What 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$4200Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
Nuclear War
The Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction thriller that has to be read to be believed. Baillie Gifford shortlisted, a favourite of Steven Bartlett, with an average reader rating of 4.6, sure to be a mass-market hit. 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...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
The 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 Monday
Prisoners 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 Monday
Diddly 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 Monday-
The 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$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Ultra-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 Monday
Pokemon Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded 2024
The essential guide to all things Pokémon, this year’s Encyclopedia includes all of the details of Ash Ketchum’s battle to become Pokémon World Champion! The new updated and expanded final edition of the Pokémon Encyclopedia! Ash Ketchum’s journey to becoming a Pokémon Master, and winner of the Masters Eight World Championships, has come to an end. Travel through all 8...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
Kitchen 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 Monday
That's not my... Zoo
A perfect introduction to zoo animals with eye-catching illustrations, touchy-feely patches and a noisy finale! Discover the fun of the zoo in this sound-book addition to the bestselling That's not my... series. Turn the pages to explore the zoo and meet a monkey, an elephant, a tiger and a parrot in this larger format touchy-feely book. Press the sound button...Board book$2200Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondaySapiens
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 Monday-
Talk
A Harvard professor shows how we can become better talkers - and why effective conversation will help us all thrive. Conversation is at the heart of our relationships and decision-making, but the science behind our everyday interactions, and how to improve them, is little known. In Talk, Harvard Professor Alison Wood Brooks provides fascinating insights into the power of effective...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Clean & 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 Monday
The 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$2500Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Breath
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 Monday 
Murder Before Evensong
THE INSTANTLY ICONIC NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'I've been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old ladies, murder and sausage dogs... et voila!' Dawn French 'Cosy crime with a cutting edge' Telegraph 'Whodunnit fans can give praise and rejoice' Ian Rankin 'Charming and funny' Observer 'Even better than I knew it would be' India Knight 'Quintessentially English' Sunday Express 'An...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips MondayFour 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 Monday
Dopamine 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$2400Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Brief Answers to the Big Questions
THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking is a profound exploration of the most compelling questions that have captivated humanity for centuries. As the renowned cosmologist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Time, Hawking leaves us with his final thoughts in this remarkable posthumous work. In this enlightening book, Hawking addresses...Paperback$2799Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Addicted 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 Monday-
Braiding 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 Monday 
Psycho-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...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
The 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$3200Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Genetic Book of the Dead
THE TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF 2024 GUARDIAN BEST IDEAS BOOKS OF 2024 ECONOMIST BEST BOOKS OF 2024 FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2024 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,...Paperback$2399Elsewhere:$2699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Entangled 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 Monday
20% offOpen 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$4000Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Diddly 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 Monday 
The 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 Monday-
The 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$2400Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
A 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$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
What 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$2600Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
Open 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 Monday
Stolen 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 Monday
Is 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 Monday
BBC 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 Monday-
Food for Life
Your essential guide to eating well from the gut-health expert and publishing phenomenon 'Life-changing' Davina McCall 'A must-read' Dr Rupy Aujla 'Fascinating' Nigella Lawson 'Empowering' Liz Earle As heard on The Diary of a CEO Podcast Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat in the age of ultra-processed food has never seemed...Paperback$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Monsters
'How rare and nourishing this sort of roaming thought is and what a joy to read' - MEGAN NOLAN, Sunday Times 'An exhilarating, shape-shifting exploration of the perilous boundaries between art and life' - JENNY OFFILL Pablo Picasso beat his partners. Richard Wagner was deeply antisemitic. David Bowie slept with an underage fan. But many of us still love Guernica...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Diddly 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 Monday -
The Criminal Mind
The extraordinary life and work of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrist - a powerful and unforgettable journey into the true nature of good and evil. A likeable young girl burns her family home to the ground. A man has no memory of the night he killed his wife. A teenager's visions have murderous effect. One question binds the cases of Dr...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday When 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 Monday-
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS OF PICADOR BOOKS If a man has lost a leg or an eye, he knows he has lost a leg or an eye; but if he has lost a self - himself - he cannot know it, because he is no longer there to know it. In this extraordinary book, Dr. Oliver Sacks recounts the stories of...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Pathogenesis
