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ONE - Bach, Richard By the same author as 'Jonathan Livingstone Seagull', 'Illusions', and 'The Bridge Across Forever', this novel follows a journey by a man and his wife to a realm where survival depends on discovering what the other aspects of themselves have learned on ro for 5.38

WALK TO REMEMBER - Sparks, Nicholas Set in North Carolina in the late 1950s, this is a deeply moving story of two people discovering love for the first time and the changes this inevitably has on their lives. for 5.38

ARMIES OF THE CALIPHATES, 862-1098 - Nicolle, David The author here looks at the fragmentation of the Abbasid Caliphate based in Iraq, and the Fatimids, Buwayhids, Ghaznawids and other principalities that emerged from the wrecked Abbasid state. More advanced than any other medieval military power, the Cali for 8.09

G IS FOR GUMSHOE - Grafton, Sue On 5th May, Kinsey Millhone celebrates her birthday, moves back into her apartment and is hired to bring Mrs Clyde Gersh's mother back from the Mojave desert. She also finds out that she has made it into Tyrone Patty's hit list. This is the seventh book f for 5.38

CHAMBERS POCKET THESAURUS - CHAMBERS This updated edition features over 22,000 synonyms and antonyms and special panel entries which list related words for many different subjects in an A-Z format. for 6.92

VENETIAN RECKONING - Leon, Donna When a lorry crashes on one of the treacherous hair-pin bends in the Italian Dolomites even Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice Questura is appalled when he learns of its terrible cargo. This is Donna Leon's fourth novel to feature Guido Brunetti. for 5.38

STORYBOARDS - Simon, Mark A study of the art and the business of storyboarding. It details the preparation and presentation of storyboards for live action, commercials, animation and special effects. There are exercises, samples from top storyboard artists and a section where four for 29.75

FALSE FAT DIET - Haas, Elson M This diet aims to help the reader lose weight fast by identifying the foods that make them look and feel falesly fat - and eliminating the allergy-like food reactions that cause real weight gain. It offers an easy-to-follow regime that can be tailored to for 6.15

CHINA CHIC - Steele, Valerie, etc. An exploration of the evolution of Chinese dress, from the dragon robes and lotus shoes of the imperial era to the modern 'Mao suit'. It demolishes the myth of an ancient, unchanging mode of dress. The text is supplemented by six essays by scholars of Chi for 29.75

MEDICINE'S 10 GREATEST DISCOVERIES - Friedman, Meyer The authors have chosen to document what they consider to be the ten medical discoveries that have most affected humanity's welfare. This text aims to interest the general reader and contains entertaining stories of ambition, jealously, lies and fraud in for 7.31

YORK NOTES ON 'TWELFTH NIGHT' - Pinnington, David The York Notes series covers major works from medieval to modern English literature, and classic and contemporary works from Europe, America, the Commonwealth and the Third World. for 3.84

POPULATION LIMITATION IN BIRDS - Newton, Ian Based on results from field studies, this book aims to be an introduction to understanding the processes of population limitation in birds. There are three sections covering: behaviour and density regulation; natural limiting factors; and human impacts. for 44.63

LEONARDO DICAPRIO - Furnas, Brent This is the story of Leonardo di Caprio's life in Hollywood and the work he loves. for 2.88

VIRTUAL STRANGERS - Barrett-Lee, Lynne Fed up, frustrated and fast approaching 40, Charlie Simpson hasn't had many high points in her life. She finds solace, however, in her newly acquired modem, she stumbles upon a stranger who's a like-minded soul, but he has a wife. for 4.61

OUR SISTER KILLJOY - Aidoo, Ama Ata In this novel, the author explores the thoughts and experiences of a Ghanaian girl on her travels through Europe. It offers a running commentary on Sissie's feelings of alienation, her reflections on European culture and 'civilization' and her return to t for 8

M4 SHERMAN - Scutts, Jerry With detailed step-by-step instructions, photography and drawings, this title provides information needed to model the M4 Sherman tank, and its variants. There is a round-up of the models available on the market, and details of where the real Sherman tank for 11.69

EXPLORING SCIENCE PUPILS BOOK - Levesley, M The pupil's books in this series provide full coverage of the content for Key Stage 3 Science and are each divided into 12 units - four each for biology, physics and chemistry. Each unit contains five topics with accompanying worksheets and assessment mat for 9.99

LONGMAN HOMEWORK HANDBOOKS MATHEMATICS 3, KEY STAGE 2 - Terry, Linda for 3.84

BEYOND BELIEF - Naipaul, V S V.S. Naipaul revisits the countries that featured in his 1981 book, 'Among the Believers', to survey the development of these Islamic states. He explores what Arab Islam has done to the histories of Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan and Malaysia, and how the conv for 7.69

A-Z OF LIGHTING TERMS - Fitt, Brian This easy-to-use pocket guide presents an A-Z guide listing all lighting terms associated with television, video and film lighting. It aims to offer a cross between an expanded glossary and an encyclopaedia including modern innovations and terminology. for 16.73

MASTERING AUDIO - KATZ, BOB 'Mastering Audio' explains audio concepts in a simple, holistic manner, including coverage of jitter, dither and wordlengths, high sample rates, distortion, headroom, monitor calibration, metering, depth perception, compression and expansion, equipment in for 27.89

HANNIBAL - Leckie, Ross By the third century BC, the age-old conflict between the two great powers of the Mediterranean has come to a head. Born into a Carthaginian family, Hannibal learns as a boy that Rome must be destroyed. He later assumes command of the Carthaginian forces for 5.38

STRANGE FITS OF PASSION - Shreve, Anita A reissue of Anita Shreve's second novel. for 5.38

SCIENCE FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT - Williams, Craig This text provides the student with all the basic scientific background information they need and demonstrates how the theory can be used to map and monitor the human body in the exercise and sport discipline. for 21.38

ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST - Fo, Dario A reissue of Nobel Prize-winner Dario Fo's play, 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' - a sharp satire on police corruption. The play concerns the case of an anarchist railway worker who, in 1969, 'fell' to his death from a police headquarters' window. for 6.15

BRITAIN SINCE 1930 - Purkis, Sallie for 13.36

CASTLES MADE OF SAND - Jones, Gwyneth In this sequel to 'Bold As Love', the lights are going out all over Britain. for 5.38

ART, BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION - KOESTLER, R J ET AL Despite the perception that artworks are timeless and unchanging they are actually subject to biological attack from a variety of bacterial sources from fungi to insects. This volume explores how the development of these bacteria can be arrested while pre for 46.5

MOTION PICTURES PRODUCER'S BUSINESS HANDBOOK - Lee, John J An examination of the business, information and tools required for all aspects of global production. Both instruction and worksheet support is given to independent producers at all levels of industry experience throughout the book and its companion CD-ROM for 30.68

MIDNIGHT LAMP - Jones, Gwyneth Scientific magic, werebears, environmental meltdown, and rockstars more famous than God: the 'Bold As Love' adventure continues. for 15.29

SIBERIAN DREAM - Pantaeva, Irina The tale of a courageous young woman. Irina Pantaeva was born in communist Siberia, where individuality was stifled. Her parents refused to join the Communist Party, and Irina, picked by a talent scout to star in a Soviet film, went on to conquer the fash for 5.38

PANZER MODELLING MASTERCLASS - Greenland, Tony A guide to panzer modelling, covering the techniques and materials, tools, reference sources, construction and conversion methods, and artistic touches. This second edition has been brought up-to-date with developments from the manufacturers, and there ar for 17.99

VIDEO CAMERA TECHNIQUES - Millerson, Gerald Designed as a starter guide for anyone owning a camcorder or students of broadcast or corporate video making who wish to know the principles of how to use their cameras and the way in which these principles can be applied in the studio, in the street, and for 16.73

LONGMAN PRIMARY MATHEMATICS WORKBOOK 1 - Patilla, Peter, etc. Part of the Longman Primary Maths series, these workbooks are linked to the teaching focus and cover Number, Algebra, Shape, Space and Measures skills. The structure and progression of the series ensures continuity for three to 12 year olds. for 5.92

NAZISM AND WAR - Bessell, Richard This is a chilling and powerful account of the rise and fall of the Nazis, emphasising their beliefs in race and war which produced the most terrible killing frenzy in the history of humanity. for 14.62

APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS - Eastop, T D This text is written entirely in SI (metric) units. The fifth edition has been fully revised to take account of modern teaching methods and perspectives, with the emphasis placed on the application of theory to real-life situations. for 42.13

