Biography, Literature and Literary studies

"e;The work is clear-eyed but naturally imbued with a granddaughter's affection.

"e;This work offers wonderful wisdom for navigating the inflection points in our lives.

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ONE REMARKABLE WOMANOVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERINGCARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDRENTayo arrives at Cathy's with only the clothes he stands up in.

The star-studded and sidesplitting follow up to The Andy Cohen Diaries.

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Robert Mazur spent five years undercover infiltrating the criminal hierarchy of Colombia's drug cartels.

The inspirational story of the female motorsport pioneer who broke through the gender barrier to compete in and win some of the most iconic rallies in the world.

A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE 2017From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author of Backlash, an astonishing confrontation with the enigma of her father and the larger riddle of identity.

Tess, the young and lovely heroine of Hardy's classic tale, knows instinctively that the path she is choosing is the wrong one.

'A superbly researched and groundbreaking account of Soviet espionage in the Thirties .

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A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs.

'OMG THAT ENDING!

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A fun present for cat lovers everywhere: a light-hearted self-help guide to help you live more like your catLET YOUR CAT BE YOUR LIFE COACH.

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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Walk Through Walls written and read by Marina Abramovic.

This program includes a bonus conversation between the author and editor.

Dear Mr Bigelow is an enchanting selection of weekly 'pen-pal' letters written between 1949 and 1961 from an unmarried woman working at the Pier Approach Baths in Bournemouth, to a wealthy American widower, living on Long Island, New York.

Written as he talks, this is Monty Don right beside you in the garden, challenging norms and sharing advice.

Is there always someone else to blame for your failures?

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What if you said the worst thing a mother could say?

The true, eye-opening account of how the NHS has been failed and what we can do to save it.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Story of a Secret State: My Report to the World by Jan Karski, read by Janusz Guttner.

The price for a country.

'Truth and courage are what memoirs need and this one has them both in spades .

'Compassionate and compelling, this is not a political story but a quest for love in the heart of darkness' Simon Sebag Montefiore'A biography on an epic scale, with a combination of tragedy and history worthy of a Russian novel' Independent'Superbly well told' Sunday TimesWho was Svetlana Alliluyeva?

The basis for the PBS Masterpiece series and the second volume in the multimillion copy bestselling series.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer, read by Rebecca Lowman.

'Each time my mother laid a finger on me.

The Maid Married to the BillionaireAccepting the Italian's ring!

'Extraordinarily powerful' Emma ThompsonThere are a million love stories, and a million stories of addiction.

'An important contribution .

Arguably the greatest coach in British sporting history.

2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in Creative Nonfiction, and National Bestseller and Honorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA)"e;A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever thought possible.

A moving and lyrical memoir about life, love and loss, from a true giant of Gaelic games.

'A very enjoyable book that brilliantly blends science, insight and passion' TRISTAN GOOLEYThe secret world of fungi is another kingdom.

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'Riveting, tragic tale' New Yorker'Anna Pasternak has produced an irresistible account of joy, suffering and passion' Financial TimesThe heartbreaking story of the passionate love affair between Boris Pasternak and Olga Ivinskaya - the tragic true story that inspired Doctor Zhivago.

How do I start a business on a budget?

Featuring forewords from bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this is the official and fully authorised biography of the world's most revered and celebrated drummer.

THE CRIMES.

A fantastic mystery short story collection, the perfect Christmas gift for crime fiction loversA beloved detective dies in a fireSherlock Holmes takes a trip to ItalyA disastrous case of mistaken identityFrom his well-loved detective duo, DCI Dalziel and DI Pascoe to his own reimagining of Sherlock Holmes, Reginald Hill's unforgettable characters and unique blend of humour and suspense make him one of Britain's greatest crime writers.

The eleventh memoir and latest title from the internationally bestselling author and foster carer Cathy Glass.

See through the eyes of the Brontes as you immerse yourself in their lives and landscapes, wandering the very same paths they each would have walked in search of the inspiration behind their novels and poetry.

A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the bestselling author of The Perfect Storm'Sebastian Junger bears witness to a hard-won and an uncertain new world, framed in vital and brilliant prose: a true and honest accounting of everything that underlies the frantic performance of life' Philip Hoare, author of Albert and the WhaleThroughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom.

'Ah, but let her cover the mark as she will, the pang of it will be always in her heart.