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Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary,...

From No. 1 bestselling children's author David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross. This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan...

The smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller, perfect for fans of A Street Cat Named Bob , this is the ideal stocking filler Can a pet really change your life? Alfie is...

Don't miss the new book from Sunday Times bestselling author, Josephine Cox! The pretty Arnold sisters have grown up on their father's farm and yearn for something more out of...

A thriller that is 'on fire with suspense' (Stephen King) from the New York Times No. 1 bestseller Greg Iles. A secret mission into the dark heart of the Third...

Two girls with two very different lives come together in this beautiful and moving story of friendship and family, by a major new voice in girls' fiction. Meet Maya. She...

In April came the rains. In August came the heat. In November came the horror. It's paying a return visit. The small resort of Tranquillity, Maine, seems like the perfect...

There's little room in this world for a moral man Meet Early "Trenchmouth" Taggart, a man born and orphaned in 1903, a man nicknamed for his lifelong oral affliction. His...

The sparkling new novel from the author of SHINE and GLITTER. "We talk about everything, Dad and me. About all the mysteries inside of us. About all our wonderings of...

Inspiring and powerful true stories of communication with beings from the Afterlife from one of the country's most successful and sought after psychics. Includes amazing accounts of guardian angel interventions,...

The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country - beautifully illustrated...

The spellbinding new novel from one of the world's best-loved authors, Paulo Coelho, recounting the story of Brida, and her pursuit of wisdom. This is the story of Brida, a...

A rich, magical saga, set in eighteenth-century China, which will appeal to fans of Joanne Harris and Amy Tan. In The Secrets of Jin-Shei, eight women pledge themselves as sisters...

*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred's Feast , is available to pre-order now* The fourth in the bestselling Alfred series from number one historical novelist, Bernard...

A book about growing up and being young, about sex and love and rock and roll, about the dreams of youth colliding head-on with the grown-up world. Sometimes you can...

Alongside the time-honoured quest for the Holy Grail is the equally compelling and longstanding mystery of the Ark of the Covenant: what, why and where is it? All these questions...

A border town on the steppe. A small group of emaciated and feral refugees appears out of nowhere, spreading fear and panic in the town. When police commissioner Pontus Beg...

A forced wedding in a freezing country church, where the only sound is the bride's tears: so starts Mary Bicknor's life of misery with the brutish Easter Probert, groom to...

Victor Mollo's Bridge in the Menagerie is on any list of the all-time top ten books on the game. The stories it contains, originally published in the 1960s in Bridge...

This practical handbook demonstrates how the principles of perspective are applied to realistic rendering of interior and exterior views, single objects on large and small scale, shadows and reflections. The...

When did the Mexican Wave originate? What is 33 in Bingo terminology? Who invented the first ever 'word cross'? Where is the best place to go noodling? And just how...

The Rock Snob's Dictionary is the brainchild of Vanity Fair writers David Kamp and Steven Daly, who originally devised it as a short feature in the magazine's music issue. The...

IN 2000, well-known Crewe photographer Gordon Davies spent many hundreds of hours trawling through his extensive picture archive to produce his first book Memory Lane Crewe. He followed this up...

The only way to be sure of the quality of fruit and vegetables is to grow it personally and allotments provide a perfect opportunity for producing organically-grown fresh fruit, vegetables...

These retellings of the Shakespeare plays children are most likely to encounter capture the atmosphere, drama and humour of the originals while at the same time making them accessible and...

Welcome to the breezily resurgent, 'ugly, lovely' city of Swansea. Once a dynamic port and the metallurgical capital of the world, it was later famous for a vibrant artistic life,...

Fathers' Wit is a collection of the funniest things ever said about the greatest role a man ever has in life. All aspects of fatherhood are looked at: from conception...

Reflexology is recognized as an effective and simple form of healing. This illustrated guide explains the history and benefits of reflexology's holistic approach. The book explains the basic principles of...

Whales and dolphins are icons for the conservation movement. They are the most conspicuous ambassadors for entire marine ecosystems and possibly even for the biosphere as a whole. Concurrent with...

' 'Never eat healthy food. We so need all the preservatives we can get" The hilarious Spring Chicken greeting card range has brought wry smiles to the faces of millions....

' At your age, people expect you to be calm, dignified and sober... Disappoint them.' Older, Wiser, Sexier brings together the best of Bev Williams' cheeky but charming cartoons to...

Now you can finally discover what your four-legged friend is trying to tell you, with help from this hilarious fully illustrated book When you look into those big, gorgeous puppy-dog...

You know you're having a senior moment when... ... you decide it's time to pull up your socks, and realise you forgot to put any on If this sounds all...

This stylish book is a collection of 200 general-knowledge wordsearch puzzles. The beautifully designed compact format makes this a must-have item for your purse or tote bag. When you have...

International rugby correspondent Eddie Butler tackles that most elusive of questions for Welsh rugby fans - just who are the best fifteen players ever to have played for the national...

The son of a black African father and a white American mother, Obama was only two years old when his father walked out on the family. Many years later, Obama...

In April 2011, four soldiers - each a hero of recent conflicts who suffered devastating injuries in the line of duty - set out on a challenge that even an...

Butterflies animate our summers but the 59 species found in the British Isles can be surprisingly elusive. Some bask unseen at the top of trees in London parks; others lurk...

For 2009, the BBC is planning a major 'Poetry Season' on BBC2 and BBC4. This landmark series on British Poetry will be the centrepiece of the season, and Penguin Classics...