Careless People
Shocking and darkly funny, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to the decisions that are shaping our world and the people who make them. Welcome to Facebook. Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there...Paperback$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThinking, Fast and Slow
In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Drawing on decades of research in psychology and behavioural economics, Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities—and...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDrained
This book is a toolkit designed to help you identify and prevent the things that sap your energy, so that you can free up capacity to live the life you truly want. The term mental load has become more familiar in recent years, but the popular understanding of the concept often reduces it to managing a list of household chores...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayTūrangawaewae Second Edition
What is a New Zealander? What does it mean to be a citizen or a resident in this country? How do we understand what makes Aotearoa New Zealand complex and unique? And what creates a sense of belonging and identity, both here and in the world? Now's a critical time to be thinking about these sorts of things. So often,...Paperback$4799Elsewhere:$6000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Prosperous Heart
Cameron is a veteran of the modern self-care movement — THE NEW YORK TIMES Discover the true meaning of prosperity and abundance in this uplifting and beneficial guide — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Create a sense of security and wealth in your life by applying Julia Cameron's bestselling Artist's Way techniques to the topic of prosperity. How do we keep a roof...Paperback$3799Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Gift of Not Belonging
The first book to explore the distinct personality style of the otrovert—someone who lacks the communal impulse and does not fit in with any social group, regardless of its members—and to reveal all the advantages of being an otrovert and how otroverts contribute to the world. If you were the kid who never wanted to go to summer camp, if...Paperback$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayStolen Focus
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A SPECTATOR AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022 A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH ‘If you read just one book about how the modern world is driving us crazy, read this one’ TELEGRAPH ‘This book is exactly what the world needs right now’ OPRAH WINFREY ‘A beautifully researched and argued...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayApple
On April 1, 1976, two scruffy twentysomethings, both named Steve, founded a startup. Their goal: To bring the revolutionary power of computers to everyone. Over the next five decades, Apple reshaped the technology and cultural landscapes, introducing the public to breakthroughs like the mouse, laser printing, CD-ROM, WiFi, digital video, home networking, touchscreen phones, and tablets. Jobs’s obsessive eye for...Hardback$6400Elsewhere:$9000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMatariki The Maori New Year
Matariki The Maori New Year by Libby Hakaraia is a captivating exploration of the Matariki star cluster—known in other cultures as the Pleiades or the Seven Sisters. Rooted deeply in Maori tradition, Matariki's rising before the sun in late May or early June signalled the commencement of the Maori calendar, celebrated with great festivals. This celestial event was not just...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBraiding Sweetgrass
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a graceful and illuminating study of the wisdom of the natural world, bringing together the knowledge of modern science with the teachings of Indigenous cultures. At its heart, the book explores the interconnectedness between humans and nature, offering profound insights on how this relationship can foster a deeper ecological consciousness. As a botanist...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayUnderworld
From the author of the bestselling books about the escalation of organised crime and gangs in New Zealand. The brutal execution of an innocent man. The undercover DEA agent who fooled the Hells Angels in a 400kg cocaine plot. The brutal execution of a not-so-innocent man. The never-ending quest to bring down New Zealand's most wanted gangsters. These stories read...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHow to Solve It
How to Solve It by George Pólya is considered the quintessential guide to mathematical problem-solving, written by one of the most celebrated teachers of the twentieth century. At its core, the book offers a pragmatic yet profound approach to tackling mathematical problems, making it an indispensable resource for students, educators, and anyone fascinated by the subject. The essence of How...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$3200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDopamine Nation
'Her stories have the power to transform your life' Lori Gottlieb, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone 'Radically changes the way we think about mental illness, pleasure, pain, reward and stress' Daniel Levitin, bestselling author of The Organized Mind THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER We are a wired generation. In these fast-paced times, we...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayUncomfortable Economics
New Zealand once ranked among the world’s most prosperous nations. Not any longer. Why has our economic performance lagged behind countries we once outpaced? And what will it take to reverse the decline? In Uncomfortable Economics, David Schnauer shows that New Zealand’s underperformance is not inevitable. It is the result of choices — cultural and political — that can be...Paperback$3799Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayParliamentary Privilege in Aotearoa New Zealand
Published ahead of the 2026 NZ General Election, this book by Sir Geoffrey Palmer invites public scrutiny of how Parliament wields its powers. Parliamentary privilege is 'the oil of the democratic machine'. It can be defined as the special legal powers that allow Parliament to regulate its affairs - and is a curious mix of history, parliamentary practice, law and...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThis Way Up
The debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds, The Map Men! In their long-awaited debut, YouTube’s Map Men bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome. Packed with humour and fascinating facts, This Way Up takes a deep dive into the...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaori Made Easy Workbook 8/Kete 8
