'A tremendous sentimental education of a book ... scholarly discernment mixed with a wild-card flair ... an exceptional anthology, fascinating and unignorable' Kate Kellaway, Observer (Poetry Book of the Month)Elegy is among the world's oldest forms of literature.
A sweeping history of and meditation on humanity's relationship with machines, showing how we got here and what happens nextFaith in technological fixes for our problems is waning. Automation, which promised relief from toil, has reactivated the long-standing fear of job redundancy.
From the No.1 bestselling author of Away with the Penguins comes the heart-warming and charming final chapter of Veronica McCreedy's story. Readers have fallen in love with Gone with the Penguins'Like a warm hug I didn't know I needed''A truly life affirming, beautiful read . .. I loved it!
*A Telegraph History Book of the Year, 2023*'An astonishing achievement' ANTONY BEEVOR‘A remarkably moving and humane book’ WILLIAM BOYDAn intimate history of the most important month of the Second World War as experienced by those who lived through it, completely based on their diaries, letters and memoirs.
'The funniest book about politics I have ever read' Alistair Campbell'Blending sharp satire with wit...
Drawn from more than two decades of pathbreaking writing, the iconic and bestselling David Graeber's most important essays and interviews. 'David has always been an inspiration to me... The tools he has shared to help all of us deconstruct the current reality we inhabit are invaluable...
Give someone you love this ingenious book of climate-saving tips, from TikTok eco superstars EarthtopiaPopular climate change TikTok sensation, Earthtopia, brings a book packed to the brim with tips on saving the planet in easy and accessible ways. Want to save the planet?
'It's still magic, even if you know how it's done' SIR TERRY PRATCHETTDesigning Terry Pratchett's Discworld takes readers behind the scenes of the amazing partnership between Sir Terry Pratchett and artist Paul Kidby.
The most provocative philosopher of our times returns with a rousing and counterintuitive analysis of our global predicamentWe hear all the time that it's five minutes to global doomsday, so now is our last chance to avert disaster. But what if the only way to prevent a catastrophe is to assume that it has already happened - that we're already five minutes past zero hour?
'Indisputably the definitive translation' Observer'If there is one novel you should read before you die, it is Don Quixote' Ben OkriWidely regarded as the world's first modern novel, and one of the funniest and most tragic books ever written, Don Quixote chronicles the famous picaresque adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as
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'There is no author whose books I look forward to more' BILL GATESIn this ambitious, myth-busting book, leading scientist and internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil investigates many of the burning questions facing the world today:Why are some of the world's biggest food producers also the countries with the most undernourished populations?
Set sail across oceans and explore the globe with this set of three beautifully illustrated atlas guides. Discover the world map-by-map with this exciting world atlas collection for children, suitable for inquisitive explorers and intrepid globe-trotters.
Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through an exciting new map-view of world history. Explore more than 200 vibrant maps showing the history of every continent in this gripping new view of world history for children aged 9-12. History as it Happened breaks down history into simple, manageable chunks.
A heart-wrenching, powerfully written novel, spanning three generations of a Palestinian family through love and loss, war and oppressionOVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDETHE 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ‘A powerful and passionate insight into what many Palestinians have had to endure’ Michael Palin‘Abulhawa possesses the heart of a warrior’ Alice
A masterful history of how war and insecurity, both real and perceived, have driven Russia’s destiny for centuries, including the disastrous invasion of Ukraine. Putin retains his stranglehold on his position in Russia despite an almost ruinous invasion of Ukraine. The answer as to how and why can be found in Russian history as detailed by Mark Galeotti in this new book.
A compelling account of the continuing legacy of Greek writers and thinkers in the age of Rome. In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste to the famous Academy where Aristotle had studied.
The iconic classic in a luxurious anniversary edition, with a foreword by Stephen King. 'There aren't any grown-ups anywhere.'A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys.By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon.
A 25th anniversary edition of the number one, multi-million copy international bestseller that taught us how emotional intelligence is more important than IQ - 'a revolutionary, paradigm-shattering idea' (Harvard Business Review)Featuring a new introduction from the authorDoes IQ define our destiny?
National Bestseller Winner of the 2023 National Book Award in Nonfiction • Finalist for the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Award in History • Winner of 2024 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Nonfiction • Winner of the 2024 Mark Lynton History Prize Named a best book of 2023 by New Yorker, Esquire, Publishers Weekly, Barnes & Noble A New York Times Notable Book of 2023 • A Washington