Bestselling author and New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik embarks on a wildly creative inquiry into perhaps the oldest question: how do we learn a new skill?
For decades, Adam Gopnik has been..
A revealing biography of the enigmatic ruler of China
The Red Emperor presents an eye-opening portrait of Xi Jinping, the man who presides over 1.4 billion people and the second largest eco..
Bridgerton meets How to Get Away With Murder in this sexy, scandalous, and real-life story of the original femme fatale of Paris, now in paperback!
"An unforgettable portrait of a woman who becam..
'Heartwarming, magical and uplifting'
In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The BBC's The Repair Shop has brought this waste-consci..
The Repair Shop - the Bafta-award-winning series with regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone - has cemented itself as a BBC classic.
Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeopl..
The unabridged version of this definitive work is now available in this highly designed hardcover with an introduction by Odysseus Makridis.
Published around 380 BCE, Plato's most famous work exp..
One of the greatest works of philosophy, political theory, and literature ever produced, Plato's Republic has shaped Western thought for thousands of years, and remains as relevant today as when it wa..
Plato's dialogues still form the basis of ethical government and justice today. Now read The Republic in a digestible, pocket format for the modern reader. With a new introduction placing Plato's gre..
The thrilling retelling of a real-life hostage rescue mission, by SAS hero and million-selling author, Andy McNab.
It is 2012 and in Northern Afghanistan, an international crisis has erupted.
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FROM THE AUTHOR OF RAGE BECOMES HER, A POWERFUL ARGUMENT FOR COMMUNAL RESILIENCE BASED ON IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE HISTORY, SOCIAL SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, POLITICS, AND PERSONAL NARRATIVES BEHIND..
A peak-performance psychologist and coach on the simple steps anybody can take to unlock your full potential and achieve your best with calm and control
We assume that heroes are wired differ..
*NOW WITH A FUN PUB QUIZ* | Make room Herodotus, stand down Bede, pipe down Pepys - there's a new history book in town.
From the chart-topping podcast The Rest is History, a whistle-stop tour thr..
From the podcast legends who brought you The Rest is History comes The Rest is History Returns. This time Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook bring you an alphabetical miscellany, taking on some of hist..
THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022
WINNER OF THE POL ROGER DUFF COOPER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE
Eleven years when Britain had no king..
Ireland is a strikingly different country now to the one it was in the mid-1990s. Dramatic economic, social and cultural changes, including the Celtic Tiger boom and increasingly secular debate about ..
Argentine poet Jorge Luis Borges was madly in love when his life was shattered by painful heartbreak. But the breakdown that followed illuminated an incontrovertible truth-that love is necessarily imb..
After the success of Taking the Plunge in 2019, Anna Deacon & Vicky Allan have seen wild swimming take off. From those who bathe in ice cold sunrise waters to wild swimmers under a moonlit sky, whethe..
Plutarch traces the fortunes of Athens through nine lives - from Theseus, its founder, to Lysander, its Spartan conqueror - in this seminal work
What makes a leader? How does their character affe..
In this ground-breaking and inspiring guide, a renowned Harvard psychologist demonstrates how turning everyday habits into rituals can improve our work, our relationships and our lives.
Think of ..
A major reappraisal, by the Nobel-prizewinning economist, of the relationship between capitalism and freedom
Despite its manifest failures, the narrative of neoliberalism retains its grip on the ..
'An absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Year' Sunday Telegraph
'On nearly every page a random passage takes one's breath away' The Times
Have y..
A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
'An absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Year' Sunday Telegraph
'On nearly every page a random passage takes one's brea..
Brimming with life and drama, this is the first book to explore two thousand years of European history through one of the most important imperial networks ever built
'All roads lead to Rome.' It'..
There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do.
So many games to play and rocks to climb.
Oops.
Tortoise was stuck.
Being stuck made Tortoise cross.
Tortoise is not having a g..
The Rolling Stones, uncovered - containing many never-before-seen images.
Legendary photographer Gered Mankowitz helped to shape the very image of the Stones, shooting record covers, portraits an..
The Rolling Stones: Icons brings together the greatest photographs ever taken of the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all time. The result is the most important anthology of The Rolling Stones' images e..
Royal expert and TV historian Kate Williams opens the doors to 30 palaces, castles and houses that have been connected with the British royals over the centuries. Well known for her expert insights in..
Urgent, compelling reading from the author of Chernobyl on the defining conflict of our times- do you know what is at stake in Ukraine?
On 24 February 2022, Russia shocked the world by launching ..
The complete guide to racing in dinghies and yachts, packed with hands-on practical advice, user friendly instructional diagrams, and lively, inspirational photography.
Racing in dinghies and ya..
The complete hands-on sailing manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, and expert advice on getting the most out of your sailing at whatever level.
Whether you ar..
The uplifting true story. A Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize
The story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey, not of escape, but salvation.
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The most pivotal, brutal and shattering campaign the Allies faced in World War II by bestselling historian James Holland.
'Holland knows his stuff when it comes to military matters' Daily Mail
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Playwright, poet, spy, a scarlet woman condemned for loose morals . . . meet Aphra Behn, history's most fascinating female
In 1682, a young woman in the throes of a passionate affair flees her pa..
From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham.
'Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this ..
Modern life is full of minor but acute dilemmas: we get stuck at a gathering with someone unusually boring and wonder how to move on without causing offence; in the course of introducing one friend to..
The School of Photography: Beginner's Guide will take the beginner photographer to an advanced level in no time and fill any gaps in photography knowledge that may be holding you back from reaching yo..
An engaging account of the science of dreaming.
Written by a leading sleep researcher and a professional dream artist.
Makes the biological, psychological, personal, and cultural causes of d..
From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the Science Museum Group Collection, discover the remarkable stories of everyday objects in this engaging popular science titl..
Get to grips with the essential topics in biology today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words.
Biology- 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingerti..
Get to grips with the essential topics in maths today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words.
Maths- 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, ..
Get to grips with the essential topics in physics today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words.
Physics- 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingerti..
An intimate exploratory tour of Stephen Hawking's office, providing a unique insight into the mind of a genius and the things that inspired him
A behind-the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of on..
Chemistry professor Dario Bressanini is on a mission to teach readers about safe, sustainable methods for cleaning their homes while debunking widespread myths. He uses scientific evidence to answer c..
'Do yourself a favour and grab this fantastic guide! Explains practical strategies for getting out of our own heads and finding more connection, presence, and joy' LAURIE SANTOS, Professor of Psycholo..
Why exactly is the Earth round?
How is it that boomerangs can turn in mid-air?
And why do cats always land on their feet?
It's time to stop thinking in straight lines...
Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to ocean life and the ocean itself
Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea
An i..
Experience the real-life locations of your favourite movies and shows with this gloriously geeky, map-filled compendium
Put yourself in the movie! Step inside dozens of real-life locations with t..
A vivid journey around England's great seaside resorts, exploring their history and current struggle, and what they reveal about England, from the award-winning author of Love of Country
England'..
Required reading for anyone who believes in the equality of the sexes, The Second Sex is the crowning text of second wave feminism
TRANSLATED BY CONSTANCE BORDE AND SHEILA MALOVANY-CHEVALLIER
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'Will keep you on the edge of your seat from its first page to its last page' -Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel
From ancient megalodons to fearsome Gre..