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The Soviet Don Quixote, Chevengur is now seen by many Russian writers as Russia's greatest novel of the last century. 'Platonov is an extraordinary writer, perhaps the most brilliant Russian writer of the twentieth century' - New York Review of Books Chevengur is recognised as a pinnacle of Russian literature. This is the first English version to truly convey its...

A terrific historical novel full of compelling events, vivid communities and the irresistible character of Conrad Rasmussen. Catching the Current is a companion novel to the bestselling Denniston novels, where the free spirit is pitted against the forces of tradition. On the run from an unfortunate 'indiscretion', young Conrad Rasmussen finds refuge in the North Island of New Zealand under...

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. Sam Selvon is now widely considered to be one of the greatest chroniclers of the West Indian emigrant experience. His evocation of voice, of place, of longing, defined for many the experience of a generation. Describing...

The rediscovered working-class masterpiece - as featured in The New Yorker, the Guardian, BBC News, and on Radio 4 Front Row. 'Witty and unusual' - George Orwell 'Magnificent' - W H Auden A lyrical tour of life as a young working-class man born into the first days of the 20th century, Caliban Shrieks is a lost masterpiece of 1930s British...

Businessmen as Lovers by Rosemary Tonks is a charming, funny, and sun-soaked novel by the author of The Bloater. Fun, witty, and sun-soaked—literary cartwheels and seaside capers from the astoundingly brilliant mid-century writer who destroyed her own books. Great friends, Mimi and Caroline, are off on holiday to a beautiful Italian island. There they find themselves part of an eccentric...

The epic 1968 Malian novel that scandalised a generation, by the first African winner of the Prix Renaudot. Envisioned as a criticism of and insider's guide to African history, this dark, pugnacious epic, spanning the thirteenth to the twentieth centuries, recounts the fate of the imaginary empire of Nakem. With its acerbic pen portraits of the dynasty of devious, asp-wielding...

Moving, insightful, lyrical, and at times very funny, this novel is a supple, disarmingly frank exploration of parenthood. Liam and Iris have one son—Billy, a bright toddler puddling about like a penguin, leaving surrealist art installations all over the house—a tiny cow in a teapot in a hat on the doorstep, of course! A stuffed crocodile in a silk camisole...

Jump into thrilling adventures with this Word Cloud Boxed Set! There are so many adventures to choose from in this exclusively selected boxed set! Four special-edition Word Cloud Classics are included: Call of the Wild and Other Stories, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan, and Treasure Island. Readers will be proud to display these works on their bookshelf when not reading...

FULLY UPDATED WITH ANOTHER YEAR OF THRILLING, HILARIOUS AND MIND-BENDING VIDEOS! YouTube is home to more than 14 billion videos, many documenting some of the greatest feats of human endeavour and endurance ever recorded. YouTube World Records 2026 is a glorious, interactive celebration of these heroic and often jaw-dropping achievements. Super-powered with on-the-page links to more than 250 amazing videos,...

With a bonus story for the paperback edition. You Like It Darker? Fine, so do I,' writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of stories that delve into the darker part of life - both metaphorical and literal. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. In 'Danny Coughlin's Bad...

YOU ARE A MYSTERY TO ME. A SWEETBRIER, FULL OF THORNS IN MY SIDE. Blythe Hawthorn has never let anyone tell her what to do—not society, not her overprotective father, and certainly not her husband, no matter how rude and insufferable he is. In fact, she's determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days,...

FROM THE NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BEFORE I FALL When true-crime writer Rachel Vale and her daughter, Lucy, move into the abandoned Faraday House at the end of Lily Lane, they already know its tragic history... That's why they came. Rachel hopes that untangling the muddled case of the Faradays might help her solve another puzzle: her daughter. But the...

The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city in chaos. Juliette Cai is the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang - a network of criminals far above the law. Roma Montagov is the prodigal son of her greatest rivals, the White Flowers, who...

In 1940, Private Raymond Bailey, a 21-year-old Vauxhall motors apprentice, was captured in northern France, becoming a Nazi prisoner of war. But he wouldn't remain one for long... The Longest Walk Home is the incredible account of his daring 2,000-mile escape across Europe and over the Pyrenees, to the safety of British Gibraltar, and home in time for Christmas. Along...

In a world that feels ever more hurried and disjointed, the idea of ikigai - the reason for being - shines out like a beacon of hope. Rooted in Japanese culture and closely associated with the people of Okinawa, a so-called 'Blue Zone' where residents live incredibly long and, more importantly, fulfilling lives, the true meaning of ikigai is hard...

