Category Archives: Accessories
Daddy
`Taut, beautiful and savage` GuardianA man travels to his son`s school to deal with the fallout of a violent attack and to make sure his son will not lose his college place. But what exactly has his son done? And who is to blame? A young woman trying to make it in LA, working in
Eat A Peach: A Memoir
The celebrated chef behind Momofuku and star of Netflix`s Ugly Delicious gets uncomfortably real in his New York Times bestselling memoir.In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar opened in Manhattan`s East Village. Its young chef-owner, David Chang, served ramen and pork buns to a mix of fellow restaurant cooks and confused diners whose idea of ramen was
Inside Story
`Utterly compelling` GuardianLife…is shapeless, it does not point to and gather round anything, it does not cohere. Artistically, it`s dead. Life`s dead.So begins a love letter to life, a resuscitation of sorts, encountering vibrant characters from Saul Bellow, to Philip Larkin to Iris Murdoch and Elizabeth Jane Howard, and to the person who captivated Amis`
Serve the People!
A brilliantly comic satire about a love affair from the visionary, world-class storyteller.Set in 1967, at the peak of the Mao cult, this is the tale of a forbidden love affair between Liu Lian – the bored wife of a military commander – and a young soldier, Wu Dawang.When Liu Lian establishes a rule that
Dream of Ding Village
`One of the masters of modern Chinese literature` Jung ChangA searing novel that traces the destruction of a community in communist China.Told through the eyes of Xiao Qiang, a young boy, this deeply moving novel shares the tragic story of the blood-contamination scandal in China`s Henan province.Looking for a way to lift Ding Village from
Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America 1619-2019
*THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*Four Hundred Souls is an epoch-defining history of African America, the first to appear in a generation, told by ninety leading Black voices — co-curated by Ibram X. Kendi, author of the million-copy bestseller How To Be an Antiracist, and Keisha N. Blain, author of Set the World on Fire.The
The Mermaid of Black Conch
Escape to the ocean this summer with the entrancing, unforgettable winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2020.`A unique talent` Bernardine EvaristoNear the island of Black Conch, a fisherman sings to himself while waiting for a catch. But David attracts a sea-dweller that he never expected – Aycayia, an innocent young woman cursed by
The Prince of the Skies
From the bestselling author of The Librarian of Auschwitz, Antonio Iturbe, comes a captivating historical novel based on a true story – the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince. Writer. Romantic. Pilot. Hero. All Antoine de Saint Exupery wants to do is be a pilot. But flying
Black and British: A short essential history
A short, essential introduction to Black British history for readers of 12+ by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga.When did Africans first come to Britain?Who are the well-dressed black children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution?These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800
Maybe I Don`t Belong Here: A Memoir of Race, Identity, Breakdown and Recovery
`As a Black British man I believe it is vital that I tell this story. It may be just one account from the perspective of a person of colour who has experienced this system, but it may be enough to potentially change an opinion or, more importantly, stop someone else from spinning completely out of
Deep Wheel Orcadia: A Novel
Astrid is returning home from art school on Mars, looking for inspiration. Darling is fleeing a life that never fit, searching for somewhere to hide. They meet on Deep Wheel Orcadia, a distant space station struggling for survival as the pace of change threatens to leave the community behind.Deep Wheel Orcadia is a magical first:
You Are a Champion: How to Be the Best You Can Be
I want to show you how you can be a champion in almost anything you put your mind to. Marcus Rashford MBE is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the pitch – but before he was a Manchester United and England footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end
Riccardino
The twenty-eighth and final novel in the thrilling, wickedly funny Inspector Montalbano Mysteries series by bestselling author Andrea Camilleri.`Contrary to what you think, I`m carrying out this investigation as best I can. But let`s do this: if I get stuck, if I find I can`t go forward or back, then I`ll let you know, and
Beside the Seaside: A Celebration of the Place We Like to Be
Can you remember why the sea is salty?How does the moon affect the tide?Where were Britain`s most notorious places for smugglers?And what was the mystery of St Michael`s Mount?There are almost as many stories about the sea as there are pebbles on the beach. Beside the Seaside is a book for anyone who has been
The Rangoon Sisters: Recipes from our Burmese family kitchen
`The Rangoon Sisters taught me everything I know about Burmese food. And now they can teach you too.` Grace Dent`Amy and Emily`s food is vibrant, colourful and packed with flavour. I can`t wait to make everything in this book.` Melissa HemsleyLove Thai food? Addicted to Chinese and Indian? Then it is time to discover the
The Prosecutor
The outsider who transformed our justice systemNazir Afzal knows a thing or two about justice. As a Chief Prosecutor, it was his job to make sure the most complex, violent and harrowing crimes made it to court, and that their perpetrators were convicted. From the Rochdale sex ring to the earliest prosecutions for honour killing
Good Pub Guide 2021: The Top 5,000 Pubs For Food And Drink In The UK
Get your pub on with Britain`s bestselling travel guide for over 35 years.***Featured in the Guardian, the Times and Mail Online and on BBC Radio 4***Now in its 39th edition, The Good Pub Guide remains Britain`s best-loved guide to pubs around the country. Organised county by county, yearly updates and reader recommendations ensure that only
How to Drink Tea
Can`t we all just get oolong?We are a nation of tea drinkers. 84% of Brits drink tea every day, and we get through 100 million cups daily. When a survey asked us what the country`s national emblem should be, the most resounding answer, with 32 per cent of the vote, was a cup of tea.And
The Green Edit: Travel: Easy tips for the eco-friendly traveller
Explore the world and satisfy your wanderlust in the most eco-friendly way.How can we lessen our impact on the world without giving up the things we love? This series of easy-to-follow guides show that positive change is possible without radical changes to your everyday life.Sustainable tourism doesn`t have to mean vowing to never take another
Border Wars: The conflicts of tomorrow
Can Donald Trump really build that wall? What does Brexit mean for Ireland`s border? And what would happen if Elon Musk declared himself president of the Moon?In Border Wars, Professor Klaus Dodds takes us on a journey into the geopolitical conflict of tomorrow in an eye-opening tour of the world`s best-known, most dangerous and most
