In the midst of the chaos two men - an exiled French aristocrat and a dissolute English lawyer - are both redeemed and condemned by their love for the same woman, as the shadow of La Guillotine draws

From coast to coast, the English landscape is still richly studded with castles both great and small. As homes or ruins, these historic buildings are today largely objects of curiosity. For centuries, however, they were at the heart of the kingdom\'s social and political life. The English Castle is a riveting architectural study that sets this legion of buildings in historical context, tracing their

\"[W]ill command the rapt attention of casual fans and scholars alike.\" Booklist, Starred Review From Prince\'s superstardom to studio seclusion, this second book in the award-winning Prince Studio Sessions series spotlights how Prince, the biggest rock star on the planet at the time, risked everything to create some of the most introspective music of his four-decade career. Duane Tudahl takes us

\'Electrifying ... A user manual for our polarized world\'Adam Grant, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Think Again By a two-time debating world champion, a dazzling look at how arguing better can transform your life - and the world - for the

A ground-breaking new collection of queer poetry from a leading contemporary Korean poet. Kim Hyun\'s Glory Hole is the first Korean queer poetry collection. Featuring gay teens, elders, cats, caterpillars, robots, and other unexpected characters, Kim\'s fifty-one eccentric poems trace themes of love, sexual desire, abandonment, destitution, and death. In recounting the splendid yet tragic journeys

The story can now be told. In 1999, an elite interdisciplinary team headed by Nobel laureate Andrew Danicek gathered in California to carry out a ground-breaking time-travel experiment. While the rest of the world remained unaware, Julius Caesar was successfully transported from the last day of his life to a specially-constructed covert facility. Four days of conversation with historians and Latin

Target success in WJEC and WJEC Eduqas AS/A-level Geography with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their

\"A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman\" - Christian Louboutin Among designers of luxury shoes, there is one whose designs are instantly recognizable: Christian Louboutin. His iconic red soles can be seen everywhere from the red carpet, the silver screen and the catwalk to city streets around the world. From his early life in Paris to the founding of his first store in

Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis, Athena -- do the gods and goddesses of Greece have anything to say to us that we haven\'t already heard? In this book, based on a series of his lectures, the eminent Jungian analyst and writer Edward F. Edinger revisits all the major figures, myths, oracles, and legends of the ancient Greek religion to discover what they can still reveal -- representing, as they do,

Lydia\'s newest knitting class is called \"Knit to Quit\". It has four members: Abbie, a woman who is dealing with a broken engagement; Alix, who wants to quit smoking before she gets pregnant; Margaret; and - for the first time - a man, Brian Hutchinson, who joins the class to help deal with

What are dinosaurs? Where did they live? Did they fly? Did they lay eggs and did any survive? Tackle all these questions and more and become a fully fledged dinosaur know-it-all. Here are 50 crucial questions which reveal everything you could wish to know - with official answers from scientists at the Natural History Museum, London, the UK\'s best loved dinosaur institution. Packed with cool illustrations

This wide-ranging reference book covers almost 3000 years of history, offering enthralling insights into the art and architecture, myths and legends, and everyday life of the many different empires of Central America and Mexico. Stories of sun-gods and blood sacrifice, of pyramids and temples, and of the fabulous treasuries filled with gold have fascinated many generations and are explored in detail,

A first novelty board book for toddlers introducing them to classic bedtime rhymes, with

Character sketches and timeless snapshots of the eccentric denizens of the American city that perfectly capture Eisner\'s genius and powers of

Will the love of God save us all? In this book Thomas Talbott seeks to expose the extent to which the Western theological tradition has managed to twist the New Testament message of love, forgiveness, and hope into a message of fear and guilt. According to the New Testament proclamation, he argues, God\'s love is both unconditional in its nature and unlimited in its scope; hence, no one need fear,

The Dogue de Bordeaux is a breed of dog that is a part of the Mastiff breed one of the most ancient breeds of dog that originates from France. The Dogue de Bordeaux is commonly also known as the \'Bordeaux Mastiff\' and the \'French Mastiff.\' The breed was originally bred and developed in the south of France around the city of Bordeaux and the city lent its name to the breed. The French placed an

Do you want to improve your knowledge of sports like football and basketball, or maybe even jianzi and kendo? The ultimate guide to over 200 of the world\'s greatest sports, The Sports Book is the go-to reference for sports buffs or those expanding their knowledge of sport. This book contains information on every type of sport, from athletics and gymnastics to extreme games and motorsports. Discover