(Paperback)

How do we really make ourselves understood to other people This book shows how, from puns to poetry, news bulletins to the Bible, Asterix to Swedish films, translation is at the heart of everything we do - and makes us who we are.

(Paperback)

Engineering genius, technical innovator and one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution, Isambard Kingdom Brunel changed the face of the English landscape with his groundbreaking designs and ingenious constructions. This biography traces the life, times and monumental achievements of Brunel, the man who helped to build modern Britain.

(Paperback)

Includes poems that represent the peak of Islamic Mystical writing and are imbued with the symbols and metaphors that develop many of the central ideas of Sufism: the Lover, the Beloved, the Wine, and the Tavern.

(Paperback)

Istanbul's history has managed to retain its own identity. This book captures the flavour of daily life as well as court ceremonial and intrigue. It also includes a gazetteer of major monuments and museums.

(Paperback)

From a poem commissioned to commemorate Dylan Thomas in just 140 characters, which unfortunately comes to an end mid-word, to a pre-emptive erratum notice, this book includes poems that show author at his inventive, hilarious best - and there are also new line drawings by the author offered at no extra cost.

(Paperback)

The author has ridden a bike most days of his life. He rides to get to work, to bathe in air and sunshine, to stay sane and to feel free. This title tells the story of his love affair with cycling and the journey to build his dream bike.

(Paperback)

Ben is a young manager who has been charged with persuading 500 employees to agree to a merger. Facing an impossible battle, he seeks the advice of an old friend, who introduces him to eccentric Aunt Elle. In the week leading up to the crucial employee vote, Aunt Elle teaches Ben about the power of influence and positive persuasion.

(Paperback)

Embracing the variety, richness and vibrancy of Italian cooking, with particularly reference to regional variation, this book provides a collection of favourite dishes as well as those more rarely encountered.

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

Intends to exemplify the variety of Italian writing of the twentieth century. This volume includes discussions of the words and dialect expressions in the Italian text.

(Paperback)

A collection of eight stories which have been selected as being representative of contemporary Italian writing.

(Paperback)

Banished from England for seeking to marry against his father's wishes, Ivanhoe joins Richard the Lion Heart on a crusade in the Holy Land. On his return, his passionate desire is to be reunited with the beautiful but forbidden lady Rowena.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

An enormous escaped rhinoceros from London Zoo has eaten James' parents. And it gets worse! James is packed off to live with his two really horrible aunts, Sponge and Spiker. Poor James is miserable, until something peculiar happens and James finds himself on the most wonderful and extraordinary journey he could ever imagine...

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Includes 100 recipes and some basic planting information and tips if you fancy having a go at getting your hands dirty as well.

(Hardback)

Brings together 100 comfort food recipes. This book is all about the dishes that are close to your heart, that put a smile on your face and make you feel happy, loved, safe and secure.

(Hardback)

Offers recipes in several different ways, giving you confidence whilst at the same time hoping to get you hooked on learning more. In this title, the author also reveals the world's most-loved food from a global website survey he conducted: the Top Ten dishes that families love to eat together.

(Paperback)

Offeing a selection of 50 everyday recipes, this book includes tips and tricks to get the most out of fresh, simple ingredients. It also features Homemade Fish Fingers and Minty Smashed Peas - Potato, Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry - Lamb Chops with Aubergine Salad and Cucumber and Mint Yoghurt.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Over the years, British food culture has embraced flavours and influences from all the people who came and made Great Britain their home. This book features over 100 recipes.

(Hardback)

Offers a collection of Italian recipes, old and new, that can ensure Italy's influence reaches us all. From Parma ham to Parmesan, from pannetone to panzanella, this title transports you to Italy or at least bring Italy home to you.

(Paperback)

Suitable for people who love great food and want to cook, this title is packed with clear, no-nonsense advice and inspiration, as well as over 100 brand recipes from the cookery course and the restaurant. It guides you through different cooking methods - from poaching and boiling, to char-grilling and pot-roasting.

(Paperback)

Orphaned Jane Eyre endures an unhappy childhood, hated by her aunt and cousins and then sent to comfortless Lowood School. But life there improves and Jane stays on as a teacher, though she still longs for love and friendship. At Mr Rochester's house, where she goes to work as a governess, she hopes she might have found them.