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DEVIL IN GREEN - Chadbourn, Mark In the Dark Age that grips the world, a beleaguered Britain needs new heroes - a new Knights Templar to guard the priesthood as they set out on their quest for souls. However, the Knights soon realise that they must call on the pagan gods for help. for 5.38

GLAMOUR - ROSA, JOSEPH (ED) for 23.25

BASICS OF VIDEO SOUND - Lyver, Des A practical introduction to sound recording for video productions, describing the processes and people involved. It begins with a basic account of acoustics and microphones, and goes on to consider specific problems of capturing sound, studio techniques a for 12.08

BRITAIN IN CLOSE-UP - McDowall, David Fully updated to cover the 1990s, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of life in Britain today. It takes an in-depth look at many areas, including government and politics, society and culture, education and religion. for 19.95

PLAYS 'BLOOD WEDDING', 'YERMA', 'DONA ROSITA THE SPINSTER' - Lorca, Federico Garcia Written at the height of Lorca's theatrical powers, these three tradgedies display his innovative mix of Spanish popular tradition and modern dramtic technique. They focus on the lives of passionate individuals, particularly women, trapped by the social c for 10

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANIMATION TECHNIQUES - Taylor, Richard An illustrated step-by-step guide to drawn, model and computer-generated animation. It offers advice on all aspects of animation, from conceptualization and script treatments to cut-out animation and puppet-making. There is a gallery of more than 100 fini for 16.73

ART AND ITS HISTORIES - Edwards, Steve A presentation of 89 texts that have played a role in shaping modern judgements and values about art. Emphasizing the debates and ideological assumptions around the Western canon of art, it ranges through art history from Pliny the Elder to current issues for 11.65

GERMAN ARMY, 1939-45 BLITZKRIEG - Thomas, Nigel The first of a series of five books on the German army of World War II, this volume looks at their acheivements from 1935 to 1940, from pre-war campaigns in Spain and Austria to the Polish, Norwegian and French invasions. Blitzkrieg tactics, training and for 6.92

SEDUCTION OF PLACE - Rykwert, Joseph Rykwert looks at the complex story of the city since the industrial revolution. Drawing on sociology, social, economic and political history and their interactions with the architectural history, he refers to Shanghai as much as to Los Angeles, Rio as Lon for 15.4

LONGMAN HOMEWORK HANDBOOKS MATHEMATICS 5, KEY STAGE 2 - Terry, Linda for 3.84

ELIZABETH'S LONDON - Picard, Liza This title concerns the everyday realities and practical details of daily life in Elizabethan London, which most history books ignore. for 15.4

SPRING COLLECTION - Krantz, Judith Everyone has been waiting for months to learn the names of those who will be picked to model in Paris, and all three girls chosen are under contract to Frankie's modelling agency. When in Paris all of them become restless, rebellious and wildly romantic. for 5.38

LOW FAT, NO FAT COOKBOOK - 'Reader's Digest' This cookbook features recipes that are low in fat, but full of flavour. Each recipe is illustrated with a colour photograph of the finished dish. Ingredients, instructions and nutritional information are featured on a single page. The book includes pract for 10

VARIABLE CONTRAST PRINTING MANUAL - Anchell, Stephen G A how-to manual on printing with variable contrast papers. The book features various techniques to allow photographers to successfully manipulate their prints. for 23.24

COMPLETE GREEK TRAGEDIES SOPHOCLES - Grene, David Includes 'Ajax', 'The Women of Trachis', 'Electra' and 'Philocetes'. for 6.51

IN SEARCH OF ENGLAND - Morton, H V In this reissue of a popular travel text, H.V. Morton goes in search of England by motor-car and finds, amongst other things, ruined gothic arches at Glastonbury and Norfolk farmers bartering for cigars. for 8.99

JOHN SLOANE - Darley, Gillian English architect John Soane created dramatic and unpredictable buildings that continue to inspire architects worldwide. This biography tells the story of the self-made, irascible architect's turbulent life and the remarkable buildings he designed, includ for 15.76

BLACK BABY - Boylan, Clare As a child, Alice had paid the nuns half a crown to adopt a black baby from the mission in Africa: a baby which never appeared. Now a loveless spinster of 67 still yearning for a daughter, Alice has a dull and predictable life. Then bawdy black Dinah stor for 5.38

COALESCENT - Baxter, Stephen 'Coalescent' charts a radical divergence in our evolution; the development of a human hive entity. The story is told through twin narratives; one takes us through the falling apart of the Roman control of Britain as seen by one girl, the other covers a ma for 10

I, DREYFUS - Rubens, Bernice Sir Alfred Dreyfus, beloved headmaster of one of the greatest schools in England, is found guilty of the murder of a child. Sam Temple, literary agent and fellow Jew, visits Dreyfus in his prison cell and, hearing the appalling narrative of his betrayal, for 5.38

A LEVEL CHEMISTRY - Berry, Martin Written specifically to cover the requirements of the A Level chemistry non-project specifications, this book allows an entrance point to A Level chemistry for pupils of average ability. Learning objectives and summaries are incorporated throughout the te for 26.5

FORNOVO, 1495 - Nicolle, David for 11.69

ILLUSTRATED THEATRE PRODUCTION GUIDE - Holloway, John This guide is a tool for for all those involved in constructing scenery, props, or a even a stage. The text provides pointers on all types of projects ranging from how to build hanging doors and dummy knobs, to tips on sound deadening, to working with foa for 24.17

NUFFIELD ADVANCED SCIENCE CHEMISTRY - Nuffield-Chelsea Curriculum Trust This revised series fits the A level core. The student's guide contains details of the experiments, provides relevant historical background and discusses practical applications. A teacher's guide supports the course and 'special studies' texts cover indiv for 10.75

DRAGON SYNDICATES - Booth, Martin 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 t for 6.15

ILIAD - Homer for 9.3

CALENDAR GIRL - Stewart, Tricia This is the real story behind the 'alternative WI calendar' by Miss October, Tricia Stewart, whose idea it was. She writes honestly about the enormous strain that fame placed on relationships - but, above all, about the positive transforming effect the ca for 5.38

METAPHYSICS OF LOVE - Sandford, Stella Sandford argues that an over-emphasis on ethics in examinations of Levinas' thought has covered over his philosophical project - a metaphysics which affirms the necessity to think of an unqualifed transcendence as a first principle. She also presents a fe for 17.99

FRUIT AND NUTCASE - Ure, Jean Mandy Small has trouble writing so her teacher suggests that she tells her life story into a tape recorder. So begins Mandy's story of life with her loving but chaotic parents; the school bully Tracey Bigg; Old Misery Guts, the landlady and Nan, who doesn for 3.84

TALISMAN - Plante, Lynda La From the goldmines of South Africa to the boardrooms of the City of London, from the risks of the casinos to the heady glamour of the London fashion world, the author continues the saga of a family's fortunes. This edition also contains Books 6-14 of 'The for 6.15

LANDSKNECHTS - Miller, Douglas Part of the 'Men-at-Arms' series, this book looks at the history, equipment and uniforms of this military organization. for 8.09

OFFICIAL BODY CONTROL PILATES MANUAL - Robinson, Lynne This book has 'How will pilates help me? ' as its keynote, so after explaining the fundamental eight principles through accessible, balanced core programmes come 'pilates prescriptions' for your specific needs. for 10

AS FAST-TRACK PSYCHOLOGY - STEVENS, GUY Following on from a short introduction, this interactive revision book provides exercises, sample questions and answers, and general advice for A-level psychology students. for 6.15

PILLARS OF THE EARTH 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - Follett, Ken A timeless story of passion and idealism, 'Pillars of the Earth' tells of a group of men and women whose destinies are fatefully linked with the building of a cathedral. for 6.92

FIELD GUIDE TO THE BUTTERFLIES AND OTHER INSECTS OF BRITAIN - 'Reader's Digest' A guide enabling the reader to identify and classify over 500 species of British butterflies and insects. It includes breeding-ground identification and distribution maps. for 7.69

RED TENT - Diamant, Anita Her name is Dinah. In the Bible her fate is merely hinted at in a brief and violent detour within the verses of the Book of Genesis that deal with Jacob and his dozen sons. Told in Dinah's voice, 'The Red Tent' reveals the traditions of ancient womanhood for 5.38

SAMARKAND - Maalouf, Amin Accused of mocking the inviolate codes of Islam, Persian poet Omar Khayyam fortuitously finds sympathy with the very man who is to judge his alledged crime. He is spared, and thus begins the blend of fact and fiction that is 'Samarkand'. for 6.92

