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Little Clothbound Classics: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck In this poignant novella, Steinbeck explores the universal themes of friendship and shared vision through the story of two drifter...

The Girl Who Lived Twice is the sixth book in the Millennium series, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide. David Lagercrantz's expertly told story crackles with life, as Lisbeth Salander...

One on One is a unique collection of 101 chance encounters between famous and infamous individuals, from Tolstoy and Tchaikovsky to George Galloway and Michael Barrymore. Craig Brown's book brings...

A unique perspective on the American western frontier is offered in "My Life on the Plains: Personal Experiences with Indians". Edited by John Cirignani, this book presents a contemporary reading...

The Ideal Bartender: A Collection of Pre-Prohibition Cocktails This facsimile collection of pre-prohibition cocktails has been compiled and tested over a quarter-century by Tom Bullock, the first...

Join Katie as she steps into some of the world's most famous paintings for an exciting art adventure. A painting of bathers in a cool river proves too tempting, and Katie dives straight into the...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics is a thought-provoking work that explores the relationship between art and modernity. Delivered in Berlin in the 1820s, these...

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...

Kathryn Hulme's life was profoundly changed by her encounter with the mystic and philosopher George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff. This personal memoir is a tribute to him and his teachings, offering a vivid...

A Better Day: A Positive Mental Health Handbook This empowering handbook offers a fresh approach to mental health, encouraging young readers to care for their wellbeing with confidence. Dr Alex...

The man known as "Control" is dead, and a new generation has taken over. But George Smiley, a veteran of British Intelligence, is not ready to retire. When a young defector surfaces with a shocking...

The Predicament of Culture: A Critical Ethnography of the West in its Changing Relations with Other Societies. This book is a critical examination of the West's interactions with other societies,...

The Dragon Snatcher by M. P. Robertson is an exciting tale of adventure and bravery. When an evil ice wizard threatens to destroy all dragons, a young boy and his loyal pet dragon must work together...

A nostalgic look at the world of sport that brings colour to the black and white of yesteryear. Michael Parkinson's love letter to sport is a warm and humorous reflection on his life writing about...

Deeply disturbing and unsettling, The Hunger by Alma Katsu is a chilling tale that explores the darkest corners of human nature. Based on the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party, this eerie...

The Topeka School is a thought-provoking novel about the challenges of raising a good son in a culture of toxic masculinity. At the heart of the story is Adam Gordon, a senior at Topeka High School,...

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...

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...

Beyond the Breed: The New Way to Know and Understand Your Dog Discover the 9 Functional Characters in dogs, originally observed by wolf biologist Dr Gordon Haber, and learn how understanding these...

The Cane Corso Complete Owner's Manual provides comprehensive guidance on caring for this powerful and intelligent Italian guard dog. From birth to the end of life, this manual covers essential...

The Fair Botanists Could One Rare Plant Hold the Key to a Thousand Riches?In 1822 Edinburgh, the city is abuzz with anticipation of King George IV's visit, but in the Botanic Garden, a different kind...

I Love You, Mummy Pig is a heartwarming picture book about the special bond between a mother and her little ones. Peppa and George want to make their Mummy Pig's day extra special, but things don't...

Anna Funder's Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life is a masterful portrait of a remarkable woman, Eileen O'Shaughnessy, whose literary brilliance and practicality played a pivotal role in shaping...

Discover the fascinating history of trains in this picture-packed celebration of the story of trains and how they have transformed our world. From George Stephenson's dream of a steam-powered railway...

The Workhouse Girl by Dilly Court tells the story of Sarah, an eight-year-old girl forced to enter the notorious St Giles and St George's Workhouse with her widowed mother. After her mother's tragic...

The Legacy of Nietzsche's Philosophy of Laughter by Lydia Amir explores the role of humor in the good life, focusing on the ideas of three influential French thinkers: Georges Bataille, Gilles...

Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry by George C. Schatz and Mark A. Ratner provides a comprehensive exploration of quantum mechanical techniques from a chemistry and materials science perspective. The...

George Saunders's Tenth of December is a masterful collection of short stories that explore the darker corners of human experience. With a wry and unsettling tone, Saunders delves into the...

A photography book that brings Hilary Mantel's world to life. Zola once said, 'In my view you cannot claim to have really seen something till you have photographed it.' This book is the result of a...

This new translation by Susan Bernofsky offers a fresh perspective on Kafka's masterpiece. With David Cronenberg's introduction and Bernofsky's afterword, this edition is both thought-provoking and...

Inspector Ramsay is tasked with solving a murder that has shaken a small community. The victim, a young woman, was found in the boot of a car, and as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that...

The Queen of Glasgow, Toni McVay, is a force to be reckoned with in the city's underworld. Her methods are unorthodox, to say the least, and her employees are often reminded of her displeasure in a...

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...

Mastering selling and taking control of business growth can be a game-changer. Gordon McAlpine, a self-made entrepreneur who has successfully scaled up his own global technology company, shares his...

Batman Vol. 3: Death of the Family The Joker's return to Gotham is a sinister one. After a year of hiding, the Clown Prince of Crime has unleashed his hatred on the people Batman holds dear. The Dark...

A Dictionary of British History by John Ashton Cannon and John Cannon provides authoritative entries on the people and events that have shaped Britain's history since 55 BC. With over 3,800 entries...

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...

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,...

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 -...

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...