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Neoliberalism is the dominant ideology of our time, shaping us in countless ways yet often left unarticulated. Journalists George Monbiot and filmmaker Peter Hutchison shatter this myth in Invisible...

From WHAM! to WOO: A Life on the MicJaney Lee Grace recounts her remarkable music career, from her early days as a singer in Manchester and Birmingham nightclubs to her time with iconic bands like...

Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices by Frank Viola and George Barna challenges the way we think about our church practices. The authors argue that many modern Christian...

Two full-colour adventures in one! George and Harold's antics are back, and this time they've got a mess on their hands. The evil twin lookalikes are back, and our heroes are in for a wild ride. Can...

The Presidents: A Comprehensive History of American Political Leadership This book offers a unique and in-depth exploration of the role and office of the US President, spanning 230 years of American...

AQA GCSE Computer Science 2E by George Rouse, Lorne Pearcey and Gavin Craddock is a comprehensive textbook designed to guide students through the updated AQA GCSE Computer Science specification...

Elizabeth George's latest Inspector Lynley novel is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. When a Member of Parliament requests an investigation into the suicide of his constituent, Assistant...

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...

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 -...

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...

The Machiavellians Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham This book presents an account of the modern Machiavellians, a group of influential thinkers who have shaped European politics. Burnham...

The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire The story of modern Canada's origins is a complex and dramatic one, and it all began with the Hudson's Bay Company. Founded in 1670, this...

Return to Kirrin by Neil Howlett and Suzy Howlett In this nostalgic adventure, the Kirrin cousins, beloved by many as children, are now grown-up forty-somethings. Set in 1979, the story follows...

The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats Volume XIII: A Vision The Original 1925 Version A Vision, the 1925 version of Yeats's magnum opus, presents the poet's system of philosophy, psychology, history, and...

Homer's epic poem, translated by George Chapman, is a timeless account of the adventures of a Greek warrior as he strives to return home after the Trojan War. The poem's enduring power lies in its...

South African Steam in The 1970s by George Woods In the early 1970s, South Africa's railways were undergoing a significant transformation, with many steam locomotives being replaced by diesel and...

The story of Queen Elizabeth II's beloved first corgi, Susan, is a heartwarming tale of companionship and loyalty. At the age of 10, Elizabeth's life changed forever when her papa was crowned King...

The Trip to the Moon by M. A. Bennett In a daring bid to capture the future, filmmaker Georges Melies seeks permission to travel back in time to retrieve a movie camera from the year 2000. The...

The birth of Pop is a story that predates the Beatles, Elvis, and the first seven-inch singles. It begins with the invention of the 78 rpm record at the end of the nineteenth century and spans the...

The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette In the late 19th century, the North Pole was a source of fascination, with theories about a verdant island and national glory at stake. James...

George Orwell's Selected Essays is a collection of nineteen essays that showcase the author's unique blend of steely honesty and direct prose. A prolific journalist and essayist, Orwell wrote...

The Shetland Sheepdog Complete Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide to caring for this intelligent and vocal breed. Written by Asia Moore, a professional Dog Whisperer, and George Hoppendale, an...

Charmian Clift's memoir of life in Greece offers a vivid portrait of an informal bohemian community of artists and writers. In 1951, she left post-war London with her husband George Johnston to...

Sarah Jepson's life has been marked by hardship and struggle. After her mother Annie's passing, she is left to care for her younger brother Tommy alone. As they navigate their new reality, Sarah...

The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road by Bruce Spizer In July 1969, the Beatles returned to Abbey Road studios, reviving the magic and camaraderie that had defined their early sessions with producer...

In July 1940, England's focus on its borders left vulnerable targets elsewhere. Hitler saw an opportunity to carry out an audacious plot that would change the course of the war. His intention was to...

The concept of money has long been debated by economists and theologians alike. Philip Goodchild offers a unique perspective on this topic, examining the theory of money in relation to Adam Smith,...

Kathryn Kuhlman's life was built around one fundamental belief: miracles are real. Her ministry to thousands of people demonstrated that God is still actively involved in healing lives. This book...

Bernard Cribbins's life has been a remarkable one, marked by a series of unexpected twists and turns. From his early days as a teenager performing with the Oldham Repertory Company to his subsequent...

