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Book SynopsisIt''s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn''t it?From unwanted orphan to beloved wife and mother, the Anne of Green Gables series is the complete journey of 11-year-old Anne through a life even she never dreamed of. This set includes all eight books in L. M. Montgomery's tale of literature's most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

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Book SynopsisThe world is a hard place to be good in... Struggling to keep a grip on reality after his wife's death, Bunny Munro does the only thing he can think of: with his young son in tow, he hits the road. An epic chronicle of one man's judgement, The Death of Bunny Munro is also an achingly tender portrait of the relationship between father and son.Trade ReviewA modern-day parable, illuminated with raw lyricism, scraps of tenderness and dark phantasmagoria. Accessible, thrilling and gloriously impolite. * * Sunday Telegraph * *Put Cormac McCarthy, Franz Kafka and Benny Hill together in a Brighton seaside guesthouse and they might just come up with The Death of Bunny Munro. A compulsive read possessing all Nick Cave's trademark horror and humanity. * * Irvine Welsh * *Like one of Martin Amis's early characters, Bunny is an antihero of epic proportions. * * Observer * *Cocksman, Salesman, Deadman; Bunny Munro might not be Everyman, but every man ought to read this book. And read it half in stitches, half in tears. * * David Peace * *Pulses with demented musical energy. The reader is drawn along in Bunny's terrible wake, with Cave's writing style and pitch-black humour giving him an unsettling magnetism. * * Financial Times * *The Death of Bunny Munro is not just a wonderful read, it's also a heartbreaking one. Cave writes novels like he does lyrics, with strokes of blood and sulphur and lightning. He strikes at the mind and heart and is able to bring his readers to their knees. * * Neil LaBute * *Unflagging in its imaginative energy and mordant humour . . . Cave makes you shudder and sob simultaneously. * * Guardian * *Told with verve, studded with scalding humour . . . What lingers are the linguistic fireworks. * * Observer * *In its own twisted way The Death of Bunny Munro is a plea for love in a world rancid with lust ... Bunny's bad boy charm makes it all too easy to go along for the ride * * Metro * *Cave's second novel is everything you would hope for: wild, hallucinatory, redemptive and linguistically electrifying . . . who else would dare to create a protagonist like Bunny Munro. * * Sunday Telegraph * *The perfect literary expression of Cave's later style . . . What truly elevates the novel is not Cave's thesis, but the smoothness of the prose and masterful combination of black comedy and sentiment * * Independent * *This sad, hilarious and filthy novel could do for men's base private thoughts what Sex and the City did for girl chat. * * Q Magazine * *You will blanch with horror, recoil with distress and then, most unexpectedly of all, feel some sort of twisted sympathy for his anarchistic antichrist of a hero. * * Irish Independent * *Cave stands as one of the great writers on love of our era. * * Will Self * *There has got to be something seriously wrong with you for liking this character as much as you're going to. * * Los Angeles Times * *Cave's previous novel, And the Ass Saw the Angel, was a gothic fever-dream composed of swamp gas and scripture, presided over by the spirit of Faulkner and O'Connor. This second book, though, is more original. * * Herald * *In the sense of narrative animation, and also in the sense of cultural significance, the book is a vital one, and is to be welcomed and celebrated * * Daily Telegraph * *Having started at a pitch of depravity, Cave has a challenge on his hands to crank it up even further, finally reaching such paroxysms of onanistic frenzy that the pages all but explode. * * Guardian * *Horrifying but terrific. * * Independent on Sunday * *Powerful and intimate. * * News of the World * *

