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The graves of the famous are of abiding interest both in the individuals who are buried and the location of their final resting places. This book details nearly 1000 graves of famous Britons at home and abroad. The text helps the reader to locate...

The life story of a house is told by the stones, bricks, timber, tiles and thatch that make up its walls, floors and roof. This book describes how different structural techniques adopted by house builders down the centuries may provide clues to the date...

Military barracks have played an important part in the social as well as the military history of Britain. They have served many purposes, being homes, training establishments and recruitment depots, and were meant to impress (and, at times, to overawe)...

The invention of photography in the nineteenth century provided a means of looking back into the not-too-distant past, and in this book the author makes use of this medium to share her interest in the clothes people wore. Covering the hundred years from...

One of the most famous of British cars, the diminutive but robust 750 cc Austin Seven, introduced in 1922, changed the course of automobile design and proved the viability of the small-capacity four-cylinder car. The salvation of the Austin company, it...

To many people a thimble may seem to be simply a mundane and commonplace object with unromantic shape and associations, even if the work with which it assists can frequently be exquisite and imaginative. This book will open a door to the charm of the...

An explosion of new ceramic design in the late 1920s and early 1930s introduced vibrant colours and dramatic angular shapes to the breakfast tables of Britain and the world. Never before or since has there been such diversity in British ceramics, as...

A small, very easy to use guide to the Bible. This book uses an attractive design and concise text to give the reader an accessible way into the Bible. The book takes the reader step by step through the Bible, helping him or her to understand the key...

Compelling retellings of key events in the lives of famous, infamous and little-known but wicked biblical characters Retold with Bob Hartman's insight and wit, some of these tales are funny, others are sinister. And some feature reformed baddies. Their...

When John Thaw, star of The Sweeney and Inspector Morse, died from cancer in 2002, a nation lost one of its finest actors. Sheila Hancock lost a beloved husband. In this unique double biography she chronicles their lives - personal and professional,...

Have you ever Milked a Cow? Made the "Guinness Book of World Records"? Done the Monopoly Board pub crawl? Joined the Mile High Club? No? Then it's high time you reassessed your priorities. "101 Things To Do Before You Die" is the...

The Minecraft phenomenon has exploded into a worldwide sensation, delighting seasoned video gamers, as well as newcomers of all ages. This open-world game of building with textured blocks, exploration, crafting, resource gathering, and combat encourages...

Brian Viner and his family had enjoyed much about their nice little middle-class patch of north London, but gradually realised they were suffering from a severe case of 'metropause' -- the desire to swap the hassles of London life for the serenity of the...

The History Makers is a new, colour-illustrated series which focuses on the lives and legacies of historical figures who have influenced the world in significant and lasting ways, including politics, social action and the arts and sciences. Johann...

Part of "The Flowers" series, this gift book includes a mix of reflections by Beverley Parkin, Bible verses and photographs of flowers by the wayside.Book InformationISBN 9780745929095Author Beverley ParkinFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint...

This guide is for all those who would like to start reading the Bible, but do not know where to start. Each part is linked to a set of Bible passages to encourage the reader to move on from the guide to reading the Bible itself. It takes the reader...

The most powerful, popular and enduring rock band of all time, the excitement of Led Zeppelin's music was matched only by the fever pitch of their off-stage antics. In hotel rooms and stadiums, in a customized private Boeing 707 jet and country estates,...

Give him a microphone, a podium, even a teleprompter...and he's off! George W. Bush fans and foes alike just can't get enough of Dubya's headline-grabbing gaffes and malapropisms - and the hits just keep on coming. In this third instalment of BUSHISMS,...

When Isobel Dusi visited Italy with her Australian husband Lou, little did they imagine that life would change forever. But, utterly besotted with the fragrant warmth and good-natured conviviality of Southern Tuscany, they decided to sell up their lives...

Children expect the earth from their fathers. They have to be able to conjure up games from thin air, to answer every question under the sun, to skim stones, and tell bedtime stories. Such perfect dads may exist. For the rest of us, there is DAD STUFF...

