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Meet the artist whose majestic breaking wave sent ripples across the world. Hokusai (1760–1849) is not only one of the giants of Japanese art and a legend of the Edo period, but also significantly influenced Western modernism, whose prolific gamut of prints, illustrations, paintings, and beyond forms one of the most comprehensive oeuvres of ukiyo-e art and a benchmark of japonisme. His influence spread through Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and beyond, enrapturing the likes of C...

Edward Hopper (1882–1967) is something of an American success story, if only his success had come swifter. At the age of 40, he was a failing artist who struggled to sell a single painting. As he approached 80, Time magazine featured him on its cover. Today, Hopper is considered a giant of modern expression, with an uncanny, unforgettable, and utterly distinct sense for mood and place.Much of Hopper's work excavates modern city experience. In canvas after canvas, he depicts d...

The golden era of industrial design that revolutionized home appliances.

This book explores the history of Marvel's visual language by dissecting the logos, layout templates, typography, covers, and other visual elements, as well as the influence it has had on graphic design, art, advertising, and more.

Brittany Smith, a young woman from Stevenson, Alabama, killed a man she said raped her in her own home, but was denied the protection of a self-defense argument.Angoori Dahariya led a gang in Uttar Pradesh, India, dedicated to avenging victims of domestic abuse.Cicek Mustafa Zibo fought in a thousands-strong all-female militia that battled ISIS in Syria.Can women’s acts of vengeance help to create lasting change in their communities, or will they ultimately hurt their cause? ...

Judith Butler, the ground-breaking philosopher whose work has redefined how we think about gender and sexuality, confronts the attacks on gender that have become central to right-wing movements today. Global networks have formed ‘anti-gender ideology movements’ dedicated to circulating a fantasy that gender is a dangerous threat to families, local cultures, civilization – and even ‘man’ himself. Inflamed by the rhetoric of public figures, this movement has sought to abolish r...

Over two millennia ago, a Greek philosopher had a number of wondrous insights that paved the way to cosmology, physics, geography, meteorology and biology, setting in motion a new way of seeing the world. Anaximander's legacy includes the revolutionary idea that the earth floats in a void, that the world can be understood in natural rather than supernatural terms, that animals evolved, and that universal laws govern all phenomena. He introduced a new mode of rational thinking...

It's estimated that the average person now makes around 35,000 decisions each day. We're living in the age of abundance, with more choices than ever before. From everyday mundane choices to big life decisions, the more options we have, the more overwhelmed we become. In Decisions That Matter, Adrienne Adhami – podcaster, business advisor and keynote speaker to industry-leading companies such as Microsoft, Spotify and Range Rover – provides the tools and insights you need to...

A couple that kills together stays together.* A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK *DISCOVER THE ADDICTIVE THRILLER READERS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT'Believe the hype! Unputdownable, twisty, deftly written thrill ride.' ? ? ? ? ?'I read it in two days, so engrossing!' ? ? ? ? ?'Desperate Housewives meets Dexter.' ? ? ? ? ?'Sexy, stylish, thrilling. A razor-sharp tale of marriage and murder.' CHRIS WHITAKER'Your sassy, twisted must-read of 2025' JANICE HALLETT'If you liked Mr & Mrs Smi...

A forbidden, secret affair proves that all's fair in love and science - from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a few friends she can always count on; the financial stability she yearned for as a kid; and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-fought. Until a hostile takeov...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style'This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday__________________________________________FRIENDS. ENEMIES. ...

‘THE must-read fantasy’ Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and Ash'Your newest fantasy obsession.' Kerri Maniscalco, author of Kingdom of the Wicked'Danielle L. Jensen at her best. A delicious fantasy romance that was completely unputdownable!' Katee Robert, author of Neon GodsIF YOU LIKE SARAH JANE MAAS, YOU’LL LOVE DANIELLE JENSEN--------A sizzling fantasy romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller & TikTok sensation Danielle Jensen, perfect for fans of Sarah J...

You might not have heard of Earl Slick, but you've heard him play guitar. In 1974 I got a call from a British guy called David Bowie. I wasn't really that familiar with his work, but I thought, what the hell? I'm sitting like a jerk for a couple minutes and then in walks this spooky-ass looking guy with bright red hair and no eyebrows. He was dressed the way an English rock star might think a Harlem pimp would dress. Whoa. David was definitely the strangest cat I'd ever seen,...

Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigns, in book one of a trilogy told through the eyes of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera – for fans of Andor."In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!"With one speech, and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, peopl...

Approximately 11 million people were killed during the Holocaust. No one will ever know the exact figure. Of those, some six million were Jewish, including one million children. The remainder comprised numerous ethnic and social groups deemed the Untermenschen, the subhuman species that, according to the German Chancellor Adolf Hitler and  the ruling Nazis, were not fit to live.When the implementation of the Final Solution - Reinhard Heydrich's plan to exterminate the remaini...

'A layered, beautifully written, and deeply moving novel. Karissa Chen masterfully blends love, music, history, and heartbreak to create a sweeping tale that spans decades and continents' Abi Daré'[Homeseeking] weaves expertly between present and past, telling the story of childhood sweethearts who meet again late in life and are torn between looking back and moving on' Celeste Ng'As I tearfully turned the last page of Homeseeking, I knew that it had earned a place on my top ...

NOW A MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM STARRING TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET AND ZENDAYA'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST'I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings' Arthur C Clarke'It is possible that Dune is even more relevant now than when it was first published' NEW YORKERBefore The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune, the first book in one of the greatest science fiction series ever written. Melange, or 's...

Every day psychotherapist and social media sensation Dr Annie Zimmerman meets clients who are struggling with their lives. They're committed to making changes, but they're stuck at the question stage. They ask her - why do I keep going back to a bad relationship? Why did I lose my temper? What is wrong with me?Here's the thing: nothing is wrong with them. They're just asking the wrong questions.In Your Pocket Therapist, Annie Zimmerman shows us that by understanding how our e...

As a bloodline vampire, Lizzie has never had a problem taking what she wants, and right now what she wants are the family heirlooms that were stolen from her, a ship, and a portal home. Unfortunately, even that short list is impossible to accomplish on her own—and her allies have bigger things to worry about. When they rescue a selkie, it’s the perfect solution to her problem. Lizzie needs a guide through Threshold and the selkie needs her skin back.Maeve didn’t choose to giv...

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13, the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serio...

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than my own . . .Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delici...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing!THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' Daily Mail 'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' Glamour __________________________...

'Thought-provoking, vivid and often entertaining' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Compelling' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Thought-provoking' THE ECONOMIST'Gripping . . . Essential and captivating' BRADLEY HOPE HOW DO WE END TYRANNY? Tyrants seem invincible, but they face constant threats from all sides. Whether it's by members of their inner circle, military elites, alienated masses, assassins, revolutionaries, or simply old age - they always fall. And when they do, they cannot retire: they face ex...

It's the perfect getaway. But the past will always find you . . . When ex-cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea, all he wants is a quiet escape from the city.But when a crime boss moves into town and begins terrorising Bill's friends, he can't just sit back and watch.It's not long before local criminals are turning up dead and The Inn comes under attack.With the help of The Inn's fearless residents, Bill must do everything he can to defend his town, his chosen famil...