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Nowhere A Novel by Allison Gunn is a spine-tingling debut that combines elements of horror and thriller genres. In a small, fundamentalist town, a series of disappearances sets off a chain of events...

Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American West tells the story of the American West's settlement, from the early 19th century to the closing of the frontier in the early 20th century. This...

Discover the art of pottery with Complete Pottery Techniques. This comprehensive guide covers every skill needed to bring your ideas to life, from forming and decorating to firing. With expert advice...

King David: A Biography by Steven L. McKenzie offers a fresh perspective on the life of the biblical figure often portrayed as a humble shepherd. Through a close analysis of biblical texts, ancient...

The Cantos of Ezra Pound Considered one of the most influential works of modern poetry, Ezra Pound's The Cantos is a sprawling, innovative masterpiece that defies easy categorization. Spanning...

King and Emperor: A New Life of Charlemagne is a meticulously researched biography that brings together the available evidence to paint a vivid portrait of one of history's most extraordinary figures...

Detective Blank is on the trail of a vicious serial killer in 1949, but her life is not what it seems. By night, she's a detective, and by day, she's a woman with a secret: she's lived two hundred...

High on a misty mountainside, two red panda cubs, Popo and Ketu, live happily with their mama. As they grow, they make a promise to stay close to home. But while Popo is content to spend her days in...

A gripping psychological thriller from internationally bestselling author Lisa Stone. Jan Hamlin's life is turned upside down after losing her job and boyfriend, leading her to rent a secluded...

Discover the heart-warming story of three women working in a WWI toffee factory in the North-East. In 1915, Anne, Elsie and Hetty start their new lives in the market town of Chester-le-Street,...

Wole Soyinka's Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth is a scathing indictment of Nigeria's political elite, a murder mystery, and a conspiracy story all at once. In this...

The Black Book by Ian Rankin A brutal attack on a close colleague sets off a chain of events that draws Inspector John Rebus into a complex and confusing case. A hotel fire, an unidentified body, and...

Last Stop Auschwitz: My Story of Survival from Within the Camp Eddy de Wind's harrowing account of life as a prisoner in Auschwitz is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and hope...

Blank Staff/Stave Paper for Children and Instruction & Study This music composition notebook is perfect for students, songwriters, and musicians of all ages. With its 100 pages of 6-stave music...

On the remote Shetland archipelago, Jen Hadfield found a new life, one that was deeply rooted in the islands' unique culture and breathtaking landscapes. Over seventeen years, she learned new ways to...

Victoria Hislop returns to the world of Crete in this long-awaited sequel to her bestselling novel, The Island. On 25th August 1957, the island of Spinalonga closes its leper colony, and a moment of...

American Vampire 1976 is a gripping conclusion to the Eisner Award-winning series. In 1976, America is on the brink of disaster, and the nation's bicentennial celebrations are overshadowed by the...

A comprehensive guide to the birds of India, featuring 280 species and 100 closely related species, this book is ideal for both seasoned birdwatchers and newcomers to the hobby. High-quality...

Billy Showell's Botanical Painting in Watercolour is a comprehensive guide to botanical art, showcasing the techniques and methods of renowned artist Billy Showell. With expert guidance, this book...

The White Houses is a novel by Amy Bloom, published in 2019 by Granta Books. The story revolves around the complex relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok, a journalist who became a...

Celebrity Service: discover the key to serving your customers in a way that sets you apart from the competition. With this book, you'll find the answers to deliver exceptional service that leads to...

A man is found poisoned by the deadly toxin aconite, leaving behind a note that sets off a chain of events. The investigation leads to a University of Oxford laboratory, where staff and students are...

A Nightingale Christmas Carol by Donna Douglas As the war draws to a close, the challenges faced by the nurses of the Nightingale Hospital remain. Dora, a nurse struggling to cope with her husband's...

The Other Name Septology I-II by Jon Fosse In this poignant exploration of the human condition, two Asles, two versions of the same person, grapple with existential questions about life, death, love,...

Get up close to nature with Chris Packham CBE and discover the amazing animal superheroes that will help us save the world. These incredible creatures, from whales to earthworms, dogs to wasps, all...

