For many Jewish Christians of the first century, living in the light of the gospel was challenging. Having accepted Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, they were regarded by still-skeptical family, friends, and neighbours as dangerous, misguided, and even disloyal to all that God had said earlier on. The letter to the Hebrews was written to show that you can't go...

The full NKJV text with added features is a great value for a new Christian or someone interested in learning more about God. The New King James Version Bible is one of the most trusted, distributed, and best-selling English translations. The NKJV Outreach Bible is ideal for ministries and churches who want to share the Gospel with those interested in...

Stephen Rosenfield, founder and director of the American Comedy Institute, the premier comedy school in the United States, has taught literally dozens of major stand-up comics in North America and has also pioneered comedy as an academic discipline in many universities, a trend that is rapidly spreading. Mastering Stand-Up draws on Rosenfield’s own extensive experience (and those of countless stars...

Bring your big day to life without breaking the bank Congratulations! Getting married is a thrilling time and a major milestone—but you might be overwhelmed at how much there is to do and how much it's going to cost. Here's the secret: You don't need to spend a year's salary on your wedding day for it to be unique and...

From Orwell Prize-winning journalist Daniel Lavelle comes a wild road trip chasing aliens through the UFO heartlands into the soul of America. The US government has been investigating unidentified aerial phenomena in a secret division of the Department of Defence. A former intelligence official urged the US to disclose evidence of UFOs after saying the government has possession of 'intact...

For almost 1,500 years, the New Testament manuscripts were copied by hand––and mistakes and intentional changes abound in the competing manuscript versions. Religious and biblical scholar Bart Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself are the results of both intentional...

An adult colouring book featuring classic comics images of the Avengers throughout the years, including Sam Wilson’s Captain America, star of the 2025 film. Perfect for adult fans at all levels of colouring ability. Marvel Avengers: The Official Adult Colouring Book (Starring Captain America) is a must-have for enthusiasts looking to bring their favourite heroes to life with vibrant colours....

A thoughtful, illuminating rumination on the life lessons we can take from those who work the land and the millennia of wisdom they draw upon when they go about their day, 'making a living by turning light and time into money'. As with his previous bestsellers, John Connell skilfully synthesises philosophy, art, literature and spirituality to bolster his thoughts on...

2024 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Now in paperback: the powerful, revelatory New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller, shortlisted for the Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year Award. An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo's cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense...

After the Bible, this is the most important foundational text in Judaism. The Talmud is one of the most significant religious texts in the world, second only to the Bible in its importance to Judaism. As the Bible is the word of God, The Talmud applies that word to the lives of its followers. In a range of styles, including...

Many men come to a point in life where they feel a sense of emptiness, meaninglessness, and lack of motivation. This state may be confused for depression, but David Deida reveals a vital distinction, inspiring new possibility for discernment and action. When a man grows tired of his life, what can be done? Past the basic man who wants to...

Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting—twenty patterns inspired by the hit series from STARZ and Sony Pictures Television, based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels. From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to the eastern shores of North America, the TV show Outlander brings to life in gorgeous detail the...

Easy to read. Easy to carry. This Bible brings readability and portability together in one neat, sophisticated package. Featuring a generous print size and the Zondervan NASB Comfort Print® typeface, this Bible provides a clear, smooth, and comfortable reading experience for readers of all ages. Ideal for anyone looking for a Bible that is gentle on the eyes yet easy...

For the first time, the complete history of David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks, told through fascinatingly detailed reporting and exclusive interviews with the show's cast and creators. 'The high point of TV as a medium. David Lynch's Twin Peaks may never be bettered.' Guardian 'Anybody making one-hour drama today who says he wasn't influenced by David Lynch is...

'Well researched, emotive and hugely entertaining' Guillem Balague 'Wonderful. Perfect for anyone who loves football but has forgotten why' Joey D'Urso 'This book is a joy to read' Max Rushden A treasure trove of new and untouched stories Suzy Wrack Have you ever heard of the football club founded by ex-KGB officers, the 21-time champions of Moldova? How about the...

Published to coincide with the first major exhibition at Tate Britain, marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of two of Britain's most beloved artists, Turner and Constable will give a unique insight into the work of these painters in tandem. Drawing on the very best of their work, the book reveals the ways in which the painters offered two...

