The world is a puzzling, sometimes frightening place for Jessica Fontaine. As a child she only finds contentment in playing the piano and wandering alone in the empty spaces of Audlands Hall, the dilapidated country house where she grows up. Twenty-five years later, divorced, with her son still living at home, Jessica remains preoccupied by the desire to create space around her. Then her volatile ex-husband reappears, the first of several surprises that both transform Jessica's present and give her a startling new perspective on th... read more

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These new titles have just arrived in our best-selling Complete Encyclopedia series. These indispensable references are handy and thorough guides with knowledgeable text and hundreds of full color photographs.

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Man has never stopped to feel the need to demonstrate his creativity and genius, building throughout the world structures which seem of having become higher and higher, bigger and bigger through the ages. Following a detailed chronological order, this book goes from the Pyramids of Giza to the Parthenon in Athens, from the Great Chinese Wall to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, from the Opera House in Sydney to the Hotel Burj-Al-Arab in Dubai.Wonderful photographs illustrate these "wonders", still more impressive thanks to a new fo... read more

This volume transports readers to the legendary region in France that is home to more than 300 remarkable chateaux. Lingering on the architectural details of the most legendary castles of the Loire Valley and revealing their splendid natural settings, hundreds of gorgeous colour-drenched photographs depict the unique splendour of this region. Whisking us through the unsurpassed cultural landscape that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site,"Castles of the Loire" takes readers behind the scenes at some of the finest chatea... read more

The buildings depicted in this book constitute a representative example of the diversity of wineries in the world today. It is also hoped that the book will inspire readers to visit and taste the wines of the 31 wineries from 14 countries depicted in it in order to experience first hand the marriage of architecture and wine at its best.

From the time we played with our first toy car, every automotive enthusiast has longed for the ultimate ride. Now, enter the world of those who can afford to make these dreams a reality. This stunning volume showcases approximately 45 classic cars from 1945 on. Using the finest materials and craftsmanship available, some literally are one-of-a-kind, built for statesmen, entrepreneurs and pop stars. Interspersed with photographs of these iconic vehicles are vintage images from celebrated races such as the Mille Miglia. Extra large f... read more

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In Karachi, Bilqis Ara Begum, matriarch of the Khan family, prepares for the wedding reception of her only son Samad. The family has gathered and the servants have been given their instructions. All is in order, but Bilqis's heart is heavy. Her son has married Kate, an Australian, in Melbourne, where they both now live. They have returned to Karachi only for a visit, so that the family can meet Samad's bride. And although Bilqis finds herself liking Kate, she knows she is losing her son. She longs for the traditional wedding that m... read more

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While you’re asleep, do monsters invade your head? Yetis, dragons, and creatures long dead? Are they evil, ugly, grotesque and old? Are you frightened? Petrified? Does your blood run cold? If you are brave, take another look, To make them go away, just close this book! This is a ‘flip-it’ book. Each page is cut through the middle horizontally, so you ‘mix-and-match’ tops and bottoms, to you end up with ‘drag-wolf’, ‘gob-ti’ etc. Lots of fun for all ages. Enclosed wiro binding, with padded front case. Jill Bruce is a well-kn... read more

When two teddies, Tilly and Gruffy, are abandoned in a box of unwanted toys, they decide to face the world and find someone else to love them. Ages 3+.

Reader: beware. Warlocks with dark spells, hunters with deadly aim, and bakers with ovens retrofitted for cooking children lurk within these pages. But if you dare, turn the page and learn the true story of Hansel and Gretel - the story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses and outwitted witches. Come on in. It may be frightening, it's certainly bloody, and it's definitely not for the faint of heart, but unlike those other fairy tales you know, this one is true.

Sarah Thornhill is the youngest child of William Thornhill, convict-turned-landowner on the Hawkesbury River. She grows up in the fine house her father is so proud of, a strong-willed young woman who's certain where her future lies. She's known Jack Langland since she was a child, and always loved him. But the past is waiting in ambush with its dark legacy. There's a secret in Sarah's family, a piece of the past kept hidden from the world and from her. A secret Jack can't live with. A secret that changes everything, for both of the... read more

Have you been guilty of catachresis* at work? Have you defenestrated* your dictionary in frustration? Do you have phloem bundles* stuck in your diastema*? Scratching your occiput* now? Rod L. Evans's "Thingamajigs and Whatchamacallits" will help take the mystery out of some of our most obscure words. Containing hundreds of words from agitron (the phenomenon of wiggly lines in comic strips indicating that something is shaking) to zarf (the holder for a paper cone coffee cup), this lively reference will enable you to easily locate y... read more

Chambers Card Games for One is a diverse new collection of patience card games that features all the classics along with many less well-known games. Whether you want to unwind with a simple game like Accordion or Clock, or are looking for more of a challenge like Flower Garden or Miss Milligan, there is a game for everyone, regardless of age or level of skill.

Ideal beginner guide to managing your digital photographs.