Language and Litterature

To have been alive during the last sixty years is to have lived with the music of Paul Simon. The boy from Queens scored his first hit record in 1957, just months after Elvis Presley ignited the rock era. As the songwriting half of Simon & Garfunkel, his work helped define the youth movement of the '60s. On his own in the '70s, Simon made radio-dominating hits. He kicked off the '80s by reunitin

To the Hilt is a riveting exploration into the mysterious and dangerous world of sword swallowing, charting its history from ancient rituals to modern-day performances. Cowritten by world-renowned sword swallower Dan Meyer and celebrated sideshow historian Marc Hartzman, this volume delves into the lives of over 100 sword swallowers. Meyer, with his numerous world records and vast experience, prov

A contemporary and brightly coloured design with a broad appeal; easy to understand 2026 guide to the signs and stars by renowned astrologer Patsy Bennett. Focus on your health, wealth and happiness with this Northern Hemisphere astrological planner, featuring up-to-date insight into major planetary alignments and what they will mean for you, including eclipses, new moons, full moons and sun sign

Bringing in the magic and boho aesthetic of the beach, Nicci Garaicoa will guide you as you rediscover your true self. Unlock the transformative power of the Moon Goddesses for an inspiring year filled with love, connection, self-care, and personal growth. This full-colour, beautifully illustrated planner has been written with such love and care you will feel it flow effortlessly from its pages

The essential witchy grimoire for anyone who loves the natural world and wants to bring the power and magick of the Old Ways into their everyday lives. Does your heart feel the pull of nature and do you hear the whispers of the ancestors on the breeze? Do you bask in the power of the sun and the moon, welcome the cycles of the seasons and yearn for a deep connection with the earth? Witches h

This striking and user-friendly guide is filled with information on interplanetary aspects and retrogrades, allowing you to understand celestial movements. Discover what the stars have in store with weekly predictions for each zodiac sign by award-winning author Patsy Bennet. The only horoscope book you'll need next year! Make 2026 your best year yet with this complete road map to your horoscope.

This beautiful planner emphasizes self-care and personal growth, guiding you with motivational prompts and exercises. It is a perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone who draws inspiration from the Seasons of the Witch series, which has captivated over 200,000 readers. Beautifully illustrated, this planner was born out of the bestselling

A new offering from two of the world's most respected - and beloved—witches, this beautiful and original page-a-day calendar has magical appeal, tarot insights, and witchy inspiration. Make every day magical in 2026! Discover a new magical message of witchy inspiration and wisdom every day of the year! The 2026 Witch's Desktop Calendar features a unique focus on every day of the week, e

This beautiful full-colour planner from renowned and bestselling modern witch Stacey Demarco includes lunar timings and explanations of the moon phases and their impact on humans, with practical magical suggestions to get the most out of the energies of each season. This is the ultimate Northern hemisphere moon companion, providing lunar timings, goddesses, powerful spells and easy-to-follow advic

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From a renowned National Book Award–winning scholar, an extraordinary new account of the life of Jesus that explores the mystery of how a poor young man inspired a religion that reshaped the world. “This a brilliant and necessary book. Sober, wise, respectful, and fearless." —Jon Meacham, author of The Soul of America "Pagels´ story is for believers a

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A Best Book of the Year: Amazon, Smithsonian, and Financial Times • A glittering portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza. • "Ms. Satow´s carefully researched book is compulsively readable: I found myself dashing through it like a novel. She portrays the

Record your thoughts in the lovely Greenery and Gold Journal, featuring a layflat paperback format with gold-foil cover details, a glittery gold elastic-band closure, and 160 pages of lined paper.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller! “Comprehensive, enthralling . . . Mark Twain flows like the Mississippi River, its prose propelled by Mark Twain´s own exuberance.” —The Boston Globe “Chernow writes with such ease and clarity . . . For all its length and detail, [Mark Twain] is deeply absorbing throughout.” — The Washington Post Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow illumi

A landmark collection of essays and articles by iconic writer Jamaica Kincaid, brought together for the first time in Putting Myself Together.

No one had ever played tennis quite like Björn Borg. With his incredible athleticism, powerful shot-making and distinctive style, he became a sensation after he burst onto the scene aged just 15. As he ascended to the pinnacle of men's tennis, Borg experienced unprecedented stardom and success that changed the game forever. Hailed as one of the most talented players to ever step onto a ten

A fascinating investigation into the lucrative, minimally regulated, fast-growing industry of egg freezing, from a young reporter on a personal journey into the world of cutting-edge reproductive medicine “An engaging and groundbreaking book.”—Toni Weschler, MPH, author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD • A PUBLISHERS

The extraordinary untold story of Pippa Latour, who parachuted into occupied France in 1944 as an undercover agent and sent secret messages back to Britain.

A seasonal touchstone packed full of quotes, book lists, recipes, poems and observations on the natural world to keep close at hand and to accompany you through the year.

For readers of Notorious RBG and The World According to Star Wars, a fun and inspiring biography filled with lessons from the most powerful woman in the world, based on New York Times Berlin correspondent Melissa Eddy's more than a decade covering German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the modern nation she helped shape.

A provocative but serious reflection on Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, showing how the finest plays of Shakespeare have been made unintelligible and irrelevant to a modern audience in an attempt to fit a world of conservative values.