• In the Absence of Men: Philippe Besson (Vintage Editions)

    07

    FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LIE WITH ME

    It is the summer of 1916 and, with German Zeppelins on the skyline, the men of Paris are off at war. For Vincent, the sixteen-year-old son of a prestigious family, the tranquillity of the city sits at odds with the salons and soirees he attends. But, after an electrifying encounter with the enigmatic writer, Marcel P, draws Vincent’s desires out into the light, his ever-riskier liaisons with a young solider begin to shape Vincent’s future.

    Translated by Frank Wynne

    ‘A short, bold and original novel which beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth’ Independent

    Read more

    £6.60£9.50
  • The Last Girl to Die: the absolutely jaw-dropping new Scottish crime thriller with an unmissable, shocking twist

    07

    A TIMES CRIME CLUB ⭐STAR PICK⭐ and AMAZON and KINDLE BESTSELLER!

    ‘Fantastic. Excellent. Incredible. I could not put this one down for the life of me.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

    ‘A stunner! Without a doubt, one of the best crime novels of the year!’ – No.1 international bestseller Jeffery Deaver

    In search of a new life, seventeen-year-old Adriana Clark’s family moves to the ancient, ocean-battered Isle of Mull, far off the coast of Scotland. Then she goes missing. Faced with hostile locals and indifferent police, her desperate parents turn to private investigator Sadie Levesque.

    Sadie is the best at what she does. But when she finds Adriana’s body in a cliffside cave, a seaweed crown carefully arranged on her head, she knows she’s dealing with something she’s never encountered before.

    The deeper she digs into the island’s secrets, the closer danger creeps – and the more urgent her quest to find the killer grows. Because what if Adriana is not the last girl to die?

    Beautifully haunting with twists and turns you’ll never see coming, The Last Girl to Die is your next obsession waiting to happen. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and L.J. Ross.

    ‘Oh my goodness, I absolutely and totally loved this book. Outstanding and compelling, it gave me whiplash from all the twists and turns.’ – million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons

    ‘An adroit and highly atmospheric mystery.’ – Times Crime Club

    ‘Fields has a knack of keeping you gripped for hours.’ – The Sun

    ‘Gloriously dark and twisty.’ – Fabulous

    Readers absolutely LOVE The Last Girl to Die!

    ‘Fantastic. Excellent. Incredible. I could not put this one down for the life of me.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘What rollercoaster ride this was. I love it when a book shocks me the way this did.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Breathtaking. Twists and turns galore. I couldn’t put it down, I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘A tense, twisty, phenomenal read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Haunting. Breathtaking shocks, unforeseen twists, and an emotionally shattering conclusion.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Twisty, unpredictable and kept me guessing the whole time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Breathtakingly brilliant… The ending left me stunned.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Read more

    £0.90
  • The Plot: The Political Assassination of Boris Johnson

    07

    ‘A riveting read that skips along at pace. Illuminating and concerning, it lifts the lid on the tawdry world of Westminster powerbroking’ Tim Shipman, The Times

    The explosive behind-the-scenes account of the plot to bring down Boris Johnson

    YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THE ELECTED ARE CHOSEN BY THE PEOPLE.

    THINK AGAIN.

    When Boris Johnson came to power in 2019, he did so with the largest Conservative majority since Margaret Thatcher. Rewriting the political map, he united a party and shattered Labour’s fabled red wall. And yet, just three years later, he was ousted by the same members who had once greeted his leadership so rapturously.

    What had gone so wrong?

    The Plot is the seismic, fly-on-the-wall account of how the saviour of the Conservative Party became a pariah. Told with unparalleled access, from multiple inside sources talking with astonishing candour, it reveals the shocking truth about powerful forces operating behind the scenes in the heart of Westminster and those who became the architects of a Prime Minister’s downfall.

    This is the story of a damning trail of treachery and deceit fuelled by an obsessive pursuit of power, which threatens to topple the very fabric of our democracy.

    Read more

    £12.99
  • The Marketing Agency Blueprint: The Handbook for Building Hybrid PR, SEO, Content, Advertising, and Web Firms

    06
    Build a disruptive marketing agency for the modern age

    The marketing services industry is on the cusp of a truly transformational period. The old guard, rooted in tradition and resistant to change, will fall and new leaders will emerge. Hybrid marketing agencies that are more nimble, tech savvy, and collaborative will redefine the industry. Digital services will be engrained into the DNA and blended with traditional methods for integrated campaigns. The depth, versatility, and drive of their talent will be the cornerstones of organizations that pursue a higher purpose. The Marketing Agency Blueprint is a practical and candid guide that presents ten rules for building such a hybrid agency.

    The new marketing agency model will create and nurture diverse recurring revenue streams through a mix of services, consulting, training, education, publishing, and software sales. It will use efficiency and productivity, not billable hours, as the essential drivers of profitability. Its value and success will be measured by outcomes, not outputs. Its strength and stability will depend on a willingness to be in a perpetual state of change, and an ability to execute and adapt faster than competitors. The Marketing Agency Blueprint demonstrates how to:

    • Generate more qualified leads, win clients with set pricing and service packages, and secure more long-term retainers
    • Develop highly efficient management systems and more effective account teams
    • Deliver greater results and value to clients

    This is the future of the marketing services industry. A future defined and led by underdogs and innovators. You have the opportunity to be at the forefront of the transformation.

