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  • The Origin of Species
    HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. The Origin of Species is still considered one of the most important and groundbreaking works of science ever written. Darwin’s eminently readable exploration of the evolutionary process challenged most of the strong beliefs of the Western world. ‘How fleeting are the wishes and efforts of man! How short his...
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  • The Art of War
    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...
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  • Starry Messenger
    Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time–war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism–in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all. In a time when our political and cultural perspectives...
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  • Option B
    Option B is a #1 New York Times bestseller and global phenomenon—a powerful, inspiring, and practical guide to finding resilience and moving forward after life's inevitable setbacks. In 2015, Sheryl Sandberg's husband, Dave Goldberg, died suddenly at the age of forty-eight. Sandberg and her two young children were devastated, and she was certain that their lives would never have real...
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  • Mindsight: Change Your Brain and Your Life
    From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of mindsight, the capacity for insight and empathy that allows you to make positive changes in your brain - and in your life. A Harvard-trained physician and clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, Daniel J. Siegel, MD, coined the...
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  • Down and Out in Paris and London
    Three francs will feed you till tomorrow, and you cannot think further than that… As a young man struggling to find his voice as a writer, George Orwell left the comfort of home to live in the impoverished working districts of Paris and London. He would document both the chaos and boredom of destitution, the eccentric cast of characters he...
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  • Democracy in America
    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...
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  • Birds, Beasts, and Relatives
    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...
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  • The Awakening
    Introducing Little Clothbound Classics - irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. This candid portrayal of a woman who refuses to accept her allotted role as wife and mother caused an outcry when it was published in 1899. It is the story of Edna Pontellier, who spends...
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  • Lolly Willowes
    Introducing Little Clothbound Classics — irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Lolly Willowes, so gentle and accommodating, has depths no one suspects. When she suddenly announces that she is leaving London and moving, alone, to the depths of the countryside, her overbearing relatives are horrified. But...
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  • Legacy of Ashes
    Winner of the National Book Award Legacy of Ashes is described as "an extraordinary story" that "reads like tragedy and thriller." Impeccably sourced, utterly absorbing, dazzling and very, very dark, according to Time Out. The all-powerful, brilliant, decisive, ruthlessly effective image of the CIA, as portrayed in countless films and novels, is misleading. This shocking book, based on thousands of...
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  • I Am Not Going to Read Any Words Today
    Learn all about rhyming words with The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers! Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun with words that rhyme! With simple text and loads of stickers, you’ll soon realise how easy it is to spot words that look and sound the same....
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    Who Rules the World?
    The most influential political writer alive today presents a state-of-the-world look at America's global power and politics. 'As long as the general population is diverted to consumerism or hatred of the vulnerable, the powerful can do as they please...' In the post-9/11 era, America's policy-makers have prioritised the pursuit of power above all else—human rights, democracy, even security. From expanding...
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    The Revisionists
    Gripping, propulsive and intelligent, The Revisionists is a tour de force, an absorbing, unputdownable novel about ambition—and how we curate our own stories and rescript our memories in order to survive. Upper East Side, Manhattan, 2023: Christine Campbell, former journalist, turns on the television to watch a documentary paying homage to her Pulitzer Prize-shortlisted coverage of the unrest in 1999...
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  • Teaming with Microbes
    "A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it." - American Gardener When we use chemical fertilisers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants, and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle, and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than...
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  • Sailing the Shallows
    A beautifully written and illustrated manifesto for the simple joys of sailing a small boat, filled with useful advice and techniques. Sailing a dinghy is your gateway to adventure. It requires little of you other than self-reliance and self-confidence, as well as a respect for the subtleties of the local climate and topography. Out at sea in a small boat,...
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  • Tiny Violin
    Drown out petty complaints with Tiny Violin! This kit includes everything you need to quell those crocodile tears: Plays music: plays a sad tune when the strings button is pressed down. Violin replica: Includes a 3 4/5" replica of a real violin with mini bow and chinrest. Display stand: An elegant vinyl stand included to store and display your violin....
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  • Watching the English
    '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...
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    Your Personal Horoscope 2026
    Your Personal Horoscope 2026 is your complete one-volume guide to the year 2026. This fantastic and in-depth book provides month-by-month forecasts for every sign, revealing everything you need to know about what lies ahead for you in the coming year. The only one-volume horoscope you'll ever need, this bestselling astrological guide includes: A personality profile for each sign A forecast...