Discover how to live freely and release your burdens with gospel meditations that turn your focus to the God who cares deeply for you.Are you looking for a new way of living A way to stop anxious thoughts and release heavy burdens you aren't meant to carryIn The Way of the Wildflower, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons invites...

Explore the world of words with inspiration from the stories of Roald Dahl. Become a reading champion and unlock the meaning of new words with this remarkable vocabulary book. Packed full of little every day words and long twisty-turny words, this book will boost your word knowledge. You'll puzzle out the meaning of words, meet new ones and get tips...

Your best-friend guide to gardening from @GardenwithJonny (3M+ community) Stay green, stay gorgeous! In his debut book, gardening enthusiast Jonny Hincks - known by over 3 million followers online as @gardenwithjonny - brings his signature humour, relatable advice and down-to-earth, no-fuss approach to gardening with one aim- for you to garden yourself happy. Discover the joy of getting outdoors with...

A Feminist's Guide to ADHD is an empowering, feminist guide to understanding and managing ADHD specifically for women, written by the popular millennial doctor with ADHD, Janina Maschke. ADHD affects women in unique ways. Discover how to deal with it—and how to thrive—in this empowering guide. Whether you have received a late diagnosis, a misdiagnosis, or even no diagnosis at...

The most famous trial of the twentieth century - told through the eyes of the women history forgot. In November 1945, the world turned its gaze to Nuremberg. Inside a courtroom built by and for men, justice was being sought for crimes almost beyond comprehension. The spotlight fell on Nazi leaders, Allied prosecutors and military judges - but in the...

From the world-famous expert on chimpanzees, the powerfully compelling sequel to the international bestseller In the Shadow of Man: 'An instant animal classic' Time Equipped with little more than a notebook, binoculars, and her fascination with wildlife, Jane braved a realm of unknowns to give the world a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. On the shores of Lake...

A revolutionary, science-backed approach to living well from ABC News chief medical correspondent and cardiologist Dr Tara Narula, that bridges the gap between our physical and mental health to show how resilience is the key to both. As the number one leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease has several common prescriptions from cardiologists, such as medication,...

One of the greatest philosophical works of all time, in a new translation for the twenty-first century. Widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophical works of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is a succinct yet wide-ranging exploration of language and logic, science and mysticism, which has inspired generations of thinkers, artists and poets. In a series...

Essential Ideas 1: Love by The School of Life has distilled its most essential ideas on love to produce a bitesize manual that is both useful and entertaining. We learn—among other things—how to pick partners more reliably, how to avoid conflict, and how to know whether a relationship is really for us. By exploring key themes within the topic of...

This definitive cookbook is filled with over 80 delicious recipes that capture the spirit and flavours of Ramadan. A timeless, approachable guide to cooking and preparing Ramadan meals, designed to help families savour flavourful heritage meals without the stress, especially during the holy month. As a working mother, Ilhan understands the time constraints of modern lifestyles. Her cherished family recipes...

The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and knitting today! Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting. The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on,...

The earth is not a dead, mute landscape but an eloquent, living being. Sometimes it just takes a spade, a packet of seeds, and a pair of sturdy boots to realise it. The philosopher Byung-Chul Han spent three springs, summers, autumns, and winters in his secret garden in Berlin, devoting himself to daily gardening in all weathers. For Han, gardening...

How we became addicted to a supply chain that wreaks havoc across the globe. Epic, shocking, and deeply reported, The Elements of Power tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals—essential for the decarbonisation of our economies—and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry. Congo is rich. Swaths of the war-torn African...

Insects are essential for life as we know it. There are at least one million species of insects, together making up over 80 per cent of all living species on Earth. Around 10,000 new species of insects are discovered every year. In Insectarium, learn about the secret world thriving right underneath your feet. How did insects evolve into what they...

First Place Winner of the Society of Environmental Journalists' Rachel Carson Environment Book Award With urgency and wit, Tatiana Schlossberg explains that far from being only a distant problem of the natural world created by the fossil fuel industry, climate change is all around us, all the time, lurking everywhere in our convenience-driven society, all without our realising it. By...

Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind, Wallace J. Nichols revolutionises how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water. Grounded in cutting-edge studies in neurobiology, cognitive psychology, economics, and...

'A wonderful book.' - Peter Frankopan 'A masterpiece' - Gregory Nagy, Harvard University 'Remarkable' - Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules-For Now The way we think. The way we learn. The entertainment we seek. The way we are governed. It all began on the mountains and islands of Europe's southeastern edge, more than 3,000 years ago. The Greeks...

