An introduction to twentieth-century Britain, this work presents an analysis of the forces of consensus and of conflict in modern Britain since the First World War.

A brilliantly entertaining and original introduction to philosophy for teenagers

Presents an introduction to Roman Britain, providing results of archaeological investigation and historical scholarship.

Beekeeping is a hobby any interested amateur could explore - that is the message of this work which aims to take the mystique out of keeping bees. Alan Campion uses his own experiences to describe in plain terms how to go about setting up a hive, and what to expect from your bees.

Contains introductions to 50 key birds of Britain, supported by the distinguishing bird song of each species. This work not only gives helpful identifying features, but enriches them with observations on their characters and tendencies.

The late Ned Sherrin's personal choice of humorous quotations, from witty one-liners to the punchlines of sparkling anecdotes. Laugh at - and borrow! - gems from classic writers and humorists, from Oscar Wilde and Groucho Marx to Jerry Seinfeld and Russell Brand.