The hope-filled true story of the man who refused to leave Syria's cats behind
The thrilling sequel to the critically-acclaimed Mrs Mohr Goes Missing
From the very first dog to glowing fish and designer pigs - the human history of remaking nature. Virus-free mosquitoes, resurrected dinosaurs, designer humans - such is the power of the science of tomorrow. But this idea that we have only recently begun to manipulate the natural world is false.We've been meddling with nature since the last ice age.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark comes a breathtaking contemporary YA about addiction, family and finding your voiceEmmy is the good one. Not strong-willed like her beautiful older sister Maddie and not difficult like her brother Joey. She takes up as little space as possible.
Why do we treat our dogs as people but prefer pigs as bacon?
The Russian bestseller about love and second chances, brimming with warmth and humourIn the tiny village of Maran nestled high in the Armenian mountains, a place where dreams, curses and miracles are taken very seriously, a close-knit community bickers, gossips and laughs, untouched by the passage of time. A lifelong resident, Anatolia is happily set in her ways.
Science fiction and East Asian myth combine in this dazzling retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. 'Absolutely epic. This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.' Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights'Like its ferocious heroine, Iron Widow is brutal, bloodthirsty and full of rage.' Julie C.
The fictionalised story of Marion 'Crawfie' Crawford, the progressive young working-class woman who, as royal governess for seventeen years, lived on the most intimate terms with Princess Margaret and the future Queen Elizabeth II.
After a troubled and tragic childhood, Eliza is invited to the UK to visit her two godmothers, Olivia and Maxie. Throwing caution to the wind, Eliza accepts and takes a leap into the unknown...
A pocket-sized and fully illustrated story of one of the world's most luxurious fashion houses.
A global history of swimming, from humankind's first dip in what is now the driest spot on earth to the modern Olympic Games.
Drawing on cutting-edge research this book demonstrates the brain's ability to change, rewire and heal, from the internationally bestselling author
A Financial Times Business Book of the MonthTake control of your life and create space to succeed We're used to feeling stressed, rushed and overwhelmed. At work and at home there are endless calls on our attention and time. We're constantly playing catch-up.But if we want to perform optimally, and reach our full potential, we must learn to pause and create space in even the busiest day.
A provocative, intimate essay from Eimear McBride, award-winning author of A Girl is a Half-formed Thing.
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'An urgent call to arms for each and all of us.' Matthew McConaughey'A clear and inspiring guide for how to develop this highest of human virtues.' - Robert Greene'You have got to get into Ryan Holiday, it's as simple as that.
A New Statesman Essential Non-Fiction Book of 2021What kind of creature is a human? If we don't know what we are, how can we know how to act?