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    My Story
    I was prime minister for three years and three days. Three years and three days of resilience. Three years and three days of changing the nation. Three years and three days for you to judge. On Wednesday 23 June 2010, with the government in turmoil, Julia Gillard asked Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for a leadership ballot. The next day, Julia...
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  • Life in the Balance
    A moving, frank, and unflinching-yet-witty account of the realities of intensive care medicine from Dr Jim Down, ICU consultant at one of London's top hospitals. In these stories, Dr Jim Down brings us to the very heart of the intensive care unit - the hospital section where the sickest patients are brought for emergency care. With honesty, humility, and a...
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    Holding the Baby
    Part-memoir, part-manifesto, Holding the Baby is a wildly reassuring and radically ambitious book for any new parents who have felt dismissed, misunderstood or short-changed. 'My favourite person on the politics of parenthood' - Pandora Sykes 'Exhilarating, infuriating, urgent and human' - Daisy Buchanan 'A blazing, brilliant read ... compassionate, convincing, funny!' - Amy Liptrot 'Honest, unflinching and necessary' - Sara...
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  • The Place of Tides
    To save the world, we have to start somewhere. One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been...
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  • The Elements of Style Illustrated
    The only style manual ever to appear on bestseller lists has explained to millions of readers the basic principles of plain English. The book's mantra — make every word tell — is still on point. Whether seventeen or seventy, this much-loved classic, now in its fourth edition, will forever be the go-to guide when in need of a hint on...
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  • Spanish English Illustrated Dictionary
    Organised by subject and with an accompanying audio app, this is the essential reference for all Spanish-language learners. Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Spanish with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for Spanish-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the Spanish English Illustrated...
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  • Penguin Readers Level 4: The Boy in Striped Pyjamas (ELT Graded Reader)
    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...
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  • Penguin Readers Level 4: Roald Dahl Matilda (ELT Graded Reader)
    A Penguin Readers ELT graded reading series of your favourite Roald Dahl characters and stories! Designed for learners of English aged 7+. With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practice activities, and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. Matilda, a Level...
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  • Language Around the World
    Discover fascinating facts about communication in all its forms, from around the world and over time. Introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of languages, how they evolve and change over time. Humans' use of language is one of our distinguishing features. Language allows us to communicate what we think, what we want, what we feel, and what we...
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  • Introduction to Mythology for Kids
    From magic to monsters to amazing heroes—world mythology for kids ages 6 to 9 Myths are stories that have been told over hundreds of years to help explain why the world works the way it does. They're filled with powerful magic, mysterious monsters, and fantastical beasts, but also brave heroes on exciting adventures that teach us about right and wrong....
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  • Evolution for Babies
    Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room by introducing them to the Theory of Evolution with the next instalment of the Baby University board book series! Fans of Chris Ferrie's Quantum Physics for Babies, ABCs of Science, and Organic Chemistry for Babies will love this introduction to evolutionary biology for babies and toddlers! It only takes...
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  • Baby Sign Language Made Easy
    Discover the easy way to teach sign language to babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3 with this guide. Sign language is a fun and effective way for babies to communicate without words while developing essential early learning skills. However, we understand that knowing where to start can be a challenge. Baby Sign Language Made Easy makes it simple to...
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  • Capital
    The forgotten second volume of Capital, Marx's world-shaking analysis of economics, politics, and history, contains the vital discussion of commodity, the cornerstone to Marx's theories. The forgotten second volume of Capital, Marx's world-shaking analysis of economics, politics, and history, contains the vital discussion of commodity, the cornerstone to Marx's theories.
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    The Spinoff Book
    New and exclusive writing plus the very best of the past five years from the award-winning The Spinoff, New Zealand's hilarious, original, must-read media website. Five years ago, The Spinoff burst onto New Zealand's media scene with smart, screamingly funny and seriously relevant writing. Since then, it has enraged and inspired all the right people, respectably won Website of the...
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    Guilty Pigs: The Weird and Wonderful History of Animal Law
    An illuminating and entertaining history of the law's treatment of animals. Trespassing bees, murderous zebras, reasonable cows... Ever since biblical times, animals have been clashing with human laws. In Guilty Pigs, animal law experts Katy Barnett and Jeremy Gans guide readers through the philosophy and practice of animal-related law, from the very earliest cases to the issues we are debating...
