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Our Musicals, Ourselves: A Social History of the American Musical Theatre This comprehensive social history of the American musical theatre explores the genre's relevance to contemporary politics and...

The Battle of Alamo: A New Perspective on the Heroes of 1836 The Battle of Alamo is a pivotal moment in American history, but few realise that a large number of those who fought and died for Texas at...

The public sector has become increasingly reliant on the free market model, with politicians and policymakers promoting its benefits. However, this approach has led to significant investment in...

Mother Panic Vol. 2: Under Her Skin is the latest chapter in the action-packed series from the acclaimed creative team of Jody Houser, John Paul Leon, Shawn Crystal and Gerard Way. This gripping...

Sir Francis Drake: A Life of Adventure and Intrigue Discover the truth behind one of Britain's most legendary maritime heroes, Sir Francis Drake. His career was marked by daring raids, naval battles,...

John Shakespeare's quiet life is shattered when he receives a summons from Robert Cecil, a man who dominated the last years of Queen Elizabeth's reign. His mission: to find vital papers in the...

What happens after life? For many people, the answer is found in their own near-death experiences. According to the Gallup Poll, one in 25 individuals has had such an experience, reporting that their...

Britain's Best Bike Ride is a beautifully illustrated guide to the ultimate thousand-mile cycling adventure from Land's End to John o' Groats. The route, specially created for this book, takes you...

Agatha Christie's first ever murder mystery, now presented as a sumptuous special edition hardback. In the aftermath of the Great War, the horrors of violent death are all too real. When Captain...

Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives that take readers further into the stories of Middle-earth, as told in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. This edition celebrates...

Destruction is a unique anthology that explores the use of destruction as a creative and productive force in art. Since the early 1960s, artists have employed various methods to subvert and challenge...

Simon Magus His Philosophy and Teachings by G. R. S. Mead This book explores the life and teachings of Simon Magus, a figure who played a significant role in the development of early Christianity...

The Lost Fleet Outlands - Resolute by Jack Campbell Admiral John 'Black Jack' Geary must navigate treacherous alliances and hostile alien encounters as he leads a diplomatic and scientific mission to...

Lyra's Oxford is a beautifully illustrated story that takes place two years after the events of The Amber Spyglass. Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon sit on the roof of Jordan College, gazing down on...

A twenty-six-word phrase of hope: God's love, life, and a call to action. This concise yet powerful message has stood the test of time, urging us to respond to God's love. If you're new to the Bible,...

For fans of science fiction skirmish games, a new resource has been developed to help keep games varied and exciting. John Lambshead presents 36 missions of varying complexity, each with clear...

Richard Holmes presents a compelling account of John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, a man who rose from humble beginnings to become Britain's greatest soldier. Churchill's military prowess was...

Wales: England's Colony? explores the complex and often fraught relationship between Wales and England, from the earliest days of Welsh history to the present day. The conquest of Wales by England...

The Last Shepherd by Wilbur Smith tells the story of Jesus' ministry in Palestine during a time of great turmoil. As the Roman Empire's influence grew, so did corruption and division among the...

The Naming of the Dead by Ian Rankin is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a murder takes place, the initial reaction is one of indifference, given the victim's...

The Life and Lies of Charles Dickens by Helena Kelly A fresh perspective on one of Britain's most beloved authors reveals a complex and troubled individual. For 150 years, the authorised biography...

Powers of Darkness: The Lost Version of Dracula is a previously unknown literary discovery, shedding new light on Bram Stoker's iconic vampire novel. In 1901, Icelandic publisher Valdimar Ásmundsson...

The Red Pill Revolution by Human Unleashed, Jeremy Ayres, Phil Escott, John Gusty, Ben Hunt, and Graeme Norbury A necessary conversation for navigating the chaotic culture we live in, this book...

In the ravaged city of Ambergris, two bodies lie on a dusty floor, shrouded in mystery. One is human, the other not. The city's new masters demand that Detective John Finch solve the case within a...

