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Richly imagined, dark, and darkly comic, Things We Didn't See Coming follows a man over three decades as he tries to survive - and to retain his humanity - in...

Lauren Scott is bright, gifted and beautiful. At eighteen, she has her whole life ahead of her. Oliver Lomax is a young man full of promise, despite the shadow his...

"As Constantinople falls to the Crusaders in 1204, one woman is caught up in the bloodshed" "Spoilt, imperious and proud, Princess Agnes of France is delighted to be marrying the...

Harry the Valet began his criminal career out of grief, but became Europe s most notorious jewel thief out of love. The story of a real-life Raffles a man who...

Dr Srikumar Rao, visiting Professor at the London Business School, reveals how to be successful in business and in life - now available in b format paperback Srikumar Rao teaches...

Digital imaging is no longer the province of the enthusiast or dedicated amateur. By end 2004, according to market estimates, the installed base of digital cameras worldwide reached over 200...

Find out what your surname means and trace your ancestors who share it too. Perhaps your surname is that of a Norman who came to Britain after the Battle of...

The fourth adventure in the Little Bear series from beloved picture book makers Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth. Little Bear wants to go exploring deep in the woods. Luckily, Big...

The third tale in the beloved Little Bear series by legendary children's author Martin Waddell and award-winning illustrator Barbara Firth. Little Bear is having a great time, playing in the...

Kevin Rushby's objective is to locate the descendants of the 16th century pirates who had carved kingdoms for themselves in the remote jungles of north-east Madagascar. Hitching rides on a...

Despite a severe case of writer's block, Cal Cunningham dreams of writing an autobiographical novel that will help him escape from his life as a penniless bookstore stockboy in upper...

"Peter Singer is the most influential living philosopher. We need people like him to keep us honest, make us think and help us to be better than we presently are,"...

Just because you're not a member of the Digital Generation doesn't mean that you can't make computers an important and pleasurable part of your life. Computing for Seniors in easy...

Everything about chocolate in one guide: choosing, melting, cooking, drinking, decorating and above all enjoying.

Everything you need to master the decorative craft of cross stitch, with over 150 beautiful projects

Like all dogs, Presley the Pug loves to play, run, and snuggle up under his warm blanket. But sometimes, Presley struggles with big feelings like anger, stress, and worry and...

Amongst the beauty of the Okavango delta in Botswana, Cleo the Crocodile loved having fun with all of his animal friends. That is, until one day Hogan the Hippo, who...

Full of thrilling high-octane action, this is the second in an explosive new action-adventure middle grade series. When an armoured train with a top secret cargo is hijacked by terrorists...

Hannah has lost almost everything she ever loved, apart from one beautiful songbird. But the bird seems to be dying. So Hannah sets out on an incredible adventure to find...

Without a moment's pause, we share our most intimate thoughts with trillion-dollar tech companies. Their algorithms categorize us and jump to conclusions about who we are. They even shape our...

It's the summer break in Shadyside, Queens, and Team Pom's investigation into the mysterious organization called C.A.O.S, and its sinister boss Steve, have hit a dead end. Seeking a bit...

Inside Lonely Planet's Midwest & the Great Lakes' Best Road Trips : Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit...

The complete companion to Japanese culinary culture Whether it's rubbing your chopsticks together, handing money to a sushi chef or setting your foot directly on the floor when removing your...

Nora just wants to survive. Her own brother betrayed her in the worst way possible, her pack despises her. She's on her own and helpless. But how come her last...

This humorous twist on the popular Q and A format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about astronauts. Quirkily illustrated characters and playful text reveal...

Young people are inheriting a world of climate catastrophe. Young people are also one of the strongest forces leading movements for climate justice, and to halt the fossil fuel emissions...

"A non-stop adventure, full of spellbinding, sorcerers and selkies. Cat Gray's storytelling proves that magic really does exist." Helena Duggan, author of A Place Called Perfect"Spellstoppers is a charming page-turner...

An old Polish city fizzes with fear. The townsfolk are at the mercy of a dragon who lurks in the cave below the castle... Konrad's dad always used to say,...

One day, Lily saw something WONDERFUL in her garden. It had four legs, a tail, and a big, wet nose... and Lily had ALWAYS wanted one! Looking outside her bedroom...

Lily wanted a doggy, but her mum said dogs were too messy, too smelly, and far too much trouble. So, she got Lily something else... When Lily's mum finally agrees...

When Ravian's father doesn't return home from sea for his son's birthday, Ravian is certain he must be in danger. Hearing tales of a cursed ship that captures fishermen, Ravian...

We are living through the most prosperous age in all of human history, yet we are listless, divided and miserable. Wealth and comfort are unparalleled, but our political landscape is...

'Never Worry What the Neighbours Think'was the philosophy that Kenneth Hockney used to inspire his children David, one of the world's greatest living artists, and siblings John, Paul, Philip, and...

This super-fun workbook is for children aged 7-11 Grow your confidence with these creative and easy-to-follow activities and top tips Everyone feels nervous sometimes - it might be because we're...

Dead bodies aren't unusual in the alleyways of Fenest. Muggings, brawls gone bad, debts collected - Detective Cora Gorderheim has seen it all. The first novel in a fantasy crime...

'Read any history of the Nineties in Britain and you will read about Britpop, Blair, the birth of the Premier League and the rise of new lads. I played no...

'Outstanding' Washington Post . ALEXANDRIA, 47 BC. For three centuries, the House of Ptolemy has governed the Kingdom of Egypt . Cleopatra - seventh of her name - rules from...

A ground-breaking collection of stories, poems and articles about Nepal covering the length and breadth of this enchanting nation and its people. 'If you want a book in English that...

Let every Animal in this book offer Advice on how you might become your kindest, bravest, happiest, best self. Follow the pawprints, the flipper marks in the sand. They're waiting...

It's summer time and Alice and Secret are going on a Pony Club trip to France. Alice is over the moon to be show-jumping at an international festival! She soon...

Do you love trains? Do you love adventure? If so, join Tom Chesshyre on his meandering rail journey across Europe from London to Venice. Escaping the rat race for a...

FROM THE BESTSELLING WINNER OF THE PRIX SORCIERES 'Luminous ... This uncompromising book sheds light on the violence in American society.' - AcuaLitte 'Mixes the historical and the romantic in...

On a bitterly cold winter's afternoon, Michael and Caitlin escape their unhappy marriages to keep an illicit rendez-vous. Once a month, for the past quarter of a century, Coney Island...

"Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world." As it gets harder for...