Non Fiction Books
HarperCollins Publishers Leadership and the One Minute Manager The One
Book SynopsisWith a new foreword by Ken BlanchardAdapting One Minute Manager techniques to enable successful leadership to happen. Using different ways to motivate different kinds of people.Leadership and The One Minute Manager goes straight to the heart of management as it describes the effective, adaptive styles of Situational Leadership. In clear and simple terms it teaches how to become a flexible and successful leader, fitting your style to the needs of the individual and to the situation at hand, and using the One Minute Manager techniques to enhance the motivation of others.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Queen James
Book SynopsisElizabeth was king, Then James was queen.' English author (1603) James Stuart, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland did not always love wisely, but he never failed to do so boldly. He fell in love three times once with George Villiers, the handsomest man in the whole world' and he was infatuated three more times including with a Highland earl and an English spy. We have so much on the six wives of Henry VIII, why not the six loves of James I? This groundbreaking new book puts James genius, liar, spendthrift, idealist, witch-hunter and the men he loved at the centre of one of the most dramatic stories in British royal history. Beginning with the brutal and mysterious murder of his father in 1567, James's life encompassed kidnapping, witchcraft trials, torture, his mother's beheading, poison, political radicalism, religious fun
£21.25
Hammersmith Health Books The Gallstone-friendly Diet - Second Edition:
Book SynopsisIn the UK in 2012 an estimated 60,000 people had their gallbladder removed because of gallstones and over 2010-2012 the figure for Ireland was nearly 20,000. This number has been increasing year on year into a virtual epidemic, almost certainly related to contemporary high sugar/fructose diets. But it is fats that bring on gallstone symptoms - `gallbladder colic', said to be one of the most acutely painful experiences we can have. While seeking treatment for gallstones, the only way to avoid this pain is to follow a no-fat or very low-fat diet so that the gallbladder is not stimulated into action. But how to change the habits of a life time? Juliet Sullivan has been on that journey and shares what she has learned along the way (now in an expanded second edition), including what worked for her and the recipes she developed that saw her through to surgery and beyond. With star ratings for fat levels, her guidance is quick and easy to follow and provides low-fat alternatives of family favourites - from a roast dinner to spag bol - so sufferers can eat with family and friends and not feel excluded on account of their medical problem. As many reviewers have said, this book is like getting advice from a close friend with whom you have a shared experience.Table of ContentsPart I: My gallstone journey and everything I learned on the way: My gallstone journey; Almost everything you never wanted to know about gallstones: what is the gallbladder; what are gallstones; options for treatment; why you may need a gallstone-friendly diet; exercise; food; Part II: Gallstone-friendly recipes - Breatfast; Lunch; Dinner; Side dishes; Desserts; Snacks; Beverages; Living without a gallbladder - recipes and tips; Recommended reading
£14.39
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Epic Drives of the World 1
Book SynopsisBuckle up for the next installment in our 'Epic' series and the follow-up to Epic Bike Rides of the World. Epic Drives of the World, a beautiful paperback, showcases 50 of the greatest road trips on Earth, from classic routes in America, Australia and Europe, to incredible adventures in Asia and Africa. Organised by continent, each route features a first-hand account, awe-inspiring photographs, illustrated maps and practical advice on when to go, how to get there, where to stay and what to eat. From Hawaii's Hana Highway and Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh Road, to Utah's National Park Circuit and Germany's Black Forest High Road, Epic Drives of the World will inspire any motorist to hit the open road. African and Middle East drives include: The self-drive Safari (Zambia) Crossing the Kalahari (Botswana) Passing over the Panorama Route (South Africa) Marrakesh to Taroudannt (Morocco) Cruising Clarence Drive (South Africa) The Americas drives include: The Highway to Hana in Hawaii (USA) The Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia) The Pacific Coast Highway (USA) Crossing the Carretera Austral (Chile) Canada's Icefields Parkway Asia drives include: On the trail of Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) Crossing the Kathmandu Loop (Nepal) Hightailing from Thimphu to Gangtey (Bhutan) South Korea: From top to toe The road from Srinagar to Manali (India) Europe drives include: Black Forest High Road (Germany) The Wilds of Abruzzo (Italy) Croatia's Adriatic coast Norway's west coast The Magic Circle (Iceland) Oceania drives include: Southern Alps explorer (New Zealand) The Great Ocean Road (Australia) Northland & the Bay of Islands (New Zealand) Following the Captain Cook Highway (Australia) Alice Springs to Darwin (Australia) About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company , providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)
£13.49
Phaidon Press Ltd The Silver Spoon
Book SynopsisThe bible of traditional Italian cooking, with over 2,000 recipes. Revised and updated.Trade Review'Italy's version of The Joy of Cooking... Presents lucid recipes for every dish a lover of Italian food could wish for - more than 2,000 of them.' – Bon Appetit 'The one-volume encyclopedia of Italian home cookery.' – The Wall Street Journal'Big and bountiful.' – The New York Times'...This is a bible for serious Italian chefs, but it's accessible for beginners, too.' – Forbes Online 'A seriously comprehensive guide that shows that Italian food is about for more than just pasta and pizza... One for serious Italophiles.' – Gordon Ramsay, The Times'The most successful Italian cookbook of all time.' – The Financial Times'A joy to cook from... May well prove to be the only Italian cookery you’ll ever need.' – Henrietta Green, Daily Mail'It's hard to imagine a more comprehensive resource of Italian classics.' – Fine Cooking Magazine'Accessible and a pleasure to read... When it comes to Italian home cooking, The Silver Spoon serves it up.' – Costco Connection'Without a doubt, this season's one indispensable cookbook is The Silver Spoon... Magnificent.' – This Week'A kitchen essential for anyone with even a passing interest in Italian food... If you're stuck for a Christmas gift idea for the foodie in your life, this is just the thing.' – Sunday Business Post Ireland'The Silver Spoon is as delicious to look at as the recipes inside.' – Scotland on Sunday Christmas Guide'A brilliant source of inspiration.' – Delicious'Time-honoured recipes that make this a one-stop reference book for traditional Italian cooking.' – House and Garden'The ultimate kitchen companion.' – Mindfood Magazine'Strongly recommended for cooks of all stages, culinary school students, and food lovers.' – celebrity-books.blogspot.com'The most exhaustive Italian cookbook in recent memory, this volume offers something for every cook, regardless of their skill level, and deserves to be a fixture in American kitchens.' – Publishers Weekly'We love The Silver Spoon cookbook from the 1950s – a staple in many Italian food lovers’ kitchen.' – Family Circle 'This book is considered something of an authority on Italian cookery and is the bestselling cookery book of all time in its native land... For lovers of Italian cuisine it contains so much to inspire and delight. Well deserving of a coveted space on the kitchen shelf.' – Woman's Way (Ireland)'There's plenty to say about Italian food but very little that hasn't been explored in this vast tome. In essence it defines the ineffable conviviality that gives Italian fare its pizzazz.' – Monocle
£999.99
All the mammals of the world
Book SynopsisPor primera vez tienes a tu alcance todos los mamíferos del mundo ilustrados en único y práctico libro. Creado para un público amplio, esta obra fascinará tanto a naturalistas principiantes como a expertos mastozoólogos, investigadores, conservacionistas y cualquier persona interesada en la espectacular diversidad de los mamíferos.
