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A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived

The Stories in Our Genes

by Adam Rutherford ...

'A brilliant, authoritative, surprising, captivating introduction to human genetics. You'll be spellbound' Brian CoxThis is a story about you.It is the history of who you are and how you came to be. It is unique to you, as it is to each of the 100 billion modern humans who have ever drawn breath. But it is also our collective story, because in every one of our genomes we each carry the history of ... Read more

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'A brilliant, authoritative, surprising, captivating introduction to human genetics. You'll be spellbound' Brian CoxThis is a story about you.It is the history of who you are and how you came to be. It is unique to you, as it is to each of the 100 billion modern humans who have ever drawn breath. But it is also our collective story, because in every one of our genomes we each carry the history of
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History Hit Story of England

The entertaining and enthralling guide to English history from Dan Snow the creators of History Hit - perfect for all history lovers

by Dan Snow, History Hit Team ...

A FRESH RETELLING OF ENGLISH HISTORY BY ACCLAIMED HISTORIAN DAN SNOW AND THE HISTORY HIT TEAM: THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS OF THE REST IS HISTORY and UNRULY!Praise for History Hit:'Really enjoyable . . . highly recommended' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Easy to pick up and hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Eye wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly astonishing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From battlefields, cathedrals and museums to castles and stately homes ... Read more

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A FRESH RETELLING OF ENGLISH HISTORY BY ACCLAIMED HISTORIAN DAN SNOW AND THE HISTORY HIT TEAM: THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS OF THE REST IS HISTORY and UNRULY!Praise for History Hit:'Really enjoyable . . . highly recommended' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Easy to pick up and hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Eye wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly astonishing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From battlefields, cathedrals and museums to castles and stately homes
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Slow Trains Around Britain

Notes from a 4,088-Mile Adventure on 143 Rides

by Tom Chesshyre ...

"Easy-going, discursive and digressive, even those to whom trains are a closed timetable will find this a charming travelogue." - Stuart MaconieJoin travel writer and self-confessed "train nut" Tom Chesshyre as he celebrates 200 years of passenger railways on a zigzagging tour around the UK - where trains (proudly) beganIn a small market town in the northeast of England in ... ... Read more

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"Easy-going, discursive and digressive, even those to whom trains are a closed timetable will find this a charming travelogue." - Stuart MaconieJoin travel writer and self-confessed "train nut" Tom Chesshyre as he celebrates 200 years of passenger railways on a zigzagging tour around the UK - where trains (proudly) beganIn a small market town in the northeast of England in ...
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How To Be Right

… in a world gone wrong

by James O'Brien ...

The voice of reason in a world that won’t shut up.The Sunday Times BestsellerWinner of the Parliamentary Book AwardsEvery day, James O’Brien listens to people blaming hard-working immigrants for stealing their jobs while scrounging benefits, and pointing their fingers at the EU and feminists for destroying Britain. But what makes James’s daily LBC show such essential listening – and has made James ... Read more

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The voice of reason in a world that won’t shut up.The Sunday Times BestsellerWinner of the Parliamentary Book AwardsEvery day, James O’Brien listens to people blaming hard-working immigrants for stealing their jobs while scrounging benefits, and pointing their fingers at the EU and feminists for destroying Britain. But what makes James’s daily LBC show such essential listening – and has made James
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(Un)educated

My Life as a Teacher, and Why You Should Never Become One

by Francis Foster ...

'Francis is doing for teaching what This is Going to Hurt did for medicine. Brutal, honest and laugh-out-loud funny.' Jimmy Carr'A great subject covered by a guy unafraid to tell it like it is' Geoff NorcottThe class weren't laughing with me, they were laughing at me and there is no lonelier place for a comedian or teacher to be in. The lesson was over and everyone knew it. I looked down and ... Read more

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'Francis is doing for teaching what This is Going to Hurt did for medicine. Brutal, honest and laugh-out-loud funny.' Jimmy Carr'A great subject covered by a guy unafraid to tell it like it is' Geoff NorcottThe class weren't laughing with me, they were laughing at me and there is no lonelier place for a comedian or teacher to be in. The lesson was over and everyone knew it. I looked down and
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Sky Daddy

'Truly original, deeply weird' - Daily Telegraph

by Kate Folk ...

