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Born into a Peranakan family in Malacca, Malaysia, at the end of WWII, a time when few women worked outside the house, the world of Swi’s female relatives revolved around the home – their husbands, their children and most importantly the kitchen. Not...

Malaya, 1954: Chin Peng, Secretary General of the Malayan Communist Party, listens with excitement as the early morning Radio Malaya broadcaster announces the death of a British Lieutenant Colonel and his two Gurkha escorts in a guerrilla ambush by...

From humble birth in Suffolk, England, Francis Light struggles against the social prejudices of his day. His subsequent adventures as a naval officer and merchant sea captain take him from India to Sumatra, the Straits of Malacca to Siam, through...

Based on historical fact and the author's personal experience, Operation Stealth is the fourth in a series of books involving Gurkha military units in SE Asia that may be read in any order. The author, JP Cross, a much revered retired Gurkha colonel,...

Thai island girl Thanikarn's chances of meeting a good Thai man were limited ... and foreigners couldn't be trusted. On the Thai island of Koh Samui, Thanikarn, a masseuse with traditional values, has never fallen in love - until she meets Lucas, a...

Not many British schoolgirls have grown up to become revolutionary heroes of distant, eastern nations but Muriel Stewart Walker did just that. Under a multitude of different names - 'K'tut Tantri' and 'Surabaya Sue' being the best know - she joined in...

Set against the expansion of Singapore in the years 1834-1854, Chasing the Dragon (Singapore Saga, Vol. 2) continues to vividly portray the lives of the early pioneers of the expanding port city, including Joseph Balestier, Seah Eu Chin, Captain Henry...

Among the London districts, Chelsea has always held a special charm for residents and visitors alike - spacious and gracious with the River Thames as background, but with a unique history of artists, bohemians and good causes. Twelve chapters tell...

Thomas `Tom' Josiah Wedgwood (1797-1860) was the grandson of the English potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood, and the son of John Wedgwood and Louisa Jane (Jenny) Allen. Tom was a professional soldier, gazetted Ensign in the 3rd Foot Guards at the...

Remember the first time you saw a glowing yellow street light through the raindrops scattered across your window? Or snow falling onto the palm of your hand and watched it morph into a variety of shapes before disappearing? Or as you become older, how...

Contains previously unpublished material. An interesting story which, through the eyes of an ordinary soldier, touches on much of the Great War's major events, embracing the unusual circumstances of marriage to a French girl while the war still raged and...

With an interest in history, London portrait photographer Robert D. Anderson illustrates a passing of 75 years by photographing living history actors alongside WWII veterans. From those who landed on the shores of Normandy, to the men, women and children...

Published to coincide with the Time Out 50 celebrations: our birthday festival in King's Cross. This will bring together the best and the coolest London chefs, mixologists, performers, institutions and artists, to give Londoners a tasting menu of the...

Chinese collector Liu Xinyan has been absorbed in the world of collecting for over thirty years. Under his influence, the husband-and-wife team Xiang Xiaoqun and Zhong Guomiao also early on began to collect glass. Their collection of Chinese Qing dynasty...

From 2015, this Chinese photographer has been dedicated to shooting the best portraits possible of international masters of photography. Through his lens he has captured the faces of many of the world's contemporary photographers: Sebastiao Salgado,...

In partnership with Intron International Cultural Development, the Unicorn Chinese Artists series features leading Chinese contemporary artists whose works are not yet well known enough outside China. Features new unpublished paintings from Li Lei's...

City Boys at War considers a campaign of just eleven months, from September 1939 to July 1940, viewed at the micro level - the perspective of a gunner, his wife, his family and his comrades. In 1938 Alfred Ledger joined the Lloyd's Battery of the 53rd...

Armchair General brings British history to the reader by making a battle the focal point of an easy read 700 word per day narrative. Each day of the calendar year is the anniversary of a British battle or siege, Viking through to the War on Terror, 393...

* This is a true story. * Percy, the protagonist, was sent to the front in 1918 and was dead three weeks later. * Written by Peter Doyle, well know historical author and WW1 historian

There is a renewed and growing interest in the Arts and Crafts movement, in reaction to modern mass production of domestic items and building types, and to the voiding of craftsmanship from contemporary work. William Simmonds exhibited the dedication and...

The painted world of Fred Dubery was all about warmth and colour – a bright pattern of life reflecting a private place of beauty, pleasure and merriment. Known from numerous solo exhibitions, and from regular showings at the Royal Academy and New English...

We may have eyes that look - but how clearly do we see? This compelling novel of art and adventure, Julia Grigg's debut, is set in the feverish creativity of mid-sixteenth century Italy. Francesco Bassano wants to find out how and why an extraordinary...

Edwin Mullins has had a long and distinguished career as both an arts journalist and a presenter of TV arts programmes. In Search of Art is a collection of vividly told recollections of both his extraordinary adventures, visiting famous artists, and the...

