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Land Between the Rivers : A 5000-Year History of Iraq
Bartle Bull's 'Land Between the Rivers: A 5000-Year History of Iraq' is a masterful blend of scholarly research, creative storytelling, and personal insight. This ambitious work offers a comprehensive exploration of Iraq's pivotal role in global history across five millennia. The narrative begins in...- £25.00 GBP
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Time on Rock : A Climber's Route into the Mountains
NOMINATED FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS WAINWRIGHT PRIZE AND BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE Anna Fleming's 'Time on Rock: A Climber's Route into the Mountains' weaves together two captivating journeys: mastering the art of traditional rock climbing and cultivating a deep appreciation for the natural...- £10.99 GBP
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Lost in the Lakes : Notes from a 379-Mile Hike Around the Lake District
LAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - THE BILL ROLLINSON PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE & TRADITION RUNNER UP Embark on an extraordinary lakeland odyssey with travel writer Tom Chesshyre as he circumnavigates the Lake District on foot. This 379-mile trek takes you through awe-inspiring mountains,...- £10.99 GBP
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The Sunflowers are Mine : The Story of Van Gogh's Masterpiece
HTML tags: Delve into the captivating tale behind one of the world's most recognisable artworks. Martin Bailey unravels the mystery of why Van Gogh chose to create a series of sunflower still lifes during his time in Provence. The author then traces the fascinating...- £10.99 GBP
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Islamesque : The Forgotten Craftsmen Who Built Europe's Medieval Monuments
Have you ever wondered about the true architects behind Europe's magnificent Romanesque structures? While history often attributes these masterpieces to religious figures overseeing sacred sites, the actual skilled artisans remain unrecognised. However, the edifices themselves reveal a different story. In this pioneering work, Diana...- £25.00 GBP
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Walking the Bones of Britain : A 3 Billion Year Journey from the Outer Hebrides to the Thames Estuary
Christopher Somerville's captivating blend of wit and wonder propels readers on a geological odyssey from the ancient Isle of Lewis to the southern reaches of England. His narrative weaves together the tapestry of Britain's rich geological past with vivid local colour and natural history,...- £10.99 GBP
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Extremophile
In a near-future London ravaged by climate collapse, Charlie and Parker lead double lives. By day, they're biohackers; by night, they're punk rockers. Their dodgy astronomy website, Zodiac Code, funds their lifestyle, supplemented by Charlie's custom-made biological augmentations for London's underground elements. They navigate...- £20.00 GBP
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The Heat and the Fury : On the Frontlines of Climate Violence
In this groundbreaking work, Peter Schwartzstein, an accomplished environmental journalist, offers readers an unprecedented journey into the heart of climate-induced global conflict. 'The Heat and the Fury' is hailed as a seminal exploration of what may be the most pressing issue of our era,...- £22.00 GBP
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Preserving : Pickling, fermenting, freezing, drying, curing and canning
Katie and Giancarlo embarked on a two year-long journey to discover the different methods of conserving food, from smoking fish in Scotland to drying chillies in Sri Lanka, and this book collects over 200 of their favourite recipes and invaluable advice on equipment, timings...- £22.00 GBP
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The Dead of Winter : The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas
As the days grow shorter and darkness envelops the world, we instinctively seek comfort in warmth, hearty meals, and companionship. Yet, beneath the merriment and enchanting allure of the holiday season, a more sombre mood persists—one that has manifested itself through the ages in...- £14.99 GBP
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The Apple: A Delicious History
Embark on a tantalising journey through time with 'The Apple: A Delicious History', a captivating exploration of the world's most alluring fruit. From its ancient origins in Kazakhstan's Tian Shan mountains to the booming apple industry in modern-day China, Sally Coulthard weaves a rich...- £22.00 GBP
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Church Going : A Stonemason's Guide to the Churches of the British Isles
Embark on a delightful and enlightening journey through our magnificent legacy of ancient churches. An essential read for anyone who's ever gazed bewildered at an apse or a misericord - Sir Tony Robinson Andrew Ziminski's works are veritable goldmines of practical and scholarly wisdom....- £25.00 GBP
