Standing by the mailbox in Ithaca, New York, Elaine thinks of her child and husband, an Ivy League academic, inside her house and wonders...is this it? As she begins to push back against the structures of her life in 1950s America…

Inspired by the tales of Homer and his own ambitions of empire, Alexander the Great sketched the idea of a city onto the sparsely populated Egyptian coastline. He did not live to see Alexandria built, but his vision of a sparkling…

Its name means 'centre of the world', and since the dawn of history the Mediterranean Sea has formed the shared horizon of innumerable cultures. Here, history has blurred with legend. The glittering surface of the sea conceals the…

Welcome to Tiankawi - shining pearl of human civilization and a safe haven for those fleeing civil unrest.Or at least, that's how it first appears. But in the semi-flooded city, humans are, quite literally, on top: peering down fr…

In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He's a prince, a talented hor…

One ship. Seven strangers. And all hell's about to break loose. How much space does one princess need? The sun is dying and it's happening way too damn fast. With the clock ticking, the Nine Planets' only hope of survival rests on…

Lenin is a colossal figure whose influence on twentieth-century history cannot be underestimated. Robert Service has written a calmly authoritative biography on this seemingly unknowable figure. Making use of recently opened archi…

Revolutionary practitioner, theorist, factional chief, sparkling writer, ‘ladies’ man’ (e.g., his affair with Frieda Kahlo), icon of the Revolution, anti-Jewish Jew, philosopher of everyday life, grand seigneur of his household, f…

April 1944. Nineteen-year-old Rudolf Vrba and fellow inmate Fred Wetzler became two of the very first Jews to successfully escape Auschwitz. Evading the thousands of SS men hunting them, Vrba and Wetzler made the perilous journey …

From the author of Fake History, Otto English, comes a shocking yet hilarious look at ten of the greatest liars from our past, examining these previously unquestioned idols and exposing what they were trying to hide. Whether it's …

Perfect for puzzlers who enjoy lateral thinking and wordplay, this book contains 100 crosswords to provide hours of fun on a daily commute or evening in. This is the first title in a brand new relaunched series from the Telegraph …

Odysseus has been away from home for many years, and he is finally making his way back to his family on the island of Ithaca. It will be a dangerous journey and on the way he'll face treacherous challenges of all kinds. If you're …

Meet the wedding party: THE BRIDE AND GROOM: Celine and Luke are meant to get married and live happily ever after. But Celine's more interested in playing the piano, and Luke's a serial cheater. THE BRIDESMAID: Phoebe, Celine's s…

When X - an iconoclastic artist, writer and polarizing shape-shifter - dies suddenly, her widow, wild with grief, hurls herself into writing a biography of the woman she deified. Though X was recognised as a crucial creative force…

Chiltern are publishers of beautifully crafted editions of the World’s finest literature. Now these extraordinary and unique cover designs have evolved from classic titles into exquisite, handcrafted writing journals of a high art…

Thames & Hudson has enjoyed exceptional commercial success and critical acclaim in its collaborative ventures with Magnum, notably with Magnum Magnum and Magnum Contact Sheets, which have combined sales of over 200,000 copies …

Magnum Photos marks its 70th anniversary in 2017. Thames & Hudson has enjoyed exceptional commercial success and critical acclaim in its collaborative ventures with Magnum, notably with Magnum Magnum and Magnum Contact Sheets,…

Thirty-six images of Paris from the world's most famous photographic agency Magnum Photos marks its 70th anniversary in 2017. Thames & Hudson has enjoyed exceptional commercial success and critical acclaim in its collaborative…

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At the Beach is one, perfect, cloudless day: sun-worshippers, surfers, sailors, shell-collectors, boogie-boarders, and lifeguards all share the pleasures of the seashore. A day at the beach means something different for everyone. …

Step into a world of relaxation and serenity with Ravensburger's Bicycles in Amsterdam 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. Ravensburger has been crafting high-quality puzzles for over 130 years, providing an experience that combines fun, cr…

The Fun Flair 500 Piece Puzzle from Galison features an image of a collection of iron-on embroidered patches and enamel pins of popular sayings and cool images and signs from the collection of These Are Things. Galison puzzles are…

The Jonathan Adler Infinity Wood Puzzle features a modern geometric design in shades of blue, pink and purple. The puzzle is packaged a sturdy two-piece matte finish box for storing or giving as a gift. A perfect mainstay for the …

The world ended. People survived. Per Hiero Desteen was a priest, a telepath-and a highly trained killer.Five thousand years after the apocalyptic event known only as The Death, Hiero is tasked with finding the secrets of the old …

She has no name and no history, but she has a power greater than the Empire has ever known. Thanks to her special gift Judah has enjoyed a privileged life, being raised alongside Gavin, the son and heir to Lord Elban's vast empire…

In Sunreach, after a planet-destroying Delver suddenly appears in the sky of Detritus and vanishes just as suddenly, FM knows that the last free human society got lucky. Her Skyward Flight companion Spensa figured out how to draw …

There are creatures in the water of Con Dao. To the locals, they're monsters. To the corporate owners of the island, an opportunity.To the team of three sent to study them, a revelation. Their minds are unlike ours. Their bodies a…

Their love was supposed to last forever. But when life delivered blow after devastating blow, Yasmen and Josiah Wade found that love had its limits.It couldn't save their marriage. Yasmen wasn't prepared for how her life fell apar…

Lina Stavred went missing 20 years ago. A local boy confessed to her murder - but the body was never found.The records were sealed. Since then, the people of Ådalen have avoided talking about that painful summer, preferring to lea…

True-crime author Amanda Bailey knows all about the notorious Alperton Angels cult. There have been dozens of books and films about the Angels, ever since the night nearly two decades ago, when they attempted to sacrifice a baby t…