Often imitated but never bettered, it is in Marlowe's long shadow that every fictional detective must stand - and under the influence of Raymond Chandler's...
'I can't really think of another writer who so consistently and bravely keeps thinking and talking and learning and trying to make the...
OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017'Yrsa's work is like holding the truth in your hands. A glorious living thing' Florence Welch'One of the must-reads of...
This collection of heart imagery highlights how a universal symbol can be creatively interpreted and constantly reinvented. It captures the breadth of art and design...
The long-awaited prequel to The Dragonbone Chair. Pride often goes before a fall, but sometimes that prideful fall is so catastrophic that it changes history...
Imagine you are a hunter-gatherer some 15,000 years ago. You've got a choice - carry on foraging, or plant a few seeds and...
Can you keep a straight face? Straight eyebrows? Straight lips? A straight... nose? This title is packed with interactive tabs that allow children to pull...
A hilarious, colourful collection of straight-talking, no-nonsense advice from very sassy cats Favourite suggestions include: * Embrace ",Procatstination",: F*** it off and do it tomorrow...
Here's a book about London that's seriously streetwise. Discover secrets and stories guaranteed to blow your mind, that are definitely off the tourist trail. Find...
'As enlightening about crime in modern society as any book I have read'&,nbsp,The Times'A richly researched, supremely sane discussion of the causes of and ways...
With World War II at an end, Charles Hayward is finally free to marry the woman he loves, Sophia Leonides. Charles follows, but...
Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.Celaena Sardothien won...
'Let us now praise Ray Bradbury' THE TIMES Bradbury's first story collection is a must-read for any fan of the genre, spinning stardust and cobwebs...
'An honest, compelling and important account and a critical plea for a fusion of farming, food and nature to provide global ecological security' Chris PackhamClimate...
In the vast dominion of Seven Cities, in the holly desert of Raraku, the seer Sha'ik and her followers prepare for the long-prophesied uprising named...
Conjuring up a cascade of sexual encounters, this book evokes the essence of female sexuality in a world where only love has meaning....
Being a twenty-something medical student has its own share of problems, but throw a new, unexpected identity as a superhero powered by an ancient mystic...
The very special magic of James Herriot’s storytelling shines throughout this classic collection of stories about the animal he loves the most. Here are some...
Back at home, Ezzygot out his Almanac of All Animals and looked under the letter D. Then he put on a warm sweater, strapped on...
An international bestseller which has sold over a million copies in the UK, Dreams From My Father is a refreshing, revealing portrait of a young...