(Hardback)

Leonardo da Vinci was the original Renaissance Man, an artist, mathematician, inventor and writer amongst his many talents. His illustrations lie at the heart of our heritage and this beautiful new book offers a breadth and scale that will satisfy both the casual and informed reader.

(Hardback, New edition)

The lost dreams of humanity are captured in this evocative exploration of abandoned buildings, a people struck down by calamity or neglect, then over-run by time and nature, as the planet moves slowly to regain its supremacy against the noisy, our mechanical clatter. The incredible new book explores the half-life of abandoned interiors.

(Hardback)

Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, including Chilling Ghosts, Murder Mayhem and Crime & Mystery this latest title is packed with dark valleys, high mountain passes, dinosaurs and dark creations. Contains a fabulous mix of classic authors, and brand new writing from the fresh talent of today.

(Hardback)

A stunning new collection from the Crime Writers' Association (CWA). Editor Martin Edwards has curated this latest anthology from members of the world's most celebrated group of crime and mystery writers. The books are gorgeous editions with foiled covers, printed edges and published only in hardcover, offering a lifetime of reading pleasure.

(Hardback)

From the legends of Odin, Thor, Loki and all the gods of Asgard come the 'The Treasure of the Dwarf King', 'Ragnarok' and many other thrilling tales of the Vikings and their Norse gods fighting a constant battle with nature. This fabulous new book offers all the main stories with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them.

(Paperback, US paperback edition)

Where the enemy ends and dissatisfaction begins blurs in the lines of battle. The many stir against the few, led forward by the drone of alien bees, and the words of a child on far away Tirgwenin. The powerful know war and time is against the Family. Genocide approaches. Heroes will fall, others rise and the homes of humanity shall be remade.

(Hardback, New edition)

Little treasures, the Flame Tree Collectable Classics are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

(Hardback)

A powerful new addition to the bestselling Gothic Fantasy series of new writing and classic stories. With tales of pirates, deathly fogs and ferocious rocks, these dark tales of the haunted mind, trapped like ghosts at sea, are sure to entertain and enthrall.

(Paperback, New edition)

Cleopatra was born of an ancient Greek Dynasty that stretched back to the time of Alexander the Great, and as the last Pharoah of Egypt she was the last ruler before the once mighty kingdom became a vassal state under of the Roman Empire of the first century BCE. She was an astute leader and sometime lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony.

(Hardback)

A powerful collection of tales from around the world, you'll find quests and journeys from Norse mythology, Japanese folklore, Maori wisdom, Greek legends and Polynesian gods, with tales of the underworld, great themes of loss, discovery and self-sacrifice, from the search for the Holy Grail, to the Jason and the Argonauts.

(Paperback, New edition)

The greatest of all Pharaohs, Ramses reigned at the height of Ancient Egypt's power. He led military campaigns with his father from a young age, married at 15, amassed over 200 wives, 150 children and lived to the age of 95. Through many battles each victory brought wealth which fuelled the vast building of monuments which are still admired today.

(Paperback)

Here you'll find stories and fears of the everyday, often poking fun at those in authority, and laughing at the proud and haughty including, The Dead Mans Letter, The Enchanted Rose Tree, The Munificence Of Prince Borghese, The Wooing Of Cassandro, The Beggar And The Chick-Pea, The Dark King, The Old Miser and Why Cats And Dogs Always Quarrel!

(Hardback)

Inspiring a long line of detective stories and Whodunnits, Conan Doyles enigmatic anti-hero Sherlock Holmes is a constant feature on TV and movie screens, with new audio and radio shows joining the frenzy. The Holmes tales have earned their place amongst the most influential of popular fantasy, crime and gothic stories.

(Hardback, New edition)

Hearty, healthy, traditional and slow-cooked food is a perennial favourite, but here we add a tasty, modern twist. This terrific, new recipe collection shows you how to achieve delicious meals using an essential kitchen device. Simple preparation in the morning will allow you to return later to the tantalising aromas of an already cooked meal.

(Hardback)

In this near future anthology, Solarpunk explores the many ways individuals and resilient groups can fight gentrification, expropriation, abuse and loss of identity, starting within local communities, ultimately to embrace the whole world. Edited by Francsco Verso, authors include Ken Liu, Gustavo Bondoni and Brenda Cooper.

(Paperback, New edition)

Google apps are an amazing set of online tools for word processing, spreadsheets, email, storage and more, accessible online, on mobile devices and across multiple locations. Learn how to make the best of this cloud-based offer, with its deep integrations with the worlds most popular search engine Google (!), YouTube and Google Plus.

(Hardback)

Another dark tome of terror to follow in the footsteps of our wildly successful Gothic Fantasy, deluxe edition short story compilations, Ghosts, Horror, Science Fiction, Murder Mayhem and Crime & Mystery. Contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with budding new authors from around the world.

(Hardback)

An essential collection of chivalric romance, swordplay, wizardry and brutal feats of courage Malorys 15th century Morte dArthur is one of the worlds greatest pieces of myth-making. This selected edition features all the best stories and many of Aubrey Beardsleys classic illustrations.

(Hardback, New edition)

A truly astonishing, illustrated history of Science fiction, covering fantasy, and horror, with forays into crime, mystery and the gothic. From Frankenstein to Pulp Magazines, Twilight Zone to Stranger Things the book charts the incredible story of Sci-Fi through timelines, illustrations, movie posters and stills. Online links and free texts.

(Paperback)

Ptolemys The Almagest brought together the ideas of Greek Antiquity, that the sun and planets revolved around the earth, the geocentric view which was used by European, Byzantine and Islamic scholars for 1400 years until Copernicus placed the sun as the focus of the solar system. This new book offers an accessible version of Ptolemys great work.

(Paperback, New edition)

Updated with new diagrams and links. A best-selling one-stop resource packed with practical advice on how to tackle the basics, such as simple chords and finger-picking, right through to more complex power chords, slurs, bends and slides. The galleries of guitars and guitarists, the chord dictionary and scales all comprehensively updated.

(Paperback)

New, compact, abridged edition of The Interpretation of Dreams, one of Freud's most important contributions to modern thought and a seminal work of psychological theory. The introduction by Freud expert Dr Richard Stevens, discusses its initial impact and subsequent influence.

(Paperback)

New, concise edition of one the most important pillars of modern philosophy. James' foundational work defines the move from the heritage of European thinking, with its abstractions and theoretical absolutes, to an energetic mode of philosophy based on facts and power, one more suited to the rising dominance of America through the 20th Century.

(Paperback)

Much of traditional Western thought began in Antiquity, flowing from the Platonic dialogues, The Republic being the most significant. Plato expresses the political, ethical and societal framework for the nature of the ideal state and defines the notion of justice. This new, accessible edition is carefully edited for the modern audience.