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A prizewinning novel of literary horror from war-torn Iraq--and the debut in English of "Baghdad's new literary star" (The New York Times)"Gripping, darkly humorous ...

This modern, comic take on the American Revolution puts the spotlight on the relationship between the brilliant and domineering Ben Franklin and his son William.

A reflection on "freedom" in a dramatic, beautifully written memoir of the end of Communism in the Balkans.

From the beloved best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author--a funny, joyful, brilliantly perceptive journey deep into one Baltimore family's foibles, from a boyfriend with a red Chevy in the 1950

In French Lessons, Mayle broadens his horizons and sets out on a gastronomic voyage to every region of France, ready to eat and drink his way into blissful oblivion.

An Indigenous environmental scientist breaks down why western conservationism isn't working--and offers Indigenous models informed by case studies, personal stories, and family histories that

With Dark harbor, Stuart Woods proved yet again that he is the master of the popular crime novel. Now he outdoes himself with the newest addition to the series.

An extraordinary debut novel, Freshwater explores the surreal experience of having a fractured self.

Five very short stories told in a direct and ingenuous style, appealing because of their ease and the familiarity of the situations.

A poignant and transporting cross-cultural love story set against the lush backdrop of the Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food, family, and unexpected grace i

Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view.

From her beginnings as an early blogger, Ree Drummond has become a household name with a passionate following of devoted fans.

Stephen Fry hosts four programmes on the joys of the English language - as heard on BBC Radio 4. Current Puns Why does our language groan with the weight of puns? What exactly is a pun?

A second BBC Radio 4 series of Stephen Fry's witty and incisive programmes looking at the oddities of the English language.

Stephen Fry explores the highways and byways of the English language in these four programmes, as heard on BBC Radio 4.