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France by John Julius Norwich is an exuberant journey through two millennia of French history, brimming with fascinating characters, pivotal battles, and transformative events. From the formidable Roman generals and rebellious Gallic chieftains to the majestic reign of Charlemagne, Norwich unravels the intricate tapestry of France's past with an engaging blend of profound knowledge and witty observations. The book sweeps...

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. This book is about a strange object—strange in part because it is something that we all have been, and that many of us eat. Nicole Walker's Egg relishes in sharp juxtapositions of seemingly fanciful or repellent topics, so that reproductive science and gustatory...

Supercharge your productivity at the office and at home Looking to familiarise yourself with the world's most popular and effective productivity apps? Then look no further than the latest edition of Office 365 All-in-One For Dummies, packed with 9 mini-books covering each of the super-apps included in the famous productivity suite from Microsoft. In the books, you'll get a handle...

BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER BOSTON.COM BOOKCLUB SELECTION A celebration and meditation on the season for drinking hot chocolate, spotting a wreath on a neighbour's door, and experiencing the change in light of shorter days. All aspects of winter, from the meteorological to the mythological, are captured in this masterful essay, told in wise and luminous prose that...

“A sharp and affecting meditation on the contours of friendship, the seams of our digital lives, and the elasticity of memory. Both wickedly funny and deeply impactful, Gordon has written a novel that dazzles and illuminates: from aging, to dying, to living and loving, See Friendship illuminates and explores the impossibility and joy of navigating modern life. It's a literal...

A multilayered exploration of poetry, authorship, and digital intelligence by "a writer of immense poetic power" (The Guardian) In the late 1980s, French poet and psychologist Jon-Perse finds himself in possession of one of the most promising inventions of the century: a computer. Enchanted by snippets of Persian poetry he learns from his Uzbek translation partner, Abdulhamid Ismoil, Jon-Perse builds...

Celebrate another exciting year of Fortnite! Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023) Get ready to dive into the world of Fortnite! This annual includes: the best skins out there, essential items to search for, the coolest creative mode maps, top tips for tactics, building hacks, Fortnite Easter Eggs and more. Plus, we’re celebrating some...

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction. This is an unforgettable romance about what happens when two very different people fall in love. Theo Montgomery grew up in a rich family where he had all the toys and trinkets money could buy. But his childhood was full of neglect, and he was bullied at school....

You and Me is a loving tribute to how fate brought two best friends together. An adorable cat muses about the what-ifs in life: What if he had slept late that one special morning? What if he'd missed his train on that fateful day? Then he might never have met his favourite person in the world, and his entire life...

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Explore the fascinating world of Pokémon in this fan book that includes posters, stickers, fun activities, and a comprehensive almanac.Explore the fascinating world of Pokémon in this fan pack that includes two double-sided posters, four postcards, two full-color prints, and dozens of colorful stickers—plus tons of facts about the franchise in a 128-page book. Liven up your room with the...

Twelve-year-old Robert hates his maths teacher. He sets his class boring problems and won't let them use their calculators. Then in his dreams, Robert meets the Number Devil, who brings the subject of mathematics magically to life, illustrating with wit and charm a world in which numbers can amaze and fascinate. Here, maths is nothing like the dreary, difficult process...