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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano (Collins

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano (Collins

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. But is not the slave trade entirely a war with the heart of man? In 1789, Olaudah Equiano...
Who Owns This Sentence?: A History of Copyrights and Wrongs

Who Owns This Sentence?: A History of Copyrights and Wrongs

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'Fascinating' Telegraph 'Thorough and engaging' Washington Post 'Lively, opinionated, and ultra-timely' New Yorker '[A] robust and readable polemic history' Financial Times 'A fascinating new look at the patchwork chaos called...
Slum Boy: 'One of the most moving accounts of non-fiction ever

Slum Boy: 'One of the most moving accounts of non-fiction ever

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'A heart-breaking, inspiring read' ALAN CUMMING 'ONE OF THE MOST MOVING ACCOUNTS OF NON-FICTION EVER WRITTEN' GUARDIAN 'If you like Shuggie Bain , then Slum Boy is for you' LEMN...
The Story of the Burberry Trench

The Story of the Burberry Trench

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The epitome of British heritage fashion, the Burberry trench coat is a beloved wardrobe classic. Practical yet versatile; it is sleek and sexy but also a preppy favourite. Since the...
Interior Style: Art Deco

Interior Style: Art Deco

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Art Deco captures the vitality and modernity of the Jazz Age. From the refined interiors of 1920s Paris to the decadent and luxurious glamour of Hollywood, the bold geometry, simplicity...
True Crime Stories: Shocking Tales of Real-Life Murderers, Thieves,

True Crime Stories: Shocking Tales of Real-Life Murderers, Thieves,

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Filled with terrifying tales of gruesome murders, grand theft and kidnappings, this compendium of the worst side of humanity is guaranteed to chill the blood Did you hear about London's...
Beyond the Throne: Epic journeys, enduring friendships and surprising

Beyond the Throne: Epic journeys, enduring friendships and surprising

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Beyond the Throne will cover in detail Kristian's extraordinary time on 'Thrones', including how the show was made and what the actors behind the characters were like. Kristian was auditioned...
In Tearing Haste: Letters Between Deborah Devonshire and Patrick Leigh

In Tearing Haste: Letters Between Deborah Devonshire and Patrick Leigh

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In spring 1956, Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire - youngest of the six legendary Mitford sisters - invited the writer and war hero Patrick Leigh Fermor to visit Lismore Castle, the...
Andy Murray (A Life Story)

Andy Murray (A Life Story)

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Andy Murray: tennis player, sports icon, Olympian. Get the inside track on one of history's most spectacular athletes! A Life Story: this thrilling series throws readers directly into the lives...
Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults): A Story of Race and

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults): A Story of Race and

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BRAND-NEW EDITION of the multi-million-copy bestseller, now adapted for YA readers and complete with never-before-seen colour photos. A revealing portrait of one of the most important voices in America long...
Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst

Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F-ing Worst

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PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLER What does it take to grow up cool and popular, master adulthood, fast track your success, and always be your best? Laura Belgray wouldn't know. Her wildly...
Three Pianos: A Memoir

Three Pianos: A Memoir

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From beloved indie musician Andrew McMahon comes a searingly honest and beautifully written memoir about the challenges and triumphs of his life and career, as seen through the lens of...
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin): The Sunday Times Music Book

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin): The Sunday Times Music Book

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SUNDAY TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 MOJO BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 AN UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A...
The Louder I Will Sing: A story of racism, riots and redemption:

The Louder I Will Sing: A story of racism, riots and redemption:

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WINNER OF THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE 2020 'This is the story of arguably one of the most important, yet least known, events in modern British history. Lee's journey and fight...
1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left

1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left

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'Memoirists rarely begin their work with a stroke of genuine inspiration, and Robyn Hitchcock's ingenious idea to limit his account of his life to the titular year gives this sharp,...
Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir

Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir

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'A masterful, must-read contribution to conversations on power, justice, healing, and devotion from a singular voice I now trust with my whole heart' -GLENNON DOYLE, author of Untamed When Lamya...
Nobel Life: Conversations with 24 Nobel Laureates on their Life

