‘Angel’s one-liners are frequent and funny, but there is an acute observer of modern mores beneath the endearing roguishness’ MARCEL BERLINS, THE TIMES Most families have a skeleton in the cupboard. Fitzroy MacLean Angel has a mortuary… It requires all Angel’s streetwise talents to find a missing brother, uncover and outrageous Common Market drugs deal,…
The Unbearable Lightness of Being was first published in 1984 and was at once hailed by the critics as a contemporary classic. ‘Read this book; here is a writer who really matters.’ Malcolm Bradbury ‘This is a brilliant novel from someone who, amongst Rushdie and Marquez, is one of our masters of magic realism.’ Cosmopolitan…
Jitterbug Perfume is an epic. Which is to say, it begins in the forests of ancient Bohemia and doesn’t conclude until nine o’clock tonight (Paris time). It is a saga, as well. A saga must have a hero and the hero of this one is a janitor with a missing bottle. The bottle is blue,…
In Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates, Tom Robbins seventh and biggest novel, he brings on stage the most complex and compelling character he has ever created. Switters is a contradiction for all seasons: an anarchist who works for the government, a pacifist who carries a gun, a vegetarian who sops up gravy, a cyberwhiz…
Hank Stamper has lived beside and fought with the Wakonda River in the State of Oregon all his life. The riverside house built by his father, old Henry, has become a fortress – both against the river, which after long years of erosion now swirls round three sides of it, and against the jealousies and…
A New Tree Biology – Shigo & Trees, Associates Facts, Photos and Philosophies on Trees and their Problems and Proper Care Discover the essential guide to understanding trees with “A New Tree Biology” by Alex L. Shigo. This remarkable book, published by Shigo & Trees, Associates, delves into the intricate biology of trees, offering invaluable…
Discover the heartfelt tribute to British equestrian Lucinda Prior-Palmer’s remarkable three-day eventing horses in “Four Square.” This beautifully crafted hardback book pays homage to her beloved companions: Be Fair, Wide Awake, George, and Killaire. Each page captures the essence of their unique personalities and the bond shared between horse and rider, making it a must-have…
A Rare Benedictine – Ellis Peters The Advent of Brother Cadfael “Brother Cadfael sprang to life suddenly and unexpectedly when he was already approaching sixty, mature, experienced, fully armed and seventeen years tonsured.” So writes Ellis Peters in her introduction to A Rare Benedictine – three vintage tales of intrigue and treachery, featuring the monastic…
Pope Benedict XVI – Jesus of Nazareth Joseph Ratzinger In this bold, momentous work, The Pope – in his first book written as Benedict XVI – seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent ‘popular’ depictions and to restore Jesus true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a Theologian and…
The New Fish and Seafood Cookbook Over 75 recipes for fantastic fish dishes for every occasion: Family meals throughout the year; Fabulous creations for entertaining; Local and traditional specialities from around the world; and exciting contemporary ideas. Over 300 full colour photographs, with every recipe photographed step by step. Includes quick, healthy, low fat low…