PREHISTORIC EUROPE - Champion, T C, etc. for 51.83

WOMAN AT THE ALTAR - Byrne, Lavinia Looking forward to the day when Catholic women will be ordained, this book examines issues such as: when and how this might take place; how women are organized; what the present-day Church thinking is on the subject; and whether the ordination of women is for 11.69

GILGAMESH EPIC AND OLD TESTAMENT PARALLELS - Heidel, Alexander for 12.55

GLAMORGAN - Newman, John Glamorgan's long and varied history has left many visible remains. Castles range from remarkable earthworks to magnificent structures such as Cardiff and Caerphilly. This guide also covers impressive remains of three little known abbeys, at Ewenny, Margam for 25.45

PATTERNS OF DEMOCRACY - Lijphart, Arend Examining 36 democracies from 1945 to 1996, this text arrives at important - and unexpected - conclusions about what type of democracy works best. It demonstrates that consensual systems stimulate economic growth, control inflation and unemployment, and l for 11.11

PRACTICAL CINEMATOGRAPHY - Wheeler, Paul Split into three distinct sections on cameras, light and action, this work addresses how cameras and film work, the responsibilities and duties of the camera crew, working with a director, lighting and post-production considerations. It should be suitable for 21.38

DRINK BEFORE THE WAR - Lehane, Dennis Set in summertime Boston, this novel tells of Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro, tough private investigators in a city about to be ripped apart by an unspeakable scandal and a raging gang war. for 5.38

'DAILY TELEGRAPH' QUICK CROSSWORD BOOK - 'THE DAILY TELEGRAPH' 140 quick crosswords, with answers at the back, are included in this book. All the crosswords are from 'The Daily Telegraph' newspaper. for 2.69

MULTIMEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY - Heath, Steve An explanation of the technologies that bring together existing products such as the PC, telephone and television. Written as a series of tutorials, it offers an overview of developments in PC technology, video and audio compression, telecommunications an for 30.68

TOUCH THE EARTH - McLuhan, T C for 9.24

LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY - Galer, Mark Written for photographers using medium format, 35mm and digital cameras, this text covers the techniques and design elements required to communicate creatively with ambient light. The basics, from equipment to framing the image, are described. for 15.8

SINGLE-CAMERA VIDEO PRODUCTION - Musburger, Robert B This comprehensive guide to planning, shooting and editing field and in-studio productions explains the technology and the equipment of video production, and details the professional-level techniques that can be appplied to any type of production or budge for 18.59

COMMUNICATION MODELS - McQuail, Denis Amongst the topics covered in this text are: the personal, diffusion and short term effects of mass communication on individuals; effects of mass communication on culture and society; audience centred models; media organization; planned communication; and for 31.35

LOOKING FOR GOD - Kirkwood, R for 7.25

VELOCITY GOSPEL - Aylett, Steve Accomplice is a bizarre city threaded by creep channels, the home to a demon tired of his diet of bland souls. There is an eternal election race for mayor. The city's moral fibre is actual and its getting frayed. for 7.69

STARTING PHOTOGRAPHY - Langford, Michael Written in a step-by-step logical manner, this manual explains how the key features of the camera operate, and the creative options each of these functions offer. There are suggestions on how to approach different subjects, and a section on assessing your for 13.01

PRACTICAL STATISTICS FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH - Altman, Douglas G Primarily aimed at medical researchers, this book aims to provide an understanding of the basic principles that underlie research design, data analysis and the interpretation of results, and to enable the reader to carry out a wide range of statistical an for 39.98

PLAYS - Miller, Arthur Formerly part of the 'World Dramatists' series of play collections by classic and modern playwrights, including foreign works in workable and accurate translations, this title and seven others are reissued in a new format under the new heading, 'Methuen W for 11.54

PLACE CALLED FREEDOM - Follett, Ken Hidden in the shadows of a Scottish river bank in the winter of 1767, a young woman watches a figure emerging from the icy water. Lizzie Hallim has never seen a naked man before; but her excitement is tinged with fear. The man is a slave, and she is helpi for 6.15

EVIDENCE - Field, David The third edition of this popular text continues in the tradition of the 'Greens Concise Scots Law' series, providing a clear, succinct and detailed treatment of the law of evidence in Scotland. for 28.71

ELECTIONS AS INSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY - Powell, G Bingham An exploration of elections as instruments of democracy. Focusing on elections in 20 democracies over the last quarter of the 20th century, it examines the differences between two great visions of democracy - the 'majoritarian' vision and the 'proportiona for 11.16

GOUT - Porter, Roy Gout has been seen as a disease afflicting upper-class males of superior wit, genius and creativity. It is also believed to protect its sufferers and assure long life. This study investigates the history of gout and offers a perspective on medical and soc for 12.97

INSTANT BOYFRIEND - Olsen, Mary-Kate Checklist: 1) Get detention on purpose. 2) Help the shy girl with a makeover. 3) Throw the coolest beach party ever. 4) Meet the boy of your dreams. Chloe and Riley Carlson, so much to do, so little time. for 3.07

CHAMBERS GUIDE TO PUNCTUATION - Gautrand, Jean-Claude Providing descriptions and explanations of all punctuation marks, this book contains examples of correct usage and examples of common errors and how to avoid them. It also covers the differences between British and American punctuation. for 3.84

HOLOCAUST - Engel, David This text offers a concise and up-to-date introduction to the infamous event. The author examines how 5.8 million European Jews could die at the hands of the Third Reich during World War Two. for 9.79

FORENSIC DNA TYPING - Butler, John M This title provides crime laboratories and legal professionals with information on short tandem repeat markers that form the basis of the FBI and Europe-wide DNA database. for 47.49

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - Chudley, R A comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the technology of domestic low-rise construction and principal associated legislation. Conventional methods of construction are covered, along with contemporary and established practices and legislation and for 24.49

WHAT EMOTIONS REALLY ARE - Griffiths, Paul E Argues that much research of the emotions has been misguided. This text attempts to show that 'emotion' encompasses psychological states of very different, and thus not comparable, kinds. A detailed overview of the relevant empirical evidence is provided, for 12.55

FUNDAMENTALS OF ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS - Salby, Murry L This text attempts to provide a comprehensive mathematical explication of how the atmosphere operates. Topics include: thermodynamics of gases; atmospheric radiation; aerosol and clouds; atmospheric motion; hydrostatic equilibrium and stability; and atmos for 35.14

NEW ADVANCED FRENCH COURSE - Whitmarsh, W F H for 16.25

LAST ORDERS AT THE LIARS' BAR - Pattenden, Mike This is the authorized story of The Beautiful South. Mike Pattenden, has been granted access behind the scenes to the band themselves and their associates, both past and present, in order to tell the story of the last decade. for 8.46

CHRONICLES OF NARNIA - Lewis, C S 'The Narnia Chronicles', first published in 1950, have been and remain some of the most enduringly popular children's books ever published. This slipcase holds all seven titles in the series. for 26.94

YORK NOTES ON 'A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE' - Daly, Shay York Notes for GCSE offer an approach to English Literature that aims to help readers achieve a better grade. This series has been completely updated to reflect the needs of today's students. The new editions are filled with detailed summaries, commentari for 3.84

WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR - Douglas, David C An account of the life of William the Conqueror. David Douglas provides an analysis of the Norman impact upon England and a biography of the spectacular ruler. This reissue contains a new foreword by Professor Frank Barlow. for 14.4

EFFECTIVE MOTIVATION - Adair, John 'Effective Motivation' is a practical guide to this key leadership skill. Based on a careful evaluation of the research into motivation, John Adair presents a set of strategies for motivating high-performance teams. for 5.38

BRITISH AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR TWO - Mondey, David Describes the history, development and specifications of over 100 aircraft manufactured in Britain during World War II, including fighters, bombers and a miscellany of other aircraft. for 4.61

Nineteen Eighty-four - Orwell, George A satire on the horrors of totalitarianism, 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' is set in a society run by Big Brother where people are made to conform to orthodoxy by the Thought Police. Winston Smith yearns for truth and liberty, but he comes to realize that he cann for 6.07

LAWRENCE AND THE ARAB REVOLTS, 1914-18 - Nicolle, David for 8.09

CHANGING MINDS - Byrom, Jamie, etc. This is the second book in a series of four, each one tailor-made for one of the first four study units of the new curriculum. A teacher's book accompanies each student's book and offers 60 copymasters with a wide range of activities for all abilities. for 9.5

PEMBROKESHIRE - SCOURFIELD, ROBERT (BUILDINGS CONSERVATION OFFICER, PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK) This authoritative guide to the southwest corner of Wales encompasses a wide sweep of history, from the rugged prehistoric remains that stud the windswept landscape overlooking the Atlantic to distinguished 20th-century buildings that respond imaginativel for 25.45