£80.10
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Rest is History
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*Now with a fun pub quiz*''An idiosyncratic ride through history'' Independent ''Holland and Sandbrook have pretty much reinvented popular history for the modern age'' The TimesThe nation's favourite historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, take on the most curious moments in history, answering the questions we didn't even think to ask . . .- What was the most disastrous party in history?- How did a hair appointment almost blow Churchill's cover?- Why did the Nazis believe they were descended from the people of Atlantis?- What made Alfred the Great so great?From a British political leader who allegedly plotted to feed his lover to alligators, to a Brazilian emperor whose subjects mistook him for a banana, there is nothing too big or too small for Tom and Dominic to unpick.
£10.44
Pluto Press Feminism is for Everybody
Book SynopsisA concise argument for the enduring importance of the feminist movement today by one of the world's leading feminist writersTable of ContentsIntroduction Come Closer to Feminism 1. Feminist Politics. Where We Stand 2. Consciousness-raising. A Constant Change of Heart 3. Sisterhood is Still Powerful 4. Our Bodies Ourselves. Reproductive Rights 5. Beauty Within and Without 6. Women at Work 7. Feminist Education for Critical Consciousness 8. Race and Gender 9. Ending Violence 10. Feminist Parenting 11. Feminist Sexual Politic 12. Feminist Parenting 13. A Feminist Sexual Politic 14. Liberating Marriage and Partnership 15. To Love Again. The Heart of Feminism 16. Feminism Class Struggle 17. Feminist Spirituality 18. Global Feminism 19. Visionary Feminism Index
£18.04
Penguin Books Ltd Captive Mind
Book SynopsisWritten in Paris in the early 1950s, this book created instant controversy in its analysis of modern society that had allowed itself to be hypnotized by socio-political doctrines, and to accept totalitarian terror on the strength of a hypothetical future.Table of ContentsThe pill of the Murti-Bing; looking to the West; Ketman; Alpha, the moralist; Beta, the disappointed lover; Gamma, the slave of history; Delta, the troubadour; man, his enemy; the lessons of the Baltics.
£11.69
Canongate Books The Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible
Book SynopsisThe Third Man Factor tells the revealing story behind an extraordinary idea: that people at the very edge of death, often adventurers or explorers, experience a benevolent presence beside them who encourages them to make one final effort to survive. If only a handful of people had ever experienced the Third Man, it might be dismissed as an unusual delusion but over the years the experience has occurred again and again: to mountaineers, divers, polar explorers, prisoners of war, solo sailors, aviators, astronauts and 9/11 survivors. All have escaped traumatic events only to tell strikingly similar stories of having experienced the close presence of a helper or guardian. In The Third Man Factor John Geiger combines history, scientific analysis and great adventure stories to explain this secret to survival, the Third Man who - in the words of legendary Italian climber Reinhold Messner - 'leads you out of the impossible'.Trade ReviewFounded on astonishing near-death tales . . .The Third Man Factor is a more thoughtful investigation of a strange "presence" felt by lonely explorers. -- James McConnachie * * Sunday Times * *Geiger recounts many, many tales of people who have found themselves in extreme situations, and felt a ghostly presence helping them. Almost without exception, they are exciting, edge-of-the-seat tales. Some of them might be familiar, which is no bad thing; it's like revisiting the greatest hits of exploration and daredevilry, but from a new angle ... These are gripping tales, and Geiger tells them well -- Melanie McGrath * * Evening Standard * *Geiger seeks the opinion of a range of neurological researchers, and sets out these expert opinions with zest . . . There is interesting material here on the human organisms's capacity to endure. -- Sara Wheeler * * Literary Review * *Geiger's account combines history, scientific analysis and true-life tales to haunting effect. * * Bookseller * *Extraordinary . . . compelling . . . John Geiger's book combines history, scientific analysis and great adventure stories and produces much food for thought. -- Jane Tester * * ReFresh magazine * *Author John Geiger has now, for the first time, collected these stories in a remarkable new book. Whatever the explanation for this mysterious phenomenon such 'third man' experiences seem to be an extrememly powerful force for survival when death seems imminent . . . Some of the most amazing survival stories ever are told by John Geiger's 'The Third Man'. * * Weekly News * *Gripping. -- William Leith * * The Scotsman * *
£10.44
Icon Books The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Witty and erudite ... stuffed with the kind of arcane information that nobody strictly needs to know, but which is a pleasure to learn nonetheless.' Nick Duerden, Independent.'Particularly good ... Forsyth takes words and draws us into their, and our, murky history.' William Leith, Evening Standard.The Etymologicon is an occasionally ribald, frequently witty and unerringly erudite guided tour of the secret labyrinth that lurks beneath the English language.What is the actual connection between disgruntled and gruntled? What links church organs to organised crime, California to the Caliphate, or brackets to codpieces?Mark Forsyth's riotous celebration of the idiosyncratic and sometimes absurd connections between words is a classic of its kind: a mine of fascinating information and a must-read for word-lovers everywhere.'Highly recommended' SpectatorTrade Review[Forsyth] riff[s] very entertainingly on the hidden connections of words (from brackets and codpieces, to cappuccinos and monkeys). -- Robert McCrum, The GuardianI'm hooked on Forsyth's book - Crikey, but this is addictive. -- Mathew Parris, The TimesKudos should go to Mark Forsyth, author of The Etymologicon - Clearly a man who knows his onions, Mr Forsyth must have worked 19 to the dozen, spotting red herrings and unravelling inkhorn terms, to bestow this boon - a work of the first water, to coin a phrase. -- The Daily TelegraphThis year's must-have stocking filler - the angel on the top of the tree, the satsuma in the sock, the threepenny bit in the plum pudding, the essential addition to the library in the smallest room is Mark Forsyth's The Etymologicon. -- Ian Sansom, The GuardianThe stocking filler of the season. -- Robert McCrum, The ObserverWitty and erudite ... stuffed with the kind of arcane information that nobody strictly needs to know, but which is a pleasure to learn nonetheless. -- Nick Duerden, IndependentThis witty book liberates etymology from the dusty pages of the dictionary and brings it alive. -- Good Book Guide'The Etymologicon' contains fascinating facts -- Daily MailFrom Nazis and film buffs to heckling and humble pie, the obscure origins of commonly-used words and phrases are explained. -- Daily TelegraphA collection of verbal curiosities ... fascinating. -- SpectatorA perfect bit of stocking filler for the bookish member of the family, or just a cracking all-year-round read. Highly recommended. -- SpectatorLight, entertaining and fascinating ... This is really one of those books where you have to fight hard to resist telling anyone in earshot little snippets every five minutes. -- Brian CleggAn absolute gem ... a pleasure to read. -- Books MonthlyI want this book to be never-ending ... a real winner. -- Books MonthlyIt makes for a very good read ... a perfect Christmas gift for anyone who might be interested in where our words come from. -- A Common ReaderI adored this book. I read and read and then I read some more until it was all gone. It was just my cup of tea, well presented, engaging, witty, wonderful. Full of usable facts and great anecdotes, it's one of the only 'history' books I've read this year that was anything other than dull as dishwater. Full marks. -- The BookbagMark Forsyth, who blogs as 'The Inky Fool,' is an extreme and hugely entertaining practitioner. -- Financial TimesThe subtitle ... 'A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language' ... is a misdescription. It is not a stroll; it is a plunge on a toboggan where the only way to stop is to fall off. -- Financial Times
