Where did the custom of duelling originate, and why did it spread so quickly all over Europe and the Americas?
Whatever the time of year there is always inspiration in the garden for the artist and the gardener. Sue Goodchild has combined her love of painting with her love of gardens to produce this book as a tribute to her sister Mag, who was an enthusiastic and talented gardener.
Presents a cultural history of the Basque Country, exploring the region's violent political past, its distinctive folk culture and its achievements in the fields of literature, architecture and the arts.
Lee is a tiny tiger who lives with his Mum in the safety of his tree-top house. There he feels safe from the dangers of the dark jungle below. But one wild stormy night, Lee and his Mum are thrown to the ground and Lee is forced to face his fears in order to help her.
A celebration of the sea in poetry and painting
Wear a Mask!, echoing Anthony Fauci's memorable plea for collective action, provides a striking visual record of how Oxford's population reacted to an unprecedented public health crisis and turned face masks into a powerful expression of identity.
What this book reveals is that even in one house, this wealth fuelled an extraordinary range of political and cultural activity. Maristow House, as Malcolm Cross explains, remains a portal through which to appreciate economic and social change on a much larger canvas.
Curse of the Dearmad is a gripping middle-grade fantasy novel from debut author Emma Mylrea perfectly blends magic and realism in a tale of friendship, love, family, and betrayal.
First the reindeer got sick. Then Santa got sick. Now it's up to Clara Claus and her slightly annoying brother Nick to save Christmas. But with toys to make, elves to... Læs mere
Katie Petherick is young, beautiful and successful, but not content. For three years she has been earning a good living as an upmarket live-in maternity nurse, working closely with wealthy... Læs mere
As a long-term sufferer from chronic fatigue syndrome, there have been times when Trina Chapman has... Læs mere
The poem from which this collection gets its title, 'The Dancer's Son', was inspired by a scene in Tolstoy's War and Peace. As Natasha Rostov was swept along in the folk dance, so... Læs mere