"The text of any Shakespeare play is a living negotiable entity: scholarship and theatre practice work together to keep the plays alive and vividly present." – Greg Doran, RSC Artistic Director EmeritusDeveloped in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company, this Complete Works of William Shakespeare combines exemplary textual scholarship with beautiful design. Curated by expert editors Sir Jonathan Bate and Professor Eric Rasmussen, the text in this collection is based on the iconic 16...

Research Methods in Linguistics guides the reader through the key issues, principles, and contributions of core methods in linguistic research. It is an essential resource for researchers and graduate students looking for clear introductions to key concepts, accessible discussions of theory and practice through illustrative examples and critical engagement with current debates. Topics covered include developing research questions; combining methods; quantitative research designs (including qu...

A spectacular, vivid, groundbreaking work of history which takes us into the mind and lives of medieval women.

An original and informative look at Russia's thousand-year past, tracing the forces and the myths that have shaped Putin's politics.

A fascinating and beautifully illustrated journey across the world and through the centuries in search of the sea monster.

The extraordinary tale of Philip Augustus, one of medieval Europe’s greatest monarchs, and the part he played in the downfall of four Plantagenet kings of England.

A collection of sexual fantasies from women around the world, Want is a revelatory, sensational and game-changing exploration of women's sexuality that asks, and answers: How do women feel about sex when they have the freedom to be totally anonymous?

Sarah Rainsford, the BBC's former Moscow correspondent who was expelled from Russia, reveals how Putin so transformed the country she once called home, that he was able to order the horrific invasion of Ukraine

The hilariously relatable debut picture book from bestselling Holly Bourne, author of I'm So Thrilled for You, as she turns her attention to the joys (and challenges!) of being a mum with a new baby who won't sleep