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Book SynopsisReceive messages and guidance from the archangels to help you make positive change in your life and find acceptance, confidence and empowerment. It''s not enough to receive answers - you also need courage, motivation and power to take decisive steps based on those answers. Now you can receive accurate messages in a gentle way and get the confidence to act upon them! You''ll feel driven to move forward with positive life changes, with the help of the archangels who guide you in the Archangel Power Tarot Cards. This 78-card deck and accompanying guidebook - which retain the magic of traditional tarot, with beautiful and inspiring words and imagery - were created for highly sensitive people who need encouragement to put their Divine messages into action.Previously published as Archangel Power Tarot Cards by Doreen Virtue and Radleigh Valentine.

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to help clean up the Earth in Busy Recycle! Watch the recycling truck do its work, reuse materials to make a rocket and recycle your waste in this fun book about helping the planet. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Mel Matthews, which is part of the popular Busy Book series.Discover more environment and nature books in this tactile series: Busy Grow and Busy Garden.

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Book SynopsisText in English, German & French. In the garden of Heaven, there already was a snake. As for the little juicy fruit Eve gave to humanity, it probably was, already, the carefully shaven genitals, pulpy and plump, that the girls display in this book with a smile. They offer themselves to be seen, self-confident, without hiding anything of their slit genitalia, like a tempting fruit. When they spread their thighs, they may unveil the little hill of their vulva but their cheeky looks and postures are always playful. Here we are in the realm of pretense, a world of fantasy where Eve''s daughters become elusive fairies.

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Book SynopsisJamie Butterworth is a passionate plantsman and horticulturist. He is one of the UK's leading and youngest nursery owners, establishing Form Plants in Surrey in 2020. Aged 30, he has been in the gardening industry for more than 14 years. He trained at RHS Garden Wisley, has worked on more than 15 RHS Show gardens (winning four RHS Gold medals, including at RHS Chelsea Flower Show), and has been an RHS Ambassador since the age of 24. In 2024, Jamie collaborated with Anya Lautenbach on the Money-Saving Garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. In 2025, he will be creating the BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden with Monty Don at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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Book SynopsisKeep the lights on and dive into the terrifying world of Freddy Fazbear with an array of fun and frightening collectibles based on your favorite haunted animatronics.You’ll feel like a night guard on their first shift with this jam-packed, terrifying ephemera kit! Featuring spooky art, fun collectibles, and the iconic characters and locales of Five Nights at Freddy’s, this experiential kit takes you through the iconic Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. With in-world objects, including tickets, stickers, a badge, a flashlight, and more, you’ll be in for a chilling night like no other. Five Nights at Freddy’s is filled with intriguing secrets and homages to fan-favorite characters, including Freddy, Foxy, Bonnie, Chica, and more. Perfect for any Five Nights at Freddy’s fan, this one-of-a-kind gaming companion will bring fantasy and fun to life! AUTHENTIC MERCHANDISE: Jam-packed with immersive, experiential collectibles that provide an experience like no other. You won’t survive the night without your handy flashlight and your trusted Freddy Fazbear security badge! HIDDEN HISTORIES: Explore the dark secrets and hidden histories of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza with UV flashlights, puzzles, and more. FAVORITE SCARES: Discover toys and illustrations featuring beloved characters like Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, Ballora, the Puppet, and, of course, Freddy Fazbear himself! (And maybe a few you were hoping you’d never see again . . .) GIFT FOR ALL AGES: Scary and fun merchandise fit for all Five Nights at Freddy’s fans—veterans and newcomers alike!

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Book SynopsisDr Tara Swart is a PhD neuroscientist and Oxford University trained medical doctor. She is Senior Advisor for Neuroscience and Leadership at MIT Sloan School of Management, author of The Source and a Trustee of the Lady Garden foundation. Tara is Chief Science Officer at Dirtea adaptogenic mushroom company and the Mind Ambassador at Healf.com. Her episode on the podcast Diary of a CEO is their highest performing episode of all time with 22 million views across all platforms. Tara is a passionate about empowering people through the intersection of science and spirituality.www.taraswart.com

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Book SynopsisUpdated A3 format atlas providing giant scale mapping at 2.5 miles to 1 inch. Features include 72 city, town and port plans, top 300 AA-Inspected caravan and camping sites, over 1,800 golf courses and 4 page route planner.

