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A beautifully illustrated edition of the Number One Bestseller and Sunday Times Science Book of the Year, this head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body is as compulsively readable as it is comprehensive.Number One Bestseller in both hardback and paperback The Sunday Times Book of the Year The ideal gift for everybody'We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us.'Bill Bryson sets off to explore the human body, how it functions and its remarkable ability to heal itself. Full of extraordinary facts, astonishing stories and now fully illustrated for the first time, The Body: A Guide for Occupants is a brilliant, often very funny attempt to understand the miracle of our physical and neurological make up.A wonderful successor to A Short History of Nearly Everything, this new book is an instant classic. It will h

AD 80 Gaius Valerius Verrens is back where he belongs, at the head of a legion. But this is no ordinary legion. His command is the ‘unlucky’ Ninth, tainted by four decades of ill fortune a

Love plants, but short on outdoor space? Or feeling inspired by striking terrariums and succulent gardens? Eager to create a unique home brimming with greenery? Then this is the book for you. With stu

This is part of a new collection of the Bard's greatest plays, digested to a few thousand words with invaluable side notes from John Sutherland. Funny and incredibly clever, these parodies are a j

This is part of a new collection of the Bard's greatest plays, digested to a few thousand words with invaluable side notes from John Sutherland. Funny and incredibly clever, these parodies are a j

This is part of a new collection of the Bard's greatest plays, digested to a few thousand words with invaluable side notes from John Sutherland. Funny and incredibly clever, these parodies are a j

When someone who is an immigrant to Britain wants to obtain UK Citizenship, after at least five years in the country, they not only have to sit an English test, but als pass a test of multiple-choice

FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4 'START THE WEEK'. Set against the colourful background of the entire campaign for women to win the vote, Hearts and Minds tells the remarkable and inspiring story of the s

77 AD: Gaius Valerius Verrens is an honored member of Emperor Vespasian’s inner circle, but the enmity between him and Vespasian’s son Domitian means that, even in Rome, danger is never fa

In this groundbreaking book, James Fergusson travels the length of Britain to evaluate the impact that recent events – decades of unrest in the Middle East, global economic trends, migration and

Magnus Walker is one of life’s originals. Serial entrepreneur, fashion designer, TV presenter, motivational speaker, and one of the world’s most prolific Porsche collectors, the dreadlocke

‘Composed of over sixty per cent water itself, a human body isn’t naturally buoyant. It will float only for as long as there is air in its lungs, before gradually sinking to the bottom as the air seep

Sally Swann thought life couldn't get much worse. Then a single coin changed hands. A dismal cottage in the heart of Bolton, Lancashire, has been Sally’s prison since Joseph Goden 'bought' her from t

In 1897, four-year-old Lucy Thornbury’s parents are killed in a train crash. Taken in by her kindly uncle and aunt and their son, Lucy overcomes the trauma of her childhood and grows up inspired to be

AD 72. Titus Flavius Vespasianus, known as Vespasian, is Emperor of Rome, but his grip on power grows increasingly fragile as economic disaster threatens. The enormous riches from his Judaean campaign

The thirteenth Discworld novel. 'Just because you can't explain it, doesn't mean it's a miracle.' In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was: 'Hey, you!' This is the Discworld, after all, and re

‘War is too important to be left to the generals’ snapped future French prime minister Georges Clemenceau on learning of yet another bloody and futile offensive on the Western Front. One

The sensational, brutally honest autobiography of the legendary Manchester United captain.?No player has been more synonymous with the glory years of Manchester United Football Club over the past two

When the name of Theo Walcott was included in the England squad for the 2006 World Cup, shock waves ran through the football world. But no one was more surprised than Theo himself. His Dad Don told hi

Polly Price didn't think it was possible for her actress mother, Arabella Diamonte, to be any more embarrassing than on the trip to San Francisco last summer. That is until she agrees to take part in

For the first time, comedian Jack Dee reveals the highs and lows of his early life and disastrous day jobs. You don't just wake up jaundiced and bitter; it's taken Jack years of dedication and commitm

A journey along the Danube to the heart of the Europe nobody knows, exploring how much we really know about the "New Europe."The Danube River runs like an artery from the heart of Europe in the Black

Polly Price is so embarrassed by her actor mother, who loves to draw attention to herself and hog the limelight. Now Polly's worst nightmare has come true as her mother heads to America to appear in a

Gary Cheese is 19 and works for British Telecom as an operator. His hobbies include watching TV, walking his dog, going down to the pub, and attempting to re-animate the dead.

The perfect MOTHER'S DAY gift from the Sunday Times bestselling Trisha Ashley, this novel will more than satisfy romantic comedy fans. And it also contains recipes! When Carey Revell unexpectedly bec

The Vikings return in this thrilling, heart-in-mouth sequel to God of Vengeance, acclaimed as a novel of 'unrelenting pace, brilliant action and characters. A masterwork' by Conn Iggulden.

The fresh-air lover's cookery bible: recipes for all-year al fresco feasting -- from picnics to barbeques to roaring campfires.Nothing tastes better than a meal eaten outside. Genevieve Taylor's brill

A mouthwatering collection of seasonal salad recipes from the author of Red Velvet and Chocolate Heartache. Let's eat more salad! It's fresh, colourful and healthy fast food. A far cry from the 'rabbi