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Life in Strangeways: From Riots to Redemption, My Thirty-Two Years Behind BarsThis gripping memoir tells the true story of Alan Lord's 32 years in prison, from his troubled childhood to his...

Thirty years ago, a child was found in the New Jersey backwoods, living a feral existence with no memory of how he got there or who he is. Now, a former soldier and security expert, he lives off the...

After 20 years away, Bill Bryson returns to the United States with his English wife and four children. He finds a country that has changed in unexpected ways, with new customs and technologies that...

Discover the eccentric world of art's most unusual and captivating creations. The Madman's Gallery presents an extraordinary collection of over 100 magnificent works, each chosen for its striking...

Building a strong network of professional contacts is crucial for growing your business and career. However, working with strangers can be challenging, as trust is easily lost and networks can lose...

On a fateful January morning in 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger was launched despite warnings from several individuals, including Allan McDonald. The resulting disaster remains an indelible image...

Bitter Kind of Love is a heart-pounding romance novel about a woman who can't escape her past. Alice James has tried to move on from the tragedy that changed her life, but the memories of her...

Booster Gold: 52 Pick-Up (New Edition) by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz is a key chapter in the new DC Universe film and television slate, as named by James Gunn. The story is the inspiration for the...

Test your knowledge of the club you love with this quirky and comprehensive quiz book. With 1000 questions in 100 categories, it's the perfect challenge for real Arsenal fans who want to enjoy and...

Kate by Tate James is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and survival. After a life-altering event, the protagonist's world is turned upside down, forcing her to...

Awakening Joy: A Practical Guide to True Happiness In a world filled with uncertainty, it's easy to lose sight of what truly brings us joy. This book offers a simple yet powerful message of hope,...

Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War Two In February 1944, the Allies launched a monumental air assault against Germany, known as Operation ARGUMENT, which became infamous as Big Week. The...

Diane Foley's story is one of extraordinary loss and moral courage. Eleven years have passed since her son, James Foley, was kidnapped in Syria, and yet for her, that moment remains unending. In...

Yellowhammer is a gripping second murder mystery in the DI Nicholas Lowry series by James Henry. In July 1983, Essex, two corpses are found at Fox Farm, a property that is neither picturesque nor...

The Ghost Machine Firefly by James Lovegrove is a gripping novel that continues the critically acclaimed Firefly series. Mal's crew needs another payday, but they're not desperate enough to transport...

Rebels: Youth and the Cold War Origins of Identity by Leerom Medovoi explores how figures like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and James Dean embodied dissent and defiance during the early years of the...

The Ragwitch is a dark and imaginative tale of a young girl's journey into a world of magic and danger. When Julia finds a strange doll on the beach, her life is forever changed as she is drawn into...

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...

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...

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...

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...

London's Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of curious stories from over a thousand years of London's history. From the bizarre to the hilarious, these tales reveal the city's hidden secrets...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When Joy Delaney vanishes, the seemingly perfect family she leaves behind is forced to confront the secrets they've been keeping. With four grown-up children and a successful business, the Delaneys...

Sailing's Strangest Tales brings together a collection of extraordinary but true stories from over nine hundred years of sailing. This fascinating book reveals unusual and bizarre tales of sailors,...

Discover the world of wine with Tom Surgey's accessible and entertaining guide. From grape to glass, this book will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy wine.Wine is a drink that brings...

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...

There's a lot of poo in the zoo - and it's all Bob's job to scoop it up. From tiger poo to wombat droppings, the zoo is a messy place. But then something strange happens: a mysterious glowing poo...

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,...

The Veiled Vale: Strange Tales from South Oxfordshire The Vale of the White Horse and the surrounding countryside of South Oxfordshire are steeped in thousands of years of legends, history, and...

The Mothman Prophecies by John A. Keel In 1975, a strange and terrifying phenomenon took hold of the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, lasting for thirteen months. The story of the Mothman, a...

A gripping detective crime thriller from bestselling author Jane Casey. Maeve Kerrigan knows a killer all too well. He meets women, gains their trust, and kills them. The latest victims were targeted...

This book offers a unique guide to making friends and maintaining relationships throughout life. With over 9 million people in the world, it's likely that one person will want to be your friend...

The Autistic Experience: Silenced Voices Finally Heard This book is a powerful collection of stories about life through the lens of autism. Curated by psychologist and psychotherapist Marie-Laure Del...

Edward G. Robinson: A Hollywood Legend Edward G. Robinson's name is often synonymous with the iconic gangster films of the 1930s. His starring role in Little Caesar (1931) remains his most iconic,...

The Crime Book Big Ideas Simply Explained by Peter James is an overview guide to the subject of crime, tackling tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy-to-follow format. Part of the Big Ideas...

A mysterious town is plagued by strange occurrences, from uncontrollable ballroom dancing to attacks by military chickens. Spy-detective Agatha Topps is on the case, determined to uncover the source...

