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Sparta – its legendary warriors and steadfast resilience are famous throughout the world as a model for toughness, justice and masculinity. The Spartans’ reputation as fighters is matched only by their mythic code of honour. Their torch has been carried by footballers and politicians, video games and philosophers alike.

But who really were the Spartans? And what was the driving force behind the rise – and dramatic fall – of Sparta?

From warrior queens and the 300 to the Peloponnesian war, #Sparta by Andrew Bayliss is a major new history of an ancient superpower, a must-read for fans of ancient history. OUT NOW!

#Sparta #AncientHistory #AndrewBayliss #History #Bookstagram #ThisIsSparta

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Sparta – its legendary warriors and steadfast resilience are famous throughout the world as a model for toughness, justice and masculinity. The Spartans’ reputation as fighters is matched only by their mythic code of honour. Their torch has been carried by footballers and politicians, video games and philosophers alike.

But who really were the Spartans? And what was the driving force behind the rise – and dramatic fall – of Sparta?
 
From warrior queens and the 300 to the Peloponnesian war, #Sparta by Andrew Bayliss is a major new history of an ancient superpower, a must-read for fans of ancient history. OUT NOW!
 
#Sparta #AncientHistory #AndrewBayliss #History #Bookstagram #ThisIsSparta

‘There are few bits of history more mythologised, sensitive and political than Sparta, but luckily we have Bayliss’ – Dan Snow

This week, we publish Andrew Bayliss’ definitive history of the Spartans. #Sparta traces the story of Ancient Greece’s most iconic city-state, from its humble beginnings as a hamlet in the Peloponnese to its meteoric rise as the foremost military superpower of the Classical world. Bayliss uncovers the eclectic quirks that set Sparta above its rivals: its famous double monarchy, the harsh methods for raising children as soldiers and the unique role of women in Spartan life.

Let’s strip away the legends to unmask the real Spartans. #Sparta: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower by Andrew Bayliss publishes this Thursday.

#Sparta #AncientHistory #AndrewBayliss #History #Bookstagram #ThisIsSparta

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‘There are few bits of history more mythologised, sensitive and political than Sparta, but luckily we have Bayliss’ – Dan Snow
 
This week, we publish Andrew Bayliss’ definitive history of the Spartans. #Sparta traces the story of Ancient Greece’s most iconic city-state, from its humble beginnings as a hamlet in the Peloponnese to its meteoric rise as the foremost military superpower of the Classical world. Bayliss uncovers the eclectic quirks that set Sparta above its rivals: its famous double monarchy, the harsh methods for raising children as soldiers and the unique role of women in Spartan life.
 
Let’s strip away the legends to unmask the real Spartans. #Sparta: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower by Andrew Bayliss publishes this Thursday.
 
#Sparta #AncientHistory #AndrewBayliss #History #Bookstagram #ThisIsSparta

‘Pitch-perfect’ Observer

‘A mini-masterpiece’ The Times

‘We have a choir and on special occasions a glass of dry sherry. It’s less of a home and more of a club and very much a community.’

Presided over by the lofty Mrs McBryde, Hill Topp House is a superior council home for the elderly. Among the unforgettable cast of staff and residents there’s Mr. Peckover the deluded archaeologist, Phyllis the knitter, Mr Cresswell the ex-cruise
ship hairdresser, the enterprising Mrs Foss and Mr Jimson the chiropodist. Covid is the cause of fatalities and the source of darkly comic confusion, but it’s also the key to liberation. As staff are hospitalised, protocol breaks down. Miss Rathbone reveals a lifelong secret, and the surviving residents seize their moment, arthritis allowing, to scamper freely in the warmth of the summer sun.

‘Violet? She’ll be having a little lie-down,’ said Mrs McBryde. ‘She likes to give her pacemaker a rest. I’ll rout her out.’

The Sunday Times bestseller, #KillingTime by Alan Bennett, is out today in paperback.

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‘Pitch-perfect’ Observer

‘A mini-masterpiece’ The Times

‘We have a choir and on special occasions a glass of dry sherry. It’s less of a home and more of a club and very much a community.’

Presided over by the lofty Mrs McBryde, Hill Topp House is a superior council home for the elderly. Among the unforgettable cast of staff and residents there’s Mr. Peckover the deluded archaeologist, Phyllis the knitter, Mr Cresswell the ex-cruise
ship hairdresser, the enterprising Mrs Foss and Mr Jimson the chiropodist. Covid is the cause of fatalities and the source of darkly comic confusion, but it’s also the key to liberation. As staff are hospitalised, protocol breaks down. Miss Rathbone reveals a lifelong secret, and the surviving residents seize their moment, arthritis allowing, to scamper freely in the warmth of the summer sun.

‘Violet? She’ll be having a little lie-down,’ said Mrs McBryde. ‘She likes to give her pacemaker a rest. I’ll rout her out.’

The Sunday Times bestseller, #KillingTime by Alan Bennett, is out today in paperback.

✨ Discover the secret histories of Britain’s churches ✨

It’s less than a month to go until we publish #ChurchGoing in beautiful paperback. Author Andrew Ziminski has spent decades as a stonemason and church conservator, acting as an informal guide to curious visitors. Church Going is his handbook to the medieval churches of the British Isles, in which he reveals their fascinating histories, features and furnishings, from flying buttresses to rood screens, lichgates to chancels. Beautifully written and richly illustrated, it is a celebration of British architectural history.

