A masterful history of the great dynasty of the Netherlands' Middle Ages.'A sumptuous feast of a book'and The Times, Books of the Year'Thrillingly colourful and entertaining'and Sunday Times'A thrilling narrative of the brutal dazzlingly rich wildly ambitious duchy'and Simon Sebag Montefiore5 stars!and Daily Telegraph'A...

A masterful new translation of Suetonius' renowned biography of the twelve Caesars, bringing to life a portrait of the first Roman emperors in stunning detailThe ancient Roman empire was the supreme arena, where emperors had no choice but to fight, to thrill, to dazzle....

A masterly work of military history,and Dunkirk: Retreat to Victoryand is also a tribute to the soldiers whose courage and self belief sustained them through their darkest hours.The evacuation of British forces from Dunkirk is one of the pivotal moments in the Second World...

A masterpiece' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author ofand The Appealand andand The Twyford Code'Exceptional - a tense, thrilling investigation, with a decidedly feminist slant'and -and Daily Mail'A mystery full of twists' -and The TimesInspired by a real-life case and winner of the Bloody Scotland...

A masterpiece of biography ... aand vivid account of a family at the heart of some of the great cultural shifts of the modern era' John Gray,and New Statesman'The whole of British intellectual life seems accessible through some branch of this sprawling family tree'and...

A masterpiece' Rory Sutherland, author ofand AlchemyWhat if everything you've been told about money is wrong?Have you ever been told that cutting your spending is the key to financial freedom?Or that only a fool would try to make money by picking stocks?Or that buying...

A masterpiece'and SCOTSMAN'A wise, refreshing novel, and a touching human story ... Runcie has an expert imagination' HILARY MANTELLove and Death.Grief and Joy.Music that lasts forever.Leipzig, 1726. Eleven-year-old Stefan Silbermann, a humble organ-maker's son, has just lost his mother. Sent to Leipzig to train...

A masterpiece, one of the great books written about an unforgettable metropolis! In 1999, Amit Chaudhuri returned with his family to Calcutta. He did so tentatively. Calcutta was where his parents had moved after retirement; it was the city he had loved in his...

A Mayan Priest Reveals What the 2012 Prophecy Really Means for Your Life Written at the request of the Mayan Elders, by a member of the Guatemalan Elders Council and Mayan priest Carlos Barrios, The Book of Destiny is a tool to help people...

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A memoir by pro-athlete and feminist campaigner calling for a revolution in women's sports.***Aand NEW YORK TIMESand BESTSELLER***'Women's sports have needed a manifesto for a long time. Withand Good for a Girland we finally have one' Malcolm Gladwell'Punchy, pacy and eye-opening,and Good For A...

A memoir from the beloved author behind the multimillion-copy bestsellingand A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Extraordinary... highly entertaining.'and DAILY TELEGRAPHKnown to most as Lemony Snicket, the tormented narrator ofand A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler spends his days writing - for children and...

A memoir of a fundamentalist Muslim childhood and of redefining faith, belonging and family in adulthood Engrossing.' Monica Ali Heartbreaking and really funny.' Ross Gay This book fell into my heart.' Sabrina Mahfouz The kind of authentic voice that is rarely heard.' Saima Mir...

The former CEO of General Electric, one of the most influential CEO's, shares the ideas and values of leadership he learned through times of crises.Jeff Immelt has always been one of my leadership role models. He leads with head and heart. This book shows...

A mesmerising, award-winning, daringly imaginative, multi-levelled thriller for fans of John le Carre or Neal Stephenson An ultra-secret MI6 codename, a deadly game of deception and intrigue - Dark forces from the depths of history. It is the terrible secret at the heart of...

A Mexican fiesta awaits in the garden at Casa Azul, but only if you can make it past some spider monkeys, hairless dogs, a fawn and an Amazonian parrot. Join Frida (and Frida and Frida), along with Diego Rivera, Leon Trotsky and a trio...

A mind-blowing and emotionally honest tale of survival against all odds.' BERNARDINE EVARISTO'A breathtaking memoir...I was so moved by this book.' Oprah'It is startlingly honest and, at times, a jaw-dropping read, charting her rise from poverty and abuse to becoming the first African-American to...

A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colourand tells the unusual...

A modern classic,and The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate Americaand is the book Buffett autographs most and likes best. Its popularity and longevity over three decades attest to the widespread appetite for this definitive statement of Mr. Buffett's thoughts that's uniquely comprehensive,...

A modern guide to connecting with the other side, Signs is full of stories of hope. It teaches us how to recognise and interpret the life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides, by a renowned psychic medium.Laura Lynne Jackson is a psychic medium...

A monumental and exhilarating history of European thought, from the fall of Rome in the fifth century AD to the Scientific Revolution thirteen centuries later.The Awakeningand traces the recovery and refashioning of Europe's classical heritage from the ruins of the Roman Empire. The process...

A monumental feat of translation: Islam's founding text rendered in limpid English verse that echoes the sublimity of the Arabic originalThe product of a ten-year-long collaboration between one of our most respected scholars of Islam (Bruce B. Lawrence) and a poet and scholar of...

A MOST PECULIAR PETNow that she's all moved in to the mysterious mansion, Flora discovers Creepy Cat's incredible secret! And what will become of Flora's dreams and loves? Nothing good, probably! Mayhem abounds in the second volume of this scary-cute Gothic comedy!

A motivational book for beginners!Do you constantly feel unmotivated to work on your dreams?If the answer is yes, then this book is for you. Laziness stops us from enjoying the little time we have. It doesn't help you accomplish your goals. It stops you...

Aand moving account of a death-defying walk across war-torn Afghanistan in January 2002 from Rory Stewart, bestselling author ofand Politics on the Edgeand and host of the hit podcastand The Rest Is Politics.Caught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing ideologies, at the time...

