Non-Secondhand Books

We all daydream; we've all experienced that moment when we suddenly realise that instead of paying attention in a meeting or reading a book, our mind has wandered. In that...

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...

'His guidance is spot on. Heaven knows, most of us need all the peace we can get' Daily ExpressIncludes a brand new introduction to offer help during a pandemicWhy is...

Combat self doubt and become more assertive, successful - and happier. Have you ever felt like something is holding you back? That other people seem to breeze through life, but...

Kiki Kallira can bring her drawings to life...but when a mysterious curse threatens her newly-created kingdom and friends, how can she use her powers to save them? A fantasy adventure...

Migrants cuts through the toxic debates to tell the rich and collective stories of humankind's urge to move<'Fascinating... Miller's perspective may be just what we need' Daily Telegraph'Enjoyable, provocative and...

For many clients, group therapy is a more practical treatment option than one-on-one therapy sessions. The financial cost of group therapy is substantially less than individual therapy, and research shows...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER'Moves at a cracking pace and, with neat plot twists and cliffhangers, is page-turning fun' GuardianSeven resistance fighters will free the galaxy from the...

'A total triumph', 'Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once', 'Highly recommended'*The Independent best 'never-too-late' story of 2021, and one of the 8 best uplifting books of the year*IS...

By the summer of 1704 Louis XIV's vast armies dominated Europe. France defeated every alliance formed against her and Louis was poised to extend his frontier to the Rhine and...

'Sarma's book may be the most important work on education written this century' - SkepticAs the head of Open Learning at MIT, Sanjay Sarma has a daunting job description: to...

'Mary Gaitskill is willing to think about the problematic with complexity and humanity, and without taking sides or engaging in all the fashionable moral hectoring that passes for serious thought...

This is the story of how Thomas Day, a young man of means, decided he could never marry a woman with brains, spirit or fortune. Instead, he adopted two orphan...

Since the discovery of DNA, scientists have believed that genes are fixed entities that cannot be changed by environment - we inherit them, pass them on to our children and...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2021 BY THE NEW YORK POST AND BOOK RIOTNAMED A BEST TRUE CRIME BOOK OF 2021 BY CRIMEREADSAt the turn of the twentieth century, emboldened...

'The queen of paranormal romance . . . I love everything she does' J. R. WARD     Discover a dizzying world of desire and an exotic, sensual race: the...

A fun and fearless anthology of feminist tales, by sixteen bestselling, award-winning writers.'Wonderful . . . all killer, no filler' Red Magazine'Dazzling stories, as inventive as they are inspiring' Daily...

From the moment I open my eyes, I know. Her bed is made, the wardrobe empty. There was something she wanted to tell me, but I didn't listen.Now she's gone.'An...

Louis Greig, a war hero and rugby international, entered the privileged world of the British royal family as mentor, physician and friend to a young and hesitant Prince Albert, the...

Winner of the Betty Trask Award 2016."A novel of epic proportions... I fully expect to see Butterfly Fish on many an award nomination list." - Yvette Edwards"A stunningly well-written book,...

Winner of the McKitterick Prize 2018."Never cover an assignment without collecting a brown envelope," Boniface had said. "It is a real life saver for all journalists in this country."Ifiok, a...

'Steve Gallant's exceptional act of courage on London Bridge speaks of both heroism and redemption' - Jon Snow, former anchor of Channel 4 NewsThis is a story of physical bravery,...

What is the shape of a life? Is it the things that happen to us? Or is it the stories we tell about the things that happen to us?From the...

'A highly enjoyable game of cat-and-mouse with perfect period texture and some nicely wry humour' The Guardian'This playful caper is equally successful as a detailed, culture-rich evocation of its period...

From the winner of the 2021 Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature... Determined to overrule the Nigerian President, members of the powerful secret society, The Sacred Order of the Universal Forces,...

'Amazing. I'd give someone else's right arm to write so beautifully' Sarah Pinborough 'Superb! The Devil's Playground is imagination on steroids... breathtaking!' Jeffery Deaver'A terrifying tale of the true power...

