Non Fiction Books
Atlantic Books All The Worst Humans
Book SynopsisA New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors'' ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir''Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down'' Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking''Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable'' Daily Telegraph''A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller'' The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that''s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he''s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn''t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator''s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator''s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____''A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It''s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year.'' Politico''Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that''s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood''s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood''s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor.'' The Washington Post''If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book''s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood''s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride.'' Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club''A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale.'' Sam Kashner, Air Mail''A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty.'' James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington''An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures.'' Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor''I raced through this book and was gripped by every page.'' Sophie Heawood
£10.44
Profile Emperor of Rome
Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023'Extraordinary ... a deliciously varied tapestry of detail drawn from across nearly three centuries' TelegraphWhat was it really like to rule and be ruled in the Ancient Roman world?In her international best-seller SPQR, Mary Beard told the thousand-year story of ancient Rome. Now, she shines her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman empire, from Julius Caesar (assassinated 44 BCE) to Alexander Severus (assassinated 235 CE).Emperor of Rome is not your usual chronological account of Roman rulers, one after another: the mad Caligula, the monster Nero, the philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Beard asks bigger questions: What power did emperors actually have? Was the Roman palace really so bloodstained?Emperor of Rome goes directly to the heart of Roman (and our own) fantasies about what it was to be Roman, offering an account of Roman hi
£11.39
Wordsworth Editions Ltd The Social Contract
Book SynopsisWith an Introduction by Derek Matravers. In The Social Contract Rousseau (1712-1778) argues for the preservation of individual freedom in political society. An individual can only be free under the law, he says, by voluntarily embracing that law as his own. Hence, being free in society requires each of us to subjugate our desires to the interests of all, the general will. Some have seen in this the promise of a free and equal relationship between society and the individual, while others have seen it as nothing less than a blueprint for totalitarianism. The Social Contract is not only one of the great defences of civil society, it is also unflinching in its study of the darker side of political systems.
£6.83
HarperCollins Publishers The Life Trilogy Boxset
£56.25
Penguin Books Ltd The Great Siege of Malta
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£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Sewing Book New Edition
Book SynopsisAlison Smith MBE is one of the UK's most celebrated fashion and textile teachers and one of DK's best-selling authors. Her School of Sewing, based in Leicestershire, has been open for over 30 years, and in 2013 Alison was awarded an MBE for services to Sewing and Corsetry. She hosts her own online teaching platform - the School of Sewing Members Club. Alison has also taught at Liberty London.
£22.95
Alfred Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. Suzuki Violin School 2
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Headline Publishing Group Marilyns Style
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£21.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Where to Watch Wildlife in Britain
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£17.09
Little, Brown Book Group Trees in Winter
