An inside view of China's quest to become a global wine power and Bordeaux's attempt to master the thirsty dragon it helped createThe wine merchants of Bordeaux and the rising entrepreneurs of China would seem to have little in common Old Europe versus New China, tradition versus disruption, loyalty[...]

Following the success of 'Designing the World's Best Children's Hospitals' 1 and 2, this new publication provides an up-to-date reference guide for healthcare teams, design professionals and community members, who together engage in the exciting process of creating new healing environments for child[...]

A festive treat from the author of the bestselling I HEART series

200 walks from the popular Times column A Good Walk. Christopher Somerville has covered the length and breadth of Britain, with over 25 years of writing and broadcasting about country walks.[...]

A land of vibrant cultures and vivid contrasts, Vietnam is also home to some of the most delicious and intriguing food in the world. While its cooking traditions have been influenced by those of China, France, and even India, Vietnam has created a cuisine with a spirit and a flavor all its own.Chef [...]

Do our dogs experience the equivalent of infancy and puberty? Do they go through the terrible teens or struggle with midlife crises? And what can we do to ensure they take each step in stride? In The Seven Ages of Man's Best Friend, bestselling author Jan Fennell leads us through the key phases of a[...]

Indulge your sweet tooth with eighty of Elizabeth Alston's most beloved and delicious baking recipes. A compilation of her popular Tea Breads and Coffeecakes and Simply Cakes, Best Baking features such delectable delights as Brown Sugar--Brown Butter--Hazelnut Pound Cake, Tennessee Whiskey Cake, Plu[...]

The short story is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas in science fiction today. It is where the hot new authors emerge and where the beloved giants of the field continue to publish. Now, building on the success of the first thirteen volumes, Eos will once again present a collection of the be[...]

Pop quiz Who said what about history?History is . . . (a) more or less bunk.(b) a nightmare from which I am trying to awaken.(c) as thoroughly infected with lies as a street whore with syphilis.Match your answers: (1) Stephen Daedalus of James Joyce's Ulysses(2) Henry Ford(3) Arthur SchopenhauerIt [...]

This title is the best short form science fiction of 2010, selected by David Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer, two of the most respected editors in the field.[...]

Study faster, learn better, and get top grades. Modified to conform to the current curriculum, "Schaum's Outline of Engineering Mechanics: Statics" complements these courses in scope and sequence to help you understand its basic concepts. The book offers practice on topics such as orthogonal triad o[...]

This treasure trove of very British poetry brings together over 100 classic poems, selected by bestselling author and proud patriot George Courtauld. Including national favourites such as Rupert Brooke's "The Soldier", George Herbert's "Love" and John Betjeman's "A Subaltern's Love Song" these are p[...]