A CLASSIC STORY OF GIRL MEETS PLANE.'Weird and different and clever and beautiful and moving and funny and I honestly can't recommend it enough'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Unironic 5 stars. Come for the crazy premise, stay for the best written character in years'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I could completely relate to Linda and haven't read a book that seemed so real in a long time'Amazon reviewer, ... Read more

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A CLASSIC STORY OF GIRL MEETS PLANE.'Weird and different and clever and beautiful and moving and funny and I honestly can't recommend it enough'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Unironic 5 stars. Come for the crazy premise, stay for the best written character in years'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I could completely relate to Linda and haven't read a book that seemed so real in a long time'Amazon reviewer,
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The Art of Explanation

How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

by Ros Atkins ...

**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMESDo you worry about ... Read more

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**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMESDo you worry about
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Whistle

by Linwood Barclay ...

'Terrific' STEPHEN KING'First-class storytelling. Hooked from the first page, I raced through the book in one sitting' Five Star Reader Review'Dark and thoroughly absorbing' Five Star Reader Review* * * * *When you hear it, be afraid…Annie Blunt and her young son Charlie moved to their house in upstate New York to put a dreadful year behind them. The death of her husband and a scanda... ... Read more

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'Terrific' STEPHEN KING'First-class storytelling. Hooked from the first page, I raced through the book in one sitting' Five Star Reader Review'Dark and thoroughly absorbing' Five Star Reader Review* * * * *When you hear it, be afraid…Annie Blunt and her young son Charlie moved to their house in upstate New York to put a dreadful year behind them. The death of her husband and a scanda...
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Centre Stage

Lessons from Actors on the Art of Charisma

by Jeannette Nelson ...

How the world’s best actors communicate with gravitas – and how you can, too.‘The theatre stars’ voice guru’ Daily MailActing is all about charisma. Whether you’re an A-list star or an extra, when you’re on stage you need to perform in a way that makes your audience listen.That stage presence is something we can all learn from. Every time you speak up in a meeting, recount an anecdote, or tell a ... Read more

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How the world’s best actors communicate with gravitas – and how you can, too.‘The theatre stars’ voice guru’ Daily MailActing is all about charisma. Whether you’re an A-list star or an extra, when you’re on stage you need to perform in a way that makes your audience listen.That stage presence is something we can all learn from. Every time you speak up in a meeting, recount an anecdote, or tell a
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Wreckers

Disaster in the Age of Discovery

by Simon Park ...

Wreckers sinks the old narratives of imperialism, revealing the violent, chaotic and improvised reality of empire-building from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries.'Clever and compelling book. The storytelling and the scholarship fairly spark off each other. It could be a model for how academics should write history for a general audience' The Times‘A flowing, gripping narrative, Wreckers is ... Read more

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Wreckers sinks the old narratives of imperialism, revealing the violent, chaotic and improvised reality of empire-building from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries.'Clever and compelling book. The storytelling and the scholarship fairly spark off each other. It could be a model for how academics should write history for a general audience' The Times‘A flowing, gripping narrative, Wreckers is
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The Big Hop

The First Non-stop Flight Across the Atlantic and Into the Future

by David Rooney ...

A non-stop flight across the Atlantic might seem routine today. But it is only possible because of those who went first.‘Vivid and compelling’ John Lancaster‘A delectable serving of escapist nostalgia’ The Times, Book of the WeekNewfoundland, 1919. Buffeted by winds, an unwieldy aircraft – made mainly from wood and stiff linen – struggled to take off from the North American island’s rocky slopes. ... Read more

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A non-stop flight across the Atlantic might seem routine today. But it is only possible because of those who went first.‘Vivid and compelling’ John Lancaster‘A delectable serving of escapist nostalgia’ The Times, Book of the WeekNewfoundland, 1919. Buffeted by winds, an unwieldy aircraft – made mainly from wood and stiff linen – struggled to take off from the North American island’s rocky slopes.
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The Wedding People

The hilarious and moving million-copy bestseller

by Alison Espach ...

The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction'Best read of the year' THE TIMES'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVERPhoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable... ... Read more

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The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction'Best read of the year' THE TIMES'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVERPhoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable...
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Good on Paper

A fabulously fresh friends-to-lovers beach read with heart and soul that you won't want to miss this summer!

by Valerie Tejeda ...

