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
Taschen GmbH Massimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities
Book SynopsisThe Wunderkammer, or “cabinet of curiosities,” saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind’s knowledge in a single room. From the Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to Archduke Ferdinand II of Habsburg, these aristocratic virtuosos acquired, selected, and displayed the objects in real-life catalogues that represented the entire world—spanning architecture, interior design, painting, sculpture, gemology, geology, botany, biology and taxonomy, astrology, alchemy, anthropology, ethnography, and history. Marvel at the unicorn horns (narwhal tusks), gems, rare coral growths, Murano glasswork, paintings and peculiar mechanical automata. Browse through illustrations of exotic and mythical creatures and discover the famed “Coburg ivories,” an astounding collection of crafted artifacts. These collections are nothing short of a journey through time, from the Renaissance and Age of Discovery, the Mannerist and Baroque periods, up to the present day. Although many of these cabinets of curiosities no longer exist, others have been meticulously reconstructed, and new ones born. These marvelous cabinets of curiosities can now be explored by all in this XXL collection. To realize this mammoth undertaking, Massimo Listri traveled to seven European countries over several decades; the result is a set of gorgeous photographs, an authoritative yet accessible introduction, and detailed commentary on each of the 19 chambers highlighting the most remarkable items in each collection. Discover how these timeless treasures both describe and defined civilization, the modern concept of the museum, and our very knowledge of the universe.Trade Review“… a sumptuously illustrated volume of wonders.” * The Times *“It is massive and full of some compellingly repulsive things… but it is also absolutely fascinating.” * The Financial Times *“This is the kind of book you see in photos of new and expensive interiors or come across in boutique hotel lobbies.” * The Financial Times *“How such a magnificent beast – replete with diverse papers and a breathtaking gatefold spread – can be made for the price is quite astonishing.” * The World of Interiors *“Altogether this book is a marvel – every turn of the page elicits a gasp of incredulity and delight.” * The World of Interiors *“Travel to Europe’s most eclectic rooms.” * thedailybeast.com *“A delightful, extra-large compendium of collecting.” * tatler.com *“Cabinet of Curiosities reveals a weird and wonderful world.” * The Irish Times *“This extra-large volume is full of photographs of some of Europe’s most surreal collections. Dive into a world of carved amber, magic coral and stuffed mermaids.” * The Guardian *“A glimpse inside historic collections of miraculous miscellany.” * Town & Country *“The cabinet of curiosities celebrated the act of collection for its own sake—an almost random accumulation of natural-history specimens and other bizarre objects.” * The Guardian *
£133.95
The History Press Ltd Oxford Student Pranks
Book SynopsisOxford student pranks
£9.49
Workman Publishing Food Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of Our
Book SynopsisBest-selling author and noted illustrator of Nature Anatomy, Julia Rothman takes her pen into the kitchen with this charming, illustrated guide to all things edible around the globe. She focuses her curious eye on the origins, types, tools, traditions, and techniques behind the most popular foods and preparations, from breads to fish to spices and desserts.Get your recommended daily allowance of facts and fun with Food Anatomy, the third book in Julia Rothman's best-selling Anatomy series. She starts with an illustrated history of food and ends with a global tour of street eats. Along the way, Rothman serves up a hilarious primer on short-order egg lingo and a mouth-watering menu of how people around the planet serve fried potatoes - and what we dip them in. Award-winning food journalist Rachel Wharton lends her expertise to this light-hearted exploration of everything food that bursts with little-known facts and delightful drawings. Everyday diners and seasoned foodies alike are sure to eat it up. Also available in this series: Nature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Ocean Anatomy, and Farm Anatomy.
£12.99
Headline Publishing Group The General Knowledge Pub Quiz Book: More than
Book SynopsisThis is the perfect book for anyone planning to host a pub quiz with their family and friends, either at home or in the pub! There are 10,000 questions over more than 300 individual quizzes in this superb book. There is a wealth of fascinating information on a huge variety of subjects – perfect for quiz aficionados and amateurs alike, as it is divided by both difficulty level and subject matter. Many of the quizzes are themed, along the classic lines of music, sport, geography, politics and entertainment, but there are also more specialist subjects such as Gardening, The Olympics, Medicine and Health and Festivals. Pot-luck quizzes with a mix of all subjects are also included to keep you on your toes. Finally, a section at the rear of the book gives tips and advice on how to host your own quiz at home, the pub, or any place keen quizzers congregate. So, whether quiz master or quiz taker, this is the book for you.