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2015 Man Booker International Prize War & War begins at a point of danger: on a dark train platform Korim is on the verge of being attacked and robbed by thuggish teenagers. From here, we are carried along by the insistent voice of this nervous clerk. Desperate, at times almost mad, but also keenly empathic, Korim has discovered in a small Hungarian town's archives an antique manuscript of startling beauty: it narrates the epic tale of brothers-in-arms struggling to return home from a disastrous war. Korim is determined to do away with himself, but before he commits suicide, he feels he must escape to New York with the precious manuscript and commit it to eternity by typing it all out onto the world wide web. Following Korim with obsessive realism through the streets of New York (from his landing in a Bowery flophouse to his move far uptown with a mad interpreter), War and War relates his encounters with a fascinating range of people in a world torn between viciousness and mysterious beauty. Following the eight chapters of War & War is a short 'prequel acting as a sequel', 'Isaiah', which brings us to a dark bar, years before in Hungary, where Korim rants against the world and threatens suicide. Written like nothing else (turning single sentences into chapters), War & War affirms W. G. Sebald's comment that Krasznahorkai's prose far surpasses all the lesser concerns of contemporary writing.Trade ReviewLászló Krasznahorkai writes prose of breathtaking energy and beauty. He manages to combine our most earthly concerns with large cosmic questions. His tones and textures are filled with both risk and certainty. He has elevated the novel form and is to be ranked among the great European novelists. * Colm Tóibín *As the worthy winner of this year's Man Booker International prize, Krasznahorkai throws down a challenge: raise your game or get your coat ... the intensity of his commitment to the art of fiction is indisputable ... exhilarating, even euphoric. -- Hari Kunzru * Guardian *The universality of Krasznahorkai's vision rivals that of Gogol's Dead Souls and far surpasses all the lesser concerns of contemporary writing. * W.G. Sebald *

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Book SynopsisForthright memoirs of a singular personality - former MP and Strictly Come Dancing star, Ann Widdecombe.In this life story of one of our most outspoken and celebrated politicians, Ann Widdecombe offers a unique insight into her time as a minister in three government departments and the Shadow Cabinet in the 1990s, as well as taking us back to her wandering childhood and explaining the roots of her deeply held views.A rare anti-hunting Tory, who campaigned for prison education and once donned a miner's overalls to go down a coal mine, Ann Widdecombe has never shied away from controversy. Her memoirs reveal a singular personality who lives life to the full. From feisty appearances on Have I Got News for You to her unforgettable and star-turning performances on Strictly Come Dancing, Ann has earned her place in the public's affections and has been heralded as a 'national living treasure' by the Guardian.Trade ReviewShe gives a unique insight into the workings of government from her time as a minister in three departments and as a member of the Shadow cabinet in the 1990s * DAILY EXPRESS *You wouldn't expect Ann Widdecombe to pull her punches - but there's NEVER been a political autobiography quite like this * THE MAIL ON SUNDAY *The book captures the intensity of emotions and the relentlessness of intrigue at Westminster for a minister determined to hold on to her integrity under what feels to her like pressure from all sides. It is a vivid portrayal of a world she clearly loves -- Rachel Sylvester * THE TIMES *It is briskly and competently written ... if you are a Widdy fan, as she seems to believe most people are, you'll enjoy this book -- Lynn Barber * THE SUNDAY TIMES *Ann Widdecombe has sailed through life with the same brisk, no-nonsense style that she brings to this highly readable memoir -- Lloyd Evans * THE SPECTATOR *The book is breezily written, as befits the author of four novels, and characteristically honest -- Stephen Moss * GUARDIAN *a feisty public figure in an increasingly conformist world, a woman who doesn't give a toss what you think about her looks and isn't prepared to compromise her views for anyone -- Ian Thomson * EVENING STANDARD *From Singapore to Dartmoor and Parliament to the pantomime stage, Ann takes readers on a gloriously entertaining journey through her life * HELLO magazine *Publishers know that the sales of political memoirs depend entirely on the author's popularity. This explains why Alan Johnson's autobiography has risen skywards while poor David Blunkett's performed a bellyflop. Widdecombe's ripping tale will follow the flightpath of the former -- Lloyd Evans * THE SPECTATOR *If feminism is about robust individualism and uncompromising, occasionally bolshie personality - and your guess is as good as mine - well, she's up there with Mary Beard ... She's good-humoured about the controversies but gets her own back -- Melanie McDonagh * EVENING STANDARD *Ann Widdecombe is big. It's politics that got small -- Liz Jones * THE MAIL ON SUNDAY *She has a compelling story to tell, particularly about political dramas at the heart of Westminster and, with the instinctive gift for narrative that has made her a successful novelist, she relates it in a highly readable style -- Leo McKinstry * DAILY EXPRESS *Hugely entertaining autobiography ... the principal joy of this book, though, is that, reading it, you could just as easily be sitting chatting to Ann -- Peter Stanford * THE CATHOLIC HERALD *But I have great pleasure in saying that this book is a cut above the usual political autobiography and I would have been proud to publish it -- Iain Dale * LBC.CO.UK *The former minister, author and Express columnist's life story is clearly a gripping read * SUNDAY EXPRESS *This is a charming portrait of growing up, an insightful portrait of an age, and a candid account of the mess of Parliament from a survivor of the electoral carnage of 1997 -- Pat Ashworth * CHURCH TIMES *She had many of Thatcher's qualities, with more of the wit -- John Rentoul * POLITICAL BOOKS *

