farewell To Steam Roger Siviter?s absorbing collection of photographs is a superb tribute to the last three years of British Rail steam working, from the summer of 1965 to the ?15 Guinea Special? of 11 August 1968.

Wild Swans Wild Swans is one of the most phenomenal bestsellers of recent years. In this brand new edition, Jung Chang has added a new introduction, bringing her own remarkable story up to date.

Brain Games For Babies Including the latest research and explained with step-by-step instructions and photographs, Brain Games for Babies provides 140 fun ways to stimulate development and strengthen the parent?child bond.

Rocks & Minerals of the World Covering over 160 examples found throughout the world, all illustrated in high quality colour photographs, this is an essential guide for anyone interested in, or wishing to collect rocks and minerals.

Bowl Food Bowl food is relaxed eating; a delicious meal that you can tuck into with a fork from your favourite bowl. This great-value, compact treasury of recipes includes almost 200 dishes, all of which are beautifully illustrated.

Mike Meyers? A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs Mike Meyers offers new solutions to A+ excellence in the form of a fully comprehensive study guide. It can function as a stand-alone guide, it?s contents approved by CompTIA, the creators of the A+ program.

Next Steps in Railway Modelling In this lavishly illustrated sequel to the bestselling First Steps in Railway Modelling, leading model-railway writer Chris Ellis takes newcomers to the hobby onto the next level of proficiency.

Greed Chris Ryan is the foremost writer of SAS action thrillers. Greed combines his intimate knowledge of action combat with a driving plot to create an explosive take of betrayal.

Art of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Including the complete script for the film, this is a comprehensive visual journey through the stunning art created to bring the Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith to glorious life.

Someday, Somewhere Combining characters of real depth with a gripping plot, this poignant tale of a love that survives war, betrayal and death is perfect for all fans of Susan Sallis and Charlotte Bingham.

Tamara De Lempicka Published to accompany the first exhibition in Britain dedicated to Tamara de Lempicka?s work, this lusciously illustrated catalogue concentrates on her most productive and recognised period, from 1922 to 1935.

The Practical Dog Listener Build a better understanding of your dog with this practical 30-day programme from Jan Fennell.

The Lines of Torres Vedras This fascinating new volume from a recognised expert in the Napoleonic Wars looks at the one of the most important fortifications in military history, and how it turned the tide in Wellington?s war against the French.

The Apothecary's Daughter Patricia Schonstein has created a sensual, rich, imagined history, set in an unnamed North African nation. Poetic, multi-layered and allegorical, this lyrical story is a new departure for this Zimbabwean-born writer.

Encyclopedia Of Gods Indispensable to students and researchers, Encyclopedia of Gods is a monumental work that will also provide endless fascination for the trivia addict, the crossword-puzzle solver and the insatiable browser alike.

Black River The latest novel in one of the best new crime series around. Dark, edgy and sizzling with snappy dialogue, Black River sees journalist Frank Corso prepare to take justice into his own hands.

Aden Insurgency This is the extraordinary story of Britain?s last colonial conflict, a bloody war of insurgency fought against a formidable enemy both in the wild interior of Yemen and the back streets of Aden.

Legends 2 Gathered together in one outstanding volume ? 11 breathtaking tales from the best writers in the Fantasy business, each contributing a special addition to the unique universe that has brought them acclaim.

The Final Detail The phenomenon that is Harlan Coben continues with his latest Myron Bolitar novel. Complex, ambitious and packed with Coben?s trademark twists, The Final Detail takes the series to the next level.

The Good Neighbour William Kowalski?s first novel, Eddie?s Bastard received extraordinary critical acclaim and drew comparisons to John Irving and Alice Hoffman. His reputation will be assured with this compelling new work.

The Windows XP/2000 Answer Book This is the bestselling Windows FAQ book, completely revised and updated ? a more refined, expanded and informative version of the author?s own highly acclaimed Windows FAQ website.

A Factory Of Cunning Philippa Stockley is an artist and costume designer, and her strong visual sense imbues this magnificent historical novel with vivid detail and voluptuous imagery. A glittering insight into a Dangerous Liaisons-style world.

Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way Following the international bestseller Crossing the Threshold of Hope, Pope John Paul II provides the world with a fascinating glimpse into his past in this uplifting, incredibly personal memoir.

You Can Do It, Sam Baby bear Sam returns in another lovely story about a toddler?s first experiences. Amy Hest and Anita Jeram create a heart-warming, snuggly winter atmosphere to make storytime special.

