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The Wedding People

The hilarious and moving million-copy bestseller

by Alison Espach ...

The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction'Best read of the year' THE TIMES'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVERPhoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable... ... Read more

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The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction'Best read of the year' THE TIMES'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVERPhoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable...
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Thank You for Arguing

What Cicero, Shakespeare and the Simpsons Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion

by Jay Heinrichs ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERYour ultimate guide to the art of winning arguments, in a brand new editionEveryone is always trying to persuade us of something: politicians, advertising, the media, and most definitely our families. Thank You for Arguing is your master class in the art of persuasion, taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill. With all the wisdom of the ages, ... Read more

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERYour ultimate guide to the art of winning arguments, in a brand new editionEveryone is always trying to persuade us of something: politicians, advertising, the media, and most definitely our families. Thank You for Arguing is your master class in the art of persuasion, taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill. With all the wisdom of the ages,
... Read more
The Scout Mindset

Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't

by Julia Galef ...

'Original, thought-provoking and a joy to read' Tim HarfordWinner of best smart thinking book (Business Book Awards) and a Guardian best books of 2021When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a 'soldier' mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalising in our personal lives and everything in between, we are ... Read more

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'Original, thought-provoking and a joy to read' Tim HarfordWinner of best smart thinking book (Business Book Awards) and a Guardian best books of 2021When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a 'soldier' mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalising in our personal lives and everything in between, we are
... Read more
Fishing's Strangest Tales

by Tom Quinn ...

Extraordinary but true stories from over two hundred years of angling history.Fishing's Strangest Tales gathers together choice stories and bizarre fishing tales from all over the world. Consider the Oxford scientist who in 1910 discovered the marvellous life-giving properties of brandy to fish who had otherwise gasped their last. Or how about the nine-year-old boy fishing for trout who caught a ... Read more

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Extraordinary but true stories from over two hundred years of angling history.Fishing's Strangest Tales gathers together choice stories and bizarre fishing tales from all over the world. Consider the Oxford scientist who in 1910 discovered the marvellous life-giving properties of brandy to fish who had otherwise gasped their last. Or how about the nine-year-old boy fishing for trout who caught a
... Read more
The Supermarket Wine Guide

Which bargain bottle to buy

by Helen McGinn ...

Excellent wine doesn't have to be expensive!'The perfect blend of accessible and authoritative. Never experience the taste of regret again' - Graham Norton'[This] supermarket wine guide is a must for me' - Rick Stein'Helen’s knack for picking out top bottles is the stuff of legends' - Olly Smith'This is 100% MY FAVOURITE wine book on my shelf' - Tom Gilbey... ... Read more

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Excellent wine doesn't have to be expensive!'The perfect blend of accessible and authoritative. Never experience the taste of regret again' - Graham Norton'[This] supermarket wine guide is a must for me' - Rick Stein'Helen’s knack for picking out top bottles is the stuff of legends' - Olly Smith'This is 100% MY FAVOURITE wine book on my shelf' - Tom Gilbey...
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Surveillance and Surveillance Detection

A CIA Insider's Guide

by John Kiriakou ...

Have you ever thought you were being followed or watched? Have you ever needed to follow or observe someone and not be seen?In the world of espionage, surveillance and surveillance detection are a way of life. It is the job of every CIA operations officer to make sure he or she is not under surveillance—that is, being followed to the commission of an “operational act.” It is also the job of every ... Read more

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Have you ever thought you were being followed or watched? Have you ever needed to follow or observe someone and not be seen?In the world of espionage, surveillance and surveillance detection are a way of life. It is the job of every CIA operations officer to make sure he or she is not under surveillance—that is, being followed to the commission of an “operational act.” It is also the job of every
... Read more
ADHD 2.0

New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood through Adulthood

by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey ...

'An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain... If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope'. Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising CainWorld-renowned authors Dr Edward M. Hallowell and Dr John J. Ratey *literally '*wrote the book' on ADD/ADHD more than two decades ago. Their bestseller, ... Read more

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'An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain... If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope'. Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising CainWorld-renowned authors Dr Edward M. Hallowell and Dr John J. Ratey *literally '*wrote the book' on ADD/ADHD more than two decades ago. Their bestseller,
... Read more
How to be an Adult

Everything you need to know about being a grown up, from bills to break-ups - THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

by Ann Russell ...

THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Ann Russell has all the answers' Sunday Times**'An agony aunt to an audience of millions' BBCFrom the much-loved 'Auntie' of TikTok, and author of How to Clean Everything and How to Save Money, How to Be an Adult is a practical guide to life - full of the things you should have been taught in school, but probably weren't.This bo... ... Read more

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THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Ann Russell has all the answers' Sunday Times**'An agony aunt to an audience of millions' BBCFrom the much-loved 'Auntie' of TikTok, and author of How to Clean Everything and How to Save Money, How to Be an Adult is a practical guide to life - full of the things you should have been taught in school, but probably weren't.This bo...
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Everybody Lies

What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are

by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc... ... Read more

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc...
... Read more
Phraseology

Thousands of Bizarre Origins, Unexpected Connections, and Fascinating Facts about English's Best Expressions

by Barbara Ann Kipfer ...

The Amazing Secrets of the Phrases We Use EverydayPhraseology is the ultimate collection of everything you never knew about the wonderful phrases found in the English language. It contains information about phrase history and etymology; unusual, lost, or uncommon phrases; how phrases are formed; and more than 7,000 facts about common English phrases.Practical enough to be used as a reference book ... Read more

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The Amazing Secrets of the Phrases We Use EverydayPhraseology is the ultimate collection of everything you never knew about the wonderful phrases found in the English language. It contains information about phrase history and etymology; unusual, lost, or uncommon phrases; how phrases are formed; and more than 7,000 facts about common English phrases.Practical enough to be used as a reference book
... Read more
Cite Right

A Quick Guide to Citation Styles—MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions, and More

by Charles Lipson ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Updated Edition: "An invaluable tool for researchers who must cite sources in their writing . . . you'll want to keep it within easy reach of your keyboard." — Technical CommunicationsCite Right is the perfect guide for anyone who needs to learn a new citation style or who needs an easy reference to Chicago, MLA, APA, AMA, and other styles. Each chapter serves as a quick guide that introduces the ... Read more

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Updated Edition: "An invaluable tool for researchers who must cite sources in their writing . . . you'll want to keep it within easy reach of your keyboard." — Technical CommunicationsCite Right is the perfect guide for anyone who needs to learn a new citation style or who needs an easy reference to Chicago, MLA, APA, AMA, and other styles. Each chapter serves as a quick guide that introduces the
... Read more
Psycho-Cybernetics (Updated and Expanded)

by Maxwell Maltz ...

Series series Psycho-cybernetics
The landmark self-help bestseller that has inspired and enhanced the lives of more than 30 million readers.In this updated edition, with a new introduction and editorial commentary by Matt Furey, president of the Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, the original 1960 text has been annotated and amplified to make Maxwell Maltz's message even more relevant for the contemporary reader.Maltz was the first ... Read more

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The landmark self-help bestseller that has inspired and enhanced the lives of more than 30 million readers.In this updated edition, with a new introduction and editorial commentary by Matt Furey, president of the Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, the original 1960 text has been annotated and amplified to make Maxwell Maltz's message even more relevant for the contemporary reader.Maltz was the first
... Read more
A Year of Living Simply

The joys of a life less complicated

by Kate Humble ...

Series series Kate Humble
'Simply wonderful.' - BEN FOGLE'Kate's book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It's a treat.' - GARETH MALONE'Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It's a winning combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is definitely worth claiming.' - LUCY SIEGLE'As ever, where Kate leads, I follow. She ... Read more

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'Simply wonderful.' - BEN FOGLE'Kate's book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It's a treat.' - GARETH MALONE'Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It's a winning combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is definitely worth claiming.' - LUCY SIEGLE'As ever, where Kate leads, I follow. She
... Read more
This Way Up

When Maps Go Wrong (and Why it Matters)

by Map Men ...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA Waterstones Best Nature & Travel Writing Book 2025'Educational, smart and funny’ Richard Osman‘This book is superb’ Charlie Brooker‘Brilliant. Fascinating. Hilarious.’ Jonn Elledge, bestselling author of A History of the World in 47 BordersThe debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds... ... Read more

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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA Waterstones Best Nature & Travel Writing Book 2025'Educational, smart and funny’ Richard Osman‘This book is superb’ Charlie Brooker‘Brilliant. Fascinating. Hilarious.’ Jonn Elledge, bestselling author of A History of the World in 47 BordersThe debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds...
... Read more
A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”—Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... Read more

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“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”—Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
... Read more
Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast

by Oscar Wilde ...

Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and ... Read more

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'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and
... Read more
Indignity

A Life Reimagined

by Lea Ypi ...

*****Longlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction*Named a Book of the Year by Financial Times, Sunday Times, Prospect, TLS, Washington Post, NPR'Stunningly multilayered... explores what happens when philosophies meet history, when decisions have to be made at the point of a gun' ProspectFrom the acclaimed author of Free comes an imaginative investigation into historical in... ... Read more

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*****Longlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction*Named a Book of the Year by Financial Times, Sunday Times, Prospect, TLS, Washington Post, NPR'Stunningly multilayered... explores what happens when philosophies meet history, when decisions have to be made at the point of a gun' ProspectFrom the acclaimed author of Free comes an imaginative investigation into historical in...
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The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance

A Hidden Inheritance

by Edmund De Waal ...

