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Sharks Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature by Kay de Silva is a visually stunning book that showcases the fascinating world of sharks. Beautiful full-color images bring these incredible...

Britishness is often seen as a secular concept, but Ian Bradley argues that it has a strong spiritual dimension. He explores how the idea of 'being British' has evolved over time, drawing on the...

The Sword Unbound: Book Two in the Lands of the Firstborn Trilogy by Gareth Hanrahan Twenty years ago, Alf and his companions defeated the Dark Lord and claimed his city. Now, those few of the Nine...

Biomechanics For Dummies provides a clear introduction to the subject, explaining the relationships between biological and mechanical worlds. This guide covers the terminology and fundamentals of...

Daisy Wickens has returned to Ottercombe Bay, the picturesque Devon town where her mother died when she was a girl. She plans to leave as soon as her great uncle's funeral is over, but Great Uncle...

Tiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy world of Sinkville. But when colour starts seeping back into Ritzy City, Tiga is suspicious. Miss Heks' return in a garish orange dress is just the...

The Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book Box Set includes four entertaining stories that showcase the lovable and literal-minded heroine. Short chapters, humorous situations, and black-and-white illustrations...

Lilly's world is turned upside down when the Nazi annexation of Austria forces her to confront the reality of her Jewish heritage. As persecution and daily humiliation become increasingly unbearable,...

A comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales, beautifully illustrated and translated into English. This landmark multi-volume work by Aleksandr Afanas'ev brings together over 175 stories that...

This 50th anniversary hardback edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece includes the complete revised and reset text, accompanied by two-fold out maps printed in red and black. A unique feature of...

The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a searing and powerful account of the life of Malcolm X, a Muslim leader and firebrand. Originally published in 1964, this book offers a fascinating perspective on...

Blood on the Moon is a seminal film noir western that redefines the genre. Transplanting the dark urban environs of Los Angeles into the western iconography, this 1948 picture presents a stark...

Cern Satan's Playground by Nick Huntley is a thought-provoking exploration of the mysterious connections between CERN, world leaders, and the occult. The book delves into the secretive world of CERN,...

Kurt Vonnegut's Mother Night is a thought-provoking novel that challenges our moral sense. The story revolves around Howard W. Campbell, Jr., a spy during World War II, who is now on trial in Israel...

Cooking Simply and Well for One or Many by Jeremy Lee is a comprehensive cookbook that celebrates the joy of great food. At its heart is the idea that good food is all about using high-quality...

Boogie Down Predictions: Exploring the Connections Between Time, Representation, and Identity in Hip-Hop Culture This book offers a unique perspective on hip-hop culture, exploring the intersections...

Maya Angelou's autobiography collection is a deeply personal and profoundly affecting account of her life. Spanning her childhood in the American South, her experiences as a black expatriate in...

Introduce your little ones to the world of storytelling with Baby's First Stories. This engaging book presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals to stimulate your baby as...

Discover the magic of 3D with Magic Eye: Have Fun in 3D, a new book in the popular series. For over 30 years, Magic Eye has been fascinating people of all ages with its amazing optical illusions.This...

Pieminister Live and Eat Pie! Ethical and Sustainable Pie-Making is a mouthwatering collection of sustainable pie recipes that will satisfy every taste. From classic combinations like Chicken & Ham...

Discover the art of mixing fantasy and fun with The Geeky Chef Drinks. This unique hardcover book brings together over 60 original cocktail recipes inspired by your favorite sci-fi and fantasy worlds...

Valiant is a gripping tale of betrayal, abuse, and the power of friendship and love. Seventeen-year-old Valerie Russell flees her troubled past and finds herself in the unlikeliest of places - the...

A monumental literary event has been uncovered in the form of Claude McKay's final novel, Amiable with Big Teeth. This rich and multilayered portrayal of life in 1930s Harlem is a powerful historical...

Mirabella y el bosque de las brujas is a captivating tale of magic and mischief. Mirabella, with her unique blend of magic and mayhem, embarks on a thrilling adventure with her family. As they...

Tampa is a provocative and darkly comedic novel about a complex and disturbing desire. The story follows Celeste Price, a 26-year-old middle school teacher in Florida, as she pursues a secret...

