Time spent sailing, especially far from the shackles of land, is the key to discovering the good life waiting at sea. That is the unforgettable theme of John Kretschmer's inspiring chronicle of a 'life lived', mixing practical advice with simple but provocative philosophy via a vivid and engaging account of his sailing adventures. It will inspire those who live to sail, and those seeking something more rewarding from life.
Part Chasing the Scream, part How to do Nothing, Breaking Awake is a riveting journey into the world of modern drug use and the global mental health crisis, and a search for reasons and answers.
A memoir of a husband's grief, and an unforgettable portrait of a marriage; a profound examination of sorrow, and a great celebration of love - by the Sunday Times-bestselling author James Runcie
From the bestselling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst comes a new series for young readers. Read the stories of some of the world's most influential women scientists.
From theManBooker Prize-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo, a literary masterclass on how to become both a better writer and reader, on what makes great stories work, and what they can tell us about how to live
Shows that, whether in the library, office, or home, the bookshelf is where and how we create categories to sort knowledge and experience and that every bookshelf tells a different story.
