Weary of what he called the "tyranny" of western art, Brian Sewell first visited Turkey - a country that had captivated him since he was a boy - in 1975. He thought that there, anything he found would have no relevance to the European art that he had so compulsively "stitched into the dense fabric o[...]

From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. Each illustrator has chosen his or her favorite pieces, and all the artists reveal their inspiration, preferred techni[...]

"I started collecting these personal pieces because I felt they belonged back in our family. This collection represents something of great importance to me, as it is part of our history."--Julian Lennon
Over the years, Julian Lennon--John's oldest son--has built a unique collection of Beatles mem[...]

"Clegg's writing style is highly readable, and the contemporary cultural references impressed upon me . . . how accessible "Dice World"] is."--"Chemistry World"Perfect for anyone convinced of the utter randomness of existence, (including fans of Luke Rhinehart's cult novel "Dice Man") this titl[...]

This comprehensive guidebook to the magnificent GR11 trail, which runs 820km from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, provides everything trekkers will need to take up the challenge - detailed route description, excellent photographs, lots of background information and unique custom-produced maps. Th[...]

The AC Cobra was the brainchild of Texan Carroll Shelby and gave him his dream of beating Ferrari in the GT World Championship. This study details the car's history, full specifications and road tests, and gives information on buying and restoring a Cobra.[...]

The authors of the best-selling "Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome" (9781890627652) turn their attention to the physical health of teens and adults with Down syndrome. The authors provide an invaluable insight into what health problems are more common in their patients, and how medical is[...]

One lives high in the sky. The other lives deep underground. Follow Hang Glider and Mud Mask as they fly down and climb up to meet each other halfway--on the surface of the earth and in the center of the book. Hang Glider & Mud Mask is uniquely constructed with two front covers, two spines, and a Z-[...]

"Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential", is a must for anyone curious about the girls that populate Japan's pop culture. For years schoolgirls have shown up in internationally popular anime such as "Sailor Moon", "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya", and "Blood: The Last Vampire". Films such as "Battle Ro[...]

Literacy is the second volume of the Encyclopedia of Language and Education, the first attempt to overview an area which has emerged as a coherent and exciting field of study in the last two decades. While forming part of a series of ten volumes, Literacy also stands on its own, drawing on some stat[...]

Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written.[...]

Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of their beginning, with Master and Commander, these evocative stories are being re-issued in paperback with smart new livery. This is the f[...]