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The Battle of Britain by James Holland In the summer of 1940, the fate of the world hung in the balance. The Nazi Blitzkrieg had left Europe reeling, and Britain stood alone against the might of the...

Roddy Doyle's Paula Spencer is a powerful portrayal of a woman's struggle to rebuild her life. Ten years on from her last appearance, Paula is turning forty-eight and facing a new reality. Having not...

Anna Blackwell's death in her home in the quiet village of Stonebridge has sent shockwaves through the community. The initial suspicion of suicide or accident has given way to a more sinister truth,...

The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way: Nagarjuna's Mulamadhyamakakarika For nearly two thousand years, Buddhism has been a source of fascination, with its teachings on the nature of reality and...

The Storybook of Science by Jean Henri Fabre is an engaging introduction to the natural world. This beautifully illustrated book explores various scientific topics through the eyes of Uncle Paul and...

The Comedians, a novel by Graham Greene, tells the story of three men who meet on a ship bound for Haiti. Hiding behind their masks, they are men afraid of love, pain, and fear itself. As they...

Bonatti on Basic Astrology is a reprint excerpted from the first and only complete translation of Guido Bonatti's medieval astrological masterpiece, The Book of Astronomy. This collection of...

Anthony C. Yu's translation of The Journey to the West brings this 16th-century Chinese novel to English-speaking audiences for the first time.The story follows Xuanzang, a famous Buddhist monk, and...

The Puzzle of Ethics by Peter Vardy and Paul Grosch is a clear and accessible guide to the complex subject of ethics. This revised edition explores the approaches of leading thinkers and poses vital...

London, 1727. Tom Hawkins' world is one of card games, brothels and coffee-houses, but his luck is about to change forever as he falls into the harsh reality of the Marshalsea debtors' prison. In...

Sims' Symptoms in the Mind Textbook of Descriptive Psychopathology by Femi Oyebode is a comprehensive introduction to the study of abnormal mental states, a fundamental discipline in psychiatry. Now...

Napoleon Hill's 1937 masterpiece, Think and Grow Rich, reveals the money-making secrets of America's most affluent people. By applying the principles outlined in this book, you can think like the...

Plato's The Republic is a foundational work of philosophy and political theory that explores the nature of justice, wisdom, and the ideal society. This deluxe edition, part of the Capstone Classics...

Tom Wright's Early Christian Letters for Everyone offers a unique window into the wisdom of the letters of James, Peter, John and Judah. Written in an accessible and anecdotal style, these letters...

Plato's Republic is a foundational work of Western philosophy that explores the nature of morality and the ideal society. Written in the form of a dialogue, this thought-provoking text presents a...

The Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology For Nursing and Healthcare Students is a comprehensive and illustrated textbook that provides a concise yet thorough introduction to the structure and...

Don Paterson's 101 Sonnets is a thought-provoking anthology that explores the enduring appeal of the sonnet form. With its 14-line structure, the sonnet has been a source of inspiration for many...

The Buddha's teachings, as recorded in the Pali Canon, offer a profound and enduring wisdom that continues to inspire and guide us today. This landmark collection presents a comprehensive...

Thirteen unexpected tales from Roald Dahl's unique perspective. This collection showcases his mastery of storytelling through stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and the...

Caitlyn Breen's new life at Mitchell School is anything but easy. With only ten students in her entire seventh grade, she's got to navigate a unique school environment that includes real live goats...

C.P. Cavafy's collected poems offer a unique perspective on history and geography, sexuality and language. This bilingual edition presents the most authentic Greek text of every poem, alongside a new...

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi features a new introduction and over 80 previously unpublished poems by the thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic. Coleman Barks' lyrical translations...

Meditations on First Philosophy: In which the Existence of God and the Distinction of the Soul from the Body are Demonstrated by René DescartesThis foundational work in Western philosophy presents...

Discover the profound and searching essays of Michel de Montaigne, a master of the Renaissance mind.This collection of 16 essays offers a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts and observations of one...

The Ruba'iyat of Omar Khayyam is a poetic masterpiece that offers a unique perspective on life. Written by philosopher and astronomer Omar Khayyam, this collection of poems is richly charged with...

Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals is a foundational work in moral philosophy that has shaped the way we think about ethics and morality. In this influential book, Kant argues...

A monumental work of Christian theology, John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion is a foundational text that has shaped Western thought for centuries. Written as an introduction to the...

Stolen. Missing. Dead. Forensic psychologist Paula Maguire is faced with her toughest challenge yet when she's asked to help find a baby taken from a local hospital. A brutal, ritualistic murder soon...

Tom and Elenna are on a quest to rescue four young adventurers from the Netherworld, but their next challenge is to defeat Kaptiva, a monstrous Beast in the form of a tree.Join Tom and Elenna as they...

Paul Mitchell's research into the First World War is a solitary pursuit, often conducted in the silence of the library. However, his peaceful routine is disrupted by an unexpected visit from a man...

The Essentials of Psycho-analysis by Sigmund FreudThis selection of writings, compiled by Anna Freud, presents the fundamental principles of psychoanalysis in a clear and concise manner. The book...

The Midnight Gang is a heartwarming and humorous story about five children on a hospital ward who embark on a thrilling adventure. When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at...

In 1890, London's British Museum prepares to unveil the contents of a newly excavated Egyptian tomb. However, the event is marred by the murder of a museum watchman. A suspect emerges: a young...

Paula Rego's Nursery Rhymes brings together the artist's distinctive style with the timeless world of nursery rhymes. The bold, expressive paintings are accompanied by 26 well-known rhymes,...

A Death in Malta: An Assassination and a Family's Quest for Justice by Paul Caruana Galizia The assassination of his mother, Daphne, sets Paul Caruana Galizia on a quest to uncover the truth behind...

Tom and Elenna are back in this thrilling third adventure from the bestselling series. They must follow the shadow path to find and defeat Tarantix, a giant spider that's poisoning the precious river...

Tom and Elenna are back in the latest Beast Quest adventure. The Dark Wizard Malvel is using ancient magic to summon four Beasts from the Netherworld, and Grymon is the first one they must face...

Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather have a dream of creating the best catering company in Dublin. With talent, the perfect premises, and some valuable connections, they're well on their way to success...

Two centuries after the world's first steam railway locomotive made its maiden voyage, Britain's passion for these machines endures. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of British steam...

Florence Scovel Shinn's The Game of Life and How to Play It is a timeless self-help guide that has been helping people achieve meaning, happiness, and success for nearly a century. First published in...

A comprehensive collection of poetry and prose by John Clare, one of England's most celebrated Romantic poets. This authoritative edition brings together a generous selection of Clare's work,...

Step into the world of human anatomy with Anatomicum Welcome to the Museum. This beautifully illustrated guide takes you on a journey through the body, exploring its intricate workings and...

Learn Dutch with 2000 Most Common Words in ContextExpand your vocabulary with a list of the most frequently used words in Dutch, covering up to 84% of non-fiction, 86.1% of fiction literature, and 92...

Written in 1857, Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands is the autobiography of a Jamaican woman whose remarkable life story offers significant insights into the history of race politics...

Nora Crane is determined to keep her family afloat, even if it means working hard and helping out with harvesttime at the Cavanaugh orchard. Her new boss, Tom Cavanaugh, is a man who knows what he...

Tom and Elenna face their greatest challenge yet as they battle fearsome beasts and fight evil in the land of Tavania. The evil Wizard Malvel is steering the land towards total destruction, and Tom...

Michel de Montaigne's Essays: A Selection is a collection of his most original and thought-provoking works, translated from the French and edited with an introduction and notes by M.A. Screech...

Learn Classical Tibetan with this comprehensive textbook, designed for beginners and intermediate learners. The book covers the essential grammar topics of pre-16th-century Classical Tibetan,...

Candide, a satirical masterpiece, explores the human condition through the story of Candide, a young man who holds onto optimism despite encountering injustice and suffering. This new edition...

The Castle of Otranto is a foundational work of Gothic fiction that tells the story of a mysterious and terrifying curse. On the eve of his wedding, Conrad, the heir to the house of Otranto, is...

