In 2009 Dolores Payas, Spanish translator of several of Patrick Leigh Fermor's books, visited her subject in his house in Greece for the first time. Out of this first encounter emerged a friendship th
This charming and witty prequel to Cranford is a neglected Gaskell classic with all the period detail, distinctively drawn characters, and a well-knitted plot associated with her worksEnjoying the com
MARY THOMAS’ DICTIONARY OF EMBROIDERY STITCHESFirst published in 1934, Mary Thomas' Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches has long been a well-loved favorite of novice and experienced embroiderers alike!
Cassandra questions her sanity when Ellie moves into the village. Is she going mad, or is Ellie trying to make her think that’s what is happening? Cassandra is contentedly married to Dan, and they rub
A large-format highly illustrated series for very young children. It explores feelings and emotions, with an emphasis on expressing—and learning to manage those feelings. The books will help develop e
A large-format highly illustrated series for very young children. It explores feelings and emotions, with an emphasis on expressing—and learning to manage those feelings. The books will help develop e
A witty, energetic, elegant eulogy to the beauty and power of the 45rpm vinyl record and the small but significant part it played in a small town community in 1982Early in the decade that taste forgot
One of the fathers of Nordic Noir offers a chilling, timeless story of love, revenge, and desire, set against contemporary issues1998. Varg Veum sits by the hospital bedside of his long-term girlfrien
Four essays about a young writer learning that the road to success is paved with failure, psychic gurus, and blood-sucking parasitesLiam Pieper's made some poor life choices, but he's (usually) meant
A straightforward introduction to improving the physical and spiritual dimensions of sex, with a full chapter on sex past 50?Drawing on the latest psychological techniques and research, this book help
The unveiling of a new memorial stirs deep emotions in a remote North Pennines village as the people honor their war dead. However, pride is in short supply at the ceremony as anger spills over and de
Sarah Gordon knows what she wants: the family homestead, Wangallon. When it comes to working the homestead she’s a natural but as a woman, it’s not her birthright.?Even when her beloved brother, Camer
Inspired by nature and the treasures of ancient cultures, this project book contains 24 patterns for making beautiful socks. Proving that socks can be far more than everyday footwear, Edelgard Janssen
This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.
Gerald of Wales, Giraldis Cambrensis, Gerald the Welshman, Gerald the Marcher - his many names reflect the long and multi-faceted career of one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages. Desc
Historic Ipswich is the home to ghosts, witches, mysterious sounds, orbs, and poltergeists. In this new book, veteran local guide and researcher Pete Jennings provide a chilling journey into the unkno
Welsh genealogy is usually included with its English cousin, but there are significant differences between the two, and anyone wishing to trace their Welsh ancestry will encounter peculiarities that a
J. Samuel White & Company was the oldest firm on the Admiralty List and built 252 ships for the Royal Navy alone. The yard’s closure in 1966 ended 300 years of shipbuilding during which time the c
During the Great War millions of men lived in the trenches of the Western Front. It is almost impossible for us to really understand how they coped in such a confined space with the constant terror of