Hannah Rosenstein should be happy: after a lonely childhood of traipsing all over the world, she finally has a home as the co-owner of destination inn Carrigan's All Year. But...

When you're stuck for a great gift for Dad, look no further than GREAT BRITISH DADVENTURES: the ultimate guide to helping Dad discover adrenaline-inducing, mind-expanding or stomach-pleasing mini or big...

KAREN PIRIE RETURNS. A MASTERFUL THRILLER BY THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER VAL MCDERMID__________Edinburgh, haunted by the ghosts of its many writers, is also the cold case beat of DCI...

'Painfully funny'ELLE'Hugely entertaining'DAILY MAIL'Wincingly good'TIME OUT'Unrivalled'GLAMOUR'I laughed a lot'JEREMY PAXMANIt's 1985 and Brian Jackson has arrived at university with a burning ambition - to make it onto TV's foremost general...

"Like Bolano, Vasquez is a master stylist and a virtuoso of patient pacing and intricate structure" LEV GROSSMAN, Time Magazine"Juan Gabriel Vasquez . . . has succeeded Garcia Marquez as...

'Irresistible'DAILY MAIL'Wonderfully chaotic'THE TIMES'Delightful'OBSERVER'Brilliant'GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Funniest book of the year'MARIE CLAIREFor Josh Harper, being in show-business means everything he ever wanted: money, fame, a beautiful wife and a lead role on...

With an Introduction by Gabriel Garca MrquezA new translation by Douglas J. WeatherfordIn this stunning masterpiece of the surreal, Juan Preciado sets out on a strange quest, bound by a...

Here in almost 500 pages is a descriptive compendium of just about everything we eat and how we cook it. Arranged alphabetically from Abalone to Zampone, the majority of entries...

Break free from trauma bonds and develop the healthy, secure, and loving relationships you deserve! If you experienced physical or emotional abuse, neglect, or abandonment as a child, you may...

'I know exactly what you mean.'     Six simple words, and suddenly Sam doesn't feel so alone.     A heart-warming series about friendship, compassion and finding your kindred...

*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*'I gobbled it in one weekend and encourage everyone - mother, or otherwise - to do the same' - Pandora Sykes'Remarkable' - Lorraine Kelly'Searing' - Dolly Alderton'I...

Learn the NASA Astronaut mindset to solve problems, provide leadership in the face of adversity and never give up when pursuing your wildest ambitions. Mike Massimino achieved his dream of...

The No.1 bestselling series from the author of How to Train Your Dragon. Can Xar and Wish unite their worlds in time to save the Wildwoods? Will it be Never......

In this thrilling mystery from an award-winning author, Zander is determined to do whatever it takes to save his grandmother's nineteen-story out-of-this-world department store-perfect for fans of The Swifts and...

The internationally acclaimed business bestseller FISH! and follow ups FISH! TALES and FISH! STICKS have been a massive global success with over a million copies sold in the States and...

The perfect book for the power hungry (and who doesn't want power?). At work, in relationships, on the street or on the 6 o'clock news: the 48 Laws apply everywhere....

'Good writers offer advice. Great writers offer condolences'If you want to be a writer, then you'd better be ready to hurl yourself at the door. That's the message from Stephen...

New Yorker Molly Blum knows everything about her lifelong nemesis, Jude Stark. With their families so close, they should have been best friends. Instead, she thinks he's a too-charming slacker,...

A child falls into the river. A stranger jumps in to rescue him. And four lives are changed for ever...On a perfect summer's day in Paris, tourists on the river...

'Immersive, engrossing and ultimately beautiful' Marian KeyesThe heart-stopping and magical story of a childhood, a house, and the deepest of loves...'A beautifully written family saga which already feels like a...

'In her beautifully written debut, Kate Collins gives the haunted house novel a refreshing renovation, while retaining a deliciously chilling atmosphere that fans of Shirley Jackson will love. I was...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN HISTORY! An "important, deeply affecting-and regrettably relevant" (New York Times Book Review) chronicle of a sinister idea of freedom: white Americans' freedom to oppress...