Originally written in 1952 but not published till 1985, "Queer" is an enigma - both an unflinching autobiographical…

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Afropean is an on-the-ground documentary of areas where Europeans of African descent are juggling their multiple allegiances…

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'It was the start of my second new life, in a city that had a spin of its own - a wilder orbit inside the earth's calm…

From the Author of WOMEN, RACE AND CLASS, this is a timely provocation that examines the concept of attaining freedom in…

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'Your country needs you. Your world needs you. Your time is now.' Our politics is a mess. Leaders who can't or shouldn't be…

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Personal, provocative and powerfully persuasive - an essential guide to what white feminism is, why it matters, and how we…

A trailblazing collection of writing from Binyavanga Wainaina's extraordinary life, featuring an introduction from his…

'Consider just this, and give your minds to this alone: whether or not what I say is just'. Plato's account of Socrates'…

Suitable for all students of Greek theatre and literature, this book examines the dramatic elements of plot, character,…

Argues against the inequality the author believed to be intrinsic to civilized society. This title features the first…

The trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history…

Written for Sojourner Truth by Olive Gilbert.…

Together the poetry of "Hesiod and Theognis" offers a superb introduction to the life and thought of ancient Greece.…

This is the definitive guide on how to prepare for any crisis, from global financial collapse to a flu pandemic. It would…

A collection of eight short stories, which help students gain deeper insights into French literature and life.…

The greatest gift we can give our children is the ability to think for themselves. The author shows how any parent can…

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''Profoundly moving. An astonishing book, a true work of art'' Max Porter, author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers From…

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'One of the most remarkable artists of our age' - Mario Vargas Llosa. "The Book of Sand" was the last of Borges' major…

A collection of philosohical fragments, notes and essays in which the author explores the contradictions of human nature in…

The author was prepared to go to any lengths in his search for certainty - even to deny those things that seemed most…

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Gaza in Crisis is Noam Chomsky's clear-sighted analysis of an area in a desperate impasse. From the targeting of schools and…

Why do we know so much more about the cosmos than our own consciousness? Are there limits to the scientific method? Why do…

Effective and clear guide to the uses and abuses of punctuation and how to avoid common pitfalls and less obvious mistakes.…

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From leading psychologist Nicholas Epley, Mindwise reveals our real sixth sense - our ability to understand our own minds…

Containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original French and in English translation, this volume gives an…

Why are books so very powerful? What do the books we've read over our lives make of us? The stories in Ali Smith's new…

Describes that cultural theory must start thinking ambitiously - not so that it can hand the West its legitimation, but so…

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Dambisa Moyo's Dead Aid reveals why millions are actually poorer because of aid, unable to escape corruption and reduced, in…

'Absolutely, definitively alone', a young Jewish student in Romania tries to make sense of a world that decides he doesn't…

Do all humans originate from Africa? How did we spread across the globe? Are we separate from Neanderthals, or do some of us…

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This book offers a ground-breaking argument for better treatment of mental health from Richard Layard (author of Happiness)…

The secrets of successful government from an advisor to government's all over the world and former head of the UK…

Presents an analysis based on a study of over 150 city constitutions, covering a range of political issues in order to…

Sue Townsend's "The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman" (Aged 55 ) is a wonderful collection of non-fiction pieces,…

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AI is on the brink of a new dawn. And so are we... Telling the difference between humans and computers used to be easy. But…

Subtitled, }The Emerging Science Of Spontaneous Order{, this explores and explains synchronicity. Kniha 9780141007632 Sync |…

A selection of witty and provocative essays from the father of New Journalism, new to Penguin Modern Classics Kniha…

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Reissue of the standard reference dictionary. Part of the Penguin Freud Promotion. Kniha 9780140513103 Critical Dictionary…

Draws on contemporary theories of insanity to probe mid-Victorian anxieties about the rapid rise of consumer culture.…

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The funny and moving story of the apocalypse - as seen from one small village in England'I loved this book, by turns funny…

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Started to worry about just how hot our world is going to get, and whether you can do anything about it? As the effect of…

Here is the perfect introduction to contemporary fiction from the world's most spoken language. These eight short stories,…

Spud Milton (practically a man in most areas) is hoping for a smooth ride as he returns to boarding school as a senior. But…

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Beyond all the facts and figures, there is just one question at the heart of science: what is the best way to think about…

Including }Electra, Ajax, Women Of Trachis{ and }Philoctetes{, this new translation by David Raeburn comes with an…