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Book SynopsisThe GUIDED ART THERAPY CARD DECK allows you to use art as therapy, focusing on the inherent healing power of art making to manage anxiety and stress, improve self-esteem, and deepen your relationships with others and your inner self. In this deck of 75 activities, you''ll explore a wide range of artistic mediums, including painting, drawing, writing, collage, photography and digital art, sculpture, and mixed media, with each activity designed to be created using limited supplies. While traditional art therapy requires sessions facilitated by a professional licensed therapist, these activities and reflection questions, developed by licensed art therapist Emily Sharp, LCAT, ATR-BC, allow you to have a healing experience with art on your own, at your own pace.This guided deck contains:75 unique activities suitable for experts and novices alike, including a full-colour reference photo of each completed creationThoughtful reflection questions accompanying each activity to prompt insight, se

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Book SynopsisABRSM's official Music Theory Practice Papers 2024 are essential resources for candidates preparing for our online Music Theory exams.

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Book SynopsisBroke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man!Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous—Chainsaw Man!As Quanxi and the members of the Special Division battle it out over Denji, the mysterious Santa Claus makes his move. But things are not as they appear, and nobody will be prepared for the darkness and despair about to be unleashed!

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Book SynopsisGoku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself!Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again in this continuation of Akira Toriyama’s best-selling series, Dragon Ball!The Great Lord of Lords awakens from inside of Boo to confront the evil Moro head-on. But even the power of a god doesn’t seem to be enough to stop this monster! Goku, Vegeta and the others are forced to retreat. Goku goes with Merus to train to get stronger, but Vegeta has other plans. Hitching a ride on a Galactic Patrol ship, Vegeta goes to another part of space to meet with a certain group of aliens…

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Book SynopsisTanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family! In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. During final selection for the Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjiro faces a disfigured demon and uses the techniques taught by his master, Urokodaki! As Tanjiro begins to walk the path of the Demon Slayer, his search for the demon who murdered his family leads him to investigate the disappearances of young girls in a nearby town.

