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The Nations Favourite Poems/Love Poems Two anthologies of the nation?s most popular poems, as voted for by BBC viewers. ?. . . the best popular anthology ever printed in Britain? ? Auberon Waugh.

Operation Millennium Here is an analytical but moving account of the bombing of Cologne in 1942 remembered by the crew of Bomber Command and the unfortunate citizens who endured the catastrophic rain of steel.

Emperor: The Field of Swords Conn Iggulden, an outstanding new voice in historical fiction, delivers the third book in his acclaimed Emperor series ? an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, bravery and betrayal.

The Company Culture Cookbook This light-hearted but serious ?cookbook? details how individuals at every level can get involved in generating the corporate culture of their organisation ? by ?buying in? to change.

Scale Aircraft Modelling If you?d like to be able to construct and paint your own model aircraft, but aren?t quite sure where to start, then this guide is packed with invaluable advice on essential skills and techniques.

Supreme Courage In Supreme Courage ex-Commander of the British Forces Sir Peter de la Billiere tells the tales of some of those who have won the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the British armed forces.

Sinners And Shadows This new novel is the third in Catrin Collier?s bestselling coalmining series, set around early 20th-Century Pontypridd and the Rhondda, which began with Beggars and Choosers and Winners and Losers.

Routes To Recovery The story of London Transport?s troublesome era between 1945 and 1952, when its motor buses, trams and trolleybuses suffered the enforced neglect inevitably resulting from wartime conditions.

Journeys in Family History Whether you?re just starting out on a search for your ancestors or seeking fresh avenues of genealogical investigation, this major guide carries the unique authority of the UK National Archives.

Sight Of The Stars Sweeping through the 20th century, this compelling tale of love and loss follows four generations of one family. Read it and you will see why Belva Plain is called ?the queen of family saga writers.?

The Captive Heart Packed with lively characters, fascinating historical detail and more twists and turns than an acrobatic air display. The Captive Heart will keep old and new fans captivated from the first to the very last page.

Hidden Leaves Virginia Andrews has sold over 90 million copies worldwide ? read this gripping romantic tale of tangled family relationships, sinister deceptions and forbidden passion and you?ll see why!

The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail Fully revised, this bestselling exposT (which was first published over two decades ago) substantiates the ancient mysteries brought to prominence in The Da Vinci Code?s fictional re-creation.

Shadow Puppets: Book Three of the Shadow Saga The award-winning Ender series is regarded as a classic of modern sci-fi. This third chapter in the Shadow trilogy continues to follow the fortunes of Ender?s Battle School classmates.

Isabel's Daughter This colourful and absorbing new novel from the bestselling author of Bread Alone is an intelligent, warm and wholly satisfying read in the Anita Shreve tradition.

The Olmecs The Olmecs of southern Mexico founded the Americas? oldest civilisation. Drawing on recent archaeological studies, Professor Richard Diehl presents the first modern overview of Olmec culture.

The Apprentice A dark and disturbing novel from the scalpel-sharp pen of bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, set in a world where evil is easy to learn and hard to overcome.

Pains on Trains Full of instantly recognisable infuriating characters, this is a hysterically funny, relentlessly satirical ?pain-spotting? guide to the very worst people you meet on your commute, but would rather not.

The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl Belle de Jour is the nom de plume of a high-class London call girl. Shocking, hilarious and thought provoking, this is Belle?s compelling account of the ins and outs of her extraordinary career.

Into The Woods Virginia Andrews has sold over 90 million copies and been translated into 22 languages ? read this spine-tingling romantic tale of tangled family relationships, love, betrayal and revenge and you?ll see why!

The Pumpkin Coach No one writes more powerfully about love and relationships than Susan Sallis. This warm, spellbinding romance is perfect for lovers of Erica James and Elvi Rhodes as well as Susan Sallis?s many fans.

A Way Through The Mountains As romantic as The Bridges of Madison County, as powerful as The Horse Whisperer, this mesmerising novel from the author of The Ice Child is impossible to put down.

44 Scotland Street Alexander McCall Smith?s own Tales of the City focus on a house in his native Edinburgh. First serialised in the Scotsman, this collection will soon be a major television series.

Just Before Dawn This is the second volume in a sweeping trilogy following the lives of a sugar-trading dynasty. Jeannie Johnson?s gift for capturing a time and place will keep you engrossed to the last page.

Oh, Play That Thing After the phenomenal success of A Star Called Henry, the first book in Doyle?s Last Roundup Trilogy, comes this second volume, continuing the delirious epic tale of Henry Smart.

