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Queen Victoria's Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy Explore the magical world of 19th-century Britain in this captivating anthology of original tales. Featuring contributions from...

At His Gates by Oliphant is a poignant novella that explores the complexities of faith, sorrow, and redemption in Victorian England. Through rich characterizations and an introspective tone, the...

The Victoria Vanishes by Christopher Fowler A mysterious series of events unfolds in London's pubs, leaving behind only death and confusion. One night, Arthur Bryant witnesses a woman emerging from a...

Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gothain, was the second son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He had a distinguished naval career, rising to become Admiral of the Fleet,...

Princess Sarah's extraordinary story is one of survival and transformation. In 19th-century West Africa, she was rescued from beheading by a British naval captain and brought to London as a gift for...

Gateless Gate explores the nature of reality and our place within it. A thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider their understanding of existence.Written by Mumon, this book is a...

Queen Victoria After Albert: Her Life and Loves by Ilana D. Miller is a fascinating biography that explores the personal life of one of Britain's most iconic monarchs. From her ascension to the...

Tom Gates 18: Ten Tremendous Tales is a laugh-out-loud collection of stories from the brilliant world of Tom Gates. This fully illustrated book features a range of hilarious tales, including a...

Jerusalem Gates by Kenrick H. Burgess is an exploration of the symbolic city and its significance in biblical studies. The book delves into the history of Jerusalem, including its wars, challenges,...

Bautzen 1945: la última victoria del III Reich by Eduardo Manuel Gil Martínez is a historical account of a pivotal moment in World War II. In April 1945, the German army's last major battle took...

Empress Augusta Victoria, known as 'Dona', was born in 1858 and marked out from childhood for her role as a future bride. Her marriage to Prince William of Prussia in 1881 was expected to be a...

Crust: Essential Sweets and Savories from Victoria's Beloved Bakery by Tom Moore is a comprehensive cookbook that brings the popular Crust Bakery to your kitchen. With over 85 recipes, this debut...

Belfast Gate by Tony Macaulay is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of community and conflict in Northern Ireland. In 2019, tensions still linger between Catholic and Protestant...

Ocaña 1809 el desastre, tras la victoria de Bailén by Francisco Vela Santiago is a historical account of a pivotal moment in Spanish history. In 1809, the town of Ocaña was the site of a devastating...

The Nuctemeron Gates by S. Connolly This book presents a full path-working ritual for the adept and a complete gate opening ritual to manifest the "light of the world" into the magus. It explores the...

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Second Battle of Bapaume August - September 1918This book provides a detailed account of each Victoria Cross action during the Second Battle of Bapaume, set...

Gates of Sorrow by J E Hannaford is a fantasy novel that follows Suriin as she navigates the consequences of trusting Natke. Cut off from her magic, Suriin waits for rescue, but at a steep cost: the...

Bill Gates: A Biography by Michael B. Becraft offers an in-depth look at the life and achievements of one of America's most influential figures. From his early years as a curious student to his rise...

Murder at the Victoria and Albert Museum is a gripping historical whodunnit set in London in 1899. When the body of curator Andrew Page is discovered at the site of the new museum, Daniel Wilson and...

The Last Empress and Her Grandmother: A Unique Bond. This book tells the story of the close relationship between Alexandra, Russia's last empress, and her grandmother, Queen Victoria. Born into a...

The Fatal Gate: Book Two in The Gates of Good and Evil series by Ian Irvine. Stranded warriors from another realm, the Merdrun, are desperate to regain contact with their summon stone and reopen a...

City Gates is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of displacement and identity. First published in Arabic in 1981 and later translated into English, it offers a unique perspective on...

Tom Gates: Spectacular School Trip (Really.) Tom Gates is in a bit of a pickle. He's got three sad faces on the school achievement chart, and if he gets another one, he'll be grounded. To make...

Exquisite color photography and detailed line drawings showcase the opulence and variety of nineteenth-century fashion in this comprehensive guide. Garments from the Victoria and Albert Museum's...

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front - The Final Advance in Flanders and Artois September - October 1918 by Paul Oldfield is a detailed account of the final major battles of World War I. The...

