***2020 winner of the Christopher Bland Prize***"Beautifully crafted and written, filled with darkness and light, compelling... She fights addiction with honesty and humour. And, like her, [we] come a
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a man with a brilliant brain for design, and never tired of building new and exciting things - the deepest tunnel, the longest bridge, the fastest train.
A Paris Christmas is the charming, funny and improbable tale of how a man who was raised on white bread - and didn''t speak a word of French - unexpectedly ended up with the sacred duty of preparing t
Compiled from her own experiences, and conversations with fellow members of the "Cancer Club", Deborah Hutton book is an anthology of supremely practical examples of ways in which friends and family c
This is a genuinely enlightening read, combining practical housework advice with touching recollections from the author's Yorkshire childhood and hilarious scenes from the daily sit-com of family life
This book is the story of Andy Merrifield''s slow and thoughtful pilgramage across the Auvergne with only a donkey for company, after he turns his back on New York and city life.
In Brown's Britain, award-winning journalist Robert Peston explains for the first time the REAL nature of the relationship between Blair and Brown. With the ease of a born storyteller, he gives the fi
"Congratulations on the purchase of this exclusive product, tailor-made just for you. It will provide you with years of continuous existence."The Brain: A User''s Manual is a fascinating guide to the
Victoria was just 18 when she was crowned Queen in 1837 - a tiny figure, with a will of iron. Never was there so queenly a queen. She made Britain great and the people loved her for it.
Growing up in a Scottish village, best friends with the boys next door, Nina Findlay thinks her life will unfold like an old folktale. But after a serious road accident on a Greek island Nina can''t s
Whirligig is a raucous, joyous, often poignant comedy about the redemptive power of the countryside. Written with peerless wit, it''s a timely fable that takes its place within the tradition of the Gr
This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in China, be they first-time tourists, seasoned business people, or just the idly curious. It will help you to think like the Chinese think.
Many people dread public speaking. And yet we all find ourselves forced to make a speech at some point in our lives, and suffer the same inevitable anxieties: Will my jokes fall flat? What if I freeze
Groundbreaking sleep science from the bestselling author of The 5:2 Fast Diet and The Fast 800A good night''s sleep is essential for a healthy brain and body. So why do so many of us struggle to sleep
What if everything you thought you knew about pain turned out to be wrong, or only half the truth?In The Meaning of Pain, renowned osteopath Nick Potter draws on 25 years of clinical experience and su
In The Diet Fix, Zoe Harcombe reveals her 10-step plan for dieting success. Using evidence-based analysis, she tells us how to lose weight without hunger, how to eat better rather than less and, most
Emily was angry. She worked as hard as any man, but she couldn''t change laws that affected her - laws made by men. Because women didn''t have the right to vote. She and her fellow suffragettes had pa
Gender is shifting. But is gender disappearing? This is the story of where biology meets behaviour - how sex drives us, and informs so many of the key choices we make in life. It will change the way y
In a country parsonage in the late 18th century, there lived a large family of seven children. They were all bright and clever and noisy, so nobody really noticed when little Jane turned quietly into
Florence knew she did not want a life of fancy clothes and parties, like all the other girls. She was going to do something different - and important. But what...? In 1854, she shocked everyone. Flor
Did you know that 25% of vet visits are for an itch? In My Itchy Dog, acclaimed canine health expert, Kate Bendix, offers simple, well-researched remedies for dealing with allergies, poor mobility, it
Our brains need a well-rounded workout just like our bodies!Research has shown the benefits of keeping our mental abilities strong, and those who challenge their brains throughout their life have a lo
In this fabulously confessional romp through the menopause, D''Souza tells us what it was like for her, and what it will be like for you. The Hot Topic is a treat of a book liberating, empowering and
This is the definitive chronology of the Titanic''s final hours, told in fascinating detail and offering a real-time experience of one of the greatest dramas of twentieth century history.
We are what we eat. And the same goes for our dogs... In this book, Kate Bendix presents a brilliantly compelling case for better dog nutrition. Based on the latest science, it includes enough pet foo
Research shows that most people need a variety of strategies to stop worrying and stay calm... Walking on Sunshine offers 52 tips, tools and positive thoughts (one for each week of the year) to guide
Our phones have become a constant distraction; it''s time we put them down and rediscovered the simple art of taking a few minutes out. This book offers an imaginative list of games and tips aimed at
What Was Never Said is the powerful story of a girl navigating the demands of two very different and conflicting worlds; a tale of surviving loss and overcoming fears.
Too often we see Islam and Muslims portrayed as fanatical jihadists or helpless victims of western oppression. This book provides a rare insight into what, as the book''s title states, the average Mus
A strange, compelling fable about Europe, capitalism and the human heart. Vatanescu, an impoverished construction worker, wants a future for himself and a pair of football boots for his son. So he dec
Based on the original, bestselling Fast Diet, this book offers an enhanced approach that will take you off cruise control and give your 5:2 lifestyle a sensational summertime boost.The Fast Beach Diet
Christof, Christophe, Christopher and Cristofol are four brothers - sons of the same father and four very different mothers, yet none of them knows of the others'' existence. When they learn that th
n this newly updated biography, Jasper Rees uncovers the true story behind this deeply private man, having been granted unprecedented access to Wenger''s friends and family, players and rivals.
William is an economist, which means he is good at reducing an infinitely complex world into a set of clear, rational principles about the way people and markets behave. Unfortunately, he has never be
