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One of the foremost Marxist critics of his generation forcefully argues against Marx's irrelevancy "Reading a book by Terry Eagleton is like watching fireworks."-Dennis O'Brien, Christian Century "[Eagleton is] a...

An intimate new portrait of one of history's most controversial figures: heroic revolutionary or the first terrorist? For some historians and biographers, Maximilien Robespierre (1758-94) was a great revolutionary martyr...

Celebrating the astounding creativity and originality of designer Alexander McQueen, who relentlessly questioned and confronted the requisites of fashion "An authoritative and moving insight into the legacy of the British...

This compact yet comprehensive history brings ancient Greek civilization alive, from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century B.C. "A highly readable account of ancient Greece."- Kirkus Reviews Focusing...

The ultimate gift edition of Walden for bibliophiles, aficionados, and scholars "Replaces all other available editions of Walden as the most attractive and reliable way to approach this great American...

Pack your brain with over 100 of the yuckiest facts and trivia from around the world! From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with...

'Top-notch' Good Housekeeping - BEST PARENTING BOOKS 'Helen has a way to take big ideas and convey them with warmth and wisdom' Dr Rangan Chatterjee 'A well researched study injected...

Artistic expression in the Middle East is experiencing something of a renaissance. Domestic patronage is flourishing, and an impressive array of new museums and art fairs across the region is...

In this companion volume to her pioneering study Redcoats Against Napoleon, Carole Divall tells the fascinating inside story of a typical infantry regiment during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Rather...

The first monograph on the celebrated photographic duo Luigi & Iango, accompanying a major exhibition of their work While many photographers seek to capture the aesthetics of a moment, Luigi...

The easiest guide to astrology, ever. Through 100+ easy-to-follow charts, diagrams, and graphs, expert astrologer Julia Topaz helps you decode the secrets of the stars so that you can move...

From the author of the hit humor book Men to Avoid in Art and Life comes this tongue-in-cheek collection of cats' innermost thoughts. ? Cat people love their cats deeply...

Everyday Antiques shows how to introduce antique and vintage pieces into every room in the house to create a home that's individual, comfortable and stylish. For most of us, decorating...

Bruce Collins's in-depth reassessment of the Duke of Wellington's siege of San Sebastian during the Peninsular War is a fascinating reconstruction of one of the most challenging siege operations Wellington's...

INCLUDES 1,000 INTRICATELY DESIGNED PIECES, 20" x 27" WHEN COMPLETED: Perfectly balanced between challenging and relaxing and sure to delight the first-time puzzler as much as the experienced puzzle fan,...

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Jim Parson s, this is a "heartbreaking but often surprisingly hilarious memoir" ( People ) about the lessons, love, and laughter of...

The acclaimed owner behind Marlow Collective shares the journey to opening his first restaurant, Diner, with personal stories, 48 seasonal recipes, and a treasure trove of intimate photos. The acclaimed...

Art can seem very separate from our daily lives today, and, as our society careens its way through change and conflict, it may seem increasingly irrelevant. Art advocate Kevin Wallace,...

Most homeowners are uninformed and ill-prepared for big-ticket remodels. The knowledge they do have often comes from reality-TV home makeover shows that gloss over the ingredients essential to success. This...

Experience 37 horrific stories about the world's more extreme killers in this comprehensive tome of grisly lusts and depraved pleasures of people who started out human and became something else....

Heritage, or traditional, gardens and heirloom seeds are joined at the hip, but previous books have separated them. This is the first holistic look at several of the most vibrant...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024 A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR A vital re-examination of the trailblazing and controversial artist Paul Gauguin - and the first...

In this groundbreaking book, popular apologist Melissa Dougherty helps us understand how our society got to be so toxically subjective, why endless positivity is inherently destructive, and how we can...

Meet the newest I Can Read Comics character, Chip! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages...

'Ingenious... a glorious portrait of the great 15th-century prince of learning' Daily Telegraph 'A deeply fascinating, sui generis book by a brilliant scholar-writer, which uses the life story of a...

Did you ask someone a question today? Asking questions makes us human, it helps us to establish connections, learn and transform. This book turns the spotlight on the craft of...

An intimate glimpse into the life and letters of Rainer Maria Rilke, one of the most important poets of the twentieth century. In July 1921, displaced European poet Rainer Maria...

Explore the captivating worldof 1970s California skateboarding through Hugh Holland's lens in Last Days of Summer. This complete archive, enriched with many never-before-seen images,an introduction by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey,...

Bring a piece of history into your game night with this collection of fun and playable Victorian-era party games. Victorian Parlour Games is a beautifully designed and compact hardcover volume...

Dive into Chinese cooking with this delicious collection of more than 70 authentic, easy-to-follow recipes. With clear, uncomplicated instructions and accessible, supermarket-friendly swaps for traditional Chinese ingredients, Chinese Made Easy...

Presented in a beautiful gift box, Christmas by Jocelyn Proust includes 16 blank cards and envelopes, showcasing the most festive holiday patterns, as seen through the eyes of textile designer...

This Christmas-themed, mix-and-match set of rubber stamps and ink allows you to create endless festive combinations, perfect for crafty gifts, custom holiday cards, gift wrap, or decorations! Build your own...

"Princeton Architectural Press has turned [Bryan Nash] Gill's images into a lovely set of 12 notecards and envelopes." - T: The New York Times Style Magazine If there is, indeed,...

Engagingly written and profusely illustrated, this book offers readers a close-up "view from the scaffolding" of some of the greatest Renaissance wall paintings at the Vatican. Beginning in the late...

This illustrated volume examines the different methods artists and anatomists used to reveal the inner workings of the human body and evoke wonder in its form. For centuries, anatomy was...

Ensign Charles Paget's previously unpublished diary of the Peninsular War is an important discovery for two reasons. The regiment in which he served - the 52nd Foot - was one...

'This is a rip-roaring read, full of derring-do and sometimes comic, often foolhardy bravery. [Jenny] sounds an absolute hoot, and her book is never anything less' - Daily Mail 'A...

'A great accomplishment . . . A wonderful reflection of an extraordinary sweep of history' - Barack Obama For 16 years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany. She led the...

Neverland is a social history of a surf town in Australia - which happens to be Byron Bay. It is the story of the surfers, American and Australian, who found...

A new trade publication of Before Easter After , originally published in a limited edition at $1,000. With hundreds of rarely seen images by Lynn Goldsmith, one of the great...

Having played host to high society from Paris to New York and learned the art of cooking and presentation from some of France's most celebrated chefs at the Hotel de...

A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year A BBC History Magazine Best Book of the Year "Excellent...A fascinating, authoritative account of the paths for China's future explored during a...

The first complete English translation of a controversial Renaissance debate centering moral questions on power and leadership. Poggio Bracciolini was a prominent scholar-official of the early Renaissance and a leading...

"The relationship between China and Korea is one of the most important, and least understood, in Asia. With the wisdom and clarity we have come to expect from Westad, this...

Countering recent hype around technology, a leading expert argues that the endurance of dictatorship in China owes less to facial recognition AI and GPS tracking than to the human resources...

An award-winning science journalist details the quest to isolate and understand dark matter-and shows how that search has helped us to understand the universe we inhabit. When you train a...

"This is writing about us, by us", as selected by Jeanine Leane and Dan Bourchier. First Nations Writing: Meanjin 1977 to today captures the powerful Aboriginal and Torres Strait writers...

A fascinating and approachable deep dive into the colonial roots of the global wine industry. Imperial Wine is a bold, rigorous history of Britain's surprising role in creating the wine...