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Democracy was born in Athens. From its founding myths to its golden age and its chaotic downfall, it's rich with lessons for our own times. Why did vital civil engagement...

A powerful, evidence-based program grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for managing cravings related to addictions and taking charge of your life.Whether you struggle with overeating, alcohol, drugs, or...

We have a lifetime's association with our bodies, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory. In Adventures in Human Being, Gavin Francis leads the reader on a journey...

The heart-warming story of how a tiny hedgehog helped one man find hope. 'Could you look after it for a couple of days? . . .' So begins the extraordinary...

Discover the wisdom of the stars between these pages for instant cosmic guidance on any question. Career conundrums? Dating dilemmas? Friendship fracas? In our fast-paced, data-flooded lives it can be...

ONE OF PEOPLE MAGAZINE'S BEST SUMMER READS 20225* 'A jaw-dropping memoir' - THE TELEGRAPH'One of the maddest memoirs you'll read this year... a beautiful, warm, funny book.' -The Times'A wholly...

The British monarchy is at a turning point. Concise and engaging, this book charts the very beginnings of British reign through to the longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II -...

This book is a guide for the maturing man: complete with route-finder, service areas, scenic highlights and emergency callout advice. It gathers the best wisdom and experience of many men...

'I'm sorry I can't say this to your face, but words fail me every time I try, even though I know you would be fine (and knowing you, you might...

The gripping, forgotten tale of Ira Hayes-a Native American icon and World War II legend that spent the latter half of his life haunted by being a war hero. IRA...

Stunning coastline, quirky towns, and a breath-taking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Beaver State with Moon Oregon. Inside you'll find:- Flexible itineraries, whether you're visiting the...

Do you want a solid foundation to your German studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will...

'D'Ancona makes his case well... The book is well written and thoughtful' -- The Times'A heartfelt attempt to renew liberal ideals for the coming decades... How sorely our public debate...

DOUBLED AND VENERABLE is the third title in Terence Reese's and David Bird's collection of stories about the bridge-playing monks of St Titus whose exploits delight readers the world over.The...

Who's Loving You is a collection of short stories celebrating desire and love in all its guises, written by and reflecting the experiences of women of colour in an authentic...

Towards the end of the Second World War, Lali Horstmann and her husband Freddy, a retired diplomat and art collector, were living at Kerzendorf, an elegant eighteenth-century house with a...

Opportunities are limitless and abundant.The problem is, many people can't recognise them.It can feel like opportunity doesn't knock for you, or other people get more opportunities, or you have bad...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - NOW A MAJOR MUSICAL PRODUCTION'Truly inspirational' J.K. Rowling'Compulsory reading for anyone doubting the power of human spirit' The Guardian'An incredible story. Everyone should read this...

This book is about the evolution of railways and about the engineers and architects who made them possible. It is filled with stories about wonderful machines and the world's great...

A study of the clash between the Roman Empire and the barbarians beyond its imperial frontiers from the viewpoints of four of the major ethic groups on the borders of...

Illustrates and describes nearly 1,800 bird species found in the Palearctic - the huge region that includes Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, Africa north of the Sahara Desert, and...

Axiom Business Book Award Winner in Entrepreneurship Category Learn to make creativity work for your career.Anyone, regardless of who you are or what you do, can cultivate the habits, actions,...

A STYLIST BEST NON-FICTION PICK 'A lucid and compelling memoir of family rupture and repair' Sue Stuart-Smith, author of The Well Gardened Mind 'Gorgeous and generous . . . a...

Three months after Kyo Maclear's father dies in December 2018, she gets the result of a DNA test showing that she and the father who raised her are not biologically...

'Remarkable... Exciting, provocative, and illuminating' John Banville, Wall Street Journal Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges was madly in love when his life was shattered by painful heartbreak. But the breakdown...

In Transcendence for Beginners, Clare Carlisle examines life writing and philosophy across certain European and Indian traditions, exploring questions of childhood and mortality, art and religion, beauty and loss. Informed...

Once upon a time, there was a tower on a hill, beyond the dark trees, somewhere north. An octagonal tower on two levels: glass upstairs and stone below, beneath a...

Enter a world where fairies play, mermaids yearn, and threads of the familiar and fantastic are spun together to guide you on your own personal journey. Featuring beloved indie comics...

The story of the radical conservative intellectual movement shaping Donald Trump's agenda and how it threatens American freedoms, values, and democracy Donald Trump is not a big thinker, but his...

**Features over 100 sumptuous images** From the birth of the house of Windsor in 1917, its leading women - Queen Mary, the Queen Mother, the Duchess of Windsor and Queen...

Friends. Lovers. Therapists. 'Deathbots'. AI is taking on unprecedented roles for millions of us every day - but how are these new 'relationships' rewiring us? Beyond those who are using...

'A fascinating and honest memoir, full of raw emotion and insight.' - Sofia Coppola In Girl in a Band Kim Gordon, a founding member of Sonic Youth and role model...

Is it a truth universally acknowledged that a young Austen heroine must be in want of a husband? You are in the world of a Jane Austen novel. As the...

'Responsible but not beholden; substantial as well as symbolic; sympathetic but not pandering; political but not proscriptive: there's not an awful lot of wiggle room there, but it's the space...

This is not a book about a rock band. This is not even a book about Mark E Smith. This is a book about The Fall group - or more...

'Definitive and comprehensive, this is the actual story of Factory Records' - Peter Saville In 1978, a 'Factory for Sale' sign gave Alan Erasmus and Tony Wilson a name for...

A lavish edition of Katherine Rundell's gloriously illustrated and fascinating bestiary, featuring three new additions to the treasure trove of vanishing wonders. 'Exquisite and timely.' Maggie O'Farrell 'A rare and...

'A bold message.' Sunday Times Is violence normal? Is evil ever a useful concept? Does trauma cause it? And can we change violent minds? For Dr Gwen Adshead, these are...

A history of the club that set the '80s alight, by the much-loved presenter, writer and Blitz attendee Robert Elms. The short-lived Blitz club in London's Covent Garden was more...

Beginning his career as a club DJ and disco producer in the early-70s in his native Boston, Arthur Baker moved to New York City in 1981 and in the summer...

Discover the most daring escapes of all time! From slaves fleeing captivity to wartime heroes and heroines being smuggled across occupied Europe, from dangerous criminals tricking their way out of...

'This book distils what, at my advanced age, I feel able to say about music, musicians, and matters of my pianistic profession.' Ever since Alfred Brendel bid farewell to the...

A vital history from the award-winning Financial Times journalist Philip Stephens on the dramatic century since the Anglo-Irish Treaty and partition. These Divided Isles tells the story from both sides...

Otto Preminger was one of Hollywood's first truly independent producer/directors. Blazing a trail in the examination of controversial issues such as drug addiction (The Man with the Golden Arm) and...

'So entertaining, smart and funny.' DAVID NICHOLLS 'Beautifully written. I really enjoyed it.' MARINA HYDE 'Fascinating.' EMPIRE 'Wildly enjoyable.' GUARDIAN 'Hugely entertaining.' PROSPECT 'Failure fascinates, for all the reasons that...

Rabble-rouser. Trouble-maker. Speaker of truth to power. Released to coincide with his 13th feature, The Greengrass Papers reveals how Greengrass came to be venerated as a game-changing director. In 2004,...

'Nobody could make a film like Stanley Kubrick.' Steven Spielberg Kubrick's interest in observing human folly produced some of the most important works of art of the twentieth century, including...

The QI Elves are the clever clogs behind the hit panel show QI . Every Wednesday the Elves appear on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show's 'Why Workshop' where they answer...