Maori Made Easy Workbook 8/Kete 8 by Scotty Morrison offers an engaging and comprehensive approach to learning the Māori language, tailored to suit learners of all levels. Designed with the modern reader in mind, this workbook is part of a beloved series that has helped countless individuals master te reo Māori in a practical, fun, and accessible way. Unlike traditional...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Yellow Wallpaper & Herland
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘There are things in that wallpaper that nobody knows about but me, or ever will’ Hailed as one of the most distinctive and compelling literary voices of her era, Charlotte Perkins Gilman is praised today for her ground-breaking, feminist writing. Collected here, both The Yellow Wallpaper and Herland...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHeroes
Heroes by Stephen Fry is an enthralling journey into the heart of ancient Greek mythology, brought to life with Fry's signature wit and intelligence. This dazzling companion volume to the bestselling Mythos recounts the breath-taking exploits of some of the most legendary figures in Greek lore, showcasing the timeless tales of bravery, cunning, and adventure. In Fry's masterful retelling, readers...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMy Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein
"In one short and sly book after another, Levy writes about characters navigating swerves of history and sexuality, and the social and personal rootlessness that accompanies both." Atlantic Who was Gertrude Stein? Avant-garde American poet and art collector who made her home in Paris, godmother of modernism, queer icon, friend to Picasso and Hemingway, self-declared genius - a writer who...Hardback$3700Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayTeach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
Is your child halfway through first grade and still unable to read? Is your preschooler bored with colouring and ready for reading? Are you worried that your child will become lost in overcrowded classrooms? Did you know that early readers hold an advantage over their peers throughout school? Do you want to help your child read, but are afraid you'll...Paperback$4900Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Signs
In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart draws on breathtaking real-life stories, cognitive science, ancient wisdom and much more to show that signs can guide and empower us. 'This is more than a book, it's a healing experience.' - Jay Shetty 'A powerful blend of science, intuition and mystery' - Mel Robbins Have you ever thought of someone just...Paperback$3099Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Shadow Work Journal
Embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing and inner transformation with the new and updated smash-hit TikTok sensation and million-copy international bestseller. Are you ready to embark on a powerful journey of self-discovery, healing and inner transformation? The Shadow Work Journal is an empowering and compassionate tool to help you face your shadows and overcome the obstacles and limiting self-beliefs...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWomen Who Love Too Much
Really brilliant ...I absolutely related to it - Marian Keyes, Mail on Sunday Is having somebody to love the most important thing in your life? Do you constantly believe that with the right man you would no longer feel depressed or lonely? Are you bored with nice guys who are open, honest, and dependable? If being in love means being...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayChoose Your Hard
Every path in life is hard. Being unfit and unhealthy is hard. Choosing to exercise, eat well, face discomfort, and do the difficult things is also hard. The question is: which hard do you choose? In Choose Your Hard, Professor Grant Schofield, one of New Zealand’s most cited health scientists with over 18,000 citations in the scientific literature, argues that...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayTaniwha
The amazing Gavin Bishop brings us a monster-sized book about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa! Award-winning weaver of stories Gavin Bishop retells a variety of tales about the taniwha of Aotearoa, from the guardians who accompanied waka voyages to present-day inhabitants of the whenua and moana. Taniwha are all around us. They are good at hiding or changing their shape....Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBSAVA Textbook of Veterinary Nursing
BSAVA Textbook of Veterinary Nursing continues to be the classic core textbook for veterinary nursing students and a useful resource for qualified veterinary nurses. This new edition has been revised and updated throughout, providing information covering the ‘Day 1 Competencies’ (D1Cs) and ‘Day 1 Skills’ (D1Ss) as set by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which every veterinary nurse...Paperback$13100Elsewhere:$16699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Anthropocene Reviewed
Mind-expanding essays on modern life and the human experience in the first non-fiction work by #1 internationally bestselling author John Green - one of the world's most beloved novelists. A deeply moving and mind-expanding collection of personal essays in the first ever work of non-fiction from #1 internationally bestselling author John Green. The Anthropocene Reviewed is the current geological age,...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayI Am Autistic
When Chanelle Moriah was diagnosed with autism at 21, life finally began to make sense. Hungry for information, Chanelle looked for a simple resource that could explain what autism is and how it can impact the different areas of an autistic person's life, but found that there was little written from the perspective of someone who is autistic. So Chanelle...Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaterial World
A bold new story of human progress, told through six materials that built our world and will transform our future. For fans of Tim Marshall, Lewis Dartnell, Jared Diamond and Yuval Harari. The Sunday Times Bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week An Economist, Financial Times, Times and New Statesman Book of the Year Shortlisted for the FT Business...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners
Reduce inflammation and ease chronic pain with this beginner-friendly anti-inflammatory cookbook. Did you know making dietary changes, like eliminating processed foods, can help lower the inflammation believed to be a key contributor to chronic pain? With recipes and shopping lists, this essential anti-inflammation cookbook makes it easy for you to start and follow an anti-inflammatory diet that is easily customisable...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayIf Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies
The founder of the field of AI risk explains why superintelligent AI is a global suicide bomb and we must halt development immediately. AI is the greatest threat to our existence that we have ever faced. The technology may be complex but the facts are simple. We are currently on a path to build superintelligent AI. When we do, it...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayEverything But the Medicine
Wise, candid, brave and moving, this superbly written memoir by a New Zealand GP is reminiscent of the warm wisdom and humanity of the American physician and writer Atul Gawande. Over her long career, Dr Lucy O’Hagan has developed deep insights into the profound but often complex relationship between patients and doctors. Reading about her own struggle with what it...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThree Wee Bookshops at the End of the World
The Bookseller at the End of the World described the first part of Ruth Shaw's tumultuous life, touching readers in powerful ways. It became an international bestseller, translated into eleven languages. Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World picks up Ruth's story with more charming, heartbreaking, brave and funny tales. Having found the love of her life, Lance,...Hardback$2400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWhy Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
A positive, practical handbook for better mental health from clinical psychologist and multi-million-follower TikTok sensation, Dr Julie Smith. Drawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr Julie Smith's first book is a must-have resource for instantly better mental health. Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? offers simple advice, effective...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayManners and Mischief
Filled with sparkling anecdotes and tales of living life to the full, featuring previously unseen photographs from Lady Glenconner's personal collection. Lady Anne Glenconner, Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Margaret and Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation, returns with a rich, sparkling memoir told through an A to Z of her life. From affairs of the heart and Basil's Bar to...Hardback$2500Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAntifragile
Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a groundbreaking exploration of systems that actually thrive and grow stronger in the face of adversity, uncertainty, and disorder. Unlike conventional systems that seek to resist shocks and remain stable, antifragile systems embrace chaos and unpredictability, using these disruptions as catalysts for growth and innovation. This revolutionary concept is a powerful toolkit for living...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayEmotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman explores the critical role of emotions in our lives, revealing that emotional intelligence - the ability to understand and manage emotions effectively - is a key factor in personal and professional success. Through a blend of psychological research and practical advice, Goleman challenges the traditional view that IQ is the sole predictor of achievement and...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayOn Tyranny
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder is a compelling and insightful guidebook on how to resist and challenge the forces of authoritarianism and preserve democratic values. Bringing together lessons from history, Snyder provides concrete strategies and principles that individuals can employ to protect freedom and stave off the threat of tyranny. This essential read is not only a reflection on the...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMana
Mana. It's a big word. But what is it? Are you born with it, can you earn it, can it be taken away? For more than five decades, Tāme Iti has stood at the heart of Aotearoa's struggle for indigenous rights. From land marches to performance art, police raids to prison cells, his voice has challenged New Zealand to reckon...Hardback$3600Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySimple Path to Wealth (Revised & Expanded Edition)
What if the path to wealth isn't about timing the market or picking hot stocks, or even about paying someone else to do it for you? What if it’s actually about following a radically simple plan that’s not only easier to implement, but also more lucrative than the alternatives? Drawing from fifty years of investing experience, and born out of...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Testaments
The tie-in edition of the upcoming Disney+ TV adaptation. **THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE** In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred? The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHow to Grieve Like a Victorian
Katherine Center meets Really Good, Actually in this clever and poignant novel about an English professor who grieves the sudden loss of her husband the Victorian way, by wearing widow's weeds and escaping to London, where she unexpectedly discovers there's still love, life, snark, and burlesque to be had. Dr. Lizzie Wells, a professor of British literature and bestselling author,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySimply More
It is never too late to build the life you’re seeking.Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing that those same lyrics would change her life. Ten years later, she has the chance to perform those songs on a world stage, showing us that there is always time to keep discovering ourselves, that the journey...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayNo Is Not a Lonely Utterance
A moving exploration of the solace and power of listening in an unjust world, from the author of The Feminist Killjoy Handbook ‘Behind many disasters are unheard complaints’ To complain is an intimate, dangerous act. Whether it’s speaking up about racism in the workplace or taking a stand against sexual harassment at university, the act of complaining to an institution...Hardback$4900Usually:$6099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Finest Hotel in Kabul
