General Interest

The first limerick originated from a song about a sailor from Limerick, Ireland and dates back to the 14th century. The five line nonsense verse has now become universally known... more information

Mary Rose. Tried & tested practical advice - both traditional & not so traditional - on everything from preparing vegetables to painting walls, from polishing brass to public speak... more information

Mike Power. The walks in this follow up to 'Pub Walks In Dorset' vary in length fron 2 & a half to just under & miles in length. 96pp b/w photos P/B more information

Humphrey Carpenter. Detailed study of the British satire boom of the 1960s, placing it in its social & political context & demonstrating how it influenced many comedians around the... more information

Christine McGee. The cultural & historical development of the county town is told in beautiful black & white photographs from the Francis Frith Collection, complete with contextual... more information

Begins with the history of the subject - when many cultures believed the planets & stars were divine entities - & then examines the development of astronomy as a science, covering ... more information

Morbid fascination or education, these stories highlight some of the most harrowing events of history that shows mans inhumanity to man. Extremely shocking at times, it is difficul... more information

Sam Kashner & Jennifer Macnair. A vivid portrait of power, fame & sex in 1950s Hollywood, from the rise of tabloid journalism to the making of legendary film icons. 380pp P/B ... more information

Sheila Kitzinger. The author examines ways in which a grandmother can discover a satisfying new role within the family, understanding tensions, communicating effectively with her d... more information

A selection of the very best of the cover photographs & double-page spreads used by Dorset Life, including many of the best colour photographs taken by Dorset's elite group of land... more information

Over 250 brand new puzzles, including double, maxi & jigsaw su doku. Something for everyone, from the beginner to the most ardent addict. P/B more information

71 miles in 6 days guided walk from Blandford Forum, through Dorchester, Yeovil & Sherborne & back across the Blackmore Vale. more information

The rudest collection of blonde jokes you're likely to find. Complete with rib-tickling illustrations, this joke book is for those that are chronologically mature, mentally immatur... more information

Alasdair Gray. Compilation of prefaces to some of the greatest works of literature ever produced, with authors including Shakespeare, Walter Scott, Alex Pope, Oscar Wilde, Walt Whi... more information

Vic Mitchell, Keith Smith. Situated on the Devon/Dorset border, this branch from Axminster became one of the most admired in the South of England. The beautiful countryside, crosse... more information

Popular young television presenter & personality Nick Baker's energetic & lively style enlivens this fascinating guide to Britain's wildlife through the seasons. This richly illust... more information

Superb collection of carols along with accompanying notes providing historical context & fascinating anecdotes surrounding the genesis of each. 413pp P/B (rrp £7.99) more information

Lillian Too. The definitve guide to using the Chinese astrological sciences & Feng Shui to improve your love life & all your relationships. 211pp P/B more information

Sarah Welton. Full colour guide to Dorset's different wildlife habitats. more information

Offering over 30 different puzzle types, from Codeword & Spidoku to Logi-6 & Wordsearch, this wonderful compilation is guaranteed to provide hours of fun. Over 600 puzzles. 767pp P... more information