An A-Z guide to the classic car, describing the makes & models, manufacturers, great designers & technical terminology.



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The Complete Encyclopaedia of Cricket is a journey through the history of the game, from its earliest forms to the final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. In the 4th Edition of this book, it provides invaluable information on cricket in all its version, at domestic & international level, in every Test-playing nation; records the careers of the greatest players ever to have played the game, from swashbuckling batsmen through to the guile or brawn of the game's most successful bowlers; & it looks at the game's great arenas, from the majesty of the MCG to the packed stands of Chennai. If it's in cricket, it's in this book. ...

This is an authoritative A to Z guide to the mythologies & legends of the East, from ancient Egypt to Japan. It features over 500 alphabetical entries that describe the central mythical figures of each culture & their importance to the ancient civilizations of the day. superb pictorial spreads illustrate the themes & symbols at the heart of each culture, from the pyramids & ziggurats of Egypt & Babylon, to the sacred rivers of India, & the Seven Gods of Fortune of Japan. Over 500 pictures of sacred people & holy places accompany the text by an expert on Asian myths. This is a unique & indispensable reference to the exciting tales & legends of the East. In this magnificent reference book, the powerful & evocative mythologies of the East are revealed in all their glory. An instantly accessible A to Z structure, fully cross-referenced throughout, details the pantheon of gods of the East. The book splendidly recreates the rise of many cultures. Travel through exotic realms of high adventure, thrill at the exploits of warrior-gods, & become immersed in legend & folklore that bring to life ancient stories that influence society in much of Asia today. The book is divided into three sections: The Myths of Egypt & West Asia; The Myths of South & Central Asia; & The Myths of East Asia. This is an exhaustive & fascinating guide to the mythology of the gods & goddesses, heroes, sacred animals & places of the East. Bringing together the legends of many incredibly diverse cultures, in a highly readable & accessible style, it is the classic reference on the subject. ...

Building on our Encyclopedia of Immaturity Franchise, here comes our first "prompted journal" for boys. This diary is a wise-cracking collection of write-inside-the-book activities to record the triumphs of your own juvenile journey.

Includes:: entries on things you shouldn't have done in the first place (and how you'll do tem better next time).

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A detailed chronological guide to the development of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, from the first prototype to the final model of the 20th century. Featuring over 600 glorious photographs &

Includes:: a A-Z glossary of all things Harley, including the famous characters who made & rode them, & special terminology

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The Encyclopaedia Of True Crime is a fascinating fact file on wrongdoing which takes you deep into the hidden world of those who break the law. This book sheds light on what makes serial killers tick, how career criminals plan heists, the psychology behind white collar crime, the ruthless codes which operate in prisons & many other aspects of criminal culture. Features include Vlad the Impaler, the Great Train Robbery, Ed Kemper, Jeffrey Dahmer, Brazilian prison gangs, John Gotti, the Kray Brothers, the assassination of John Lennon, the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice, the world ...

Eminent scientist Dr Ralph Padley is dying
- & he knows it's time to finally tell the truth. Padley has a dark secret, which,
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Books Thriller Books It starts with a shocking accusation... Stephanie & Patrick are recently married, with new-born twins. While Stephanie struggles with the disorienting effects of sleep deprivation, there's one thing she knows for certain
- she has everything she ever wanted. Then a woman from his past arrives & makes a horrifying allegation about his first wife. He always claimed her death was an accident
- but she says it was murder. He insists he's innocent, that this is nothing but a blackmail attempt. But is Patrick telling the truth? Or has Stephanie made a terrible mistake? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780552177030 • Author: Shari Lapena • Publisher: Corgi • Format: Paperback • Pages: 432 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm  

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Emma was just 13 when her happy childhood came crashing down. She had no idea the young lads she & her friends met every Saturday in the shopping mall weren't all they seemed. The boys were part of an organised gang targeting innocent young girls, grooming them for prostitution. Captivated by the ring leader, Emma didn't see the first brutal rape coming. From then on, her life was never her own... This is the harrowing true story of how a nice girl from a good home found herself drawn into a trap of degradation & violence, frightened for her life & not knowing where to turn. But it is also the story of finding the courage & inner strength to risk everything, & escape. ...

Sitting on a California beach at summer's end, Jane Marsh thinks back to her childhood at the estate called Elvie in a remote corner of Scotl&. She remembers not only the heather-covered hills & the lonesome loch, but her grandmother... &, of course, Sinclair. She has secretly dreamed of marrying rakishly handsome Sinclair & settling at Elvie forever. Then an urgent visit from her grandmother's lawyer becomes the catalyst for her return to Scotland... Where waiting for her is passion, not gentle love, & the chilling realisation that she may be ready to wed the wrong man. ...