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On the Origin of Evolution: Tracing 'darwin's Dangerous Idea' From Aristotle To Dna
by John Gribbin Mary GribbinA Waterstones Best Book of 2020 The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charles Darwin. Rather it has been examined and debated by philosophers the world over for thousands of years.
Finding Henry Applebee
by Celia Reynolds‘A moving portrait of the power of human kindness’ Olivia, Goodreads Here Henry was, once again in a bustling train station, ready to resume where he had left off all those years ago…
River Kings: A New History Of Vikings From Scandinavia To The Silk Roads
by Cat Jarman'Astonishing and compelling'Bernard Cornwell ‘A thrilling read … Illuminates Viking culture in an utterly intriguing new light’Charles Spencer ‘Extraordinarily imaginative … You’ll never see the Viking Age in the same way again’Michael Wood
The Frozen River: Seeking Silence In Ladakh
by James CrowdenIn 1976 James Crowden left his career in the British army and travelled to Ladakh in the Northern Himalaya, one of the most remote parts of the world. The Frozen River is his extraordinary account of the time he spent there, living alongside the Zangskari people, before the arrival of roads and mass tourism. James immerses himself in the Zangskari way of life, where meditation and week-long mountain festivals go hand in hand, and silence and solitude are the hallmarks of existence. When butter traders invite James on their journey down the frozen river Leh, he soon realises that this way of living, unchanged for centuries, comes with a very human cost. In lyrical prose, James captures a crucial moment in time for this Himalayan community. A moment in which their Buddhist practices and traditions are in flux, and the economic pull of a world beyond their valley is increasingly difficult to ignore.
Notting Hill in the Snow
by Jules WakeEscape to Notting Hill this Christmas… From the bestselling author of Covent Garden in the Snow, this is the most romantic and charming book you’ll read this Christmas…
Exotic Vetting: What Treating Wild Animals Teaches You About Their Lives
by Romain PizziAnaesthetising a fish, x-raying a frog and hospitalising a walrus are all in a day’s work for the world’s wildest veterinarian.
Pack it: Band 1b/pink B (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Fiona Tomlinson Will AmlotCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Dad and Kim are packing for a camping trip, but Dad keeps saying no to all of Kim’s suggestions for what they should pack! Pink B/Band 1B offers emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. The focus sounds in this book are: /g/ /o/ /c/ /k/ ck Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
A History of Water: Being An Account Of A Murder, An Epic And Two Visions Of Global History
by Edward Wilson-Lee‘Exhilarating and whip-smart’ THE SUNDAY TIMES ’A mind-blowing achievement’ ALBERTO MANGUEL
Jojo’s French Escape (A French Escape #3)
by Lorraine Wilson‘She had me at Bonjour! Warm, funny, deliciously French…this lovely story filled my heart with sunshine’ Jane Linfoot
Daisy’s French Farmhouse (A French Escape #4)
by Lorraine Wilson*Preorder the next book in this heartwarming series set in beautiful France!*
It Takes Two: A History Of The Couples Who Dared To Be Different
by Cathy Newman‘Sometimes, 1+1 = changing the world. Cathy Newman’s witty, warm history on the power of determined couples will make you look at your relationship and wonder, “Could we be doing more this weekend than just going to IKEA?”’ CAITLIN MORAN
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing: Living Life The Italian Way With Dolce Far Niente
by Sophie MinchilliIt’s time to embrace the Italian way of life…
Beyond
by Stephen WalkerA thrilling tale of one of humanity’s greatest adventures, a battle of wits, will, genius and extraordinary courage as the Soviets and Americans raced to put the first human in space.
Blenheim: How Two Men Stopped The French Conquest Of Europe
by Charles SpencerIn the summer of 1704, French conquest seemed inevitable. In this bestselling history, Charles Spencer traces the story of how it was prevented.
Prince Rupert: The Last Cavalier
by Charles SpencerA brilliant history of Prince Rupert of the Rhine from his penniless start, becoming a soldier in his teenage years, up to his life as King Charles I’s most famous and spectacular general.
Inspire: Life Lessons From The Wilderness
by Ben FogleThe latest adventure from bestselling author Ben Fogle explores what we can learn from nature about living well and living wild.
Irish Whiskey: Ireland's Best-known And Most-loved Whiskeys (Collins Little Books)
by Gary QuinnThis beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of Irish whiskey. It includes descriptions of more than 100 Irish whiskeys from the whole island of Ireland. Photographs of key locations and products makes this a very attractive gift. A handy 8-page map of all distilleries featured is included.
Irish Castles: Ireland's Most Dramatic Castles And Strongholds (Collins Little Books)
by Orna MulcahyA handy guide to around 140 of Ireland’s most dramatic castles and strongholds, all of which are open to the public, with structures from across the whole island of Ireland. A handy 8-page map of all locations featured is included.
Irish History: People, Places And Events That Built A Country (Collins Little Books)
by Neil HegartyFrom mesolithic Ireland to the peace process, this little book covers all of the main historical and cultural events, places and figures in Irish history. A must for all lovers of Ireland and the Irish.
The Universe: Everything That Can Happen Does Happen
by Andrew CohenEvery night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.
The Little Teashop in Tokyo (Romantic Escapes #6)
by Julie Caplin‘Up there with the best of them…A big, fat five stars from me’ Sue Moorcroft ‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Phillipa Ashley
The Cosy Cottage in Ireland (Romantic Escapes #8)
by Julie Caplin*Preorder the new standalone book in the internationally bestselling series!*
Storm’s Edge: Life, Death And Magic In The Islands Of Orkney
by Peter MarshallFrom Peter Marshall, winner of the Wolfson Prize 2018, Storm’s Edge is a new history of the Orkney Islands that dives deep into island politics, the evolution of folklore, and community memory on the geographical edge of Britain.