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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a collection of three official prequel novellas set nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones. These never-before-collected adventures recount an age...

The Duke: A Harrowing Tragedy of Boxing Proportions Carlos Acevedo's biography of Tommy Morrison is a gripping read that delves into the tumultuous life of a boxer who rose to fame in the 1990s...

The Beatles' story is one of the most fascinating in music history. This new book, All You Need Is Love, offers a unique insight into the final days and years of the Beatles phenomenon, drawing from...

The Love You Make: An Insider's Story of the Beatles A comprehensive and revealing biography of the Fab Four, written with the full cooperation of each band member and their intimates. This book...

A young girl wakes up one day to find herself alone in her small town. She had planned a secret sleepover with her friends, but instead, she's left behind as the town is mysteriously evacuated and...

The Late Monsieur Gallet by Georges Simenon is a haunting tale of misfortune and betrayal that delves into the darker aspects of human nature. A writer known for his ability to navigate both reality...

Twilight of the Romanovs: A Photographic Odyssey Across Imperial Russia brings to life the lives of the tsars and their subjects through rare archival photographs. Spanning from 1855 to 1918, this...

Francesca Woodman On Being An Angel This comprehensive overview of Francesca Woodman's oeuvre offers a unique insight into the life and work of a pioneering photographer. The book explores Woodman's...

DCI Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine for a gripping crime story. In the second book of Michael Wood's series, she faces a dark and complex case. When elderly George Rainsford discovers a...

Anna Funder's Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life A fascinating and intimate portrait of a remarkable woman, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, whose literary brilliance and practicality played a crucial role in...

The Fight by Norman Mailer is a masterful book about the 1974 World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in Kinshasa, Zaire. The story revolves around the clash between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman,...

George Orwell's Burmese Days is a powerful portrayal of British colonial rule in Burma, as seen through the eyes of a white timber merchant. The novel explores the complexities of a society where...

Jonas Flynt, an ex-soldier with ties to the Company of Rogues, is tasked with recovering a lost document that could alter the course of history. The will of Queen Anne may have been stolen,...

A to Z Chess Tactics Every Chess Move Explained by George Huczek is an invaluable resource for chess players of all levels. This comprehensive guide provides clear explanations of key terms and...

The Skeleton's Holiday is a collection of dreamlike, carnivalesque fables by Leonora Carrington, a leading light of the Surrealist movement. These masterpieces of invention and grand-guignol humour...

A remarkable and thought-provoking account of humanity's future, as seen through the eyes of Paul Amadeus Dienach. In 1921, Dienach falls into a coma, only to find himself transported to the year...

Letters to a Young Contrarian is a thought-provoking guide to principled dissent and disagreement. Christopher Hitchens, a renowned author and provocateur, explores the importance of contrarian...

George and Harold are in trouble again, and this time they've created a new breed of justice - a part dog, part man hero who's part of the law. Meet Dog Man, a hero with a head like a dog and a body...

Understanding the world around us is deeply rooted in the way we think and express ourselves. George Lakoff and Mark Johnson's influential book, Metaphors We Live By, explores the fundamental role of...

Tony Marnach and Michael Hennegan's candid and outrageous memoir is a harrowing and honest account of a life of extremes. Born on a London estate, Tony recounts his childhood where he honed his petty...

Silas Marner is a poignant tale of redemption and the power of human connection. Exiled from a religious community, Silas Marner lives a lonely life as a weaver, struggling to come to terms with a...

Down and Out in Paris and London is a vivid and moving memoir of George Orwell's time living among the desperately poor and destitute. Written in his twenties, this book documents his 'first contact...

The War of Jenkins' Ear: A Forgotten Struggle for North and South America The War of Jenkins' Ear was a pivotal conflict that shaped the fate of the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere...

George E. Andrews' introduction to number theory offers a unique approach to this fundamental area of mathematics. By focusing on combinatorial methods, the author provides a clear and accessible...

Albert Meltzer's autobiography is a lively and witty account of his sixty years of anarchist activism. Spanning his life from the age of 15, Meltzer's story is a unique recounting of many struggles...