Peter Watson, a man of mystery and intrigue, lived a life of luxury and excess in 20th-century Europe. His untimely death in 1956 shocked the art world, leaving behind a legacy of patronage and a...

The Book of Murder: A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death A unique and unflinching look at the world of murder and the men and women who seek justice, Matt Murphy, a former senior deputy...

Gottfried Feder's "Manifesto for Breaking the Financial Slavery to Interest" is a seminal work by a key figure in the fight against debt-finance-capitalism. Feder's ideas provided a technical...

Arthur Warren Waite's marriage to the daughter of wealthy Grand Rapids business tycoon John E. Peck in 1916 was a union that would ultimately prove to be a fatal mistake. A scheme to hijack his...

John Buchan's remarkable life is a testament to his boundless energy and diverse pursuits. As the author of the iconic thriller "The Thirty-Nine Steps", he has become synonymous with the genre, but...

A gripping true story of the longest-held prisoner of war in American history, John Downey, Jr., a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and imprisoned for twenty-one years. In 1952,...

The Road to Woodstock by Michael Lang In the 1960s, a young man from Brooklyn with a passion for music and a taste for adventure set out to create a festival that would change the course of history...

The North Will Rise Again Manchester Music City 1976-1996 by John Robb In the late 1970s, Manchester's music scene was on the cusp of a revolution. The Buzzcocks' energetic live performances and...

A Dangerous Place: The Story of the Railway Murders by Simon Farquhar is a comprehensive account of one of Britain's most notorious serial killer cases. In 1982, two men began striking near lonely...

The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach Us about Jesus's Birth In this thought-provoking exploration of the nativity story, two leading Jesus scholars, Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic...

Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab is a remarkable account of a young woman's extraordinary life. Born into poverty, Maryam's early years were marked by hardship, but it was not until she lost her...

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 Thing: The History of a Franchise In 1982, Universal Pictures released a new horror film that would go on to become a cult classic, but was initially met with negative reviews. Today, John...

The Theory and Practice of Enochian Magic Institute for Hermetic Studies Monograph Series by Alfred DeStefano III and Mark Stavish Enochian magic has been a source of fascination and sometimes fear...

The Legend of Lee Harvey Oswald: An Annotated Investigation The assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, remains one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in American history. George...

Tittenhurst Park History, Gardens, & Architecture Explore the fascinating history of Tittenhurst Park, a stunning estate that has played host to some of the most iconic figures in music. From its...

The American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1940s: 1945-1949 This comprehensive hardcover volume documents the comic book industry during the aftermath of World War II, a pivotal period in the medium's...

John Milton is the man the government calls when they want a problem to go away. But when he's the one who needs to disappear, he does the unthinkable. After a botched job leaves a bloody trail,...

The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government A gripping and disturbing expose of American power, The Devil's Chessboard reveals the dark underbelly of...

The Son of God has returned to Earth, but this time he's not here to save the world. Instead, he's taking a holiday. In Heaven-time, this is just a week's fishing trip, but on Earth, several hundred...

The Hitmen: A Family of Killers for Hire The Wilson family's business was simple: assassination. Brothers Eric, Keith, John, their cousin Alan, and nephew Luke worked for Ireland's criminal gangs,...

Performing for Motion Capture: A Guide for Practitioners by John Dower and Pascal Langdale The field of motion capture has revolutionized the entertainment industry, with video games now surpassing...

The Earthshot: How to Save Our Planet By Colin Butfield, Jonnie Hughes and Fred Pearce John Murray, 2021 The world faces a stark choice: continue as we are and irreparably damage our planet, or...

Astonishing X-Men Gifted by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday presents an explosive new flagship series for the X-Men. In this all-new era, Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the team with the goal of...

A Dictionary of Economics by Nigar Hashimzade, John Black, and Gareth D. Myles is an authoritative reference work that provides clear definitions of over 3,500 key economic terms. Covering all...

The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare A former senior advisor to Senator John McCain warns that America's traditional military power is under threat from emerging...