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Book SynopsisSee that tall, skinny kid with the ball in his hand sayin see ya later to his mate? That’s me: Nathan Wilder Nate. 10 years old and a week away from the end of Year 5. Life can be tough in your last year of primary school. Tests to take, preparing for the change to high school. Nate is ready for it all, knowing his best friend PS is at his side - they’ve been inseparable since Nursery. But when they are put in two different classes and PS finds a new friend in Turner, the school bully, Nate's world turns upside-down. As he struggles to make sense of this and forge new friendships, he’s dealt another blow when his youngest brother, Dylan is rushed into hospital. His new teacher, Mr Joshua, sees a spark inside of Nate that’s lit by his love of reading and writing and shows him how to use this to process what’s going on. But with so much working against him, and anger rising inside him, will this be enough? A powerful and lyrical story about finding your place in the world and the people that matter within it.Trade Review"I am pleased to report it is EXCELLENT in every way. Told in verse, with illustrations, it focuses on a young boy going into school year 6. Think friendships, SAT’s, family life. This book will steal your heart, rearrange it and return it. Lovely references to David Almond. This is most definitely recommended to all age 8 upwards, all parents, all teachers. Simply go buy it!" -- Fiona Sharp * Independent Book Reviews *"A beautiful story of friendship, family, grief, falling apart and putting yourself back together again. Also a love letter to David Almond who I agree is one of the Greats of All Time." * Manjeet Mann *"Matt Goodfellow is a stunning poet, well known for his beautifully crafted, often poignant work, which is highly relatable. In ‘The Final Year’, he has brought all his skill with language to create a very powerful verse novel which is sensitive and incredibly relevant... There are a million more things which I could say about this incredible book… but I just suggest people read it and get it into the hands of children who will see themselves and feel understood, recognised and valued. More books like this are needed." * Through The Bookshelf *"Well-written, authentic and very moving. And could really help to inspire children to write their own stories in their own voices.” * David Almond *"Written with compassion and sensitivity by Matt Goodfellow and blessed with Joe Todd-Stanton's distinctive illustrations, this eminently relatable coming-of-age verse novel revolves around Nate's troubled journey into the final year of primary school." * Waterstones: The Children's Books You Need to Read in 2023: July - December * "Coupled with illustrations by Joe Todd Stanton – bringing Nate’s extended family & The Beats to life. There’s a certain Ghibli-esque style to its “No Face” tendril-like arms. Some really affecting work from both creators.” Early September OBB are releasing some amazing stuff! -- Rich Charlesworth via Twitter"Loved it, read it in one! Putting it in our Back to School bundle for September!" -- Heath Books via Twitter"A stunning, emotionally charge verse-novel." -- Chris Routh * @writeaboutbooks (Twitter) *“A beautiful verse novel out with Otter Barry Books. Nate’s last year at primary school is turned upside-down by friends and family - it is heart-wrenching and heart-warming and I loved it.” -- Maz Evans"A powerful story told in verse about Nathan’s last year of primary school. Nathan has something special in him… poetry. A powerful and absorbing read." * Inspire: Education Library Services *"This tender and insightful poetry novel by Matt Goodfellow is a paean to young carers, books (especially by David Almond), good teachers and wings! A sure fire book of the year." -- Gordon Askew"If you give this book to someone, they’ll need a big hanky with it. Written by a children’s performance poet and former schoolteacher, this tearjerker is a novel in free verse about a working-class boy’s experience of Year Six. ...With black-and-white illustrations that capture its moods, the book explores the hurt of shifting friendships — but the real whammy involves an ill child. It’s one to read aloud to leavers so they will never forget their final year." -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times - Children's Book of the Week *"An extraordinary verse novel about the final year of primary school... Through his powerful verses, ex-primary school teacher Matt Goodfellow pays testament to the impact of a great teacher in supporting pupils through this time, as well as the power of words and writing to help manage big emotions. Joe Todd Stanton’s drawings add to the text, with the simple drawings softening the harshness of the story’s real-world themes. ...Believe the hype and the praise, this book is every bit as good as everyone is saying." * Books for Topics - Books of the Month *"I’m sure that this book is going to find a place in a lot of classrooms and that, just like Skellig, it will become a book that many people remember as ‘that book’ that turned them on to reading and the power of language." * Just Imagine *"The end of Year 5 through to the end of primary school is told through fragments of life in this unique and powerful verse story... Accessible, powerful, and highly relatable, Year 6 children will empathise with Nate and the challenges he faces at home, his struggles with bullying at school, and deciphering what really matters between the ages of 10 and 11. Highly recommended for reading with UKS2 classes, ‘The Final Year’ is 285 pages of verse story genius." * School Reading List *"Highly accessible, lyrical and life affirming, this is must-have novel that will authentically resonate with so many under-represented children and perfectly captures what this crucial transition period feels like. As such, it is a must-read for adults as well as the children who will devour it. It will also resonate with children who have made that transition and perhaps help them with their own feelings, as well as encouraging them to write for themselves." -- Joy Court * LoveReading4Kids - Book of the Month *"The Final Year is a book that needs to be read in one sitting in a quiet room where no one can you hear you sob. Beautiful verse novel about a boy heading into Year 6 Joe Todd Stanton's illustrations are perfect for Matt Goodfellow's words." * Caroline Fielding *"A profoundly moving verse novel for 9+ about change, adaptation, the power of words and the struggle to find your people." -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *"Goodfellow’s writing is outstanding and this book is beautifully designed and illustrated. Powerful, compelling and heartwarming, I can’t recommend it highly enough." -- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent *"This incredibly powerful novel, written entirely in free verse, really packs a punch." * BookTrust: Book of the Day *"It’s an important and powerful story to tell because it’s a celebration of a way of life which has too often in the media been stereotyped and maligned." * Letterbox Library *"Beautifully poetic and heart-stoppingly brilliant, your more emotionally mature and able Upper KS2 readers will be in for a treat if they try this unique story. Also, a must for David Almond fans!" * Creative Learning Services *@A powerful story about growing up and coping with loss – both at school and at home. Written in verse, it plays with words so cleverly, so beautifully, carrying all kinds of emotion and conflict between its lines that linger long after you’ve finished." * Book Clubs in Schools *