A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week 'A real-time, moving and intimate portrait of a year living under the Taliban' — DUA LIPA'S SERVICE95 'An intimate, courageous chronicle of life' — OBSERVER, BOOK OF THE DAY 'A hugely important book' — BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'A deeply moving collective memoir' — LYSE DOUCET In August 2021, as the Taliban approached the...

'This is real, it is raw, and it lays out the truth about booze.' - Patrick Gower 'Thought-provoking but never preachy, Espiner blends personal experience with his formidable journalism talents as he dissects the role of booze in our lives.' - Jack Tame 'Of all the books that will be published in New Zealand in 2023, it's hard to imagine...

An updated movie tie-in edition of the fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen's most surprising album, Nebraska, and its pivotal role in the rock legend's career. The inspiration for the major motion picture starring Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong. The fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen's most surprising album, Nebraska, revealing its pivotal role in...

Where did the Coronavirus outbreak originate and was the pandemic predicted? Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, and what were they trying to tell us? Is the food industry colluding to make us addicted to sugar? Prepare yourself for some startling revelations on these topics and many more in this updated and expanded...

Life is full of endless noise from your phone, the buzz of people, traffic, and television. You are also subject to internal noise—worries, fears, negative emotions, and racing thoughts. Fuelling stress and anxiety, this overload is harmful to your mental and physical health, distracting you from living a fulfilling, purposeful, and peaceful life. Drawing on the practices, beliefs, and teachings...

From viral meme to one of the year’s most exciting new YouTube series, Idiot Sandwich is the ultimate cookbook dedicated to that special heaven served up between two slices of bread. When the world’s biggest chef, Gordon Ramsay, places two pieces of bread around your face and asks, “What are you?” there’s really only one response: “An idiot sandwich!” When...

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW—Richard O'Brien's tribute to B-movie sci-fi, campness and sexual fluidity—is one of the most beloved and revered cult films ever made. Its "don't dream it, be it" ethos has since made the movie the longest theatrical release in film history, grossing more than $225 million over nearly five decades. In 1973, photographer Mick Rock was making...

Take an unforgettable European vacation with Cozy Europe! Each page showcases a delightful scene inspired by European culture. From charming cafés to lively festivals, every design offers a fun and relaxing way to get creative and unwind. Each colouring page is drawn with thick lines, so everything is easy to colour with coloured pencils and markers. 40 unique images. Cute...

The International Bestseller & Winner of the Football Book of the Year Award A Times Sports Book of the Year A Telegraph Book of the Year An Irish Times Book of the Year An Irish Independent Book of the Year 'Important, perfectly timed and hugely necessary.' The Guardian 'A monumental piece of investigative journalism.' Irish Times 'A must-read on how...

BY THE AUTHOR OF CHERNOBYL: HISTORY OF A TRAGEDY, WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2018 WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE RUSSIAN BOOK PRIZE 2015 On Christmas Day 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev resigned as president of the Soviet Union. By the next day, the USSR was officially no more, and the USA had emerged as the world’s sole superpower. Award-winning historian...

Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie...

A Doodle a Day Keeps the Stress Away is a creativity challenge book in the style of Wreck This Journal, brought to you by Tamara Michael, the beloved teacher and artist from TikTok known as @TamaraMichael. FROM TIKTOK'S FAVOURITE ART TEACHER. Draw your worries away . . . This book is designed for the stressed out and weary. For those...

Israel has always won. They are winning now. And they must always win in the future. In The Sword of Freedom, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen pulls back the curtain on Israel's success in the face of never-ending war. Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping Israel's modern defense strategy. Blending personal stories and the nation's history, he offers...

Gaius Plinius Secundus, known as Pliny the Elder, was born in AD 21. He served both as a cavalry officer in Germania and as a procurator, and he combined this public service with a deep interest in science. Natural History is Pliny's sole surviving work, and in it, he records the sum total of Roman scientific knowledge in the first...

From the bestselling author of The Bronx is Burning, a superlative account of New York at a dramatic turning point in its history. New York City entered 1986 as a city reborn, with record profits on Wall Street sending waves of money splashing across Manhattan and bringing a once-bankrupt and reeling city back to life. But it also entered 1986...

