Dictionaries & References

Mind Blown! is sure to amaze and astound children and adults alike with thousands of strange stories, unusual feats and hair-raising oddities from around the world. Discover how one woman can crush apples with her biceps. Meet the pizza delivery person who travelled 225 miltes to deliver two pizzas.

A compact, lightweight and informative guide to 215 of the most common birds found in Britain. It features concise descriptions of each bird's main characteristics including plumage, calls, confusion species, habitat and includes distribution maps and detailed illustrations.

The fourth instalment of the original and bestselling Almanac. The perfect stocking filler this Christmas.

A no-nonsense guide to making the most of your money from the star of the hit TV show that has saved people thousands!

A fascinating historical miscellany for every day of the calendar year

The debut full colour collection of iconic quotes, messages and boards from anonymous TfL employees and dynamic masked duo, All on the Board - to bring joy to readers' days!

A major new edition of this landmark wine book that has sold 4.7 million copies worldwide.

Welcome to the 2021 edition of the world's best-selling annual book! The fully updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible achievements that will allow you to Discover Your World! Look out for our new chapter dedicated to the world of gaming and check out our try-at-home challenges - we might even see you in next year's edition!

The market-leading book of football statistics.

This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike.This edition does not include illustrations.This essential handbook is used by aromatherapists all over the world and is one of the most successful titles in this area. It includes an A-Z listing of an enormous range of internationally relevant aromatic plants. Comprehensive information is provided for each entry, for example:* Common name, Latin name, botanical plant family * General Description - what it looks like * Distribution - where it's found * Herbal Folk Tradition - traditional uses * Actions - what it's good for * Extraction - How the oil is extracted * Characteristics - what the oil looks like, and which other oils it blends well with * Safety Information.The Encyclopedia also covers:* History of aromatherapy and herbalism* How aromatic plants work on your body & mind,* How to make your own blends* Uses for oils in the home.This is a classic guide to essential oils and will remain a vital source of information for generations to come.

A unique treasury of flavour combinations, offering endless diversion and inspiration for the creative cook.

The ultimate guide to the world's most exhilarating walks.

The latest edition of the world's most prestigious and authoritative world atlas, containing up-to-date world maps and thematic information curated by experts in geography and cartography.

Featuring sixty-seven exceptional color maps as well as eighty-seven vivid images by photographer Hendrik Holler and others, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date atlas of German wine-a detailed reference to vineyards and appellations. The authors explain the geography of all the German wine-growing regions and provide independent analysis and ranking of the most significant vineyards in each region. In addressing the growing American appreciation of German wines, the atlas pays in-depth attention to Rieslings from the Mosel and other premier regions while also acquainting readers with wines from less familiar areas such as the Ahr, Baden, the Taubertal, and Franconia. Beautifully produced, with helpful sidebars and succinct essays, this book will become the standard reference on the subject.

Whisky enthusiasts all over the world look forward to the Malt Whisky Yearbook every autumn. This 16th edition is again fully revised and packed with new and up-to-date information on more than 400 whisky distilleries from all over the world.

This latest edition includes updated stats and stories for all major nations, a revised and expanded chapter on women's football, and entirely new competitions including the FIFA eWorld Cup.

The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from some 130 international brands.

A fabric and textile directory. It is suitable for the designers wanting to communicate their final vision through the appropriate use of fabric.

Now in its 19th year, this bestselling almanac features all new, easy-to-perform spells one for every day of the year based on seasons, holidays, and more