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Dream big with bestselling author Rob Biddulph in this wonderful exploration of jobs and the world of work Sailor, dancer, teacher, vet - explore all the many things you can...

'Has the power to change the way you look at the world' Steven Bartlett 'The heir to Oliver Sacks' David Baddiel A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2024 AN INDEPENDENT...

'This is Has at his best' - Jamie Oliver 'A modern Turkish bible' - Tom Parker Bowles 'Soulful, inquisitive and thrillingly unpretentious all at once.' - Jimi Famurewa Think kebabs...

Discover a host of surprising facts about science, animals, people, games and much more in an incredible journey through the world's timeline. Are pants older than socks? Did flushing toilets...

' Stand by for fireworks as it hits the shelves' SUNDAY TIMES 'If Orwell were with us today, he'd be writing books like this' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE 'Breath-taking and jaw-dropping'...

What happens when we consider Africa through a feminist lens and feminism through an African one? And what does it mean to centre selfhood in this journey? In this shining,...

'Intelligent, darkly humorous and brilliantly written' STANLEY TUCCI 'This is Elizabeth Day's writing at its finest' DOLLY ALDERTON 'A tantalising portrait of privilege and power' THE TIMES In this compulsive...

From the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE THORNS REMAIN comes an enemies-to-lovers journey to the underworld unlike any other, for fans of THE CRIMSON MOTH and THE CRUEL PRINCE...

The gripping new novel from internationally bestselling master of historical fiction Bernard Cornwell. 'There is everything here that Sharpe fans will love. If this really is the last time Sharpe...

The first in the Dirty Diana trilogy - a story of desire within marriage from the stars of the hit feminist erotic podcast, Dirty Diana ... 'Deliciously entertaining, funny, tantalizing'...

The No1 Sunday Times Bestseller A Waterstones Best Politics Book 2024 A Mail on Sunday 'Best Holiday Read 2024' 'A searing expose' Glamour 'A timely reminder of the dangers posed...

'I couldn't put it down!' Sarah Morgan The uplifting new story of fresh starts and second chances from the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James After a long and seemingly...

One of the government's former behavioural scientists reveals how you can do what you want, whilst everybody tries to influence you into doing what they want. Influence makes you think...

Holmes and Watson face treachery and danger in the latest full-length thriller by Bonnie MacBird, author of the bestselling Sherlock Holmes novel Art in the Blood . Murder, jealousy, and...

*The deliciously entertaining new novel from the award-winning writer and comedian, MARK WATSON* 'Funny and thought-provoking' ADAM HILLS 'A heartwarming story of happenstance' iPAPER --------------- That's three sashimi rolls. Two...

A Book of the Year in The Times, Guardian, Independent, New Statesman, Bookseller and at Waterstones 'He understands only the women he invents - the others not at all' Thomas...

This gripping romantic suspense novel, High Stakes, plunges readers into a world of danger and intrigue as a brilliant forensic sculptor races against time to uncover a deadly conspiracy. The...

Winston is wearing his brightest, yellowest sweatsuit today because it's an important day for him. It's the kind of day that only happens once a year. He hopes his friends...

A stunning, multi-perspective epic about class division, the contraints of gender roles, and the history of India. After living in the US for years, Maneka Roy returns home to India...

Combining moment-by-moment drama with an emotional story of friendship and bravery, The Escape from Kabul is also a searing insight into the captive fate of women in Afghanistan. In the...

DREAM DEEPLY. RISE UP STRONG. CHANGE IS COMING... From the bestselling author of mythic, page-turning, world-building thrillers comes this present-day story of three generations thrown to the forefront of a...

Stop all the clocks: the spring issue of Granta - Dead Friends - brings vital figures from one's past momentarily back into focus. Eschewing dewy-eyed remembrances and dry obituaries, features...

A charming interactive Halloween book from the National Trust-perfect for sharing this spooky season! Follow Witch as she sets off on an exciting lift-the-flap adventure full of tricks and treats!...

Arun, Donna and Sam are ordinary school kids with an extraordinary secret. They are S.T.E.A.L.T.H., a crack team of agents in charge of the most cutting-edge piece of tech the...

Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet - from the mighty mammoths, sabre-toothed cats and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes and...

Jim Brennan is flying high. Against all odds, he is tipped for the head job at Glasgow's prestigious university; an office at the top of the ivory tower. Not bad...

A GUARDIAN 'BOOK TO READ IN 2025' 'A truly inspirational and beautiful book with a powerful and timely message for today's society' - JIM AL-KHALILI Optimism, irrational though it might...

1957. Sonny is working on a whaling ship in the South Atlantic, reckoning with the most vicious storms he has ever seen. It's a brutal way to make a living....

Detective Jack Warr is haunted by the gruesome legacy of serial killer Rodney Middleton and reeling from a series of events that has left him deep in depression. Refusing the...

Cosy cafes, vibrant restaurants, world-class galleries and everything in between - Paris is full of incredible things to do, whatever the weather. From iconic institutions to local, under-the-radar spots, Rainy...

'Terrifying, black-humoured, black-hearted and bristling' Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl Jonathan and Barbara Rose are the perfect couple, living the dream in their beautiful house, filled with their precious...

Big Tech has sold us the illusion that artificial intelligence is a frictionless technology that will bring wealth and prosperity to humanity. But hidden beneath this smooth surface lies the...

'How I wish I'd had access to this book when I was first starting out as a writer! Maggie Smith has created an offering here of great substance and generosity...

'One of the great American authors at work today' New York Times ONE OF THE NEW YORKER 'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR It is 1951. The close-knit community of...

Catch the aliens before they catch you! This out-of-this-world middle-grade fiction title immerses the reader in a page-turning alien adventure. You are a brilliant young scientist who has been chosen...

A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue. It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find...

A spine-tingling adventure gamebook where YOU choose how the story unfolds. Get ready for heart-pounding chases beneath the full moon, mysterious figures lurking in the woods and fun picture puzzles...

THE BIG BAD WOLF IS DEAD...and what's worse, he was murdered. Alarick is the biggest and baddest wolf of the Tooth & Claw games - a legendary contest where Wolves...

Discover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever. Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother's wardrobe...

'Every F1 fan knows the magic Ferrari brings to the sport of F1. The passion of the tifosi is one-of-a-kind. Nate does a fantastic job of capturing the heart, soul,...

Step inside a princess palace with this magical box set, featuring an enchanting pop-out-and-play model kit, as well as a handy guidebook to Chrystalia Castle. This gorgeous box set is...

Being different can be the start of the greatest adventure. Nelly the Very Different Bird is a heart-warming and hilarious story about embracing your uniqueness and finding the courage to...

The unmissable new speculative novel for fans of Station Eleven , The End We Start From and The Last of Us .When the end comes, what will you wish you...

Anyone can create a masterpiece with just a pencil and paper! This easy to follow guide helps aspiring caricature artists learn how to draw planes in just a few swoops...

Anyone can create a masterpiece with just a pencil and paper! This easy to follow guide teaches aspiring artists how to capture fantastical beasts in just a few simple steps....

Venture into Roz's wild world in this gorgeously illustrated picture book that brings to full colour the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot -...

It's not a ghost story, it's a love story. With ghosts. ' Witty, moving and eminently readable, Nearly Departed is the millennial Truly Madly Deeply we've all been waiting for...

'Fascinating...a great historical military account and essential reading' John Volanthen, author of Thirteen Lives . 'Fascinating...a great historical military account and essential reading' John Volanthen, author of Thirteen Lives ....