A century of literary experimentation has yielded a unique body of dark and strange stories, known as The Weird. These tales, from the likes of Lovecraft to Borges and Gaiman, transcend genre...

The Emigrants Winfried Georg Sebald's The Emigrants is a deeply personal and poignant exploration of the lives of four Germans in exile. Through a combination of precise documentary and fictional...

BLOW is the remarkable true story of George Jung's rise and fall as a major player in the international cocaine trade. From his early days as a middle-class high school football hero to his...

The Old Curiosity Shop, written by Charles Dickens, is a popular and enduring novel that combines elements of sentimentality, the grotesque, and social concern. Published in 1840-41, the story...

An extraordinary memoir based on the diaries of intensive care nurse Anthea Allen, who worked on the front line of one of the largest hospitals in Europe during the Covid crisis. With 25 years of...

Seurat and the Sea is a scholarly catalogue that explores the evolution of French artist Georges Seurat's distinctive style through his recurring motif of the sea. The book accompanies a landmark...

For those living with multiple sclerosis, a diagnosis can be a life-changing event. However, with the right approach, it is possible to manage the condition and live a healthy, active life...

The Ecstasy of Communication by Jean Baudrillard is a dense and poetically crystalline essay that distills two decades of radical theory into an aphoristically eloquent exploration of contemporary...

Charlotte Higgins's Red Thread On Mazes and Labyrinths is a masterful exploration of one of the most enduring myths in human culture. This book weaves together threads from literature, art, history,...

Matt Ruff returns to the world of Lovecraft Country in this thrilling adventure, exploring the meaning of death, the hold of the past on the present, and the power of hope in the face of uncertainty...

Sir George and Lady Stubbs, the hosts of a village fête, have come up with a novel idea - a charity murder game. They enlist the help of Ariadne Oliver, a well-known crime writer, to organise the...

The Rings of Saturn by Winfried Georg Sebald is a deeply personal and poetic exploration of England's East Anglia, where the author spent over twenty years. This book is a walking tour through time...

George Ramsdale Witton's scathing indictment of the British Empire during the Boer War remains a provocative and thought-provoking account of the events that led to his own execution. Originally...

Agatha Raisin and a Spoonful of Poison by M. C. Beaton is a cosy mystery that follows the amateur detective as she takes on a new case. When the vicar of a nearby village asks for her help with the...

That Hideous Strength: A Deeper Look at How the West Was Lost In 2018, Evangelical Press published the original "That Hideous Strength: How the West Was Lost", a book that originated as lecture notes...

Roy Snell has spent over 16 years providing close protection for high-profile clients, including international royalty and celebrities. His extensive experience has been shaped by training at the...

George Eliot's Middlemarch is a masterful portrayal of a small town in the midst of change. Set in the 19th-century Midlands, the novel explores the complex lives of its inhabitants as they navigate...

A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel: Volume One brings George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy to life in a full-color graphic novel, featuring the initial six issues of the graphic series. This...

Boxer Chris Eubank, Jr. stopped his opponent Nick Blackwell in round 10 of a British title fight, leaving Blackwell momentarily dead before being revived and remaining in a coma for seven days. This...

Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest by Vashti Hardy is a highly illustrated fiction series about a determined young inventor. In Inventia, science rules and technology grows in the forest, where plants...

Felix Holt: The Radical by George Eliot is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of class and identity in Victorian England. When Harold Transome, a young nobleman with a self-made...

The Last Rhinos is an extraordinary story of life and conservation on a South African game reserve. Lawrence Anthony's reserve is home to many animals he has saved, including a remarkable herd of...

A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George is a gripping mystery that follows Inspector Thomas Lynley and DS Barbara Havers as they investigate a gruesome murder in a seemingly idyllic Yorkshire village...

Charmian Clift's Mermaid Singing is a memoir of her life in Greece in the 1950s. In 1951, she and her husband George Johnston left London for the Greek islands, seeking a simpler way of life to focus...

William Armstrong: A Visionary of Industry and Science This biography tells the story of William George Armstrong, a man who embodied the spirit of industrial success in 19th-century Britain. At the...

The Indifferent Stars Above In April 1846, Sarah Graves set out west with her new husband, her parents, and eight siblings, determined to build a better future. Seven months later, they joined a...