Twopenny Rainbows Following the feisty younger sisters of Keara Michaels from Ireland to Autralia, this engrossing saga is both a dramatic follow-up to A Pennyworth of Sunshine and a page-turning story in its own right.

The Minotaur Barbara Vine returns with a novel of psychological suspense that delves deep into the dark heart of a troubled family. Written with Vine?s piercing insight, The Minotaur is an utterly engrossing and disturbing read.

Assault Division First published in 1947, and therefore not reliant on second-hand sources, this book is a classic of military writing. It tells the full story of one Division, the 3rd, from its preparations for D-Day through to the surrender of Germany.

Halfpenny Field Continuing her wonderful new series set among the cattle drovers of Wales, the immensely popular Iris Gower returns with another heart-warming, romantic saga that will delight her many fans.

Pride of Carthage The breathtaking UK debut of an acclaimed American author, this epic historical novel recounts the story of Hannibal, scourge of Rome, and one of the ancient world?s most celebrated names.

13 Steps Down Ruth Rendell has dominated the crime genre since her first novel was published 40 years ago. Her latest tale is classic Rendell, featuring an eccentric cast of characters and exploring the darker side of life.

Warfare in Ancient Greece What weapons were employed at which periods of ancient Greek history? What was contemporary armour made of? This comprehensive study addresses these and many other questions.

Mind Wide Open Journalist Steven Johnson embarks on a quest to discover exactly how and why his brain works. Get lost in his highly-entertaining Bill Bryson-like odyssey and find out how everyone?s brain profile is unique.

Zen Masterclass Zen is enormously popular in the West and now you can learn from the original Masters in this thoroughly inspiring journey which traces the history and evolution of 20 great Zen Buddhists.

The Merlin Conspiracy Existing fans and newcomers alike will be thrilled by Diana Wynne Jones? trademark humour, great storytelling and wonderful characters in this tale of magic and intrigue.

Love Rules Bestseller Freya North explores the heart vs head dilemma in this fresh, funny, sexy story of love and friendship ? a totally involving read you?ll want to finish at one sitting.

Return To Jarrow A poignant tale of passion and heartache inspired by the eventful life of Catherine Cookson, Return to Jarrow concludes Janet MacLeod Trotter?s trilogy based on the famous author?s family heritage.

Same Soul, Many Bodies The bestselling author of Many Lives, Many Masters returns with detailed accounts of how he has not only been able to regress his patients into the past, but also progress them into the future.

Beauty & Submission The author of The Story of M . . . A Memoir offers a further insight into her intensely erotic life in this sexual and philosophical account of her second year of training as a sex slave.

The Kiss Danielle Steel is a phenomenon, author of 52 bestsellers, she has sold an incredible 450 million books worldwide. Her compelling new novel is a deeply moving exploration of how one single moment can change lives forever.

Wait For The Dawn This powerful tale of passion and tragedy from the author of Saddle the Wind brilliantly combines a gripping plot with unforgettable characters ? it?s perfect for all Josephine Cox fans!

The Firm A new edition of the thriller that shot Grisham to the top of the bestseller lists. He combines inside knowledge of the legal world with fast-paced action for a gripping read.

Incubus Dreams In a world where creatures of the night have civil rights, Anita Blake is a vampire hunter and an animator. Between raising the dead and killing the undead, she?s a busy girl!

Weighing The Soul In his witty and engaging style, popular science writer Len Fisher tells the fascinating, human stories behind some of the greatest and most bizarre scientific ideas of the past.

The Farseer Trilogy(set of three books) The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb !!

The Age of the Galley For thousands of years organised naval warfare was the exclusive preserve of the galley. Recently reissued in paperback, this excellent book charts the galley?s development from the earliest paleolithic craft.

Power And Glory The most famed translation of the Bible into English took place during King James I?s reign. Four centuries on, this vivid account recreates the historical background to this remarkable achievement.

Down Weavers Lane This bittersweet saga of a determined young girl struggling to avoid the evils of prostitution in 1830s Lancashire will appeal to Catherine Cookson fans everywhere.

Pilates Plus Diet Lynne Robinson is the UK?s foremost Pilates expert. Here she teams up with nutritionist Fiona Hunter, combining her bestselling Body Control Pilates System with a contemporary and balanced diet plan.

Maximum Security 4th Edition Maximum Security is written anonymously by an ex-con hacker who specialises in testing the security of various networking platforms. Convicted of a series of crimes in the late 80's, he now works as a writer, trainer and security consultant.