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Book SynopsisEnrich your quilted projects with easily pieced braids!Explore your quilting creativity with an easy-to-master braid technique that opens a world of possibilities! Learn diverse ways to incorporate braids into your quilted projects, playing with sizes, colors, squares, and pieced strips to create unique designs. Practice and show off your newfound skills with 13 easy-to-follow projects. Turn your quilting projects into masterpieces with braids that frame the entire quilt, border a panel, accent a motif, and more! Braids can elevate your quilting game and make each stitch a testament to your artistic flair. Learn a must-have braid technique that adds a touch of sophistication and versatility to your quilting toolkit Show off your new skills with 13 quilted projects, including bags, pillows, and full-sized quilts, and more Embrace creative freedom! Braids allow you to use fabric scraps or follow a specific color plan

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Book SynopsisSome of your words are kind. But some of them are not. Words are not for hurting. What do hurtful words do?" Children are known for speaking their minds. We can't expect them to watch every word, but we can help them to understand that their words affect other people. We can gently guide them to choose words that are helpful instead of hurtful, and to say two very important words--"I'm sorry"--when hurtful words come out before they can stop them. Like Free Spirit's earlier board books Hands Are Not for Hitting and Teeth Are Not for Biting, Words Are Not for Hurting helps little ones learn big ideas: that they are responsible for what they do and say; that their actions and words affect others; and that they can make positive choices. Simple words and delightful full-color illustrations make it perfect for reading aloud one-on-one or in small groups. The book also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.Trade Review"... not only fun for you and your little ones to cuddle up with at bedtime (or any other time for that matter), but they also teach the importance of using words in respectful and loving ways, and in ways that resolve conflict instead of escalating it."Heinlen's illustrations will capture a child's imagination as she gazes at an assorted mixture of children from many races."-- "noirbaby.com" "A useful tool for the classroom."-- "Children's Literature" "It's not always an easy feat to teach little ones about morals and the difference between right and wrong. But great news for you author Elizabeth Verdick is her to help you..."-- "Baby Let's Shop blog" Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4 iParenting Media Awards "Hottest Products" Winner Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Dr. Toy's Smart Play/Smart Toy Products Winner Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award Winner The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval Winner

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Book SynopsisTest your wits with the ultimate game of cunning, logic and intuition'This book is brilliant' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2*It's time to start your adventure. Get them before they get you*Put your sleuthing skills to the test in a world of deception, betrayal, and strategy. Placed in a castle in the Scottish Highlands, you must figure out if your fellow players are Faithful or a Traitor. Can you trust Jorge, the dentist with an encyclopaedic memory and tendency to smile at everyone? Or Nina, the retiree who acts like the group's matriarch but has a knowing glint in her eyes..? Beware, for in this treacherous game, trust is a luxury you cannot afford.In the official book of the BAFTA-winning phenomenon, The Traitors: The Interactive Game Book, the decisions you make will decide what happens next. Take this thrilling journey on your own or with others, pooling your wisdom to make the right choices. With over 20 standalone games to play in a group - all with cunning Traitors twists - this is the perfect gift, guaranteed to unleash hours of mischief and fun.*Praise for The Traitors TV show* 'Addictively fiendish, this treachery was the best thing on TV in 20 years' Daily Mail'By far and away the most compelling and engrossing reality show of 2022, if not all time' Rolling Stone'One of the hottest realities right now, The Traitors is an absolute phenomenon you can enjoy also in a book format. Now, this is not a normal book' Digital SpyTrade ReviewEver since the show aired, Traitors fans have been asking how they can be part of the wonderful world of the show . . . The book is full of all the mystery, suspense and fun of the show. * Amanda Lovett (Season 1 contestant, BBC The Traitors UK) *This book is brilliant * Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2 *One of the hottest realities right now, The Traitors is an absolute phenomenon you can enjoy also in a book * Digital Spy *

