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Royal Air Force At War
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Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerFew institutions have shaped the course of modern warfare as profoundly as the Royal Air Force, and Royal Air Force at War...
Coram House: An atmospheric winter's mystery
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA ILP JOHN CREASEY FIRST NOVEL DAGGER AWARD 'I'll be following Bailey Seybolt the way I follow Tana French' Kate Brody 'Twisty and compelling' Tracy Sierra Everyone...
A Maid on Fifth Avenue: A heart-stopping dual timeline mystery, from
' [A] stunning novel that combines history with a fascinating mystery.. . Enthralling, absorbing and entirely delightful ' - Jane Casey A heart-stopping dual timeline mystery, from the bestselling author...
The Hidden Hand: 'Brings true authenticity' Irish Independent
'Stella Rimington was the first female director general of Britain's MI5 and brings true authenticity to her tale of intellectual thievery' Irish Independent A historic institution is hiding a very...
The Hidden Hand: 'Brings true authenticity' Irish Independent
'Stella Rimington was the first female director general of Britain's MI5 and brings true authenticity to her tale of intellectual thievery' Irish Independent A historic institution is hiding a very...
The Oligarch's Daughter: The gripping breakneck thriller ripped from
' The Firm on steroids.' LINWOOD BARCLAY 'Hands down his best ever.' STEPHEN KING 'This is Finder at his finest... As good as it gets.' LEE CHILD THE PAST CAN...
Soft: A Brief History of Sentimentality
'[An] erudite, immensely entertaining book...Mount makes for a delightful guide' -- Literary Review From troubadours to Twitter: a thousand years of feelings, fads and furious sentiment, from renowned essayist Ferdinand...
Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark: Classic Halloween Ghost Stories from
Spine-chillingly creepy Halloween tales of horror from author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month, Uncle Paul: the 'grandmother of psycho-domestic noir' ( Sunday Times ) for fans of Shirley Jackson,...
When Christmas Comes
After a horrific murder, a sleuthing English teacher will need a Christmas miracle to prove a condemned man innocent. Colourful Christmas lights dapple the family homes in the idyllic lakeside...
Lion Hearts: the richly drawn, action-packed historical adventure from
'Bloody and beguiling.' THE TIMES 'A salty, action-packed saga.' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Perfect for Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell fans.' DAILY EXPRESS Spanning the sacking of England's south coast by...
London Uncanny: A Gothic Guide to the Capital in Weird History and
Nominated for Best Professional Book in the 2026 World Fantasy Awards. From Kensington to the East End, under candlelight, gas lamp and then neon signs, London is both a bustling...
The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading
***A Financial Times, TLS, Economist and New Statesman Book of the Year 2024*** Can you remember the first time you fell in love with a book? The stories we read...
The Story of Tudor Art: A History of Tudor England Through its Art and
A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR A unique, illustrated history of Tudor England told through its art and artefacts. The Tudor dynasty (1485-1603) gave England five monarchs and an age...
Blood: An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce
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Powerfully involving narrative and incisive detail, clarity and inherent drama: Blood offers in abundance the qualities that define the best popular science writing. Here is the sweeping story of a...
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
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When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world's youngest billionaire and crypto's Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash...
Henry V: The Astonishing Rise of England's Greatest Warrior King
The instant Sunday Times bestseller The UK's bestselling medieval historian brings unforgettably to life the astonishing rise of Henry V , who survived rebellion, a near-fatal arrow wound and a...
Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housing Crisis
Against Landlords overturns the stale assumptions and YIMBY delusions as to why housing in the UK is so poor, and why rent is so high. Bano lays the blame squarely...
What Philosophers Think
What does evolution mean today? Do we have free will? How is technology changing the way we understand life? Where is God? Does art have a value? Is science the...
Make My Funk the P-Funk: Parliament-Funkadelic's Meteoric Rise in 1975
P-Funk keyboardist Daniel Bedrosian brings to life the recording and musical activity of Parliament-Funkadelic in 1975, an epoch-making year marked by the release of three seminal albums: Chocolate City, Let's...
Time of the Child: Winner of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year
**Winner of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award** **Longlisted for the HWA Gold Crown Award** **The instant Irish Times Top Ten bestseller** A heartbreaking and life-affirming novel...
Gallagher, Marriott, Derringer & Trower: Their Lives and Music
Rory Gallagher, Steve Marriott, Rick Derringer and Robin Trower are guitar legends. The glue behind legendary barn-busting, hard-touring outfits like Taste, The Small Faces, Procol Harum and Humble Pie, and...
