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'Brinkley's sentences are daggers' RAVEN LEILANI 'Extraordinary ... moving, compelling and virtuosic' OBSERVER 'A triumph' COLIN BARRETT An electric collection of stories set in contemporary New York, from the award-winning...

A captivating, eloquent and nuanced book, We All Go into the Dark is an absolute must-read for true-crime fans across the board. Three women were brutally murdered between early 1968...

The epic sequel to Taran Matharu's instant Sunday Times bestseller, Dragon Rider, in which empires fall and dragons soar... 'A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and...

'A persuasive manifesto for a better Britain.' Observer Book of the Day Britain needs a fresh start. This timely book by one of the stars of the new government shows...

A gripping new crime series for fans of Val McDermid, Jane Casey and Cara Hunter 'Compelling crime fiction with a beating heart of authenticity' Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town...

Winner of British Psychological Society Best Book Prize (Popular Science) 2023 Nature's Top 10 Books of 2023 A Financial Times Book of the Year 2023 A Waterstones Book of the...

The final volume in the The Library Trilogy, following THE BOOK THAT WOULDN'T BURN and THE BOOK THAT BROKE THE WORLD. The secret war that defines the library has chosen...

A TELEGRAPH BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 'A highly imaginative and thought-provoking way of exploring the personality of a man who, like him or loathe him, left an indelible mark...

*The unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of Olive * Funny, fierce and life-affirming, TABLE FOR ONE is a love letter to you . If in doubt, date yourself....

An urgent literary phenomenon sold in over 22 languages before publication, a gripping tale of one woman's desperate battle to survive the dangerous, sometimes deadly, turbulence of modern Venezuela. In...

'Glorious' Guardian 'Vigorous, rigorous and eminently readable' SPECTATOR In his soaring new book, Niall Kishtainy draws us into the imaginative worlds of Thomas More, the Diggers, William Morris and Extinction...

A trusted Italian dictionary for everyday language learning, with short grammars of Italian and English. A handy and affordable Italian to English and English to Italian dictionary for everyday use,...

The 4th edition of the Collins COBUILD Intermediate Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. Ideal for intermediate...

James Falconer returns in the third House of Falconer historical novel from multi-million copy bestseller Barbara Taylor Bradford. The Somme, 1916. James Falconer, once a barrow boy on a London...

Now revised and expanded for its first paperback publication, The Life of Crime was the winner of four major prizes for the best critical/biographical book related to crime fiction: the...

'Compelling, dark and intense, this story of a friendship gone wrong will keep you guessing until the end' -B.A. PARIS, No.1 bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS THERE ARE SOME...

On Platform One of Paddington Station in London, there is a statue of an unknown soldier; he's reading a letter. On the hundredth anniversary of the declaration of war everyone...

A stunning novel from Richard and Judy pick, Amanda Brooke. Is not knowing worse than knowing the truth? 'Excellent read ... highly recommended. A definite five-star plus read' He has...

A letter, two lovers, a terrible lie. In war, truth is only the first casualty. 'Inspires the kind of devotion among its readers not seen since David Nicholls' One Day'...

A Sunday Times top 10 hardback bestseller. Ancient secrets buried deep in Glastonbury's past. And one woman's quest to finally set them free. Cambridge, present day: Following the death of...

There are no real enemies, no real fear - only those of our own creation. Another brilliant and thrilling adventure from the co-host of BBC's Newsnight. The Anglo-American 'Special Relationship'...

Polar bears, penguins, Arctic foxes, seals, and many more polar animals withstand the extreme weather conditions in the Arctic Circle and Antarctica. Turn the wheel so penguins can dive into...

The Dutch architect Willem Jan Neutelings (co-founder of Neutelings Riedijk Architects) is known as the architect of, among other things, the MAS in Antwerp and the Gare Maritime in Brussels'...

"This book allows readers to take refuge from the mundane, everyday life and transports them to a surreal world of strength and positivism. With gripping activities and fascinating information about...

In the past before the era of photography flowers were reproduced in paintings or drawings. In Flowers in History some of the most appealing illustrations that depict nature's colourful splendour...

In the past before the era of photography flowers were reproduced in paintings or drawings. In Flowers in History some of the most appealing illustrations that depict nature's colourful splendour...

Containing 20 detachable postcards of beautiful drawings from the The Wandering City. Immerse yourself in the white and black inky outlines of the Wandering City and fill them with colour.

"Why are T-Rex's arms so short?" "What happened to the dinosaurs?" Answers to 200 of the most-asked dinosaur-related questions can be found in the pages of this amazing and engaging...

In terms of celebrity icons, few attained the highest levels of fame and controversy as rapidly as Mae West. Labeled a "pornographer" by censorship boards, she was also one of...

A renowned photographer, curator, and critic offers extraordinary insights into the evolution and significance of portrait photography. "When we contemplate a portrait," says Gerry Badger in his introduction to this...

This inclusive, unapologetic, and humorous guide to menstruation quashes stigmas and provides us with the latest research and information on periods. Filled with information and free from cultural hang-ups, this...

This award-winning children's book is one eight-year-old Polish boy's evocative diary of the summer of 1939 when World War Two was tragically approaching his country. It is the summer of...

Paris is known as the City of Lights, but it is really the City of Museums. Explore iconic centres of fine art with fresh eyes and dig deeper to uncover...

How does a concrete mixer truck work? How many wheels does a tractor-trailer have? And how is a tanker truck filled? These and many other questions will be answered in...

George Byrne's photography depicts the gritty urbanism of Los Angeles in sublime otherworldliness. Arriving a decade ago, the Australian artist was immediately enthralled by the sprawling cityscape of L.A., mesmerised...

Jesus Now is a universally appealing art book showcasing the icon in contemporary art, graphic design, advertising, and pop culture. Presenting works from more than 80 artists including David Lachapelle,...

The first adventure in the New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy from the legendary million-selling author and creator of Drizzt Do'Urden. In Pinquickle's Folly , New York Times bestselling author...

You know the story of the Little Mermaid-the girl who traded her tail for legs, her beloved sea for sand, to land the prince. Or do you? In this refreshingly...

Kumon Grow To Know Workbooks teach children education essentials, including pencil skills, letter and numbers. With Kumon's unique learning method, and fun, colourful activities, children will be eager to master...

From start to finish, Mann tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into the creation of the tallest building in the world for the time. Fascinating profiles...

The bestselling author of Girl Waits With Gun returns with another adventure featuring the feisty, unforgettable Kopp sisters. In 1915, lady cops were not expected to chase down fugitives on...

Deep-sea Creeps is a taxonomy of those terrible exes that should have been left lurking in the murky depths of your Tinder messages-from The Self-Proclaimed "Nice Guy" to The Egomaniac,...

A stunningly powerful YA novel from a master storyteller told in both prose and verse. No one knows Ruby is pregnant - not even Ruby herself. So when she gives...

To succeed and perform in today's business and work environment, you need to harness a broad spectrum of skills and people. This book enables you to highlight your self-improvement areas...

Perplexing puzzles to feed hungry young brains. Packed with puzzles, mazes, hidden objects, word searches, crosswords, search and find activities and plenty more, this puzzle book will keep your seven...

Welcome to a new term at the River School! Best friends Jummy and Caro are attending together and they're thrilled to discover that they both get to work on Nile...

'Fascinating' Telegraph 'Thorough and engaging' Washington Post 'Lively, opinionated, and ultra-timely' New Yorker '[A] robust and readable polemic history' Financial Times 'A fascinating new look at the patchwork chaos called...