TECHNICAL BRIEF - Sammler, Ben This book contains ten years of single-focus articles on technical production solutions from the Yale School of Drama. The approaches and techniques given have been tested on stage or in a shop by students and professionals, to aid theatre technicians. for 27.89

MOON IS A HARSH MISTRESS - Heinlein, Robert A Luna is an open penal colony and the regime is a harsh one. Not surprisingly, revolution against the hated authority is planned. But the key figures in the revolt are an unlikely crew: Manuel Garcia O'Kelly, a jack of all trades, the beautiful Wyoming Kno for 11.54

ON DEMOCRACY - Dahl, Robert A In this accessible work, the political theorist Robert A. Dahl provides a primer on democracy that clarifies what it is, why it is of value, how it works, and what challenges it will confront in the future. for 6.54

ANGLO-ENGLISH ATTITUDES - Dyer, Geoff This volume collects essays from 15 years of Geoff Dyer's work, on matters as diverse as Picasso and Action Man. Also here are idiosyncratic reflections on boxing, on collecting and on Airfix models, and often hilarious accounts of his 'misadventures': in for 10

NEPHROLOGY - Jamison, Rex L Covering the subject of nephrology, this work concentrates on the more common conditions and emphasizes practical matters. The book provides a perspective of opinions on nephrology, with over 70 contributors from Europe, Asia and North America. for 145

LIFE-GIVING WAY - Waal, Esther De The 6th century monastic text, the Rule of St Benedict, is still considered a guide for lay Christians living in today's world. The questions which arise are still the same: how do I live with others? with the world? with myself? with God? for 13.49

PRUSSIAN CAVALRY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS - Hofschroer, Peter for 6.92

AS FAST-TRACK BIOLOGY - WARE, BRUCE A. Following on from a short introduction, this interactive revision book provides exercises, sample questions and answers, and general advice for A-level biology students. for 6.15

BELIZE AND NORTHERN GUATEMALA - Beletsky, Les Providing information on finding, identifying and learning about the region's animal life, this text illustrates the most commonly spotted animals, providing information on their identification, location, conservation, ecology and behaviour. It also prese for 18.55

LEGAL SYSTEM OF SCOTLAND - Paterson, A A This is an introduction to the legal system of Scotland, providing a comprehensive and readable arrangement of cases, statutes and excerpts from books and articles. It includes: the legal profession; the judiciary; courts and tribunals; jurisdiction; lega for 29.76

WHERE DID I COME FROM? - Mayle, Peter Aims to help parents to teach young children about the facts of life in a way that children can understand and parents can enjoy. It looks at such questions as: how do you explain the process of conception? How much should you tell? And what should you sk for 5.38

C IS FOR CORPSE - Grafton, Sue Female, age 32, self-employed and wiser than she used to be. For Kinsey Millhone, Private Investigator, only one thing stays the same. When a client sits down in the chair across the desk, she never knows what's going to happen next. This is the third boo for 5.38

LIFE IN A POSTCARD - Bailey, Rosemary This title is not just Rosemary Bailey's account of the challenges of life in a small mountain community, but also a celebration of the rugged beauty of French Catalonia, the pleasures of Catalan cooking, and an exploration of an alternative, often magica for 6.15

UN DEUX TROIS STUDENT'S BOOK 2 - Goodman-Stephens, Bryan Written by highly experienced teachers, writers and OFSTED inspectors, this course aims to continue good practice in schools, whilst addressing the important issues of concern to modern language teachers. for 9.99

SHOCKINGLY SHORT HISTORY OF ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING - Farman, John This is a very short history of sport, religion, literature, science, art, politics, and so on. for 3.39

GREEK AND PERSIAN ARMIES, 500-323 B.C. - Cassin-Scott, Jack for 8.09

SCHOLAR - Newland, Courttia Sean and Cory are cousins with very different attitudes to life. Sean is studying while Cory, involved in drug dealing, has stabbed a man who was meant to be taking part in an armed robbery with Levi, a notorious crack dealer. Soon, Sean finds himself dra for 5.38

STREET CORNER SOCIETY - Whyte, William Foote First published in 1943, this is an account of an Italian-American slum in Boston. for 10.69

UNKNOWN LENIN - Pipes, Richard Lenin the man has become part myth arising from the tumult of the Russian Revolution and part image controlled by leaders of the Soviet Union. This work seeks to correct that myth and revise that image, and contains long-concealed documents from the Russi for 12.04

WORLDSTORM - Lovegrove, James for 8.46

CHANGE - Bowen, Ann, etc. This course aims to provide an easy and thorough approach to the Geography Curriculum. It contains differentiated activities with opportunities for both lower and higher ability pupils. It also has an easy-to-follow format and a flexible three core-book c for 10.99

BEST SCENTED PLANTS - Phillips, Roger The authors have compiled eight small format books that cover the most popular subjects for gardeners in the 'Plant Chooser Series'. The series is aimed at the less-expert gardener who may be buying plants for the first time. for 3.84

THREE PLAYS - Pirandello, Luigi for 7.69

CHILDREN'S INTERESTS/MOTHERS' RIGHTS - Michel, Sonya A comprehensive history of child care policy and practice in the USA from the colonial period to the present. It draws on a range of archival material to demonstrate why the current child care system evolved as it has and places its history within a broad for 11.52

INSIDE TERRORISM - Hoffman, Bruce Terrorism covers a variety of causes, including nationalist and separatist movements, religious movements, and single-issue organizations such as anti-abortion or animal rights groups. In a wide-ranging survey, this book analyzes the nature of terrorism a for 15.4

GOD'S FUNERAL - Wilson, A N By the end of the 19th century, almost all the great writers, artists and intellectuals had abandoned Christianity, and many had abandoned belief in God altogether. A.N. Wilson demonstrates through such diverse lives as those of Gibbon, Kant and Marx, tha for 8.46

MAKING OF RUBENS - ALPERS, SVETLANA (PROFESSOR OF HISTORY OF ART, UNIVERSITY OF Reconsiders the concensus on Rubens as a successful, prolific, and facile court painter who is dwarfed by the achievements of his near-contemporary Rembrandt. This book scrutinizes the assumptions upon which this image is built, and discovers an artist in for 15.76

DELICT - Cameron, Gordon One of the 'LawBasics' series, this text contains information and guidance on Scottish delict. It presents information on the general principles, the key cases and the important statutes, supplemented with model answers to specimen examination questions. for 12

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY - Langford, Michael A photography manual, particularly designed for students on A Level Photography courses. This seventh edition includes discussion of digital imaging techniques, and makes extensive use of colour images, practical assignments, chapter summaries and a proje for 19.52

OUR FAVOURITE STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD EXTRA LARGE FORMAT - Body, Wendy Designed to fit the National Curriculum, this is part of the 'Longman Book Project'. The project aims to enable teachers throughout the primary school to teach: language; fiction; and non-fiction. It also offers practical guidance and in-built record keep for 19.99

DATA SMOG - Shenk, David W The author 'awoke' from years of computer worship to the less welcome side-effects of information mania. Replacing his faith in the virtue of technology is a feeling that the raison d'etre of the industry is to hook the culture on the manic velocity of da for 5.38

DEEPER MEANING OF LIFF - Adams, Douglas The updated, revised edition of 'The Meaning of Liff', with illustrations from 'Private Eye' cartoonist Bert Kitchen. for 4.61

STALIN AND THE SOVIET UNION - Grant, Jim This series is designed for students of all abilities at A Level and Scottish Higher Grade. Each chapter includes questions at the beginning which cover a range of core objectives, such as causation, continuity and change, interpretation and source evalua for 7.75

SEX IN HISTORY - Tannahill, Reay for 10

INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE LINGUISTICS - Ungerer, Friedrich The study of cognitive linguistics is an increasingly popular approach to the study of language, focusing on how we structure meanings. This book stresses the inter-disciplinary nature of the subject, drawing on recent research from cognitive psycholingui for 19.59

PARIS - Sutcliffe, Anthony Links the city of Paris to its architecture, the product of a tradition of classical design running from the Renaissance through the 20th century. This book traces the main features of development of Parisian building and architecture since Roman times. for 18.55

ECONOMICS - Manser, Jutta E It will introduce you to the basics of economics as they relate to the built environment by looking at the principles of microeconomics (markets, price mechanisms, resource allocation, theory of the firm, etc.) and then put these principles into the for 20.45

