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Big Bang Popular science writer Simon Singh, author of the bestselling Fermat?s Last Theorem and The Code Book, explains arguably the most important and wonderful theory in the history of science.

Outcast Child The second novel from the author of A Cuckoo in Candle Lane is a powerful evocation of 1950s working class London. Perfect for fans of Maureen Lee.

The Skein of Lament, Book Two of the Braided Path Set in Wooding?s detailed and superbly realised world of Saramyr, The Braided Path series continues with this second instalment, an action-packed tale of politics, conflict and betrayal.

Guardians Of The Lost Many years have passed since Prince Dagnarus and Gareth unleashed the Void magic upon the kingdom of Vinnegael, shattering the proud realm. Salvation lies in the form of the Sovereign Stone, which holds the key to defeating the dark power of Dagnarus.

Working Steam: LNER 2-6-0s The 2-6-0s operated the fastest-scheduled freight services run by the LNER until the 2-6-2s? introduction. Leading photographers? collections have been drawn upon for this glorious pictorial tribute.

White Devil White Devil is the gripping true story of ?Rogers? Raid? the bloody revenge mission against the French-affiliated Abenaki Indians that was the inspiration for Last of the Mohicans.

Slapton Sands Francis Cottam?s heroine, Alice Bourne draws us back in time to solve a real-life war mystery. Sixty years after the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands brings the events of April 1944 into sharp relief.

Margaret Of Anjou Margaret of Anjou, most notorious of English medieval queens, was immortalised by Shakespeare as a ?she-wolf?. Her personality and political role are re-evaluated in this compelling study.

In the Pink This hilarious account of two sisters swapping careers in London for a life in the country combines the waspish wit of Wendy Holden with the charming satire of Cold Comfort Farm.

Last Train to Memphis Last Train to Memphis is the first book in a two-part biography of Elvis Presley. Together these books form what is widely regarded as the finest account of his life ever written.

The Glory Bus Richard Laymon continues to scare his fans new and old witless with this harrowing tale of murder, kidnap, and sexual depravity set in the searing heat of the remote Mojave desert.

Revelations: Art of Max Bertolini Renowned for his paintings of beautiful and graceful warrior women, Max Bertolini, one of today?s most versatile fantasy artists, presents a powerful, tantalising and truly sexy collection of artworks.

More Than You Know Matt Goss tells his remarkable life story for the first time, from the heady days as the frontman of Bros, to the band?s painful split and his gritty, inspired return to public prominence.

The Stuarts In 1603, the Stuarts became the first royal dynasty to rule Britain as a whole. This comprehensive study examines the individual Stuart monarchs and the collective history of this great house.

Consciousness The author of the bestselling Mapping the Mind provides a thrilling, authoritative and up-to-the-minute overview of the philosophy and science of consciousness ? the first book to consider the issue without intimidating the non-specialist.

The Pact In this terrifying tale of friendship, loyalty and lifelong love, Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister?s Keeper, skilfully mixes the perception of Anne Tyler and dramatic tension of John Grisham.

The Wide World From 1898 to 1965, The Wide World was the bestselling adventure magazine for men. Packed with rip-roaring stories of lion hunts and perilous journeys, this anthology reproduces the highlights in all their crazed glory.

Class 50s In Operation The Class 50 diesel-electric locos achieved great popularity while operating on West Coast Main Line and Western Region services. This is the first detailed history of the class for over a decade.

Hacking Windows XP Get ready for some down-and-dirty hackin?! Here are over 200 serious hacks you can use to force Windows XP to do what they want, written in the ExtremeTech no-holds-barred style.

Definitive XML Application Development This book is the first XML development book to cover both Java and Python ? today?s most popular and productive object-oriented languages.

Douglas A-26 and B-26 Invader The Douglas Invader is an often overlooked but nonetheless impressive aircraft, well-designed and popular with crews. This book uses rare photographs to illustrate its design and career history.

Ten Bears In A Bed Back by popular demand, Ten Bears in a Bed is the perfect introduction to books.

Dead Lines From the Hugo Award-nominated author of Darwin?s Radio comes an absorbing and suspenseful tale of murder, politics and technology gone very wrong.

Homeward Bound Begun in the Worldwar series and continued in the Colonisation trilogy, this ground-breaking alternate history saga comes to a nerve-racking climax in this intelligent, intense and occasionally slyly humorous novel.

The Walker Nursery Collection X5 This colourful five-book set combines stories, poems, action rhymes and flip-flap surprises ? adding up to a world of learning and fun!

