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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,"...

Plump seating, cosy wool blankets, crisp linen sheets, natural wood floors; these are the principles behind Modern Comfort. The combination of cool with a softer edge is behind the range...

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

Perfect for the beginner and experienced flower arranger, Arranging Roses shows the reader how to display roses to exploit their greatest potential. The book is highly illustrated in colour.'

The first year is one of the most exciting a nd rapidly-changing periods in your new baby''s life, but it can also be a time of some anxiety for new...

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...

For everybody excited about exploring the unique cuisine and food culture of Malaysia and Singapore, this book is the perfect primer. It introduces the key specialities of each region, covering...

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...

A clever, quirky picture-book biography of one of the most important figures of modern and contemporary art Louise Bourgeois was a world-famous artist who told stories of her life through...

Guess what people ate throughout history in this deliciously informative introduction to culinary history In this first book of culinary history for children, readers will discover the fascinating dishes eaten...

Journey across 40 incredible habitats around the world to discover the biggest, boldest, and stinkiest plants Without plants there would be no life on Earth, but most people are blind...

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...

From comic actress and bestselling author, Isla Fisher, comes this funny and reassuring picture book with a message that resonates loud and clear always be true to yourself. Mazy is...

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...

'Just be yourself, there is no one better.' Swifties have always relied on Taylor. As the go-to shoulder to cry on and chronicler of heartbreak, she relates her personal life...

'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...

'This is a delightful book, full of gentle wisdom' - Prof. Mark Williams, Mindfulness, Finding Peace in a Frantic World 'What a wonderfully straightforward and easily understandable introduction to mindfulness...

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...

While his post-9/11 turn to the right has defined Christopher Hitchens for the last two decades, we may now be in a position to rehabilitate his long pre-9/11 career as...

'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...

For more than 25 years, Pocket World in Figures has been the indispensable handbook on the state of the world, covering demographics, industry, politics, geography, culture and more. Where else...

Everyone knows about the Red Cross and the life - saving work this organization carries out worldwide. But what can you do yourself, at home or in your own neighbourhood,...

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...