The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer After the Battle of Waterloo, Captain John Staple finds life in peacetime dull and unfulfilling. Lost in the Pennines, he takes refuge at an unmanned toll-house,...

The Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Textiles - Notes on Quilting is a comprehensive guide to quilting, first published in 2013. This modern edition features the original text and artwork,...

The Spice Gate by Prashanth Srivatsa is set in a world where eight kingdoms are connected by mysterious gates that can only be accessed by those born with a special mark. Amir, a young man with this...

Blood Gates explores the idea that our access to heaven is rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the concept of blood gates that allow the Kingdom of God to enter creation. This work dedicates...

The historic gates of the City of London are a fascinating topic. This book by Alan Brooke explores the history of six gates: Cripplegate, Aldgate, Aldersgate, Bishopsgate, Ludgate and Moorgate...

The Other Princess: A Novel Inspired by the Remarkable Life of Queen Victoria's African Goddaughter By Denny S. Bryce In 19th-century West Africa, a young girl's life is forever changed when she is...

Discover the captivating history of Queen Victoria and the Victorian Era in this comprehensive guide. When she ascended to the throne in 1837, Queen Victoria ruled at the head of a government with...

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Battles of the Hindenburg Line - Havrincourt and Epehy is a detailed account of the Victoria Cross actions that took place in this region during World War I...

Commemorating 150 years since the first publication of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", this full-colour volume catalogues over 180 items from the Lewis Carroll Collection of Victoria J. Sewell,...

The Animal Victoria Cross: 80th Anniversary Revised Edition by Peter Hawthorne Seventy-four animals have won the Dickin Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told...

Grint's Gate: The Adventures of Kevin Nutt is an entertaining new novel that combines wit and imagination with the raw edges you'd expect from a first book.The story follows its hero as he navigates...

The Golden Gate, Vikram Seth's first novel, is a poetic exploration of the lives of twenty-somethings in California's silicon valley during the 1980s. Set against the backdrop of affluence and...

The British Gunboats of Victoria's Empire offers a fascinating history of the iconic ocean-going gunboats that played a crucial role in maintaining Britain's position as a global power during the...

Victoria Crowe's A Shepherd's Life presents a remarkable tribute to Jenny Armstrong, a shepherdess who spent her life working in the Pentland Hills. Over twenty years, Crowe created a series of...

Discover the life and reign of Queen Victoria in this engaging biography for young children.The Info Buzz series helps develop knowledge and understanding of the world through fun, colourful and...

A special edition hardcover celebrates the third book in a modern masterwork of science fiction. Abaddon's Gate opens the door to an alien gate network, and the crew of the Rocinante may hold the key...

Princess Louise's life is one of contrasts - beauty and confinement, passion and duty. As the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, she longs to escape the stifling royal court, but her choices are...

Theaster Gates A Clay Sermon by Lydia Yee and Cameron Foote is a publication that explores the multifaceted activities of artist Theaster Gates. Through his work, Gates transforms found objects into...

Curtain Down at Her Majesty's: A Glimpse into Queen Victoria's Final DaysBased on fascinating first-hand accounts, this book offers a unique perspective on the life and impact of one of history's...

Bill Gates Speaks Insight from the World's Greatest Entrepreneur offers a unique glimpse into the life and business strategies of one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. Drawing on quotes...

Victoria "Toya" Montou: A Revolutionary Legacy The story of Victoria "Toya" Montou has been passed down through generations as an inspiration to the Haitian people. This groundbreaking biography...

The Gates of the Necronomicon by Simon A comprehensive guide to the occult, this book provides essential keys to understanding the ancient grimoire. It offers valuable insights into the history of...

Outside the Gates by Molly Gloss In this thought-provoking fantasy novel, a young boy named Vren is forced to leave his village after discovering he can communicate with animals. He expects to be...

The history of British food is as complex and varied as the country's past itself. From the Celts to the Victorians, different cultures have left their mark on the nation's cuisine. This book...

This collection of twenty-eight stories tells the inspiring tales of valour displayed by recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross. Written by leading historians, these accounts reveal the...

