21st Century History

In 2004 which college was Mark Zuckerberg attending when he co-created Facebook? What did Bjork leave on the red carpet when she attended the 2001 Academy awards? What game-changing tech...

Discover the remarkable story of Wayne Bergmann, a Nyikina man and Kimberley leader who has dedicated his life to his community, in this moving memoir of living between two cultures....

The 'Event' Autobiography of the Year now out in paperback - a brave, inspiring and wildly entertaining memoir full of self-help lessons for readers, from one of the world's most...

'Eloquent, empathetic and passionate, this book will not just resonate with a new generation of queer people, but with all those who seek to be their allies. A brilliant book.'...

When you combine the deepest learning and the highest readability with the most plumptious story-telling, the result is A. N. Wilson ... Stephen Fry Known for his journalism, biographies and...

Throughout the years, Gloria Steinem is perhaps the single-most iconic figure associated with women's rights, her name practically synonymous with the word "feminism." Documenting everything from her boundary-pushing journalistic career...

"A masterful diplomatic memoir" ( The Washington Post ) from CIA director and career ambassador William J. Burns, from his service under five presidents to his personal encounters with Vladimir...

For fans of Reni Eddo-Lodge, Laurie Penny and Laura Bates, HOW TO START A REVOLUTION is an examination of fourth wave feminism and political youth culture. It is also a...

Set over one sizzling summer comes a shimmering, joyful new novel about the happily-ever-after that wasn't and the exes determined to make the best of it from the #1 Sunday...

She has a plan . . . Fate has other ideas. There are two men in my life. But this is not a love triangle. Mara Williams reads her horoscope...

TELL ME YOUR SECRETS... 'Tense and compulsive' Louise Candlish, bestselling author of The Other Passenger 'Suspicion, betrayal and dark secrets abound' TM Logan, bestselling author of The Catch 'A delicious...

Pre-order B. A. Paris's brand new thriller WHEN I KILL YOU publishing Spring 2026! ***** 'Just finished this BRILLIANT book... Clever, addictive and twisty, I couldn't sleep until I found...

For more than 25 years, Pocket World in Figures has been the indispensable handbook on the state of the world, covering demographics, industry, politics, geography, culture and more. Where else...

Within Germany, policies and cultural attitudes toward migrants have been profoundly shaped by the difficult legacies of the Second World War and its aftermath. This wide-ranging volume explores the complex...

An illustrated historical tour of London's 13 great railway termini, on a clockwise circuit from Paddington to Victoria. London's railway termini are among the most recognisable and familiar landmarks in...

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Barack Obama-a story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers Barack Obama was the first African American president of the...

Drawing on fifty years of interviews and experience, Homelands is a living, breathing contemporary history of Europe by one of our greatest writers 'A moving love letter to Europe' Lea...

Every great love story deserves a great ending. 'I've never read a story quite like this deeply moving, complex novel' Jodi Picoult, the global bestseller 'An epic love story and...

Published in hardback as THE ART OF BETRAYAL and fully updated for the paperback edition. The British Secret Service has been cloaked in secrecy and shrouded in myth since it...

'Sexy, fun and full of heart.' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare 'A charming, uplifting contemporary romance - this is Laura Jane Williams at her best!' Sophie Cousens, author of...

The Sunday Times bestsellerTHE STORY OF BRITAIN during the long reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Find out how Britain changed in this entrancing, lively portrait of Britain's Elizabethan Age by...

How far would you go to keep your family safe? The gripping new page-turner from the Sunday Times bestselling author of One Minute Later Angie Watts used to have everything....

A new history of modern Britain that makes sense of its contradictions today Imperial Island shows how empire, its disintegration and its ever-present aftermath have profoundly shaped the British people,...

A New York Times bestseller and recommended by Bill Gates- Jared Diamond's visionary exploration of how nations cope with trauma and crisis, why some recover, and others don't. In his...

Japan has long wrestled with the memories and legacies of World War II. In the aftermath of defeat, war memory developed as an integral part of particular and divergent approaches...

Lifting the Lid - a memoir born of adoption is a compelling story told by a distinctive voice with heart and humour about identity, belonging and a woman's search for...

The Prequel to the Bestselling Thank You for Your Service , Now a Major Motion Picture With The Good Soldiers , Pulitzer Prize-winning r eporter David Finkel has produced an...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I cannot express how many lives have been touched by Johnny, and how many of us owe him our lives." -Chris Kyle, author of American...

The top 10 Sunday Times bestseller NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES on Drama and UKTV Play 'I love the audacity of the Marlow gang, those ladies sure know how to...

*Molly the Maid returns in THE MAID'S SECRET - available to pre-order now!* ________ DO NOT DISTURB. WHODUNNIT IN PROGRESS... Molly the maid sees everything at The Regency Grand Hotel....

**CHRISTINA DALCHER'S GRIPPING NEW THRILLER THE SENTENCE IS AVAILABLE NOW!** 'Intelligent, suspenseful, provocative, and intensely disturbing - everything a great novel should be' LEE CHILD 'Extraordinary' LOUISE O'NEILL 'A truly...

For over 45 years, Ken Callander has been involved in horse racing as a journalist, TV and radio commentator, punter and owner. Ken's love of horse racing has taken him...

Perfect for fans of Jia Tolentino and Chuck Klosterman, Y2K is a delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us and the world we...

'Full of glamour, nostalgia, pop music and strong women chasing their dreams. The perfect poolside read to escape into' Georgina Moore 'Weiner captures the tension of sibling rivalry and the...

The gripping new thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author, shortlisted for the Irish Crime Book Awards 2020 You've got to be in the club to know the...

This comprehensive pocket guide includes full and up-to-date details of all British military organisations and structures. This edition includes detail regarding all of the UK MoD's latest future force proposals....

Russia is struggling to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield. But can it win the war for influence? Simon Sharman is out for revenge, pursuing the assassin of his former colleague...

Empty Mansions is a rich mystery of wealth and loss, connecting the Gilded Age opulence of nineteenth-century America with a twenty-first-century battle over a $300 million inheritance. At its heart...

'A passionate and informative demonstration of how mitigating climate change can be compatible with economic growth' - Professor Ross Garnaut, the Garnaut Climate Change Review 'Humanity's greatest challenge is to...

Our founding fathers worked hard to ensure that a small group of wealthy people would never dominate this country-they'd had enough of aristocracy. They put government to work to ensure...

From the number one bestselling author, Peter James, comes I Follow You, a nerve-shredding standalone thriller. To the outside world, suave, charming and confident doctor Marcus Valentine has it all....

'Sensational - the best what-if thriller since The Da Vinci Code' - Lee Child, author of Killing Floor From the number one bestselling author, Peter James, comes an explosive standalone...

* Winner of the Costa First Novel Award * No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and No.1 New York Times bestseller * Soon to be a major motion picture produced by Reese...

In 1999 Tobias Jones emigrated to Italy, expecting to discover the pastoral bliss described by centuries of foreign visitors. Instead, he discovered a very different country, besieged by unfathomable terrorism...

In Courage to Soar , the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance has made her...

A laugh-out-loud romcom in 2025, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Sophie Kinsella 'Funny, endearing and impossible to put down' Reader review 'We laughed out loud at this perfect...