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This travelogue explores the myth and beauty of the Italian way of life through regional food and great writers.

The first new biography of Eliot for over a decade - now in paperback.

A fascinating tale of two conflicts that defined the modern nationhood on different sides of the globe.

The scandal of an alleged discovery of the ashes of Buddha, from the author of "Plain Tales of the Raj.

Érik Orsenna brings Christopher Columbus and his brother Bartolomeo to life in a novel that explores how a passion for discovery can tragically lead to the destruction of what has been discovered.

A contemplative and lyrical travel narrative from the author of "Long John Silver.

Did you know Chinese don't eat soup, they drink it? That their surnames come before their first names? That their good sense is to be found not in their heads but in their hearts? Or that white is their colour of mourning? This title provides a guide to China's sociable and friendly people and their complex and often contradictory society.

Describes how the Bhutanese, in pursuit of the principle of Gross National Happiness, are carefully moving towards a more modern future, including a constitution and democracy, whilst preserving their traditional society and attempting to conserve the environment.

A reappraisal of a deeply controversial though great writer, as deeply hated as he was loved.

A harrowing first-hand account of the first months in the Syrian revolution. Because of the outspoken views the author published in print and online, Yazbek quickly attracted the attention and fury of the regime. The lyrical narrative describes her struggle to protect herself and her young daughter, even as her activism propels her into a labyrinth of insecurity. A modest yet powerful testament.

Accessible and affordable biography illustrated throughout with over 30 full-color plates

A beautiful black & white photographs catching the atmosphere of London's streets

The most up to date biography of the new British Prime Minister

An encyclopaedic view of the plays, players and performers of London's West End

Accessible biography about a topical historical figure

Drawing on unpublished letters and diaries, this book sheds light on the people and places that inspired Lawrence's masterpiece "Lady Chatterley's Lover", reconstructing the drama of his arrival on the Italian Riviera and his wife Frieda's fatal attraction to their dashing Italian army officer landlord.

The 'journey' is at the heart of the Jewish experience - an anthology of Jewish 'travel writing

A collection of essays presenting the latest research on 12 key areas of sustainability, by leading scientists.

Zombies Love Brains is a salutary tale for young readers, aged 3 and older, which explains that becoming a zombie is no reason to be impolite to others and take things that don't belong to you without asking. With words by Colin M. Drysdale, more wdely known for his post-apocalyptic survival novels for older readers, and lovingly illustrated by Mike Kloran in his own unique style, this unconventional children's book is likely to become a cult ...

My house is full of weird and wacky monsters that live in all sorts of strange places. If I tell you what they look like, will you draw pictures of them for me? " Dr Colin - The Cryptozoologist. There are twelve monsters in Dr Colin's house. In this book, you'll find amusing rhymes about eleven of them which describe what they look like and where they live. Your job is to draw pictures of them for Dr Colin based on these descriptions. For ...