There's a World Gate in Crow Forest. It appears only for three nights in midsummer, and a Guardian Circle is needed to protect the entrance to the mysterious Secret Worlds at that time. When Jay and...

Victoria & Abdul: A True Story of Unlikely Friendship In 1887, a young Indian man named Abdul Karim arrived in England to serve as a waiter during Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. What began as a...

The Wall and the Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights by Michael Sfard explores the struggle for human rights in Israel's courts. A farmer from the occupied West Bank sought...

A princess born into slavery becomes an unlikely companion to Queen Victoria. After witnessing her family's brutal murder and facing death at the hands of a rival chieftain, Sarah Forbes Bonetta is...

The School Gates by Nicola May A year at the school gates brings unexpected consequences for four very different mothers. Yummy Mummy Alana's secret is out, while Earth Mummy Dana finds happiness in...

Beyond the Gate by Clare BestA collection of poetry that explores the complexities of human emotion and experience.With 76 pages of concise yet powerful verse, this book offers a unique perspective...

A tense and nerve-shattering thriller from Alistair MacLean. The Presidential motorcade enters San Francisco across the Golden Gate, its route described as "a rolling for Knox". The FBI believes it...

Jane Hirshfield's Nine Gates explores the fundamental connection between inner and outer lives through nine essays that examine the roots of poetic craft, originality, translation, and the nature of...

Death is everywhere when death itself has come to claim humanity. For thousands of years, a terrible enemy has been waiting - and now the gates are open, ushering in an era of extinction. Strange...

This eclectic collection of poems offers a unique blend of humor and heart. With a range of styles from limericks to personal stories, it's an entertaining read that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime...

Railways Around Worksop Volume 1: The Great Central Line Sheffield Victoria to Gainsborough Central by Chris Booth Explore the railway heritage of North Yorkshire with this in-depth guide. Railways...

Black Gate Tales: Fourteen short stories of dread, hope, death and wonder.This collection of dark fantasy and horror tales explores the boundaries between light and darkness, hope and despair. From...

On the eve of their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary, Mona and Wolfie must navigate Mona's declining health. As they reflect on their life together, the past year has brought its own set of challenges...

Death at Victoria Dock by Kerry Greenwood A young man lies cradled in Phryne Fisher's arms, his life slipping away. But this is no scene of seduction - it's murder. Phryne's windscreen has been shot...

Cecil Beaton: The Royal Portraits offers a fresh appraisal of the photographer's portraits of the British royal family. This book explores how Beaton helped create the public face of the House of...

The Nurse's War by Fenella-Jane Miller is a gripping historical story that follows Victoria Bahani as she navigates her new life as a nurse during wartime. When war breaks out, Victoria must leave...

Bill Gates: The Path to the Future By Jonathan Gatlin This biography takes you inside the mind of Bill Gates, one of America's richest men and the visionary behind Microsoft. From his early days as a...

A History of the English Parish: The Culture of Religion from Augustine to Victoria by N. J. G. Pounds explores the often-overlooked world of parish churches in England, examining their role in local...

Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany: A Compelling Human Story This biography offers a moving tribute to Prince Leopold, the most intelligent and interesting of Queen Victoria's four sons. Born with...

Tom Gates is on the case of a mysterious monster that's taken over his world. Is it a doodle come to life, or something more sinister? With his quick wit and sharp observations, Tom sets out to...

Queen Victoria's Wars: British Military Campaigns, 1857-1902This comprehensive history explores Britain's imperial wars during the nineteenth century, from the Indian Rebellion to the South African...

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Battles of the Hindenburg Line - Canal du NordThis comprehensive account explores the locations and circumstances surrounding 14 Victoria Cross actions fought...

Through the Gate by Kenneth Ballantyne is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our choices.The story follows its characters as they...

Bicoca 1522 la primera victoria de Carlos V en ItaliaBy Mario Díaz Gavier, Almena, 2009. This book provides an in-depth look at the early years of Spanish rule in Italy, focusing on the key events...

The Gates of Rome is a gripping historical fiction novel that explores the tumultuous world of ancient Rome. Set against the backdrop of a power struggle that shakes the Republic to its core, the...

