The locals in the Italian village where he lives call him Signor Farfalla - Mr Butterfly. But Farfalla's real profession is deadly. Then, perhaps, he can settle down comfortably in the... Læs mere
Step away from the obvious and discover unexpected treasures such as secret gardens, hidden memorials to the past and unusual modes of transport. If you know where to look, Bristol will unravel its secrets in front of your eyes. Fully revised and updated edition.
Shadowed by the unhappiness of his warring parents, a broad-minded mother who, like her son, was keen to embrace all things Chinese, and a bigoted father who was... Læs mere
Whatever the viewpoint, and by whatever name it is known, cannabis - or marijuana, hashish, pot, dope, kif, weed, dagga, grass, ganja - incites debate at every level. In this... Læs mere
When 12-year-old Daniel appears at Dark Creek ranch, the owner, Matt, takes him in. Accompanied by an elderly Mexican cowhand, No-head Nolan, an eccentric vaquero, Beto and Matt's daughter, Daniel is left to drive the cattle along the Shawnee Trail 680 miles to Kansas.
Nicholas Highgate, separated from his parents during the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong, is smuggled to the mainland by his Chinese nurse and disguised as a Chinese boy. As he... Læs mere
Welcome to the home of Wallace and Gromit, and Blackbeard and Banksy. If you think you know Bristol, think again. Allow this book to be your guide to Bristol’s best bits for kids.
Over the last three centuries, wherever the Chinese have emigrated, they have taken their outlawed secret brotherhoods. Booth tells the story of the Triads, from their beginnings over two thousand years ago to the unrivalled criminal empire they operate today.
First published in 1985, British Poetry presents a personal and political account of British poetry from 1964 to 1984. Martin booth shows that British poetry underwent a renaissance in the ten years from around 1964.
Discover hidden corners, iconic landmarks and surprising stories in Bath, from Roman relics to Georgian gems, with an illustrated guide revealing the city beyond postcards. Revised edition.
First published in 1985, British Poetry presents a personal and political account of British poetry from 1964 to 1984. Martin booth shows that British poetry underwent a renaissance in the ten years from around 1964.