Book SynopsisShortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Illustrated BooksShortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature''s Christopher Bland Prize''Honest, evocative, inspiring'' SARAH WATERS''A thing of beauty'' CLARE BALDING''A brilliant storyteller'' MOLLY LEMON''I think many of us overlook the beauty of winter, not least the bare and beautiful framework of a winter tree silhouetted against a bright sky...'' Welsh printmaker Richard Shimell is known by many for his intricate, beautiful prints of winter trees. In Trees in Winter, his poignant memoir, Richard explores his life, love of nature and his art, sharing the moving, personal journey that led him from being a lost young man in London, to becoming a professional artist as he entered his fifties, and now living back in rural Wales. With reflections on how he connects with nature and finds creative inspiration and spiritual healing in the natural world, Richard''s emotional and intimate story gives hope to anyone who has struggled to find their own way and about how much joy can be found in mid-life.***''The clarity of Richard Shimell''s words perfectly matches that of his pictures, making this a magnificent book in which to lose yourself, and succumb to the wisdom of the trees''MIKE PARKER''Emotionally resonant and impactful... Shimell''s writing is suffused with a queer sensibility, recognising as it does a world-altering distinction in ways of seeing - between what is and what yet might be''IRISH TIMES''Trees in Winter by Richard Shimell is a wonderful, beautiful book''ANGELA HARDING''Richard is a brilliant storyteller, his writing takes you through memories and moments as if you were there with him. This nostalgic and thoughtful read will make you want to grab a sketchbook head out into the countryside. It reminds you how important it is to observe and absorb the wonders of wildlife and rural landscapes, especially those beautiful trees''MOLLY LEMON''Through the pages of Trees in Winter, Richard shares his prints and takes us on his own personal journey and how his love of walking in wild places and being a part of nature has helped him to deal with life. Richard also explains how these experiences have been instrumental in his becoming the professional printmaker he is today. This book is an absorbing read which spoke to me in many of my own life situations - I thoroughly recommend it!''JANE SPINK
£11.69
David & Charles Kerry Lords Crochet Fairytales Cottage Stories
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£22.12
Union Square & Co. 1001 Crystals
Book SynopsisYou may be familiar with rose quartz, amethyst, tourmaline, or selenitebut what about agrellite, Blade of Light, star garnet, or king cobra jasper? A wealth of knowledge and amazing healing powers can be gained by studying the wide world of crystals, from the most popular varieties to the lesser known. Cassandra Eason, practicing witch and author of more than 130 books on every aspect of the magical and mystical, supplies this compendium of wisdom full of never-before-seen research, tips and tricks, and easy practices anyone can incorporate into their daily routine to increase good fortune, ward off the evil eye, heal the body and the spirit, and more.
£18.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Moral Ambition
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£10.44
Transworld Publishers Ltd A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0
Book SynopsisThe 21st century's bestselling popular science book has now been fully revised and updated in Bill Bryson's inimitable style to reflect the many advances in science since this book was first published in 2003. This journey through time and space will inform a new generation of readers as well as those who read this book on first publication with a new perspective based on what we know now. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 is the result of Bill Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization how we got from being nothing at all to what we are today. Now fully updated to include all the latest advances in science, it is more ground-breaking than ever before. Bryson makes complex subjects fascinating and accessible to everyone with an interest in the world around them. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 reveals the world in a whole new way. 'Possibly the best scientific primer ever published.' Economist'Truly impressive...It's hard to imagine a better rough guide to science.' Guardian'A travelogue of science, with a witty, engaging, and well-informed guide' The Times
£21.25
Backstage Books ROBIN BANKSY
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Ebury Publishing Untamed: Stop Pleasing, Start Living: THE NO.1
Book Synopsis'This book will shake your brain and make your soul scream. I am so ready for myself after reading this book!' Adele'Untamed will liberate women - emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It is phenomenal.' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of City of Girls and Eat Pray LoveWho were you before the world told you who to be? Part inspiration, part memoir, Untamed explores the joy and peace we discover when we stop striving to meet the expectations of the world, and instead dare to listen to and trust in the voice deep inside us. From the beloved New York Times bestselling author, speaker and activist Glennon Doyle.*****For many years, Glennon Doyle denied her discontent. Then, while speaking at a conference, she looked at a woman across the room and fell instantly in love. Three words flooded her mind: There. She. Is. At first, Glennon assumed these words came to her from on high but soon she realised they had come to her from within. This was the voice she had buried beneath decades of numbing addictions and social conditioning. Glennon decided to let go of the world's expectations of her and reclaim her true untamed self. Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanising wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. It is also the story of how each of us can begin to trust ourselves enough to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honour our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts.Untamed shows us how to be brave. And, as Glennon insists, 'The braver we are, the luckier we get.'Trade ReviewThis book will shake your brain and make your soul scream. I am so ready for myself after reading this book! * Adele *Remarkable ... Untamed arrived in my lap at exactly the right moment. A time and age where I'm constantly considering my own authenticity and confidence to simply be me. * Fearne Cotton *Untamed will liberate women - emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It is phenomenal. * Elizabeth Gilbert, author of City of Girls and Eat Pray Love *What an absolute guru of a woman ... Untamed is a sort of memoir, but unlike any you've ever read before ... Reading it is like receiving an intravenous drip of fist-pumping, adrenalised RIGHTNESS. * Elizabeth Day, author of How To Fail *This memoir is so packed with incredible insight about what it means to be a woman today, what it means to be 'good' and what women will do in order to be loved. I swear I highlighted something in EVERY chapter. * Reese Witherspoon *
£14.24
Crecy Publishing Railways Remembered Southern England 19621972
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£19.12
Headline Publishing Group The Little Book of Newcastle United: Over 170
Book SynopsisThere is no other club like this. For over 130 years Newcastle have found new ways to amaze, frustrate, delight and exasperate their life-long supporters. With chapters on the legendary players, the greatest managers and the passionate Toon Army, The Little Book of Newcastle United attempts the impossible task of conveying that history via a collection of quotes and pearls of wit and wisdom.From Jackie Milburn and Kevin Keegan to Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer, here are more than 170 quotes to delight Geordies everywhere."I'm just a sheet metal workers's son from Gosforth." Alan Shearer"I've only got two words for how we played out there tonight - not good enough." Sir Bobby Robson"We're not here to be popular, we're here to compete." Eddie HoweTable of ContentsThe Newcastle Way - Passion for the shirt, passion for the city • Legends - If you make it on Tyneside, you're a legend for life • Gaffer Takes: Part 1 - Managers, investors or owners - being in charge at St James' Park has never been dull • Gaffer Takes: Part 2 - Wit and wisdom from the bosses • Toon Army - A loyal and passionate fanbase who have backed the club in huge neumbers through thin and thinner... • The Future is Black and White - The committed and wealthy ownership Newcastle United fans were waiting for.
£6.99
Canelo Orchids How to Keep This Alive
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£9.25
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Algeria
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£13.49
Ebury Publishing Uncluttered Faith
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£15.29
LDA Sensory Circuits
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Insight Editions Back to the Future Ultimate Visual History
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£56.25
Parthian Books Minnie Pallister The Voice of a Rebel
£15.19
Birlinn Vikings in America
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£14.24
Andrews McMeel Publishing The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 1
Book SynopsisThe first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven."At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." —The Washington PostCalvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. This compact, portable new format is designed to introduce the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readers, and will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This set is composed of two 144-page paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987. It is the first of seven sets total to be released between 2023 and 2026.
£14.24
Quadrille Publishing Ltd F*ck Being Humble: Why Self-Promotion Isn’t a
Book SynopsisGet ready to start taking charge of your own success.Whether it is through our parents, our education, our bosses, our colleagues, or the media we consume, we are constantly told that being humble is essential to our professional success. It's often seen as distasteful or arrogant to shout about our achievements. But in a modern workplace, where the conventional, steady, linear career path is becoming rarer and rarer, this advice seems ever-more obsolete. In the age of flexible working and portfolio careers, it's time to f*ck being humble.With simple exercises, steps and real-life examples, this is a resource for your bedside table that you can come back to again and again, at any point in your career. Learn how to: Know what you stand for Stop hiding (even when you don’t realise you are) Fully realise the power of networking Know your self-worth Play the money game and win Manage your emotions at work Take action and establish the right time to make the leap Keep the momentum you’ve generated going and maintain that elusive work-life balance Trade ReviewThis book is a toolkit to help you overcome your fears, with exercises on how to build self-worth, and how to play the money game - and win! * Cosmopolitan *
£13.49
Quadrille Publishing Ltd The Great British Sewing Bee Pattern Drafting
Book SynopsisA masterclass in drafting patterns from scratch
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers River Kings
