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Olympic and Titanic
‘This intriguing book delves into the history of these two Olympic class ships. It matches the origins of their ancient Greek namesakes … the Titans & Olympian Gods.’ – Steve Hall, Titanic historian and co-author of RMS Titanic in 50 ObjectsIt is impossible to understand Titanic without appreciating the broader context: the development of the White Star Line and its competitors in the preceding decades; Anglo-German competition; the British fear of the ‘American peril’ as foreign capital increasingly controlled British shipping companies; and the relentless advance in shipbuilding and technology. This definitive volume explores the lead-up to the construction of Olympic and Titanic, providing a step-by-step account of the design process and a look at the financial, logistical and political obstacles the White Star Line had to tackle; the ups and downs of Olympic’s maiden season; and Titanic’s disastrous end. Relying on extensive primary-source research and presenting much unpublished data, Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster is not only a valuable reference tool, but provides an essential insight into this period of maritime history.
Sports Stories: Verstappen
Meet Max Verstappen, the fearless Formula 1 superstar! From racing go-karts as a kid to breaking records on the world stage, this action-packed book for young readers tells the thrilling story of how Max raced his way to the top. Simple, easy-to-read text and fun, immersive illustrations make this perfect for young fans who dream big and love speed!
Across Sicily with Garibaldi's Thousand
The 1860 Expedition of the Thousand, in which a group of volunteers led by Giuseppe Garibaldi sailed from Quarto, near Genoa, landing on the west coast of Sicily and advancing to its capital Palermo in a bid to liberate the island from Bourbon rule, is perhaps the defining moment of the unification of Italy, and a testament to the bravery, resilience and vision of the country’s last condottiere. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary diaries and other first-hand accounts by the protagonists of the events, and interspersing them with his own penetrating remarks, best-selling author Tim Parks retraces the journey of the “Mille” through the ragged landscape of Sicily under the blazing summer heat, bringing back to life an entire world in all its intricate complexity. Along the way he revisits old controversies and provides answers to many unresolved questions – as well as offering a vivid commentary on the Italy of today.
Pride and Prejudice in Space
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is arguably the forerunner of all romantic comedies and certainly one of her most popular and irreverent works. And now, graphic designer and Nerdy Ink co-owner—and obsessive fan of Pride and Prejudice—Alexis Lampley gives this timeless, classic, Regency-era romance a new twist, setting it among the stars in a futuristic universe where spaceships and interplanetary travel are the daily norm. Featuring numerous illustrations of the Londinium Lunar System, drawings of gowns by Lydia Bennet, and spaceship designs by Elizabeth Bennet, this is a futuristic take on a classic by a dedicated Jane Austen fan, for Austen newbies and super-fans alike.
Upon A White Horse
*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2025, SCOTSMAN BOOKS OF 2025, COUNTRY LIFE BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025*'Packed with anecdote and colour, it's a surprisingly touching portrait of the countries' - Financial Times, Best Books of 2025'An insightful and engaging reflection on the appeal of the ancient' - The Times'I'm a card-carrying admirer of Peter Ross' - Robert MacfarlaneThe prehistoric sites of Britain and Ireland are places of wonder and wondering. Who made these structures? What did they mean to them? And what do they mean to us no? uthor of the bestseller Steeple Chasing and prize-winning A Tomb With A View, Peter Ross journeys from midwinter at Stonehenge to midsummer at Sycamore Gap. Along the way he encounters bog bodies in Dublin, a wooden goddess in Edinburgh and a chalk giant in Dorset. He asks what it is like to live within the great stone circle at Avebury, what rituals occurred in an Anglesey tomb and what draws volunteers to care for the Uffington White Horse. These objects and structures speak of the long human story. They offer the comfort of recognition and the pleasure of mystery. There is something about ancient places that fills a hollow in our souls. Upon A White Horse is a celebration of landscape and people - and all that is beautiful, strange and old. 'Ross scores highly on his intuitive interpretations of places and his non-judgemental observations of human nature; he is empathetic, but can stand back' - Country Life'Ross is a wonderfully evocative writer, deftly capturing a sense of place and history, while bringing a deep humanity to his subject' - Guardian