'A fun beach read! Valerie Tejeda writes relatable characters full of heart!' JO WATSON 'GOOD ON PAPER was the absolute perfect beach read! With a relatable main character struggling to find her path . . . this story was completely captivating and I enjoyed every minute of reading. A perfect tale of finding yourself and finding love!' FALON BALLARD, author of LEASE ON LOVE 'A warm-hearted ... Read more

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'A fun beach read! Valerie Tejeda writes relatable characters full of heart!' JO WATSON 'GOOD ON PAPER was the absolute perfect beach read! With a relatable main character struggling to find her path . . . this story was completely captivating and I enjoyed every minute of reading. A perfect tale of finding yourself and finding love!' FALON BALLARD, author of LEASE ON LOVE 'A warm-hearted
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Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I

The revelatory true story of the mother and daughter who changed history from Sunday Times bestselling author Tracy Borman OBE

by Tracy Borman ...

A fresh and vivid account of the unexplored relationship between two of England's best-known queens - from the bestselling author of The Stolen Crown and The House of Boleyn'This joint biography of these two queens reads as good as any ripping yarn and is well worth five stars.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A new perspective of a mother and daughter's relationship brutally ended by fear and a wandering ... Read more

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A fresh and vivid account of the unexplored relationship between two of England's best-known queens - from the bestselling author of The Stolen Crown and The House of Boleyn'This joint biography of these two queens reads as good as any ripping yarn and is well worth five stars.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A new perspective of a mother and daughter's relationship brutally ended by fear and a wandering
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Tuesdays With Morrie

The most uplifting book ever written about the importance of human connection

by Mitch Albom ...

THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THAT HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 9 MILLION READERS'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecelia AhernTHE NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLER A special 20th anniversary edition of the inspirational memoir that has changed millions of lives with the story of an unforgettable friendship, the timeless wisdom of older generations, and healing lessons on life, loss and grief - ... Read more

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THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THAT HAS TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 9 MILLION READERS'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecelia AhernTHE NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLER A special 20th anniversary edition of the inspirational memoir that has changed millions of lives with the story of an unforgettable friendship, the timeless wisdom of older generations, and healing lessons on life, loss and grief -
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The Wife of Willesden

by Zadie Smith ...

WINNER OF THE MOST PROMISING PLAYWRIGHT AT THE CRITICS CIRCLE THEATRE AWARDS 2022'Married five times. Mother. Lover. Aunt. Friend.She plays many roles round here. And neverScared to tell the whole of her truth, whetherOr not anyone wants to hear it. WifeOf Willesden: pissed enough to tell her lifeStory to whoever has ears and eyes . . .'Zadie Smith's first time writing for the stage, The Wife of ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE MOST PROMISING PLAYWRIGHT AT THE CRITICS CIRCLE THEATRE AWARDS 2022'Married five times. Mother. Lover. Aunt. Friend.She plays many roles round here. And neverScared to tell the whole of her truth, whetherOr not anyone wants to hear it. WifeOf Willesden: pissed enough to tell her lifeStory to whoever has ears and eyes . . .'Zadie Smith's first time writing for the stage, The Wife of
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Let That Be a Lesson

'A frank, funny and long overdue ode to teachers and teaching' Adam Kay

by Ryan Wilson ...

'A frank, funny and long overdue ode to teachers and teaching' ADAM KAYThe malodorous horrors of Sports Day.Bracing yourself for Parents' Evening.Refereeing teenage relationship dramas...From the age of eight, Ryan Wilson dreamed of being a teacher. This is the inside story of his time at the chalkface, from fresh-faced trainee with grand ideals to exhausted assistant head battling ever-changi... ... Read more

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'A frank, funny and long overdue ode to teachers and teaching' ADAM KAYThe malodorous horrors of Sports Day.Bracing yourself for Parents' Evening.Refereeing teenage relationship dramas...From the age of eight, Ryan Wilson dreamed of being a teacher. This is the inside story of his time at the chalkface, from fresh-faced trainee with grand ideals to exhausted assistant head battling ever-changi...
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Murder: The Biography

by Kate Morgan ...

THE CRIMES. THE STORIES. THE LAW‘Fascinating’ – Sunday Times‘Masterful’ – Judith Flanders‘A page-turning read' – Prof. David WilsonTotally gripping and brilliantly told, Murder: The Biography is a gruesome and utterly captivating portrait of the legal history of murder.The stories and the people involved in the history of murder are stranger, darker... ... Read more

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THE CRIMES. THE STORIES. THE LAW‘Fascinating’ – Sunday Times‘Masterful’ – Judith Flanders‘A page-turning read' – Prof. David WilsonTotally gripping and brilliantly told, Murder: The Biography is a gruesome and utterly captivating portrait of the legal history of murder.The stories and the people involved in the history of murder are stranger, darker...
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Nothing But The Truth

Dark Humour and Shocking Truths Learned from a Life in the Law

by The Secret Barrister ...