'WASTE LAND' - Macrae, Alasdair D F Building on the formula of York Notes, this series introduces students to more sophisticated analysis and wider critical perspectives. This enbables students to appreciate contrasting interpretations of the text and to develop critical thinking. for 3.84

JOHN EVERETT MILLAIS - Mancoff, Debra N Many studies of John Everett Millais seem to dismiss his post-Raphaelite work, thus overlooking 40 years of artistic endeavour. This text examines Millais' entire career from a variety of perspectives, arriving at a new vision of his place in the history for 32.55

LIFE IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE - Girouard, Mark First published in 1978, this is a history of the English country house from the point of view of its owners and users. Ranging from the Middle Ages to the world of Evelyn Waugh, the author also discusses the life of the upper classes, how they entertaine for 17.05

LONDON'S ARCHAEOLOGICAL SECRETS - Thomas, Chris This illustrated work digs deeply into London's past, examining the archaeological discoveries that have enriched our understanding of the city's history. It draws on research and excavations conducted by the Museum of London Archaeology Service during th for 18.55

DEATH TRILOGY! - Pratchett, Terry This volume contains 'Mort', 'Reaper Man' and 'Soul Music', all starring Death, the Discworld's most endearing character, his steed Binky, his granddaughter Susan, the Death of Rats and all the various denizens of the Discworld. for 14.62

EYE OF WAR - AUTHOR, NO A photographic history depicting the chsning face of war in the age of the camera matched with contemporary voices from reporters or from the diaries, letters and other records of the combatants themselves. for 23.1

KISSING GARDEN - Bingham, Charlotte A romantic tale set in the English countryside and featuring childhood sweethearts who are attempting to rekindle their love for each other after World War I. for 5.38

GALLIPOLI, 1915 - Haythornthwaite, Philip J The 'Campaign' titles provide concise accounts of the great conflicts of history, assessing each commander's strategy, and recounting the progress of the fighting using 3-D battle maps to illustrate the critical stages. This covers the ill-fated assault o for 11.69

100 LOVE SONNETS - Neruda, Pablo Poems explore the depths of the distinguished Chilean writer's love for his wife. for 12.55

PSYCHOLINGUISTICS - Steinberg, Danny D Psycholinguistics is the psychology of language as it relates to learning, mind and brain. This book covers crucial areas such as how children learn language, the deaf and language, animals and language learning, second-language learning and bilingualism. for 19.59

IT'S MINE - Campbell, Rod This illustrated picture book provides a variation on the 'hide and seek' theme - part of an animal can be seen through jungle trees and the text asks 'I wonder who that belongs to?', but turn the page and the whole animal appears. for 3.84

GENTLEMAN'S DAUGHTER - VICKERY, AMANDA (LECTURER IN MODERN BRITISH WOMEN'S HISTORY, ROYAL HOLLOWAY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF L Based on a close examination of letters, diaries and account books, this study offers an insight into the intimate and everyday lives of genteel women and transforms our understanding of the position of women in this period. for 6.15

PILLARS OF CREATION - Goodkind, Terry This is the seventh novel in Terry Goodkind's fantasy titles. for 6.15

AREA 7 - Reilly, Matthew The President of the United States has come to inspect Area 7, a secret US Air Force installation. But hostile forces are waiting inside. Among the president's crew is a young Marine, Schofield. Rumour has it, he's a good man in a storm. Judging by what t for 5.38

OFFICIAL SCRABBLE WORDS - WETHERILL, VICKY This is the official wordlist available for players who compete in scrabble at an international level or who wish to play with this increased vocabulary. It aims to prove quick and easy to use, all words being listed alphabetically. for 11.54

TALES OF THE FIELD - Maanen, John Van Identifies narrative conventions in ethnology, analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of various writing styles, and shows examples of each approach. for 6.51

BIOCHEMISTRY - Metzler, David E This text is aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are studying biochemistry. It incorporates the latest advancements in microbiology and immunology and is a reference for basic chemistry and underlying biological phenomena. for 53.85

YORK NOTES ON 'ROMEO AND JULIET' - Polley, John Each title in the York Notes series offers an approach to English literature and should help students achieve a better grade. This book provides detailed summaries and commentaries, advice, facts and an extended resources section on Shakepspeare's 'Romeo for 3.84

BORED OF THE RINGS - 'Harvard Lampoon' Sometimes childish, sometimes rude, always clever and always funny this notorious parody of 'The Lord of the Rings' has delighted most, and outraged a few, Tolkien fans in the US since the 1970s. for 4.61

PLAYS - Ibsen, Henrik for 7.69

HANDBOOK OF ATTACHMENT INTERVENTIONS - Levy, Terry M Modern industrial societies have seen a surge in attachment problems, yet there has been little information on clinical interventions for attachment disorders. This handbook seeks to meet this need by providing information on diverse patient populations a for 33.43

GREEK TRAGEDIES - Grene, David for 7.44

NEW MAPSTART - Catling, Simon for 6.5

Geodetic Appreciation - CROSS, P A ETC for 5.88

CAMPAIGNS OF THE NORMAN CONQUEST - Bennett, Matthew An introduction to the Norman Conquest, an event which would link the English kingdom with Europe, especially France, for 500 years. The author shows how this event completely changed the nation's aristocracy, church and administration, bringing in a new for 7.69

TRIAL - Kafka, Franz for 5.38

PRIMATE ADAPTATION AND EVOLUTION - Fleagle, J G Second revised edition, first published in 1988, of a textbook on primate biology, aimed at university level students and lecturers in anthropology. Contains a new chapter on primate communities, as well as up-to-date information gained through academic t for 36.26

GHOST FORCE - Connor, Ken A history of the SAS, written by a soldier who served for 23 years, was the key figure in the creation of its anti-terrorist unit and responsible for storming the Libyan embassy. Contains details of operations unknown even to most serving SAS men. Gives e for 15.4

JIHAD - Rashid, Ahmed Ahmed Rashid here turns his skills as an investigative journalist to the five Central Asian republics adjacent to Afghanistan. In tracing the history of Central Asia and explaining the political climate, Rashid demonstrates that it is a region we ignore a for 7.69

OUR DAY OUT - Russell, Willy for 5.38

AWAKENINGS - Sacks, Oliver By the author of 'Seeing Voices', this is a narrative about the awakening of 20 patients from a zombie-like state they had suffered for over 40 years. A new drug meant the sleeping sickness disease was now treatable. Sacks offers his own observations and for 6.92

WORLD'S BANKER - Ferguson, Niall Ever since the Rothschild's spectacular rise to pre-eminence in European finance during the last years of the Napoleonic Wars, a mythology has grown up around the family and its firms. Using archival sources and contemporary and secondary literature, this for 23.1

THINK THROUGH GEOGRAPHY - Hillary, Mike The 'Think Through Geography' course has been written specifically to help implement the enquiry approach required by the revised National Curriculum effectively. This student's book is designed for year 9 pupils, 13-14 years. for 9.5

STRUCTURE OF GOTHIC CATHEDRALS - Fitchen, John Describes the process of erecting the great cathedrals in the Gothic era. This text explains the building equipment and falsework needed, the actual operations undertaken, and the sequence of these operations as far as they can be deduced from manuscript for 9.3

AMUSING OURSELVES TO DEATH - Postman, Neil for 6.92

GOOD - Taylor, Cecil P Two plays in one volume, written by the same writer as 'Peter Pan Man' and 'To Be a Farmer's Boy'. The first is set in Germany in the '30s and questions how humane people came to be swept along by the Nazi force. The second play is a portrait of a Newcast for 5.38

INTERPRETING THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION - Figes, Orlando The authors examine the diverse ways that language and other symbols - flags, songs, codes of dress - were used to identify competing sides and to create new meanings in the political struggle of 1917, and find that the Revolution was in many ways a battl for 18.6

HIGH STAKES - Francis, Dick Steven Scott owns horses but does not know much about them. He sacks his trainer because he suspects underhand dealings going on. He is soon to find out that moneymaking drives some people to manoeuvering and they will go a long way to protect themselves. for 5.38

CHRONICLES OF NARNIA - Lewis, C S This volume contains all seven 'Chronicles of Narnia'. The stories depict a world where a witch decrees eternal winter; where there are more talking animals than people; and where battles are fought by Centaurs, Giants and Fauns. for 11.54

BRITAIN AND AMERICA - Englander, David Compares and contrasts the historical course of Britain and America, exploring the significance of their similarities and differences over a period of two centuries. This book includes wide-ranging analyses of such issues as industrialization and urbaniza for 13.45

