The tragic story of ancient Greece's last democratic leader and his doomed fight to save Athens from Macedonian domination In the spring of 340 BCE, news arrived that Philip of Macedon had seized a town in central Greece, a base from which he could march on Athens.
Part memoir, part how-to, all Baxter Black, Lessons from a Desperado Poet is a humorous, witty take on making a living by doing the right thing and trying everything.
A NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLERA powerful call to reform how we screen for the deadliest cancer, proving that early detection can save lives long before symptoms begin.
One of most influential thinkers today, 'the woman who revolutionized feminism' (Guardian), offers a deeply engaging story of justice and power in AmericaWhen Kimberl Crenshaw was five years old in Ohio during the civil rights era, she was the only girl denied a lead role in her nursery play.
An examination of how settler colonialism shaped the thinking of America's leading philosopher of democracy and education, John DeweyJohn Dewey is regarded as a towering figure in the history of American philosophy, widely remembered by educators as an advocate for experiential and child-centered pedagogy, as evidenced by the mantra "e;learning by doing.
An examination of how settler colonialism shaped the thinking of America's leading philosopher of democracy and education, John DeweyJohn Dewey is regarded as a towering figure in the history of American philosophy, widely remembered by educators as an advocate for experiential and child-centered pedagogy, as evidenced by the mantra "e;learning by doing.
A short, blistering gut punch of a novel, Jackson Alone is at turns satirical and deadpan, angry and tender - a frank exploration of identity, race, and queerness in contemporary Japan.
A GROUNDBREAKING RECKONING WITH THE WORLD'S GREATEST ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND FROM THE AWARD-WINNING, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CLASSIC HISTORIES OF THE BEATLES AND LED ZEPPELIN.
A new biography revealing the remarkable story of Jackie Robinson as a civil rights crusaderJackie Robinson is one of the most enduring icons of the great American pastime-the man who broke baseball's color line in the twentieth century, opening the door for his fellow professionals and allowing rising generations to dream of fame and glory on the diamond.
Fascinating, surprising and illuminating, join metal detecting cousins, Ellie and Lucie, on their journey into the search for hidden history in this story of nature, lost lives and long buried objects in this treasure trove of a book.
A collection of spicy billionaire romances of forbidden nights, marriages of convenience, revenge bargains, workplace tension and irresistible alpha heroes.
How Catholic pilgrims in an era of revolution challenged state authority and redefined the practice of their faith In the days of the French Revolution, as zealous government officials sought to sweep away the vestiges of a less enlightened age, they made a concerted effort to clamp down on religious ';superstition' and to fix modern territorial boundaries.
How Catholic pilgrims in an era of revolution challenged state authority and redefined the practice of their faith In the days of the French Revolution, as zealous government officials sought to sweep away the vestiges of a less enlightened age, they made a concerted effort to clamp down on religious ';superstition' and to fix modern territorial boundaries.
The tragic story of ancient Greece's last democratic leader and his doomed fight to save Athens from Macedonian domination In the spring of 340 BCE, news arrived that Philip of Macedon had seized a town in central Greece, a base from which he could march on Athens.
The first scholarly collection devoted to Shirley Graham Du Bois and her legacy as an artist and activistShirley Graham Du Bois centers her cultural, intellectual, and political significance as a Black radical woman during the twentieth century.
The second book from acclaimed writer and journalist Joel Golby 'There's no one funnier than Joel Golby' GREG JAMES'I love this book' DOLLY ALDERTONHow much of your life do you review?
Compiled by bestselling author susan abulhawa, an Arabic-English bilingual anthology of true stories from eighteen young Palestinian writers trying to survive the genocide in Gaza.
The first biography of a neglected but crucial revolutionary figure and a fascinating window into his worldStudy the American Revolution and you might miss the name Robert Carter Nicholas; study Robert Carter Nicholas and you will see the entire revolution.
A concise, compelling biography of Washington and the forces that drove him What drove George Washington to become the preeminent man of his time and to secure a lasting reputation as one of history's great leaders?
A concise, compelling biography of Washington and the forces that drove him What drove George Washington to become the preeminent man of his time and to secure a lasting reputation as one of history's great leaders?
The incredible first memoir from the Booker-winning radical icon Arundhati Roy, author of The God of Small ThingsTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2026SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMENS PRIZE FOR NONFICTION 2026 Heart-smashed by the death of the mother she ran from at age eighteen and shaken by the intensity of her response, Arundhati Roy began this remarkable memoir a soaring account, both intimate and inspiring, of how the author became the person and the writer she is: shaped by circumstance, but above all by her relationship to her extraordinary, singular mother, Mary, who she describes as my shelter and my storm .
A classic Gerald Durrell title reissued by Penguin to celebrate the centenary of his birth'Gerald Durrell was magic' SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGHMenagerie Manor chronicles the early, sunlit days of Gerald Durrell s dream to create a sanctuary for animals, realized Les Augr s Manor in Trinity, Jersey.
LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026 Please read this book.
WINNER OF THE 2026 ELIZABETH LONGFORD PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHYA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: FINANCIAL TIMES, THE TIMES, HISTORY TODAY AND THE ROYAL ACADEMY MAGAZINE 'After finishing this beguiling book, there seems no point in reading anything else.
A new biography revealing the remarkable story of Jackie Robinson as a civil rights crusaderJackie Robinson is one of the most enduring icons of the great American pastime-the man who broke baseball's color line in the twentieth century, opening the door for his fellow professionals and allowing rising generations to dream of fame and glory on the diamond.
Solomon Carter Fuller: Where My Caravan Has Rested is the documentation of the life and accomplishments of an African American who would not allow racism to quench resolve and commitment to a productive life in medicine and scientific research.
Pre-order the hilarious story of Britain's best-known dog lover Martin Clunes, two uncontrollable Jack Russell puppies, and a whirlwind of canine chaos .
Joyfully chaotic a memoir of Blur s comeback year Guardian Warm and funny a gorgeous book The TimesA raucous, behind-the-scenes account of the year Blur got back together'There is nothing that can touch the sound made by a close-knit group of people who have been playing together for years and years and years, playing as though their lives depended on it.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025'Fascinating - a great read' - Miriam O'Callaghan'Brilliant, absolutely terrific' - Matt CooperWith a foreword by Richie SadlierFrom the heartbreak of losing his mother to breast cancer at just 12 years old, to battling mental health struggles throughout his teens, Andrew Porter's journey is one of extraordinary resilience.
A shocking story of social engineering in the era of Jim CrowThe eugenics movement, in which the state claimed the right to determine who could and who could not have children, was a dark, shameful chapter in American history.