For this fully revised sixth edition of this perennial bestseller, birthing expert and practicing midwife Melissa Cheyney, PhD, joins Penny for a better-than-ever, completely up-to-date new book.
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A condensed guide to life from the bestselling author of The Black Swan, Nassim Nicholas Taleb's The Bed of Procrustes is an invaluable collection of aphorisms navigate the modern world
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A poignant memoir of one woman's journey through grief guided by nature, ritual and folk tales
It was the last of the ebbing days, the brink of the new season. It was the murky hours, the clove b..
"They're not going to catch us," Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. "We're on a mission from God." So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers, whi..
A beautifully illustrated edition of the Number One Bestseller and Sunday Times Science Book of the Year, this head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body is as compulsively readable as it i..
#1 New York Times bestseller
"Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society." -Alexander McFarlane, Director of the..
#1 Sunday Times bestseller in both hardback and paperback, this head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body is as compulsively readable as it is comprehensive. Bryson at his very best, it i..
Proper nutrition is critical for building muscle, leaning down, and achieving that optimum look that every bodybuilder wants to achieve. But every bodybuilder knows how difficult it can be to manage t..
A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR
'A diligent historian and a superb writer' THE TIMES
A gripping new history of the making of England as a nation.
In December 1642, during the Civil War, ..
Why does a book look and feel the way it does? What can it tell us about the circumstances of its creation? This is a fascinating exploration of the development of book design through some of the most..
"The Book Collector" is a fascinating bibliomemoir of the writer's lifetime joy of reading, the books and authors that have touched him, and how they have shaped his passion for book collecting.
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The best-selling historian of medieval manuscripts discovers the most intimate surviving relic of Thomas Becket.
The assassination of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 is ..
Enjoy daily distraction with this engaging Almanac. Each date is assigned one or more literary connections. Book lovers will find extracts from authors' diaries and letters, chance upon the narrative ..
Put your bookworm reputation on the line and prove your literary knowledge with this collection of quizzes for book whizzes.
Book lovers can answer questions by themselves or host a quiz a..
Over half a century after their songs were recorded, ABBA's songs still make people the world over dance and sing every day, and their ability to evoke every emotion has made them the ultimate soundtr..
Attune your magick to the pulse of nature by creating magical spaces throughout your home that artfully and intentionally observe seasonal celebrations.
In The Book of Altars and Sacred Spaces, A..
There's a lot of angst around these days. This heightened sense of fear, concern, insecurity and uncertainty can be overwhelming.
Bestselling author of The Book of Overthinking and The Book of Kn..
Intriguing, inspiring and enormous fun to use, The Book of Answers has the solution to every question!
AS SEEN ON TIKTOK- The Book of Answers holds the solution you've been looking for.
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Ptolemy's work in ancient times laid the foundations for our modern understanding of the universe. Now in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. Ptolemy's great astronomical work, which w..
How do you know if you're just feeling a bit sad or if you are depressed? What level of sadness is 'normal'? How do you work out what's going on when you feel down? What kinds of treatment are availab..
James Norbury meets Raymond Brigg's The Snowman with a touch of Love, Actually... The first book from a hugely popular new Instagram talent
For Lucy, hope can be found everywhere - in family, fri..
'This book has given our daughter life's most essential skill: the ability to notice and manage her thoughts. This skill has fundamentally changed her present and her future. We will be forever gratef..
The first and best compendium of facts weirder than fiction, of intriguing information and must-talk-about trivia has spawned many imitators - but none as addictive or successful.For nearly three deca..
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ALL BIBLIOMANIACS
A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, SPECTATOR AND DAILY MAIL
A WATERSTONES BEST POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK
Plunge into this rich and thoug..
A lost imperial city, full of wonder and marvels. An empire that was the largest the world had ever seen, established with astonishing speed. A people obsessed with travel, knowledge and adventure.
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Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world's supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions.
Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the..
Frogs are remarkable creatures. They have mastered both land and water, and can breathe through their skins and their lungs. Some of them are so poisonous that just one tiny frog harbours enough toxin..
Embrace a unique journey as The Wandering Paddy shares his thoughts and experiences on the challenges we all face, on mental health, and on the invaluable life lessons he has learned along the way in ..
Have you ever wanted to know what your cat was thinking?
In The Book Your Cat Wishes You Would Read, feline behaviourist Lucy Hoile gives you all the information you could ever need to buil..
Every book-lover's dream- a celebration of 550 years of the printed book, told through the lives of eighteen extraordinary men and women who took the book in radical new directions.
The Book-Make..
THIS BOOK IS A LOVE STORY TO BOOKS.
A love story to climbing all the way down a book's rope, free diving to its bottom, and then resurfacing at its close, ready to breathe a different kin..
Sequel to the No. 1 bestselling Just A Boy
Richard McCann's account of his childhood became a massive UK bestseller. In it he told the harrowing story of how he and his sisters were left motherle..
THE COMPANION BOOK TO THE BAFTA AND OSCAR-WINNING SHORT ANIMATED FILM - Available on BBC and Apple+
The companion book to the BAFTA and Oscar winning animated short film.
A journey, in searc..
Cast aside by his family at an early age, abandoned and left to fend for himself in the woods of Washington State, young Joe Rantz turns to rowing as a way of escaping his past.
What follows is an ..
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR*
The gripping and revealing autobiography of one of Britain's most successful international cyclistsof the modern era
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In a world increasingly preoccupied by borders, bridges celebrate the possibility of connection, allowing the flow of goods, people and ideas. Bridges are among our grandest physical structures with t..
The story of Britain told through its islands - a personal journey through an ancient landscape
The Britannias tells the story of Britain's islands and how they are woven into its collective cult..
Witchcraft, crystals, mysticism, and everything in between are all the rage. But at what cost? From expensive crystals, upmarket herbs, and designer essential oils, what was once a spiritual connectio..
In August 2014, Tom Lee and his parents drove out to visit Severalls Hospital, a former in-patient psychiatric hospital. Closed since the 1990s, as part of a nationwide shuttering of psychiatric insti..
A brilliant, paradigm-shifting global survey of how human history has reshaped the planet, and vice versa over the last 500 years
In this paradigm-shifting global history of how humanity has resh..
Learn how to start, grow and sustain your business with Victoria Devine's guiding principles. This is your invitation to the world of business ownership - a world where flexibility, independence and f..
Using diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts, this vivid narrative brings to life the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942.
The ba..
Eczema affects 1 in 5 children, causing itchy, sensitive, easily-damaged skin that flares-up painfully. The Calm Skin Guide offers an overview of all the treatment approaches on offer, giving you ever..
"At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes." -The Washington Post. Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most..
The second set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new gen..
The third set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a new portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new gene..
From poet and bestselling novelist Peter Goldsworthy, this darkly funny, bittersweet memoir offers lessons in how to live life in the shadow of an incurable illness.
'My first stray thought- canc..
The Cancer Guide is a definitive and inspirational book designed to help patients, partners, family and work colleagues navigate the trials and difficulties associated with cancer and its treatment.
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More than half a billion adults and 40 million children on the planet are obese. Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic. Evidence increasingly shows that these illnesses are linked to the other major Wester..
A stunning celebration of all things feline, from domestication and anatomy to practical advice on breeds and cat care
Are you a feline fanatic? Could you tell the difference between a Housecat a..