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'Beautiful, moving, profoundly imaginative in itself - this book is as entertaining as it is relevant and practical' ALAIN DE BOTTON'Anyone who has an imagination - that is, everyone - should read this book' EDWARD ENNINFUL'An extraordinary book - an elaborate cabinet of curiosities' SPECTATORFor some, the imagination is a luxury in the modern age; something which is by turns elusive, difficult to employ and better left to others. But what is it to imagine exactly? How do we go about it, and why is it so important that we imagine for ourselves?In this insightful and life-affirming book, Albert Read puts the imagination back at the forefront of our lives. Not merely a nebulous concept reserved for artists and creatives, it is a muscle - an essential faculty of the mind to be trained and developed over a lifetime. It is boundless in its potential, infinitely rewarding and central to human achievement.Spanning pre-historic times through to the twenty-first century, The Imagination Muscle explores the genesis of ideas - from Thomas Edison's serial embracing of failure to Jane Jacobs' vision of how we should build cities together; from Steve Jobs' approach to office design to the Japanese concept of Ma. Touching on art, music, film, literature, science and entrepreneurship, this book examines how the imagination has evolved - in shape, power and pace - through the millennia.Albert Read reveals how we can harness the imagination in our day-to-day lives and why, in the new Age of Technology, it is more pressing than ever that we do so. Discover where to find ideas, how to foster skill in observation and connection, and how to be more attentive to the fluxes of our own minds.After all, as Read expertly outlines, the imagination is our supreme gift, our biggest opportunity, our greatest source of fulfilment and our most vital asset for the future.

A deliciously heartwarming read about family, friends and handmade coconut ice. Perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin, Debbie Johnson, and Tilly Tennant.

An intriguing new scientific theory that explains what life is and how it emerges

The first memoir from one of the victims of the 7 July London bombings,l combining the emotional impact of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly with the political passion of the work of Noam Chomsky (Hegemony or Survival)

'Strap yourself in for a thrilling ride with genuine American heroes - six women who proved you don't need the right plumbing to have the right stuff! Loren Grush deftly recounts the true grit and deep talent that smashed the celestial glass ceiling. A must-read for explorers on Earth and beyond' Lynn Sherr, author of Sally Ride: America's First Woman in Space'A dazzling look into the lives of the first U.S. women to venture into space. Through its deep reporting and vivid storytelling, the book illuminates the immense obstacles and tragedies these women faced on their way to inspiring the world with their audacious, courageous spirits. This is a story that had to be told, and Grush has told it brilliantly' Ashlee Vance, author of Elon Musk: Tesla, Space X, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future'Loren Grush has painted compellingly intimate portraits of a group of brave astronauts who changed the face of NASA - and exploration - by opening frontiers on the ground on their way to space. Well-researched and gripping, The Six is an inspiring and, at times, maddening tale that reminds us what the definition of hero is and who gets to carry that mantle' Christian Davenport, author of The Space Barons

Vera Brittain is most widely known as the woman who immortalized a lost generation in her haunting autobiography of the Great War, TESTAMENT OF YOUTH.Writer, pacifist and feminist, she condemned her provincial background but remained acutely conscious of the conventional elements in her own character; she revealed a richly emotional life in her writing but was outwardly sober and reserved; she possessed a fierce desire for fame and recognition but was ready to sacrifice both on matters of principle.This biography - comprehensive, authoritative and immensely readable - confirms Vera Brittain's stature as one of the most remarkable women of our time.

[We hope to have fresh quotes but for now -]Praise for A Woman of No Importance: 'A meticulous history that reads like a thriller' Ben Macintyre 'A rousing tale of derring-do' The Times 'Riveting' Mick Herron 'Superb' Irish Times 'A cracking story about an extraordinarily brave woman' Daily Telegraph

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'Reveals a hidden side of Britain' Oliver Bullough, author of MoneylandWe now remove more children from their parents than any time since records began, more than other western countries. Mothers are punished. Fathers are ignored . Social workers are burning out. Poverty is invisible. Children are failed. By going behind closed doors, by listening to families and workers, we can understand what is going wrong - and we can fix it. 'In this balanced, forensic and compelling book Polly Curtis shows what is happening to the most vulnerable families in Britain' Hilary Cottam, author of Radical Help'This book, by one of Britain's best journalists writing about social justice, provides a damning indictment of just that: a dysfunctional society that is punishing victims instead of investing in the roots of the problem' Mariana Mazzucato, UCL Professor, author of Mission Economy'One of the most important books on British society for many years' Matt d'Ancona, author of Identity, Ignorance, Innovation

The first volume of the letters of Muriel Spark, one of the most fascinating and well-loved writers of the twentieth century - edited and published for the first time. In 1944 Muriel Spark was unknown as a writer except to a handful of close friends, returning to England after a disastrous marriage in Southern Rhodesia; by 1963 she was the internationally renowned author of seven critically acclaimed, bestselling novels including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Her letters - witty, affectionate, acid-tongued, mercurial - reveal the turbulence of her early career in postwar London, including her struggles to earn a living as a writer, her difficult relationships with Howard Sergeant and Derek Stanford, a terrifying breakdown, and her conversion to Catholicism. They also trace her development from tentative poet to acclaimed novelist, with glittering insights into the emergence of her unique literary voice, as well as her relationships with friends, lovers, writers and publishers. Selected from her extensive correspondence and insightfully edited and annotated, this is an essential read for anyone interested in Spark's writing and mid-century literature.

The Story of the Forest is an enchanting novel penned by the talented Linda Grant. Published by the renowned Little, Brown Book Group in 2023, this book is a must-read for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and the mysteries it holds. Written in English, the book takes readers on a journey through the forest, revealing its secrets and the stories it has to tell. The genre of the book is a blend of mystery and nature, making it a unique addition to any book collection. Linda Grant's vivid descriptions and engaging writing style make The Story of the Forest a captivating read from start to finish. Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale published by Little, Brown Book Group.

An unexpectedly life-affirming novel about choosing to die, by National Book Award winner and bestselling author of THE FRIEND

A searing memoir from Syrian activist and journalist Loubna Mrie about her country's political struggles and her family's betrayal

The revealing of the hidden muse - Emily Hale - the Hyacinth Girl of the famous The Waste Land poem - who influenced the life and art of TS Eliot. Over 1000 letters of his to her have only now been unlocked. Lyndall Gordon, the acute biographer of Mary Wollstonecraft and Emily Dickinson, brings us a new way to view the great poet.