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Take a deep breath and dive into the daring world of sharks! Young minds can learn all they need to know with the 100 fascinating facts in this exciting non-fiction...

'Irresistible - a funny, sexy romp that's also smart, even wise' Kirkus starred review ' Pure elegance, subtlety and wit. A triumph of a novel' - Francesca Segal, author of...

Long out of print, and with copies extremely hard to come by, Reilly's Memorandum on the Prussian Army in Relation to the Campaign of 1866 was written by a professional...

'If affection is the first ground of memory, the archive is its late flowering and Hotel Lux its conservatory, Casey's history a tender nurture of pasts we overlook, but which...

A new, collectable anthology of futurist reads, featuring solarpunk stories to give a hope that empowers individuals and communities to work together for a better future. In this near future...

For 65 years, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has protected Malaysia's airspace, territorial lands and waters. With 21 helicopters and 119 fixed-wing aircraft, including 26 in reserve, as well...

Step into the unknown Tales of the paranormal have seduced us and spooked us for centuries, passed around from person to person and frequently retold and reimagined in books, films...

As the battle for royal supremacy raged between the houses of Lancaster and York, Margaret Beaufort, who was descended from Edward III and proved to be a critical threat to...

The famous detective returns in a thrilling anthology of 12 Sherlock short stories spanning Holmes's entire career, penned by Peter Swanson, Cara Black, James Lovegrove and more. A brand-new collection...

Named as one of '50 Writers You Should Read Now' by The Guardian . A mind-bending short-story collection from award-winning science fiction author Nina Allan. A collection of short stories...

In 2016, Bernie Sanders's campaign for the presidency ended in defeat. Still, he changed everything, as the 2020 primary race attests, Sanders's once marginal watchwords are the new litmus tests....

This financial guidebook combines time-tested, expert advice with fresh insights into how money works today and how you can earn, spend and invest your way towards living your best life....

Want to learn chess? Not sure where to start? Go from beginner to winner quicker than you ever imagined with this simple-to-follow guide! Chess streaming sensation Kevin Bordi and FIDE...

Gibran's masterpiece has furnished individuals the world over with words of joy or consolation on occasions of birth, marriage, death and all of life's other milestones. The concise and deeply...

Taking its cue from Diary of a Provincial Lady , EM Delafield's dry-witted classic of domesticity and other vexations, Diary Of A Suburban Lady is a comic novel about the...

'One of my favourite science writers' - Bill Gates 'Hugely important' - Jim Al-Khalili For decades, biology has been dominated by information - the power of genes. Yet there is...

Ryan Holiday has led the popular revival of stoicism since 2014, with his acclaimed bestsellers The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy , and - in partnership with...

Written by autistic trans people from around the world, this vital and intimate collection of personal essays reveals the struggles and joys of living at the intersection of neurodivergence and...

Elijah has lived in the Memory Wood for as long as he can remember. It's the only home he's ever known.Elissa has only just arrived. And she'll do everything she...

A hundred and fifty years of conflict. What does that do to a person's soul, to the spirit of a nation? To both the occupied and the occupier? *Winner of...

WIFE. HUSBAND. BEST FRIEND. What if your two favourite people hated each other with a passion? 'Funny and barbed, and the twists at the end had me shocked' MONICA HEISEY,...

An epic historical heist novel of plundered treasure, savage empire, lasting love and a young man's dream to make his mark on the world. From an Indian American writer at...

Dreams are a window into the subconscious. We all spend an average of two hours per night dreaming and often these dreams are muddled without a clear meaning and making...

'Simon Hopkinson is a classically trained chef with the heart of a home cook.' Nigella Lawson 'The Vegetarian Option performs the brilliant feat of being vegetarian without being vegetarian. Without...

Lonely Planet's Mexico is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover the ancient Maya world at...

Hazard hunters Eddie and Junko are exploring some of the most extreme environments on Earth! But don't worry, they have their dangermobile packed with gadgets to tackle everything they come...

A sparkling account of the nineteenth-century rebuilding of Paris as the most beautiful city in the world, as part of the stunning Landmark Library series. 'This really is an impressive...

In this era of Vinyl revival, celebrate some of the greatest covers of the last 70 years, such as the Beatles' 'Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' or Pink Floyd's...

From Title IX cases on campus, to #metoo and #timesup, rape is a definitive issue at the heart of feminism, and lately, it's barely out of the news. Cultural critic...

'Guglani is the real deal' Michael Faber 'Profound . . . Poetic . . . Humane' Gabriel Weston 'Shows rare skill . . . Power and fear and morality' Sarah...

'The latest in the series of powerful books on the divisions in modern Britain, and will take its place on many bookshelves beside Reni Eddo-Lodge's Why I'm No Longer Talking...

A BBC History magazine Book of the Year and an amazon.com Best Book of the Month Two childhood companions, now matriarchs of two opposing powers, calmly set their menfolk aside...

'Rousing, hopeful and important reading' - Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women Had enough? Feeling hopeless? Don't give up - join the rebellion. Activist, journalist, founding leader of the...

A compelling, clever and controversial debut which will appeal to fans of THE GIRL ON A TRAIN, APPLE TREE YARD, GONE GIRL and NOTES ON A SCANDAL. 'Can there be...

Handbuilt Ceramics is a practical guide to all aspects of technique, but goes further by exploring the studio practices of ten exciting contemporary makers. Advice is given on how to...

There are many books on motherhood but not many that talk about how hard it is - physically, mentally and spiritually - and what to do when you reach your...

Written and updated by expert authors who have extensive experience of living and working in Central Asia, this new, fully updated third edition of Bradt's Uzbekistan remains the definitive and...

A gripping and shocking insight into Russia's most influential oligarchs, including Roman Abramovich and Boris Berezovsky, from New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the...

On a secret island in the Caribbean, bioengineers have devised a vacation resort like no other, promising the ultimate escape. But when Dr. Roger Clark investigates, he discovers the dark...

Since war is among the oldest of human activities - long antedating the invention of writing - presumably the earliest attempts to record it took the form of poems or...

With just a few simple folds, you'll be able to get from A to B in no time with this fun collection of 35 different modes of transport. Whether it's...

My Son's Not Rainman is a heartfelt and uplifting account of everyday events in the life of John and his son (The Boy). The Boy is ten years old and...

Almost two centuries since his death, Napoleon Bonaparte remains the subject of vigorous debate. On one side are those with a romantic attachment to ideals of liberty and democracy, on...

Its an urban jungle out there, and if its not the survival of the fittest, its certainly the survival of the most practical. But how's a boy or girl supposed...

A young man takes three journeys, through Greece, India and Africa. He travels with little purpose, letting the chance encounters of the road dictate his path. But although he knows...

Alfa and Mademba are two of the many Senegalese soldiers fighting in the Great War. Together they climb dutifully out of their trenches to attack France's German enemies whenever the...

Clay is an exciting material that has been used to make both practical and decorative items since prehistoric times. With this practical guidebook, learn all the skills you need to...