Tender, moving, heartfelt and warm (and sporadically scandalous and outrageous too), these are the private messages between people in love. Yet they are also correspondence between the rulers of natio
Brilliant and hilarious new gallop through British history by everyone's favourite pub landlord and comedian, Al Murray. 1066 and All That, the famous tongue-in-cheek parody on British history has b
From dragons and wyverns to vampires, werewolves and mischievous gremlins, pixies and fairies, Breverton's Phantasmagoria is a unique compendium of over 250 mythical animals. Prepare to revisit famili
The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Las
Nicholas Culpeper's The English Physitian: or an Astrologo-physical Discourse of the Vulgar Herbs of This Nation is more commonly known as Culpeper's Complete Herbal. It was first printed in September
What happened to Amelia Earhart's aeroplane, Van Gogh's painting of Dr Gachet and the crew of the Mary Celeste? This fascinating book unlocks the world's lost property cupboard and sifts through burie
The story of a search for a new art of living. How can one escape from work colleagues who are bores and from organisations that thrive on stress? What new priorities can people give to their private
Are you looking for a complete course in Bulgarian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Bulgari
An innovative 16-day plan that combines the fat-burning benefits of a ketogenic diet with the brain-clearing and keto-flu protection of alkaline food, by the author of the international bestseller, Th
She is the girl with the dragon tattoo. Lisbeth Salander. An uncompromising misfit whose burning sense of injustice and talent for investigation will never respect boundaries of state or status. He is
'A captivating tale of love and loss and finding connection in the most unexpected places' Nikki Marmery, author of On Wilder Seas A lyrical and atmospheric homage to the strange and extraordinary, pe
'A captivating tale of love and loss and finding connection in the most unexpected places' Nikki Marmery, author of On Wilder Seas A lyrical and atmospheric homage to the strange and extraordinary, pe
'SMART, EMOTIONAL, INTRIGUING AND COMPELLING - I LOVED IT!' JILL MANSELL'Full of twists and turns, this is a heart-breaking yet uplifting story about love and friendship, and is one of this year's mus
'SMART, EMOTIONAL, INTRIGUING AND COMPELLING - I LOVED IT!' JILL MANSELL'Full of twists and turns, this is a heart-breaking yet uplifting story about love and friendship, and is one of this year's mus
From calls to arms to demands for peace, and from cries of freedom to words of inspiration, this stirring anthology captures the voices of prophets and politicians, rebels and tyrants, soldiers and st
'A hugely generous and thoughtful book which reminds us of the distinction between loneliness on the one hand and solitude on the other - and emphasises the dignity and adventure of a life lived on on
Glossy is a story of more than a magazine. It is a story of passion and power, dizzying fortune and out-of-this-world fashion, of ingenuity and opportunism, frivolity and malice. This is the definiti
Both an inspirational travel guide, and a beautiful reference, Spiritual Places combines awe-inspiring photography and memorable narrative to tell the stories of the holiest temples and ancient ruins,
A brilliant, heart-warming and intensely funny story of love, heartache, friendship and family. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary. Brutally dumped by her girlfriend, Ally is homeless
Paul Klee's angels are as precious artworks as gentle companions - here almost 50 images of his angels are gathered in a wonderful gift book. Paul Klee painted angels for his entire life and here the author Boris Friedewald describes their creation and their meaning in Klee's work, from the Christ child Paul Klee painted at the age of five, through cheerful and witty angels such as the "Forgetful Angel" up to the famous "Angelus Novus" who accompanied Walter Benjamin into exile and the "Doubting Angel" Paul Klee drew the year he died. Boris Friedewald's stimulating and easy to read text introduces us to the meaning of angels in Paul Klee's oeuvre and to the artist's biography.A wonderful book to give away or read on your own every now and then.
'A spellbing read' LOUISE CANDLISH'A stylish and page-turning mystery' RACHEL HOREA gripping drama of past secrets revealed, of manipulation and revenge for fans of Daphne du Maurier and noir movies l
GRITTY, NEWCASTLE-SET CRIME FOR FANS OF IAN RANKIN AND ROBERT GALBRAITH. LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA JOHN CREASEY DAGGER AND A THEAKSTON'S NEW BLOOD AUTHOR FOR 2020. 'Fresh, original, authentic and gritt
From Stonehenge and the Empire State Building to Angkor Wat and the Pyramids, this book surveys every continent to discover the most impressive, exotic, and intriguing manmade wonders of the world?Arr
An extraordinary story of spies, lies and hard-driving genius, by the man who was The StigAston Martin's story is one of Survival, Ingenuity and Style. Beloved of engineers, speed freaks and spooks -
An extraordinary story of spies, lies and hard-driving genius, by the man who was The StigAston Martin's story is one of Survival, Ingenuity and Style. Beloved of engineers, speed freaks and spooks -
Cycling fans obsess about climbs and big mountains. They love reading about their tests and tribulations and they love to ride them - a cricket lover can never bat at Lord's, or a football supporter s
In the tradition of On Beauty, On Ugliness and The Infinity of Lists, Umberto Eco presents an enthralling and erudite illustrated tour of the fabled places that have awed and eluded us through the age
Open your heart to the most life-affirming and uplifting novel of the year...Thelma and Louis, it's always just been the two of them, Thelma and her beloved son, Louis.But when Louis is involved in an
Open your heart to the most life-affirming and uplifting novel of the year...Thelma and Louis, it's always just been the two of them, Thelma and her beloved son, Louis.But when Louis is involved in an
'Intricate, intelligent, immensely satisfying, and with a deliciously spooky edge' Cara Hunter'Clever and creepy' Erin Kelly'Beguiling' Mick Herron'Highly intelligent' Sarah Vaughan'Sublime' Jo Spain'
"A deliciously vicious - and timely - satire about the E.U. and the meaning of Europe today" - Frederick Studemann, Financial TimesBrussels. A panorama of tragic heroes, manipulative losers, involunta
Maths 1001 provides clear and concise explanations of the most fascinating and fundamental mathematical concepts. Distilled into 1001 bite-sized mini-essays arranged thematically, this unique referenc
Mars has always fascinated humanity and the findings of the past decade have revolutionized ideas about our nearest neighbor--revealing its watery past and geological similarity to Earth.This gorgeous
Following the success of Mountain High: Europe's Greatest Cycle Climbs comes a volume focusing on the continent's lesser-known, challenging and spectacular mountain roads and passes. From the heights
Though controversial in his time, Gustav Klimt's works are today recognized as masterpieces. The Byzantine luxuriance of form, the vivid juxtaposition of colours and the rich symbolism, sensuality and
