Mara: 417 books
by Craig Revel Horwood
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2018
The third instalment in Craig Revel Horwood’s frank and funny autobiography takes the reader through the highs and lows of the Strictly Come Dancing star’s ‘fab-u-lous’ life. Join Craig and a host of Strictly stars – including Ore Oduba, Judy Murray and the unforgettable Ed Balls – on...
by Peter Ustinov
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2011
From the late and great Peter Ustinov comes a story full of wit, satire and insight.
Out of the Mouths of Babes...
Children say the funniest things
Language: English
Release Date: February 18, 2011
You have to hand it to children. They do have a wonderfully straightforward view of the world, and a way with words that manages to make day-to-day life much more fun. In Out of the Mouths of Babes you'll find a fantastic selection of the side-splitting bloopers, hiccups, innocent misunderstandings and...
The Accidental Scientist
The Role of Chance and Luck in Scientific Discovery
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2013
Have you ever wondered how the ideas for some things come about? Surprisingly often it is as much down to chance as a single person's brilliance. The Accidental Scientist explores the role of chance and error in scientific, medical and commercial innovation, outlining exactly how some of the most well-known...
Our History of the 20th Century
As Told in Diaries, Journals and Letters
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2017
What better way to understand Britain during the twentieth century than through the eyes of those who experienced it at first hand? Travis Elborough's compilation offers brilliantly candid and intimate insights not only into the headline-grabbing events but also the domestic and personal moments of...
by Geoff Tibballs
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2013
From Bob Geldof to Winston Churchill, Jeremy Clarkson to Victor Meldrew, the world has always produced its share of grumpy, moody, pessimistic and world-weary types. We all know one! They like to groan and grumble, offering their own commentary on the shortcomings of modern life. Whether it is queues...
by Tessa Clayton
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
'I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.' Rita Rudner Life with the old ball and chain is filled with trials and tribulations and You Know You're Married When... is a warm and witty celebration of married life in all its glory -...
A Classical Primer
Ancient Knowledge for Modern Minds
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2012
Didn't take Classics at school? Or maybe you've forgotten most of what you once knew? To save you looking it up, Classics is the study of the culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and takes in all aspects of their life and learning - from the languages to literature, philosophy, art, and much...
This Book Will Make You Think
Philosophical Quotes and What They Mean
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2013
We may have heard of Socrates, Plato, Descartes and Nietzsche, but what did they believe? What were their famous aphorisms? This Book Will Make You Think: Philosophical Quotes and What They Mean explains as simply as possible the ideas behind the world's most highly regarded philosophers, examining their...
My Son's Not Rainman
One Man, One Autistic Boy, A Million Adventures
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
This isn’t a story about autism. It’s a story about a young boy who happens to have autism, and there is a difference. John Williams is a stand-up comedian. He is also a single father and full-time carer for his son, who has autism and cerebral palsy. This is their incredible story. In 2012, John...
Fire Woman
The Extraordinary Story of Britain's First Female Firefighter
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2017
The inspiring true story of an extraordinary young woman who triumphed in a man’s world, making history in the process. Signing up to the Fire Brigade in 1981, Josephine Reynolds was Britain’s first ever female firefighter. Her life of service saw her fight the fiercest forest fires in a generation,...
Seeing the Bigger Picture
Global Infographics
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Ever wondered whether more people own a car in England than in France, or which country gives the most to charity? Not a day goes by without such facts and figures being quoted in the media for us all to ponder or discuss at the pub. Seeing the Bigger Picture is jam-packed with fascinating statistics...
Symbols
A Universal Language
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Symbols: A Universal Language looks at the story behind the world's most famous symbols, from the peace sign to the smiley. It shows just how much importance has been attached to the smallest and simplest of ideas and features over 40 of the most significant symbols from religion, politics and popular...
Teddy Bears, Tupperware and Sweet Fanny Adams
How the names became the words
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
What's in a name? From Achilles to zeppelin, the words we use in everyday language invoke a cast of historical characters, from figures of ancient legend to modern-day sports stars. But have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth the names became the words we use so often? How, for example, did Italian...