    Read more

    £22.80
  • Cleaning and Stain Removal for Dummies

    06
    Whether you’re a devout neatnik or a free spirit who likes to draw designs in dust, Cleaning & Stain Removal For Dummies is for you. It helps you make quick work of dirty work with all kinds of practical tips and techniques, plus trade secrets used by the pros. You’ll learn how to use the proper equipment and tackle specific cleaning challenges, including

    • Floors, walls, and ceilings
    • The kitchen and bathrooms
    • Furniture and furnishings
    • Appliances and equipment
    • Windows
    • Bicycles and cars
    • Clothes and laundry
    • Decks, driveways, and patios

    There are whole sections on removing stains and tackling 101 common problems that you’ll use as a reference when faced with life’s inevitable spills and mishaps. Author Gill Chilton, a columnist who writes home tips for Family Circle, doesn’t just give tips to make cleaning easier, but provides tips to make life easier, including:

    • A room-by-room guide to what needs to be done, and how often
    • Daily and weekly lists so you can stay on top of things
    • Quick fixes before unexpected guests arrive
    • How to get the most results in the least time

    A perfect gift for young people going off to school or setting up a house for the first time, for adults suddenly forced to take responsibility for a modicum of cleanliness, or for experienced housekeepers who want to learn short-cuts and money-savers, this is the book that helps people get off to a clean start!

    Read more

    £8.60£9.50
  • Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale

    06
    The author-illustrator calls on her own experiences with adoption in this delightful tale with bold illustrations of how a special dream creates the formation of a family.

    Read more

    £8.20
  • The Victorian Chemist and Druggist (Shire Album): 80 (Shire Library)

    06
    After a historical introduction and a description of a Victorian chemist and druggist’s shop, this book describes and illustrates many of the items used and sold there. Most of the dispensing equipment and containers for the drugs used are now obsolete and appear from time to time in antique shops. Articles sold over the counter included medicines, perfumes and toiletries and a wide variety of objects used in the sickroom or nursery. The book also contains a chapter on medical and surgical instruments.

    Read more

    £6.40£6.60
  • Obsession: The bestselling psychological thriller with a shocking ending

    06

    The #1 ebook bestseller

    ‘Thrilling, unputdownable, a fabulous rollercoaster of a read – I was obsessed by this book’ B A PARIS, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

    ‘One of the sexiest, most compelling debuts I’ve come across this year, it cries out to become a TV drama’ DAILY MAIL

    One evening, a wife asks her husband a question: who else would you go for, if you could?

    It is a simple question – a little game – that will destroy her life.

    Carly and Rob are a perfect couple. They share happy lives with their children and their close friends Craig and Jenny. They’re lucky. But beneath the surface, no relationship is simple: can another woman’s husband and another man’s wife ever just be good friends?

    Little by little, Carly’s question sends her life spiralling out of control, as she begins to doubt everything she thought was true. Who can she trust? The man she has promised to stick by forever, or the best friend she has known for years? And is Carly being entirely honest with either of them?

    Obsession is a dark, twisting thriller about how quickly our lives can fall apart when we act on our desires.

    Perfect for fans of B A Paris and Jackie Kabler.

    ‘This is one highly addictive novel!’ WENDY WALKER, AUTHOR OF ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN

    ‘A compelling page-turner on the dark underbelly of marriage, friendship and lust’ FIONA CUMMINS, AUTHOR OF RATTLE

    Read more

    £0.90
  • Modern Flexitarian: Veg-based Recipes you can Flex to add Fish, Meat, or Dairy

    06

    Fancy minimising your meat intake this New Years but don’t know where to begin? Modern Flexitarian has got you covered!

    Ethical meals and sustainable living have become hot topics in our modern-day society, but transitioning into the leafy lifestyle can prove challenging. That’s why you need ideas and recipes to ease the transition!

    Modern Flexitarian is filled with meat-free recipes, dairy-free meals, and healthy cooking ideas with a twist.
    Each page features sustainable meals with suggestions on how to include meat, dairy, eggs, or fish.

    Dive straight in to discover:

    -Over 100 easy-to-prepare, flexible vegetarian or vegan recipes
    -Every dish is complemented with full-colour photographs
    -Featuring recipes for every meal type for the whole family to enjoy

    This flexitarian diet book will encourage you to eat plants while moderating your meat consumption, proving to be a wonderful resource for healthy cooking ideas that will inspire you to make more socially responsible meal choices. We understand that giving up meat or animal-related products can be difficult, that’s why this part-time vegetarian cookbook eases the transition and will inspire you to create the most delicious meat-free meals.

    Jam-packed with tips and tricks on how to get started, sound advice on getting the right nutrients, and a sample weekly menu. Featuring a diverse range of options to choose from, you’ll be able to satisfy your cravings whilst reducing your impact on the environment and improving your gut health as you go!

    At DK we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore this beautifully illustrated recipe book, and discover how to improve your health and well-being with the power of a plant-based diet!

