In 1917 Poland was recognised as a state by Russia, but the Bolshevik coup threatened this. The Polish leader Marshal Pilsudski hurried to build an army around Polish World War I veterans, and in 1918 war broke out for Poland's independence, involving the Poles, the Red and White Russian armies, at [...]

"The Rough Guide to Jamaica" is the ultimate travel guide to the most captivating of the Caribbean islands. From dining by the sea to dancing under the stars, we've picked out the best of Jamaica, with full-colour pictures offering a taste of what to expect. Detailed practical advice covers everythi[...]

Tihany's interior design represents the pinnacle of contemporary restaurant and hotel design. Adam D. Tihany is widely regarded as the world's preeminent hospitality designer - his fluid, profoundly diverse design vocabulary has for decades affected change and influenced the global luxury market, a [...]

Genuinely pocket-sized guide to clinical examination, ideal for medical students and junior doctors seeking a convenient and concise handbook for use in busy clinical settings.[...]

"Adam and Thomas" is the story of two nine-year-old Jewish boys who survive World War II by banding together in the forest. They are alone, visited only furtively, every few days by Mina, a mercurial girl who herself has found refuge from the war by living with a peasant family. She makes secret jou[...]