Solar
Michael Beard is a Nobel prize-winning physicist whose best work is behind him. Trading on his reputation, he speaks for enormous fees and half-heartedly heads a government-backed initiative tackling global warming. A compulsive womaniser, Beard finds his fifth marriage floundering. But this time it is different.
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8th Confession
When a rock star, a fashion designer, a software tycoon and a millionaire heiress are all murdered in mysterious circumstances, Detective Lindsay Boxer is quickly assigned to the high-profile investigation.
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Nocturnes
Explores ideas of love, music and the passing of time. From the piazzas of Italy to the Malvern Hills, a London flat to the 'hush-hush floor' of an exclusive Hollywood hotel, this book features characters that range from young dreamers to cafe musicians to faded stars, all of them at some moment of reckoning.
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Chef
Shortlisted for the 2009 Commonwealth Prize for Best Book and nominated for the 2010 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.
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A Little Book of Language
Reveals language's myriad intricacies and quirks. This book focuses on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word. It discusses the plight of endangered languages, as well as successful cases of linguistic revitalization.
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A-Z of Careers and Jobs
Intended for those looking at starting their career, or changing jobs, this title offers information on career opportunities. Looking at over 300 occupations, it not only tells you about the jobs available but also describes the skills sought by employers and the type of qualifications and training you need to succeed in your chosen career field.
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Love Bites
Prompted partly by gastronomic curiosity and partly by sheer greed, Mr H entered the kitchen with Mrs H as his guide. The result is perhaps the most honest food book ever written. It is certainly one of the funniest.
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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
Tells the story of Greg Heffley from the funniest cartoon character ever, to a real live person on the big screen. This full-colour diary features photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and Wimpy Kid drawings.
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The Life of Irene Nemirovsky
Irene Nemirovsky was born in 1903 in Kiev to a well-off Jewish family. This biography traces her odyssey first to St Petersburg, where her father was a successful financier, and then, as the family was forced to flee the Russian Revolution, to Finland, Sweden and finally France in 1919. It tells the story of a 20th-century woman and of her times.
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RHS How to Grow Practically Everything
Offers many gardening projects, from wildlife corners to fruit and veg. Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, this title lets you tackle practical ideas for gardens large and small, from planting pots of vegetables on a patio, to making a border for year-round colour.
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