    Proving the perfect gift for the plant-based foodie in your life or anyone looking to experiment with flexible vegan cooking for the first time.

    Read more

    £13.40£19.00
  • Sales: Sales 101 – Sales Techniques for Beginners – Sales 101 – How to sell anything – Sales Training – Selling: Volume 1 (Sales Books – Sales tips – … – Selling offline -…

    06
    What Should you Learn to be successful in sales? What are the most important skills? How can your improve your knowledge in this area? Selling is a wonderful profession when approached ethically, constructively and helpfully. Happily much sales development theory takes this positive direction. The origins of the word ‘sell’ provide a useful reminder of its purest meaning. Selling is a wide subject, covering many selling methods, sales theories, models and sales training methods. Successful selling requires that the product or service is of suitable quality for its target market, and that the selling company takes good care of its customers. Therefore it’s helpful for the sale person (or anyone else in business for that matter) to work for a professional, good quality organization. Product development, design and production, service delivery, and the integrity of the selling company’s organization are also necessary for successful selling, and typically are outside the formal control of the sales person, hence why internal selling is an increasingly important aspect of the modern sales role. Effective sales people are interpreters and translators (and increasingly educators too) who can enable the complex systems of the buying organisation and the selling organisation to work together for the benefit of both. This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to successfully sell your product. This book contains the most effective techniques that you can use in communicating and introducing your product to your clients. Starting with tips on preparing yourself, knowing your product, and your market, up to actual techniques that you can use in sales calls—this book is your ultimate guide to becoming successful in the sales industry! After downloading this book you will learn… Chapter 1: Get Yourself ready Chapter 2: Know Your Product Chapter 3: Know Your Target Market Chapter 4: Know Your Client Chapter 5: Winning Sales Techniques And Much, much more!

    Read more

    £3.70
  • Technical Studies for the Cornet: Volonte’ Editore

    06
    The complete Technical Studies For The Cornet by renowned cornettist and composer Herbert L. Clarke. Featuring a vast number of studies that are essential playing for players of all abilities, this collection is simply indispensable.

    Read more

    £13.30
  • Islam and the West

    06
    Hailed in The New York Times Book Review as “the doyen of Middle Eastern studies,” Bernard Lewis has been for half a century one of the West’s foremost scholars of Islamic history and culture, the author of over two dozen books, most notably The Arabs in History, The Emergence of Modern Turkey, The Political Language of Islam, and The Muslim Discovery of Europe. Eminent French historian Robert Mantran has written of Lewis’s work: “How could one resist being attracted to the books of an author who opens for you the doors of an unknown or misunderstood universe, who leads you within to its innermost domains: religion, ways of thinking, conceptions of power, culture–an author who upsets notions too often fixed, fallacious, or partisan.”
    In Islam and the West, Bernard Lewis brings together in one volume eleven essays that indeed open doors to the innermost domains of Islam. Lewis ranges far and wide in these essays. He includes long pieces, such as his capsule history of the interaction–in war and peace, in commerce and culture–between Europe and its Islamic neighbors, and shorter ones, such as his deft study of the Arabic word watan and what its linguistic history reveals about the introduction of the idea of patriotism from the West. Lewis offers a revealing look at Edward Gibbon’s portrait of Muhammad in Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (unlike previous writers, Gibbon saw the rise of Islam not as something separate and isolated, nor as a regrettable aberration from the onward march of the church, but simply as a part of human history); he offers a devastating critique of Edward Said’s controversial book, Orientalism; and he gives an account of the impediments to translating from classic Arabic to other languages (the old dictionaries, for one, are packed with scribal errors, misreadings, false analogies, and etymological deductions that pay little attention to the evolution of the language). And he concludes with an astute commentary on the Islamic world today, examining revivalism, fundamentalism, the role of the Shi’a, and the larger question of religious co-existence between Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
    A matchless guide to the background of Middle East conflicts today, Islam and the West presents the seasoned reflections of an eminent authority on one of the most intriguing and little understood regions in the world.

    Read more

    £11.40
  • Homework Help for English: an A to Z of grammar (Help your kids)

    06

    Level: Primary
    Subject: English

    Ideal for parents with children at primary school

    Help your kids with their homework or SATs preparation with this parent’s guide to grammar. It will help parents and carers to understand what your child is learning at school, clear up homework confusion, support your child’s understanding of important vocabulary for the SATs and brush up your own grammar knowledge. Provides full coverage of new curriculum grammar terminology and includes simple explanations with examples for quick reference.
    For SATs practice for your child, try our KS2 English Revision Guide (9780008112752) and Practice Workbook (9780008112776) or our KS2 Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling SATs Question Book (9780008201609) for extra SATs practice.

    Read more

    £5.70
  • The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2021: The statutory framework (Learning Matters)

    06
    The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes.

    This handbook presents the Early Years Foundation Stage (updated in 2021) as a handy reference copy for early years practitioners whether in training or in practice.  

    A must have resource for early years staff and trainees.

