Bloomsbury

In 1837, at the age of twenty-three, Angela Burdett-Coutts inherited a vast fortune from her banker grandfather, making her one of the richest and thus potentially powerful women in Victorian England. She moved in the highest social circles: entertaining the rising stars of the political scene, Disraeli and Gladstone; attending scientific lectures...

What if you could press the rewind button on your life?Time is a funny thing. Some people believe it only moves in one direction- forward.But others think time moves forward and backward simultaneously. Of course, no one really knows the answer.No one, that is, until Liam is killed by a falling speaker at a Battle of the Bands contest. Suddenly...

This updated edition looks at all the latest markets for comedy writers, with new material on writing 'The Office’ style docu-comedies, writing for children’s TV, and even how to try out your own jokes in stand-up comedy routines.Comedy has blossomed into one of the most high profile and glamorous areas of the entertainment industry but...

In the sequel to I & Claudius (Clare de Vries’ journey across the USA with her beloved brown Burmese), our heroine travels through Burma and Thailand in search of a replacement for her dearly departed Claudius. In Burma, Clare learns the basic tenets of Buddhism and receives a liberal dousing at the annual Thingyan celebrations, but...

Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging.In his new book, he helps the would-bevoyager plan their trip step by step. Aimed at those seriously contemplating an extended cruise (and those dreaming about thepossibility), this book will give an idea of what is involved indeveloping the right strategy. Amongst manyother...

Coming of age during the American Revolution, Jonah is torn between honoring his Loyalist father's dying wish and taking up the cause of his Patriot neighbors. Inspired by his young, charismatic teacher, Nathan Hale, Jonah begins to question his family's beliefs. When a decision he makes leads to Nathan's execution, Jonah must live with the damage...