Civilization: A History of the World in 1000 Objects

DK

Discover how humans created their world from the objects they left behind - from the US Constitution to the first iPhone - in DK's latest history book. From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, suc...

The Mermaid of Black Conch

Monique Roffey

Escape to the ocean this summer with the Costa Novel of the Year 2020 'A unique talent' - Bernardine Evaristo Near the island of Black Conch, a fisherman sings to himself while waiting for a catch. But David attracts a sea-dweller that he never expected - Aycayia, an innocent young woman cursed by jea...