    Read more

    £10.40£12.30
  • Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors

    06

    Practical and hands-on strategies for breaking down silos and minimizing workplace politics

    In yet another page-turner, New York Times best-selling author and acclaimed management expert Patrick Lencioni addresses the costly and maddening issue of silos: the barriers that create organizational politics. Silos devastate organizations, kill productivity, push good people out the door, and jeopardize the achievement of corporate goals.

    As with his other books, Lencioni writes Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars as a fictional―but eerily familiar―story. The story is about Jude Cousins, an eager young management consultant struggling to launch his practice by solving one of the more universal and frustrating problems faced by his clients. Through trial and error, he develops a simple yet ground-breaking approach for helping them transform confusion and infighting into clarity and alignment.

    In the book, you’ll find:

    • Ways to recognize the devastating–and destructive–power of silos
    • How to create an overarching thematic goal or rallying cry for your organization
    • Strategies for employees to avoid the confusion that often accompanies working in matrix organizations

    Perfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders, Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars will also earn a place in the libraries of consultants and other professionals who serve organizations of all sizes.

    Read more

    £15.70£19.00
  • Unholy Union: When Rugby Collided with the Modern World

    06

    What is the state of rugby?
    Is the game on the brink of expansion?
    Or is it on the brink of implosion?

    No game has undergone so traumatic a transformation since the turn of the century. The last of the major sports to embrace professionalism, rugby was propelled on a trajectory that has twisted its cumbersome frame to the limit in a drama compelling and appalling to behold. After a hundred years defying the future, rugby now shudders with the turmoil of its sudden leap into the modern world, attaining heights hitherto undreamed of, even as the strains – financial, political, social and medical – threaten to tear it apart.

    With a global focus (and a particular lens on Australasian and South African rugby), Unholy Union is a fascinating and in-depth analysis of the sport, examining the journey so far and speculating on where it will go next. It is irreverent and provocative, asking uncomfortable questions of rugby, but imbued throughout with affection for a game that integrates all human life, as beautiful as it is ugly, as in love with itself as it is terrified.

    Sports enter periods that make or break them.

    Rugby is in one now . . .

    Read more

    £9.60£10.40
  • Pet Pigs. Keeping Pigs as Pets. Pig book for care, training, health, grooming, costs and feeding.

    06
    Pigs are very often misunderstood animals as a lot of people think that they are dirty, destructive, aggressive and have a bad temperament. This is not so: pigs are very loving and affectionate animals and that’s why they are amazing pets but only if trained and cared for properly. Due to the recent popularity in keeping pigs as pets, many people are considering getting a pet pig. Pigs are very similar to dogs. In fact, their intelligence is higher than that of a dog. Pigs have a number of attractive qualities that make it very appealing to have as a pet. They are extremely intelligent, active, playful, loving and curious. These food lovers adapt to house rules in no time as they are easy to train. Pigs have peculiar exercising requirements that need to be met if you don’t want any trouble in the house. It is true, pigs can be destructive and aggressive if not cared for properly. However, with proper training, care and attention, these cuties can be very good, kind and adorable pets. They will love you and protect you once they consider you their guardian. This book is packed with everything related to pigs, it is a complete guide for people that have misconceptions about pigs and for those who want to keep pigs as pets. I hope you have as much fun with your pigs as I have with mine! Covered in this book: • The best breed of pigs to have. • Temperament of a pig • Pros and Cons of having a pig as pet. • How to take care of a pig. • How to train your pig. • The medical concerns related to the pig. • The pig’s common behavior. • The pig’s grooming needs. • House-proofing for the pig. • Financial aspects … and much more

    Read more

    £8.70
  • Jacqueline Wilson Pet Journal

    06
    Do you have a pet, like Jacqueline? Perhaps it’s your wish to have a cheeky little puppy or a sleek, silky cat – or even a more unusual animal! This pretty Pet Journal is packed full of handy hints and fun facts to help you choose the perfect pet and care for it properly – plus, there are lots of brilliant extras, including a page of gorgeous stickers and a puzzle page!

    Read more

    £5.30£6.60
  • The Watchers: A thrilling Gothic horror soon to be a major motion picture

    06
    Soon to be a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE produced by M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN and starring DAKOTA FANNING.

    You can’t see them. But they can see you.

    This forest isn’t charted on any map. Every car breaks down at its treeline. Mina’s is no different. Left stranded, she is forced into the dark woodland only to find a woman shouting, urging Mina to run to a concrete bunker. As the door slams behind her, the building is besieged by screams.

    Mina finds herself in a room with a wall of glass, and an electric light that activates at nightfall, when the Watchers come above ground. These creatures emerge to observe their captive humans and terrible things happen to anyone who doesn’t reach the bunker in time.

    Afraid and trapped among strangers, Mina is desperate for answers. Who are the Watchers, and why are they keeping the humans imprisoned, keen to watch their every move?

    A spine-chilling debut horror adventure set in the remote and sinister forests of Ireland, from critically acclaimed Irish writer A.M. Shine.

