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Learn something new or reignite a long-forgotten interest, with our fantastic range of discounted non-fiction books! Ever wondered why we fear walking under a ladder? Or if the number thirteen really is unlucky? Roy Bainton depicts why humanity has an often illogical persistence in seeking good luck and avoiding misfortune, in The Mammoth Book of Superstition. From popular historian Tom Holland, discover the remarkable rise and catastrophic fall of the Roman Republic in Rubicon. Uncover the surprising story of our changing consumer culture, by tracing back through the history of rubbish, in Rag and Bone. Or get lost in the mind of popular science writer, Brian Clegg, and see if you can solve over 200 of his cryptic puzzles and ciphers, in Conundrum. Happy reading!

Rubicon

Tom Holland

The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small community - ended up ruling the known world, but it was this same greatness that would herald its catastrophic fall.

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Persian Fire

Tom Holland

'A confident, fluent and accessible, [depiction of the world's very first clash of civilisations] with salutary lessons for our own times. This is history at its very best'

The Times

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Millennium

Tom Holland

A panoramic account of the two centuries on either side of the apocalyptic year 1000. This was the age of Canute, William the Conqueror, Vikings, monks and serfs, and the invention of knighthood.

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Emigrants

James Evans

Using sourced diary entries, court hearings and letters, James Evans shares the extraordinary personal stories of the men and women who made the journey of a lifetime.

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Proust and the Squid

Maryanne Wolf

'For people interested in language, this is a must. You'll find yourself focusing on words in new ways. Read it slowly - it will take time to sink in'

William Leith

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Rag and Bone

Lisa Woollett

Timely and beautifully written, Rag and Bone shows us what we can learn from what we've thrown away and urges us to think more about what we leave behind.

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The Mammoth Book of Superstition

Roy Bainton

For anyone who has knocked on wood, feared a broken mirror or been scared to open an umbrella indoors, this book strips down all those familiar traditions, omens and customs.

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No Milk Today

Andrew Ward

For thirty years, Andrew Ward has collected milkman stories - through oral testimonies, newspaper archives, diaries, and more, and now he shares these tales in a charming example of social history.

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Statistical

Anthony Reuben

We encounter statistics every day, but how can we determine fact from fiction, without fully understanding data? This accessible guide will help you learn how to challenge those numbers that are all around us.

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