£9.86
The History Press Ltd Cars We Loved in the 1950s
Book SynopsisGiles Chapman investigates the fascinating motoring history of the 1950s
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Cars We Loved in the 1970s
Book SynopsisGiles Chapman documents the whole turbulent decade stunningly illustrated book, from the cars that dominated our motoring lives to the much-maligned Morris Marina and Reliant Robin actually helped drivers out of a jam
£11.69
Templar Publishing 101 Dogs: An Illustrated Compendium of Canines
Book SynopsisGorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour bound through this book - all 101 of them! This is the perfect gift for dog lovers big and small.From dinky dachshunds to massive mastiffs, shaggy sheepdogs and slinky salukis, this beautifully illustrated guide to over one hundred dog breeds is perfect for those looking to purchase a pooch or just doting dog lovers who want more information.Expertly written by ex-Horse and Hound editor Nicola Swinney, and with stunning illustrations by The New Yorker artist Romy Blümel.Trade ReviewDog, dog, dogs... canine lovers of any age will be in doggy heaven when they get their paws on this gorgeous, illustrated book that's packed with dogs of every shape, size and colour! From working dogs and gun dogs to toy dogs and designer dogs, there are 101 adorable animals bounding through the pages to keep readers on their toes. Expertly written by Nicola Jane Swinney, a former newspaper journalist and ex-editor for the equestrian publication Horse & Hound, 101 Dogs features every kind of dog whether that's dinky dachshunds, massive mastiffs, shaggy sheepdogs or slinky salukis. With stunning illustrations throughout by The New Yorker artist Romy Blümel, a ribbon marker, and featuring a guide to over one hundred dog breeds, this is perfect for those looking to purchase a pooch... or just doting dog lovers who want more information. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancaster Guardian *101 Dogs... describes dogs in words and pictures from Pekingese ('the Peke likes to get his own way') to the Rhodesian Ridgeback ('its origins lie in the ancient dogs of the Hottentots'), with a handy summary of each breed's attributes at the bottom of the page. There are notes on whimsical crossbreeds, including the ubiquitous Cockapoo. -- Melanie McDonagh * The Spectator *
£15.29
The History Press Ltd Secrets of Success: The Quirks and Superstitions
Book SynopsisDid you know that Beethoven made every cup of coffee with exactly 60 beans?Or that Shirley Temple always had precisely 56 curls in her hair?Or that the young Frank Sinatra practised underwater swimming as a way of developing his ability to hold long breaths?In Secrets of Success, Charlie Croker brings his proven blend of gripping trivia and incisive humour to the question of how famous high achievers reached those heights. We’ll see Chopin sleeping with wedges between his fingers to increase their span, learn how P.G. Wodehouse reminded himself which pages of a manuscript still needed work, and find out why Thomas Edison chose his research assistants on the basis of their soup-eating habits.This revealing and entertaining book provides countless glimpses into the methods – and sometimes madness – of the world’s most famous figures. From ancient Egypt to the modern day, you’re about to learn the secrets of their success . . .
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to Dolly Parton: It's Hard to be
Book SynopsisThe ultimate pick-me-up to save you from the nine-to-five heartbreak blues. The Little Guide to Dolly Parton is your bible of devastating Dolly-isms. Yes, that's right, the most iconic and acclaimed female country singer in the history of music is so inventive and brilliant with her clever wisecracks and sage advice that popular culture has crowned her with an -ism after her name. No one else is as worthy. For more than five decades, Dolly has been laying down her own brand of whip-smart wit and wisdom to the world, with many quotes and quips becoming as famous as her lyrical genius, for which she has won too many song writing awards and honours to mention. Stacked to the rafters with more than 150 bite-size bon-mots, one-liners and ripostes – as well profound and sincere observations – The Little Guide to Dolly Parton is your new favourite life companion. 'I never think of myself as a star because, as somebody once said, "A star is nothing but a big ball of gas" – and I don't want to be that.' Reflecting on stardom during an interview with Billboard, 2014. 'I'm proud of my hillbilly, white trash background. To me that keeps you humble; that keeps you good. And it doesn't matter how hard you try to outrun it – if that's who you are, that's who you are. It'll show up once in a while.' Discussing her background, during an interview with Southern Living, 2014. Table of ContentsHello Dolly! • Jolly Dollyisms • Rags to Riches • Hillbilly Heartbreaker • Queen of Country • Living Doll.