The Sunday Times bestsellerFull of hilarious and shocking stories, The Secret Barrister's memoir Nothing But The Truth tracks their transformation from hang 'em and flog 'em austerity-supporter to celebrated, campaigning, bestselling author.'Masterful, compassionate and hilarious' – Adam Rutherford, bestselling author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever LivedIn an entertaining diary th... ... Read more

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The Sunday Times bestsellerFull of hilarious and shocking stories, The Secret Barrister's memoir Nothing But The Truth tracks their transformation from hang 'em and flog 'em austerity-supporter to celebrated, campaigning, bestselling author.'Masterful, compassionate and hilarious' – Adam Rutherford, bestselling author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever LivedIn an entertaining diary th...
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Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure

Top Gear, Grand Tour and Twenty Years of Magic and Mayhem

by Andy Wilman ...

Lift the bonnet on 20 years of magic and mayhem on Top Gear and The Grand Tour - from the mysterious man behind the camera . . .The perfect gift for fans of fast cars, big laughs and full-throttle TV adventures!--Top Gear turned gloomy Sunday nights into celebratory Friday nights.It made household names of presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May, their unique chemistry and bud... ... Read more

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Lift the bonnet on 20 years of magic and mayhem on Top Gear and The Grand Tour - from the mysterious man behind the camera . . .The perfect gift for fans of fast cars, big laughs and full-throttle TV adventures!--Top Gear turned gloomy Sunday nights into celebratory Friday nights.It made household names of presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May, their unique chemistry and bud...
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The Little Book of Japanese Mythology

A Pocket Guide to Myths and Legends from the Land of the Rising Sun

by Summersdale Publishers ...

Discover the timeless tales of heroes, deities, creatures and villains from one of the world's most influential cultures- Discover the world of Japanese mythology, including the two Japanese mythological texts, Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, and their links to Shintoism- Learn all about the influence of Japanese mythology on everyday life and media- Uncover the origins of these myths and legends and... ... Read more

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Discover the timeless tales of heroes, deities, creatures and villains from one of the world's most influential cultures- Discover the world of Japanese mythology, including the two Japanese mythological texts, Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, and their links to Shintoism- Learn all about the influence of Japanese mythology on everyday life and media- Uncover the origins of these myths and legends and...
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The Prosecutor

by Nazir Afzal ...

The outsider who transformed our justice systemNazir Afzal knows a thing or two about justice. As a Chief Prosecutor, it was his job to make sure the most complex, violent and harrowing crimes made it to court, and that their perpetrators were convicted. From the Rochdale sex ring to the earliest prosecutions for honour killing and modern slavery, Nazir was at the forefront of the British legal ... Read more

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The outsider who transformed our justice systemNazir Afzal knows a thing or two about justice. As a Chief Prosecutor, it was his job to make sure the most complex, violent and harrowing crimes made it to court, and that their perpetrators were convicted. From the Rochdale sex ring to the earliest prosecutions for honour killing and modern slavery, Nazir was at the forefront of the British legal
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The People's Constitution

200 Years, 27 Amendments, and the Promise of a More Perfect Union

by John F. Kowal, Wilfred U. Codrington ...

The 233-year story of how the American people have made an imperfect constitution—the product of compromises and an artifact of its time—more democratic."A rigorous yet accessible history of how the U.S. Constitution has been made 'more democratic, more inclusive, and more responsive to the needs of a changing country' through its amendments. . . . Incisive character profiles, brisk historical ... Read more

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The 233-year story of how the American people have made an imperfect constitution—the product of compromises and an artifact of its time—more democratic."A rigorous yet accessible history of how the U.S. Constitution has been made 'more democratic, more inclusive, and more responsive to the needs of a changing country' through its amendments. . . . Incisive character profiles, brisk historical
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15 Minute French

Learn in Just 12 Weeks

by DK ...

Series series DK 15-Minute Language Learning
Teach yourself French in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course.DK's 15 Minute French is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn French fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an easy-to-follow structure and spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and ... Read more

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Teach yourself French in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course.DK's 15 Minute French is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn French fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an easy-to-follow structure and spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and
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