Abramovich This fascinating and revealing investigative biography features exclusive interviews with some of Abramovich?s closest associates, and unravels the mystery of the man behind the billions that bought Chelsea FC.

Gothic: Art for England 1400?1547 The years between 1400 and the Tudor age were a glorious period for the arts in England. This book brings together sumptuous objects by the greatest artists of the day.

Tyrant The bestselling author of the Alexander trilogy and Spartan delivers a breath-taking re-creation of the life of Dionysius, the infamous leader condemned by historians as the tyrant of Syracuse.

A Passion For Protein Award-winning chef Henry Harris presents his own gourmet diet programme for those who want to reduce their carbohydrate intake and achieve healthy weight loss.

Jaguar Knights The Chronicles of the Kings Blades continue with this action-packed instalment, full of sinister intrigues and ferocious swordplay. This tale centres around Sir Wolf, the ruthless Blade known as the ?King?s Killer?.

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

The Third Person There are shades of Nicci French, James Ellroy and Harlan Coben in a dark, unsettling and explicit debut that twists, turns and keeps you guessing till the very last moment.

The Opposite Of Fate Sure to delight Amy Tan?s legions of fans, this collection of articles and musings offers a rare glimpse into her heart and mind as she explores how we can triumph over life?s misfortunes.

The Sense Of Being Stared At Ever felt someone was staring at you, only to turn round and find you were right? Or known who was phoning before you answered? A biologist here investigates the scientific facts behind telepathy.

The Princes In the Tower Did Richard III really murder his two young nephews? Placing the deaths of the ?Princes in the Tower? in their historical context, this lively narrative explores one of English history?s great mysteries.

Fiona Fullerton?s Guide to Buying, Selling and Moving House This accessible, easy-to-follow guide from the bestselling author of How to Make Money from Your Property tells you everything you need to know about moving house ? and how to survive it!

Recipes To Nurture Chef to the stars, Aine McAteer, shares the recipes that made her a favourite with Nicole Kidman, Pierce Brosnan and Robert Redford and will change the way you think about healthy eating forever.

Bobby Fischer Goes To War The thrilling true story behind the most amazing chess match of the 20th Century: the legendary clash between American dysfunctional genius Bobby Fischer and the Soviet grandmaster Boris Spassky.

Bushcraft Survival Bushcraft Survival is the latest contribution from the nation?s favourite survival guru. His latest global adventure is the ultimate outdoors guide for amateur and expert alike.

Thinking In Java 3rd Edition Bruce Eckels is one of the most gifted communicators in computing and the previous edition of this book won a plethora or awards. This much-anticipated revision looks set to do the same.

* Soul Made Flesh Thomas Willis is the forgotten father of modern neurology. During the 17th century his painstaking and often gory experiments turned the brain from an unregarded organ to the seat of the human consciousness.

The Holy Grail Ever since first referred to in the 12th century, the Holy Grail has exerted an extraordinary attraction. Eminent scholar Richard Barber?s account brilliantly traces the stories surrounding it.

The Times History Of The World An established reference classic with intelligent, accessible and visually sumptuous treatment by over 100 of the world's leading historians.

50 Facts That Should Change the World From the inequalities and absurdities of the developed West to the vast scale of suffering and poverty in developing countries, here are fifty facts that should act as a wake-up call for our planet.

The Oxford Dictionary Of World Religions Over 8,000 entries make this the most wide-ranging A?Z reference of the world?s faiths.

Smallville Season 1 Official Companion Relive all the excitement of the first season of Smallville, which follows the adventures of the teenage Clark Kent and his friends, with this first officially authorised companion to the hit show.

Captain Staniland's Journey Leading military historian Martin Middlebrook tells the story of the 4th Lincolns from its formation and training, to its day-to-day experiences in Flanders, and the death of its commanding officer, Captain Staniland.

Not Her Real Name Emily Perkins? award-winning collection of short stories is the perfect guide to post-modern romance and life in the big city, examining a world of evening classes, flatshares and bad waitressing jobs.

Creating Movies with Windows XP These pages get right to the point, using simple project-based instruction and big, colourful screen shots to guide you through the process of editing their first video project with Movie Maker.

The Story of Film Exploring films from the point of view of filmmakers and moviegoers themselves, director and producer Mark Cousins takes an in-depth chronological journey through the history of film worldwide.

