michael o'mara books ltd united kingdom london (878 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. A brief, invaluable guide to the art of growing vegetables around the year and saving money in the process. Vegetable Growing is a practical guide to frugal allotmenteering, including planning your plot, looking after the plants and practical tips for keeping your costs down, such as clever ways of making freebie alternatives to common growing tools. An additional handy section offers advice on which fruit and veg will save you the most money, as well as a season-by-season guide and ideas for boosting your savings with foraged and wild food. Written by Jonathan Stevens of the Real Men Sow blog, who recently embarked on a mission to find out how much he could save by growing his own fruit and vegetables on a half-sized allotment plot.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Cherished, admired and frequently used as an excuse for lateness, the railways occupy a special place in our hearts. Trains are not just a practical mode of transport, but also a way of tracing our social history over the past 150 years, from technological progress and design to cultural change and the impact they have had on our landscape. Full of facts, trivia and anecdotes, this engaging compendium looks at the heyday of the railways around the world, chronicling the shift from steam trains to diesel and electric and the challenge of running during two World Wars. This book also includes railway trivia from around the world, from the locomotive to the Japanese bullet train. A broad range of aspects is covered, from the types of trains and services, key people and station architecture, to station pets, accidents and crime, and the depiction of the railways in literature and art. Chock-full of information, and illustrated with line drawings throughout, this miscellany is perfect for railway enthusiasts, history buffs or those who would like to learn more about this fascinating form of transport that is so often taken for granted. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Each of the 26 stories featured in this book shows a cat getting the upper hand over humans. The authors in this collection include Colette, Lewis Carroll, Doris Lessing, Derek Tangye and Saki. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Perfect for any child who wants to stay one step ahead of their classmates, this fantastic book is packed with informative titbits that will fascinate and enthrall young minds. It is full of interesting stuff that parents and grandparents used to learn at school that every child ought to know today: from classic books children should read, a quick grammar guide, an introduction to foreign languages, who that Pythagoras chap was, to a look at all the kings and queens, countries and their capitals, an introduction to classics and much more, it covers all subjects. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 'It's time to put the fun back into science! .Hours of entertainment which will also support science lessons'- Parents in Touch This brilliant new science activity book will allow budding scientists to explore and experiment. With exciting experiments that can be done easily at home, and concise explanations that give the facts behind the fun, kids can create their own gunge, make an explosive fizzy fountain, make an alien egg and much, much more. Packed with classic Buster doodles, games, quizzes to do and puzzles to try, this fun activity book will keep kids entertained for hours. Illustrated with fabulous and fun artwork and printed in a striking two colour design. In association with The Science Museum, the UK's most popular destination dedicated to science, technology, engineering, medicine, design and enterprise. An internationally renowned visitor attraction, welcoming over 2.7 million visitors every year.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dickason, Chris (illustrator). This brand-new title in our Clever Kids series introduces children to the phenomenon of Wordle, with over 180 word puzzles to complete. Each puzzle is partially completed with the final row empty. Use the filled-in squares above and the clue to work out the missing answer. The book is divided into four difficulty levels and has all the answers at the back. Get ready to train your brain with these fun and interactive puzzles. This book is 100% unofficial. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The perfect travel companion for any child, this is a book to get kids excited about their journey and will make sure their holiday memories never fade. It is packed with cool puzzles and games to play on the way, and includes themed spreads to help them remember and cherish every part of their time. There is space to stick in memorabilia and photos, boxes to tick and fill in, and loads of fun things to colour - this doodle scrapbook will make any journey fly by! Other titles in the series: 9781780555683 Holiday Boredom Buster 9781780556055 The Backpack Activity Book 9781780556062 Amazing Pen & Paper Games. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Did you know that 'Almost' is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order? Or that 'Stewardesses' is the longest word you can type solely with your left hand? Or that fireflies aren't flies, they're beetles? From information about words and their uses, useful lists of things you never knew had names, palindromes, famous lines from literature and film, to bizarre test answers and much, much more, There Are Tittles in This Title is bursting with truly oddball facts about words and language - and will have you hooked from the very first page.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. From the ice-age recordings of moon cycles and the earliest calendars, to modern wristwatches and quantum clocks, time and its effects have always enthralled mankind. We've spent centuries developing new ways of measuring time, describing it and quantifying it, and such methods have given rise to some of the most technically and aesthetically beautiful devices ever invented. This book is a tribute to timekeeping in its many forms and takes in the most significant creations as well as countless time trivia - peppered with time-related anecdotes and quotes, this really is an essential handbook for anyone fascinated by the fourth dimension.