From a GP with a fast-growing social media platform and a simple promise—this is the diet advice you can trust. When Dr Camilla Stokholm started work as a GP, her health unravelled; she rapidly gained weight, felt exhausted, and had debilitating IBS. Determined to find out the root cause, she discovered that what she ate each day played a much...

Revised edition The master of ancient Greek comic drama, Aristophanes combined slapstick, humour and cheerful vulgarity with acute political observations. In The Frogs, written during the Peloponnesian War, Dionysus descends to the Underworld to bring back a poet who can help Athens in its darkest hour, and stages a great debate to help him decide between the traditional wisdom of...

Stephen Fry's The Ode Less Travelled provides us with a witty and entertaining guide to the mysteries of writing poetry. If you can speak and read English, you can write poetry. The trick is knowing where to start. Stephen Fry, who has long written poems, and indeed has written long poems, for his own private pleasure, invites you to discover...

In his perfectly crafted haiku poems, Basho described the natural world with great simplicity and delicacy of feeling. These travel writings not only chronicle Basho's perilous journeys through Japan, but they also capture his vision of eternity in the transient world around him. The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches showcases Basho's exceptional ability to portray...

One of the great figures of English Romanticism, Coleridge's poems show diversity and imaginative genius. One of the major figures of English Romanticism, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) created works of remarkable diversity and imaginative genius. The period of his creative friendship with William Wordsworth inspired some of Coleridge's best-known poems, from the nightmarish vision of the Rime of the Ancient...

Fearless and essential – the highly anticipated final instalment in Deborah Levy's critically acclaimed Living Autobiography. Following the international critical and commercial success of The Cost of Living, this final volume of Levy's Living Autobiography is an exhilarating, thought-provoking and boldly intimate meditation on home and the spectres that haunt it. It resumes and expands Levy's pioneering examination of a...

New York Times bestselling author and Bible expert Bart Ehrman reveals how Jesus’s divinity became dogma in the first few centuries of the early church. The claim at the heart of the Christian faith is that Jesus of Nazareth was, and is, God. But this is not what the original disciples believed during Jesus’s lifetime—and it is not what Jesus...

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a Chinese military treatise written in the 6th century BC. It remains revered today as the ultimate commentary on war and military strategy. Sun Tzu's philosophy focuses on the principle that one can outsmart a foe mentally by carefully considering strategy before resorting to physical battle. This timeless wisdom is still applied...

A collection of poems exemplifying Romantic aesthetic ideals, whose unique beauty lies in their revolutionary exploration of the 'overflow of powerful emotions recollected in tranquility', Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth's Lyrical Ballads is edited with a note on the text by Michael Schmidt in Penguin Classics. Published in 1798, Lyrical Ballads is a dazzling collaboration containing twenty-three poems by...

In 1831, Tocqueville set out from post-revolutionary France on a journey across America that would take him nine months and cover 7,000 miles. The result was Democracy in America, a subtle and prescient analysis of the life and institutions of 19th-century America. Tocqueville's study of the strengths and weaknesses of an evolving democratic society remains a key point of reference...

Gerald Durrell's beloved account of his childhood in Corfu, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time. 'Another tiger-golden day lay ahead of us. It was as though England had never really existed' The Durrell clan's escapades on their Greek island home resume with the second volume of the Corfu Trilogy. Budding zoologist Gerald continues to explore the natural...

Change your habits, change your life. A powerful new way to increase your emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence Habits is a groundbreaking new book from Dr. Travis Bradberry, author of the bestselling Emotional Intelligence 2.0 that has sold millions of copies worldwide. In Emotional Intelligence Habits, Dr. Bradberry, the world's foremost expert on EQ, offers an abundance of practical strategies that...

A simple yet effective brain-boosting programme featuring over 100 puzzles to solve. Do you want to improve your brain power but don’t know where to start? This simple four-week plan will show you how. Bestselling author Dr Gareth Moore brings together the best brain-training puzzles in this easy-to-follow mental workout, which will improve your cognition, memory, and recall as you...

'Brilliant and hilarious' — GRAYSON PERRY 'Absolutely brilliant' — JENNIFER SAUNDERS, THE TIMES 'A delightful read' — SUNDAY TIMES 'An entertaining, clever book' — TELEGRAPH The international bestseller and unofficial guidebook to the English national character by anthropologist Kate Fox. Have you ever been unable to explain the idiosyncrasies of English humour, bizarre mobile-phone etiquette, or the endless obsession with...