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 White Faux Leather Large Print Thinline KJV Bible with Thumb Index is a beautiful and meaningful way to celebrate special occasions. Its pure white front and back covers feature a subtle heat...

Yotam Ottolenghi's Sweet Desserts is a comprehensive collection of over 110 recipes for sweets, baked goods, and confections. The book features a range of delicious treats, from simple cookies and...

Get ready for the new edition of Higher Human Biology, completely updated for the 2018 changes to the SQA Higher Human Biology syllabus. This popular textbook from James Torrance and his renowned...

In the grey, hyper-masculine world of Glasgow's housing estates, two young men, Mungo and James, find an unlikely sanctuary in a pigeon dovecote. Born under different stars, they become best friends,...

Nora Levine has it all: a leading role on a successful TV show and a quiet life with her closest friends, far from the spotlight. But when the new production company CEO takes an unusually hands-on...

The Road to Ruin: A Warning from the Global Elites' Secret Plan for the Next Financial Crisis A growing sense of unease is building among those who have been warning of an impending financial...

The Debatable Land: A Forgotten Territory Between Scotland and England For centuries, the border between Scotland and England was marked by violence and bloodshed. This was the Debatable Land, a...

Jacob Bronowski's life was marked by two great catastrophes: the rise of Hitler in 1933 and the dropping of atomic bombs in 1945. Yet, despite these events, his work embodied an enduring optimism. A...

Tom Kettle, a retired policeman, has long sought to put the past behind him. His new life in Dalkey, overlooking the sea, offers a chance for solitude. However, two former colleagues arrive...

Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis by Eric Berne Forty years on, Dr. Eric Berne's groundbreaking book remains a powerful and eye-opening exploration of our most basic...

A thrilling new Star Trek novel from New York Times bestselling author Greg Cox. Three Eras, Three Mysteries, One Ancient Enemy. In 2024, a true crime podcast reopens a cold case from nearly forty...

The Quantum Story: A History in 40 Moments by James Edward Baggott and Jim Baggott The twentieth century was marked by significant developments in physics, which had a profound impact on our...

Veterinary Science: A Very Short Introduction By James Yeates The use of veterinary science to treat the health of animals has a long history, spanning over five centuries. As our understanding of...

A chilling and gripping murder mystery unfolds in this second Tom Thorne novel. A calculated and vicious killing at Euston station sets off a chain of events that lead to the discovery of two more...

A Question of Trust by Penny Vincenzi is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of love, desire, and conflict. When charismatic and ambitious Tom Knelston meets beautiful and unhappily...

Tom's journey to Spain takes an unexpected turn when he's forced to walk the 800-kilometre Camino de Santiago before proposing to his girlfriend. As he navigates the pilgrimage, his plans unravel,...

Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus is a profound philosophical statement that explores the fundamental question of whether life is worth living. Translated by Justin O'Brien, this Penguin Classics...

James E. Files, the man who fired the fatal headshot from the infamous grassy knoll, reveals more chilling details surrounding the events that led up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy...

The Diaries, 1942-1954 is a remarkable collection of personal reflections, offering a unique glimpse into the life of James Lees-Milne, a versatile author and country house expert. Spanning the first...

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland, written by Samuel Johnson and James Boswell, is a unique blend of travelogue and biography. In 1773, the two friends embarked on a long-planned journey...

A vivid ghost story set against the backdrop of polar exploration, exploring identity, gender and selfhood. In 1919, Jonathan Morgan stows away on an Antarctic expedition, determined to find his...

Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson A groundbreaking work that explores the relationship between a nation's institutions and its...

The paint-loaded palettes of fifty world-renowned artists are on display, alongside the paintings they created using those hues. The colours and brushstrokes employed are analysed to uncover new...

Explore the vibrant culinary identity of Taiwan in this James Beard Award Finalist cookbook. Clarissa Wei presents a deeply researched guide to the island nation's unique cuisine, featuring over 100...

Solve Mysteries with Nancy Drew in a Boxed Set Discover the classic series in a new light with this boxed set of four books. Nancy Drew is a brilliant sleuth who uses her intelligence and observation...

The Haunted Hotel and Other Strange Tales by Wilkie CollinsA unique collection of strange stories from the pen of Wilkie Collins, author of The Woman in White and The Moonstone. This edition features...

A mysterious bird brings trouble to a family's summer fishing trip. When Cooper and his sister Anna come across an injured bird, Anna insists on taking it home to care for it. But the bird's strange...

The life of a vet is never dull, as my former boss Alf Wight so aptly put it. Looking back, it's amusing to think that his fame came from his James Herriot books, and now our show The Yorkshire Vet...

The Black Dog is a debut novel from one of Britain's most-loved comedians, Kevin Bridges. Declan's dream of becoming a writer is a lifeline, helping him escape the mundanity of his life and the dark...