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Book SynopsisWinner of The National Art Library Award!Helen Ward's tale of The Tin Forest follows an old man who tidies the rubbish in a junkyard and dreams of a better place. With faith, ingenuity and hard work, he transforms it into a wonderland in this poetic modern fable.

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Book SynopsisTest your code-cracking abilities with 300 of the Telegraph's most addictive puzzles.How does it work? Well, each grid contains numbers that correspond to a letter of the alphabet. With the help of a few solutions to start off, all you'll need to do is complete the puzzle by working out every letter's respective number.The perfect mental workout and screen-free activity, The Telegraph Big Book of Codewords 2 will provide hours of entertainment, whether you're at home with a cup of tea or passing the time on a long commute.

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Book Synopsis Find out exactly what goes on inside a medieval castle in this impeccably stylish picture book from the National Trust. How many people does it take to build a castle? And what exactly does each person do? Discover masons to merchants and bakers to blacksmiths in this unique take on the classic rhyme 'This is the House that Jack Built'. Explore what happens inside the castle the king built with striking retro artwork from illustrator Tom Froese and a carefully researched rollicking rhyme from author Rebecca Colby. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisErrol loves gardening, but he doesn’t have a proper garden. Although his home is full of beautiful plants, he longs for an outdoor space where he can grow things. A chance discovery leads to a solution, but Errol can’t do everything on his own. Luckily, help is near at hand. A heart-warming and inclusive tale about how one small boy’s dream of a garden unites a diverse community in a positive and enriching experience for everyone. Part of CLPE's 'Corebooks' Selection.

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Book SynopsisAs featured on The Joe Rogan Experience______________________________A journalist's twenty-year obsession with the Manson murders leads to shocking new conspiracy theories about the FBI's involvement in this fascinating re-evaluation of one of the most infamous cases in American history.Twenty years ago, reporting for a routine magazine piece about the infamous Manson murders, journalist Tom O'Neill didn't expect to find anything new. But the discovery of horrifying new evidence kick-started an obsession and his life's work. What had he unearthed and what did it mean: why was there surveillance by intelligence agents? Why did the police make these particular mistakes and why did Tom's greatest ally in this fight turn into his biggest foe? Chaos is an explosive read that will shock, grip and change our understanding of a case that has haunted the world for over fifty years.______________________________'Riveting ... Sensational revelations ... True crime fans will be enthralled.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'[Full of] scandalous findings ... to me it seems only too plausible. O'Neill's intricately sinister 'secret history' often sounds incredible; that doesn't mean that it's not all true.' OBSERVER'Tantalizing ... Founded on prodigious research ... O'Neill's 20-year investigation reads like a thriller.' LOS ANGELES TIMESTrade ReviewO’Neill's investigations started twenty years ago…and they have continued ever since … His research monomaniacally took over his life … [Full of] scandalous findings … As it develops, O'Neill's tale embroils an increasingly stellar cast of accomplices or enablers … No unified field theory of malfeasance would be complete without a link to the JFK assassination and the ensuing cover-up. O’Neill supplies one, and to me it seems only too plausible. Inevitably there are contemporary resonances … O’Neill's intricately sinister ‘secret history’ often sounds incredible; that doesn't mean that it's not all true. * Observer *Chaos explodes a bomb under Manson’s Helter Skelter race war … Tantalizing … Founded on prodigious research, it convincingly impugns key tenets of Bugliosi’s [Helter Skelter] narrative and exhumes a trove of provocative data … Explosive revelations … O’Neill’s 20-year investigation reads like a thriller with overtones of Philip Marlowe. * Los Angeles Times *A kaleidoscope swirl of weird discoveries and mind-bending hypotheticals that reads like Raymond Chandler. * New York Times *A 20-year quest for the truth may have not found any definitive answers — but it definitely changes the story … Chaos offers a slew of newly reported information that proves one thing: There’s more to it than we thought. * Rolling Stone *Whatever you think you know about the Manson murders is wrong. Just flat out wrong. Tom O’Neill’s twenty years of meticulous research has unearthed revelations about the murders, the murderers, the prosecutors who tried them and a rogues gallery of cops, drug dealers, bent doctors, famous celebrities, grotesque government research, secret agents and shadowy figures in a conspiracy/cover up so sweeping and bizarre, you’ll be as astounded as you are terrified. If your friends call you paranoid, maybe they’re just ignorant.

