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'In the first decade of the twentieth century, it was not a good time to be born black, or woman, in America.' So begins this stunning portrait of Vivian Baxter Johnson: the first black woman officer in the Merchant... See More
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by Maya Angelou
(4,265 reviews)
Quick View'In the first decade of the twentieth century, it was not a good time to be born black, or woman, in America.' So begins this stunning portrait of Vivian Baxter Johnson: the first black woman officer in the Merchant... See More
by Alan Spence
(56 reviews)
Quick View"One of the best Scottish writers of our time" offers "a fictional re-creation of the life and teachings of the 18th century Zen master Ekaku Hakuin" (Scotsman). On the side of a mountain in eighteenth-century Japan sits a... See More
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Quick ViewA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail The thirteenth adrenaline-filled Dirk Pitt classic from multi-million-copy king of the adventure novel, Clive Cussler. A hundred and forty years after a... See More
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Quick View'James is a titan of twentieth-century politics and culture' Sunday Times 'The Black Jacobins is not only a groundbreaking historical work; it is a masterpiece in storytelling and analysis' Gary Younge The iconic study of... See More
by Robert Low
(528 reviews)
Quick ViewThe epic and action packed fourth novel in the Oathsworn series, charting the adventures of Orm and his band of Viking brothers. The Oathsworn have become feared and respected throughout the Viking world. Their name goes... See More
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Quick ViewThe benefits of altruism and empathy are obvious. These qualities are so highly regarded and embedded in both secular and religious societies that it seems almost heretical to suggest they can cause harm. Like most good... See More
by Matt Johnson
(175 reviews)
Quick ViewEver notice that all watch ads show 10:10 as the time? Or that all fast-food restaurants use red or yellow in their logos? Or that certain stores are always having a sale? You may not be aware of these details, yet they've... See More
(2,381 reviews)
Quick View*An Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, Prospect and Sunday Times Book of the Year* Shortlisted for the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year This is the only book you need to understand our new world - from the... See More
by John Harvey
(329 reviews)
Quick ViewWhen a man is found in the middle of Alfreton Road in the early hours one Sunday morning, stark naked and bleeding heavily from a chest wound, he is the latest in a series of viscous attacks on men. Enquiries in the... See More
by Aasmah Mir
(138 reviews)
Quick ViewSHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION 'I loved this book... incredibly moving' Reverend Richard Coles 'A treasure of a book' Fern Britton 'Full of beauty, wit and inner strength' Samira... See More
by Jonathan Coe
(45 reviews)
Quick ViewJonathan Coe is not a prolific writer of short stories - the seven in this collection make up his entire output (as against ten published novels) - but each one is a jewel of storytelling and characterization. And each could... See More
by Terri DuLong
(638 reviews)
Quick ViewWhen life suddenly comes apart, a widow finds a new path forward with the help of a close-knit island community in this heartwarming novel. As a native New Englander, Sydney Webster is surprised to find herself starting... See More
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Quick View"Much of what we experience in life results from a combination of skill and luck." -- From the Introduction The trick, of course, is figuring out just how many of our successes (and failures) can be attributed to each... See More
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Quick ViewIn a moral world... murder is the ultimate crime... Brian Freeman, author of Thief River Falls and The Voice Inside, weaves obsession, sex and revenge into a story that will grip you with vivid characters and shocking plot... See More
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Quick View'Haynes is one of the most exciting things to happen to crime fiction in a long time' Sophie Hannah Her debut novel was chosen as Amazon's Book of the Year. She has appeared on bestseller lists all over the world. Now... See More
by Sol Stein
(167 reviews)
Quick ViewEach year thousands of fiction writers, from beginners to bestselling author, benefit from Sol Stein's sold-out workshops, featured appearances at writers' conferences, software for writers, on-line columns, and his popular... See More
(671 reviews)
Quick ViewJennifer Shaw Wolf keeps readers on their toes in another dark, romantic story of murder and secrets. Jaycee and Rachel were best friends. But that was before. Before that terrible night at the old house. Before Rachel shut... See More
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Quick View"A beautiful translation... Yoshimoto deploys a magically Japanese light touch to emotionally and existentially tough subject matter: domestic disarray, loneliness, identity issues, lovesickness... [a] nimble narrative."... See More
(235 reviews)
Quick ViewThe alignment of the stars at Marie Mancini's birth warned that although she would be gifted at divination, she was destined to disgrace her family. Nonetheless, Cardinal Mazarin brings his niece to the opulent French court... See More
(103 reviews)
Quick ViewPhilosophy Beyond Good and Evil is one of the most remarkable and influential books of the nineteenth century. Like Thus Spoke Zarathustra, which had immediately preceded it, Beyond Good and Evil represents Nietzsche's... See More
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Quick ViewA five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story -- and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a... See More
(312 reviews)
Quick ViewThe award-winning biography of William Pitt the Younger by William Hague, the youngest leader of the Tory Party since Pitt himself. William Pitt the Younger was one of the most extraordinary figures in British history... See More
(413 reviews)
Quick ViewDELVE INTO THE SCIENCE BEHIND YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS ESSENTIAL AND PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MEDITATION 'This is a book that really can change your life' Arianna Huffington, author of the New York Times bestseller The Sleep... See More
(340 reviews)
Quick ViewFrom the award-winning author of Weasels in the Attic, a modern fable about the world of work Beyond the town, there is the factory. Beyond the factory, there is nothing. Within the sprawling industrial complex, three new... See More
by Tim Stevens
(497 reviews)
Quick ViewJOE VENN RETURNS in book 2 of the acclaimed crime thriller series... Two years after the explosive events of OMEGA DOG, Joe Venn, Marine and former Chicago police lieutenant, is heading up the New York Police... See More
by Seneca
(3,114 reviews)
Quick ViewTimeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas series The writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason... See More
(1,306 review)
Quick ViewDuring our chaotic times, discover five forgotten values that can spark internal growth and help us reconcile our Christian faith with the complexities of race, sexuality, and social justice. WINNER OF THE CHRISTIANITY... See More
(647 reviews)
Quick View'A soaring account of the months that transformed a messy feudal squabble into Magna Carta... his crisp storytelling, based around short chapters and rolling rhetoric, is extremely entertaining.' Dan Jones, Mail on... See More
by Ron Haslam
(410 reviews)
Quick View'Rocket' Ron Haslam started racing on the professional circuit in 1972 at the age of 15 and developed into one of the finest, and fastest, racers the UK has ever seen. Winner of three World titles and four British... See More
by David Kelley
(2,983 reviews)
Quick ViewA powerful and inspiring book from the founders of IDEO, the award-winning design firm, on unleashing the creativity that lies within each and every one of us. Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and... See More