ARIAS AND RASPBERRIES - Secombe, Harry In this first volume of Sir Harry Secombe's autobiography, he recalls his childhood in Swansea, his first job as a pay clerk, and his army days, where he met Spike Milligan. The book also includes an account of the Windmill Theatre and of touring in Varie for 4.61

ADVANCED GOLD COURSEBOOK - Acklam, Richard for 16.95

MINDS AND MACHINES - Byrom, Jamie, etc. This is the third 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

WEB STYLE GUIDE - Lynch, Patrick J This guide for Web designers offers advice on creating effective Web sites and pages. Focusing on the interface and graphic design principles, it looks at issues ranging from planning and organising goals to the elements of individual page design. for 9.62

BURNING TIGRIS - Balakian, Peter This text presents the history of the Armenian massacres, the 20th century's first attempted genocide, and the story of the West's responses to them, as unsatisfactory as its responses were to be to Sarajevo, Rwanda and Chechnya at the century's end. for 14.62

PROTESTANT ESTABLISHMENT - BALTZELL, E. DIGBY for 14.88

WEDNESDAY'S CHILD - Robinson, Peter Two social workers, investigating reports of child abuse, take seven-year-old Gemma Scupham away for tests. When they fail to return her, Gemma's mother calls in the police. Inspector Banks and Superintendent Gristhorpe suspect the case, and others, may b for 5.38

AUDIO RECORDING FOR PROFIT - Stone, Chris A look at the business of professional audio recording. It features business strategies, guidelines and advice on every aspect of launching and managing a professional audio recording business, including creative management, marketing, promotion, and the for 20.45

MODERN MINDS - Peaple, Derek This is the fourth 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

NEW BLUEPRINT INTERMEDIATE WORKBOOK WITH KEY - Abbs, Brian New to this series is a Rapid Review section, offering revision of basic grammar, enabling the teacher to bring a mixed ability entry class up to a common grammatical level, and identify remedial action quickly. Regular Check and Use Your English sections for 7.87

SCOTTISH LEGAL SYSTEM - Walker, David M This edition of the comprehensive guide to Scots law has been updated to include a significant European dimension and appendices on procedure inserted. An examination of the solicitor advocate's role is also explained. for 37.44

VOCATIONAL A-LEVEL HOSPITALITY AND CATERING - Aslett, Mary This text provides a comprehensive approach to the Vocational A-level in Hospitality and Catering. The book aims to support students and lecturers through the six mandatory units of the Vocational A-level. for 25.47

NANO FLOWER - Hamilton, Peter F Hamilton's third Greg Mandel novel. A strangely beautiful flower is delivered anonymously to Julia Evans, head of the Event Horizon conglomerate. When Greg Mandel sees it he is devastated at the wave of psychic power that pours out from it. The flower may for 6.15

GIORDANO BRUNO AND THE EMBASSY AFFAIR - Bossy, John Delving into a netherworld of treachery and intrigue in Elizabethan London, John Bossy attempts to solve a centuries-old mystery: who was 'Fagot', the spy working within the French embassy in London to subvert Catholic attempts to overthrow Queen Elizabet for 6.92

COMPRESSION ALGORITHMS FOR REAL PROGRAMMERS - Wayner, Peter Aimed at the programmer who must choose and implement good compression strategies, this book shows how compression algorithms are ideal for Internet and computer networks. With ever-increasing file sizes, compression algorithms enable users to cut the siz for 25.4

PRODUCING ANIMATION - Winder, Catherine This text is a comprehensive guide to the management of the animation production process, from the identification and sale of a concept, through development, pre-production, production and post-production, to completion. for 19.52

AMERICAN VOLUNTEERS' GROUP COLOURS AND MARKINGS - Clements, Terrill J The American volunteer group or 'Flying Tigers' were the first Americans to see action against the Japanese in World War II. This title marks the start of the sharks-mouth legend in the USAAF. It includes a look at profiles, planforms and badge artwork. for 10

IF ONLY THEY COULD TALK - Herriot, James When newly qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? Herriot's books form the basis of the popular BBC TV series 'All Creatures Great and Small'. for 4.61

IMPERATIVE OF RESPONSIBILITY - Jonas, Hans Discusses the ethical implications of modern technology and examines the responsibility of humanity for the fate of the world. for 11.62

FRAGRANT MIND - Worwood, Valerie Ann The companion volume to 'The Fragrant Pharmacy'. This guide to aromatherapy concentrates on the emotional, psychological and mood-changing effects of nature's essential oils. By introducing the characteristics of each oil it shows how they can be matched for 7.69

PAPER MONEY - Follett, Ken Three seemingly independent events occur one morning in London: an MP wakes up after spending the night with a woman he picked up in a bar; a tycoon meets a Bank of England official for breakfast; and a criminal briefs his crew. A journalist struggles to for 5.38

PRINCE CASPIAN - Lewis, C S 'Look sharp!' shouted Edmund. 'All catch hands and keep together. This is magic - I can tell by the feeling!' Prince Caspian is in terrible danger when his wicked uncle, King Miraz, decides to get rid of the young heir to the throne. In desperation, Caspi for 3.84

NEW SPIRIT, NEW SCULPTURE, NEW MONEY - Cork, Richard The second 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 address for 12.04

LET'S PARTY - Olsen, Mary-Kate In this title, Ashley has a great idea - she's going to give a party for her best friend, Jennifer. But Ashley gets a surprise too - when she finds out that Mary-Kate is giving another party for her best friend Amanda on the same night. for 3.07

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - Alli, Benjamin for 9.25

FILM TECHNOLOGY IN POST PRODUCTION - Case, Dominic An easy to follow, introductory guide for beginning professionals and students in film-making and post-production. It explains all film laboratory procedures in the context of the wide range of technology that is used by film-makers, explaining what happe for 17.66

PATRONAGE, CULTURE AND POWER - Croft, Pauline A study of the Cecils, the dominant noble family in Elizabethan and Jacobean England. This wide-ranging collection of essays draws on architectural and art history, court studies, English literature, garden history, musicology, economic history and women' for 37.2

LIFE AND MANY DEATHS OF HARRY HOUDINI - Brandon, Ruth In this biography, Ruth Brandon explains in detail the secrets of Harry Houdini's most celebrated escapes, but more importantly asks, 'What was Houdini really trying to escape from?' - and, searching for the answer, reveals a man more extraordinary than a for 6.15

SOME KIND OF BLACK - Adebayo, Diran Dele is a young student who glides through violence, love and politics, with his sister Dapo. He comes of age in Black London with its world of Afro-bohos, Nubians and the Love Has No Colour Brigade, to the soundtrack of pirate radio. for 5.38

GREAT MEADOW - DONAHUE, BRIAN (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, MYERHOFF CHAIR, BRANDEIS UNIV In 'The Great Meadow', Brian Donahue examines the farming practices of the early settlers at Concord in Massachusetts. He argues against the long held belief that these farmers used methods that degraded the land and shows how the Concord community in fac for 23.25

MICROWAVE NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING AND EVALUATION PRINCIPLES - Zoughi, R Presents the fundamentals of microwave non-destructive evaluation principles. Each chapter has a set of problems and questions, with solutions and worked examples. The book should be of use to all those conducting research in microwave NDE, whether based for 44.55

YORK NOTES ON MYSTERY STORIES OF THE 19TH CENTURY, INCLUDING CHARLES DICKENS' 'SIGNALMAN' - LYTHE, TONY 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

AS FAST-TRACK CHEMISTRY - 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 chemistry students. for 6.15

21ST CENTURY DICTIONARY - Box, Ben This is a guide to speaking and writing good English in the 1990s and beyond. As well as having comprehensive up-to-date dictionary information, it includes help on usage, spelling, and grammar. for 15.4

MAGDALEN - Conlon-McKenna, Marita It's 1950 and Esther Doyle has become pregnant. Betrayed by her lover and rejected by her family, she is sent to join the 'fallen women' of the Holy Rosary Convent in Dublin, where she has to work in the infamous Magdalen laundry while she awaits the birt for 4.61

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY - Child, John Aimed specifically at A Level, FE and first-year undergraduate students of photography, this text contains all the information necessary for use of medium and large format cameras, and work with tungsten and flash in a controlled environment. for 15.8

BOOST YOUR I. Q. - Butler, Eamonn This sequel to 'Test your IQ', provides a sample IQ test containing 60 questions - logic puzzles, word questions, words and letters and diagram questions. The authors use a series of exercises to demonstrate how to tackle problems in a logical, systematic for 4.61

STAYING SANE - Persaud, Raj This is a self-help guide to staying sane from the award winning psychologist and television psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud. It offers strategies that should help you to strengthen both your mind and relationships, regardless of the stresses and strains of d for 6.92

