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The Mermaid of Black Conch is a mesmerising tale of love and transformation, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Caribbean sea. Aycayia, a mermaid who has lived alone for centuries, is caught by...

Fifty Shades of Grey by JAMES E L is a romantic and addictive novel that explores themes of desire, control, and self-discovery. When Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian...

Britain since 1945 is a comprehensive and authoritative survey of contemporary British political history. This seventh edition brings the story up to date with new material on key events, including...

Between Two Worlds is a memoir by Tyler Henry, a renowned medium who has been communicating with the departed since he was ten years old. His journey began with a sudden and accurate premonition of...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Russian Revolution, Doctor Zhivago is a poignant and powerful tale of love, loss, and survival. Yuri Zhivago, a poet-physician, finds himself caught in the...

Cartes Postales from Greece is a beautifully depicted love affair with Greece, and a spellbinding tale of love and loss. This novel is fiction with a distinctive photographic framework, magical and...

Sabina leads a double life, driven by her desire for brief encounters with near-strangers. Her restless longing for sexual fulfilment has become unbearable, and she weaves a sensual web of deceit...

Axel Heyst, a man driven by his desire to escape suffering, finds himself at the helm of a coal company on a remote island in the Malay Archipelago. However, when the operation fails, he turns his...

A warm and funny romance from Sunday Times bestselling author Dorothy Koomson. Amber wakes up in bed with her best friend Greg, thinking it's just a one-off mistake. But when they keep sleeping...

Isadora Duncan's autobiography offers an unflinching look at her life, from her early passion for classical music and poetry to her groundbreaking work in modern dance. This revised edition, with its...

The Sears, Roebuck and Co. Consumer's Guide for 1894 is a fascinating glimpse into America's largest retailer at the turn of the 20th century. This well-known American superstore offered substantial...

The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue is a story about a complex and all-consuming love affair. When Rachel falls for her married professor, she turns to her best friend James for help in...

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...

Fever Pitch is a deeply personal and humorous exploration of the author's lifelong love affair with football and its impact on his life. Nick Hornby's account of his experiences as a fan is both...

Troilus and Criseyde is a masterpiece of English literature, a tragedy that explores the complexities of human passion with unparalleled sympathy and understanding. Set against the backdrop of the...

Paper Moon: The Boy I Love Book Three by Marion Husband explores the complexities of love and loyalty in a world transformed by war. Against this backdrop, a passionate love affair is tested as its...

Chief Inspector Chen Cao is a man of unexpected talent. As a poet, he was assigned to the Shanghai Police Department after college, and his skills as a detective proved to be a valuable asset. Now,...

Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is a tragic tale of love and societal constraint. In 19th-century Russia, a passionate affair between a young aristocrat and a cavalry officer is doomed by the strictures...

Amari and the Night Brothers is a thrilling middle grade fantasy that combines magic, mystery, and adventure. When Amari discovers a mysterious briefcase in her brother's closet, she sets out to...

Burn Book by Kara Swisher is a thought-provoking exploration of the tech industry and its impact on the world. The book delves into the lives of the founders who sought to revolutionise the internet,...

Mairi Hedderwick's six-month journey to 40 islands in the Western Isles is a testament to her lifelong love affair with this archipelago. With wit and wisdom, she shares her experiences of everyday...

Safeguarding Children: A Shared Responsibility is a comprehensive guide to identifying children at risk and the social work process. This book presents a multi-disciplinary approach to safeguarding,...

A gripping and meticulously researched account of the unsolved murders of two music icons, Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. Randall Sullivan's book, Labyrinth, sheds light on the widespread...

A powerful story of war, identity, and the impact of technology on society, First Platoon explores the experiences of a platoon of young soldiers in Afghanistan and the U.S. Department of Defense's...

This beautifully crafted hardcover book brings together some of the most passionate and romantic letters and poems ever written, including those featured in the Sex in the City movie.Explore the...

In the midst of revolution, a young woman's life becomes entwined with the fate of a nation. Sashenka Zeitlin, just sixteen, finds herself at the centre of a dangerous game of conspiracy and...

