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And anyway, who cares? All that matters is that the guy is dead, right? A dark and thrilling ride about the most unlikely of killers, perfect for Tarantino fans, by...

'A heart-breaking, inspiring read' ALAN CUMMING 'ONE OF THE MOST MOVING ACCOUNTS OF NON-FICTION EVER WRITTEN' GUARDIAN 'If you like Shuggie Bain , then Slum Boy is for you' LEMN...

Every fashion collection begins with research. But how do you start? How do you use that research? Fashion Design Research answers these questions and demystifies the process. The book begins...

An enchancting, lyrical novel from the acclaimed author of A Light Between Worlds! 'Weymouth's prose is lush and evocative, filled with palpable descriptions and compelling mystery' KIRKUS 'With lush prose...

Multi-award-winning Scandi crime series from the third bestselling author in Denmark. When the bound, hooded corpse of an unidentified man is found propped up against a gravestone in the central...

Rachele Luzzato is 12 years old when she learns her father is seriously ill. While her family are looking forward to her Bat-Mitzvah, Rachele's teachers happen to cast her as...

Gestapo Hunter explores the charmed life and exceptional career of Ted Sismore, widely considered one of the RAF's very best wartime navigators and leaders. A quiet, unassuming man who was...

The Agastya International Foundation is an Indian education trust and non-profit organisation based in Bangalore, India, whose mission is to spark curiosity, nurture creativity and build confidence among economically disadvantaged...

Has your daughter lost her sparkle? Has everyday life become a trial for your son? This book, written by two experts in child and adolescent mental health, describes how to...

A touching, timely and tender exploration of refuge and migration for the youngest readers, this picture book offers a moving insight into the real journeys being made by children today....

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BENICIO DEL TORO, PRODUCED BY LEONARDO DICAPRIO. Cuba, 1961. A failed invasion at The Bay of Pigs results in Fidel Castro tightening...

Visions of Paradise: American Wilderness is a singular, timeless publication-a photographic tour de force celebrating the extraordinary majesty and rich legacy of America's wild places, as seen through the eyes...

'This marvel of a book is a profound meditation on the precariousness of the planet ... these pieces kept bringing tears to my eyes, catching me offguard ... it is...

A collection of simple and sustainable recipes from farm to table Featuring inspiring stories from 20 people, Home Made celebrates everyone who makes and grows the food we eat. With...

This book perfectly complements Embroideries and Patterns from 19th Century Vienna, Serena's first publication concerning the Nowotny Collection. Like its counterpart, Animal Embroideries and Patterns also surveys samplers, motifs and...

I heard the rustle again, too close and too real to ignore. I clutched the flashlight, stuck my head out of the mosquito net... and found myself face-to-face with a...

'They like it if you're marvellous for your age. If you can't be that, they want you down Plaistow Crematorium, not hanging about here, taking up bus seats.' So says...

The last sixty years have been full of stories of one or other possible Armageddon, whether by nuclear war, plague, cosmic catastrophe or, more recently, global warming, terrorism, genetic engineering,...

In June 1944, an elite unit of British paratroopers was sent on a daring and highly risky behind-the-lines mission, which was deemed vital to the success of D-Day. Dropping ahead...

In 1970 the SAS was called in to support the Sultan of Oman's armed forces in their bitter struggle against a Communist-backed insurrection. The task in hand was not to...

Effective corporate governance is crucial. As a Chinese proverb says, 'The fish rots from the head' and so it is with businesses and other organisations - the buck starts and...

Today we view Cezanne as a monumental figure, but during his lifetime (1839 1906), many did not understand him or his work. With brilliant insight, drawing on a vast range...

A general introduction to the classical world from its origins to the fall of the Roman Empire. The book focuses on questions of how we know about Classical civilization from...

Martine is looking forward to the holidays and riding Jemmy, her white giraffe, until an accident sends her and Ben on a journey to the Matobo Hills wilderness in Zimbabwe....

When she is eleven years old, Martine is orphaned and sent to live with her grandmother on a game reserve in South Africa. Her grandmother seems strangely unwelcoming and Martine...

An original interpretation of the timelessly fascinating vampire myth, and a story of father and son, by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick. Winner of the Booktrust Teenage Prize and shortlisted for...

Number One for Fiendish Fun! This book contains a SCANDALOUS newspaper, a new school, a birthday party and a TERRIBLE cheat! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories...

Torak has survived the summer and his heart-stopping adventure in the Seal Islands. He and Wolf are together again. But their reunion is all too short-lived. As mid winter approaches...

Thousands of years ago an orphan boy and his wolf cub companion challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world forever. With the help of the World Spirit,...

'A warp-speed tour of dinosaurs, with an expert guide' PROF. STEVE BRUSATTE, bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs 'A fun, speedy read for grown-ups who love dinosaurs...

A delightful companion for travel, and for those quiet moments at home. Got a moment to spare? On a long journey? Then dip into this compact, travel-sized book, containing loads...

The epitome of British heritage fashion, the Burberry trench coat is a beloved wardrobe classic. Practical yet versatile; it is sleek and sexy but also a preppy favourite. Since the...

Art Deco captures the vitality and modernity of the Jazz Age. From the refined interiors of 1920s Paris to the decadent and luxurious glamour of Hollywood, the bold geometry, simplicity...

It is 1840 in a fictional town called Cranford and change is in the air. The Industrial Revolution is just around the corner and with it will come the railway....

Isaac is a Department for Education project at the University of Cambridge that develops understanding and confidence through problem solving in the physical sciences, by combining accessible and concise print...

"Vagabond is classic travel writing at its finest... Mark takes you on a journey through the heart of Spain which is rich in detail and bursting with life." - Sir...

This collection of uplifting stories shares true accounts of some extra-special cats and reminds us that even the smallest creatures can have the biggest impact on our lives Cats are...

Filled with terrifying tales of gruesome murders, grand theft and kidnappings, this compendium of the worst side of humanity is guaranteed to chill the blood Did you hear about London's...

It's easier for Anna to keep her distance from everyone until she can finally leave her old life behind. That is, until chance throws her together with Gabe . His...

*** THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH *** 'A master storyteller ' - GUARDIAN 'A writer at the top of his game... Sanctuary is a superlative chase thriller' -...

Artificial Intelligence will create gigantic benefits for humankind but will become more powerful than many governments, with purposes and plans of its own, and the ability to alter the very...

If you go down to the woods today... Eleven-year-old Bella Bright has invited her three best friends to visit her new cottage, which stands in the shadows of a ruined...

If you go down to the woods today . . . you might not ever come back . Stranger Things meets Sophie Anderson in this creepy and atmospheric adventure about...

The world's bestselling Grand Prix handbook is back revised and fully updated for the new season.This is the definitive guide to Formula 1 in 2024. A complete examination of all...

'You really must read this book. A rare and phenomenal life affirming read' DINAH JEFFERIES 'Get ready to fall in love with Eadie Browne, the eponymous and eccentric heroine of...

For almost five million years, humans have been locked in a relationship with morality, inventing and reinventing the concepts of 'Good' and 'Evil', and weaving them into our cities, laws...