Arts, Language & Literature
Pocket World in Figures 2017
The book is an intriguing snapshot of the world today, giving rankings on everything from boozing to banking, travel and TV habits, politics, populati…
The Glass Wall
Sue Unerman
Bold, practical strategies that will shatter the glass wall in the workplace, and boost any woman's career
The Soft Diet
Rita Greer
Nutritious, appetising and practical recipes for those with chewing and swallowing difficulties
Shrinking Violets
Joe Moran
Come on, don't be shy: pick up this outstanding cultural history of shyness from the brilliant Joe Moran
The French Revolution
Ian Davidson
A clear and fast-paced account of how and why the French Revolution descended into the Terror
Ego is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday
A powerful meditation on the nature and dangers of ego, from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way
The Switch
Chris Goodall
Tracing the switch from fossil fuels to solar power and looking at the technology, people and trends that will take us there
Historically Inevitable?
Tony Brenton
The essential analysis of the events leading up to October 1917 and beyond, by the world's foremost experts of Russian history
Brazillionaires
Alex Cuadros
An investigative journalist uncovers the murky, scandalous world of Brazil's billionaires
Economics: An A-Z Guide
Matthew Bishop
Economics explained and demystified in trademark Economist style.
The Stupidity Paradox
Mats Alvesson
Why do smart people do stupid things at work? Welcome to the idea of functional stupidity.
How to Watch the Olympics
David Goldblatt
The 2016 Rio games are finally here! This is the one book on the Olympics you really do need
In the Bonesetter's Waiting Room
Aarathi Prasad
The first comprehensive history of medicine in India – now available in paperback
Metamorphosis
Polly Morland
Psychology and philosophy in the real world – how, why and when do we change? Can we make it happen when we want to? How do we deal with it when we ha…
A Natural History of the Hedgerow
John Wright
A fascinating look at the rich world of hedgerows and boundaries across Great Britain
The Perfect Bet
Adam Kucharski
A guide to how the world's smartest gamblers are using science to take on the house – and win – whether they're playing blackjack, having a…
HypnoBirthing
Marie Mongan
The breakthrough approach to ensuring an easier and more comfortable birth experience.
Crusade and Jihad
Malcolm Lambert
Malcolm Lambert's investigation of the medieval origins of crusade and jihad casts a clear light on their contemporary meanings in the West and M…
The Voices Within
Charles Fernyhough
A wide-ranging look at the voices in all our heads, examining how we think and what it means for our lives and sense of self, now in paperback
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules
Jeremy Miller
Easy-to-follow ground rules from the world's most successful investor