Elvis Presley's life was a complex blend of talent, fame, and excess. In "Being Elvis: A Lonely Life", veteran rock journalist Ray Connolly offers a fresh look at the career of the world's most loved...

Richard B. Hays explores how the four Gospel writers used the Hebrew Scriptures to craft their accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The Gospels' scriptural imagination reveals a novel...

Bodies from the Library brings together 16 rare stories of crime and suspense from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, a period when detective fiction captured the public's imagination and saw the...

The CIA Insider's Guide to the Iran Crisis: From CIA Coup to the Brink of War This book provides a detailed analysis of the complex and often contentious history of US-Iran relations, from the...

The Ghost Runner: The Tragedy of the Man They Couldn't Stop In the 1950s, a young man's life was marked by a series of unlikely events that would ultimately define him as a runner. As a hapless...

Deep beneath the Atlantic waters off the New Jersey coast, a team of divers uncovered a long-lost secret of World War II. In 1991, John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, two experienced scuba divers,...

A Secure Base: Clinical Applications of Attachment Theory by John Bowlby The early interactions between infant and caregiver have a profound impact on an infant's social, emotional, and intellectual...

The Scotch Game is a dynamic and sharp opening in chess that has gained popularity at all levels of play. Its recent resurgence can be attributed to the innovative ideas introduced by World number...

In 1963, a shocking event shook the world: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In a desolate Russian penal colony, a radio broadcasts this news, setting off a chain of events that will...

The History of England by Peter Ackroyd is a comprehensive account of the Stuart dynasty, spanning from the accession of James VI to the deposition and exile of his grandson, James II. This period...

The Williamite Wars in Ireland by John Childs The Williamite Wars in Ireland was a pivotal conflict that shaped the course of Irish history. At its core, it was a struggle for power and survival,...

Budi's Story: A Heartwarming Tale of Rescue and Conservation. In the heart of Borneo, Indonesia, a young orangutan named Budi tells his incredible story of survival. After being rescued from the...

The Elements of Murder: A History of Poison by John Emsley is a fascinating narrative that explores the gruesome history of elements that can be lethal. From ancient alchemists to notorious...

Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction by Jon Balserak John Calvin was born only a few years before the Christian church in Europe was plunged into the chaos of the Protestant Reformation. His life's...

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries of the 20th century. James W. Douglass sheds new light on the events surrounding Kennedy's death,...

The Marvelous Clouds Toward a Philosophy of Elemental Media by John Durham Peters explores the long, little-known prehistory of contemporary media. The natural world and technological world are not...

The Shattered Skies by John Birmingham Centuries after their defeat, the Sturm have returned to wreak havoc on the galaxy. This powerful empire, driven by a twisted ideology, seeks to eradicate all...

Explore the origins of vampire fiction through fifteen chilling tales of bloodsucking mayhem. This anthology delves into the darker corners of Gothic horror, traditional folklore, satire, and...

The War Behind the Wire: The Life, Death and Glory of British Prisoners of War, 1914-18 The fortunes and fates of 170,000 British soldiers captured by the enemy are revealed in this untold story of...

Free and Bad Company in The 1970s Decades by John Van Der Kiste explores the complex history of two influential bands: Free and Bad Company. Formed in 1968, Free achieved critical acclaim with their...

The Power of Love: The Two Daniel's world has changed forever. He thought he knew what was important, but now his will is no longer in control. He is part of something much bigger than himself, a...

Swanage's history has been shaped by its strategic location on the Dorset coast since its earliest years. A Danish fleet threatening King Alfred's army was destroyed in Swanage Bay in 877, while the...

The ECG Made Easy, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive guide to using electrocardiograms in clinical practice. First published 50 years ago, this book has become a firm favourite among medical,...

The Crimean War: A History by Orlando Figes The Crimean War is a pivotal moment in modern history, a global industrialized struggle fought with unusual ferocity and incompetence. This masterly...

The Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs is an expert guide to 355 of the world's most well-known dinosaurs, featuring over 900 detailed scientific illustrations. This comprehensive reference book delves into...