£10.44
Verso Books The Invention of the Jewish People
Book SynopsisA historical tour de force, The Invention of the Jewish People offers a groundbreaking account of Jewish and Israeli history. Exploding the myth that there was a forced Jewish exile in the first century at the hands of the Romans, Israeli historian Shlomo Sand argues that most modern Jews descend from converts, whose native lands were scattered across the Middle East and Eastern Europe.In this iconoclastic work, which spent nineteen weeks on the Israeli bestseller list and won the coveted Aujourd'hui Award in France, Sand provides the intellectual foundations for a new vision of Israel's future.Trade ReviewExtravagantly denounced and praised. * New York Times *Perhaps books combining passion and erudition don't change political situations, but if they did, this one would count as a landmark. -- Eric Hobsbawm * Observer *[Sand's] quiet earthquake of a book is shaking historical faith in the link between Judaism and Israel. -- Rafael Behr * Observer *Anyone interested in understanding the contemporary Middle East should read this book. -- Tony JudtNo discussion of the region any longer seems complete without acknowledgement of this book. * Independent on Sunday *A radical dismantling of a national myth. * Guardian *
£11.39
Random House UK The Art of Winning
Book SynopsisFormer All-Black, father of four and Unicef Ambassador Dan Carter is considered the greatest first-five to ever don the All Blacks jersey. During his 20-year career he broke several world records and scored the winning points in the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, earning him his third World Rugby Player of the Year Award and a second consecutive World Cup win for New Zealand. He is the most-capped All Black Flyhalf and the highest point scorer in Super Rugby history. In 2021, Dan was invited to become the first ever Leader in Practice at the Oxford Foundry, the entrepreneurship institute founded at the university by Apple CEO Tim Cook. Dan's goal was simple: to inspire the next generation of leaders.
£10.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB Handbook of British Birds
Book SynopsisThe bestselling RSPB Handbook of British Birds is the most comprehensive reference for birdwatchers of all levels of interest and experience. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most accessible field guide to more than 300 bird species likely to be encountered in Britain and Ireland.Alongside artworks depicting all common plumages, the detailed text describes each bird''s behaviour, habitat, voice, breeding biology, longevity and seasonal movements, as well as other useful information. The guide also includes UK population trends and up-to-date distribution maps.Completely revised and updated, this fifth edition also features new artwork and comparison spreads, additional rarities and the most recent taxonomic order, as well as each species'' conservation status, a summary of the threats UK species are currently facing and details of what conservationists are doing to help.A new lay-flat binding has also been used, creating easier access to the species accounts at hTrade ReviewAn indispensable guide to the UK's most familiar birds and the perfect companion to exploring what nature has to offer. * Choice Magazine *It does a job as a field guide but is more than that. It's an easy way to find out more about the birds between its covers – with sections on behaviour, habitat, voice, breeding biology, longevity and movements, population trends and conservation status. -- David Chandler * Bird Watching *The ideal field guide for anybody who's just getting started in birdwatching. -- John Miles * Bird Watching *Of all the various reference guides out there – and there are plenty to choose from – this authoritative book with its detailed text and useful drawings is in my opinion the most useful for birdwatchers in Britain. -- Charlie Elder, journalist and author of Few And Far BetweenTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Population Trends of British Birds Using this Book Bird Topography Species Accounts Rarities Further Reading and Resources Index
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Munkey Diaries
Book Synopsis''Birkin''s diary entries ultimately expose the toxic reality behind one of the 20th century''s most glamorous couples'' Sunday TimesJane Birkin - actor, singer, songwriter and model - may have shot to worldwide fame through her relationship with Serge Gainsbourg and their controversial hit ''Je t''aime ... moi non plus'', but it would be her wide-ranging acting career and effortless Gallic cool that was to truly cement her legacy as an enduring international icon. In Munkey Diaries, the first volume of Birkin''s diaries, we''re transported to the flamboyant world of London in the Swinging Sixties and Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 1970s. There are intimate revelations about Jane''s tumultuous life with her first husband, the composer John Barry, and her romantic and professional collaboration with Gainsbourg, as well as keen insights into her working life as an actor, singer and songwriter.Far from an ordinary memoir, Munkey DiariesTrade ReviewBirkin's diary entries ultimately expose the toxic reality behind one of the 20th century's most glamorous couples * Sunday Times *Painfully honest * Daily Mail *Birkin's diary entries ultimately expose the toxic reality behind one of the 20th century's most glamorous couples. * The Sunday Times *touching memoir * Daily Mail *
£9.99
Running Press Desktop Boxing
Book SynopsisFor boxing fans and desk jockeys alike, Desktop Boxing is the perfect desk accessory for fun yet effective stress relief. Don''t take out your stress on your coworkers, take it out on this mini punching bag! Box includes: A mini desktop punching bag with suction cup base Two tiny boxing gloves for your pointer fingers A mini book with basic finger boxing moves and boxing trivia
£10.98
Oxford University Press Oxford Essential German Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Essential German Dictionary is a new compact German-English and English-German dictionary that offers up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. This dictionary is easy to use and ideal for travel, work, or study.The latest words in each language have been added, reflecting all aspects of life today, from computing and technology to lifestyle and business. Additional features include guides to German and English pronunciation, as well as help with both German and English verbs.The Oxford Essential German Dictionary is ideal for anyone in need of a handy quick reference. An essential book for the study of German.
