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Bakels, Floris B. Nacht Und Nebel Based on the diary entries that he wrote at the time, this is the true story of one man's arrest in Occupied Holland under the 'Night and Fog' decree, and his experiences of life in a Nazi concentration camp. ISBN-13: 9780718828813

Bartlett, John Jericho An account of recent archaeological developments at the biblical site of Jericho, aimed the general reader, the student and the tourist. ISBN-13: 9780718824563

Baynes, Ken & Pugh, Francis The Art of the Engineer Combining detailed research with extensive illustration, this monumental work of pioneering importance portrays the relationship that developed between design and engineering, from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution to the present day. ISBN-13: 9780718825065

Beavis, Bill Under Way: The A-Z Guide to Safe and Successful Seamanship An alphabetically arranged information source for the lockers and bookshelves of all sailing enthusiasts, providing the essential knowledge of day-to-day aspects of seamanship. ISBN-13: 9780718870157

Bell, Charles First Aid and Health Care for Cats This essential manual holds the key to keeping your cat fit and healthy, and contains vital first aid techniques which could save your pet's life. An absolute necessity for cat-owners everywhere. ISBN-13: 9780718828967

Bell, Charles First Aid and Health Care for Dogs An invaluable manual for dog-owners, with step-by-step guides to basic first aid in a wide variety of emergency situations. Also includes a general health-care programme to help your dog fight off disease and recover quickly and easily from injury. ISBN-13: 9780718828837

Binyon, Helen Eric Ravilious: Memoir of an Artist A compelling and lavishly illustrated portrait of one of the foremost English artists of the inter-war period, who despite an early death on service as an Official War Artist, produced a substantial body of work in a variety of media. ISBN-13: 9780718829209

Bird, Dick Never the Same Again: A History of VSO Hardback Edition The first complete history of Voluntary Service Overseas, Europe's largest volunteer agency. Entertaining and accessible, the story is brought to life through personal accounts by young people who have been transformed by overseas service. ISBN-13: 9780718829759

Bird, Dick Never the Same Again: A History of VSO Paperback Edition The first complete history of Voluntary Service Overseas, Europe's largest volunteer agency. Entertaining and accessible, the story is brought to life through personal accounts by young people who have been transformed by overseas service. ISBN-13: 9780718829766

Blythe, Ronald (editor) My Favourite Village Stories A compilation of favourite stories of village life, from the Bible to Hardy to D.H. Lawrence. Chosen and edited by the writer, columnist and author of 'Akenfield', this collection evokes the drama and humour and tragedies of these tight-knit communities. ISBN-13: 9780718823924

Bond, Terance James Birds: The Paintings of Terance James Bond Hardback Edition The remarkable talent of this distinguished artist is shown to full advantage in this collection of strikingly detailed and lifelike paintings of birds of the British Isles. ISBN-13: 9780718826826

Booth-Clibborn, Edward My Father and Edward Ardizzone An account of the long friendship between the author's father and the artist Edward Ardizzone, illustrated with Ardizzone's Christmas cards. ISBN-13: 9780744400182

Bragg, Melvyn (editor) My Favourite Stories of Lakeland An anthology of favourite stories of the Lake District, from Wordsworth and Coleridge to modern times. Selected and edited by the well-known writer and broadcaster, these extracts capture the power of this landscape to inspire. ISBN-13: 9780718823962

Brailsford, Dennis Bareknuckles: A Social History of Prize Fighting A fascinating investigation into the history of bareknuckle fighting, the illegal entertainment that gave rise to the modern sport of boxing. ISBN-13: 9780718826765

Brailsford, Dennis British Sport: A Social History Paperback Edition A survey of the whole history of British sport, from the Middle Ages to the present. This account places sport within the wider ambit of British life, examining its social, political, financial and international implications. ISBN-13: 9780718829773

Brailsford, Dennis A Taste for Diversions: English Sport 1775-1815 An essential text for academics and general readers alike, exploring some of the most important years in the formation of our sporting heritage. ISBN-13: 9780718829810

Brett, David On Decoration A challenging book raising many questions about the nature of the decorative arts. In his survey of developments in decoration from the 1830s onwards, the author takes his subject as seriously as any of the fine arts. ISBN-13: 9780718828011

Brett, David The Plain Style: Protestant Theology in the History of Design A short study of the effects upon design, principally architecture, of the Reformation and the associated rejection of imagery in worship. ISBN-13: 9780718830328

Bridgen, John Collected Poems of Humphrey Moore Collected poetry of Humphrey Moore, with a biographical memoir by John Bridgen. The author, who knew Moore personally, has skilfully evoked the life of a poet, biologist and ardent educationalist who taught his pupils as equals and friends. ISBN-13: 9780718829599

Brooks, Peter Newman Cranmer in Context An introduction to the life and writings of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Tudor martyr and creator of The Book of Common Prayer. Incorporates a wide range of extracts from his correspondence, controversies, treatises and prayers. ISBN-13: 9780718827908

Brown, Alexandra M. & Chapman, Charles Windsor Ablaze!: The Windsor Castle Fire and Restoration, Ten Years On The story of the fire and subsequent restoration of Windsor Castle and its consequences for today’s monarchy, with fascinating descriptions of the Castle and the restoration process. ISBN-13: 9780718830823

Brown, Frances Joanna Southcott: The Woman Clothed with the Sun This new biography of the Devon-born visionary and prophetess uses previously unidentified sources to give the definitive account of her life, her writings and her influence. ISBN-13: 9780718830182

Bryant, Ashley Riverside Journey: A Portrait of the Derwent This beautiful collection of watercolours and other paintings and sketches charts the 66-mile journey of the Derwent from its source to its confluence with the Trent. ISBN-13: 9780718830137

Bryant, Ashley The Thames: An Artist's Journey A stunning collection of watercolours, oils and sketches tracing the length of the River Thames, telling the story of England's greatest waterway. ISBN-13: 9780718830625

Bubb, Peter Understanding Radio Waves A straightforward explanation of how radio works, covering from the scientific principles, the operation of radio equipment, to the legal and practical questions related to broadcasting. ISBN-13: 9780718825812

Burgess, Frederick English Churchyard Memorials A guide to the origins and development of the stone tombs and monuments of English churchyards. ISBN-13: 9780718891404

Burnet, G.B. The Story of Quakerism in Scotland 1650-1850 The fascinating and troubled history behind Scottish Quakerism is charted in impressive detail in this pioneering study. ISBN-13: 9780718891763

Buttman, Gunther The Shadow of the Telescope: A Biography of John Herschel The first full-length biography of the son of the more famous William Herschel. Making use of John Herschel's own unpublished writings, this book brings to life a remarkable man and his considerable contributions to astronomy and many other sciences. ISBN-13: 9780718820879

Butts, Dennis & Garrett, Pat (editors) From the Dairyman's Daughter to Worrals of the WAAF A collection of essays analysing and celebrating the development of children's literature from the 18th to 20th centuries, with emphasis on the role played by the Religious Tract Society and the Lutterworth Press. ISBN-13: 9780718830557