''I go about the street with water-creases crying, "Four bunches a penny, water-creases."''London Labour and the London Poor is an extraordinary work of investigative journalism,…
Humans are a striking anomaly in the natural world. While we are similar to other mammals in many ways, our behavior sets us apart. This book offers a radical interpretation of…
A short, thought-provoking book about what happens to our online identities after we die. These days, so much of our lives takes place online—but what about our afterlives?…
This collection brings together nearly all of the writings of Queen Elizabeth I from childhood letters to the prayers of her later years. The anthology reveals a leading intellect…
Traces a commonplace average—sea level—from its origins in charting land to its emergence as a symbol of global warming.  News reports warn of rising sea levels spurred…
How should an investor challenge the market price and find value? This book provides a new lens, arguing that value investing is a matter of understanding the business through…
Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth’s past. This book tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five…
This collection of five animal nursery rhymes includes Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Incy Wincy Spider, This Little Piggy, Hickory Dickory Dock and Little Bo Peep. Little hands will find…
Poke the Box is Seth Godin''s spirited call to action for anybody too afraid to try something new, now relaunched and repackagedIf you are happy being just a dreamer, perhaps you…
A fantastic first book on what happens in the sky, this book is the perfect companion for children eager to understand why it rains or shines.Discover how a weather forecast is…
The illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages are among the greatest works of European art and literature. We are dazzled by them and recognize their crucial role in the…
An interactive touch and feel book for babies packed full of dinosaurs and Jurassic sized fun. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor…
THE THRILLING FINALE TO THE SOUL SERIES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORDTanas laughs, cruel and cold. 'Won't you Ascendants ever learn?My soul cannot be killed. Only I…
John le Carré''s second novel is an ingenious puzzle featuring his best-loved character George Smiley. Now available in a collector''s hardback edition.Stella Rode has twice…
Perfect for animal-lovers everywhere! A beautiful crossover book for all ages, this is the book natural-history illustrator Ben has wanted to read since he was a child.Facts and…