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This beautifully illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore and follows Pinmei's journey to save her grandmother from the Emperor's soldiers. When the peace is shattered, Pinmei embarks on a...

The Riemann Hypothesis: A Mystery in Mathematics In 1859, a German mathematician presented a groundbreaking paper that would forever change the subject of prime numbers. The idea presented, however,...

This biography tells the story of Roger Delgado, an actor who is often referred to as the Master. Written by Marcus Harmes, the book offers a unique insight into Delgado's life and career.From his...

A Roman adventure like no other, from the acclaimed author of Princess BMX. When Dad's re-enactment of a battle at Hadrian's Wall goes awry, he's transported to Ancient Rome. His daughter Silvia must...

Beobrand's perilous journey to Rome has only just begun. In AD 652, he is tasked with leading a group of pilgrims to the holy city, but the road is fraught with danger. As they navigate the...

Constantin Valdor's name is synonymous with heroism and duty. As the commander of the Legio Custodes, he is the embodiment of the Imperium's values. Clad in shining auramite, he wields the Guardian...

A graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79. The ground trembles beneath their feet as Vesuvius awakens from its slumber.The city of...

The Roman Cookery of Apicius by John Edwards is a comprehensive guide to the cuisine of ancient Rome. This book presents a new, close translation of Apicius' manual, accompanied by adapted and tested...

Valeria Cossati's secret diary is a shiny black notebook she buys on a whim, a means to express her growing discontent with her life. As she writes, she uncovers a profound sense of restlessness and...

A bright morning in Rome is shattered by a devastating explosion that tears through the Israeli embassy. The aftermath is one of chaos and terror as four gunmen cut down survivors, leaving...

Asterix the Gladiator is a humorous tale of two Gaulish friends who find themselves in a most unlikely situation. When Cacofonix, the village bard, is taken to Rome as a gift for Julius Caesar,...

Hannibal Barca, the great general, faces defeat. Rome's victory would make it the most powerful empire in the world. Meanwhile, ambitious senator Flamininus plots his path to power. In ancient...

The Spear is a historical novel that explores the events leading up to the Crucifixion, focusing on the lesser-known figure of the man who hurled his spear into Christ on the Cross. Set against the...

Geralt of Rivia embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his ward, Ciri, as the world teeters on the brink of chaos. A serious injury has left him unable to fulfill his role as a guardian of the...

Explore the fascinating world of insects with The Ultimate Bug Field Guide. This comprehensive guide features detailed watercolor illustrations of bugs, beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars,...

A sweeping epic fantasy inspired by ancient Chinese mythology, Daughter of the Moon Goddess follows Xingyin's perilous quest to save her mother and confront the ruthless Celestial Emperor. Born on...

The Grenada Revolution and Its Overthrow 1979-83 by Bruce Marcus and Michael Taber The 1979 revolution in Grenada had a profound impact on the world, according to its leader, Maurice Bishop. This...

The Shortest History of Europe is a thought-provoking exploration of the qualities that have made Europe a world-changing civilisation. From ancient Greece to the present day, acclaimed historian...

Hadrian and Antinous - Their Lives and Times The story of Hadrian and Antinous has endured for centuries, a testament to the enduring power of human connection. This historical work explores the...

The Mistborn Boxed Set I brings together the epic fantasy trilogy by Brandon Sanderson, a masterful tale of magic, power and rebellion. In a world where the Lord Ruler has held absolute power for a...

The Man from Pomegranate Street by Caroline Lawrence In September AD 81, a mysterious and sudden death shook the Roman Empire. The Emperor Titus's passing has left many wondering if his death was...

A woman's murder and a missing archaeology student are linked to a peaceful summer residential allotments in Sweden. The investigation uncovers secrets related to Viking history. A dog is killed,...

Wheelock's Latin is a comprehensive and well-structured textbook for learning Latin, first published in 1956 and now in its seventh edition. The book has proven to be a reliable and thorough...

Count Luna is a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of World War II. When a Viennese shipping company's board of directors confiscates a large parcel of land, the owner, Count Luna, is wrongly...

The New Testament in Chronological Order: A Radical Reinterpretation. By presenting the New Testament books in the order they were written, Marcus Borg reveals how spiritually and politically radical...

