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Prince Arutha returns to Krondor after a victorious campaign, only to find the city gripped by fear and uncertainty. A series of gruesome murders has brought the city to a standstill, with the...

The Everyday Stoic: Simple Rules for a Good Life This contemporary guide draws on the wisdom of classical thinkers to provide a practical handbook for building resilience and finding meaning and...

Eight dances by one of Spain's greatest composers, for the first time on guitar, are presented in this edition. Pablo de Sarasate's Spanish Dances exemplify the virtuosic and lyrical qualities of...

This stunning volume showcases iconic photographs from National Geographic's vast archives. From the haunting green eyes of the famous Afghan girl to award-winning images by renowned photographers,...

William S. Burroughs' Nova Express is a scathing critique of modern society, presented in a unique and unflinching style that challenges readers to confront the darker aspects of human nature.Edited...

Ben Williams' journey from addiction to success is one of transformation and purpose. After serving ten years in the Royal Marines Commandos, he shares his principles for achieving goals and reaching...

The Unwinding of the Miracle is a powerful and moving memoir that chronicles the author's journey through life, death, and everything in between. Born blind in Vietnam, Julie Yip-Williams' story is...

The Class 66 locomotive first appeared on the British freight scene in 1998, marking the beginning of a significant era in rail transport. Over the past 25 years, these engines have played a vital...

The Shakespeare Guide to Italy is a unique and compelling journey that explores the Bard's travels in Italy. Using Shakespeare's own words as his guide, Richard Paul Roe spent over twenty years...

A new edition of the National 5 Computing Science Study Guide has been released to reflect the latest 2017 SQA course and assessment changes. Written by Alan Williams, this study guide provides clear...

From the Holy Mountain: A Journey in the Shadow of ByzantiumWilliam Dalrymple's account of a 15th-century journey across the Byzantine world is a rich blend of history, spirituality, adventure, and...

The Oxford Shakespeare: The Complete Sonnets and Poems by William Shakespeare offers a new, modern-spelling text, collated and edited from all existing printings, providing authoritative guidance for...

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...

Richard Shakespeare's glittering career in London's playhouses is threatened by his older brother William's dominance. As a penniless actor with a silver tongue, Richard's gratitude turns to...

The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton is an unforgettable tale of mystery and horror. When Samuel Pipps, the world's greatest detective, is transported from the Dutch East Indies to Amsterdam...

The Eye in the Door by Pat Barker A heart-rending study of the contradictions of war and those forced to live through it. In this second novel of her Regeneration Trilogy, Pat Barker explores the...

A treasure trove of Pre-Raphaelite poetry, this anthology presents a rich collection of verse that showcases the movement's unique style. Dante Gabriel Rossetti's poems are highlighted alongside...

Dimple Pennington's life has shrunk to the size of her phone screen. As an aspiring lifestyle influencer, she's struggling to make ends meet and feeling increasingly alone. But when a catastrophic...

The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare offers a complex and engaging exploration of human emotions. Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, this revised edition presents a richly textured...

Discover the fascinating stories of the Tudor era with On This Day in Tudor History II. This comprehensive guide to Tudor events, including births, deaths, coronations, marriages, battles, arrests,...

The Wartime Scrapbook On the Home Front 1939 to 1945 by Robert Opie This scrapbook showcases a unique collection of ephemera from the UK's wartime period, offering a fascinating glimpse into life on...

Samuel Pepys' diary is a vivid and frank account of life in Restoration England, spanning the tumultuous 1660s. The diary covers major events such as the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague,...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is a foundational work in ethics that has engaged readers across centuries and civilizations. This English-language translation by Robert C. Bartlett and Susan D...

The Arabian Nights' Entertainments by Robert L. Mack is a comprehensive collection of stories that have become an integral part of our shared cultural heritage. This edition offers extensive textual...

The Battle for Supremacy: A New Perspective on Napoleon and Wellington A fresh look at one of history's most famous rivalries, this biography presents a revisionist view of the relationship between...

The Last of the Tsars: Nicholas II and the Russian Revolution by Robert Service In March 1917, Nicholas II's reign came to an abrupt end as he abdicated, marking the beginning of the end for the...

The Complete Book of Dowsing and Divining by Peter Underwood offers a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating and enigmatic phenomenon. From its origins in mythology to recent theories on its...

Butch Cassidy: The True Story of an American Outlaw This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of Butch Cassidy, a man whose legend has been shaped by myth and folklore. Charles Leerhsen...

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Nearly Definitive Edition A comprehensive and irreverent guide to the galaxy, this edition brings together the complete trilogy of novels, along with a wealth...

The Odyssey (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) Translated by Robert Fagles, this Penguin Classic presents Homer's epic poem in a stunning modern-verse translation. The story follows Odysseus, a man...

Robert A. Caro's life as a writer is a testament to the power of great storytelling. In this captivating account, he shares the lengths he has gone to produce his books, offering valuable insights...

The Branch Will Not Break is a poignant and evocative collection of poems that reflect on the author's formative years in poverty-stricken Ohio during the 1930s and 1940s. This anthology marks a...