Twenty-five years after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light. 'Addictive... fascinating and provocative' Guardian 'Malcolm Gladwell explores the watershed moments that define this new age of societal upheaval... with curiosity and humour' TIME Magazine 'Gladwell is a...

Is geography really destiny? Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the centre of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbours. In his punchy and authoritative new...

An outstanding example of Japanese architecture, Katsura has inspired countless architects from Bruno Taut and Le Corbusier to Tadao Ando and Kenzo Tange, and is often considered a precursor of Modernist tendencies. Now available in a new format, Katsura Imperial Villa offers an in-depth exploration of the seventeenth-century palace in Kyoto, Japan through detailed drawings and historical analysis. The extensive...

A retelling of the classic myths and timeless tales by bestselling author Annette Giesecke that underlie the 88 named constellations in the night sky—from Andromeda to Orion to Ursa Major. Classical Mythology of the Constellations is a stargazer's guide to the wondrous stories of the gods, heroes, and monsters that populate the night sky. As long as humans have lived...

A deeply researched biography of the new (smiley) face of tennis. A global star who has achieved more than Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer did by this stage of their careers. At just 19 years old, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open and became the youngest ever men's world number one. At only 21, he already had four...

Rafe and the rest of the New Protectors are facing their greatest challenge yet. The wizard Daltec has been struck down by a magical curse, and the land of Tangala is in grave danger from the sorceress Zuba, who wants to destroy the kingdom forever. But when the brave young fighters and their mystical animal companions set off on their...

The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the Booker-longlisted The Sweetness of Water Amity is deeply adventurous and astonishingly beautiful' — Robert Jones, Jr., author of The Prophets 'A writer of great lyricism and power' — i paper 'Harris will win over the hearts of many readers' — Financial Times 'Masterful' — Oprah Winfrey Louisiana, 1869. The Civil...

"A book to love and cherish" Deborah Levy, author of The Cost of Living "A beautiful writer and, just as important, a beautiful thinker" Hanya Yanagihara, author of A Little Life "Friendship is, in fact, as much the topic of this book as aloneness" Sarah Bakewell, Guardian At no time before have so many people lived alone, and never has...

Informative, empathetic and empowering for families and their brilliant neurodivergent children. Alex Partridge, bestselling author of Now It All Makes Sense A must-read for every parent or teacher of a child with ADHD. Lisa Lloyd, bestselling author of Raising the SEN-Betweeners Is your ADHD child struggling at school? Do they make friends, but find it difficult to keep them? Do...

Juno Browne, self-proclaimed Domestic Goddess who can turn her hand to cleaning, dog walking or home help jobs, is feeling overworked and underpaid. Her elderly client, Maisie, is demanding more of her time, and staff absences at the Ashburton antiques shop Juno owns are making business difficult. She is not the only one with problems—very serious problems. Among her friends,...

A fascinating and detailed look at the incredible journeys that occur in the animal kingdom. Shortlisted for The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year 2024 in the Animals and Nature category. Join animals on epic adventures, and travel through the natural world with them. Across the world, billions of animals are embarking on incredible journeys. Many are in search...

All the Science You Need to Know by Age 7 is a beautifully illustrated book that serves as a perfect introduction for young children. Budding scientists can explore the world around them, from plants and animals to magnets and mirrors, and try some hands-on experiments along the way. With Quicklinks to specially selected websites, children can enjoy additional videos and...

What do families look like? Who's in your family? And how can families change? With delightful illustrations, this glorious celebration of family diversity, All About Families, talks about lone-parent families, adoptive, foster, divorced, remarried, and mixed race families, and lots, lots more. It shows little children that families come in all shapes and sizes.

Introduce babies and toddlers to basic concepts of astronomy and astrophysics with this illustrated board book. From atoms to black holes, the composition of stars, Earth’s orbit, and more, this educational book explains astrophysics to the youngest scientists. ABCs of Astrophysics helps break down difficult vocabulary and ideas, and is a great STEM gift for kids. You will encourage an...

Children will love these timeless 5-minute Bible adventures, featuring classic stories of Noah’s ark, Daniel and the lions, the birth of Jesus, and more! With text and art from the bestselling Adventure Bible brand, more than 30 stories come alive with bright, colourful illustrations and fun, interactive elements. Each of these stories can be shared in just five minutes, making...

The Tuttle All About Asia series offers a journey to a new place—and ways to bring it to life. Dive into stories, try some crafts, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs...it's the next best thing to being there! A book for families to treasure together, it offers not only the most important facts about Japan, but also...

