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A masterfully atmospheric book of hidden lives and family secrets from the celebrated biographer A Book of Secrets is a masterfully atmospheric treasure-trove of hidden lives, uncelebrated achievements and family...

From luscious yellow and cream to vivid pink, from deep crimson to orange and gold, there is a shade of rose for every mood. Arranged by colour, A Bouquet of...

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises-some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian,...

What's a boy to do when his mom buys him everything he wants? Should he take his new toys everywhere?

'One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time' - Good Housekeeping Meet thirtysomething dad, Alex He loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten...

A poignant picture book about a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children's Laureate, Anthony Browne....

'More than one ghost haunts this tender novel about love in its many guises, condoned and illicit. In his deceptively simple, lucid prose, Alex Miller examines the emotional contradictions inherent...

I have witnessed a remarkable but true story that just had to be shared.In the spring of 2017, I found myself walking down the aisle of a small New England...

A general introduction to the classical world from its origins to the fall of the Roman Empire. The book focuses on questions of how we know about Classical civilization from...

The next in this series of admirably concise yet nevertheless comprehensive titles looks at the history of all Americans as well as America; its environmental history and its linkage to...

This book tells the story of Bali the "paradise island of the Pacific" its rulers and its people, and their encounters with the Western world. Bali is a perennially popular...

Praise for the author: 'Gibson's well written and well-documented account of James and the bishops will surely become the new standard authority on these "implausible revolutionaries" for many decades.' Barbara...

From the Great Exhibition's showcasing of British national achievement in 1851 to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Stratford in 2012 and on to Brexit, an insightful exploration of...

For millennia, China was the largest and richest nation on earth. Two centuries ago, however, its economy sank into a depression from which it had not fully recovered-until now. China's...

Praise for Small's earlier work on Nightingale: 'Hugh Small, in a masterly piece of historical detective work, convincingly demonstrates what all previous historians and biographers have missed . . ....

The history of Germany is intricately woven. Threaded in time through its struggles and triumphs with religion, industrialisation, enlightenment, politics, unification, and war. In A Brief History of Germany ,...

His grandfather was the bloodthirsty Mongol leader Genghis Khan, his mother a Christian princess. Groomed from childhood for a position of authority, Khubilai snatched the position of Great Khan, becoming...

Korean culture developed on a 600-mile-long peninsula, bordered on the north by mountains and three sides by the sea, set apart from the Asian mainland. Korea was one of the...

The story of life on earth unfolds in dramatic fashion in this amazing picture book that takes readers from 4.6 billion years ago to the present day. It's difficult to...

As the United Kingdom left the European Union, during a period of international and domestic turmoil, London found itself at a turning point. This critical moment presents an opportunity to...

A Brief History of Mankind is the thrilling introduction to the big ideas in history combining the latest research in history and archaeology to look for answers to some of...

Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realise. A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging...

Miller provides a clear and comprehensible narrative, a coherent and accurate synthesis, intended as a guide for students and the general reader to an extremely complex period in British history....

Even 100 years on from the First World War it haunts us still. No other conflict has revealed so dramatically the senselessness of war, and none has shaped the modern...

Elizabeth II is within a few years of becoming the longest-reigning British monarch. Michael Paterson paints a portrait of one of the world's great leaders of state, as well as...

Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch. A personally quiet, modest and dutiful person, she is far better-informed about the lives of her subjects than they often realize. She has...

John wrote, refined and combined the essays and poems in this collection over several years, crafting into them his thoughts on consciousness, life, history, the universe, everything. They reflect his...

A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous history A Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war...

Elizabeth R applies the classic formula of the Brief Life to the most recognized yet still mysterious woman in the world, Queen Elizabeth II. For more than thirty years Robert...

The science classic made more accessible and more concise. Illustrated. Updated with new research. Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller, A Brief History of Time, has been a landmark volume in scientific...

She has the chance for a new life, but will she take it? When their mother dies of pneumonia, Ellie and her younger sister Dora are left alone in the...

The paintings of Australian birds in A Brush with Birds are by artists whose work is represented in the National Library of Australia. They span the years from first settlement...

A Brush with Birds celebrates the exquisite artworks and incredible life of one of the world's finest bird painters, Richard Weatherly OAM. A skilled falconer and artist, Richard has spent...

' An immersive and really satisfying mystery ' Faith Martin 'As an iced drink in a heatwave ... These characters and their families feel like old friends. A fantastic addition...

' An immersive and really satisfying mystery ' Faith Martin 'As an iced drink in a heatwave ... These characters and their families feel like old friends. A fantastic addition...

The new TikTok-hit rom-com! Adored The Love Hypothesis ? Y ou won't want to miss A Brush with Love , the most sparkling rom-com of the year! Mazey Eddings returns...

A hilarious picture book of curious questions with refreshingly quirky answers perfect for fans of Mac Barnett and Amy Krouse Rosenthal! Why do kids lose their teeth? Why do seals...

Late one night, a curious girl called Matilda lies awake in bed. Something is keeping her awake. Something strange. Something annoying. Something VERY loud. So Matilda goes in search of...

A riveting account of courageous resistance from the bestselling author of Balcony Over Jerusalem Longlisted for the 2025 Walkley Award On 24 February 2022, residents of Kyiv, Ukraine, woke to...

A Business Built to Last is a memoir about the evolution of a highly successful and dynamic financial services business, Hewison Private Wealth. Established in 1985, the business' founder, John...

Truman Capote began writing when he was eight and became one of America's most versatile and gifted authors.A Capote Readercontains much of his published work- his dazzling fiction, includingBreakfast at...

A rich and diverse anthology collecting the work of thirteen leading Caribbean poets. Infused with the flavours and rhythms of Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and the Bahamas, A Caribbean Dozen...

As a nurse for nearly fifty years, Keith Cox provided expert care and comfort to countless people facing the unimaginable. With insight and sensitivity, A Caring Life takes us behind...