O Books: 55 books
We Shall Fight on the Beaches
The Speeches That Inspired History
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Prefaced by brief historical and biographical introductions, the examples in this book show how words can be used to inspire, to comfort, to move, or to enthuse even the most seemingly hard-bitten of listeners. From rallying cries such as Garibaldi's 'To arms, then, all of you!' and Chou En-lai's...
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...
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.
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.
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,...
From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries
The Extraordinary Story of Maths
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2012
We may remember their equations and discoveries from school, but do we remember who the men behind the maths were? From the theories of Pythagoras (and did you know he ran a secret brotherhood that studied maths, music and gymnastics?) to coining the term 'Googol', "Fom 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries:...
The Weather Book: Why It Happens And Where It Comes From
Why It Happens and Where It Comes From
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2012
The Weather Book is a delightful miscellany of everything remotely meteorological. It is jam-packed with enlightening facts, practical diagrams, and clear explanations about weather phenomena and why they form.
How to Think Like Sherlock
Improve your powers of observation, memory and deduction
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2012
'You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear'. Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes' techniques. In "How to think like Sherlock" you will learn how to increase your powers of observation,...
by Pete Firman
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 29, 2013
If you're interested in magic because on your 9th birthday your Mummy and Daddy booked the ruddy-faced Uncle Fiddlesticks who pulled a bunny out of a hat and made sweets appear from his pockets which he forced you to verify empty and you want to know how it was done, this isn't the book for you. (Stick...
Off with their Heads!
All the Cool Bits in British History
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2011
Bursting with the best bits from British history, this follow-up to Thirty Days Has September seeks to inspire a love of history that can last a lifetime.
The Inn at the Top
Tales of Life at the Highest Pub in Britain
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2013
The delightful tale of a young couple who in the late 1970s, on impulse, became the new landlords of the most remote, bleak and lonely pub - The Tan Hill Inn - located in the bleak landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. Having seen an article in the newspaper about the pub's search for a new manager, they...
Make Do and Mend
Keeping Family and Home Afloat on War Rations
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2014
The rationing period during World War II was a difficult time, and yet it is remembered nostalgically as a time of unity and great sacrifice. Make Do and Mend focuses on clothes rationing, which was introduced in June 1940. With the nation's industrial output concentrated on the war effort, basic clothes...
The Little Book of Twitter
Get Tweetwise!
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2012
In "The Little Book of Twitter", Tim Collins will give you all the information you need to get up to speed and become a bona fide Tweeter, including: how to get started; the weirdest and wittiest Twitter feeds; the netiquette of Twitter; the best celebrity Tweeters; and, tweeting at work. Your shortcut...