'READER'S DIGEST' NEW ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF GARDEN PLANTS AND FLOWERS - KERRIGAN, DERMOT Describing 900 genera and over 8000 plants, this A-Z gardening encyclopaedia also introduces a way of identifying plants from their appearance alone. The book's coverage encompasses fruit, vegetables, herbs, house plants, flowers, foliage, shrubs and tree for 15.36

CONTEMPORARY CULTURES OF DISPLAY - Barker, Emma Focusing on the place of art in contemporary culture, this work discusses museums, galleries and exhibitions in Western Europe and the USA. It encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences and to consider whether today's art could be considered t for 17.62

MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW WITH 'THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE' AND 'THE HORSE AND HIS BOY' - Lewis, C S The battle of good against evil is fought in the magical world of Narnia. This volume brings together the first three books of C.S Lewis' fantasy series: 'The Magician's Nephew'; 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'; and 'The Horse and His Boy'. for 6.92

CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS - Ashcroft, Roland Aimed at assisting practising and training interior designers, this text considers the basic principles involved in construction, how these principles operate in relation to the external enclosure of a building and considers the structural elements and ma for 37.23

HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 10 1/2 CHAPTERS - Barnes, Julian A fictional history of the world in which stories echo each other as themes deepen and images recur. The author also wrote 'Metroland' for which he won the 1981 Somerset Maughan Award and 'Flaubert's Parrot' which won the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize and for 6.15

APPLIED MECHANICS - Hannah, John Focuses on the practical applications of the subject, the implications for design and the importance of assumptions made in engineering analysis. Sections of the text and the lists of problems have been revised including the chapter on aircraft and rocket for 28.41

KOREAN WAR, 1950-1954 - Lee, Steven Hugh This volume examines the social history of the Korean War and includes material on the newly racially integrated US fighting forces, war and disease, women and war and life in the Prisoner of War camps. The book carries the story through to the Geneva Con for 12.73

HIGH FIVE - Evanovich, Janet Stephanie Plum's uncle has disappeared and Grandma thinks he has been abducted by aliens. Things turn serious when Stephanie finds a photo of dismembered body parts in his desk. Meanwhile, she has to bring in bail-jumping, vertically-challenged Randy Brig for 5.38

BUSINESS - Banks, Iain Kate is a senior executive officer in a powerful and massively discreet transglobal organization. The character of The Business seems, even to her, to be vague to the point of invisibility. Her job is to keep abreast of technological developments, but she for 6.15

SASSOON - Stansky, Peter An examination of Philip Sassoon and his sister, Sybil, and the period in which they lived. The author explores what their experience reveals about the nature of English life, particularly at the highest reaches, and its relation to wealth, power, politic for 23.25

EISENMAN INSIDE OUT - Eisenman, Peter Providing new perspectives on leading architects, such as Palladio, Le Corbusier and Hedjuk, and on Eisenman's own methodologies, these writings present an insider's appraisal of the polemics that have defined architecture over the past half century. for 20.92

LIVES OF THE GREAT COMPOSERS - Schonberg, Harold C Tracing the consecutive line of composers from Monteverdi to the tonalists of the 1990s through a series of biographical chapters, this work shows music as a continually evolving art. The lives of the artists are woven into a fabric of detail and anecdote for 11.54

SPARTAN ARMY - Sekunda, Nick Sparta was a city in the ancient Greek state of Lakedaimon, the only state in Greece to have a full-time army. Nick Sekunda examines this ancient military machine, describing the organizational system of the Spartan army, the battles they fought and the s for 9.89

LAW AND THE MEDIA - Crone, Tom This fourth edition includes up-to-date information on changes to law, consideration throughout of law relating to the internet, a new chapter on libel, and a new chapter on the Human Rights Act/Data Protection Act. for 19.52

LEIPZIG, 1813 - Hofschroer, Peter An account of the campaign leading to the 'Battle of the Nations', the titanic clash which drove the French out of Germany in 1813. The book is illustrated with bird's-eye views. for 11.69

SUCCESS IN MATHS PUPIL'S BOOK F1 - Bullen, Rob So that all pupils have a book tailored to their abilities, every year of the 'Success in Maths' course includes three pupil's books - for lower-, middle- and higher-ability pupils. Each book is written specifically for each ability level, providing the r for 11.25

MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINEERING SCIENCE FOR TECHNICIANS - Zammit, S J Adapted from 'Science for Motor Vehicle Technicians', this book aims to develop the student's understanding of statics, dynamics, energy, machines and engine power against a background of basic mechanical science, and is supported by many illustrations. for 24.49

TELEVISION PROGRAMME MAKING - Hart, Colin A practical step-by-step approach to the process of television programme making. It describes the people involved and the equipment they use, and goes on to offer advice on scripts and budgets. As well as covering the technical aspects, the book also exam for 20.45

PROTECTION - James, Bill Underworld boss Bernie 'Tenderness' Mellick is certainly paying a heavy price for maiming Ivor Wright with a blowlamp. For Wright's men have now kidnapped his eleven-year-old son Graham. Senior policemen Colin Harpur and Desmond Iles see their chance to n for 4.61

PC PROBLEM SOLVER - 'Reader's Digest' This guide contains advice, troubleshooting tips and straightforward solutions to a wide variety of common problems. It also shows the reader how to prevent things going wrong and how to ensure that a PC will work better and faster. for 15.39

LONDON - Wilson, A N The structure of this book is chronological, with digressions. The author celebrates the cosmopolitan city that mobility and immigration have created, while deploring the 'moronization' of the city, exemplified by the Millennium Dome and Ken Livingstone's for 11.54

QUANTUM MURDER - Hamilton, Peter F Professor Edward Kitchener was a double Nobel Laureate researching quantum cosmology for the Event Horizon conglomerate - but no good to anybody dead and with his lungs spread our on either side of his chest. Who would want to murder him and why? for 6.15

UNDERSTANDING SPORT - Horne, John, etc. An introduction to the study of the social history, sociology and cultural analysis of sport. The book covers both elite and recreational sports activities. for 22.31

TORO! TORO! - Morpurgo, Michael When Antonito learns of the horrors of the bullfight he flees with the black bull called Paco. In the hills they witness the bombing of their village. This is a moving and nostaligc story set in 1936, around the the Spanish Civil War. for 3.84

ECOLOGY 14-16 - Snape, George The revised editions of 'Science at Work' have been prepared following changes to the National Curriculum at 14-16 and to the GCSE Science syllabuses. The materials continue to match both the SEG and ULEAC Modular Science syllabuses. for 5.5

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE - Hannah, John Mechanical Engineering Science provides an introduction to the basic science and mechanics required by mechanical engineering students in their studies; it links in with and complements the authors' companion volume Applied Mechanics. for 30.37

VISUAL STORY - Block, Bruce A Offers students in cinematography, production design, directing and screenwriting a clear view of the relationship between the story/script structure and the visual structure of a film or video. for 25.1

COURSE IN PROBABILITY THEORY - Chung, K L This book is designed for undergraduate programs and students and can also be used as a first-year graduate text in probability. It offers a broad perspective, building on the synopsis of measure and integration offered in Chapter two. for 39.89

CONTEMPORARY CINEMATOGRAPHERS ON THEIR ART - Rogers, Pauline B The 12 interviews in this work cover all aspects of cinematography from pre-production planning to post-production, special effects, aerial photography, and second unit. Each interview goes behind-the-scenes of some of the most popular shots in movies and for 18.59

PROKOFIEV - Nice, David An assessment of the life and work of renowned composer, Sergey Prokofiev, in which David Nice draws on a range of sources. He follows Prokofiev's personal and musical progression from his childhood on a Ukrainian country estate to the years he spent trav for 23.25

MILLIONAIRE MIND - Stanley, Thomas J This work looks at millionaires who have accumulated substantial wealth and live in ways that openly demonstrate their affluence. Exploring the ideas, beliefs and behaviours that enabled these millionaires to build and maintain their fortunes, it provides for 6.92

AFRIKA KORPS, 1941-43 - Williamson, Gordon Describes the organization, uniforms and equipment of the Third Reich's elite North African soldiers. The author gives a history of the North Africa campaign, but also detailed operational histories of the Afrikakorps' constituent units and examines their for 9.89

LIGHT - Harrison, M John Beneath the unbearable light of the Kefahuchi Tract - a huge, fulminating ocean of radiant energy deep in the galaxy - three objects lie on the barren surface of an asteroid: an abandoned spacecraft, a pair of what look like bone dice, and a human skeleto for 5.38

