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Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters. Known as the Yachtsman's Bible, Reeds provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira.Having celebrated its 90th anniversary last year, the 2024 Almanac continues the tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea.The 2024 edition is updated throughout and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide.Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk

The epic conclusion to the Form & Void trilogy. Ages end and the sea rises. As the sea rises, so too does the old world.

The powerful third volume in Gael Song, Shauna Lawless' critically acclaimed epic historical fantasy series set in medieval Ireland.

A guide to capturing the beauty of birds using modern, expressive watercolour painting techniques. Painting watercolours in a loose style is a technique admired by many artists, yet there are a range of skills to master in order to achieve a sense of freedom and lightness of touch. Birds present us with a vibrant array of colours and textures - from the iridescent plumage of the hummingbird to the zingy turquoise blue of the kingfisher - and with such varied and lively characters they are a wonderful subject to paint. Supported by instructional photos throughout, experienced artist Sarah encourages you to let go of the detail whilst providing you with all the techniques required to paint beautiful and characterful portraits of birds with colour and verve. - 10 step-by-step projects accessible to complete beginners and more experienced artists alike. Learn the importance of shape and tone in depicting form. - Discover how watercolour works through experimentation and play with different tools and techniques. - Explore various colour palettes, composition techniques and background basics. - Develop your approach to key features such as feathers, feet, wingspans and faces and other tricky areas such as creating texture, adding shadows and achieving translucency.

I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World is a captivating and thought-provoking book by Rachel Nuwer. Published by Bloomsbury in 2023, this book delves into a contemporary topic that resonates with many in today's society. Nuwer, an accomplished author, takes readers on an enlightening journey, exploring the use of MDMA as a means of establishing deeper connections in our increasingly disconnected world. This book, falling under the genre of non-fiction, provides a unique perspective on the quest for connection and the role of substances like MDMA in this journey. Nuwer's insightful writing and thorough research make this a must-read. Published by the renowned publishing house, Bloomsbury, this book is a testament to the quality and depth of contemporary literature.

The third instalment in a series charting the rise of the House of Medici as they become Masters of Florence and progenitors of the Renaissance.

How do you catch a serial killer who never strikes the same way twice?

A fully illustrated catalogue of new work and texts by Sir Grayson Perry to accompany a landmark exhibition at the Wallace Collection in celebration of the artist's 65th birthday.

A beautifully illustrated pocket guide to 40 of the most iconic World War II tanks.

This illustrated study lifts the veil on the gladiators of ancient Rome, who provided a bloody spectacle for the people of the Eternal City and its vast empire.

Venture into the undead-ravaged lands of southern Italy with this supplement for The Silver Bayonet, featuring a solo/cooperative campaign, new soldiers, and new foes.

Geoffrey Page, the most remarkable fighter pilot of World War II. Shot down during the Battle of Britain his hands and face were burnt horrendously. Despite this Page went onto fly at D-Day, the Battle of Normandy, and Arnhem.

Katie Maguire investigates a bombing targeting descendants of a local IRA group in the twelfth instalment of Graham Masterton's police-procedural series.

The chilling sequel to The Watchers, now a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan.

Rough Beast is Máiría Cahill's harrowing story of her life and of what she went through at the hands of what is now Ireland's largest and richest party.

A superbly illustrated account of one of the key milestones in the development of modern US Special Operations Forces, the hugely complex POW rescue at Son Tay.

A dramatic history of the Steel Lobsters, Sir Arthur Hesilrige's Regiment of Horse, in the English Civil War - the last fully armored knights in England.

One of the greatest ever sieges is masterfully brought to life by a leading expert on the Eastern Front.

An illustrated account of the first jet-powered combat aircraft, the Messerschmitt Me 262, and its short but action-packed career during World War 2.

A history of the legendary extraction of the Fifth and Seventh Marines from a Chinese trap, told for the first time using Chinese sources.

A detailed re-examination of Midway, one of the most significant battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II.

An illustrated account of the aerial clashes between RAF Fighter Command's Hurricane and Spitfire and the Luftwaffe's Ju 87 Stuka in the skies over France, the Channel and southern England.

A highly authoritative exploration of Operation Apache Snow, including the infamous Battle of Hamburger Hill (Ap Bia Mountain), one of the most important actions in the Vietnam War.

A rules-light, skirmish wargame set in a bombastic, post-apocalyptic world of mutants and cartoon violence.

The story of recorded sound - from the phonograph to LPs, EPs and the recent resurgence of vinyl.

A masterful account of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russia's destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine.

Illustrated throughout, this book explains the composition and qualities of the Soviet tank force that fought Germany's mighty Panzers at the biggest tank battle in history.