The perfect pocket guide to boosting your immune system for better physical and mental health all year round. Tiredness, frequent colds, infections, allergies, mood swings and premature aging are all common manifestations of a weakened immunity. Your immune system is your invisible bodyguard, fighting off invasion and working tirelessly around the clock to keep you fit and healthy. But how can you support your immune system and give it the strength...

For anyone who suffers from back problems and wants instant relief, these 5-minute exercises, techniques and ideas will soothe aches and discomfort. Whether you are suffering from back pain, recovering from a back problem or seeking ways to prevent back pain, this one-stop guide is packed with quick solutions endorsed and recommended by the Royal College of General Practitioners. Before visiting your health professional, see if you can banish back...

There are few spirits that command such dedication, interest and affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze, to demystify it and to provide a platform from which a lifetime's hobby can be launched. Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow explores all aspects of this popular drink, delving into its history, dispelling the myths surrounding it and highlighting individualities of the many varieties that exist....

With stunning new design and layout and the most up-to-date travel information, the market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for e-readers and is better than ever. Gem Afrikaans will give you the right word at the right time - every time. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and...

From the Colosseum to Hadrian's Wall, Gem Ancient Rome shows us how Rome's vast empire laid the foundations of today's civilisation. From aqueducts to baths, from gladiators to emperors, the fascinating history of and mythology of ancient Rome are brought to life in this entertaining and highly-readable guide. With their sophisticated army, monuments and roads, the Romans literally paved the way to modern Europe. Learn about the hand-to-hand combat...

A handy, quick-reference guide to thousands of difficult-to-remember or difficult-to-find facts. Do you know who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1965? What is the capital of the Netherlands Antilles? When was the telescope invented? What is ablutophobia? Which countries are members of OPEC? Whose saint's day is 11 February? The answers to these and many thousands of other questions, whether they be from the worlds of politics, history, geography,...

This handy guide covers everything you need to know when looking for fossils in any part of Britain and Europe. Many different types of fossilized objects are included, from plants and coral, to insects, birds and dinosaurs. Collecting fossils is a popular pastime that offers an exciting glimpse of life before man while at the same time takes you to some of the most beautiful landscapes and coastlines. This practical introductory guide provides general...

This Gem provides a guide to the lives of the most popular saints - who they were, how they became saints and for whom they have a particular importance. This guide to saints contains brief biographies, saint's days and lists of patron saints as well as a general introduction to how someone becomes a saint and who were the first saints. This interesting guide shows how saints still play a part in modern life - whether it's having that St Christopher...

This Gem guides you through the range of spirits and the most popular liqueurs and fortified wines. Discover how the drink is made, where it came from, how to drink it and what to mix with it, along with recommendations on what to buy. For each drink included, information is given on its history, how it is made (and from what), along with explanation of the different styles of the drink - London Gin, Sapphire Gin, etc. and recommendations.

A practical introduction to hatha yoga. Clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions to over 40 key postures. Benefits and cautions are highlighted for each posture. This Collins Gem is published in flexi binding, providing the durability of a paperback. In a stylish new cover design, Gem Yoga will strengthen the bestselling Mind, Body & Spirit Gem. Collins Gem Yoga provides a good introduction to yoga, particularly for those thinking of taking up...