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Book SynopsisThe Astute-class is the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarine ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world-leading sensors, design and weaponry in a versatile vessel. The submarines are nuclear-propelled and fuelled by a nuclear reactor powerful enough to supply a city the size of Southampton. Its advanced technology means the submarines will never need to be refuelled. They employ the latest sonar technology, using the largest number of hydrophones ever fitted to a submarine. Linked with powerful onboard electronics these provide the submarines with outstanding sensitivity. The Astute submarines are armed with the latest versions of Spearfish heavy-weight torpedoes and Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles., Author: Professor Jonathan Gates is a defence consultant whose career has spanned 35 years. In 2000 he joined BAE Systems with responsibility for the integration of the Type 45 destroyer design programme with the development of the principal weapon system, Sea Viper. He is the author of the Haynes Type 45 Destroyer Manual. He lives in Bath.

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the traditions of Ramadan with this first book in the brand-new board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights celebrations across the globe.In the ninth month of the year, when the first crescent moon rises in the sky, it’s time to celebrate Ramadan! In this lovely board book with illustrations from Rashin Kheiriyeh, readers learn that Ramadan is a time to reflect on ourselves, to be thankful, and a time to help others.

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Book SynopsisWerner Herzog has produced, written and directed more than fifty feature and documentary films, including the multi-award-winning Grizzly Man, Aguirre, The Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, My Best Fiend, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, Nosferatu, Lessons of Darkness, Littler Dieter Needs To Fly, Into the Inferno, Meeting Gorbachev and Encounters At The End of the World. He has also directed many operas and published more than a dozen books of prose including Conquest of the Useless and Of Walking In Ice. The Twilight World is his first book in decades.

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Book SynopsisNothing could possibly matter more than learning to discern the authentic voice of God, but few things in life are more susceptible to delusion and deception. When life falls apart and we need God's comfort; in moments of cultural turmoil when we need God's clarity; facing formidable decisions when we need God's guidance; desiring a deeper faith when we need God to say something, anything, to turn the monologue we call prayer into a genuine conversation. Having addressed God's silence in God on Mute, and then How to Pray in his previous bestseller, Pete Greig is back to bring wisdom and guidance to one of the most pressing and perplexing aspects of universal Christian experience - How to Hear God. Exploring the story of Christ's playful, poignant conversation on the road to Emmaus, Pete draws deeply from the insights of a wide range of Christian traditions. He weaves together the evangelical emphasis upon hearing God in the Bible, and the charismatic commitment to hearing God in the prophetic, with the contemplative understanding of God's 'still, small voice' within.Trade ReviewThis is not just a book written in a charming style, but perhaps in the end a book that will help many change their lives and adjust themselves to hearing that "still small voice" of which the Bible speaks. * The Irish Catholic *'Greig's main readership is likely to be young adults in the Charismatic Evangelical wing of the Church. This book will do a solid job helping them listen for the voice of God in everyday life, by way of a broad range of spiritual traditions, while remaining alert to the loopier and more manipulative claims of some would-be channellers of the Almighty.' * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisMixed is a charming and thought-provoking picture book with characterful illustrations and humour. Follow the colours as they overcome their differences in this sweet tale of acceptance and celebrating difference.The Blues, Reds and Yellows lived in harmony. Reds were the loudest, Yellows the brightest and Blues were the coolest. However when one of the colours proclaims they are the best, discord breaks out and eventually the colours decide to live in different parts of the city. Then one day a Yellow befriends a Blue and they become inseparable, discovering a world of different possibilities and colours.From the brilliantly talented Arree Chung comes a timely tale of difference and acceptance.