Through The Garden Gate by Patsy Collins is a collection of 24 short stories that explore the intricate relationships between people and their surroundings. In this poignant and thought-provoking...

Strange occurrences at 666 Crowley Avenue are about to become all too real for two unlikely trick-or-treaters. Samuel and his dachshund Boswell stumble upon a series of bizarre events that coincide...

Explore the intricate world of William Morris's iconic patterns in this coloring book from the Victoria & Albert Museum. Featuring 45 patterns to color, interspersed with full-color reproductions of...

Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (Mostly) by L. Pichon is a humorous diary filled with doodles and stories about Tom's life at home and school. In this fourth installment, Tom faces the challenges of sports...

The Fearful Gates by Ross Lawhead Plans shaped over a thousand years will finally be executed when dragons awake and the gates between worlds are thrown open. In this final volume of The Ancient...

The Third Gate A centuries-old curse haunts an archaeological team in the Sudd, a nearly impassable swamp in northern Sudan. Their mission: to locate the tomb of King Narmer, believed to be buried...

The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper In a world that has been ravaged by its own destructive tendencies, a society has emerged where the roles of men and women are starkly defined. For...

The Willow Queen's Gate by Beth Bracken and Kay Fraser is a thought-provoking tale that explores the complexities of friendship and self-discovery. In this captivating story, two young protagonists...

The Brief Guide to the Chinese Embroideries is a detailed exploration of the art and techniques used in traditional Chinese embroidery. First published by CAMPBELL Press, this 2011 guide provides an...

Tom Gates Five Star Stories is the latest addition to the popular series by bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. This feel-good story is packed with laughs, stories, doodles, and creative...

Tom Gates 20: Happy to Help (eventually) is the latest diary-filled adventure from Liz Pichon, a multi-million copy bestselling author and illustrator. In this laugh-out-loud story, Tom is busy...

The Gate of Angels is a novel by Penelope Fitzgerald, published in 1991. It is a story about the intersection of science and human relationships, set against the backdrop of Cambridge University in...

Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers: A Fresh Perspective on an Extraordinary Reign. A new biography that challenges the conventional view of Queen Victoria's role in British politics. Anne...

Bill Gates is an American business magnate and philanthropist who revolutionized personal computers. This biography tells the story of his childhood passion for computer technology, which led to the...

The Anglo-Zulu War produced an extraordinary number of Victoria Cross recipients in just six months. Twenty-three men were awarded for their bravery under extreme conditions, with many risking death...

The Gate by François Bizot In 1971, François Bizot's life was forever changed when he was captured by the Khmer Rouge while on a routine outing in the Cambodian countryside. After three months of...

Perley Gates faces off against an unholy trio of cutthroat rustlers in this latest adventure from William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. A routine horse drive turns into an epic showdown between...

The Gate House by Nelson DeMilleA return to Long Island brings unexpected consequences for John Sutter, who has been living in exile. His past comes back to haunt him when he is drawn into the...

Rory Waterman's fourth collection, Come Here to This Gate, is a candid and unexpected exploration of love, recrimination, and the complexities of family. The book delves into the poet's personal...

The Making of Modern Britain From Queen Victoria to VE Day by Andrew Marr is a fascinating account of life in Britain during the first half of the twentieth century. This period saw the nation...

Book two in Fenella J. Miller's gripping Nurse's War series, The Nurse's Homecoming is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and new beginnings. After the death of her first husband and the ongoing...

During the early months of 2020, a global health crisis brought unprecedented measures to slow its spread. Lockdowns and travel restrictions became the norm, forcing people to adapt their daily lives...

Tom Gates is stuck at home with a fractured ankle, but doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time. He reminisces about fun times with family and friends, like metal detecting with his uncle...

Shadow Gate: Book Two of Crossroads by Kate Elliott In a world torn apart by violence and power struggles, Marit finds herself at the centre of a desperate struggle for survival. Her memories of...

The Gateless Gate is a collection of 48 Zen koans compiled in the early 13th century. These koans, attributed to Mumon Ekai, challenge students to transcend dualistic conceptualization and...