Miscellanies and compendia Books
Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to Coco Chanel: Style to Live By
Book SynopsisThe creative genius who gave us the Little Black Dress and Chanel No. 5. Almost 50 years after her death, Coco Chanel remains one of the world's most influential fashion designers. Her story is one of creative brilliance and innovation - she was a driving force in freeing women from the restrictive clothing they had been obliged to wear for generations. 'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,' Chanel would say, and throughout her life she demonstrated extraordinary passion and determination to change the world around her. There is much wisdom to glean from Chanel's self-reflections, while her sharp wit and joie de vivre will amuse, surprise and inspire in equal measure. 'Fashion changes, but style endures.' As seen on vogue.co.uk, 18 August 2017, by Julia Neel. 'Nobody has ever told Coco Chanel what to think.' As seen on dailymail.co.uk, 10 September 2019, by Caroline Howe. 'A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.' As seen on marieclaire.co.uk, 4 October 2016, by Mariel Reed. 'The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.' As seen on harpersbazaar.com, 12 August 2017.Table of ContentsBeing Coco * Women * Style * Life and Love * Success * Chanelisms.
£6.99
The History Press Ltd Sails Skippers and Sextants
Book SynopsisFifty stories showcasing the impact made by inspiring individuals and inventions on the development of the sailing world as we know it
£12.34
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of the Tudors
Book SynopsisThis 'Little Book' gives you all the low-down on the daily life of the ordinary people as well as vivid descriptions of the luxury in royal palaces
£11.69
The History Press Ltd A 1930s Childhood
Book SynopsisNostalgic book takes you back to a different age, remembering what life was like for those growing up in the 1930s.
£10.44
The History Press Ltd Cars We Loved in the 1980s
Book SynopsisRelive everything car-related in Britain in the 1980s with Giles Chapman.
£9.99
The History Press Ltd Cars We Loved in the 1950s
Book SynopsisGiles Chapman investigates the fascinating motoring history of the 1950s
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group The Biggest British Pub Quiz Book: Over 10,000
Book SynopsisThis is the perfect book for any Brit planning to host a pub quiz with their family and friends, either at home or in the pub! The British public love pubs, and the British public love trivia. Put them together and what have you got? A superb quiz book that's brimming with questions and answers about a massively wide variety of subjects. From classic topics like football and geography, to more contemporary quiz subjects, like social media and Sam Smith, this book truly has something for everyone. It also contains all you will need for setting your own pub quizzes, or for brushing up on your general knowledge before you try your next competition. Table of Contents0
£15.10
The History Press Ltd Motorcycles We Loved in the 1980s
Book SynopsisEveryone’s favourite motorcycles of the 1980s in this lavishly illustrated little book
£11.69
Workman Publishing Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of
Book SynopsisSee the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman's whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world all around you.Nature Anatomy is the second book in Rothman's Anatomy series - you'll love Nature Anatomy Notebook, Ocean Anatomy, Food Anatomy, and Farm Anatomy, too!
£12.99
The History Press Ltd Jane Austen Inspiring Lives
Book SynopsisThis book will reveal the real Jane: bitchy, gossipy, badly behaved at times as well as show the side we all love: the writer, sister, true romantic.