    ‘A dark, claustrophobic read’ T. Kingfisher, author of Paladin’s Grace
    ‘Readers get an intimate glimpse into the fraying edges of each character’s psyches, the constant hunger, the paranoia, the loss of hope, and far worse… The Watchers will appeal to fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, Josh Malerman, and Scott Smith’ A.E. Siraki, Booklist

    Read more

    £3.80
  • That Feeling When: LGBT+ Summer Camp Romance (The #lovehim Series Book 1)

    06
    Archie Corrigan is an angry teen, pigeon-holed by a stereotype.

    Landon Summers is a Hollywood heartthrob, whose role doesn’t end when the cameras stop filming.

    When the two guys meet at Camp Crystal Cove, they have literally nothing in common. Despite their differences, Archie can’t help but be enthralled by Landon’s confidence, and Landon has never met anyone so completely immune to his charms.

    Their unexpected friendship has them both revealing parts of themselves they’ve tried to keep hidden, but accepting the truth isn’t always easy.

    Archie and Landon have to decide.

    Stick to the safety of the pretend lives they’ve built up?

    … Or give in to That Feeling When they’re finally happy?

    All books in the #lovehim series are stand alones. The series number is recommended reading order.

    Read more

    £4.00
  • Trinity College London Rock & Pop 2018 Bass Grade 3 (Trinity Rock & Pop)

    06

    Trinity College London’s Rock and Pop graded songbooks contain real songs from legendary artists, with specially written performance notes for the Rock and Pop exams from 2018. This book contains material intended for Bass guitar at grade 3.

    Contents:

    Another One Bites the Dust (Queen)

    Come Together (The Beatles)

    (I’m a) Road Runner (Jr Walker & The All Stars)

    Misery Business (Paramore)

    Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag (James Brown)

    Seasons (Waiting On You) (Futire Islands)

    Song 2 (Blur)

    Walking on the Moon (The Police)

    Read more

    £15.60
  • Kitchen Heaven

    06
    A major new cookery book from Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay, to tie-in with his new series on Channel 4.

    Read more

    £2.80
  • Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Heaven

    06
    Each week in the television series Cutting the Mustard, a struggling restaurant receives the Gordon Ramsay treatment. His personality is forceful, to say the least. His reputation for explosive outbursts and sharp-tongued confrontations is matched only by his ability to create truly spectacular food in his restaurants. With only a couple of weeks to turn around a restaurant’s flagging fortunes, nothing is sacred. There’s no time for polite small talk as Gordon reveals a few home truths to the exhausted, emotional restaurant owner or manager and embarks upon his mission to turn things around. Cutting the Mustard is a unique combination of practical insight and compelling entertainment. It offers an intriguing look at the ins and outs of the restaurant business, using the troubleshooting format to explore the secrets of success for running a profitable eatery. By turns exciting, moving, surprising and inspiring, this is a series that explodes the myths surrounding personal and professional ambition, success and motivation whilst revealing that even the most disastrous situation can be turned around with a bit of imagination and a lot of elbow grease.

    Read more

    £13.30£19.00
  • Piano Lessons, Book 1 (Waterman & Harewood Piano)

    06

    ****NEW COMMEMORATIVE EDITION*** Piano Lessons Book 1, part of the Waterman/Harewood Piano Series has been devised jointly by the world famous piano teacher Fanny Waterman and the co-founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition, Marion Harewood, and is established as one of the foremost piano methods.

    This book, and its two follow-up volumes are the central course-books of this highly successful piano methods and is aimed at the older beginner. Technical material is skilfully and imaginatively presented, while each chapter guides the young player towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies.

    Piano Lessons Book 1 includes easy pieces by Purcell, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Schumann, as well as a large and indespensible note-learning

    Read more

    £8.50
  • Private Life in Britain’s Stately Homes: Masters and Servants in the Golden Age (Brief Histories)

    06
    The Victorian and Edwardian eras in the run-up to 1914 marked the golden age of the English country house, when opulence and formality attained a level that would never be matched again. The ease of these perfect settings for flirtation and relaxation was maintained by a large and well-trained staff of servants. Although those ‘in service’ worked very long hours and had little personal freedom, many were proud of their positions and grateful for the relative security these gave. Indeed, the strictly hierarchical world below stairs could be more snobbish than that of a house’s owners. Michael Paterson skilfully and entertainingly explores the myths and realities of this vanished world, both upstairs and down.

    Read more

    £2.80
  • The Practical Watch Escapement

    06
    One of George Daniels’ central contributions to horology is his co-axial escapement. Having observed that the dominant lever escapement begins to change its rate after a year or two – a disturbance caused by the sliding action of the impulse elements of the escapement – Daniels set about developing a mechanism that avoided this problem. The result of his efforts was the co-axial escapement, a mechanism in which he sought to combine the strengths and eliminate the deficiencies of existing watch escapements, the lever escapement foremost among them. First devised in 1977, today it remains largely the same as fitted in watches of Daniels’ own manufacture, as well as those of several wrist-watch manufacturers. This book explains the action of the escapement in terms accessible to both expert and layman, and is accompanied by a series of detailed line drawings.

    Read more

    £28.50
  • PUT A WET PAPER TOWEL ON IT: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools

    06

    THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

    A heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast).