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  • The Psoriasis Diet Cookbook
    A delicious dietary approach to soothing psoriasis The standard processed and refined American diet has been shown to contribute to and even exacerbate symptoms of psoriasis. If you are dealing with this complex condition, The Psoriasis Diet Cookbook is filled with simple, stress-free recipes like Blueberry-Spinach Salad and Black Bean Burgers that allow you to reprioritise health and enjoy your...
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  • Cancer-Free with Food
    A practical and helpful guide to plant-based nutrition for those who have been diagnosed with cancer, with 100+ recipes. For anyone receiving a cancer diagnosis, life can become infinitely difficult and confusing from one moment to the next. Enter Cancer-Free with Food, a simple roadmap for what to eat and what to avoid to support cancer patients through their treatment....
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    Belonging
    A passionate history of a world unfolding across many continents and five centuries by one of our greatest and internationally bestselling historians. A passionate history of Judaism; a world unfolding across many continents and five centuries by one of our greatest and internationally bestselling historians. Belonging is a magnificent cultural history abundantly alive with energy, character and colour. From the...
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  • On War
    Writing at the time of Napoleon's greatest campaigns, Prussian soldier and writer Carl von Clausewitz created this treatise on the art of warfare, which presented war as part of a coherent system of political thought. He is best remembered for his pronouncement that war is a continuation of politics by other means and for his observations on total war. Clausewitz...
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  • RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design
    Extensive design inspiration backed up with practical content, including step-by-step instructions on how to build garden structures and planting techniques. Do you long to create the garden of your dreams? Turn ideas into reality with this brand new edition of the classic design bible. Whatever the size of your garden space, and whether starting with a blank canvas or renewing...
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  • World War II The Definitive Visual Guide
    This defining period in world history is explored and explained as never before. World War II- The Definitive Visual Guide is captured in hundreds of compelling images, presenting the people, places, and politics involved in the epic conflict. Inside this complete visual guide is chronological coverage of the lead up to war, major military battles around the globe, and the...
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  • The 'Wolfman' and Other Cases
    When a disturbed young Russian man came to Freud for treatment, the analysis of his childhood neuroses — most notably a dream about wolves outside his bedroom window — eventually revealed a deep-seated trauma. It took over four years to treat him, and The 'Wolfman' and Other Cases became one of Freud's most famous cases. Alongside the case history of...
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  • Mythologies
    Beautiful reissue of this unique classic collection, featuring a newly translated essay not included in previous collections. Barthes' purpose is to tear away masks and demystify the signs, signals and symbols of the language of mass culture – The Times In this magnificent and often surprising collection of essays, Barthes explores the myths of mass culture. Taking subjects as diverse...
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  • Abroad in Japan
    From YouTube sensation Chris Broad comes the hilarious and insightful memoir of a Brit trying to assimilate into life in Japan as he unravels the wonders and eccentricities of one of the world's most mysterious cultures. When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan, he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of...
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    Tina
    It's not every day you meet a golden retriever in Thailand. When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health, something reminded him of his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand, but there was just something about this...
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  • Full Circle
    I stumble across a photo of me, aged ten. My immediate thought is: 'Who is that girl?' I remember her but I don't recognise myself in her. She was so determined. Once she knew what she wanted, she'd just head straight for it. From a childhood in rural Piopio, Jenny-May Coffin grew up to achieve international success as a Silver...
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    Beyond Happy
    An honest and simple guide to finding true wellbeing using psychology, philosophy and anecdotes from around the world. Happiness and wellbeing are often in conflict. In fact, the things that make for a full life typically involve a mix of emotions. If you seek only the pleasant ones, you’ll end up with tranquillity, not happiness. Maybe that’s what you want....
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  • Happy Mind, Happy Life
    A doctor's guide to improving your mental wellbeing from the bestselling author of The 4 Pillar Plan. We often conflate success and money with happiness, but over the course of his career, GP and bestselling author, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, has seen firsthand how our search for happiness in all the wrong places is making us ill. Poor mental health has...
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  • Down and Out in Paris and London
    "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...
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  • Digital Photography Complete Course
    A new edition of DK's complete course-based guide to digital photography, teaching you everything you need to know step-by-step, week-by-week. Grab your camera and learn everything you need to know to improve your photography in just 20 weeks. The perfect one-on-one learning programme for any aspiring photographer, Digital Photography Complete Course teaches you everything you need to know in 20...
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  • The Art of War
    The Art of War is the ultimate guide to winning. 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. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of...
