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  • Elena: A Hand Made Life

    by Miriam Gold ...
    ****A GUARDIAN GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR**This is the story of the ordinary extraordinary life of Dr Elena Zadik.**'Each page of this book contains treasures' - Lizzy Stewart, author of AlisonLives were bent in the furnaces of the twentieth century, but Elena Zadik was unbroken. With a stethoscope, a jar of herring and a hearing aid occasionally switched on, she forged an extraordinary life. Elena ... Read more

    £10.99

  • The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage

    The (Mostly) True Story of the First Computer

    by Sydney Padua ...
    In The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage Sydney Padua transforms one of the most compelling scientific collaborations into a hilarious set of adventuresThe Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage is a unique take on the unrealized invention of the computer in the 1830s by the eccentric polymath Charles Babbage and his accomplice, the daughter of Lord Byron, Ada, Countess of ... Read more

    £9.99 £8.99

  • Thing Explainer

    Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

    by Randall Munroe ...
    From the No. 1 bestselling author of What If? - the man who created xkcd and explained the laws of science with cartoons - comes a series of brilliantly simple diagrams ('blueprints' if you want to be complicated about it) that show how important things work: from the nuclear bomb to the biro.It's good to know what the parts of a thing are called, but it's much more interesting to know what they ... Read more

    £5.99

  • Hyperbole and a Half

    Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

    by Alexandra Brosh ...
    Hilarious stories about life's mishaps from the creator of the immensely popular blog 'Hyperbole and a Half'. Fully illustrated with over 50% new material.Hyperbole and A Half is a blog and webcomic written by a 20-something American girl called Allie Brosh. She tells fantastically funny, wise stories about the mishaps of her everyday life, with titles like 'Why Dogs Don't Understand Basic ... Read more

    £4.99

  • Executions Past & Present

    by Victor Kiethman ...
    The various ways in which humans have and are executed. When we think of executions we think of gas chamber, firing squad, electric chair and hanging but it is astounding just how many more versions there are for ending a human's life.Some are primitive and cruel, some are inhumane, but all have the same ending of a person's existence.Also the last meals of infamous people before they are executed ... Read more

    £3.50 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Brave and the Bold: from Silent Knight to Dark Knight; a guide to the DC comic book

    by Michael Curry ...
    The comic book The Brave & the Bold ran for 200 issues from 1955 through 1983. During its run, the best writers and artists in the business introduced us to comic book icons still published today – including the Justice League, the Suicide Squad and the Teen Titans.The Brave & the Bold: From Silent Knight to Dark Knight is an issue-by-issue guide to one of the most influential comic books of the ... Read more

    Free

  • Contaminated Samples

    by Frankie Boyle ...
    A free sampler containing the outrageous first chapters from Frankie’s three books My Shit Life So Far, Work! Consume! Die! and Scotland’s Jesus. Perfect for when you want to feel deeply offended.MY SHIT LIFE SO FAR: 'I don't think anyone can have written an autobiography without at some point thinking "Why would anyone want to know this shit?" I've always read them thinking "I don't want to know ... Read more

    Free

  • Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War

    by Terry Deary ...
    Series series Horrible Science
    The First World War was a war fought on a global scale: so terrible and deadly that they called it "the war to end all wars". From foot soldiers drowning in mud to fighter pilots being blown out of the sky, if you like your history horrible this is the book for you! ... Read more

    £4.99

  • Camouflage

    The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women

    by Sarah Bargiela ...
    Autism in women and girls is still not widely understood, and is often misrepresented or even overlooked. This engaging and accessible graphic novel offers invaluable insight into the lives and minds of autistic women, using real-life case studies.The charming illustrations lead readers on a visual journey of how women on the spectrum experience everyday life, from metaphors and masking in social ... Read more

    £10.99

  • Modern Day Slaves

    by Victor Kiethman ...
    Modern Day Slaves is all about slaves around the world that exist today, often hidden from view, living a life of hell. This book will open your eyes to child slaves, prostitution, child soldiers, human trafficking, sweatshops and more. It makes interesting reading and will open your mind to a world that isn't as perfect as you thought it was. We live in the 21st Century, but after this book you ... Read more

    £3.50 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ducks

    Two Years in the Oil Sands: One of Barack Obama’s Favourite Books of 2022

    by Kate Beaton ...
    ***WINNER OF THE EISNER AWARDS FOR BEST MEMOIR AND BEST WRITER/ARTIST*'A vast and complex tapestry that captures the humanity of people... it shimmers with grace'ALISON BECHDEL, author of FUN HOME**Before there was Kate Beaton, New York Times bestselling cartoonist of Hark A Vagrant, there was Katie Beaton of the Cape Breton Beatons, a tight-knit seaside community. After university, Katie heads ... Read more

    £12.99

  • For Young Entrepreneurs, Story of J.K. Rowling

    by Raouf Shabayek ...
    For Young Entrepreneurs, a monthly comic telling the stories of successful entrepreneurs, and mainly targeting young readers. In this issue, we go through the story of J.K. Rowling, the author who created the Harry Potter fantasy series. ... Read more