India: A Short History
India has had many histories. To pilgrims from ancient China, India was the birthplace of the Buddha; to Alexander the Great it was a land of clever naked philosophers and...
The Rest is History Returns: An A-Z of Historical Curiosities
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The second bestselling book from 'the most joyous and brain-enhancing podcast out there' ( The Times ) - also including puzzles and a quiz! Tom...
The Apothecary's Wife: The Hidden History of Medicine and How It
The running joke in Europe for centuries was that anyone in a hurry to die should call the doctor. As far back as ancient Greece, physicians were notorious for administering...
The Grandparent Effect: Helping Children Thrive Through Love, Support,
An invaluable resource for grandparents wanting to make the most of their time with grandchildren Grandparents play a critical role in the lives of their grandchildren. Their support and involvement...
Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism
In this theoretical tour-de-force, renowned scholar Ariella Aisha Azoulay calls on us to recognize the imperial foundations of knowledge and to refuse its strictures and its many violences. Azoulay argues...
A Short History of Trans Misogyny
Why are trans women the most targeted of LGBT people? Why are they in the crosshairs of a resurgent anti-trans politics around the world? And what is to be done...
Madame Sosostris & the Festival for the Broken-Hearted
Explore the extraordinary imagination of Booker Prize-winner and visionary author Ben Okri - one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary literature. Hearts will be healed and hearts broken, but...
Twist: The Irish Times top 5 bestseller from the winner of the
**The instant Irish Times top 5 bestseller** 'Urgent and utterly compelling' KEVIN BARRY ' Twist lingers long after you've put it down' GUARDIAN 'A Gatsby tale for the internet age...
We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958
The #1 Irish Times bestseller WINNER of the An Post Irish Book Awards 'A clear-eyed, myth-dispelling masterpiece' Marian Keyes 'Sweeping, authoritative and profoundly intelligent' Colm Toibin, Guardian 'With the pace...
The Bride Stone: the spellbinding new historical novel from the author
An estate on the line. A marriage of convenience. A bride with a hidden past... Read the spellbinding new Regency novel from multi-award-winning author Sally Gardner. AN ESTATE ON THE...
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Illustrated Edition
Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world has won legions of fans since the Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in hardback in...
Dulce Warriors: Aliens Battle for Earth's Domination
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THE SEVEN LEVELS OF HELL EXIST IN A SECRET UNDERGROUND BASE! The rumors have circulated for decades...the United States government entered into a secret treaty with extraterrestrial races in exchange...
Heiresses: Marriage, Inheritance and Caribbean Slavery
From Jamaica to Charleston, Sierra Leone to Bombay, China to Australia, back to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, this is the story of the heiresses. Their assets, the product of...
The Shortest History of War
War has always been a defining feature of human society. This pacy, lively history explains why we do it - and how we can stop. Acclaimed historian and military expert...
The History of the Panzerjager: Volume 1: Origins and Evolution
The German Panzerjager, or Panzerjagertruppe, was one of the most innovative fighting arms of World War II and its story has never properly been told. Many books have focused on...
The African Lookbook: A Visual History of 100 Years of African Women
Winner of the African Photobook of the Year Award A Choice Outstanding Title of the Year A USA Today "Must-Read for Black History Month" An NPR "Goats and Soda" Editors'...
The Idea of Israel: A History of Power and Knowledge
Since its foundation in 1948, Israel has drawn on Zionism, the movement behind its creation, to provide a sense of self and political direction. In this groundbreaking new work, Ilan...
The History of Art in One Sentence: 500 Years of Art (But Funny)
What's so special about Dutch paintings of cheese? When does Art Nouveau become Art Deco? Why were the Pre-Raphaelites obsessed with gingers? Find out in one sentence with comedian and...
The Nile: History's Greatest River
"[A] vivid travelogue." New Statesman "Has much to offer." The Spectator "Sparks the imagination." BBC History Magazine "A fascinating study." BBC History Revealed Magazine "Essential reading." All About History "Valiant,...
And the River Drags Her Down: Shortlisted for the Waterstones
Soojin has always known the rules - never bring back anything larger than her palm from the dead, but that was before Mirae died. The two Han sisters possess a...
The Killing of Gaza: Reports on a Catastrophe
Gideon Levy is one of the most respected critics of Israel's apartheid policies against the Palestinian people. He is the outspoken award-winning journalist who has been writing on the conflict...