A few examples: Richard Briers: 'It would seem that Briers thinks he is running the school and not me. If this attitude persists one of us will have to leave.' Robert Graves: 'Well, goodbye Graves, and remember that your best friend is the waste-paper...

Finally, a gift book for anyone who's ever pondered the sexual persuasion of their fabulous canine friend. Illustrated with whimsical drawings by New Yorker cartoonist Victoria Roberts, IS YOUR DOG GAY? helps befuddled dog owners understand the...

Ideal for trivia lovers and those interested in the more esoteric aspects of life in Wales, Foster's Welsh Oddities is a wonderful collection of Wales' quirkiest characters, most extraordinary facts and strangest coincidences. Discover the lucky,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780829810868Author Susan BlainFormat HardbackPage Count 280Imprint The Pilgrim PressPublisher The Pilgrim PressWeight(grams) 1356g

Acclaimed as a man "who inspires the world," (Maclean's) and a "nation builder" (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people. In this provocative book, Vanier shares his profoundly human vision...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780789300072Author David LarkinFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Universe PublishingPublisher Universe PublishingWeight(grams) 435g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780785271826Author Bob LarsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 214Imprint Trust Media DistributionPublisher Send The LightWeight(grams) 249g

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** A HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS STOCKING FILLER . . . It will make you laugh and it will make you cry: Felix The Railway Cat is the extraordinary tale of a close-knit community and its amazing bond with a very special cat. 'The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780781406901Author Tullian TchividjianFormat PaperbackPage Count 236Imprint David C Cook Publishing CompanyPublisher David C Cook Publishing Company

The first and only practical guide on how to become F1 Champion, for the millions of Grand Prix fans who have always dreamed of making it onto the podium. Are you the next Lewis Hamilton? How to be F1 Champion provides you with the complete guide to...

The User's Guide to Christian Belief is an accessible introduction to the Christian faith, exploring key elements in a clear and engaging way. Ideal for all those new to the Christian faith or wanting to explore key issues further, the book is an ideal...

A stylishly presented collection of Christian prayers drawn from around the world and across the centuries, covering a broad range of subjects, moods and needs. Beautifully illustrated throughout with evocative photographs on the theme of nature, this is...

This guide to filters sets out everything you need to know. Beginners can see what filters are available and how to use them successfully, while the more experienced photographers can use the images in the book as a source of inspiration.Book...

An accomplished carpenter and boat builder, Patrick Gass proved to be an invaluable and well-liked member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Promoted to sergeant after the death of Charles Floyd, Gass was almost certainly responsible for supervising the...

This text presents five dolls' house projects that aim to appeal to dolls' house makers and model-makers alike. Complete plans and instructions are given for: a traditional cider barn; a forge complete with hearth, anvil, bellows and workbench; a small...

"Slips along as smoothly as a needle through thread, and it's chockablock with information both the novice and the experienced quilter can use....Chainey's review of marking methods is excellent. It's quilt design, however, that seems to matter most...

Feel the tingle of salty breezes on your skin and the drama of wide horizons where seabirds fly. From the romance of sunset picnics in a Welsh landscape to the thrill of wild camping on a remote Scottish beach, from the flavours of the freshest seafood...

THE FUNNIEST BOOK OF THE YEAR. GUARANTEED TO TURN AN AWKWARD SILENCE INTO AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION. 'Ridiculously funny and (unexpectedly) genuinely useful' ADAM KAY 'A perfect way to pretend you're interested in people you're not that interested in'...

Have you ever... Got into a four-hour argument over what does and does not belong in a full English breakfast? Sat perfectly still in terrified silence until the unknown number stops ringing and goes away? Replied to the question 'Can I get you anything?...

The Complete Spielberg is a comprehensive examination of Spielberg's work to date, from his eighteen feature films to his unrealised projects, his amateur and TV output to his experiences as a producer - even his little known forays into acting are...