A comprehensive timeline of the world's history, presented in a unique and engaging format. This oversized book spans from the beginning of time to the present day, divided into 12 sections that...

Book Three in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles, Children of Dune is a gripping science fiction adventure. The story follows twin siblings Leto and Ghanima, who possess supernormal abilities, as they...

Gladiator meets 1984 in this near-future thriller featuring timeslips, ancient magic and a disturbingly plausible dystopian Britain. In 68 CE, Winston Monk finds himself trapped in the past,...

The Bromeliad Trilogy Hardback Collection In a world where the floorboards are home, a devastating discovery sets off a chain of events that will change the lives of the tiny nomes forever. The news...

Exploring the power of the sacraments, Scott Hahn delves into the depths of Scripture and Tradition to reveal the profound impact of these sacred rituals on our lives.The sacraments are the most...

The Army of Maximinus Thrax: The Roman Soldier of the Early 3rd Century ADThis concise overview explores the organisation, tactics, and equipment of the Roman army at the beginning of the 3rd century...

The Hero of Ages is the epic conclusion to Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy. A new emperor has risen, but the world is now threatened by the evil spirit Ruin, released during a failed attempt to...

Brigantia by Adrian Goldsworthy is an action-packed adventure set in Roman Britain. AD 100 marks a pivotal moment in the empire's expansion, with Flavius Ferox tasked with maintaining order on the...

The Hero of Ages: A Gripping Conclusion to the Mistborn Trilogy The fate of a world hangs in the balance as a new emperor struggles to save his realm from the forces of darkness. Trapped in a...

Asterix in Corsica is a humorous comic strip book set in 50 BC. Asterix and Obelix help a local chief resist the plans of the evil Praetor Perfidius and Julius Caesar's army. The story takes place on...

Heather Hays has it all - a high-profile job and a fiancé who's her long-held crush. But when her partner is caught cheating, her world is turned upside down. Determined to prove she's a success on...

Dune: The Machine Crusade Book Two of the Legends of Dune Trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson is a science fiction epic that continues the grand saga of Frank Herbert's Dune series...

Get talking with confidence in Italian with this concise language guide. Learn to navigate everyday situations with ease, from ordering food to finding hidden gems, and improve your communication...

Ovid's Metamorphoses is a rich and varied exploration of change and transformation, drawing on the myth and legend of ancient Greece and Rome. The poet weaves together a diverse range of narratives,...

Michael Moorcock's Stormbringer is the second instalment in his iconic Elric of Melnibone series, now brought to life with stunning illustrations. In this epic fantasy, Elric, the albino emperor of...

Twelve-year-old Dido dreams of becoming the first female charioteer at the great Circus Maximus, where the best horses and charioteers compete in a race to the death. But such ambitions are forbidden...

The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac by Emily Hiles explores the origins of the Chinese zodiac through an engaging and accessible narrative. As the new year approaches, each animal in the...

Tacitus' Annals XII: A SelectionExplore the intricate web of power and ambition in ancient Rome with this OCR-endorsed edition, covering the Latin AS and A-Level prescription of Tacitus' Annals XII...

Revolutionise your daily routine with this empowering handbook, designed to help you make the most of every moment. Aubrey Marcus, CEO of Onnit, shares simple strategies for optimising your waking,...

For the lonely, the deluded and the desperate, a wedding day is a perfect excuse to pretend. A couple, Barney and Leigh, have come a long way from their first date, suppressing their personalities to...

That One Should Disdain Hardships: The Teachings of a Roman StoicThis collection of lectures and sayings by Caius Musonius Rufus offers a unique insight into the thought of one of history's most...

Fifty Key Classical Authors provides an essential introduction to the literature, philosophy and history of ancient Greece and Rome. This comprehensive guide covers influential writers from Homer to...

Rashford Rules is a biography of Marcus Rashford, the young footballer who has already achieved incredible success with Manchester United and the England national team. From his early days in the...

Brit Volume 3: FUBAR Brit is dragged into a global battle with The Emperor, with the fate of an Alternate Earth hanging in the balance. He's joined by Invincible, Tech Jacket, and The Astounding...

Oxford-educated Emperor Seth has taken the throne of Azania, but his subjects are ill-informed and unruly. Corruption, double-dealing, and bloodshed are rampant. With the help of Minister of...