HOW TO DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 'Reader's Digest' This guide explains exactly what the Windows operating system is and how it functions. It gives practical advice on such topics as organizing files, changing your desktop wallpaper and computer viruses, and contains a troubleshooting section with step-by- for 11.54

LYONESSE SULDRUN'S GARDEN - Vance, Jack The Elder Isles, located off the the coast of Old Gaul, are made up of ten contending kingdoms, all vying with each other for control. At the centre of much of the intrigue in this tale is Casmir, the ruthless and ambitious king of Lyonnesse and his beaut for 5.38

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN EVOLUTIONARY ANATOMY - Aiello, Leslie C An anthropologist and an anatomist have combined their skills in this book to provide the essentials of anatomy and the means to apply these to investigations into hominid form and function. for 45.52

WILLIAM AND LUCY - THIRLWELL, ANGELA (LECTURER IN LITERATURE, FACULTY OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, BIRKBECK COLLEGE, UNIVER The marriage of William Michael Rossetti and Lucy Madox Brown united two of the most resonant Pre-Raphaelite family names. Their passionate and ultimately tragic relationship provides a fresh perspective on 19th-century marriage and on the private lives o for 23.25

MICROPHONE BOOK - Eargle, John for 27.89

ECOLOGY, COMMUNITY AND DELIGHT - Thompson, Ian The book examines the three principal value systems which influence landscape architectural practice: the aesthetic, the social and the environmental and seeks to discover the role that the profession should follow. for 27.9

STANISLAVSKI - Benedetti, Jean The Stanislavski 'system' is still the only comprehensive method of actor training we possess. This text traces the growth of the 'system' from its roots in the tradition of Russian realism, and charts the various phases it went through until the final em for 6.15

BICYCLE - Herlihy, David The nineteenth century's 'mechanical horse' offered an exciting new world of transportation for all and ushered in an era of changes that resonates to the present day, changes cataloged and described in a fascinating history of an engineering marvel. for 18.6

TENTH INSIGHT - Redfield, James This adventure tale, a sequel to 'The Celestine Prophecy', seeks to illuminate the world around us and within us. It offers a joyful vision of human spirituality from the moment before conception and the birth vision, to the passage of death, hell and the for 6.92

THREE SISTERS - Chekhov, A P Chekhov's widely performed classic study of provincial life explores the irony of hope and the inadequacy of consolation. for 6.15

ELEMENTARY MATTERS TEACHER'S BOOK - Cunningham, Gillie 'Elementary Matters' completes the four-part 'Matters' series. It builds on the approach already established in the series, whilst introducing features specially designed for elementary/false beginner learners. Review units at regular intervals give extra for 15.95

LOOPY LIMERICKS - Foster, John This collection of nonsense poems includes material by well-known poets such as Roger McGough, Edward Lear, Michael Palin, Kaye Umansky, and Spike Milligan. It is divided into sections under headings such as Animal Crackers, Dotty Dressers, Dreadful Disas for 3.07

CORUNNA 1809 - Haythornthwaite, Philip J Late in 1808 Sir John Moore, virtually alone with his small British army deep inside Spain and facing the French Army led by Napoleon, fell back towards Corunna. The retreat is documented here, with its arduous trials and stories of a last stand. for 11.69

SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA - Pakenham, Thomas The scramble for Africa astonished everyone. In 1880 most of the continent was still ruled by Africans and barely explored. By 1902, five European powers had grabbed almost the whole continent, giving themselves 30 new colonies and protectorates. This is for 11.54

COLD IS THE GRAVE - Robinson, Peter DCI Alan Banks is more than a little surprised when his boss, Chief Constable Riddle, asks for his help. Riddle's 16-year-old daughter has run away and Riddle wants Banks to use his unorthodox methods to bring her home without a fuss. for 5.38

'SUN' WORD GAMES - Bamford, Robert This is the first in an alternative series of word games books, taken from 'The Sun' newspaper. 'Word Workout' is a clueless crossword, 'Sundial' a test of vocabulary skills and 'Name Game' a general knowledge and trivia quiz. The title offers the reader for 3.39

BODY ON THE BEACH - Brett, Simon Very little disturbs the ordered calm of Fethering, a self-contained retirement settlement on England's southern coast. Carole Seddon has chosen to retire there, and the last thing she expected to find was a neighbour with a colourful past, or a body on t for 5.38

CRISIS OF REASON - BURROW, J.W. (PROFESSOR OF EUROPEAN THOUGHT, UNIVERSITY OF O An exploration of the history of ideas in Europe from the revolutions of 1848 to the beginning of World War I. The text is populated with the great thinkers of the age - among them Mill, Nietzsche and Wilde - and examines the impact of scientific and soci for 12.04

COLLINS-LONGMAN ATLAS - Catling, Simon This atlas contains colourful reference-style maps specically designed for Key Stage 2 pupils. Physical features are shown in a pictorial way, making them easier to understand. for 6.99

FAMILY OUTING - Bono, Chastity As the most famous lesbian daughter of all, Chastity interweaves the story of her own experience on coming out in 1990 at the age of 20 and her parents Sonny and Cher with those of many others, offering practical, sane advice on seeing yourself as normal for 5.38

FIRST PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - Lipsey, Richard G An ELBS-LPBB edition is available. for 13.85

INTRODUCTION TO THE ROCK FORMING MINERALS - Deer, W A, etc. This text attempts to provide a short account of the more important minerals encountered in many undergraduate courses in mineralogy and petrology. It also aims to present the basic data essential to the understanding of minerals, especially in relation t for 36.25

NEW DIMENSIONS IN PHOTO IMAGING - Blacklow, Laura This text invites artists in all media to discover non-silver techniques. Instructions and step-by-step illustrations include coverage of how to: mix chemicals and apply light-sensitive emulsions by hand; create imagery in and out of the darkroom; and tra for 24.17

POWER OF FEELINGS - Chodorow, Nancy J The author of this text claims that psychoanalysis offers in its clinical goals and its vision of possibility, insight into the nature of subjectivity and the quality of good relations with others. It continues centuries of reflection and imagination abou for 12.97

HOW TO WRITE ABOUT BIOLOGY - Lamb, Bernard C This handbook shows biology students in particular how to read more thoughtfully and think more carefully about what they read and observe, and then translate those skills into effective and accurate writing. for 18.61

LINGUISTIC TURN - Rorty, Richard for 15.34

POEMS FROM OTHER CENTURIES - Tissier, A This anthology meets the requirements for the study of pre-20th century poetry within the National Curriculum. These poems emcompass different styles, traditions and themes. Classic poems are included as well as poems by less well-known writers, male and for 5.75

VERMEER AND THE ART OF PAINTING - Wheelock, Arthur K This study examines the creative process and technical means by which the 17th-century Dutch painter Jan Vermeer achieved his pictorial effects. Using the results of X-rays, pigment analysis and infrared reflectography, some of the secrets of Vermeer's ar for 37.2

BILLY THE KID - Morpurgo, Michael Billy was a champion soccer star, playing for Chelsea in the 1930s. But that was before war broke out... This tale is told through the voice of an 80 year-old man, who looks back on his life as Chelsea's champion striker until the outbreak of war in 1939 for 3.84

TANGLED THREADS - Dickinson, Margaret After the death of her father and the callous rejection of her lover, Eveleen leaves her previously happy family home in Lincolnshire. She resolves never to allow love to enter her heart again - until a stunning discovery about her mother's past causes Ev for 5.38

DEATHSTALKER LEGACY - Green, Simon R The Golden Age is marred by one evil man who threatens everyone with extinction. With the old heroes relegated to legend a new hero is called for and Lewis Deathstalker takes up the mantle. As with other Deathstalker tales his luck is bad, as usual. for 5.38

GOD AND PHILOSOPHY - Gilson, Etienne In this work, the Catholic philosopher Etienne Gilson deals with one of the most important and perplexing metaphysical problems: the relation between our notion of God and demonstrations of his existence. for 7.6

COMPLETE GREEK TRAGEDIES EURIPIDES - Grene, David Includes 'Rhesus', 'The Suppliant Women', 'Orestes' and 'Iphigenia in Aulis'. for 6.04

Penthouse Uncensored 2 - for 10.19

BARRY TROTTER AND THE SHAMELESS PARODY - Gerber, Michael Following on from the bestselling parody of the 'Lord of the Rings' comes a new, even more shameless, parody of the other major pop-culture event of our times: Harry Potter. for 4.61

INTEGRATED APPROACH TO BUSINESS STUDIES LECTURER'S GUIDE - Jewell, Bruce R This edition has been fully updated to bring it in line with the revised A Level specification. The book mirrors the modular structure of the AS and A Level specification requirements and integrates throughout opportunities for the delivery and learning o for 29.5