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Book Synopsis"Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze."Visit the farm in the brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze, the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. A little old lady lives all by herself in her house but she's not happy - it's just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!Also available with redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book.Trade ReviewMy readers collapsed in heaps, and then had to have it read again. -- Vivian French * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Independent Bookshop Week Picture Book Award 2017.From the creator of Meerkat Mail and Dogs, comes a very funny rhyming woodland story about the perils of being too tidy.Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy at all times, but what starts as the collecting of one fallen leaf escalates and ends with the complete destruction of the forest! Will Pete realise the error of his ways and set things right?Lush foliage and delightful characters abound in this cautionary tale of overenthusiastic neatness that delivers its message of environmental preservation with subtlety and humour. The freshness of the illustrations and the many comic details make this a very special book. Once you enter this forest, you'll never want to leave.Emily Gravett's engaging woodland creatures will appeal to fans of such classics as The Animals of Farthing Wood and The Wind in the Willows and the rhythTrade ReviewThe message is admirable and the cut-out cover enticing, but the greatest joy is in the comic expressions, hand-wrought images and witty detail. * Sunday Times *If you haven't discovered the brilliant wit and inventiveness of award- winning Emily Gravett yet, then this superbly illustrated rhyming adventure is a great place to start... Gravett's familiar minor cast of bemused bunnies and dishevelled foxes pop up throughout and the pictures are packed with comic detail. Superb. * Daily Mail *This beautiful book, illustrated in warm tones, is full of expressive, characterful animals and tells a charming story. Emily Gravett's place in the world of children's books is already established but in Tidy she excels herself and will delight new audiences. -- Jane Sandell * The Scotsman *Funny, rhyming woodland story with an environmental message * The Bookseller *Another sure-fire hit * Huffington Post *Can you think of a better way to show children the virtues of the forests and the dangers of losing them? I can't! * The Book Bag *A quirky rhyming woodland story about the perils of being too tidy * Irish Independent *a jolly introduction to taking care of the environment that's filled with humour and charm * WRD *

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Book SynopsisThe iconic bestseller from Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman - now with a stunning new cover look.For years, readers wrote asking if Richard Bachman was really world-bestselling author Stephen King writing under another name. Now the secret is out - and so, brought together in one volume, are these three spellbinding stories of future shock and suspense.The Long Walk: A chilling look at the ultra-conservative America of the future where a gruelling 450-mile marathon is the ultimate sports competition.Roadwork: An immovable man refuses to surrender to the irresistible force of progress.The Running Man: TV''s future-favourite game show, where contestants are hunted to death in the attempt to win a $1 billion jackpot.Publishers Note: Includes The Running Man which is also published as an individual book.Trade ReviewYou can't help admiring King's narrative skills and his versatility as a storyteller * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisVibrant photos and lively text introduce the littlest kids to the weather they experience every day, including rain, clouds, sunshine, snow, and more!These sturdy pages showcase everyday weather with bold photos, super simple facts, and lively, age-appropriate language to keep babies and toddlers--and their grown-ups--engaged.Designed to be the stepping-stone to the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, the Little Kids First Board Book series takes similar subjects and distills them down to the simplest nonfiction concepts for the youngest audience. Not only will readers learn about several different kinds of weather, they can also find recurring shapes and patterns in the art, while adults can be on the lookout for occasional funny commentary. Sidebar text offers additional learning for older siblings or those ready for more complex information. With a square shape, bright and playful design, awesome photography, clear text, and cue

