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Religion and the Decline of Magic : Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth and Seventeenth-Century England
In 16th and 17th century England, popular magical practices such as witchcraft, astrology, and divination were widespread. From the use of blessed talismans to ward off demonic attacks to the employment of charms for recovering stolen property, these beliefs permeated all levels of society....- £18.99 GBP
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By the Fire We Carry : The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land
Hailed as 'breathtaking' and 'a triumph' by Noreen Masud, this compelling work of investigative journalism and American history intertwines two narratives: the forced relocation of Native Americans to treaty lands in the nation's early days, and a 1990s small-town murder that led to a...- £22.00 GBP
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The Voice that Thunders
The Voice that Thunders is a captivating anthology of writings by Alan Garner, the acclaimed author whose novel Treacle Walker was shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize. Described by The Times as having 'a symphonic quality unique in fiction', Garner's work is celebrated for...- £9.99 GBP
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Wisdom of the Woods : 40 Poems to Treasure
Embark on a captivating journey through nature's realm with this enchanting sequel to the bestselling "If You Go Down to the Woods Today." Brimming with 40 meticulously crafted nature poems, this volume invites you to savor the wonders of the great outdoors. As the...- £12.99 GBP
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Van Gogh : Poets and Lovers
An original interpretation of the final years of Van Gogh's career, exploring the people and places in his late paintings � The years prior to Van Gogh's death in 1890 were pivotal to the painter's brief artistic career. He was working in the South...- £40.00 GBP
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University of Cambridge: There's No Such Thing as a Silly Question : 213 Weird Questions, Expertly Answered!
A brilliantly silly question-and-answer book, fact-checked by world-leading experts from across the University of Cambridge. Did you know that there's no set number of bones in the human body? Most babies are born with around 300 bones, but by the time they've grown up,...- £18.99 GBP
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City of Echoes : A New History of Rome, its Popes and its People
In the eternal city of Rome, the echoes of its illustrious past reverberate through its grandiose palaces and awe-inspiring monuments, as well as the remnants of the ancient imperial city. Yet, for two millennia, another presence has left an indelible mark on Rome –...- £11.99 GBP
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Claude Monet: Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies 2025 Luxury Pocket Diary Planner - Week to View
Indulge in the epitome of elegance with this exquisite week-to-view pocket diary. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it boasts a luxurious foil and embossed cover adorned with Monet's iconic Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies, secured by a magnetic closure. This diary...- £8.99 GBP
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The Courtauld: Peach Trees in Blossom 2025 Luxury Pocket Diary Planner - Week to View
This exquisite week-to-view pocket diary boasts a luxurious blend of premium craftsmanship and breathtaking fine art. Its cover, adorned with Vincent van Gogh's captivating "Peach Trees in Blossom" from The Courtauld's collection, is embellished with foil and embossing, and secured by a magnetic closure....- £8.99 GBP
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Vincent van Gogh: Almond Blossom 2025 Luxury Diary Planner - Page to View with Notes
This exquisite diary planner seamlessly blends impeccable craftsmanship with the captivating artistry of Vincent van Gogh's Almond Blossom. Boasting a week-at-a-glance layout alongside lined pages for jotting down notes, it offers an ideal balance of functionality and aesthetic delight. The luxurious cover, adorned with...- £10.99 GBP
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Art UK: Impressionism Wall Calendar 2025 (Art Calendar)
Art UK is a charitable organization dedicated to art education and serves as the online hub for every public art collection in the United Kingdom. Their website, Art UK, brings together over 300,000 artworks by more than 50,000 artists from over 3,400 institutions, including...- £10.99 GBP
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The Writers' Castle : Reporting History at Nuremberg
A gripping new approach to the Nuremberg Trial, told through the stories of the many great writers who came to witness itNuremberg, 1945. As the trials of Nazi war criminals begin, some of the world's most famous writers and reporters gather in the ruined...- £25.00 GBP
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The Many Lives of James Lovelock : Science, Secrets and Gaia Theory