Off the Chart The king of Florida noir steers his popular characters Thorn and Alexandra into far deadlier waters than the Florida Keys in this relentless modern-day piratical thriller.

Simply Lebanese Lebanese food is set to become the next hot trend in the culinary world. This is a fascinating introduction to Lebanese food which will help demystify this delicious and vibrant cuisine.

The Other Wind The bestselling saga that started with A Wizard of Earthsea continues in this triumphant fifth novel in Ursula Le Guin?s much-acclaimed classic Earthsea series.

E-Procurement Get on top of one of the hottest business topics around.

Star Wars Tales3 Covering all the characters from Star Wars episodes 1?6, these richly illustrated and imaginatively penned adventures will give you an amazing insight into the psyche, history and influential episodes in our favourite space warriors? lives.

Girl From The South Joanna Trollope returns with a sparklingly entertaining tale of emotional turmoil and human dilemmas.

Measle And The Wrathmonk Written by actor-turned-author Ian Ogilvy (The Saint), this hugely imaginative tale of a tiny world will appeal especially to fans of Lemony Snicket and The Spiderwick Chronicles.

The Power Of the A2s The A2 locos resulted from Sir Nigel Gresley?s desire to construct a powerful class for usage on the East Coast main line. Gavin Morrison tells their full story in this gripping pictorial tribute.

The Bourne Legacy Robert Ludlum?s Jason Bourne novels are undoubtedly his most famous work, with their complex central character and thrilling action. Now the final instalment of the Bourne series has arrived and it?s one hell of a ride!

Nostradamus: A Life and Myth Written by a leading authority on Nostradamus, this first full biography of the legendary Frenchman commemorates the 500th anniversary of his birth and examines both his life and his legacy.

Scoring At Half Time Told with his trademark wicked humour, Scoring At Half Time is George Best?s hugely entertaining collection of anecdotes, behind-the-scenes gossip and bizarre incidents from the football world.

End Of The Beginning The authors of the acclaimed Finest Hour use the personal testimony of ordinary people to paint a gripping portrait of human endeavour in 1942?s darkest days of war.

The History Of Europe Take an engrossing journey through Europe?s past ? from ancient Greece to the present day, this magisterial volume by a team of expert historians explores every aspect of Europe?s history.

The Electric Michelangelo Sarah Hall?s unique vision and vivid, sensual prose takes us on a epic journey from desolate Morecambe Bay in North West England to the tawdry glamour of Coney Island in the 1920s.


Shortlisted for the MAN Booker Prize 2004.

Toby the Turtle/Puddle the Duck/Pip the Penguin X3 Perfect first books for babies which tiny hands can have fun with at each time of the day. A board book for playtime, a plastic squirty book for bathtime, and a cuddly book for bedtime.

Stamping Butterflies From an author ranked alongside cutting-edge sci-fi giants such as Alastair Reynolds and China MiTville comes this dynamic and gripping landmark tale that weaves together lives and cultures thousands of years apart.

Cassell's Dictionary of Modern German History Few countries can have experienced such dramatic change as Germany has in the last 250 years. To make sense of such a vast and complex subject, this outstanding book is the ideal companion.

The Concise Oxford Chronology of English Literature Every bookworm should make a space on their bookshelf for this unique reference, which presents a comprehensive year-by-year record of significant works of English literature from 1474 to the present.

The Myths Of Rome In tracing the development of the Roman story-world from the sixth century BC to the second AD, this superbly illustrated volume presents the neglected evidence for the existence of Roman myths.

Light As time passes, science often has fewer answers, rather than more. With this as his starting point, multi-award-winner Timothy O?Grady tackles the most ephemeral of subjects: love and loss.

Introducing Philosophy A comprehensive graphic guide to the thinking of all the significant philosophers of the Western world, from Heraclitus to Derrida, that examines and explains their key arguments.

Wild Flowers Following the phenomenal success of Virginia Andrews? Rain series this brooding novel of hidden secrets is sure to be a massive hit with established fans and newcomers alike.

War and The Soldier in the Fourteenth Century Although the Hundred Years War?s tactics and weaponry are well documented, little is known about its soldiers. This detailed study of two royal expeditions of 1387 and 1388 redresses the balance.

The Island Walkers This magnificent debut novel was shortlisted for the prestigious Giller Prize alongside works by such luminaries as Margaret Atwood and M.G. Vassanji. Bemrose offers a finely tuned vision of small-town life in the sixties.

