History

An unforgettable novel of mothers and daughters, wives and muses, secrets and outright lies   AN EVENING STANDARD BOOK OF 2021   Rosaleen is still a teenager, in the early Sixties, when she meets the famous sculptor Felix Lichtman. Felix is dangerous, bohemian, everything she...

Sapiens #2: The Pillars Of Civilization   Discover the second volume of an epic, beautifully illustrated graphic history of humankind, based on Yuval Noah Harari's multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon. When nomadic Homo sapiens settled to live in one place, they started working...

Obama: The Historic Presidency Of Barack Obama   A vibrant celebration of President Obama, this stunning commemorative book provides a valuable record of his historical presidency and the years since he left office.   It has now been more than two years since Barack Obama concluded...

George Washington, Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father's Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World   A business biography of George Washington, focusing on his many innovations and inventions. George Washington: general, statesman...businessman? Most people don't know...

The Art Of War: The Definitive Interpretation of Sun Tzu's Classic Book of Strategy   The Art of War  by Sun Tzu is the best known book on military strategy ever written. Although its wisdom is ancient, its principles and advice are timeless; it remains as influential as ever in...

Sapiens #1 : The Birth of Humankind   The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times #1 bestseller, with gorgeous full-colour illustrations and a beautiful package - the perfect gift for the curious beings in your life. One...

The Extraordinary Life Of Michelle Obama   Michelle Obama is: A Lawyer A Writer An Activist A First Lady of the United States of America. __________ She is a role model and feminist icon. Born and raised in Chicago, she studied and worked hard to become a lawyer, and then...

Before We Were Yours : a heartbreaking read based on a real-life story   A heartbreaking story of love and loss, based on a true story OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS 2017 BEST HISTORICAL FICTION AWARD...

The Giver Of Stars : A Novel   #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE WITHERSPOON X HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK USA Today's top 100 books to read while stuck at home social distancing "I've been a huge Jojo Moyes fan. Her characters are so compelling. . . . It's such a great...

Down, Down, Down: A Journey To The Bottom Of The Sea   Half the earth's surface is covered by water more than a mile deep, but most of this watery world is a mystery to us. In fact, more people have stood on the surface of the moon than have visited the deepest spot in the ocean. Come...

First Mothers   Did you know that Thomas Jefferson's mother ran a plantation by herself, or that Abraham Lincoln's mother was a wrestler? James Madison's mom called him Jemmy and made his shirts while he went to college, and Woodrow Wilson created Mother's Day to celebrate all...