£6.64
Sixth & Spring Books 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners: Easy
Book SynopsisWith a thorough how-to section that includes step-by-step photography and 60 patterns that range in project type and technique, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners will help new crocheters build skills and make many useful items at the same time. Whether you’re picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are familiar with the basic crochet stitches and need something to make, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners is the perfect book for you. A thorough learn-to-crochet section instills all the core knowledge you need to get started, and an expansive collection of 60 beginner-friendly patterns provides endless hours of happy crafting. Beginner doesn’t have to mean boring, so this pattern collection is accessible yet includes numerous techniques such as colorwork, bobbles, textures, and more to keep crocheters engaged and constantly developing their abilities as they stitch hats, scarves, shawls, mittens, blankets, and even garments. Sidebars are included throughout with tips, tricks, and insight to build crafting knowledge and encourage critical thinking and creativity. With every project made in Pacific from Cascade Yarns, this superwash wool and acrylic blend comes in dozens of colors and will ensure that each project is beautiful, soft, and durable.
£15.19
Canongate Books Widow Basquiat: A Memoir
Book SynopsisMADONNA. ANDY WARHOL. KEITH HARING. FAB 5 FREDDIE. DEBBIE HARRY. JULIAN SCHNABEL. Jean-Michel Basquiat's transition from the subways to the chic gallery spaces of Manhattan brought the artist into the company of many of New York's established and aspiring stars. In 1988, unable to deal with the demands that his new fame brought, Basquiat, the most successful black visual artist in history, died from a heroin overdose at age twenty-seven.Widow Basquiat is an exploration of the artist as seen through the eyes of his muse, Suzanne. It is a love story like no other.Trade ReviewA love story for the ages, Widow Basquiat is an unorthodox dissection of one of modern history's greatest artists, Jean-Michel Basquiat, as recounted by his muse, Suzanne Mallouk. Bound to tug at your heartstrings, this book paints a vivid portrait of the trials and tribulations of an artist like no other -- DUA LIPAEngrossing . . . Clement offers far more clues to the cryptic symbols which litter his paintings than any art critic could * * The Times * *A compelling book that leaves a giant sized lump in the throat . . . A vivid portrait of Basquiat, powerfully evoking his inventiveness as an artist * * Independent on Sunday * *Engrossing * * The Times * *The kind of book that makes you want to take the next flight to New York * * Big Issue * *Widow Basquiat is truly unique and continues to resonate long after you've closed the final page * * Straight no Chaser * *Deeply romantic * * Big Issue * *Compelling * * Independent on Sunday * *
£9.49
Antenne Publishing London Rave Flyers 1990 - 1996
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£14.25
Ebury Publishing How They Broke Britain
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£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd The Black Swan
Book SynopsisThe phenomenal international bestseller that shows us how to stop trying to predict everything - and take advantage of uncertaintyWhat have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? Why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This book is all about Black Swans: the random events that underlie our lives, from bestsellers to world disasters. Their impact is huge; they''re impossible to predict; yet after they happen we always try to rationalize them. ''Taleb is a bouncy and even exhilarating guide ... I came to relish what he said, and even develop a sneaking affection for him as a person'' Will Self, Independent on Sunday''He leaps like some superhero of the mind'' Boyd Tonkin, IndependentTrade ReviewA fascinating study of how we are regularly taken for suckers by the unexpected * Guardian *Like the conversation of a raconteur ... hugely enjoyable - compelling * Financial Times *It has altered modern thinking * The Times *Confirms his status as a guru for every would-be Damien Hirst, George Soros and aspirant despot * Sunday Times *The Black Swan changed my view of how the world works -- Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and SlowGreat fun... brash, stubborn, entertaining, opinionated, curious, cajoling -- Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of FreakonomicsThe most prophetic voice of all * GQ *
£12.34
Penguin Books Ltd The Pillow Book
Book Synopsis''A mistress of wry observation and scalding wit ... The Pillow Book retains its fresh, authentic appeal more than 1,000 years after its inception'' Japan TimesWritten by the court gentlewoman Sei Shonagon as a journal for her own amusement, The Pillow Book is one of the greatest works of Japanese literature. A fascinating exploration of life amongst the nobility at the height of the idyllic Heian period, it describes the exquisite pleasures of a confined world in which poetry, love, fashion and whim dominated. From brief reflections to longer, lyrical tales, Shonagon moves elegantly across themes including nature, society and her own flirtations and frustrations, to provide a witty, unique insight into a woman''s life at court in classical Japan.Translated with an introduction by Meredith McKinney
£11.69
Sixth & Spring Books Learn to Draw Cartoons: The World's Easiest
Book SynopsisWith bestselling how to draw book author Christopher Hart as your guide, learning how to draw cartoons has never been easier! Thanks to Christopher Hart’s simplified process, anyone can start creating dynamic cartoon characters right away. He has developed the easiest-ever approach to drawing the basics like heads, bodies, and those super-important cartoon expressions. Hart then helps beginners apply these fundamentals to a variety of fun types and settings such as animals, under-the-sea locales, famous stock characters, and popular backgrounds. Each lesson is laid out in accessible steps and accompanied by Chris’s personable, quick instruction.Featuring the same accessible step-by-step teaching style as other Christopher Hart drawing books, Learn to Draw Cartoons is the perfect cartoon drawing book for both beginner artists who want to learn how to draw cartoon characters, as well as experienced cartoonists looking to improve upon their existing skills.
£14.39
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Book 2
Book SynopsisThor''s hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon - the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn''t just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can''t retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer''s return is the gods'' worst enemy, Loki - and the price he wants is very high.