MODERNITY AND MODERNISM - Frascina, Francis The first volume in this series focuses on aspects of Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in Paris between 1848 and 1900. The book demonstrates how some historians view this art as representative of the social, historical and economic circumstan for 17.05

COMPLETE FILM PRODUCTION HANDBOOK - Honthaner, Eve Light This step-by-step guide covers the essentials of film production - from checklists and sample pre-production and post production schedules - to contracts and company policies relating to insurance, talent management and even customs and immigration. for 33.47

TRUSTS - Paisley, Roderick Provides students with a preparatory guide to trusts as set and explained throughout a Scots LLB. The text covers topics such as classification of trusts; parties and properties; appointment, assumption and resignation of trustees; purposes of a trust; an for 12

GIRLS IN THE VELVET FRAME - Geras, Adele Jerusalem, 1913. The hot summer drags on for the Bernstein sisters - Rifka, Chava, Naomi, Dvora and Shoshanna. Their brother Isaac has been in New York for almost a year, and still the family has heard nothing from him. Can they use a photograph to find I for 4.61

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR - Mitchell, Reid This text covers the secession and the war - the years 1861-1865. Its focus is the interaction of the military progress of the war, Union and Confederate politics, and social change, particularly emancipation. This treatment integrates literature on the w for 12.73

ELFSORROW - Barclay, James This is the first in an epic new series starring Fantasy's newest cult heroes: 'The Raven'. for 5.38

STORIES FROM ASIA - Bhinda, Madhu A collection of stories by modern writers from South Asia. This collection meets National Curriculum requirements to read a range of 'literature from other cultures'. The book also contains assignments and help for wider reading. for 6.25

'EMMA' - Gray, Martin 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

HENRY LEE'S CRIME SCENE HANDBOOK - Lee, Henry C Having begun his career as a police captain in Taiwan, Lee (U. of New Haven) migrated to the US and studied forensic science. He and a Connecticut state policeman and a forensic chemist explain to investigators how to process a crime scene so as to milk a for 43.7

SCHOOL AND FAMILY POEMS - Body, Wendy Part of the 'Pelican Big Books' series, this humorous poetry has a teaching focus on what makes poems humorous and on the credibility of events. This series has been specifically written for the shared reading part of the literacy hour and supports the ge for 22.5

ACCEPTABLE RISK - Cook, Robin With millions of dollars at stake, every scientist in America is fighting to discover the next Prozac, the latest 'feel good' drug. Using bacterial mould first uncovered during the Salem witch trials, Edward Armstrong isolates a stunningly effective anti- for 5.38

ANCIENT GREEK ATHLETICS - MILLER, STEPHEN G. (PROFESSOR OF CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, USA) Using a broad array of sources, Miller reconstructs ancient Greek athletic festivals and the details of specific athletic events. He explores the role of women in ancient athletics, the place of amateurism, and the relationship between athletic events and for 23.25

DARK TERRORS - STRACHAN, HEW (UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE) The multiple award-winning editors of the 'Dark Voices' and 'Fantasy Tales' series present a collection of horror and dark fantasy featuring contributions from top authors and promising newcomers. for 6.15

YORK NOTES ON WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' - Rowbotham, Sarah 'York Notes for GCSE' offers a useful approach to English Literature and aims to help readers achieve a better grade. Updated to reflect the needs of today's students, the new editions are filled with detailed summaries, commentaries on key themes, charac for 3.84

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - Convery, Jane One of the 'Law Basics' series, this text contains information and guidance on Scottish constitutional law. It presents information on the general principles, the key cases and the important statutes, supplemented with model answers to specimen examinatio for 12

ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL TOURISM COURSEBOOK - Jacob, Miriam This English course is designed to meet the specific needs of learners who want a career in tourism or who already work in that area. The course deals with the specialized language and skills needed in the industry. It is classroom-based and can be used f for 14.95

LIVINGSTONE - Jeal, Tim David Livingstone is revered as one of the world's greatest explorers and missionaries and as the first European to cross Africa. This biography reveals the man behind the myth, one capable of ruthless cruelty as well as self-sacrifice and bravery, and do for 10.19

VISUAL COLOR AND COLOR MIX - Cohen, Jozef This book provides an explanation of the implications of metamerism that will be of considerable use to researchers in industries concerned with the use of colorants, as well as to colorimetrists and color scientists. for 31.96

STEPHEN HAWKING - Ferguson, Kitty This is the story of one of the most remarkable figures of the late 20th century - Professor Stephen Hawking, the Cambridge genius who has earned an international reputation as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein. for 6.15

LONGMAN BUSINESS ENGLISH DICTIONARY - GIBSON, R. This is an advanced-level dictionary for students and people working in business. There are over 13,000 entries, covering terms from accounting, marketing, finance, human resources and many other fields. The definitions are written in the 2000-word Longma for 17.95

ENCHANTER - Nabokov, Vladimir for 4.61

CHAMBERS SUPER-MINI GRAMMAR - CHAMBERS This volume draws on work from 'Chambers Guide to Grammar and Usage', and makes use of the British National Corpus to identify the real problems of everyday language. for 3.84

FALKLANDS WAR 1982 - Anderson, Duncan The Argentine invasion of the Falklands in 1982 sparked national outrage and Britain felt she had to avenge such a humiliation and protect her own. This volume explores both the military and political dimensions of this important conflict, including detai for 7.69

THEODORE PSALTER - Barber, Charles for 55.5

LIGHT YEARS - Howard, Elizabeth Jane For two summers they gathered together, safe from the advancing storm clouds of war. In the heart of the Sussex countryside, these were still the sunlit days of childish games, lavish family meals, and picnics on the beach. Three generations of the Cazale for 5.38

WRITING THE SHORT FILM - Dancyger, Ken This work takes the student and novice screenwriter through the storytelling process, from conception, through visualization, dramatization, characterization and dialogue. This edition contains a new chapter on character development and discussion of the for 20.45

SMALL PERSON FAR AWAY - Kerr, Judith Berlin is where Anna lived before Hitler, when she was still a German child; before she spoke English, and her family became refugees. But Mama is there, dangerously ill and Anna is forced to go back, to deal with questions and old fears, and to discover for 4.61

FISHER LASS - Dickinson, Margaret Arriving with the 'herring girls' who follow the shoals down the coast, the orphaned Jeannie Buchanan rescues Gracie from a stag-night mob and is welcomed into her family. The groom marries the girl his parents chose, but Jeannie cannot forget him, even a for 5.38

STAR WARS HEIR TO THE EMPIRE - Zahn, Timothy This novel begins five years after the end of 'Return of the Jedi'. The Rebel Alliance has destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and driven the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet back into barely a quarter of the territory th for 5.38

SUCCESSION - Gordon, Alasdair Presents information on the general principles, key cases and important statutes of the Scots law of succession, supplemented with model answers to exam questions. The book includes coverage of wills, survivorship, legal rights, intestate succession, esse for 12

ARCHIVE FEVER - Derrida, Jacques In this work, Jacques Derrida guides the reader through an extended meditation on remembrance, religion, time, and technology - all occasioned by a deconstructive analysis of the notion of archiving. for 8.83

LONGMAN HOMEWORK HANDBOOKS MATHEMATICS 4, KEY STAGE 2 - Terry, Linda for 3.84

PRODUCING AND DIRECTING THE SHORT FILM AND VIDEO - Rea, Peter W This work illustrates, in detail, the steps involved in pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution of a short film and video. The second edition expands on the director's role in visualizing a project in the pre-production and productio for 32.54

ENGLISH SHOPS AND SHOPPING - MORRISON, KATHRYN A. Focusing on the architecture of retail buildings in England, this is a study of the history and character of different retail settings since the Middle Ages, including shops, arcades, market halls, co-operative stores, department stores, multiples, superm for 27.9

'DAILY TELEGRAPH' BOOK OF OBITUARIES HEROES AND ADVENTURERS - Montgomery-Massingberd, Hugh Gathers together some of the often amusing obituaries that have appeared in 'The Daily Telegraph'. This book focuses on heroes, heroines and adventurers. Its subjects are drawn from the Resistance and Special Forces, as well as the Army, the Royal Navy an for 5.38

YORK NOTES ON CHAUCER'S 'WIFE OF BATH'S PROLOGUE AND TALE' - TASIOULAS, JACQUELINE 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

PATTERNS OF INTENTION - Baxandall, Michael Defines and explains various concepts regarding the painter's intentions in order to provide a basis for understanding of a work of art. for 13.9

WAFFEN-SS SOLDIER, 1940-45 - Quarrie, Bruce for 8.46

INNOCENT GRAVES - Robinson, Peter Although DI Banks had seen such crimes in London, the murder of a teenage girl seemd all the more shocking in a quiet Yorkshire village. No ordinary teenager, Deborah's father is a powerful financier, dealing with classified information, and Deborah herse for 5.38

