Michael O Mara: 334 books
The English Village
History and Traditions
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2011
The village remains a quintessential and much-loved treasure of the English countryside. This rural idyll has inspired generations of great poets, novelists and artists including the likes of Constable, Hardy, Wordsworth, as well as providing the picturesque setting for modern TV series such as Lark...
I Used to Know That
History
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2012
Travel back through time to learn about the invasions of Britain, the Renaissance, the American, French and Russian Revolutions, World Wars I and II and the Cold War... and everything else you forgot from your school history lessons.
by Anonymous
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2010
The Devil's Graveyard is an area of desert where the final of the "Back From the Dead" singing competition is held, in which finalists compete by impersonating dead stars. But, instead of voting them off, someone is killing them off. The third volume in Anonymous's successful series of novels,...
by Anonymous
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2009
Following a massive rampage that left the streets of Santa Mondega soaked with blood, the elusive supernatural serial killer known only as the Bourbon Kid is now himself being haunted. Hot on his heels are several vampire gangs, the Secret Service, a couple of werewolves, corrupt cops, and the Dark...
Help! I'm a Dad
All a new dad needs to know about the difficult first few months
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2014
With the population expanding at an alarming rate, it's time for all new dads to take their fair share of parental responsibility and step up to the plate - after all, the hard work's already been done! Becoming a dad is a daunting prospect at the best of times, but a first-time dad needs all the help...
The Deckchair Gardener
An Improper Gardening Manual
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
A Guide to What Not to Do in Your Garden. Gardening is widely regarded as one of life’s great joys. However, you might not feel that way if you pay too much attention to the experts: every garden magazine and newspaper relentlessly publishes hectoring instructions telling you what you must do in your...
Everyday English
Getting to grips with the basics
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011
'A poor command of English is a considerable obstacle in almost every walk of life, from conducting business to dealing with everyday problems. This book takes you back to the basics; the simple rules and tricks that will help anyone to master the language.
Buy Me!
10 Steps to Selling Yourself in Business
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2011
There are so many small things you can do to make a big difference in your career, and this book unlocks the tools to make that happen. In today's current economic climate, it is important to stay ahead of the competition, remaining employable, adept and confident in business. Buy Me! is a book that...
24 Hours in Ancient Rome
A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2017
Walk a day in a Roman’s sandals. What was it like to live in one of the ancient world’s most powerful and bustling cities – one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces...
Unexpected Item in the Bagging Area
Driven Crazy by the Modern World?
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2012
'If you point my smart phone at the sky, its star-gazing app can supposedly identify and name planets outside of our galaxy. Extraordinary - but even more extraordinary is that it can't actually make telephone calls. Trying to get a signal on it is like searching for the Yeti - some people believe...
The Queen's English
And How to Use It
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2011
The Queen's English shows how the English language, used properly, has great power to instruct, move and entertain people, but used incorrectly, can lead to a lack of clarity and confusion.
Look After The Pennies
100s of Money-Saving Tricks and Tips
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2011
In today's cash-strapped times, watching what you spend has never been more important to so many people. Look After The Pennies is the essential handbook for Austerity Britain, offering practical, user-friendly advice on how to live your life in the most money-friendly way possible. The book includes...
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
Mastering the Three Rs of an Old-Fashioned Education
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2013
Most of us suffer from the odd gap in our knowledge. But what if those gaps happen to be gaping chasms that threaten to cave in if not soon filled? Worry not, for the answer is at hand. The Three Rs harks back to a golden age of teaching, providing a comprehensive introduction to the basics of reading,...
The Story of Colour
An Exploration of the Hidden Messages of the Spectrum
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2017
Why is green the colour of envy? Why is black ‘evil’? Why is white pure? Why do we ‘feel blue’ or ‘see red’? Why do colours have different meanings for different cultures? When we look at or talk about a colour in a particular setting, we are as likely to see its cultural or symbolic meaning...