In early 2006, Chuck Ramkissoon is found dead at the bottom of a New York canal.

The Sunday Times bestseller and winner of the BBC Four Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2008

A novel of spellbinding emotional power about a family in crisis by a highly talented young author

Jordan returns from California to Utah to visit his mother in jail. As a teenager he was expelled from his family and religious community, a secretive Mormon offshoot sect. Now his father has been found shot dead in front of his computer, and one of his many wives - Jordan's mother - is accused of the crime.

Ulysses, one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century, has had a profound influence on modern fiction. In a series of episodes covering the course of a single day, 16 June 1904, the novel traces the movements of Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus through the streets of Dublin. Each episode has its own literary style, and the epic journey of Odysseus is only one of many correspondencies that

'A prince must not have any other object nor any other thought...but war, its institutions, and its discipline; because that is the only art befitting one who commands.' When Machiavelli's brief treatise on Renaissance statecraft and princely power was posthumously published in 1532, it generated a debate that has raged unabated until the present day. Based upon Machiavelli's first-hand ...

As the the bicentennary of the French Revolution draws near, Dickens' historical novel serves as a timely reminder of nineteenth-century reactions to that great upheaval. Set between 1757 and 1793, A Tale of Two Cities views the causes and effects of the Revolution from an essentially private point of view, showing how private experience relates to public history. Dickens' characters are ...

Jude Fawley's ambitions to go to university are thwarted by class prejudice and his entrapment in a loveless marriage. His doomed love affair with his unconventional cousin has tragic consequences. Hardy's last, and most controversial novel, this revised edition has the first truly critical text, a new chronology and bibliography, and substantially revised notes.

Martina's 15th novel is a guaranteed hardback bestseller

A hugely engaging debut - The Beach meets Are You Experienced meets Mr Nice - from leading Guardian journalist Duncan Campbell

It's January, 1946, and writer Juliet Ashton sits at her desk, vainly seeking a subject for her next book. Out of the blue, she receives a letter from one Dawsey Adams of Guernsey - by chance, he's acquired a secondhand book that once belonged to Juliet - and, spurred on by their mutual love of Charles Lamb, they begin a correspondence.

New No.1 bestselling thriller from the international phenomenon is Lost meets Heroes

From White Riot to Rock The Casbah , The Clash were a band like no other. Rolling Stone magazine declared London Calling one of the greatest albums of all time. This title brings together personal and professional photos of the band at home, on stage, in the studio and on the road.

A stunning multi-media volume with gorgeous never-before-published images of, original words and new music by the artist known otherwise by one name --- Prince

An autobiography of Sun photographer Dave Hogan, covering 25 years of working closely with celebrities, rock stars and personalities. It tells the stories behind the shots of Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, U2, Take That, Madonna, Kylie Minogue and more.

Elaine Paige is the undisputed first lady of musical theatre, celebrating 40 years on the stage. The star of the West End and Broadway now tells the remarkable story of her life on and off the stage, in words and pictures. This book takes us through her extraordinary career from her earliest stage appearances with Joan Littlewood's groundbreaking company in London's East End to her starring roles

Helps in preparing a healthy diet that plays a part in preventing heart disease. This book features breakfasts and light snacks, main meals the whole family can enjoy, and desserts and treats for sweetest tooth.

Offers a comprehensive collection of over 160 recipes and meal plans to help you follow one of the popular diets, the Dr Atkins Diet Revolution. These recipes are illustrated by photographs and accompanied by an explanation of the diet and how to follow it.

Presents a seven-day diet programme (no calorie-counting) and 10 Food Doctor healthy eating principles and a 30 day plan.

It's time to throw out those ready meals, step away from the microwave and discover how to cut calories without compromising on taste. This title provides tips and tricks and 80 delicious recipes.

A Game of discovery, settlement and trade. Colonize the island, harvest resources and make favourable deals to become the dominant power on the island of Catan. » Spiel de Jahres Game of the Year winner 1995 » The world's most popular speciality game » Elegant and engaging gameplay » Players: 3-4 » Ages: 12+

A simple yet clever tile game. Develop the medieval city of Carcassonne. Placement of tiles and followers are key to achieving victory in this excellent game. » Spiel de Jahres Game of the Year winner 2001 » Plays as well with 2 players as it does with 5. » Players: 2-5 » Age: 8+

A truly classic board game where anything can happen - and often does! Players travel around the board trying to "cop" opponents' caps before heading back to home-base without getting "copped" themselves along the way. The winner is the player whose caps are last in play. Contains a game board, 24 playing caps, die and rules leaflet. For ages 6 and up.

Grow a range of different bonsai trees in your own home. Growing your trees is simple - everything you need is inside this gift box including starter growing pots, compost discs, seeds and a booklet containing growing tips. A unique gift idea. Green fingers aren't required to grow a range of beautiful bonsai trees at home.

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