PLACING SHADOWS - Letourneau, Tom A mix of theory and applications covering the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments and their placement for the best possible effect. This new edition includes an expanded section on location lighting, including developments for 25.1

RIVER FOLK - Dickinson, Margaret For 12-year-old Mary Ann Clark life has always been tough. The pretty daughter of a wife-beating drunk, it's no surprise that she has grown up afraid of her own shadow. That is until 'Battling Bessie Ruddick' takes the young girl under her wing. But then, for 5.38

BE AS YOUNG AS YOU WANT TO BE - Spillane, Mary The theory behind the advice, tools, and tricks in this book is: the moment you start feeling less confident about geting older is the very moment to take charge of your life and turn it around. This book explores healthy eating, cosmetic surgery, vitamin for 8.49

NAPOLEON'S GERMAN ALLIES - Pivka, Otto Von for 8.09

ANATOMY OF THE SPIRIT - Myss, Caroline M This text seeks to show the links between emotional and spiritual stresses and specific illnesses in the context of the anatomy of the human energy system, linking the emotional, psychological and physical factors that lie at the root of illness. for 6.92

STEADICAM - Ferrara, Serena A study of the Steadicam. It covers the origins of camera movement and how Steadicam has made innovations in the way feature films, sports events and news are now shot. Examples of its use in films such as 'Rocky', 'Bound for Glory', 'Marathon Man' and 'T for 20.45

DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY - Adams, Douglas for 5.38

CHAMBERS MINI THESAURUS - Schwarz, Catherine This mini thesaurus is designed for quick reference and contains over 155,000 synonyms and antonyms in an easy-to-use A-Z format. for 3.07

GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE - Frankl, Paul T Geographically, this survey stretches from Poland to Portugal, from Sicily to Scotland; chronologically, it ranges from Durham in 1093 to Halle an der Saale in 1530. It provides an introduction to the study of Gothic architecture, and a history and analys for 23.25

SOUTH AFRICA - Johnson, R W This volume is an account of South Africa's complex and bloody history. for 13.08

AUDIO FOR SINGLE CAMERA OPERATION - Grant, Tony This volume provides an ideal grounding for anyone wanting to learn about the basics of recording sound, specific to broadcast single camera location work. It also aims to be the basic reference for those with experience and prior knowledge of broadcast a for 15.8

COMMUNICATION - DBA Associates The Longman Key Skills texts have been written by a team of authors with extensive teaching experience, and give the user a tried-and-tested step-by-step approach that should help them achieve key skills practically and easily. for 14.69

PRESENTATION AND SETTLEMENT OF CONTRACTORS' CLAIMS - Trickey, Geoffrey Contractual disputes, often involving large sums of money, occur with increasing frequency in the construction industry. This book presents - in non-legal language - sound professional advice from a recognized expert in the field. for 76.8

INDIVIDUALISM AND ECONOMIC ORDER - Hayek, F A First published in the 1930s and 1940s, the essays collated in this volume discuss topics from moral philosophy and the methods of the social sciences to economic theory, as different aspects of the same central issue: free markets versus socialist planne for 12.55

WHAT NOT TO WEAR - Constantine, Susannah This volume accompanies Susannah Constantine and Trinny Woodall's BBC television series, which reveals all their style secrets. for 10

BAD SEED - Johnstone, Ian This is a biography of musician Nick Cave, from his early days with 'The Birthday Party'. Charting his career, it explores Cave's idiosyncratic, obsessive lyrical visions, which make no concession to prevailing musical fads. Insights into his turbulent pe for 7.69

HUNTERS OF THE DUSK - Shan, Darren The first part of the 'Hunters Trilogy' in 'The Saga of Darren Shan'. Darren Shan, Mr Crepsley and Vancha Marsch are the hunters of the dusk. Their quarry - the Vampaneze Lord. But friends old and new may stand in their way. for 3.84

TOXICOLOGY - Aylett, Steve Beerlight is nightmare city of the future where violence is the new art form and artists are the only people with regular jobs. In a cartoon landscape, larger-than-life characters act out plots that would be rejected by Hollywood for being too over the to for 4.61

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY IN DIAGRAMS - Bunnett, R B for 14.99

J IS FOR JUDGMENT - Grafton, Sue In her latest case, Kinsey Millhone finds herself in danger - on the trail of someone who may, or may not, be dead. It is five years since crooked tycoon Wendell Jaffe disappeared while sailing his boat off the California coast. Now Kinsey is investigatin for 5.38

GUARDS! GUARDS! A DISCWORLD GRAPHIC NOVEL - Pratchett, Terry 'The City Watch', one of Pratchett's finest creations, is rendered here, maybe not in Technicolor - but certainly as never seen before. for 7.69

COLLINS NEW SCHOOL DICTIONARY - Flint, Helen A second edition of this school dictionary, based on extensive teacher research and with extra features to promote success in all subjects in secondary school. There are helpful examples of each word, simple pronunciations plus similar words for vocabular for 4.61

VICTIMS AND VICTIMOLOGY - Goodey, Jo This work provides an introduction to the key debates within the area of victims and victimology. It focuses on victim-centred criminal and social justice developments in England and Wales, and also provides examples from around the world in order to expl for 21.55

EXPLORING SCIENCE PUPIL'S BOOK 3 (YEAR 9) - Levesley, M 'Exploring Science' combines all that is needed to cover key stage 3 science with a flexible scheme of work. A range of differentiated material provides a variety of routes through the course, which should make it suitable for a wide range of abilities. for 9.99

LONGMAN PRIMARY MATHEMATICS MEASURES WORKBOOK - Patilla, Peter, etc. Part of the Longman Primary Maths series, this workbook concentrates on building measuring skills. The structure and progression of the series ensures continuity for three to 12 year olds. for 5.92

NUFFIELD DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TEXTILES - TUPPER, ERIC This project, designed for 14-16 year olds, builds upon the previous age group's project, but its resources focus on each of the subject areas and provide students with a more in-depth study of these. This element shows pupils how to design and make texti for 12.99

BILL EVANS - Pettinger, Peter A biography of the influential jazz pianist, Bill Evans. Peter Pettinger, himself a concert pianist, describes Evans's life, his personal tragedies and commercial successes, his music making, his technique and compositional methods, his approach to ensemb for 8.46

NUFFIELD DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT DESIGN - NUFFIELD DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT This project, designed for 14-16 year olds, builds upon the previous age group's project, but its resources focus on each of the subject areas and provide students with a more in-depth study of these. This element shows pupils how to design and make proje for 12.99

GONE WITH THE WIND - Mitchell, Margaret First published in 1936, this book is a historical novel set against the dramatic backdrop of the American Civil War. It tells the love story of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. for 6.92

BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME - Hawking, S W Was there a beginning of time?, Could time run backwards? and Is the universe infinite are just some of the questions considered in this book for the non-scientific layman. The author begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Ein for 6.15

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - Chudley, R Roy Chudley's 'Construction Technology' was first published in four volumes between 1973 and 1977. His original work is now revised and this book covers the more advanced aspects. It is intended for students aspiring to management, technologist and profes for 26.45

STUART ENGLAND 1603-1714 - Coward, Barry This series features sharp, accessible writing by expert authors and is designed to meet the requirements of the new history subject core, covering the full range of new syllabuses. The text is divided into concise units with clearly-identified historical for 17.15

NUFFIELD ADVANCED LEVEL CHEMISTRY STUDENTS BOOK - VOKINS, MICHAEL This revised series fits the A level core. The student's guide contains details of the experiments, provides relevant historical background and discusses practical applications. A teacher's guide supports the course and 'special studies' texts cover indiv for 27

CHAMBERS POCKET DICTIONARY - CHAMBERS This pocket dictionary contains over 130,000 references and definitions. It also features many usage notes to give extra help with using English effectively and numerous word histories to explain where words come from. for 6.92

HELP YOURSELF TO ESSENTIAL FRENCH GRAMMAR - Marriott, Thalia By explaining grammar concepts in easily understood language, this book is suitable for learners with little prior knowledge of French. Meaningful examples put grammar in context, making it easier to understand and remember. The book is suitable for both for 10.99

FALL OF THE ROMANOVS - Steinberg, Mark D Covering the arrest, captivity and execution of the last tsar of Russia and his family during the revolution of 1917-1918, this study explores the full range of events and reveals the thoughts, perceptions and judgments of Nicholas and Alexandra, their ch for 12.97

COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY - McCarthy, Rosaleen A This book gives equal weight to the psychological and neurological approaches to the study of cognitive deficits in patients with brain lesions. The result is an analysis of cognitive skills and abilities that departs from the more usual syndrome approach for 33.47