£8.54
Octopus Publishing Group That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix by the
Book Synopsis'Engaging and insightful.' REED HASTINGS, CEO of Netflix 'Charming, fascinating and very funny. Marc Randolph demystifies the world of Silicon Valley start-ups, and makes you laugh a lot along the way.' DECCA AITKENHEAD, The Sunday Times'Pick up the book guys. I have a funny feeling it will bring you value.' GARY VAYNERCHUK, author of NYT bestseller Crushing ItIn the vein of Phil Knight's SHOE DOG, this is the inside story of the creation of Netflix, one of the world's most successful entertainment companies, from the very first CEO.Now with over 207 million subscribers, Netflix's triumph feels inevitable but the twenty-first century's most disruptive start-up began with few believers and calamity at every turn. Marc Randolph's transformational journey exemplifies how anyone with grit and determination can change the world - even with an idea that many think will never work. What emerges, however, isn't just the inside story of one of the world's most iconic companies. Full of counter-intuitive concepts and written in binge-worthy prose, it answers some of our most fundamental questions about taking that leap of faith in life: How do you begin? How do you weather disappointment and failure? What is success? From idea generation to team building to knowing when to let go, That Will Never Work is one of the most dramatic and insightful entrepreneurial stories of our time.Trade ReviewMarc Randolph will demystify the world of Silicon Valley start-ups and make you laugh a lot. -- Decca Aitkenhead * Sunday Times *A charming first-person account of the early days. * Wall Street Journal *Engaging and insightful -- Reed Hastings * current CEO of Netflix *An engaging read that will engross any would-be entrepreneur * Washington Post *Pick up the book guys. I have a funny feeling it will bring you value -- Gary Vaynerchuck * author of NYT bestseller Crushing It *A fantastic example of how the creative process requires a balance of power and humility -- Amy Cuddy * bestselling author of Presence *An entertaining chronicle of creativity, luck and unflagging perseverance * Kirkus *A fantastic book for anyone who wants to know how Netflix came to be. But it's also inspirational for anyone who wants to start a company. -- Alison Kosik * CNN *Netflix was built on the creative DNA of one man - Marc Randolph. -- Gina Keating * author of Netflixed: The Epic Battle for America’s Eyeballs *Marc is an unusually brave soul. Marc's genius in recognizing that not knowing frees you to experiment and observe and to ultimately win. -- Lloyd Tabb * founder of Looker *
£10.44
Ebury Publishing The Natural Navigator
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe perfect book * Sir Ranulph Fiennes *Wonderfully stimulating * Michael Palin *Gooley is a fine writer with a philosophical passion for the subject ... his advice is at times glorious in its simplicity and fascinating in its execution ... his advice is so well structured that even enthusiastic amateurs will find plenty to get to grips with -- Laurence Mackin * Irish Times *Wonderful... This is the sort of charming and inspiring book you want to recommend and buy for others. A must for any lover of the outdoors -- Tim Jepson * Daily Telegraph *This in-depth book gives us the tools to re-engage with our natural world in a clear and understandable way. I love it! * Bear Grylls *
£13.49
Profile What Does Israel Fear from Palestine
Book SynopsisFROM THE ORWELL PRIZE-WINNER AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTA TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 'Palestine's greatest prose writer' Observer'A valuable read. As well as talking through the history, Shehadeh is reaching out to Israelis and searching for some kind of dialogue' Armando Iannucci When the state of Israel was formed in 1948, it precipitated the Nakba or 'disaster': the displacement of the Palestine nation, creating fracture-lines which continue to erupt in violent and tragic ways today. In the years that followed, while the Berlin Wall crumbled and South Africa abolished apartheid, the Israeli government rejected every opportunity for reconciliation with Palestine. But Raja Shehadeh, a human rights lawyer and Palestine's greatest living writer, suggests that this does not mean the two nations cannot work together as partners on the road to peace, not genocide. In graceful, devastatingly observed prose, this is a fresh perspective in a time of great need.'Powerful' New Statesman'A
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Pan Macmillan Stay True
Book SynopsisThe moving, Pulitzer Prize-winning coming-of-age memoir of music, outsiders and the relationships that make us.Trade ReviewAt once a coming-of-age memoir, a devastating elegy for a departed friend, and a mixtape of all the music and other shards of culture and experience that coalesce into an identity, Stay True is wildly original . . . A glorious, unforgettable book -- Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of Pain and Say NothingImpossible to put down . . . profoundly moving . . . a work of intellect, honesty and love * The Guardian *A remarkably moving account of male affection and grief * The Observer *A quiet, occasionally hilarious, ultimately devastating book . . . the most moving and memorable piece of autobiography I read this year. * The Independent, 'The Ten Best Books of 2023' *An exceptional portrait of male affection and a young life senselessly cut short * The Independent, 'Best Memoir: 2023' *A powerful and beautifully written meditation on guilt, memory and male friendship * The Guardian, 'Best Books of the Year' *Quietly wrenching . . . This is a memoir that gathers power through accretion — all those moments and gestures that constitute experience, the bits and pieces that coalesce into a life * The New York Times *A beautiful memoir that goes deep into the heart of friendships * The Financial Times *A luminous and tender-hearted story. . . Stay True is a nuanced and beautiful evocation of young adulthood in all its sloppy, exuberant glory * The Wall Street Journal *[Hsu writes] with devastating emotional precision, questioning the possibility of meaning in tragedy and the value of the stories we tell while attempting to find it . . . an extraordinary, devotional act of friendship * The Washington Post *This book is exquisite and excruciating and I will be thinking about it for years and years to come -- Rachel Kushner, author of The Mars RoomRemarkable . . . an evocative coming-of-age story about the formation of identity, friendship, and grief * AnOther Magazine *This is writing at its best . . . one of those books that is the sum total of a writer’s life in thinking, craft, and curiosity, made felt at last, so that when the sentences come, they come with a deliberate, patient, and precise force -- Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousI was softly heartbroken by Stay True . . . [A] once-in-a-lifetime book -- Jia Tolentino, author of Trick MirrorNot since Ann Patchett wrote about her friend Lucy Grealy in Truth and Beauty has there been such an achingly tender book about a platonic friendship * Los Angeles Times *Funny and wise . . . What a gift it is to remember the people you loved, and who loved you, while you were busy becoming yourself * The Atlantic *Stay True is about the beautiful, unpredictable alchemy of how friendship—particularly male friendship—forms in the first place * GQ *A moving portrait of a persona undone by tragedy * Vogue *This book is going to break your heart. * The Australian *
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Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Pocket Belfast & the Causeway Coast