    ‘’Education’s answer to Adam Kay … Lee and Adam Parkinson are doing for teaching what he did for medicine.’ The Times

    Have you ever wondered what really happens during the day when your precious little angels are at school?

    In this book, The Two Mr Ps will take you on a side-splittingly funny journey through the weird and wonderful world of primary schools. It will also explore the pressures of modern-day teaching, revealing exactly what it takes to wrangle a chaotic classroom (or seven) on a weekly basis. From the absolute characters found in the staffroom to school-trip mishaps and everything else inbetween, Put A Wet Paper Towel on It is a must-read for teachers and parents alike.

    So sit up straight, four legs on your chair, fingers on lips and get ready to take a trip down memory lane. And remember – when in doubt, just put a wet paper towel on it.

    Lee Parkinson and Adam Parkinson’s book ‘This Is Your Own Time You’re Wasting’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 25-07-2022.

    Read more

    £7.90£8.50
  • StrengthsFinder 2.0: From Gallup: By the New York Times Bestselling Author of Wellbeing

    06
    DO YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO WHAT YOU DO BEST EVERY DAY? Chances are, you don’t. All too often, our natural talents go untapped. From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than to developing our strengths.To help people uncover their talents, Gallup introduced the first version of its online assessment, StrengthsFinder, in the 2001 management book Now, Discover Your Strengths. The book spent more than five years on bestseller lists and ignited a global conversation, while StrengthsFinder helped millions discover their top five talents.
    In StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup unveils the new and improved version of its popular assessment. While you can read this book in one sitting, you’ll use it as a reference for decades. Loaded with hundreds of strategies for applying your strengths, this new book and accompanying website will change the way you look at yourself — and the world around you — forever.
    Available exclusively through the unique access code included in StrengthsFinder 2.0: A new and upgraded edition of the StrengthsFinder assessment, a personalized Strengths Discovery and Action-Planning Guide for applying your strengths in the next week, month and year, 50 Ideas for Action (10 strategies for building on each of your top five themes) and the redesigned StrengthsFinder 2.0 companion website.

    Read more

    £27.00
  • The Plot: The Political Assassination of Boris Johnson

    06

    ‘A riveting read that skips along at pace. Illuminating and concerning, it lifts the lid on the tawdry world of Westminster powerbroking’ Tim Shipman, The Times

    The explosive behind-the-scenes account of the plot to bring down Boris Johnson

    YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THE ELECTED ARE CHOSEN BY THE PEOPLE.

    THINK AGAIN.

    When Boris Johnson came to power in 2019, he did so with the largest Conservative majority since Margaret Thatcher. Rewriting the political map, he united a party and shattered Labour’s fabled red wall. And yet, just three years later, he was ousted by the same members who had once greeted his leadership so rapturously.

    What had gone so wrong?

    The Plot is the seismic, fly-on-the-wall account of how the saviour of the Conservative Party became a pariah. Told with unparalleled access, from multiple inside sources talking with astonishing candour, it reveals the shocking truth about powerful forces operating behind the scenes in the heart of Westminster and those who became the architects of a Prime Minister’s downfall.

    This is the story of a damning trail of treachery and deceit fuelled by an obsessive pursuit of power, which threatens to topple the very fabric of our democracy.

    Read more

    £19.99£25.00
  • Intensive Care Nursing: A Framework for Practice

    05

    Especially written for qualified nurses working in intensive care units, this comprehensive text has been developed to be as accessible as possible. This fourth edition has been revised throughout to ensure the evidence base is completely up to date and the content reflects contemporary best practice.

    Intensive Care Nursing is structured in user-friendly sections. The chapters contain sections outlining the “fundamental knowledge” needed to understand key chapters, “implications for practice” boxes, further reading and resources overviews, “time out” sections for revision and clinical scenarios with questions included. Reviewed throughout by experienced practitioners and teachers, it covers:

      • patient-focused issues of bedside nursing;
      • the technical knowledge necessary to care safely for ICU patients;
      • the more common and specialised disease processes and treatments encountered;
      • how nurses can use their knowledge and skills to develop their own and others’ practice.

      Written by a practice development nurse with a strong clinical background in intensive care nursing and experience of teaching nursing, Intensive Care Nursing is essential reading for nurses and health professionals working with seriously ill patients, particularly those undertaking post-registration training in the area.

      Read more

      £36.60£40.80
    • Accounting for Non-Accountants

      05

      Accounting for Non-Accountants provides the perfect introduction to the basics of accounting and finance. Designed for non-specialists with little or no background in accounting, it guides readers through the maze of financial terms and accounting concepts and techniques in a clear and easy-to-follow style.

      Now in its 11th edition, Accounting for Non-Accountants includes information on the UK GAAP accounting standards as well as an overview of current international standards, and updates including a new chapter on how competition, the financial markets and government economic policy can influence organizations. The book is structured clearly to provide in-depth understanding in three key areas: annual accounts (including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and reporting standards); management accounting (costing, marginal costing and budgetary controls); and financial management (including the cost of capital, working capital, investment appraisal and performance analysis).

      With updated online resources, including additional review questions for each chapter and a multiple choice question section, Accounting for Non-Accountants is ideal for beginners and provides an excellent grounding for those taking accountancy qualifications.

