Discover the sharp wit and incisive commentary of P. J. O’Rourke in “Age and Guile Beat Youth, Innocence and a Bad Haircut.” This collection celebrates his first twenty-five years of journalism, featuring a treasure trove of previously uncollected essays that showcase his unique voice and perspective. From fulminations to diatribes, O’Rourke delivers a masterclass in…
‘Among the greats of the high adventure story-tellers’ EVENING NEWS The opposition were all old campaigners with a lifetime’s dirty fighting behind them. They had got an old U Boat and a flag, and were handing out vicious justice in the name of France. As far as British Intelligence was concerned there was only one…
A bunch of objects lying around a room; baffling paintings; assemblages of steel and glass, plastic and felt; video loops, manic manifestos and preserved animals. We bundle these things together as ‘modern art’. But how do we make sense of them? MODERN ART – A CRASH COURSE has the answers. Its aim primarily is not…
Discover the fascinating world of work through Polly Toynbee’s immersive exploration in this compelling paperback. In her quest to understand the diverse experiences of individuals across various professions, Toynbee rolls up her sleeves and dives into the daily lives of workers. From assembling cars to scrubbing hospital floors, she provides a unique, firsthand perspective on…
Lexi wakes up in a hospital bed after a car accident, thinking it’s 2004 and she’s a twenty five year old with crooked teeth and a disastrous love life. But, to her disbelief, she learns it’s actually 2007 – she’s twenty eight, her teeth are straight, she’s the boss of her department – and she’s…
Discover the gripping tale of love and sacrifice in “Out of the Shadows,” a captivating novel by Sunday Times Best Selling Author Susan Lewis. This thought-provoking story delves into the complexities of relationships, exploring the heart-wrenching question: What would you sacrifice for love? In this compelling narrative, a mother faces an impossible choice between her…
There is no one more fitting than ‘cheerful’ Charlie Chester, Poetry Laureate of the Grand Order of the Water Rats, to tell the story of music hall’s famous brotherhood, whose work for charity – both in peace and in war – is legendary. The Order was founded nearly 100 years ago, and the story of…
Discover the intricate dynamics of faith in the ancient world with “Pagans and Christians” by renowned historian Robin Lane Fox. This scholarly work delves into the rich tapestry of religious life in the Mediterranean from the second century AD to the pivotal conversion of Constantine. By juxtaposing the experiences of Christians and pagans, Fox provides…
‘The Mole had been working very hard all the morning, spring-cleaning his little home. First with brooms, then with dusters; then on ladders and steps and chairs…’ Ever since Kenneth Grahame wrote the story for his young son, countless children have grown up with Toad, Mol, Rat, Badger and the rest as intimate friends –…
‘Angel’s one-liners are frequent and funny, but there is an acute observer of modern mores beneath the endearing roguishness’ MARCEL BERLINS, THE TIMES Most families have a skeleton in the cupboard. Fitzroy MacLean Angel has a mortuary… It requires all Angel’s streetwise talents to find a missing brother, uncover and outrageous Common Market drugs deal,…