The story of a hotel. The story of a nation. When the Inter-Continental Kabul opened in 1969, Afghanistan's first luxury hotel symbolised a dream of a modernising country connected to the world. More than fifty years on, the Inter-Continental is still standing. It has endured Soviet occupation, multiple coups, a grievous civil war, a US invasion and the rise, fall...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayKeep Calm – We Are Coming
Keep Calm — We Are Coming briefly backgrounds the New Zealand Special Air Service deployment in Afghanistan — then goes into action. While primarily training Afghan forces, in Kabul the NZSAS had to respond to a series of ‘spectacular attacks’ by heavily armed Taliban fighters wearing suicide vests and determined to inflict major casualties. In the words of those who...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Next Conversation
From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything. No matter who you're talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Trial lawyer and communications expert Jefferson Fisher has gained millions of followers online through short, simple, practical videos teaching...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHow to Kill a Language
This is the story of our modern world in 10 languages. As Sophia Smith Galer’s Nonna lay dying, she realised it wasn’t just a beloved grandmother she was losing – it was the language she spoke, too. From Northern Italy, she spoke a dialët that Sophia, like so many children and grandchildren of migrants, can understand but can’t speak. With...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Testaments
In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred? THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred? 'The Testaments is Atwood...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBedtime Prayers for Little Ones
Bestselling author Max Lucado will teach your children to pray and praise with these rhyming bedtime prayers about blessings, needs, fears, and hopes, written by Max and his wife Denalyn. After talking to God each night, your little one will fall asleep feeling loved and safe. With updated selections from Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers, this board book edition for...Board book$1700Elsewhere:$2000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWhy We Sleep
Why We Sleep by Professor Matthew Walker is a groundbreaking exploration into the vital need for sleep, a natural process that's increasingly neglected in our modern society. This phenomenal bestseller, now available in paperback, is revolutionising our understanding of sleep and its crucial role in our health and longevity. Drawing on twenty years of pioneering research, Professor Walker delves into...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThis is Going to Hurt
This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay takes you on an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and often hysterical journey through the gruelling life of a junior doctor working in the NHS. The book is based on Kay's private diaries, penned during endless shifts, sleepless nights, and missed weekends, revealing the raw realities of a profession that is both incredibly demanding and...Paperback$1800Usually:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySecure
Dr Amir Levine, co-author of the groundbreaking, multimillion-copy international bestseller Attached, presents a bold new promise—that anyone can learn to create a secure life—and offers practical cutting-edge tools to achieve it. Years after revolutionising our understanding of attachment styles, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Amir Levine returns with a brilliant, paradigm-shifting work on the science of secure human connection. As Dr...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Next Conversation Workbook
From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, an accessible, step-by-step guide to transforming your conversations at home, at work, and in life. There is always a next conversation, and there is no one better than trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher at giving you the tools to be ready for whatever it may bring. Fisher, one of the leading voices on real-world communication, has...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayOther People's Bodies
Other People's Bodies is a tender exploration of the complex boundaries between love, desire, trust, and control, and the healing power of female friendship. Megan Nicol Reed's sophomore novel is thought-provoking, insightful, and full of heart. - Rachel Paris, See How They Fall When five very different women join a gym run by the magnetic Lars and his elusive wife...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHine Toa
Hine Toa is an incredible memoir by a trailblazing voice in women's, queer, and Māori liberation movements. 'Remarkable. At once heartbreaking and triumphant' – Patricia Grace In the 1950s, a young Ngahuia is fostered by a family who believe in hard work and community. Although close to her kuia, she craves more: she wants higher education and refined living. But...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Anxious Generation
A powerful argument for reclaiming childhood—and all human relationships—from the online world, from the influential social psychologist and international bestselling author. Jonathan Haidt has spent his career speaking truth and wisdom in some of the most difficult spaces—communities polarised by politics and religion, campuses battling culture wars, and now the mental health emergency hitting teenagers today in many countries around...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Origins of Totalitarianism
The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt is a seminal examination of the rise of totalitarianism in the 20th century. Through a profound and thorough analysis, Arendt explores the complex mechanisms and underpinnings that facilitated the emergence of totalitarian regimes, specifically delving into the horrors of Nazi Germany and Stalinist Soviet Union. Arendt masterfully dissects the various elements that contribute...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBlood Will Flow
On March 24, 2021, in the remote north of Mozambique, 500 ISIS militants attacked the small, paradise beach town of Palma—strategically unimportant but for vast offshore gas fields that had attracted $50 billion in foreign investment, including over £1 billion from the British government. As the Islamists surged through town beheading civilians, a group of men, women, and children—including 80...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today96 Facts About Formula 1