The Longevity Nutrient
Unlock the secret to longevity with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson’s “groundbreaking, once-in-a-century discovery” (Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author) of the molecule C15:0—an essential fat found in whole milk, cheese, and fatty fish—that can improve your health and increase your lifespan. The hunt for the holy grail of healthy aging has been ongoing for hundreds of years, and Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson may be its most unlikely champion. As a veterinary epidemiologist, she was recruited by the US Navy to lead a clinical research program to continually improve the health of Navy dolphins. Using advanced biotechnology to study the healthiest aging dolphins, she discovered C15:0, a saturated fat which has the potential to expand both the health-span and lifespan in long-lived mammals. In The Longevity Nutrient, Dr. Venn-Watson unveils the science behind C15:0, the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in nearly a hundred years. This revolutionary discovery identifies the crucial ingredient for combating chronic aging-associated diseases. This book unfolds like a detective story, bringing you along through the science and discovery of this extraordinary nutrient. The implications of adding this nutrient back into the American diet could not be more significant. Mounting scientific evidence supports that C15:0 can: - Reduce the risk of and reverse fatty liver disease. - Reduce the risk of and reverse type 2 diabetes and heart disease. - Meaningfully slow the effects of aging to improve overall well-being. Perhaps the most surprising discovery? In the end, it may just be the saturated fat that saves us all. In this “life-changing” (Thomas DeLauer, author of Intermittent Fasting Made Easy) book, Dr. Venn-Watson tells the extraordinary story of this discovery and examines the paradigm shifting implications for human health and aging. She presents the easy, practical steps for you to responsibly bring this essential C15:0 fat into your life to improve your long-term health and wellness.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Toward the Night
The action-packed third novel in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds series based on the thrilling Paramount+ TV show. Captain Christopher Pike and the USS Enterprise crew venture to the edge of the Klingon Empire, where they uncover mysterious subspace echoes near a volatile “flare star” dangerously located in a disputed area of the star system. As the Enterprise diverts from its course to track the echoes, Spock leads a daring landing party to investigate the source of the subspace echoes, navigating dangerous ionic radiation that renders the Enterprise’s transporters too risky to use. What they find are city ruins and minimal life signs, but definite evidence of starship-grade metals in a single location…quite possibly a crash site. While Uhura continues to investigate the subspace echoes, Spock and his team conduct their ground search, first finding shocking signs of alien life and later, the wreckage of an old Starfleet cargo modules from the era of the NX-01 Enterprise. Upon further investigation, they discover the USS Baldwin, an old warp-5 starship declared missing almost a century ago. No trace of the Baldwin or her fifteen crew members was ever found…until now.
Chasing Evil
How a skeptical FBI agent reached out to a famous psychic for help on a baffling case – and the twenty-five-year crime-solving journey that followedCentring on the investigation of the gruesome John Smith murders that rocked the nation, Chasing Evil is a heart-stopping story of murder, justice and finding help in unexpected places. In the summer of 1998, FBI agent Bob Hilland reluctantly picked up the phone to call the famous psychic John Edward. Bob didn’t expect much from the call, but he was working on an unsolvable cold case and had nowhere else to turn. What Bob never imagined was that the call would lead to a shattering of all his preconceived notions, a huge break in the cold case and an unlikely crime-solving partnership that spanned twenty-five years. As Bob and John took on more cases together, they slowly learned how to rely on each other and trust their skills, ultimately finding not only justice for the crimes they solved, but resolution and healing in their own lives.