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF 2021''Astonishing and compelling'' Bernard CornwellThis superb book is like a classical symphony, perfectly composed and exquisitely performed' THE TIMES Books of the Year Follow bioarchaeologist Cat Jarman and the cutting-edge forensic techniques central to her research as she uncovers epic stories of the Viking age and follows a small Carnelian' bead found in a Viking grave in Derbyshire to its origins thousands of miles to the east in Gujarat.This superb book is like a classical symphony, perfectly composed and exquisitely performed' THE TIMES Books of the Year Dr Cat Jarman is a bioarchaeologist, specialising in forensic techniques to research the paths of Vikings who came to rest in British soil. By examining teeth that are now over one thousand years old, she can determine childhood diet, and thereby where a person was likely born. With radiocarbon dating, she can ascertain a death date down to the range of a few years. And her research offers new visions of the likely roles of women and children in Viking culture.In 2017, a carnelian bead came into her temporary possession. River Kings sees her trace its path back to eighth-century Baghdad and India, discovering along the way that the Vikings' route was far more varied than we might think, that with them came people from the Middle East, not just Scandinavia, and that the reason for this unexpected integration between the Eastern and Western worlds may well have been a slave trade running through the Silk Road, and all the way to Britain.Told as a riveting story of the Vikings and the methods we use to understand them, this is a major reassessment of the fierce, often-mythologised voyagers of the north, and of the global medieval world as we know it.Trade Review A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (September 2021) Waterstones Book of the Month (October 2021) ‘A masterly history … River Kings is a mystery and an adventure, the tale of a quest that took Jarman from Repton to Scandinavia, across the Baltic Sea, over to Baghdad and finally to India. I was held captive … In addition to being a wonderful writer, Jarman is a skilled bioarchaeologist … River Kings is like a classical symphony, perfectly composed and exquisitely performed. Tiny trills of detail give way to pounding drums of drama’Gerard deGroot, Times ‘Cat Jarman will transform the way you think about the Vikings’ Dan Snow 'A bead was discovered in a Viking warrior’s grave, and that discovery led Cat Jarman on an amazing journey which is described in this extraordinary story. That bead, in Cat Jarman’s hands, taught me more about the Vikings than a score of history books. River Kings is an astonishing and compelling triumph!'Bernard Cornwell ‘Will cast a spell on any reader who enjoys their history well-written and clearly argued. Just as Antony Beevor’s Stalingrad reminded us that the eastern front of WW2 was of far greater consequence than its western theatre, so Jarman shows how the westward trading and slaving voyages of the Vikings were only half the story. The real source of Viking wealth lay far to the east.’ William Dalrymple, FT ‘A thrilling read … Illuminates Viking culture in an utterly intriguing new light’Charles Spencer ‘An extraordinarily imaginative conjuring of the Viking world … This is not archaeology as dry stones and bones, but as the lived lives of the people of the past brought to life with verve, style and sympathetic imagination. Beautifully written … You’ll never see the Viking Age in the same way again’Michael Wood
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Bonnier Books Ltd Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy: The UK's No.1 Dog
Book SynopsisYOUR SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO RAISING AND TRAINING A HAPPY PUPPY OR DOG!My name's Steve Mann and I've been a professional dog trainer and behaviourist for over 30 years. As founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, I've helped transform the lives of over 100,000 dogs and their families - and now I want to help you, too!Whether you're living with a brand-new puppy, an adult dog or rescue dog, my methods will give you everything you need to know. Using simple, proven, science-based and ethical techniques, I'll show you how to have the best relationship with your pup, as well as teaching you how to get: super-fast recalls, great loose lead walking, perfect manners and much, MUCH more... I promise, it really is easy peasy and every tip, trick and lesson will bring you and your puppy closer together. I'll see you on the other side, Enjoy! Steve MannTrade Review'Steve is brilliant ... my puppy-training prophet and spiritual guide. His approach makes perfect sense.' * Adrian Chiles, The Guardian *So easy to follow and it really works! * Lorraine Kelly *Dog Training Genius! * Emilia Clarke *Owning a dog is not easy, but training doesn't have to be hard. Steve offers lots of useful solutions that keeps training fun. * Dogs Today *Steve's training methods focus on positive reinforcement... it includes lots of information to help you understand training from the puppy's perspective. * Dogs Monthly *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Donts for Husbands
