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Author: Hiromi Kawakami (Y) Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 224 Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone when one night she happens to meet one of her former...

Author: Hiromi Kawakami (Y) Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 96 Take a story and shrink it. Make it tiny, so small it can fit in the palm of your hand....

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The Akutagawa Prize-winning stories from one of the most highly regarded and provocative contemporary Japanese writers 'The nightingale sang again. The plates on the table gleamed, and the food, in...

Having married her childhood sweetheart, Riko now finds herself trapped in a relationship that has been soured by infidelity. One day, by chance, she runs into her old friend Mr...

Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone when one night she happens to her former high school teacher, 'Sensei', in a bar. He is at least thirty years...

Over the course of his life, Mr Nishino falls hopelessly in love again and again. One woman is a colleague, another a chance encounter; one is the girlfriend of a...

In the distant future, humans are on the verge of extinction and have settled in small tribes across the planet under the observation and care of the Mothers. Some children...

A tale of modern Japan and old-fashioned romance. 'Enchanting, moving and funny in equal measure, this compelling love story is expertly crafted against a backdrop of modern Japanese culture' Stylist...

Among the jumble of paperweights, plates, typewriters and general bric-a-brac in Mr Nakano's thrift store, there are treasures to be found. Each piece carries its own story of love and...

Among the jumble of paperweights, plates, typewriters and general bric-a-brac in Mr Nakano's thrift store, there are treasures to be found. Each piece carries its own story of love and...

Haruki Murakami's first two novels, available for the first time in English in Vintage's Murakami backlist style. Discover Haruki Murakami's first two novels. 'If you're the sort of guy who...

How do you save the world from monsters if no one will admit they exist? She stumbled backwards, her eyes wide, as the figure started coming out of the canvas......

Instant New York Times No.1 Bestseller 'Absolutely epic. This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.' Chloe Gong 'Think The Handmaid's Tale meets Pacific Rim and buckle...

Presenting 17 international customisers and their interpretations of the BMW R nineT, Soul Fuel reveals a new approach to customising. A custom bike is, above all: unique. The subculture of...

If you are struggling to decipher your Boal from your Brecht, your Meisner from your Marowitz, or your Adler from your Artaud, this is the book for you. Who are...

Discover the ancient ways of the Samurai and experience the stunning myth of Old Japan. Japan has often been thought of as a closed country, but before the country was...

New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is back with a Frankenstein -tinged horror romance. Meka is used to death. After all, it's the family business. As a mortician's assistant...

The exhilarating new novel from the author of Leave the World Behind - 'the book of an era' (Independent) 'Expertly observed' GUARDIAN 'A slow-burn tale of connivance and deceit with...

' Funny and dark . Tender and tough . Uncanny and relatable .' Erin Kelly ' Deeply moving , simultaneously delicate yet hard-hitting ' Claire Kilroy 'Blends comedy , drama...

For many people, horses are among the most fascinating creatures on earth. Their grace, strength and beauty are reflected in their appearance. Capturing this elegance and grace requires a special...

A captivating story about finding friendship and hope ... and a place where you can spread your wings. From Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen. Con has been angry ever since...

This book is full of cute and colourful illustrations that take the reader through a day in the life of author Heidi Moreno, and shows what it's like working from...

The title of the book, Creation, sums up why the images in this book are so powerful. It is not just a photograph that gives people pause, but also the...

The perfect companion for anyone baffled by the prolific number of abbreviations that abound in all aspects of the English language. From lonely hearts to medical equipment and computing technology,...

Photographer, artist and filmmaker Olaf Heine shows us Hawaii in all its beauty: the waves, surfers and landscapes. Over several years he traveled the islands and captured in timelessly beautiful...

Drawing on unpublished first-hand accounts, this is a gripping history of the experiences of the Commandos and their unsung allies in one of the bloodiest battles of the Burma Campaign....

'Extraordinary. I loved it.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ' Gripping, heartfelt ... unforgettable' Jenny Pearson, author of The Super-Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates 'A fantastic novel that...

Unlike many crafts, needle felting is very forgiving to beginners, so there's no excuse not to give it a shot. No matter how much experience you have in crafts or...

This momentous study of Benjamin's critical practice marks a sea change in Eagleton's thought. Its goal is not merely to contemplate Benjamin's approach to language, history, and art but to...

'A gritty and captivating tale of resilience, violence and the power of female solidarity' HARPER'S BAZAAR 'This unflinching debut builds relentlessly to a heart-stoppingly dramatic climax' DAILY MAIL 'Haunting, lyrical...

To anyone scanning the sea from the southern coast of Britain in the year 43 AD, the sight of hundreds of ships appearing one by one as dots on the...

' A delight from first page to last ' SUNDAY TIMES ' I loved it! ... A whiff of Shardlake and a pinch of Rumpole ... a joy ' S.J....

'A Tolkienesque journey through a gorgeous, shimmering world ... Venetia Constantine is a bright new star' - Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree *** Leilani...

A makers' guide to sourcing and harvesting foraged plants to make natural cordage and baskets. Making with our hands is a fundamental human activity; connection with the natural world and...

Lavishly illustrated in full color, How to Read a Wedding Dress displays annotated images of historical garments that outline important features and highlight how styles have developed over time, offering...

Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it's really not her fault that they always seem to go wrong! A brilliantly funny new series for young readers,...

A new edition of the classic book on traditional timber framing Since building his famous Woodland House from his own woodland, author Ben Law has evolved his own style of...

LGBTQ writing from ancient times to yesterday, selected by award-winning translator Frank Wynne. Since the dawn of literature, queer people have turned to writing to document their existence: to share...

'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' - Philip Pullman ' A truly compelling read ... totally original and yet has the familiar feel of an...

From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, now a TV show and movie, who has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate...

The story of Pausanias, the general who defeated the Persians invading Greece and changed the course of history Weaving together ancient sources, Daniel Ogden tells the gripping story of the...