What Not To Spend Do your credit card bills keep you awake at night? Would you fall into debt if you lost your job tomorrow? TV's favourite money-man is back with a step-by-step guide on how to climb out of the debt pit once and for all.

The Saint Of Dragons Already snapped up by Universal Pictures, this fiery first novel from screenwriter Jason Hightman is a blast of high-octane storytelling that?ll have you looking over your shoulder as you read.

In the Company of Cheerful Ladies Alexander McCall Smith?s characters are as loveable and vivid in this sixth novel as they were in the first, and this return to the sun-baked plains of Botswana is as addictive.

Sacred Sex Numerous cultures have regarded the magic of sex as sacred knowledge and a transcendent experience. Now these secrets have been re-interpreted for the modern lover in a new and inspiring way.

Godchildren Sex, scandal, and exotic locations ? the blockbuster returns in this glorious tale of dark secrets revealed and lives changed forever.

Cassandra French's Finishing School for Boys This brilliantly funny and original debut novel tells the story of an LA girl who keeps men locked in her basement in order to teach them some manners!

Art Today Contemporary art can be perplexing, and even the most open-minded art-lover can sometimes feel irritated by it. Art Today unlocks the secrets of the works that have been filling galleries and causing controversy since the 1970s.

The Ultimate Book of Notes and Queries The Notes & Queries column from the Guardian brings you informed and ingenious answers to brainteasers that range from the profound to the preposterous and the informed to the idiotic.

Entombed Former prosecutor Linda Fairstein has crafted a chilling new case for Assistant DA Alexandra Cooper. Blending her expert experience and knowledge with a brilliant narrative talent, Fairstein really stands out from the criminal crowd.

Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Science With colourfully labelled diagrams, clear definitions of key terms and concepts, extensive cross-referencing and a detailed index, this brightly illustrated dictionary is an essential study aid for Key Stage 3 and 4 Science.

The Next Best Thing In this witty, well-written delight, the bestselling author of And What Do You Do? looks at the merits of settling down . . . or is it just settling?

Adventures In My Youth One of the most exceptional books of its kind, Adventures in My Youth is an outstanding new German Eastern Front memoir, written with an eye for detail, great honesty and thoughtfulness.

Teddy's Busy Day Take a friendly bear on a trip through his day! Teddy?s Busy Day offers a reassuring look at a young child?s daily routine, with a moveable cardboard Teddy for fun interactive play.

Regeneration A highly moving and evocative recreation of the horrors of the First World War, and the first book in a trilogy that culminated in 1995?s Booker Prize-winning The Ghost Road.

Possession(Film Tie-In) Winner of the 1990 Booker Prize, this magnificent novel describes an intense love story from the past whose devastating secrets are discovered in the present. Now a major movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow.

C++ Without Fear With C++ Without Fear, we are the first to meet the needs of a true beginner's C++ book ? one that is perfect for entry-level programmers in today's world who may not know any programming languages at all.

Fair Game Harriet has no interest in two-timing. John may be gorgeous, but he has a girlfriend, Nina. Even after discovering what Nina once did to her, Harriet resists. Still, surely one naughty night out won?t hurt . . .

Mog Time Mog - the loveable, accident-prone cat - has been delighting children with her antics for more than 30 years. To celebrate her enduring popularity, this special edition contains six of the most popular Mog stories.

One Hundred Strokes of the Brush Before Bed Influenced by Nabokov and Anans Nin, One Hundred Strokes of the Brush Before Bed is the shocking memoir of Melissa P, an Italian teenager whose search for love plunges her into a hellish underworld of eroticism.

The Sabre's Edge Allan Mallinson is a serving cavalry officer and the author of four previous bestsellers featuring cavalry officer Matthew Hervey and his men. This action-packed latest is his best so far.

Armageddon: the Battle for Germany In Autumn 1944, it seemed that World War Two in Europe only had weeks to run, yet somehow the Germans were able to prolong the war for another eight months. This is the full story of the struggle to finally defeat Nazi Germany.

The Cottage A compelling story of fame and friendship, tragedy and second chances from Danielle Steel.

Snow IMPAQ Award-winner Orhan Pamuk is Turkey?s best selling writer by far. He is a powerful, dissident voice, and this dark, Orwellian mystery will establish him more firmly at home and in the West.

Focus On Europe Focus on Europe recounts the personal story of a young New Zealander, Ron Foster, who flew unarmed mosquitoes on dangerous, but vital, reconnaissance sorties over Europe between 1943 and 1945.