The Handbag Book of Girly Love Emergencies Whether you?re looking for love, sex or just a bit of fun, this handbag book is packed with all the advice you need to survive any love crisis with your mascara still intact.

Electronics for Dummies The perfect introduction for electronics do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists, Electronics for Dummies demystifies everything from circuits to schematics, and makes the scary topic of electronics fun.

The Valley Of Secrets A lavish but gentle tale of an orphan boy and his surprise inheritance. Cornwall meets the Amazon in a captivating ecological adventure that will delight and endure.

Light A Penny Candle Light A Penny Candle, Maeve Binchy?s first novel, boasts the classic ingredients that distinguish all her bestselling fiction; a strong sense of place, a pageturning story and a wonderful cast of characters.

Quentins Revealing the secrets of the human heart with warmth and unerring truth, this magical tale of hidden passion and loss shows Maeve Binchy at her most brilliant.

Eat Cake The warm, witty and wise story of how one woman?s sanity is saved by cake, this is the enchanting new romance by the author of Julie and Romeo and Best Foot Forward.

Fame Game A delicious satire on the lives of the rich and famous, this latest novel from the author of Wow! takes a look at the emotional cost of living the rock?n?roll life.

Sky Burial The author of the international bestseller The Good Women of China returns with an epic true story ? a quest born from love, courage and sacrifice during the Chinese occupation of Tibet.

Papa Panov's Special Day Originally adapted by Leo Tolstoy, this classic Russian folk tale of an old man who learns the true meaning of Christmas has breathtaking artwork and will leave you with a warm glow inside.

Female And Forgetful Do you ever walk into a room and forget why you?re there, or space out mid-sentence? This ground-breaking book contains an all-natural programme that will help improve your memory in six easy steps.

The SS: A Warning from History The SS: A Warning from History provides revealing new perspectives on Hitler?s elite guard, bringing to life a generation whose fanaticism and violence shaped the identity of the Third Reich.

The Jane Austen Book Club Award-winning Fowler has shaped a delightful contemporary comedy of manners, a warm, witty story that Austen herself might have been proud to write, had she been writing in the 21st century.

Liberty Weaving an intricate tale with considerable narrative skill, bestselling author Stephen Coonts has crafted a potent and explosive thriller set in the post-9/11 world.

First Light Geoffrey Wellum was just 17 when he joined the RAF in August 1939. In this newly written autobiographical account he tells of his astonishing career as a Spitfire pilot.

The Action Hero's Handbook Crack a safe, take a bullet, get the girl ? this new twist on The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook is the ultimate guide for every James Bond wannabe.

Jamie's Dinners Jamie Oliver is back with a vengeance and he wants to get the whole nation cooking! In his most accessible book yet, he presents 100 brand-new recipes that anyone can cook and everyone will enjoy.

Hurricanes over Singapore The companion volume to Buffaloes over Singapore, this engrossing book continues the story of the RAF?s gallant but futile attempt to stop the might of the Japanese invasion force.

Fillums Hugh Leonard is an elder statesman of Irish writing: his Tony Award-winning play Da is testimony to his gentle humour and unerring eye for dialogue. This new novel is another little gem.

The Daily Telegraph: 80 Years of Cryptic Crosswords Beginning with The Daily Telegraph?s very first crossword from 1925 and ending with an exclusive puzzle for 2005, this is a stunning celebratory gift book for every crossword addict.

Good Morning Midnight Dalziel and Pascoe are one of the most acclaimed detective teams in crime fiction and are ever increasing in popularity. Author Reginald Hill has crafted a superb series with his elegant prose and compelling narrative.

The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt The first book to examine all 1,300 or so known members of ancient Egypt?s royal dynasties illuminates their lives, unravels family relationships and explores the parts they played over 3,000 years.

George and Sam Featuring an introduction by Nick Hornby, whose own son is autistic, this is a compelling account of raising two autistic boys by Charlotte Moore, the writer of the popular Guardian column Mind the Gap.

Pompeii The acclaimed author of the number-one bestsellers Enigma and Archangel transports us back to the age of the Roman Empire for a stunning re-creation of one of the most famous natural disasters of all time.

Sammy's Hill Kristin Gore (daughter of Al) is an Emmy Award-nominated comedy writer, and her first foray into fiction is a warm and funny romantic comedy, where a kooky Ally McBeal type takes on the Washington political machine!

Skinny Dip Darkly humorous and endlessly inventive, Carl Hiaasen is a unique voice in the crime genre. His latest novel offers a hilarious, full-throttle ride through the Florida Everglades and one woman?s very determined quest for revenge.

