The image of the pirate is one that has never failed to capture the imagination, but behind the melodramatic portrayals of such villains as Long John Silver, with wooden leg and eye-patch, lies a much harsher reality. This book charts the history of piracy.
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a Gran who used to be a pirate. But even though she has settled by the seaside, Gran still gets into mischief. So if you want to avoid trouble, don't make her mad. Don't criticise her cooking - and never EVER look underneath her bed... 'Very funny and packed full of ideas!' - Charlie Higson, author of the Young ......
These photographic 'zines' from the home of Lee Miller, Farleys House and Gallery, look at life through the lens of Lee Miller and her husband, the Surrealist artist RolandPenrose and were produced to accompany three exhibitions at the house. Lee Miller at Farley Farm, Picasso at PlayandRoland Penrose's Surrealist Cameraare full of fascinating ......
* This is a true story. * Percy, the protagonist, was sent to the front in 1918 and was dead three weeks later. * Written by Peter Doyle, well know historical author and WW1 historian
When Pepper the dachshund therapy dog is sent on a mission of mercy to cheer up the unhappy elephant Poncho, far away across the African Plains, she is sent on a great adventure.
People Like Us takes a deeper look into the lives of eighty people, filled with rich and authentic content. Highlights the unique stories of those featured in the book, all of which have never been revealed before. Includes stories and topics such as: turning blind at the age of thirty, being imprisoned during World War II, being innocent on ......
200 original maxims by the world's leading aphorist
Feeling down in the mouth? Then brighten your day with Peeing is Relieving! It’s packed with pithy one-liners, like: Fame is when
reporters beg to interview your cat and: The British Empire ceased when butlers stopped ironing the morning paper.
As the perfect gift book, Robert Eddison’s off-the-wall treasure house of original aphorisms is peppered ......
Pedlars, Poseurs and Performers is a compelling insight into the world of the Portobello Street market. Fifty years of photographs, which go beyond the stalls, shops and cafes normally associated with it. Each picture features, where possible, the subject's name and the date the picture was taken. Some of the characters shared their stories with ......
Since 2003 Hong Kong has changed dramatically. In recent years the city has been rocked by social instability and Covid-19, yet Hong Kong endures, evolving as it always has. This book is a window to the events of a city that has been the author's home for over two decades. It captures the events that at times shuddered the city to others that ......
