Cornerstone Digital imprint: 693 books
The Age of Spectacle
Adventures in Architecture and the 21st-Century City
Language: English
Release Date: April 20, 2017
'A great storyteller . . . you would be hard pushed to find a more knowledgeable or entertaining [guide]' Icon
'Such an interesting book . . . I cannot recommend it enough.' Lauren Laverne
In Dubai, a luxury apartment block is built in the shape of a giant iPod. In China, President Xi...
Lost Symbols?
The Secrets of Washington DC
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2011
The secrets, the myths and the facts behind Washington, D.C.'s design and its Masonic significance.
In this groundbreaking, original work, David Ovason reveals the intimate connections between the mysterious zodiacal symbols and the stellar lore of Washington, D.C. and the secret plan for the...
Brideshead Abbreviated
The Digested Read of the Twentieth Century
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2010
John Crace's 'Digested Read' column in the Guardian has rightly acquired a cult following. Each week fans avidly devour his latest razor-sharp literary assassination, while authors turn tremblingly to the appropriate page of the review section, fearful that it may be their turn to be mercilessly sent...
by Rosalind Fergusson
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2009
Perfect Babies' Names is an essential resource for all parents-to-be. Taking a close look at over 3,000 names, it not only tells you each name's meaning and history, it also tells you which famous people have shared it over the years and how popular – or unpopular – it is now. With tips on how...
by Elizabeth Brown
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2011
- Would you like to get the most out of your slow cooker?
- Do you want to create healthy home-cooked meals with the minimum of effort?
- Do you want to save money and time without compromising on taste?
Perfect Slow Cooking is an indispensable guide to this healthy and economical...
by Clarissa Dickson Wright
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2011
In this magnificent guide to England's cuisine, the inimitable Clarissa Dickson Wright takes us from a medieval feast to a modern-day farmers' market, visiting the Tudor working man's table and a Georgian kitchen along the way.
Peppered with surprises and seasoned with wit, A History of England Food is a classic for any food lover.
Mindful Chef
30-minute meals. Gluten free. No refined carbs. 10 ingredients
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2017
30-minute meals. Gluten free. No refined carbs. Maximum of 10 ingredients.
Healthy eating has never been easier.
'We don’t believe in meticulous calorie counting or following strict diets. We simply like good, wholesome food that benefits you and your body.'
Myles Hopper and Giles...
Still Lost in Translation
More misadventures in English abroad
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2008
Have you ever arrived in a hotel room and been baffled by the information provided?
Beware of your luggage.
In your room you will find a minibar which is filled with alcoholics.
Do not throw urine around.
Have you ever been to a restaurant and wondered what on earth to...
by Rosemary Conley
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
As thousands of successful slimmers have testified, the Complete Hip and Thigh Diet is, quite simply, the diet that works. Slimmers the world over have trimmed inches off those parts other diets failed to reach, transforming their shape and improving their health. And what's more - those unwanted...
A Fiery & Furious People
A History of Violence in England
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2016
*Chosen as a Book of the Year by The Times, History Today and the Sunday Telegraph*
‘Wonderfully entertaining, comprehensive and astute.’ The Times
‘Genuinely hard to put down.’ BBC History Magazine
From murder to duelling, highway robbery to mugging: the darker side of...
by Dan Cruickshank
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2019
An idiosyncratic and beautifully illustrated guide to walking the city, by the nation’s favourite architectural historian
Cobbled medieval alleyways and ornate Georgian boulevards. Decadent marble mansions and sprawling Victorian slums. Heaths, churches, squares and railways that, between...
Raiders
World War Two True Stories
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2012
To the people of Great Britain
World War II was the deadliest and bloodiest war in history. Never before or since have so many people made such a personal sacrifice in the line of duty.
Raiders tells the extraordinary true stories of six of the most daring special operations ever undertaken...
Years Of Hope
Diaries,Letters and Papers 1940-1962
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2012
YEARS OF HOPE is a kind of 'prequel' to the published series of DIARIES, and will cover fully the peerage renunciation, as well as revealing his early career, touching on schooldays, RAF service during the war, early involvement with politics etc. As a young man he had dealings with Atlee, Bevan,...
Love Your Plot
Gardens Inspired by Nature
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2017
Fusing conceptual architectural design with the beauty of the natural landscape, twice Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winners and stars of BBC's Garden Rescue Harry and David Rich are here to show you how you can transform your outdoor space into a beautiful Eden, no matter what plot you have.
As...