£6.99
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 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
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
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.
£16.96
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 A 1950s Childhood Special Edition
Book SynopsisA STUNNING VISUAL WALK BACK THROUGH TIME TO A 1950S CHILDHOODDo you remember Pathé News? Taking the train to the seaside? The purple stains of iodine on the knees of boys in short trousers? Knitted bathing costumes? Then chances are you were born in or around 1950. To the young people of today, the 1950s seems like another age. But for those born around then, this era of childhood seems like yesterday.From waking up to ice on the inside of the windows to bathing in a tin bath by the fire and spoonfuls of cod liver oil, home life was very different to today. Capturing all aspects of a 1950s childhood home life, games and hobbies, holidays, music and fashion, and more bestselling author Paul Feeney spins his memories and delightful illustrations into a compendium that will jog priceless memories for all who grew up in post-war Britain.Trade Review'If you did grow up in the 1950s then you will find this ... absolutely impossible to put down.' -- This England Magazine 'It's like opening up a paper bag of penny chews or sherbet lemons. It's so evocative.' -- Jeni Barnett on The Jeni Barnett Show, LBC Radio 'So evocative I could smell the Christmas tree again.' -- Amazon customer
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Cornwall
Book SynopsisA compendium of fascinating information about Cornwall past and present, this book contains a plethora of entertaining facts about the county’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry and royal visits.
£13.49
Cornerstone Ripley’s 100 Best Believe It or Nots: Incredibly
Book SynopsisRipley’s has spent 100 years compiling strange-but-true facts from around the world. Now, the most extraordinary stories from the last century are brought together in a single colourful volume.Featured Believe It Or Not stories include:· The chicken that lived for months without its head· The man who swallowed seven swords at once· The jockey who died while riding his horse – but won the race anywayWith spectacular photos throughout, 100 Best Believe It Or Not Stories is a must-have for any Ripley’s fan.Incredibly hard to believe. Undeniably true!
£17.09
The History Press Ltd WORST CARS EVER SOLD BY CHAPMAN GILES AUTHOR
Book SynopsisThe worst cars ever sold
£12.34
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
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
£13.84
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
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.
£12.99
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 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 Suffolk
Book SynopsisPopular title new in paperback
£11.69
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 Berkshire
Book SynopsisFull of information you didn't know about Berkshire
£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 Somerset
Book SynopsisFascinating and bizarre facts about Somerset life, new in paperback
£11.69
Hodder & Stoughton The History Hit Miscellany of Facts Figures and
Book Synopsis''History is a bottomless reservoir of all the bonkers, heroic, awful and weird things we eccentric humans have ever done. We can''t help generating extraordinary stories... Most importantly, like all the best stories, they are true.'' - Dan SnowHave you ever wondered who the third man on the moon was? Did you know that Dick Whittington really was the medieval Mayor of London? Why was a pigeon a hero to the American army? What''s the difference between a dolmen and a barrow? Who were the Wu, Wei and Shu Han? Was Napoleon really small? Who said ''Pardon me, sir, I didn''t mean to'' just before they were executed? When was the oldest known shark attack?The answers to all these questions and so much more are contained within this wonderful miscellany of historical facts, figures and fascinating finds which will enthral, entertain and inform everyone who loves history and wants to know more about more.Trade Review'This is a book for you or the trivia lover in your life... A great book to dip in and out of.' -- PAUL DONNELLEY'This is a book for you or the trivia lover in your life... A great book to dip in and out of.' -- Paul Donnelley * Daily Express *
£15.29
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Messi: Over 170 Winning
Book SynopsisMessi is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.The humble and shy youngster from a working-class family in Rosario, Argentina, who was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency at the age of 11, would become one of the most famous footballers of all time and realise a boyhood dream by captaining Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022.Messi's popularity around the globe remains undiminished, adored by millions of football fans who put rivalries aside to salute this incredible footballer. He has won every major honour there is to win, including the coveted Ballon d'Or on a record seven occasions and a record two World Cup Golden Ball awards.His incredible career is mostly centred around his 21-year stay with Barcelona where is revered as a footballing god. Now playing for Paris St Germain, the Argentine genius continues to take the beautiful game to unchartered levels which has spanned a glittering career of more than 20 years – he is, quite simply, a maestro with the gift to do the seemingly impossible."I have fun like a child in the street. When the day comes when I'm not enjoying it, I will leave football." Lionel Messi on retirement"I start early, and I stay late, day after day, year after year. It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success." Messi on Twitter, 13 August 2018"There is only one Messi." Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager 2018Table of ContentsA Star is Born • Inspirational Genius • Barca Brilliance • The World at His Feet • Don't Cry For Me Argentina • The Greatest Showman.