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a fascinating and addictive combination of numbers and logic, with the interconnectedness of crosswords, Kakuro is a game for everyone - all you need to be able to do is add two numbers together. The Book of Kakuro: And How to Solve It contains full instructions to the game, along with hints, tips and strategic guides, and puzzles for beginners to experts. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Dreidemy, Joëlle (illustrator). When Harry the alien lands his spacebin in his friend Colin's garden, it's time for an adventure! There's just one problem - they'll have to take Colin's naughty, snotty little brother with them. Colin's day is about to turn Cosmic! But when aliens attack, will it end in disaster? The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Cricket is undoubtedly the elegant game, occupying a long-established and distinguished position in the annals of sporting history. Played by gentlemen the world over, the word cricket may derive from the Anglo-Saxon word cricc, meaning a staff or crutch - giving us a game played with a long wooden implement - and the first (reliable) mention dates back to Guildford in the 16th century. No-Balls and Googlies uncovers the origins of this captivating game, and explores its traditions, records, milestones and memorable moments through a fascinating array of facts and figures, anecdotes and curiosities. For example, did you know that the Hambledon Club of Hampshire, founded around 1767, is generally perceived as cricket's spiritual home? Or that British and Australian troops conducted their own Desert Ashes series in Iraq in 2005? Or perhaps an England XI's first overseas tour was to the United States? From the leg glance to leg before, king pair to cover drive, and from the no-ball to the googly, this book is sure to entertain, inform and delight.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Book of Garden Games: A Compendium of Outdoor Pursuits Throughout the ages is a splendid collection of marvellous garden games throughout the ages. Taking you on a nostalgic journey back to the time when simple pleasures and outdoor pursuits were the fashion of the age, learn to play any of these games in this delightful compendium of outdoor pursuits.Complete with black and white line illustrations, re-live the fun of the simple games of quoits, skittles and Aunt Sally to the more familiar games of crazy golf, tug-of-war, hopstotch and many more. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Nick Godlee presents a collection of unusual tea cosies to knit, crochet and sew by machine or hand, including comprehensive and easy-to-follow instructions. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. You know you're past it when: your back goes out more often than you do; it takes twice as long to look half as good you forget you have a car, let alone where you parked it; you throw a party and the neighbours don't even notice. If any of these seem familiar, then you are most definitely in need of this book. You Know You're Past It When .celebrates the inevitable fate that awaits all of us and makes the best out of growing old. Including hundreds of telltale signs, real-life case studies and quirky top-ten clues that wryly prove when someone is past their prime, you can learn to embrace the ageing process. There's nothing wrong with getting on a bit, as long as you do it with style.

Paperback. Condition: Good. They Think It's All Shite .It Is Now features facts and trivia that satirize the institution of the World Cup - memorable cheats and failures, spectacular losses, match-fixing, scandals, tournament-related deaths and,importantly, the worst opening ceremonies of all time. It also includes an A-Z section on the ups and downs of the competition, detailing the most brutal players, the most dubious decisions and the most rampant managers (Sven, your card is marked). The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Married on 2nd February 2010, the rollercoaster romance of Katie Price (AKA glamour-model Jordan) and Alex Reid has been a media sensation from the start, blossoming amidst much gossip and speculation: it has survived the jungle and the Big Brother house and remains intact. Alex and Katie started dating in July 2009, shortly after her split from Peter Andre, which caused some to look upon the relationship with doubt Reid has had a colourful career in the military, as a cage fighter, a cross dresser and an actor, appearing in Sliding Doors and Hollyoaks. Price is a mega-star with a multi-million-pound estate that includes books, modelling, product endorsement and public appearances. With Alex now on top of the world as the winner of "Celebrity Big Brother" - and Katie standing firmly by his side - what does the future hold for the pair when the honeymoon is over? Alison Maloney discusses the inside story - past, present and future - in this intimate and essential book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Are you still struggling to set the clock on your video recorder? Are you worried that the times are moving without you and you're simply being dragged kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century? Does the thought of using an iPod or Blackberry make your palms sweaty? Or does the idea of going into Starbucks for a coffee strike fear in your heart? The Seniors' Survival Guide is here to help clear the fog and make sense of all the confusing mumbo-jumbo surrounding modern life. You don't need to be old to have those 'senior moments' either: anyone who has ever watched a four-year-old text with the speed and dexterity of a skilled touch-typist will know the feeling. The ultimate manual for modern living, The Seniors' Survival Guide includes everything from buying and selling on eBay and using that internet thingy, to understanding teen-speak, tackling global warming and negotiating telephone helplines. With this book the mechanical beeping, buzzing and whirring that surrounds and afflicts your everyday life will soon begin to fade. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Launched in 1906, the "Puffing Billy" was an elaborate machine and the equivalent would cost #2000 to buy in the 1990s. This text follows the chain of false starts and ingenious ideas which have evolved around the modern-day vacuum cleaner. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Life's odd, isn't it? People are odd, places are odd, things are odd. It's an odd old world. There's oddity in the strangest places, not least in this extreme odd-one-out challenge. From a perfectly groomed, flowery beard and a trendy cycling cap, to a prickly cactus and a delicious flat white, discover the minute differences lurking on every page. There are odd ones out to spot, hipster accessories to match, and much more millennial fun to be had. Cool and quirky black and white illustrations are accompanied by funny one liners and utterly useless, and odd, trivia. It's time to find the oddest of odd ones out.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A tornado in South Dakota picked up a passenger train, spun it around in mid air, and placed it back on the tracks facing the opposite direction - A man in Mexico was stabbed to death by dry spaghetti during a hurricane - A scuba diver was found at the top of a charred tree, after fire-fighting planes deposited water from a nearby lake on to a forest fire - Three men jumping from a plane without open parachutes landed safely after their fall was broken by a cloud containing hailstones - New York sewers are alive with alligators - Want to hold an audience? Then equip yourself with a good supply of urban myths, those ever popular - if ever unreliable - tests of truth and gullibility. The Book of Urban Myths is an unputdownable collection of runaway rumours for all who enjoy a good yarn, or want to avoid being spun such in the future - a hugely entertaining read that will enlighten the credulous and surprise even the most hard-nosed cynics. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. We can all recall a little rule bending in our schooldays - the Geography teacher who preferred to talk football than fold mountains; the sixth form head who let out the odd swear word. But pity the poor students who encountered the educators in this book. This hilarious expose of life inside a modern-day classroom covers a host of teacher tardiness, truanting and tellings-off, including: The role-play loving maths teacher who used the quiet time afforded during pupil tests to practice his swordplay for his forthcoming historical reenactment weekender. The bitter art teacher who, during the midst of his divorce from his third wife, cracked open a can of beer and asked his students why women are 'hardwired to be soul-sucking, money-grabbing b****es'. Covering all subjects from primary school to college, this assembly of bloopers will leave you amused and worried for our schoolchildren - all at the same time! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. I was not lying. I said things that later seemed to be untrue - Richard Nixon. This is a compendium of the funniest, scariest and newsworthy whoppers, which aims to expose some of the most famous, infamous, and outrageous liars in history, from Zsa Zsa Gabor to Sadam Hussein. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hunting far and wide, our fearless researchers have gathered the silliest instructions, the most bizarre translations, ludicrous announcements and ridiculous memos from offices, hotels, shops, road signs, church notices, restaurants and packaging.And they're all genuine, proving man's age-old struggle with his language. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A compilation of memorable insults by the rich and famous. This book offers insults from Oscar Wilde, Clive James and Marilyn Monroe. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Hop on board as we journey through the incredible history of railways. Cherished, admired and frequently used as an excuse for lateness, the railways occupy a special place in our hearts. Trains are not just a practical mode of transport, but also a way of tracing our social history over the past 150 years, from technological progress and design to cultural change and the impact they have had on our landscape. Full of facts, trivia and anecdotes, this engaging compendium looks at the heyday of the railways around the world, chronicling the shift from steam trains to diesel and electric and the challenge of running during two World Wars. This book also includes railway trivia from around the world, from the locomotive to the Japanese bullet train. A broad range of aspects is covered, from the types of trains and services, key people and station architecture, to station pets, accidents and crime, and the depiction of the railways in literature and art. Chock-full of information, and illustrated with line drawings throughout, this miscellany is perfect for railway enthusiasts, history buffs or those who would like to learn more about this fascinating form of transport that is so often taken for granted. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Tired of phrase books that tell you all about 'At the Post Office, In the Museum, At the Doctor's', but haven't a lot to say on the subjects that most travellers find a good deal more interesting and entertaining, and generally more useful? Bored of stilted phrases which, while they may once have been handy on formal occasions decades ago, have little bearing on real life, and even less on what visitors to a country might actually want to do? If you are, then these Little Language Books are the perfect remedy. Designed for the youthful and the young at heart, these delightfully informal, pocket-sized phrase books manage to be both humorous and indispensable, as well as packed with the kind of information that will make any trip easier, and a lot more exciting. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Cabaret star, nobleman, plastics expert, chisel thrower, owl warden, porn star, rubber duck magnate, conservationist and bete noir of Esther Rantzen - Stan Madeley is all these things, and much more. Whether he's offering himself up for adoption to Elton John or attempting to hypnotize Derren Brown - by letter - Stan Madeley (by deed poll) is a fearless and dynamic correspondent. Boldly billing himself as Britain's top Richard Madely lookalike, he uses his 'celebrity status' as an innovative excuse to plague, pester and pen letters to many well-known faces, politicians and organisations, with hilarious results. Written in the bestselling tradition of the Henry Root and Robin Cooper letters, Second-Class Male is a witty and joyously surreal collection from an extraordinary new voice.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.