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Cathedrals of Steam: How London's Great Stations Were Built - And How They Transformed the City by Christian Wolmar
RRP: $22.28$14.68'Fascinating' 'Books of the Year', Financial Times'London's twelve great rail termini are the epic survivors of the Victorian age... Wolmar brings them to life with the knowledge of an expert and the panache of a connoisseur.' Simon Jenkins'A wonderful... -
King Charles III: A Modern Monarch by Alison James
RRP: $37.72$26.78A boy born to be king, he had to wait 73 years to fulfil his destiny - the longest wait by an heir apparent in British history. 'King Charles III' looks back at his life thus far - how his childhood shaped him into the man and monarch he is today, his... -
Hired: Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain by James Bloodworth
RRP: $17.14$11.49Longlisted for the Orwell Prize, 2019 ____________The Times Round-up of the Best Non-fiction Paperbacks, 2019The Times Best Current Affairs and Big Ideas Book of the Year, 2018For many in modern Britain, careers are low-paid and high-risk, a series of... -
Orderly Britain: How Britain has resolved everyday problems, from dog fouling to double parking by Andrew Ward
RRP: $32.57$19.09How do British pavements remain free of dog mess? Why are paths not littered with cigarette butts or roads not lined with abandoned cars? What does the decline of the public lavatory say about us and is the national reputation for queuing still deserved... -
Modern Monarchy: The British Royal Family Today by Chris Jackson
RRP: $65.18$49.09From the modern-day fairy tale of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding to the births of Prince George and Princess Charlotte and their soon-to-be new sibling to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's historic marriage to countless Royal tours in... -
Blood Legacy: Reckoning With a Family's Story of Slavery by Alex Renton
RRP: $18.85$12.56LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE'An incredible work of scholarship' Sathnam SangheraThrough the story of his own family's history as slave and plantation owners, Alex Renton looks at how we owe it to the present to understand the legacy of the... -
The Club on the Edge of Town: A Pandemic Memoir by Alan Lane 9781914228414
RRP: $22.28$14.80'There are children in Holbeck without crayons. Living in a city with an opera company. An opera company paid for with money from all of us. Until everyone has crayons no one gets opera. That's what I believe.' A deeply moving memoir of how a group of... -
The Oxford History of Britain: 2021 edition by Kenneth O. Morgan 9780198841111
RRP: $24.00$17.41A new edition of this best-selling history of Britain, from Roman times, now updated to cover the first decade of the 21st century. The Oxford History of Britain tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the... -
The Passengers: Shortlisted for The Rathbones Folio Prize 2023 by Will Ashon 9780571364152
RRP: $17.14$11.49An original and profound portrait of contemporary Britain told through the testimonies of its inhabitants.'A spectacularly enjoyable and compelling reading experience . . . funny, moving, surprising and thought-provoking. It humanises literature in this... -
Rule, Nostalgia: A Backwards History of Britain by Hannah Rose Woods
RRP: $20.57$14.46** A FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW STATESMAN AND GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR **'A must read' - Janina Ramirez, bestselling author of Femina'An eye-opening history of Britain's enduring fixation with its own past' - Jeremy Paxman'Rule, Nostalgia announces Woods as... -
Mind the Gap by Ferdinand Mount
RRP: $22.28$12.88Through acute observation and vivid illustration - drawing on every aspect of life from soap operas, speech patterns and gardening to education and the distribution of wealth - he demolishes the illusion that we live in a classless society and shows... -
About Britain: A Journey of Seventy Years and 1,345 Miles by Dr Tim Cole 9781472937261
RRP: $32.57$25.59A captivating glimpse of Britain then and now, seen from behind the steering wheel. In 1951, the Festival of Britain commissioned a series of short guides they dubbed 'handbooks for the explorer'. Their aim was to encourage readers to venture out... -
Abolition Revolution by Aviah Sarah Day