Essential reading for anyone who wants a fresh take on our cultural values that goes beyond economics, psychology, and politics. What is anthropology? What can it tell us about the world around us? And why do we need it? For well over one hundred years, social and cultural anthropologists have traversed the world from Melanesia to suburban England, Taipei to...

This luxurious anthology of stories from all Shakespeare's plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. With stories of love, loss, joy and heartbreak, this collection will captivate young children with every page. The perfect book for children studying The Bard, or those who simply enjoy reading wonderful stories. Each story includes short details about the...

Packed with core curriculum maths topics, this book is ideal for home and school learning. From probability to statistics and from algebra to geometry, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. It is perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision. Each topic on the Maths curriculum is broken down into bitesize chunks, making it simple...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use. Spanish Visual Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries is a photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Spanish. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Spain and Spanish language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images...

Classic Spanish language course, now revised and updated with a new audio app. Learn to speak Spanish in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course. Whether you're a complete beginner or wanting to refresh your knowledge, Spanish in 3 Months with Free Audio App by DK will have you speaking Spanish fluently in just 12 weeks....

The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning Mandarin Chinese Paperback Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries is a clear, modern Chinese to English and English to Chinese dictionary. This essential reference book offers an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly language supplement in one handy volume. Designed for learners of Chinese or English, from beginner up to university level, it...

Senior university and college students often find themselves presented with a dramatic new challenge—the task of writing their first thesis. What is expected? What should the thesis consist of? How can the whole process be made a bit easier? How can one achieve the best possible result? Working within strict time limits, and under pressure right from the start, what...

German in 3 Months with Free Audio App by DK is a classic German language course, now revised and updated with a new audio app. Learn to speak German in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course. Whether you're a complete beginner or wishing to refresh your knowledge, German in 3 Months will have you speaking...

Essential English: Spelling Punctuation and Grammar is a perfect introduction to English spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Find out how English really works with the help of some friendly bugs. They know all the spelling, punctuation, and grammar tips and tricks for good writing. Brought to life with funny examples and imaginative activities, this book makes learning enjoyable and effective.

The number 1 French dictionary for GCSE success. Easy Learning French Dictionary is fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE study and examinations. It serves as an easy-reference French to English and English to French dictionary with up-to-date translations for current vocabulary, such as plant-based, AI, gluten, and ADHD. Key GCSE curriculum words are highlighted to assist students,...

The home of trusted English learner's dictionaries for everyday language learning. Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 2 is a unique guide to communicating in English. Building on the phrases and vocabulary learnt in Book 1, it has been specially designed for intermediate-level learners who want to communicate successfully and with confidence in everyday situations, at work, or when travelling...

The home of trusted English learner's dictionaries for everyday language learning. An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range, Collins Easy Learning English Conversation: Book 1 is a unique guide to communicating in English. It has been specially designed for beginners who want to learn how to communicate successfully and with confidence in everyday situations, at work, or when travelling...

The lives of the women who joined a closed convent in Melbourne in a time of great upheaval. In the 1950s and 60s, six young women left their families to join a strictly enclosed order of nuns in Melbourne. They could leave the convent only for medical appointments and rarely received visitors, whom they would meet from behind a partition...

The first book to be published from the BBC's archive of forgotten voices and untold stories from the six years of World War Two. There was a German bomber flying right towards us - a Dornier, one of their biggest. It was so low we could see the pilot flying it and the gunner in the nose of the bomber...

The authors of The Bright Ages return with a real-life Game of Thrones—the story of the Carolingian Civil War, a bloody, protracted battle pitting brother against brother, father against son, that would end an empire, upend a continent, and redefine the future of Europe. By the early ninth century, the Carolingian empire was at the height of its power. The...

In a major research project, Glyn Harper and the National Army Museum combined official war photographs with more informal images to provide a moving visual history. Originally published in 2008, Images of War has now been beautifully redesigned as a stunning large-format hardback. While primarily drawn from the Museum's collection, many photographs from private sources were included. From more than...

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, this is a witty, whistlestop tour through the history of Britain (for grown-ups) — a ST bestseller with over 30,000 hardbacks TCM since October. The surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Ninth Legion, Elizabeth I a minor royal without the Spanish Armada, and Churchill an opposition...

Ladies! Tap into the wisdom of your womanhood and learn through real stories, helpful visualisations, and creative exercises how the sacred pelvic bowl supports and informs your ability to be creative, self-heal, and feel empowered in your life. Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit, & Joy in the Female Body offers a unique, holistic approach to reclaiming the power, spirit, and...