Kylie: Naked Who is the girl behind the glitz and glamour? Find out in this intimate, revealing portrait of Pop Princess Kylie Minogue.

The Narrow Gauge in Britain and Ireland A profusely illustrated tribute to the continued survival and flourishing of narrow-gauge lines.

Lost Light Michael Connelly returns to his favourite cop, Harry Bosch, but this time Harry?s telling the tale. The result is a triumph sure to thrill existing fans as well as winning new ones.

Modern British Art The Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, known as ?the Gallery of Modern Art in the South?, houses a remarkable range of work from the full pantheon of modern British greats.

Mini Maestro Secret Spy Everything you need to become a secret agent is contained within this handy little box! Perfectly sized for carrying on missions, the box contains a decoder card, a compass, a code torch, a developer marker and a secret marker.

Directions To Servants One of Swift?s last completed works, this spoof handbook for servants retains his trademark caustic wit, satirical skill and unerring eye for life?s little irritants.

Metallica: So What! Featuring 1,000 rare and unique photos, this is the only complete and fully authorised book of its kind ? an access all areas pass to Metallica onstage, backstage and beyond.

The Art Of Shen Ku Much like Trade Secrets and the Worst-Case Scenario guides, this bestselling treasury of wisdom from around the world presents strategies for coping with practically any situation you care to name.

The 21st Century Beauty Bible In this, the most comprehensive tried-and-tested survey of cosmetic products ever carried out, over 600 women tried thousands of products to bring you an unbiased shortlist of the very best.

Fleshmarket Close This may be the fifteenth novel in the Rebus series, but Fleshmarket Close is just as fresh and compelling as Rankin?s earlier novels. Complex and disturbing, this proves to be one of Rebus?s most personal cases yet.

Prickly Heat Prickly Heat is a stunning debut novel, which will have you laughing out loud. A must for Jill Mansell fans

Networking: A Beginner's Guide:3rd Ed Networking gives hands-on, step-by-step examples of the latest Microsoft server products as well as Linux and Apache, delivering easy-to-understand examples and networking projects for reinforced learning.

Tank Rider The dramatic memoir of T34 tank rider Evgeni Bessonov reveals just what it was like to fight in the apocalyptic battles on the Eastern Front and witness the collapse of the Third Reich.

Secrets of the Desert Following on from Beneath the Pyramid, this gripping second instalment of Christian Jacq?s fantastic Judge of Egypt trilogy is brimming with historical intrigue, adventure and mystery.

So Long Mr Wrong! After bestseller Mr Right for the Night, Marisa Mackle presents Mr Wrong, in a brilliantly funny story of revenge and reality TV. The perfect antidote to Big Brother withdrawal!

Banner Of Souls Blending science and fantasy, the author of The Poison Master delivers a stunningly intricate, phantasmagorical vision of a post-apocalyptic future where Mars rules Earth.

From Java To C# - A Developers Guide Here?s the fastest way to move from Java to the two most popular programming languages, C# and .Net ? using what you already know in Java to give you a head start.

1000 Patterns 1000 Patterns is a comprehensive directory of international patterns. Arranged by period and style, this beautiful book illustrates patterns used in a range of cultures from the ancient world to today.

Miracle Of Magnesium In this, the first book to reveal why magnesium is essential to good health, Dr Carolyn Dean explains which foods and lifestyles benefit our intake of this vital mineral.

Very Simple Food Jill Dupleix, the award-winning Times Cook, follows up the success of her bestseller Simple Food with even more recipes for fresh, inventive and appetising meal ideas.

Tough Talk Made Easy Straight talking agony-aunt Jenni Trent Hughes shows you how to find the right time, the right place and the right words to discuss any subject, however embarrassing, awkward or painful.

The Time Team Guide to the Archaeological Sites of Britain and Ireland In this beautifully illustrated and impeccably researched book, Tim Taylor and the experts behind Channel 4?s hugely popular Time Team select Britain and Ireland?s most interesting archaeological sites.

Winning! Writing in a highly entertaining anecdotal style, Sir Clive Woodward, England?s Head Coach, tells the gripping story of the national side?s journey to victory in the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup.

C++ From The Ground Up Programming guru Herb Schildt provides the ultimate C++ resource for beginning to immediate programmers. You?ll be encouraged to experiment with the latest C++ code techniques to gain firsthand experience.

Inside Javascript If you?re taking your first steps in JavaScript and want to know how best to use it with other web technologies, then start with Inside JavaScript.

