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The Good Life: Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-Sufficient Living This one-volume edition brings together the Nearing's two classic books on rural homesteading, Living the Good Life and...

Maud is an 88-year-old woman with a sharp tongue and a penchant for mischief. This humorous story collection by Helene Tursten features two previously untranslated tales that showcase Maud's feisty...

Helen DeWitt's novel explores the complexities of family life through the story of Sibylla, a single mother struggling to connect with her son Ludo. After a misguided one-night stand, Sibylla's...

Spark by Helen Hardt Donovan Steel's life is on track, with a promising career and a luxurious downtown loft. However, when his mother, the city attorney, asks him to return to his hometown and work...

Euripides' Helen offers a detailed literary and cultural analysis of this influential play. Written in 2008, this edition provides a comprehensive understanding of Euripides' treatment of Helen and...

When Detective Inspector Helen Grace is framed for murder, she becomes one of the country's most high-profile prisoners. HMP Holloway is a place of dark days and long nights with dangers at every...

A woman's body is found in the road, a tragic accident or a cold-blooded killing? DI Helen Grace is on the scene, and she knows that nothing is as it seems. Across town, a shopkeeper is killed,...

This Is Us by Helen McGinn is a heartwarming story about the complexities of life, love, and family. When Stella's husband Simon vanishes without explanation, she must navigate the challenges of...

The Doll's House Di Helen Grace 3 by M. J. Arlidge is a chilling thriller that follows Detective Inspector Helen Grace as she searches for a monster who's killed before. A young woman wakes up in a...

A new nightmare has descended upon the forest, where the innocent are being hunted and murdered by a faceless figure. The victims are left with only their screams, echoing through the darkness, as...

Detective Inspector Helen Grace is at the centre of a gripping thriller. A man from her double life is found dead, and she must uncover the truth behind his murder. As she delves deeper, she...

Three raging fires light up the city skies in the fourth DI Helen Grace thriller by M J Arlidge. This is no ordinary firestarter seeking thrills, but a series of careful and calculating acts of...

Helen Levitt: A Photographic Legacy This new volume in the Photofile series showcases the work of celebrated photographer Helen Levitt. Born in Brooklyn in 1913, Levitt is renowned for her...

The Two Worlds of Helen Duncan by Gena Brealey and Kay Hunter This book tells the true story of Helen Duncan, a woman whose remarkable gifts of clairvoyance and mediumship were overshadowed by...

Dorothy Herrmann's biography of Helen Keller offers a powerful and intimate portrait of a complex woman. This well-proportioned biography rescues its subject from the shackles of sainthood, revealing...

Brad Steel is deeply in love with Daphne Wade, the woman who will soon become his wife and the mother of his unborn child. Their connection is more than just a union of two people - it's a destiny...

Fiona Kovalenko's family is implicated in the darkest events of the twentieth century, and she must confront the truth about her own past. This is their story, told with a novelist's skill and...

A sharp and visceral debut poetry collection reimagines Helen of Troy from Homer's Iliad as a disgruntled housewife in 1990s Tennessee. In this affecting character study, Maria Zoccola explores the...

A chilling game of survival and deception unfolds in this gripping thriller. Two people are abducted, imprisoned, and left with a gun, with only one walking away alive. As Detective Helen Grace...

St Helens has a rich and fascinating history that spans over 150 years. This book by Sue Gerrard explores the town's hidden heritage, from its early days as four separate townships to its development...

Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore by Bettany Hughes For three thousand years, Helen of Troy has been the subject of fascination and controversy. From the earliest poets to modern historians,...

Ingrid Yung's life is full of firsts. As a first-generation Chinese American, she's about to collect the holy grail of "firsts" and become the first minority woman to make partner at the venerable...

Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN: Design, Deploy, and Secure Your WAN is your comprehensive guide to mastering Cisco's Software-Defined Wide Area Networking. This book provides the essential tools and knowledge...

A city on the brink of chaos, a mother's desperate plea for help, and a detective's determination to uncover the truth. When Naomi's mother turns to Detective Inspector Helen Grace for assistance,...

Discover the fascinating history of St Helens in this A-Z tour. From its early days as four townships to its transformation into a centre for innovation and industry, Sue Gerrard reveals the stories...

