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Vendor:DK
1,000 Curious Questions : And 1,000 Amazing Answers
Embark on a captivating journey through a compendium of children's burning questions and their riveting answers. This timeless tome, tailored for inquisitive minds aged 9 and above, covers a plethora of beloved topics in a convivial, accessible Q&A format—perfect for casual perusal. Unravel the...- £20.00 GBP
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Vendor:Elif Shafak
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 BOOKER PRIZE, Elif Shafak's '10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World' is a mesmerising tale that unfolds in the final moments of its protagonist's life. As Tequila Leila's consciousness ebbs away, each passing minute unveils a vivid sensory memory...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jekka McVicar
100 Herbs To Grow : A Comprehensive Guide To The Best Culinary And Medicinal Herbs
Renowned herb expert Jekka McVicar presents an authoritative and comprehensive guide to cultivating the most rewarding culinary and medicinal herbs. '100 Herbs To Grow' is a treasure trove of horticultural wisdom, garnered from four decades of hands-on experience and meticulous observation. This indispensable handbook...- £30.00 GBP
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Vendor:Jerome Martin
100 Things to Know About the Unknown : A Fact Book for Kids
Ever pondered the enigma of dark matter? Wondered about the top speed of a Tyrannosaurus rex? Or mused over how Mary Queen of Scots managed to keep her final wishes under wraps? Whilst scientists and historians have made remarkable strides in unravelling the mysteries...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Solomon Northup
12 Years a Slave
Born a free man in Minerva, Essex County, New York in July 1808, Solomon Northup's life took an extraordinary turn. His father, Mintus, a freed slave who adopted his former master's surname, achieved the remarkable feat of gaining voting rights in New York State...- £10.95 GBP
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Vendor:James Shapiro
1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare : Winner of the Baillie Gifford Winner of Winners Award 2023
James Shapiro's "1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare" offers a riveting glimpse into the pivotal year that transformed Shakespeare from a gifted wordsmith into one of history's most revered literary figures. This meticulously researched work, honoured with both the Baillie Gifford...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alan Connor
188 Words for Rain : A delightfully damp tour of the British Isles, led by natural forces (an official BBC Weather book)
Alan Connor, lauded by Richard Osman for his encyclopaedic knowledge and literary finesse, and by Rory Cellan-Jones for his lexical prowess and wit, presents a captivating exploration of the British Isles through its myriad expressions for precipitation. Konnie Huq describes it as 'A gorgeous,...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ned Boulting
1923 : The Mystery of Lot 212 and a Tour de France Obsession
Crowned the Cycling Book of the Year at the 2024 Sports Book Awards, this captivating work by Ned Boulting has also earned its place amongst Waterstones' finest sports books of 2023 and secured a nomination for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Elizabeth Green
60 Remarkable Buildings of the National Trust
This beautifully illustrated book tells the stories behind 60 remarkable buildings chosen from the many thousands at National Trust properties across England, Wales and Northern Ireland Spanning 900 years of history, this selection of 60 remarkable buildings in the care of the National Trust...- £10.00 GBP
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Vendor:Juliet Stevenson
84 Charing Cross Road
Embark on a captivating journey through the pages of this extraordinary tale, chronicling the enchanting correspondence between Miss Helene Hanff, a New York bibliophile, and the esteemed purveyors of literary treasures, Messrs Marks and Co, nestled at 84 Charing Cross Road in London. As...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Henry Gee
A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth : 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters
Crowned with the Royal Society Science Book award, this captivating journey through aeons of Earth's history has been hailed by The Times as an "exhilarating" odyssey, praising Dr Henry Gee's "marvellously engaging" prose. From a primordial world of roiling seas and volatile atmospheres to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Vanessa Nakate
A Bigger Picture : My Fight to Bring a New African Voice to the Climate Crisis
�_~Vanessa Nakate continues to teach a most critical lesson. She reminds us that while we may all be in the same storm, we are not all in the same boat.�_T - Greta ThunbergNo matter your age, location or skin colour, you can be an...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Stephanie Smee
A Bookshop in Berlin : One Woman's Flight from the Nazis
Originally titled "No Place to Lay One's Head", this gripping account chronicles a Jewish woman's valiant struggle against Nazi persecution in wartime France. In 1921, Françoise Frenkel, a Polish Jew, realises her lifelong ambition by opening Berlin's premier French bookshop. This literary haven becomes...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jane Cholmeley
A Bookshop of One's Own : How a Group of Women Set out to Change the World
Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of feminist history with Jane Cholmeley's 'A Bookshop of One's Own'. This riveting memoir, lauded as one of Waterstones' Best Memoirs of 2024 and featured on the Independent and Stylist's Best Non-Fiction lists, unveils the extraordinary...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Adam Rutherford
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived : The Stories in Our Genes
Delve into a captivating exploration of human genetics, a brilliant and authoritative introduction that will leave you spellbound. This book unveils the remarkable stories etched within our genes, chronicling the extraordinary journey of our species. It is a narrative uniquely yours, yet intricately woven...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sally Coulthard
A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects
The untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts ?'A really lovely, fascinating book. I dived straight into this clever, joyous, celebration of nature, history, and - of course - the countryside.' Charles Spencer, author of The White Ship For most of human...- £22.00 GBP
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Vendor:Sally Coulthard
A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects
Discover the hidden narrative of rural Britain through its artefacts in this Waterstones Best Book of 2024 for Nature Writing. Charles Spencer, author of The White Ship, hails it as "a really lovely, fascinating book" and "a clever, joyous celebration of nature, history, and...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Peter Cozzens
A Brutal Reckoning : The Creek Indians and the Epic War for the American South
Hailed as 'a master storyteller' by The Times and praised for his meticulous research by the Times Literary Supplement, Peter Cozzens presents 'A Brutal Reckoning', a gripping account of the Creek War and its far-reaching consequences. This compelling narrative traces the tumultuous history of...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Max Leonard
