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Isabel Dalhousie now has a second child - another boy, Magnus. He comes home with her at the beginning of the book and she discovers that Charlie is far from...

In this classic work that continues to inspire its many readers, Jim Lovelock puts forward his idea that the life of earth functions as a single organism. Written for non-scientists,...

'Emotional, insightful, beautifully written. A story of making saves and being saved. The best football book I have read this year.' Henry WinterSir Alex Ferguson looked at Joe Sealey: 'You...

Organizational Behavior, 9e by McShane/Von Glinow helps everyone make sense of OB and provides the conceptual tools to work more effectively in the workplace. It emphasizes emerging OB knowledge with...

Useless information - we can't get enough of it. Everywhere you look these days there is a new book of trivia, a new web page, a new column in the...

The Penguin Rhyming Dictionary is an indispensable reference companion for anyone who writes verse - whether lyric poet, songwriter or composer of limericks or jingles. Clearly arranged and easy to...

This is a powerful historical novel that brings to life an unforgettable story of love, hope and royal duty, from a hugely talented new author. The life of Lady Jane...

Shyamji has music in his blood, for his father was the acclaimed 'heavenly singer' and guru, Ram Lal. But Shyam Lal is not his father, and knows he never will...

'The perfect escapism. Romantic, sexy and full of sunshine' Lia Louis, bestselling author of Eight Perfect Hours 'Totally dreamy, funny in all the right places, and unabashedly romantic. I loved...

Probably the most important single figure in nineteenth century American literature, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) exerted an enormous influence over later writers, especially French Symbolist poets, including Baudelaire and Mallarme,...

Whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best Provence has to offer. Dozens of...

The perfect trip, where nothing goes wrong, is surely not the memorable trip, which is where everything goes wrong and one lives to tell the tale - and laugh about...

From the highest heights of capital city Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers (all 88-storeys of them!) to the perfect white sand beaches, coral reefs and national parks, Footprint Malaysia traverses the...

THE SCENT OF ALMONDS AND OTHER STORIES is a collection of short stories from the No.1 international bestseller Camilla Lackberg. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. Four...

Scale: 6.5 miles to 1 inch. Full colour atlas and guide of Ireland with detailed road maps and brief descriptive text, information, websites and phone numbers for all the best...

A princess who was saved from marrying by miraculously growing a beard, a saint who sat on a pillar for 20 years, another who survived being swallowed by a dragon,...

Cleopatra Silverwing is a little butterfly who loves to do stunts. While all the other butterflies are learning to flutter gently, Cleopatra is practising loop the loops and fancy dip...

More than 100 "recipes" for the garden, kitchen and general home management are presented here, to demonstrate the joys and benefits of traditional country knowledge. The subjects range from companion...

Lights, Camera, Soundtracks surveys over 50 years of rock 'n' roll movies, musicals and performance films. The book identifies the top guns involved in each film, provides a storyline, rates...

The monster at the heart of a cult 90s cursed horror film tells his shocking and bloody secret history. Slow burn terror meets high-stakes showdowns, from the bestselling author of...

Dark times lie ahead for Special Agent Ren Bryce and the Rocky Mountains Safe Streets Task Force in the heart-stopping new thriller from the bestselling author of DARKHOUSE and BLOOD...

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton'A rollicking good read that will be of...

When King George III bought the Duke of Buckingham's house in 1761 it was an elegant villa situated in spacious parkland. The Court resided at nearby St James's Palace and...

The chilling new Will Trent thriller from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Criminal.Special Agent Will Trent has something to hide. Something he doesn't want Dr Sara Linton...

Lord Peter Wimsey's fishing holiday is interrupted in Dorothy L Sayers' classic crime novel, introduced by writer and reviewer Barry Forshaw - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot...

The trials of high school start to feel like a modern-day witch hunt for a teen with all the wrong connections to Salem's past in this thrilling, creepy and romantic...

Robin knew Paul wasn't perfect. But he said they were so lucky to have found each other, and she believed it was true.In the heady strangeness of Morocco, he is...

A complete, unfiltered university handbook, written by an actual student. Not sure what to pack for university? Confused about the difference between lectures, tutorials and seminars? Want to make sure...

Over the last 3000 years, the great 'sun kings' of history have dazzled the world with their ability to build empires and rule them absolutely, but equally with their shows...

Following the highly acclaimed Nocturnes and Night Music, Night & Day is filled with eerie surprises and dark delights. Night & Day takes us from the dusty shelves of an...