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Book SynopsisDid you hear about the creeper''s birthday party? It really went off with a BANG!Why does Alex love redstone lamps?Because they light up her life.Where do tired miners sleep?On bedrock.The official Minecraft Joke Book is packed full of hilarious jokes that will have you laughing your blocks off! There''s something for every Minecrafter, whatever their age.Collect all of the official Minecraft books to become the best Minecrafter you can be:Minecraft Guide to Exploration: 9781405285971Minecraft Guide to Creative: 9781405285988Minecraft Guide to Redstone: 9781405286008Minecraft Guide to the Nether and the End: 9781405285995Minecraft Guide to Enchantments and Potions: 9781405288958Minecraft Guide to PVP Minigames: 9781405288965Minecraft Guide to Farming: 9781405290104Minecraft Blockopedia: 9781405273534Minecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress: 9781405284172Minecraft The Survivors'' Book of Secrets: 9781405283335Minecraft Survival Tin: 9781405288200Minecraft Mobestiary: 9781405286022M

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Book SynopsisNumber One bestselling author Deborah Harkness makes a triumphant return to her beloved All Souls world in The Black Bird Oracle, sweeping back to the Salem Panic as Diana journeys to the darkest places within herself - and her family history.

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Book SynopsisPublic Management and Governance is the leading text in international public management and governance and an ideal introduction to all aspects of this field. It combines rigorous insight from pre-eminent scholars around the world with a clear structure and supportive, thoughtful, and intuitive pedagogy. This revised and updated fourth edition responds to the significant changes in the external environment, as well as the field itself. It includes six new chapters covering aspects of increasing importance: Public management and governance developments in non-OECD countries Risk and resilience Innovation in public management and governance Digital public management Digital public governance Behavioural approaches to public policy Throughout the new edition, there is a wealth of new content on emergent topics such as collaborative leadership, diversity and inclusion, complexity theory and evidence-informed policy.Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTSNotes on contributors ForewordPart I From Public Management to Governance Understanding public management and governance Tony Bovaird and Elke Loeffler The changing context of public policy: local, national and international trendsTony Bovaird and Elke Loeffler The changing role of public spending Peter M. Jackson Public sector reforms across OECD countriesEdwin Lau and Nick Manning Public management and governance developments in non-OECD countriesGeorge Larbi Behavioural approaches to public management and governance Janne Kalucza and Caroline Fischer Part II Public Management Strategic management and marketing in public service organizations Tony Bovaird Contracting and partnering for public servicesCarsten Greve and Andrew Erridge Conceptual revolutions in public financial managementJim Chan and M.A. Zhiming Human resource management in public service organisationsAdrian Ritz and Eva Knies Public services and management in the digital ageVeiko Lember and Joep Crompvoets Performance measurement and management in public sector organizationsGeert Bouckaert and Wouter van Dooren Process and quality management in public service organizations Kuno Schedler and Utz Helmuth Regulatory inspection and public auditSlobodan Tomic Part III Public Governance Public governance for public valueElke Loeffler Partnership working across public and private sectorsTony Bovaird and Erik-Hans Klijn Management at ‘arm’s length’: executive agencies and public bodiesSandra van Thiel Managing ‘wicked problems’ through complex adaptive governance networksChris Koliba and Joop Koppenjan Innovation in public governance and management Jacob Torfing E-governance: concept, practice and ethicsArman Behrooz and Albert Meijer Understanding public leadership Jean Hartley Citizen engagementElke Loeffler and Steve Martin Co-production of public services and outcomesElke Loeffler Managing risk and resilience in the public domain Tony Bovaird and Elke Loeffler Transparency in governmentAlisdair Roberts Changing equalities: politics, policies and practice Rachel Ashworth Ethical considerations in the public sector: What is acceptable behaviour?Howard Davis, Suzanne Piotrowski and Lois Warner Evidence-informed policy and practiceAnnette Boaz and Sandra Nutley Part IV … and finally Public management and governance: the future?Tony Bovaird and Elke Loeffler Index