Book SynopsisMore than 1,000,000 copies sold!Don''ts for Husbands is a facsimile of the original 1913 edition, containing hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage. While some are quirkily of their time, and rich with fascinating insights into the history of relations between the sexes, many contain wisdom that rings true more than 100 years after they were written.Inside you can find advice on topics such as habits, jealousy, household management, hobbies and even hints on finance. There is much wisdom to be taken from this little book to ensure matrimonial bliss:''Don''t forget to be your wife''s best friend as well as her husband. True friendship in marriage does away with all sorts of trouble.''''Don''t insist upon having the last word. If you know when to drop an argument, you are a wise man.''''No doubt you are a very clever fellow, and it is an education for her to listen to you, but she also may have some views worth mentioning.''This charming pocket-sized edition is perfect as a Christmas stocking filler, or as a gift (along with the matching Don''ts for Wives) for newly-weds, engagements and anniversaries.Trade Review'Words of wisdom for a happy marriage from nearly a century ago... The advice comes from a set of guidebooks on marriage written on the eve of the First World War which are predicted to shoot to the top of the bestseller list. The somewhat old-fashioned 'Don'ts for Husbands and Wives' penned by Blanche Ebbutt in 1913 were first published at a time when women stayed at home while their husbands went out to work. Times have changed since then, but the advice could be considered as relevant today as ever.' Daily Mail, May 28, 2007 'Tips for a happy marriage published nearly a century ago look set to be a hit this year. The guidebooks are seen now as amusing and wise - and relevant in 2007.' Daily Express, May 29, 2007 '[The author's] wit and wisdom are set to find a new audience... [they] evoke a world where domestic servants were taken for granted and men viewed women as second-class citizens, to be patronised or set to work on domestic tasks. Wives receive sisterly instructions designed to make them the best possible partners for the flawed, often ridiculous men they have married.' The Times, May 28, 2007 'Today they are enough tomes about men being from Mars and weird rules of dating... so it is expected that Blanche Ebbutt's oeuvre will provide more comedy value than useful advice. And yet... there are eternal verities there... There are plenty of gloriously retro bits about women censoring their men's socks and husbands learning to "lead" rather than "drive" their wives; but who could argue when Ebbutt says that there is an art in being married, and that you should not "exhaust your artistic power in getting married" but put some effort into staying that way... What is required, Ebbutt hints from the grave, is simple niceness: be as considerate towards a life partner as towards a friend... So, go on: clear up those pencil sharpenings, chaps. And women, tell Him Indoors that his hair looks nice. Can't hurt, can it?' Libby Purves, The Times, May 29, 2007 'Really charming but ultimately wise little books, great ad hoc wedding gifts and also very funny.' Matthew Perren, I-on (September 2007)Table of ContentsPreface 1. General Habits 2. Personal Relations 3. Jealousy 4. Hints on Finance 5. Household Matters 6. Recreation and Holidays 7. Health 8. Dress 9. Hobbies 10. Food 11. Children
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Quercus Publishing SAS Daggers Drawn
Book SynopsisTHE REAL STORY OF BLAIR ''PADDY'' MAYNE, ENDORSED BY THE MAYNE FAMILY Summer 1944: the SAS were charged with the most crucial D-Day missions, taking on the might of the Nazi Reich deep behind enemy lines.Facing Hitler''s fearsome Panzer divisions with little more than raw courage and their nimble Willys jeeps, it would take maverick thinking and unconventional warfare to survive and overcome. Hunted at every turn, Blair ''Paddy'' Mayne''s SAS would face a bitter and bloody struggle to topple the enemy. Drawing on never-before-seen archive material, bestselling military historian Damien Lewis brings to life the incredible efforts of the SAS as they dared all to bring the war to its close. Praise for Damien Lewis'' books: ''A convincing insight into the terror and adrenaline rush of war'' - Mail on Sunday ''Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller'' - Lee Child''One of the most remarkable stories in the history of Special Forces'' operations'' - Daily Express''A howitzer of a tale'' - Daily Mail''Absolutely gripping'' - Times Radio''Riveting. Extraordinary'' - Dan Snow''An incredible story, and so well told'' - Bear Grylls''Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action'' - Billy Billingham
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FABER MUSIC Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 1
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Random House Not the End of the World
Book SynopsisDr Hannah Ritchie is Senior Researcher in the Programme for Global Development at the University of Oxford. She is also Deputy Editor at the highly influential online publication Our World in Data and has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Statistical Society. Her research appears regularly in the New York Times, Economist, Financial Times, BBC, WIRED and New Scientist. In 2022, Ritchie was named Scotland's Youth Climate Champion and New Scientist called her 'The woman who gave COVID-19 data to the world'. In 2024, she was selected by Prospect magazine as one of their 'Top 25 Thinkers'.
