Award-winning journalist David Ewing Duncan sketches twenty-four visions of possible human-robot futures - short scenarios grounded in present-day technologies and ideas, but inspired by imagination. He explores how robots and AI systems may impact on individuals and societies over the next few years, centuries and beyond - for better or for worse.

Born in Shame is the third book in a compelling trilogy of novels about the Concannon sisters of western Ireland. The Concannon sisters can't hide from their past . . .

A masterful history of Rome's first imperial dynasty by the award-winning author of Rubicon, Persian Fire and In the Shadow of the Sword.

A jaw-dropping account of wasted money by successive governments - revelations which will shock (and appeal) right across the political spectrum.

A range of beautifully produced products celebrating the heritage of the Virago Modern Classics list.