£9.49
Rare Bird Books Truth and Beautiful Meaningful Lies: A Collection
Book SynopsisTruth and Beautiful Meaningful Lies is a collection of memorable quotes from one of the most quoted writers in American literature.One of the most celebrated writers in American literature, Jack Kerouac helped an entire generation of post-WWII Americans explore a purpose beyond the standard narrative values, spiritual ideologies, and economic materialism that was rampant throughout pre-war America. Alongside prominent beat writers like Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, Kerouac crafted a magnum opus that would later be connected to counterculture movements throughout the 1960s.His extensive collection of novels, short stories, poetry, journals, letters, and other writings are often littered with long-winded reflections, observations, proclamations, and other mad ramblings about life, love, loss, loneliness, and the search for a new American identity. Constantly pivoting from a recluse searching “...once and for all what is the meaning of all this existence and suffering and going to and fro in vain,” to a seasoned road-warrior exploring the country and sifting through the profound philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and the meaning of Dharma, Kerouac’s spontaneous style of prose generates a kind of unpolished wisdom that leaves a lasting impression long after reading.The insights and quotes assembled in this book have been woven into a patchwork of reoccurring themes found throughout Kerouac’s writings, such as adventure, life, self-reflection, and spirituality are heavily featured, but more niche quotes around topics like cats, coffee, music, and sports can also be found. This collection pulls from prominent novels such as Big Sur, Desolation Angels, The Dharma Bums, On the Road: The Original Scroll, The Subterraneans, Tristessa, Vanity of Duluoz, and Visions of Cody, as well as some of his selected short stories, poems, letters, and journals.Whether you’re new to Kerouac, searching for inspiration in his words, or are a self-proclaimed “mad one” looking to make sense of it all, this quote book will undoubtedly serve as a go-to reference for the discerning Kerouac reader.
£17.09
Boydell & Brewer Ltd The Lore of Ireland: An Encyclopaedia of Myth,
Book SynopsisThe definitive reference book on Ireland's cultural and religious heritage. Ireland has one of the finest cultural heritages and a standard reference book combining the related subjects of folklore, myth, legend and romance is long overdue. There are 350 substantial entries, in alphabetical order from Abán, a 6th-century saint, to Weather, all with full references to sources, a synopsis of relevant stories, and discussion of their origin, nature and development. These are complimented by a genre-list of material under various headings, such as Mythical Lore, Fianna Cycle, Ulster Cycle, King Cycles, Peoples and Traditions, Religious Lore, and Folk Custom and Belief. There is also a wealth of genealogical detail, indicating how historical and social circumstances have influenced the growth and spread of Irish lore. DAITHI O HOGAIN, Associate Professor of Irish Folklore at University College Dublin, was an international authority on folklore and traditional literature.Trade ReviewAn exhaustive collection of folktales and history from the Emerald Isle. An essential resource about Ireland's legends. * RENAISSANCE MAGAZINE *Superb from beginning to end. [...] Essential for all scholars of Ireland's mythology. * FORTEAN TIMES *With its profusion of atmospheric allusions and spirited retellings, grounded in a scholarly acuity, [it] adds up to a complex delineation of an ancient, reimagined and still functioning cultural terrain. * TLS *An invaluable resource for Hibernophiles. This is a refreshing and reasonably priced new treatment of Ireland's lore. * CHOICE *
£26.99
Jonglez Atlas of Geographical Curiosities
Book SynopsisThe Atlas of Geographical Curiosities – a glorious celebration of an unusual world. Welcome to this compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre geographical anomalies that are guaranteed to delight and inspire. The world is full of little-known facts that have sometimes been a source of diplomatic or military struggle. Many still exist under the radar now to be revealed by this entertaining treasure trove. Where else can you discover: Countries that do not really exist A UK hotel room which became Yugoslavian for one day only An island which is Spanish for six months of the year and French for the other six A city which is officially constituted by one single high-rise (14 floor) building The world's first and only railway that belonged to one country and ran across another A hotel room whose bedroom is in France and whose bathroom is in Switzerland Bir Tawil which is one of the very few territories on earth not claimed by any country The only place in the world where you can find so-called counter-enclaves where in a 20-minute walk around the town you can cross an international border at least 50 times at 50 different points The world is full of wonderful and strange geographical irregularities. Turn to the Atlas of Geographical Curiosities to uncover more little known but important facts.