The Radioactive Robo-Boxers Colour is the tenth full-colour book in the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey. In this latest adventure, George and Harold find themselves in a desperate situation,...

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy are THE FAMOUS FIVE, a group of friends who embark on thrilling adventures together. In this first book of the series, they spend their holidays exploring...

Two of George Orwell's most thought-provoking works are collected in this single volume. Orwell's powerful prose has captivated readers for decades, and these two novels remain as relevant today as...

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a powerful exploration of the corrupting influence of power. In this timeless allegory, a group of animals rebel against their mistreated owner, seeking equality and...

English Renaissance Poetry: A Collection of Shorter Poems from Skelton to Jonson This anthology brings together a diverse range of poets from the English Renaissance, a period of extraordinary poetic...

Rumi Seto is consumed by uncertainty, unsure of the answers to life's big questions. But one thing is certain: she wants to spend her life creating music with her sister, Lea. Tragedy strikes when...

The French Revolution A History by Thomas Carlyle is a groundbreaking work that challenges conventional approaches to history writing. First published in 2019, this revised edition offers an...

A Laodicean by Thomas Hardy In this Penguin Classics edition, Thomas Hardy's novel A Laodicean is presented with an introduction and notes that shed new light on its themes. The story revolves around...

Journeys to the Interior explores the concept of England through the work of contemporary poets. This collection brings together the thoughts and ideas of leading poets on their craft, offering...

The Beatles: A 40th Anniversary Edition Spent eighteen months with the Beatles at their peak in 1967 and 1968, Hunter Davies collected an intimate wealth of material that has made this book the...

Shooting an Elephant With the Introductory Essay 'Why I Write' This powerful essay by George Orwell recounts a pivotal moment in his life as a police officer in Burma, where he was forced to shoot an...

Animal Farm: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition is a comprehensive guide to George Orwell's classic novel. Written for GCSE-level students, this edition includes the complete text of Animal Farm, an...

Explore the rich culinary world of Westeros and beyond with this unique cookbook. Inspired by the histories of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, 80 delicious recipes bring to life the...

The Death and Life of Mal Evans A Novel by Peter Lee In a shocking turn of events, former Beatle roadie Mal Evans finds himself lying in a Los Angeles apartment, dying of a gunshot wound. As he...

Paul Newman's extraordinary life story is revealed in this long-lost memoir, written by the man himself. In 2008, Newman tasked his best friend with gathering the stories of those who had shaped his...

The Grownup by Gillian Flynn is a chilling tale of a young woman who makes a living by telling people what they want to hear, but her life takes a dark turn when she encounters a mysterious client...

George Orwell's Homage to Catalonia is a personal account of his time fighting in the Spanish Civil War. In 1936, Orwell arrived in Barcelona as a journalist, but soon found himself drawn into the...

Lucie Tang Churchill's summer weekend in East Hampton takes an unexpected turn when George Zao reappears in her life. A chance encounter at a lavish wedding in Capri had left a lasting impression,...

A gripping and compelling account of the world's transformation after 1989, Post Wall, Post Square offers a bold and novel interpretation of the revolutionary upheaval of that year. Historian...

George Duroy, known to his friends as Bel-Ami, is a young and ambitious journalist who quickly makes a success of his new career. However, as he navigates the corrupt society around him, he learns to...

Life, a User's Manual Fictions by Georges Perec is a dazzling and ingeniously contrived work of 20th-century fiction. In this remarkable novel, an entire microcosm comes to life in a Paris apartment...

A Literary Christmas: An Anthology by British Library Explore the magic of Christmas through the words of some of the greatest poets and writers in the English language. This seasonal compendium...

Eight-year-old Nancy Drew has her first case to crack. She and her two best friends, George and Bess, are excited about their sleepover party, which includes pizza, cake, and a pajama fashion show...

Dr. William Palmer's infamous trial in 1856 marked a significant milestone in the history of forensic science, as it was the first case to be moved due to extensive media coverage. This case, which...

