Second-hand Books

In this highly provocative book scientist and psychologist Howard Bloom argues that despite our great intelligence, human behaviour is much closer to animal behaviour than we are comfortable to admit....

A Nation in Waiting lifts the veil on Indonesia, Southeast Asia's quiet giant. Written in an engaging and easy-to-read style, it captures the fascinating debate in Indonesia today on where...

"Never play cards with a man named Doc, never eat at a place called Mom's, never sleep with anyone whose problems are worse than your own". So said Nelson Algren...

In 1924 Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union, died and, at Stalin s instigation, his body was mummified and put on display. Ilya Zbarsky s father Boris was one...

This expose of Washington politics revives the disreputable profession of muckraking, scrutinizing with an unforgiving eye the political culture of the Clinton era. Paying open tribute to the tone and...

This is the third in a series of new plays, selected and introduced by the literary manager of Hampstead Theatre. It contains Kathy Burke's comedy, Mr Thomas, The Awakening by...

This new edition of Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor focuses at every point on a theatrical understanding of the play. While emphasising the liveliness of the play in stage terms,...

Synonymous with cool elegance and impeccable good taste, Grace Kelly remains a style icon of the twentieth century. This book is the first to explore exclusively Grace Kelly's personal style...

Millionaires, movie-stars and mysteries! The first in a sparkling new series for girls aged 8 and up FOUR best friends * ONE priceless necklace * And an actress with TWO...

In 1969 Loren McIntyre, a National Geographic photographer, found himself lost among the people of the remote Javari Valley in Brazil. It was an encounter that was to change his...

Rona Munro's vividly imagined trilogy brings to life three generations of Stewart kings who ruled Scotland in the tumultuous fifteenth century. Charismatic, cultured, and obsessed with grandiose schemes that his...

A moving story of love and loyalty, courage and fear, based on Terence Rattigan's own experiences as a tail gunner in the Second World War. 1942. The Falcon Hotel, on...

Jim is getting to grips with his father's rather unusual job at the Dead End Office and is keeping the truth secret as a promise to Dad. But when Jim...

THE ROMAN MYSTERIES meets Sherlock Holmes! Alfie has decided to learn to read at St Giles Ragged School. But the school is set on fire and idealistic teacher Mr Elmore...

Think you know a good idea when you see one? Think again. 'Clever and entertaining.' Sunday Times 'Elegantly written and full of surprises.' Daily Telegraph 'Always entertaining and often eye-opening.'...

Even the faintest whiff of lemon sells cleaning products. Negative messages from politicians win votes. Product placement in films rarely works. Many multi-million pound advertising campaigns are a complete waste...

The enormous popularity of books by Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris and others shows that despite the religious revival that is under way in many parts of the world,...

"Finding the young Angelique on their doorstep one Christmas Eve, the pious Hubert couple decide to bring her up as their own. As the girl grows up in the vicinity...

In this riveting thriller, 14-year-old Steven 'Steel' Trapp sets off with his mom and their dog, Cairo, on a 2-day Amtrak journey to compete in the National Science Competition in...

Over the last fifty years, humanity has developed an extraordinary global utility which is omnipresent, universal, and available to all. Neither the internet nor the cloud would work without the...

Psychological warfare is a touchy subject in western democratic societies. It raises the spectre of Nazism and totalitarian methods of mind control, yet provides an explanation for the spectacular success...

In the early 1950s, Israel secretly launched a project designed to achieve a nuclear option. Initially supported by France, this daring project stood to engineer a dramatic change in Israels...

Horrid Henry's evil plans so often go awry - and every child in the country loves hearing about them! The three books in this collection include twelve of the classic...

Silesia, 1903. Every man falls for Rose Bernd. But her actions lead her into danger. In a deeply traditional community how can she avoid disgrace? Rose Bernd is a compassionate...

Stella Kirby spent nine years running away; leaving home to find her freedom as an actress. Now she has decided that the only role left to play is the prodigal...

Includes the plays Sladek and A Sexual Congress plus an introduction by Penny Black Set in the inter-war period of raging inflation in Germany, these two plays portray the losers...

'Pitter-patter, pitter-patter went the rain.' When the rain just won't stop pouring, the animals decide to find somewhere cosy, dry and warm to cuddle, huddle and snuggle up. And what...

Discover the heart-pounding thriller with an unforgettable ending from bestselling author, Ross Greenwood Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Stuart MacBride. A murder made to look like suicide. Another...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Best of Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what...

Hattie Peck The Journey Home is a heart-warming picture storybook from Top That Publishing that teaches children the value of family. Join the brave hen Hattie for her second globe-trotting...

You can't be afraid of the dark when you're the monster lurking in the shadows. Eighteen-year-old Sorinda is a deadly assassin with a reputation to match. But her latest assignment...

Why do cats wash their faces How do penguin chicks keep warm Which monkey as a moustache Discover the answers to these and many other questions about animals. Ideal for...

What is social media? Have you got a facebook page but are unsure how it can benefit your company? Or do you want to monitor your social media activity to...

Can You Tolerate This? is a collection of twenty-one personal essays by Ashleigh Young. In this spirited and singular book, Young roams freely from preoccupation to preoccupation - Hamilton's 90s...

Looking for Alibrandi meets Arrested Development in this YA screwball comedy about a student exchange gone hilariously, criminally wrong. NOTABLE BOOK in the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards LONGLISTED...

Henry was a very serious boy. He never daydreamed or played with toys. He preferred doing sums and straightening things that were wonky. Until one day Henry had a thought...

An uplifting and heartwarming novel from the bestselling author of The Tea Chest. 'Josephine Moon just gets better and better. The Cake Maker's Wish is my favourite of her novels...

When Matthew's dad gets in trouble, he makes trouble for everyone else too. But with Dad in jail, Matthew and his mum have a chance to put their pieces back...

Longlisted for the 2019 Carnegie Medal 'If you've got a bad deal,' his father used to say, 'get out of it and move on.' When he finds himself in a...

When the Incredible Robo-Plunger defeated the evil Turbo Toilet 2000, George and Harold thought their toilet troubles were over. Unfortunately, their porcelain problems were only beginning. Just when you thought...

It's the final day of school holidays and the only thing Simon Sidebottom wants to do is enjoy his last hours of freedom. But Simon's mum has other plans, and...

Tiptoe through the wildflowers to discover a world of intricate botanical illustrations, courtesy of botanical master, Adriana Picker. These unique Australian floral shapes are beautifully rendered on the page, allowing...

Test Cricket is an odyssey into cricket's heart and history, filled with heroes, villains, laughter, tears, bats and balls. No subject has escaped cricket writer and filmmaker Jarrod Kimber in...

A Trickstars Adventure with Ruby, Lexie and Kit, the fantastic trick-riding triplets Old rivals from Grampy's past turn up in town. The Hexleys believe that Lexie's precious gold belt-buckle is...