She Found It at the Movies: Women Writers on Sex, Desire and Cinema by Christina Newland This collection of essays explores the complex relationships between women and cinema, delving into topics...

Other People's Husbands is a gripping novel about the complexities of long-lasting friendships and their impact on family life. A group of close friends, whose bonds were forged at the nursery gates...

Edmund White's life is one of literature, and his memoir is a testament to its power. Each momentous occasion in his life was marked by a book that shaped his understanding of the world. From...

Health Behavior Change by Pip Mason provides a practical guide to encouraging individuals to adopt and maintain positive behaviour change. Drawing on years of experience working with patients, this...

The Man with the Silver Saab is a gripping mystery novel that delves into the complexities of life and crime in a Swedish city. Ulf Varg and his colleagues in the Department of Sensitive Crimes must...

The story of the internet's creation is one of innovation and perseverance. In the 1960s, a group of visionaries saw computers as the key to a new era of communication. With the support of the US...

The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of KnowledgeThis influential book presents a comprehensive account of the role of knowledge in society, exploring how our understanding...

A debut novel by Colson Whitehead, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, introduces an important American writer. This critically acclaimed novel is one of America's best-loved novels and has been named as...

HMS Java, a proud British 38-gun frigate, has been captured by the American USS Constitution off the coast of Brazil, sending a challenge to Britain's naval supremacy across the world's oceans. In...

The Money Game is a witty and insightful exploration of the world of finance and the stock market. Written by a veteran observer and commentator, this book offers a unique perspective on the events...

Kyle Asher, a former Judge, returns to the city after 20 years in exile, determined to prove his worth. However, the SJS, the Judges Internal Affairs division, are determined to run him out of town,...

Getting Lost is Annie Ernaux's diary from 1989, a year and a half spent in secret love affair with a married man. This unfiltered account offers an intimate look at the author's life, where desire...

The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien A darkly comedic and surreal tale of a village police force, a tender love affair between a man and his bicycle, and a chilling exploration of guilt. This...

Tango at the End of Winter is a poignant drama about a middle-aged actor struggling to come to terms with growing old. His wife arranges a fake love affair to revive his acting genius, but he...

Alan Titchmarsh's love affair with gardening began at a young age. As an eight-year-old, he declared to friends that he would be the next great gardener, inspired by his childhood dreams.This...

Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith is a gripping thriller about a twisted game of cat and mouse. When Melinda's love for her husband Vic soured, she began to flaunt her many affairs, leaving him with a...

Colin Riordan has come to Virgin River to heal from a traumatic helicopter crash, seeking solace in his art. Stung by a recent affair, PR guru Jillian Matlock is looking to cultivate a new life in...

Dark contemporary romance from bestselling author Emily McIntire, reimagining characters from popular fairy tales. James seeks revenge, but his plan is complicated when he meets Wendy, the daughter...

A Goat's Song is a masterful novel that conjures the contrasting landscapes and opposing myths of a nation divided. The story is told through the imagination of Jack Ferris, a playwright struggling...

The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley Summering with a fellow schoolboy on a great English estate, Leo encounters a world of unimagined luxury. However, when his friend's beautiful older sister enlists him...

The Pygmalion, a play by George Bernard Shaw, is a witty exposure of the British class system. Shaw wrote the part of Eliza Doolittle for Mrs. Patrick Campbell, with whom he had a passionate but...

Dublin, 1907, is a city of contrasts, where a young actress's dreams of stardom in America collide with the conventions of a troubled genius. Molly Allgood, a Catholic girl from the slums, begins an...

The Mapping of Love and Death A Fascinating Inter-War Whodunnit by Jacqueline Winspear. In this latest installment in Maisie Dobbs' series, a complex case unfolds during wartime, involving a doomed...

A shocking affair that ends in tragedy. Miranda Cotton thought she'd put her past behind her, but two weeks later, she discovers a devastating secret about her boyfriend's life. As Brendan's...

