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Much Ado About Numbers
In this fascinating new take on the world of Shakespeare, find out how Tudors multiplied, why Shakespeare never ended a line with the word Orange, why King Lear was every...
War Diary
The young artist and writer Yevgenia Belorusets was in her hometown of Kyiv when Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on the morning of February 24, 2022. For her and millions...
The Sound of Utopia: Musicians in the Time of Stalin
When Stalin came to power, making music in Russia became dangerous. Composers now had to create work that served the socialist state, and all artistic production was scrutinized for potential...
Climbing Days
When Dorothy Pilley first began climbing in the 1910s, female mountaineers were seen as a dangerous liability, their achievements ignored, unrecorded or disbelieved. Undeterred, Dorothy proved herself on the vertiginous...
The Laws of Connection: 13 Social Strategies That Will Transform Your
In the early 1960s scientists at the University of California, Berkeley set out to establish the key factors effecting health and longevity. Their results, known as the 'Alameda 7', you...
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties and Subtle Shades
'Delightful' Steven Pinker 'A joy to read' David Crystal Swamp or bog? Guilt or shame? Poisonous or venomous? We pick from a wealth of words to express ourselves each day,...
What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice and Change
Why is it so hard to stick with the choices we want to make? We decide to be healthier, but snack all afternoon. We resolve to prioritise family time, but...
Extractive Capitalism: How Commodities and Cronyism Drive the Global
Whether it's pumping oil, mining resources or shipping commodities across oceans, the global economy runs on extraction. Promises of frictionless trade and lucrative speculation are the hallmarks of our era,...
Eat, Poop, Die: How Animals Make Our World
A Scientific American Top Ten Book of 2023If forests are the lungs of the planet, then animals migrating across oceans, streams, and mountains-eating, pooping, and dying along the way-are its...
Frighten the Horses: A Memoir of Transition
'This book is as sharp as razors, but it also pulses with a passionate, desperate, human urgency for truth and liberation. I am deeply grateful to have read it' Elizabeth...
Language City: A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week
Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century and - because many have never been recorded - when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin,...
Every Body Counts: Money, lies, and the hidden trade in human lives
Abetted by gangs of people smugglers, today human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world. As governments spend more than ever on policing borders, this ground-breaking investigation reveals...
Exhausted: An A-Z for the Weary
AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN'S HOURChosen by the Financial Times and Stylist as a Book To Read in 2024'Schaffner is insightful, charming and visionary' Susan Elderkin, author of...
The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of
We cannot save the planet without uplifting the voices of its people - especially those most often unheard.Leah Thomas coined the term 'intersectional environmentalism' to describe the inextricable link between...
Vietdamned: How the World's Greatest Minds Put America on Trial
Guilty: the conclusion of many trials. But this verdict was unusual, delivered by a jury comprising of the greatest minds of the twentieth century: Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir,...
In the Long Run: The Future as a Political Idea
'Exhilarating' Financial Times'A profound meditation on how and why democracy must keep its faith in the future and the future must keep its faith in democracy' David RuncimanDemocracy is future-oriented...
Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points that
'This book is about one super-important concept. You must learn about 'Strategic Inflection Points', because sooner or later you are going to live through one.' - Steve Jobs There are...
Amuse Bouche: How to Eat Your Way Around France: A Times Best Food and
'A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes and recommendations ... Carolyn's enthusiasm for French gastronomy is legendary' Michel Roux Jr 'Wondrous, witty, delicious and fun. Every page made me hungry'...
Teenagers: The Evidence Base
'An amazing resource, meticulously researched and full of wise and interesting advice' Professor Suzanne Franks 'Gosling produces a rare entity: a parenting book that is accessible, well evidenced, practical, gritty...
Is It Hot in Here (Or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I
In this debut collection of essays, lists, musings, and quips, Zimmerman delicately walks the fine line between tear-jerking and knee-slapping, and does so with aplomb. Through this memoir-esque exploration of...
The Stone Age: Sixty Years of the Rolling Stones
From Sunday Times bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones On 12 July 1962, the Rollin' Stones performed their first-ever gig at London's Marquee jazz club. Down the line, a 'g' was added,...
Confronting Leviathan: A History of Ideas
'Bracingly intelligent ... a wonderful read' - Guardian 'Incredibly timely ... presented [with] wonderful elegance and clarity' - Irish Times Based on the History Of Ideas podcast series by Talking...
The Truth Detective: Lessons from Poker on Risk, Reward and Imperfect
'Through the lens of her personal experience as a poker player, Alex O'Brien reveals the tricks that can help each of us navigate a world beset with uncertainty and misinformation'...
Immaculate Forms: Uncovering the History of Women's Bodies
'Illuminating, thoughtful and scholarly' FINANCIAL TIMES'Does a fascinating job of exploring the history of women's bodies' GREG JENNER'Mind-blowing, fascinating stuff' BBC WOMAN'S HOUR'Authoritative, rich and wide-ranging, this is an immensely...
The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard
Sick of striving? Giving up on grit? Had enough of hustle culture? Daunted by the 10,000-hour rule? Relax: As the French know, it's the best way to be better at...
