Early morning, June 2019: on the foreshore of the river Thames, a bag of bones is discovered. Human bones.DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the scene and quickly sends the bag for forensic examination. The bones are those of a young w…

Machiavelli is one of the most famous strategists of all time. In this collection he discusses the dangers of conspiracies, and the component parts of an army, vital for gaining and holding power in his day. He also gives advice o…

Ariel, first published in 1965, contains many of Sylvia Plath's best-known poems, written in an extraordinary burst of creativity just before her death in 1963. Including poems such as 'Lady Lazarus', 'Edge', 'Daddy' and 'Paralyti…

'If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfie…

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire is the tale of a catastrophic confrontation between fantasy and reality, embodied in the characters of Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski. This Penguin …

From the self-described 'black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet', these soaring, urgent essays on the power of women, poetry and anger are filled with darkness and light.

A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of change. Okonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warri…

THE RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER FROM THE UK'S BESTSELLING NON-FICTION AUTHOR. Discover all the weird and wonderful things that go on inside your body with Adam Kay. This fun-filled anatomy book for kids covers key stage …

Andrea Lawlor's debut novel offers a speculative history of early 90s identity politics during the heyday of ACT UP and Queer Nation.  'One of the most exciting - and one of the most fun - novels of the decade.' - Garth Greenwell,…

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution.They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted…

Niall Mac Coitir brings to life the myths, legends and folklore associated with native Irish trees, much of which persists to this day. Two main themes emerge: the tree as a market of important places such as royal sites or holy w…

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution.   They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comfor…

The amazing tales of the knight Theuerdank and his companion Ehrenhold constitute the last great epic verse of the late Middle Ages. The courageous knight's journey to woo his future wife, Mary of Burgundy, and his triumph in batt…

Architect Albert Frey (1903–1998) saw a modernist utopia in the desert. Born in Zurich, he studied in Europe with Le Corbusier before moving to the United States in 1930, convinced it was the land of architectural opportunity. On …

In 1934, the people of Inishman learn that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring island to film his documentary Man of Aran. No-one is more excited than Cripple Billy, an unloved boy whose chief occu…

John Locke was one of the greatest figures of the Enlightenment, whose assertion that reason is the key to knowledge changed the face of philosophy. These writings on thought, ideas, perception, truth and language are some of the …

The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition, paranoia and malice, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false…

Cork has long been an important hub for international trade, including the lucrative transatlantic routes. This wealth is reflected in the city's fine architecture, which boasts a wide variety of styles, from Neoclassical to Gothi…

'The feeling that the very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world ... this prospect frightens me much more than bombs'. On the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's death, a new collection of his brilliant essays writ…

'Politics and the English Language' is widely considered Orwell's most important essay on style. Style, for Orwell, was never simply a question of aesthetics; it was always inextricably linked to politics and to truth.'All issues …

Whether you're looking to relax in bed or snuggle on the couch in front of a fire, reading in dimly lit areas is much easier thanks to the WITHit Disc Reading Light. This portable book light is an exceptional and affordable choice…

Whether you're looking to relax in bed or snuggle on the couch in front of a fire, reading in dimly lit areas is much easier thanks to the WITHit Disc Reading Light. This portable book light is an exceptional and affordable choice…

Good Times Ahead is a greeting card by _USTUDIO Design featuring bold typography and graphic illustration. Positives vibes only here! Extra special shiny silver hot foil accents and embossing give this contemporary and colourful d…

From the _USTUDIO signature 'yellow' art and illustration card range. Arty, humorous, irreverent illustration! Printed CMYK with emboss / spot varnish detail on FSC friendly paper (blank inside.) Packed with an off white envelope.…

Painterly and characterful illustration by Studio Arhoj founder Anders Arhoj, published by USTUDIO. Printed CMYK with cold foil and emboss detail on FSC friendly paper (blank inside.) Packed with an off white envelope.

Poolside, A contemporary illustrated greeting card of a summery scene by Camila Pinheiro. Sun soaked and super bright Camila Pinheiro is a Brazilian artist based in São Paulo. Minimal shapes, clean lines and a saturated tropical p…

A beautifully bold and graphic greeting card featuring a hugging couple, suggesting a romantic intimacy between them. Designed by Paul Thurlby, this contemporary illustration is enhanced by gold foil detailing and embossing on sec…

Sun Worship, A contemporary illustrated greeting card of a summery beach scene by Camila Pinheiro. Sun soaked and super bright Camila Pinheiro is a Brazilian artist based in São Paulo. Minimal shapes, clean lines and a saturated t…

Summer Breeze, A contemporary illustrated greeting card of a summery beach scene by Camila Pinheiro. Sun soaked and super bright Camila Pinheiro is a Brazilian artist based in São Paulo. Minimal shapes, clean lines and a saturated…

'Entwined' is an arty illustrative greeting card featuring a monochrome outline of an entwined nude couple. Illustrated by Weronika Marianna, this contemporary greeting card design is enhanced by debossing detail and is CMYK print…