Venetia Porter is Assistant Keeper (Curator) Islamic and Contemporary Middle East Department, British Museum. She has a degree in Arabic and Persian from the University of Oxford, an M. Phil in Islamic Art and a Ph. D from the University of Durham...

Colin Hunter (1841-1904) was a hugely successful Scottish Victorian artist who exhibited nearly one hundred works in the Royal Academy over thirty-five years. He lived at 14 Melbury Road, Kensington, in the heart of the Holland Park Circle and the smart...

Sarajevo 1991. To the home of Adam and Finola VidakovicI comes their new lodger, the internationally-known concert pianist, Daniel Danuczek, who is to teach at the Conservatory. He captivates both Finola and her daughter, Irena, but returns to London...

The Hermitage Musuem in St Petersburg is possibly the greatest museum in the world. It began as a showcase for the art treasures of the Tsars and reflects their legendary extravagance. Imperial romances, marriages and murders all had an impact on the...

2018 marks the centenary of the formation of the Royal Air Force. Founded in the final months of the Great War, this book provides the greatest facts and figures relating to the RAF. Who were the original Aces? What was the longest mission undertaken?...

In mid summer 1918 the First World War was still finely balanced. A top secret mission, which has remained classified information for a century, was set in motion to kill Kaiser Wilhelm II. It was felt that by killing their head of state and commander in...

First published in 1956 this new edition from the RSPB still offers the clearest insights into this much loved and enigmatic bird Published to coincide with the RSPBs Oxford Swift City project The author David Lack is one of the most celebrated names in...

Xu Bin Jueyi’s sculpture breaks nearly a hundred years of stasis in Buddha sculpting. Using contemporary materials such as metal, resin and wood, Jueyi literally reshapes the aesthetic for Buddha imagery while retaining the compassion and tranquillity...

This is the first full biography of an unjustly forgotten man: Thomas Witlam Atkinson (1799 - 1861), architect, artist, traveller extraordinaire, author - and bigamist. Famous in his lifetime as `the Siberian traveller, he spent seven years travelling...

Throughout the ages some journalists have been fortunate or skillful enough to be in the right place at the right time as tumultuous events have unfolded. One such is the Soviet journalist and Politician Vagif Guseynov and now the first time he has...

Over 120 first hand stories of life at sea with the Royal Navy from both men and women who served All taken from the Imperial War Museum's audio archive Major UK publicity and marketing campaign

A blue plaque is a recognised symbol of our national heritage; a living footprint of our history with each one serving as a permanent reminder of an important contribution to the history of the country. The blue plaques commemorate notable, influential...

Foreword by Elizabeth Avedon, renowned photography curator, consultant and writer The book will appeal to those interested in art and contemporary photography, as well as collectors of art and photography

In this fascinating book Kenneth Baker explores how the Seven Deadly Sins – Pride, Anger, Sloth, Envy, Avarice, Gluttony and Lust – have shaped history from the Greek and Roman Civilisations, through their heyday in the Middle Ages, when sinners really...

Laurie Lewis worked for the Independent as chief arts photographer for many years The book is a personal record of the photographers favourite portraits Major UK publicity and marketing campaign

The Du Mauriers, Just As They Were tells the story of five generations of this remarkable family, beginning with Mathurin-Robert Busson, a master glassblower who immigrated to London in 1789, added the suffix ‘Du Maurier’ to his name, and so became a...

The Recorded Consultation Assessment (RCA) represents a significant change for a generation of doctors used to taking practical exams featuring actors. The RCA exam is based on recordings of your telephone and video consultations with genuine patients,...

Patients with mental health issues present frequently in primary care and their consultations are often more challenging and time-consuming than those involving physical illness. For many patients there remains a significant stigma associated with mental...

Surgical training is highly competitive and requires preparation, dedication and an understanding of the principles of selection. Your application will be evaluated across a range of competences according to objective criteria, with selection based...

We hate to break it to you but graduating from medical school and becoming a doctor does not guarantee you a jaw-dropping career. However, with help from this book you can unearth exciting opportunities, enhance your employability and maximise your...

This new edition has been completely revised to take in all the NICE, ESC and ESVS guidelines that have been updated over the last 5 years. It continues to couple a comprehensive overview with an attractive design and student-friendly layout to produce a...

Eureka: Rheumatology and Orthopaedics is an innovative book for medical students that fully integrates core science, clinical medicine and surgery. The book benefits from an engaging and authoritative text, written by specialists in the field, and has...

A practical guide to the diagnosis and management of common rheumatic disorders, using real case histories. Alongside the development of national and international guidelines for the management of rheumatic disorders, there has been a huge growth in the...

CSA Revision Notes for the MRCGP is the ideal book to help you to revise and prepare for the CSA part of the MRCGP exam. The latest edition features new material on: Constipation in adults Cough Dupuytren's contracture Eating disorders Frailty assessment...

From reviews: "... the writing is upbeat and easy to read.... a reliable, accessible, and up-to-date guide. How David Brill found time to write this as an FY1 doctor with three small children, beats me. But lots of students will be very glad he did, and...