FASHION AT THE EDGE - EVANS, CAROLINE (CENTRAL SAINT MARTIN'S COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, LONDON) Contemporary experimental fashion has a dark side, a preoccupation with representations of death, trauma, alienation, and decay. This book looks closely at this strand of fashion design in the 1990s, exploring what its disturbing themes tell us about cons for 27.9

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TOURISM - Buhalis, Dimitrios Aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in business, tourism and hospitality programmes, the book addresses the digitization of all processes and value chains in the those industries. It analyses new technological trends and ICTs and how for 29.39

STYLE - Williams, Joseph M for 8.83

NORMAN KNIGHT, 950-1204 AD - Gravett, Christopher for 9.89

AUDREY HEPBURN - Rice, C This is a biography of actress Audrey Hepburn. 'Penguin Readers' is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. for 3.06

UNNATURAL CAUSES - Robinson, Leah Ruth Death intrudes into Dr Evelyn Sutcliffe's home, as a friend ingests poison in her kitchen. Her refuge from the frenzy and blood of the working day in the ER is lost as she is forced to accept that there is a killer at hand, that the killing has only begun for 4.61

HANDS OF LIGHT - Brennan, Barbara Ann for 15.39

WORDS FOR PICTURES - Baxandall, Michael The Italian Renaissance was a creative period for art criticism as well as for art. This collection of papers by Michael Baxandall explores the relationship between language and art. Focusing on 15th-century works, it shows how words match the experience for 23.25

LAST SEVEN MONTHS OF ANNE FRANK - Lindwer, Willy Everyone knows the story of Anne Frank - the extraordinary diary that she wrote during her two years in hiding in the Secret Annexe. But few have even the sketchiest knowledge of how that story ended. Here, six women whose lives touched Anne Frank's in he for 4.61

F IS FOR FUGITIVE - Grafton, Sue This is the latest in the ABC of crime, featuring the wise-cracking female private investigator, Kinsey Millhone. Baily Fowler was convicted of murder and then went missing. 16 years later he's found by the police and Kinsey Millhone is hired by Fowler's for 5.38

PISANELLO - Gordon, Dillian for 48

YORK NOTES ON SHAKESPEARE'S 'TEMPEST' - Pinnington, David Devised with the help of expert examiners and teachers, an easy-to-use literature study guide which aims to provide students with a better understanding and appreciation of the text. Also of interest to the general reader. for 3.84

COURTS, PATRONS AND POETS - Mateer, David After a general introduction to 15th-century 'court patronage', the phenomenon is examined in detail in case studies of artists and musicians working in Milan under the Sforza and in Florence under the Medici. The ideas came to Britain and shaped Tudor an for 14.83

CASEBOOK ON SCOTTISH CRIMINAL LAW - Gane, Christopher H W A guide to Scottish criminal law, designed for criminal lawyers and students of criminal law. It features practical appreciation of how the law works, with analysis of the reasoning behind decisions. The volume compliments 'Criminal Procedure in Scotland: for 39.84

AMERICAN LIFE - Shipton, V for 3.06

TOURISM - Cooper, Christopher P, etc. Offers a framework of theory and practice for students of tourism. The text uses international examples and models to illustrate key concepts. Major case studies demonstrate real-life issues and provide a framework for discussion, and questions draw out k for 33.31

WHERE OR WHEN? - Shreve, Anita A reissue of Anita Shreve's third novel, a study of erotic love and betrayal. for 5.38

COLLINS-LONGMAN STUDENT ATLAS - ELBERT, BRUCE R. This atlas is designed for home project work across the curriculum for juniors and key stage 3, (14 to 16 year olds), to meet the requirements of GCSE and Standard Grade. It has been revised and updated to 2001. It includes topic maps, satellite images, w for 8.85

KARLOFF'S CIRCUS - Aylett, Steve As an episode of Accomplice history comes to a close, the Circus of the Heart's Shell transforms the town square into a venue for hellish clowning. Sweeney's forces close in upon Barny from several directions. But is Dietrich right that humanity is more r for 7.69

SPARROW FALLS - Smith, Wilbur for 5.38

CAN YOU HAVE IT ALL? - Horlick, Nicola An autobiographical account of Nicola Horlick's successful business career as a merchant banker, which considers the woman's personal life, and the affect of her dismissal from Morgan Grenfell part of the way through her career. for 4.61

SECRET ADMIRER - Lees, Amanda Delilah's passions are about to fly into overdrive, although there are the small matters of a shop named Decadence and an assistant named Twizzle to keep her feet on the ground. In a novel of testing choices, dubious characters and delectable chocolates, for 5.38

YORK NOTES ON 'GREAT EXPECTATIONS' - Langston, David 'York Notes' on English literature are packed with summaries, commentaries, exam advice, margin and textual features to offer a wider context to the text and encourage a critical analysis. for 3.84

NEW MAPSTART - Catling, Simon for 6.99

COLLINS-LONGMAN FOUNDATION ATLAS - Govier, Trudy This introductory atlas for secondary school students has been revised and updated. It features: reference maps of the UK, continents and regions; satellite images with supporting maps and data; focus country studies including Italy, Kenya, Japan and Braz for 7.2

COSMETIC MAKE-UP AND MANICURE - Eaton, A An illustrated study which explains the practical details of techniques for the application of cosmetic and manicure products, integrating relevant theory and scientific background. It is designed for students preparing for the City and Guilds of London I for 21.55

GRAMMAR OF THE SHOT - Thompson, Roy This text covers the fundamental knowledge needed to shoot a moving picture. It looks at the way shots are taken, concentrating primarily on classic shots. Explanations of the rationale behind taking a shot a particular way are offered, and what the conse for 14.87

ARTIST AND THE GARDEN - Strong, Roy This volume gathers together and examines a collection of English gardens rendered by artists from 1540 to the early 19th century. It surveys garden pictures ranging from Elizabethan miniatures to 18th-century alfresco conversation pieces, discussing the for 23.06

GCSE MEDIA STUDIES - Harvey, R for 13.5

INTERNET - Bryant, S 'Penguin Readers' is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. for 3.6

SECOND BOOK OF LANKHMAR - Leiber, Fritz After their legendary adventures in the northern wastes and beyond, Fafhrd, the giant barbarian warrior, and the Gray Mouser, master thief, novice wizard and expert swordsman, are back in Lankhmar fighting off a strange horde of invaders. for 6.92

FALL OF HONG KONG - Snow, Philip A wartime history of Hong Kong, unravelling the story of the Japanese occupation from the viewpoint of all the key players - the Hong Kong Chinese, the British, the Japanese, and the mainland Chinese. It reinterprets the subsequent evolution of Hong Kong for 23.25

WILD FOOD - Phillips, Roger for 13.08

LEGIONNAIRE - Murray, Simon The story of Simon Murray who was 19 when he joined the French Foreign Legion. For five years he saw guerilla action in North Africa, witnessed preparations for an airlift in support of generals in revolt against de Gaulle, and observed the quarrels and c for 6.15

FACING UP - Grylls, Bear At the age of twenty three, Bear Grylls became the youngest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Everest. This is the story of how he overcame severe eather conditions, dehydration and a last minute illness to stand on top of the world's highest mountain o for 6.15

Nipped in the Bud - for 14

NEW CHINESE ASTROLOGY - White, Suzanne Describes each of Chinese astrology's animal signs - their characteristics, special capabilities and particular health problems - and explains how the five basic Chinese elements of wood, fire, water, metal and earth affect it. The book shows the reader h for 8.46

MARATHON CHEF - Roux, Michel A cookbook for anyone interested in getting fit - intermittently at the gym, running for fun, as a training sportsman or woman, or as a serious marathon runner. The recipes were developed by Michel Roux Jr as he started running casually 10 years ago, now for 15.4

SEX LIVES OF TEENAGERS - Ponton, Lynn A leading adolescent psychiatrist shares her observations on teen sexuality, addressing both parental fears and teen anxieties, desires, and opinions as she discusses such topics as sexual orientation, abortion, pregnancy, dating, and gender roles. for 13

GERMANY - MERRYMAN, JOHN This guide to Germany is one in a series which provides information on how to cope in foreign situations where you need a visual aid rather than a phrase. Specially commissioned photographs together with phrases, a dictionary and an illustrated menu reade for 4.61

ZONE SYSTEM FOR 35MM PHOTOGRAPHERS - Graves, Carson This work covers how to gain control over the exposure and processing of film, focusing on the needs of roll film users with methods adapted for 35mm cameras. It presents the Zone System as not just a technique but as a way of thinking about photography t for 25.1