Imagined Corners A colourful account which draws on letters, documents, maps and pictures to show the impact of the publication of the world?s first atlas in late 16th-century Antwerp.

Tommy Walsh DIY Survival When it comes to DIY, Tommy Walsh is here to help with this comprehensive, step-by-step guide.

Postmodern Pooh Nearly forty years after the surprise success of The Pooh Perplex, Berkeley academic Frederick Crews takes a wry look at the world of literary criticism with the help of his furry friend.

If By Chance Major-General Strawson considers how the characters of history?s great leaders have influenced the outcomes of wars. Read about the lucky, the unlucky, and what might have been in this fascinating book.

German Destroyers of World War II Germany?s destroyers played a key role in the operations of the German navy in the Second World War. Their building and wartime deployment is examined in this detailed illustrated history.

Alexander The Great: Man and God Of all the rulers of antiquity, Alexander the Great is the most famous and controversial. His colourful and ultimately destructive life is reappraised in this accessible, well-researched account.

Ties Of Love A new novel from Times No 1 bestseller Meg Hutchinson is always a major event. Following the fortunes of a courageous heroine on a perilous quest for justice, this is storytelling at its best!

Echoes Writing with warmth, wit and great compassion, and with a typically acute eye for the everyday details of small-town Irish life, this is Maeve Binchy at her brilliant storytelling best.

Sword Shannara Omnibus Up with the Lord of the Rings as one of the most popular fantasy series ever written, Terry Brooks' original Shannara trilogy is now available in one bumper omnibus edition.

The Peacock Emporium Novels as gripping as this come along very rarely. A moving multi-generational tale of love and coming to terms with the past, you?ll cry, you?ll be uplifted and you?ll be hooked to the last page!

Steam Survivors Thanks to the efforts of dedicated enthusiasts, steam locomotives can now regularly be seen back on our many preserved lines. Steam Survivors pays tribute to the hard work of these devotees.

Rubber: Fun, Fashion, Fetish A light-hearted look at a material used to create everything from rubber ducks to sex toys, surgical gloves to designer lavatories, provocative fashion to sturdy shopping bags.

Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones In this novelisation of the new Star Wars movie, set ten years after Star Wars: Episode I ? The Phantom Menace, Anakin Skywalker is a 20-year-old Padawan training under Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi. Distracted by his blossoming love for PadmT Amidala, and b

Shutter Island Award-winning author Dennis Lehane keeps the tension pulsing with this powerful psychological thriller. If you haven?t yet sampled his work, Shutter Island provides the perfect first bite.

Superman: True Brit A brilliant take on the Superman story, concocted with help from John Cleese, in which the Man of Steel crash-lands in England and becomes the defender of Truth, Justice and the, er, British Way!

Three Weeks In Paris Alexandra, Kay, Jessica and Maria were once best friends. But something happened to turn them into the bitterest enemies.

Medieval Scotland Ranging from the Picts to Scotland?s ?Great War?, this lucid account explores medieval Scotland?s distinctive nature, and asks why the Scots? history diverged from that of other northern Celtic peoples.

The Vanished Man From master psychological thriller writer Jeffery Deaver comes the most challenging case yet for Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs ? the strangest team in crime busting.

Helmut Lent: The Lent Papers The story of Helmut Lent ? the Luftwaffe?s leading exponent of night fighter tactics and the first night fighter recipient of the Brillanten (Diamonds) to the Knight?s Cross.

Hunt and Kill This first complete history of U-505 comes from a remarkable team of expert authors ? a Who's Who of U-boat historians ? and has a foreword by U-boat Ace Erich Topp.

Dark Matter For years, man has sought to create artificial intelligence in his own image. Dark Matter is a powerful and prophetic conspiracy thriller that warns of a danger that may not be far off.

Cities Four of the biggest names in modern fantasy ? China Mieville, Michael Moorcock, Paul di Fillippo and Geoff Ryman ? have contributed to this glorious collection of novellas celebrating the dormant power of the city.

The Gilded Chamber Following in the tradition of Anita Diamant?s The Red Tent, this mesmerising tale of strength, seduction and survival takes the reader back to the Persian Empire. A must-read for all historical fiction fans.

Source Designed to stand neatly next to your computer, this ingenious little book is a unique guide to the best international architecture and design available on the internet. Everything listed is showcased in beautiful colour photographs.

The Colombian Mule Italy?s finest and most exciting crime writer is published for the first time in the UK. Featuring a charismatic anti-hero, the Alligator, his novels are gritty, razor sharp and steeped the noir atmosphere of James Ellroy.

