Following the disastrous twelfth expedition chronicled in Annihilation', the second book of the Southern Reach trilogy introduces John Rodriguez, the new head of the government agency responsible for the safeguarding of Area X. His first day is spent grappling with the fall-out from the...

Food writer Estelle Forster has the perfect life. And with her first book on the way, it's about to get even better.When Estelle hears about Poppy O'Farrell's disappearance, she assumes the girl has simply run away. But Estelle's world crumbles when she's sent a...

For all its power to make pieces "pop," technology can be a challenge for designers to harness with confidence. Technology only improves a design if it actually works - a risk many professionals are afraid to take for fear of the repercussions. This book...

For anyone interested in interiors, there is so much inspiration available online and in magazines these days of carefully curated spaces and contemporary homes. But what sort of spaces do interior designers themselves live in?British Designers at Homeand is for anyone curious to find...

For eighty-five years, the Maison FRED has embodied boldness and joie de vivre. True to the avant-garde spirit of its founder, Fred Samuel, the eminent Parisian jeweller has made its mark thanks to its vision of a lifestyle encompassing laid-back elegance, with collections inspired...

For its luminescent beauty and timeless elegance, the pearl has been prized for centuries, from ancient civilizations and royalty to society girls and Hollywood celebrities. Not only a symbol of wealth, status and power, this rare gem is a moon-like talisman associated with healing,...

For the sheer quantity and quality of his inventions, scientist and structural engineer Vladimir Shukhov (1853-1939) is sometimes referred to as the “Russian Thomas Edison. Among his pioneering contributions are a number of innovations related to the oil industry, including the design and construction...

For too long, kindergarten architects have been seemingly preoccupied with the principles of durability, maximisation of space, and minimisation of cost. This, however, also meant forgetting that these environments should promote fun, learning and creativity. However, the field has been experiencing a revolution and...

Former British spy Finn is dead, poisoned by a Russian assassin, and his ex-boss, the chief of MI6, wants vengeance . . . and answers. Finn's widow, Anna Resnikov, holds the key to the secrets to his death and to her motherland--but the onetime...

FOUR FRIENDS.A LUXURY RETREAT.IT’S GOING TO BE MURDER. ‘An exhilarating, read-in-one-sitting ride’ Louise Candlish‘A deadly cocktail of lies, secrets, obsession’ T.M. Logan'A heart-stopping rollercoaster of a read’ B A Paris‘This is great. Kept me gripped!’ Jane Fallon‘Hold your breath!’ Jane Corry In a luxury...

Four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss-who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since episode one in 1989-shares stories, scandals, and gossip about working with America's most iconic cartoon family ever. Reiss explains how the episodes are created, and provides an inside look at the show's...

Francis Picabia: Our Heads Are Round So Our Thoughts Can Change Direction

From "the DIY maven" (Architectural Digest), comes a beautiful, practical craft book for both aspiring and seasoned makers. Here are 60 projects for high-quality furniture, textiles, and accessories to enjoy all through the house--plus all the techniques you need for dyeing or sewing fabric,...

From #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline comes a pulse-pounding new novel.Your family has been attacked. Now you have to choose between law… and justice.Jason Bennett is a suburban dad whose life takes a horrific turn. He is driving his family home when a pickup...

From Alvar Aalto to Marco Zanuso,and Chairsand introduces over 1,000 groundbreaking innovations by the world's greatest designers.Tracing the history of the modern chair from 1800 to the present day, revered experts Charlotte and Peter Fiell comprehensively guide you through the fascinating world of seating...

From an idyllic lakeside cabin to a sophisticated urban apartment, decorative woodland accents can bring a unique charm to any home. Artist Marlene Hurley Marshall shows you how to how to capture the beauty and serenity of nature in stylish wreaths, frames, and furniture....

From ancient dwellings to modern high-tech skyscrapers, discover everything there is to know about the history of architecture worldwide.Covering over 6,000 years of human history,and Architectureand charts the most important developments in building materials, technology, design, and the social changes that have shaped the...

From award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time.Felix Love has never beenand inand love - and, yes, he's painfully aware of the irony. He desperately...

From bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates, a taut and fascinating novel examining the mysteries of human memory and personalityIn 1965, a young research scientist named Margot Sharpe meets Elihu Hoopes, the subject of her study, a handsome amnesiac who cannot remember anything beyond the...

From Brendan Reichs, co-author of the Virals series with Kathy Reichs, comes Chrysalis, the nail-biting conclusion to the Project Nemesis series - a fast-paced, high concept thriller perfect for fans of The 100 and The Maze Runner.The 64 members of Fire Lake's sophomore class...

From burlesque show to fashion runway, magazine cover to Internet video, fashion icon and “burlesque superheroine (Vanity Fair) Dita Von Teese has undergone more strokes of red lipstick, bursts of hair spray, boxes of blue-black hair dye and pats of powder in a month...

From cave paintings to Banksy, this stylish, fun, and interactive book will teach kids about 10,000 years of art history. This children's book is the perfect stepping stone to a lifelong appreciation of art. Each major art period unfolds in a gently colored spread...

From contemporary sustainable architectural projects to a review of the historical trends in architecture and interior home design, this magnificent book is a collection of the most innovative residences built over the past ten years. Richly illustrated with site photos, floor plans, interior and...

From cutting, drying, and raking to baling and storing, Ann Larkin Hansen tells you everything you need to know about making hay. She also explains the equipment options, including traditional horse power, tractor power, and implements ranging from scythes to disc mowers. You'll learn...

From its birth in the 7th century through modern times, the Islamic religion has inspired glorious works of art. This stunning book includes more than four hundred reproductions of treasures of Islamic art that span the world: from southern Europe, along the entire Mediterranean...

