Arts, Language & Literature
Welcome to Biscuit Land
Jessica Thom
A witty, yet stirring first-hand account of dealing with the daily difficulties of Tourette's Syndrome
The Diaries of Nella Last
Patricia Malcolmson
A collected edition of bestselling author Nella Last's diaries, including substantial never-before published material from the war years
Securing Freedom
Eliza Manningham-Buller
The former head of MI5 on freedom, intelligence, the rule of law, torture and security
Spell It Out
David Crystal
A unique journey through English spelling, untangling the fascinating origins of its greatest eccentricities.
Lessons from the Top
Gavin Esler
One of Britain's leading journalists reveals first-hand insights into getting to the top, from the world's most successful leaders.
The Arab Spring and the Gulf States
Mohamed Althani
The most challenging question today for the citizens of any country in the Gulf region is whether it is heading in the right direction to become a dur…
Occupation Diaries
Raja Shehadeh
Life in Palestine today – what it is really like – day to day, now shortlisted for the Orwell Prize 2013
Wait
Frank Partnoy
Don't blink, it's better to delay. Take your time, perhaps even procrastinate. In short, wait.
The Economist Guide to Decision-Making
Helga Drummond
An invaluable guide to arrive at better business decisions
The Women at the Pump
Knut Hamsun
Set in a small Norwegian town, this novel by Nobel Laureate Hamsun brims with invention and sardonic humour.
Wayfarers
Knut Hamsun
Wayfarers is the first in a trilogy by Nobel laureate Knut Hamsun. It is followed by August and The Road Leads On.
A Natural History of the Piano
Stuart Isacoff
A beautifully illustrated, engrossing celebration of the piano, and the composers and performers who have made it their own.
Better Than Great
Arthur Plotnik
Better Than Great is a unique thesaurus of praise and acclaim, containing humankind's largest gathering of fresh, potent and larky superlatives f…
Why Does the World Exist?
Jim Holt
An irreverent sleuth tackles the riddle of existence that has puzzled man since the dawn of time
From Village School to Global Brand
James Tooley
The definitive history of SABIS®, the organisation that is changing the world through education
The Economist Book of Business Quotations
Bill Ridgers
Handy wit and wisdom from across the world of business
Bio-dynamic Gardening
John Soper
The gardening technique that works with nature and the cosmic forces to make your garden a flourishing paradise of fruitfulness. Bio-dynamics develope…