Twisted Roots Packed with romance and suspense, this compelling third instalment in Virginia Andrews? thrilling DeBeers series catches up with Willow?s teenage daughter as she plunges into a world of secrets and intrigue.

The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt The gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt are among the most fascinating in all of human civilisation. Their evolution, worship and decline are examined in this fully illustrated and systematic survey.

What Works What Doesn't From a widely admired expert in the field comes a no-nonsense, honest guide to distinguishing between the brilliant and the bogus, the quality and the quackery of alternative healthcare.

Wild Orchids Fans of Barbara Delinsky will love this heartwarming tale of romance and secrets from Jude Deveraux, author of 29 New York Times bestsellers. We strongly recommend you give her a try!

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.

Guinness World Records 2003 Fully updated with over 1,000 new records and hundreds of exciting new photographs, Guinness World Records 2003 is packed with extraordinary feats, from the brave to the bizarre.

Healing Through Cranial Osteopathy What is cranial osteopathy and how can it help you? In this accessible and authoritative book ? the first to be written on the subject for the lay person ? Tajinder Deoora explains this increasingly popular therapy.

Larousse Gastronomique Recipe Collection Larousse Gastronomique is known throughout the world for its authoritative and comprehensive collection of recipes. Now it is yours to own in these beautifully designed and handy volumes.

D-Day To Berlin This is the remarkable story of one of the greatest military operations of all time ? the allied troops? final, 11-month struggle to victory from the D-day landings in Normandy.

The Willing Servant The railway locomotive was invented 200 years ago. Its complete story is told here, from modest beginnings through impact on industrialisation to eventual demise during the 20th century.

Britain's Gulag In 1952, Kenya?s British government faced the infamous Mau Mau rebellion. This provocative work considers the little-known killing of thousands of Kenyans at British hands in colonialism?s last years.

The Delia Collection:Soups Fresh, flavoursome and hugely satisfying, home-made soups beat their shop-bought counterparts hands down. Delia?s collection of soup recipes are easy to follow and absolutely delicious.

Taunton West Ranging from the mid-1970s to the 1990s, this volume in the Great Bear Yesteryear Traction series is a memorable journey from Taunton through Somerset, Devon and Cornwall to Penzance.

My Pictures and My Places Daniel O?Donnell is one of the best-loved performers in the world today. Here, the superstar invites us to join him on a pictorial journey from his early years to the present day.

Who Runs This Place The essential guide to the state of the nation, for people who want to know how those in power manipulate them and how to stop them

Swan Swan is the eagerly awaited first novel by Frances Mayes, the bestselling author of Bella Tuscany. Beautifully evoking the idiosyncracies of the Deep South, this is a compelling tale of long-buried family secrets.

Eve Green Susan Fletcher?s finely wrought, dreamy debut has won her the Whitbread First Novel Award. A delicately evocative novel of a childhood in Wales, she has combined lyrical description with a dark mystery which haunts a small community.

Tiffany This truly sumptuous collection of Tiffany?s work showcases every piece in incomparable style. Written by a world-renowned authority on his work, the book includes every discipline that Tiffany worked in, from enamels to glasswork.

10 Minute Stress Relief Combat stress fast with these simple, effective solutions that will fit into even the most hectic schedule.

Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice What do archaeologists do and how do they do it? Fully revised and updated, this classic bestseller contains the latest discoveries and information on topics from the Iceman to archaeogenetics.

Getting Things Done Is your workload overwhelming? By following the simple, practical guidelines outlined in this book, you can achieve stress-free productivity at work and in your everyday life.

The Oxford Dictionary of Art This third edition of ?the best and most inclusive? (Sunday Times) single-volume work of its kind has been thoroughly revised and expanded to include more than 200 new entries.

Head First Did you know that humans use less than one percent of their brains? In Head First the bestselling author of Mind Maps Tony Buzan shows us how to use the other 99 percent.

Computer Networking Essentials Computer Networking Essentials will provide students with the information that internet working professionals rely on, but at a more introductory level.

Tooth And Nail In his third case, Detective Sergeant John Rebus is uprooted from his beloved Edinburgh and sent to London. Sinister, gripping and extremely well-crafted, Tooth and Nail will send a shiver down even the toughest spines.

Blowing Our Bridges A first-hand account of life in the thick of World War II action and cheating death in North Korea, Blowing Our Bridges is a classic fighting man?s memoir.

