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A A Gill

Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

A J Pollard

A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

A S Webb

A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

A. B. Poranek

A. Bradley

Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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Inhale... Exhale... and take a moment of respite with&#160;The Little Book of Rest. 
 
 With inspirational quotations, practical tips&#160;and thoughtful exercises,&#160;The Little Book of Rest will show you how to pause, find your calm and show yourself a little more kindness. 
 
 The&#160;Little Book of&#160;series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like&#160;The Little Book of Mindfulness,&#160;The Little Book of Gratitude&#160;and&#160;The Little Book of Love. 
 
 &ldquo;When you rest, you catch your breath and it holds you up, like water wings&hellip;&rdquo; &mdash; Anne Lamott

The Little Book of Rest

Take. It. Easy

Get in the zone and channel your productivity with The Little Book of Focus. 
 
 With inspirational quotations, practical tips&#160;and thoughtful exercises,&#160;The Little Book of Focus will show you how to&#160;find your calm, create a distraction-free zone and re-direct your attention to&#160;all the right things. 
 
 The&#160;Little Book of&#160;series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like&#160;The Little Book of Mindfulness,&#160;The Little Book of Gratitude&#160;and&#160;The Little Book of Love. 
 
 &ldquo;What you stay focused on will grow.&rdquo; &ndash; Roy T. Bennett

The Little Book of Focus

Calm. Mindful. Productive

Become the best version of yourself with The Little Book of Empowerment. With motivational quotations, fun tasks and thoughtful exercises, The Little Book of Empowerment will show you how to take charge, gain confidence and learn to take up space in the world. The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love. "A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves." &ndash; Eleanor Roosevelt

The Little Book of Empowerment

With inspirational quotations, practical tasks and thoughtful exercises, The Little Book of Resilience teaches you how to cope with everything life throws at you, and come back stronger. The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love. "Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success." &ndash; Dale Carnegie

The Little Book of Resilience

Strength. Grit. Power

Nurture your relationship with yourself with The Little Book of Self-Love.The Little Book of Self-Love will show you how to practise self-compassion and kindness with uplifting quotations, real-world tips and gentle exercises, teaching you how to love yourself a little bit more every day. The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Courage, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Kindness. &ldquo;I celebrate myself and sing myself.&rdquo; &ndash; Walt Whitman

The Little Book of Self-Love

Patience. Kindness. Peace.

Bring your dreams to life with The Little Book of Manifesting. With motivational quotations, fun tasks and thoughtful exercises, The Little Book of Manifesting will show you how to manifest the life you&rsquo;ve always dreamed of. The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love. "Life must not be a novel that is given to us, but one that is made by us." &ndash; Novalis

The Little Book of Manifesting

Dream. Believe. Achieve.

Find the strength to be brave with The Little Book of Courage.With inspirational quotations, practical guides and thoughtful exercises, The Little Book of Courage will guide you to be brave and face your fears.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love.&ldquo;What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?&rdquo; &ndash; Vincent Van Gogh

The Little Book of Courage

Strong. Brave. Bold.

Discover how to find the light in dark times with The Little Book of Hope.With daily rituals, exercises for reflection and simple yet practical tips, The Little Book of Hope will help you to look to the future with optimism and nurture the gentle spark of hope.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Love.&ldquo;All human wisdom is contained in these two words, Wait and Hope&rdquo; &ndash; Alexandre Dumas

The Little Book of Hope

Dream. Wish. Inspire

With The Little Book of Positivity, discover how to focus on the good things, practise self-love and find happiness.Shed that dark cloud and brighten your day with helpful tips, thoughtful exercises and small daily habits.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Gratitude and The Little Book of Motherhood."Make the most of the best and the least of the worst." &ndash; Robert Louis Stevenson

The Little Book of Positivity

Laugh | Hope | Love

The Little Book of Gratitude shows you how to focus on the good in life and find joy in the little things with thoughtful and practical tips to cultivate gratitude every day.Practising gratitude is not just about noticing the big moments in life, but taking time to reflect on smaller moments and be grateful for what you are blessed with.The Little Book of series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, with titles like The Little Book of Mindfulness, The Little Book of Positivity and The Little Book of Motherhood."Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever." &ndash; Charlotte Bront&euml;

The Little Book of Gratitude

Give More Thanks

&lsquo;Love conquers all things: let us give in to love.&rsquo; &ndash; VirgilThe Little Love Book&#160;is a heart-warming collection of uplifting quotes and practical exercises that capture the nature of love. This beautifully inspiring book is a celebration of love in all its forms, revealing&#160;pieces of wisdom, not just on love, but the messy business of affection.

The Little Love Book

Happily. Ever. After

Whether you pay someone a compliment or surprise a colleague with a pick-me-up coffee at lunchtime, even the smallest gestures have the power to make a big difference.&#160;The Little Book of Kindness will help you introduce small acts into your daily routine. A little kindness goes a long way!

The Little Book of Kindness

Listen. Care. Share

"Women are going to form a chain, a greater sisterhood than the world has ever known." 
Nellie McClung 
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The force of girl power knows no bounds, encouraging strength, camaraderie and kindness. More than just friendship, sisterhood wraps itself around the world, embracing women of all age, size and race, providing a system of unspoken support and solidarity. 
 
