Very well illustrated architectural and social history of state houses, from inspiration to afterlife. Devitt is a consummate architectural photographer.
"A sleek, powerful novel about the weight of memory, the brunt of loss and the myriad ways the past can crimp a soul... A carefully assembled, sharply observed world filled with achingly real characters. Rarely are ordinary humans given such eloquent witness." - Washington Post
From the author of The Vagrants.
"A magnificent new novel. McBride - with the same flair for historical mining, musicality of voice and outsize characterization that made his memoir The Color of Water an instant classic - pulls off this portrait masterfully, like a modern-day Mark Twain, evoking sheer glee with every page." - The New York Times Book Review
What happens in a bookshop changes the lives of a widowed bookseller, a lonely book rep and an abandoned baby.
"Fun: gentle fun. Light, but not too light." - Susi
A definitive monograph on this interesting and important New Zealand sculptor. An exquisite production from the incomparable Ron Sang.
Sixteen iconic buildings are dissected by Biesty's sharpest pen. A very appealing introduction to architecture in all its minutiae.
Paul believes that the moon is not the moon, but is a great hole in the sky. He has never told anyone until he meets Molly, his irrepressible neighbour, who begins to convince him that his theory might just change the world...
Kim Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet mole in history. Agent, double agent, traitor and enigma, he betrayed every secret of Allied operations to the Russians in the early years of the Cold War.
An evocative novel of intrigue and murder, set in 1876 San Francisco, from the author of the very memorable Room.
A dark, compelling thriller about how a man's life can change in a moment; about where the desire for truth - and for revenge - can lead.
"A novel of beauty and excess" - The Independent
"Fascinating and moving ... daring, accommodating and humane." - John Banville
"Casts light on what it means to be alive. Barry is an artist of the highest order" - The Guardian
A beautifully presented collection of favourite Jewish recipes.
"You just want to eat everything" - Yotam Ottolenghi
"Having this book at home is pure cosy joy" - Nigella Lawson
Help the boy find his dragon, and find (and count) lots of other things too! The city is a fascinating place. This is a beautiful book.
The eagerly awaited sequel to the YA dystopian fantasy When We Wake.
The tools used to tickle the earth and tame the plants tell much of the evolution of the idea of the garden.
This is food as it’s supposed to be eaten - fresh from the earth to the kitchen, seasonal, nourishing and delicious. Perfect for anyone with food intolerances (as well as for those with food tolerances!).
This is the first appearance in print of this text, which was intended as a recessional to More Pricks Than Kicks (1934). Full notes and an appendix show its importance in the development of Beckett's work.
A modern re-imagining of Austen's Gothic classic, by the bestselling crime author.
"A dark, daring adaptation, complete with social media and vampires." - The Independent
"Witty and shrewd, full of romance and skulduggery. I loved it." - J.K. Rowling
A chilling anatomy of power, ambition, and betrayal: a political thriller set amidst the dictatorships and toppling democracies of South America.
An intimate look at the power of intrusive thoughts, how our brains can turn against us and what it means to live with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Children can read letters and postcards based on actual correspondence from World War One.
"Not only a gripping, can't-stop-turning-pages thriller, but also a beautifully drawn portrait of grief and how we find our way back to life. I loved it" - Madeleine Miller (author of The Song of Achilles)
"Impossible to put down" - Herman Koch (author of The Dinner)
What is it really like to be a brain surgeon, to hold someone's life in your hands, to drill down into the stuff that creates thought, feeling and reason? How do you live with the consequences of performing a potentially life-saving operation when it all goes wrong?
A well-presented introduction to one of the most interesting artists of the twentieth century, from the excellent 'Phaidon Focus' series.
Sixteen-year-old Ava was born with the wings of a bird. In her quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to join her peers, she ventures into the wider world. But it is a dangerous world for a naive girl...
Step aboard the most beautiful cruise ships, from the 1930s to present day! A lavishly illustrated world tour by sea, in style, all from the comfort of your armchair.
A Newberry Honor medal-winning story featuring magic, adventure, friendship and a dragon who can't fly. A delightful mix of fantasy and folklore.
A well-written novel following three immigrant families through three decades of their lives in London.
"A dazzling and deeply affecting portrait of a city struggling back to prosperity and of the resilience of its people. It is a novel that questions the idea of home, and what it means to belong, and should secure Hill's reputation as one of the outstanding writers of his generation." - The Guardian
DC Fiona Griffiths' damaged psyche is given its sternest test as she volunteers to go undercover.
"The most startling protagonist in modern crime fiction" - Sunday Times
Is it OK to laugh at Hitler? Adolf Hitler reappears in contemporary times and becomes a celebrity and stand-up comedian. Is Germany still susceptible to his message?
Cath and Wren are identical twins, and until recently they did absolutely everything together. Now they're off to university and Wren's decided she doesn't want to be one half of a pair any more. It's not so easy for Cath...
"A funny and tender coming-of-age story... touching and utterly real." - Publishers Weekly
"Absolutely captivating." - Kirkus Reviews
Do St Bernard dogs really carry brandy? Does Santa Claus come from the North Pole? Did Winston Churchill coin the term "Iron Curtain"? "OK" is an American expression, right? Tulips come from Holland, don't they? Did Sarah Palin say "I can see Russia from my house"? Did Alexander Graham Bell invent the telephone? Lady Godiva rode naked through Coventry - didn't she?
Creativity isn't an occupation, it's a preoccupation. It is at the very core of what makes us human. It's also a fundamental challenge that everyone faces in the modern world, be they in business, in education or a struggling artist or musician.
Join the legendary advertising creative on this 50-provocation work-out.
The Twitter founder (one of Time magazine's 'most influential people of the year') shares stories from his early life and his careers at Google and Twitter, and imparts his knowledge about the nature and importance of ingenuity today. All chapters are more than 140 characters long.
It's here! The absolute last word on how to ferment just about anything, liquid or solid.
Which contemporary artworks best capture the zeitgeist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries? Essential and enjoyable. We like this book.
"This tale of bullying and blackmail strikes the perfect balance between tough and tender... Witty, entertaining and heart-warming" - Guardian
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