Anna Karenina is a story of love and its consequences. A beautiful and intelligent woman's passionate affair with an officer sweeps aside all other ties, leading to a devastating exploration of the...

Experience the enchanting world of Sylvia Townsend Warner's short stories, where tradition and transgression blend in unexpected ways.In these bittersweet tales, Warner masterfully weaves together...

A complex and inventive exploration of harm and power, My Dark Vanessa is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the psychological dynamics of a teenage girl's relationship with her magnetic and...

The Maias is a novel that explores the complexities of a young man's aspirations and the societal influences that shape his life. Born into a notable family, he seeks to make a positive impact...

Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps Discover how the world's geography has shaped its history and continues to influence its politics today. This book uses maps to explain...

The Switch by Lily Samson is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of desire and obsession. When house-sitting in Wimbledon, Elena is drawn into a seductive game with her...

A house in ruins, an island at war, and a love affair just beginning. In 1936, a young British diplomat and his wife are posted to Athens, but it's the rundown house on a nearby island that becomes...

The Monocle Book of Italy is a celebration of the country's unique blend of style, culture, and charm. From the stunning architecture of Venice to the chic boutiques of Milan, this book showcases the...

The Dorrington Deed-Box: The Adventures of Horace Dorrington, Detective In 1897, Arthur Morrison published a collection of seven short stories featuring the exploits of Horace Dorrington, a private...

At the age of 27, Giles Smith had a moment of clarity standing in the sleet at a bus stop in Colchester. He had probably failed in his mission to become a musician, at least for the time being. This...

The Cunning Man In the village of Bindon, a centuries-old legend continues to cast a shadow. The enigmatic figure known as the Cunning Man is said to haunt the area, and recent discoveries have...

Dorothy Wellesley was a poet, gardener, traveller and heiress with a life as unconventional as her name. Her relationships and friendships were marked by passion and rebellion, including a...

David E. Robinson's Commercial Redemption: The Hidden Truth is an allegory that explores the state of affairs we live in today, using symbolic fictional figures and actions to express truths about...

A beautiful hardcover edition of Fifty Shades of Grey, featuring a foreword from the author. This special edition includes navy sprayed edges, navy matte cover with silver foil, silk ribbon bookmark,...

1,000 Spanish Recipes is a culmination of Penelope Casas's 40-year career and lifelong love affair with Spanish food. This comprehensive collection of simple, precise recipes takes readers on a...

Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian masterpiece that explores the dangers of totalitarianism and the power of individual freedom. In a world where the past is constantly rewritten to suit the needs...

This revised edition of Youth Justice Ideas, Policy, Practice provides a comprehensive analysis of the UK's youth justice system, taking into account recent changes and developments since the second...

Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover and Me is a powerful memoir about the complex bond between a mother and daughter.The author's life was forever changed when her mother, Malabar, began an affair with...

A novel of tremendous beauty, Never Anyone But You is a powerful and moving story. In 20th-century France, two young women, Suzanne and Lucie, embark on a clandestine love affair that sets them on a...

A small town in Texas is thrust into the national spotlight when a public display is vandalized, and its pastor, Adam Wells, sees an opportunity to lead a high-profile debate. Emboldened by the...

Grammars of the Urban Ground by Ash Amin and Michele Lancione explores the complex processes that shape contemporary cities. Building on various theoretical frameworks, the contributors propose a new...

HMS Java, a proud British 38-gun frigate, is captured in battle by the American USS Constitution off the coast of Brazil, sending a challenge to Britain's naval premiership across the world's oceans...

Emmy van Deurzen explores the complex relationship between therapists, counselors, and the pursuit of happiness. She challenges the assumption that the ultimate goal of life is to be happy, instead...

Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are tasked with catching a killer who leaves no trace. The case begins with a 16-year-old girl, Geneva Settle, who is being pursued by someone who will stop at nothing...

A comprehensive guide to the US government, stripping away the jargon to reveal the inner workings of the country's politics. American Government 101 takes a hands-on approach, presenting a wealth of...