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Book Synopsis'I hope that as you gaze upon my life in clothing, it will inspire you to develop, and celebrate, your own sense of style. I value my freedom to look like and be my own true self more than anything else, and I hope this book will also give you the confidence to look like and be the person you want to be. Whoever you are, be that! And enjoy your journey behind the seams' - DollyA beautifully illustrated celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive.In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton's life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes - she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her "Coat of Many Colors") and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of Playboy, evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today.Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.Trade Review'A must-have treasury for diehard Dolly fans and armchair fashionistas.' * Kirkus Reviews *'Fashion lovers and country fans alike will be enchanted.' * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThe classic bestseller from the star of Parts Unknown and No Reservations: 25th Anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Irvine Welsh.BEFORE THERE WAS THE BEAR, THERE WAS BOURDAIN.Elizabeth David written by Quentin Tarantino' A.A. GillFantastic: as lip-smackingly seductive as a bowl of fat chips and pungent aioli' Daily TelegraphAfter twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behaviour and haute cuisine, chef and novelist Anthony Bourdain decided to tell all and he meant all.From his first oyster in the Gironde as a child, to his lowly position as a dishwasher in a honky-tonk fish restaurant in Provincetown; from the kitchen of the Rainbow Room atop the Rockefeller Center to drug dealers in the East Village, from Tokyo to Paris and back to New York again, Bourdain's tales of the kitchen are as passionate as they are unpredictable, as shocking as they are funny.Kitchen Confidential will make your mouth water and your belly ache with laughter and leave you wanting more.Compelling with its intriguing mix of clever writing and kitchen patois more horrifically gripping than a Stephen King novel' Sunday TimesExtraordinary written with a clarity and a clear-eyed wit to put the professional food-writing fraternity to shame' Observer

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Book Synopsis''I love the way Hugh inspires us to eat more of the good stuff, and he''s done it again brilliantly here.'' JAMIE OLIVER''Hugh''s delicious recipes are very good medicine for a longer, healthier life.'' CHRIS VAN TULLEKENWith an introduction by Tim Spector, bestselling author and founder of ZOE30 plants may sound a lot, but in Hugh''s expert hands it has never been simpler to achieve your health goals and approach everyday cooking with delicious, nutritious meals full of easy wins to increase your plant intake, whatever your dietary requirements.Pioneering gut-health guru Tim Spector's introduction explains why racking up the plant power by eating a variety of 30 plants a week will give your body more of the nutrients you need to feel great, have renewed energy and reset your microbiome.Much more than just fruit and veg, plants also include nuts, seeds, pulses, grains, herbs, spices, chocolate and even coffee. In chapters such as Six-packed Soup and Stoups, Seven in the Oven, Fish Fivers, Meat and Many Veg Mains and Triple Treat Sides, Hugh shows you how to get many more of these health-boosting ingredients on your plate, no matter how many you''re cooking for.Packed with people-pleasing plant-only dishes alongside a few well-chosen meat and fish options, and helpful tips, tricks and easy swaps, with Hugh to show you the way, you''ll soon be getting in your 30 plants, and more, week after week.Recipes include: Shroomami stoup Sichuan aubergine with tofu and black beans Caponata with chickpeas and apricots Tomato and saffron baked rice Steak, charred lettuce and spring onion salsa Roast ratatouille mackerel fillets Very berry ripple fro-yo... and many more!''Beautifully diverse, plant-rich recipes'' Poppy Okotcha''Inspiring'' Sarah Langford''Delicious, super-simple recipes'' Henry Dimbleby''Full of great ideas'' Rosie Boycott

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Book SynopsisA beautiful hardcover box set collecting all three books in the Crescent City series.Bryce Quinlan had the perfect lifeworking hard all day and partying all nightuntil a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She''ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purposeto assassinate his boss''s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he''s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City''s underbelly, they're plunged into the fight of a lifetime, making them question everything they thought they knew. With a s