A new interpretation of the Tarot blending the divine magic of nature with modern Witchcraft, offering spiritual insight and life-changing wisdom to awaken the Witch within. The Witches' Wisdom Tarot brings you into the heart of what it means to be a Witch, a wise one who lives with reverence for the land, for life, and for the divine magic...

Learn the path to enlightenment and inner peace encoded by the Cathar in the Major Arcana of the Marseille Tarot. The Spiritual Roots of the Tarot reveals how the secret wisdom teachings of the heretical Cathar sect were hidden in plain sight in the imagery of the Major Arcana of the Marseille Tarot deck. The book decodes each of the...

Leading Harvard psychologist Professor Michael Norton shows how turning everyday habits into rituals can help achieve your goals, find happiness, and transform your life with everyday actions. In this ground-breaking and inspiring guide, renowned Harvard psychologist Professor Michael Norton demonstrates how turning everyday habits into rituals can improve your work, your relationships, and your life. Think of the quirky traditions...

The Realized Light of the Twelve Dimensions by Joshua Reichmann offers a Pleiadian guide to navigating our cosmic rebirth and energetic upgrade. Explore the evolving state of humanity, the 12 spectral dimensions of experience, and the cosmic mechanics of our physical and metaphysical reality. The book presents Pleiadian methods to develop your psychic abilities and channeling capacities, as well as...

Chock-full of wisdom and inspiration, this deck offers ways to dissolve negativity and move toward love in an engaging, accessible format. When Dr. Hawkins wrote his groundbreaking and remarkable book Power vs. Force, he didn't realize what a huge response it would receive—one that continues to this day. People from all over the world are so excited when they learn...

This lovely, full-colour guide to tarot provides everything you need to know to read tarot—whether it’s a traditional reading, or a reading for self-reflection or self-discovery. Not long ago, getting your cards read would have conjured images of a mystic shrouded in scarves with a crystal ball, waving her hands over a spread of cards. Today, a tarot reading is...

Hosts of the hit podcast Reading Glasses bring you the only reading journal you’ll ever need, designed to help book lovers read, rant, and reflect with undeniable ease. No stress. No pressure. Brea and Mallory, passionate bibliophiles, and hosts of the Reading Glasses podcast are not too shy to admit that the book-lovers community can easily get a bit snobby...

Gemstones have been used for both therapeutic and spiritual purposes since the beginning of time and in all traditions. Used properly, they can contribute to and accelerate healing through the practice of lithotherapy, which uses gems and minerals to restore enzymatic functions, and they can energise spiritual development. Alternative medicines such as homoeopathy have given prominence to the therapeutic character...

The Inner Work of Age is a guide to working through the inner obstacles of late life and embracing the spiritual gifts of ageing. • 2022 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award • 2022 Nautilus Gold Award • Award Winner in the Health: Aging/50+ category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest • Award Winner in...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges - the hidden power within your heart. Does your mind need a rest? Are you weary from the incessant feeling of being overwhelmed, stressed, and trapped in low energy, anxiety, and fear?...

The power of the green witch meets the popularity of stickers with this lovely collection of decals that practitioners can apply to their grimoires, journals, and anywhere else they’d love to leave a touch of natural magic. Lush plant life, mysterious mushrooms, vibrant flowers, enchanting potions, and more magical items are available to personalise, customise, and transform anything and everything...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The host of The School of Greatness podcast "gives you the practical tools to achieve true greatness" - at home, at work, and in your community (Dr. Joe Dispenza)! Discover the mindset shifts you need to reconnect with your purpose, overcome self-doubt, and fulfill your dreams. Are you living your most authentic life? Are you...

You don't have to use your imagination to feel the power of alchemy and magic... they are potently available in the elements that surround you! Our ancestors harnessed the powers of earth, air, fire, and water, along with north, south, east, and west. These have been key parts of pagan and witchcraft traditions for millennia, and now it's your turn!...

A full-colour guide to the history, science, and spiritual uses of Moldavite • Shares the author’s transformational discovery of the magic of Moldavite • Looks at Moldavite energy tools, how to combine Moldavite with other gemstones, and how to use Moldavite to transmit healing energy to people and places • Includes powerful Moldavite meditations and hundreds of photos, allowing you...

This beautifully illustrated diary is back with new astrological guidance and cosmic insight to help you make the most of opportunities this year. This beautifully illustrated diary is back with new astrological guidance and cosmic insight to help you make the most of opportunities this year. Draw on the wisdom of the sky to make the most of every day....

The book that will change the way you think about life… The Art of Manifesting inspires readers to discover how to tap into the power of the universe to create change. Each section is focused around manifesting a specific area of life with ideas, quotations, and pointers to allow the reader to picture their desires, direct their thoughts, and manifest...