Book SynopsisLonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Pocket Belfast & the Causeway Coast is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the coastline's clifftop paths, fishing villages and beaches; journey back in time at the incredible Titanic Belfast; and browse the historic St George's Market. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Belfast and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Belfast & the Causeway Coast: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Cathedral Quarter, CIty Centre, Queen's Quarter, Titanic Quarter, the Causeway Coast and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Belfast & the Causeway Coast is our colourful, easy to use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, and is packed with the best sights and experiences for a short trip or weekend away. Want more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Ireland for an in-depth guide to the country. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Cook Once Eat Twice
Book SynopsisNADIYA'S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TIME SPENT IN THE KITCHEN, TO ACCOMPANY HER BBC2 PRIMETIME SERIESThe very best of Nadiya's signature twist on flavour whilst helping you make the most of your time and ingredients----Pressed for time to cook in a busy week?Cook Once, Eat Twice is all about delicious convenience, showing how to get ahead in the kitchen by cooking more efficiently and economically.Nadiya shares a host of creative timesavers, including trusty batch-cooking and meal-prepping ideas, clever ways to spin leftovers into new meals, simple baked treats that are easy to store and eat later, and even recipes to use up your scraps.With recipes such as: Chick Pea and Chicken Tray Bake Sticky Honey Mustard Toad in the Hole Burgers Cheese and Lamb Samosas Courgette Spaghetti Cheats Biria Tacos Paneer Karahi Lemon Sherbet Loaf Nadiya shows how easy it is to stretch your meals, reduce your waste and make life simpler, so you always have satisfying food at your fingertips.Featured on BBC 2 TV Show, Cook Once, Eat Twice, June 2024
£23.80
Unbound Children of Las Vegas: True stories about growing
Book SynopsisOver forty million people a year travel to Vegas, more than to Mecca. It is a global celebrity, an improbable oasis, a place offering bank-breaking fortunes and instant gratification, 24/7, with no moral debits. Award-winning writer Timothy O’Grady lived in Vegas for two years. He finally began to understand it when he talked to people who had grown up there, the children of the card dealers and cocktail shakers, the jugglers and the dancers – young people who had been bearing witness to this strange city all their lives. One had her student loans and credit card limits stolen by her father. Another fled a sequence of exploiters until she found herself living in the storm drains under the casinos. There is the boy whose father entered him into a drinking contest when he was eight, the casino owner’s son, the erudite contortionist turned stripper. Each tells their own tale.In Children of Las Vegas, O’Grady renews his partnership with renowned photographer Steve Pyke. Through short essays, Pyke’s portraits and ten witness testimonies, he pierces the city’s glittering façade to reveal the darker reality that lies beneath.Trade Review'These are brave, honest, articulate stories, the children wise beyond their years . . . A modern fairy tale' Martina Evans, Irish Times
£9.49
Profile Books Ltd Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest
Book Synopsis'A brilliant book packed with powerful insights from the world's most successful investors' Tony Robbins 'A profound, eloquent, and much-needed call for a reassessment of how we build our portfolios and live our lives' Stig Brodersen 'A classic ... for generations, will define what it means to be a better investor and a better human' Guy Spier Billionaire investors. If we think of them, it's with a mixture of awe and suspicion. Clearly, they possess a kind of genius - the proverbial Midas Touch. But are the skills they possess transferable? And would we really want to be them? Do they have anything to teach us besides making money? In Richer, Wiser, Happier, award-winning journalist William Green has spent nearly twenty-five years interviewing these investing wizards and discovered that their talents expand well beyond the financial realm and into practical philosophy. Green ushers us into the lives of more than forty of the world's super-investors, visiting them in their offices, vacation homes, and even their places of worship - all to share what they have to teach us. Green brings together the thinking of some of the best investors, from Warren Buffett to Howard Marks to John Templeton, and provides gems of insight that will enrich you not only financially but also professionally and personally.Trade ReviewEngaging ... Throughout the book [Green] underscores the central premise that originality is overrated when it comes to investing ... 'Nothing is more essential than our capacity to survive the most difficult times not only financially but emotionally' * New York Times *This is a brilliant book packed with powerful insights from the world's most successful investors. Do you want to achieve total financial freedom while also leading an abundant life that's truly rich in purpose, fulfillment, and joy? Then read Richer, Wiser, Happier. -- Tony Robbins, author * #1 New York Times bestseller Money: Master the Game *What a wonderful book! Richer, Wiser, Happier is a profound, eloquent, and much-needed call for a reassessment of how we build our portfolios and live our lives. -- Stig Brodersen, Cofounder of The Investor's Podcast Network and host of the podcast * We Study Billionaires *Endlessly fascinating...Richer, Wiser, Happier is going to be a classic and, for generations, will define what it means to be a better investor and a better human. -- Guy Spier, CEO of Aquamarine Capital, author * The Education of a Value Investor *Those who finish this book will find, to their delight, that they're smarter about much more than money -- Peter H. Diamandis, author * Abundance *Does a wonderful job of showing how to consistently stack the odds in your favour, both in markets and life -- Annie Duke, author * Thinking in Bets *
£10.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Take the Slow Road: Spain and Portugal:
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to the very best scenic and fun routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the mountains, coastlines and winding roads of beautiful Spain and Portugal. Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. It’s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. It’s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course. In this book we define the best driving routes around Spain and Portugal for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why it’s special. We meander around Spain and Portugal on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff that’s fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for walkers, culture-buffs, sea-swimmers and sun-worshippers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the most picturesque and most interesting. And you don’t even have to own a camper van or motorhome – we’ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through on a cold day and plan your next outing, you’ll be transported (albeit slowly) to cobbled streets, beaches, mountains and winding roads that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!Table of ContentsIntroduction How to use this book Why Spain and Portugal for a slow road adventure? Your essential camping kit list Where to stay in Spain and Portugal How to get to Spain and Portugal Driving in Spain and Portugal Spain and Portugal for newbies Spain and Portugal highlights My top ten Spanish and Portuguese campsites SPAIN NORTHERN SPAIN 01 Santander to Cangas De Onís 02 Hondarribia to Pamplona 03 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Cintruénigo 04 San Sebastián to Sopelana 05 Cudillero to Navia 06 Vigo to Fisterra 07 A Coruña to Ribadeo CENTRAL SPAIN 08 Salamanca to Plasencia 09 Mérida to Italica 10 Pedraza To Madrid 11 Mota Del Cuervo to Tiruel EASTERN SPAIN 12 Pamplona to Ripoll 13 Portbou to Lloret De Mar 14 Barcelona 15 Ebro Delta to Zaragoza 16 Jávea to Cartagena SOUTHERN SPAIN 17 Águilas to Granada 18 Málaga to Arcos De La Frontera 19 Tarifa to Huelva (Via The Sherry Triangle) PORTUGAL 20 Vila Real to Faro 21 Sagres to Albufeira 22 Praia Da Arrifana to Tróia 23 Évora to Abrantes 24 Chaves to Viseu 25 Guarda to Porto 26 Espinho to Lisbon