Pathogenesis by Jonathan Kennedy presents a groundbreaking exploration of how infectious diseases have fundamentally steered the course of human history. This riveting work uncovers the profound impact germs have had on pivotal moments, from the advent of Homo sapiens to contemporary crises. Kennedy’s narrative intertwines scientific discovery with historical events, revealing the hidden drivers behind humanity’s most significant transformations. This...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Children 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 Monday 
The 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 Monday
Collins 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 MondayDon’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 Monday
The Little Frog's Guide to Life
Dive into this uplifting little book to discover love, wisdom and life lessons, as told by the internet's beloved mushroom frogThe little frog is back! Brimming with beautiful affirmations to live by and essential pearls of wisdom, the internet's most adorable amphibian returns to help you move through your days with self-love and kindness. Whether you're looking for hope, motivation...Hardback$2200Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Lonely 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$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Our World
A beautifully illustrated, geography book full of flaps to lift to find answers to questions such as "When can I see a shooting star?", "Where is the tallest waterfall?", and "What are clouds made of?" Over 50 flaps to lift answer who, what, when, why, and where questions about weather and seasons, countries and languages, what the Earth is made...Board book$2100Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
Material 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$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Kay'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 Monday -
Matrescence
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 Monday 
Ask 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 Monday
The 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$2100Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
Be 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 Monday
My 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 Monday-
Humble 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$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Homo 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 Monday 
The Elements
The highly-anticipated paperback edition of The Elements is finally available. An eye-opening, original collection of gorgeous, never-before-seen photographic representations of the 118 elements in the periodic table. The elements are what we, and everything around us, are made of. But how many elements has anyone actually seen in pure, uncombined form? The Elements provides this rare opportunity. Based on seven...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
A Short History of Nearly Everything
In A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson embarks on a captivating journey through time and space, unravelling the mysteries of the universe and the fundamental principles that govern our existence. From the explosive birth of the cosmos in the Big Bang to the emergence of human civilisation, Bryson weaves an intricate tapestry that not only illuminates the grandeur...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Technofeudalism
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 Monday-
Cribsheet
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 Monday 
Myths 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 Monday-
Doppelganger
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$2399Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Space
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 Monday 
Bum or Face
Using a cheeky guessing game format, Bum or Face? is a hilarious nonfiction picture book that teaches fascinating facts about animals! Are YOU ready to play? "The silly, simple premise is carried out splendidly; younger readers will be entranced by fascinating photos, bright colours, and googly eyes galore, while older readers will appreciate fast-fact boxes, clear explanations, and endless animal...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
Raising Hare
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 NAMED AS HAY FESTIVAL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A TIMES and SPECTATOR BEST BOOK OF 2024 A WATERSTONES BEST NATURE WRITING BOOK OF 2024 A BOOKSHOP.ORG NATURAL HISTORY GIFT BOOK 2024 AN iNEWS PICK FOR BEST BOOK FOR CHRISTMAS 'A beautiful book' - ANGELINA JOLIE 'A...Hardback$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
Discover the captivating world of modern physics with Seven Brief Lessons on Physics by renowned physicist Carlo Rovelli. This international bestseller, now available in paperback, introduces readers to the profound and awe-inspiring concepts that define our understanding of the universe. With lucid and engaging prose, Rovelli elucidates complex topics, making them accessible and enthralling to both novices and aficionados of...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Why 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$7999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
The 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 Monday
20% offMapmatics
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$2400Usually:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Underland
Underland by Robert Macfarlane is a captivating and profound exploration of the subterranean world that lies beneath our feet. This Sunday Times bestselling masterpiece takes readers on an unforgettable journey, delving deep into the hidden realms of the earth – from the intricate mycelial networks through which trees communicate, to the icy blue depths of glacial moulins. This mesmerising voyage...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Nudge
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 Monday
The 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$4400Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
Eve
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 Monday 
A 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 Monday-
Landlines
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 Monday -
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The 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$2000Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday 
Watching 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$2700Elsewhere:$3199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday-
A City on Mars
The bestselling and hilarious investigation into space settlement. Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate change, no war, no Twitter—beckons, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements,...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
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