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The Oxford Book of French Chansons: Vocal Score by Frank Dobbins This collection features 84 chansons, carefully selected for their musical value and representing both renowned masters and...

For those who love to unravel the threads of a good mystery, H.R.F. Keating presents a concise commentary on 100 of the finest mystery books ever written.From Poe's masterful tales of suspense to P.D...

Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wicked Good Prose by Constance Hale is a comprehensive guide to writing stylish prose. With its crisp tone, this book covers grammar's ground rules while revealing...

Building a Family by Ken Daniels offers a unique perspective on donor conception. Parents who have used this method share their personal stories and experiences, providing insight into the emotional...

Understanding Body Language Around the World Before you use nonverbal cues in unfamiliar situations, consider the potential consequences. A misplaced gesture can lead to misunderstandings and...

The Colour Oxford English Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of everyday vocabulary with 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus. This...

The Compact Oxford Spanish Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of both European and Latin American Spanish. With over 90,000 words and phrases, plus 120,000 translations of contemporary English,...

A Dictionary of Science by Jonathan Law provides comprehensive coverage of various scientific disciplines, including chemistry, physics, biology, and astronomy. With over 9,500 entries, this fully...

The Gen Z Dictionary: A Guide to Modern Language This dictionary is here to help you understand the language of today's young people. You may hear unfamiliar words and phrases being used in everyday...

Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors is the official guide to researching your family history in Scotland. Written from the unique perspective of a custodian of records, this accessible guide details the...

Improve your navigation skills with this engaging activity book featuring 50 maps from around the world. From historical to modern and fictional maps, there's something for every map enthusiast.Each...

Culpeper's Complete HerbalA foundational text in Western herbalism, this 17th-century guide to medicinal plants has been rediscovered and reprinted for modern readers.Originally compiled by Nicholas...

Discover every resource you need to find your Massachusetts ancestors with this comprehensive guide. Containing internet links, physical addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, and record...

For those new to self-publishing, this step-by-step guide provides a clear and practical path from manuscript to published author. Written by Michael J Holley, it explains the entire process in an...

A thorough analysis of fiction and its craft is presented in this book. Jerome Stern explores what makes fiction work and how to avoid common pitfalls. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced...

The Oxford English Dictionary: A Monumental Achievement in Language History In 1928, British prime minister Stanley Baldwin hailed The Oxford English Dictionary as "the greatest enterprise of its...

Discover your Scottish heritage with Boyd: The Origins of the Clan Boyd and Their Place in History. This informative guide provides an in-depth look at the history of the Clan Boyd, helping you...

Yas Queen: Uplifting Quotes and Statements to Empower and InspireThis empowering book is packed with fierce quotes, sassy statements, and motivational messages to help you own your confidence and...

The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations by Susan Ratcliffe is a comprehensive reference that brings together over 4,000 of the most inspiring and thought-provoking quotes from a wide range of...

Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes is a high-yield review for medical students preparing for the shelf and USMLE Step 2 CK exams. This concise guide reinforces key surgery information in an easy-to-read...

A comprehensive dictionary for young learners, Merriam-Webster's Elementary Dictionary is an essential resource for building vocabulary and understanding the world around them. With over 37,000 words...

David Icke's latest book offers a detailed analysis of the current global situation. Published in 2021, it provides a comprehensive overview of the author's predictions and warnings over the past...

This book celebrates the Italian lifestyle, offering an education in enjoying life's simple pleasures. It explores the art of drinking to savour the moment, travelling indulgently and cherishing food...

The Manorial Records guide provides a comprehensive and structured approach to using medieval manorial records for local historians and genealogists. With over 30 years' experience in teaching Latin...

Understand the complexities of Turkish culture and navigate its intricate social dynamics with confidence. This guide provides a unique insight into the country's rich history, contemporary values,...

Writing with Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process by Peter Elbow is a practical guide to improving your writing skills. This comprehensive handbook provides recipes for various aspects...