The Voynich Manuscript is one of the world's most enduring mysteries, a puzzle that has captivated scholars for centuries. Despite extensive study, the manuscript remains a enigma, with its text and...

Set in a future where the One State is the epitome of perfection, Yevgeny Zamyatin's dystopian novel explores the tension between control and individuality. The city is a marvel of efficiency, where...

The Turbo Toilet 2000 returns in this full-colour graphic novel, the eleventh book in the Captain Underpants series. The carnivorous commode has built up a real appetite for revenge, and the fate of...

Stuart Little is a heartwarming tale of a small mouse with a big spirit. Born to a family of humans, Stuart lives in New York City with his parents, brother George, and their pet cat, Snowball. When...

A gripping mystery from the renowned Georges Simenon, The Cellars of the Majestic brings to life the darker side of glamorous expat life in Paris. When the body of Mrs. Clark, the wife of a wealthy...

E.M. Forster's A Room with a View is a poignant exploration of the human experience, delving into the complexities of love, social class, and cultural identity. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian...

Winston Smith's life is a carefully constructed lie. In the Record Department of the Ministry of Truth, he skillfully rewrites the past to suit the Party's needs. But as he goes about his work, he...

Alberto Prunetti's memoir offers a humorous and poignant look at life on the margins in modern-day Britain. The author's journey, from arriving in the UK with limited English and a passion for George...

Custer's Trials: A Life on the Frontier of a New America by T.J. Stiles is a magisterial biography that challenges the conventional image of George Armstrong Custer, revealing a complex and...

London, chief city of Airstrip One, is home to Julia Worthing, a mechanic in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. Under the ideology of IngSoc and the rule of the Party, she navigates her...

George Orwell: A New Life offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's greatest authors. D.J. Taylor, an award-winning biographer and scholar, presents a comprehensive reevaluation of...

The Famous Five Colour Short Stories: Message in a Bottle is a full-colour adventure story for readers aged 5+. A special toy hidden deep inside a cave leads to a rescue mission across Kirrin Island,...

George Bataille's Story of the Eye is a transgressive and surrealist erotic novel that explores the boundaries of sex, violence, and death. Translated by Joachim Neugroschal, this Penguin Modern...

The Richest Man in Babylon offers simple yet profound wisdom on thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. These timeless parables, rooted in ancient Babylonian stories, guide you towards...

Understanding your horse has never been more important. This comprehensive guide presents an innovative approach to equine psychological healthcare, exploring mental well-being, attachment theory and...

Travellers' Tales: Narratives of Home and Displacement by George Robertson explores the complex relationships between identity, culture, and travel. This collection of essays brings together diverse...

Fodor's Bermuda guidebook provides expert advice for planning your trip to this Caribbean island. With its easy-to-read layout and fresh information, this new edition is packed with maps,...

The History Behind Game of Thrones: The North Remembers by David C. Weinczok explores how George R. R. Martin drew inspiration from history when creating his iconic series. Scotland's rich history is...

George Saunders' Liberation Day is a masterful collection of short stories that explore our increasingly troubled world. With his trademark prose - wickedly funny, unsentimental and perfectly tuned -...

George and Mary Bailey are annual guests at many homes every winter, making It's a Wonderful Life more than just a holiday tradition - it's a powerful reminder that our lives can change everyone...

War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition In the midst of the First World War, a horse named Joey witnesses the brutal reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery and bullets,...

A century-old mystery has captivated adventurers and historians alike, drawing Mark Synnott into an expedition to uncover the truth about two of the most enigmatic figures in mountaineering history...

Published in 1635, Pyrotechnia is a treatise on making fireworks, written by John Babington, an inferior gunner in the military service of Charles I. The book is dedicated to the Earl of Newport,...

The Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky by Stuart W. Sanders On January 19, 1862, the Battle of Mill Springs took place in south-central Kentucky, marking a significant turning point in the American...

The Battleship HMS Duke of York HMS Duke of York was the third of the King George V class battleships to be built after a lull in battleship design and construction following the signing of the...

The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham A gripping and epic biography of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham, who rose to immense wealth and power through his...