264 wood and ivory carvings, none of them larger than a matchbox: potter Edmund de Waal was entranced when he first encountered the collection in the Tokyo apartment of his great uncle Iggie. Later, when Edmund inherited the 'netsuke', they unlocked a story far larger than he could ever have imagined...The Ephrussis came from Odessa, and at one time were the largest grain exporters in the world; ... Read more

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264 wood and ivory carvings, none of them larger than a matchbox: potter Edmund de Waal was entranced when he first encountered the collection in the Tokyo apartment of his great uncle Iggie. Later, when Edmund inherited the 'netsuke', they unlocked a story far larger than he could ever have imagined...The Ephrussis came from Odessa, and at one time were the largest grain exporters in the world;
... Read more
Happier Hour

How to Spend Your Time for a Better, More Meaningful Life

by Cassie Holmes ...

'Cassie Holmes is an expert on time, and this readable, practical book might just make you rethink how you spend yours' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think AgainAn expert guide to managing your time for a happier, more fulfilling existence.The most precious commodity we own isn't money. It's time. We are allotted just twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture tha... ... Read more

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'Cassie Holmes is an expert on time, and this readable, practical book might just make you rethink how you spend yours' Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think AgainAn expert guide to managing your time for a happier, more fulfilling existence.The most precious commodity we own isn't money. It's time. We are allotted just twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture tha...
... Read more
Alan Turing: The Enigma

by Andrew Hodges ...

A new edition to celebrate Alan Turing's centenary, includes a new foreword by the author and a preface by Douglas Hofstadter.Alan Turing was the extraordinary Cambridge mathematician who masterminded the cracking of the German Enigma ciphers and transformed the Second World War. But his vision went far beyond this crucial achievement. Before the war he had formulated the concept of the universal ... Read more

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A new edition to celebrate Alan Turing's centenary, includes a new foreword by the author and a preface by Douglas Hofstadter.Alan Turing was the extraordinary Cambridge mathematician who masterminded the cracking of the German Enigma ciphers and transformed the Second World War. But his vision went far beyond this crucial achievement. Before the war he had formulated the concept of the universal
... Read more
RHS How to Garden When You're New to Gardening

The Basics for Absolute Beginners

by DK ...

Are you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are your bushes diseased? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends - a garden you can show off with pride?How to Garden When You're New to Gardening shows you the basics needed to get your green space under control and keep it that way. Drawing on the world-renowned expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, the book is ... Read more

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Are you surrounded by weeds? Is your lawn forlorn? Are your bushes diseased? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends - a garden you can show off with pride?How to Garden When You're New to Gardening shows you the basics needed to get your green space under control and keep it that way. Drawing on the world-renowned expertise of the Royal Horticultural Society, the book is
... Read more
Researching Educational Leadership and Management

Methods and Approaches

by Christopher Rhodes, Mark Brundrett ...

Carrying out leadership research in educational establishments can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. This accessible book offers sound practical advice and a clear conceptual framework for this research. Drawing on their extensive expertise, the authors show you how to prepare to carry out research, design research tools, and report and reflect on the results.Students using the book are ... Read more

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Carrying out leadership research in educational establishments can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. This accessible book offers sound practical advice and a clear conceptual framework for this research. Drawing on their extensive expertise, the authors show you how to prepare to carry out research, design research tools, and report and reflect on the results.Students using the book are
... Read more
What the Fact?!

by Gabe Henry ...

Every day is strange if you know your history.This illustrated daily trivia almanac explores a bizarre moment through the ages for each day of the year, such as:The odiferous debut of Smell-o-Vision (January 12, 1960)The execution of Oliver Cromwell, more than two years after his death (January 30, 1661)The day the first pig actually flew (November 4, 1909)That time the United States ran out of ... Read more

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Every day is strange if you know your history.This illustrated daily trivia almanac explores a bizarre moment through the ages for each day of the year, such as:The odiferous debut of Smell-o-Vision (January 12, 1960)The execution of Oliver Cromwell, more than two years after his death (January 30, 1661)The day the first pig actually flew (November 4, 1909)That time the United States ran out of
... Read more
20 Unsolved Mysteries Of All Time.

Educational Books., #79

by Kerry Butters ...

Series Book 79 - Educational Books.
20 Unsolved Mysteries Of All Time, We have 20 Unsolved mysteries of all time, From Jack the Ripper to The Loch Ness Monster.Can you help solve any? or just read the history behind the case. ... Read more

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20 Unsolved Mysteries Of All Time, We have 20 Unsolved mysteries of all time, From Jack the Ripper to The Loch Ness Monster.Can you help solve any? or just read the history behind the case.
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