A Cold Spell : A Human History of Ice
From the dawn of human civilization to the present day, A Cold Spell delves into the profound impact of ice on our thoughts, actions, and societies—and explores the implications of its rapid disappearance from our planet. This captivating narrative weaves together an eclectic tapestry...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Samantha Shannon
A Day of Fallen Night
A spellbinding masterpiece hailed as 'a magnificent, sweeping epic' by Jennifer Saint, the Sunday Times-bestselling author of Ariadne. Samantha Shannon, lauded as 'simply a master of the genre' by C. S. Pacat, returns to the enthralling world of her Sunday Times and New York...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Barbara Tuchman
A Distant Mirror : The Calamitous 14th Century
In "A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century", Barbara Tuchman unveils the paradoxical nature of medieval Europe. The 14th century, an era of legendary crusades and chivalric ideals, resplendent cathedrals and imposing castles, was simultaneously a period of brutal violence and spiritual torment, marked...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ernest Hemingway
A Farewell to Arms
Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms" is a poignant autobiographical account of his experiences during the Great War. The novel captures the raw emotions and profound impact of war through the eyes of a young American volunteer. With an uncompromising and passionate narrative, Hemingway...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Francis Pryor
A Fenland Garden : Creating a haven for people, plants & wildlife
In 1992, archaeologists Francis and Maisie Pryor embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming a barren field in a secluded corner of the Lincolnshire fens into a thriving sanctuary for flora, fauna, and human visitors alike. This captivating tale recounts how the couple breathed new...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Toby Green
A Fistful of Shells : West Africa from the Rise of the Slave Trade to the Age of Revolution
Toby Green's groundbreaking book, 'A Fistful of Shells: West Africa from the Rise of the Slave Trade to the Age of Revolution,' offers a transformative perspective on the history of West and West-Central Africa. By the late 19th century's 'Scramble for Africa,' the region...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Noreen Masud
A Flat Place
In A Flat Place, Noreen Masud takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the flat landscapes of England and Scotland, weaving together memoir and nature writing to explore the concept of "flatness" and its literary tradition. With lyrical prose, she navigates the open expanses,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rachel de Thame
A Flower Garden for Pollinators : Learn how to sustain and support nature with this practical planting guide
Discover the ultimate resource for gardeners seeking to cultivate a haven for pollinators throughout the seasons. As climate change and habitat destruction threaten the survival of bees, butterflies, and other vital insects, our gardens can become sanctuaries for these essential creatures. In this captivating...- £25.00 GBP
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Vendor:Amor Towles
A Gentleman in Moscow
With over 4 million copies sold and a Showtime/Paramount+ adaptation starring Ewan McGregor, this captivating tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling author has taken the literary world by storm. Critics and readers alike have hailed it as witty, insightful, and utterly charming....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Philip Larkin
A Girl in Winter : `Beautiful.' Nina Stibbe
Immerse yourself in this captivating story of youthful romance, penned by the 'most beloved English poet of the last century' (Sunday Times). Katherine Lind, a refugee-turned-librarian in a Northern town during wartime, receives a telegram that transports her thoughts to a blissful summer exchange....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Diarmaid MacCulloch
A History of Christianity : The First Three Thousand Years
In this monumental work, Diarmaid MacCulloch unravels the intricate tapestry of Christianity's global journey, from its humble beginnings in ancient Palestine to its far-reaching influence in modern-day China. With the precision of a detective and the eloquence of a storyteller, MacCulloch investigates how a...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:DK
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural
Embark on a spine-tingling journey through the eerie annals of ghosts and the supernatural realm across the globe with this illustrated compendium. 'A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural' chronicles the extraordinary narrative of one of the world's most fascinating and contentious subjects,...- £25.00 GBP
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Vendor:Albert Hourani
A History of the Arab Peoples : Updated Edition
In a bestselling work of profound and lasting importance, the late Albert Hourani told the definitive history of the Arab peoples from the seventh century, when the new religion of Islam began to spread from the Arabian peninsula westwards, to the present day. It...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dr John Barton
A History of the Bible : The Book and Its Faiths
Crowned with the 2019 Duff Cooper Prize and gracing the Sunday Times bestseller list, this tome has been hailed as a masterpiece, unlocking the sleeping giant of Western culture with profound psychological acumen. At the heart of two major faiths and revered even by...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Emma Southon
A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women
Discover Rome from a fresh perspective - audaciously unconventional, delightfully mischievous, and unabashedly feminine. Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den, hails it as 'Hugely entertaining and illuminating'. This WATERSTONES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 offers a radical departure from the traditional Roman narrative....- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dr Neil MacGregor
A History of the World in 100 Objects
In "A History of the World in 100 Objects", Dr Neil MacGregor embarks on an audacious journey through human civilisation, employing a novel approach that examines our past through the lens of pivotal artefacts. This captivating narrative spans the breadth of human existence, commencing...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jerry Brotton
A History of the World in Twelve Maps
Maps have long been instrumental in moulding our perception of the world and our position within it. Far from being mere scientific tools, these cartographic creations are inextricably linked to the ideologies and power structures of their time. In this riveting exploration, Jerry Brotton...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Gavin Plumley
A Home for All Seasons
In this captivating ode to hearth, heritage, and the natural world, Gavin Plumley takes us on a journey of discovery that begins with an unexpected love affair. Once a dedicated urbanite, Plumley's life takes a dramatic turn when he and his husband, Alastair, fall...- £10.99 GBP
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