Society and culture

From the author of the bestselling Philomena, made into the award-winning film starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, comes the story of a young woman, born in Pakistan, living in Britain...

A ground-breaking new study brings us a very different picture of the Second World War, asking fundamental questions about ethical commitments.

The BBC Proms is the world's biggest and longest-running classical music festival and one of the jewels in the crown for the BBC.

'A brave and beautiful exploration into food, race, memory and the very meaning of life. I read it greedily - and so will you' Meera Sodha, author of Fresh India

When she died, in 2009, Anthony Thwaite described U.A. Fanthorpe as a 'smiling subversive with a voice like bird-song'.

Hafez is among the most celebrated of Persian mystic poets, thriving alongside such towering figures as Rumi and Saadi. Ubiquitous in Iran, he has also been hugely influential in the West.

A delightful new edition of an old favourite. The artwork has been entirely redone, with appealing illustrations reflecting the beauty of the words.

Life in Otter Village is governed by the changing seasons and the will of the Goddess. Trebbi is held in high regard by her community. Guided by the goddess, the village plants, harvests, and trades with its neighbours.