GAMMON AND SPINACH AND OTHER RECIPES - Hopkinson, Simon This is a collection of the best of Simon Hopkinson's recipes for The Independent on Saturday. It is a book for people who want to sample his innovative recipes which reinvent the often forgotten classics of British cuisine. for 5.38

MARGINALIA - JACKSON, H.J. (PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, An examination of all varieties of marginalia, from casual scribbles to lengthy arguments. It introduces us to annotators, both celebrated and unknown, whose jottings in book margins reveal much about themselves, their relationships with other readers, an for 11.11

NATURE OF MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE - Grove, A T Mediterranean Europe is often interpreted as a 'Lost Eden', once verdant and fertile, then progressively degraded and desertified by human mismanagement and the ignorance and folly of successive civilizations. In this ecological history, two scholars seek for 23.25

SALE OF THE CENTURY - ELLIOTT, JOHN (REGIUS PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MODERN HISTORY, Following the execution of Charles I, Parliament passed an 'Act for the Sale of the Late King's Goods'. The 'Sale of the Century' is a famous event in the history of art collecting and the focus of this text, which traces the political and artistic relati for 41.85

German with Michel Thomas - Thomas, Michel for 52.49

DEDICATED MAN - Robinson, Peter The body of a well-liked historian is found in the village of Helmthorpe. The suspects are figures from Harry's previous, idyllic summers in the dale, and a young girl knows more than she lets on. Inspector Banks investigates, unearthing disturbing secret for 5.38

SOLVING PROBLEMS IN FLUID MECHANICS - Douglas, J F This first volume of two aims to help prepare students of fluid mechanics for their examinations by presenting a clear explanation of theory and application in the form of solutions to typical examination and assignment type questions. for 27.43

CONFEDERATE CAVALRYMAN - Katcher, Philip This title looks at how the men of the Confederate cavalry were recruited, trained, lived and fought. Both routine and campaign life are covered, as well as the weapons and equipment that served them in their combat roles. Key encounters such as the 1863 for 9.89

SOCIAL HISTORY OF TRUTH - Shapin, Steven This work employs detailed historical narrative to argue about the establishment of factual knowledge both in science and in everyday practice. Accounts of gentlemen-philosophers are used to illustrate the study's claim that trust is imperative for consti for 11.16

FILM SCRIPT-WRITING - Swain, Dwight V Step-by-step guidance to scripting both fact and feature film and video. Insights from people in the film and TV industry who judge, select, and implement scripts. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. for 37.19

IMPERIAL CHINESE ARMIES 590-1260 AD - Peers, C J for 8.09

LATIN-ENGLISH DICTIONARY - Smith, Sir William This dictionary features meanings ordered to show the historical development of words, information about grammar, inflection, pronunciation and metre, hundreds of names of people and places, and appendices on the Roman calendar, money and weights and meas for 11.54

MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN - Brecht, Bertolt Part of the 'Methuen Modern Plays' series aimed at the burgeoning readership of young theatregoers, this title and five others are reissued, representing the range and vitality of the list of 170 titles in print . for 6.15

GLADSTONE - Tweedie, Patricia This series is designed for students of all abilities at A Level and Scottish Higher Grade. Each chapter includes questions at the beginning which cover a range of core objectives, such as causation, continuity and change, interpretation and source evalua for 7.75

LONDON NORTH WEST - Cherry, Bridget A comprehensive architectural guide encompassing three centuries of metropolitan growth spanning an area from Georgian St Marylebone and the riverside terraces of Chelsea and Chiswick to Heathrow Airport and the outer fringes of Middlesex. for 25.45

EARLY CHRISTIAN AND BYZANTINE ART - Beckwith, John This is an account by a medieval art-historian of early Christian and Byzantine Art as a sublime expression of religious thought and feeling. The story is complex in its unravelling and ranges over various media: mosaic, wall painting, marble and ivory sc for 18.6

CONSCIOUSNESS - Zeman, Adam In this thought-provoking title, neurologist Adam Zeman offers an enlightening view of consciousness seen through the lenses of science and philosophy, enhancing his discussion with case studies of neurological patients and observations of young children' for 10.22

COMPANION TO THE 'ILIAD' - Willcock, M M Provides supplementary line-by-line commentary to familiarize the general reader with Greek history and mythology as well as Homer's style, techniques, and poetic conventions. for 7.9

MEANING OF LIFF - Adams, Douglas In life and, indeed, in liff, there are many hundreds of common experiences, feelings, situations and even objects which we all know and recognize, but for which no words exist. This text uses place names to describe some of these meanings. for 4.61

SELECTED POEMS FROM 'OPENED GROUND' BY SEAMUS HEANEY - Macrae, Alasdair D F Building on the formula of 'York Notes', this Advanced series introduces students to more sophisticated analysis and wider critical perspectives. The notes enable students to appreciate contrasting interpretations of the text and to develop their own crit for 3.84

ARMIES OF CRECY AND POITIERS - Rothero, Christopher for 8.09

PURE MATHEMATICS - Backhouse, J K, etc. Lack of confidence and fluency in algebra manipulation has been identified as the root cause of many of the problems faced by students starting A Level maths. This series is designed to address these problems by providing a supplementary resource for prac for 6.99

GUIDEBOOK TO MECHANISM IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - Sykes, Peter A textbook on mechanistic organic chemistry. for 31.35

YEAR OF LIBERTY - Pakenham, Thomas In May 1798, 100,000 peasants rose against the British government in Ireland. By the time the revolt had been put down four months later, 30,000 were dead. From a mass of sources including confidential government reports, newspapers, poems and letters, th for 8.46

BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS - Cork, Richard The third part of a four-volume set of art criticism by Richard Cork, written over a 30-year period. It offers a chronicle of a turbulent period as well as an overview and survey of British art and its reception at this time. This particular work addresse for 12.04

LETTERS FROM A LOST GENERATION - Brittain, Vera, etc. These letters, written between 1913 to 1918, between Vera Brittain and four young men - her fiance (Roland Leighton), her brother Edward, and their close friends, Victor Richardson and Geoffrey Thurlow - present a portrait of five young people caught up i for 7.69

GOD'S BITS OF WOOD - Ousmane, Sembene In 1947 the workers on the Dakar-Niger Railway came out on strike. Throughout this novel, written from the workers' perspective, the community social tensions emerge, and increase as the strike lengthens. The author's other novels include 'Xala' and 'Blac for 7.57

YORK NOTES ON GEORGE ELIOT'S 'MILL ON THE FLOSS' - GRIFFIN, NICOLA Devised with the help of expert examiners and teachers, an easy-to-use literature study guide which aims to provide students with a better understanding and appreciation of the text. Also of interest to the general reader. for 3.84

BAEDEKER OF DECADENCE - SCHOOLFIELD, GEORGE C. (PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF GERMAN AND SCANDINAVIAN LITERATURE, YALE UNIVERSITY, U Presenting 32 works of literary decadence written between 1884 and 1927, Schoolfield throws light on the close intellectual kinship of authors from August Strindberg to Bram Stoker to Thomas Mann, and on the ingredients, themes, motifs and preconceptions for 27.9

INTRODUCTION TO CHILD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT - Cohen, Susan H Foster- An introductory textbook on language acquisition, this volume explores the ideas of Universal Grammar and its role in language development. It aims to be more psycholinguistic than sociolinguistic although references are provided to allow students to expa for 18.61

ART DIRECTION FOR FILM AND VIDEO - Olson, Robert This text teaches how to analyze a script, develop concepts that meet the needs of a script, develop sketches and construction drawings, work with directors and producers and operate within budget limitations. A chapter on digital effects as they relate t for 25.1

EVERY SECRET THING - Slovo, Gillian This autobiography provides an investigation into the past of Gillian Slovo's family and country - South Africa. As the daughter of two of the most heroic anti-apartheid campaigners, it is a story that intersects with much of South Africa's bloodiest hist for 6.92

STONE LEOPARD - Forbes, Colin An assassination attempt on the President of the Republic; rumours circulating of an impending coup d'etat and a dying man whispering a codename - 'The Leopard'. Prefect of the Paris police, Marc Grelle guesses there's a connection that could tear France for 5.38

MECHANICS OF FLIGHT - Kermode, A C This text covers the mechanics of flight for trainee pilots, those studying for the BTEC NC/D in aviation studies, and those on C&G aeronautical engineering courses. for 31.35

BIOCHEMISTRY - Metzler, David E A reference for basic chemistry and underlying biological phenomena, this title is a comprehensive account of the chemical basis of life. It describes the amazingly complex structures of the compounds that make up cells and the forces that hold them toget for 53.85

