Drawn from 3,000 years of the history of power, this guide helps readers achieve for themselves what Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, Louis XIV and Machiavelli learnt the hard way.
One of Laszlo Krasznahorkai's finest novels available in stunning redesigned paperback.
One of Laszlo Krasznahorkai's most loved books, published in the UK for the first time.
Focuses on the Tarahumara, a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best distance runners in the world. This title tells their story while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner.
Olivia Swarthout, creator of the viral sensation Weird Medieval Guys, turns her idiosyncratic and humorous eye to the fascinating roots of the English language. Here, she introduces readers to wordspotting, a hobby for those who love words and their peculiarities, origins and histories. From the seemingly modern 'unfriend' - which dates back to the seventeenth century - to the revelation that the
Now in paperback, two masterly novellas by Europe's preeminent literary genius.
A deeply informed, nail-biting expose of the multibillion-dollar hacking and ransomware industry
The stunning new literary thriller from the bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street and Sundial
Perhaps one small flaw is the only thing that keeps you from where you want to be. This book states that people often do well in spite of certain habits rather than because of them - and need a 'to stop' list rather than what 'to do'. It intends to help g
A daily companion to the Artist's Way creative process, with 365 page-a-day insights to use all year round.
A STYLIST BEST BOOK OF 2025A DAZED MUST-READ NOVEL FOR 2025A GQ MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025A TIMES BEST NEW BOOK'A rich, full-bodied reading experience' Eliza Clark'A sumptuous treat' Bolu Babalola'Breathtaking ... dare I say, intoxicating' Okechukwu NzeluFour very different people, each at a crucial point in their lives, arrive at a French vineyard estate for a transformative experience - but
Companion to the BBC series CIVILISATIONS, screening on SBS from December 2018.
The newest novel from Valerie Martin, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction'Beguiling' The Times'Utterly brilliant' Daily Mail'Intelligent, quick-witted and curious' Irish Times1954. Nineteen years old, beautiful and blind since birth, Caritá has taken control of her life by leaving home and working in Mrs Gulliver's reputed and exclusive brothel. On her first night there she meets Ian Drohan,
From the author of the bestselling The Essex Serpent comes a darkly inventive and deeply moving novel that speaks urgently to our times.