£19.80
Pan Macmillan The Way of the Hermit
Book SynopsisKen Smith has had a lifelong love of wilderness and exploration. As a young man, he worked as a farmhand and labourer until 1975, when he moved to Yukon, Canada. On his return, Ken took to wandering across the British Isles, settling at Treig to resolve his grief and build a new life.Will Millard is a writer, BBC presenter, public speaker and expedition leader. Born and brought up in the Fens, he presents remote anthropology and adventure series for BBC Two and a series on rivers, urban exploration and history for BBC Wales. In 2019, his series My Year with the Tribe won the Realscreen Award for Travel & Exploration. His first book, The Old Man and the Sand Eel, follows his wild journey across Britain in pursuit of a fishing record. He has also ghostwritten many projects and written for numerous national and international magazines and newspapers, including BBC News, The Daily Telegraph, Vice, The Guardian, Geographi
£10.44
Octopus Publishing Group Hamlyn All Colour Cookery 200 Delicious Desserts
Book Synopsis200 TASTY TREATS FOR EVERY OCCASIONPresented in a handy format with colour photographs and easy-to-follow recipes, Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Delicious Desserts is great value for money. From fresh and fruity to rich and creamy, here you will find recipes to suit all tastes and seasons. With recipes including Chocolate mousse cake, Lime crunch tart and White chocolate fondue, this book with satisfy even the sweetest tooth.Check out some of the other titles in the series:Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Super SoupsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Halogen Oven RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & BakesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Really Easy RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Pasta DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Tapas & Spanish DishesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 More Slow Cooker Recipes
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Astrology for the Soul
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£16.14
Bloomsbury USA Soft
£24.00
AA Publishing AA Easy Read Atlas Britain 2026
Book SynopsisUp-to-date mapping from the experts at the AA. Easy Read Britain Atlas 2026 features include a giant 2.3 miles to 1 inch scale, A4 format revised and updated for 2026, 6 page clear route planner map, top 300 AA-Inspected caravan and camping sites and over 240 service areas.
£15.29
Atlantic Books LinManuel Miranda
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£17.00
Ebury Publishing The Seat of the Soul: An Inspiring Vision of
Book Synopsis'The Seat of the Soul changed the way I see myself. It changed the way I view the world' OprahYou receive from the world what you give to the worldWe are constantly evolving within a changing climate and yet always seem to return to the same question: is there more to life?In his iconic bestseller, renowned spiritual teacher Gary Zukav reveals how to become the authority in your own life, how to change the way you see the world and how to interact with others.The Seat of the Soul is the ultimate path to connecting with your deepest spiritual self.Trade ReviewThe Seat of the Soul is a very important book to me * Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist *When Zukav's ideas stop challenging you, you will laugh with the wonderful laughter of the discoverer who has found a new continent * Maya Angelou *
£14.24
Pan Macmillan Linda Goodman's Love Signs: New Edition of the
Book SynopsisAn updated edition of the sensational New York Times bestseller from world-famous master astrologer Linda Goodman.'I love Linda Goodman, her work is pure magic.' – Carolyne Faulkner, author of The Signs & The Signs in LoveIs your romance written in the stars?Can a Capricorn find love with a Sagittarius? Will a match between a Leo and a Pisces always end in heartbreak? Linda Goodman’s Love Signs is a complete astrological guide to personal relationships, offering compelling insight and advice for every zodiac sign – and the compatibility of every possible pairing. Lively, entertaining and informative, this book will help you better understand your partner and your relationship. Including in-depth explorations of the 78 Sun Sign patterns for women and men, invaluable explanations of the Twelve Mysteries of Love and lists of famous Sun Sign personalities, this witty, poetic and compassionate guide will tell you what to expect and what to look out for in your love life. Learn all this and more from the world-famous astrologer who has helped millions divine their way to true love.This is an updated edition of Linda Goodman’s lively bestseller, originally published in 1979.Trade ReviewLinda Goodman is the groundbreaking pioneer of Relationship Astrology. She is a Queen of the Zodiac. Whether single or in a relationship, this book is like the fairy godmother you never knew you needed! She is as relevant now, as ever. Love Signs is a timeless and essential cosmic guide for any Astrology fan looking to deepen and harmonize their romantic relationships. -- Lucy Porter, Astrologer, Matchmaker, Love & Relationships WriterLove Signs is an iconic book that creates pure poetry out of our favorite astrological love matches. I’m a lifelong fan of Linda Goodman and Astro Poets has been greatly influenced by her. She's an astrology hero. -- Dorothea Lasky, poet and author of Astro PoetsI love Linda Goodman, her work is pure magic. She originally introduced the beautiful language of the stars to us all – in true Aries style, it's upbeat and innocent yet still manages to pack a punch. -- Carolyne Faulkner, author of The Signs & The Signs in Love and Founder of Dynamic Astrology™What seems to set Goodman’s books apart from other stargazing guides is their knowledgeable approach and comprehensive reach. -- Newsweek
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HarperCollins Publishers BRIGHT
Book SynopsisCrazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl by way of Jenny Han in this knock-out sequel, about a Korean American teen who is thrust into the competitive, technicolor world of K-pop, from Jessica Jung, K-pop legend and former lead singer of one of the most influential K-pop girl groups of all time, Girls Generation.Couture gowns, press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of her game. Girls Forever is now the number-one K-pop groupin the world, and her fame skyrockets after her viral airport styling attracts the attention of fashion's biggest names. Her life's a swirl of technicolour glamour and adoring fans. Rachel can't imagine shining any brighter.The only thing that's missing is lovebut Rachel's determined to follow the rules. In her world, falling in love can cost you everything.Enter Alex. When Rachel literally falls head over designer heels into his lap on a crowded metro, she's tempted to give up her anti-love vows. Alex is more than just heart-stopping dimples and aTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR SHINE: “Shine is a lush, heart-filled story with a core of whip-smart satire. In Rachel, Jung has created a protagonist both sympathetic and believable, a girl dreaming big in a brutal industry. Prepare to laugh, cry, and devour this all in one sitting.” —Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Warcross Series
£8.54
Vintage Publishing Of Walking In Ice: Munich - Paris: 23 November -