Get It On: How the '70s Rocked Football The 1970s marked a pivotal era in English football, with a new generation of larger-than-life players and managers emerging to dominate the sport. This book...

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion First published in 1890, this influential work explores the evolution of human thought from magic and religion to scientific understanding. The book's...

A Stranger in Olondria is a debut fantasy novel that explores the complexities of art, life, and identity. Jevick, a young man from a distant land, embarks on a journey to Olondria, a country where...

Cathy Glass's fifteenth fostering memoir tells the story of a young boy's desperate need for love and care. Trapped in a world where his parents' love has turned to indifference, Danny finds solace...

Super Volcanoes: What They Reveal About Earth and the Worlds Beyond Discover the awe-inspiring power of volcanoes, which have shaped our planet's history and continue to fascinate scientists today...

Blue Kangaroo is a story about a special friendship between a little girl and her beloved toy, Blue Kangaroo. When Lily takes Blue Kangaroo to the park, she forgets to hold on tight, and he nearly...

Page Street, a narrow and atmospheric Bermondsey backstreet, is home to a tight-knit community struggling to cope with the challenges of poverty, hunger, and the devastating effects of the Great War...

On a fateful voyage across the Atlantic, a dramatic confrontation unfolds on the luxurious liner Caronia. Two men with shotguns, accompanied by a young couple in shackles, board the ship in front of...

George Eliot's first full-length novel, Adam Bede, offers a powerful portrayal of rural life and the complexities of human relationships. First published in 1859, this groundbreaking novel explores...

The Secret Pilgrim by John le Carré is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of espionage and its impact on those who serve. In this late Smiley novel, George Smiley offers his own humane...

The Anglepoise Story: A History of Design and Innovation. In 1932, George Carwardine's ingenious design for a vehicle suspension system became the foundation for the iconic Anglepoise lamp. This...

Waylon Jennings: A Life of Music and Rebellion This autobiography offers a candid look at the life of a country music legend, from his humble beginnings as a farm laborer's son to his rise as a...

Literature is not innocent, according to Georges Bataille, who argued that only by acknowledging its complicity with the knowledge of evil can literature communicate fully and intensely. This 2012...

New sonnets and other poems by Malcolm Guite. This collection features more than seventy new and previously unpublished works, including a sequence of twenty-seven sonnets written in response to...

Experience the thrill of adventure with the Famous Five, a group of friends who find excitement and mystery wherever they go. In this 70th anniversary edition, discover three classic adventures that...

A hardback collection of some of the funniest strips in British comics, created by the legendary humour cartoonist Tom Paterson. Tom Paterson's inventive and influential style was shaped by the work...

The full story of Brexit has never been told in such depth and detail. Tim Shipman's All Out War is based on exclusive access to key politicians and their advisors, including Boris Johnson, Michael...

Cannibalism, Headhunting and Human Sacrifice in North America: A History Forgotten by George Franklin Feldman The history of Native American practices towards their enemies is often shrouded in myth...

Learn Japanese with confidence using this comprehensive workbook, packed with practical guides and step-by-step instructions to help you master Hiragana and Katakana.This workbook combines the best...

Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is a gripping tale of deception and villainy that turns the conventional picture of Victorian womanhood on its head. When beautiful Lucy Graham marries...

The Congo from Leopold to Kabila: A People's History by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja is a comprehensive and radical account of the Congolese people's struggle for democracy and self-determination. This...

This comprehensive guide to clinical pharmacology and practical prescribing covers the most commonly used drugs in the NHS. The third edition of The Top 100 Drugs has been fully revised and updated...

An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists by Wilhelm Ellenberger, Hermann Alois Baum, and others is a comprehensive guide for artists and students. The book features 288 detailed drawings of animals,...

The Baseball 100 is a magnum opus that tells the story of baseball through the remarkable lives of its 100 greatest players. Spanning 880 pages, this book is a one-of-a-kind work by award-winning...

The Battle of Pollocks Crossing by James L. Carr is a quirky comic novel about an English teacher's misadventures in the American Midwest. George Gidner, a teacher from Bradford, has the opportunity...