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These pages bring together a selection of novels chosen from our usual broad range for their brevity or accessibility, collections of short stories, and non-fiction titles that either lend themselves to being enjoyed a few pages at a time or that give a concise overview of a particular aspect of history.

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  8. 30-Second Religion
    30-Second Religion
    Ed. Russell Re Manning
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  9. 30-Second Feminism
    30-Second Feminism
    Ed. Jess McCabe
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  15. 30-Second Beer
    30-Second Beer
    Ed. Sophie Atherton, Illus. Nicky Ackland-Snow
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  17. 30-Second Genetics
    30-Second Genetics
    Ed. Jonathan Weitzman, Illus. Steve Rawlings, Matthew Weitzman
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  40. Making Nice
    Making Nice
    Ferdinand Mount
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