The Canning Town Murder: A Gripping Wartime Mystery As the Blitz rages on, suspicion and mistrust run high in Britain. In the midst of this chaos, a gruesome discovery is made in Canning Town,...

Leningrad 1941: a city of fallen grandeur, where the summer white nights illuminate a world of hardship and struggle. For the Metanov family, life is about to change forever. On 22 June 1941,...

The Red Shoes by Pamela Hutchinson This study of the 1948 film explores its innovative use of cinematic arts, including Technicolor, music, choreography, editing, and art direction. Hutchinson...

Cosy Throws and Blankets: 100 Blanket Squares to Knit from Easy to Expert Discover the joy of creating your own unique blankets and throws with this comprehensive guide. Featuring over 100 different...

A comprehensive guide to urban forestry, this handbook provides a global overview of the science and practice of managing trees in cities. It explores the multiple roles and benefits of urban green...

A gripping thriller from bestselling author Jeffery Deaver. Henry Loving is a skilled 'lifter', able to extract information from his victims with ease. His next target is a Washington, D.C. detective...

Spenser is good at finding things. But this time he has a client who is in over his head. Harvey Shepard's wife has turned up as a suspect in a murder case, and the husband is in grave danger. With...

Conham, the new Earl of Dallamire, is resolute: he must wed a wealthy bride to bring his estate back into prosperity. However, a late-night encounter with Rosina Brackwood leads him to question his...

A young woman's body is discovered in a shipping container in Bristol, sparking a complex investigation. The initial theory suggests an accident, but two pieces of evidence point to a more sinister...

Jonathan Powell's masterful account of the Good Friday agreement offers a unique insight into one of the most significant achievements in British politics since the Second World War. As Tony Blair's...

A lone figure stands atop the Mausoleum of Hadrian, silhouetted against the setting sun. Behind him, the city stretches out in all directions. Footsteps echo up the stairs as he's set up - an enemy...

Richard Bauckham's memoir is a deeply personal and profoundly theological exploration of his journey with God. In 2022, the renowned New Testament scholar found himself facing one of the most...

Sheila Fitzpatrick's On Stalin's Team offers a fresh perspective on the Soviet leader and his inner circle. Contrary to popular opinion, this team was not simply a group of yes-men, but rather a...

Chopin: A Biography of Authority and Wit Adam Zamoyski's biography of Chopin is a compelling new account that cuts through the myth and anecdote surrounding the composer's life. By scouring archives...

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 Lost Heir is a gripping tale of magic and mystery set in Victorian London. Jake's ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when he discovers he can move solid objects with his mind, and...

Lady Violet Thorn has retreated to the Suffolk market town of Montford with two servants and her leading character, Ruby Gibson, for company. A jilted thriller writer seeking peace and quiet,...

Francis Bacon in Your Blood by Michael Peppiatt is an intimate and candid account of his extraordinary friendship with Francis Bacon. In 1963, Peppiatt met Bacon at the French House in Soho, where...

Gorky's childhood was marked by poverty and brutality, yet it also provided him with a unique understanding of ordinary Russian life. After his father died of cholera, Gorky was taken in by his...

This updated and expanded version for the new A-level specifications features extra sections on tragedy, comedy, stagecraft in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and advice on how to analyse an extract from...

The Beginners Guide to Companion Planting is a comprehensive guide to using companion gardening to grow healthy, organic and happy plants. By strategically placing plants in close proximity,...

The Secret Teachings of All Ages is a comprehensive guide to the world's esoteric traditions, distilling the teachings of nearly 600 experts into a single volume. This beautifully illustrated...

Triple murder in a quiet Essex village. Three of the County's most feared criminals are dead. In December 1995, an innocent girl's life was cut short in a tragic misadventure. The facts surrounding...

The Peanut Allergy Epidemic: What's Causing It and How to Stop It In the early 1990s, a sudden and alarming increase in peanut allergies among children was observed in several countries, including...

The Bronze Horseman In the midst of war, a city's fate is sealed. For Tatiana and Dasha Metanova, the arrival of Hitler's armies marks the beginning of a desperate struggle for survival. As the siege...