Leviathan is a foundational work of political philosophy written during the tumultuous English Civil War. Thomas Hobbes presents a provocative argument that human nature is inherently competitive and...

The Saga of the People of Laxardal and Bolli Bollason's Tale is a stirring tale of war and romance that spans three generations of strong women, wise leaders, and hotheaded warriors. Set in a rapidly...

The Annals of Imperial Rome by Tacitus is a comprehensive history of the Roman Empire during the first century AD, covering the years from shortly before the death of Augustus to the death of Nero in...

Aesop's Fables is a collection of prose and verse fables that have become an enduring tradition of European culture. Written nearly two millennia ago, these fables were first published in English by...

A stranger has infiltrated your family, and now he's taking over. Paul's presence is a welcome help, or so he claims, sent by a charity to assist an elderly widow. However, Gwen's daughter Connie is...

The Complete Essays is a collection of writings from Michel de Montaigne, a French philosopher who revolutionized the essay as a literary form. In this Penguin Classics edition, translated from the...

Carl von Clausewitz's On War is a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. Written by a Prussian soldier who witnessed the devastating power of the French Revolutionary armies, it is both...

Against Nature (A Rebours) by Joris-Karl Huysmans is a novel that explores the excesses and decadence of fin-de-siècle society. The story revolves around Des Esseintes, an aristocrat who retreats to...

A collection of five classic revenge plays from the Elizabethan era, exploring themes of death, power and justice. This anthology brings together works by William Shakespeare, Thomas Middleton, John...

The Story of the Chevalier Des Grieux and Manon Lescaut by Abbé Prévost is a tale of passion and betrayal that spans centuries. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Paris, this story follows the...

The Motown Encyclopedia explores the history and significance of one of the most iconic record labels in music history. From its humble beginnings in Detroit to its global impact, this book delves...

The English Patient In the final days of World War II, a mysterious Englishman lies injured in an abandoned Italian village. Rescued from a burning plane, he is haunted by painful memories and unable...

Faust: Part One by J. W. von Goethe In 16th-century Germany, a legend emerged of a wandering conjuror who made a pact with the devil, trading his soul for greater knowledge. This pivotal moment in...

Herman Melville's masterpiece of obsession and the untamed sea is a work of imagination that has stood the test of time. This deluxe edition features a Foreword by Nathaniel Philbrick and cover art...

Tom and Elenna are on a mission to save the Beasts of Avantia from the evil wizard Malvel. The Beasts have been captured and taken to Gorgonia, and it's up to Tom to journey into the Dark Realm and...

The Gulf War Did Not Take Place by Jean Baudrillard This thought-provoking book is a collection of three essays that explore the Gulf War through the lens of simulation and the hyperreal. Written by...

When Tom Denton's world is shattered, he is forced to fight for his son Casey. Determined to keep him safe, Tom embarks on a desperate search for a place to call home.But fate has other plans, and...

Lucy Steele's love life has been a disaster. Her relationships have ended in catastrophe, with one boyfriend turning out to be a psychopath and another being a man-child. To survive, she took drastic...

Requiem Por Un Campesino Espanol by Ramon J. Sender is a seminal work of 20th-century Spanish literature. First published in 1953, it has been widely read and translated into many languages, making...

Virgil's epic poem tells the story of Aeneas, a man caught between love, duty, and fate. Fleeing the ashes of Troy, he embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome, navigating...

The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is a collection of short epigrammatic poems that challenge the illusions and consolations of mankind in every age. Written by medieval Persian poet, mathematician, and...

Maurice Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception is a landmark work of twentieth-century thought that challenges prevailing views of existentialism and phenomenology. This new translation, the...

The Complete Sophocles offers a unique opportunity to experience the works of one of ancient Greece's most celebrated tragedians. This collection brings together three of Sophocles' most powerful...

Tolstoy's epic masterpiece weaves together the lives of private and public individuals during the Napoleonic wars and the French invasion of Russia. The fortunes of the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys,...