The Colonel and the King
INCLUDED IN TIME'S 100 MUST READ BOOKS OF 2025The concluding volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies'Guralnick knows the intricacies of this story more than anyone, except perhaps the Colonel and Presley themselves' GUARDIANIn early 1955, Colonel Tom Parker discovered a teenage Elvis Presley and declared him destined for greatness. What followed was one of the most extraordinary partnerships in music history and the creation of a bond built on loyalty, ambition and an unshakeable belief in each other. From the meteoric rise that reshaped popular culture to the struggles that shadowed their final years, this concluding volume of Peter Guralnick's acclaimed trilogy reveals the full complexity of their relationship. Drawing on previously unpublished letters and telegrams from Parker's own archives, it offers an intimate, unflinching portrait of two American originals: the visionary manager who invented the modern superstar and the artist who became one. Brilliant, flawed and inseparable, Elvis and the Colonel changed the music world forever. 'Guralnick's view of Parker is both clear-eyed and sympathetic, but best of all, it's persuasive' TIME'A riveting and revelatory read' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT
The Secret Seven Adventures: Adventure on the Way Home
Introduce the Secret Seven to younger readers with this entertaining short story from Enid Blyton, the world''s best-loved storyteller - perfect for children aged seven and up.When the Seven come across a big fight in a mysterious building, they need to stop it before someone gets hurt! But is the fight all it appears to be?The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together with Scamper the dog, they are ready to solve any mystery any time in this accessible and entertaining original short story by Enid Blyton, brilliantly illustrated in full-colour throughout by Daniel Duncan.The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.***The Secret Seven®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton''s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Keeping the Dream Alive
In 2015, the landscape of British politics was changed forever - Westminster was suddenly the new workplace for dozens of freshly elected SNP members. What followed was one of the most remarkable decades in British political history. Joanna Cherry was part of this cohort, and in this explosive and revealing memoir she tells her own story of Scottish and British politics during this turbulent period .Covering everything from the party's rejection of its popular leader, Alex Salmond, to the scandals that engulfed his successor Nicola Sturgeon, Cherry also reflects on the opportunities that followed the 2015 landslide and offers remarkable insight into why the party failed to further the cause of independence despite a series of electoral victories. As well as offering an astonishing insider's view of the culture of the SNP, Keeping the Dream Alive also looks to the future and offers a clear-eyed view of how political reform in Scotland and the revival of the independence cause could take place.
Little Kids First Big Book of Science
The BIG fact book for LITTLE kids! Explore the wonderful world of science and discover all the amazing things that scientists do, how they observe and think about the world and how they go about finding answers. Learn about animals and plants, oceans and space, earth and volcanoes, sound and light, inventions, and more! Inside you’ll find: Bright and bold illustrations and photographsSimple text for early readers, and fun facts on every pageQuestions to encourage interactive learningParent tips to support learningAnd much more! Collect the National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Books! DinosaursSpaceAnimalsOceanScienceWorldWhereWhyHow
The Kindness of Strangers
Honor Wilson, self-styled Bohemian woman of means, runs a small literary journal and lodgings out of her Chelsea rooming house on Tregunter Road, where she lives alongside her ''dear houseguests;'' poet Robbie, aspiring socialite Mina, artists'' model George, and writer and widower Saul. When a man arrives at Tregunter Road looking for lodgings, the housemates sense something is amiss. Despite their protestations, Honor lets Jimmy move in.As they try to figure out if there really is something rotten about Jimmy, secrets, jealousies, and vengeful fantasies come to light, disrupting the careful balance of allegiances at the house, leading, ultimately, to a murder that will implicate everyone...
The Gospel of John (KJV)
Enjoy the profound insights of The Gospel of John in this appealing new edition, filled with inspiring photographs. The Gospel of John is one of the most beloved books of the Bible. It offers intimate and deep insights into Jesus' life and teachings, emphasizing themes of love, light, and eternal life. This special edition features beautiful photography and a fresh, modern design.
Marcel Duchamp
As the most comprehensive publication on Marcel Duchamp to date, this lavishly illustrated volume spans six decades of his creative output, offering a sumptuous visual introduction for newcomers and serving as an indispensable resource for artists and scholars.
