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Horace Rumpole, the irreverent, iconoclastic, claret-swilling, poetry-spouting barrister-at-law, is among the most beloved characters of English crime literature. He is not a particularly gifted attorney, nor is he particularly fond of the law by courts if it comes to that, but he'd rather be...

Mortimer Adler devoted a lifetime to studying the great ideas of Western culture and explaining even the most difficult concepts to the average citizen, earning Time magazine's praise as a "philosopher for everyman." In We Hold These Truths, Dr. Adler caps his life's work by illuminating the...

Horace Rumpole—who never prosecutes, whose fame rests on an infinite knowledge of blood and typewriters, whose court scenes are proverbial, whose home is ruled by Mrs. Rumpole (“She Who Must Be Obeyed”)—is back on the defense, as irreverent, as iconoclastic, as claret-swilling...

With more than half a million copies in print worldwide and now in this stunning hardback edition, How to Read a Book is the classic and definitive guide to reading comprehension for students of literature, scholars across disciplines, and anyone who just loves to read. Originally written in...

Henry V is regarded as the great English hero, lionised in his own day for his victory at Agincourt, his piety and his rigorous application of justice. But what was he really like? In this ground-breaking book, Ian Mortimer portrays Henry in the pivotal year of his reign. Recording the dramatic...

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Master evidence-based pedagogy and creative classroom management to conquer daily educator burnout and student apathy. Perfect for your morning commute, this reassuring professional development guide offers a fresh perspective on shaping young minds. Stop relying on rigid formulas and start...

ONE OF THE BEST AUDIOBOOKS OF 2019 - The Guardian Join these two comedy greats and lifelong friends on their journey from recuperation to riverbank in this hilarious and heart-warming audiobook that gives you a front-row seat at an exclusive Bob and Paul production. Bob Mortimer and Paul...

A story about lifelong friends and adversaries. John Mortimer – author of Rumpole of the Bailey – explores the complexities of love, honour and betrayal...

Michael has had a big life. A life of abundance and applause. But now he's dead (or at least he's pretty sure he is.) He is given the chance to return - but it comes with a catch. He ends up back in a time he’d tried to forget. He and his mum have been forced to start again after his dad's...

Longlisted for the Booker Prize Winner of the Desmond Elliott Prize Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Shortlisted for the Goldsmiths Prize Longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize 'Original, memorable, shimmering' - Sarah Moss 'Restlessly inventive . . . delicate and...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Venice, a city where art, architecture, and culture intertwine to create a tapestry rich with history and beauty. This podcast invites you to explore the diverse narratives that capture the essence of this iconic destination, from its intricate canals to its vibrant artistic community. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, delving into the myriad stories inspired by Venice, showcasing the perspectives of various authors and the unique experiences they weave into their tales. This is not a single story, but a series of unique explorations ...

A crumbling English estate. A mysterious past. A woman drawn into secrets buried deep beneath the surface. Welcome to Hatchmere: a timeless English village of tangled family secrets, sweeping countryside, and quiet revelations. When Juliet Winchcombe arrives at Hatchmere Manor, she intends only a brief stay — a chance to escape the city and clear her head. But the silent house seems to breathe with stories of its own, and the land beneath it whispers of betrayal, loss, and a vanished girl named Isobel.

In a contest of change, which century from the past millennium would come up trumps? Imagine the Black Death took on the female vote in a pub brawl, or the Industrial Revolution faced the internet in a medieval joust – whose side would you be on? In this hugely entertaining book, celebrated...

If you could travel back in time, the period from 1660 to 1700 would make one of the most exciting destinations in history. It’s the age of Samuel Pepys and the Great Fire of London, bawdy comedy and the libertine court of Charles II, Christopher Wren in architecture, Henry Purcell in music...

What was it actually like to live in Elizabethan England? If you could travel to the past and walk the streets of London in the 1590s, where would you stay? What would you eat? What would you wear? Would you really have a sense of it being a glorious age? And if so, how would that glory sit...

A memoir about the meaning of running from renowned historian and author of The Time Traveller's Guides. You might run for fitness. You might run for speed. But ultimately, running is about much more than the physical act itself. It is about the challenges we face in life, and how we measure up...

Brooding Hawk St Claire, Duke of Stourbridge, believes Jane Smith to be a mere servant girl. So when genteel Miss Jane is wrongly turned out of her home, the Duke takes her in as his ward. Although Hawk is the first man to make Jane's pulse race, she knows she cannot risk falling for him. A...

Capt10General offers a polymath's commentary on the world around us. Mining entrepreneur, investment advisor, history aficionado and futurist. Lover of theoretical, experimental and particle physics. Andrew Mortimer reveals the hidden truths behind the most difficult and interesting topics of today. In short order, he presents hard hitting realities about the world and society.

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST CRIME & THRILLER BOOKS OF 2024 'As a comedian, Bob Mortimer spins a shaggy-dog story like nobody else, and this is a rollicking old-school yarn' The Guardian ‘Mortimer’s verbal specificity and off-kilter humour...