Hit the Road Helen! is a humorous retelling of a famous myth. When Paris and Helen decide to hit the road together, it leads to more trouble than they can imagine. But who is entirely to blame? The...

Grandma Loves You! is a heartwarming story about the joy of welcoming a new baby to the family. In this special book, Grandma Bunny shares her love and excitement with the new arrival, and it's a...

Auntie Loves You! is a heartwarming tribute to the special bond between an aunt and her little bunny. The story celebrates the tender moments of love and connection that make family relationships so...

A deeply moving picture book encouraging empathy and kindness, Someone Just Like You asks if there might be someone out there who is just like you.Helen Docherty's lyrical rhyming text is perfectly...

A man's body is found in an empty house, his heart cut out and delivered to his wife and children. Detective Inspector Helen Grace is tasked with uncovering the identity of the killer, who is...

Helen Keller's inspirational quotes offer a profound insight into her life and philosophy. This collection of over 700 quotes covers a wide range of topics, from optimism and friendship to nature,...

Obi-Wan Kenobi returns in this official adaptation of the hit series. Years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan is tasked with keeping the Skywalker children safe from a distance...

Tresco: Tean, St Helen's is a superscale map of the island and its holy islands, Tean and St Helens, in the Isles of Scilly. At 1:10,000 scale, it offers unrivalled detail, with 1km representing 8cm...

Helen Keller was a remarkable young girl who contracted an illness at a very young age, leaving her deaf and blind. Despite this, she was determined to learn and communicate with the world around her...

The Great War Diary of the St Helens Pals, the 11th Battalion South Lancashire Regiment, chronicles their experiences in France and Flanders from 1914 to 1918. This personal account offers a unique...

Helen Keller's story is one of incredible resilience and determination. After contracting a childhood illness that left her blind and deaf, she faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. However,...

The Nakajima Ki-49 'Helen' Units is a comprehensive study of the twin-engined bomber of the Pacific War, written by Japanese aviation expert George Eleftheriou. The book explores the development,...

Sarn Helen A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future is a thought-provoking exploration of the country's complex history and its impact on the environment. Tom Bullough's journey along the...

One hour to live. Those are the only words on the phone call that sets off a chain of events with no turning back.A chilling message that leaves its recipient with nothing but fear and uncertainty,...

On May 10th, 1980, Mt. St. Helens erupted in one of the most devastating events in recent US history.Eleven-year-old Jess Tanner finds herself trapped on the mountain as it unleashes its fury, with...

Detective Inspector Helen Grace must unravel a terrifying riddle of a killer kidnapping victims in pairs. Mesmerizing and gripping, this debut introduces a determined, tough and damaged heroine who...

Helene Cixous, Rootprints: Memory and Life Writing is an in-depth exploration of the renowned French philosopher's theory and fiction. This collection provides a unique insight into Cixous's creative...

One hour to live. Those are the only words on the phone call. The chilling truth is that someone is watching, waiting, ready to take your life in one hour. But why? Detective Inspector Helen Grace is...

The Line by Rachel Lynch is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature. When Captain Paul Thomas dies in a diving accident, his work is left unfinished, and Major...

A chilling crime wave sweeps through the city, leaving no clues and no leads. Detective Inspector Helen Grace must navigate a complex web of cases that threaten to overwhelm her. As the crimes...

In 1966, Dr Helen Davidson was brutally murdered while birdwatching in Buckinghamshire. Her body was found with her eyes pushed into her skull, and despite a thorough investigation, the case went...

Helen Ramsey Turtle's letters home to her family in Denver, Colorado, from Northern Ireland during World War II offer a unique perspective on life in Belfast and on Mahee Island, Strangford Lough...

Discover the fascinating history of tramways in Bolton, St Helens, Wigan and South Lancashire Tramways.The Lost Tramways series documents the tram networks that played a crucial role in Britain's...

This powerful story follows two sisters separated at birth, one who suffered abuse and neglect, and another who was loved and supported. Their lives took very different paths, but both were searching...

Helen Levitt's New York is a close reading of one of her most famous photographs, offering insight into the artist's unique approach to street photography. Levitt's work from the 1930s and 1940s...

Dusty Springfield, Helen Shapiro, Cilla Black, and Kathy Kirby are four British singers who left an indelible mark on the music scene of the 1960s. Their unique styles and talents continue to...

