From a former close advisor to Tony Blair, a devastating, frank and insightful analysis of how power is wielded in the modern world.'Niccolo Machiavelli is misunderstood,' argues Jonathan Powell in hi
John Crace, creator of the Guardian's 'Digested Read' column, hilariously summarises the great -- and not so great -- classics of modern literature.?John Crace's 'Digested Read' column in the Guardian
Perfect Letters and Emails for All Occasions is an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of their written communication. Covering everything from advice on how to write to your MP
More bizarre questions and answers from guardian.co.uk's popular football trivia column.After a decade of successfully tackling the wide-ranging collection of football queries proposed by its readers,
For anyone who needs to prepare for public speaking, from being?asked to "say a few words" at a party?to putting?together a high-level presentationPreparing and delivering speeches that make a true im
It is 1914 and Christabel Blakemore is happily preparing for her wedding when she receives the shattering news that her fiance has drowned at sea. Heartbroken, she tries to piece her life together, bu
Fern Jenkins' life is changed forever when her brother is killed in action and her father dies in a mining explosion. Turned out of their home by the ruthless pit owner, Fern and her mother Wynne are
Packed with new revelations about Macmillan's private life as well as key events including the Tolstoy controversy, the Suez Crisis, You've Never Had It So Good, the Winds of Change, and the Profumo S
What happens in the third of our lives when we’re slumbering? How have sleep, dreams, and nightmares been interpreted over the centuries? Why do so many people feel that they are deprived of sleep? Th
A refreshingly frank and funny take on motherhood that is not designed to make you feel guilty?I have 10 worries, and the first nine are all variations on the theme of labor and "Is there really a bab
Urban legends, conspiracy theories, and bogus public-health scares circulate effortlessly. Meanwhile, people with important ideas--business people, teachers, politicians, journalists, and others--stru
As the case of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce?a long and hopeless lawsuit over a disputed will?drags slowly on through the courts, it begins to wear down all those caught in its complicated web. Esther Summers
Lovingly compiled by?one of the great Shakespearians of his generation, a?sumptuously illustrated cornucopia of intriguing and wonderful details about the life and times of England's greatest playwrig
The story of an ordinary boy growing up in Belfast who would go on to become world-famous as a hostage in Beirut, and author of the extraordinary testimony of imprisonment and survival that was An Evi
When Lisa Martin and David Kirby were forced to part, they never dreamed they might one day have a second chance. Many years later, they meet again and it is clear that, despite everything that's happ
A must-have for all new?parents?a gritty,?laugh-out-loud book about the darker moments of "imperfect" parenthood?A is for Anxiety, Alcohol, and Awful Activities. B is for Bedtime, Baking, and Boredom.
Presented here uncropped and in their full glory, these photographs show why Jane Bown has been hailed as the natural successor of Cartier-Bresson and as one of the UK's preeminent portrait photograph
Includes pieces by top crime writers like?Michael Connelly and Irvine Welsh on David Simon's masterpiece,?as well as?episode guides that take on such?themes as the women of The Wire, fathers and sons,
Over the last?2,000 years doctors have killed patients far more often than they saved them, and patients have colluded because they trusted them?this book is about how little and how much has changed?
David Loogan is leading a new and quietly anonymous life in a new town. But his solitude is broken when he finds himself drawn into a friendship with Tom Kristoll, the melancholy publisher of the crim
The larger-than-life Mr. Pickwick, a benevolent and well-to-do gentleman, travels about the country righting wrongs and occasionally?but unintentionally?wreaking havoc. Accompanying him is his faithfu
Diet and fitness expert Rosemary Conley demonstrates how to shed unwanted pounds quickly but safely in this diet cookbook. The Fat Attack Fortnight Diet provides a plan for losing weight fast, while o
What do Postman Pat, Tommy Cooper, Norman Wisdom and George Best have in common with being abandoned in a Costa Rican jungle after a severe bout of flatulence? Indeed, how are they also connected to
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes?and?one of the most dangerous?rivalries ever witnessed in spor
A dramatic and original contribution to our understanding of one of the most deep-rooted and controversial international problems that continues to baffle and bedevil us to this day.The troubles in Pa
Wimbledon is a paradox. While outwardly appearing the quintessential English lawn tennis club, it is in fact the largest annual outside broadcast operation in the world and a multimillion?dollar comme
London is a city with almost as many ancient legends and deep-rooted customs as it has streets and landmarks, and here a leading folklorist brings together an astonishingly rich selection of them—tale
A remarkable biography of one of history's greatest cyclists?a man who lived a tumultous life, and was voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the 20th century Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campioni
The lives of three strangers interconnect in unforeseen ways--and with unexpected consequences--in acclaimed author Dan Chaon’s gripping, brilliantly written new novel. Longing to get on with his lif
Over the last two decades a complete revolution in Handel's status has taken place. He is now seen both as a titanic figure in music, and as one of the world's favorite composers, with snatches of his
One of the greatest comedy actresses of?recent time,?Dawn French has?a career that has spanned nearly three decades, encompassing a vast and brilliant array of characters. Loved for her irreverant hum
Covering the perilous lives of explorers from the 19th century to today, this unique collection of travel writings contains pieces by literary giants such as William Golding, Espeth Huxley, and Peter
In The Playground Potting Shed, Dominic Murphy relates how he helped his local school establish a garden and grow a stunning array of flowers, fruit and vegetables during term-time. Week by week, he d
Appearing at a critical juncture in the history of the Labour Party, Speak for Britain! provides an original and challenging interpretation of Labour's evolution from its sectional trade union origins
Written more than 25 centuries ago, the Diamond Sutra is the first text to record the Buddha’s own teachings, and it remains one of the most popular. One day, after the Buddha finishes his daily wal
An extraordinary first collection of poems from an assured new writerDeft, economical, and wonderfully original, this is work that celebrates the peaks and troughs of a lived life, the poems' vivid cl
Famous for his electrifying poetry readings, Paul Durcan marks four decades of composing silently and reciting aloud with this magnificent collection, which brings together for the first time the crit
The world is full of problems and conflicts. So why can we not solve them? According to Edward de Bono,?current thinking cannot solve world problems because?current thinking is itself the problem. And
The prospect of bringing a tiny baby home when you already have a toddler can be extremely daunting. Life with a newborn baby is tiring and challenging enough but with a demanding older brother or sis
It is 1914 and Christabel Blakemore is happily preparing for her wedding when she receives the shattering news that her fiance has drowned at sea. Heartbroken, she tries to piece her life together, bu