VCs of the First World War: The Sideshows The final instalment in Giddon?s benchmark series on the Victoria Cross winners of WWI shows the true global reach of WWI, as well as the bravery that merited the nation?s highest military honour.

Little White Lies Set in Glasgow, Emma Blair?s new saga boasts a gripping plot and fascinating characters. If you?ve never read one of her romantic tales before, this is the place to discover a natural storyteller.

Fingersmith Danger lurks within a gloomy mansion as secrets from the past are revealed. A gripping, macabre story of fraud, insanity and lies

Forty Signs Of Rain Kim Stanley Robinson tackles the highly topical issue of climate change to great effect in this fast-paced, scientific thriller. Intelligently written, well-researched and laced with dry humour, Forty Signs of Rain is a fascinating read.

Star Wars Cestus Decep Taking place after the events of Attack of the Clones, this is an enthralling, twisting-and-turning tale, full of the deception and intrigue that makes the world of Star Wars so irresistibly compelling.

Scam! Swindles, frauds, rip-offs, scams ? they are infuriating, costly tricks that everyone encounters in daily life. But with this invaluable guide you can ensure you?re not the next victim of a common con.

Introducing Islam In the West, Islam is largely seen in terms of fundamentalism and violence. Yet the real message of Islam is far removed from this picture, as this timely and insightful text demonstrates.

J.R.R. Tolkien & C.S. Lewis A timely look at the remarkable lifelong friendship between CS Lewis and JR Tolkien - and how each inspired the other to create their memorable literary worlds.

The Writers Handbook Guide to Crime Writing Crime writing is often regarded as the poor relation to ?proper? literature, but its star continues to rise. If you think you?ve got what it takes to be the next Ian Rankin, then this is the book for you.

The Last Detective Robert Crais is set to become one of the truly great American thriller writers, as this stunning new novel from the author of Demolition Angel and Hostage shows.

Fascination Multi-award winner William Boyd breaks new ground with this new collection and affirms his position as one of the major short story writers of the twenty-first century.

The Road Taken This is the fascinating account of a fascinating and eventful news career that includes the report on the Ethiopian famine in October 1984 ? a report that led directly to Live Aid.

British Railway Goods Wagons in Colour 1960?2003 Robert Hendry?s second authoritative volume on goods wagons focuses on the vehicles built and used in the period from the mid-1970s up to the privatisation of Britain?s railways in the mid-1990s.

Building Dreamweaver 4 & UltraDev 4 Extensions Macromedia?s Dreamweaver leads the way in dynamic WYSIWYG Web development.This book provides a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide and a CD ROM complete with source code.

A Haunt of Murder Canterbury Tales meets Tales from the Crypt in this ghostly tale of love and death, told around a campfire in a reputedly haunted Kent forest.

Spartan Ancient myths and epic battles combine in this magnificent novel from the acclaimed author of the Alexander series. Full of passion, courage and magic, this is historical drama of the highest order.

The Mango Season Full of compelling, wonderfully drawn characters, this is a witty, evocative and beautifully written tale of East meeting West and past meeting present.

Crusades: The Illustrated History The violent wars between Christianity and Islam known as the Crusades left an enduring legacy. These bloody campaigns and their impact are examined in this beautifully illustrated, accessible text.

Colossus In this companion to the Channel 4 TV series, major British historian Niall Ferguson puts forward the controversial thesis that the United States is the most powerful world empire ever seen.

How to Expand and Upgrade PCs, Third Edition There are a host of new add-on devices for your PC, such as recordable CDs and video accelerators. These pages show you how to incorporate them for the best results.

The Ninth Life of Louis Drax Louis Drax is foul-mouthed, precocious and delightfully wicked: possibly the most convincing nine-year-old boy ever created on the page. Miramax Pictures have optioned a film version, which will be scripted and directed by Oscar-winner Anthony Minghella.

The Paris Option Make sure you don?t miss out on this all-action blockbuster, one of the last-ever chances to sample the supreme writing talents of the late, great Robert Ludlum, who died last year.

The Millennium Problems Keith Devlin explains in layperson?s terms the seven most difficult and important unsolved problems in modern maths ? each of which, if cracked, will win the solver $1 million.

Swan Music Swan Music is the first book in Sarah Harrison?s new trilogy. A powerful story about the fight against fate, it is a gripping read ? the work of a consummate storyteller.

Karloff's Circus A fourth venture into the wonderfully bizarre world of Accomplice ? the strange, darkly witty fruit of the imagination of Steve Aylett, one of the most critically acclaimed writers working today.

