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  • This Way Up

    When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters)

    by Map Men ...
    ***AN INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER!**AUDIO BOOK NARRATED BY MARK COOPER-JONES AND JAY FOREMAN**An Audible Most Anticipated Listen!*The debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds, The Map Men!**Hello, we’re the Map Men and in the following pages, we’ve selected what we believe to be some of the very best wrong maps. Some of them are decades old, some are centuries ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

  • El colibrí

    by Sandro Veronesi ...
    Translated by Juan Manuel Salmerón Arjona ...
    Una bellísima novela sobre el amor, la superación y el optimismo. Una lección de literatura y de vida merecedora del Premio Strega.El colibrí es un pájaro menudo que tiene la capacidad de mantenerse en suspensión en el aire. A Marco Carrera, oftalmólogo que ejerce en Roma, de niño su madre lo llamaba colibrí por su escasa estatura. El problema de crecimiento se solucionó con inyecciones de ... Read more

    $11.09 USD

  • 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

    $12.99 USD

  • Cribsheet

    A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

    by Emily Oster ...
    Series Book 2 - The ParentData Series
    **From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good ... Read more

    $8.19 USD

  • 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

    $0.41 USD

  • Superintelligence

    Paths, Dangers, Strategies

    by Nick Bostrom ...
    The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of ... Read more

    $11.39 USD

  • Marriage and Mayhem for the Tobacco Girls

    The page-turning historical saga from Lizzie Lane

    by Lizzie Lane ...
    Series Book 5 - The Tobacco Girls
    Time's running out for The Tobacco Girls in this penultimate books in this bestselling series from Lizzie Lane.War is fleeting, but true love last forever...May 1944Hope and excitement is in the air when news breaks of the allied forces landing in Normandy. D Day has arrived. However, the day-to-day struggles for the Tobacco Girls continue.Carole Thomas wants her old life back. She is burdened ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • 如果這樣，會怎樣？（10週年增訂版）：胡思亂想的搞怪趣問，正經認真的科學妙答

    What If? 10th Anniversary Edition: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

    by 蘭德爾．門羅, Randall Munroe, 黃靜雅 ...
    Series series 科學天地
    ★《紐約時報》暢銷榜 TOP 1 ★★ 銷售突破１００萬冊 ★★週年１０倍強勢回歸 ★廣受歡迎的xkcd網站作者蘭德爾．門羅的熱銷名著《如果這樣，會怎樣？》，出版歷時10年，銷售突破100萬冊！書中充滿各種奇思怪想的問題，以及作者一本科學的幽默正經回覆。10週年版《如果這樣，會怎樣？》內容全面更新，外加全新的一章，有更多趣味漫畫，還有10倍極限的情境設定，讓你對世界的理解與想像更加10倍開展！．開車撞到減速坡仍安然存活的最快車速是多快？　如果所有減速坡都變成10倍高，又會怎麼？．從多高的地方把牛排丟下，能讓牛排在著地時煮熟？　如果高度增加10倍，又會怎麼？．你想過1莫耳的鼴鼠有多大嗎？　如果是10莫耳</... ... Read more

    $11.95 USD

  • What Every BODY is Saying

    An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People

    by Joe Navarro, Marvin Karlins ...
    OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLDJoe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people and master the science of understanding human behavior: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and ... Read more

    $12.79 USD

  • Cancer 2027: Your Personal Horoscope

    by Lars Mellis ...
    Your complete guide to the year 2027. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need.This popular, complete one-volume guide contains all your need to know about your personal horoscope in 2027. Be prepared for the forthcoming year with monthly ... Read more

    $2.12 USD

  • Telling Lies for Fun & Profit

    by Lawrence Block ...
    Characters refusing to talk? Plot plodding along? Where do good ideas come from anyway? In this wonderfully practical volume, two-time Edgar Award-winning novelist Lawrence Block takes an inside look at writing as a craft and as a career.From studying the market, to mastering self-discipline and "creative procrastination," through coping with rejections, Telling Lies for Fun & Profit is an ... Read more

    $11.29 USD

  • The House by the Dvina

    A Russian Childhood

    by Eugenie Fraser ...
    The House by the Dvina is the riveting story of two families separated in culture and geography but bound together by a Russian-Scottish marriage. It includes episodes as romantic and dramatic as any in fiction: the purchase by the author's great-grandfather of a peasant girl with whom he had fallen in love; the desperate sledge journey in the depths of winter made by her grandmother to intercede ... Read more

    $4.95 USD

  • Calorie Counter

    by HarperCollins ...
    With over 700,000 copies sold, Collins Gem Calorie Counter is the UK’s top-selling calorie counter. This new improved edition optimised for e-readers and tablet devices is perfect for those following the Fast Diet (5:2 Diet), Dukan Diet, Atkins Diet or other weight-loss diets and takes in new areas: Kids’ food, Fast Food and Family Favourites.Controlling calorie intake is one of the most effective ... Read more