Book SynopsisA poetic meditation on life and death, by one of the most renowned and respected film-makers and intellectuals of our time. In November 1974, when Werner Herzog was told that his mentor Lotte Eisner, the film-maker and critic, was dying in Paris, he set off to walk there from Munich, ‘in full faith, believing that she would stay alive if I came on foot’. Along the way he recorded what he saw, how he felt, and what he experienced, from the physical discomfort of the journey to moments of rapture. It is a remarkable narrative – part pilgrimage, part meditation, and a confrontation between a great German Romantic imagination and the contemporary world. This edition of the book is being published for the first time as a classic piece of proto-psychogeography, to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of the legendary director’s walk.Trade Review'Surely the strangest, strongest walking book I know, it tells the story of a winter pilgrimage, made in desperation and in hope. At once a diary, a blizzard of weather and memories, and the record of a ritual: only Herzog could have written this weird, slender classic.' Robert Macfarlane * Robert Macfarlane *Herzog's pilgrimage is a fugue and an absurdist comedy as rich as anything in his cinema'. Iain Sinclair * Iain Sinclair *
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Faber & Faber SuperInfinite
Book Synopsis **A Sunday Times top ten bestseller****Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award 2023****Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize for Non-Fiction 2023****Shortlisted for the Slightly Foxed First Biography Prize 2023**Masterly.' ObserverWonderful, joyous.' Maggie O'FarrellFrankly brilliant.' Sunday TimesUnmissable.' Simon JenkinsEvery page sparkles.' Claire TomalinA triumph.' Matt HaigStylish, scholarly and gripping.' Rose TremainJohn Donne lived myriad lives. Sometime religious outsider and social disaster, sometime celebrity preacher and establishment darling, Donne was incapable of being just one thing.He was a scholar of law, a sea adventurer, an MP, a priest, the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral and perhaps the greatest love poet in the history of the English language.In Super-Infinite, Katherine Rundell shows us the many sides of Donne's extraordinary life, his obsessions, his blazing words, and his tempestuous Elizabethan times unveiling Donne as the most remarkable mind and as a lesson in living.Katherine Rundell''s book Super-Infinite was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 16-04-2022Trade Review'Fascinating and incisive: spellbinding.' - John Carey'A wonderful, joyous piece of work . . . with fierce, interrogative intelli-gence. it is fantastic to have this most elusive and mysterious of men brought out into the light, for all to see. I just loved it.'- Maggie O'Farrell
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Wifedom
Book Synopsis''Truly wonderful... Anna Funder has written another brilliant human portrait.'' - Claire Tomalin A BLAZING, GENRE-BENDING MASTERPIECE FROM ONE OF THE MOST INVENTIVE WRITERS OF OUR TIMELooking for wonder and some reprieve from the everyday, Anna Funder slips into the pages of her hero George Orwell. As she watches him create his writing self, she tries to remember her own . . .When she uncovers his forgotten wife, it''s a revelation. Eileen O''Shaughnessy''s literary brilliance shaped Orwell''s work and her practical nous saved his life. But why - and how - was she written out of the story?Using newly discovered letters from Eileen to her best friend, Funder recreates the Orwells'' marriage, through the Spanish Civil War and WW II in London. As she rolls up the screen concealing Orwell''s private life she is led to question what it takes to be a writer - and what it is to be a wife.Compelling and utterly original, Wifedom speaks to the unsung work of women everywhere today, while offering a breathtakingly intimate view of one of the most important literary marriages of the 20th century. It is a book that speaks to our present moment as much as it illuminates the past.''Simply, a masterpiece. Here, Anna Funder not only re-makes the art of biography, she resurrects a woman in full. And this in a narrative that grips the reader and unfolds through some of the most consequential moments - historical and cultural - of the twentieth century.'' Geraldine Brooks, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature's Secrets to
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Refreshingly clear'Sunday Times'A hugely enjoyable slice of popular science'Daily Mail__________ A journey from the farthest reaches of the globe to the most cutting-edge research to explore everything the natural world and science have to offer on the mystery of ageing.From the backwards-ageing jellyfish to the woman who successfully edited her own DNA, biologist Nicklas Brendborg follows the thread of every experiment, story and myth in search of immortality. With mind-bending discoveries and physiological gifts that feel closer to magic than reality, Jellyfish Age Backwards will reshape everything you thought you knew about ageing - and reveal nature's secrets to unlocking your own longevity.Trade ReviewIn a field characterised by overclaiming and wishful thinking, it is judicious, sensible and refreshingly clear. And fascinating. * Sunday Times *Nicklas Brendborg takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the science of ageing... he navigates this bustling discipline with graceful clarity, dispelling common myths along the way. * New Scientist *A hugely enjoyable slice of popular science, full of memorable facts and sound advice. * Daily Mail *Some species are effectively immortal, others induce suspended animation, others age backwards. And all humans do is senesce, so that everything from our minds down to each cell becomes more fragile and less resilient. Nicklas Brendborg accessibly guides the non-scientist through the science of aging and what's known about making it slower and gentler (along with judiciously debunking the ample pseudo-science). All written with a fun, appealing voice, making for a surprisingly upbeat read. -- Dr Robert Sapolsky, bestselling author of BEHAVEThis book will make readers marvel at the possibilities held by scientific discovery, and most of all at nature * Nature Aging *I loved it. Bursting with insight and fabulous facts. The brain boost it gives you is enough to make you feel ten years younger on its own! -- Matt Warren, editor of The ConversationBrendborg explores what could be a complicated and heavy subject so intriguingly, funnily and in such an accessible manner, that the end result is something that even traditionally fiction readers would enjoy. * Publishing Post *Clear and fascinating * The Sunday Times, Best Summer Reads *A highly-entertaining journey through the science of longevity. Why we age, and what we can do about it, explained in a clear and captivating way. A wonderful book * Dr Kris Verbugh, Author of The Longevity Code *Aging can be delayed, prevented, and even reversed in several examples. Brendborg's book is storytelling that spans history and science, goes from nature to the laboratories, and discusses how we got here, what the future is and where we are going. Nicklas is young enough to grasp the details and connectivity yet mature enough to practice wisdom and manage expectations like a true geroscientist * Dr Nir Barzilai, author of Age Later *
£12.34
Chiltern Publishing Meditations
Book SynopsisChiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the world?s finest literature. Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf.Meditations, by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, is one of thedefinitive texts on Stoicism.In MeditationsTaken from A.S.L Farquharson''s Translation.Aurelius shares his thoughts about the importance of logic over emotion and helps you to start training your mind to think rationally. By following Stoic teachings, you can live with purpose and die with dignity. Meditations shows how to become more self-disciplined, stop caring what people think, and withstand life''s emotional storms.
£17.00