More than any other modern artist, Marcel Duchamp challenged and transformed the very definition of art. Published to accompany the first North American retrospective of his work in more than fifty years, organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Philadelphia Art Museum, the exhibition and catalogue leverage two of the most important collections of Duchamp’s art in the world to bring together legendary works for the first time in decades. Lavishly illustrated with more than 300 works spanning six decades?including painting, sculpture, readymades, film, photography, and ephemera?and featuring a deeply researched chronology interwoven with archival and documentary material, Marcel Duchamp offers a new generation the first opportunity to experience the breadth of Duchamp’s revolutionary work.
An expansive introduction by curators Ann Temkin, Michelle Kuo, and Matthew Affron explores Duchamp’s radical rethinking of art and the museum, transformation of authorship, innovative exhibition and installation displays, and a lifelong dedication to changing the relationship between art and life. Revealing new dimensions of his conceptual brilliance, subversive wit, and lasting impact on generations of artists, Marcel Duchamp is a rich visual compendium and an essential scholarly resource for anyone seeking to understand an artist who changed the course of modern art.
How Italy Feels Through the Lens, Region by Region
How Italy Feels: Through the Lens, Region by Region is a stunning, photo-forward guide that aims to break through the homogenisation of the country's narrative to harness the true experience of Italy, created by globally renowned editorial platform Italy Segreta.
Each chapter is dedicated to one of Italy's 20 regions, shot by one photographer who is based in that respective region, with additional secret gem travel information from the Italy Segreta team. Moving the spotlight from the over-circulated images of places like Amalfi and Cinque Terre, readers will be introduced to lesser-known but equally beautiful regions like Marche and Molise through the intimate lens and recommendations of those who know it best.
This book captures not only the beauty of the Italian peninsula, but the way everyone - whether locals or visitors - experience the country's marvelously complex regions. How Italy Feels offers an escape into the light, sounds, smells and feelings of Italy straight from your coffee table.
Notes to John
A recently discovered journal from one of America's most iconic writers, Joan Didion, the author of The Year of Magical Thinking and Blue Nights.
A pile of neatly typed pages was found in Joan Didion's office after her death. She had meticulously recorded her weekly sessions with a psychiatrist. As far as anyone knows, the pages had been read by only one other person: Didion's husband, John Gregory Dunne.
The sessions began as a method of dealing with the heartbreaking alcoholism of their adult daughter, Quintana. Discussions broadened into revelations about Didion's own childhood, longstanding behaviour patterns, marriage, guilt, work and 'what's been worth'.
Writing was the way Didion dealt with life. Notes to John presents a riveting account of the therapeutic process, crafted with the singular intelligence, precision and elegance that characterise all of her work.
Tilt
Annie is nine months pregnant.
She’s shopping for a crib at IKEA.
That’s when the massive earthquake hits.
There’s nothing to do but walk.
Annie is 37 weeks pregnant, standing in IKEA, finally about to take home the crib she should have bought months ago. That’s when it happens – the long-anticipated Cascadia Earthquake, dismantling the East Coast of America in a matter of minutes.
Propulsive, disruptive, funny, terrifying, Tilt is a novel about how the foundations of our lives are built and shaken. About a woman trying to walk back to the husband she’s long been pushing away. About put-off dreams and inevitability and what makes us keep moving forward.
A Notre-Dame asszonyai
A világ lélegzet-visszafojtva figyeli, ahogy a Notre-Dame lángokban áll.
A restaurátor Josie segít a katedrális helyreállításában. A munka során rábukkan egy titokzatos levélre és egy gyűrűre. A művészettörténész Antoine segít felderíteni a nyomokat, amelyek egészen a francia forradalomig vezetnek – Lucile történetéhez, aki forradalmár szerelméért harcol.
Ekkor Josie és Antione hirtelen ismét rátalálnak a Madonna-szoborra, amelyet Antoine a tűz éjszakáján kimentett a lángok közül, és egy újabb titokra bukkannak…
Eva-Maria Bast nagyszabású regénye a világ egyik legfontosabb építményének és egy mindent elsöprő szerelemnek a történetét meséli el.