Little World: Under the Sea A Push-And-pull Adventure by Allison Black is an interactive board book designed for curious toddlers. This Little World series from Ladybird Books invites little...

Aeon's quest for belonging takes an unexpected turn when he travels to Jamaica. A coming-of-age comedy of errors, Locks is a story about growing up and finding your place in the world. As Aeon...

Embark on another thrilling adventure with Sky Pirates: The Dragon's Gold. Echo Quickthorn has joined her sky-pirate mother, Indigo Lil, and is now part of the Black Sky Wolves. When her friend...

A dazzling story of art and illusion, secrets and schemes, Portrait of an Unknown Lady is a captivating enquiry into what we mean by 'authenticity', in life as in art. A woman checks in at a hotel in...

The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series begins with this haunting and spellbinding tale of Roland of Gilead, a lone gunslinger on a perilous journey into the heart of...

Invincible Volume 1: Family Matters is the first chapter in a superhero series unlike anything else you've ever read. When Mark Grayson inherits superpowers at seventeen, it's a dream come true...

Del and Viv are struggling to find their place in the world. Del's restless spirit and Viv's search for identity lead them to a traditional Caribbean soul-healing session with their mother, Enid. As...

Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure is a thrilling adventure about a penguin with a passion for discovery. After weeks of boredom, Mr Penguin's life is turned upside down when he receives a mysterious...

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a captivating tale of magic and danger, as Harry Potter faces a new threat in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. With the return...

Princess Mirror-Belle is back with a fresh new look, bringing more hilarious adventures to Ellen. Julia Donaldson's latest chapter book is a worthwhile read for children beginning to read on their...

The Gauntlet by Ronald Welch In the ruined castle of Carreg Cennen, a mysterious discovery awaits. A rusted metal gauntlet, hidden away for centuries, holds the key to a remarkable journey through...

Angela Davis examines the complex relationships between women, racism, and class in this powerful study of the women's liberation movement. Davis argues that the biases of its leaders, rooted in...

This book explores the fascinating history behind some of our most common expressions, revealing how they originated in naval slang.From everyday phrases like "as the crow flies" and "three sheets to...

Kyra Farzan's life is one of survival, bound by the magic that was born within her. Trapped in a world of secrets and danger, she serves Councilman Gallagher to maintain control over her existence...

Wolverine Vol. 7 by Benjamin Percy is a pivotal moment in Logan's new status quo as he takes his fight directly to the enemies of mutantkind. His confrontation with the Incredible Hulk marks a...

A Plague on Both Your Houses by Susanna Gregory is set in 1348 Cambridge, where a terrible pestilence has ravaged Europe and is now threatening England. In this gripping mystery, physician Matthew...

Hap and Leonard are an unlikely duo - Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard, a tough-as-nails black gay Vietnam vet and Republican. They're the closest friends either of them has in...

Love Is a Dangerous Word: The Selected Poems of Essex HemphillFor three decades, the legacy of writer and activist Essex Hemphill has been sustained through xeroxed copies of his published works. His...

Soviet Bus Stops is a unique collection of photographs showcasing the modern art of bus stops from 13 former Soviet countries. Spanning the Black Sea to the Kazakh steppe, these images reveal the...

Poor Cecco is a charming tale of a wooden dog's adventures. Written by Margery Williams Bianco, this 1925 story has become a beloved classic, rivalling her famous The Velveteen Rabbit in enduring...

A stunning paperback box set of the epic animal fantasy Endling trilogy, written by Katherine Applegate. Byx, the youngest member of her dairne pack, embarks on a perilous quest to find safe haven...

A dark and twisted tale of repressed violence, female rage, and maternal obsession. In this gripping story, a child's abduction sets off a wave of hysteria, leading to a descent into the abyss of the...

Fangs is a humorous and sweet romance about a 300-year-old vampire who meets her match in a charming werewolf. The story follows their unlikely relationship as they bond over shared interests and...

Angelina Ballerina is putting on a special welcome ballet for her little sister and other new students. She wants to make them feel at home, so she's putting together a show with her friends. This...

The Avengers: A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Mightiest Super Heroes Discover the fascinating characters that make up the Avengers, a team of extraordinary individuals with incredible powers and...

A graphic novel memoir that explores the life of one of the first Black female cartoonists to be published in the New Yorker. Liz Montague's story begins at five, navigating childhood and adolescence...

A box set edition of the first three graphic novels in the Rivers of London series, starring a unique blend of magic and mystery. This collection brings together Bodywork, Night Witch, and Black...

Guy Colwell's Inner City Romance is a groundbreaking collection of underground comics that tackle the harsh realities of life in the inner city. First published in the 1970s, this series explores...

When a ferocious man-tiger creature attacks the bodyguard of Guildmaster Evos, the situation becomes dire. The beast is believed to be hiding in the Forest of Thraa, an area of woods dotted with...

The T-34-85 After WW2 Camouflage and Markings 1946-2016 by Przemyslaw Skulski is a detailed study of the T-34-85's post-war service. The book covers the production of the T-34-85 in the USSR and its...

The Most Dangerous Book in the World 9/11 as Mass Ritual S. K. Bain presents a provocative and thought-provoking analysis of the events of September 11, 2001, revealing a complex web of psychological...

The Warrior Queen by E P. Bali After the battle of Black Court, Saraya must come to terms with the decision she has made. The Green Reaper remains a threat, and with his cunning, he will stop at...

The Hairy Dieters' Fast and Fresh is a brand-new collection of tasty, easy-to-prep, low-calorie dishes from the nation's favourite cooking duo. Inspired by the ingredients of the Mediterranean, Si...

A powerful and evocative story of a young man's search for home in 1960s London, Another Man in the Street is a moving portrayal of loss, displacement, and belonging. Caryl Phillips weaves a striking...

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics is a concise and accessible overview of modern physics, guiding readers through the scientific revolution that continues to shape our understanding of the universe...

B.A. Paris's gripping thriller, The Prisoner, is a heart-pounding survival story that explores the darkest corners of the human heart. When Amelie wakes up in a pitch-black room, she is imprisoned...

Under the streets of London, a world most people could never even dream of exists. A city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels, and pale girls in black velvet. For Richard Mayhew, a young...

This thesis challenges prevailing views on the geometry of Old Kingdom Royal tomb architecture, arguing for a higher level of mathematical sophistication than previously acknowledged. David I...

Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred D. Taylor is a powerful exploration of family, courage and the struggle for equality in the face of deep-seated prejudice. Set against the backdrop of the Great...

Hot damn! Let's take a wild ride through the life of Hunter S. Thompson, a story of unbridled energy and unapologetic excess. From the roads he fuelled with bourbon and black acid to the adventures...

Islamic Scholarship in Africa: New Directions and Global Contexts This groundbreaking volume brings together leading international scholars to explore the rapidly growing field of Islamic scholarship...

In the early twentieth century, being born black or female in America was a challenging experience. This poignant memoir tells the story of Vivian Baxter Johnson, a remarkable woman who defied...

A poisoning many years ago may not have been accidental after all. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford have just become the proud owners of an old house, along with a collection of unwanted bric-a-brac,...

The King Takes Over Liverpool and the Dalglish Years 1985-1991 A nostalgic account of Liverpool's greatest period, this book revisits the glory years of 1985-1991, examining the circumstances that...

Discover the techniques of hyperrealism drawing and painting, a style that strives for photographic exactitude in its artwork. This book guides you through the creative process, from initial research...

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a story about a young boy whose life is about to become even more complicated. When the Knight Bus crashes in front of him, it's the start of another year...

The Ghost Theatre is a beautifully written and completely convincing novel that brings the underworld of Elizabethan London to life. In this fantastical and captivating tale, two worlds collide as a...

Michael Kenna's photographs of Buddha statues offer a serene and contemplative escape from the chaos of modern life. Celebrated for his evocative black-and-white landscapes, Michael Kenna has...

Stochastic Calculus for Finance by Marek Capiński, Ekkehard Kopp and Janusz Traple provides a comprehensive introduction to the key results in stochastic processes that are essential for finance...

The Three Robbers by Tomi Ungerer is a captivating tale of mystery and suspense. At night, three robbers in tall black hats roam the roads, striking fear into the hearts of those they meet. However,...