The Complete Chronicles Of Narnia Aslan, Susan, Peter, Lucy, Edmund, the White Witch, Prince Caspian, Mr Tumnus and all feature in Lewis? classic fantasy series, collected together in one volume.

A Dark Dividing Sarah Rayne?s first novel Tower of Silence made a powerful impact, and her second is sure to have the same effect. Following the disturbing lives of two sets of twins, it is a dark, involving and sinister read.

Napoleon Masterfully blending history and imagination, this first novel in a spellbinding and thrilling quartet brilliantly describes the early life, struggles and glorious victories of the man who would become Emperor of France.

Garden of Venus Based on the life of the celebrated and much-painted courtesan, La Belle Phanariote, this is an alluring and exotic historical novel that is certain to appeal to fans of Philippa Gregory and Tracy Chevalier.

Duckie's Rainbow/Duckie's Pond/Duckie's Wish/Duckie's Flashcards The richly illustrated tales of adorable Duckie and her pals will delight very young children and parents alike, and will help to gently reinforce colour and animal names.

The Delia Collection: Chocolate Combine chocolate with Delia?s talent for concocting the most indulgent desserts and cakes and what have you got? This sumptuous selection of over fifty chocolate recipes and a sweet tooth that?s in heaven!

Flyaway Katie Polly Dunbar?s critically acclaimed debut picture book is an inspiring flight of fantasy about the powers of the imagination and a very special little girl.

The Normans An authoritative and accessible survey of the Norman dynasty, which tells the compelling tale of the first great royal family of England, from William the Conqueror to King Stephen.

Home Who lived in your house before you? In Home, acclaimed novelist Julie Myerson has pieced together a remarkable collection of memoirs that tell the stories of her house?s past residents.

The Volvo Bus As well as being the largest builder of bus and coach chassis in the United Kingdom, Volvo is also the market leader. Its remarkable story is recorded in this extensively illustrated account.

Alice's Secret Garden Working women everywhere will love this new novel from the author of The Favours and Fortunes of Katie Castle. Witty and stylish, it combines urban romance with a sensitive look at bereavement.

Long Live Princess Smartypants Who else but Babette Cole could combine single parenthood, flocks of dragons, knitted statues and such brilliant illustrations? Wacky doesn?t begin to describe this thrilling storybook.

My Big Book of Learning Let children have fun learning with a colourful activity centre of their very own. With four jigsaw activities, wipe-clean pages and questions to solve, kids will be off to a flying start.

Legends of the Raven: Demonstorm James Barclay brings his classic Raven saga to a heart-stopping conclusion with his latest novel Demonstorm.

Who will be left standing at the end of this most brutal of battles?

The English Patient This Booker Prize-winning novel ? a masterful blend of drama and romance ? was made into a hugely successful film starring Ralph Fiennes.

The PHA Workout Don?t have time for exercise? Matt Roberts' PHA Workout is the smart way to fit exercise into your busy life. Follow the step-by-step guidance and you?ll have a toned, taut body in no time.

Diary of an Ordinary Woman One of our finest writers and biographers, Margaret Forster has taken memoir writing to a remarkable new level with this compelling journal ? but is it remarkable real life, or ingeniously imagined fiction?

Java Demystified Anyone interested in learning about Java, but who is intimidated by its complexity should read this friendly text that takes the anxiety and fear out of understanding the popular programming language.

Soul Signs This bestselling British author, medium and healer opens our eyes to a whole new spiritual way of understanding the true nature, personality and purpose of our souls.

Blackbird House In the spirit of Carol Shields and Alice Munro, Alice Hoffman tells the story of a Massachusetts farmhouse in a new novel of epic scope and vision.

The Railway Puzzle Book Test your knowledge with this volume celebrating the Railway Book Club?s 25th anniversary. It contains over 80 puzzles ? crosswords, quizzes, word-searches and much more ? and provides non-stop railway entertainment!

Super Health Detox Written by celebrated health writer Michael van Straten, Super Health Detox offers a step-by-step programme that will cleanse your body of harmful toxins and show you the way to super health!

Hang Ups Award-winning author and art historian Simon Schama has been writing essays on art for The New Yorker for many years. This collection brings the articles together ? and presents them to a British audience ? for the first time.

Happy Accidents Murray has created the most bizarre, eccentric literary farming family since the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm. We?d tip this one as a serious awards contender. An irresistible, darkly comic debut.