MIDI MANUAL - Huber, David Miles A comprehensive text on MIDI, the digital language that allows electronic instruments and computers to communicate with each other. This revised edition covers new developments in hardware and software. Tips and examples on sequencing and mixing technique for 25.1

VAMPIRE PRINCE - Shan, Darren This is the sixth title in the saga of Darren Shan - and the final part in a trilogy, following Darren's initiation into the vampire clan. Betrayed by Kurda and reeling from the brutal slaying of Gavner, he is branded a traitor and hunted by the clan. for 3.84

DON FLAVIN - SMITH, BRYDON for 27.9

WEALTH AND POVERTY OF NATIONS - Landes, David S As we approach the millennium the gap bewteen rich and poor countries is widening. Historian David Landes explores the complex causes of the wealth and poverty of nations. Analysing the large forces and the sometimes surprising small details that affect e for 11.54

YORK NOTES ON SHELAGH DELANEY'S 'TASTE OF HONEY' - DYER, BERNADETTE 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

COMPLETE BOOK OF RAISING LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - Thear, Katie Backyard farmers interested in having a readily available source of eggs and meat are provided with nontechnical information on housing, feeding, raising and butchering chickens. for 11.54

VIDEO PRODUCTION HANDBOOK - Millerson, Gerald This practical sourcebook provides a guide to quality video program-making on a modest budget. Emphasis is on excellence with economy and the techniques detailed steer you through the hazards of production, helping you to avoid time-wasting problems, and for 25.1

WITCH CRAZE - Roper, Lyndal In the 16th and 17th centuries, thousands of women confessed to being witches - of making pacts with the Devil, causing babies to sicken and killing animals and crops - and were put to death. This is an account of the pursuit, interrogation, torture and b for 23.25

GRAPHICS GEMS IBM VERSION - Kirk, David This volume provides a variety of tools to use in finding solutions to specific problems, or as a starting point for new projects. It uses C for most of the program listings, although some listings contain C++ implementations. A formatted IBM disk is incl for 36.95

INTERPRETING WAGNER - TREADWELL, JAMES What do Wagner's operas really mean? How much room do they leave for different perspectives? In this study, focusing on Wagner's music, dramas and prose writings, James Treadwell lays open the rich possibilities for interpretation offered across the full for 23.25

BIBLE IN ENGLISH - Daniell, David The extraordinary story of the Bible in England from approximately the fourth century, and its later translation into English in Britain and America up to the 21st century. It charts the profound impact successive versions of the Bible have had on the peo for 27.85

GENERATION X - Coupland, Douglas Andy, Dag and Claire have been handed a society priced beyond their means. Representing the lost Generation X, they work in low-pay, low-prestige, no-future jobs in the service industry and tell disturbing stories that reveal their inner world. for 6.15

AWAKENING THE BUDDHIST HEART - Das, Lama Surya This title offers an inspiring, practical guide to applying the principles of Buddhism to every part of your daily life. for 6.92

GIANT JAM SANDWICH - Lord, John Vernon for 3.84

BELOVED STRANGER - Boylan, Clare Dick and Eunice have been married for 50 years. Eunice believes that they have achieved the point of real love but then Dick takes a terrifying plunge into insanity and enters a world of imaginary enemies, fantastic opportunities and sexual rivals. for 5.38

MEN AT ARMS - Pratchett, Terry The City Watch needs men, but what it's got is a dwarf, a troll, a woman and Captain Nobbs (disqualified from the human race). There's evil in the air and murder afoot and something very nasty in the streets, so they need all the help they can get, especi for 13.08

STAR WARS TALES FROM THE EMPIRE - SCHWEIGHOFER, PETER This collection of short stories has been culled from the pages of the 'Star Wars Adventure Journal'. The centrepiece story is 'Sidetrip', a collaboration between Timothy Zahn and Michael Stackpole. for 4.61

YEAR 1000 - Lacey, Robert In the year 1000 the world was one of people who feared an apocalypse; people who had no idea what year it was or what lay beyond the nearest valley. Narrated through the progression of the seasons, this book presents a recreation of English life at the e for 5.38

ANONYMOUS VENETIAN - Leon, Donna Commissario Brunetti's hopes of a refreshing holiday with his family are dashed when a body is found in Marghera so badly beaten that the face is unrecognizable. Brunetti searches in vain for someone who can identify the body. Then he receives a call prom for 5.38

German Pocket Dictionary - Lott, Tim Fifth edition, text updated to include recent developments in the German and English languages. Colour layout offers the user maximum accessibility in a compact, handy format. Core stock. for 5.89

LIMEWOOD SCULPTORS OF RENAISSANCE GERMANY - Baxandall, Michael A detail examination of the craftsmanship and lives of German woodcarvers from 1475 to 1525 discusses their artistic styles, techniques of carving, and place in society. for 23.25

SECRET DREAMS - Strachan, Alan Michael Redgrave ranks with Olivier, Gielgud and Richardson as one of the great British actors of the 20th-century. Married to the actress Rachel Kempton, he also fathered a dynasty of actors, Vanessa, Corin and Lynn Redgrave. for 19.25

ONE TWIN TOO MANY - Olsen, Mary-Kate Oh no! Mary-Kate and Ashley have to do history projects. But Ashley's found a way to make her project fun - she's partners with Pokey Valentine, the boy of her dreams. It's the perfect way to get close to him. The only problem is, Pokey would rather get c for 3.07

DOUGLAS ADAMS' STARSHIP TITANIC A NOVEL - Jones, Terry At the centre of the galaxy, an unknown civilization is preparing for an event of epic proportions, the launch of the most technologically advanced spaceship ever built - the Starship Titanic. The ship that cannot possibly go wrong. for 4.61

INVENTION THAT CHANGED THE WORLD - Buderi, Robert Radar played a major role in winning World War II, allowing planes to fly at night and Britain to defend herself during the Battle of Britain. It was the team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that launched the power that transformed not only d for 10

ON HISTORY - Hobsbawm, E J In these essays, the author reflects on the theory, practice and development of history and its relevance to the modern world. The wide-ranging papers demonstrate Hobsbawm's concern with the relations between past, present and future, including the writin for 7.69

SPELLHORN - Doherty, Berlie A blind girl and a unicorn in a world where magic and reality merge together. Can Laura save the Wild Ones and take them to the safety of the Bright Wilderness? for 4.61

FIBER OPTIC VIDEO TRANSMISSION - Goff, David R A detailed guide to the techniques and hardware required to transmit video over optical fibre. The book covers a wide range of applications, from cable TV, to intelligent traffic systems. The reader can learn the methods of the most basic video signal to for 39.05

DIRECTOR AND THE STAGE - Braun, Edward for 10

YORK NOTES ON POETRY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR - Sambrook, Hana 'York Notes for GCSE' offers a useful approach to English Literature and aims to help readers achieve a better grade. Updated to reflect the needs of today's students, the new editions are filled with detailed summaries, commentaries on key themes, charac for 3.84

NEANDERTHALS, BANDITS AND FARMERS - Tudge, Colin A title in the new series, DARWINISM TODAY. Each draws on the content of one of the LSE Darwin seminars, an intellectual forum attended by leading scientists, social scientists, journalists, film-makers, TV producers and writers. This volume argues agains for 3.84

WOMAN WARRIOR - Kingston, Maxine Hong for 5.38

BOYS' CRUSADE - Fussell, Paul What happened during the Allies' push into northwestern Europe is a subject of enduring fascination. Historian Paul Fussell here relates the experiences of young, inexperienced soldiers on the front line against Hitler during the momentous closing year of for 7.69

JOHN HENRY NEWMAN - TURNER, FRANK (JOHN HAY WHITNEY PROFESSOR OF HISTORY, YALE U One of the most controversial religious figures of the 19th century, John Henry Newman began his career as a priest in the Church of England but converted to Roman Catholicism in 1845. This study portrays him as a disruptive and confused schismatic conduc for 23.25

CULTURE AND POWER - Swartz, David A study of the social theorist Pierre Bourdieu's work, this work focuses on a central theme, the complex relationship between culture and power, and explains that sociology for Bourdieu is a mode of political intervention. The book aims to clarify Bourdie for 10.69

SOCIAL WORK LAW - Brammer, Alison K Offering comprehensive coverage of law relating to social work practise this text provides an accessible format with an emphasis on application of law to practise. Case studies are used to help readers see how the law is applied to fictitious practical sc for 21.55

ISLAND OF ADVENTURE - Blyton, Enid A book written by the author of the 'Famous Five' and the 'Secret Seven'. For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann and Jack, the holiday in Cornwall was everything they'd hoped for - until they began to realize that something very sinister was taking place on the Isle for 3.84