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  • The Ageless Brain
    From the bestselling author of The End of Alzheimer's, this book is a revolutionary new approach to prevent the onset of neurodegenerative disease and sustain brain health for life. There are approximately 55 million people living with dementia around the world. It is estimated that this number will rise to 139 million by 2050. And it isn't just the elderly...
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  • Tyranny of the Minority
    An urgent follow-up to the international bestseller How Democracies Die, by two leading democracy experts. With the clarity and brilliance that made their first book, How Democracies Die, a global bestseller, leading Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt offer a coherent new framework for understanding the dangerous times we live in. They draw on a wealth of examples—from the...
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    Superagency
    Tech visionary Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. Superagency offers a roadmap for using AI inclusively and adaptively to improve our lives and create positive change. While acknowledging challenges like disinformation and potential job changes, the book focuses on AI’s immense potential to...
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  • The Log from the Sea of Cortez
    In 1940, John Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his friend, the biologist Edward F. Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The day-to-day story of the trip is given in the log, which combines science, philosophy, and high-spirited adventure. This edition also includes Steinbeck’s profile of his fellow traveller.
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  • Mood Machine
    An unsparing investigation into Spotify's origins and influence on music, weaving unprecedented reporting with incisive cultural criticism, illuminating how streaming is reshaping music for listeners and artists alike. Drawing on over a hundred interviews with industry insiders, former Spotify employees, and musicians, Mood Machine takes us to the inner workings of today's highly consolidated record business, showing what has changed...
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  • Genesis
    THE FOLLOW UP TO THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THE AGE OF AI In his final book, the late Henry Kissinger joins forces with two leading technologists to mount a profound exploration of the epochal challenges and opportunities presented by the revolution in Artificial Intelligence. As it absorbs data, gains agency, and intermediates between humans and reality, AI (Artificial Intelligence) will help...
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  • Women's Work
    Twenty thousand years ago, women were making and wearing clothing created from spun fibres. In Women's Work, archaeologist-linguist Elizabeth Wayland Barber "weaves the strands of mythology and literature, ethnology and documented history into a rich tapestry" (John Noble Wilford, New York Times Book Review), illuminating the vital role women held in preindustrial societies. With a distinctive and innovative approach to...
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  • Dead in the Water
    Shortlisted for the 2022 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award. A Waterstones Best Books of 2022 pick A Financial Times, The Times and The Economist Book of the Year ‘Gripping... A startling tale of fraud and impunity.’ - The Economist ‘I read it in one sitting, and I know it’ll stay with me for a long time.’ -...
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  • Niho Taniwha
    Niho Taniwha equips educators with culturally responsive practices to better serve and empower Māori students and their whānau. The book is centred around the Niho Taniwha model in which both the learner and the teacher move through three phases in the teaching and learning process: Whai, Ako and Mau. Educational success for Māori students is about more than academic achievement—it...
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  • The Final Diagnosis
    The if of death is certain. The when is unknown. It is the why that really gets people's interest... From a rare and deadly amniotic avalanche to a victim of roasted peanuts... The bestselling author of The Cause of Death and The Quick and the Dead returns with more stranger-than-fiction stories of death, disease, and murder - as well as...
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    Operation Biting
    Operation Biting, crafted by the esteemed author Max Hastings, is a riveting historical account that delves into one of World War II's most audacious and successful commando raids. Set in the cold winter of February 1942, this gripping narrative presents an intricate tapestry of daring military strategy and human bravery. The Allies were faced with a perplexing conundrum: a powerful...
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  • Papyrus
    The bestselling phenomenon - a 6,000-year adventure through the history of books and reading FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2023 'Outstanding, universal and unique' NEW YORK TIMES 'A literary phenomenon.' TLS 'Masterly.' ECONOMIST 'Mindboggling' TELEGRAPH Long before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from...
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    Rising Strong
    Rising Strong by Brené Brown delves into the intricate journey of overcoming adversity and finding strength in vulnerability. Through a blend of research, storytelling, and personal insight, Brown explores the emotional journey that individuals undertake when they choose to confront their setbacks and emerge stronger from the experience. The narrative weaves a tapestry of real-life examples, drawing from a diverse...
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  • The Founders
    A fascinating page-turner... An indispensable guide to modern innovation and entrepreneurship. - Walter Isaacson, no. 1 bestselling author of Steve Jobs Perfect for readers of Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance and Zero to One by Peter Thiel. Out of PayPal's ranks have come household names like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin, and Reid Hoffman. Since leaving PayPal, they have...
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