The Oxford Companion to the English Language provides an authoritative single-volume source of information about the English language. This comprehensive reference covers topics from its historical...

Write No Matter What offers practical advice for academics struggling to find time and motivation to write. Joli Jensen argues that universities are not supportive environments, but rather arenas...

The N.W.O.B.H.M. Encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to the New Wave of Heavy Metal phenomenon, covering its origins and significance in English-language form for the first time. This detailed...

The New Oxford Spelling Dictionary provides authoritative guidance on spelling and word division for over 110,000 words. Prepared in consultation with professional editors and proofreaders, it is an...

The Groom's Instruction Manual: A Practical Guide for the Modern Groom. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the groom's responsibilities. From hiring entertainment and...

Discover the fascinating answers to life's curious questions in this entertaining trivia book. With over 150 intriguing responses from bestselling author Andrew Thompson, you'll find answers to...

This beautifully-designed little gift book is perfect for anyone reaching their 50th birthday. It offers timely advice and celebratory quotations to help you shrug off the milestone with style.Packed...

UFO Reports Declassified - Ministry of Defence Vol 1 is a unique collection of official UFO-related documents released by the UK government. This book brings together a wide range of previously...

The grey squirrel has become an unwelcome presence in British woodlands. Its impact is undeniable, with estimated £10 million of damage to forestry and a significant contribution to the decline of...

A Dictionary of Finance and Banking by Jonathan Law This comprehensive dictionary covers all aspects of personal and international finance, including money markets, private investments and borrowing,...

Discover the truth behind the world's most mysterious cover-ups and unexplained events. 100 Things They Don't Want You to Know delves into the darkest corners of history, revealing secrets that have...

Jacques Barzun's guide to improving one's writing style offers practical advice on diction, syntax, tone, and composition. With exercises, model passages, and examples of effective and ineffective...

Transform Your Space, Transform Your Life Professional Organiser Sarah Reynolds shares her secrets for finding hidden home organisation skills and transforming clutter into a stress-free living space...

A comprehensive and up-to-date English dictionary for everyday use. This pocket-sized reference guide provides 85,000 words, meanings, and phrases, ensuring you have access to the latest language...

Get your book launched with confidence using this straightforward marketing system. Launch to Market Easy Marketing For Authors provides a simple plan to track and execute your book launch, complete...

Writing Your Family History: A Guide for Family Historians by Gill Blanchard provides practical guidance for anyone looking to bring their ancestors' stories to life. This step-by-step guide tackles...

A concise look back at 1977's major news stories. This 44-page booklet covers a range of topics, from pop and politics to technology and crime, offering a brief insight into the year that was. It...

Tracing History Through Title Deeds: A Guide for Family and Local Historians Nat Alcock's handbook offers a unique insight into property title deeds, revealing their significance as a source of...

The Robertsons: A Saga of Scottish History This book tells the story of the Clan Robertson, from the mysterious days of the Dark Ages to their struggles for survival and expansion in Scotland. The...

The English language is full of everyday expressions that are both familiar and fascinating. What do they really mean, and where did they come from? Albert Jack's book Red Herrings and White...

Write to Market: Deliver a Book that Sells by Chris FoxThis practical guide helps you write a book that readers will eagerly devour. Before you start writing, learn how to give your readers what they...

Plan your perfect wedding with confidence. Wedding Planning For Dummies offers expert guidance to help you navigate the often-daunting world of wedding planning. From budgeting and legalities, to...

Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Out-of-this-World Novels and Short StoriesThis all-in-one guide brings together expert advice from master authors Orson Scott...

The Children's Writer's Word Book provides a comprehensive resource for determining the right vocabulary and language for your audience. With its intuitive organization, you'll easily find suitable...

Here Comes the Sun: A Collection of Uplifting Quotes to Brighten Your Day. This cheerful collection of wise words and uplifting quotes is a powerful dose of positivity, helping you look on the bright...