You Are What You Eat Cookbook Gillian McKeith's inspirational approach to health and nutrition is now easy to follow at home. Featuring over 200 recipes, this is the perfect companion to the bestselling You Are What You Eat.

Poisoned Lives Drawing on contemporary documents, this well-researched and ground-breaking account is a highly readable look at English poisoners and their victims throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

Tombs, Graves & Mummies Few kinds of evidence are more evocative than human remains. Spanning three million years of history, this superbly illustrated study uncovers 50 of the world?s best-documented bodies and graves.

River Of Gods From the acclaimed author of Desolation Road comes a highly original, beautifully imagined epic set in the India of the future, propelled by a gripping storyline and populated by magnificent characters.

The Venetian House Set in England and Corfu, this is a sweeping love story in the tradition of Rosamunde Pilcher. It marks Mary Nickson out as an exciting new name to watch in the saga writing world.

Imperial Legend Did Tsar Alexander I of Russia fake his own death in 1824? Through a compelling examination of the sources, this intriguing narrative presents an astonishing historical detective story.

The APBC Book of Companion Animal Behaviour Covering dogs, cats and rabbits, this expert guide to animal behaviour demystifies some of their more unusual habits and offers professional advice on tackling behavioural problems.

The Pedant In The Kitchen Julian Barnes, award-winning author of Love, etc, is on a mission, He?s determined to find the perfect recipe and this engaging book brings together the Guardian articles in which he charted his quest.

Blithe Spirit Noel Coward?s writing was always brilliant and acerbic, but never more so than in his hit play Blithe Spirit. Now the excellent Charles Osborne brings us this delightfully frothy tale in novel form.

Introducing Jung Carl Gustav Jung was the most enigmatic and controversial disciple of Sigmund Freud. This book brilliantly explains the theories that led Jung to break away from Freud and his radical insights.

Introducing Freud Freud revolutionised the way we think about ourselves. His psychoanalytic terms such as Id, Ego and Oedipus Complex have become a part of our everyday language. But do we know what they really mean?

Quarterdeck A must for all fans of Patrick O?Brian and Bernard Cornwell, this latest Thomas Kydd adventure takes you on a rip-roaring journey through the high seas of 18th century naval life.

The Real Good Life Everyone wanting to enjoy a better quality of life by incorporating some aspect of self-sufficiency or organic living into their daily routines will love this inspirational guide.

The Complete Roman Army The Roman army was notable for its advanced organisation and tactics. Adrian Goldsworthy draws on a wealth of sources in this definitive guide to one of history?s most successful fighting forces.

The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations If you?ve ever wanted to have breakfast at Tiffany?s, follow in 007?s footsteps or live la dolce vita, then this unique, comprehensive international guide to movie locations is a must.

The House Of Godwine The Godwine family dominated English politics for much of the 11th century. The turbulent story of this exceptional dynasty and its achievements is told in this lively and well-researched account.

The Writer's Handbook 2005 The eighteenth edition of the bestselling Writer?s Handbook for 2005 is completed revised and updated and contains over 6,000 entries covering every aspect of writing.

Without Tradition Written by a member of 2 PARA, this is the inside story of the airborne battalion. Formed in late 1941, the battalion was in almost constant action until its legendary stand at the Arnhem Bridge in September 1944.

Doctor Ecco's Cyberpuzzles Anyone with a mathematical bent will be utterly engrossed by the 36 problems in this brain-taxing puzzle book that?s reminiscent of the very best of Raymond Smullyan and Martin Gardner.

Fancy Woman Irene Carr?s gritty saga features one woman?s search for love in the harsh, turn-of-the-century North-east.

Escape Routes for Beginners The setting is the tiny prison island of Las Focas in 1959, just off the west coast of America. Rita Mae is about to celebrate her 14th birthday. This is how Kira Cochrane?s stunningly original novel starts ? on the day that young Rita Mae becomes an orph

The Six Week Herbal Detox Experienced medical herbalist and health writer Peter Conway helps readers fight the daily bombardment of stress and pollutants with a timely step-by-step herbal detox programme guaranteed to boost vitality and prevent serious diseases.

Snow A powerful and very contemporary novel from one of the finest young Scandinavian authors writing today. This is the first of Mattson?s books to be published in Britain.

Shadowheart: Legends of the Raven Book II James Barclay continues his hugely popular action fantasy in true heroic form, with swords clashing, flesh ripping and blood gushing. This spectacular adventure is a must for fans of David Gemmell.