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Penguin Books Ltd Simply Jamie
Book SynopsisMAKE YOUR LIFE SIMPLER AND MORE DELICIOUSSIMPLY JAMIE IS THE NEW MUST-HAVE COOKBOOK THAT MAKES IT EASY TO FIT GOOD FOOD INTO BUSY LIVES----In five knockout chapters, covering Midweek Meals, Weekend Wins, Trusty Traybakes, Cupboard Love and Perfect Puds, Simply Jamie exists to inspire you to get cooking.Whatever your needs, you can trust that these recipes will slot right into your busy life, with total ease from 15-minute-to-table dishes and no-time-to-shop cupboard rescues to weekend wins that create smart leftover ideas, making mealtimes a doddle in the days that follow.Chapters include:MIDWEEK MEALSThink simple dinners, quick lunches, clever ingredient shortcuts and fast flavour bombs like Jarred Pepper Pasta and an effortless Smash Burger.WEEKEND WINSMeal planning, made easy! Get organised at the weekend, then transform the leftovers into ingenious dishes in the days that follow. Think Batch-It-Up Bolognese, Versatile Cornbread and more.TRUSTY TRAYBAKESLet the oven do the hard work with clever assembly meals like Roasted Veg with Camembert Fondue and Gochujang Chicken Noodle Traybake.CUPBOARD LOVEBig up the best of your store cupboard with Jamie's thrifty recipes Tin Raid Fishcakes, Harissa Butter Beans and beyond.PERFECT PUDSHit the sweet spot with Jamie's ultimate shortcuts to delicious desserts like Decadent Chocolate Cake 5 ways and Fabulous Tinned Fruit Granitas.This book is here to help you get big-flavour food on the table in no time. It's fast, it's simple and there's zero compromise on taste!----PRAISE FOR JAMIE OLIVEREasy, achievable and delicious; Oliver has created another fail-safe cookbook for families and those of us who are stretched for time' Daily TelegraphJamie has a way of inspiring us with new takes on old classics. There wasn''t a recipe we didn''t want to make' Independent
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Penguin Books Ltd The Making of Pride and Prejudice BBC
Book SynopsisThe Making of Pride and Prejudice reveals in compelling detail how Jane Austen's classic novel was transformed into the stunning television drama starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. It vividly brings to life every stage of production of this sumptuous series.Table of ContentsThe script; pre-production - casting, location hunting, the production team; production design; costume, make-up and hair design; music; dancing; two weeks to go...; filming; a conversation with Colin Firth; post-production; cast and crew list.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Health Gap
Book Synopsis''Punchily written He leaves the reader with a sense of the gross injustice of a world where health outcomes are so unevenly distributed'' Times Literary Supplement''Splendid and necessary'' Henry Marsh, author of Do No Harm, New StatesmanThere are dramatic differences in health between countries and within countries. But this is not a simple matter of rich and poor.A poor man in Glasgow is rich compared to the average Indian, but the Glaswegian's life expectancy is 8 years shorter. The Indian is dying of infectious disease linked to his poverty; the Glaswegian of violent death, suicide, heart disease linked to a rich country's version of disadvantage. In all countries, people at relative social disadvantage suffer health disadvantage, dramatically so. Within countries, the higher the social status of individuals the better is their health. These health inequalities defy usual explanations. Conventional approaches to improving health have emphasised Trade ReviewSplendid and necessary -- Henry Marsh, author of 'Do No Harm' * New Statesman *Michael Marmot was one of the most impressive people I worked with in my time as Health Secretary. He points out, with patience and precision, that there is nothing inevitable about health inequalities. This important book is a rarity – an astute academic analysis that entertains as much as it informs * Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP *Michael Marmot reveals that the average person would have eight extra years of healthy life if they had the same opportunities as the richest in our society … It’s time to stop seeing health as a matter of lifestyle choice and start campaigning for justice – for all our sakes * Observer *Punchily written … He leaves the reader with a sense of the gross injustice of a world where health outcomes are so unevenly distributed -- Bee Wilson * Times Literary Supplement *The animating idea behind Marmot’s life work is that social injustice is bad for our health. His research over the years has generated a catalogue of shocking headline findings, which are collected in this book to devastating effect … But Marmot is no doom-monger. Quite the opposite … this is a fundamentally optimistic book * Independent *A vitally important book * Literary Journal *Dr. Marmot weaves a masterful treatise on world financial and trade policy * New York Journal of Books *I love books with a quietly revolutionary flavour. Michael Marmot’s The Health Gap is welcome as a stealth take-down of the UK’s passion for austerity ... Give it to any finance ministers you may know (or right-wing relatives) * New Scientist *
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Archery GB The Archery for Beginners Guidebook
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HarperCollins Publishers Get Stitched