£15.96
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Wicklow
Book SynopsisA compendium of fascinating Wicklow facts and stories, new in paperback
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Galway
Book SynopsisA compendium of historical facts and figures, perfect for dipping into. Full of information that will make you say, ‘I never knew that’
£13.49
HENI Publishing Remember to Dream!: 100 Artists, 100 Notes
Book SynopsisHans Ulrich Obrist, the Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries in London, brings his curating expertise to the Instagram feeds of more than 384,000 followers, in an endeavour to revive the art of handwriting from within an ever-advancing digital age. The result is one of the most comprehensive looks at the art world from the inside; inclusive of artists, writers, designers, musicians, actors, architects and public figures. In his open-ended Instagram project, Obrist collects an abundance of thoughts for the day, dreams, drawings, musings, jokes, quotations, questions, answers, poems, and puns from some of the world’s greatest contemporary artists, handwritten on everyday Post-it notes (and other scraps). From the reassuringly philosophical to the inspiringly straightforward, the ingeniously funny to the tenderly post-humous, Remember to Dream! (a note from American artist Carrie Mae Weems) paints a picture of the art world direct from many of the most celebrated artists of the twenty-first century. The book features an introduction by Hans Ulrich Obrist and is designed by Amsterdam-based award-winning book designer Irma Boom.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Discovers 20 Things You Didnt Know About
Book SynopsisThe column, 20 Things You Didn't Know About is a feature of the "Discover Magazine". This book is based on this column. It is drawn from a wide variety of scientific fields, including: space disasters, garbage, sleep, meteors, death, ancient weapons, rats, aliens, bees, sperm banks, internet, birth, sex in space, weather, duct tape and germs.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Big Bad Book of Botany
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A fascinating journey. ... If you like animals and odd stories and gooey oddities then this one is for you." -- Examiner.com on The Big, Bad Book of Beasts "An expert guide. ... Delves into truth and lore about our furry friends." -- Miami New Times on The Big, Bad Book of Beasts "Amazingly entertaining." -- Maxim on Final Exits "A literary walk through an amazing botanical garden. ... Full of fun facts and surprising legends, the book is a great read for both plant-lovers and novices alike. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot - broccoli will never look the same!" -- Dr. Ellen Prager, oceanographer and Safina Center Fellow on The Big, Bad Book of Botany "A fascinating summary of some of the most famous and important plants grown around the world." -- Dr. F.G. (Eric) Hochberg, Curator Emeritus, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History "This gracefully written book will appeal to general readers interested in botany, who will enjoy browsing information on a wide variety of strange and/or useful plants." -- Library Journal "In a quirky, alphabetical collection of folklore, traditional botany, growing suggestions, and modern science and nutrition, Largo shares delight in the weird and wonderful corners of the plant world. ... Colorful. ... Largo's palpable enthusiasm means every page yields something to catch the reader's interest." -- Publishers Weekly "Largo has the gift of transforming a nerdy catalog of facts into an apothecary of invigorating information. His encyclopedic knowledge is never an end in itself, but it is always an engine for historical insight and reflection on human nature." -- BookPage "Not your standard reference book. ... Written with an eye for humor and cocktail-party-friendly trivia, this botanical exploration can serve as a coffee-table piece or conversation starter." -- Shelf Awareness "All the exuberance of a kid's garden." -- Wall Street Journal "A very cool, quirky look at the plant kingdom." -- Miami New Times "This combination of history, mythology, lore, science and sheer entertainment takes us on a tour of the world's most unusual plants." -- Sacramento Bee "[A]n entertaining compendium of unusual plants. Full of history and intriguing cultural tidbits." -- Miami Herald "[A] compendium of unusual botanical knowledge. ... Perfect pre-Halloween reading for gardeners with a slightly twisted take on their flower beds." -- Sacramento Bee "Wonderfully weird. ... Largo does an excellent job of showing both historical background and present-day uses." -- Garden & Gun "What happens when a wise-guy plant nut tosses all the amazing, and occasionally really odd, botanical lore he can think of into a well produced book? You get a wild ride through the plant world. ... A real kick to read." -- The American Gardener "Fascinating. ... A great book to have." -- Steve Young, New York Flora Association "A useful, thorough A-Z study of the plant kingdom. ... Largo's amusing anecdotes will interest even people with brown thumbs. ... Fans of Largo... are now assured that it's a weird, wonderful world." -- Oregonian
£15.55
The History Press Ltd War in 100 Events
Book SynopsisHere renowned military historian Martin van Creveld has compiled a concise guide to the history of war in 100 key events. With intriguing facts and a worldwide range, War in 100 Events is an immensely entertaining volume for military buffs and laymen alike.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Stillorgan
Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Stillorgan is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this vibrant suburb of Dublin.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd 1968 Those Were the Days
Book SynopsisA compendium of milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture, politics and news at home and abroad from 1968, including: Assassination of Martin Luther King; Bobby Kennedy shot and killed; The Beatles found Apple Records; Manchester United win the European Cup
£13.49
The History Press Ltd J.R.R. Tolkien Inspiring Lives
Book SynopsisThe complete guide to the inspiration that is J.R.R. Tolkien
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Leicestershire
Book SynopsisContained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Leicestershire’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances.