Interpret the messages from your spirit guide and discover what your angel numbers are trying to tell you in this enlightening, informative guide to numerology. You pull into your driveway and your clock reads 11:11 exactly; your favourite song runs three minutes and thirty-three seconds; on your drive to work, you are following a car whose licence plate number ends...

The Alchemy of Stones is a full-colour illustrated guide to co-creative alchemy with crystals and stones for personal and planetary healing and enlightenment. This book was honoured with the 2021 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award. Those who love and work with crystals and stones have been intuitively following the path of spiritual alchemy. This guide reveals the connection, providing...

Every woman is a goddess imbued with the power of the Divine Feminine, realised through a lineage of famous females, both historical and mythical. This gorgeous deck, stunningly illustrated by internationally famous artist Petra Braun, looks at the classic Rider-Waite tarot through the lens of these goddesses. Instead of the chaotic destructive force of The Tower, we have the beautiful...

A guided journal filled with prompts, quotes, exercises, and plenty of space to write down your dreams as you explore the signs and messages you receive each night as you sleep. "The door to your heart and to your dreams opens inward." - Louise Hay Wander through the wild dreamscape inside your mind with this journal as your trusty guide....

A pocket-sized, portable version of the bestselling Starcodes Astro Oracle deck that allows readers to seek guidance from the night sky while on the go. One of Hay House's top-selling decks now comes pocket-sized! This travel-sized edition, Starcodes Astro Pocket Oracle, comes in a compact box perfect for your on-the-go spiritual journey. Tap into the powerful energy of ancient astrological...

These cards share messages about the ways drumming can change your life. In the beginning was the sound of the primordial beat that was birthed from the great void, the Big Bang. This sacred resonance created sound, vibration and tempo. This deck focuses on listening to the voice of the spirit of the drum as it guides us on an...

A celebration of spring, renewal and new beginnings! Ostara – also known as the spring equinox – marks the end of a journey, renewal, and new beginnings. It's an opportunity to step fearlessly onto a new path. A time of second chances and restoring hope, surrendering to the powerful version of yourself you are becoming. Seasons of the Witch –...

This unique oracle deck with a luxurious velvet finish combines spirituality and mythology, runic wisdom, Norse tradition and Viking ancestral myth. Richard Lister is known worldwide for his expertise in runes, spiritual well-being, and deep healing practices appealing to a male and female audiences. Runic Oracle combines runic wisdom and northern traditional ancestral myth. These 44 cards will connect you...

Learn to read palms at a glance! Palm-reading (palmistry) is an ancient art of fortune-telling. This set of 50 cards contains all you need to know to get started at palm-reading quickly and easily. You will begin reading your own and your friends' palms straightaway. Each card covers a different line or mark on the palm as well as relevant...

Be your own happily ever after . . . We are our own fairy tale; we become our own "knights in shining armor" and find our own happily ever afters. This is your story: fill it with joy and whimsy. This dreamy, magical mini deck from bestselling artist and author Jena DellaGrottaglia offers affirmations and gentle daily guidance. These mini...

In Numerology for Healing, Michael Brill combines numerology with psychology, quantum physics, and the concepts of gematria (the numerology of the Hebrew Language) and reincarnation to create a unique approach to healing emotional and physical problems based on life challenges and karmic lessons. Humans suffer from a profound sense of abandonment when the soul is decanted from the Universal Oneness...

From internationally beloved teacher and 'queen of affirmations', Louise Hay, comes twelve affirmation cards to help readers create and maintain a stress-free life. Discover affirmations for creating and maintaining a stress-free life from self-help pioneer Louise Hay! In this fast-paced world, we sometimes allow the busyness around us to translate into stress — stress in our daily workplace, with our...

Cutting-edge and accessible psychotherapy to put us back in touch with our emotions - and fast. We were all taught that our thoughts affect our emotions, but in truth, it is largely the other way around—we have to experience our emotions to truly understand our thoughts, and our full selves. This is why we should think not only about cognitive...

Initiation into Dream Mysteries by Sarah Janes offers a psychomagic journey to awaken lucid dream consciousness. Presenting effective exercises and techniques inspired by ancient texts, this book deepens your personal awareness of the dream state and allows you to experiment with dreams for healing and divinatory purposes. Each initiatory chapter includes a psychodramatic narrative designed to generate the perfect dream...

Infinite Receiving is a philosophy that will bring you more love, more trust, and more resilience. When you learn how to create, allow, and receive consistently, you can have anything you want. This book is for you if you know you have powerful gifts to share with the world. You're meant to do AHH-MAZING things. But you feel like you're...