McLaren Formula 1 Car by Car Every Race Car Since 1966 Explore 60 thrilling years of McLaren Formula 1 race cars in this handsome volume, featuring detailed specs, stunning photography, and the full...

Carol Evers is a woman with a dark secret: she has died many times. Each time, her body falls into a deep coma-like state that lasts for days, only to awaken again as if nothing had happened. Only...

The 1866 Transatlantic Yacht Race: A Story of Adventure and Rivalry In one of the most infamous maritime contests in history, three yachts battled across the Atlantic Ocean in the dead of winter,...

The Boy Who Biked the World: Part Three Riding Home Through AsiaTom's journey takes him to the final leg of his adventure, where he discovers even more incredible sights and meets a variety of...

A gothic romance with real bite, Moonstone is a haunting tale of love and danger. After a scandal at the Vauxhall pleasure gardens, Camille is sent to live with her reclusive godmother and her...

Emily Lemon wakes up to a song she's never heard before blasting from her cell phone, setting a strange tone for the day. As she navigates the school, she notices the teachers and principal acting...

A murder mystery set in a small village, where the discovery of a body sets off a chain of events that uncover secrets and challenge the community's perceptions. Jude Gray, a local farmer, must...

Crow Moon is a chilling thriller that delves into the darkest corners of human nature. When investigative reporter Martha Strangeways stumbles upon the body of a missing teenager, she's drawn into a...

The Christmasaurus Cracker is a festive treat from Tom Fletcher, suited to readers of the series. This festive stocking filler brings together two adventure-packed Christmas stories, Crumpet Eve and...

Good as Dead by Mark Billingham is a gripping thriller that sees police officer Helen Weeks face a desperate and violent situation. A gunman takes her hostage, demanding a re-investigation into the...

The Boy Who Biked the World: Part Two Riding the Americas by Alastair HumphreysAfter conquering Europe and Africa by bike, this young adventurer sets his sights on the Americas. With the Andes and...

A young woman's lifeless remains are uncovered during a violent storm, prompting an investigation into her identity and the circumstances surrounding her death. As DI Tom Janssen delves deeper into...

A mysterious phenomenon is unfolding on the Metropolitan line. Commuters are reporting strange encounters with people in unusual attire, trying to deliver urgent messages. The issue is further...

Kelsey Parker's world was turned upside down in 2020 when her husband Tom, singer with boyband The Wanted, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Despite the challenges she faced, Kelsey...

Lift the flaps on 135 fascinating facts from around the world. Discover what karaoke means in Japanese, how the Mona Lisa got her name, and how many people are descended from Genghis Khan. This book...

Darcy Barrett's life plan has always been to settle for good enough. But when she inherits her grandmother's old cottage with strict instructions to restore it to its former glory, Darcy finds...

Big beast. Big city. BIG TROUBLE. When an Ice Age mammoth finds himself in a modern day city, he's not at all sure what to make of this huge, gleaming forest. He encounters strange birds in the sky,...

Peter Pan is a special boy who can fly and refuses to grow old. He comes from a magical island called Neverland, where he lives with a gang of orphans known as the Lost Boys. When Peter visits the...

The Adventurers and the Temple of Treasure is the second book in The Adventurers Series, exciting adventure stories for children aged 8-12. A father's legacy, a chase across Egypt, and a mystery...

When a young boy accidentally releases a powerful Egyptian princess, Isis, from her ancient prison, he unwittingly sets off a thrilling adventure. Isis is desperate to break the curse that binds her...

Tom Hazard has been alive for centuries, born in 1581. A rare condition has allowed him to live through history, from Shakespeare's England to jazz age Paris and voyaging the Pacific. Now, he craves...

York, 1988. Dr Tom Frith is starting his first term as a tutor at the University of Eboracum, looking forward to a change of pace from teaching primary school children. However, he soon faces...

Sir John Pryce of Newtown Hall's unusual burial practice has become a lasting part of Welsh history. His embalmed first two wives were kept on either side of his bed until his third wife insisted on...

A ten-million-pound lottery win changes everything for Nicole and Tom. They move into a luxurious Glass Barn conversion in stunning grounds, but their dream quickly turns into a nightmare when Tom is...

Hello, My Name Is Ice Cream: The Art and Science of the Scoop is a comprehensive guide to making delicious ice cream at home. With over 100 recipes and a deep understanding of the science behind ice...

St Nicholas Owen: A Life of Secret and Sacrifice During the tumultuous reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, being a Catholic priest in England was a death sentence. To survive, priests had to find a...

God and Evil: The Case for God in a World Filled with Pain by Chad Meister and James K. Dew Jr. The question of evil has long plagued humanity, with each generation seeking to understand its origins,...

Tom Courtney and his brother Dorian's journey comes full circle as they embark on a perilous adventure along the infamous 'Robber's Road' in Southern Africa.A story of love, hatred, vengeance, and...