ODD MAN OUT - Biggs, Ronald Ronald Biggs's autobiography tells how in 1963, Biggs received an invitation from an old friend, Bruce Reynolds, to join him in a 'little piece of business' which culminated in the Great Train Robbery. Biggs speaks about the robbery, and how he has eluded for 4.61

COACHING CHILDREN IN SPORT - Lee, M J nhis book has arisen out of a need for a text which tackles the special issues relating to coaching children (from 6 - 16) in sport. Academics (many with coaching experience) and practitioners have been commissioned to write on for 24.17

AGE OF EXTREMES - Hobsbawm, E J A reassessment of the 20th century exploring topics such as the breakdown of the Old World, the lack of international accord, the failure of the Arts in recent years and the influence of the Third World. for 10

TIME TO DIE - Smith, Wilbur Sean Courtney, professional hunter and guerrilla fighter, is swept up by the tides of a new war. Caught between two rival armies, between his love for the woman at his side and his instincts as a trained killer, Courtney finds himself the captive of a bru for 6.15

CONTEST - Reilly, Matthew The New York State Library looms as a silent sanctuary of knowledge. But for Dr Stephen Swain and his eight-year-old daughter Holly it is a place of nightmare. Because, just for one night, this historic building is to become the venue for a horrifying con for 5.38

ENGLISH ART AND MODERNISM, 1900-39 - Harrison, Charles A detailed history of the development of modern art in England in the early 20th century and a study of the evolution of the concept of modernism among English artists, critics and theorists. The paperback edition contains a new introduction and new colou for 18.55

PSYCHOLOGY - Eysenck, Michael W Providing an introduction for psychology students, this text covers such areas as health and work and features interactive learning aids, is on case studies, learning objectives and summaries. European and American research is covered and emphasis the pro for 30.37

MARK ROTHKO - Weiss, Jeffrey , etc. This volume reproduces more than 100 of Mark Rothko's paintings, prints and drawings, including many of his rectangle paintings. It features commentary on various formal aspects of Rothko's work, interviews with contemporary artists, and a chronology of h for 23.25

DEBT OF BONES - Goodkind, Terry This is a short novel that serves as a curtain raiser to Goodkind's 'SWORD OF TRUTH' series. for 3.84

NAPOLEON'S GUARD CAVALRY - Bukhari, Emir Part of the 'Men-At-Arms' series, this book looks at Napoleon's Guard Cavalry, the 'Garde Imperiale', illustrating weapons, equipment and uniforms. for 8.09

ACTIVE PSYCHOLOGY - Cheyne, George, etc. This text aims to provide a complete account of the subject for AS and A-Level study. It features case studies and up-to-date research findings, providing further insights, and learning objectives for each unit. The main syllabus area is divided into focu for 26.99

A-LEVEL MATHS AS STUDENT'S BOOK - Emanuel, R This text for 16-18 year olds has been developed specifically to help all students progress and achieve success, whatever their abilities, whilst matching the content and approach of the 2000 specifications. The text provides a broad range of material, wi for 15.99

REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY IN NRSV GREEN SOLID TEXT PEW EDITION - PERHAM, CANON MICHAEL This new version contains the Revised Common Lectionary plus the Collects and Post-Communion Prayers. It also includes the psalm for each Sunday or feast, with response, and variations for the Church of England. There are no verse numbers and there is no for 15.29

YORK NOTES ON HAROLD BRIGHOUSE'S 'HOBSON'S CHOICE' - Dyke, Brian 'York Notes', designed for English literature, aim to stimulate ideas and thought-provoking questions, helping the reader to think independently about the text being studied. A summary of the text, author biographies, commentaries and hints for study are for 3.84

JOHN RUSKIN THE LATER YEARS - Hilton, Tim This is the second volume of Tim Hilton's biography of John Ruskin. The book begins in 1859, when Ruskin, then a celebrated author with a failed marriage, is living with his parents, writing and travelling. Among these pupils is Rose La Touche, a girl of for 15.4

N IS FOR NOOSE - Grafton, Sue Two unsolved murders on opposite sides of California are linked by a drawing of a hangman's noose - and nearly prove fatal for Kinsey Millhone. When she encounters a masked attacker she almost wishes she hadn't taken up this investigation. for 5.38

HEALTH AND FITNESS HANDBOOK - Frankham, Heather Designed for both students studying for NVQ qualifications and for those starting a career as a fitness instructor, this book should also be of interest to those class and club participants who wish to know more about the activities in which they are invo for 25.47

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BASICS OF VIDEO PRODUCTION - Lyver, Des A practical introduction to video production, describing the process and people involved. It explores how the production team works, right through to the final screening and explains what each member of the team is responsible for, along with details of t for 12.08

SPELLING ESSENTIALS STUDENT'S BOOK - Shuster, Shireen 'Spelling Essentials' is designed to give students full control over their own spelling progress, through step-by-step lessons. The student's book teaches systematically and clearly the essential spelling rules and skills, with practice exercises at every for 6.5

SO LONG, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH - Adams, Douglas for 4.61

INVENTING A NATION - Vidal, Gore Gore Vidal transports the reader into the minds, the living rooms (and bedrooms), the convention halls and the salons of Washington, Jefferson, Adams and others. We come to know these men, their opinions of each other, their worries about money and their for 15.76

INTELLECTUAL LIFE OF THE BRITISH WORKING CLASSES - ROSE, JONATHAN (PROFESSOR OF HISTORY, DREW UNIVERSITY, USA) This text traces the rise and decline of the British autodidact from the pre-industrial era to the 20th century. Using a range of sources such as surveys, registers and workers' memoirs, it discusses which books people read, how and why they educated them for 10

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BALLETS RUSSES AND ITS WORLD - Garafola, Lynn This well illustrated book surveys the dance, art, music and cultural worlds of the Ballets Russes. It begins with Diaghilev's early life, followed by discussion of his tangled relationship with Stravinsky and the war between modernism and classicism in t for 37.2

POWER OF THE SWORD - Smith, Wilbur Half-brothers and blood enemies, Manfred De La Rey and Shasa Courtney are caught up in an age-old and savage war to seize the sword of power in their land. for 6.15

ANIMAL MINDS - Griffin, Donald R Are animals consciously aware of anything, or are they merely living machines incapable of conscious thoughts or emotions? How can we tell? In this volume Griffin demonstrates how communication between animals can serve as a 'window' into what animals thi for 18.13

GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE - Varnedoe, Kirk This study of the life and work of the 'forgotten man of Impressionism' reviews him as one of the most interesting and attractive artists in the group, and the painter of some of its most powerful and memorable images. It includes contemporary critical re for 23.25

MOSTLY HARMLESS - Adams, Douglas The fifth part of the 'Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' series. 20 years on, the Guide falls into the hands of Arthur Dent's daughter, Random, whose mother, unexpectedly to all concerned, is Trillian. Random journeys to an insignificant planet, whose en for 5.38

BASIC TV TECHNOLOGY - Hartwig, Robert L A guide to the technical fundamentals underlying all television and video systems. It demonstrates how various pieces of equipment work, what their functions are, and how they are integrated to form a complex video system. This third edition covers new to for 20.45

MY BODY MYSELF - Naik, Anita A guide to all aspects of health, both physical and emotional, for girls. The topics covered include legal rights, sexual health, healthy looks, diet, mind and emotions, alternative medicine and general health. for 3.84

YORKSHIRE - Pevsner, Nikolaus This work covers the North Riding area. The North Riding extends from the fells on the Westmorland border to the highest cliffs in England, facing the North Sea. In an area of scattered settlements, Richmond is one of the best market towns in England, as for 16.95

BERYL COOK - Cook, Beryl This bumper edition presents the work of Beryl Cook across the span of her long career, bringing it up to date with pictures from 'Cruising'. The book is organized thematically into such chapters as 'Girls' Night Out', 'Boys' Night Out', 'Beryl' and 'Bery for 11.54

LORD OF THE RINGS FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING - Tolkien, J R R In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord's evil dom for 5.38

GUERRILLA TV - Lewis, Ian Written by a practising indie programme-maker, this work takes an anarchic look at television programme-making in the late 20th century. The book offers real-life examples, covers everything from markets to distributors and contains budget and schedule fo for 21.38

MEMORY ARTISTS - Moore, Jeffrey This is a novel about a son and his mother; memory and language. for 13.08

INDIAN INFANTRY REGIMENTS, 1860-1914 - Barthorp, Michael for 8.09

WEALTH OF NATIONS - Smith, Adam The classic eighteenth-century treatise on the principles of political economics is presented in a definitive text with full annotations and historical introduction. for 13.48