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Catherine de' Medici : The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen
Mary Hollingsworth presents a fresh perspective on Catherine de' Medici, arguably the most influential woman in 16th-century Europe, in this groundbreaking biography. Drawing upon overlooked primary sources, the author paints a vivid portrait of a misunderstood and unjustly maligned historical figure. Throughout history, powerful...- £30.00 GBP
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The Meaning of Birds
In this captivating exploration of avian life, one of Britain's most gifted nature writers delivers a passionate and enlightening tribute to birds and their remarkable ability to illuminate our understanding of the world around us. Simon Barnes' "The Meaning of Birds" delves into the...- £11.99 GBP
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The Artist's Way : A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Emma Gannon hails it as 'an excellent springboard for discovering what ignites your passion', while the Daily Telegraph proclaims it will 'unleash your inner creativity and alleviate your anxiety'. This global phenomenon has sold millions of copies worldwide. Since its debut, 'The Artist's Way'...- £19.99 GBP
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The Rhythm of the Rain
Embark on a mesmerising journey with the inaugural instalment of the acclaimed non-fiction picture book series, The Elements, crafted by the Kate Greenaway Medal recipient, Grahame Baker-Smith. Young Issac delights in his cherished mountain pool. As droplets begin to fall from the sky, he...- £7.99 GBP
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Rootbound : Rewilding a Life
'Exquisitely captivating' 'Heartfelt and sincere' Helen Jukes NOMINATED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE SELECTED AS A TOP BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE INDEPENDENT, FINANCIAL TIMES, AND GARDENS ILLUSTRATED In her late twenties, Alice Vincent finds herself suddenly displaced, heartbroken, mourning, and living out of...- £10.99 GBP
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Island on the Edge of the World : The Story of St Kilda
For over two millennia, the inhabitants of St Kilda lived in splendid isolation from the rest of the world. Their community thrived, perhaps even achieving a utopian state. However, the 19th century brought an influx of missionaries, well-intentioned reformers, and curious travellers, who introduced...- £10.99 GBP
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The Valley at the Centre of the World
Nominated for the Ondaatje Prize and shortlisted for the Highland Book Prize, this novel paints a vivid portrait of Shetland—a rugged landscape of sheep, soil, and severe weather, where close-knit communities cling to age-old traditions. It's a place where David has spent his entire...- £9.99 GBP
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Outpost : A Journey to the Wild Ends of the Earth
In our densely populated world, untamed territories still exist. Dan Richards embarks on a series of expeditions to explore the allure of remote outposts across diverse landscapes, from mountains and tundra to forests, oceans, and deserts. Richards' odyssey takes him from Scotland's Cairngorms to...- £10.99 GBP
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Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with our Wild Neighbours
A stag leaps on an ancient brooch. A doe and a fawn step across a field at first light. A pair of antlers is silhouetted by the side of a busy road. From the earliest cave paintings to the present day, humans and deer...- £20.00 GBP
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Local : A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 'Nimble, dryly humorous and insightful' Robert Macfarlane In 'Local: A Search for Nearby Nature and Wildness', globetrotter Alastair Humphreys embarks on a year-long quest to uncover the hidden wonders within his local area. After countless...- £12.99 GBP
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Painting Clouds and Skies in Oils
Discover the art of capturing the sky's magnificence and drama in your paintings. The sky is the cornerstone of successful landscape and seascape artworks. This comprehensive guide provides all the essential knowledge required to paint skies that effectively convey the mood and atmosphere of...- £18.99 GBP
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Cloistered : My Years as a Nun
Catherine Coldstream's 'Cloistered: My Years as a Nun' is a deeply touching memoir that has captivated readers, including acclaimed author Mark Haddon. This poignant narrative, which was featured as a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week, offers a vivid portrayal of life within...- £20.00 GBP
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How to Hide an Empire : A Short History of the Greater United States
Witty, engaging, and often startling... A thought-provoking and captivating chronicle of the United States' - The New York Times The United States professes to harbour no imperial ambitions. Whilst we acknowledge America's global reach in terms of finance, idiom, and popular culture, we tend...- £12.99 GBP
