Most Popular Books Published in October 2023

Bursting with the unique comic imagination that makes him such a beloved entertainer, Bob Mortimer’s memoir takes in his numerous misadventures on the path to fame yet doesn’t shy away from moving reflections on the death of his father and...

A gloriously irreverent memoir from the frontline of old age - by the Sunday Times-bestselling author and legendary actorSheila Hancock looked like she was managing old age. She had weathered and even thrived in widowhood, taking on acting roles...

Fans of Elton John have found their book. This is an unprecedented look into the life, music and career of the music icon from the man who knew him best.**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**An evocative, clear-eyed, and revealing memoir by Bernie Taupin,...

Python in easy steps, 2nd edition instructs you how to program in the powerful Python language, giving complete examples that illustrate each aspect with colourized source code.   Python in easy steps, 2nd edition begins by explaining how to install...

With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code.Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this...

Garry Kasparov's 1997 chess match against the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue was a watershed moment in the history of technology. It was the dawn of a new era in artificial intelligence: a machine capable of beating the reigning human champion at this most...

Windows 11 for Seniors in easy steps is written with older citizens in mind. It’ll guide you through Windows 11, a step at a time, and covers all the key features in the 22H2 Windows update, including: The redesigned Windows user interface. Apps...

Technology is putting our humanity at risk to an unprecedented degree. This book is not for engineers who write the code or the policy makers who claim they can regulate it. This is a book for you. Because, believe it or not, you are the only one that...

Previously published as A History of the Universe in 21 Stars. 'A delight and triumph ... A thing of beauty ... Truly, truly magical' talkRADIO Look up on a clear evening, and you'll see thousands of stars shining in the night sky, each telling a...

'Bite-sized, cutting edge science delivered with enormous enthusiasm - all you need to travel the cosmos' -- CHRIS LINTOTT'A lot of astrophysics is packed into this neat little book . . . I guarantee you will come away knowing your dark matter from your...

First Light opens a window into a previously dark and secret time in our Universe's history – the time when the first starts were born.Astronomers have successfully observed a great deal of the Universe's history, from recording the afterglow...

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.   We once...

Beautifully presented and utterly essential for all budding astronomers, the 2024 edition of Night Sky Almanac allows readers to chart the rhythm of the lunar phases and explore the constellations. A beautiful gift for anyone interested in...

The Cat Who Caught a Killer by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and S. J. Bennett’s The Windsor Knot.'Charming and original. This book is the cat’s whiskers' -...

Adapted by Martin Scorcese into a blockbuster Netflix production, The Irishman tells the extraordinary life story of hustler and mafia hitman Frank Sheeran and his connection to the mysterious disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa. A...

A heartbreaking and critically acclaimed work of narrative nonfiction. David Grann’s writing reads like a novel. However, make no mistake — the history here is very real and Grann sets the bar high in bringing these events to light...

Just how do you become a barrister? Why do only 1 per cent of those who study law succeed in joining this mysteriously opaque profession? And why might a practising barrister come to feel the need to reveal the lies, secrets, failures and crises at the...

When a new family moves into a house in Pendle, they discover a witch's bottle filled with curses. Soon the spirits of those accused of witchcraft in the infamous Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 are released, wreaking havoc in the area.Eve, Clovis and Tom...

The author of The Yearbook returns with a blazing YA dystopia that melds The Handmaid's Tale to Uglies, as Belle and Joni must choose whether to become Pretty or Objectionable. Uglies meets The Handmaid's...

New York Times bestseller David Arnold returns with a poignant love story about two teens whose souls come together time and again through the ages—for fans of Nina LaCour and Matt Haig.Evan Taft has plans. Take a gap year in Alaska, make sure his...