Sparks fly on the train to their new assignment in St. Louis, where secret agents Owen Sharps and Calvin Springfield meet for the first time. Their forbidden love is a risk they can't afford to take,...

Hardly anyone attends St Martin's Church, Kengrave Square, in West London, but when news of its closure and possible sale spreads, interest takes off. The site is worth millions, attracting both Aziz...

A Crown of Lights by Phil Rickman In the isolated community on the Welsh border, a modern witch hunt begins, challenging the beliefs of Reverend Merrily Watkins, a diocesan exorcist. When a redundant...

The Borders Abbeys Way is a 68-mile circuit that links four of Britain's grandest ruined medieval abbeys in the central Scottish Borders. The route, one of Scotland's Great Trails, begins and ends in...

Requiem and Poem Without a Hero by Anna Andreevna Akhmatova This collection of poems represents the poet at full maturity, processing the trauma of living under Stalin's regime. Akhmatova began...

This spiritual retreat, based on the teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, offers a reader-friendly set of meditations on the key to happiness. Perfect for a personal retreat or spiritual reading...

London Under is a fascinating exploration of the hidden world beneath the city. From ancient springs and streams to modern Tube stations, Peter Ackroyd delves into the geological layers to uncover...

Reimagining the Ignatian Examen: Fresh Ways to Pray from Your Day St Ignatius' daily practice of honest self-assessment and reflection, known as the Examen, has been a cornerstone of Ignatian...

Sian's Kitchen is a vibrant collection of comforting Caribbean dishes to share with friends and family. BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcaster and restaurateur Sian Anderson brings her Black British identity...

A gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author H.M. Lynn. As head teacher at St Ann's, you'd think I had it all under control. But the truth is, my past is shrouded in secrets, and someone...

A Russian historical military novel set during the Pugachev Rebellion, contrasting the human internal world with the inevitable movements of history. The story is told through the memoirs of Pyotr...

At St. Aidan's Great boarding school, Greer MacDonald struggles to find her place among the privileged pupils. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a mysterious invitation with just...

The Gothic Revival in Victorian Britain was a defining architectural style of the era. Emerging during Queen Victoria's reign, it quickly gained popularity and became synonymous with British building...

Stockport sits at the confluence of three rivers, its history dating back to the late twelfth century when a castle was built in the area. Over time, the town developed during the Industrial...

The Baltic Story: A Thousand-Year History of Its Lands, Sea and Peoples A comprehensive history of the region that encompasses Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Western...

A woman's desperate cry echoes through a remote farmhouse in the Irish countryside. Years later, Detective Lottie Parker is called to a gruesome scene: a body face-down in a pool of blood, with signs...

The King's Captain by Dewey Lambdin A naval adventure unfolds as widespread mutiny threatens the fleet, drawing Captain Alan Lewrie into the action against his better judgment. His quick thinking in...

African Europeans: An Untold History by Olivette Otele challenges the conventional view that Africans and African Europeans are a recent presence in Europe. Instead, Otele uncovers a rich and diverse...

Around the World in 80 Trains is a 45,000-mile adventure that takes you on a journey of constant movement and mayhem. Monisha Rajesh embarks on an unforgettable trip, covering 80 train journeys that...

Set in a remote orphanage in turn of the century Pennsylvania, Boys in the Valley is a chilling folk horror novel that tells the story of St. Vincent's Orphanage for Boys. Here, thirty boys live,...

Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise. Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost. A new...

The Interior Castle: Study Edition Second Edition by St Teresa of Avila is a profound work of spiritual guidance, written in just a few months in 1577. This revised study edition offers a...

In Scarlett St. Clair's reimagined New Greece, the gods and mortals are bound by ancient rules. Hades, God of the Dead, is no exception. He operates with a strict code, one that even his lover...

Scotland's golfing landscape is rich and varied, with hundreds of courses waiting to be explored. This comprehensive guide takes you on a tour of every Scottish golf course, from the famous links at...

Discover ten of the best short circular walks along the stunning North Cornwall Coast in this attractive and informative guide. With clear information, numbered directions, large scale Ordnance...