From humble beginnings in the 1830s, The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company grew to dominate British mercantile shipping for much of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Initially the company's paddle steamers carried Her Majesty's Mail, as the name impliese, to the Iberian Peninsula, but over time P&O extended its routes across the Mediterranean and onwards to the Middle East, Far East and Australasia. Besides the mail, P&O liners carried spices, silk, tea, and even opium as well as passengers. P&O c... read more

Almost eighty years after her death, Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) is still one of the most influential of all English garden designers. Best known for her superb use of colour schemes in her hallmark flower borders, she combined an early training in art with self taught horticultural skills. Early influences included William Morris, John Ruskin and William Robinson but it is her partnership with the architect Edwin Lutyens that produced some of the most distinctive of Edwardian houses and gardens. From her house (and nursery) at Mun... read more

After answering the call to feed the nation during the First World War, the farmer of the 1920s had to settle down to a peace time of low prices for his produce. A new generation of farmers and workers had to face the challenges of farming in recession. How they did so is the focus of this book - the changes on the farm of the 1920s and 1930s: what it produced and where, the new techniques and machines for a new age.

Age is strictly a case of mind over matter; if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter Mark Twain
TIMELY ADVICE FOR A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY
So what if you’re 50; after all, with age comes wisdom and more excuses to reminisce about old times and stare blankly at your friends while you try to remember their names – at least you’re not 60!
This book is packed with celebratory quotations to help you shrug your shoulders, blow out the candles and Keep Calm.

Attention! In your hand is an indispensable training manual for new recruits to fatherhood. Written by ex-Commando and dad of three, Neil Sinclair, this manual will teach you, in no-nonsense terms, how to: survive the first 24 hours; prepare and plan to Prevent Poor Parental Performance; maintain morale in the ranks; feed, clothe, transport and entertain your troops; transport the troops successfully on maneuvers; increase your flash to bang' time and 'square away' tasks along the way; and much, much more. Let Training Commence.

This title helps you learn the ropes to tying the best seaman knots, from basic to fancy rope work. It is a wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Clear step-by-step instructions will help the reader learn how to tie all the essential boating knots.

Misty was ecstatic to see her owner but to the nurse's surprise her owner just stood there and said, What have you done with my dog's head? 'I'm sorry, replied the nurse, what do you mean? She's just been in for spaying. That isn't my dog's head. The rest of it is my dog but you've put a different head on it. On a crisp October morning in 1996, Emma Milne started her first job as a newly qualified vet, a career captured on camera for eleven series of television's "Vets in Practice". Now she tells the full story. We discover the num... read more

During WWII, on one raid alone, Nuremburg March 1944, more Bomber Command airmen lost their lives than were lost in the Battle of Britain. These were ordinary men who became part of extraordinary events. One such was Arthur Darlow, the author's grandfather. A pilot of a Lancaster crew in 405 RCAF crew, they were one of the legions of men who took the offensive against the enemy for most of the war. Their story, vivdly recreated here, is special. The crew's tour starts with Bomber Command's Main Offensive in late 1943. German night ... read more

The image of the Roman legionary is as familiar today as it was to the citizens - and enemies - of the vast Roman Empire two thousand years ago. This book goes beyond the stereotypes found in popular culture to examine the Roman Army from the first armed citizens of the early Republic through the glorious heights of the Imperial legions to the shameful defeats inflicted upon the late Roman Army by the Goths and Huns. Tracing the development of tactics, equipment and training, this work provides a detailed insight into the military ... read more

This title conveys all the basic rules and strategies of chess in a clear, straightforward way that provides young players with a fun, well-rounded introduction to the game. It is a fresh guide that helps young players imagine themselves as generals of their own armies, warriors geared for the fight! It is aimed at children age 9 to 12 years old. This is not a typical beginner's chess book! Written by long-time children's book author Paul Mantell and International Master of Chess Dean Ippolito, "Chess in Action" effectively capture... read more

This is an illustrated history of fighter planes from 1914 to 1945. It is a guide to over 100 of the fighters that have helped shape history, including the Fokker Dr I Triplane, Hawker Hurricane, Messerschmitt Bf109, North American P/F-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, and many more. It includes a history of fighter aircraft, from anecdotes about the first flying aces to fighter armament and equipment during World War II. It features colour and black-and-white photographs from the Imperial War Museum Photograph Archive, many rarely... read more

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The Rolling Stones formed precisely a half century ago (well, maybe not precisely-even Keith Richards, in his recent Number One bestselling autobiography, wasn't sure if the audition was April or May). And they are still at 'work - or, rather, at play, celebrating 50 years of phenomenal music and a journey as raucous as 'Jumpin' Jack Flash. "Life's" cameras were there early and have been there since, capturing all the ragged glory. The same editors who produced a bestselling book on the Beatles as well as individual illustrated bio... read more

"The Rough Guide to the Brain" answers all the important questions: how does the memory work? Are we addicted to television? What is Alzheimer's Disease? Can machines read our minds? The human brain, with all its inherent complexity, has taken on near mythical status. Its 100 billion nerve cells, forged by nature and refined over millions of years, allow humans the capacity to survive, create culture, love. Once an impenetrable grey mass, modern science is getting to grips with our brains at an unprecedented rate. We are moving fro... read more

Good Times - favourite recipes from Viva offers fail-proof recipes to cook for family and friends whether the occasion is a quick weekday meal, relaxed weekend gathering or a special celebration. Amanda Laird, food editor of the popular weekly Viva magazine in The New Zealand Herald, creates delicious, uncomplicated dishes using the freshest seasonal ingredients. In the pages of this book she brings together the most popular recipes from the pages of Viva, as well as a selection of her personal favourites. Drawing on a melting pot ... read more

A guide to the design, development and meaning of every car logo worldwide, examining 125 car emblems including every logo currently in use as well as fascinating examples now only to be found on vintage and classic cars. A reference for every car lover - for the home or glove compartment.

'I was born in a sprawling house by the Yamuna River in Delhi. When I was a few minutes old, Grandmother welcomed me into the world by writing "Om", which means "I am" in Sanskrit, on my tongue with a little finger dipped in honey. When the family priest arrived to draw up my horoscope, he scribbled astrological symbols on a long scroll and set down a name for me, Indrani, or "queen of the heavens". My father ignored him completely and proclaimed my name was to be Madhur ("sweet as honey").'So begins Madhur Jaffrey's enchanting mem... read more

This expanded, revised and updated edition of "The Hacker's Handbook" re-examines the whole phenomenon of hacking, from its beginnings in the computer networks of the early 80s, through some of the legendary hackers and their exploits, to the basic tools that hackers use in the 2010s - and how to guard against them, or apply them yourself to start learning the art of information retrieval. All areas of hacking are clearly discussed, along with their implications, what is at stake, ways to protect against potential damage, and how t... read more

In the digital age, content is no longer confined to the written page. It is spread across web and mobile, taking the form of podcasts, webinars, widgets, and blog posts. Powerful content tells the story of your product or business, but it means nothing if it s not written well, optimized for search and social media, and properly marketed. In Content is Currency, content strategist Jon Wuebben explains the fine art of content development by utilizing the latest Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Marketing (SMM) techn... read more

A guide to computers that shows seniors how to use and enjoy the devices sure to be given as gifts, including tablets, e-readers, smart phones, and iPods - and to help them dip into social media and other sites for sharing, including Facebook, Skype, and YouTube.