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Penguin Books Ltd Why We Eat Too Much The New Science of Appetite
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestseller that explains the new science behind weight loss and how we can get in shape without counting calories.''A compelling look at the science of appetite and metabolism'' Vogue''This book tells us the truth about weight loss'' Dr Rangan Chatterjee _______________We''ve all heard the golden rule: eat less, exercise more and you''ll lose weight. But what if it isn''t that simple?For over two decades, weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson has treated thousands of people who have become trapped in the endless cycle of dieting. Why We Eat (Too Much), combines case studies from his practice and the new science of metabolism to illuminate how our appetite really works.Debunking myths of about body and systematically explaining why dieting is counter-productive, this unflinching book investigates every aspect of nutrition: from the ''set weight point'' that is uniquTrade ReviewFascinating science ... One of Britain's top weight loss experts * ITV *Cool, clear and highly persuasive ... a radical approach to weight loss * Sunday Times *I would recommend [it] to anyone trying to lose weight. I would also recommend [it] to those who struggle to be kind to people with obesity * The Times *A compelling look at the science of appetite and metabolism * Vogue *Debunks the myths around dieting and weight-loss * Telegraph *A refreshing antidote to junk public health diet advice. The current epidemic of obesity and diet-related disease is a legacy of catastrophic public health advice based on flimsy science. Dr Jenkinson takes-down this failed paradigm and replaces it with sensible, workable advice that reflects the sanity of new-wave nutrition thinking. Articulate, clear, a joy to read, this is a book that really needed written * Joanna Blythman, author of 'Swallow This' *Will engross anyone who has ever struggled with dieting, but you don't have to want to lose weight to read it ... If you do this then 2020 might be the year that you learn to understand your body * Telegraph Weekend *Dr Jenkinson wants solutions because he knows how recent and overwhelming the global weight problem is ... His key insight is that weight isn't chosen by our conscious mind. Our bodies are designed to keep our weight at a set point ... His message is for individuals wanting help, not industry or government, who may block their ears. It's one of enjoyment, not deprivation, summed up by "eat more, rest more" ... He promises no incredible solutions, no drastic fat loss, no scourging or short-term January misery, just a gradual improvement in metabolic health, weight and wellbeing over months and years. I hope he's listened to * Jenni Russell, The Times *Distilling what he has learned over decades of practice [...] in his book, Mr Jenkinson says a far better approach is to ditch the quick-fix solution in favour of an old-fashioned approach' * Mail on Sunday *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Hen Party
£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd The Authorised Biography of Margaret Thatcher
Book Synopsis'Utterly gripped' Hilary MantelCharles Moore's bestselling and definitive biography of Britain's first female Prime Minister, now in a single volumeWith unparalleled authority and dramatic detail, Charles Moore's definitive biography of Margaret Thatcher presents the whole history of the woman who transformed Britain and the world. With unique access to Thatcher's private and governmental papers and extensive interviews with her, her family, and colleagues, Moore gives readers an unsurpassed portrait of her early years, her rise to power and her revolutionary eleven and a half years as Prime Minister. He guides us through her economic battles to her zenith at the Falklands crisis, her extraordinary three election victories and her dramatic final days in office. Moore describes her sometimes combative relationships with senior colleagues especially Geoffrey Howe, Nigel Lawson and Michael Heseltine - who contributed both to her rise and to her fall. He portrays the strength and importance of her relationship with Queen Elizabeth II, while offering a candid account of their difficulties. He also brilliantly conveys Thatcher's pivotal role on the world stage including in the ending of the Cold War, the fierce battle over the future of Europe, and her relationships with Reagan, Gorbachev, Bush, Kohl and Mandela. He shows how she was a pioneer of privatization, which has since been copied all over the world, and as the first leader of a major state to understand climate change. He explains how Thatcherism' became a set of ideas both welcomed and contested across the world. Throughout, Moore illuminates the complexities of Thatcher's character her determination, boldness and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated political world - but is by no means uncritical. He shows what was remarkable about her and what was infuriating, her extraordinary strengths and sometimes surprising vulnerability. This edition, published to mark the centenary of Thatcher's birth, combines the insights of the original three volumes, providing a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential figures of her age, whose life reminds us today of the power of great leadership.
