The thrilling story of the hidden war fought by America before they entered World War II, revealing how President Roosevelt aided Churchill in the fight against the Nazis.

A brilliantly conceived Viking epic set in eighth-century Sweden and medieval Constantinople. An ambitious, masterful series.

An outstanding collection of some of the best pieces that Christopher Hitchens wrote for the London Review of Books.

Both a sweeping history and an intimate account of making a home, told through the prism of an English country house.

The ultimate showcase of the quirks, mishaps and traditions that define British life, all rolled into one bonkers season.

'A wonderfully constructed and gripping novel about betrayal and shadows in South Africa' AS Byatt, Guardian, 'Books of the Year' Following the critical acclaim for his astonishing debut novel, Flanery has confirmed himself as one of the brightest rising literary stars

Explore the science of biomimicry: full of fascinating natural facts, ingenious ideas and a glimpse into the future of human innovation.

A revised and updated edition of this magisterial and sweeping history of modern Africa.