Boris Johnson: the Neverending Tory is a multiple-choice adventure that lets you take back control. With 350 million possible endings, it's a fun and unpredictable read.You'll embark on a quest to...

Experience the epic fantasy world of Elric of Melniboné in a stunning graphic novel adaptation. Exiled and cursed, the albino emperor must navigate a treacherous landscape under the influence of the...

Hans Christian Andersen: Fairy TalesA new selection of 30 tales to mark the 200 year anniversary of Andersen's birth in 1805, this collection includes stories such as 'Auntie Toothache', 'The...

Las ciudades invisibles presents itself as a series of travelogues told by an imaginary traveler to Kublai Khan, an emperor struggling with the impermanence of power in a world on the brink of...

The Eleusinian and Bacchic Mysteries This collection of essays explores the ancient rituals of the Eleusinian and Bacchic Mysteries. Written by Thomas Taylor, the book delves into the history and...

The Ratline: Love, Lies and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi FugitiveA gripping real-life thriller that delves into the life of a senior Nazi SS Brigadeführer and his wife, using a remarkable archive...

As the Roman legions advance into Asia, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds. Marcus Aquila and his patron Rutlius Scaurus are tasked with rooting out a spy ring that threatens to undermine the...

Google Chromebook Manual: A Simplified Guide to Getting the Most from Your Chromebook Benjamin Trigger provides a comprehensive guide to optimising your Google Chromebook. With this book, you'll...

Gladiator meets Cormac McCarthy's The Road in a gripping new thriller from the UK's leading Ancient Rome expert. Set against the backdrop of a desolate and unforgiving landscape, this book follows a...

Harrow the Ninth is a mind-twisting puzzle box of mystery, murder, magic, and mayhem. After rocking the cosmos with her deathly debut, Tamsyn Muir continues the story of the penumbral Ninth House in...

A beautifully crafted hardback edition of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tales, retold by acclaimed writer and critic Naomi Lewis. This enchanting collection brings together the most...

Papyrus is a 6,000-year adventure through the history of books and reading, tracing the dramatic journey of the book from oral tradition to scrolls to codices. Celebrated classicist Irene Vallejo...

Get the most out of your Google Chromebook with this comprehensive guide. Written in a beginner-friendly manner, this book provides a step-by-step guide to setting up, exploring, and optimizing your...

Rashford: From the Playground to the Pitch tells the inspiring story of Marcus Rashford, one of the brightest young stars in the world of football. Born in Manchester, Rashford has overcome tough...

Theron Shan faces off against the Sith Empire itself in this epic installment of The Old Republic. The Emperor is missing, presumed dead, and an ambitious Sith lord's attempt to seize the throne has...

The History of the Church From Christ to Constantine is Eusebius's seminal account of the Church's early years, spanning from the time of Christ to the Great Persecution and the conversion of Emperor...

The Rise and Fall of the Trigan Empire, Volume IV is the latest installment in this epic science-fiction series. Spanning from 1973 to 1975, this fourth volume collects the stories originally...

A relentless social horror novel about a family on the run from a demonic possession epidemic that spreads through media. When his mother leaves him a warning about the "Great Reawakening", Noah...

The Dark Horse by Marcus Sedgwick is a gripping tale of betrayal and ancient magic. A young girl's life hangs in the balance as she holds a secret that could change everything, while a sinister...

The Imperfectionists is a novel about endings - the end of life, the end of sexual desire, the end of the era of newspapers - and about what might rise afterwards. Tom Rachman's story interweaves the...

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a gripping tale of retribution. Based on true events, the story follows Edouard Dantes, his betrayal and imprisonment in the sinister Chateau d'If, and...

Moon Dog is a heartwarming tale of bravery and friendship between two very different children and their extraordinary dog. When a mystery pup appears in the empty house next door, Marcus is overjoyed...

The Antonine Wall is a fascinating and complex chapter in Scotland's history, marking the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire from AD 140 to 160. Constructed by the Roman army, the wall was a...

Spanning much of the 20th Century, "Scoundrels" is a memoir that recounts scandalous tales of murder, espionage and theft. Majors Cornwall and Trevelyan share their story, which includes events such...

The fifth novel in the Sun Eater series, now available in paperback, continues the epic journey of Hadrian Marlowe as he navigates a galaxy torn apart by war and ancient prophecies. The Cielcin,...

