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Concerns for the lives of soldiers and innocent civilians have come to underpin Western, and particularly American, warfare. Yet this new mode of conflict faces a dilemma: these two norms...

Reflective Social Work Practice demonstrates how social workers can creatively and consciously combine 'thinking, doing and being' when working with individuals, families, groups, communities and organisations, and when undertaking research....

1 and 2 Kings unfolds an epic narrative that concludes the long story of Israel's experience with institutional monarchy, a sequence of events that begins with the accession of Solomon...

From the colonial through the antebellum era, enslaved women in the US used lethal force as the ultimate form of resistance. By amplifying their voices and experiences, Brooding over Bloody...

This extraordinary three-volume work, written in an engaging and rigorous style by a world authority in the field, provides an accessible, comprehensive introduction to the full spectrum of mathematical and...

The humour of self-deprecation is peculiarly English. Few people do it better than Jeremy Lewis. His first two autobiographical volumes ? Playing for Time and Kindred Spirits ? are being...

THE ELEVENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES The one with the difficult aunt . . . The no. 1 lady detectives of Botswana travel to...

Crombie shows how the particular intellectual and practical interests of Western thinkers, especially from the 12th century, led them to ask particular kinds of questions about the natural world. In...

"The self-help queen of TikTok" - The Atlantic Step out of the shadows and join the millions around the world who have learned to face their fears and love themselves...

Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends and Foes 'An important, profound yet approachable book that could help make the world a far saner and more vibrant place' OLIVER BURKEMAN ,...

Get to grips with money! If you're struggling with savings, confused about credit, maybe even intrigued by investing - you're in the right place. Packed with practical tips and real-world...

The war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore the mortal realm apart. Now it is an increasingly dangerous place, falling into eternal night where ravenous...

Author: variousBinding: PaperbackPublisher: Aura, 2021For enthusiasts of logic puzzles, Large Print Sudoku offers a vast collection of brain-teasing challenges designed for enhanced readability. This volume presents numerous grids, each crafted...

Author: Martha HaywardBinding: PaperbackPublisher: AURA, 2019This collection, Country Poems, presents a serene journey through pastoral landscapes and rural life, capturing the quiet beauty and enduring spirit of the countryside. Martha...

Author: Geoff SampleBinding: HardbackPublisher: William Collins, 2000This essential guide instructs nature enthusiasts on the intricate language of garden birds, presenting a thorough compendium of their distinct songs and calls. It...

Author: Dan HurleyBinding: PaperbackPublisher: Aura, 2023This engaging collection, Eureka!: Logic Puzzles For Really Smart People, presents a series of intricate challenges designed to sharpen the mind and test deductive reasoning....

Author: Peter DarmanBinding: PaperbackPublisher: Aura, 2017This historical account illuminates the intricate world of military deception during World War II. It details the ingenious methods employed by all sides, from the...

Author: Richard DawkinsBinding: PaperbackPublisher: PENGUIN BOOKS, 2016Richard Dawkins's The Blind Watchmaker stands as a cornerstone in evolutionary biology, presenting a compelling argument for natural selection as the sole architect of...

*** 'Brave and vividly evoked, should haunt Kier Starmer et al.' - The Telegraph ' Where Did I Go Right? is sharp, considered, insightful, and helped me make sense of...

This unique and fun book, contains over 100 original, hand drawn illustrations of the hairstyles of the rich and famous. The book contains a wide variety of celebrities, from politicians...

The Bodleian Library houses one of the oldest institutional collections of Japanese rare books and manuscripts in Europe, dating back to the first half of the seventeenth century. Leading scholars...

The shadows grow ever darker across the Demi-Monde. The Demi-Monde is a computer-simulated training ground for soldiers. Populated by history's most notorious leaders, it is truly a Cyber-Hell. Ella Thomas...

Introducing Prue and Milo in the brand new heart-warming and spicy strangers-to-lovers romcom, and the start of a new duet, from viral TikTok author Hannah Bonam-Young! The instant New York...

Learn the beautiful art of quilling with 20 fresh, modern and fun designs from paper artist Jessica Janiak, the face of Tilly Viktor. Quilling is simple to learn, and creates...

Create your own charming Christmas decorations and ornaments with best-selling needle-felting authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin, AKA The Woolly Felters! The authors' previous book, Needle Felting for Beginners, won...

Master manga with 100 creatures, characters and super-cute chibis. This is the ultimate introduction to drawing manga: 100 simple, step-by-step drawings of everything from superheroes to super-cute pets. Practise drawing...

The essential guide to drawing manga figures. Ideal for seasoned comic artists or complete beginners, this fantastic book is packed with clear instructions and inspiration for drawing manga figures. It...

Combining inspiration with practicality, Perfect Pots for Small Spaces offers 20 exciting projects, each simple enough to complete in a weekend. Containers come in all sorts of materials, sizes and...

Much of the fascination which Soviet aircraft and its associated aerospace industry holds for the analyst, enthusiast or ordinary member of the public, stems from the thick fog of secrecy...

Prince Lucas and Lady Clara team up with gnomes to give the jewels their luster back in this nineteenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series! The gnomes of...

LONGLISTED FOR FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD A FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Excellent . . . reveals an insidious matrix of spying,...

A masterful crime thriller from the two-time winner of the THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR. Maureen O'Donnell wasn't born lucky. A psychiatric patient and survivor of sexual...

Second instalment about the adventures of this quirky, off-beat comedy duo - a boy scribe and a kick-ass granny. "I have not long now. The fire is dying and I...

Meet Geralt of Rivia - the Witcher - who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in the bestselling series that inspired the Witcher video games and a major...

A boxed set containing the first two novels and one short novel in the phenomenal epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive, from fantasy sensation Brandon Sanderson. Containing The Way of...

THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE **** A four book boxed set of the novels making up the second era of the Mistborn series, from fantasy superstar Brandon Sanderson. Jump...

**Winner of the Gourmand Cookbook Award** Lebanon offers a unique variety of fragrant and refined dishes, enriched over centuries by new flavours and spices brought by traders from across the...

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO The Wheel of Time Box Set 2 includes volumes four, five and six of Robert Jordan's internationally bestselling Wheel of Time series,...

An iconic novel dressed in a fierce design by acclaimed fashion illustrator Ruben Toledo. This couture-inspired collection also features Jane Eyre, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula, The Scarlet Letter...

Celebrate Christmas with the Five Little Monkeys as they try to wait up for Santa Claus in this cozy holiday board book. "He won't visit while you're still awake, so...

The most famous and loved racing story of all time. National Velvet is a classic tale of dreams, ambition and one girl's belief in a horse. Velvet'll sit on a...

Author: Shashi TharoorBinding: PaperbackPublisher: PENGUIN BOOKS, 2017Inglorious Empire: What The British Did To India presents a searing indictment of British colonial rule, meticulously detailing the economic exploitation, cultural destruction, and...

The most beautifully-designed holiday homes - wth a view of the waves. From the range of architectural gems, for rent near the ocean, find some peace and quiet and let...

Michael Poliza is more than a seasoned globetrotter who has travelled through almost 170 countries. He is also a collector of the world, always on the lookout for breathtaking landscapes,...

This book explores four decades of Robert Irwin's outdoor environment projects through his drawings and architectural models. Over the course of a storied career, Robert Irwin has come to regard...

Age range 5+ This fascinating and visually appealing atlas book will open children's imaginations to the extraordinary scale and majesty of the prehistoric world. Each spread depicts a different continent...

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...

This book describes the progress of chemistry at the University of Edinburgh from the appointment of the first professor, James Crawford, in 1713 to the career of Thomas Charles Hope,...