John and Paul
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 'A triumph.' Deborah Levy, New Statesman 'Tremendous.' Alwyn Turner, The Times 'Revelatory.' Simon Schama, Financial Times 'The gold standard of Beatles books.' Anthony Quinn, Observer 'As enthralling and astonishing as their music.' Jon Dennis, Sunday Telegraph 'A masterpiece.' Dylan Jones, Evening Standard '[Ian Leslie]...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowWhat If? 10th Anniversary Edition
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF THE MILLION-SELLING POP SCIENCE CLASSIC WITH A SPECIAL EDITION. THIS IS WHAT IF? . . . x10. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Nerd royalty' — BEN GOLDACRE 'Totally brilliant' — TIM HARFORD 'Required reading across the world' — NEW YORK TIMES From the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, experience hilarious and informative answers to important questions...Hardback$3400Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe 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 tomorrowPrisoners of Geography
Prisoners of Geography looks at the past, present, and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determine world history – because if you don’t know geography, you’ll never have the full picture. Originally published in 2015, this completely revised and updated edition brings it up to date with the events and trends of the past...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowDiddly Squat: Home to Roost
It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - will the chickens finally come home to roost? Welcome back to Clarkson's Farm. The spring crop failed. Farming sheep, pigs, and cows was hardly more lucrative (better off breeding ostriches...) But in the face of uncooperative weather, bureaucracy, and the world's persistent refusal to recognise his genius, our hero's not...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Place of Tides
To save the world, we have to start somewhere. One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been...Paperback$2400Usually:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowUltra-Processed People
Launching the runaway bestseller with ambitions to be the biggest non-fiction paperback of the year IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S THE FOOD. "If you only read one diet or nutrition book in your life, make it this one" - Bee Wilson "You've got to get this book in your life . . . Completely compelling . . . Read a page...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowKitchen Confidential
The classic bestseller from the star of Parts Unknown and No Reservations: 25th Anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Irvine Welsh. BEFORE THERE WAS THE BEAR, THERE WAS BOURDAIN. ‘Elizabeth David written by Quentin Tarantino’ — A.A. Gill ‘Fantastic: as lip-smackingly seductive as a bowl of fat chips and pungent aioli’ — Daily Telegraph After twenty-five years of sex,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowSapiens
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is an extraordinary exploration of humanity's history from the dawn of our species to the present day. Harari delves into our evolution, offering insights into the cognitive revolutions that allowed Homo sapiens to rise above other animal species. Traversing through various stages of human development, he examines the Agricultural Revolution, the unification of humankind through...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowInvisible Women
Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez is a groundbreaking and meticulously researched exploration into the pervasive gender bias that infiltrates every aspect of our society. Through compelling case studies and thorough analysis, this book unveils the hidden ways women are systematically disadvantaged in a world predominantly designed by and for men. Perez's revelations stretch across various sectors including government policy,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowClean & Green
Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth. Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home. This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Genetic Book of the Dead
From one of the world’s great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history. In this groundbreaking new approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behaviour, and genes of every living creature can be read as a book – an archive of the worlds of its ancestors. A perfectly camouflaged...Hardback$4900Elsewhere:$5499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Coming Wave
The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the ultimate AI insider - the only book you need to read on this subject. An Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, Prospect and Sunday Times Book of the Year Shortlisted for the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year This is the only book you need to understand our new world - from the...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowBreath
Discover the transformative power of breathing in Breath by esteemed journalist James Nestor. This revolutionary book delves into the science and history of one of the most fundamental human activities - breathing. From the bustling streets of São Paulo to the serene temples of India, Nestor embarks on a global journey to uncover the secrets of ancient breathing techniques such...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowFour Thousand Weeks
The paperback edition of the liberating Sunday Times bestseller is set to enhance readers' lives even further with extra content on how we can all spend our four thousand weeks. The average human lifespan is absurdly, outrageously, insultingly brief—if you live to 80, you have about four thousand weeks on earth. How should we use them best? Of course, nobody...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowShroud
Thrilling, terrifying and fascinating Tim Peake, British ESA astronaut They looked into darkness. The darkness looked back . . . An utterly gripping story of first contact on a hostile planet from Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Children of Time. New for this paperback edition: The short story 'Sins of the Children', the fascinating prequel to...Paperback$2300Usually:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowDopamine 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 tomorrowThe Cat's Tales
Once upon a time, the enchanting creature that is the cat infiltrated our lives – and our folklore. Cats have a long association with the supernatural – from being worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt to vilified as witches’ familiars in Europe – and they appear in countless fairy tales throughout history. Every part of the world has its own...Hardback$3099Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowAddicted to Anxiety
A groundbreaking new approach to treating anxiety as an addiction, from one of the UK's foremost mental health experts. Anxiety is a normal and sometimes healthy process, but in a world that feels increasingly unsafe and unpredictable, many of us find ourselves in its grip far more than is comfortable or truly necessary. If you subconsciously believe that worrying or...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowBraiding 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 tomorrowNuclear War
We could have an uninhabitable earth in a century. It could take 26 minutes and 40 seconds. An edge-of-your-seat non-fiction thriller that has to be read to be believed. Up to now, no one outside of official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the Pentagon. Second by second and minute...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowPsycho-Cybernetics (Updated and Expanded)
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...PaperbackSold OutThe Garden Against Time
What a wonderful book this is. I loved the enchanting and beautifully written story but also the fascinating and thoughtful excursions along the way. – Nigel Slater A garden contains secrets, we all know that: buried elements that might put on strange growth or germinate in unexpected places. The garden that I chose had walls, but like every garden it...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowEntangled Life
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake is a captivating exploration of the mysterious and marvellous world of fungi. Through engaging storytelling and rigorous scientific research, Sheldrake guides readers on a journey that unravels the secret life of fungi and their profound impact on our understanding of the natural world. This book reveals how fungi, often overlooked and misunderstood, are crucial to...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowOpen When…
Million-copy bestselling psychologist Dr Julie is back with the book that will carry you through life's difficult moments. This is a book for when you feel overwhelmed—whether you're facing grief, fear, self-doubt, relationship issues, difficult decisions, burnout, regrets, or don't know how to ask for help. Each chapter begins with a letter from Dr Julie to the reader, offering comfort...Hardback$5000Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowWintering
Wintering by Katherine May offers readers an intimate and revelatory exploration into the quieter, often overlooked periods of life. Through a thoughtful narrative, May delves into the times when we must step back to care for and repair ourselves, emphasizing the natural cycles of retreat and renewal. She artfully blends personal memoir with insightful reflections on the ebb and flow...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowDiddly Squat
Jeremy Clarkson takes us into the pitfalls (and pratfalls) of his new life as a gentleman farmer in this thigh-slapping collection of stories from a year on Clarkson's Farm. Welcome to Clarkson's farm. It's an idyllic spot, offering picturesque views across the Cotswolds, bustling hedgerows, woodlands, and natural springs. Jeremy always liked the idea of being a farmer. But, while...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Lost Whale
The enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children’s Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. ‘An irresistible ocean-loving yarn’ – The Times Winner of the Edward Stanford Children’s Travel Book of the Year 2023. Shortlisted for BAMB...Paperback$1700Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Penguin Lessons
Now a major film, this is the true story of an unlikely friendship between a flightless bird and a teacher out of his depth. When schoolteacher Tom Michell pulls a penguin from an oil slick off the coast of Uruguay, he has no idea what to do. Back at his apartment, Tom cleans him, but upon returning to the beach,...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowA Death in the Parish
THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG CANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK... It's been a few months since murder tore apart the community of Champton. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to steady his flock, the parish is joined with Upper and Lower Badsaddle, bringing a new tide of unwanted change. But church politics soon become...Paperback$2400Usually:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowWhat 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 tomorrowOpen When…
Million-copy bestselling psychologist Dr Julie is back with the book that will carry you through life's difficult moments. This is a book for when you feel overwhelmed – whether you're facing grief, fear, self-doubt, relationship issues, difficult decisions, burnout, regrets or don't know how to ask for help. Each chapter begins with a letter from Dr Julie to the reader,...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowStolen 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 tomorrowIs a River Alive?