CHASM CITY - Reynolds, Alastair This title incites readers to come to Chasm City and embark on a mind-bending ride through the universe of Revelation Space. for 5.38

COLLINS COMPACT DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS - ENGLISH This volume contains matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page. Spelling help is given for all irregular forms of words and pronunciation help is given for words considered difficult or confusing. Up-to-date language notes give advice on for 7.69

K IS FOR KILLER - Grafton, Sue Features the wisecracking female PI Kinsey Millhone. Lorna Kepler was beautiful and wilful, a loner who couldn't resist flirting with danger. The police cannot establish neither motive nor suspect for her death. So before Kinsey can expose a murderer, she for 5.38

VICTORIAN FRAME OF MIND, 1830-70 - Houghton, Walter E This work carefully scrutinizes the emotional and intellectual attitudes of the Victorian era. for 14.83

JIHAD - Rashid, Ahmed An exploration of the five Central Asian republics adjacent to Afghanistan - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Based on research and interviews, it explains the roots of militant rage in Central Asia and suggests ways in whi for 15.76

ART OF THE AVANT-GARDES - Bradenbaugh, Jerry for 18.55

BORED OF THE RINGS - 'Harvard Lampoon' Pulling in references to popular culture and fantasy literature as a whole this is a parody of 'Lord of the Rings'. From the dreary Goddamn (Gollum), to the feckless Arrowroot (Aragorn), the bungling Goodgulf (Gandalf) to the meanminded boggies Frito (Fro for 5.38

CONSTRUCTION LAW - Connolly, James P Aimed at providing information to students of the construction disciplines as well as a variety of professionals including architects, surveyors and engineers, this text covers the legal criteria that governs the construction industry in Scotland. for 36.48

FRIENDS 3 GLOBAL STUDENT'S BOOK - Skinner, Carol The 'Friends' series is divided into eight cycles of four lessons with a revision section after each one to recycle key language. The books aim to build confidence with English grammar and vocabulary taught in three clear steps - presentation, comprehensi for 12.95

YORK NOTES ON GEORGE ELIOT'S 'MILL ON THE FLOSS' STUDY NOTES - Simpson, Kathryn 'York Notes Advanced' offer an accessible approach to English Literature. This series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, York Notes Advanced introduce stu for 3.84

TIMING FOR ANIMATION - Whitaker, Harold 'Timing For Animation' teaches you all you need to know about the art of timing and its importance in the animated film. Illustrated throughout, points made in the text are demonstrated with the help of numerous drawn examples. for 14.87

E-COMMERCE BOOK - Korper, Steffano 'The E-Commerce Book' is a guide for all those in business who need to exploit E-Commerce opportunities but who don't want to deal with technical jargon that often goes with it. for 23.09

CELEBRATING HOMER'S LANDSCAPES - Luce, J V A guide to the main localities that Homer depicts in his 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey'. Providing photographs of the terrain and quoting from the two epics, Luce argues that Homer's descriptions of the ancient landscape, far from being poetic fantasies, are accur for 23.25

BRITISH SEABORNE EMPIRE - Black, Jeremy Jeremy Black considers how the ocean affected British exploration, defence, trade, commerce and the role of the navy, as well as the attitudes and perceptions of the British people themselves. for 23.25

MILITARY HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR - WANKLYN, MALCOLM In 1649 England executed its King. It was not a foregone conclusion. Why did Parliament win and how was the King defeated? This book gives an account of the campaigns and progress of war to show the war ended as it did and how Charles ended up on the scaf for 19.59

WORD FREQUENCIES IN PRESENT-DAY BRITISH SPEECH AND WRITING - Leech, Geoffrey, etc. Aimed at all language professionals, and those interested in how words are used, this reference work provides key information on how English is spoken and written at the turn of the 21st century. for 30.37

VIRTUAL MUMMY - WISSEMAN, SARAH UNDERHILL An accessible introduction to the non-invasive, non-destructive methods used to analyze Egyptian artifacts evaluates these innovative computerized techniques. (Science & Mathematics). for 11.96

'DAILY TELEGRAPH' CRYPTIC CROSSWORD BOOK - THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Provides a selection of 80 cryptic crosswords from the pages of 'The Daily Telegraph' newspaper. This book provides the answers to all the crosswords at the rear of the book. for 2.69

MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICISTS - Arfken, George This volume contains the essential mathematical tools and techniques used to solve problems in physics. A useful textbook for all serious undergraduate students of physics. for 37

EARLY MEDIEVAL IRELAND, AD 400-AD 1200 - O Croinin, Daibhi From the coming of Christianity to the Norman Conquest and settlement, this survey covers the early history of Ireland. Within a broad political framework, the author explores the nature of Irish society and culture, the role of the Church and relations w for 18.61

PLAYS 'ALPHABETICAL ORDER', 'DONKEYS' YEARS', 'CLOUDS', 'MAKE AND BREAK', 'NOISES OFF' - Frayn, Michael for 10

PARNELL AND THE IRISH QUESTION - Hodge, Tim 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 5.75

'DAILY TELEGRAPH' CRYPTIC CROSSWORD BOOK - 'DAILY TELEGRAPH' Contains 80 cryptic crosswords from the 'Daily Telegraph' setters. The answers are included in the back of the book. for 3.07

FIRST CERTIFICATE GOLD COURSEBOOK - Acklam, Richard Tailor-made for the revised First Certificate in English examination, this course offers graded practice, advice and guidance, equipping students with the skills and language ability needed to tackle each task type with confidence. for 16.95

STONE - Roberts, Adam In this science fiction title, the universe's first mass murderer for thousands of years confesses. for 5.38

'DAILY TELEGRAPH' CRYPTIC CROSSWORD BOOK - Daily Telegraph This is a collection of 80 cryptic crosswords from the 'Daily Telegraph' setters. for 3.07

RADIO PRODUCTION WORKTEXT - Reese, David E This text aims to examine the modern studio and its equipment, and the basic techniques needed to accomplish audio production work. Each chapter is divided into a section of information, a section of self-study questions and answers, and a section of proj for 26.96

GERMAN SEAMAN 1939-45 - Williamson, Gordon This volume charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences of a typical World War II German sailor. It focuses on the main branches of the Navy, as well as the last ditch effort units thrown into action as Infantry in the fina for 9.89

RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT AND OTHER STORIES - Maclean, Norman The two novellas and short story in this collection are based on his own experiences - the experiences of a young man who found that life was only a step from art in its structures and beauty. for 7.9

WEB TEACHING GUIDE - Horton, Sarah In this manual, multimedia specialist Sarah Horton draws on her experience as a faculty Web consultant to explain the entire process of creating a Web site, from initial planning through site assessment. Her focus is on practical matters related to creati for 8.43

RIVER OF DARKNESS - Airth, Rennie A historical murder story exploring the psychological aftermath of World War I. The murders of Colonel Fletcher, his wife and two of their staff seem to be the result of a violent robbery until Detective Inspector Madden arrives. His experience of the hor for 5.38

DANNY BOY - Goodwin, Jo-Anne Danny Mac is 19 and in his prime. He's the coolest smackhead in Doncaster, where girls are queuing for his favours and he's got a bunch of mates to go thieving with. Life is about as sweet as he can imagine it. Then things start to go wrong. for 5.38

YORK NOTES ON ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON'S 'DOCTOR JEKYLL AND MR.HYDE' - Burke, Tony 'York Notes for GCSE' offers a useful approach to English Literature and aims to help readers achieve a better grade. Updated to reflect the needs of today's students, the new editions are filled with detailed summaries, commentaries on key themes, charac for 3.84

ELEANOR RATHBONE AND THE POLITICS OF CONSCIENCE - Pedersen, Susan Susan Pedersen illuminates both the public and private sides of Rathbone's life while restoring her to her rightful place as the most sophisticated feminist thinker and most effective British woman politician of the first half of the 20th century. for 23.25

MURDER OF MR.GREBELL - MONOD, PAUL KLEBER (PROFESSOR OF HISTORY, MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, USA) On a winter night in 1743, a local magistrate was stabbed to death in the churchyard of Rye by an angry butcher. Why did this grueome crime happen? What does it reveal about the political, economic, and cultural patterns that existed in this small English for 23.25

CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - Wade, E C S This book on constitutional and administrative law describes and analyses changes in the UK's system of government and public law since 1998, notably the wide-ranging reform of the constitution undertaken by the Labour Government and the incorporation int for 32.33

ELEMENTARY DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY - O'Neill, Barrett Written for readers who have completed the standard first courses in calculus and linear algebra, this text provides an introduction to the geometry of curves and surfaces. For those with access to the computer programs Mathematica or Maple, the text incl for 51.93