The life of the painter and designer Duncan Grant spanned great changes in society and art, from Edwardian Britain to the 1970s, from Alma-Tadema to Gilbert and George. This authoritive biography combines an engrossing narrative with an invaluable assessment of Grant's individual achievement and...

The life of the Prophet Muhammad, to whom the Angel Gabriel revealed the verses of the Quran, has provided inspiration to Muslims for hundreds of years. In "The Messenger", leading Muslim scholar Tariq Ramadan considers the ways in which the Prophet's actions, words and...

The lively and revealing correspondence that Vincent van Gogh maintained with his art-dealer brother Theo is famous as a source of insight into the mind of one of the most celebrated artists of all time. But what of Anna, Lies and Willemien van Gogh,...

The long-awaited autobiography of one of the world's greatest children's writers, and an empowering and inspiring account of a life in books.Malorie Blackman OBE is one of Britain's best loved and most widely-read writers. For over thirty years, her books have helped to shape...

THE MADNESS, ABSURDITY, AND UTTER CHAOS OF BEING A PARENT FROM THE HOSTS OF THE NO.1 SMASH HIT PODCAST.What's it really like to be a parent?and And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing,...

The magnetic appeal of Rajnikanth, the Superstar, needs no elaboration. But how many of his admirers know Rajnikanth, the thorough professional, the unassuming actor, the committed human being or the diehard humorist in real life? As one who has directed three of Rajnikanth s...

THE MAN WHO BROKE INTO AUSCHWITZ is the extraordinary true story of a British soldier who marched willingly into Buna-Monowitz, the concentration camp known as Auschwitz III. In the summer of 1944, Denis Avey was being held in a POW labour camp, E715, near...

Understanding the need to look beyond preconceived religious categories, this book will serve as essential reading for those interested in sociology, anthropology, gender, religious and urban studies, as well as policymakers and organisations concerned with issues related to religious minorities in India.

The master of a journalistic style long vanished - urbane, lucid, courteous... A masterpiece of observation and storytelling' Ian McEwanMitchell is the laureate of old New York. The hidden corners of the city and the people who lived there are his subject. He captured...

The memoirs of a self-confessed maverick wildlife biologist, full of fascinating information and stories told with Rauf's inimitable caustic humour. A must for wildlife lovers and all who enjoy a unique read.' Mark TullyBeginning with his interactions with Dr. Salim Ali, the legendary ornithologist...

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The Millionaire Mind targets a population of millionaires who have accumulated substantial wealth and live in ways that openly demonstrate their affluence. Exploring the ideas, beliefs, and behaviours that enabled these millionaires to build and maintain their fortunes, Dr Thomas J Stanley provides a...

The mindless somersaults of Crystal, his six-year-old Labrador, and in the company of the never-say-die and Texan drawl trawling Manoj. But everything is set to change overnight. A loser from a B-grade Indian business school, Ardhendu is summoned for an interview by RED, the...

The most beautiful and inspiring memoir you'll read in 2023 TWELVE MOONS follows a year spent caught between the wild sea and the changing moon of the wide Northumberland skies. Caro Giles lives on the far edge of the country, with her tribe of...

The most compelling biography I have read in years . . . There has been a host of JFK biographies, but this one excels for its narrative drive, fine judgments and meticulous research . . . makes the story seem a cliffhanger even though...

The most explosive, mind-blowing business book I've ever read'and - Bradley Hope,and New York Timesand bestselling author ofand Billion Dollar WhaleDiscover the unauthorized, unvarnished story of famed Wall Street hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio.When Ray Dalio, billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge...

The most formidable spy in history' IAN FLEMING'His work was impeccable' KIM PHILBY'The spy to end spies' JOHN LE CARREBorn of a German father and a Russian mother, Richard Sorge moved in a world of shifting alliances and infinite possibility. In the years leading...

The Mouse Merchant: Money in Ancient India By Arshia Sattar

The moving, inspiring memoir of one of the great women of our times, Shirin Ebadi, winner of the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize and advocate for the oppressed, whose spirit has remained strong in the face of political persecution and despite the challenges she has...

The moving, playful memoir of Hans Rosling, Swedish statistics mastermind, researcher extraordinaire and author of the global bestseller,and Factfulness,and with Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling RönnlundThis is a book that contains very few numbers. Instead, it is about meeting people who have opened my...

The music of Motown' needs no introduction. Berry Gordy's record label became a style unto itself, producing hit after suave, sassy and sophisticated hit, and shaped the careers of so many of the greatest musicians of all time. The label produced more US number-one...

The must-have gift for every football fan this ChristmasLife is a beautiful game - but how should you play it? To be a manager, you have to perform always. You cannot live in history. It's now and tomorrow that counts'----'A joyous and defiant portrait'and...

The mysterious, brutal, and calculating Kim Jong Un has risen to become the unchallenged dictator of a nuclear rogue state. He now possesses weaponry capable of threatening America and its allies, and his actions have already significantly changed global politics. It's believed that Kim...

The name 'Samurai' is synonymous with the ultimate warrior. With their elaborate armour, fierce swordsmanship and code of honour, the samurai have become iconic figures whose influence can still be felt today . From Kurosawa's epic Seven Samurai to the figure of Darth Vader...

The narrator of this extraordinary tale is a man in search for truth. He answers an ad in a local newspaper from a teacher looking for serious pupils, only to find himself alone in an abandoned office with a full-grown gorilla who is nibbling...

The Nehrus are the first family of Indian politics. From Motilal to Jawaharlal, Indira Gandhi to her sons Rajiv and Sanjay and more recently Sonia Gandhi-no other family has wielded such power over or captured the imagination of the Indian people. For the first...

