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'I am his Highness's dog at Kew;/ Pray tell me, Sir, whose dog are you?' - Alexander Pope

Why won't language do as it's told? Join the Economist's Johnson columnist on a headspinning journey of discovery

A new theory of economic growth, putting individual firms' investment decisions in the central role.

Diagnosing the modern business like the human body, this fun compendium of business diseases looks at such disorders as 'Youngitis- creating only for millennials' (risk group: marketing teams); 'Social media denial syndrome' ('related diseases: 'Meeting syndrome'); and 'Compulsive email disorder' (cure: zero inbox). In a hilarious look at organisational hierarchies, generational disconnects and general office foibles, this pocket book will enable you to see the mistakes of your own business and guide you safely to decontagion and cure.

The lost classic of life in a pre-feminist world - over a million copies sold.

The enduring classic of a friendship torn apart by Nazism.

Rhetoric is what gives words power. It's nothing to be afraid of. It isn't the exclusive preserve of politicians: it's everywhere, from your argument with the insurance company to your plea to the waitress for a table near the window. This book examines how people have taught, practiced and thought about rhetoric from its Attic origins onwards.

Murder never takes a holiday...

A clear, warm, and practical guide to counter the sense of fear and isolation that surrounds self-harm.

Chronic pain is a silent epidemic, with one in five people suffering in their day-to-day life.An indispensible guide to understanding why your pain persists, what is going on inside your body and the symptoms that pain triggers, Manage Your Pain presents possible medical treatments and guides you through practical exercises for daily life. Dr Nicholas and Dr Molloy's strategies make it possible to set short and long term goals that will minimise the impact of pain on both work and leisure. In short, this book offers clarity and control.- Draws on the authors' extensive experience and the latest research - Clearly explains the causes of pain - Offers positive and practical ways to minimise the impact of pain- Revised and updated - Includes a chapter on pain management for older people

The remarkable first-hand account of how a family start-up turned into a wine empire worth 340 million pound.

An exploration of our preoccupation with the weather, as heard on BBC Radio 3: Changing Climates. In his trademark style, the author weaves together science, art and memoirs to show the weather's impact on our culture and national psyche. He rambles through the myths of Golden Summers and our persistent state of denial about the winter.

'I control the mice with a cat, but how shall I control the cat?' - Franz Kafka

A rich collection of classic Christmas mysteries.

Agent Zigzag meets The Book of Heroic Failures and The GCHQ Quiz Book.

A cycling classic: witty and insightful truths of bikes and riding.