New Hardback Books

Emma Brockes / What Would Barbra Do? (Hardback)

Film musicals: you either love them or they make you want to kill yourself slowly with plastic cutlery. Nothing has the power to lift your heart or turn your stomach like Howard Keel in fake...

Jo Brand / Look Back in Hunger (Hardback)

Jo Brand is one of Britain's funniest and best-loved comedians. With a sharp eye for the absurd and in her own unique voice she tells her story for the first time. What possessed her to become a...

Jackie Collins / Drop Dead Beautiful (Hardback)

From Miami to Beverly Hills, from Mexico City, Acapulco and Las Vegas, LUCKY SANTANGELO is back! And so is the illegitimate son ANTHONY BONAR, of her one time Godfather and lethal enemy, ENZIO...

Vera Brittain / Letters from a Lost Generation (Hardback)

Published to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Armistice Day, this is a selection of letters, written between 1913 to 1918, between Vera Brittain and four young men - her fiance (Roland...

Ronald Irving / The Law is a Ass (Hardback)

This compendium contains many witty and sometimes profound observations, sayings and anecdotes about the law, lawyers, courts, justice, crime and punishment. It is illustrated throughout with...

Margaret Forster / Hidden Lives (Hardback)

This memoir takes in three generations of Margaret Forster's family, beginning with her grandmother, who took to her grave the secrets of the first 23 years of her life. The stories surrounding the...

Steve Humphries / The Making of Modern London (Hardback)

On their original publication, the four volumes of "The Making of Modern London" were hailed as innovative and riveting histories of the city, combining living memory with diligent historical...

Carlton Books / The Ultimate Pub Quiz Book (Hardback)

Which well-known band used to be called Johnny and the Moondogs? How many Popes have been called Gregory? Whose sidekick is Sancho Panza? And which sport do the French call 'la natation'? This...

Noel Malcolm / Kosovo (Hardback)

The situation in Kosovo is different to that of the rest of Yugoslavia. Trapped between Albania and Serbia, the tensions between these two are, it seems, "ethnic", as two groups with different...

Barbara G. Walker / Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets (Hardback)

A comprehensive reference on mythology, anthropology, religion and sexuality from a feminist point of view.     This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same...

Gillian Avery / The Best Type of Girl (Hardback)

A history of girls' schools, charting the development of individual schools and types of school, and examining all aspects of school life from uniforms, games and rules to how girls' schools were...

John Lanchester / How to Speak Money (Hardback)

The biggest problem for outsiders in the world of economics is that most of the time, we don't know what the hell the insiders are talking about. To know that, you have to understand the words...

Clive Cussler / Lost Empire (Hardback)

While scuba diving in Tanzania, Sam and Remi Fargo come upon a relic belonging to a long-lost Confederate ship. An anomaly about the relic sets them off chasing a mystery-but unknown to them, a much...

Jeremy Malies / Sporting Doubles (Hardback)

'Sporting Doubles' examines the lives and sporting achievements of a select group of individuals who have excelled in more than one particular sport. Some of these sports heroes have represented...

Sapal Tachakra / Emergency First Aid Manual (Hardback)

    This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same publication/version/reprint/edition shown in the picture it will be the same author and title. Removing existing stickers from a...

Alix Baboin-Jaubert / Handbook of Cheese (Hardback)

Over 200 of the world's greatest cheeses are detailed here - every cheese photographed in colour with historical and provenance notes: how it is made and where it comes from. The serving suggestions...

Adam Rocke / Tiki Drinks (Hardback)

Light the torches and grab the tiny paper umbrellas - the handbook of delicious tiki beverages is here. In Tiki Drinks, former bartender Adam Rocke selects his favorite tropical libations. The effect...

Noel Annan / Changing Enemies (Hardback)

During World War II, Noel Annan was privileged to witness at first hand the innermost workings of British intelligence in Bletchley park and elsewhere. Charged to second-guess German strategy from...

Wisden / Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Australia (Hardback)

This is the second Australian edition of the famous Wisden Cricketer's Almanack. It contains a full record of the 1998/1999 Australian season, records for Australian teams and matches held in...

Eamon Duffy / Ten Popes Who Shook the World (Hardback)

The Bishops of Rome have been Christianity's most powerful leaders for nearly two millennia, and their influence has extended far beyond the purely spiritual. The popes have played a central role in...

Philip Dennis / Gibraltar and Its People (Hardback)

In this account of the rock of Gibraltar's history, economic and social life, the author attempts to set the scene for a clear and balanced view of Gibraltar today and in the future. The book...

Brian Moynahan / If God Spare My Life (Hardback)

William Tyndale (1494 - 1536) is one of history's most famous martyrs. Being out of sympathy with the contemporary English church and suspected of heresy, he left England in 1522 and matriculated at...

John L. Allen / All the Pope's Men (Hardback)

A guide to the inner workings of the Vatican reveals the beliefs and bureaucracies behind its decision-making processes, offering insight into the career path of the Roman Curia and challenging myths...

Shirlee Emmons / Prescriptions for Choral Excellence (Hardback)

Renowned vocal pedagogue Shirlee Emmons and leading choral director Constance Chase equip choral directors with the practical tools they need to help singers achieve peak choral performance     This...

Claribel A. Ortega / The Golden Frog Games (Hardback)

The much-anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller! Every four years, the Twelve Towns gather for a legendary magical tournament--the Golden Frog Games. With Ravenskill hosting this...

Kathy Lette / The Revenge Club (Hardback)

A subversive, irreverent romp from the wickedly witty mind of Kathy Lette. Perfect for fans of Jane Fallon and Dawn O'Porter.     This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same...