The Essential Guide to Amharic provides comprehensive coverage of the national language of Ethiopia. This detailed reference includes phonetic spellings and translations in both the Amharic alphabet,...

This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks is packed with thousands of clear illustrations. It shows hallmarks on various materials, including silver, gold,...

Born in 1933 by Kerry Butters is a nostalgic reference book from that year, featuring news, famous births and deaths. A unique gift for birthdays or a way to learn about the past.Look out for other...

Angus Watson's Essential Gaelic-English and English-Gaelic dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of the Gaelic language, making it an ideal resource for learners at all levels. With its...

Write Short Stories - and Get Them Published by Zoe Fairbairns Discover your creative potential with this expert guide to writing short stories. Written by one of the UK's leading authorities on the...

The Bargain Hunter: Easy Hacks and Tips to Save Money Every DayTake control of your finances with practical advice from finance expert Kara Gammell. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Maxims and Reflections is a collection of his passing thoughts on art, ethics, literature, and natural science. Written over several decades, these 1,400 maxims reveal...

You Can't Make This Stuff Up: A Practical Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction Writing true stories well is hard work, but with the right guidance, it can be achieved. Lee Gutkind, an expert in...

Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction and Get It Published by Susan Rabiner and Alfred Fortunato. For serious nonfiction authors seeking big commercial success, this book...

The Penguin Dictionary of Science provides comprehensive coverage of key scientific topics, including chemistry, physics, biology, and more. With over 7,000 definitions, this dictionary is an ideal...

The world of gin has exploded in recent years, with new brands and distilleries emerging all the time. To navigate this vast array of options, you need a trusted guide. Ian Buxton's latest book is...

This guide provides essential strategies for conducting a job search. Written by someone with personal experience and expertise in workforce development, it offers practical advice for both general...

The Paris Mapguide: Your Essential Guide to La Vie Parisienne. This compact and portable guide is packed with everything you need to know to enjoy your time in Paris. Its colorful, informative maps...

A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care by John Harris and Vicky White provides comprehensive coverage of key terms in social work and social care. This fully revised edition includes over 1,800...

Beware...this book is cursed! J. W. Ocker's fascinating collection of strange but true stories about infamous items will appeal to anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale. These eerie oddities...

This comprehensive guide paints a revealing picture of America and its people for those seeking to understand the country's culture and ways. Written by Lance Johnson, it offers valuable insights...

This dictionary brings together many of the technical and special terms used by René Descartes in his writings, along with their definitions as described by him. In addition to these entries, some...

I'd Like to Complain. Getting More Than 'sorry' When Things Go WrongWhen things go wrong with a company, it's frustrating and can feel like a personal failure. However, companies do make mistakes,...

Aphra Behn: A Life of Secret and Subversion Janet Todd's groundbreaking biography uncovers the extraordinary life of Aphra Behn, seventeenth-century dramatist, poet, novelist, and spy. This revised...

The Doric Dictionary provides a unique insight into the language and dialects of the North-east of Scotland. Drawing from the works of notable writers from the region, this two-way lexicon explains...

Writing Creative Nonfiction presents over thirty essays that explore every key element of this exciting literary form. You'll learn from top writers about researching ideas, structuring stories, and...

Life With Bipolar Type Two: A Guide to Stability is a comprehensive and accessible guide to managing bipolar disorder. Written by Eleanor Mary Worsley, who has personal experience with the condition,...

This colourful dictionary features over 2,000 words and phrases, each accompanied by amusing pictures of everyday scenes. Organised thematically, it covers topics such as shopping, work, travel, and...

Madresfield One House, One Family, One Thousand Years is an extraordinary story of one family's enduring legacy. For over 1,000 years, the Lygon family has lived and breathed in their beloved home,...