£6.99
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Mary Queen of Scots
Book SynopsisMary Queen of Scots is perhaps one of the most controversial and divisive monarchs in regal history. Her story reads like a particularly spicy novel, with murder, kidnap, adultery, assassination and execution. To some she is one of the most wronged women in history, a pawn used and abused by her family in the great monarchical marriage game; to others, a murderous adulteress who committed regicide to marry her lover and then spent years in captivity for the crime, endlessly plotting the demise of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England.This book covers the breathtaking scope of her amazing life and examines the immense cultural legacy she left behind, from the Schiller play of the 1800s to The CW teen drama Reign. Temptress, terrorist, or tragic queen, this book will give you the lowdown on one of history’s most misunderstood monarchs.Trade Review'A bright and breezy account of the complex life of Mary Stuart' -- Philippa Gregory
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of the London Underground
Book SynopsisDid You Know? In 1884 the Circle Line opened and was described in The Times as ‘a form of mild torture which no person would undergo if he could conveniently help it.’ According to one psychologist, Tube commuters can experience greater levels of stress than a police officer facing a rioting mob or even a fighter pilot going into a dogfight. Underground trains have only twice been used to transport deceased people in coffins: William Gladstone and Dr Barnardo. Some of the most bizarre items handed in to lost property include 250lb of sultanas, a 14ft canoe, a child’s garden slide, a harpoon gun, a pith helmet, an artificial leg, someone’s brother’s ashes and a sealed box containing three dead bats. WITH well over a billion passengers a year, more than 250 miles of track, literally hundreds of different stations and a history stretching back at least 160 years, the world’s oldest underground railway might seem familiar, but how well do you actually know it?This book offers a feast of Tube-based trivia for travellers and lovers of London alike.
£10.44
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Manchester
Book SynopsisDid You Know? In 1824 a Pendleton tollkeeper set up Britain’s first true public bus service, thought to be one of the first in the world. Communism can claim to have been conceived, if not born, in Manchester as Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx used to meet in the city. Manchester has the grim distinction of being the place where the first death of the English Civil War occurred. The Little Book of Manchester is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and events in the city, from its Roman origins to the present day. Here you can read about the important contributions the city made to the history of the nation, learn about the individual communities and how they came together to form the modern city and meet some of the great men and women, the eccentrics and the scoundrels with which its history is littered.A reliable reference book and quirky guide, its bite-sized chunks of history can be dipped into time and again to reveal some new facts about the story of this amazing city. This is a remarkably engaging little book.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Antrim
Book SynopsisDid You Know? Overlooking Ballymena, Slemish Mountain was believed to be the first home of St Patrick in Ireland. His footprint is said to be indented in a stone close to Skerry churchyard. The ‘sport’ of rat racing thrived on the shores of Lough Neagh in the 1960s, with the annual championships taking place in Norman Wilson’s bar in the main street of Crumlin. In January 1998, a 16-year-old Glengormley schoolgirl became one of the youngest National Lottery millionaires when she picked up £1,055,101 for choosing the six winning numbers. The Little Book of Antrim is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Antrim. Here you will find out about Antrim’s people and places, its business and industry, its spectacular coasts and glens and its proud sporting heritage. Across quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Antrim and its vibrant past.A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Little Book of Cheshire
Book SynopsisDid You Know? In medieval times, Cheshire was a County Palatine with its own independent parliament. The village of Willaston hosts the annual World Worm Charming Championships. With 86,000 ponds, Cheshire claims to be the pond capital of Europe. Cheshire cheese is the oldest named cheese in England. The Little Book of Cheshire is a fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information no one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and hundreds of other facts, plus some authentically bizarre bits of historical trivia.This is an ideal book to have by your bedside or to while away the hours on a long train journey. And if you like to take part in pub quizzes – or set them – then you will find this book a veritable treasure trove of useful information.
