Grub Street: 238 books
RAF Evaders
The Complete Story of RAF Escapees and their Escape Lines, Western Europe, 1940-1945
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2009
During the five years from May 1940 to May 1945 several thousand Allied airmen, forced to abandon their aircraft behind enemy lines, evaded capture and reached freedom, by land, sea and air.
The territory held by the Germans was immense – from Norway and Denmark in the north, through Holland,...
The Long Road
Trials and Tribulations of Airmen Prisoners from Stalag Luft VII (Bankau) to Berlin , June 1944 - May 1945
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2014
This book is firstly a testament to those of many nationalities who found themselves imprisoned at Stalag Luft VII, Bankau (Luft 7 for short) in Upper Silesia, the Luftwaffe’s last prisoner of war camp. Having survived the trauma of action against, and capture by, the enemy, some as far back as...
Into Enemy Arms
The Remarkable True Story of a German Girl’s Struggle against Nazism, and Her Daring Escape with the Allied Airman She Loved
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2006
The suspenseful true story of a love that defied Nazi oppression, and a harrowing journey to freedom.
In 1945, Ditha Bruncel was living with her parents in the small town of Lossen, in Upper Silesia. Close Jewish friends had vanished, swastikas hung from every building, and neighbors were disappearing...
Life's Too Short to Cry
The Compelling Story of a Battle of Britain Ace
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2007
A newly discovered “exhilarating and moving memoir” of an RAF fighter pilot in World War II (Daily Mail).
It is not often that a long-hidden gem of a manuscript is published, bringing a moment in WWII history to vivid life for today’s readers. Geoffrey Wellum’s First Light was one example....
Shot Down in Flames
A World War II Fighter Pilot's Remarkable Tale of Survival
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2008
During the Battle of Britain, Geoffrey Page was shot down into the English Channel, causing him to suffer severe burns. This autobiography tells of his wartime exploits and the effect of his injuries, as well as how he became a founder member of The Guinea Pig Club, a club for badly burnt aircrew.
Ghosts of Targets Past
The Lives and Losses of a Lancaster Crew in 1944-45
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2009
Whilst the Lancaster was acknowledged as being a fearsome bomber, the plane was also vulnerable. Philip Gray describes what it was like to be the captain of a Lancaster at the height of World War II and how he and his crew managed to survive the war.
From North Africa to the Arakan
The Engrossing Memoir of WWII Spitfire Ace Alan McGregor Peart DFC, RNZAF
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2008
Alan Peart was born in Nelson, New Zealand. Joining 610 Squadron on completion of training, he served against the Germans and then the Japanese. Operating from 'Broadway' airstrip, his was the only spitfire not destroyed during air strikes.
This is an excellent first hand account of the air...
by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2013
Most health experts agree that the UK is facing a huge increase in the number of people with diabetes. Since 1996 the number of people diagnosed has increased from 1.4 million to 2.8 million. By 2025 it is estimated that over four million people will have diabetes. Most of these cases will be Type...
British Food
An Extraordinary Thousand Years of History
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011
A masterful and witty account of Britain’s culinary heritage.
This a revised and updated edition of an award-winning book, recognized as the authoritative work on the subject of British food. It is a breathtaking attempt to trace the changes to and influences on food in Britain from the Black...
by Elizabeth David
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2009
A classic collection of articles, book reviews, and travel essays from “the best food writer of her time” (Jane Grigson, The Times Literary Supplement).
An Omelette and a Glass of Wine offers sixty-two articles originally written by Elizabeth David between 1955 and 1984 for numerous publications...
by Elizabeth David
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2008
“The most incredibly sophisticated compendium of all that is good in British cooking” by the renowned author of An Omelette and a Glass of Wine (Jeremy Lee, The Guardian).
Elizabeth David presents a collection of English recipes using spices, salt, and aromatics. The book includes dishes...
by Marguerite Patten
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2010
Britain’s top selling cookery writer shares tried and tested recipes for pressure cookers.
Slow-cooked flavor in a fast-paced world—pressure cookers are one of the greenest cooking methods imaginable. Sales are on the increase and even Jamie Oliver has launched one of his own. They allow us...
Home Freezing Handbook
All You Need to Know to Prepare and Freeze over 200 Everyday Foods
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2008
The ultimate how-to guide to storing food in your freezer—how long to store, how to prepare for storage, and how to thaw out over 200 kinds of foodstuffs.
In this sequel to her Basic Basics Combination & Microwave Handbook, Carol Bowen offers more handy kitchen and culinary advice with an...
Tapas
Classic Small Dishes from Spain
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2013
The award-winning food writer offers “a series of traditional and experimental dishes fit for a feast . . . will steer any tapas novice in the right direction” (Food & Wine).
Tapas are the wonderfully tempting little dishes of food that are traditionally served with sherry in southern...