The Raven Warrior Alice Borchardt, sister of the bestselling Anne Rice, continues her epic tale of magic, war, destiny and desire. With dazzling invention and thrilling narrative, she breathes new life into the Arthurian legend.

The Twelve Caesars Michael Grant?s classic account uses original sources, from inscriptions to coins, to penetrate the myths surrounding Julius Caesar and the 11 Roman emperors who followed him.

Duck's Key An engaging, rhyming lift-the-flap book that introduces the star of Fix-It Duck to a younger audience. Frog is hiding the keys to Duck?s truck - help Duck to find them.

Three Ages Of Woman The challenges of the present, past and future force three generations of women to explore the love that binds them in this brilliantly written warm tale of a modern woman?s search for forgiveness.

The War of the Flowers A dazzlingly masterpiece of invention reminiscent of Raymond E. Feist?s short story Faerie Tale, The War of the Flowers is the first stand-alone novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Tad Williams.

The Whartons' Back Book Used by Olympic medallists and Hollywood celebrities alike, this revolutionary stretching and strengthening programme from world-renowned back specialists Jim and Phil Wharton will help you enjoy a pain free back for life.

Scandal Takes a Holiday The Sherlock Holmes of Ancient Rome, Marcus Didius Falco, returns for his sixteenth case in a deliciously bawdy romp full of scandal, piracy and deception.

At Risk Former head of MI5 Stella Rimington is set to make an explosive impact with her highly accomplished debut thriller, offering a unique insight into the intelligence world and a thoroughly gripping read.

The Seven Ages Of Britain From the last Ice Age to the dawning of the modern world, this lively and extensively researched companion to the Channel 4 TV series tells the real story of the ordinary people of Britain.

Gardening from Berryfields Gardener?s World presenter Monty Don takes readers through his personal highlights of life at Berryfields, the show?s garden, offering practical advice and inspiring ideas in this beautifully designed and illustrated book.

Stay Of Execution Quintin Jardine is a leading light amongst Scottish crime writers and his new Bob Skinner novel is sure to win him even more fans. Terrorism comes to the streets of Edinburgh in this tautly plotted thriller.

The Human Mind Having dissected our baser urges in his bestselling Human Instinct, Britain?s most recognisable scientific face now turns his attention to the most complex object known to man ? the human brain.

Starman: Sins of the Father A re-release of a much sought-after classic. Written with a rare and powerful insight, these are the first adventures of Starman ? a superhero with a difference.

Tuesday's Child Hot on the heels of recent successes Monday?s Child and When She Was Bad comes the new bestseller from Louise Bagshawe. Funny, fast-paced and starring a feisty heroine, Tuesday?s Child is sheer entertainment.

The Dark Eye Black has written a taut and noir-ish thriller, full of twists. She gives her characters blistering dialogue and makes Dublin a dark and dangerous setting, worthy of Nicci French.

The Coming of the Third Reich How did National Socialism take hold in Germany? Leading expert Richard Evans? lucid account traces Germany and the Nazis? story from 1900 to Hitler?s final elimination of his rivals in 1933.

Homeland Bestselling author Clare Francis returns with an atmospheric and compelling novel set in post-war Britain. With a narrative style that is both rich in description and powerful, Francis will appeal to fans of Minette Walters.

Beyond the Kama Sutra Inject a new spiritual dimension into your lovemaking with this unique blend of exciting positions specially selected from the Kama Sutra, Ananga Ranga, the Tao of Loving and The Perfumed Garden.

With a Smile and a Wave In the late summer of 1915, Aidan Liddell was wounded in the thigh while flying deep over enemy occupied Belgium. Despite terrible injuries, he saved his observer and the valuable aircraft, and went on to win the Victoria Cross.

Conviction Richard North Patterson delivers a highly charged and gripping legal thriller about the world and politics of death row. Intelligent, skilfully written and incredibly tense, Conviction won?t let you go until the last page.

The Lake House Following on from the end of When the Wind Blows, James Patterson departs from crime to embrace a much darker flight of fantasy.

A Storyteller Book: Easter Stories In this memorable book of short Bible stories from Christian publisher Lion, best-selling author Bob Hartman retells a selection of Easter stories in his own inimitable style.

Iron Council Return to the richly phantasmagorical, mutated metropolis of New Crobuzon for a tale of terror, intrigue and rebellion from one of fantasy?s most startlingly original rising stars.

The Bad Mother's Handbook Women of all ages will identify with the three generations of characters in this brilliantly funny, heart-wrenching debut about motherhood and childhood. Think Kate Atkinson meets Allison Pearson.

