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Murder most festive: a selection of puzzling Christmas mysteries from the creme de la creme of crime writers.

The ALIENS invasion is coming ... a new collection of writing from the best scientific thinkers in the galaxy.

Oliver Sacks meets Bear Grylls in this unique voyage around the human body, from the prize-winning author of Empire Antarctica. Now available in paperback.

A clear and accessible introduction to geography by two experts in the topic, part of the Ideas in Profile series.

The definitive account of the history and significance of a world landmark - reissued in time for the anniversary of the Somme.

The atom. The Big Bang. DNA. Natural selection. All ideas that have revolutionised science - and that were dismissed out of hand when they first appeared. Michael Brooks, bestselling author of 13 Things that Don't Make Sense, investigates the new wave of unexpected insights that are shaping the future of scientific discovery. He reveals that the best science is about open-mindedness, imagination and a love of mind-boggling adventures at the edge of uncertainty.

What coaches and managers need to know to truly master the skills of coaching, and so encourage and deliver high performance.

All human beings, says an African legend, have an animal double. Some doubles are benign, others wicked. When Kibandi, a boy living in a Congolese village, reaches the age of 11, his father takes him out into the night, and forces him to drink a vile liquid from a jar which has been hidden for years in the earth. This is his initiation.

A mind-bending miscellany of everyday psychology.

Mariano, who has lived in the city from an early age, is summoned back to his village to attend his grandfather's funeral. But, when he arrives, he discovers two things: firstly, that he has been nominated by his grandfather to take over the running of the family affairs, secondly that his grandfather has not died completely.

100+ writers, artists, philosophers and scientists explore the nature of consciousness.

A celebration of all things Shakespearian: the only guide to Shakespeare you'll ever need, fully endorsed by Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

Everything you need to know about the challenges and opportunities of growing a business.

A sequel to Telling Tales in Latin, the acclaimed textbook from the Iris Project, Telling Tales in Latin: Distant Lands appeals to a wide range of learners, with creative activities that update the stories around contemporary issues from history, geography, philosophy and literature.

A unique and moving account of one man's struggle to come to terms with losing his sight.

Highlights what every business needs to be aware of and prepare for to prosper and survive in the future

An all-new digest of the Economist's own analysis of the state of economies and economics.

A classic ghost story by Charles Dickens, introduced by Simon Bradley, author of The Railways.

Sometimes you have to take a chance, and Simon Parkes is nothing if not a risk-taker. The riotous life-story of a music impresario and how he turned a near-derelict hall into a legendary stage.

Seven stories for leadership transformation from a leading Australian authority on business and leadership transformation.

Pull up an easy chair and settle into the most spell-binding collection of real stories you will ever read.

A bold and controversial rethinking of the role of war in human history and how it will shape our future, sure to provoke debate, from the bestselling author of Why the West Rules - For Now.

An essential exploration of our greatest writer

Following on from The Enigma of Capital, the world's leading Marxist thinker explores the hidden workings of capital and reveals the forces that will lead inexorably to the demise of our system.