Sex, money, power, politics, and property - this book tells the extraordinary story of how five women used their home to influence British society.

The saga of two Yorkshire families in the remote Pennine Hills. The book has been interpreted as an historical romance, a ghostly thriller, a psychological love-story, a religious allegory and a nature poem. This is the author's only novel.

'The Astronomy Book' is an exciting voyage of discovery through the cosmos. Venture from ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, including those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Lisey Landon lost her husband Scott two years ago, after a 25 year marriage. Scott was an award-winning novelist, and a complex man. Lisey knew there was a dark place where he ventured to face his demons. Boo'ya Moon, a realm that both terrified and healed him. Now it's Lisey's turn to face her husband's demons.

A step-by-step guide to all aspects of comic book creation, from conceptualization to early drafts to marketing and promotion. Every aspiring comic book creator wants to know: what separates the beloved comics of major publishers like Marvel, DC, Valiant, and Image from all the rest? Fan-favourite comic book writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente reveal the secrets of comics' top talents.

'Climate Change' examines some of the major weather issues that people are facing around the world. It explains the science behind the headlines and suggests some of the ways in which people can slow down the effects of global warming and start to tackle climate change.

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The Romans invaded Britannia in AD 43 confident of victory. They swept through a divided and ill-equipped enemy, scattered across tough terrain. But one man was not prepared to surrender. Caratacus - quick-witted youngest son of a a tribal king - had been trained from birth to be a warrior of power and grit. Sent to be schooled by the Druids in his boyhood, his training meant that an already strong and cunning prince returned to his father's kingdom as a war machine. With Caratacus driving them forward, the tribes prepare to repulse an enemy anticipating an easy victory. Fighting not only to stay alive but for their very way of life, these men form a mighty force.

If you want to understand why politics isn't working, the first place to look is in the bank accounts of our politicians. From secret second jobs to suspicious tax avoidance schemes, British politicians continue to rake in money and consistently mislead Parliament with conflicts of interests. And years after the expenses scandal, politicians are now claiming more expenses than ever before. In 'Parliament Ltd', investigative journalist Martin Williams reveals for the first time the true extent of greed and corruption in Westminster. Containing explosive new revelations about the activities of those at the top - this is a shocking, untold tale that goes to the rotten heart of British politics.

Meet the incredible Brontë family - Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë are no ordinary children. Growing up on the wild, lonely moors of Yorkshire, they have nothing to entertain them but their imaginations and each other. So they invent extraordinary imaginary worlds, full of wars and love stories, soldiers, heroes and villains, ruled over by powerful women. As they grow up, the Brontës discover that the real world isn't such a great place to be a girl. But they are so determined that their voices be heard, they overcome almost unbeatable odds to be bestselling authors.

Recognised by both amateurs and professionals alike as an indispensable guide to the night sky, the 'Yearbook of Astronomy' is one of the only reference books to be fully revised each year. The 'Yearbook of Astronomy' is one of the longest-running series of books on astronomy and the night sky. The 2018 edition contains authoritative sky charts and detailed monthly sky notes that plot a clear path though the year's eclipses, comets, meteor showers and deep sky objects.

Darkseid is - and life on Apokolips is tough, but then, it is hell after all. And no one knows this better than Barda, Granny Goodness's right hand warrior. But Barda has a secret - she is in love. Or she is drawn to the idea of it anyway, whether it be the beauty of a flower, her affection for her closest friend, Aurelie, or the mysterious and fierce enemy warrior, Orion, who is the only match for Barda's strength. But when Granny decides Barda is becoming too soft, she assigns Barda a task that might be more than she can handle - to break the seemingly unbreakable Scott Free. And as Barda questions why Scott has such hope and what he might have done to promote such hatred from Granny, she finds herself drawn to him in a way she never expected. The only thing is, we do not speak of love on Apokolips.

When war is declared in 1914, Leonora Malham Brown and her best friend Victoria, head to Calais to volunteer with the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. But Leonora is torn between doing her duty and love. Determined to see her sweetheart, Colonel Malkovic, again she soon decides to return to the Front. Leonora quickly loses hope of ever finding Sasha as she gets caught up in the chaos of the battlefields. Finding herself alone and in danger, she must use all her nursing training if she is to return home safely. A moving emotional wartime saga about brave nurses on the battlefield, based on an amazing true story.

Seeking to change our notions of Attila, and perhaps of what it means to be 'civilized', Christopher Kelly goes in search of the real Attila the Hun, revealing the history of an astute politician and first-rate military commander who brilliantly exploited the strengths and weaknesses of the Roman Empire.

One of the main things that holds new writers back is the lack of confidence to get started. How do I structure my story? How do I bring my characters to life and make them believable? How do I write convincing dialogue? This book provides an accessible series of masterclasses, arranged by subject, that will inform and encourage new writers, as well as those who are already writing.

This guide covers a range of topics including doing research, assessing yourself as a writer, knowing your market, improving style and technique, writing fiction, interviewing, factual and documentary articles, and submission of work to editors.

Ecological gardening is about making your garden a joy for all to share without hurting the planet. This book explains how to use the minimum of extras, avoid using artificial chemicals and reuse or recycle wherever possible - in short, to become more Earth-aware and learn how to garden more responibly.

'Saltaire Through Time' contains 180 photographs of Penryn, of which 80 are old photographs. Some are printed in a sepia tone and some are printed in full colour. These photographs are printed alongside a contemporary full colour photograph which illustrates the same scene.

1871. Cattle-dealer Solomon Meijer has made a reputation for himself as one of the few honest Jews in Endingen, a rare Swiss town in which Jews are allowed to reside. He leads a largely untroubled life, rewarded by his work and comforted at home by his wife and two daughters. But all of this is set to end when he answers a knock at the door in the middle of the night. On the doorstep stands a young distant cousin, Janki, half-dead and begging for refuge. The pitiful figure is invited in and given a coveted place in the bosom of the family, but when Janki recovers and regains his ambition and his fine-looks, he will change the Meijer family's lives for generations to come.

Perfect for those who struggle with the workload, who want a space to relax in but aren't especially green-fingered, or for those simply too busy to get stuck in, 'Weekend Gardening' shows how to create an achievable garden that lives up to your dreams with just a few hours of work a week.

Britain's national dish has become loved all over the world. This book reveals the history of how it became such an iconic culinary delight, and gives clear instruction on perfecting the art of making it.