The Little Book of Sisterhood is a love letter to the women of the world, showing you how to share the love, feel empowered and celebrate your female friendships. Through inspiring tips, positive quotes and awesome exercises, learn how to embrace your femininity, emulate your heroines and play your part in a strong and encouraging community. 
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The Little Book of Sisterhood

Unity | Strength | Respect

"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." 
 Oscar Wilde 
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 When pursuing your dreams and a joyous, fulfilling life, self-care isn&rsquo;t just beneficial, it&rsquo;s essential. More than just a fad, self-care is a way to nurture the soul, feel secure in your own skin and restore yourself to optimum health, both mentally and physically. Despite this, self-care isn&rsquo;t always at the top of everyone&rsquo;s to-do list and often becomes an afterthought in our busy lives. 
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The Little Book of Self-Care shows you how to take time for yourself, keep stress at bay and take control of your mental health. Through restorative tips, positive quotes and inspiring exercises, learn how to untangle your busy life, embrace your wellbeing and fall back in love with yourself. 
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The Little Book of Self-Care

Restore | Recharge | Flourish

Alison Davies

&#39;Instructions for living life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.&#39; 
 Mary Oliver 
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 More and more of us are suffering from the daily stresses and strains of modern life. Forever in a rush, it&rsquo;s hard to slow down, focus and enjoy living in the moment. Mindfulness can break the cycle of unhappiness, stress and anxiety to help you to find some peace in this frantic world. 
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 A follow up to the bestselling Little Book of Mindfulness, this book explores the ways in which we can achieve mindfulness in our daily lives and regain focus, whether through home and family, in nature, at work, in your relationships or improving your general wellbeing. 
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 By taking a few minutes out of your day to de-stress and de-clutter your mind, you can regain control and rediscover the joy of living a more mindful existence.&#160; 
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The Little Book of Mindfulness II

Peace | Life | Calm

Happiness is contagious, a positive, transformative force. More than merely a passing mood, contentment should be attainable by everyone, but it can feel out of reach as we become bogged down in daily stresses and&#160;consumed by negativity. 
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The Little Book of Happiness shows you how to live in the moment, flourish as an individual and improve your wellbeing. Through uplifting tips, positive quotes and simple exercises, learn how to let go, find true bliss and reclaim your smile.&#160; 
 
"Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." 
 Abraham Lincoln 
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The Little Book of Happiness

Live Laugh Love

Do you feel like you&rsquo;re drowning in to-do lists, or overwhelmed by the number of possessions in your house? Tidying presents the opportunity&#160;not only to transform the physical&#160;spaces in which you&#160;spend time, but also to free the mind of daily stresses. 
 
 This inspirational little book&#160;brilliantly simplifies the art of tidying up and reveals the benefits you will experience from getting your life, home and workplace&#160;in order. Motivating quotes, practical tidying tips and simple exercises help you to identify&#160;the things that are really significant and worth holding on to.&#160; 
 
 Gain confidence and control with&#160;The Little Book of Tidiness, and&#160;seize the chance to&#160;make the most of less.&#160; 
 
"Be careless in your dress if you must, but keep a tidy soul." 
 &#160;Mark Twain

The Little Book of Tidiness

Declutter Your Life

Tiddy Rowan

The Little Book of Quiet takes a broad look at the need for, and the benefits of, achieving more quiet in your life. It takes a look at different personality types - those who are inherently more disposed to an introverted nature (people who are more comfortable in the inner world of thought and feeling) and those of an extroverted nature (people of action and clamour). It looks at some of the people in history who are heard despite their quiet voices and personalities, for example: Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bill Gates, J.K. Rowling. In so doing it will show introverts how to harness their many positive qualities, and show extroverts how to allow more quiet into their lives. Now that everyone is constantly connected digitally 24/7, more emphasis is being placed on achieving higher emotional intelligence (EQ) to empathize and negotiate with others in a global economy - in other words enhancing &#39;people skills&#39;. To be a good listener is considered a key people skill, and a basic requirement of being a good listener is to be quiet when the other person is talking. The book shows how an understanding of left-brain and right-brain thinking can help achieve a better balance between the two and how to recognise these same attributes in others. It explores ways of achieving more quiet in our lives and less troubled minds, through tips and exercises and through mindfulness and understanding.

The Little Book of Quiet

Finding a Mindful Balance

More and more of us are suffering from the stresses and strains of modern life. Mindfulness is an increasingly popular discipline that can not only help alleviate the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression brought on by the pressures of our daily existence but can actually bring calm, joy and happiness into our lives.In The Little Book of Mindfulness Tiddy Rowan, herself a practitioner for over 30 years, has gathered together a seminal collection of over 150 techniques, tips, exercises, advice and guided meditations that will enable people at every level to follow the breath, still the mind and relax the body, whilst generating and boosting a feeling of well-being and contentment that will permeate every aspect of everyday life.The perfect little gift to bring lasting happiness and peace for friends and family.

The Little Book of Mindfulness

Focus, Slow Down, De-Stress

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

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