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Book SynopsisThe explosive debut from political commentator Ash Sarkar, Minority Rule breaks down how the power of ordinary people is under attack by an elite minority and how we can redirect our energy to the real problem at hand.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The story of a mother's quest to find her children against all odds, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the legendary Titanic. ‘Smashing . . . I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale’ JOANNA LUMLEY Nice, France, 1911: After three years of marriage, young seamstress Marcela Caretto has finally had enough. Her husband, Michael, an ambitious tailor, has become cruel and controlling and she determines to get a divorce. But while awaiting the judges’ decision on the custody of their two small boys, Michael receives news that changes everything. Meanwhile fun-loving New York socialite Margaret Hays is touring Europe with some friends. Restless, she resolves to head home aboard the most celebrated steamer in the world – RMS Titanic. As the ship sets sail for America, carrying two infants bearing false names, the paths of Marcela, Michael and Margaret cross - and nothing will ever be the same again. From the Sunday Times-bestselling author, Celia Imrie, Orphans of the Storm dives into the waters of the past to unearth a sweeping, epic tale of the sinking of the Titanic that radiates with humanity and hums with life. _____________________ 'Gripping . . . An epic adventure' ROSIE GOODWIN 'A gripping read' DAILY MIRROR, Summer readsTrade ReviewGripping ... An epic adventure -- ROSIE GOODWINSmashing ... It would be fair to say that I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale -- JOANNA LUMLEYGripping … A moving tale of courage, survival and maternal love * Sunday Express *A heart-wrenching journey that breathes new life and humanity into the tragic sinking of the Titanic * Woman's Own *Atmospheric and utterly addictive * My Weekly *Praise for Celia Imrie: Utterly delicious in every way -- Joanna LumleyA very witty novel by a very witty woman. Hugely entertaining -- Julian FellowesA keenly observed, rollicking tale * Mail on Sunday *Wonderful and very amusing -- Helen LedererA hugely enjoyable romp of a novel with eccentric characters, a delightful background and a savoury tang of crime -- Katie FfordeAnything written by Celia Imrie is guaranteed to put a smile on our faces * Good Housekeeping *Forget the cruise. Grab Imrie's novel and have twice as much fun -- Hilary BoydCelia Imrie reveals a whole new talent in this irresistible murder mystery caper, packed with wonderful characters that will grip you to the last glorious page -- Maeve Haran

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for Best Novel in the Irish Book Awards Longlisted for the 2020 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction From the acclaimed author of Man Booker-longlisted History of the Rain ‘Lyrical, tender and sumptuously perceptive’ Sunday Times ‘A love letter to the sleepy, unhurried and delightfully odd Ireland that is all but gone’ Irish Independent After dropping out of the seminary, seventeen-year-old Noel Crowe finds himself back in Faha, a small Irish parish where nothing ever changes, including the ever-falling rain. But one morning the rain stops and news reaches the parish – the electricity is finally arriving. With it comes a lodger to Noel’s home, Christy McMahon. Though he can’t explain it, Noel knows right then: something has changed. As Noel navigates his coming-of-age by Christy’s side, falling in and out of love, Christy’s buried past gradually comes to light, casting a glow on a small world and making it new.Trade ReviewAdmirers of Niall Williams’s Booker-longlisted History of the Rain will not be disappointed to learn that his latest novel is possibly even better … What makes this so compelling and enjoyable is Williams’s transparent love of his characters and delight in his setting -- Alexander Larman * Observer *Charming is one word for Williams’ prose. It is also life-affirming and written with a turn of phrase that makes the reader want to underline something on every page. I suggest we all buy his books, pushing him into that realm of globally fashionable Irish writers, but more importantly, sharing with a vast audience his humane and poetic world view -- Isabel Berwick * Financial Times *Williams has the eye of a poet and the raconteur’s knack for finding a tale in the most unpromising nook of everyday life, as a now-adult Noel, summoning the Faha of his nostalgic imagination, narrates an elegiac novel that’s careful always to offset the antic rural eccentricity with darker notes of loss * Daily Mail *This is Happiness returns to the beguiling gloom of Faha … [A] wise and redemptive novel … It dares, in addition, to be wildly comic … With his silver ear for speech and extreme attentiveness to the Heaneyesque “music of everyday”, Mr Williams treads softly on the dreams of youth and memories of old age -- Caroline Jackson * Country Life *Lovingly written, the text is brimming with humanity, truth and humour – and then there’s the pitch perfect language, with not a word out of place … Magnificent -- Sue Leonard * Irish Examiner *Sharp as a tack, bright as a button, and engorged with rich humour, this is a love letter to the sleepy, unhurried and delightfully odd Ireland that is all but gone * Irish Independent *A surge of language, beautiful and enchanting, a novel that weaves a love of literature into its own moving tale -- Praise for 'History of the Rain' * Guardian *Extremely moving, poignantly capturing Ruth’s doomed childhood relationship with her twin brother. By the final chapter I was weeping -- Praise for 'History of the Rain' * Sunday Times *Deeply allusive, infectiously hopeful … Somewhere between bildungsroman, epic and family saga, History of the Rain is an unashamedly unfashionable, lyrical paean to the pleasure of reading and to serendipity -- Praise for 'History of the Rain' * Daily Telegraph *A delicate and graceful love story that is also an exaltation of love itself . . . A luminously written, magical work of fiction -- Praise for 'Four Letters of Love' * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisFrom Onjali Q. Raúf, author ofThe Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart. This story highlights the challenges of living with a relative experiencing Dementia, alongside the unbreakable bond between a child and a grandparent.

