The Memory Police

Yoko Ogawa

'A masterpiece' Guardian A compelling speculative mystery by one of Japan's greatest writers. Hat, ribbon, bird, rose. To the people on the island, a disappeared thing no longer has any meaning. It can be burned in the garden, thrown in the river or handed over to the Memory Police. Soon enough, the i...

Puberty Blues

Gabrielle Carey, Kathy Lette

I don't recall reading Puberty Blues so much as devouring it. I was about thirteen, alone in my bedroom with the door firmly shut. I was fascinated. Kylie MinogueA revolutionary and timeless book.'By day, we were at school learning logarithms, but by night - in the back of cars, under the bowling alley,...

Complete Horse Riding Manual

William Micklem

Learn all there is to know about horse riding, from horse care and show jumping to mastering dressage.Suitable for both novice and advanced riders, and for equestrian fans of all ages, this book will guide you through every stage of the riding process from the first time in the saddle to advanced riding...

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

Gabor Maté

We tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world? Mental illness is on an unstoppable rise. Some 45% of Europeans suffer high blood pressure, and nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug. Illness and trauma are defining how we live. In his new...