The City Stained RedLong before he was sent to hell, the Aeon known as Khoth Kapira was the closest thing to a living god the world had ever known. Possessed of a vast intellect, he pioneered many of the wonders that persist in the world long after he was banished. Nearly every fragment of medical, economic and technological progress that the mortal races enjoyed could be traced back to him. But with his wonders came cruelty beyond measure: industrialised slavery,

Kevin Rudd a former Australian prime minister who has studied lived in and worked with China for more than forty years is one of the very few people who can offer real insight into the mindsets of the leadership whose judgment will determine if a war will be fought

From beauty and home design to entertaining

Will she find it in time

Sandi Toksvig has turned her attention to the hidden triumphs and challenges of women all around the world (and the occasional man)

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author of LOVE IN COLOUR

" -George Santayana

this essential book has been updated to address new trends and challenges in today's work cultures

The West was often viewed as the last bastion of American individualism but woven through its entire history was a strong thread of collectivism

In a terrific twist on the original well known tale of The Gingerbread Man

A brand-new edition of the Carnegie Medal-winning THE CHANGEOVER - written by internationally bestselling author

adolescent high spirits and youthful traumas there are also stories