“Wild women and their amazing adventures over land, sea and air”. Edited by Mariella Frostrup.
From Constantinople to Crimea, from Antarctica to the Andes. Women throughout history have travelled across land and sea and recorded their adventures. This is a collection of more than 50 of the greatest escapades ever experienced and told by women.
Curated by Mariella Frostrup, […]
“Là où les chiens aboient par la queue”: Prix Stanislas 2018 meilleur premier roman de la rentrée littéraire.
Dans la famille Ezechiel, c’est Antoine qui mène le jeu. Avec son “nom de savane”, choisi pour embrouiller les mauvais esprits, ses croyances baroques et son sens de l’indépendance. Elle est la plus indomptable de la fratrie. Ni […]
“Le Sillon”. Avec un doigté inventif et rigoureux, Valérie Manteau entrelace savamment l’autofiction, le grand reportage et le plaidoyer politique.
Une jeune femme rejoint son amant à Istanbul. Alors que la ville se défait au rythme de ses contradictions et de la violence d’État, d’aucuns luttent encore pour leur liberté. Elle-même découvre, au fil de ses […]
“What I Loved”. A love story with the grip and suspense of a thriller, with a peculiar mixture of stoicism and wonder.
This is the story of two men who first become friends in 1970s New York. Of the women in their lives, of their sons, born the same year. And of how relations between the […]
“The Miracle of Vinegar”: Over 150 easy recipes and uses for home, health and beauty.
150 simple ways to use this amazing, low cost ingredient. Cleaning, cooking and everything in between!
* Make delicious dips and marinades
* Soften your towels
* Do away with dandruff
* Descale your kettle
* Discover sumptuous slow roasts
* Tone greasy skin
* Freshen your beauty […]
“Opening the door of your heart, and other Buddhist tales of happiness”: the best-seller by Ajahn Brahm.
The whole world has fallen in love with this international bestseller. Hundreds of thousands of copies have been sold across 25 countries. Now it’s Australia’s turn to rediscover this jewel of a book on mindfulness.
In times of uncertainty, words […]
“La fille qui brûle”. Dans un roman élégant et fascinant, Claire Messud démontre ce qu’habiter un corps de femme dans l’Amérique du XXIème siècle signifie.
Julia et Cassie se connaissent depuis toujours. Amies siamoises. Copines jumelles. Elles savent tout l’une de l’autre et se fraient ensemble leur chemin vers l’adolescence. L’été précédant leur entrée en cinquième, […]
“She is Fierce”: Brave, bold and beautiful poems by women.
“She is Fierce: Brave, Bold and Beautiful Poems by Women” is a powerful collection of 150 poems written by women – from classic, much loved poets to bold modern voices. Collected by poet Ana Sampson, this collection celebrates the centenary of women’s suffrage. At a time when we […]
“Music Legends: 40 inspiring icons”: The 40 most memorable music legends of all time are here.
The greatest hits, the most spectacular shows… The top 40 pop and rock musicians of all time are here!
Each Top 40 Famous title introduces readers to a fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most famous people or groups.
An illustration, short […]
“How to be Content”: an inspired guide to happiness by Dr. Arlene K. Unger.
A charming guide to enhancing personal contentment and well-being in everyday life.
From ancient civilisations to the modern day, philosophers, writers, artists, religious leaders, and health practitioners – to name a few – have debated the questions: What is happiness? and How can […]
