Murderers I Have Known

Marina Warner

Marina Warner?s stories conjure up mysteries and wonders, treading a delicate, magical line between the natural and the supernatural, between openness and fear. This electrifying new collection offers fabulous images of saints and sinner, bats and night-ingales, pink flesh and putrefaction. ?Lightfooted...

Maigret's Holiday

Georges Simenon; Ros Schwartz (Translator)

"One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories." --The Guardian While on holiday, Inspector Maigret is drawn into the murder of a teenage girl and subs...

Last Stop Tokyo

James Buckler

'A fine debut - fast-paced and bleak, with a vivid setting and gut-wrenching twists.' MICK HERRON '(An) impressive first thriller . . . the action is fast, copious and often unexpected.' The Times 'The vivid setting and skilfully plotted story is compelling and hard to put down.'Daily Express 'One of th...

Bicycle Repair Manual (DK)

Chris Sidwells

From regular maintenance for optimum performance to emergency repairs, this illustrated guide is the perfect handbook for beginners and experienced cyclists alike. The Bike Repair Manual is packed with insightful information on the anatomy and functioning of all types of bikes - road, racing, mountain, ...