The One: The Life and Music of James BrownThis definitive biography delves into the life of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, revealing a complex and fascinating individual who transformed American...

The Church's words on racial equality are often at odds with its actions. A.D.A France-Williams examines the reality of institutional racism within the Church of England, revealing how black and...

Yves Klein Painted Everything Blue and Wasn't Sorry is a quirky biography that tells the story of a leading modern artist who dared to be different. He chose one colour - blue - and painted...

Rutherford Calhoun's life is turned upside down when he boards the ship Republic, bound for the Middle Passage. As he navigates the treacherous waters of the triangular trade route, Rutherford finds...

Sammy Davis Jr's autobiography is a candid and engrossing account of his life as a man who dared to be different. Born into a world of racial segregation, Sammy Davis Jr defied conventions by living...

The Horus Heresy: Warhawk The Inner Walls of the Palace are breached, and the Traitor Legions are on the brink of victory. Desperate measures are taken, including the release of an unwilling saint...

Daido Moriyama's photography is deeply rooted in Tokyo, a city that has been the subject of his work since the mid-1960s. His images often explore the interplay between light and shadow, black and...

The Vintage Morgan Three Wheeler: A Comprehensive Guide. Published in 1935, this book provides detailed information on the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Morgan three wheelers from 1911 to 1952...

The Grand Grimoire: The Red Dragon This 58-page illustrated book is a part of the larger collection known as "The Grand Grimoire", a compilation of magickal works from the Renaissance. The Red...

A comprehensive guide to the Western magical tradition, Pacts with the Devil A Chronicle of Sex, Blasphemy & Liberation, confronts the reader with the darker aspects of history and psychology...

The 1920s Scrapbook by Robert Opie brings to life the vibrant culture of Great Britain during the 1920s. With over 1,000 colourful images, this book captures the mood of a decade marked by change and...

The Major Methods of Wudang Sword Written by Huang Yuan Xiou, a renowned practitioner of traditional Chinese swordplay, this book offers a unique insight into the world of Wudang sword. Originally...

Unapologetically Ambitious: A Blueprint for Achieving Success on Your Own TermsThis inspiring leadership book, named a Best Business Book of the Year, offers a practical guide to achieving personal...

Plop, a young owl, is like any other barn owl, yet he has one notable difference - he is afraid of the dark. The darkness is full of excitement and magic, waiting to be discovered.As Plop ventures...

Get a glimpse into the fascinating world of Norse mythology with this comprehensive guide. Written by Rick Riordan, the Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds is a unique introduction to the...

Bea Black is excited to embark on the Year Seven residential trip to Cadabra Castle, a spooky and historic destination. However, this is no ordinary school trip - it's a team-building exercise...

Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death by Chris Riddell is a humorous and illustrated mystery that follows the adventures of Ada Goth. Preparations for the Ghastly-Gorm garden party and bake off are...

Dylan can't hear as well as he used to, and he's struggling to cope. He wants things to go back to the way they used to be, but he's starting to feel more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily,...

Tilly's dream of owning a pony comes true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables. She soon finds herself caring for Magic Spirit, but it's a young Red Admiral that really captures her heart. With...

A beautifully illustrated edition of Mary Stewart's magical tale, now available in paperback. Mary is exiled to her great-aunt's home in the English countryside, feeling miserable and lonely. She...

The tide was turning - though local governments disagreed, it would soon be illegal to segregate black Americans from white Americans on public buses, in waiting rooms or in restaurants. In modern...

The Colours of History / English (QED Publishing) Discover the fascinating stories behind different colours and their roles in history. From black to white, every shade has a unique story to tell...

The message of the kingdom of God: an ecology of equality and peace, and an economy of justice. Hope from beyond, sent to the present, is what Advent asks us to reckon with. This book explores how...

Hip-hop culture has become an all-encompassing lifestyle with its own sports, art style, dialect and even cosmetics lines. But where did it begin? Jeff Chang's comprehensive history of hip-hop...

Cartoonist Matt Furie's Boy's Club is a deadpan comic series showcasing the misadventures of four slacker roommates. The characters' laconic, childlike antics are balanced by Furie's sharp verbal and...