Easy Piano Songbook with Lyrics This songbook features 17 songs from Taylor Swift's 2020 surprise release, written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The arrangements are designed for easy...

Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is a tale of love, beauty, and the emptiness that can lie beneath a life of luxury. The story follows Anna, a woman with everything, yet feeling unfulfilled, as she...

Set amidst the turmoil of contemporary Middle Eastern politics, this novel offers an intimate look into the lives of Arab women today. A woman from the Egyptian elite navigates a complex web of...

A powerful and gripping novel that explores the complexities of family, love, and conflict. Set against the backdrop of two very different worlds, the story follows the lives of two young people as...

A former war photographer lives alone in a watchtower by the sea, painting a grand mural - the timeless landscape of a battle. His work is an attempt to capture the photo he was never able to take;...

Oliver Sacks's life has been marked by an insatiable energy and curiosity. From his youthful obsession with motorcycles to his work as a neurologist, he has pursued his passions with unbridled...

At the heart of a dark and twisted world, a young woman's secrets threaten to destroy her new life. Tragedy and a hidden past force Lara to flee, but even with a new identity, she can't shake the...

The Hundred Years War: Trial by Fire The second volume of Jonathan Sumption's acclaimed history of the Hundred Years War examines the turbulent middle years of the fourteenth century, marked by a...

Emma Bovary, a novel of tragic consequences, tells the story of a woman who seeks to escape the monotony of her life through extravagant spending and romantic affairs. But as her desires are...

Catherine Cookson's novel "Her Secret Son" is a dark and gritty saga about love, loss, and redemption. In 1881, Molly Geary finds herself pregnant with the child of landowner Angus McBain, forcing...

Saevus Corax Gets Away with Murder is the final instalment in K. J. Parker's epic trilogy that began with Saevus Corax Deals with the Dead. As war looms, the protagonist has two pressing objectives:...

Planning your estate's future doesn't have to be complicated. Wills, Probate and Inheritance Tax For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you through the process step-by-step, providing all the information...

Julia is a novel set in 1984, where the protagonist works as a mechanic in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. The Ministry is ruled by the Party and its leader Big Brother, and the...

Harry Bosch is faced with a personal case when a fellow Vietnam veteran is found murdered in a drainpipe at Mulholland Dam. The LAPD homicide detective must navigate a complex web of clues and...

Harry Bosch, a former LAPD detective, has taken a break from the force, but his involvement in a high-profile case has drawn him back into the world of law enforcement. As he works with his former...

The Handbook for Spies is a unique and fascinating account of the author's experiences working for the Soviet intelligence service. Alexander Foote, the first Westerner to work for 9 years in the...

Set in the vibrant world of 19th-century music halls, Tipping the Velvet is a captivating tale of love, identity, and performance. Nan, a young woman with a passion for music, becomes infatuated with...

The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples TempleJeff Guinn's gripping narrative explores the life of Jim Jones, a charismatic preacher who led his followers to a tragic fate. From his early...

Charlotte Madison's story is one of determination and skill, as she navigates the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated environment. As Britain's first female Apache pilot, she has broken...

A nostalgic look at the world of sport that brings colour to the black and white of yesteryear. Michael Parkinson's love letter to sport is a warm and humorous reflection on his life writing about...

Colin Riordan came to Virgin River to heal from a horrific helicopter crash, the scars of which he bears inside and out. His art is his solace. Jillian Matlock, a PR guru, has rented a Victorian with...

Achilles in Vietnam: Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character by Jonathan Shay This groundbreaking book explores the devastating effects of war on the human mind, using Homer's Iliad as a powerful...

Stephen Fry's retelling of the Greek myths is a vivid and captivating journey through the lives of ancient gods and goddesses. With bold storytelling, Fry brings to life the extraordinary tales of...

Theresa May's The Abuse of Power is a searing exposé of injustice, drawing on her personal experiences at the highest level to argue for a radical rethink in how we approach politics and public life...

Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity Shirley Glass, a leading expert on infidelity, offers a practical guide to help you navigate the complex process of marital infidelity...