"An intriguing and entertaining account of a doctor's encounters with the luminaries of film and sport. It is a diverting account of a professional life with a difference." - Peter Ackroyd
From autumn 2018 to spring 2019, British journalist Stephen Powell travelled the length of Portugal, following a zigzag path of nearly 1,500 kilometres on foot. Away from the mass tourism, he wanted to form his own unhurried impressions of this very distinctive country.
Don't be surprised if you are feeling short-changed, because it's true for ninety per cent of us!
This book is a journey to find the last strongholds of the most enigmatic birds in the United Kingdom. Every last puffin.
Two ancient warrior clans. One prophecy. And a tenderpawed kitten.
Delve into Tafren's spellbinding world, featuring tricks, transformations, amulets, aristocracy and Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's greatest literary masters.
Five minutes is all it takes. Five minutes of violence in the wartime blackout. Five minutes that cast a very long shadow.
Filled with in-depth knowledge and valuable lessons gleaned from working with managers who never make decisions, Grant Tait has written this light-hearted book, the first exclusively about these invisible toxic managers.
This sweet story rhyme is for parents of little ones who know only too well the daily struggles of children who have anxiety and separation anxiety.
The story of a worthy young man forced to face up to his own weakness when he is confronted with the bloody realities of war and the deadly pneumonic plague.
In a world where our young people are weighed down with more stress and anxiety than ever before, Kirsty Mooney believes they need all the help, love and support adults can provide as they begin their journey into the wider world.
Gorgon. Killer. Monster. Victim. Survivor. Protector. 'Medusa' breathes new life into an ancient story and echoes the battle that women throughout millennia have continued to wage - the opportunity to simply be heard.
Alf the sheepdog is in for a surprise when he checks which sheep have had their lambs. Will he discover who has been up to mischief?A delightful story with beautiful illustrations, followed by a fun quiz that includes counting and number recognition.
Drawn from many times and places, retold and reimagined for the 21st century, Elizabeth Hopkinson's second book of myths and tales brings asexuality out of the closet and gives it the history it has been denied.
One man, one dog, one coastline, no clue!
Breast cancer shocked her into asking how she would cope. What resources of body and mind had she inherited from her parents?
A gripping tale. But the book's more than just a good read. From public schools and politicians to the Royal Family, it's a joyous send-up of Britain's Establishment.
A high stakes frame job. International intrigue. Will this upstanding advocate for the underdog find himself six feet under?
A body in a burned-out church - the suffragettes - women's fashion - a jumping dog - London gay lives in 1930: 'Things That Bounded' joins the dots.
Over a summer of adventure, discovery, coming of age and sexual awakening, Jono learns that family isn't always what you'd expect.
Like many children, Hector's greatest fear is ending up on Santa's naughty list. But that all changes after a surprise encounter with an unfamiliar creature in the woods.
'Worlds Apart' is a rare portrayal of the tumultuous events of twentieth century Europe, seen through the eyes of six women who fought for the survival and happiness of their families.
A shocking assassination. A lethal cover up. Can a prominent British lawyer smash a conspiracy before he becomes the next victim?
Explore a world of chivalry, courage, magic, and the struggle between light and darkness.
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