Category Archives: Accessories
The Familiars
The most spellbinding debut novel of 2019 In a time of suspicion and accusation, to be a woman is the greatest risk of all . . .Fleetwood Shuttleworth is 17 years old, married, and pregnant for the fourth time. But as the mistress at Gawthorpe Hall, she still has no living child, and her husband
Love Voltaire Us Apart
What would Kant`s sexts look like? How would Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir break up? What would Confucius think of Tinder?Love Voltaire Us Apart is a hilarious spoof relationship guide with a philosophical edge, made up of philosophers` love letters, advice columns and breakup letters.From Confucius learning the Golden Rules of dating to Simone
Economyths: 11 Ways Economics Gets it Wrong
When Economyths was first published in 2010, David Orrell showed how mainstream economics is based on key myths such as fair competition, rational behaviour, stability and eternal growth – and how these myths lead paradoxically to their opposites: inequality, an irrational economy, financial instability and a collision with nature`s limits.Since then, we`ve had Occupy, political
Dear Fahrenheit 451: A Librarian`s Love Letters and Break-Up Notes to Her Books
Have you ever wished you could tell your favourite books just what they mean to you? Or wanted to give a piece of your mind to the `must-read` book that you wish you hadn`t? Librarian Annie Spence has done just that, writing letters to the books under her care, from love letters to Matilda and
Testosterone Rex: Unmaking the Myths of Our Gendered Minds
WINNER OF THE 2017 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEWhat the judges said: `Every man and woman should read this book on gender bias … an important, yet wickedly witty, book.` `Fine`s entertaining and thoughtful book is a valuable addition to the discussion about gender.` Ian Critchley, Sunday Times `In addition to being hopeful,
Who Poisoned Your Bacon Sandwich?: The Dangerous History of Meat Additives
`Highly persuasive … a well-organised and solid dossier that alerts us to legalised chemical trickery.`Joanna Blythman, The Spectator`A bombshell book` Daily Mail`Eye-opening and important . . . a book full of righteous anger` Bee Wilson, from her ForewordDid you know that bacon, ham, hot dogs and salami are classified by the World Health Organization (WHO)
Harry Potter – The Artifact Vault
Throughout the making of the Harry Potter movies, designers and craftspeople were tasked with creating fabulous Feasts, flying brooms, enchanted maps, and much more, in addition to all the magical items necessary for everyday wizarding life. Harry Potter: The Artefact Vault chronicles the work at the graphics and prop teams in creating lovingly crafted items;
If We Were Villains
Oliver Marks has just served ten years for the murder of one of his closest friends – a murder he may or may not have committed. On the day he`s released, he`s greeted by the detective who put him in prison. Detective Colborne is retiring, but before he does, he wants to know what really
Sweet Little Lies: The most gripping suspense thriller you`ll read this year
WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION`A blistering debut from a major new voice. I couldn`t put it down. Authentic, compelling, unflinching and tender and written with real verve and assurance` ERIN KELLY`An astonishingly confident and individual voice` ANN CLEEVESWHAT I THOUGHT I KNEWIn 1998, Maryanne Doyle disappeared and Dad knew
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: based on the heart-breaking true story of love and survival
For readers of Schindler`s List, The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas comes a heart-breaking story of the very best of humanity in the very worst of circumstances.I tattooed a number on her arm. She tattooed her name on my heart. In 1942, Lale Sokolov arrived in Auschwitz-Birkenau. He
The Art of Wild Swimming: England & Wales
This unique guide to the where, when, how and why of wild swimming in England and Wales draws upon the passion and knowledge of the wild swimming community. Here they share their hard-earned secrets, expertise and spirit of adventure to bring together over a hundred of the most invigorating and rewarding swimming spots around the
The Art of Wild Swimming: Scotland
What makes the perfect swim?It`s all about the most magical locations (and how to protect them), finessing your kitbag, keeping yourself and others safe . . . and maybe discovering a nice place for a warm-up cuppa and cake.Whether you`re a seasoned dipper or a fledgling, The Art of Wild Swimming is the ultimate guide
The Upside Down Mountain
What happens when you seem to have it all – enough money, health and success – but happiness remains elusive? The Upside Down Mountain forsakes the summit for the journey downhill, penetrating the hidden depths of darkness and discomfort most people live to avoid. It reveals how to navigate troubled times and create a new
The Outsiders
Liverpool 1981. As the city burns during inner city riots, Paul meets two people who will change his life: Nadezhda, an elusive poet who has fallen out of fashion; and her daughter Sarah, with whom he shares an instant connection. As the summer reaches its climax his feelings for both are tested amidst secrets, lies
Kill All Normies: Online Culture Wars from 4chan and Tumblr to Trump and the Alt-Right
Recent years have seen a revival of the heated culture wars of the 1990s, but this time its battle ground is the internet. On one side the โ€alt rightโ€ ranges from the once obscure neo-reactionary and white separatist movements, to geeky subcultures like 4chan, to more mainstream manifestations such as the Trump-supporting gay libertarian Milo
Windsor Castle: Official Souvenir
The official guide to Windsor Castle, published in conjunction with the Royal Collection Trust. A royal castle for nearly a thousand years, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Today it remains an official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. It is very much a working castle, and a spectacular
A Raindrop in the Ocean: The Life of a Global Adventurer
A unique memoir in which a young adventurer from colonial Rhodesia charms his way around the world, sleeping in stately homes and public toilets, smuggling drugs across several borders, and losing a $50 million fortune to the CIA, before settling into a stellar banking career. Looking back on a life well lived as he faces
Time of Lies: A Political Satire
Set against the 2020 general election, a monstrous rightwing demagogue with a hardcore following of violent young thugs stages an anti-elite coup to win power. A Very British Coup as rewritten by Tom Sharpe.
