This preview highlights titles to be published in October
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Yuval Noah Harari Sapiens: Graphic Novel 2 Cape, 7th, HB, £18.99, 9781787333765 Aimed mostly at those aged 14 to 25, the second instalment in this “radi- cal, witty and colourful” graphic retelling of the story of humankind, adapted from Harari’s bestselling Sapiens.
returns with a topical look at how space is opening for tourism and commerce, as the likes of Richard Branson and Elon Musk race to conquer the world of commercial space travel.
Kathryn Harkup The Secret Lives of the Elements Greenfinch, 7th, HB, £16.99, 9781529412741 The weird and wonderful stories behind 52 of the elements in the periodic table, taking in the personalities, passions, quirks and historical oddi- ties behind those appar- ently ordered rows.
Kyle Harper
Plagues Upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History Princeton, 5th, HB, £30, 9780691192123 Putting the Covid-19 pandemic into context, this “monumental history of humans and their germs” explains why humanity’s uniquely dangerous disease pool is rooted deep in our evolu- tionary past, and why its growth is accelerated by technological progress.
Robin Ince The Importance of Being Interested: Adventures in Scientific Curiosity Atlantic, 7th, HB, £16.99, 9781786492623 In which the comedian and presenter journeys through science to reveal why scientific wonder isn’t just for the professionals, as he draws on interviews with astronauts, comedi- ans, teachers, quantum physicists, neuroscientists and more.
Andrew May The Space Business: From Hotels in Orbit to Mining the Moon: How Private Enterprise is Transforming Space Icon, 7th, PB, £8.99, 9781785787454 The author of Destination Mars and Cosmic Impact
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Paul Simpson The Colour Code: A Compendium Profile, 28th, PB, £14.99, 9781781256268 In this “kaleidoscopic compendium of colour cultures and meanings”, Simpson takes 11 key colours and explores how they have shaped our evolution, persuaded us into politics and enabled us to express or oppress personal freedoms; from the shifting gender of pink to the poisonous potential of green.
Dr John S Tregoning Infectious: Pathogens and How We Fight Them Oneworld, 14th, HB, £16.99, 9780861541225 Tregoning is a leading expert in respiratory infections. In this layman’s guide to the principles of immunology and virology, he explains how patho- gens cause disease, and what tools we can give our bodies to enable them to fight back.
Reference & puzzle books
Classic FM The Classic FM Puzzle Book 365 Cassell, 7th, PB, £14.99, 9781788403382 Do you know your Chopin
Philip Parker The British History Puzzle Book; From the Dark Ages to Digital Britain in 500
Beth Shapiro Life As We Made It: How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined—and Redefined—Nature Oneworld, 21st, HB, £18.99, 9781786079404 From the very first dog to glowing fish and designer pigs, a lead- ing US biologist looks at how humans have meddled with evolution throughout history, and what we might do next, outlining the risks and opportunities presented by biotechnologies.
from your Schubert? Your concerto from your cadenza? These 365 daily classical music puzzles are designed to test your musical knowledge “to the very core”. Foreword by Alexander Armstrong.
David Gentle The Ministry of Quizzes: The Ultimate Test for Puzzlers & Quiz Solvers Macmillan, 14th, PB, £12.99, 9781529087116 Test your knowledge against The Ministry of Quizzes, “the ultimate authority for quiz solvers, setters and scholars”. The new quiz book from the author of On the Tip of My Tongue.
Richard Herring Richard Herring’s Would You Rather? Sphere, 7th, HB, £9.99, 9780751585711 The renowned comedian with a compendium of Would You Rather? ques- tions designed to get the whole family debating, while on car or train journeys, or when stuck indoors during wet days, or around the table at Christmas lunch.
Michael Kerrigan Classic Symbols: A Guide Amber, 14th, HB, £19.99, 9781838860523 From the ankh to the menorah, this illustrated Chinese-bound reference title explores the world of signs and symbols, revealing the meanings and often quirky histories behind each.
Dr Gareth Moore The Perfect Crime Puzzle Book: 80 Puzzling Cases to Solve Michael O’Mara, 21st, PB, £9.99, 9781789293357 Eighty fiendish true crime puzzles which call on you to examine crime scene evidence, analyse witness statements, identify suspects and break secret codes to discover whodunit?
