Inside this little book one of Britain's top Grammar Gurus reveals all you need to know about Grammar but were afraid to ask.[...]
A guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. It lets you take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads. From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants and knights, it helps you learn how Roman garrisons became our great citie[...]
While the Serengeti is truly a land of endless space, there is nowhere quite like the Mara. Here you see a huge variety and abundance of animals in a morning's game drive -- lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and a rich array of antelope, as well as a sample of the Reserve's 500[...]
Sharpen your language skills and navigate your way around grammatical minefields with this entertaining and practical guide. For anyone who has ever been stumped by dangling modifiers and split infinitives, or for those who have no idea what these things even are, "My Grammar and I...Or Should That [...]
From Old Testament proverbs to modern phrases like "the best things in life are free," "An Apple a Day" takes a fun look at expressions that "have stood the test of time."
Read through from start to finish or search through the list of hundreds of the most common proverbs, arranged from A to Z [...]
Do you know which countries border Afghanistan? Or the difference between Micronesia and Melanesia? And that 51 member states existed in 1945 at the founding of the UN and 192 exist today? It's hard to know everything about geography, that amazing science that explains the interaction of diverse phy[...]
How many times have you wished that your history stretched all the way back to Greek and Roman myths and legends? Or that you'd been taught Latin at school? Or perhaps you wish you knew all about the great inventions and medical developments that have made our world what it is today? A Classical Ed[...]
Ever wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words You Should Know has you covered. This book will inspire the reader to use uncommon words in their correct context, to utilize the English language to its fu[...]
A runaway hit and "Sunday Times" bestseller in 2008, "My Grammar and I" has continued to grow in popularity, becoming the go-to guide for grammar. Repackaged with a fresh jacket design, this much-loved gift title is now available in paperback, for new readers and fans of the series alike. "My Gramma[...]
Her Ladyship's guide to speaking and writing better English. Wherever you are, whatever the company, good English will always stand you in good stead. The world's most important language has a number of difficult areas and pitfalls, and almost all of us have some area to improve, whether it's how to[...]
Her Ladyship takes readers gently by the hand and guides them through the minefield of the British social seasonThe Royal Wedding and the Olympics have shown the world exactly what makes Britain great, and the UK is the current place to see and be seen. But there is much more to Britain than just po[...]