Books published by John Murray Press

The very best of John Julius Norwich's 'Christmas Crackers'.

A striking and human novel about the Second World War told from the point of view of a German soldier on the Eastern front

A poignant and nuanced portrait of a Dominican teenager's arranged marriage and immigration to New York City in the 1960s

The inside track on how champions are made, written by one of the world's top sports scientists and an award-winning sports journalist.

A keenly-observed, darkly-comic story about a girl stuck in a very small town

Short Stories in Icelandic for Beginners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners.

Short Stories in Arabic for Intermediate Learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for adult and young adult learners of Modern Standard Arabic.

HEIDA IS A FORCE OF NATURE... EXACTLY THE RIGHT SORT OF MODERN ROLE MODEL' SUNDAY TIMES: The inspiring story of Icelandic sheep farmer, former model and feminist heroine Heida Asgeirsdottir has become a double prize-winning international bestseller.

'TENDER, HEARTFELT AND HEART-BREAKING' Francis Spufford'VERY MOVING, A WARM AND COMPASSIONATE NOVEL' Diana EvansMaddy is sixteen. She has loyal friends, a mother with whom she's unusually close, a father she's never met, devoted grandparents, and a crush on a boy named Jack. Maddy is also dying.Told alternately by Maddy and her mother, Eve, All the Water in the World is a heart-breaking story of a family doing its best when faced with the worst, and a poignant testimony to the transformative power of love.'DEEPLY REWARDING AND WHOLLY UNFORGETTABLE' Bret Anthony Johnston'CAPTIVATING AND WARM AND REAL' Janet Ellis 'ASTONISHINGLY MOVING' Joanna Hershon'A TENDER BRUISE OF A NOVEL' Mary Paulson-EllisOptioned for film by Monumental Pictures/Lionsgate.

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller uncovers the moving, provocative, and urgent message within the book of Jonah and at the heart of the Christian faith

A fresh look at reading the Bible from well-respected author Nick Page

The ground-breaking story of Nomadic peoples on the move across history.

The world's most popular Bible reading notes, paired with the world's most popular Bible translation.

The continued adventures of the Shadow Doctor, from the bestselling author of The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass.

In 1815, a supervolcanic eruption led to the extraordinary 'Year Without Summer' in 1816: a massive climate disruption causing famine, poverty and riots. Snow fell in August. Lives, both ordinary and privileged, changed forever. By the Costa shortlisted author of The Words in My Hand.

The first panoramic history of the Western world from the 1970s to the present day: Empire of Democracy is the story for those asking how we got to where we are.

Renowned neuroscientist combines his own gripping stories of survival in the wild, 15 years as a GP and his ground-breaking research in the University of California's 'Action Lab' to explain powerful connections between mind and body that help us be the very best we can be.

A Christmas anthology from legendary historian and Christmas Cracker compiler, John Julius Norwich.

Award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber journeys across Europe exploring Europe's epic poems, from the Odyssey to Beowulf, the Song of Roland to the Nibelungenlied, and their impact on European identity in these turbulent times.

An extraordinary debut novel of family, migration and the desire for a homeland.

A thrilling family story of aristocratic decadence and decline at the heart of 18th century British empire.

'These tales of eleven trials are shocking, squalid, titillating and illuminating: each of them says something fascinating about how our society once was' The Times

One of the most compelling international dramas of the 20th century and an unforgettable saga of survival, technological innovation, and breathtaking human physical achievement-all set against the backdrop of a world headed toward war.

Gripping story of the events that led up to the sailing of the Mayflower

A true Cold War espionage thriller set around the ultra-secret Berlin Tunnel - where British officer George Blake must run a high-stakes double cross to maintain his cover.