There Ain't No Black in the Union Jack by Paul Gilroy is a provocative exploration of racial discourses in Britain. First published in 1987, this book caused a stir with its bold critique of...

This concise introduction to set theory provides the essential facts for mathematicians, scientists, and engineers. Paul R. Halmos presents his approach to the subject with clarity and simplicity,...

Join Thomas the Tank Engine on a royal adventure as he attends the Queen's birthday celebrations. The Fat Controller has been invited to the Queen's birthday party, far from the Island of Sodor, in...

The Endeavour Journals: A New Perspective on Captain Cook's Australian Voyage In 1770, the H.M. Bark Endeavour arrived in New Holland, marking the beginning of a pivotal moment in Australian history...

The Lost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It Into the New Testament offers an anthology of up-to-date and readable translations of many non-canonical writings from the first centuries after Christ...

The Anatomy of Melancholy is a comprehensive exploration of the human condition, delving into the complexities of melancholy and its various manifestations. Written by Robert Burton, this...

Eden faces a final reckoning when the cult's past victims hunt them down in this explosive, high-stakes thriller. For decades, Eden has remained hidden in the remote wilds of the Pacific Northwest,...

RuPaul is a true original, a shape-shifter who has been making waves in the world of performance and entertainment for decades. From a young age, Ru knew that he was meant for something special, and...

A poignant and thought-provoking novel about human connection, The Vulnerables tells the story of three strangers brought together by circumstance in one Manhattan apartment. As they navigate their...

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Your Ultimate Guide to Series 3 Get an insider's look at the world of RuPaul's Drag Race UK with this official companion. Exclusive interviews, mini challenges, and...

Set two years before the events of Dune, Princess of Dune tells the story of two key women in Paul Muad'Dib's life: Princess Irulan and Chani. Both women become central to Paul's reign as the leader...

The human body is a remarkable machine, with hundreds of specialized organs, bones, muscles, and other features that work together to enable us to survive. This coloring book helps mature children...

The Experience Economy: Competing for Customer Time, Attention, and Money By B. Joseph Pine and James H. Gilmore In today's fast-paced world, businesses must form unique connections with their...

Paul's letter to the church in Rome, written around 56 AD, has had a profound impact on Christian faith. In this novel, Paula Gooder explores the life of Phoebe, the deacon who entrusted this letter...

Life Class, the first novel in Pat Barker's acclaimed trilogy, is a powerful exploration of art and war. Set in the years leading up to the outbreak of World War I, the story follows Paul Tarrant, a...

Aeneas and the Roman Hero (Inside the Ancient World) by Robert Deryck Williams is an introduction to the attitudes of the Greeks and Romans, helping students form their own judgement on key issues...

This book offers a unique insight into the world of Shiba Inus, sharing the author's personal experiences over thirty years. It provides a candid look at the highs and lows of sharing a life with...

Learn conversational French with over 100 practical dialogues and short stories, covering everyday situations and common problems.This bilingual book provides a unique approach to language learning,...

The Talmud A Selection by Norman Solomon This collection of passages from one of Judaism's most significant religious texts provides guidance on everyday life. Written in various styles, including...

Frisch's Three Plays Fire Raisers; Andorra; TriptychThree contentious and enduring plays about the clash of the individual and society, Fire Raisers tells the tale of a respectable bourgeois whose...

A modern-spelling edition of the 14th century Middle English translation of the Bible by John Wycliffe and John Purvey, the first complete English vernacular version, is presented in this volume. The...

The Nietzsche Reader brings together substantial selections from Nietzsche's writings, along with commentary on his life and importance. This comprehensive volume includes key texts such as The Birth...

A folk horror story of deadly rivalry and ancient magic, Adam Nevill's "Cunning Folk" is a tense and terrifying tale of a family's descent into madness. When Tom and his family move into a rural home...

A heart-wrenching story for those who appreciate character-driven fiction. Holly and Tom have just moved into an old manor house in the English countryside, seeking a new life together. However,...

The sixth instalment in ATOM: The Beginning brings an exciting new chapter to this action-packed series. With the introduction of U-Ran, a cutting-edge robot designed by the engineering team, they...