A collection of tales that challenge the notion of sanctuary, Holy Ghosts brings together uncanny stories from the British Library's archives. Published between 1855 and 1935, these stories feature...

Thermodynamics for Chemists, Physicists and Engineers by Robert Hołyst and Andrzej Poniewierski is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, covering phenomenological thermodynamics and its...

Aesthetics, the second volume of Michel Foucault's collected works, explores the philosophy, literature, and art that shaped his approach to ethics and power. Foucault engages with key thinkers such...

The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything Economics is all around us, influencing the way we live and interact with the world. From the design of everyday products to the...

The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy brings together 125 poetic companions from across the centuries, including ancient Buddhist poets and modern Western voices. This unique anthology...

The Last Place on Earth: Scott and Amundsen's Race to the South Pole Roland Huntford re-examines the most coveted prize in early 20th-century exploration, the race to the South Pole. Britain's Robert...

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...

Alexander the Great's sudden and unexpected death has left his vast empire in turmoil. As rival claimants vie for power, ancient secrets begin to surface, threatening to upend the fragile balance of...

Islamic Art and Architecture by Robert Hillenbrand is a comprehensive introduction to the subject, featuring over 1,000 years of history and spanning from the Atlantic to India and China. This...

This is the story of Prince Harry's life, from the moment his mother's death changed everything. As the Spare to his more serious brother, Prince William, Harry struggled to find his place in the...

The Grimoire of Arthur Gauntlet is a rare and fascinating example of a 17th-century London Cunning-man's book of practice. This unique manuscript contains a diverse mixture of herbal remedies,...

The Prelude: The Four Texts (1798, 1799, 1805, 1850) by William Wordsworth First published in 1850, The Prelude is a deeply personal and poetic exploration of the poet's own creative journey...

The Sins of the Cities of the Plain Or; The Recollections of Mary-Ann, with Short Essays on Sodomy and Tribadism (REVISED) This revised edition of a rare and provocative work of erotica presents a...

Mary Shelley is a play that tells the story of a pivotal moment in Mary Shelley's life - her meeting and elopement with Percy Bysshe Shelley at the age of 16, and its impact on her family,...

A comprehensive history of pagan magic in the British Isles spans from ancient druidic practices to contemporary paganism. This authoritative overview explores the beliefs and rituals of various...

Grief Counselling and Grief Therapy: A Handbook for the Mental Health Practitioner by James William Worden is a comprehensive guide to supporting individuals struggling with intense emotional pain...

The Early Development of the Aviation Industry: Entrepreneurs of the Sky provides an introduction to the world of early aviation and the business endeavours of its pioneers. This book explores how...

The Jaws Log Expanded Edition by Carl Gottlieb The story behind the making of one of the most iconic films of all time is told in this expanded edition of Carl Gottlieb's memoir. Hired as a...

Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth, facing a desperate struggle for survival. Every other man, woman, and child has become a vampire, and they are hungry for his blood. By day, he stalks...

Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, is invited to the unveiling of a groundbreaking scientific discovery at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. However, the evening...

Discover the inspiring story of Robert Lewandowski, Poland's premier striker and one of the best strikers of all time. With over 500 senior career goals, Lewandowski has achieved incredible success...

A Crowd Is Not Company Journalist and broadcaster Robert Kee recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war, including his desperate journey across Poland after being shot down over Nazi-occupied...

The Only Bear For Me by Robert McPhillips is a heartwarming story about the special bond between a child and their teddy bear. A child's home is suddenly visited by bears from all over the world,...

Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction by Robert C. AllenThe growth of income differences between countries has been a dramatic phenomenon since the 16th century. The interplay between...

Discover the rich history of St Albans, a city with a colourful past dating back to the earliest recorded times in Britain. The city's famous abbey church, St Alban, dominates the landscape, but...

A new thriller from bestselling author Nora Roberts. Sometimes a gift can feel more like a curse. Thea Fox's life was forever changed when her parents were brutally murdered by a psychotic serial...

Evolution: The Human Story takes you back in time almost eight million years to explore the roots of the human family tree. Authored by experts and featuring a foreword by Professor Alice Roberts,...

The Rise of Magicks by Nora Roberts A thrilling conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy, this epic story combines love, war, family and magic in a battle against darkness. Fallon Swift has...

Winston Churchill's sojourns in the White House were a defining aspect of his diplomatic career. During the 1940s and 1950s, he spent weeks at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, engaging with President...

Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child is a practical guide to helping parents and educators manage challenging behaviour in children who are prone to acting out. With its fully revised and...

Structure your essay with confidence using this clear and concise guide to Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Written by R.P. Davis, an expert in English Literature,...

The Years of Lyndon Johnson (Volume 3) by Robert A. Caro is a riveting account of power and politics in twentieth-century America. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography takes readers through one of...

A Course in Miracles, Original Edition Text, Workbook for Students, Manual for Teachers by Helen Schucman and William T. Thetford is a comprehensive spiritual guide that explores the nature of the...

The Minnesota Iceman by William Jevning is a true and intriguing account of a hunting trip that took a strange and unexpected turn. In 1961, a US Air Force officer found himself face to face with...

