Story of the Scene gives the inside scoop, from legends to exclusives, from the hilarious to the macabre, on 80 famous moments in film. Written by a leading film critic each story is featured on a double page spread, and illustrated with a film still. A perfect gift book for film buffs.

This Student Edition of Willy Russell's successful folk opera, the story of two Liverpudlian brothers who grow up on opposite sides of the social tracks, includes biographical notes and an introduction to the play with guidance on its interpretation.

My First Book of Garden Bugs is a perfect introduction to some of the common bugs that can be found in the garden. Captivating illustrations are combined with lively text. Try to guess the animal from the clues then turn over the page to discover its name and more facts.

Actors' Yearbook is a leading contacts directory for finding work in television, film and theatre. It lists contact names and addresses for all sections of the industry from agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies and photographers. Articles and commentaries provide a valuable insight into the profession.

This is a completely revised and updated edition of the bestselling RSPB Handbook of British Birds. This unique guide provides a 'biography' of each of the 282 commonest British bird species to give a complete, single source of basic information to our most familiar birds.

Teaches beginners how to knit in plain English, using a line of 'knit' translated into a line of English, so that knitters will feel confident about taking that next big step into the world of knitting patterns on their own.

A highly illustrated guide to the history of Western fashion, arranged chronologically according to the various art movements of the time.

Part of a Mental Maths series, each book features useful practice for addition and subtraction; the second book progresses to multiplication and division. It provides educational materials for parents to use with their children at home. It also provides a useful approach to number work for parents to follow with their children.

The concise, updated edition of international bestseller BUSINESS: The Ultimate Resource. This essential guide to the world of work and careers is crammed with top-quality content from the world's leading business writers and practitioners, and is ideal for students and time-pressed managers alike.

An entertaining and enlightening guide to more than 3,000 English idioms, including golden parachute, barking up the wrong tree, storm in a tea cup and see red.

This is a pocket guide to the symbols and icons that have been used around the world from primitive times to the modern day.

Every Boy's Dream: England's Football Future on the Line examines football youth development at a time when the national teams often struggle to qualify for international tournaments. With the wealthiest league in the world and untold riches at its disposal, why does British football continue to fail to nurture top-class homegrown talent?

A practical primer to looking at architecture and all the elements that are included in buildings, from cornices and friezes to columns and porticos - all facets of buildings are included.

This reference presents over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts. There are appendices on subjects such as the National Health Service, complementary and alternative medicine, common medical tests and an address list of support and professional organizations.

The essential guide to the world of work and careers. Crammed with top-quality content from the world's leading business writers and practitioners, BUSINESS is the only guide to business you'll ever need.

A guide to a range of art 'isms', it covers the isms of the Renaissance to the isms of now. It gives a practical introduction to the significant isms that have shaped art history. For each ism, it contains a definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, key words, and key works.

Play script, including biographical notes, textual details and information about the staging of the play.

The Student Edition of Ibsen's classic play, in Michael Meyer's definitive translation.

This indispensable guide is part of the new Black's Nature Guide series. Over 450 species of mushroom are covered, each beautifully illustrated with detailed paintings and clear photographs.

The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays.This edition of A Midsummer Nights Dream provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction ...