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Charles Darwin's Autobiographies offer a unique glimpse into the life and experiences of one of history's most influential thinkers. This collection begins with engaging memories of his childhood and...

Danny Trejo's life story is one of stark contrasts - from the dark streets of his childhood to the bright lights of Hollywood stardom. This memoir takes readers on a journey through the highs and...

Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection revolutionized our understanding of design in nature. However, this widely accepted explanation overlooks a crucial aspect:...

A comprehensive guide to wheel-thrown pottery, A Potter's Workbook provides a unique approach to understanding the principles of good form and good forming. Clary Illian's textbook offers a range of...

The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York In the early 20th century, a perfect crime seemed within reach in New York. With corruption rampant and science...

The British monarchy is one of the oldest in the world, with a history spanning over 1,200 years. This comprehensive history of English and British monarchs explores the lives of every individual to...

The Concise Mastery by Robert Greene is a practical guide to achieving greatness. Drawing on historical anecdotes and psychological insight, Greene provides a shortcut to his powerful tools for...

Start your artistic journey with Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner, a comprehensive guide to painting with acrylics. Charles Evans' approach is designed to build your confidence and skills, with...

Adam Smith: What He Thought, and Why It Matters by Jesse Norman Adam Smith is widely regarded as the father of modern economics, but what he really thought and the implications of his ideas remain...

Little Dorrit is a powerful exploration of personal responsibility and societal values, written by Charles Dickens at the height of his powers. The novel's vivid portrayal of life in Marshalsea...

The X-Men universe is about to undergo a radical transformation. In this groundbreaking series, writer Jonathan Hickman takes the reins and reimagines the future of Mutantkind. With artists Pepe...

The Agincourt Bride by Joanna Hickson is a historical novel that explores the tumultuous world of 15th-century France. When her own child dies, young Mette is forced into service as a wet-nurse at...

Challenge your paper plane folding and flying skills with this high-performance collection. Carmel D. Morris has designed models that have been featured on television and used in colleges and...

Achieve a powerful, lean physique and lasting health and happiness with Zanna Van Dijk's no-fail formula. STRONG dispels common myths about fitness, revealing a balanced approach that nourishes both...

Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science by John M. Zelle This textbook is designed for a college-level first course in computing, focusing on problem-solving, design, and programming...

Get the most out of your Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country with this comprehensive repair manual. Written by the experts at Haynes Manuals, this book provides detailed instructions and...

Numerical Reasoning Tests: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced is a comprehensive guide to help you prepare for numerical reasoning tests at all levels. With detailed explanations and fully worked...

Experience the profound and thought-provoking works of Leo Tolstoy, a master of the short story form. This collection brings together some of Tolstoy's most striking tales, including "The Death of...

Join Peppa and her family on a fun-filled holiday adventure, complete with over 200 stickers to help bring the excitement to life.Little hands can help Peppa pack her suitcase, choose souvenirs from...

The Seed and the Sower by Laurens Van der Post is a powerful exploration of human relationships in the face of adversity. In this gripping story, two British officers find themselves at odds with...

When God's People Pray: A Participant's GuideThis guide helps you understand, personalize, and apply the powerful concepts from the six video sessions of When God's People Pray Small Group DVD. It...

Kimono Gift & Creative Paper Book Vol. 97 by Pepin Van Roojen is a unique gift-giving book featuring 12 high-quality wrapping papers. Each paper is carefully selected to provide a special touch for...

Dracula A Comedy of Terrors is a hilarious send-up of the legendary vampire tale. When her sister falls ill with a mysterious disease, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé Jonathan Harker enlist the help of...

Astro City Metrobook Volume 3 brings together a sweeping epic from the city's history, spanning the 1970s and 80s. Charles and Royal Williams' lives are forever changed by their encounters with Astro...

The Works of Philo Complete and Unabridged by Charles Duke Philo A comprehensive collection of the writings of Philo Judaeus, a prominent figure in Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity. This...

On the Galapagos, a million years after Charles Darwin's initial visit, a new species has evolved. The human survivors of a catastrophic event have transformed into sleek, furry creatures with...

Genesis Retold brings together four individual books: 1 Enoch, Jasher, Jubilees, and The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs. The translations have been carefully emended and edited for accuracy,...

The Velveteen Rabbit A Little Apple Classic is a heartwarming tale of love and transformation. This beautifully illustrated edition of the beloved story has captured the imaginations of children and...

Sound Healing with Tuning Forks by Charles Lightwalker explores the therapeutic potential of tuning forks in sound healing. This practice can be combined with other complementary care modalities to...

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...

A Christmas novella featuring characters from the Bourbon Kid series. It's Christmas Eve in Santa Mondega and all is quiet, apart from the ghost of the Mystic Lady. Sanchez is awoken in the middle of...

The Complete Peanuts 1963 to 1964 is a treasure trove of undiscovered treasures for fans of Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip. This volume features over 150 strips that have never been...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies under mysterious circumstances, his family turns to Sherlock...

The Hidden Universe: An Investigation into Non-Human Intelligences by Anthony Peake This comprehensive survey explores encounters with intelligent beings that are not human in origin, from gods and...

When a woman's life is turned upside down by a claim of stalking, Detective Jack Warr is the only one who believes her. But days later, her body is found brutally murdered in her home. As the...

The River of Souls, set in 1703, is a gripping tale of murder, mystery, and treachery in the Carolina settlement of Charles Town. Matthew Corbett, a professional problem solver, is hired to escort a...

A gripping reimagining of the infamous Jacob Fagin, London's most gifted pickpocket and rogue. Allison Epstein brings a fresh perspective to the world of Charles Dickens, giving Fagin a soul, a...

The Drowned City: A Compulsive Historical Mystery Set in Jacobean Bristol In 1606, England is reeling from the failed Gunpowder Plot, and the Bristol Channel is about to unleash a devastating tidal...

A haunting novel about art and its power to heal, J. L. Carr's A Month in the Country explores the enduring impact of the past on those who have experienced trauma. Published as a Penguin Essential,...

Emma M. Lion's Unselected Journals, Vol. 6, offers a glimpse into the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of adulthood in 1884. With wit and amusement, Emma chronicles the challenges...

Jacques Roubaud's The Form of a City Changes Faster, Alas, Than the Human Heart is a poignant tribute to the City of Light. This collection of 150 poems explores the streets of Paris, commenting on...

Why is life the way it is? Bacteria evolved into complex life just once in four billion years of life on earth - and all complex life shares many strange properties, from sex to ageing and death...

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a gripping mystery that has been thrilling readers for generations. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in the grounds of his estate, the legend of a monstrous...

Charles de Secondat baron de Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws is a foundational text of eighteenth-century thought, offering insights into the intellectual currents of its time. This...

British Cinema A Very Short Introduction by Charles Barr This concise introduction to British cinema explores its role in shaping global culture and its development over the 20th century. Barr...

Hampton Court Palace has been a stage for centuries of British history, with power, scandal, and intrigue unfolding within its walls. This book takes you on a stroll through 500 years of history,...

Charles W. Chesnutt's Conjure Tales and Stories of the Color Line is a powerful collection of short stories that probe the psychological depths of black people in the American South. Written in the...

The Science of Economics in Crisis Economics is a discipline plagued by internal inconsistencies, with leading economists and governments often at odds over policy. This has led to a crisis of...

The Unselfish Genome: How Darwin and Dawkins Missed the 2nd Half of the Theory of Evolution Reveals the Hormones That Control Human Aging. A groundbreaking new look at the mysteries of evolution,...

Sherlock Holmes faces his darkest fears in 13 terrifying tales. In the shadowy alleys and fog-shrouded streets of Baker Street, the boundaries between science and horror are blurred. This collection...

The story of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt is one of remarkable bravery and determination. In the 1960s, she played a crucial role in saving Egypt's ancient temples from destruction by leading a...

This comprehensive guide to growing nutritious food crops and forest gardens is a masterpiece of modern agriculture. Charles Hervé-Gruyer and Perrine Herve-Gruyer's ecoculture approach combines...

A beautifully illustrated hardcover edition of Charles Dickens's beloved tale, Kid Classics: A Christmas Carol is an abridged, child-friendly retelling of the original novel. On a cold Christmas Eve,...

The Suez Canal: The History and Legacy of the World's Most Famous Waterway by Charles River. A proposal to link the Red Sea with the Mediterranean through an artificial canal dates back thousands of...

Sam Wren gets on the train, but he doesn't get off. Six months later, he's still missing. His disappearance sets off a chain of events that Julia, his wife, is desperate to unravel. Desperate for...

The Sandman Book Four by Neil Gaiman is a critically acclaimed graphic novel that sets the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. This final volume brings together an...

Act of Oblivion is a gripping thriller that follows Colonel Edward Whalley and his son-in-law, Colonel William Goffe, as they flee across the Atlantic after being found guilty of high treason for the...

The Fraud by Zadie Smith is a novel set in 1873, exploring the complexities of life through the eyes of Mrs. Eliza Touchet, a Scottish housekeeper and cousin of the once-famous novelist William...

Oliver Cromwell: Commander in Chief by Ronald Hutton In the aftermath of the first civil war, the Parliamentarians found themselves at a stalemate, with disagreements over the way forward threatening...

The Empty Raincoat is a thought-provoking book that challenges the conventional wisdom of business and economics. Charles Handy presents a compelling alternative vision, one that seeks to reconnect...

A Flight of Arrows: A Gripping Historical Thriller In 1328, the death of Charles IV sets off a chain of events that will determine the fate of two nations. The throne is left vacant, and the rival...

The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis: A True Story of Survival and Redemption The U.S.S. Indianapolis, a ship that played a pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb, met a tragic fate in...

Charles Martin offers a fresh reading of the Roman poet Catullus, exploring the art and intelligence behind his witty and erotic love poems. Martin places Catullus among the modernists of his age,...

The Wizard and the Prophet: Science and the Future of Our Planet by Charles C. Mann In the 20th century, two scientists, Norman Borlaug and William Vogt, left an indelible mark on our understanding...

Charles Soule and Ryan Browne present a magical, hilarious story about an evil wizard named Wizord and his talking koala sidekick Margaret as they journey to be good in a dark world. This collection...

Death in the Dentist's Chair A Golden Age Mystery by Molly Thynne is a locked room mystery that takes place in a dentist's surgery. When Mrs Charles Miller is found dead with her throat cut, Dr...

The story of Bevington & Sons, Victorian Organ Builders, is one of four generations of the Bevington family who built and sold over 2,000 pipe organs between 1794 and 1950. Generously illustrated...

Angelica Leigh's captivating performances at the Covent Garden Theatre have won over the hearts of London's elite. As an actress, she is no stranger to the attention of wealthy and influential men,...

Shirley Jackson's novels and stories offer a unique blend of psychological horror and wit, remaking the genre for an alienated post-war America. This volume presents her essential works, including...

The Queen: The Life and Times of Elizabeth II A comprehensive and fascinating biography of one of the most iconic women of modern times, Queen Elizabeth II. With a remarkable 70-year reign, she has...

Sophia's story begins with a simple yet telling phrase: "I told Helen my story and she went home and cried." Yet, Barbara Comyns's novel is far from a tragic tale. Instead, it's a nuanced exploration...

Charles Dickens' Bleak House is a comprehensive and authoritative edition of the novel, featuring Dickens' working plans, thousands of textual notes, and extensive annotations. This annotated text...

A Tramp Across the Continent is a memoir of Charles F. Lummis' epic journey across North America in 1884. Spanning 3,500 miles and 144 days, the author's trek took him through diverse landscapes,...

In 1993, Gideon Mendel spent several weeks photographing the patients and staff at the Middlesex Hospital's Broderip and Charles Bell wards, two of the few dedicated AIDS wards in London. The...

The Blade is a gripping addition to the Star Wars: High Republic series. This 112-page paperback tells the story of Porter Engle, a legendary Jedi Knight who wields exceptional skill with his...

Dickensland: The Curious History of Dickens's London explores the fascinating phenomenon of tourists seeking out the landmarks and locations featured in Charles Dickens's novels. Since his death,...

The sixth issue of Now brings together a diverse range of talented artists, including Keren Katz, Mariana Pita, Veronika Muchitsch, Noah Van Sciver, Zohar Lazar, Steven Weissman, and Tim Lane, among...

After Prince Julius's renewed tyranny, Souma takes control of Van, leading to a pivotal conversation with Empress Maria of the Gran Chaos Empire. As the situation stabilizes, Souma focuses on...

This treasury showcases 86 full-page illustrations by the renowned English artist Arthur Rackham, a leading figure in the Golden Age of Illustration. The plates, magnificently reprinted from rare...

Ira Sluyterman van Langeweyde is a celebrated contemporary illustrator known for her charming watercolour illustrations of nature and everyday life. This beautifully presented hardback art book...

Susanna Kaysen's memoir of her time in a psychiatric hospital offers a vivid and unflinching portrayal of life on a psychiatric ward in the late 1960s. After a session with a psychiatrist, Kaysen was...

Elsa Lanchester's life was a complex tapestry of love, identity, and performance. As the actress behind the iconic Bride of Frankenstein, she left an indelible mark on cinema. Yet, it was her own...

Experience the earliest years of one of the world's most beloved comic strips, presented in full chronological order for the first time. Charles Schulz's 'Peanuts' is a timeless collection of...

Alice Randall presents a celebration of country music, reflecting on her search for the first family of Black country music. The genre brought Randall and her activist mother together, and she holds...

Hetty Green was a woman who lived by her own rules in an age when women's roles were strictly defined. Despite being barred from voting, she took control of her finances and built a fortune that...

Charles Bukowski's latest collection of poems is a stark and unflinching look at the human condition. In "The People Look Like Flowers At Last New Poems", Bukowski strips away the facade of modern...

Agnes Conway's Christmas celebrations are far from joyful. As the manager of her father's sweet and tobacconist shops, she feels trapped by his reckless past. But when her sister falls pregnant with...

A Graphic Revision Guide for GCSE English Literature: A Christmas Carol by Elizabeth May is a specially designed study aid to support students with lower ability or special educational needs. This...

Defeat and Division: France at War, 1939-1942 is a comprehensive account of France's experience during World War II. Douglas Porch examines the events leading to France's collapse in 1940, the...

The Velveteen Rabbit: A story of Love and Transformation This beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Velveteen Rabbit brings to life the beloved story of a stuffed animal made real by the love...

The Complete Peanuts 1985-1986 Volume 18 by Charles Monroe Schulz is a collection of comic strips from one of the most beloved cartoonists of all time. This volume brings together some of the most...

Jumanji is a game that looks like many others, but holds a secret world of excitement and adventure. When Peter and Judy unfold its ordinary-looking board, they are about to embark on a journey that...

A mutilated body found in a city where the law is often ignored, sets off a chain of events that exposes the darkest corners of human nature. Detective Kyle Dixon is tasked with solving the case, but...

Eighteen stories of Christmas horror from acclaimed authors, including Scott Smith, Seanan McGuire, Josh Malerman, Michael Koryta, Sarah Pinborough, and many more. This anthology explores the darker...

The Velveteen Rabbit 100th Anniversary Edition The Limited Hardcover Slipcase Edition A story of boundless love and transformation, The Velveteen Rabbit has captured the hearts of generations. This...

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by James Charles Collins This book explores the question of how companies can achieve enduring greatness, even if they don't start...

At the grand Hardcastle House in West Yorkshire, 1904, a young nurse named Ruby May takes a position caring for the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of...

A compelling tale beautifully told, Mr Mac & Me is a story of an unlikely friendship that will keep you turning the pages. Set on the Suffolk coastline in 1914, the novel follows Thomas Maggs, a...

Recreate the authentic Greene & Greene look in your own woodworking projects with the guidance of Darrell Peart, a nationally recognized furniture maker. This comprehensive guide provides...

The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage is a hilarious and inventive tale of two Victorian geniuses. Ada Lovelace, mathematician and proto-programmer, and Charles Babbage, eccentric inventor...