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On 11 January 2016, the world was stunned to wake up to the news that David Bowie had died the day before.

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A clandestine corporate organization employs Dr Simon Oakl&, a research scientist well known for his work on ageing to come up with a medical solution to alleviate prison overcrowding. Detectives Palmer Dorian & Tucker Browning, called in to investiga ...

When a clandestine corporate organization employs Dr Simon Oakl&, a research scientist well known for his work on ageing to come up with a medical solution to alleviate prison overcrowding, they unleash more evil than they had ever dreamed existed. ...

Sometimes you can’t escape the past…

When Julia realises she holds more affection for a Labrador than she does for

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Hubert Dielen lived near the German-Dutch border in a time period that some consider one of the best times to be alive. Hubert had a brief 2-year stint in the German army in 1876, then continued his colourful life as a civilian. If there is such a thing as living life to the fullest, then he has done it. This book describes him. ...

Over the course of a year, Leo Hickman, resident consumer expert of the Guardian, & his family set out to discover whether it was possible to live a 'normal life', while at the same time making each daily choice or decision an 'ethical' one
- for the family, their neighbours & the environment. This is the story of that one-year.
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Books Non-Fiction Books A guide to using the science of the body clock to create the optimum personal routine. Sleep better, work better, feel better. In the twenty-first century, we increasingly push our daily routines into the night, carrying out work, exercise & our social lives long after dark. But we have forgotten that our bodies are governed by a 24-hour biological clock which guides us towards the best time to sleep, eat & think. New science has proven that living out of sync with this clock is not only disrupting our sleep, but leaving us more vulnerable to infection, cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease & mental illness. In Life Time, Professor Russell Foster shares his life's work, taking us on a fascinating & surprising journey through the science of our body clocks. Using his own studies, as well as insights from an international community of sleep scientists & biologists studying circadian rhythms, he illustrates the surprising effects the time of day can have on our health:
- how a walk outside at dawn can ensure a better night's sleep
- how eating after sundown can affect our weight
- the extraordinary effects the time we take our medication can have on our risk of life-threatening conditions, such as strokes In the modern world, we have neglected an essential part of our biology. But with knowledge of this astonishing science, we can get back into the rhythm, & live healthier, sharper lives. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241529300 • Author: Russell Foster • Publisher: Penguin Life • Format: Hardback • Pages: 480 • Dimensions: 22.2 x 14.4 x 4.2cm


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Want to sleep better, work better & feel better in yourself? Well, this guide will help create the best personal routine for you, using the science of the body clock… Nowadays, we increasingly push our daily routines into the night, carrying out work, exercise & our social lives long after dark. But we have forgotten that our bodies are governed by a 24-hour biological clock which guides us towards the best time to sleep, eat & think. Using personal studies, as well as insights from an international community of sleep scientists & biologists studying circadian rhythms, Professor Russell Foster illustrates the sur-prising effects the time of day can have on our health. Enjoy this fascinating & surprising journey through the science of our body clocks & understand how it can revolutionise your sleep & health today!   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780241529317 •†Author:†  Russell Foster •†Publisher:†  Penguin Life •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 480 •†Dimensions:† 12.9 x 2... ...

Stay organised in 2013 with this great Life Underwater themed 30cm x 30cm calendar & A5 week to view diary set with plenty of space to write down birthdays, anniversaries & other important dates as well as selected public holidays & religious celebrations. ...

The young painter Francoise Gilot met Picasso in a Parisian cafe when he was 62. During the next ten years they were lovers, worked together & had two children, Claude & Paloma. In an account filled with intimate revelations, the author paints a portrait of her turbulent life with Picasso. ...