Born to drunken parents in the slums of Paris, Nana lives in squalor until she is discovered at the Théâtre des Variétés. She soon rises from the streets to set the city…
Lu Xun (Lu Hsun) is arguably the greatest writer of modern China, and is considered by many to be the founder of modern Chinese literature. Lu Xun''s stories both indict outdated…
Longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize''A savagely short novel of immeasurable ambition and violent beauty. This is the language of genius.'' Juan Pablos Villalobos'…
Developed and written by experienced tutors, Bond 11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Assessment Papers offers exam-style practice questions, perfect for preparing for the GL 11+ exam and…
In the second edition of The New Middle East: What Everyone Needs to Know, renowned Middle East scholar James L. Gelvin explains how in the aftermath of the collapse of the USSR,…
Our sense of smell - or olfaction as it is technically known - is our most enigmatic sense. It can conjure up memories, taking us back to very specific places and emotions, whilst…
Aphra Behn (1640-89) was both successful and controversial in her own lifetime; her achievements are now recognized less equivocally and her plays, often revived, demonstrate wit,…
Aurora Leigh is the foremost example of the mid-nineteenth-century poem of contemporary life. This verse-novel is a richly detailed representation of the early Victorian age. The…
Religion is currently gaining a much higher profile. The number of faith schools is increasingly, and religious points of view are being aired more frequently in the media. As…
''The nearest the general run get to art is Action: sex is their form of art: the battle for existence is their picture.''Tarr tells the blackly comic story of the lives and loves…
Seven Last Words presents former Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Basil Hume’s moving reflections on the final utterances of Jesus on the Cross. It was collated and edited by…
Explore the long and rich history of China''s great dynasties.From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this book brings China''s imperial history to life…
DK brings you an all-encompassing trimester-by-trimester wellness guide for your pregnancy. Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person''s life, but we understand that…
It''s another busy day at Peppa and George''s playgroup, and today they have a VERY special visitor coming in to see them!Miss Rabbit is going to teach everyone about yoga!From…
Introducing an off-beat guide to maths from award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay.Maths is all around you...if you look closely enough! From computer games to…