Four Quarters of Light In this hugely readable and atmospheric book, explorer and travel writer Brian Keenan ? co-author of the bestselling Between Extremes with John McCarthy ? recounts his remarkable journey through Alaska.

The World Of Rome The Romans changed the world. Leading authority Michael Grant?s lively account gives insights into the period between 133 BC and AD 217, which saw Rome?s time of unequalled power.

Foreign Fruit This vivid, moving and absorbing new novel from the bestselling author of Sheltering Rain boasts a brilliantly executed, totally engrossing plot and flesh-and-blood characters.

The Guerilla Film Makers Movie Blueprint The ?micro-budget guru? and co-author of The Guerilla Film Maker?s Handbook brings you an entertaining, irreverent and completely practical A to Z guide to the whole filmmaking process.

The Black Angel John Connolly?s dark thrillers have won him thousands of fans and the number is growing all the time. His dynamic PI Charlie Parker is back in this new novel, facing a form of evil he?s never encountered before.

3rd Degree Continuing his bestselling Women?s Murder Club series, James Patterson returns with an explosive third case for Detective Lindsay Boxer and Assistant District Attorney Jill Bernhardt.

AA Key Guide Barcelona Thanks to their handy separating tabs, AA Key Guides are probably the most user-friendly travel guides ever, as well as being extremely comprehensive, beautifully illustrated and entertaining.

Port Out, Starboard Home and Other Language Myths This lively, light-hearted and endlessly intriguing book takes you on a journey through the bizarre history of words and phrases, debunking the myths to reveal their true origins.

S. J. Peploe 1871-1935 This comprehensive, lavishly illustrated biography of Scotland?s greatest colourist, Samuel John Peploe, is a visual feast for art lovers and collectors and devotees of Peploe?s work.

The Men Who Built Britain A history and a tribute to the millions of people who left Ireland from the mid-18th to the mid-20th century to help build Britain.

Halliwell's Film, Video and DVD Guide 2005 Putting over 100 years of film information at your fingertips, Halliwell?s is the most comprehensive and entertaining guide of its kind ? the encyclopedia of the who, why, what and how of cinema.

Look Before You Leap A funny, warm and earthy second novel, from the author of Class Act? as a talented Interior Designer tries to put her life back together after a disastrous break-up.

Malice Aforethought This fascinating history of booby traps from WW1 to Vietnam, written by a distinguished bomb disposal expert with over 35 years experience, provides a detailed study of these ingenious, yet sinister anti-personnel mechanisms.

The Seventy Great Inventions of the Ancient World Did you know that the Chinese invented the wheelbarrow? By drawing on the latest research and discoveries, a team of experts reveal 70 of the ancient world?s most extraordinary inventions.

Why Men Lie and Women Cry The internationally famous experts in human relations and body language follow up their bestselling Why Men Don?t Listen and Women Can?t Read Maps with more strategies for achieving happier relationships.

Supernanny In an era when parents are under constant pressure to have 'perfect' children, this is an upbeat, back-to-basics approach to restoring harmony in the home.

Yeadon's Register of Named Trains on LNER Lines: Combined Deluxe Edition The trains named by the LNER during its existence between 1923 and 1947 are all included in this volume, which shows the importance of naming as a means of promoting the railway.

High Score Remember Commodore 64?s Castle Wolfenstein or King?s Quest? Here?s a photo-filled look back at our favourite electronic games and an industry that rose from obscurity to mass-market popularity in the past 30 years.

Women In History Who were the most intriguing women in history? Beautifully presented in a splendid slipcase, this superb seven-book set re-creates the milieus of monarchs, aristocrats and prostitutes.

D-Day Ships This superb appraisal of the D-day fleet offers a unique account of the naval contribution to the allied effort, as well as a detailed analysis of the craft involved.

Chav! The 80s had Sloanes. The 90s saw the rise of the Essex Girl. Now, Britain is embracing a new ruling class, the Chavs, and this is the ultimate guide to their world.

Eats, Shoots and Leaves Novelist, radio presenter and Times columnist Lynne Truss takes a militant approach to punctuation that will delight sticklers everywhere, and aims to recruit an army of punctuation vigilantes.

The Va Dinci Cod Whether you're a Dan Brown fan, or cringe at the thought, you'll enjoy this clever, funny take?off. It's irreverent, irrelevant, and infectiously readable, a joy from start to finish.

Bodydoctor Hailed by The Sunday Times as the entertainment industry?s 4th emergency service and lauded by celebrities and civvies alike, this is THE essential health and fitness manual for 2004.