Scroll through to see the book’s fantastic endorsements! Who wants a review copy?

#ChurchGoing #BritishChurches #Churches #AndrewZiminski #Bookstagram #BooksOfIG #Architecture #ChurchCrawling

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✨ Discover the secret histories of Britain’s churches ✨ 
 
It’s less than a month to go until we publish #ChurchGoing in beautiful paperback. Author Andrew Ziminski has spent decades as a stonemason and church conservator, acting as an informal guide to curious visitors. Church Going is his handbook to the medieval churches of the British Isles, in which he reveals their fascinating histories, features and furnishings, from flying buttresses to rood screens, lichgates to chancels. Beautifully written and richly illustrated, it is a celebration of British architectural history.
 
Scroll through to see the book’s fantastic endorsements! Who wants a review copy? 
 
#ChurchGoing #BritishChurches #Churches #AndrewZiminski #Bookstagram #BooksOfIG #Architecture #ChurchCrawling

Two new paperbacks out now 🇮🇪⚓️

#TheRevelationOfIreland by Diarmaid Ferriter is a masterful history of a country transformed over the past 25 years, from Ireland’s most distinguished historian.

#TracksOnTheOcean by Sara Caputo is a trailblazing story of how the marks left on maps tell the story of our world, weaving together human history, cartography, literature and climate science.

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Two new paperbacks out now 🇮🇪⚓️

#TheRevelationOfIreland by Diarmaid Ferriter is a masterful history of a country transformed over the past 25 years, from Ireland’s most distinguished historian. 

#TracksOnTheOcean by Sara Caputo is a trailblazing story of how the marks left on maps tell the story of our world, weaving together human history, cartography, literature and climate science.

We like to think that we choose our words with care, but are we using them with any degree of accuracy - or should that be precision?

#DictionaryOfFineDistinctions by @eatpraylovestein publishes today!

For hair-splitters and language lovers, #DictionaryOfFineDistinctions explores the world of the vanishingly small, teasing apart the terms that we tend to collapse, conflate, or confuse.

An illustrated odyssey into minute differences in meaning, Eli Burnstein’s unputdownable guide will hone your wits, tickle your brain, and deepen your appreciation for the infinite (and infinitesimal) nuances all around us.

Order your copy through the link in our bio now!

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We like to think that we choose our words with care, but are we using them with any degree of accuracy - or should that be precision? 

#DictionaryOfFineDistinctions by @eatpraylovestein publishes today! 

For hair-splitters and language lovers, #DictionaryOfFineDistinctions explores the world of the vanishingly small, teasing apart the terms that we tend to collapse, conflate, or confuse. 

An illustrated odyssey into minute differences in meaning, Eli Burnstein’s unputdownable guide will hone your wits, tickle your brain, and deepen your appreciation for the infinite (and infinitesimal) nuances all around us.

Order your copy through the link in our bio now!

Unlock the secrets of the sleeping mind… 💤

Dreams slip away when we wake, their remnants jumbled and only half-recalled. Some leave behind surreal sensations or bursts of creativity. Others leave us shaken.

But why do we dream at all? How do our bodies interface with our brains while we sleep? Why do some dreams go bad? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives?

Pioneering researcher in sleep medicine Dr Michelle Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body. Drawing on her expertise in nightmares, lucid dreaming and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering, she reveals how we can revolutionise our sleeping – and waking – health.

#IntoTheDreamLab by Michelle Carr publishes tomorrow ☁️

#Bookstagram #BooksOfIG #NonFiction #Dreams #Dreaming #Science

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Unlock the secrets of the sleeping mind… 💤

Dreams slip away when we wake, their remnants jumbled and only half-recalled. Some leave behind surreal sensations or bursts of creativity. Others leave us shaken.

But why do we dream at all? How do our bodies interface with our brains while we sleep? Why do some dreams go bad? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives?

Pioneering researcher in sleep medicine Dr Michelle Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body. Drawing on her expertise in nightmares, lucid dreaming and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering, she reveals how we can revolutionise our sleeping – and waking – health.
 
#IntoTheDreamLab by Michelle Carr publishes tomorrow ☁️
 
#Bookstagram #BooksOfIG #NonFiction #Dreams #Dreaming #Science

Calling all word nerds!

To celebrate the publication of #DictionaryOfFineDistinctions tomorrow, we’re giving away a few copies signed by the author, @eatpraylovestein 📚

To enter, be sure to follow @profile.books and @eatpraylovestein and tag a friend in the comments by Monday 8th September. The winner will be chosen Tuesday 9th ✨

The giveaway is open to UK only, and the winner will be messaged from the @profile.books account.

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Calling all word nerds! 

To celebrate the publication of #DictionaryOfFineDistinctions tomorrow, we’re giving away a few copies signed by the author, @eatpraylovestein 📚

To enter, be sure to follow @profile.books and @eatpraylovestein and tag a friend in the comments by Monday 8th September. The winner will be chosen Tuesday 9th ✨

The giveaway is open to UK only, and the winner will be messaged from the @profile.books account.
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