Robinson imprint: 711 books
by Greg Egan
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2012
Far in the distant, post-human future, the Cater-Zimmermann community set out to refute the theory that the universe is created exclusively for mankind by cloning themselves a thousand times over and sending each copy to a different star within the galaxy. One of the copies of Cater-Zimmermann, Paolo...
Wilful Impropriety
13 Tales of Society and Scandal
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2012
The Victorian era is significant for the rise of the middle classes and marked changes in social relationships, both in the home and in wider society, with the proliferation of domestic help and the development of increasingly rigid gender roles.
These are romances that chafe against the restrictions...
A Brief Guide to Native American Myths and Legends
With a new introduction and commentary by Jon E. Lewis
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2013
In this brilliant reworking of Lewis Spence's seminal Myths and Legends of the North American Indians, Jon E. Lewis puts the work in context with an extensive new introductory essay and additional commentary throughout the book on the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, culture...
by Geoff Tibballs
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
With over 10,000 entries, arranged by topic and fully indexed, here is a giant new collection of witticisms and wisecracks for the 21st century. If you're looking for a bon mot for an after-dinner talk, struggling to put the finishing touches to a wedding speech or just want to cheer yourself and...
The Good, the Bad and the Wurst
The 100 Craziest Moments from the Eurovision Song Contest
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2016
YES, IT'S EUROVISION TIME AGAIN! THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE EUROVISION FAN IN YOUR LIFE!
For 60 years the Eurovision Song Contest has existed in a parallel universe where a song about the construction of a hydro-electric power station is considered cutting-edge pop, where half a dozen warbling...
A Brief History of Britain 1485-1660
The Tudor and Stuart Dynasties
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2011
From the death of Richard III on Bosworth Field in 1485 to the execution of Charles I, after the Civil Wars of 1642-48, England was transformed by two Dynasties.
Firstly the Tudors, who won the crown on the battlefield and changed both the nature of kingship but also the nation itself. England...
A Brief History of Henry VIII
King, Reformer and Tyrant
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2013
Henry VIII changed the course of English life more completely than any monarch since the Conquest. In the portraits of Holbein, Henry Tudor stands proud as one of the most powerful figures in renaissance Europe. But is the portrait just a bluff?
In his new book Derek Wilson explores the myths...
by Suzan St Maur
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2017
More and more women are giving speeches at weddings today - even within the most traditional of cultures. And it's not just a case of "saying a few words." Whether you're the bride, bridesmaid, mother, grandmother, sister, friend or colleague, you want your speech to be meaningful and memorable,...
Overcoming Grief
A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2018
Reassuring and helpful strategies to guide you through your grief
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but in some cases it can be devastating, causing a loss of direction which can impact our relationships and work.
This practical guide will help you to regain a sense of control and...
The Festival Organiser's Bible
How to plan, organise and run a successful festival
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2018
Indispensable for anyone interested in starting or running a festival of any kind - Blackmore Vale Magazine
This book applies to all festivals - literary, music, folk, jazz, food, arts - big and small. It explains how to get a festival started, using local features, team-building, grants, sponsorship,...
Vegetable Growing Month-by-Month
The down-to-earth guide that takes you through the vegetable year
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2009
Whatever the size of your garden or allotment, you can grow your own vegetables. Even if you only have a balcony or a small paved area outside your kitchen, you can grow more than you ever thought possible in pots, containers and raised beds.
Experienced vegetable grower John Harrison takes...
The Mammoth Book of Really Silly Jokes
Humour for the whole family
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2011
The biggest and best collection of jokes for all the family to enjoy. 8,000 rib-ticklers, covering every subject under the sun from Aardvarks to Zombies, including chicken jokes, doctor-doctor jokes, elephant jokes, horror jokes, knock-knock jokes, excruciating puns, riddles, school jokes, sports...
Fundraising Ideas
Plan and run events to raise money for good causes
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2014
This book is written to assist those planning a fund-raising event, especially for those new to fund-raising, to share hints and ideas to help lead them around some of the pitfalls. Although tackling a fundraising event seems a daunting task to many, Molly Russell?s light hearted approach shows that...
by Lisa Sodeau
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
The average cost of a wedding is about as much as a deposit on a house, but one thing the 'credit crunch' taught us all is that there are many areas in our lives where we can save money by doing things ourselves. So why should weddings be an exception? Whether it's boom or bust you don't have to spend...