Explores the lives of over forty men and women – great and otherwise – whose pioneering journeys beyond the Irish shore played a profound role in world history.

A guide to the Greek and Roman Myths. It features a blend of stories, facts and quotations from ancient authors, and places ancient myths in a modern context, discussing the afterlives of the myths and the relevance of their messages. It includes factfiles on heroes and heroines and family trees of the gods.

The definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of Byzantine decorative art in private hands, which is not open to the public.

A Macmillan Collector's Library edition of the second volume of James Herriot's hilarious memoirs about life as a country vet.

You know, the moment at the airport, the moment in the rain, the moment with a boombox outside my bedroom window.

If you're feeling down or need some encouragement, this pocket-sized book of positive quotes and powerful affirmations will help show you how great you are. Filled with sage insights from philosophers and superstars, these inspiring words are here to remind you that there is no one quite like you, and your uniqueness is what makes you amazing.