The Illustrated Woman is a powerful and poignant collection of poems by Helen Mort, shortlisted for the 2022 Forward Prize for Best Collection.This remarkable book explores the complexities of female...

Discover how one person's determination led to an incredible journey into space. This inspiring story follows Helen Sharman's remarkable path from winning a contest at just 27 years old, to becoming...

Hélène Cixous: A Feminist Theorist Hélène Cixous was a pioneering writer and thinker whose work challenged traditional notions of literature and gender. Born in Algeria in 1937, she gained...

A warm and engaging whodunnit set in the charming seaside town of Scarborough. Murder at the Seaview Hotel follows Helen Dexter as she navigates her future after the death of her husband, with the...

Agnes Reddin was once just another young girl growing up in Dublin. But as she navigated the challenges of her time, Brendan O'Carroll brings to life a story that would eventually become legendary -...

Foul Play at the Seaview Hotel is the third cosy crime mystery in Glenda Young's popular series. A charming whodunnit set in the picturesque Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, this book is suited...

A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Patroclus. Katee Robert's Wicked Beauty is a darkly seductive romance that promises to take readers on a journey through the...

Code Name Helene is a gripping and moving story of extraordinary courage, unfaltering resolve, remarkable sacrifice - and enduring love.Inspired by true wartime events, this novel tells the...

T. H. White's "The Goshawk" is a captivating account of his obsession with a young goshawk he acquired in Germany. A particular sentence from an old handbook of falconry sparked his imagination, and...

Bess has lived by one motto: every day as if it were your last. As a critical care paramedic, she's seen life's fragility all too well. But when her debts mount, the consequences of her actions...

Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel is a cosy crime mystery that sets the stage for murder in the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough. When an acting troupe books into the hotel to rehearse...

The Wing Chun Bamboo Ring: A Comprehensive Guide to the Sup Yat Wan. This in-depth guide presents the details of the Sup Yat Wan, or 11 Ring Sets, within the system of Wing Chun Kung Fu. It also...

Edinburgh is gripped by a terrifying threat: a lone bomber is targeting victims across the city, with no one safe from attack. DCI Ava Turner and DI Luc Callanach, who deal with death every day in...

The Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins is a scorching blockbuster that exposes the glittering world of Beverly Hills. These are the women who hold the keys to the kingdom, and their lives are a...

In Just One Day, a heartwarming story of love and family, follows Flora as her life falls apart in just one day. As she navigates the challenges of adulthood, she must learn to live again with the...

Coming Home to Heritage Cove by Helen J. Rolfe is a heartwarming novel about love, loss and second chances.When Melissa returns to her childhood home in the seaside village of Heritage Cove, she's...

A crew of six crash-land on a distant planet, only to find themselves in a world that defies explanation. The landscape is a surreal tapestry of strange and wondrous sights, from the soft, spongy...

Christmas Nights at the Star and Lantern by Helen Rolfe is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and new beginnings. In the charming village of Heritage Cove, the Copper Plough pub is at the heart...

The Island of Dreams by Helen McGinn is a heartwarming novel about finding solace in unexpected places. After a recent setback, Martha escapes to the Greek island of Paxos, seeking a change of...

A Winter Wedding at Mistletoe Gate Farm by Helen J. Rolfe is a heartwarming festive romance that explores the complexities of family relationships and first love. In the charming village of Heritage...

Summer at the Twist and Turn Bakery by Helen Rolfe is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and community set in a picturesque seaside village. When sisters Jade and Celeste modernise their family...

Discover the work of Hélène Binet, one of today's foremost chroniclers of architecture. Over the past 30 years, Binet has traveled the world to photograph historic and contemporary buildings,...

Laura Clery's humorous essays offer an honest and often complicated portrait of how life can change. From sharing provocative comedy sketches online to recounting her personal journey from...

Chinese Takeaway Cookbook From Chop Suey to Sweet 'n' Sour, Over 70 Recipes to Re-Create Your Favourites by Kwoklyn Wan Discover the secrets of your favourite Chinese takeaway dishes, now made...

Fast and delicious Chinese food, made in just 10 minutes. Kwoklyn Wan shares his inventive recipes for popular dishes like Sweet and Sour Pork, Roast Duck in Hoi Sin Sauce, and King Prawn Noodles...

