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Choosing how to behave in unfamiliar situations is one of the many minefields with which modern life abounds. In this amusing yet practical guide t...

An essential guide to modern manners, this enlightening and useful book strikes a balance between the stuffy, rigid rules of the 1950s and today's ...

Ever wondered how to fit the ironing into an already overcrowded schedule? Or needed advice on how to deal with house guests whose political opinio...

Wherever you are, whatever the company, the ability to engage and entertain your companions will always stand you in good stead. For many though, s...

Her Ladyship's guide to speaking and writing better English. Wherever you are, whatever the company, good English will always stand you in good ste...

The official TV-tie in to the popular Channel 4 programme 'Penelope Keith's Hidden Villages' Explore the most interesting and beautiful examples of...

A showcase of Britain’s most astonishing examples of High-Tech buildings from the late twentieth century and beyond.Often associated with factories...

Learn the art of Himmeli in this captivating book in which traditional Finnish craft and modern design intertwine to create stunning mobiles from r...

A practical guide to selecting the best move available, every time, from any chess position, packed with tips, tricks, and shortcuts from the great...

An easy way to learn Chinese – with games and activities Most people will tell you understanding Chinese is hard, but we’ve made learning this inc...

A passionate and personal book about the writer's own love for a controversial architectural style.Whether you love or hate brutalist buildings, th...

A beautifully lyrical collection of essays on the natural world in Britain by the Guardian's country diary writer Paul Evans. With a title taken fr...

"Pack soup, cheese and a copy of How To See Nature by the Bard of Wenlock Edge and Guardian diarist." John Vidal With a title taken from the 1940 B...

A book by stalwart chess writer on an aspect of chess that is quite common, but little is written about, swindling in chess. In chess, a swindle is...

A back-to-basics guide on coding for absolute beginners, whether adults or children – no prior experience required! Coding is set to change the way...

A back-to-basics guide on coding for absolute beginners, whether adults or children – no prior experience required! Coding is set to change the way...