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‘Weaving humor, empathy, pathos, and so, so much more, Griffiths shows that animals are braided throughout the human psyche. An absolute fountain of fact, culture, and raw animal power!’ Carl SafinaFrom celebrated author Jay Griffiths comes a unique…
A powerful and urgent explanation and vindication of our human rights and freedomsOur human rights are endangered. After the devastation of World War Two the international community united to enshrine fundamental rights to refuge, health, education and…
FROM THE NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR ? WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY HISHAM MATARAfter an assassination attempt in his twilight years, Naguib Mahfouz became a recluse, going out rarely and receiving visitors in his hotel. Cautious and in ill-health, he could…
The problem with telling tales is that you might get caught out by the twist: pre-order the most original literary thriller of 2025, from the author of the sensational Eight Detectives"The master puppeteer of literary crime" JANICE HALLETT"Today's…
From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title. At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use,…
A major new account of the emergence of Italian democracy after the Second World WarThe rebirth of Italy after the Second World War is one of the most impressive political transformations in modern European history. In 1945, post-fascist Italy was devastated…
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2024The world-renowned economist offers a ground-breaking new vision for inclusive prosperityLeft behind places can be found in prosperous countries—from South Yorkshire, integral to the industrial revolution and now England’s…
‘Honest, insightful and entertaining. Long Story put female friendship under the spotlight’ Louise O’NeillTwo best friends, one old flame … It’s a long storyTara is a famous movie star, known for her leading roles in beloved rom-coms. When her husband…
Explore the life-changing magic of trigonometry with Matt Parker, stand-up mathematician and No. 1 bestselling author of Humble PiWhy can no two people ever see the same rainbow? What happens when you pull a pop song apart into pure sine waves and play…
***PRE-ORDER the thrilling new novel from the author of PRIZE WOMEN, THE METAL HEART and THE GLASS WOMAN now***A suspense-filled retelling of the summer that should have broken Mary Shelley - but inspired her to write Frankenstein instead . . .----Villa…
The complex and fascinating life of Mark Twain, as told by a Pulitzer prizewinning biographerBorn in 1835, the man who would become America’s first, and most influential, literary celebrity spent his childhood dreaming of piloting steamboats on the…
The real political mission of Malcolm X, and why it needs resurrecting now – 100 years after his birth Malcolm X is a titanic figure in political history, but he is also one of the most misunderstood. So much of what we know about his life and politics…
Discover the stunning conclusion to Stephen Fry's internationally bestselling Greek myths series. In Odyssey, the hero's toughest journey is finding his way back home. 'A sweeping, engrossing story' - i'Outstandingly entertaining quartet of books . .…
PRE-ORDER THE BREATH-TAKING NEW NOVEL FROM THE MILLION COPY, NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CARLEY FORTUNE NOW!I never anticipated Charlie Florek. But Charlie Florek changed my life. Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by:TODAYE! NewsBuzzfeedUs…
More than twenty-five years on from the huge bestseller Emotional Intelligence, this book reframes the concept's importance for a new era, explaining how to create high performing individuals, teams and organisationsEmotional intelligence is now embedded…
‘A dopamine hit on every page’ Marcus du SautoyA sweeping intellectual history of games and their importance to human progress. We play games to learn about the world, to understand our minds and the minds of others, and to practice making predictions…
'Once you've entered the world of the artist Philippa Rice, you'll never want to leave' Charlotte Runcie, The TelegraphPre-order the cosy, craft-filled fantasy where magic is in every ornate palace corridor and cobblestoned street . . .--Evnie Treedle…
From America's top writer of hardboiled crime, the novel that became Tarantino's hit film JACKIE BROWNJackie, a flight attendant with a serious side hustle, is about to get grounded... She’s just got busted smuggling large amounts of hot money on the…
'Singh is a brilliant young scholar and a gifted writer, and this remarkable book will change how you think about religion, spirituality, consciousness, and human nature' Paul BloomWhat are the origins of shamanism and what is its future? Do shamans…
'Knowledgeable, wise and compassionate' Rangan Chatterjee A contemporary Shaolin Master shares the wisdom and philosophy of the ancient tradition that has captured the imagination of millions worldwideWhat do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously…
From Hanif Kureishi, author of The Buddha of Suburbia, a memoir about the accident that left him paralysed. ‘I’ve never felt tempted to use the word “inspirational” about a book, and promise I never will again, but it’s the only word I can think of to…
PRE-ORDER 2025'S SPICIEST ROMCOM NOW! Heath and Teagan have one thing in common: they don't want to be in a relationship. Teagan, who is busy finishing her law degree, needs a break from the stress of living up to her parents' expectations. Heath is…
Sometimes pretending to be someone else helps you figure out who you really are…Freshly divorced and in need of a job – Kate Elliot’s life needs a rewrite. So when she unearths an old letter from her ex-talent agent, Jojo Francisco – she takes it as…
In 2009, Simon Sinek ignited a movement to help people find a greater sense of purpose at work and added a new word to the lexicon of business: WHY. People and companies now regularly talk about their WHY. Sinek’s videos have been seen by over a billion…
A biting psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Tokyo Express, now available in English for the first timeOnizuka Kumako is a fierce woman: tall, beautiful, and not afraid to speak her mind. In Tokyo bars, she seduces customers and commits…
A rollicking tale of the 1970s Detroit criminal underworld from legendary crime writer Elmore LeonardTo get ahead in armed robbery, you just need to find the perfect business partner... When auto thief Stick steals a maroon ’73 Camaro from Frank’s used…
‘An utterly absorbing account of humans, computers, and how much they differ’ Dame Diane Coyle, author of Cogs and MonstersWhat does Artificial Intelligence mean for our identity? Our fascination with AI stems from the perceived uniqueness of human intelligence.…
'In rich and arresting prose, and with radical originality, Dakwar expands initial, pragmatic insights about addiction into a far-reaching examination of authenticity, exploring how we define a happy life, a good life, a valid life.' - Andrew Solomon,…
Pre-order this edge-of-your-seat journey into the darkest depths of the human mind from forensic psychiatrist Dr Duncan Harding"Grips you from the start like a bestselling novel then takes you on an extraordinary journey … Riveting” JOHN HUMPHRYS‘Incisive,…