From John Bradshaw, one of the world's leading experts on animal behaviour, and the author of the Sunday Times Bestseller, In Defence of Dogs, Cat Sense shows us the true, surprising nature of catsCats are the most popular pet in the world. They outnumber...

From Miami to KabulIn his remarkable first book, Danziger's Travels, Nick Danziger journeyed incognito through Iran, Afghanistan and China. Now we learn what Danziger did next: more extraordinary episodes as he swings from rags to riches and back again in some of the most...

From one of the world's most imaginative designers comes a story about humanity told through the lens of our buildings.'This book is a super-accessible guide as to why we shouldn't put up with soulless buildings and how we might change that'and GRAYSON PERRY*****Our world...

From photographing a dewdrop in spring to a beautiful winter frost, follow your hobby throughout the year with renowned photographer Tom Ang.Whatever your level of expertise or type of camera, from the best digital SLRs on the market right down to camera phones, you'll...

From selecting the right crochet hook to techniques and instructions, this informative crocheting booklet is the go-to guide for new hook enthusiasts. Learn the different stitches, along with interesting twists and finishing techniques to make your crocheting projects a success.

From the 1960s drawing assumed a prominent position in the practice of a rising generation of post-war artists in Germany and Austria. This publication examines works on paper by four artists still comparatively little known in the UK. While Georg Baselitz and Gerhard Richter,...

From the author of the bestselling debut novel of 2015 Luckiest Girl Alive comes Jessica Knoll's new thriller, featuring a pair of competitive and uber-successful sisters whose secrets and lies result in murder. Brett and Kelly Courtney are the shining jewels in a New...

From the author of the hitand Men to Avoid in Art and Lifeand and follow-upand Friends to Keep in Art and Lifeand comesand Parenting Advice to Ignore in Art and Life, a collection of all-too-familiar unsolicited advice parents receive on the daily.From in-laws and...

From the author of the home decorating bestseller,and For the Love of White,and comes an inspirational and informative guide to creating a welcoming home through the seasons using a white and neutral palette.'Unsurprisingly for a book created by The White Company Founder Chrissie Rucker,...

From the bestselling author of "Room" here comes a delicious tale of secrets, betrayal and forbidden love. After a separation of many years, Emily 'Fido' Faithfull bumps into her old friend Helen Codrington on the streets of Victorian London. Much has changed: Helen is...

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy returns to the glittering Lancaster world with the story of a damaged woman who gets her chance to redeem herself with the one man who's been in love with her forever...Spencer Donato.My brother’s best friend.My dirty little...

From the bestselling author ofand The Roanoke Girls. A blistering page-turner. . .deeply chilling and beautifully written'and Chris Whitaker Fans of Gillian Flynn will love this'and Good Housekeeping* * *A murdered girl. A convicted killer. Justice served…Or is it?It's been fourteen years since Greer's...

From the editors ofand Sight Unseen,and an anti-decorating book that champions a new approach to interiors--simply surrounding yourself with objects you love.In the modern home, it matters less whether your interior is perfectly appointed and more if it's authentically personal, unique, and filled with...

From the foggy streets of Victorian London to the eerie perfection of 1950s suburbia, the everyday is invaded by the otherworldly in this unforgettable collection of new ghost stories from the bestselling author ofand The Woman in Black.In the title story, on a murky...

From the international bestselling illustrator and Queen of Colouring Johanna Basford comes a beautiful colouring book that takes you on a magical journey beneath the waves. Also features a large double-sided pull-out poster to colour and keep.'The colourists have a queen, and her name...

From the internationally bestselling author ofand Quicksand, a brilliant, gut-wrenching story of childhood friends torn apart by gang violence and class differences.Dogge is from affluent Rönnviken in Stockholm. Billy lives in the concrete towers of Våringe, a few hundred yards across a highway but...

From the internationally bestselling author ofand The Atlas Six,and Alone With You in the Etherand by Olivie Blake is a glimpse into the nature of love, what it means to be unwell, and how to face the fractures of yourself and still love as...

From theand New York Timesand bestselling author comes an evocative family drama and riveting mystery about the ferocious pull of motherhood for two very different women.* FROMand THE NEW YORK TIMESand BESTSELLING AUTHOR OFand GIRL IN TRANSLATIONand *'Kwok is an impressive talent' - KARIN...

From the Orange Prize-winning author of We need to talk about Kevin comes a bold and savage story of the intersection of politics and human relationships, set in turbulent Northern Ireland.and Having abandoned Philadelphia for the life of an international nomad, Estrin Lancaster has...

FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AND MAN BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR'Sparkles with brilliant observations on art and architecture, friendship and loss'and Guardian'Everybody should get to spend a month with Mr. Matar, looking at paintings'and Zadie Smith,and Wall Street Journal, Books of the Year_______________________________________________Matar was nineteen years old...

Special Investigator Virgil Flowers of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension uncovers his most complex case to date.

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR A master storyteller'and ObserverSummer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe.In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley - aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless - is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man...

From works by Botticelli and Raphael to Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo, discover the paintings that have shaken the art world through the centuries and across continents.Great Paintingsand takes you on your own personal gallery tour of over 60 of the world's best-loved paintings....

Günther Vogt and his landscape designers bring a lot of passion to their research and to their search for ways to transform undesigned sites or unspecified tracts of land into landscapes. They don't want to depend just on knowledge acquired from books. They venture...

Gardening is a timeless activity. This book highlight some of the plants of the Pakistan. It is packed with vivid illustrations, along with clear and concise information on varieties ranging from vegetables and fruits to flowers and trees motivating the reader to grow and...