From the celebrated writer and observer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book - which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title At its heart is a single, transformative idea- that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings - who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Inspired by...Hardback$6500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowBBC Walking With Dinosaurs
Travel back in time to the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs, brought to life in spectacular detail. Revisit the spectacle of the incredible new series of BBC One's Walking With Dinosaurs in this richly detailed look into the distant past. With the latest up-to-date facts, interviews with leading dinosaur hunters, and insights from the TV series, this is the ultimate...Hardback$6500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowDiddly Squat: ‘Til The Cows Come Home
Jeremy takes us back to another year of life as a gentleman farmer at Diddly Squat - what could possibly go wrong this time? Welcome back to Clarkson's farm. At the end of Jeremy's first year, Diddly Squat farm rewarded him with profits of €144. And while he's mastered the art of moaning, challenges still abound. Who knew loading a...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowWhen Breath Becomes Air
When Breath Becomes Air is an extraordinary memoir that offers readers an intimate glimpse into the life of Paul Kalanithi, a talented neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer at the age of thirty-six, just as he is poised to complete nearly a decade of rigorous training. In this profoundly moving and thought-provoking narrative, Kalanithi takes readers on a...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowChildren Of Dune
Children of Dune, the third instalment in Frank Herbert's epic science fiction series, continues the saga of the desert planet Arrakis and the powerful Atreides family. Following the events of Dune Messiah, the world of Arrakis has been transformed into a lush, green landscape under the rule of Paul Atreides. However, the alteration brings unforeseen challenges that threaten the planet's...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Scaling Era
An inside view of the AI revolution, from the people and companies making it happen.How did we build large language models? How do they think, if they think? What will the world look like if we have billions of AIs that are as smart as humans, or even smarter?In a series of in-depth interviews with leading AI researchers and company...Hardback$6999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowCollins Children’s World Wall Map
Collins Children’s World Wall Map is a beautifully illustrated wall map designed for inquisitive kids. This colourful illustrated map of the world is a bestseller, perfect for taking children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the world. The mapping is up-to-date, colourful, and highly informative, displaying countries and capital cities. Stunning illustrations are used to depict themes...Sheet map, rolled$1500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowDon’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today
An electrifying, thought-provoking exploration of how the digital era is reshaping our world, by bestselling, Women's Prize-winning writer Naomi Alderman. What's the most useful thing you could know about your own life? In this era-defining book, developed from her groundbreaking Radio 4 essay series, Naomi Alderman turns her boundless curiosity and incisive thinking to a question that affects us all—how...Hardback$3500Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowBrilliant Maps
With a foreword by Tim Harford Which nations have North Korean embassies? Which region has the highest number of death metal bands per capita? How many countries have bigger economies than California? Who drives on the 'wrong' side of the road? And where can you find lions in the wild? Revelatory, thought-provoking and fun, Brilliant Maps is a unique atlas...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowLonely Planet Kids My First Lift-the-Flap World Atlas
Take a hands-on tour of our amazing planet in this interactive world atlas for young kids that explores all 7 continents and 5 oceans that make up the Earth. Packed with vibrant illustrations, 40 lift-the-flaps, and tons of wow-factor facts; readers will even discover a giant pull-out map and fun search-and-find games. Let the adventure begin! Did you know there...Board book$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowMaterial 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 tomorrowKay's Anatomy
The record-breaking, bestselling hilarious first children's book from multi-million bestselling author Adam Kay, illustrated throughout by comedian Henry Paker. Now in paperback. Do you ever think about your body and how it all works? Like really properly think about it? The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well... pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is weird, your maths teacher's...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowMatrescence
A revelatory account of the transition into motherhood and how it affects the mind, brain and body A New Statesman and Daily Mail Book of the Year During pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood, women undergo a far-reaching physiological and psychological metamorphosis. There is no other time in a human's life course that entails such dramatic change—other than adolescence. And yet,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowAsk Not
The No1 Sunday Times Bestseller A Waterstones Best Politics Book 2024 A Mail on Sunday ‘Best Holiday Read 2024’ ‘A searing exposé’ Glamour ‘A timely reminder of the dangers posed by men who crave power’ – Observer From New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan, a fierce, character-driven exposé of the real Kennedy Curse—the family's generations-long legacy of misogyny, murder, and...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Body
The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson offers readers a captivating exploration into the intricate and remarkable workings of the human body. This head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is our physical frame delves deep into the mechanics, potential, and mysteries of our anatomy. Bryson, celebrated for his engaging writing and thorough research, embarks on a mission to...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowBe More Bird
