In a divided world, empathy is not the solution, it is the problem; a source of prejudice, not kindness.We think of empathy – the ability to feel the suffering of others for ourselves – as the ultimat
A reference guide to the most misunderstood of creatures: modern man. Have you ever watched a man angling in the rain, building a shelter when there's a bed waiting for hi
From the tragic tale of Mary Clifford, whose death at the hands of her stepmother scandalised Georgian London, to an account of the violent activities of Victorian Manchester's scuttling gangs, via a
An exploration of what it is about the peculiar game of cricket that so takes hold of the imagination from the writer of the popular blog, The Old Batsman.Cricket is unique among sports in its psychol
In his international bestseller How Children Succeed, Paul Tough introduced us to research showing that personal qualities like perseverance, self-control and conscientiousness play a critical role in
What if we could improve our ability to predict the future? Everything we do involves forecasts about how the future will unfold. Whether buying a new house or changing job, designing a new product or
A new collection from the cartoonist behind the acclaimed New York Times-bestsellingThe Gigantic Beard that Was EvilHere are some comics by Stephen Collins. Or, to be precise, a little over 100 comics
The definitive account of the Scrum methodology from its co-creator and the CEO of Scrum, Inc., Jeff Sutherland. Scrum is the revolutionary approach to project management and team building that has he
The world of dead babies is a silent and shuttered place. You do not know it exists until you find yourself there. When Alice Jolly's second child was stillborn and all subsequent attempts to have ano
Two contemporary poets turns their attention to poetry as a living, rhythmic, often musical performance. Their wide-ranging selections encompass epic, folk songs, the Romantics, the Victorians, poets
How do you face the fear of rejection? Whether negotiating a pay rise, interviewing for your dream job, taking the first step in a relationship or trying to close a crucial sale, what do you do if th
Britain's leading guru looks to the future. Charles Handy is one of the giants of contemporary thought. His books on management – including Understanding Organizations and Gods of Management – have ch
From the former Treasury Secretary, the definitive account of the unprecedented effort to save the U.S. economy from collapse in the wake of the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depressio
Based on groundbreaking original research, The Why Axis is a colourful examination of why people do what they do – and how effective incentives can spur people to change their behaviour and achieve mo
On his way home from school, the young narrator finds himself wondering how taxes were collected in the Ottoman Empire. He pops into the local library to see if it has a book on the subject. This is h
There is no more pleasurable way to wile away a few hours than by indulging in a delectable afternoon tea. In this book, queen of tea parties, Kerstin Rogers, reveals her secrets, from dressing the ta
Peter Caddick-Adams in is one of the leading military historians of his generation and is often compared to James Holland, John Keegan, Anthony Beevor and Max Hastings. In this, his third book, he rev
“Many people keep watch. Nobody sees. It takes a great deal to waken their curiosity. NATO, the UN, the UK, the US – poker-faced, softspoken bureaucratic pandemonium. They're mad, they're blind, they'
Annith has watched her gifted sisters at the convent come and go, carrying out their dark dealings in the name of St Mortain, patiently awaiting her own turn to serve Death. But her worst fears are re
Recent scientific breakthroughs have revealed that what we think and feel changes the brain. This book shows how to transform the simple positive experiences of daily life into neural structures that
Candid and brilliantly funny, this is the story of how a tall, shy youth from Weston-super-Mare went on to become a self-confessed legend. En route, John Cleese describes his nerve-racking first publi
Join Alfie and Annie Rose for Christmas! Alfie opens his advent calendar and makes cards and presents. He sings carols and decorates the tree. And he writes a special letter to Father Christmas... But
Nina has discovered an amazing secret—her aunt's spice shed is a travel machine! She can go on wonderful adventures all around the world. Where will she go next? Nina has to take part in the school t
There comes a time in every woman's life when the only answer is to marry George Clooney. For Michelle, that time is now. Slogging her guts out in a chicken factory whilst single-handedly bringing up
Offers a guide to the destinations and diversions of the railway deserves a place in the luggage of any traveller, or indeed armchair traveller, upon the Disc.
《垃圾男孩》電影原著小說。故事場景設定在印度社會的邊緣有一群人靠著撿垃圾場的垃圾維生，Raphael和他的朋友三個樂觀的男孩靠著他們的合作與機智總是能撿到值錢的東西，有天他們撿到個皮夾，裡面有著一大筆錢，Raphael原本以為他們撿到了寶，卻沒想到這個皮夾警察與黑幫都競相尋找，Raphael等三個男孩陷入了可怕的危機。SOON TO BE A MAJOR FILM BY STEPHEN DALDR
Tracing China's course from the eighteenth-century Qing Dynasty to today's People's Republic, this title shows how the country's worldview has evolved. It explains how Chinese attitudes have been dete
Maxine Tarnow is running a nice little fraud investigation business on the Upper West Side, chasing down different kinds of small-scale con artists. She used to be legally certified but her licence go
Some cases aren't as cold as you'd think Kurt Wallander's life looks like it has taken a turn for the better when his offer on a new house is accepted, only for him to uncover something unexpected in
The dinosaurs are having a party. It starts precisely at three. I'm a boy not a dinosaur. So I'm pleased they invited me. But the dinosaurs are planning to serve a special dish at their party and perh
Joining a scientific expedition gives Max and the flock a pefect opportunity to distance themselves from the heated debate in the antarctic! A powerful figure in the underworld has promised the super-
The bestselling Damned chronicled Madison’s journey across the unspeakable (and really gross) landscape of the afterlife to confront the Devil himself. But her story isn’t over yet. In a series of ele
A woman goes into a bakery to buy a strawberry cream tart. The place is immaculate but there is no one serving so she waits. Another customer comes in. The woman tells the new arrival that she is buyi
Charlo Torp has problems. He's grieving for his late wife, he's lost his job, and gambling debts have alienated him from his teenage daughter. Desperate, his solution is to rob an elderly woman of her
From a beloved author/illustrator duo, this Little Red Riding Hood tale for the internet age is perfect for teaching children how to stay safe onlineOne night Chick hops into the farmer's house and ha
Laura Quinn has lived on the same remote yet beautiful island off the West Coast of Ireland since she was born, and leaving it behind seems the only way for her life to really begin. A year later, Lau
The author has seen a lot of unbelievable things. As a result, he's seen ghosts up close and personal, whether it be while combing through an abandoned house in his native Iowa as a child or recording
On hearing that Jackser, her childhood abuser, is seriously ill, Martha is elated, thinking that finally she will be able to watch him suffer. But in the hospital she sees a frightened, lonely old man