    Free

  • How To Draw Comic Boobs

    by Redi 25 ...
    Love boobs but don’t know how to draw them?Then this is the book for you.Finally you will have everything you need to help draw great boobs in a comic book style. This is a must have reference for anyone that is keen on drawing boobs.But don’t just listen to me - here’s what a few people have had to say about this book.I have always had major trouble drawing tits. That is until I discovered this ... Read more

    £0.65 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1

    The Birth of Humankind

    by Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen ...
    Illustrated by Daniel Casanave ...
    Series Book 1 - SAPIENS: A GRAPHIC HISTORY
    The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER. Featuring 256 pages of gorgeous full-colour illustrations and wrapped in a beautiful package.**One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one-homo sapiens.*What happened to the others?And what may happen to ... Read more

    £9.99

  • How to Have Feminist Sex

    Lessons in Life, Love and Self-Confidence

    by Flo Perry ...
    'Funny, kind, generous and smart - I could have done with the wisdom of Flo Perry far sooner' Dolly AldertonWhen it comes to our sex lives, few of us are free of niggling fears and body image insecurities. Rather than enjoying and exploring our bodies uninhibited, we worry about our bikini lines, bulging tummies and whether we're doing it 'right'.Flo broaches everything from faking it to consent, ... Read more

    £9.99

  • Punishments

    True horror on a Kobo

    by Jonathon Welles ...
    This highly detailed book describes different methods of punishment used around the world, including domestic violence and punishment used in schools.Fully illustrated this book describes different styles of punishments performed behind closed doors, including the bedroom, and also the darker side of domestic abuse.The shocking thing about this book is... it's all true. Not fiction like best ... Read more

    £3.50 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Keira & Me

    A tale of two best friends and how they saved each other, the new bestseller from the Supervet

    by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick ...
    Let national treasure Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - the Supervet - break your heart and put it back together again in this beautiful new book.'With you by my side, just doing my best was the best thing to do.'Keira is an extraordinary dog. She held the key to Noel's heart from the moment he first met her.That's because Keira doesn't judge. When Noel struggles, Keira is there to remind him he need ... Read more

    £10.99 £3.99

  • Everything You Need to Know to be a Politician

    by Wit Flounder ...
    This work is a collection of funny political statements that is sure to bring humor into any and every political situation, and even teach a little something as well. It's a real conversation piece! Wit's originality is priceless! ... Read more

    £0.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Suicides

    by Victor Kiethman ...
    Over one million people commit suicide each year. The World Health Organization estimates it is the thirteenth-leading cause of death worldwide and the National Safety Council rates it sixth in America. It is a leading cause of death among teenagers and adults under 35 years of age. Rates of suicide are higher in men than in women and an estimated 15 million non-fatal attempted suicides occur ... Read more

    £3.50 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Couch Fiction

    A Graphic Tale of Psychotherapy

    by Philippa Perry ...
    'A gem' - The Evening Standard'Pure book joy. Deep thinking made digestible & doled up with lashings of wit' Bernardine Evaristo on Twitter'So smart and interesting!' Fearne Cotton on Instagram____________________________________________________________________________Ever wanted to know what really happens in a therapist's consultation room?Bestselling author Philippa Perry ... ... Read more

    £9.99 £8.99

  • Trauma is Really Strange

    Graphic medicine

    by Steve Haines ...
    What is trauma? How does it change the way our brains work? And how can we overcome it?When something traumatic happens to us, we dissociate and our bodies shut down their normal processes. This unique comic explains the strange nature of trauma and how it confuses the brain and affects the body. With wonderful artwork, cat and mouse metaphors, essential scientific facts, and a healthy dose of wit ... Read more

    £7.99

  • Fun Home

    A Family Tragicomic

    by Alison Bechdel ...
    DISCOVER the BESTSELLING GRAPHIC MEMOIR behind the Olivier Award nominated musical.'A sapphic graphic treat' The TimesA moving and darkly humorous family tale, pitch-perfectly illustrated with Alison Bechdel's gothic drawings. If you liked Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis you'll love this.Meet Alison's father, a historic preservation expert and obsessive restorer of the family's Victorian home, a ... Read more

    £5.49

  • Weird Deaths

    by Harold Warwick ...
    Hilarious ways people have met their deaths, from the unusual to the absurd. Plus lots of stories on people who didn't die, but others thought they had kicked the bucket.These deaths are similar to the Darwin Awards, where people died by accident in the most weird ways thought possible.Crazy ways to die include:Death by MolassesDeath by ChessDeath by HoardingDeath by LaughingDeath by ArousalDeath ... Read more

    £3.50 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Descent Into Hell

    The True Story of an Altar Boy, a Cheerleader, and a Twisted Texas Murder

    by Kathryn Casey ...
    Bright, attractive, and both from good families, University of Texas college student Colton Pitonyak and vibrant redhead Jennifer Cave had the world at their beckoning. Cave, an ex-cheerleader, had just landed an exciting new job, while a big-money scholarship to UT's prestigious business school lured Pitonyak to Austin. Yet the former altar boy had a dark, unpredictable streak, one that ensnared ... Read more

    £2.99