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______________________ »A beautifully written account of postpartum psychosis, and the ties, blessings and burdens of family» — NIGELLA LAWSON SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE Y …

In this life-affirming book, author David Shaw explores ten major themes that affect us all – and offers a unique way to engage with them.Whether it’s fear or forgiveness, credence or clarity, materi …

Before Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, there was the one-fingered, cunning Giuseppe Morello and his murderous coterie of brothers. Had it not been for Morello, the world may never have heard of »men of …

Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction In this groundbreaking new book, Thomas Page Mc Bee, a trans man, trains to fight in a charity match at Madison Square Garden while strugglin …

Hermann Hesse, winner of the 1946 Nobel Prize for Literature, is now acknowledged internationally as one of the major writers of this century. His books, which have become best-sellers, appeal partic …

This fascinating memoir, ‘Life in Eternity’, by former Chief Constable Robin Oake, is deeply engaging and reveals a strong and intensely moving anticipation of life to come after death. It is written …

"Paul Kelver" is an autobiographical novel by British author Mark Rutherford that follows the coming-of-age journey of the protagonist, Paul Kelver. The story is a deeply introspective expl …

When Wales beat France to clinch the 2012 Six Nations Championship Grand Slam – one player stood out from the rest of the field. A powerful presence on the pitch, Dan Lydiate, the 6ft 4in fearless fa …