'White Van Man' is a larger-than-life presence on Britain's road, but he's no fool. Given the choice, he inevitably opts for a Ford Transit - and indeed he has been doing so, more than for any other van, for the past 45-plus years. Why? Because the Transit better suits the needs of working drivers t[...]
The KdF car, a German acronym for Strength Through Joy, was conceived by Adolf Hitler's Third Reich as a true German 'people's car'. There is precious little in the legacy of 1930s Nazi Germany that is positive, but after the Second World war - and with a little help from the British - the Volks Wag[...]
A unique look at the development of the Land Rover, this is the story of the simple four-wheel drive vehicle born out of post-war austerity that became a global byword for toughness and rugged styleLaunched in 1948, the Land Rover owed its low-key existence to shoestring British ingenuity and--liter[...]
If you owned a car in 1960s Britain, then you'll love this blast back in time to when driving was still fun, highway speed limits were unheard-of (well, until 1965 anyway), and buying a new car was a thrilling family event. It was a golden period for iconic classic cars - the Mini Cooper, Jaguar E-t[...]
The 1970s saw some ground-breaking new metal in British showrooms: the Renault 5 established the new 'supermini' class, the Volkswagen Golf gave the average family car a hatchback and top quality, the Ford Capri made sporty cars available to everyone and, despite all of this, that old favourite the [...]
This enthralling volume tells the story of one of the world's greatest cultural heartlands - the Indian subcontinent. It shows how geological movements moulded the land of this unique cradle and how they still impact on it; from the early settlers, the great Mogul Empire and the British Raj, through[...]
This beautifully illustrated book explores the rich heritage of Islamic art. Starting with the original Arab-style courtyard mosques, it traces the development of mosque architecture over the centuries and in different cultures. Meticulously researched, with more than 500 colour photographs and artw[...]
Everyone will benefit from the stress-relieving effect that increased focus and creativity can provide. Each section focuses on a particular color palette, from intense reds and oranges to serene blues and calming pastels, so readers can color to suit their mood. There are no rules or complicated st[...]
Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.[...]
Although written primarily as a home reference guide, Barron's " Dictionary of Medical Terms " has been valued, used, and highly praised by medical instructors, student nurses, and others in the healthcare professions. This expanded and updated edition clearly and concisely describes medical terms i[...]
A 365-Day Devotional from Gary Chapman
Dr. Gary Chapman has spent his life helping people communicate love more effectively and in turn build more satisfying and lasting relationships. This devotional with readings for every day of the year will show readers love in action. Each reading includes[...]
Practical Solutions to the Issues Stepfamilies Face
Ron L. Deal, founder of Smart Stepfamilies(TM), director of FamilyLife Blended(TM), and one of the nation's leading experts on stepfamilies, gives a realistic picture of how a healthy stepfamily looks and acts. Here he shares seven effective, a[...]
This honest and enlightening book from one Christian parent to another is filled with encouragement and time-tested techniques for anyone who wants to ensure the health and happiness of their own family. Jim Burns will be the first to tell you that no family is perfect--including his own--and in "10[...]
This title includes advice on lighting, backdrops, posing and styling, all with an infectious love of lifestyle photography. It is an inspiring manifesto to grab your camera and start sharing your life online in creative, beautiful ways. In our social media-obsessed world, photos have become social [...]
Magazine articles and self-improvement books tell us that our food choices serve as bold statements about who we are as individuals. Acquired Tastes reveals that they say more about where we come from and who we would like to be. Interviews with Canadian families in both rural and urban settings rev[...]
Chronicling a 25-year career of capturing more than 6,000 fugitives--as well as starring in his own reality show on A&E--Chapman reveals his violent and inspirational journey in this extraordinary "New York Times"-bestselling memoir, all told with his trademark bravado.[...]