Non-Secondhand Books

A foundation stone of European literature, linking Norse, Celtic and Arthurian myth Beowulf is also a terrific read! Beowulf, is an epic poem probably written in the 900s CE. It...

A celebration of the life of John Gielgud through interviews and personal accounts. 'A sense of delight permeates Gyles Brandreth's John Gielgud: An Actor's Life Brandreth combines neat reportage, deft...

'Mindful nihilism is all about seeing yourself as an insignificant cog in the universe - and it works' - Evening Standard In an era defined by stress and selfishness, self-care,...

Return to the northern town of Thorp in this moving new addition to Marion Husband's bestselling The Boy I Love series. 'You, me, Eric, Paul Harris - even Margot -...

Professional dance is an exciting but demanding career to choose, and the dancer of today needs to be physically prepared for the stress on the body that a performing life...

Follow a bustling family through their busy day! Each scene is teeming with people, places and things, and you will meet people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and abilities as...

Moral and cautionary tales of a boy who learns the consequences of his actions, and of a donkey who discovers the value of being himself, and not pretending to be...

The definitive guide to the most exceptional creatures on Earth, 'Animal Record Breakers' lists the achievers and the unique in the animal kingdom. These are not only records like fastest...

Charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions take little ones through a soothing series of basic yoga poses. Simple, descriptive language invites young children to pretend to be a bunny and then...

200 Iconic Landscapes That Define North America Frederick Law Olmsted is the father of American landscape architecture. His firm, and the successor firms that sprung from it, worked through the...

A compelling new account of the tempestuous last century of the Roman Republic. This new history of the last years of the Roman Republic sets the leading men, and women,...

Help and hope for parents of children with learning differences. Every child can succeed in school and life, but some children need more help than others. For over 40 years,...

? Gets deep into the weeds, so to speak, of the microscopic architecture of plants and the biochemical processes at play. Washington Post Most gardeners realize that plants need to...

This publication examines the art of this distinguished American watercolour painter and teacher, produced over a career of 50 years through a recounting of the artist's experiences as a student,...

Sian Phillips has a long and celebrated career on both stage and screen. For the first time, her two bestselling volumes of memoir Private Faces and Public Places will be...

'Beautiful and tender, profound and absorbing. I never wanted to put it down' , Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild 'A gritty and passionate memoir' , Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat,...

The letter D is mad at Apostrofee. Apostrofee thinks she's got it all wrong. Prepare yourself for the funniest book about punctuation that you'll ever read. Kids will never look...

Romantic victim? Ruthless other woman? Innocent pawn? Religious reformer? Fool, flirt and adulteress? Politician? Witch? During her life, Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's ill-fated second queen, was internationally famous - or...

Some people are born with a natural 'go-get-'em' approach. For most of us, however, selling does not come naturally. This book demystifies the art of getting people to buy -...

Turn your great idea into a fully funded startup with this straight-talking real-world guide Great ideas are everywhere. You've probably already had one today. But how do you turn it...

Recipes, ideas & inspiration for your PIE MAKER , AIR FRYER , SAUSAGE ROLL MAKER, WAFFLE MAKER , JAFFLE MAKER and TOASTED SANDWICH MAKER . Has there ever been a...

Pandemic Planet gives young readers a clear, insightful, non-alarmist introduction to viruses and pandemics. Covid-19 has changed our world almost beyond recognition, but viruses and pandemics have always been with...

Free your mind with these beautiful paisley designs! Stress Less Coloring: Paisley Patterns helps you manage your worries in a fun, creative, and relaxing way. By concentrating on coloring and...

First in a series of comedy horror adventures about a vampire spy from the bestselling author of Scream Street. Join Special Agent Fangs Enigma - the world's greatest vampire spy...

In the earliest days of World War One, when IX Squadron was formed, we went to the fight in little 50mph machines that were barely capable of taking pilot and...

AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR They had faced the indignity of surrender and the squalor of Changi prison, so the spirits of the British and Australian troops lifted when they were told that...

DOG is an unprecedented collection of Tetro's dog illustrations presented as art in a luxurious, deluxe format. Included here are finished drawings, sketches, and even some never-before-seen artworks created exclusively...

AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR My Super Soul Dad tells the story of a step father and his step daughter as they enjoy their day to day life together. This is a Dad...

The Imperial Russian government's efforts to procure much-needed military supplies in the American market before and after America's entry into World War I are the focus of this work. It...

Build a 2-foot-tall super robot while encouraging hand-eye coordination and following directions. Colour-coded flaps and easy-to-follow directions help kids create their own super robot by using the punch-out pages provided...

How going flight-free can save the planet - and change how you see the world. In recent decades, quick and easy flights have bought far-flung destinations within the reach of...

This is the first illustrated guide devoted specifically to the highly collectable field of military watches and clocks. Detailed descriptions are given of more than 150 distinct models issued over...

This detailed guide is written for intermediate and experienced Rhino 3D CAD users who wish to improve their understanding of NURBS and subdivision modelling methods in Rhino 3D. It explains...

One of the most potent questions we ask about the cosmos is: are we alone? From astrobiology to exoplanets in the 'Goldilocks Zone', Jaime Green traces our understanding of what...

Autumn is in the air: days grow shorter and nights are long. Birds leave, flowers, too. Apples and temperatures fall-then snow! Part poem, part silent stage, this luminous picture book...

Everyone Poops meets The Book with No Pictures in this irresistibly naughty read-aloud. When you get the urge to say you-know-what, don't. DON'T SAY POOP! Why say a vile word...

When it comes to sex, relationships, and consent, establishing boundaries and figuring out who you are and what you want is never simple - especially as a teenager. What's the...

Everyone loves puppies! Cute, tender and a bit goofy, the baby animals of each species are naturally born funny. This book shows the puppies in their original sizes, showing them...

The classic tale of the Jungle Book is much loved by people all over the world. Now, this classic story has been re-imagined as a colouring book with stunning illustrations...

This book showcases different types of products and industrial designs for the household and personal use, introducing projects from all over the world. The main task for modern product designers...

The book presents eighteen essays that explore the future from very different perspectives, grouped under five overarching themes: Fundamentals, Science and Technology, The Environment, Global Society, and People. The final...

"I try to read people's lives," says photographer Mario Marino. In this new photo book, the Austrian-born camera artist presents over 220 colour and black-and-white photographs from some of the...

What makes dogs so unique? They are the only species that favour the company of humans over their own kind. A dog looks at us with a deep understanding and...

Discover the structures of exclusive yacht clubs - their meaning, their history, the people who left their mark, the ships that sail under their pennant, and how to become a...

Beautiful, intoxicating and full of suspense, The Knowing is a story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution and how women survive and weaponize trauma. A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION...

When you start school, sometimes you need a best friend (or two). Ida is so noisy at home, but at school she is so quiet she doesn't make any friends....

The title focuses on the armed formations of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the largest of the two separatist entities in the east of Ukraine. It provides an overview of...

CELEBRATE THE HIDDEN SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE Adults who love gadgets and tech - and parents who want their kids to love them too - will cherish the chance to...