"Sharp, thoughtful, compassionate, alert. A truly remarkable, sensitive and well-observed engagement with one of the most difficult and timely issues of our age" - Rory StewartAssisted dying is a question that reaches into the deepest parts of us, sitting at the intersection of medicine, morality and personal liberty. For decades, debates around legalisation have played out across the world, even as people on both sides have suffered, struggling with impossibly com...

A STUNNING NEW AND COMPLETELY REVISED EDITION OF THE FENDER BIBLE FOR 2026Leo Fender's guitars have arguably shaped modern music more than any other brand. This remarkable, fully updated tome collects together more rare Fender guitars than have ever been seen before.Over 250 guitars in every model, style and finish are lovingly detailed, from the greatest to the rarest - Strats, Teles and the infamous Marauder. Includes brand new Precision Bass, Jazz Bass a...

The Romans loom large in the imagination, credited with roads, aqueducts, politics, plumbing and empire – yet these familiar achievements tell only part of the story. The Romans: A People’s History turns away from generals and emperors to focus instead on the millions of ordinary men and women whose voices rarely made it into history. Drawing on inscriptions, literature, household objects, mosaics and myth, it reveals how plebeian lives shaped the culture that still surrounds us: ...

"Touring has been in our blood since the very beginning. There are countless moments and memories that we've shared with fans across the world over the years, and we're thrilled that so many of them have been captured in this book." - The Rolling StonesTHIS IS THE OFFICIAL, FULLY AUTHORISED CELEBRATION OF THE GREATEST LIVE BAND OF ALL TIME.SEVEN DECADES. SIX CONTINENTS. MORE THAN 2,000 SHOWS.THIS IS THE ROLL...

Becoming an Expert Teacher equips educators with the attitudes, skills, and practices they need to reach their full potential and profoundly impact students’ lives. A wealth of research has confirmed the powerful influence high-quality teaching has on student learning and achievement. But what does expert teaching actually look like? How do we begin to define and measure it let alone develop it? This informative and inspirational book distills evidence-informed principles of effec...

Paul Turner offers practical guidance for navigating the new English translation of the Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of their Pastoral Care**.**The revised translation of the Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of their Pastoral Care is an opportunity for the church to recommit to pastoral care of the sick. It is also an opportunity to catechize the faithful anew on the heightened importance of Viaticum and the church...

'The greatest risk of AI isn't that machines become more human. It's that leaders become less so ... Read this book before that happens.' Alex Depledge Leadership is being rewritten by algorithms — and many managers don’t even realise they’re disappearing. Across every sector, AI now analyses performance, allocates work, and increasingly decides who gets hired, promoted or sidelined. As leaders grow dependent on polished machine outputs, a quiet leadership vacuum is emerging. Studies warn ...

Shakespeare's extraordinarily ordinary life condenses into a charming but brief biography in this arresting tale of love, loss and return. Beginning with the early departure to the final homecoming, Paul Menzer considers the wonder of Shakespeare's story with the little facts we have about his life to guide us through the language and characters which define Shakespeare.Life events are glimpsed across Shakespeare's wide-ranging output, be it personal quest and depa...

For seven years, the bloodline of Christ, the Desposyni, has been hunted by the Knights of Hell, Raum and Samael. Their relentless pursuit has left only one heir: Jacob Foster, an ordinary young man whose awakening to his sacred lineage triggers a surge of ancient forces long kept in silence. As Satan's design intensifies, Jacob is drawn into a conflict of holy bloodlines, supernatural factions, and powers intent on tearing open the gates of Hell. When Jacob's Valdur, a divine shield forge...

This book is a comprehensive guide that explores how everyday choices impact cognitive longevity and provides evidence-based strategies to maintain brain health in an ageing world facing rising rates of neurodegenerative disorders.The book examines the latest research on modifiable lifestyle factors, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep optimization, stress management techniques, cognitive engagement exercises, and technology's impact on brain function. It integrates insig...

A gripping new stage adaptation of Reverend Richard Coles' bestselling mystery, premiered at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, in 2026.

Paul 'Piglet' Middleton's first book is a heartwarming and often hilarious collection of stories from his first thirty years working on the beautiful and historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Best known as the star of Channel 4's hit series Steam Train Diaries, Piglet brings readers into a world of steam, nostalgia, Yorkshire humour and some truly unforgettable characters.Throughout his career, he has worked with engine royalty such as The Flying Scotsman, Locomotion No....