£31.50
Penguin Books Ltd Paris 44
Book Synopsis** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **''Extraordinary'' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES An epic thriller . . . droll, moving, with a cinematic eye and not a boring line in it'' OBSERVER Fascinating . . . gripping'' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ''Excellent . . . a fresh, unexpected take on the liberation of Paris'' JULIAN JACKSON, author of France on TrialFrom the Sunday Times-bestselling Patrick Bishop comes a heart-stopping countdown narrative recreating the liberation of Paris in 1944, one of the great and most dramatic hinge moments of WW2.When the Germans marched in and the lamps went out in the City of Light the millions who loved Paris mourned. Liberation, four years later, triggered an explosion of joy and relief. It was the party of the century and everybody who was anybody was there. General Charles de Gaulle seized the moment to create an instant legend that would take its place alongside the great moments in French history. After years of oppression and humiliation Parisians had risen to reclaim their city and drive out the forces of darkness or so the story went.This fresh new account of the liberation, packed with revelation, tells the story of those heady days of suspense, danger, exhilaration and vengeance through the eyes of a range of participants, reflecting all sides of the conflict: Americans, French and Germans; resisters and collaborators. Among them are famous names like Ernest Hemingway, J.D. Salinger and Pablo Picasso, but also some fascinating unknowns including a medic turned Resistance gunwoman, an androgynous Hungarian sculptor and a French bluestocking who quietly set about saving the nation's art treasures from the Nazi looters.Paris '44 looks behind the mythology to tell the real story of the liberation and expose the conflicts and contradictions of France under the occupation the shame as well as the glory. This gripping war-time narrative will enthral anyone who has a place for Paris in their hearts.
£10.44
Thames and Hudson Ltd This is How it Feels
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£21.25
Thomas Nelson Publishers NKJV Value Outreach Bible Paperback
Book SynopsisThe NKJV Outreach Bible gives first-time Bible readers easy access to the story of grace and redemption found in the pages of Scripture.
£6.23
Christopher Stoakes Ltd All You Need To Know About Commercial Awareness
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£12.30
Pan Macmillan Indian 101
Book SynopsisMumbai-born Karan Gokani originally trained as a solicitor before working in professional kitchens and traveling across India and Sri Lanka to immerse himself in the foods and cultures there. In 2015 Karan opened Hoppers, a Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant in Soho, London. The restaurant went on to secure its Michelin Bib Gourmand and another two other restaurants soon followed in the Franchise. Gokani published his first book, Hoppers. He has written travel features and recipes on Sri Lanka and southern India for the Sunday Times, Telegraph, Guardian, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveller, Food and Travel Magazine and many more. He is a regular on BBC's Saturday Kitchen and has made appearances on BBC's Masterchef UK and been a guest chef on Jamie's One Pound Meals on Channel 4. In the US, Karan has cooked on NBC's primetime Today Show.Karan lives with his wife Sunaina and two young sons in London. He loves cooking and writing in his free time and his Instagram account featuring Indian and Sri Lankan food has over 500k followers.
£23.80
Simon & Schuster Ltd Notes on Being a Man
£18.00
