David James Smith is an acclaimed non-fiction author and award-winning journalist. His work delves deeply into crime, justice, and human lives, often focusing on miscarriages of justice and their profound impact. Smith's investigative approach unearths complex narratives with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of his subjects' motivations. Through his writing, he explores the darker facets of human nature while highlighting the fragility of truth and fairness.
Edwardian London in 1910, the notorious tale of Dr Crippen and Ethel Le Neve re-investigated by a prizewinning journalist. 'The definitive account of a crime which still intrigues, and to an extent baffles, aficionados of murder' P D James
Sarajevo, 28 June 1914: The story of the assassination that changed the world. 'Outstanding' SPECTATOR 'A fine piece of political and literary detective work, which held this reader enthralled' TRIBUNE
From the publisher of the Jordanville Prayer Book and A Psalter for Prayer comes the perfect devotional companion for travel and everyday life. This truly pocket edition brings together prayers for use throughout the day with all one hundred fifty Psalms of David adapted from the classic Miles Coverdale translation.
From HMS Mary Fortune to the Henri Gr�ce � Dieu, the high seas and the ships which rode them have played a key role in writing European history. This work explores not only the 14th and 15th-century construction and naval actions of such vessels, but also the political and economic factors which developed their form.
Butterflies and moths are among the most beautiful and most-studied creatures in nature. This taxonomic survey profiles 600 key species from around the world, with spectacular imagery and authorative text.
The first English-language survey of Fichte's philosophy, examining all the central areas and stages of his work.
Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Atonement throughout the course.
Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise An Inspector Calls throughout the course.
In this second edition David James provides an encyclopaedic guide to the techniques and materials involved in upholstery. The book covers everything from traditional handwork to the latest industrial techniques, giving a complete overview of the upholstery trade. Five step-by-step projects follow.
The Maqamat of al-Hariri is one of the best-known works of Arabic literature. Why and how did this impenetrable work of medieval Arabic philology and linguistic acrobatics dressed up as a collection of picaresque tales, become the vehicle for such extraordinarily lively, life-like and technically competent paintings? This book explores this question.