RRP: $25.71$16.81**Winner of the Bread and Roses Prize 2024** **Shortlisted for the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2023** George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis triggered abolitionist shockwaves. Calls to defund the police found receptive ears around the world. Shortly... -
The Queue: The hotly-anticipated and delightfully heartwarming novel inspired by the queue for the Queen by Alexandra Heminsley 9781398718401
RRP: $15.42$10.63'Joyful, heartwarming and utterly charming' JUDY MURRAY'Charming, poignant and as comforting as a tin of royal shortbread. Delightful' VERONICA HENRYThree strangers. Ten miles. One life-changing day...Suzie is 69 and has been keeping a secret for most of... -
Elizabeth’s Navy: Seventy Years of the Postwar Royal Navy by Dr Paul Brown
RRP: $77.19$60.04With over 260 images, this is a highly illustrated history of the ships and operations of the Royal Navy during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. During the 70 years spanned by the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Navy changed... -
The Liberal Democrats: From Hope to Despair to Where? by David Cutts 9781526127839
RRP: $42.88$30.22This is the definitive account of the rise, fall and future prospects of the Liberal Democrats, the party that threatened to break the mould of British politics but suffered electoral calamity after entering government with the Conservatives.Retracing... -
Belfast: The Story of a City and its People by Feargal Cochrane 9780300264449
$34.31A lively and inviting history of Belfast-exploring the highs and lows of a resilient city Modern Belfast is a beautiful city with a vibrant tradition of radicalism, industry, architectural innovation, and cultural achievement. But the city's many... -
British Politics: A Very Short Introduction by Tony Wright
RRP: $15.42$11.06At a time when politics in Britain is experiencing unprecedented turmoil, this Very Short Introduction examines the past, present, and possible future of British politics. Tony Wright puts current events into a longer and larger perspective, ranging from... -
Teach for the Sky: British Training Aircraft since 1945 by James Jackson
RRP: $51.37$37.60Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902109664Author James JacksonFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Hikoki PublicationsPublisher Hikoki Publications -
The Last Colony: A Tale of Exile, Justice and Britain's Colonial Legacy by Philippe Sands
RRP: $29.14$19.33THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERAfter the Second World War, new international rules heralded an age of human rights and self-determination. Supported by Britain, these unprecedented changes sought to end the scourge of colonialism. But how... -
Where Next?: Finding our place in a world falling apart by Lisa Nandy
RRP: $29.14$25.92'A persuasive manifesto for a better Britain.' Observer Book of the Day Britain is in crisis. This timely book by one of the stars of frontline politics shows a way out. In this brilliant and accessible... -
The Prince Rupert Hotel for the Homeless: A True Story of Love and Compassion Amid a Pandemic by Christina Lamb
RRP: $34.31$22.88'There will be an avalanche of books about the pandemic. None will be as eye-opening or humane or moving as Lamb's' DAILY TELEGRAPH A story of poverty, generosity and worlds colliding in modern Britain When... -
Queen Elizabeth II: A Glorious 70 Years by Alison James
RRP: $36.02$26.35Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorAlison James, a successful historian and journalist who writes about royals and celebrities for the Daily Mail, the Daily Express and Yours magazine in the UK and... -
Intelligence and National Security Policymaking on Iraq: British and American Perspectives by James P. Pfiffner 9780719077470
RRP: $34.29$29.91The decision to go to war in Iraq has had historic repercussions throughout the world. The editors of this volume bring together scholarly analysis of the decision-making in the U.S and U.K. that led to the war, inside accounts of CIA decision-making,... -
Plunder of the Commons: A Manifesto for Sharing Public Wealth by Guy Standing
RRP: $18.85$13.33'One of the most important books I've read in years' Brian EnoWe are losing the commons. Austerity and neoliberal policies have depleted our shared wealth; our national utilities have been sold off to foreign conglomerates, social housing is almost... -
Britain by Numbers: A Visual Exploration of People and Place by Stuart Newman
RRP: $42.88$30.91A beautiful, compelling and eye-opening guide to the way we live in Britain today.______________How much more do we drink than we should? Why do immigrants come here? How have house prices changed in the past decade? What do we spend our money on?... -