Challenges and Teasers British Library, PB, £12.99, 9780712354400 Illustrated with images from the British Library’s collection, a “spectacular, puzzle-fuelled, myth-bust- ing journey” through the hidden history of Britain in 500 questions.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich The Astronomy Puzzle Book Hodder, 28th, HB, £14.99, 9781529322835 What makes a planet a dwarf planet? How many miles are in a light year? What exactly is a quasar? An astronomy quiz book that’s “out of this world” from the Royal Observatory.
Sport & adventure
Stuart Barker Joey Dunlop: The Definitive Biography John Blake, 14th, HB, £20, 9781789465051 This new biography of the hugely popular motorcycle champion and great Isle of Man TT rider, who was killed in a racing accident in 2000, claims to tell his story “as it has never been told before”.
Frankie Dettori Leap of Faith HarperCollins, 28th, HB, £20, 9780008465469 The three-time champion jockey released a previous autobiography in 2004. In this new memoir, he reveals, at the age of 50, how he has managed to stay at the top of his sport for so long, despite the hurdles he has had to overcome, including a plane crash and a devas- tating drug suspension.
Christopher Evans Don Revie: The Definitive Biography Bloomsbury, 28th, HB, £20, 9781472973368 This first full-length biog- raphy of football manager Revie takes in his early years, his playing career, his time managing Leeds United and his spell as England manager. Evans looks at how Revie single- handedly changed the face of English football but left a legacy shrouded in allegations of corrup- tion and dishonesty.
Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer & Micah Richards
Match of the Day: Top 10 of Everything: Our Ultimate Football Debates BBC, 28th, HB, £20, 9781785947544 Accompanying a new 30-episode series of the hit BBC Sounds podcast, a collection of 180 banter- filled top-10 lists from the “Match of the Day” trio; from which players the streets will never forget, and the best link-ups in history, to which “tough guy” footballer was the hardest to play against.
life”, post-accident, as he reflects philosophically and personally on his relationship with The Mountain.
Helen Richardson-Walsh & Kate Richardson-Walsh Winning Together: An Olympic Winning Approach to Building Better Teams John Murray, 28th, HB, £20, 9781529316148 Covering psychology, personal purpose, team purpose, self-awareness, leadership, mind power and more, the Richardson- Walshes, part of the GB women’s hockey team which won Olympic gold in Rio in 2016, show how to create a winning culture in any environment or indus- try so that you and your winning team can thrive.
Chas Newkey-Burden The Runner’s Code: The Unwritten Rules of Everyday Running Bloomsbury, 14th, HB, £12.99, 9781472989598 From becoming an ethical runner to avoiding becom- ing a running bore, this gifty guide to all aspects of running by the prolific author and “running fanatic” is essential reading for anyone who “marvels at marathons, sprints around the track or simply plods around the park”.
Panini Panini Football Stickers: The Official Celebration Bloomsbury, 14th, HB, £14.99, 9781472987778 This celebration of the famous football stickers collected by generations of footie-mad kids marks the first time Panini has ever collaborated on a book of this kind. It features a mass of visual material, from famous players to sticker packet designs.
Paul Pritchard The Mountain Path Vertebrate, 7th, HB, £24, 9781839810923 One of the UK’s “most visionary and accom- plished” climbers charts his life on the mountains, both before and after he was hit by falling rock in Tasmania in 1998, an accident which left him paralysed down his right side and without the power of speech for many months. He explains how he learned to accept his “second
Daniel Storey England: The Official History Welbeck, 14th, HB, £25, 9781787399020 Published ahead of the 150th birthday of the England men’s and women’s national football teams in 2022, this illustrated official history, produced in association with the FA, features an “exceptional” selection of images, and charts the highs and lows of those who have worn the Three Lions with pride, including dozens of player profiles.
Nick Townsend Mark Johnston: Phenomenon Welbeck, 14th, HB, £20, 9781787398856 Authorised biography of one of Britain’s most successful horse trainers, written with unparalleled access to Johnston and his circle.
Phil Tufnell How Not to Be a Cricketer Simon & Schuster, 28th, HB, £20, 9781471194559 The former England cricketer and team captain on “A Question of Sport” highlights the potential pitfalls of a professional cricket career and provides a hilarious insight into how to avoid
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