Mind Maps At Work Want to get ahead in the world of work? Tony Buzan explains how mind maps can be used to tap into your brain's full potential, making you stand out from the rest!

The Visit of the Royal Physician Sweden?s most acclaimed novelist delivers a sumptuous historical novel, moulding a tale of adultery, insanity, ambition and treachery around the machinations of 18th century Europe?s blue-blooded elite.

Not All Tarts Are Apple/ The Widow Ginger What a treat: two wonderful sagas in a fantastic-value exclusive omnibus! These delicious stories, set in 1950s Soho, are narrated by an enchanting heroine and are full of unforgettable characters.

The Frozen Lake Combining family tension, the dark influence of history and dazzling passion, this magnificent debut novel set in the Lake District is perfect for all fans of Rosamunde Pilcher and Marica Willett.

House Doctor: A-Z of Design TV?s home staging guru, House Doctor Ann Maurice, delivers a complete A?Z guide to house makeovers that provides solutions for selling, improving or just de-cluttering your home.

Dance Little Lady Written with a wonderful feel for the pain and warmth of everyday life during WWII, and packed with instantly recognisable characters, this is a hugely entertaining, totally enthralling read.

The Ancestor's Tale One of the most brilliant scientists of our age gives us his new definitive work on reverse evolution. Dawkins traces modern man back to the origin of life and single-cell organisms on a pilgrimage of forty tales, exploring the focal species.

Modelling Aspects of the Coal Industry Modelling coal mines can be one of the hobby?s most enjoyable and easiest aspects. This helpful account deals both with modelling and the history and every facet of the coal mining industry.

The King of Torts No one writes a legal thriller better than John Grisham. The King of Torts is everything we expect: masterfully fast-paced and gritty with a pulsating courtroom finale.

Beatrice Noelle Harrison?s stylish debut novel, the new title in the From the Heart series, is a compelling tale about a missing sister and the fragility of relationships. It will hold you riveted to the final page.

The Sunshine of Your Smile The Sunshine of your Smile continues the heart-warming story of next-door neighbours Molly Bennett and Nelly McDonough and their hilarious antics in the narrow backstreets of post-war Liverpool.

Midnight Cab Acclaimed playwright James Nichol makes an astonishing debut with his thriller about an abandoned child. With its psychological depth, subtle plotting and a shocking climax, this is a novel you?ll want to finish in one sitting.

CIE Buses 1945?1987 The Irish state transport company CIE took over the Dublin United Transport Company and provincial bus services in 1945. This pictorial history examines the buses operated by CIE up to the late 1980s.

Out Of Nowhere In this complete history of the military sniper produced in association with the Royal Armouries, the evolution of the skill is traced from the development of tactics and equipment in the American Civil War to the Iraq War.

Star Trek: Genesis Wave The Genesis Device was designed to rearrange matter and energy on a planetary scale but it went horribly wrong and Starfleet wisely abandoned it. Now a century later a mysterious wave of energy is approaching and even Earth itself is threatened.

DK Eyewitness Children's Reference Set Kids will find the most exciting and relevant facts in the Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness guides. With over 300 photographs in each book, this slipcased set is a feast of discovery.

The Hanoverians Modern scholarship has usually overlooked the Hanoverians? rule of Britain from 1714 to 1837. Professor Jeremy Black?s lively account shows their central position in British and European history.

Pompeii: The History, Life and Art of the Buried City Containing incomparable colour photographs and drawing on the latest research, this wonderful volume provides a fully detailed account of every aspect of the life of the buried city of Pompeii.

* Beggars And Choosers Catrin Collier is a natural storyteller with a wonderful gift for bringing characters to life. Set in a tough Welsh mining community, her new novel has a gritty edge and a truly compelling heroine.

Talon of the Silver Hawk The master of fantasy begins an exceptional new series set in the lands of Midkemia, featuring a number of new characters and old favourites for readers of Feist.

Women In England 1760?1914 Between 1760 and 1914, the lives of England?s women underwent enormous change. Through use of various sources, this engaging social history covers every aspect of female existence in this period.

Streets Of Brighton Continuing the popular ?Streets of? series, this fascinating volume provides an enchanting historical snapshot of the street scene and its associated road transport in post-war Brighton and Hove.

Trowel And Error The hugely popular Alan Titchmarsh will delight his legions of fans with this warm, witty and engaging memoir. Written from the heart, Trowel and Error is sure to find a place in yours.

