Simon Thomas 
Rugby Lives [EPUB ebook] 

We cherish things, Japan has always known, precisely because they cannot last; it»s their frailty that adds sweetness to their beauty. Returning to his home in Japan after his father-in-law»s sudde …

Since publication in 1973 James I has established itself as one of the most popular short accounts of James I»s reign. The First Edition was described by John Morrill as `a far better, shrewder, mor …

An entertaining, revealing and beautifully illustrated walking guide to London»s horrific history, Bloody London features walks that take in everything from Jack the Ripper»s haunts, to the »Route …

Memoir of renowned actress Siân Phillips by Hywel Gwynfryn. Siân Phillips is one of Wales»s most iconic actresses ever. As she celebrates her 90th birthday, this volume records her interesting and e …

In this life-affirming book, author David Shaw explores ten major themes that affect us all – and offers a unique way to engage with them.Whether it’s fear or forgiveness, credence or clarity, materi …

Stage fright is one of the human psyche»s deepest fears. Over half of British adults name public speaking as their greatest fear, even greater than heights and snakes. Laurence Olivier learned to ad …

Leading cultural historian and broadcaster Christopher Frayling reflects on gothic themes in literature, art and popular culture, through the lens of his friendship and correspondence with Angela Car …

Vikram Sarabhai (1919-71), the renaissance man of Indian science, thought up the impossible and often made it happen. Founder of India»s space programme (ISRO), Vikram dreamed of communication satel …

This is the story of Maxine and Sheila Kohler, two sisters who grew up in the suffocating gentility of 1950s South Africa. When Maxine is just shy of her fortieth birthday her husband, a brilliant an …