Elmore Leonard / Pronto (Hardback)

Harry Arno, a profit-skimming Miami bookie who wants to retire to the Italian Riviera, becomes the fall guy in an FBI sting and is suddenly on an intercontinental run from lawmen and gangsters alike...

Jose Henriquez / Miracle in the Mine (Hardback)

Presents the account of José Henríquez, the self-styled "pastor" of the thirty-three Chilean miners trapped underground for sixty-nine days in 2010, and describes how he used his faith to encourage...

Michael Angold / Byzantium (Hardback)

Byzantium was a Greek "polis" on the Bosphorous that gained importance in 324AD when it was re-founded by Constantine the Great and named Constantinople. One of the pre-eminent cities of the Middle...

Philip Sadler / Managing Change (Hardback)

Drawing on case studies and examples from many well-known companies, this guide demonstrates how to implement changes successfully in any type of organization. It covers setting objectives,...

Fern Britton / A Cornish Legacy (Hardback)

Escape to Cornwall with this utterly heart-warming novel from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author     This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same...

Andri Snær Magnason / On Time and Water (Hardback)

A few years ago, Andri Snaer Magnason, one of Iceland's most beloved writers and public intellectuals, was asked by a leading climate scientist why he wasn't writing about the greatest crisis mankind...

Alexandra Shulman / The Parrots (Hardback)

Outsiders see things others don't. Blessed with status, love, wealth and connections the Tennisons seemed the most enviable of families - until Antonella and Matteo Fullardi, dangerously attractive...

Fern Britton / A Seaside Affair (Hardback)

You will love this wonderfully warm and witty novel from Fern Britton, the Sunday Times bestselling novelist. When the residents of the Cornish seaside town of Trevay discover that their much-loved...

John L'Heureux / The Medici Boy (Hardback)

The worlds of art, politics and passion collide in John L'Heureux's masterful new novel, The Medici Boy. With rich composition, L'Heureux ingeniously transports the reader to Donatello's Renaissance...

William Shakespeare / The Tempest (Hardback)

Each edition includes: - Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play- Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play- Scene-by-scene plot...

Mike Haskins / You Know You're 50 When... (Hardback)

A fun and nostalgic quiz book to help you look back at your fifty years with fond memories – or to test what you’ve forgotten! Congratulations! You’re 50! You’re halfway to a century! You’ve lived...

Vicky Halls / Cat Detective (Hardback)

Does your cat scratch your carpets? Or soil in the house? Or perhaps your cat's behaviour has changed recently - becoming withdrawn or aggressive towards you or another member of your family? Or...

Nathalia Westmacott-Brown / Breathwork (Hardback)

Make breathwork an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this step-by-step guide to mindful breathing. New science has revealed the importance of breathwork to balance the body,...

Brian Groom / These Isles (Hardback)

An inventive new look at the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home. Acclaimed author and journalist Brian Groom reveals the colourful and...

Morgan Matson / Save the Date (Hardback)

"The cinema-worthy rom-com of your summer reading dreams." -- Bustle Father of the Bride meets Sixteen Candles in the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson. Charlie...

Peter Ames Carlin / Paul McCartney (Hardback)

Paul McCartney is a cultural touchstone. As one half of the legendary Lennon-McCartney song-writing duo he helped transform popular music, moving from the simplistic pop of ‘Love Me Do’ to the...

Richard Rankin Russell / Peter Fallon : Poet, Publisher Editor and Translator (Hardback)

In this unique and beautifully produced collection, a stellar line-up of Irish writers pay tribute to the immense contributions made to the literary arts in Ireland and abroad by Irish poet and...

Nigel Mansell / NIGEL MANSELL, MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY (Hardback)

Nigel Mansell: the name is synonymous with speed, bravery, tremendous drive and sheer bloody determination. A fearless driver who frequently breaks the pain barrier in pursuit of the winner's podium,...

Tony Ross & Joan Charles / Dear Joan (Hardback)

Extracts from the largest known surviving collection of love letters from the Second World War     This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same publication/version/reprint/edition...

Danielle Steel / Amazing Grace (Hardback)

On a warm May night in San Francisco, the Ritz-Carlton ballroom shimmers with crystal and silver as a glittering, celebrity-studded crowd gathers for a charity auction. The evening is perfect -...

James Ellroy / Perfidia (Hardback)

Nominated for the Folio Prize It is December 6 1941. America stands at the brink of World War II. Last hopes for peace are shattered when Japanese squadrons bomb Pearl Harbor. Los Angeles has been a...

Sabina Murray / Valiant Gentlemen (Hardback)

Humanitarian and Irish patriot Roger Casement and his closest friend Herbert Ward spent a misadventurous youth in the Congo, witnessing acts of cannibalism, among other things. Ward married...

Marcel Theroux / Strange Bodies (Hardback)

Nicholas Slopen has been dead for months. So when a man claiming to be Nicholas turns up to visit an old girlfriend, deception seems the only possible motive. Yet nothing can make him change his...

Morgan Matson / Since You've Been Gone (Hardback)

Quiet Emily's sociable and daring best friend, Sloane, has disappeared leaving nothing but a random list of bizarre tasks for her to complete. But with unexpected help from popular classmate Frank...

Rolf Kipp / The Most Beautiful Business on Earth (Hardback)

This is a book about really doing things, one that tells the story about how I made my way to the top of Forever. It?s a handbook that will help you to be successful as well. Trust my many years of...

John Daido Loori / Finding The Still Point (Hardback)

Through Zen meditation it is possible to find stillness of mind, even amidst our everyday activities—and this practical book-and-CD set reveals how. John Daido Loori, one of America's leading Zen...