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Terms and phrases such as "the global village" and "the medium is the message" are now part of the lexicon, and McLuhan's theories continue to challenge our sensibilities and our...

"The Closed World" offers an alternative to the canonical histories of computers and cognitive science. Arguing that we can make sense of computers as tools only when we simultaneously grasp...

An authoritative, self-contained introduction to the subject for students who have had no prior coursework in syntactic theory.English Syntax is an authoritative, self-contained introduction to the subject for students who...

Exploring the science in George R. R. Martin's fantastical world, from the physics of an ice wall to the genetics of the Targaryens and Lannisters.Game of Thrones is a fantasy...

The captivating new historical mystery from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE WITCHFINDER'S SISTER The Great War is ending, but it has taken Ivy's son. Ivy is consumed by...

The classic novel spanning every decade of the 20th century, available as a Penguin Essential for the first time Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary, but Logan Mountstuart's -...

Fabulous new reissue of the seriously entertaining third novel from the number one bestselling author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian and Two Caravans Georgie Sinclair's life is...

The Last Four Things is the second in Paul Hoffman's remarkable series. Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell These are the Last Four Things Now there are Five Meet Thomas Cale...

Helen Dunmore's classic novel reissued with a stunning new look Leningrad, September 1941. Hitler orders the German forces to surround the city at the start of the most dangerous, desperate...

The Race is a nerve-shredding historical thriller, set at the dawn of flight 1910, and America's first ever cross-country flying race has been sabotaged . . . Newspaper magnate Preston...

Britain's greatest Shakespearean actor reveals her secrets in a series of intimate conversations Taking a curtain call with a live snake in her wig; cavorting naked through the countryside painted...

A visceral reimagining of 1780s London, showcasing the untold stories of African-American soldiers grappling with their freedom after the American revolution In the years just after the American revolution, London...

'It is impossible to live the pleasant life without also living sensibly, nobly and justly' Being Happy contains all of the extant writing by Epicurus - one of the most...

Two sisters went missing. Only one of them came back...an intensely gripping new thriller from the R&J bestselling author Detective Jonah Sheens is enjoying a moment of peace and quiet,...

This heartwarming board book for toddlers explains why we love our daddies so much through beautiful scenes from the animal kingdom. This book takes a lovely look at the love...

An essential omnibus of the very best of Felicity Cloake's recipes, with tips on how to make anything from the perfect beef wellington to the perfect poached egg Felicity Cloake...

You wake up next to a man who's not your husband - and he isn't breathing... The gripping new thriller from the R&J bestselling author Louise wakes up. Her head...

In the modern world, we have become addicted to positivity. We try to eradicate pain through medication and by insulating ourselves from risk and offence, even though we are the...

Find your perfect island getaway with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to island-hop around the Cyclades, explore Crete's classical sightsor find peace and...

A sweeping tale of love, revenge and music from one of Britain's best-loved novelists When Brodie Moncur, a young Scottish musician, is offered a job in Paris, he seizes the...

The dazzling new book from one of Britain's best-selling novelists A philandering art dealer tries to give up casual love affairs - seeking only stolen kisses as a substitute. A...

The practical guide that gives you the skills to succeed as a leader DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone...

The definitive portrait of one of the twentieth century's most towering figures- her writing and her radical thought, her public activism and her private face. Susan Sontag was our last...

Turn your Paperscapes book into a work of art and the perfect gift. Featuring 50 beautiful illustrations and innovative paper design, Paperscapes Paris is both a book and a lovely...

Ethelred Tressider is a crime writer with problems. His latest novel is going nowhere, mid-life crisis is looming and he's burdened by the literary agent he probably deserves: Elsie Thirkettle,...

This volume provides an unequaled introduction to the thought of chief contributors to the Western tradition of political philosophy from classical Greek antiquity to the twentieth century. Written by specialists...

This volume presents those writings of Marx that best reveal his contribution to sociology, particularly to the theory of society and social change. The editor, Neil J. Smelser, has divided...

Chaos theory has captured scientific and popular attention. What began as the discovery of randomness in simple physical systems has become a widespread fascination with "chaotic" models of everything from...

A wonderful exploration of sporting obsession, as well as a vivid portrait of an extraordinary tennis personality and the era that shaped him. Read a fan's eye view of one...

Whether a beautiful gift for the Dahl fan or a stunning introduction to Roald Dahl's work; this superb hardback is jampacked with complete picture tales, as well as excerpts from...

there are worlds where fields of dry, baked earth are side by side with enchanted gardens, and places where the strangest creatures are the truest friends. these are the places...

This volume is a memoir of a visit made by Andrew Riemer to his country of origin in 1991. He migrated to Australia from Hungary with his family when he...

In this narrative tour de force, gifted scientist and author John L. Casti contemplates an imaginary evening of intellectual inquiry--a sort of "My Dinner with" not Andre, but five of...

This anthology contains 8 original one-act plays, suitable for GCSE and Standard Grade English, English Literature and Drama courses. All plays have been specially commissioned for the series, and written...

The Oxford History of the British Empire is a major new assessment of the Empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive opening of historical records. From the...

Working at the Australian National Dictionary Centre, Maureen Brooks and Joan Ritchie have compiled Tassie Terms, a companion volume to their Words from the West, which similarly records words used...

The author has drawn on primary sources from Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom to produce a book that encompasses not only Australia's experience of the war, but also...