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With fascinating extracts from his own writings, this book reveals the captivating travels and adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle - the creator of Sherlock Holmes.Arthur Conan Doyle was not simply...

'The best of England' The New Statesman 'A powerful open letter about racism' The Sun 'I just want equality, equality for all of us. At the moment, the scales are...

Inspired by true events... 'Moving and authentic' Dinah Jefferies'Vivid, heart-rending and so, so beautiful' Jenny Ashcroft'A beautiful, tender and fascinating story' Sinead Moriarty 'Deeply moving. Be prepared - have handkerchiefs...

'A tour de force of luminous writing.' Mark Cocker, Spectator 'Imagine if your family had lived in the mountains for a thousand years or more, what effect would that have...

The latest gripping thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes, now a Netflix sensation! 'Gloriously glamorous, and brilliantly plotted: Dead to Her is everything I...

A Times and Sunday Times Best Book of 2020 'Radical Wordsworth deserves to take its place as the finest modern introduction to his work, life and impact' Financial Times 'Richly...

The author of The Pocket Wife explores the dark side of love, marriage, and infidelity in this sizzling novel of psychological suspense.'We have to stop seeing each other . ....

Get ready to take your plant-based diet to irresistible new levels. With easy-to-find plant-based meat substitutes that cook and taste just like the real thing, the impossible is now possible:...

"A brave and moving novel [that] has a tender empathy with the natural world." -Hermione Lee, The New York Review of BooksFrom the two-time Booker Prize finalist author of Days...

This concise guide to feminism explains all the key concepts, people and terms in the movement, each explained in no more than 300 words and one picture. Feminism is a...

Anna Devlin's quirky and lovely short stories shine with moments of glad grace. Her first collection in almost 36 years, these original and arresting stories are filled with brave yet...

This collection radiates beauty, honesty, and an authentic poetic voice that seems to overturn everything ugly in human experience. Tender portraits of family roots accompany a kaleidoscopic Strabane and touch...

'The book we all need - full of escapism, romance, hope and kindness' Milly Johnson'Gloriously romantic' Sun'I couldn't put it down' Jill MansellYour big secret is out. What next?For Lara...

Reclaiming is a brilliantly written and thought-provoking book. Through amazing story telling, Yewande highlights the richness in her culture that so many other black women can relate to. It was...

'Gripping, stomach-churning . . . Marwood is in a class of her own' LISA JEWELL'A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller . . . I couldn't put it down' MARK EDWARDS________________Sun-drenched glamour and obscene...

Learn what type can say about a brand or productExpressive Type showcases the work of major international designers working with typography in branding and advertising, packaging and products, environmental and...

Meet three new heroes with the power to tame the Beasts! Amy, Charlie and Sam - three children from our world - are about to discover the powerful legacy that...

From the pan to the table in no time at all.Included are 85 easy, budget-friendly recipes to suit busy lifestyles and those with limited kitchen space. All the delicious dishes...

'After all this time Frankie Dettori still ranks amongst the all-time greats of the sport' LESTER PIGGOTT 'An autobiography as gripping as any Dick Francis thriller' YORKSHIRE POST 'Endearingly honest......

As heard on BBC Radio 4's Start the Week with Andrew Marr One of the Financial Times' best books of 2021 One of Geographical magazine's top ten books of 2021...

From the Sunday Times and Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author, comes a thrilling, suspenseful tale that will leave you breathless. 'An absolute belter of a novel' ELIZABETH HAYNES...

Designed to present physics in a totally new light, this science book explores the topics of physics, light and sound alongside incredible artwork from surrealist artist Ximo Abadia. Visualise sonar...

Join Cogz the Robot Dog and discover how DIGGERS, BULLDOZERS, and other BIG machines work! Cogz, and his mice sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt, are at a building site, looking at...

The story of the most remarkable-and controversial-World Cup triumph in history, told in a long-awaited firsthand account from Diego Maradona, its most legendary player. "This is Diego Armando Maradona speaking,...

Two generations of an American family come of age - one before 9/11, one after - in this moving and original novel from the "intellectually restless, uniquely funny" (New York...

'Du Sautoy's discussion of computer creativity is fascinating' Observer CAN MACHINES BE CREATIVE? In The Creativity Code, Marcus du Sautoy examines the nature of creativity, asking how much of our...

WINNER OF THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE FOR GLOBAL CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN-HESSEL TILTMAN PRIZE 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2021 'Helps re-centre how we look...

The No.1 bestselling series from current Waterstones Children's Laureate and author of How To Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell. Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful Magic...

'An important, timely personal essay' OBSERVER BEST BOOKS OF 2020 'Not taking any bullshit...sharp and stylish...brutal' GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR In this powerful and timely personal essay, best-selling author...

A profound, powerful and moving collection of 100 letters from around the world responding to the climate crisis, introduced by Emma Thompson and lovingly illustrated by CILIP award winner Jackie...

Journey from fantasy mountains to super-cities, through piratical seas and across space without missing any must-see sights - or putting a foot wrong with the locals! Whether you're Lord of...

From the Orange Prize-winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin All her life Serenata has run, swum, and cycled - but now that she's hit 60, all that...

The new book in the popular 'How to' series from the father of mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh.'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Nick Heller, private spy, exposes secrets that powerful people would rather keep hidden. At the funeral of his good friend Sean, an army buddy...

'A masterpiece of historical fiction' Anne Fortier Pillars of Light is a powerful and moving novel about the triumph of the human spirit against all the odds. It will delight...