Let?s Start! Classic Songs: Incy Wincy Spider Every child knows the rhyme of Incy Wincy Spider. This bright, bold pop-up book brings new life ? and a second chapter ? to the favourite poem, with inventive paper wizardry and sing-along music.

To Die For In this Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller, the acclaimed author of Crooked Angels gives an moving account of how she helped her god-daughter Emma through a long and frightening battle with anorexia.

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The new, revised edition of The Discworld Companion is a hilarious guide to all things remotely Discworldian. With all that unpredictability and magic flying around, you?ll need this guide for safety?s sake!

The Museum of Hoaxes Compiled from the popular website www.museumofhoaxes.com, this book features a fabulous collection of true pranks, stunts and deceptions that have been inflicted on the gullible public through the years.

Eating In With James Martin Packed with simple yet amazing dishes for all occasions, this is a beautifully illlustrated book from Popular Ready, Steady Cook chef James Martin.

Sky Football Yearbook 2004-2005 Whether you have a passion for football trivia, want to know more about your club, the Sky Sports Football Yearbook is the definitive reference source of facts and figures about the beautiful game.

The Program An innovative 15-point plan that shows how to use Harvard business and marketing strategies to creatively manage your dating life and get just what you want ? in only 12 to 18 months!

Dublin: Foundation The bestselling author of Sarum and London returns with the first part of an epic two volume novel which entwines fact and fiction to create a faithful portrait of Dublin?s past and present.

Culloden and the Last Clansman The unsolved killing of a government agent in the Scottish Highlands rocked 18th-century Britain. This gripping episode is placed in the context of the turbulent era of the Battle of Culloden.

Acting Up From the bestselling author of Mother Country comes a brilliantly written and highly topical novel of family relationships, courage and prejudice, set against the backdrop of the Iraq war.

Titans Of Marvel The Mighty World Of Marvel - Art by Legends Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell.

Revise AS History 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.

Meditation Solutions Meditation Solutions is not just another course describing the many benefits of meditation. It is an indispensable ?menu? consisting of 100 original exercises for exploring and improving specific aspects of mind, body and spirit.

Crisis On The Frontier This is the story of the little known Third Anglo-Afghan War and the subsequent campaign in Waziristan, based on original official and private papers, contemporary photographs and maps.

Unchained Melanie Judy Astley, the popular author of No Place for a Man and Excess Baggage, takes a warm-hearted look at what happens when a once-perfect wife and mother finds herself single again.

Dr Johnson's Dictionary In the mid-18th century, Dr Johnson succeeded in writing the first great dictionary of the English language. The full story of his remarkable achievement is told in this highly entertaining account

Mythology From the famous stories of ancient Greece and Rome to the living beliefs of indigenous cultures in the Americas, Africa and Oceania, this richly illustrated survey examines myths around the globe.

Electronic Commerce: B2C Strategies and Models This much-needed guide is essential for those seeking to plug into internet-based business innovation.

Goodbye Liverpool Anne Baker, the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Glimpse of the Mersey, returns with a poignant, wonderfully nostalgic novel set in her native Liverpool.

Digital Memories: Scrapbooking with your Computer This book is designed for people who want to take their Scrapbooking techniques to a new level, namely using the computer to restore or retouch photographs.

Schott's Food & Drink Miscellany Following the huge success of his Original Miscellany, dedicated trivia collector Ben Schott turns his inquisitive mind to the wonderful world of wining, dining and socialising.

Harry Potter Box Set If you're not yet a fan of Harry Potter, you can catch up on his exploits with this superb slipcased set of the first four books.

Ironcrown Moon The Boreal Moon Tale enters its second phase and the magic gets darker and the intrigue deadlier, as mortal and supernatural cast covetous eyes over the kingdom of High Blenholme.

Detour After his twist-packed debut Derailed, James Siegel returns with a devastating new thriller. Fast-moving and expertly plotted, Detour catapults an ordinary couple into a terrifying situation.

Forever Today A tale of tragedy and a deeply touching love story, this is Deborah Wearing?s account of life with her husband Clive: a man stricken with one of the most extreme cases of amnesia ever known.

Hiding from the Light The bestselling author of Whispers in the Sand returns with a thrilling tale of witchcraft and romance in which a rural community finds itself threatened by ancient evil.

How to Do Everything with iPod Not only does this book provide information on using iPod but also where to get music on the net, how to organise it and how to get the best sound. Every chapter hands out hacks to really teach you to have fun.

