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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
When Rosemary Harper joins the crew of the Wayfarer, she isn`t expecting much. The Wayfarer, a patched-up ship that`s seen better days, offers her everything she could possibly want: a small, quiet spot to call home for a while, adventure in far-off corners of the galaxy, and distance from her troubled past. But Rosemary gets
The Loney
WINNER OF THE 2015 COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD `The Loney is not just good, it`s great. It`s an amazing piece of fiction` Stephen King Two brothers. One mute, the other his lifelong protector. Year after year, their family visits the same sacred shrine on a desolate strip of coastline known as the Loney, in desperate
Devil`s Day: From the Costa winning and bestselling author of The Loney
BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, METRO AND MAIL ON SUNDAY`The new master of menace` Sunday TimesAfter the blizzard of a century ago, it was weeks before anyone got in or out. By that time, what had happened there, what the Devil had done, was already fable.Devil`s Day is a day
Dent`s Modern Tribes: The Secret Languages of Britain
Did you know that … a soldier`s biggest social blunder is called jack brew – making yourself a cuppa without making one for anyone else? That twitchers have an expression for a bird that can`t be identified – LBJ (the letters stand for Little Brown Job)? Or that builders call plastering the ceiling doing Lionel
Up with the Lark: My Life on the Land
`An evocative portrait of a forgotten period of Britain`s farming history…is an ode both to the soil, and those who have worked it alongside her` Daily Telegraph Joan Bomford wanted to be a farmer so much she always wore a tie like her dad. She ran away from school whenever she could to help him.
The Brain: A User`s Guide
Congratulations! You`re the proud owner of the most complex information processing device in the known universe. The human brain comes equipped with all sorts of useful design features, but also many bugs and weaknesses. Problem is you don`t get an owner`s manual. You have to just plug and play. As a result, most of us
The Secret Lives of Colour
`A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.` Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues.
The Man I Think I Know: A feel-good, uplifting story of the most unlikely friendship
As seen on ITV in the Zoe Ball Book Club`Beautifully written, thought-provoking and completely charming.` Ruth Hogan`Mike Gayle is the king of touching, human stories, and this big-hearted book is his best yet` Heat, 5* This is the stunning new novel from bestselling author Mike Gayle, for fans of The Keeper of Lost Thingsand Eleanor
Jane Austen at Home: A Biography
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER`This is my kind of history: carefully researched but so vivid that you are convinced Lucy Worsley was actually there at the party – or the parsonage.` Antonia Fraser`A refreshingly unique perspective on Austen and her work and a beautifully nuanced exploration of gender, creativity, and domesticity.` Amanda ForemanOn the 200th anniversary
The Cyber Effect: A Pioneering Cyberpsychologist Explains How Human Behaviour Changes Online
Dr Mary Aiken is the world`s leading expert in forensic cyberpsychology – a discipline that combines psychology, criminology and technology to investigate the intersection between technology and human behaviour. In this, her first book, Aiken has created a starting point for all future conversations about how the Internet is shaping our perception of the world,
A Simple Table: Recipes & Rituals for a Life in Balance
Grounded in the belief that `less is more`, A Simple Table is about a shared love for a natural, balanced and sustainable way of living, good food and drink, and the simple measures we can take to have a healthier body and mind. Chi and Natali`s easy recipes are brimming with beautiful flavours and full
Black Sheep: The Hidden Benefits of Being Bad
Richard Stephens became the focus of international media attention in 2009 for his research on the psychological benefits of swearing as a response to pain. Now, fresh from winning the 2014 Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize, Richard`s first popular science book uncovers other pieces of surprising and occasionally bizarre scientific enquiry showing that what we
Language Hacking French (Learn How to Speak French – Right Away): A Conversation Course for Beginners
Crack the Code and Get Fluent Faster! `Ten years ago, Lewis spoke only English. But constant travel, along with a buoyant attitude, has unmasked the polyglot within.` -National Geographic #LanguageHacking is a state of mind. It`s about ditching excuses, using shortcuts and taking risks. It`s about learning what`s indispensable, skipping what`s not – and most
The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown
The second book in the heartwarming and charming Baby Ganesh series. For centuries the Koh-i-Noor diamond has set man against man and king against king. Now part of the British Crown Jewels, the priceless gem is a prize that many have killed to possess. So when the Crown Jewels go on display in Mumbai, security
Black Box Thinking: Marginal Gains and the Secrets of High Performance
The Sunday Times No.1 Bestseller From the Bestselling Author of BounceWhat links the Mercedes Formula One team with Google?What links Team Sky and the aviation industry?What connects James Dyson and David Beckham?They are all Black Box Thinkers.Black Box Thinking is a new approach to high performance, a means of finding an edge in a complex
Great British Bake Off – Perfect Cakes & Bakes to Make at Home: Official Tie-in to the 2016 Series
Over 100 recipes from simple to showstopping bakes and cakes Bake like you`re in the tent – from the comfort of your own home. Make brilliant bakes at home with this companion cookbook to the 2016 series. This essential baking book of recipes from the Great British Bake Off team is appropriate for any level
Slade House
Turn down Slade Alley – narrow, dank and easy to miss, even when you`re looking for it. Find the small black iron door set into the right-hand wall. No handle, no keyhole, but at your touch it swings open. Enter the sunlit garden of an old house that doesn`t quite make sense; too grand for
The Gratitude Diaries: How a Year of Living Gratefully Changed My Life
It`s easy to look at others and think how lucky they are, and sometimes finding the positives in our own lives can be hard. Success is often measured in tangible ways, and as we strive to achieve more and get more, we forget that it`s often the simple things that can bring us the most
Deliciously Ella with Friends: Healthy Recipes to Love, Share and Enjoy Together
The much-anticipated new cookbook from Deliciously Ella, the inspirational bestselling food writer who has taken the cookery world by storm. In the follow-up to her amazing chart-topper Deliciously Ella Every Day, Ella makes it easy to prepare delicious food for you, your friends and family, whatever the occasion. No more wondering whether certain dishes go
Smart Work: The Ultimate Handbook for Remote and Hybrid Teams
In a world still adjusting to the impact of the pandemic, remote and hybrid working is new territory for most people. But many managers can be poorly equipped to deal with it: the more casual ways of managing in a physical office simply don`t work with remote teams, and most tasks will be more challenging