'Part memoir, part beginner’s guide, part self-help, but wholly wonderful book … It's a real treat to read these nuggets of winged wisdom' MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘A small masterpiece, written with heart, self-belief and wisdom. Wonderful!’ PAUL THEROUX A true story of Bird and writer Candida Meyrick, set on Anglesey – and a fable for us all to find a...Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowMy Very First Bible Stories
A beautifully illustrated collection of 14 favourite Bible stories, from Noah's Ark to the birth of Jesus. My Very First Bible Stories is perfect for parents and carers to share with young children beginning their journey of faith. Introducing a selection of favourite Bible stories with this meaningful book for toddlers. This illustrated board book contains 14 Bible stories that...Board book$1700Elsewhere:$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowHumble Pi
Humble Pi by Matt Parker is a captivating exploration into the world of mathematics and its sometimes humorous, sometimes catastrophic failures. The first ever maths book to become a No.1 Bestseller, it delves into what happens when maths goes awry in the real world and brings consequences that are often unexpected and dramatic. Have you ever wondered what makes a...Paperback$2400Usually:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowHomo Deus
Homo Deus, by Yuval Noah Harari, embarks on a profound exploration of humanity's future, foreseeing a dramatic shift as we evolve from Homo sapiens into something entirely new. Harari masterfully delves into the trajectory of human advancement, painting a vivid picture of the twenty-first century and the potential paths our species might take. In a world where technology rapidly progresses...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowIn the Shadow of Man
In the Shadow of Man by Jane Goodall offers a classic and detailed account of primate research, focusing on her early years studying and having adventures with chimpanzees in Tanzania, Africa. This book is a landmark work for everyone to enjoy. 'Jane Goodall's work has already passed into the legends of culture and represents one of the Western world's great...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowTechnofeudalism
The #1 bestselling economist opens our eyes to the new power that is reshaping our lives and the world. Capitalism is dead. Welcome to technofeudalism. In his boldest and most far-reaching book, the visionary economist and number-one bestselling author Yanis Varoufakis shows how the owners of big tech became the world's feudal overlords—replacing capitalism with a fundamentally new system that...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowCribsheet
Emily Oster is the non-judgemental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way. — Amy Schumer Parenting is full of decisions, nearly all of which can be agonised over. There is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors,...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowMyths of Geography
Is geography really destiny? Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the centre of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbours. In his punchy and authoritative new...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowDoppelganger
A wild ride into the uncanny mirror world of our polarised culture, from the international bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine. What if you woke up one morning and found you'd acquired a double? Someone almost like you, and yet not you at all? When Naomi Klein discovered that a woman who shared her first name, but had radically different,...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowSpace
The first human history of space travel - from the Apollo missions to our journey to Mars - by Britain's beloved astronaut. From bestselling author and British astronaut Tim Peake, an inspirational human history of space travel, from the Apollo missions to our future forays to Mars. The Right Stuff for a new generation. PERFECT GIFT FOR FATHER'S DAY 'This...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
66 million years ago, the dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth. Today, a new generation of dinosaur hunters, armed with cutting-edge technology, is piecing together the complete story of how the dinosaurs created a hugely successful empire that lasted for around 150 million years. In this hugely ambitious and engrossing story of how dinosaurs rose to dominate...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowWhy Machines Learn
Why Machines Learn by Anil Ananthaswamy offers a profound exploration into the mathematics that underpins the remarkable advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Through a rich narrative, Ananthaswamy demystifies the complex algorithms that are increasingly shaping our world. In this enlightening book, readers are taken on a journey through the historical roots and modern-day marvels of AI. From the...Hardback$4900Elsewhere:$6500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Penguin Book of Baby Names
Find the name that you and your baby will love for ever. Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. A new reference book for prospective parents, this clear, helpful and easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowTop Gear Nought to Sixty
A collection of the 60 best moments from every era of the BBC's beloved Top Gear. An adrenalin-filled, hilarious, loving celebration of probably the greatest motoring programme of all time. Unleash the adrenaline-fueled chaos of Top Gear with Top Gear Nought to Sixty - a collection of the 60 maddest motoring moments from every era of probably the greatest motoring...Hardback$5900Elsewhere:$6500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowMapmatics
If you have ever wondered why an airliner bound from London to Los Angeles flies over Greenland, how we know what lies inside the Earth, or how computers correct errors, then this book is for you - JOHN GRIBBIN How does a delivery driver distribute hundreds of packages in a single day? Why can maps influence elections? Where should we...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowNudge
Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein explores the fascinating mechanics behind everyday decision-making and how subtle interventions, or "nudges," can steer people toward better choices without limiting their freedom. From the mundane to the highly significant, this groundbreaking book delves into how we choose what to buy, what to eat, how to invest, and even how to...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Backyard Bird Chronicles
'What an enchanting and illuminating book! How lucky for us that Amy Tan has turned her genius, her deep empathy and insight, her keen eye for what is telling, to birds. Every page of these chronicles radiates warm curiosity, wonder, and delight' Jennifer Ackerman, The Genius of Birds Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps...Paperback$3900Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowEve
The definitive guide to the Female Body, Eve is the book women all over the world have been waiting for. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FOYLE'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 LONGLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 A GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH and PROSPECT BEST BOOK OF 2023 How did wet nurses drive civilization? Are women always the...Paperback$2800Elsewhere:$3200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowCo-Intelligence
From Wharton professor and author of the One Useful Thing Substack, comes an urgent and definitive playbook for working, learning and living in the new age of AI. For fans of Kevin Kelly, Ray Kurzweil, Cal Newport, and Martin Ford. A New York Times Bestseller Co-Intelligence is the very best book I know about the ins, outs, and ethics of...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowA Thousand Feasts
The instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller From award-winning writer Nigel Slater comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoirs, stories, and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness, yearning and humour' - Elizabeth Day For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings,...Hardback$4000Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowOther Minds
Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith delves deeply into the fascinating world of cephalopods, particularly the octopus, to explore what these enigmatic creatures can teach us about intelligence, consciousness, and our own place in the evolutionary tapestry. This extraordinary blend of philosophy, science, and personal adventure takes readers on a journey beneath the waves, where some of the most complex and...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowLandlines
Landlines by Raynor Winn is a poignant and reflective memoir, chronicling Raynor and her husband Moth’s courageous and deeply personal journey across Great Britain. After receiving the devastating news that Moth's health is rapidly deteriorating, Raynor clings to the hope that another epic walk might once more bring healing and solace. With the South West Coast Path calling them back,...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowWhat About Men?
A frank, funny and galvanising exploration of masculinity, and a manifesto for male allyship, from million-copy bestseller and feminist powerhouse Caitlin Moran. 'A must-read eye-opener that makes you laugh, cry, get angry and get happy on every page. It's magnificent' Bob Mortimer 'I fall passionately in love with absolutely every single thing Caitlin Moran writes - and I've fallen very...Paperback$2399Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowCommunion
“When truth teller and careful writer bell hooks offers a book, I like to be standing at the bookshop when it opens.” –Maya Angelou Renowned visionary bell hooks explored the meaning of love in American culture with the critically acclaimed bestseller All About Love: New Visions. She continued her national dialogue with the bestselling Salvation: Black People and Love. Now...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Wild Silence
The Wild Silence is the captivating second instalment following the immense success of Raynor Winn's Costa prize-shortlisted debut, The Salt Path. This profound true story continues to chronicle the journey of Raynor and her husband Moth, who, after losing everything, find solace and resilience in the healing power of nature. Their arduous walk of 630 miles along the windswept and...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowPrisoners of Geography The Quiz Book
Tim Marshall’s bestselling series of geopolitical explainers have been a runaway success. Breaking down global events with sharp insights and wit, he has made complex ideas accessible to millions around the globe. Now readers have a chance to test their world knowledge, with Prisoners of Geography: The Quiz Book. Covering every area of the globe and containing a mix of...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$3099Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowWatching the English
'Brilliant and hilarious' — GRAYSON PERRY 'Absolutely brilliant' — JENNIFER SAUNDERS, THE TIMES 'A delightful read' — SUNDAY TIMES 'An entertaining, clever book' — TELEGRAPH The international bestseller and unofficial guidebook to the English national character by anthropologist Kate Fox. Have you ever been unable to explain the idiosyncrasies of English humour, bizarre mobile-phone etiquette, or the endless obsession with...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$3199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowThe Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book
This is the all-encompassing illustrated guide to your pregnancy journey. Presenting the most up-to-date information for every day of your pregnancy—from conception to the first two weeks of your newborn's life—The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book ensures you are fully equipped for your joyful journey. Dr Maggie Blott, a senior consultant in obstetrics and maternal medicine with over 30 years of experience...Hardback$5000Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrowA City on Mars
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