A new addition to this excellent reference series of slim, small paperbacks. The cardinal virtues, the heavenly virtues, the thought of Aristotle and Aquinas; virtues moral and intellectual;... read more
The author is at the forefront of the use of genetic science in archaeology. Here he explains the process and how it completely alters our understanding of early humans.
A collection of canine poems... This genre in any medium gives us the shivers, but Oliver is such an outstandingly wonderful poet that we are going to risk it...
The bickering begins on Christmas morning in this incredibly dysfunctional family. Originally published in 1935 and since described as Jane Austen on drugs.
The author, an art dealer, was married to Gregor von Rezzori. Together they made Santa Maddalena, their home near Florence, a retreat for a firmament of stars from Bruce Chatwin on. A fine i... read more
The sparrow-sized sandpiper flies uninterrupted from Canada to Venezuela, equivalent to running 126 marathons back-to-back, without food, water, or rest. It stays hydrated by sipping moistur... read more
A caravan of vegetable dishes, mostly small and perfectly formed, from the head chef of the eponymous Bristol restaurant who won a Michelin star aged 21.
A Japanese girl stays with her lover's family in Norfolk but the resurfacing of a violent trauma interrupts her stay. Haunting, atmospheric prose from the author of 'Land of the Living'.
A deep dive into the mythologies and economies of the chasm. Not just about giant squid, but humanity's harvesting of the depths for medical and financial benefits.
Three friends move between London, Cap d'Antibes and a re-wilded corner of Sussex. This new departure explores determinism, freedom and the stories we tell to survive.
SM's first novel, published here for the first time, takes place in a school for girls - a microcosm that foreshadows the Rwandan genocide fifteen years later. The author's light touch is an... read more
The beautiful open landscape of the Gironde estuary and two vineyards - Château Rauzan-Ségla (Margaux) and Chateau Canon (St Emilion) - are the subject of this lavish book. Patrick Messina... read more
The Booker-shortlisted author turns to contemporary Soho and the fall-out from property redevelopment. With a genius cast of characters, a pub called the Aphra Behn and very funny in the mid... read more