Exisle Publishing

Fiercely independent for over 30 years, Exisle Publishing produces the kind of books that the biggest publishers do not. From recipes to relieve eczema to searing takes on US military policy, from gorgeous photography to whimsical gift books, our eclectic list is designed to stay in print for years, delivering reliable returns to our partners and distributors. Our partially distributed team includes o ces in Australia and New Zealand and key people in Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We seek and publish books that will have a global impact, and serve both broad and niche communities others overlook. Gareth St John Thomas

CEO and Publisher, Exisle Publishing

EIGHT HUNDRED HEROES

JUNE 2022

9781922539205 £25.99 | $35.99 US | $39.99 CAN 256pp | 151 x 234mm | HB Rights: World exc AU, NZ History/Military/Wars & Confl icts (Other)

CHINA’S LOST BATTALION AND THE FALL OF SHANGHAI Stephen Robinson

The astounding last stand of the Chinese nationalist battalion that defended the Sihang Warehouse during the Battle of Shanghai. Bringing together Chinese and western accounts for the fi rst time, this is a thorough analysis of both a heroic battle and the legend it became in international military history. From 26th October to 1st November 1937, the ‘800 Heroes’ defended Sihang Warehouse from Japanese assaults. Even more astonishingly, Colonel Xie Jinyan’s battalion was actually only 423 men strong, but was reported to number 800 in order to trick the Japanese.

• Will appeal to Chinese readers already familiar with the story as well as westerners learning about the battle for the fi rst time. • From the acclaimed author of other military history titles such as The Blind Strategist: John Boyd and the American Art of War and

False Flags: Disguised German

Raiders of World War II.

STEPHEN ROBINSON studied Asian history and politics at the University of Western Sydney, has graduated from Australian Command and Sta College, worked as an o cer in the Australian Army Reserve and has served as an instructor at the Royal Military College.

APRIL 2022

9781922539113 £12.99 | $22.99 US | $29.99 CAN 304pp | 151 x 235mm | TPB Rights: World exc AU, NZ History/Military/Wars & Conflicts (Other)

FEBRUARY 2022

9781925820584 £16.99 | $24.99 US | $32.99 CAN 232pp | 135 x 210mm | TPB Rights: World exc AU, NZ Travel Writing/Social & Political Philosophy PANZER COMMANDER HERMANN BALCK

GERMANY’S MASTER TACTICIAN Stephen Robinson

While many historians pay tribute to Balck, this is the first book focused solely on the remarkable military leader. A history of one of the world’s greatest armoured warfare commanders, Hermann Balck (1897–1982). During World War II, he commanded panzer troops brilliantly, and we follow his exciting journey through the fields of France, mountains of Greece and steppes of Russia. It is also the story of a cultured and complex man with a great love of antiquity and classical literature, who nevertheless willingly fought for Hitler’s Third Reich while remaining strangely detached from the horrors around him.

TRAVEL YOUR WAY

REDISCOVER THE WORLD, ON YOUR OWN TERMS Nathan James Thomas

Travel is the opposite of prejudice; it is curiosity, openness, and connection. In this thought-provoking guide, wanderers, dreamers and nomads are challenged to go further and enhance their understanding of the world by exploring it on their own terms. With practical advice on getting o the tourist trail, connecting with locals, and understanding a place by asking the right questions, readers are given the tools to help transcend false divisions and bring the world together.

MARCH 2022

9781922539038 £8.99 | $14.99 US | $19.99 CAN 160pp | 203 x 225mm | TPB 78 colour photographs Rights: World exc AU, NZ Cats as Pets, Gift, Humour Collections & Anthologies

APRIL 2022

9781925820751 £16.99 | $24.99 US | $32.99 CAN 176pp | 152 x 210mm | HB Rights: World exc AU, NZ Cats as Pets MEOW

A BOOK OF HAPPINESS FOR CAT LOVERS Anouska Jones

Meow is a compendium of famous, philosophical and light-hearted quotes with gorgeous photography, capturing the essence of the feline presence. No cat lover can imagine life without a feline – even if it’s as fleeting as an occasional conversation with a neighbourhood stray. Meow is a compendium of delightful quotes that capture the essence of this fascination. From Mark Twain to Ernest Hemingway, you’ll be surprised how many famous names appreciated the company of a feline friend. Some quotes are philosophical, others lighthearted – all are memorable. Paired with gorgeous photography, they create a heartwarming collection to treasure.

CATS WORK LIKE THIS David St John Thomas and Gareth St John Thomas

An insider’s guide to cat habits, emotions, communication, blinking, and the scientific cat, which will delight cat lovers and anyone interested in the universal mystery of what goes on in the mind of a feline. Cats Work Like This was started by David St John Thomas in his 80th year and has been finished by his son, Gareth. It gives a rare insight into the workings of cats’ elusive minds, gleaned from the authors’ two generations of watching their cats work. Learn about political and “eco” cats, what cats do while you sleep, and what a cat’s eyes can tell you. Focusing on attention, emotion, manipulation and cunning, it explores both the scientific nature and daily habits of these puzzling creatures.

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM BOOK OF GEMSTONES, PAGE 224