Henry David Thoreau 
Maine Woods 

A unique and fascinating look at Victorian society through the remarkable lives of an enlightened and philanthropic aristocratic couple, the Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen, who tried to change …

Humane, hilarious and heart-breaking – an enlightening and darkly comic window into the world of psychiatry ”Very funny and deeply sympathetic. Really excellent” HENRY MARSH, author of Do No Harm ‘ …

“Our sense of eighteenth-century poetic territory is immeasurably expanded by [this] excellent historical and cultural” study of UK women poets of the era (Cynthia Wall, Studies in English Literatu …

My sand life, my pebble life. My life measured out in tides, coming in and going out. My life measured out in games of trying to spot the sea first. My life measured out in the delicious and …

They are often our best friends and share a special bond with us. But what if your dog was more than just a pet? In Dogs for Life, we share the stories of animals with very important jobs to do. …

There’s no such thing as a former KGB man… ”A gripping story filled with remarkable revelations.” Tom Bower, author of Revenge Agents of Influence reveals the secret history of an inte …

The Gambia Colony and Protectorate (1967) provides both a history of the colony and a wealth of valuable practical and statistical information about its establishment and running. It provides a clear …