Arts, Language & Literature
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…
The Coconut Book
Richard Maynard
Fancy being cast away on a desert island? Think again – Richard Maynard's rediscovered classic depicts the darker side of paradise.
The Counsellor's Guide to Parks Inner Child Therapy
Penny Parks
Guidance for therapists treating victims of child abuse with Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT)
On The Eve
Bernard Wasserstein
A major history examining the realities of Jewish life across Europe up to the very eve of World War Two.
The Buddhas of Bamiyan
Llewelyn Morgan
The 'other' decimated twin Wonders of the World and the tragic country of Afghanistan
Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense
Jules Goddard
The winning difference daring to be different can make – insights into how organisations can stand out from the herd.
Manage Your Pain
Michael Nicholas
Expert advice on living with chronic pain from specialist doctors and nurses