£11.69
UniAdmissions The Ultimate Oxbridge Collection: The Oxbridge
Book SynopsisThe Oxbridge Collection is the world''s best-selling total walk-through for Oxford & Cambridge admissions - from choosing your college, writing your Personal Statement, acing your admissions tests, and preparing for your interview. Covers EVERY main subject group for both Oxford and Cambridge Admissions. Updated for 2022 Packed with example personal statements, worked interview questions, and testimonials from current students. Master every element of your application, including Cambridge''s SAQ, your school reference, and teacher''s letter of recommendation. Inside, you can find:Course ProfilesWritten by admissions tutors and current students giving a complete insight into the subject you want to apply to.The Oxbridge College GuideWritten by admissions tutors and students from each college at Oxford and Cambridge to help you in deciding which college is for you. The Personal Statement GuideKnow what to include and what to avoid.A walk through from the very basics, with a timeline and planning advice.Learn from dozens of proven successful examples for each subject, each with written feedback from admissions tutors.Work ExperienceWhy you need it for your application, how to arrange it for STEM; Medicine; Humanities; Social Sciences.After your work experience, how to gain a glowing reference, stand out from the crowd and implement it into your Oxbridge application.Cambridge SAQ''sComplete actual SAQ''s from current students from all key subject areas, with admissions tutor commentary to help you write your SAQ.Admissions Tests: Most applicants to Oxbridge will have to complete an admissions test, whether its the UCATBMATNSAATSALNATPATMATENGAATMUAHAT HAA or CLT The Ultimate Oxbridge Collection shows you where to find 100''s of practice questions; past papers and worked solutions as well as time-saving strategies and tips written by the top 10% scoring tutors.Oxbridge Interview GuideReading ListsWe''ve compiled key subject reading lists recommended by colleges, tutors and students. Reading lists are vital in supporting your further development and reading to expand your Personal Statement and discussions at your Oxbridge interview.Written by Oxbridge tutors, students and admissions tutors with full of insider knowledge and tips, the Ultimate Oxbridge Collection is designed to help you make the most of your preparation, approach all stages of your application with confidence, and get those top scores.
£32.40
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
The History Press Ltd Quantum of Silliness
Book SynopsisTo coincide with the release of No Time to Die in April 2020, this humour book looks back at the franchise's quirks and lovingly pokes absurdist fun
£8.54
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 Scotland Yards History of Crime in 100 Objects
Book SynopsisThe secrets of Scotland Yard’s famous Crime Museum revealed
£18.70
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 Belfast
Book SynopsisDid You Know? Belfast’s motto is Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus: ‘What shall we give in return for so much?’ In 1170, the first Belfast Castle was established in what is now Castle Place. The present castle on Cavehill dates from 1870 and was gifted to the city in 1937. The Belfast News Letter was the first paper outside of America to publish the Declaration of Independence. The Little Book of Belfast is a compendium of obscure, strange and entertaining facts about the city’s fascinating past and present.Funny, fast-paced and fact-packed, here you will find out about Belfast’s trade and industry, crime and punishment, music, literature and sport, architectural heritage, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. It covers not only the major elements in Belfast’s history but also those unusual, little-known facts that could so easily have been forgotten.A reliable reference and a quirky guide, this book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, heritage and secrets of this ancient city.
£11.69
The History Press Ltd M'Lady's Book of Household Secrets: Recipes,
Book SynopsisDuring the eighteenth century, ladies of high society kept handwritten notes on recipes, remedies, gardening and household advice in their personal House Books and it became fashionable to exchange their most successful tips with friends and neighbours. Very few of these fragile House Books have survived and this compilation celebrates two: one from Lady Talbot of Lacock Abbey and the other from Lady Louisa Conolly of Castletown House.In this collection you will find their herbal remedies for everything from coughs and colds to rickets, consumption and ‘preventing smallpox’, along with concoctions to ensure soft hands, improve the skin and ‘remove inhibitions’. There are also tips on cleaning and polishing, the best ways in which a garden should be laid out and the roles each servant should be expected to perform. Finally there is also a selection of their favourite recipes, including Cinnamon Spinach, Slipcoat Cheese and Pitchcocked Eels.This charming compilation is full of fascinating information and useful tips and gives an insight into the lives of those living in the grand houses of the eighteenth century.
£11.69
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 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
£12.34
