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founder and managing director of The Flying Child: a non-profit

author of Howl's Moving Castle 'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year

far from being an obscure skill limited to aggressive autodidacts

is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers

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Shelf Life AC25 founder and managing director ofA very enjoyable history and survey of the present and the future. James Daunt, Managing Director of Waterstones; CEO of Barnes & Noble Embark on a captivating journey through the ages with Shelf Life, a meticulously crafted exploration of bookselling and publishing that spans two millennia. This engaging narrative unveils the resilience and innovation of key figures who have shaped the literary landscape, from the pioneering days of William Caxton to