366 Celt Drawing on sources from throughout the Celtic tradition, 366 Celt is an accessible, light and spiritually thoughtful introduction to how anyone can live and celebrate Celtic spirituality every day of the year.

Ursula, Under In this impressive debut, Hill draws us into the tapestry of family history and ancestry. 2-year-old Ursula?s ancestry spans royalty and riches, penury and pain, and the past and the future of humanity is tied up in her.

The Zilli Cookbook Aldo Zilli, celebrated Italian chef and owner of several top London restaurants, has collected together the recipes he loves to cook; real Italian food that has, in his words, been ?minimally mucked about?.

A Pocketful Of Silver Written with a wonderful feel for time and place and packed with colourful characters, this is a hugely touching and nostalgic Liverpool saga by the author of A Mansion by the Mersey.

Extreme Steam China is one of the few places left in the world where steam engines are put to serious work ? in serious numbers.

Hide And Seek In John Rebus?s second investigation, Ian Rankin exposes the seedier side of the beautiful city of Edinburgh, delivering his hard-hitting and utterly absorbing plot against an atmospheric and authentic setting.

Ambush Paul Carson?s potent, high-octane thrillers have been a huge hit in his native Ireland. Dealing with the highly topical issue of the Dublin drug trade, his latest novel Ambush is a gripping, white-knuckle ride.

The Cry Of The Icemark Not since the discovery of Cornelia Funke has a new children?s writer kicked up such a snowstorm of praise. It?s a glorious debut from writer Stuart Hill about a remarkable girl who defies an empire.

Nobody True What happens when you lose your body? The bestselling author of Once. . . returns with a classic work of the macabre ? and a spine-chilling plot that is nothing short of genius.

The Secret Of The Spear According to legend, the Spear of Longinus is the spear used to pierce Christ?s side at the crucifixion. Whoever owns it holds the destiny of the world. The question is who owns it now?

Hark! Ed McBain is one of the true greats of crime fiction and leaves pretenders trailing in his dust. His most recent 87th Precinct novels have been some of the best in his career, and Hark! is no exception.

House Of The Scorpion Winner of the U.S. National Book Award in the Young People?s Literature category, Nancy Farmer?s chilling dystopian novel is a mesmerising read for both teenagers and adults.

The Encylopedia Of London Crime and Vice Discover the wickedly compelling history of London?s underworld. Ranging from Roman times to the present day, this gripping overview of London crime contains over 3,000 entries.

Collins Tracing Your Family History Wherever your ancestors hail from or however far back you wish to investigate, this guide for both novice and more experienced family historians gives you all the expert advice you need.

Barbarossa to Berlin Volume 2 This is the concluding part of an epic narrative history of the Eastern Front, taking up the story with the Soviet counter-offensive at Stanlingrad and following it to the destruction of the Ostheer.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Something is afoot at Hogwarts ? an escaped mass murderer is on the loose and the school is being watched . . .

War Magician Packed with ?truth-is-stranger-than-fiction? tales, this is the technicolour story of magician Jasper Maskelyne?s stage show in the desert theatre of WWII, where he pulled off some of his greatest tricks of all.

10 Little Rubber Ducks Ten little rubber ducks are tossed off-ship by a giant wave and find themselves swept away to all parts of the globe. In this enchanting new picture book based on a true story, Eric Carle takes children on an exciting animal voyage.

Tips For Beauty Wisdom Bharti Vyas, beauty therapist to the stars, offers her tips on being beautiful, inside and out. Give yourself a top-to-toe makeover and put the vitality back in your life.

Eastern Steam in Retrospect The Eastern Region was a great attraction to railway enthusiasts in the years after nationalisation. Eric Sawford?s knowledgeable and extensively illustrated text brings back many memories of the era.

Special Operations: Weapons And Tactics Notable case studies featured include: ? German, American, British and Soviet World War II commandos ? The storming of London?s Iranian embassy ? Afghanistan ?The SAS operations in Oman

The Hornbeam Tree From the bestselling author of Intimate Strangers and Wicked Beauty comes a compelling new novel about three women caught in a web of family wrangles and a terrorist investigation.

Dance With Me Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Sandra Brown, this emotional tale exploring the relationships between mothers and daughters, sisters and lovers, will resonate long after the final page is turned.

Hockney's Pictures With over 350 illustrations, this is the first-ever definitive ?retrospective? of the most popular serious artist in the world today, covering all media over almost fifty years.