ANCIENT GREEKS - Sekunda, Nick for 9.89

ELIZABETHAN PARLIAMENTS, 1559-1601 - Graves, Michael A R Here Graves provides a summary of conflicting interpretations of Elizabethan parliaments and seeks to present a different perspective - striking a balance between business and politics. A selection of documents illustrate the political, organizational and for 12.73

TREATMENT - Hayder, Mo A husband and wife are found imprisoned in their London home and their young son is missing. DI Jack Caffery is called in to investigate, but similar events from his own past make it hard for him to view this crime with the necessary detachment. for 4.61

DEMOCRATIC JUSTICE - Shapiro, Ian Democracy and justice are often mutually antagonistic ideas, but this work demonstrates how and why they should be pursued together. Justice must be sought democratically if it is to garner legitimacy, and democracy must be justice-promoting if it is to s for 12.04

RICHARD II - Saul, Nigel A biography of Richard II. It offers a radical reinterpretation of a complex king whose reign was characterized by a mixture of high principle and despotic legislation. for 11.51

HAVE YOU STARTED YET? - Thomson, Ruth Starting to have periods is something all girls face. This book explains exactly what periods are, why they happen, and how they will affect you; asking all the questions and giving all the answers simply and openly, with plenty of practical advice. for 3.84

Driftless Zone - Harsch, Rick for 8.9

LITERARY SPY - PAYNE, JAN for 23.25

WHY TERRORISM WORKS - DERSHOWITZ, ALAN M. (PROFESSOR OF LAW, HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, USA) In this title, defender of civil liberties and lawyer Alan Dershowitz presents measures that aim to prevent terrorism and still uphold US legal, moral and humanitarian values. for 9.76

END OF ETERNITY - Asimov, Isaac Andrew Harlan is an Eternal, a man whose job it is to range through past and present centuries, monitoring and, where necessary, altering time's myriad cause-and-effect relationships. But when he falls in love with a non-Eternal woman, he must use his pow for 7.69

BABY FOOD - Neate, Bobbie Designed to fit the National Curriculum, this is part of the 'Longman Book Project'. The project aims to enable teachers throughout the primary school to teach: language; fiction; and non-fiction. It also offers practical guidance and in-built record keep for 5.04

HUSBANDS, WIVES AND LOVERS - MAINARDI, PATRICIA (PROFESSOR OF ART HISTORY, AND CHAIR, DOCTORAL PROGRAMME IN ART HISTORY, GRADUATE In this interdisciplinary exploration of the cultural and social history of early 19th-century France, Patricia Mainardi focuses on what was considered a major social problem of the time - adultery - and illuminates how art, in all its varieties, both inf for 23.25

ESSENTIAL TENSION - Kuhn, Thomas S for 14.41

HIGH-RESOLUTION NMR TECHNIQUES IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - Claridge, Timothy D W This text emphasizes the more recently developed methods of solution-state NMR applicable to chemical research, which are chosen for their wide applicability and robustness. Information and guidance is given on the implementation and execution of the tech for 31.57

DEVIL'S ARMOUR - Marco, John Jazana Carr, the Diamond Queen, has secured power in Norvor and is now set to unleash her mercenary army against Liiria. Convinced he can stop the woman he once jilted, the Baron steals the cursed Devil's Armour and rides to stop her. But the armour corru for 8.46

NEVER MARRY A WOMAN WITH BIG FEET - Schipper, Mineke In cultures all over the world, sex and gender issues have been expressed in proverbs, the world's smallest literary genre. This book provides revealing insights into the female condition across centuries and continents, as recorded in thousands of vivid for 23.25

'REMAINS OF THE DAY', KAZUO ISHIGURO - Peters, Sarah for 3.84

UNITED STATES ESSAYS, 1952-92 - Vidal, Gore A collection of essays taken from 40 years of the author's work. It is divided into three sections: 'State of the Art', which covers literature; 'State of the Union', which deals with politics and public life; and 'State of Being', which gives his persona for 12.31

VIEW CAMERA TECHNIQUE - Stroebel, Leslie A comprehensive text that presents the features, operations and applications of view cameras. Illustrated with over 500 photographs, the book aims to provide the reader with the tools needed to analyze a picture situation, manipulate the camera and portra for 42.77

Revise A2 Biology for AQA B - Read, Graham for 4.93

LAW FOR AQA - Elliott, Catherine Developed to cover the needs of students following the AQA syllabus for AS and A-level law. Each chapter includes questions from the relevant examining bodies. The covers recent developments including devolution, the Lawrence enquiry and the Pinochet case for 22.53

LORD OF THE RINGS TWO TOWERS - Tolkien, J R R The Company of the Ring is sundered. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone that is, save for a mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go... for 5.38

DICTIONARY OF CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - Lackie, J M The vocabulary of molecular cell biology which links the molecular life sci ences with the rest of biology and medicine is diverse. The new edition of this dictionary contains over 2000 new entries bring to total to more than 7000 terms, each explained an for 28.82

VESTIGES OF THE NATURAL HISTORY OF CREATION - Chambers, Robert Originally published anonymously in 1844, 'Vestiges' was the first attempt to connect the natural sciences to a history of creation. This volume includes Chambers's earliest works on cosmology, an essay on Darwin and an autobiographical essay. It also fea for 13.95

INTO THIN AIR - Krakauer, Jon This is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended the worst single-season death tol for 6.15

VENETIAN NARRATIVE PAINTING IN THE AGE OF CARPACCIO - Brown, Patricia Fortini Looks at the Venetian paintings of the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, explains how they expressed the social, cultural, and aesthetic values of the times, and discusses the style of the paintings. for 23.25

REQUIEM FOR THE SUN - Haydon, Elizabeth This title is from a fantasy series of the 21st century. for 5.38

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERYMAN 1861-65 - Katcher, Philip A discussion of the life and experiences of the Confederate artilleryman between 1861 and 1865, detailing his operational role and tactics. It explores where artillerymen came from; how they trained and lived; how they were equipped, dressed and fed; and for 9.89

YORK NOTES ON SELECTED POEMS OF ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING - Nye, Paul Devised with the help of expert examiners and teachers, an easy-to-use literature study guide which aims to provide students with a better understanding and appreciation of the text. Also of interest to the general reader. for 3.84

GERMANY'S EASTERN FRONT ALLIES BALTIC FORCES - Thomas, Nigel The Baltic region of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia saw some of the most prolonged and savage fighting of any on Germany's Eastern Front during World War II. The tragic period covered in this book offers an interesting range of uniforms and insignia. for 8.09

SPAIN - O'Connor, Rory This guide to Spain is one in a series which provides information on how to cope in foreign situations where you need a visual aid rather than a phrase. Specially commissioned photos together with essential phrases, a dictionary and an illustrated menu re for 5.38

CENTURY OF RECORDED MUSIC - Day, Timothy An exploration of the impact of recording technology on the art of music. Timothy Day chronicles the developments in recording technology since its inception and describes the powerful effects it has had on artistic performance, audience participation, an for 10.18

CUTTING IT SHORT - Hrabal, Bohumil An English-language translation of a novel written in the 1970s by the Czech author of 'Closely Observed Trains' and 'Too Loud a Solitude'. By turns sad and funny, it is set in a small provincial town in Bohemia between the wars, and reflects the passing for 6.92

ORGANIZATIONAL SELF-ASSESSMENT - Conti, Tito Self-assessment has emerged as a potentially powerful tool for assessing weakneses and planning improvement within companies. This text integrates self-assessment and improvement into the corporate strategic planning cycle. for 49.99

CHURCHILL'S COLD WAR - Larres, Klaus This text explores Churchill's predilection for direct diplomatic action, from his first tentative involvement in diplomacy in 1908 until his retirement as Prime Minister in 1955. Based on a scrutiny of official documents and private archives, its princip for 21.25

IN SEARCH OF WALES - Morton, H V In this reissue of his popular travel text, H.V. Morton goes in search of Wales and finds equal delight in climbing Snowdon and going down a coal mine. Bustling with local stories and characters, this account reaches from the scenic north to the domestic for 6.92

SUCCESS IN MATHS PUPIL'S BOOK G3 - Bullen, Rob This pupil's book is designed for middle ability students. The guide focuses on numeracy and non-calculator work, providing the objectives for Key Stage 3. It supports whole-class teaching - including guidance on delivering three-part lessons and assesmen for 11.25

IN SUNSHINE OR IN SHADOW - Bingham, Charlotte A story set in Boston, the Irish countryside and war-torn London, which tells of the friendship between two very different girls who love the same man. Ellie is American to the core, well-behaved and beautiful, and Artemis, crippled by a riding accident, for 5.38