      Read more

      £4.80
    • Marketing Communications: Touchpoints, sharing and disruption

      05

      The new edition of Marketing Communications delivers a rich blend of theory with examples of contemporary marketing practice. Providing a critical insight into how brands engage audiences, Fill and Turnbull continues to be the definitive marketing communications text for undergraduate and postgraduate students in marketing and related fields.

      The eighth edition, which contains two new chapters, reflects the changing and disruptive world of marketing communications. Throughout the text the impact of digital media and its ability to influence audience, client, and agency experiences, is considered. Each chapter has been extensively revised, with new examples, the latest theoretical insights, and suggested reading materials. Each of the 22 chapters also has a new case study, drawn from brands and agencies from around the world.

      Marketing Communications is recognised as the authoritative text for professional courses such as The Chartered Institute of Marketing, and is supported by the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.

      Read more

      £32.30£53.20
    • Affiliate Marketing For Dummies

      05

      Get Your Piece of the Hottest Business Online Today! 

      Affiliate marketing is your route to earning some serious bucks. Thousands of companies both large & small like Amazon, Sears, Best Buy, Overstock, Lowe’s, Priceline & others have programs so you can profit from the thousands of products they offer.

      Affiliate marketing is ideal for bloggers looking to monetize their work. This is a multibillion-dollar market, and there are 10+ million people involved in the biz worldwide. There’s always room for more because the opportunity keeps growing as more and more companies offer affiliate programs. Affiliate Marketing For Dummies shows you how to get a slice of the pie! 

      • Choose the right affiliate product or service for you
      • Find the best affiliate programs for you
      • Find the best affiliate marketing strategies

      Affiliate Marketing for Dummies is your friendly step-by-step guide to getting in on this moneymaker―big time.  

      Read more

      £17.20£20.90
    • Al Capone’s Beer Wars: A Complete History of Organized Crime in Chicago during Prohibition

      05
      Although much has been written about Al Capone, there has not been–until now–a complete history of organized crime in Chicago during Prohibition. This exhaustively researched book covers the entire period from 1920 to 1933. Author John J. Binder, a recognized authority on the history of organized crime in Chicago, discusses all the important bootlegging gangs in the city and the suburbs and also examines the other major rackets, such as prostitution, gambling, labor and business racketeering, and narcotics. A major focus is how the Capone gang — one of twelve major bootlegging mobs in Chicago at the start of Prohibition–gained a virtual monopoly over organized crime in northern Illinois and beyond. Binder also describes the fight by federal and local authorities, as well as citizens’ groups, against organized crime. In the process, he refutes numerous myths and misconceptions related to the Capone gang, other criminal groups, the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, and gangland killings. What emerges is a big picture of how Chicago’s underworld evolved during this period. This broad perspective goes well beyond Capone and specific acts of violence and brings to light what was happening elsewhere in Chicagoland and after Capone went to jail. Based on 25 years of research and using many previously unexplored sources, this fascinating account of a bloody and colorful era in Chicago history will become the definitive work on the subject.

      Read more

      £15.20
    • American Royals

      05

      The New York Times Bestseller

      ‘An addictive Jilly Cooperesque saga’ Guardian
      ‘A fun, fast-paced read packed with drama, scandal and romance’ The Sun

      Crazy Rich Asians meets The Crown in this completely addictive modern-day royal romance.

      The Washingtons have ruled America for almost 250 years.

      They’re gorgeous, fiercely famous and the beating heart of the most glorious royal court in the world.

      But behind the glittering ballrooms, elegant gowns, and seemingly perfect public personas lie forbidden romances and scandalous secrets. Together four young women will navigate gossip, drama, and the eyes of the world upon them.

      There’s everything to play for – but there can only be one queen.

      This is the story of the most famous family in the world.

      This is the story of the American royals.

      Read more

      £5.70
    • The Thursday Murder Club: (The Thursday Murder Club 1)

      05
      THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN

      ———-

      ‘Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny’ Marian Keyes
      ‘So smart and funny. Deplorably good’ Ian Rankin
      ‘Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny’ Mark Billingham

      In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it’s too late?

      The Times Crime Book of the Month
      Guardian Best Crime and Thrillers

      ———-

      ‘A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly’ Val McDermid

      ‘I completely fell in love with it’ Shari Lapena

      ‘This is properly brilliant. The pages fly and I can’t stop smiling’ Steve Cavanagh

      ‘Steeped in Agatha Christie joy’ Araminta Hall

      ‘Pure escapism’ Guardian

      ‘As gripping as it is funny’ Evening Standard

      ‘An exciting new talent in crime fiction’ Daily Mail

      ‘A witty and poignant tale’ Daily Telegraph

      ‘Funny and original’ Sun

      Read more

      £5.70
    • The Only Survival Guide Teen Girls Will Ever Need: Understand Your Body, Learn to Take Care of Yourself, Establish Healthy Relationships, Make Money, Boost Your Confidence, and…

      05

      Make your way through the maze of puberty confidently and joyfully—even if right now, life is a little confusing!

      Ugh. The “P” word. Puberty.