Explore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on cave walls to real-time maps on phones. Discover their incredible history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps, and even interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome facts, kids will soon grasp how to read maps and symbols, plus learn how to make their own! Wow-factor...

Create Your Own Camping Activities, the follow-up to Lonely Planet Kids' Create Your Own Vacation Games, is packed with over 80 ideas for the best camping games, crafts, and activities. There are suggestions for fun things to do throughout the entire trip, whether you're in the tent or on the road, around the campfire or at the picnic table, as...

Penguin Readers are made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple texts are also perfect for anyone looking for a shorter read. This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of...

Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of over 100 machines, which have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries. The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea takes you on an exploration of 100 essential machines found in the workshops and studios of the world's...

Two successful entrepreneurs offer a comprehensive overview of the various ways startups can achieve strong, sustainable growth, and a guide to choosing the ones that will make the difference. Why do so many startups fail? According to entrepreneurs Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares, most failed startups make the fatal mistake of putting all their effort into perfecting their product at...

The language we use when we are in love is not a language we speak, for it is addressed to ourselves and to our imaginary beloved. It is a language of solitude, of mythology, of what Barthes calls an image repertoire. This work revives—beyond the psychological or clinical enterprises which have characterised such researches in our culture—the notion of the...

"You have talked so often of going to the dogs - and well, here are the dogs, and you have reached them." George Orwell's vivid memoir of his time among the desperately poor and destitute in London and Paris is a moving tour of the underworld of society. Here he painstakingly documents a world of unrelenting drudgery and squalor. Sleeping...

Learn how to take the perfect photograph. This practical guide from photography expert, Tom Ang, will help you achieve the best shot possible in every scenario—from creating a silhouette to impromptu still lifes. In our online world, taking a good photograph has become an essential life skill. Full of essential advice, hints, and tips, How to Photograph Absolutely Everything gives...

Delve into the world of numbers and discover how statistics can shed light on some of life's most pressing issues in The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter. This enlightening book offers an engaging exploration of statistical science, showing readers how to wield the power of data analysis to gain meaningful insights into everyday problems. Spiegelhalter masterfully guides readers through...

How to Sell Anything Online by Anaita Sarkar is the ultimate guide for entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the dynamic and ever-evolving world of online sales. In a digital landscape where competition is stiff and attention is fleeting, this invaluable resource provides the insights and strategies necessary to not only survive but thrive in the online marketplace. From budding entrepreneurs launching...

Barbarians at the Gate, by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, is a riveting narrative that plunges the reader into the intense world of corporate takeovers and high-stakes finance. This modern classic chronicles the dramatic events surrounding the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco during the heady days of the late 1980s. Known as the largest and most complex financial acquisition of...

The Kebra Nagast is a revered sacred text that originates from 14th century Ethiopia. This remarkable narrative weaves together a rich tapestry of ancient Ethiopian tradition and biblical lore. It tells the compelling story of the Queen of Sheba’s journey to meet the wise King Solomon of Israel. The profound encounter between these two historic monarchs results in the birth...

Drawn from more than two decades of pathbreaking writing, the iconic and bestselling David Graeber's most important essays and interviews. The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently, wrote David Graeber. A renowned anthropologist, activist, and author of such classic books as Debt and the breakout...

Reimagined with an invigorating touch of modernity, In Praise of Idleness by Bradley Trevor Greive is a revitalised version of Bertrand Russell’s celebrated essay. This captivating, thought-provoking piece explores the transformative power of leisure and its role in achieving a balanced, fulfilling life. By delving into the notion that personal and societal progress comes not from relentless toil but from...

Become What You Are by Alan Watts delves into the profound philosophical and spiritual teachings that challenge readers to explore their true selves and embrace their authentic identities. This collection of essays and lectures from the revered thinker and speaker is an invitation to see life from a fresh perspective, urging you to live in the present moment and recognise...

Women and Leadership by Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is an inspirational and practical exploration of the challenges and triumphs experienced by some of the world's most extraordinary female leaders. This compelling book provides an in-depth look into how these women have navigated the complexities of leadership in various fields, from politics and economics to global non-profits. Drawing from their...

Fathoms: the world in the whale by Rebecca Giggs is a mesmerising blend of natural history, philosophy, and science that takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the depths of our oceans, guided by the enigmatic lives of whales. Giggs begins her narrative with a profound, personal encounter—a humpback whale stranded on an Australian beach. This poignant moment sparks her...