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Synopsis Mantel Pieces: Royal Bodies and Other Writing from the London Review of Books by Hilary Mantel. A stunning collection of essays and memo...

Synopsis A complete guide to food, decorations and gifts for the holiday season, with all recipes and projects fully illustrated and step-by-step...

Synopsis How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? Why is good health compared to a small stringed instrument? ('As fit as a f...

Synopsis Happy Old Me is a moving yet uplifting account of one year in Hunter Davies’ life, navigating bereavement and finding hope in the future...

Synopsis Subtitled : The Oxford & Cambridge Questions. What happens if I drop an ant? What books are bad for you? What percentage of the worl...

Synopsis Seriously . . . another book that tells you how to live a good life? Don’t we have enough of those? You’d think so. Yet, more people tha...

Synopsis "Gonzo Papers, Vol. 2: Generation of Swine" Subtitled : Tales of Shame and Degradation in the '80's. ‘Most smart people tend to feel queas...

Synopsis Published to coincide with a major BBC series, Faulks on Fiction is an engaging and opinionated look at the psychology of the British thro...

Synopsis Edited by Charlotte Mosley. The Mitford sisters were the great wits and beauties of their time. Immoderate in their passions for ideas and...

Synopsis Expanded tenth edition of the best-selling guide to style is based on The Economist's own updated house style manual, and is an invaluable...

Synopsis A profound essay collection from the beloved author of Gilead, Housekeeping and Lila, now including Marilynne Robinson's conversation with...

Synopsis The Pocket Muse is your key to finding inspiration when and where you want it. With hundreds of thought-provoking prompts, exercises and i...

Synopsis Author : Alison Maloney. For the mum who embraces motherhood and all that it entails, The Mums' Book is a humorous handbook on the ups and...

Synopsis Have you ever wondered . . . • Why did listeners campaign to 'Free the Ambridge One'?• How many of the Horrobins have spent time at Her Ma...

Synopsis What do women want? This question has stumped the greatest male minds for centuries. Of course, if you’re married, a much better question ...

Synopsis "Teach yourself Tracing Your Family History" is ideal for all those who want to discover more about their ancestors, but aren't sure where...

Synopsis Through many decades of groundbreaking journalism, John Simpson has become not only one of the most recognisable and trusted British perso...

Synopsis Antonia Fraser - Editor. In this work 40 leading writers explain what first made them interested in reading. They describe the comics and...

Synopsis Patricia Nicol - Sucking Eggs (What your wartime granny could teach you about diet, thrift & going green). In our age of globalisation...

Synopsis Ever wondered how some people seem to have an opinion on every book ever published? Henry Hitchings introduces the invaluable skill of lit...

Synopsis This new Rough Guide To Superheroes brings you the mind-bending truth about the fantasy world's bravest and baddest, telling you all you n...

Synopsis We are surrounded by stationery: half-chewed Crystal Bics and bent paper clips, rubber bands to fiddle with or ping, blunt pencils, rubber...