Rebel Prince: The Power, Passion and Defiance of Prince Charles by Tom Bower
RRP: $17.14$11.39No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller Bestselling author Tom Bower reveals the making of a monarch - King Charles III King Charles faces many challenges as he succeeds his mother to the throne. Despite... -
The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown by Katie Nicholl
RRP: $37.74$24.97For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth ruled over an institution and a family. During her lifetime she was constant in her desire to provide a steady presence and to be a trustworthy steward of the British people and the Commonwealth. In the face of her... -
Unwinnable: Britain's War in Afghanistan, 2001-2014 by Theo Farrell
RRP: $22.28$15.59Afghanistan was an unwinnable war. As British and American troops withdraw, discover this definitive account that explains why. It could have been a very different story. British forces could have successfully withdrawn from Afghanistan in 2002, having... -
Typhoon to Typhoon by Chris Gibson
RRP: $51.37$37.60Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902109596Author Chris GibsonFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Hikoki PublicationsPublisher Hikoki Publications -
Imperial Nostalgia by Peter Mitchell
RRP: $25.71$19.07A strong emotional attachment to the memory of empire runs deep in British culture. In recent years, that memory has become a battleground in a long-drawn ideological war, inflecting debates on race, class, gender, culture, the UK's future and its place... -
Michael Gove: A Man in a Hurry by Owen Bennett 9781785904400
RRP: $34.31$24.29Michael Gove is one of the most recognisable faces in British politics - and one of the most divisive. Whether it's taking on the education `blob', acting as a frontman for the Brexit campaign or orchestrating one of the bloodiest political... -
Always Red by Len McCluskey
RRP: $29.14$20.70Len McCluskey is the standout trade unionist of his era. Head of the giant Unite union for more than a decade, he is a unique and powerful figure on the political stage.In this major autobiography, McCluskey throws back the curtains on life at the top of... -
Finding Tipperary Mary by Phyllis Whitsell
RRP: $13.71$9.93THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'What an extraordinary story... very moving indeed' Vanessa Feltz, Radio 2The astonishing true story of a daughter's search for her own past and the desperate mother who gave her up.Phyllis Whitsell began the search for her... -
King Charles III by Gill Knappett
RRP: $22.28$15.49A sumptuous celebration of the life of His Majesty King Charles III, published to coincide with the festivities, traditions and pageantry of his Coronation in May 2023. On 8th September 2022, His Majesty King Charles III, formerly The Prince of Wales,... -
Morgan's Men: The Inside Story of England's Rise from Cricket World Cup Humiliation to Glory by Nick Hoult
RRP: $42.88$29.14From English cricket's embarrassing failure at the 2015 World Cup to their heart-stopping victory four years later, Nick Hoult and Steve James vividly describe the team's dramatic journey from abject disappointment to finally lifting the trophy. Morgan's... -
Black Teacher by Beryl Gilroy
RRP: $22.28$11.41The rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo ('I dare anyone to read it and not come away shocked, moved and entertained')Benjamin Zephaniah: 'A must-read. Her life... -
3 Para by Patrick Bishop
RRP: $18.85$13.33Afghanistan in the summer of 2006. In blazing heat in remote outposts the 3 Para battlegroup is pitted against a stubborn enemy who keep on coming. Until now, the full story of what happened there has not been told. This is it. In April 2006,... -
Black Teacher: 'An unsung heroine of Black British Literature' (Bernardine Evaristo) by Beryl Gilroy
RRP: $18.85$12.56The rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo ('I dare anyone to read it and not come away shocked, moved and entertained.')Benjamin Zephaniah: 'A must-read. Her life... -
Saving Buddy: The heartwarming story of a very special rescue by Nicola Owst
RRP: $15.42$11.06'In my darkest hour, I reached for a hand and found your paw'When Nicola found Buddy, abandoned and broken, she vowed to do all she could to help save him. What she didn't know at the time was that this little dog would in turn save her.This is the story...