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Book SynopsisForty years after publication this much-loved classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this well-known nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings.Trade ReviewThis classic board book retells a childhood favourite and can be enjoyed by adults as well as toddlers. Young children love the brightly coloured pages with their ever growing holes. The various animals shown in the old lady’s belly are guaranteed to have your toddler giggling enthusiastically. * babyworld.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisLast night I dreamt I went to Manderley again... Working as a lady's companion, the orphaned heroine of Rebecca learns her place. Life begins to look very bleak until, on a trip to the South of France, she meets Maxim de Winter, a handsome widower whose sudden proposal of marriage takes her by surprise. Whisked from glamorous Monte Carlo to his brooding estate, Manderley, on the Cornish Coast, the new Mrs de Winter finds Max a changed man. And the memory of his dead wife Rebecca is forever kept alive by the forbidding Mrs Danvers... Not since Jane Eyre has a heroine faced such difficulty with the Other Woman. An international bestseller that has never been out of print, Rebecca is the haunting story of a young woman consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity.Trade ReviewFrom the opening sentence - "Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again" - to the final - "And the ashes blew towards us with the salt wind from the sea" - I was hooked ... Rebecca is one of the underrated classics of the 20th century ... Rebecca is a masterpiece in which du Maurier pulls off several spectacular high-wire acts that many great writers wouldn't attempt * Guardian *One of the most influential novels of the twentieth century, Rebecca has woven its way into the fabric of our culture with all the troubling power of myth or dream. A stunning bookWith one of the most evocative first lines ever, Daphne du Maurier's fifth novel has everything a reader could ask for . . . Psychologically astute and disturbingly romantic, Rebecca was an immediate bestseller on publication in 1938 and has cast a sinister spell ever since * Marie Claire *Her masterpiece . . . Seldom has a dead woman exercised such power beyond the grave. Rebecca will live for ever because du Maurier touches a fearful nerve, buried deep in the unconscious * The Times *It's the perfect winter book, brooding, dangerous and engrossing -- Kit de Waal * Sainsbury's Magazine *Addictive and breathtaking. Its blending of melodrama and subtlety is ingenious. The Cornish setting never quite leaves the imagination * Independent *A brilliantly constructed novel - the ultimate in psychological suspense, instantly gripping and haunting, Rebecca will stay with you for ever. * Psychologies *A mesmerising novel which reveals more on each readingIt is the greatest psychological thriller of all time. I see du Maurier as a forerunner to Patricia Highsmith, Ruth Rendell, Gillian Flynn: she is the giant whose magnificent shoulders the rest of us stand uponWhat she did was build emotional landscapes that can be entered at will, in which difficult and untamable desires were given free rein. Maybe because of her relationship with gender, she was able to make worlds in which people and even houses are mysterious and mutable, not as they seem; haunted rooms in which disembodied spirits sometimes dance at absolute liberty * Guardian *I read this book more than twenty years ago, and must have read it a dozen times since. The characters are incredibly vivid, and the twists superb. It's the book every writer wishes they'd written -- Clare MackintoshThis 1930s gothic thriller is suspenseful and so well crafted. Its young, nameless heroine marries rich widower Maxim de Winter and returns with him to his mansion, Manderley, only to find the ghost of his first wife, Rebecca, still lingers * Good Housekeeping *I am reminded of how profoundly du Maurier changed the way I felt about myself, how she engaged and excited me with her writing. * Julie Myerson *The DAILY TELEGRAPH * ‘As a new generation of readers are introduced to the wicked housekeeper Mrs Danvers and learn Maxim de Winter’s terrible secret, this chilling, suspenseful tale is as fresh and readable as it was when it was first written, more than 60 years ago.’ *Excellent entertainment . . . du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings. * Stephen King *

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