      Anyone who’s been through it knows how confusing and challenging it can be.

      You still feel like a child but your body’s changing, and it’s all happening so fast!

      You’re more self-conscious than ever, and you begin to worry about what your peers think of you.

      What’s more, during and after puberty come the teen years—a time in which you’re expected to make decisions that will affect your adult life significantly!

      Meanwhile, you have to work out how to stay safe online, and start thinking about adult stuff, like money—and you don’t know where to begin.

      Of course, there are a few upsides to this time in life.

      You are becoming more independent, gaining new interests, and making friends.

      But there are so many hurdles you have to jump over before adulthood.

      The future is waiting for you, but it is coming at you at frightful speed, and you don’t know if you want to go to college, how you will afford it, or what your other options are.

      You wish you had a mentor or a life coach, but nobody you know can fulfill this role!

      And this is where this book comes in handy. Consider it the complete guide to keep closely by your side during your journey into adolescence and beyond. Inside, you will discover:

      • The physical, mental, and sexual changes that occur during puberty, plus 8 FAQs covering everything from menstrual cramps to bodily hair
      • 3 main focuses for self-care—how to protect your physical health, ace your grooming and style routines, and prioritize mental wellness and self-acceptance
      • Key strategies for knowing yourself—how to silence your inner critic, uncover your strengths, and find your purpose
      • Negotiating the challenging world of relationships—how to make and keep friends, find that special someone, and know when it is time to end a relationship
      • Being a smart web user—how to enjoy all the benefits of the Internet while remaining safe, preserving your privacy, and avoiding scammers, hackers, and other online abusers
      • Why it’s never too early to start making money—find a job that reflects your strengths, prepare a great resume, and shine at your next job interview!
      • What to do when school’s over—college, trade school, work, and other options to get you started on your professional path
      • How to build healthy family ties of mutual support between you and your parents—plus handy advice for the adult in your life who wishes to be the most supportive guardian possible!

      And so much more.

      Being a teen is a time of discovery.

      It is filled with highs and lows, victory and defeat, surprises and disappointments.

      Rising to all these challenges simply involves honing the skills you need to love yourself and build healthy relationships with others.

      If you’re ready to be the kind of teen you have always admired, then scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now!

      Read more

      £12.30
    • Values, Voice and Virtue: The New British Politics

      05

      *THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
      *A Financial Times 2023 book to watch*

      ‘Forceful … The fundamental thrust of Goodwin’s argument is right … a new centre ground of British politics is being formed – even if both parties have yet to fully comprehend it’ The Times

      What has caused the recent seismic changes in British politics, including Brexit and a series of populist revolts against the elite? Why did so many people want to overturn the status quo? Where have the Left gone wrong? And what deeper trends are driving these changes?

      British politics is coming apart. A country once known for its stability has recently experienced a series of shocking upheavals. Matthew Goodwin, acclaimed political scientist and co-author of National Populism, shows that the reason is not economic hardship, personalities or dark money. It is a far wider political realignment that will be with us for years to come. An increasingly liberalised, globalised ruling class has lost touch with millions, who found their values ignored, their voices unheard and their virtue denied. Now, this new alliance of voters is set to determine Britain’s fate.

      Read more

      £8.50£10.40
    • Accounting and Finance: An Introduction

      05

      For undergraduate and MBA courses in Accounting and Finance.

      Gain a complete grounding in Accounting and Finance and develop skills to work with financial information

      Accounting and Finance: An Introduction 10th Edition by Eddie McLaney and Peter Atrill contains all the information on Accounting and Finance you need to start your career in business. With an emphasis on introducing topics in a step-by-step and accessible way, you will be taught how to understand and use financial information and reports, and will gain an appreciation of the key roles that both accounting and finance have to play in business decision-making. This bestselling text continues to be popular in universities and business schools, and makes the experience of learning about accounting and finance relevant and practical through its use of real numerical accounting techniques, the inclusion of important international financial standards, an increased number of activities to encourage learning in an active way, and through a range of relevant, real-world examples, many of which are new to this edition. Covering financial accounting, management accounting and financial management in a single text, this book is focused on providing you with the tools you need to make informed, successful business decisions.

      Also available with MyLab Accounting

      MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Accounting for this textbook includes over 1700 questions, now including a larger number of algorithmic questions (more than 300) that require different numerical responses from different students. Learn more about MyLab Accounting.

      Note: MyLab Accounting is not included. Students, if MyLab Accounting is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyLab Accounting should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

      Pearson, the world’s learning company.

      Read more

      £52.20
    • Law Express: Medical Law

      05

      Revise with the help of the UK’s bestselling law revision series.

      Designed for students, this book will help you:

      • Understand how to review essential cases, statutes, and legal terms

      • Learn how to assess and approach the subject by using expert advice

      • Learn how to lead further discussions

      Find additional support on our Law Express companion website, which contains a host of extra resources to provide you with pre-exam guidance.

      Visit go.pearson.com/uk/lawexpress

      Jonathan Herring is a Professor of Law at Exeter College, University of Oxford.

      Read more

      £13.90£14.20

      Law Express: Medical Law

      £13.90£14.20

    Main Menu