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A detailed guide to a revolution transforming human longevity -- a breakthrough moment in the history of human health care -- from one of the most respected medical researchers in...

From Sunday Times bestselling author, dive back into this lush and dreamlike world of Ava Reid's dark academic masterpiece A Study in Drowning in this stunning sequel and conclusion. All...

Selected for the 2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award's Amazing Bookshelf: Sustainability Category In spectacular and astonishing collage detail, Jeannie Baker captures the deep beauty, mystery, and hidden vitality of the desert...

A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive and Dexter - stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner. Molly the hare, Olive the owl...

A light-hearted but effective guide to overcoming the plague of bad managers and toxic companies, by one of the UK's biggest and fastest-growing careers content creator. 'Annoyingly funny, phenomenally helpful'...

The flesh-eating inhabitants of a parallel world have come to our Earth, aiming to spread their virus in a full-scale biological invasion. Interdimensional defense agency A.R.M.O.R. recruits Machine Man to...

Everything is great - if you possess the mutant gene!The Wasp is the last human alive, relentlessly pursued by Magneto's All-New X-Force and protected by her husband, Havok! Now, as...

Read all of Marvel's Cinematic Universe Phase Two with this boxed set featuring four amazing titles! Boxed Set includes: Phase Two: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Phase Two: Guardians of...

Read all of Avenger's Phase One with this boxed set including the first five titles! Boxed Set includes: Phase One: Captain America , Phase One: Iron Man , Phase One:...

A brand-new Percy Jackson World novel featuring fan-favourite characters, Nico and Will, to follow The Sun and the Star - from #1 bestseller Rick Riordan and award-winner Mark Oshiro. A...

Your pocket-sized practical guide to the ancient Japanese art of manifesting and pre-celebration. A journey to manifest your goals and wishes is a universal pursuit, often guided by particular methods...

One of the world's greatest thinkers investigates the logic and psychology of common knowledge As a cognitive scientist, the ultimate subject of Steven Pinker's fascination is how we think about...

'I loved this book' BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY 'A generous, compassionate book about the power of love and community' LOUISE KENNEDY, author of TRESPASSES 'THIS is his...

A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about a dog who doesn't know how many pairs of pants to wear (or where to wear them!) by the #1 New York Times bestselling...

Best-selling Sleepy Sheepy is now available as a board book - perfect for the littlest sleepy sheep fans! Despite his name, Sleepy Sheepy is NOT sleepy. He'd much rather build...

A hilarious new take on tall tales and "crying wolf" from the award-winning creator of Frank's Red Hat and Ducky the Spy There was once a small bird called BOB....

"The book is a testament to Martin's immense artistic talents. Truly stunning." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) With gorgeous artwork and a spare text, an award-winning picture-book creator gently celebrates...

A charming board book about first letters and words for very young children from Shirley Hughes, one of the most-loved author-illustrators of children's books. Learning about the alphabet is fun...

From the creator of the iconic Penguin comes a truly humorous and empathetic look at everyday family life that also celebrates the importance and the dignity of a child's inner...

An uplifting picture book celebrating wildness from a multi-award-winning author and illustrator team, Katya Balen and Gill Smith. A little girl loves playing in the woods and rejoicing in the...

"A colourful, almost tangibly joyful picture book about a boy, his grandad and their days on the beach, painting pebbles to mark treasured memories." Guardian " A heartwarming story of...

Granny has a secret: big changes aren't so scary when we take comfort in the time it takes to embrace them When her granddaughter is missing her old home, Granny...

An astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism - and how we can learn to harness this powerful instinct to improve the world around us What do you...

The surprise election of Hasan Rouhani in 2013 has refocused attention on the dynamics between Islam and democracy in Iran after the hiatus of the Ahmadinejad presidency. With comparisons being...

Dantes Divine Comedy: Inferno

'Tu es belle - wow!' It should be the perfect moment. A sunny day at Vintage Brides, and Ava O'Hara is twirling in her wedding dress. Super-hot Stefan likes what...

When the residents of a Highland care home discover that the new owners are about to substantially put up the fees, they know that dramatic action is called for. But...

Experience a feast for the senses with mouth-watering street food from around the world. Capture the tastes of Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas and discover authentic dishes that feed...

Meet 25 of the bravest humans of all time! Stand Up, Stand Out! is filled with the incredible and inspiring stories of rebel heroes who stood up for what they...

'Just perfect for a relaxing evening curled up in front of the fire' - Writing Tips Oasis Curl up with this absolutely gorgeous cosy read, perfect for fans of Heidi...

The Sunday Times No.1 bestseller. 'Sixty special forces against 100,000 - a feat of British arms to take the breath away' Frederick Forsyth. They were branded as cowards and accused...

Are Bobbie and her Gran risking too much to save the Eagles from poachers? Take flight with bestselling author Gill Lewis to the picturesque Scottish Highlands, for a stunning wildlife...

One of the world's foremost wielders of magic, Black Adam has been both hero and villain over a life that's spanned thousands of years. But where does that leave him...

HONOUR BOOK: 2025 CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood It was still dark when Mr Miller opened the gates of the old zoo, but he wasn't scared because he...

For ten-year-old Benjamin being a treasure hunter is great. Learning he is a pirate, that's even better. Ben discovers a treasure map left by his grandfather and embarks on one...

Hold your breath, make the choice, and step into Fern's School for Wayward Fae-where students are part human and part magical. A girl with peculiar abilities discovers nothing is what...

The behind-the-scenes story of the investigation that shook America to its core-the Mueller investigation that presented all the evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election-as told by Robert...

The story of modernist designers Russel and Mary Wright and their collaboration to transform their Hudson Valley estate, Dragon Rock at Manitoga, into an artistic haven. In the mid-century era...

Early Victorian Illustrated Books: Britain, France, and Germany 1820–1860 by John Buchanan-Brown (2005) is a comprehensive 320-page study exploring the flourishing illustrated book culture during this period. Published by The...

This critical historical exploration shows a portrait of the British Empire at both the peak of its global reach--and the moment it began to topple. September 29, 1923. Once the...

The "artfully written...splendid history of classical and quantum physics" ( Science ) that "rightfully highlights the limitations of current physics" ( Wall Street Journal ) and argues for a revolutionary...

The definitive history of women in war, revealing how women have always been an essential part of combat From Boudicca's rebellion to the war in Ukraine, battlefields have always contained...

A "magisterial" ( Sunday Times ) history of how books were used in war across the twentieth century--both as weapons and as agents for peace We tend not to talk...

An instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller from one of the world's leading economists: this "magisterial history" offers a grand narrative of the century that made us...

A panoramic new history of the revolutionary decades between 1760 and 1825, from North America and Europe to Haiti and Spanish America, showing how progress and reaction went hand in...

A definitive new biography of the Byzantine emperor Justinian Justinian is a radical reassessment of an emperor and his times. In the sixth century CE, the emperor Justinian presided over...

Two sisters are trapped on opposite sides of reality in this entrancing and deeply moving debut novel that weaves together a contemporary narrative with a parallel fantasy world of Trinidadian...

The second book featuring the new generation of Brighton-based Moonlight Dreamers. The Moonlight Dreamers have all gone their separate ways for their half term, each returning with a new dream...