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Dinner with Joseph Johnson : Books and Friendship in a Revolutionary Age
*Nominated for the Baillie Gifford Prize* In the waning years of the 18th century, a remarkable assembly of minds convened weekly around a London dinner table. The gatherings were hosted by Joseph Johnson, a prominent publisher and bookseller, who welcomed an ever-changing array of...- £10.99 GBP
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Sarn Helen : A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future
WALES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024WATERSTONES WELSH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2023From the author of Addlands, and featuring illustrations by Jackie Morris, an immersive and evocative non-fictional journey through Wales and a revelatory meditation on the nation's past, present...- £10.99 GBP
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Duino Elegies
The captivating original English translation of Rilke's landmark poetry cycle, by Vita and Edward Sackville-WestIn 1931, Virginia and Leonard Woolf's Hogarth Press published a beautiful edition of Rainer Maria Rilke's Duino Elegies, in English translation by the writers Vita and Edward Sackville-West. This marked...- £12.99 GBP
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The Weatherhouse
The women of the tiny town of Fetter-Rothnie have grown used to a life without men, and none more so than the tangle of mothers and daughters, spinsters and widows living at the Weatherhouse. Returned from war with shellshock, Garry Forbes is drawn into...- £9.99 GBP
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Laurus : The International Bestseller
Acclaimed as 'the most significant living Russian author' by The New Yorker, Eugene Vodolazkin's 'Laurus' has garnered multiple prestigious accolades, including the Big Book Award, the Leo Tolstoy Yasnaya Polyana Award, and the Read Russia Award. It was also recognised as a Book of...- £9.99 GBP
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The Last Sunset in the West : Britain's Vanishing West Coast Orcas (Fully Revised and Updated Edition)
This fully updated edition offers fresh insights into the current status of the remaining orca pod members. In 2014, Dr Natalie Sanders, a marine biologist, embarked on a journey aboard the research vessel Silurian to investigate Britain's West Coast Community of orcas, aiming to...- £10.99 GBP
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Sir Edwin Lutyens : Britain's Greatest Architect?
Clive Aslet's "Sir Edwin Lutyens: Britain's Greatest Architect?" offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's most influential architects. Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) left an indelible mark on British architecture, from his enchanting Edwardian country houses to the poignant war memorials that...- £20.00 GBP
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The Oil Painter's Color Handbook : A Contemporary Guide to Color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony
Todd M. Casey's "The Oil Painter's Color Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to Colour Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony" offers a modern and approachable exploration of colour theory and advanced techniques for oil painters of all skill levels. This comprehensive guide dissects the complex subject...- £32.95 GBP
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Not the End of the World : Surprising facts, dangerous myths and hopeful solutions for our future on planet Earth
Prepare to have your perspective on our planet's most pressing environmental challenges completely transformed. This groundbreaking book not only illuminates these issues but also reveals how we can collectively tackle them. ** A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER ** 'Absolutely essential' - MARGARET ATWOOD...- £10.99 GBP
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Thunderclap : A memoir of art and life & sudden death
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024** **WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE 2024 | NON-FICTION** An exquisitely illustrated memoir that weaves together art, family bonds, and the profound impact a single painting can have on one's life. Praised as 'Brilliant' by Edmund de...- £12.99 GBP
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Precipice
ON THE PRECIPICE OF GLOBAL CONFLICT. A LIAISON TEETERING ON THE BRINK OF IMPROPRIETY. FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES CHART-TOPPING AUTHOR Robert Harris, acclaimed for his masterful blend of fact and fiction, presents 'Precipice', a gripping tale of political intrigue, impending war, and forbidden passion....- £22.00 GBP
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I Who Have Never Known Men
Discover the haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic tale of female friendship and intimacy set in a deserted world. Deep underground, thirty-nine women are kept in isolation in a cage. Above ground, a world awaits. Has it been abandoned? Devastated by a virus? Watched over by guards,...- £9.99 GBP
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