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Rollicking and informative, Reprehensible: Polite Histories of Bad Behaviour is your guide through some of the most shameful behaviour indulged in by humanity's most celebrated figures, as told by Mikey...

A leading astronomer and gifted teacher takes readers on a wondrous tour of how science confronts the big questions-about the universe's origins, destiny, and fundamental nature-and how it contends with...

"A remarkable and important story" BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour "Unputdownable . . . Urbach has also retold the tragic Holocaust story in quite unforgettable lines" A.N. Wilson "This fascinating...

What can long-dead dinosaurs teach us about our future? Plenty, according to world-renowned paleontologist Dr Kenneth Lacovara, who has discovered some of the largest creatures to ever walk the Earth,...

Since early times, humans have explored the space below their feet for different purposes: to flee persecution and war, to find protection from severe climates, to improve urban life -...

The Irish have always been a travelling people. In the centuries after the fall of Rome, Irish missionaries carried the word of Christianity throughout Europe, while soldiers and mariners from...

The inside story of the race to develop Ozempic - the world's first truly effective and safe obesity drug - and its potentially revolutionary effects on public health, and our...

'This is some of the best English prose of our time' SPECTATOR 'A feast for mind and soul' ISABELLA TREE 'A marvellous and revelatory guide to our native bird-life' DAILY...

The words ' Caesarean Section, ' are powerful. They conjure up strong emotions. For some, feelings of doubt, shame and judgement. For others a sense of safety, relief, validation and...

A must-have for parents, here is everything you need to know to help your child with their homework. Homework Help For Mums and Dads provides parents with tips, from teachers...

Learn how to take life by the reins as never before by marrying the spiritual with the everyday in this international bestseller that is perfect for fans of the aspirational...

A beautifully illustrated, celebratory anthology exploring sadness-and the transformative power of tears. When was the last time you cried? Was it because you were sad? Or happy? Overwhelmed, or frustrated?...

Anyone can increase their brainpower with a wide variety of words earch puzzles in this beautifully designed leather-look puzzle book. Seasoned and novice puzzlers will be tested with puzzles covering...

"Did you hear Evan Dando died last night?" Evan Dando spills the true story of his band's tumultuous history and what it was like to be famous in the pre-internet...

Charming self-portrait covers boyhood, work as a printer, political career, scientific experiments, much more. Its openness, honesty, and readable style have made the Autobiography one of the great classics of...

Turkish is the primary language of some thirty million people. Anyone concerned with current social, political, and cultural developments in Turkey knows that a practical understanding of the basic patterns...

Chris Packham enthusiastically invites you into his world of birdwatching Chris Packham's infectious passion for nature will inspire you on your birdwatching journey. Chris is a lifelong birdwatcher and the...

'[a] glimmering monograph, which celebrates the performance and artistry of its dancers.' - Vanity Fair 'This book will serve as a starting point for conversations around the Black female body...

This thoroughly-illustrated volume covers all elements of the fashion business beyond clothing, from the commercial to psychological and sociological aspects of the industry. Beyond Fashion provides a behind-the-scenes peek into...

Since the mid-1990s, Annette and Caroline Kierulf have practiced what they themselves call "woodcut as cultural critique". Drawing on the medium's rich history as a means of communication and protest,...

In the vein of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief , journalist Emily Brady journeys into a secretive subculture - built on marijuana. Outside the United States, the words 'Humboldt County'...

Have you ever looked closely at a flag? How was it designed?What do the colours and symbols mean? How are different flags used?Why are they important?Which country has the biggest...

Icy inspiration for playing, exploring and surviving in the snow. Don't be put off by the cold - get out there and be dazzled by the wonder of winter. With...

This final edition of Mayor's Juvenal, issued here in two hardback volumes (available separately or as a slip-cased set), should be an essential part of all professional Latinists' reference libraries....

Traditional urbanization has created many environmental problems, among which urban flooding is becoming even more severe due to the dramatic increase in impervious surfaces in the form of rooftops, highways,...

There was someone standing further along the beach, facing out to sea. An old man dressed in... I blinked... battle fatigues? Second World War U.S. by the looks of the...

Economics. Sometimes called the "dismal science", it's a discipline and topic that's often seen as dull; mysterious at best. And yet it's crucial to understanding the world we live in...

In 2015, increasing numbers of refugees and migrants, most of them fleeing war-torn homelands, arrived by boat on the shores of Greece, setting off the greatest human displacement in Europe...

The Girl from Andros was the first play of the brilliant but short-lived Roman comic playwright Terence and shows him as already a master dramatist. It is based on two...

Part biography, part forensic jigsaw puzzle, part cold-case detective investigation, The Eagle in the Mirror is the story of Charles Howard 'Dick' Ellis. The longest-serving spy for the British Secret...

When you think of London, what do you see? The Houses of Parliament? The bustle around Piccadilly Circus? Elegant Victorian streets and squares? The Tate Modern? Or even Camden Market?...

Life's Greatest Secret is the story of the discovery and cracking of the genetic code. This great scientific breakthrough has had far-reaching consequences for how we understand ourselves and our...

From the man behind the bestselling Mammoth Book of Jokes , an all-new, enormous collection of fantastic jokes - indexed and categorised to help find the right joke for the...

It is well-known that having a baby can be a time of joy but also one of anxiety and even depression for new mothers. Indeed it is very common for...

Beginners rejoice - getting started with wool applique has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will teach you everything you need to know to explore this enjoyable and hands-on...

Create unique accents for your table with these creative table toppers. Each of these 12 designs reflects something special for each month-- from hearts in February to birds and flowers...

A new detailed account of the battle of Poitiers in 1356 which saw one of the most sensational episodes of the Hundred Years War: the capture of the French King...

Learn how to use kraft*tex (TM) Kraft Paper Fabric from the best. Today's top designers-including Jen Carlton Bailly, Carrie Bloomston (SUCH Designs), Rachel Gander (Imagine Gnats), Michelle Jensen (Mixi Heart),...

Eleven sweet designs are made using light and worsted-weight yarn. Choose from mile-a-minute, pineapples, granny square and more. Perfect for a newborn baby! Skill level: Easy to intermediate

In this thoughtful and timely consideration of the nature of American power and empire, Anthony Bogues argues that America's self-presentation as the bastion of liberty is an attempt to force...

In communities across our country, Americans are debating Critical Race Theory, vaccine mandates, tax increases, rising inflation, online censorship, and a host of other important issues. We have serious decisions...

Discover a groundbreaking vision for how to unlock America's full potential for greatness from one of the country's foremost conservative leaders: David McCormick, the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates. It's...

'What a wonderful, honest, refreshing book, full of free-spirited adventure, humour and profound thoughts to provide inspiration to anyone who simply dreams of getting out and doing their own thing'...

In this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpre Author Award, was a YALSA Nonfiction Finalist, and was named a Walter Dean Myers Award Honoree, acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells...

'A triumph' INDEPENDENT 'A thought-provoking and indispensable book' DAILY MAIL 'An instant classic ... I have been reading it with unalloyed admiration and delight' EVENING STANDARD Roy Strong has written...

In May 2012, Neil Gaiman delivered the commencement address at Philadelphia's University of the Arts, in which he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He encouraged the fledgling...

In 1978, when Alex Duff first went to watch Brentford, players would go on midweek pub crawls near the Griffin Park stadium. Sometimes, in no fit state to go home,...

'Breathtaking... vital and important. A wonderful read' PETER FRANKOPAN 'Marvellous... escapes the inane, balance-sheet view of Empire and sees its full complexity' SATHNAM SANGHERA 'A new, global history of British...