High-speed adventures set in the tropical mountains and on the blue-green waters of St. John, US Virgin Islands. It's a tale of growing friendship between teen-aged boys of different races and different cultures.

Formerly and briefly titled 'Views From A Hill In Tobago' this is a light-hearted and completely true account of a memorable family holiday on the tiny Caribbean island of Tobago. It all started when I was at home waiting for a new cooker to be delivered, so rather than twiddle my thumbs or watch some appalling daytime TV show I sat down at the computer and, well this is the result.

You've probably heard of a few pirates. * Horrible Henry Morgan and his flaming fire ships * Awful Anne Bonny and her flaming temper * Barmy Blackbeard and his - er - flaming black beard. But have you heard that: * Henry Morgan ate his own shoes? * Anne Bonny scared strong men shirtless? * Blackbeard guzzled his rum with a dash of dynamite? Now you can get the inside story from pirates' long-lost log-books, read the terrible truth about real pirate life and find out all about the biggest, baddest buccaneers who ever sailed the bounding main! Horribly Funny ~ Horribly Gripping ~ Horribly Famous

Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner: An “elegantly written, amusing and engaging” reference for chefs (Country Living). Real Flavours is an entirely rewritten and updated third edition of Glynn Christian’s Delicatessen Food Handbook, described by Nigel Slater as “one of the only ten books you need.” It’s a handbook of specialty ingredient information, from salt and pepper through olive oil to caviar: It not only tells you what an ingredient is and what it should look and taste like, it also tells you what it goes with and how to use it. Born in New Zealand and renowned in Britain for his BBC appearances, Glynn Christian offers plenty of wit and anecdotes from a life spent traveling, cooking on TV, and writing for magazines and newspapers—in a reference book you’ll end up reading like a novel. “One of the best ever compendiums of gourmet and deli foods.” —Manchester Evening News

Seashore Plants of South Florida and the Caribbean is a complete source for information about which plants grow best in nearshore environments. It includes extensive characteristics of each plant, including: Form, flower and fruit date Geographic distribution and habitat Reproduction and propagation Ornamental uses Medicinal and toxic properties, including modern and folkloric beliefs and uses Ecological aspects This guide is a must-have for backyard gardeners and serious naturalists alike.

An account of Manchester United Football Club over the past 25 years. The book covers the club's progress along with portraits of players and managers including George Best, Denis Law, Alex Ferguson, Tommy Docherty, and Ryan Giggs. Recent problems such as Cantona's behaviour are also discussed.