Ulysses

James Joyce

A modernist novel of supreme stylistic innovation, James Joyce's "Ulysses" is the towering achievement of twentieth century literature. This "Penguin Modern Classics" edition includes an introduction by Declan Kiberd. For Joyce, literature 'is the eternal affirmation of the spirit of man'. Written betwe...

The Histories

Herodotus

"The Histories" describes how a small band of Greek city states united to repel the might of the Persian empire. But while this epic struggle forms the core of his work, Herodotus' natural curiosity frequently gives rise to colourful digressions: a description of the natural wonders of Egypt; an account...

Battles Map by Map

DK

Experience the world's most significant battles through bold, easy-to-grasp maps. Includes a foreword by Peter Snow, broadcaster and historian. Covering everything from the battlefields of the ancient world to the bomb-scarred landscapes of World War II and beyond, this book is packed with engrossing ma...

Nothing More to Tell

Karen M. McManus

From the author of the international bestseller One of Us Is Lying comes a brand new unputdownable YA thriller.From the bestselling author of One of Us is Lying comes another page-turning thriller from the Queen of Crime . . .Someone got away with murder. The most terrifying part is that they're back - ...