David Vaughan Livres

Carbide explores the underbelly of the Ukrainian smuggling industry in a merciless yet loving parody of Ukrainian nationalism.

The Earth contains a vast array of minerals, many with highly complex arrangements of atoms of several elements. David Vaughan explores the structure of minerals, the conditions under which they form and transform, their properties, and their interaction with microbes, as well as their importance in human health.

Anil Patel's journey begins with professional setbacks that lead him to reluctantly join his family's unconventional business, where murder is part of the job. Facing the absurdities of a multinational corporation, he travels from Manchester to India, seeking both financial stability and a deeper connection to his heritage. Amidst the chaos, his love for a girl intensifies during their separation. This road trip through Rajasthan explores themes of love, stress, and the care of companion animals, offering relatable moments and insights into life’s challenges.

The book explores Antarctica's breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife while delving into the stories of heroic explorers from the past. It highlights the continent's significance as a crucial component of the Earth's ecosystem, emphasizing its status as the last frontier and its vital role in sustaining life on our planet.

The Little Book of Herefordshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, "I never knew that!" Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Herefordshire s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic, and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles, and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets, and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike."

A unique collection of real-life cases - from the internationally famous to the bizarrely obscure. Many rediscovered in Victorian annals, never featured before in a popular work.

A rare synchronised study of the colourful, often horrific, accounts of women and madness over half a millennia - revealing confused medieval ideas of demonic possession, to seventeenth century witches, even fabricated Victorian claims of female insanity by adulterous husbands.

Geology has been taught at what became the University of Manchester since 1851 when W.C. Williamson was appointed as the first Professor. (He was also Professor of Botany and Zoology in the early years and a medical doctor specialising in ear surgery!)

Harry Heal is Sport Town's best footballer, healing everyone with his football skills, KINDNESS and FRIENDSHIP. When an ANXIOUS and SHY Jesse Proudfoot joins their school, Harry takes him on a journey of self-discovery, learning from different teams, players and cultures across the world. A heart-warming story about the benefits of EMPATHY, MINDFULNESS and COLLABORATION. And some geography thrown in to boot.