Blood Storm Hard on the heels of Colin Forbes?s recent bestsellers The Cell and No Mercy comes his dramatic and topical new thriller, Blood Storm, which pits the unstoppable Tweed against a terrifying threat.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Reminiscent of Peake?s Gormenghast trilogy, with the wit of Austen and the imaginative scope of Philip Pullman, this is a mesmerising alternative history of England.

The Sad Truth About Happiness In this lyrical and magnificently observed debut, Giardini, Carol Shields? daughter, poses some probing questions about the ephemeral nature of happiness, contentment and love.

Angkor and the Khmer Civilisation Acclaimed archaeologist Michael Coe draws on the latest research to provide a complete picture of the under-studied Khmer civilisation of Cambodia from the Stone Age onwards.

Emperors Don't Die In Bed Very few of the Roman emperors died a natural death. This engaging book looks at the fates of the Roman heads of state, from Julius Caesar?s assassination to Romulus Augustulus?s deposition.

What If? America The third volume in the bestselling series of historical ?what ifs?? is a compelling collection of essays in which key contemporary historians speculate about the turning points of the USA?s past.

Lighten Up: The Four Week Weight Loss Plan Over 70 per cent of people who have followed the Lighten Up programme have not only achieved their target weights but ? after a year ? have managed to keep the weight off.

Not the End Of the World Water Adventure

Float back in time through biblical history with this exciting, action-packed novel by the acclaimed Geraldine McCaughrean. She gives you an intriguing taste of what life on Noah?s Ark might really have been like.

How to think like Leonardo Da Vinci This updated edition of Michael Gelb?s bestselling self-improvement manual effectively distils the essentials of da Vinci?s thinking into seven principles and demonstrates how we can all use these to realise our true potential.

Requiem for the Sun Elizabeth Haydon follows on from her bestselling Rhapsody trilogy, taking you deeper into her extraordinarily imagined and complex world. Engaging characters and evocative writing make this a genuinely exciting tale.

The Imperial War Museum Book of 1914 This moving and evocative book skilfully recreates the events that occurred between summer and Christmas in 1914; the momentous happenings that marked the end of 40 years of peace in Europe?

Year Of Our War A stunning and truly original debut, set in an astonishing and fabulous world of breathtaking beauty which is inhabited by immortals, exotic peoples and terrifying insect invaders.

Soft Target Adventure crime thrillers don?t come any tougher than this all-action blockbuster in which ex-SAS trooper Dan ?Spider? Shepherd goes undercover to expose a corrupt team of elite cops.

Elizabeth David's Christmas The ultimate Christmas food book from one of the greatest and most well-loved food writers of recent times, Elizabeth David, and including previously unpublished material.

How To Keep Dinosaurs Updated and re-illustrated with stunning computer-enhanced images, this bestselling book mixes natural history with humorous dos and don?ts to give you the ultimate guide to keeping dinosaurs.

Act of God Susan Sloan has a gift for drawing on topical issues to create searingly intense thrillers that grab the reader from first to last. Here, she pulls out all the stops.

The Western Around London: A Colour Portfolio Through previously unpublished colour photographs, noted railway author Kevin McCormack examines the Western Region?s operations into and out of London Paddington between the mid-1950s and mid-1960s.

Party! As the party season approaches, let respected cook Fran Warde take the stress out of catering for such gatherings with her easy recipes for nibbles, fingerfood and drinks.

Art Return King With exclusive access to all the artwork created to bring Tolkien?s epic vision to life, this guide chronicles in full the creative processes and development of the Return of the King.

Blue Earth The acclaimed author of Altered Land is back with an epic journey of love and revenge, spanning from the battlefields of World War II to the oil fields of the late 20th century.

McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales Mr Dave Eggers is pleased to present another splendid instalment in his oh-so-trendy and fabulously brilliant periodical McSweeneys ? ?his instructive and highly entertaining corrective to the ills of modern life?.

Pins and Needles Set in 1920s Cardiff, Rosie Harris?s gripping new saga follows the fortunes of a pair of twins, one of whom is determined to keep the person she loves most in the world.

Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte?s classic novel is one of the most enduring love stories ever written, and has provided the inspiration for numerous film versions ? most recently starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche.

The Food Of Love Beautifully written, romantic and full of delicious Italian recipes, Anthony Capella?s debut novel is totally enchanting. Perfect for fans of Chocolat, The Food of Love will make ideal holiday reading.

Sexopedia Down to earth and informative, this ground-breaking encyclopedia of sexual technique and emotional advice will ensure you experience the most fulfilling sex from adolescence through to middle age and beyond.