The new hilarious and inspirational memoir fromand Sunday Timesand no. 1 bestselling author Bryony Gordon.'A courageous account that will inspire us all - bloody brilliant'and Fearne Cotton'An honest and damn funny book about daring to dream, about chafing and Vaseline, and running through the...

The new must-read psychological thriller from the bestselling author ofand Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice For Murderers A gripping psychological thriller tapping into the world of dark academia'and Female FirstJane is unhappy. She's a struggling writer trapped in an underwhelming marriage with husband Ted, scraping...

Theand New York Timesand bestseller - aand sweeping and heartbreaking Hollywood biography about the passionate, turbulent marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh.In 1934, a friend brought fledgling actress Vivien Leigh to seeand Theatre Royal, where she would first lay eyes on Laurence Olivier...

The New York Times bestseller based on the Oscar nominated documentary filmIn June 1979, the writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin embarked on a project to tell the story of America through the lives of three of his murdered friends: Medgar Evers, Malcolm...

THEand NEW YORK TIMESand BESTSELLER'A virtuosic memoir . . . elegant, frank and well-structured, that entirely resists cliche . . . readable for both diehard classical music fans and complete newcomers alike . . . A rare feat.' -and The GuardianA uniquely illuminating memoir...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A fascinating exploration into the lives of three women ignored by history …and Eye-opening, engrossing'Brit Bennett,and bestselling author ofand The Vanishing Halfand In her groundbreaking debut, Anna Malaika Tubbs tells the incredible storIES of three women who raised three...

THEand NEW YORK TIMESand BESTSELLERAn oral history of The Beatles from never-before-seen interviews.All You Need Is Loveand is a groundbreaking oral history of the one of the most enduring musical acts of all time. The material is comprised of intimate interviews with Paul McCartney,...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTwo long-time friends share an intimate and urgent conversation about life, music and their enduring love of America, with all its challenges and contradictions, in this stunningly-produced expansion of their ground-breaking Higher Ground podcast, featuring more than 350 photographs, exclusive...

The New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Dark Invasion, channels Erik Larson and Ben Macintyre in this riveting biography of Betty Pack, the dazzling American debutante who became an Allied spy during WWII and was hailed by OSS chief General “Wild Bill"...

The New York Times bestselling book from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg-“a comprehensive look inside her brilliantly analytical, entertainingly wry mind, revealing the fascinating life of one of our generation's most influential voices in both law and public opinion (Harper's Bazaar). My Own...

Theand New York Timesand bestselling memoir from the legendary Gucci Mane spares no detail in this “cautionary tale that ends in triumph (GQ).For the first time Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. It is “as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING MEMOIR'Incredibly moving and haunting' Roxane Gay'I read this book cover to cover and it stunned me'and Jia Tolentino'Powerful, honest and necessary' Marian Keyes'To girls everywhere, I am with you. On nights when you feel alone, I am with you....

The newspapers of Victorian England were soon in a frenzy. Who was this foreigner come to British shores to slay two upstanding subjects? But Barthelemy was no ordinary criminal...Marc Mulholland reveals the true story of one of nineteenth-century London's most notorious murderers and revolutionaries....

The Next Pandemicand is a gripping book that confronts the most urgent question facing our species: when, where, and how will the next major outbreak arrive?Some of history's biggest killers have been infectious diseases: The Black Death killed around 20 million in the 14th...

The No. 1 and Sunday Times and and internationally bestselling account of life as a child with autism, now a documentary film Winner of Best Documentary and Best Sound in the British Independent Film Awards 2021.'It will stretch your vision of what it is...

The No. 1and Sunday Timesand Bestseller Fascinating . . . The book everyone is talking about' -and Daily MailBy acclaimed royal biographer and author ofand Queen of Our Times,and Robert Hardman,and Charles IIIand is a brilliant account of a tumultuous period in British history,...

THE NO.1and SUNDAY TIMESand BESTSELLER*************************************'Witty, dark, devastating'and Caitlin Moran'Unflinching, unputdownable' Guardian'Brutally honest, funny, emotionally raw'and Matt Haig'I love it' Jon Ronson*************************************So, this is me. Lily Allen.I am a mother, and I was a wife. I'm also a singer and a songwriter. I have loved...

The number one bestseller and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year by national treasure Bob Mortimer. 'The most life-affirming, joyful read of the year' - Sunday Times 'Winningly heartfelt' - The Guardian 'A triumph' - Daily Mail Bob Mortimer's life was trundling along...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER FROM THE 45th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES'I like thinking big. I always have. To me it's very simple: If you're going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.' - Donald J. TrumpHere is Trump in action...

The Number One Bestseller In Mexico And America For Almost Two Years, And Subsequently A Bestseller Around The World, Like Water For Chocolate Is A Romantic, Poignant Tale, Touched With Moments Of Magic, Graphic Earthiness, Bittersweet Wit - And Recipes.A Sumptuous Feast Of A...

The number one Sunday Times bestseller. Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas is a short gift book of festive diaries from the author of multi-million-copy bestseller This is Going to Hurt.Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat . . . but 1.4 million NHS...

The official autobiography of Wasim Akram, the 'Sultan of Swing', one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket.For twenty years, Wasim Akram let his cricket do the talking - with his electrifying left-arm pace, his explosive striking as a batsman, and...

The official tie-in to the successful Netflix documentary series, I Am A Killer, features ten of the most compelling cases, with fascinating exclusive material.

The origin story of one of Spider-Man's most tenacious foes, Kraven the Hunter, is finally told, written by the visionary J.M DeMatteis that brought the world Kraven's Last Hunt! In 'Kraven's Last Hunt,' writer J.M. DeMatteis delivered the definitive tale of one of Spider-Man's...