The THRIVE Devotional Bible for Women is a beautifully designed Bible for every woman who wants to know God more deeply and follow Him more closely. This devotional Bible features 365 daily...

The Greatest Communicator: A Personal Portrait of Ronald Reagan Dick Wirthlin's affectionate memoir offers a fascinating close-up portrait of the Great Communicator, taking readers inside the 1980...

The Power of Du'a by Aliyah Umm Raiyaan is a guide to transforming your life through faith and the practice of du'a, a personal supplication. Featuring real-life stories of miraculous results, this...

The Luger P. 08, Vol. 2: Third Reich and Post-WWII Models This in-depth guide to the Luger P. 08 pistol presents a detailed look at the design, manufacturing, and development of the various models...

Pete Seeger was a renowned American folk musician and social activist. His outspoken songs about freedom and justice led to him being blacklisted from radio and TV for years. Despite this, Seeger...

Dawnshard is a gripping novel by Brandon Sanderson, set in a world where ancient magic and technology coexist. When a ghost ship is discovered, its crew presumed dead, Navani Kholin must send an...

The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service For decades, Israel's security arm, the Mossad, has been widely recognised as one of the world's best intelligence services. In this book, authors...

Jubilee Hamilton is left reeling after a fast fall to the bottom, her career and relationship in ruins. She inherits a run-down Texas farm, a far cry from the second chance she hoped for. To make...

When someone you care about isn't here anymore, your love for them continues. This book explores what happens to that love when the person is no longer present. It's a book about loss and grief, and...

Write professional and effective psychotherapy treatment notes with this step-by-step guide. Patricia Csank-Baldwin, creator of Note Designer therapy note-writing software, shares her expertise to...

Imagine a world where the truth is shrouded in uncertainty, and the lines between right and wrong are constantly blurred. For Ella, the past is a complex web of lies and half-truths, and the present...

Process Groups: A Practice Guide is a comprehensive guide to project management practices, offering a predictive approach to managing projects effectively. This practice guide complements the A Guide...

The Valley Fire on the Mountain, Book 2 by Rick Joyner In this prophetic allegory, author Rick Joyner invites you to embark on a journey of learning how to defeat the enemy, both within and without...

Purrmaids #8: Merry Fish-mas is a festive chapter book that's purr-fect for fans of magic animals. It's the first holiday title in the series, and Coral's excited to help her friends make this...

Beau Eaton is the town prince, a handsome military hero with a troubled past. I'm the outcast bartender, a shy girl from the wrong side of the tracks. We start out as a bet, with him offering me his...

Silent Catastrophes: Essays in Austrian Literature by W. G. Sebald This collection of essays explores the complex literary landscape of Austria, a country shaped by its tumultuous history and the...

Agua Viva is a deeply personal and introspective work that seeks to capture the essence of the present moment. Through a series of direct and confessional meditations, Clarice Lispector explores the...

Under the Love Umbrella is a heartwarming book about the joy and comfort of ever-present love. It's a celebration of the love that's always with us, no matter where we go. The story is about the...

OSCE Cases with Mark Schemes is a revision aid for medical finals, providing mark schemes to reflect the real OSCE experience. The book helps students prepare for the actual exam by offering...

John Self is a consumer extraordinaire, known for his lavish lifestyle and insatiable appetites. He spends his time between London and New York, closing movie deals and indulging in excessive...

The Mission House is a novel by Carys Davies that explores the complexities of human relationships and the tensions between different cultures. Hilary Byrd finds refuge in a south Indian mission...

Elena Knows is a gripping mystery that follows a woman's quest for truth after her friend's sudden death in a church. The official investigation is closed, but her mother is determined to uncover the...

The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a Doctor of Ageing by Lucy Pollock In a society obsessed with staying young, how can we age with confidence? Dr Lucy Pollock, a renowned expert in ageing,...

The Moth Catcher: a Vera Stanhope Novel 7 by Ann Cleeves Life in the quiet community of Valley Farm seems perfect, but a shocking discovery shatters the silence. A young ecologist, Patrick, is found...

Danielle Roberts' life appears to be perfect, but beneath the surface, secrets and lies threaten to destroy everything. When her body is discovered on a park bench, a chain reaction of suspicion and...