The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Formula 1. The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Formula 1. Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for anyone wanting to know more about some of F1's most famous drivers, including Charles Leclerc, Jamie Chadwick, Lella Lombardi, Lewis Hamilton, Marta...Paperback$1400Elsewhere:$1599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Corporation in the Twenty-First Century
SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 'Original and thought-provoking... A brilliantly erudite account of the major waves in the theory and practice of management' - Financial Times 'Instead of theory it has wisdom... an excellent...Paperback$2400Usually:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDictionary of Fine Distinctions
Delightful Steven Pinker | A joy to read David Crystal | Gulp it down Lucy Mangan | A gem Simon Garfield Swamp or bog? Guilt or shame? Clementine or tangerine? We like to think that we choose our words with care, but are we using them with any degree of accuracy - or should that be precision? For hair-splitters and...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Breath of the Gods
Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world. Atmospheric scientists are...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$4299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayColdwire
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD. The future is loading... To escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives "upcountry" in glistening virtual reality, while those who cannot afford the subscription are forced to remain in crumbling "downcountry." But upcountry is not perfect. A cold war rages between two powerful nations, Medaluo and Atahua—and no one suffers for...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Secret Language of Birthdays
The Secret Language of Birthdays, authored by Gary Goldschneider and Joost Elffers, is an exceptional book that combines the mystique of astrology, the precision of numerology, and the depth of psychic intuition to offer a comprehensive exploration of one's personality based on their birth date. This unique compilation provides insights into one's strengths, weaknesses, and major life issues, all while...Paperback$6500Elsewhere:$7500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today10 to 25
10 to 25 by David Yeager is a seminal work that explores the intricate science of motivating young people between the ages of ten and twenty-five. Through this illuminating book, Yeager delves deep into the developing adolescent and young adult brains, offering revolutionary insights into how we can better engage, teach, and support the young people in our lives. Drawing...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayKuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary
Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary is a fun, easy-to-use resource for anyone wanting to discover, learn, and use everyday words in te reo Māori. The illustrations aid comprehension, particularly for younger learners, by providing visual cues that assist with language retention and recalling spoken and written words. This book features 68 fully illustrated pages in a large format (265...Hardback$2999Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Odyssey
Puffin Classics- the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this legendary edition of The Odyssey. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face...Paperback$2200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWhat If?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if some of the strangest, most outlandish questions you could imagine were answered with scientific rigour? In What If?, Randall Munroe, the creator of the immensely popular webcomic xkcd, tackles some of the most bizarre and improbable questions posed by his readers, providing answers that are as entertaining as they are enlightening. Millions...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHumankind
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A Guardian, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman and Daily Express Book of the Year ‘Hugely, highly and happily recommended’ Stephen Fry ‘You should read Humankind. You’ll learn a lot (I did) and you’ll have good reason to feel better about the human race’ Tim Harford 'Made me see humanity from a fresh perspective' Yuval Noah Harari Humankind by...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Island of Missing Trees
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak is a captivating and poignant novel that delves into the intertwined lives of two star-crossed lovers in war-torn Cyprus and their enduring legacy decades later. This Sunday Times bestselling novel intricately weaves themes of love, loss, and identity amidst a backdrop of cultural and historical turmoil. Set in 1974 on the island...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayChurchill
The blockbuster biography of the greatest Briton, by one of Britain's bestselling historians. Winston Churchill towers over every other figure in twentieth-century British history. By the time of his death at the age of 90 in 1965, many thought him to be the greatest man in the world. There have been over a thousand previous biographies of Churchill. Andrew Roberts...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDark Days
Dark Days by James Baldwin is a powerful collection of essays that vividly reflects on Baldwin's own experiences of racial prejudice and systemic injustice in mid-20th century America. As a seminal voice in the civil rights movement, Baldwin unflinchingly explores the deeply entrenched racism that pervades society and envisions a more equitable and hopeful world. Through these searing essays, Baldwin...Paperback$699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMe and White Supremacy
'An indispensable resource for white people who want to challenge white supremacy but don't know where to begin' Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times bestseller WHITE FRAGILITY 'It should be mandatory reading ... Buy the book, do the work and then push more copies into the hands of everyone you know' Emma Gannon 'Confrontational and much-needed' Stylist 'She is...Paperback$2199Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayTroy
The city of Troy has long been a beacon of legend and myth, and in Stephen Fry's Troy, the timeless story of love and war is brought to life with a vivid blend of wit, insight, and meticulous detail. At its heart is the kidnapping of Helen, a queen whose beauty is so enchanting that her abduction by Paris of...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery
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