Uki and the Ghostburrow is the sixth adventure in the world of Podkin One-Ear, a spellbinding story full of friendship, excitement and magic.After capturing Charice, Uki must now find Mortix, the...

Free the Beasts. Live the Adventure. In the land of Tangala, legend tells of the Metamorphia - a league of sorcerers who once defied the Emperor and used their magic to create mighty Beasts. Now,...

Gabriel Allon, a skilled art restorer and spy, is faced with his greatest challenge when a series of events unfolds that threatens the heart of the Vatican. A suspect is killed in London, and...

The Mediterranean and Middle East: pt. 1. Victory in the Mediterranean 1st April to 4th June 1944 This volume is the sixth in the eight-volume series describing the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern...

The Roman army patrols a vast empire, from the Mediterranean to the North Sea, and from the Atlantic to the Nile. In AD 54, the soldiers of the Roman legion are the most efficient and aggressive...

The Roman Adventure Activity Book is a fun and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history. With 64 pages of puzzles, games, and activities, this book is perfect for kids who love history...

Jack and Annie's latest adventure takes them back in time to ancient Rome, where they find themselves in the midst of a disaster. Pompeii is about to be destroyed, and they must navigate the city to...

The Force Unleashed II: Star Wars Legends Darth Vader's apprentice, Starkiller, was forged in the darkness of the Empire's will. Trained to kill without remorse, he was programmed to assassinate the...

The Lion: Son of the Forest After ten thousand years, Lion El'Jonson finds himself trapped in the nightmare of Imperium Nihilus, where the dying embers of humanity are threatened on all sides by the...

The Harsh Cry of the Heron by Lian Hearn is set fifteen years after the seismic events of Brilliance of the Moon. In this elegiac and bittersweet sequel, the union between Otori Takeo and Kaede holds...

Lindsey Davis's The Silver Pigs is a gripping historical mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in ancient Rome, the story follows a private informer as he navigates a complex web...

Discover the Catholic faith in a fun and engaging way with this reliable catechism for children and parents.Written in an easy-to-understand language, this book is perfect for children who are...

Bukayo Saka is a biography that tells the inspiring story of the young footballer who has become a leading player for Arsenal and the England squad. With dedication and perseverance, Saka has...

The White Wolf: The Elric Saga Part 3 In the final installment of Michael Moorcock's epic series, Elric of Melnibone, the albino emperor struggles with the devastating power that has haunted him...

The Great Moghuls: A Unique Picture of India's Glorious Past Bamber Gascoigne's book tells the story of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when India was ruled by the extraordinary dynasty of...

A Call to Insurrection by David Weber and Timothy Zahn is the fourth book in the Manticore Ascendant series. The Star Kingdom of Manticore has become a target, and Queen Elizabeth I must find out who...

Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 4 Fortress Vader The Dark Lord's path to destiny is fraught with danger and revelation. A desperate deal is made, and the Inquisitors' mission evolves. But...

A beautifully illustrated collection of dark and dangerous stories from the world of Doctor Who, Time Lord Fairy Tales brings to life legendary tales of monsters, mysteries, villains and heroes. This...

The Worst in the World is a hilarious and informative addition to the Horrible Histories series. Packed with deceptively informative content and Martin Brown's cartoonishly gory illustrations, this...

The Art of the Roman Empire AD 100-450 by Jaś Elsner A groundbreaking exploration of the visual arts in the Roman Empire's transformation from Imperial Rome to the era of late antiquity. This book...

The Sources for Ancient History provides a comprehensive overview of the various sources available to scholars studying ancient Greece and Rome. This collection of essays explores the nature of the...

A tender and psychologically subtle exploration of marriage and identity, set against the enchanting backdrop of Italy. Travelling to Italy on their honeymoon, Erszi and Mihály are ready to take in...

The Solar War is the final stage of the Horus Heresy series, a gripping miniseries that brings the bitter conflict to a close. After seven years of war, the fate of the Imperium hangs in the balance...

Stickers Kings and Queens is a fascinating information-filled sticker book packed with monarchs through the ages. The book features sumptuous, historically accurate stickers to complete their...

Explore the rich classical heritage of ancient Greece and Rome with Mary Beard, one of the world's leading classicists. In this thought-provoking series of essays, she delves into the traditions,...