A Short History of the World

A Short Hisgtory of the World
A Short History of the World aims to fill the big gaps in our historical knowledge with a book that is easy to read and assumes little knowledge of past events.

The Sea Wolves: A Short History of the Vikings

Sea WolvesLars Brownworth brings to life this extraordinary Norse world of epic poets, heroes, and travellers through the stories of the great Viking figures.

Strange but True

Strange but TrueIn this easy-to-read book, author, lecturer and public speaker, Dr. Monica-Maria Stapelberg, shares the results of her many years of research.

Nobody Comes

Nobody ComesThis is the true story of the (ultimately successful) endeavour to find, extract and adopt an infant from an ‘orphanage’ in post revolutionary Romania.

The Conquest of the Incas

The Conquest of the IncasJohn Hemming’s masterly and highly acclaimed account of one of the most exciting conquests known to history.

Just for the love of it

Just for the love of itThe first woman to ascend Mount Everest from both sides captures the drama of her climbs.

50 Reasons to Hate the French

50 Reasons to hate the French
This book answers every question you’ve got about the French – except one: “Why only fifty?’

The Budapest House

The Budapest HouseA Hungarian Jew traumatised by the loss of half her family in Auschwitz returns to Budapest to retrace her roots.

The Strange Case of Dr Terry and Mr Chimes

Strange Case - RIGHTThe amusing and enlightening autobiography of Terry Chimes, the original drummer of The Clash.

OPEN : How we'll work, live and learn in the future

OPEN - RIGHTDavid Price discusses the implications of digital technologies for how we live and learn in the 21st century.

The Normans: From Raiders to Kings

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Lars Brownworth explores the fascinating history of the descendants to the Vikings and how they shaped Europe.

Stuffocation

StuffocationJames Wallman confronts the defining problem of
the 21st century.

The Fight for Freedom

Fight for Freedom CoverFrom classical times and the exploits of the legendary Spartacus, men and women have fought for their freedom.

The March of Folly

The March of FollyThis book explores one of the paradoxes of history – the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests.

Julius II

Julius IIThe story of one of the most remarkable and colourful men ever to sit on the papal throne.

The Finish

The FinishAn 18th century prostitute attempts to uncover the identity of a murderer.

Bogman

The FinishChief Inspector Tobias Lange leads the search for a murderer in this Nordic Noir.

Invasion

InvasionBest-selling author Frank McLynn discusses the attempted invasions of Britain since 1066.

The Opposition to Hitler

opposition to hitler2Michael Thomsett describes the efforts by the German population to oppose Hitler before and during WW2.

Spies, Sadists and Sorcerers

Spies Sadists and SorcerersThe history you weren’t taught in school

Through the Darkness

Through the DarknessDr Monica-Maria Stapelberg gives a fascinating overview of the dark history of western medicine.

The Devil’s Library

The Devils LibraryTwo adventurers take on the Catholic Church in the hunt for the Devil’s Library.

Making a Mark

Making a MarkA grandmother writes her grandson a letter about the history of European painting.

The Pharmacist of Auschwitz

The Pharmacist of AuschwitzThe Untold Story of Victor Capesius.

Famous Trials

Famous TrialsBest-selling historian Frank McLynn reviews the courtroom trials that made history.

Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes

Sex, Priests, and Secret CodesAn investigation into the history of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

Pontifex Maximus

Pontifex MaximusAn entertaining short history of the popes.

Hitler’s Children

Hitler’s ChildrenA riveting and intimate look inside the families of top Nazis.

In Distant Lands

In Distant LandsBestselling author Lars Brownworth explains the Crusades

Mendeleyev’s Dream

The dramatic and entertaining story of humankind’s quest to discover the fundamentals of chemistry.

Dr Strangelove’s Game

An elegant and entertaining account of the lives, times and ideas of the great economists.

The Winning of the Carbon War


A front line chronicle of the war on carbon.

Murder in the Garden of God


A true of story of Renaissance ambition, betrayal and revenge.

Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable and Engineer the Unexpected

How to engineer surprise!
How to engineer surprise!

Inventing Hell


Dante, the Bible and Eternal Torment

Curious


Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life

Daredevil dads


A collection of stories about daredevil dads – Vol 1

The Golden Cage

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A renaissance thriller by Tom Pugh

The Snuff Bottle Boy

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A boy from Pyongyang embarks on a journey of discovery.

Unholy Trinity

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The Vatican’s Nazis, Soviet Intelligence and the Swiss Banks

DNA Nation

Everything you need to know about DNA tests

You are not meant to be happy

A seasoned psychiatrist explains why it’s not in our DNA to be happy

The Stone of Folly

Glimpses into the history of madness