John Wick's remarkable life story is a testament to his enduring resilience in the face of adversity. Spanning 60 years, his adventures took him from the Parachute Regiment and 22 SAS to the world of...

Dame Stephanie Shirley's extraordinary story is one of resilience and creativity. In 1962, she created a software company, employing women to work on complex projects from the comfort of their own...

A gripping psychological thriller about the deadly secrets your children can keep. Sue Jackson's perfect family is shattered when her teenage daughter Charlotte deliberately steps in front of a bus...

Rome, 26 AD. Vespasian, a young man from a family farm, sets out for the city, driven by ambition and a desire to follow in his brother's footsteps. However, he finds himself entangled in a web of...

It's Time to Sleep, My Love is a soothing lullaby that welcomes the world to bedtime. The gentle song of the fishes in the deep waters and the sweet melody of the songbirds in the trees above create...

Master every essential guitar chord with this comprehensive 10-week course. Guided Guitar Chord Practice Routines is a structured journey designed to help you build core skills and expand your...

Explore the breathtaking Dolomites on foot with this comprehensive guide to Alta Via 1, a 72-mile trek through the heart of northeastern Italy.Complete with a separate 1:25,000 map booklet, this...

The Bells of Old Tokyo is a hauntingly original book about Tokyo and the Japanese relationship to time, memory, and history. For over 300 years, Japan closed itself to outsiders, developing a...

Calcutta, a city of immense slums and disease, is home to a dark and ancient cult. At its heart lies the Goddess Kali, a four-armed figure of pain and destruction. When a New York magazine hires...

Underneath The Archers: A Personal Drama and a Love for England. For over seventy years, The Archers has been at the heart of British life, weaving stories that reflect the changing times. Graham...

Starting from the Back of the Grid: Misadventures Inside Formula One's Flying Circus is a humorous and endearing account of how an academic flop with a prodigious talent for getting into embarrassing...

The Testament of Solomon is an ancient occult work that has stood the test of time. Dating back to between the first and fifth centuries, it predates other influential texts in the field. This...

Ramsey Campbell's Visions from Brichester is a companion volume to the complete PS Publishing edition of The Inhabitant of the Lake and Other Unwelcome Tenants. This collection brings together all of...

Michelangelo's final years were marked by both personal turmoil and creative triumph. As he approached his seventies, the renowned artist felt that his productive life was drawing to a close.However,...

Stanley: The Impossible Life of Africa's Greatest Explorer by Tim Jeal is a meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held perceptions of one of history's most infamous explorers. Born...

Inside North Korea: A Photographic Journey Behind Closed Doors Oliver Wainwright's insightful collection reveals the hidden world behind Pyongyang's grand façades. Through over 200 photographs,...

Start with No offers a unique approach to negotiation, one that challenges the traditional win-win paradigm. This system, based on decision-based negotiation, teaches you how to understand and...

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah Brant Pitre explores the biblical roots of Catholic teachings on Mary, examining the Old and New Testaments to reveal how...

Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life is a memoir of obsession and enchantment, exploring the complexities of surfing as a way of life. The author's journey takes him to unfamiliar worlds, from the coasts...

The Dark Talent is the fifth book in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series, a thrilling fantasy adventure for young readers. Alcatraz Smedry finds himself in a desperate situation, tied to an...

Nicole de Vésian's gardens in Provence have inspired gardeners and landscapers around the world with their unique blend of Mediterranean landscape mindset and modern design. This book explores her...

The Final Hours: The Luftwaffe Plot Against Göring In the fall of 1944, a group of elite Luftwaffe pilots, led by Colonel Johannes Steinhoff, devised a desperate plan to overthrow their Reich...

The Queen of the Nile A Graphic Novel by Mike Maihack is the thrilling conclusion to a series that has taken the galaxy by storm. Now an animated TV series, this graphic novel brings the epic story...

Lee Miller: A Photographic Vision Lee Miller was a true original, whose photography presented the world in a unique and thought-provoking way. Her work was informed by a Surrealist eye, encouraging...

Peppa Pig and the Great Race is a fun story about a family's adventure to the fair. Daddy Pig has a surprise in store for Peppa and her family, but they need to hurry to find out what it is. The...