Discover the flavors of China in the comfort of your own home with this comprehensive cookbook. Tania Wan shares 75 favorite homemade Chinese takeout recipes that are quick, healthy, and full of...

Join Maya and Noah as they take to the skies in this heartwarming new series. For Maya, serving as a pilot with the Whistlestop River air ambulance team is a dream come true, offering her a fresh...

A farmer's wife's life is one of quiet strength and resilience. Helen Rebanks' story is a rare and honest account of the daily struggles and triumphs of a woman who has spent her life caring for a...

When a relationship ends, the future you had planned disappears. Comedian Helen Thorn shares her rollercoaster journey into single life for the first time in twenty-two years, from the initial shock...

The Last Bookshop in Prague is a heart-wrenching and powerful historical novel that shines a light on a little-known corner of the war. In 1940s Prague, bookshop owner Jana finds herself at the...

Set in the charming village by the sea, Heritage View is a heartwarming story about finding happiness again. Hazel's life is turned upside down after a terrible incident, but she finds solace in...

Anatomy & Physiology Workbook and Revision Guide by Helen McGuinness provides comprehensive coverage of the subject, helping you prepare for success in your studies. The workbook features a range of...

This beautifully illustrated book is a treasure trove of shell knowledge, waiting to be discovered by young explorers and nature lovers alike. Award-winning marine biologist Helen Scales invites...

Discover the joy of journaling with this comprehensive guide, packed with 101 inspiring layout ideas and 500 writing prompts to help you get started.Journaling expert Helen Colebrook shares her...

The Complete Chinese Takeout Cookbook brings together 200 of Kwoklyn Wan's most popular recipes, developed over a lifetime of cooking in Chinese restaurant kitchens. This comprehensive collection...

H is for Hawk is a deeply personal and moving story of grief, nature, and the human experience. After the loss of her father, Helen Macdonald finds solace in the world of birds, particularly the...

She-wolves: The Women who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by Helen Castor The stories of these women, told here in all their vivid humanity, illustrate the paradox of royal power in female hands. In a...

A Course in Miracles Text, Workbook for Students, Manual for Teachers by Helen Schucman This spiritual guidebook offers a universal approach to achieving love and peace by letting go of guilt and...

This windswept place, near nowhere and close to forgotten, is home to a surprising array of life. Helen Ward's story shows how even the most barren landscapes can be teeming with creatures.A story of...

Christmas at the Garland Street Markets is a heartwarming festive romance about love, family and finding happiness in unexpected ways.Amylia arrives in Manhattan to help her friend Cleo with her...

Falling Off The Ladder is a guide for those who don't fit the traditional workplace culture, who have been pushed out or treated like they are broken, and now want to succeed in self-employment...

Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights by Helen Lewis The history of feminism is often associated with inspirational heroines, but the truth is more complicated. Helen Lewis argues that...

Meg and Mog are back in this enchanting collection of three magical tales. Join them on their adventures as they grow veggies in the garden, outsmart zookeepers, and discover the magic of fire.These...

Discover the vibrant world of Vietnamese cuisine, reimagined for a plant-based lifestyle. Helen Le shares 70 authentic recipes, from condiments to desserts, to help you bring the flavors of Vietnam...

Ethel: The Biography of Countryside Pioneer Ethel HaythornthwaiteThis biography tells the story of Ethel Haythornthwaite, a pioneering figure in the world of countryside living. Helen Mort's in-depth...

A devastating thriller from Helen Fields, Perfect Death is a gripping tale of a serial killer who takes his victims in the most calculating way possible. The killer's pleasure comes from watching...

A Pipkin of Pepper by Helen Cooper is a heartwarming tale of friendship and adventure. In this sequel to the beloved Pumpkin Soup, a group of animal friends must embark on a journey to the city to...

The Dragon Machine is a heartwarming story about a young boy who discovers that dragons are hiding in plain sight. With a unique blend of text and illustrations, Helen Ward brings this imaginative...

Meg and Mog are off to a Halloween party with all their friends. But, BANG! One of Meg's spells hasn't worked as planned! Can Meg and Mog fix it? This special 50th anniversary edition of the original...