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In London's Bloomsbury, Inspector Julian Rivers of Scotland Yard looks down at a dismal scene. Here is the victim, burnt to a crisp. Here are the clues - clues which point to a good climber and expert skier, and which lead Rivers to the piercing sunshine and sparkling snow of the Austrian Alps to crack the case.

One-hundred rare and antique maps from the British Library's collection, featuring commentary on each from antiquarian maps authority Tom Harper.

An insight into medieval life through the lens of manuscript art of dogs, a domestic presence back then viewed either as savage beasts or a more whimsical and humorous feature of life.

A history and appreciation of the popular beverage that has enjoyed a resurgence in appeal across recent years.

A guide to 175 of the most lyrical, humorous and vulgar terms from the world of cycling, with notes on their usage and origin.

Celebrates and explores the historical, musical and social history of the traditional sea song through 40 shanties, which are linked to the BL Sound Archive, allowing readers to hear the song through their phone or tablet as they read.

Accompanying a major exhibition at the British Library, this book provides a forward-facing, activism-oriented look at how the history of women's rights informs the continued struggle for equality. With sixteen new essays from various authors.

An anthology of the best stories of E. F. Benson - a ghost story author who exerted a quietly pivotal influence over the course of the genre. A new introduction casts light on Benson's own biography and 'outcast' status.

Talented sportsmen inexplicably go absent without leave, crafty gamblers conspire in the hope of making a killing, and personal rivalries and jealousies come to a head on fields of play... The classic stories in this new British Library anthology show that crime is a game for all seasons.

The Tree of Heaven follows the fortunes of the Harrison family as the children grow up in the shadow of the First World War and Dorothy's brothers go off, one by one, to the trenches, while she becomes involved with the suffrage movement, and later joins a version of the Women's Social and Political Union.

Enjoy hearty wholesome meals courtesy of the foot soldiers of the Women's Suffrage movement.

Mike Ashley selects stories from the golden age of science fiction which embrace the perceived character of individual planets of the Solar System, and the unique capacity of each to capture the science fiction writer or reader's imagination.

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A guise to popular heritage herbs and flowers, each of which has wellness-based relevance to contemporary life.

Another novel from the resurgently popular Muriel Jaeger, following the critical and commercial rediscovery of "The Question Mark". Hilda, despite her generational cynicism, becomes an advocate for mutated Michael's ability to perceive the molecular composition of objects. Hilda's efforts to show the world Michael's gifts go awry, however, as Michael struggles to contain the ability.

Two mysteries of the kind John Bude does best, with well-drawn and authentic period settings and a satisfying whodunit structure, following the traditional rules and style of the Golden Age of the genre.

In an age of emails, tweets and emojis, this beautiful selection of original love letters invites us into a privileged realm and reminds us why the written word is so expressive and revealing.

Entreated by the Belgian financier D'Aunay to investigate the gruesome and grimly theatrical death of actor Myron Alison, the Inspector Bencolin and his accomplice Jeff Marle find themselves at the imposing hilltop fortress Schloss Schadel, in which a killer lurks amongst a small group of suspects.

From one of the greatest and most prolific authors of twentieth century weird fiction come four of the very best strange stories ever written: The Willows, The Wendigo, The Man Whom the Trees Loved and Ancient Sorceries.

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