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Reeling in the face of collapsing systems, of politics, identity and the banalities and distortions of modern living, Nick Laird confronts age-old anxieties, questions of aloneness, friendship, the push and...

Author: Zadie Smith Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 32 Bestselling authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird make their picture book debut with this warm and endearing story celebrating the quiet...

ONE OF THE NEW YORKER'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023   BBC POETRY EXTRA 'Book of the Month'       'Landau's stunning collection Skeletons opens: "So whatever's the opposite of...

A wonderful collection of Housman's much-loved poetry, new to Penguin Classics A. E. Housman was one of the best-loved poets of his day, whose poems conjure up a potent and...

A brilliant and very readable critical biography of, according to the author, 'the greatest single imaginative genius of the nineteenth century'. Winner of the John Llewelyn Rhys Prize. 'I have...

Princess In The Outback - Barbara Hannay Isabella Martineau is tired of being a princess - it's time she broke free and lived by her own rules, not by royal...

In this collection of The Rift (Books 1-3), Avatar Aang and friends honour an Air Nomad holiday that hasn't been celebrated in over one hundred years. However, when cryptic visits...

Princess In The Outback - Barbara HannayIsabella Martineau is tired of being a princess - it's time she broke free and lived by her own rules, not by royal decree....

Aang and friends join together once again for an exciting new adventure, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation! As the four nations' peace is threatened by an impasse...

The Very Cranky Bear is back, and this time he's facing Boris Buffalo in a battle of bravery! But will something surprising send them both fleeing through the forest? Vibrant...

Bear is here ... and here is Flea (but Flea's a little small to see). This is Flea about to bite, but not because he's impolite. He's biting bear to...

The Very Hungry Bear Board Book is an unabridged version of The Very Hungry Bear Hardback and Paperback by Nick Bland, for younger readers. The Very Cranky Bear is back,...

From the time he was old enough to focus on an object, Tim Faulkner has had his eyes glued on things that slither, climb, claw, wrap, shake, hop and burrow....

You've seen them cover the election, you've watched their prime-time TV show, you may even have chanced a ticket to their hugely successful all-singing, all-dancing variety show which recently toured...

Featuring the stunning images of photographer Gary Ramage, and the words of Ian McPhedran, this book is an emotional, graphic, very moving and comprehensive record of the ten years of...

Luxury resorts on stilts, a bar that looks like a UFO on the streets of Bangkok, and an underground museum. What do these places have in common? They are establishing...

There is no game on earth quite like rugby: steeped in tradition and supported with fervour, at its best it is a heady mix of brutal physical confrontation, terrifying tackles,...

The evolution of the city of Milan and its transformation over the last fifty years Inspiring Cities is a fascinating volume which explores the theme of the city. Through the...

You never know where curiosity will take you... Join Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole and into a strange and magical Wonderland, where Cheshire Cats can speak, queens...

In the second Quarterly Essay, John Birmingham takes apart the folly of twenty-five years of Australian policy on East Timor. How did Gough Whitlam and Richard Woolcott in 1975 saddle...

Any occasion needs a snack spread. Whether it's a gathering with a few friends for a casual dinner or hosting a crowd for the holidays, Boards, Platters, Plates will help...

An essential guide to understanding and improving any child's eating habits This comprehensive nutrition guide gives parents the tools for encouraging kids of any age on the path to healthy...

What is concentrated Dark Matter? Can idiot brainwaves disguise genius ones? Are you living in a simulation operating at 5% capacity? Rick and Morty may seem like the most idiotic...

How can a man who achieved so much be so little remembered? Explorer, pioneer aviator, war photographer, naturalist, meteorologist, author, student of the paranormal, and secret agent; loyal lieutenant to...

""The authority and completeness of the work, the dozens of pertinent plates and textual drawings, add immeasurably to its worth."" - Magazine of ArtBefore the publication of this book there...

Under the Olive Tree is a story of family life and food in Lugano, an elegant city clinging to the edges of a Swiss lake near the northern Italian border,...

Discover the first illustrated guide to the yogic practice of Kum Nye by Lama Tarthang Tulka encompassing breathing techniques, massage and stretching exercises. The book covers more than 70 Tibetan...

New edition of Van Gogh in the popular Masterpieces of Art series. Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, Van Gogh Masterpieces of Art features all of...

Get in the best shape of your running career with the scientifically based training in Daniels' Running Formula . In the book that Runner's World magazine called "the best training...

This edition contains the original play plus lots of 'extras' and a unique, contemporary approach which appeals to students and teachers alike. It offers a wealth of material to facilitate...

p>A guide for bird enthusiasts of all ages, both expert and beginner. Ideal for home usebr />or birding excursions./p>p>We can hear birdsong anywhere, whether we live in the city or...

Rabbit borrows a book about wolves from the library. He can't put it down! But soon a sinister figure with sharp claws and a bushy tail starts to creep right...

The Gothic period is one of the first epochs in art history from which artworks of all kinds have been preserved: from cathedrals, castles, and palaces to masterful paintings and...

A fairy is a supernatural creature, described in the 17th century as "of a middle nature between man and angels". In folklore they come in many forms: ethereal queens, beautiful...

New York Times bestseller! The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid is a thrilling expedition to 100 of the most surprising, mysterious, and weird-but-true places on...

This new release of a techniques-based series packed with attractive, easy recipes for the home cook features colourful, contemporary covers. Step-by-step photography and detailed information on cooking techniques, utensils and...

This beautiful illustrated hardcover picture book is a fun celebration of all the milestones little ones have passed on the way to being 1 year old! Now You Are 1!...

In this edition, a cheeky wombat bus driver drives his animal passengers around Australia. Come snorkelling with the emu at the Great Barrier Reef. Get rescued by a surf-lifesaving koala...