Michael Rosen's Book of Play: Why play really matters, and 101 ways to
Today, we don't get nearly enough play in our lives. At school, kids are drilled on exams, while at home we're all glued to our phones and screens. Former children's...
Defy: The Power of No in a World that Demands Yes
'A must-read ' - Dr. Robert Cialdini 'Transformative' - Daniel Pink 'A culture-shifting manifesto' - Jonah Berger ' Powerful ' - Adam Grant Why is it so hard to speak...
Quantum Leaps: How Maths Drives Scientific Progress
From the author of Million Dollar Maths comes a fascinating and engaging look at the mathematics that lies behind our modern world. How does Google know what you want to...
Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for The Next Decade
'A must read for anyone navigating a season of transition in their life' - Jay Shetty The years leading up to 30 can feel more agonizing than exciting. The pressure...
The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy, And Why It Failed
THE INSTANT NYT BESTSELLER 'Fascinating' - The Guardian A gripping account of the little-known plot that could have put end end to JFK's historic presidency - before it even began....
Men Have Called Her Crazy: The New York Times bestselling memoir
'A stunning self-portrait of a woman trying to make sense of the misogyny and sexism she has faced throughout her life.' - TIME Magazine In early 2021, popular artist Anna...
A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria
An ache, a pain, a mysterious lump, a strange sensation in some part of your body, the feeling that something is not right. The fear that something is, in fact,...
Boobs: A tongue in cheek social history of our obsession with breasts
For most of her life, unconcernedly flat-chested author and academic Dr Lisa Portolan had never really thought about her breasts, or boobs in general. But then she met Amanda Goff...
Creepy Campfire Stories: Spine-Chilling Tales to Scare and Share
Dive into a world of eerie tales with this fully illustrated book of creepy campfire stories. Featuring a collection of chilling tales, Creepy Campfire Stories transports you to the very...
Frankenstein Lives: The Legacy of the World's Most Famous Monster
It's alive! ...Again! Frankenstein Lives brings to life the enduring legacy of Mary Shelley's Creature in thrilling images and captivating commentary. Beginning with the story of Mary Shelley's conception of...
A Golden Life: What to Know and Love about the Golden Retriever
Celebrate every fabulous trait of the golden retriever with this heartwarmingly illustrated book filled with breed info and tips for pet parents. Trustworthy, outgoing, and easy to please, with a...
Spooky Science: Dissecting the Mysteries of Ghosts, Cryptids, Aliens,
Join the Spooky Science Sisters for an exhilarating journey through the enigmatic realm of the supernatural and the intriguing science that lurks beneath. Spooky Science introduces you to the whimsical...
Season's Creepings Coloring: Color 60 Spooky & Cute Creatures with a
Add a haunting touch to your holiday season as you color in over 60 black and white drawings of adorable creepy creatures. Artist Lydia Jean dedicates her creative expression to...
McCarthy's Field Guide to Grammar: Natural English Usage and Style
You ain't gonna like it: bad grammar's not so bad. - The Times Remember all those grammar rules from school? No? Most of us don't. Mike McCarthy, renowned corpus linguist...
Earthshot: How to Save Our Planet
The Earthshot concept is simple: Urgency + Optimism = Action . We have ten years to turn the tide on the environmental crisis, but we need the world's best solutions...
Why We Die: The New Science of Longevity - 'Changed my perspective on
'Changed my perspective on the whole living world but most of all myself.' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN 'E nthralling and packed with insights.' - BILL BRYSON 'A must-read.' - STEPHEN...
Survival of the City: Living and Thriving in an Age of Isolation
From New York to New Delhi, COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our urban world - how can we adjust to this new reality and what lessons can we...
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is
'Inspiring. Emotionally charged. Ground-breaking' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'A revelation. I am so thankful to Ntozake Shange for seeing us, reflecting us and showing us how beautiful we can be' JESMYN WARD...
The Missing Thread: A New History of the Ancient World Through the
'A brilliant concept, executed with enviable elegance' Lucy Worsley 'A gem of a book. Thanks to Daisy Dunn's elegant and lively retelling of history, the women of the ancient world...
Jennie Churchill: Winston's American Mother
Jennie Churchill was said to have had two hundred lovers, three of whom she married. But her love for her son Winston never wavered. JENNIE CHURCHILL is an intimate picture...
Henry VIII: The Decline and Fall of a Tyrant
'Hutchinson brilliantly conveys the atmosphere of terror...a gripping narrative' DAILY MAIL ' A brilliantly readable account of Henry's last years' SUNDAY TIMES ' Vivid and shocking' BOOKSELLER The Tudors retained...
The Sirtfood Diet: THE ORIGINAL AND OFFICIAL SIRTFOOD DIET THAT'S
Clinically proven to lose 7lb in 7 days sirtfoods are a newly discovered group of wonder nutrients that switch on fat burning, while at the same time programming our cells...
The Midlife Method: How to lose weight and feel great after 40
In The Midlife Method, food and lifestyle writer Sam Rice explores why it is so much harder to lose weight as we get older and what we can do about...