Discover the Secrets of Your Ancestors with DNA Research and Genealogy. This book explains the amazing relationship between DNA and inheritance, as well as the essentials of genealogy. You'll learn...

A thoughtful gift for any retirement celebration, this hardback guest book offers 70 lined pages for guests to share their well wishes and memories. Its compact size at 8.5 x 8.5 inches makes it an...

The Ridiculously Comprehensive Dictionary of British Slang Includes Cockney Rhyming Slang by Ian Hall is a detailed reference guide to English slang. With over 200 pages of definitions, this book...

The Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs is a comprehensive collection of wise sayings and expressions from around the world. With over 2,000 entries, this newly revised and extended edition features a...

Boost your writing speed and quality with practical advice from a commercial author who's made it work for herself. Rachel Aaron shares her highly successful process for doubling daily word counts,...

La verdad de la leyenda is a novel in Spanish language designed for intermediate learners (B1 level). This book is part of the IMPROVE SPANISH READING series, which uses natural daily dialogues and...

Discover the power of mindfulness with this charming guide to living in the moment. Find peace every day and feel more connected to the world through simple tips and calming quotes.Learn how to...

A practical and versatile guest book for welcoming guests to your establishment. This hardcover visitor's book features a layout designed to help you gather testimonials from your visitors, with...

A comprehensive overview of world history from prehistoric times to 2000 is presented in this engaging encyclopedia. The book covers key events and everyday life in times past, including dinosaurs,...

Explore the Wonders of Space Discover how our universe began and learn about the stars that light up our sky. This book takes you on a journey through time, showing you how the first suns and planets...

The Collins School Thesaurus is an essential tool for students of English. Developed with teachers to support the National Curriculum requirements, this thesaurus features a clear and easy-to-use...

Elon Musk: 199 Best Quotes from the Great Entrepreneur. This collection presents a selection of the most insightful and thought-provoking quotes from one of the world's greatest entrepreneurs,...

A collection of fascinating anecdotes about the tiny events that had significant consequences in history. Napoleon's Hemorrhoids And Other Small Events That Changed History reveals how our most...

Orson Scott Card's guide to creating compelling characters is a practical toolkit for writers. By using literary techniques such as character development and viewpoint manipulation, you can bring...

A vast collection of fascinating facts and trivia awaits in this comprehensive guide to top ten lists. From urban legends to gruesome fairytale origins, and from poisonous foods to bizarre animal...

The Wilsons: A Scottish Legacy The surname Wilson has played a significant role in Scotland's history, with its bearers connected to two proud clans. This little book explores the often momentous...

The Best of Martha Stewart Living Weddings is a comprehensive guide to creating an unforgettable wedding day. With over 3,000 ideas and inspiration for every element of the celebration, this...

The Armstrongs by Grace Franklin Discover your Scottish heritage with this comprehensive guide. Written for those researching their clan history, this book provides a wealth of information to help...

A fully updated world map from Collins, featuring the latest political changes. This laminated wall map includes detailed information such as capital cities, major roads, railways, and cities and...

This book is packed full of simple and scrumptious cake recipes for all to enjoy. From vanilla cupcakes to whoopie pies, mini cheesecakes and chocolate layer cake are just a few of the delicious...

A detailed guide to creating a simple architectural model is presented in this book. By walking through the construction process, it showcases common tools and techniques used by professional...

The Horror Writers Association has gathered 58 top horror writers to share their expertise in On Writing Horror. This comprehensive guide covers everything from crafting visceral violence and...

The Magic Words by Cheryl Klein is an in-depth guide for writers of children's and young adult fiction. It offers practical advice on developing a compelling premise, crafting engaging characters,...

Learn how to store food for long-term survival and create a plan to keep your family safe in case of an apocalypse. This week-by-week guide covers essential techniques for canning and preserving...

The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary by Merriam-Webster is a comprehensive reference for word validation in the popular board game. This updated edition features over 500 new playable words,...