£11.04
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Herefordshire
Book SynopsisFull of information which will make you say, ‘I never knew that!’
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Edinburgh
Book SynopsisA vibrant collection of trivia from all around this great city, new in paperback
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Wiltshire
Book SynopsisA compendium of fascinating facts that will make you say 'I never knew that!', new in paperback
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Hurling
Book SynopsisA little compendium full of hurling history and information
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Cambridgeshire
Book SynopsisFull of information which will make you say, ‘I never knew that!’
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Suffolk
Book SynopsisPopular title new in paperback
£16.42
The History Press Ltd A History of Gardening in 50 Objects
Book SynopsisA treasure trove of gardening information in 50 often little known objects that have transformed the way we think about and work our gardens today.
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Oxfordshire
Book SynopsisNew in paperback, a little book full of information that you probably don't know about Oxfordshire!
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Rathmines
Book SynopsisA compendium of historical facts and figures, perfect for dipping into. Full of information that will make you say, ‘I never knew that’
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Berkshire
Book SynopsisFull of information you didn't know about Berkshire
£9.99
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Cardiff
Book SynopsisUpdated edition full of Cardiff facts, new in paperback
£9.99
The History Press Ltd RMS Titanic in 50 Objects
Book SynopsisThe story of the world’s most famous liner, told through a fascinating selection of important objects
£21.25
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Wales
Book SynopsisFascinating Welsh facts, new in paperback
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Mayo
Book SynopsisFascinating facts about Mayo, new in paperback
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Youghal
Book SynopsisFascinating facts about Youghal , new in paperback
£13.49
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Somerset
Book SynopsisFascinating and bizarre facts about Somerset life, new in paperback
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Football Oddities
Book SynopsisThe entire Ecuador team - all eleven players - were sent off in an international match in 1978! Because of a colour clash, Blackburn Rovers'' players wore white evening dress shirts for their 1890 FA Cup final encounter with The Wednesday! In May 1950 Blackpool signed Billy Wright from a local junior club for a set of tangerine jerseys! These are just a few of the many hundreds of startling, unusual and improbable stories thrown up by the beautiful game over the years.In one of the most individual and irreverent collections of footballing facts ever produced, Tony Matthews has unearthed tales of the unexpected that will delight footy fans everywhere. Did you hear the one about the Argentine full-back who scored a hat-trick of own goals in less than an hour? Remember the England goalkeeper who was sent off after just twenty-seven seconds of a Premiership game in 1995? Read about them - and many, many others - here.
£7.59
The History Press Ltd 101 Things to do with a Stone Circle
Book SynopsisThis is not a book about the prehistoric peoples who built the stone circles. Rather it is light-hearted look at the weird and wonderful uses that these circles have been put to through the ages. This strange and fascinating list of uses ranges from murder to the site of a rock concert . Discover how some circles were used for sex and promoting fertility, another for preventing pregnancy, and how these sites have been associated with fairies, witches, the Devil, UFOs, space aliens and visionary experiences amongst other things. In this unique guide by Geoff Holder, major sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury rub shoulders with comparatively little-known circles. As well as stone circles the book includes single standing stones, burial cairns, prehistoric rock art, and carved Pictish stones.