Last Hero Pratchett teamed up with Paul Kidby, the most popular Discworld artist, to create this highly portable, paperback edition of a Discworld classic with 16 pages of all-new illustrations.

In A Good Light We?re sure that this funny, poignant coming-of-age love story will win Clare Chambers a whole new readership. Beautifully written, deeply moving and acutely perceptive, it is an enchanting read.

Public Property Evocative, moving and with an incredible creative scope, this is the first collection to be published by Andrew Motion since he became Poet Laureate.

The Etched City Freedom fighters from a failed revolution confront the beauty in a malaise of shadows. Much akin to Stephen King?s Dark Tower series, The Etched City packs a dark and brooding punch.

Peppercorn Woman A spurned wife plots revenge in this irresistible heartstring-tugger from Meg Hutchinson...

Thirst Discover the pleasures of juicing with this inspiring selection of irresistible ideas from top food and drink writer Nigel Slater.

Patsy of Paradise Place Rosie Harris?s two previous titles, Turn of the Tide and Troubled Waters, established her as one of romantic fiction?s most promising authors. Her latest novel proves she?s here to stay!

Basquiat The astonishing career of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti artist turned neo-expressionist who became the darling of the 1980s New York art world, is celebrated in this wonderful retrospective.

The River Cottage Year Following the success of The River Cottage Cookbook, the 2002 Glenfiddich Trophy-winner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall takes us month-by-month through a year at the River Cottage with recipes for delicious seasonal cooking.

Sacred Signs The system of writing known as hieroglyphics gives a unique insight into the world of the ancient Egyptians. The script?s immense significance is explored in this lively and authoritative study.

My Life This enormously anticipated publication reveals all about the famous Lewinsky episode in the life and times of Bill Clinton at the White House. An extraordinary memoir from America?s most charismatic modern president.

Stirling's Men A riveting history that reads like a novel, Stirling?s Men tells the story of the SAS from its creation by David Stirling to the last battles of World War Two.

A Past and Present Companion: The Kent and East Sussex Railway A fascinating ?past? and ?present? photographic exploration by Terry Gough of the entire length of the original Kent & East Sussex Railway, from Headcorn in Kent to Robertsbridge in East Sussex.

Palace And Mosque: Islamic Art From The Middle East The V&A has one of the finest collections of Islamic art in the world. A new section of the gallery given over to it is due to open in 2006, and this book gives us a tantalizing taste of the range of works that will be on display.

Attila The name Attila the Hun has become a byword for barbarism, savagery and violence, yet little is known about the man himself. In this riveting biography, historian John Man reveals the man behind the myth.

The Secret Language Of Birthdays This new eye-opening guide describes, in detail, all the characteristics associated with being born on each day of the year to give us a whole new understanding of ourselves and others.

Just a Boy Reminiscent of Dave Pelzer?s memoirs and Kevin Lewis?s The Kid, this is a heartbreaking but inspirational account of how the author?s childhood was destroyed when his mother was murdered by the ?Yorkshire Ripper?.

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (Adult Version) The children's bestseller, now in a jacket that no adult reader need to be embarrassed to be seen with.

Van Gogh In Provence And Auvers This vast book explores the beauty and poignancy of Van Gogh?s final years as seen through his art and his letters and journals.

How To Speak Dog Dog expert Stanley Coren's hugely popular guide reveals what your dog is saying with its body language and voice, and explains how to make yourself understood by your dog.

Roald Dahl Treasury Every one of Roald Dahl?s books for children became a bestseller. This collection brings together some of his most dazzling moments, illustrated with colour pictures by the inimitable Quentin Blake.

A Highland Engagement Brilliantly set amid the dramatic scenery of the Highlands and featuring a main character that you?ll really care about, this heart-warming romantic saga will keep you hooked to the last page.

One Fourteenth of an Elephant Ian Denys Peak was taken prisoner by the Japanese during the fall of Singapore in 1942, and was sent to work on the infamous Burma Thailand Railway. What followed was a three-year battle to survive.

The Science Of Superheroes Like The Physics of Star Trek and The Science of Harry Potter, this is a light-hearted but informative introduction to some of science?s trickiest concepts ? from cloning to cosmic rays.

Transmission Hari Kunzru?s debut novel, The Impressionist, was a runaway best-seller. How will Transmission, his second, measure up? Quite simply, it?s fantastic. A cracking story, inhabited by a wonderful cast of characters.

Alone Lisa Gardner cements her reputation as a new master of the mystery thriller with this, her most powerful, darkest novel to date. Sure to go straight on to the bestseller list.