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One of the central firsthand accounts of slavery in America A haunting, evocative recounting of her life as a slave in North Carolina and of her final escape and emancipation,...

The writings of William James represent one of America's most original contributions to the history of ideas. Ranging from philosophy and psychology to religion and politics, James composed the most...

Twain's account of travelling in Europe, A TRAMP ABROAD (1880), sparkles with the author's shrewd observations and highly opinionated comments on Old World culture, and showcases his unparalleled ability to...

Flaubert's unforgettable memoirs of travels abroad At once a classic of travel literature and a penetrating portrait of a "sensibility on tour," Flaubert in Egypt wonderfully captures the young writer's...

Cooper's most enduringly popular novel combines heroism and romance with powerful criticism of the destruction of nature and tradition. Set against the French and Indian siege of Fort William Henry...

The Age of Enlightenment of the 18th century, also called the Age of Reason, was so named for an intellectual movement that shook the foundations of Western civilization. In championing...

Jack London's semiautobiographical critique of individualism that touches on contemporary issues like socialism and mental illness, now two major motion pictures one directed by Pietro Marcello, the other by Jay...

A tale of forbidden sexual passion and thwarted dreams played out against the lush, summer backdrop of the Massachusetts Berkshires, Edith Wharton called Summer her 'hot Ethan.' In their rural...

A collection of essential writings from the influential German philosopher This ideal introduction to the work of Karl Marx represents his most important writings, including the "Theses on Feuerbach"; the...

In the four and a half centuries since Machiavelli's death, no single and unanimously accepted interpretation of his ideas has succeeded in imposing itself upon the lively debate over the...

A captivating collection of Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal works, from his provocative musings on truth and morality to his profound exploration of human existence "In this volume, one may very conveniently...

In "The cardboard crown" Mr Boyd returns to the theme of Lucinda Brayford. It is the story of an Australian woman of the last century whose need for the traditional...

The book titled The Evening of the Holiday by the author Shirley Hazzard. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

The Vintage Children's Classics book of Nonsense Verse- a cachophonous collection of complete codswallop composed by clever chaps! Come bathe in stew, and dine on meals of eels or worms...

From the double Booker Prize-winning author of Disgrace , 'a moving story of lost childhood' ( Sunday Telegraph ). After crossing oceans, a man and a boy - both strangers...

By the acclaimed author of The Informant, a compelling thriller about WW2's most important secret- the Atom Bomb 1942- THE RACE IS ON TO CREATE THE ATOMIC BOMB. James Nessheim...

The devastating follow-up to the massive bestseller The Outcast. What happens when everything a man believes in - the army, his country, his marriage - begins to crumble... Hal Treherne...

The first social history of Germany during the Second World War for over forty years WINNER OF THE 2016 PEN HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZE The Second World War was a German war...

Extra-special futuristic 3D edition! Each book comes with 3D glasses! From the grandp re of science fiction - a perilous and astonishing adventure into the earth's core that details encounters...

Stopping to use a cash machine one evening, a man inexplicably falls to the ground- dead. A taxi driver is brutally murdered by two teenage girls. Quickly apprehended they appal...

A contemporary of Evelyn Waugh, admired by Elizabeth Bowen and W.H. Auden, Henry Green is a neglected master of 20th century literature who is ripe for rediscovery. WITH AN INTRODUCTION...

One frozen January morning at 5 a.m., Inspector Wallander responds to what he expects is a routine call out. When he reaches the isolated farmhouse he discovers a bloodbath. An...

An unsettling, shocking and very funny collection of short stories. The characters in this extraordinary book are often - on the surface - depraved, vicious, cowardly and manipulative, but their...

The new epic novel from the bestselling author of Sarum, Russka, London and The Forest Edward Rutherfurd's great Irish epic reveals the story of the people of Ireland through the...

The Sunday Times Bestselling autobiography of one of Britain's greatest Olympians - including an account of Pinsent's dramatic and emotional Gold Medal winning final in Athens With his last-gasp victory...

From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to-and pass on-what matters...

From the author of Caroline, a revealing retelling of Louisa May Alcott's beloved Little Women, from the perspective of Margaret "Marmee" March, about the larger real-world challenges behind the cozy...

From debut author-illustrator Hala Tahboub comes a seriously silly story for fans of Oliver Jeffers, social-emotional adventures, and strawberry donuts. When Kevin and his friends find a mysterious ladder, it...

Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency Imagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the...

The extraordinary story of a boy called Wart - ignored by everyone except his tutor, Merlyn - who goes on to become King Arthur. "Come, sword," said the Wart. He...

The Bureau's most deadly enforcer Paul Chavasse is back in a revised and expanded edition of Jack Higgins' classic spy thriller. In 1959, agents acting for British Intelligence masterminded the...

An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football...

From the international bestselling author and notable journalist Aldo Cazzullo comes a brilliantly researched and extremely accessible journey through the history and legacy of the Roman Empire. "The only way...

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war? The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1...

UNION FOR THE HEADLINES, A TRIAL FOR THE TIME Celebrity romances have always captured the public's imagination, playing out like soap operas seized upon by fans and tabloids alike. By...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing to date - a brutally honest and deeply intimate memoir of growing up...

A magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Meet Marnie Midnight - a little moth with BIG dreams! Marnie...

Learn how to make 100 bags , customised your way. The brilliant new book from Stuart Hillard, Make 100 Bags teaches crafters of all abilities how to make 20 new...

THE HOLY CITY IS NO PLACE FOR MERCY 'Matthew Plampin should rank with the best' Sunday Times 'Plampin is heartbreakingly good' The Times 'Gripping, immersive, at times very funny and...

*Lucy Foley's new thriller - Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel , the brand new Miss Marple novel - is available to pre-order now * ________ For starters, everyone here...

'A must read for all wildlife lovers' Dominic Dyer Foxes, buzzards, crows, badgers, weasels, seals, kites - Britain and Ireland's predators are impressive and diverse and they capture our collective...

Pit your wits against some of the brightest minds in Britain by taking up the challenge of this ultimate quiz of 2000 questions from the Brain of Britain archives. Brain...

The #1 ebook bestseller 'One of the sexiest, most compelling debuts I've come across this year, it cries out to become a TV drama' DAILY MAIL 'Thrilling, unputdownable, a fabulous...

'Gritty and gripping' - Kimberley Chambers, No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller 'Marnie Riches is a leading light in the field of Mancunian noir. Born Bad is impressive.' The Guardian A...

The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Italian to English and English to Italian...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov's iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, the story of Hari...

The first installment in the brilliant 'Scott Pilgrim' graphic novel series from Bryan Lee O'Malley, writer of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off - now a major Netflix series. Scott Pilgrim's life...