    $4.46 USD

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max User Guide

    The Essential Manual to Master the 6.9-inch Display, Pro Camera System, A19 Performance, and Professional Workflows

    by Ryan Matthews ...
    Unlock the Full Power of Your iPhone 17 Pro MaxYour iPhone 17 Pro Max represents the pinnacle of mobile technology, but are you truly maximizing its incredible capabilities? This comprehensive guide transforms complex features into clear, actionable steps that help you master every aspect of Apple's most advanced smartphone.What You'll Discover:Complete setup and optimization strategies for the ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits

    A Handbook of Etiquette with Recipes

    by Suzanne Pollak, Lee Manigault ...
    From the ABCs of cooking to perfect cocktail parties and the proper care of houseguests, this is the ultimate guide to domestic Southern hospitality.Nestled deep in the South is a tiny academy that teaches classes in the most important subject in the world: the domestic arts. The Academy's unique curriculum includes everything from cocktail-party etiquette to business entertaining, dealing with ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • PING!

    Cook, Bake, Create Using Just Your Microwave

    by Justine Pattison ...
    Think the microwave is just for reheating leftovers or cooking jacket potatoes? Think again.Revolutionise your cooking game with this budget-friendly kitchen powerhouse.Food expert and bestselling author, Justine Patterson, brings over 100 easy, cost-effective and mouthwatering recipes to your table – all cooked in the microwave. From quick breakfasts, grab-and-go snacks and nourishing soups to ... Read more

    $17.09 USD

  • Modern Manners

    Tools to Take You to the Top

    by Dorothea Johnson, Liv Tyler ...
    From the world-renowned etiquette expert and her granddaughter, Liv Tyler, an elegant guide to 21st-century manners and etiquette for professionals who want to be confident and successful in the business and social arenas.Developing good etiquette and manners is an important investment in your future. They allow you to feel at ease in any situation--and give you the polish and confidence to become ... Read more

    $10.89 USD

  • Folklore

    A journey through the past and present

    by Owen Davies, Ceri Houlbrook ...
    A gripping guide to the weird yet everyday world of British folklore.In this ground-breaking book, two leading experts provide the definitive guide to British folklore past and present.Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook explore folklore in all its remarkable variations, from village rituals and fairy tales to UFO legends and internet fanfiction. Travelling through a landscape of witches, wizards and ... Read more

    $21.59 USD

  • Social Constructionism

    by Vivien Burr ...
    The fourth edition of this seminal work introduces students to social constructionism. Using a variety of examples from everyday experience and from existing research in areas such as personality, sexuality and health, it clearly explains the basic theoretical assumptions of social constructionism.Drawing on a range of empirical studies, the book clearly defines the various approaches to social ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • Why We Love Middle-earth

    An Enthusiast’s Book about Tolkien, Middle-earth, and the LotR Fandom (A Middle-earth Treasury)

    by Shawn E. Marchese, Alan Sisto ...
    For Fans of the Tales of Tolkien, Middle-earth, and More"...a great resource for readers and film-viewers who are new to Tolkien and curious about all things Middle-earth.” —Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor and president of Signum University#1 New Release in British & Irish Literary Criticism and EncyclopediasLearn about the man who wrote The Lord of the Rings in this Middle-earth treasury. Full ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Chicago Manual Of Style 18th Edition 2025/2026

    A Clear Guide To Writing And Referencing In Academic Settings

    by Alica Struth ...
    The definitive guide to grammar, usage, and citation—updated for modern writing and publishingTailored for students, researchers, editors, and authors, this edition brings clarity and structure to the most widely used style in publishing, journalism, and academic writing. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic and professional cycle, this manual ensures you stay aligned with the latest style ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • After the Hector

    The Scottish Pioneers of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, 1773-1852

    by Lucille H. Campey ...
    This is the first fully documented and detailed account, produced in recent times, of one of the greatest early migrations of Scots to North America. The arrival of the Hector in 1773, with nearly 200 Scottish passengers, sparked a huge influx of Scots to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Thousands of Scots, mainly from the Highlands and Islands, streamed into the province during the late 1700s and the ... Read more

    $7.19 USD

  • Too Hot to Handle

    Discover the new forced proximity romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia Macintosh

    by Portia MacIntosh ...
    The BRAND-NEW sun-drenched rivals to lovers romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Lynn Painter and Emily Henry!'I absolutely adored Too Hot To Handle! I thought it was so funny and so fun - I raced through it in one big, lovely read-y gulp. It deserves to be taken on so many holidays this summer.' - Lucy Vine, author of Seven Exes✨ ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Masala Lab

    The Science of Indian Cooking

    by Krish Ashok ...
    Ever wondered why your grandmother threw a teabag into the pressure cooker while boiling chickpeas, or why she measured using the knuckle of her index finger? Why does a counter-intuitive pinch of salt make your kheer more intensely flavourful? What is the Maillard reaction and what does it have to do with fenugreek? What does your high-school chemistry knowledge, or what you remember of it, have ... Read more

    $3.35 USD