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'One of the great reporters of our time and probably the greatest biographer' (Sunday Times) offers a riveting account of his working life and the art and craft of non-fiction...

Why has Aristotle had such an astounding influence on the world? What are his key ideas? What can he still teach us today? There is in Athens a rather plain...

A new strategy to increase productivity, focus, happiness and creativity through a mindful use of digital technology Most of us know that we're addicted to texting, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter...

New to Penguin Modern Classics- a captivating exploration of the work of one of Italy's most influential - and least understood - painters Throughout his masterpiece, In Search of Lost...

New to Penguin Classics, the international bestseller by one of Europe's pre-eminent literary figures The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony is a masterful retelling of the ancient myths and fables...

A breakthrough work of social and cultural criticism from one of the foremost intellectuals of his era Written during the 1940s and early 1950s, when Baldwin was only in his...

An urgent, comprehensive inquiry into how nature enriches the human psyche - and of the startling risks we face in leaving it behind 'Beautifully written, movingly told and meticulously researched...

When did we stop connecting with other people? David Brooks argues that we can only solve our crisis of meaning at an emotional and moral level. Are you on your...

A deeply comforting and enlightening book on how Stoicism can inspire us to lead more thoughtful lives What aspects of your life do you really control? What do you do...

A dramatic, minute-by-minute account of one of the most shattering events of the Cold War, from an award-winning historian On the morning of 26 April 1986 Europe witnessed the worst...

A.I. is the future of science, technology, and business - and there's no one better to explore that future than Max Tegmark We stand at the beginning of a new...

A unique and enchanting collection of Russian folk tales collected over the last two centuries In these tales, young women go on long and difficult quests, wicked stepmothers turn children...

This revised edition has been completely re-set with an updated index and a new preface Isaiah Berlin witnessed the excesses of the Russian Revolution as a child, and in becoming...

New to Black Classics Wilfred Thesiger was born in Addis Ababa in 1910 and educated at Eton and Oxford. Though British, he was repulsed by the softness and rigidity of...

Calvino's fascinating and cerebral collection of essays celebrating all aspects of the visual, translated for the first time and new to Penguin Modern Classics Italo Calvino claimed that 'the brain...

One of the most influential books of the 20th century comes into Modern Classics When Betty Friedan produced The Feminine Mystique in 1963, she could not have realized how the...

'You have talked so often of going to the dogs - and well, here are the dogs, and you have reached them.' George Orwell's vivid memoir of his time among...

Anais Nin's classic exploration of love and sex in 1930s Paris The brilliant tale of Anais Nin's true love affair with Henry Miller, and her ambiguous, charged relationship with his...

New to Classics The Book of Chuang Tzu draws together the stories, tales, jokes and anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu. One of the great founders...

A major new translation of Ireland's great epic of heroism, magic, bloodshed and betrayal - now in paperback The Tain Bo Cualinge, centrepiece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic...

Translated with an introduction by Alstair Hannay Writing under the pseudonym of Johannes de silentio, Kierkegaard uses the form of a dialectical lyric to present his conception of faith. Abraham...

A fascinating account of the time of the Vikings and the feuds of the Orkney Isles Written around AD 1200 by an unnamed Icelandic author, the Orkneyinga Saga is an...

One of the most significant examples of English writing on Utopia Poet, pattern-designer, environmentalist and maker of fine books, William Morris (1834-96) was also a committed socialist and visionary writer,...

A richly enthralling and evocative account of King Arthur Volume two of Le Morte D'Arthur, Sir Thomas Malory's powerful and elegaic version of the Arthurian legend, recounts the adventures of...

'Extraordinary - a remarkable and satisfying book' Observer Bruce Chatwin provides a fascinating background to indigenous Australian life. The songlines are the invisible pathways that criss-cross Australia, tracks connecting communities...

From the bestselling author of Wild Swans and Mao- The Unknown Story, the extraordinary story of the woman who single-handedly dragged China into the modern age Discover the extraordinary story...

Murakami tells the true story behind an act of terrorism that turned an average Monday morning into a national disaster Murakami tells the true story behind an act of terrorism...

Charting the waves a mere fish can send through history, Kurlansky has fashioned an epic masterpiece out of a seemingly small subject. 'Who would ever think that a book on...

'We have left dry land and put out to sea! We have burned the bridge behind us - what is more, we have burned the land behind us!' Nietzsche's devastating...

Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats is the groundbreaking psychology manual that has inspired organisations and individuals all over the world. De Bono's innovative guide divides the process of thinking...

The explorers of Australia tell an epic story of courage and suffering, of dispossession and conquest, of a moving frontier between European invaders and the Aboriginal custodians of the continent....

Observer Top 10 Cookbooks 2024 'You'll always leave Tony's classroom full - both of dim sum and a new perspective on Asian cooking. In this book, he's sharing his lifetime...

'Big-hearted, genuine, bubbly - a joyful celebration of life and community.' Tessa Kiros The easiest and best gatherings are when everyone pitches in. It's sanity-saving for the host, not to...

Award-winning writer Eleanor Ford's recipes and stories explore how centuries of spice trading and cultural diffusion changed the world's cuisine. A unique and enlightening guide to cooking with spice, the...

Perfect for fans of life-changing personal development manuals like The Resilience Project, The Happiness Project and When Life Is Not Peachy. 'This is the book everyone needs to read when...

A TOP 12 BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK IN THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMESTHE BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK FOR NOVEMBER 2024'This book is magic. It's all I ever needed' LENA...

At eight, Sean Connery saved him from drowning. At thirteen, desperate to hook up with Janis Joplin, he attended his aunt Joan Didion's legendary LA launch party for Tom Wolfe's...

Most of us face the same questions every day: What do I want? How can I get it? How can I live more happily and work more efficiently? This updated...

*A Waterstones Best Book of 2023**A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week**A New York Times Editor's Pick*'Terrific' SARAH DUNANT'Lively and intriguing ... You'll never look at Renaissance portraits in...

International bestseller now in new gift format! Capturing the essence of Venice and its food, this is a book to dream over as well as to cook from. Black cuttlefish...

Chances are you've eaten a soup, salad or sandwich in the past day (or maybe all three). This trio makes up so many of our meals but is rarely given...

This gorgeous how-to art book gives you the cutest experience of thewoodland world through drawing. Each spread-drawn in Angela'strademark playful style-offers a step-by-step guide to drawingadorable animals (badgers, bears, and...

The Sting takes you on a journey behind Australia's most sensational undercover bust, revealing extraordinary new details.The disappearance of Queensland schoolboy Daniel Morcombe was one of the most heartbreaking and...

Between 1942 and 1943, Qantas lost eight aircraft during its involvement in Australia's war against the Japanese. Over sixty passengers and crew died as a result. Yet Qantas' exemplary contribution...

Winner of the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Australian History 2014 Winner of the NSW Premier's History Awards, Australian History Prize 2014 Winner of the Queensland Literary Awards, History Award...

Over the last thirty years Christopher Hitchens has established himself as one of the world's most influential public intellectuals. His originality, bravery, range and wit made him first a leading...

Lester Young fading away in a hotel room; Charles Mingus storming down the streets of New York on a too-small bicycle; Thelonius Monk creating his own private language on the...

'Incandescent.' - Andre Aciman 'Nobody knows the Greek islands like Durrell.' - New York Times White-washed houses drenched in pink bougainvillea; dazzling seascapes and rugged coastlines; colourful harbours in quaint...