A moving and inspiring memoir by Afghanistan's youngest female mayor and campaigner for human rights, as seen in Netflix'sand In Her Handsand documentary.'Zarifaand will break your heart' Christina Lamb, author ofand Our Bodies, Their Battlefields and I Am Malala'Incredible'and Stylist'In this earnest and fiery...

A moving cultural biography of abolitionist martyr John Brown, by one of the most important African-American intellectuals of the twentieth century.In the history of slavery and its legacy, John Brown looms large as a hero whose deeds partly precipitated the Civil War. As Frederick...

A moving memoir by aand survivorand of anti-Muslim violence in contemporary India that delicately weaves political and family histories in a tribute toand her country's unique Islamic heritage-“a must-read in our warring world today (NPR)“A harrowingand survivor'sand tale, an important history lesson, and a...

A multi-layered exploration of trauma, grief and addiction that will captivate readers ofand Notes to Selfand andand Small Things Like These------------In 1993, aged twenty, Carmel Mc Mahon left Ireland for New York, carrying $500, two suitcases and a ton of unseen baggage. It took...

A multiple biography with overlapping chronology is a tricky feat and Buruma pulls it off magnificently.' Ben Macintyre,and The TimesOn the face of it, the three characters here seem to have little in common - aside from the fact that each committed wartime acts...

A muscle-car book unlike any other, featuring the rarest vehicles on Earth.and In the 1960s, something explosive happened in the automotive world: the United States' evolving V-8 engine technology was met by 75 million baby boomers, all with an extreme need for speed and...

A must read' - Esther Perel'My relationship bible' - Gabby Bernstein'Releases our capacity to be fully alive in relationships' - Bessel van der KolkMost loving relationships fail, not because of communication or empathy breakdown, but because we unknowingly burden our partner with the task...

A must read for anyone interested in the 4-day week' - Heejung Chung, professor at the University of Kent and author ofand The Flexibility Paradox'This invaluable book offers a clear way forward: we don't need to burn ourselves out, we can work less and...

A must read for entrepreneurs of all stripes' - Eric Ries, author ofand The Lean StartupFrom three partners at Google Ventures, a unique five-day process for solving tough business problems, proven at more than 100 companies.What's the most important place to focus your effort?How...

A must-have step-by-step guide on what to do (and what NOT to do) in the workplace featuring clear instructions and helpful scripts so you can deal with any unexpected situation at work.How do you deal with a difficult boss who is always unavailable? How...

A must-have step-by-step guide on what to do (and what NOT to do) while dating featuring clear instructions and helpful scripts so you can deal with any difficult circumstance in every aspect of your love life.How do you deal with dating apps, that commitment...

A must-read for all the people who loved Oliver Sacks's books. The ending made me cry' -- Temple Grandin"Dear Dr. Sacks . . . You asked me if I could imagine what the world would look like when viewed with two eyes. I told...

A must-read for any executive seeking a re-set in a fast-changing world.'Grant Duncan, Senior Client Partner, Korn FerryWhether setting out on your career or already ensconced in the boardroom, you will not succeed on your own. You need others to choose to listen, buy...

A must-read for anyone interested in practical philosophy' Donald J. Robertson'Everyone should find something to inspire them in this wealth of ancient wisdom' John SellarsWhat does life truly mean? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there?These are some of...

A must-read for anyone moved by the power of song' - Lesley Garrett, CBESinging has always been there for us, at the root of what it is to be a human being. Through personal anecdote and scientific fact-finding, this book celebrates the way song...

A must-read for every couple, at any stage of their relationship'and Lori Gottlieb, bestselling author ofand Maybe You Should Talk To Someone'Incredibly wise . . . No romantic partnership should be without it'and Jen Sincero, bestselling author ofand You Are a BadassInand Secure Love,...

A must-read for everyone who cares about driving customer engagement' Eric Ries, author ofand The Lean Startup'The most high bandwidth, high octane, and valuable presentation I have ever seen on this subject' Rory Sutherland, vice chairman, Ogilvy andamp; MatherNir Eyal reveals howand successful companies...

A must-read for makers, tinkerers, fixers and creators, The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and practical uses of tools.This book is a beautifully-illustrated celebration of 140 essential tools, their history, their unique appeal and how they are...

A must-read' JAY SHETTYTake charge of your feelings by mastering the monk mindset.In this essential new book, internationally renowned motivational coach and modern monk Gaur Gopal Das decodes how the mind works and how we can train it in a way that improves our...

'A must-read to take your team to the next level' Marshall GoldsmithHabits are crucial for personal productivity. But we rarely work alone: achieving our goals depends on how well we work with others. And teams have their own habits that can accelerate - or...

A Mysterious World.Explore what lies deep beneath the waves and just under the surface. Discover a translucent ghost goby taking refuge among vibrant coral. And an ethereal­-but highly venomous-Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish pulsing through the water. The images are accompanied by detailed and informative captions...

A myth-busting, science-based guide that addresses the timeless question of how to manage your emotional life using tools you already possess - from the bestselling author ofand Chatter.'For anyone who has wondered whether they'll ever be in charge of their emotions, this book has...

A myth-shattering view of the Islamic world's myriad scientific innovations and the role they played in sparking the European Renaissance. Many of the innovations that we think of as hallmarks of Western science had their roots in the Arab world of the middle ages,...

A Napoleonic triumph of a book, irresistibly galloping with the momentum of a cavalry charge' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Simply dynamite' Bernard CornwellFrom Andrew Roberts, author of the bestsellersand Theand Storm of Warand andand Churchill: Walking with Destiny, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon.Napoleon...