Awake in the Night Land is a dark fantasy epic that brings together four novellas by John C. Wright, a renowned author in the science fiction genre. This collection tells the haunting tale of the...

Colin Clive: A Brilliant, Turbulent Life Colin Clive was a Hollywood actor whose career was marked by both brilliance and turmoil. This biography, "One Man Crazy! The Life and Death of Colin Clive",...

On a remote Scottish island, Elspeth arrives to become nanny to a young child, hoping to bond with her. However, she soon discovers that Mary has not spoken for months, and the girl's silence is not...

Praying the Anglican Rosary offers a fresh approach to prayer, bringing together a time-honoured Christian practice with holy scripture and the rich heritage of the Anglican liturgical tradition...

Explore the darker side of children's tales in 'The Grimoire of Forgotten Fairytales'. This captivating novella is a testament to the power of storytelling, crafted by William Moore. Delve into...

The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi, 1857 by William Dalrymple In the twilight of the 19th century, the Mughal Empire's final days were marked by a brutal and doomed uprising. This is the...

L-Notes: A Practical Guide for Guidance Counsellors and Teachers This book offers a collection of articles on topics relevant to guidance counsellors, teachers, and educators in general. Drawing on...

Eco Craft Book Don't Throw it Away, Recreate & Play by Laura Minter and Tia Williams is a creative guide to reducing waste in crafting. The book showcases imaginative projects using materials that...

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...

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 City that Never Sleeps is a place of endless possibility, where the rhythms of the day give way to a vibrant nightlife. By night, the city's streets are ablaze with light, music, and the promise...

World War II Visual Encyclopedia by Brian Williams brings the global event to life through fascinating detail and cutting-edge CGI technology. This comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores the...

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a comprehensive guide to the story of star-crossed lovers. This edition features the complete text of the play, accompanied by clear notes that explain the...

A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen exciting and diverse authors. Co-edited by Serena Patel and Robin Stevens, this book brings together bestselling and award-winning...

The Three Musketeers tells the story of D'Artagnan and his three friends from the regiment of the King's Musketeers - Athos, Porthos and Aramis. As they defend the honour of their regiment, they...

Bill Bryson's biography of William Shakespeare unravels the complexities surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwright. Despite his enduring fame, Shakespeare's enigmatic persona remains...

Pharrell Williams is a creative force, redefining cool for a new generation through his unique blend of music, fashion, and design. This book showcases his distinctive style, featuring lavish...

Zeno's Conscience is a masterful exploration of the human psyche, as a man struggles to reconcile his desires with his sense of duty. After being advised to write his memoirs, Zeno sets out to...

There's Death in the Churchyard by William Gore A shocking murder in a small village churchyard sets off a chain of events as the local community tries to uncover the truth. The victim, a wealthy...

The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth by William Boyd is a poignant and humorous exploration of life's twists and turns. Through a series of interconnected stories, Boyd masterfully weaves together the...

The Restless Republic: Britain Without a Crown by Anna Keay is a gripping narrative that explores the pivotal decade following the execution of King Charles I in 1649. This was a time of great...

A spellbinding story of loyalty, hardship, courage and love set in early 20th-century Lincolnshire. Margaret Dickinson's latest novel is a heart-wrenching tale of two young people bound together by...

The Forever War by Joe Haldeman A thought-provoking and intelligent science fiction novel that explores the human cost of war. Set in an interstellar conflict against an unknowable enemy, the story...

Temeraire, by Naomi Novik, is a historical fantasy novel that follows the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his dragon Temeraire as they fight for Britain during the Napoleonic Wars.The...

After a devastating plague wipes out most of humanity, Isherwood Williams returns to find that civilisation has vanished during his absence. He soon discovers that he is one of the few remaining...

Breakthrough: The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines by Dr William Pao explores the journey from laboratory to pharmacy in the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs. This book charts the innovative...

The Cape Wrath Trail North XT40 map provides detailed guidance for walkers tackling this challenging 200-mile route from Fort William to Cape Wrath. Spanning some of Scotland's most spectacular and...

Darius Lindsey is a man with few options. Desperate and penniless, he has been forced to turn to a secret and dishonorable means of survival. But when the aging Lord of William Longstreet makes him...

The Redskins' Championship Decade: A Football Dynasty From 1981 to 1992, the Washington Redskins experienced an incredible run of success under the leadership of coach Joe Gibbs. Based on over ninety...

Everyone Here is Lying is a gripping mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A seemingly perfect family man, William Wooler, returns home to find his daughter Avery unexpectedly present,...

Allegra Dixon's life has been a lonely existence, shaped by the rejection of her mother and the absence of her father. Finding solace in books and her own rich fantasy world, she builds a life that...

Glasgow is a city with a reputation for violence, where gangs and knife culture are a harsh reality. In the housing schemes of Lanarkshire, Scotland's former industrial heartland, young people are...

C.S. Lewis's imaginative allegory explores the nature of heaven and hell, challenging the ideas of William Blake's 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell'. In a dream, the narrator embarks on a remarkable...

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance - Portrait of an Age by William Manchester This book offers a comprehensive and engaging account of the pivotal period in European...