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A charming and witty work of popular linguistics, Guilty By Definition presents the fascinating hidden lives of words and the surprising stories behind their meanings. Celebrated lexicographer Susie Dent uncovers...

'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' Pam Ayres ' Susie Dent is a national treasure' Richard Osman Welcome to a year of...

Join Susie Dent, lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown 's Dictionary Corner, on a curious and exceedingly interesting adventure through all the very best RED HERRINGS, COCK AND BULL STORIES...

'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting' Terry Pratchett Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase...

Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASE AND FABLE takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and...

The Forgotten Spell is not an ordinary book. Dare to open it and YOU will be entering the strange and dangerous world of Suidemor, the evil city of the Faeries....

Three years ago columnist and author Grace Dent joined new social network site Twitter, mainly as a place to dump her surplus jokes, rant about garbage TV and post exclusive...

Author: Grace Dent Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 208 Three years ago columnist and author Grace Dent joined new social network site Twitter, mainly as a place to...

"I love, love, love Lizzy Dent."-Emily Henry, author of People We Meet on Vacation and Happy Place Bridesmaids meets Emily in Paris-in London-in this hilarious and heartfelt story of one...

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Susie Kelly and her husband Terry had long dreamed of owning a home in France, but ironically it wasn't until they were facing homeless penury in England that they realized...

In this thrilling novel from the bestselling author of Peak , mountain-climbing prodigy Peak Marcello faces his toughest challenge yet as he descends into Tibet and goes head-to-head with an...

Secondhand Business & Self-Improvement Bargain Book Box SP4114 Eighteen business and personal-development books, half hardback: Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog, James Clear’s Atomic Habits, Shiller’s Irrational Exuberance, Crucial Conversations, Gerber’s E-Myth...

'The blood that binds them, may become the weapon to end them' Reeling from a shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse...

An innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai. It's Arjan's sixteenth birthday and he's...

Perfect for even the most reluctant of bathers - and, of course, Supertato fans EVERYWHERE! It is night-time in the supermarket, and it's the veggies' weekly bath. But...what's this? SOMEONE...

Secondhand Young Adult Fantasy & Adventure Bargain Book Box SP4281 Fifteen YA novels: The Hunger Games, two Percy Jacksons, Ranger’s Apprentice book one, The School for Good and Evil, Maximum...

International sex researcher, neuroscientist, and columnist Debra Soh debunks popular gender myths in this scientific examination of the many facets of gender identity that "is not only eminently reasonable and...

Challenge yourself with number puzzles. For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and...

ALL FAMILIES HAVE SECRETS. BUT IT'S THE LIES THAT CAN KILL. The compelling new novel about power, money and lies from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal. 'A timely...

Wolf pack politics, heart-pounding action, dark magic, newfound family dynamics, and shifter romance come to an explosive climax in the incredible conclusion of the Golden Court Trilogy by bestselling author...

Cousins Yasmin and Ruby have always been rivals, but both sides of the story are exposed in this cleverly composed clean-teen novella from Karen McCombie. Ruby can't stand her "perfect"...

One death is a tragedy. Two is just the beginning... When a body is discovered on a college campus, the local police call specialist forensic experts Jayne Hall and Steelie...

The sequel to Jonas Jonasson's international bestseller The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared It all begins with a hot air balloon trip and three bottles...

'Kathy Biggs reminds me of Alan Bennett... she walks the fine line between humour and utter sadness in a way that is very rare' JAN NEWTON When you're feeling lost...

JACK TAYLOR WOKE UP. HE WISHED HE HADN'T. In the private-detective business, you get on the wrong side of some dangerous people. For Galway investigator Jack Taylor, that meant a...