Jonathan Watts' definitive and revelatory biography of James Lovelock, the father of Gaia Theory, is based on over eighty hours of interviews with the man himself and unprecedented access to his personal papers and scientific archive. Lovelock is renowned for his groundbreaking idea that...- £25.00 GBP
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National Parks of the United Kingdom : The UK's most inspiring landscapes
Tristan Gooley hails it as 'A beautiful book', while Rory Stewart praises it as 'A splendid book - lively, affectionately observed, capturing the extraordinary range and variety of the Parks and all that is inspiring about our landscape'. This captivating volume commemorates the 75th...- £40.00 GBP
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William Kilburn: Marble End Paper (Foiled Slimline Journal)
Introducing the Flame Tree Slimline Journal, a luxurious and exquisite notebook that combines superior craftsmanship with breathtaking artwork. Designed as an elegant gift or a personal indulgence for writers, note-takers, travelers, students, poets, and diarists, this journal features a rotating collection of renowned and...- £6.99 GBP
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Change Everything : How We Can Rethink, Repair and Rebuild Society
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Great Lives in Graphics: David Attenborough
You may already know that David Attenborough is a broadcaster, writer and naturalist who revolutionised the way that wildlife documentaries are made. But did you know that his fascination with the natural world began in childhood, when he would collect fossils and catch newts?...- £9.99 GBP
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Future Vision : Stories of Our Brilliant Tomorrow
Children are taken on a journey into the year 2070, to a world transformed by technology, sustainability, and global initiatives. From traffic-free cities and carbon-free energy to eco-friendly homes and developments in space exploration, readers are invited to imagine the possibilities that lie ahead....- £12.99 GBP
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Forage : Wild plants to gather and eat
Forage is a beautifully illustrated celebration of edible plants that can be found throughout the world. Anybody can enjoy the increasingly popular back-to-nature activity of foraging. In some countries these plants are now forgotten as food, but in others they are still celebrated for...- £19.99 GBP
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Kairos : Winner of the International Booker Prize
Acclaimed by the Irish Times as 'An ambitious story of love and betrayal,' and praised by Neel Mukherjee for its ending that leaves readers reeling 'for days and weeks to come,' this International Booker Prize-winning novel by Jenny Erpenbeck takes readers on a poignant...- £9.99 GBP
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Elmet : SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017
SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017 AND THE PFD/SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD, WINNER OF A SOMERSET MAUGHAM AWARD AND THE POLARI PRIZE. This quietly explosive book, exquisite and unforgettable, as described by The Economist, is a cleverly constructed rural...- £9.99 GBP
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Five Times Faster : Rethinking the Science, Economics, and Diplomacy of Climate Change - Updated Edition
Simon Sharpe, a veteran in the realm of climate change policy and diplomacy, offers an insider's perspective on the urgent need to accelerate our efforts fivefold to avert perilous climate change. After a decade at the forefront of this battle, Sharpe's provocative and engaging...- £14.99 GBP
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History in Flames : The Destruction and Survival of Medieval Manuscripts
How reliant is our comprehension of the past on written records? And what transpires when these sources are obliterated? Concentrating on the manuscripts of the Middle Ages, 'History in Flames' investigates instances where vast volumes of written material were destroyed within a single day....- £20.00 GBP
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The Revolutionary Temper : Paris, 1748-1789
A Sunday Times, Times Literary Supplement, and The Times Book of the Year, this brilliant account delves into the genesis of the French Revolution, culminating the distinguished historian's life's work. "Events do not emerge naked into the world. They come clothed - in attitudes,...- £35.00 GBP
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The House of Broken Bricks : 'Shocking and powerful . . . This is the best kind of story telling.' Victoria Hislop
Described as 'An almanac for the heart' by Evie Woods, author of The Lost Bookshop, this haunting novel cracks open the traditional English pastoral narrative, allowing darkness to seep in. Sarah Moss, author of Ghost Wall, praises its 'haunting prose' as 'a pleasure to...- £14.99 GBP
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The Greeks : A Global History
Hailed as a 'monumental' and 'magisterial' work by acclaimed scholars, this remarkable and erudite book offers an authoritative guide to the countless ways in which Greek words and ideas have shaped the modern world. With highly readable prose, it takes readers on a captivating...- £12.99 GBP
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