Nobel Life: Conversations with 24 Nobel Laureates on their Life

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Few people have changed the world like the Nobel Prize winners. Their breakthrough discoveries have revolutionised medicine, chemistry, physics and economics. Nobel Life consists of original interviews with twenty-four Nobel...
The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Anne Finch, Countess of

The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Anne Finch, Countess of

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This is the first ever complete critical edition of the writings of Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea (1661-1720), including work printed in her lifetime and material left in manuscript form...
The Cambridge Edition of Works of Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea

The Cambridge Edition of Works of Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea

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This is the first ever complete critical edition of the writings of Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea (1661-1720), including work printed in her lifetime and material left in manuscript form...
Pushing the Boundaries: Cricket in the Eighties: The Perfect Gift Book

Pushing the Boundaries: Cricket in the Eighties: The Perfect Gift Book

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Derek Pringle is finally ready to tell his story of cricket in the 80s. First chosen by England whilst still at university in 1982, Derek featured in the national side...
Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Heart

Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Heart

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In 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander's brain was severely damaged by a devastating case of bacterial meningitis, and he lapsed into a weeklong coma. It was almost certainly a death sentence,...
Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches

Modern Magic: Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches

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In this enchanted sibling to the cult classic Modern Tarot , literary and tarot icon Michelle Tea returns to her magical roots, offering stories, little-known history, traditions, rituals, and spells...
Chita: A Memoir

Chita: A Memoir

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"Chita Rivera blazed a trail where none existed so the rest of us could see a path forward."-Lin-Manuel Miranda "This deserves a standing ovation."- Publishers Weekly The wildly entertaining memoir...
Legitimate Kid: A Memoir

Legitimate Kid: A Memoir

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"Aida Rodriguez is part of the next wave of talented comedic storytellers that I dreamt about when I was trying to break down barriers in the industry. Besides being a...
How To Say Babylon: A Jamaican Memoir

How To Say Babylon: A Jamaican Memoir

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 'Vivid and empowering' GILLIAN ANDERSON 'A stunning book' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'Dazzling' TARA WESTOVER 'A story about hope, imagination and resilience' GUARDIAN An...
Joyful Recollections of Trauma

Joyful Recollections of Trauma

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Paul Scheer delivers a deeply funny, personal and moving account of how joy and pain are the perfect ingredients for a happy and funny life."-Amy Poehler...
Thunderstone: A True Story of Losing One Home and Discovering Another

Thunderstone: A True Story of Losing One Home and Discovering Another

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'It was believed lightning would not strike a house that held a thunderstone. And so these fossils were placed on top of clocks, under floorboards, over stable doors... But there...
FAME-ISH: My Life at the Edge of Stardom

FAME-ISH: My Life at the Edge of Stardom

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It's not easy being kind of famous. Fortune. Younger men. Exclusive invites. Being mistaken for different actresses who are slightly prettier and more famous than you. It's all part of...
My Own Magic: A Reappearing Act

My Own Magic: A Reappearing Act

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For every woman searching for her voice, Anna Kloots shares her story of starting over by trusting the magic that was always within... Despite what appeared to be a glamorous...
Gather and Grill

Gather and Grill

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Foreword by Steve Doocy Turn up the heat and crack open a cold one with this smokin' hot, flavor-packed cookbook from Fox News' favorite father-son duo, packed with more than...
The Green Lady: A Spirit, A Story, A Place

The Green Lady: A Spirit, A Story, A Place

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From the critically acclaimed author Sally Bayley, The Green Lady is a poignant, brilliant exploration of the relationships between children and their teachers. In the style of her memoir Girl...
For The Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food:

For The Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food:

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A must-have anthology of the leading Black women and femmes shaping today's food and hospitality landscape-from farm to table and beyond-chronicling their passions and motivations, lessons learned and hard-won wisdom,...
Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and

Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and

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" "Wide-ranging yet consistently affecting, these pieces offer a crucial and inspired survey of the immigrant experience in America." " - Publishers Weekly "[These contributions] touch on so many different...
Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad: A Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival

Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad: A Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Epic, moving and important' ROBERT HARRIS 'I'm not sure I've ever come across quite such a revelatory account of the Holocaust and yet despite the...
A Silent Tsunami: Swimming Against the Tide of my Mother's Dementia

A Silent Tsunami: Swimming Against the Tide of my Mother's Dementia

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Combining personal and professional experience, A Silent Tsunami is a moving exploration of the development of Dementia and its impacts on a mother-daughter relationship. A Silent Tsunami is a unique...
When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable

When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable

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"Kenan is a master storyteller with extraordinary stories to tell. I wouldn't miss this for the world."-Leslie Jones When I Was Your Age is a hilarious, heartwarming and surprising ode...
'What's Wrong With Me?': From Unravelling to Reinvention: A Midlife

'What's Wrong With Me?': From Unravelling to Reinvention: A Midlife

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'This comforting memoir will help us all feel less alone as we navigate the emotional turmoil of midlife' Davina McCall, author of Menopausing From the bestselling author of 'Mum, What's...
PossAbilities: A Creative Life

PossAbilities: A Creative Life

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PossAbilities is about finding the magic in whatever you do. Encompassing fourteen creative career incarnations, this grounded memoir includes bittersweet ruminations on uncertainty and trust. You'll find heartfelt inspiration to...
Going Under: A memoir of family secrets, addiction and escape

Going Under: A memoir of family secrets, addiction and escape

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From the outside, Seana Smith lived an enviable life. An Oxford graduate, a successful career with the BBC and Sydney's Channel 9, a bestselling author, happily married. But behind this...
The Circling Sky: On Nature and Belonging in an Ancient Forest

The Circling Sky: On Nature and Belonging in an Ancient Forest

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From a 2018 Wainwright Prize shortlisted author , THE CIRCLING SKY is part childhood memoir , blended with exquisite nature observation , and the story of one man's journey over...
Interior Style: Coastal

Interior Style: Coastal

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Expansive, sun-drenched spaces, unobstructed views to the outdoors and easy-going comfort - coastal design captures the spirit and escapism of seaside living. Illustrated with breathtaking interiors and inspirational showpiece homes,...
All Boats Are Sinking: Navigating Life, Love and Locks on a Narrowboat

All Boats Are Sinking: Navigating Life, Love and Locks on a Narrowboat

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"A vibrant, often hilarious emotional and physical journey. And let's be honest, who hasn't wanted to drift away on a narrowboat?" - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants All...
The Secret Life of John le Carre

The Secret Life of John le Carre

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Winner of the Crime Fest HRF Keating Award'Not merely the conclusive homage to a compulsively fascinating character, but an insightful study into the biographical process itself' Nicholas Shakespeare'Now that he...
A Glasgow Girl: A memoir of growing up and finding your voice

A Glasgow Girl: A memoir of growing up and finding your voice

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SHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION 'I loved this book . . . incredibly moving' Reverend Richard Coles 'A treasure of a book' Fern Britton 'Full of beauty,...
The Uptown Local: a memoir of Joy, Death, and Joan Didion

The Uptown Local: a memoir of Joy, Death, and Joan Didion

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' A persuasive case for the argument that writers should write about writers ' FINANCIAL TIMES ' A beautifully written and deeply moving memoir ' DANA SPIOTTA As an aspiring...
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Waterstones Nonfiction Book of the Month (June) 'THE POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR' Sunday Times 'You will not read a more important book about America this...
Alice's Book: How the Nazis Stole My Grandmother's Cookbook

Alice's Book: How the Nazis Stole My Grandmother's Cookbook

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What happened to the books that were too valuable to burn? The story of a Jewish chef whose bestselling cookbook was expropriated under the Nazi regime. Alice Urbach had her...