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Oxford Student Pranks
Book SynopsisOxford student pranks
£9.49
The History Press Ltd 100 Cars Britain Can Be Proud of
Book SynopsisFrom Ace to Zodiac - via the world-beating Land Rover, the thrilling Morgan Aeromax, the eternally young Mini Cooper and the unique London taxi - this is a celebration of the best British cars, old and new, in all their glorious diversity. Don''t you believe it when people say there''s no such thing as a ''British'' car any more. As a nation, the calamity of British Leyland and MG Rover lingers in our collective conscience, but car factories in Britain today build some of the world''s most advanced and desirable cars. Some of them have Japanese names, for sure, but then Ford was always more hamburger than roast beef, wasn''t it? Britain''s engineers, designers and entrepreneurs have for decades been the creators of motor cars with unique style and charm, from the Bentley 3-litre and Morris Minor Traveller of ''then'' to the Aston Martin Vantage and Lotus Evora of ''now''. Inside, you''ll find out about the country''s 100 most significant models, boasting style, speed, ingenuity and The Right Stuff. They''ll make you glad they''re British!
£12.34
The History Press Ltd The Sheffield United Miscellany
Book SynopsisThe Sheffield United a book on the Blades like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Sheffield United FC enjoy a notable history. Names such as Ernest Needham, Jimmy Hagan and Alan Woodward have worn the famous red and white stripes hundreds of times. As has the mercurial Tony Currie plus the infamous William Fatty' Foulke - a huge keeper who walked off the field at a whim and once dumped a forward on his head in a muddy penalty area. The Sheffield United Miscellany charts these events and many more in an intriguing format. Well known events are covered as are some priceless trivia gems - who can claim to have known the club was founded on the site of one of snooker's most hallowed venues and hosted the obscure winter sport of bandy? Also featured are a wide range of statistics, quotes and biographies from the club's 110-year history, making it a must for any Blade. Can you really afford not to own a copy?
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Worst Football Kits of All Time
Book SynopsisIn the mad, money-driven world of football, some rather interesting and sometimes shocking kits have been worn upon the field of play. This book is a full-colour celebration of some of the most outrageous strips foisted upon the poor players and the loyal fans, both for club and country, from clashing colours and disastrous designs to surprising sponsors and back luck omens. Written by a leading authority on kit design and with anecdotes from fans, this book is a wry look back at some of the more bizarre decisions taken by marketing companies and clubs alike. Ranging from Victorian outfits to modern-day efforts, The Worst Football Kits of All Time is also a history of the kit, the game and some of the many characters who have played, watched, loved and despaired at this most noble (and sometimes ignoble) of sports. Set to delight fans old and young alike, this book makes the perfect gift and an excellent reference guide. Illustrated with photographs, carica
£9.49
The History Press Ltd The Sheffield Wednesday Miscellany
Book SynopsisThe Sheffield Wednesday Miscellany a book on the Owls like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Sheffield Wednesday enjoy a notable history. Names such as David Hirst, Ernest Blenkinsop, Jack Brown and Tommy Crawshaw have worn the famous blue and white stripes hundreds of times and the mercurial Paolo di Canio delighted Hillsborough until an infamous encounter with a referee In an intriguing format, this book delves the club's history and brings to the fore countless events and some priceless trivia gems - who can claim to have known that one Football League game the club played in was scheduled to last just 11 minutes, a game with Everton was once turned round despite trailing 5-0 at half time and that Wednesday were once known as the Blades'? Also featured are a wide range of statistics, quotes and biographies from the club's 140-oddyear history, making it a must for any fan. Can you really afford not to own a copy?
£9.49
The History Press Ltd I Didnt Get Where I Am Today
Book SynopsisAn amusing look at the superstitions, quirks and habits of the rich and famous - and how they led to success
£7.49
The History Press Ltd Brighton and Hove A Pocket Miscellany
Book SynopsisThis engaging little book is packed full of insider knowledge, facts, figures and the secrets of the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove: diversity, culture, the arts, history, comedy and creativity in bucket-and-spade-loads.
£5.39