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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 but she's not happy – her house is 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 handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans!Also available in board book format and with striking 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 ReviewDonaldson is a witty poet who weaves a compelling narrative * The Bookseller Crow *

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Book SynopsisA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express, until now—from the creator of the popular online project of the same name.Have you ever wondered about the lives of each person you pass on the street, realizing that everyone is the main character in their own story, each living a life as vivid and complex as your own? That feeling has a name: “sonder.” Or maybe you’ve watched a thunderstorm roll in and felt a primal hunger for disaster, hoping it would shake up your life. That’s called “lachesism.” Or you were looking through old photos and felt a pang of nostalgia for a time you’ve never actually experienced. That’s “anemoia.” If you’ve never heard of these terms before, that’s because they didn’t exist until John Koenig began his epic quest to fill thTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE DICTIONARY OF OBSCURE SORROWS AND JOHN KOENIG "Creates beautiful new words that we need but do not yet have."—John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars “These aren’t real words, but if crysalism and ellipsism don’t perfectly sound like their meanings, I don’t know what other words would.”—George Takei “BRILLIANT”—New York Magazine “Beautiful...amazing.”—Huffington Post “Its existence feels almost otherworldly, like spells from the mind of J.K. Rowling.”—Upworthy “Perfect.” —BuzzFeed “Expressed beautifully.”—Washington Post “If you’ve been waiting for your daily dose of beautiful, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is going to do the trick for you. The site is a collection of madeup words that perfectly describe some of the most profound feelings human beings are capable of experiencing; words that for whatever reason have not yet been defined by any one term. You may find yourself nodding your head in a meditative state of quiet relation and subtle reverence the longer you scroll down the page. In short, this man’s mind is beautiful.” —Bustle “Words have the power to transform and make us see the world through a different lens. YouTube host Koenig connects the seemingly unconnectable feelings we as humans experience on a daily basis and puts words to them. Koenig brilliantly finds a way to show, in his new words and their definitions, how we connect to ourselves and one another through feelings and emotions.” —BoDean Warnock, Booklist "A beautiful little book…Whatever the half-baked, unfinished, yet-to-be-articulated emotion tumbling around in your brain, this book will find a way to name it. Koenig has a cunning ability to parse out emotions in a very specific way and pin them down into actual articulation, both in the word he creates itself and its poetic definition and etymology. There is joy to be found in every nook and cranny of this book.” —Michigan Daily Review

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Book SynopsisDo you want to develop a solid understanding of Russian and communicate confidently with others? Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Russian will equip you with the skills you need to use Russian in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Complete Russian you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It''s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get? -25 learni

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Book SynopsisTHE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA introduced Locke Lamora and his gang of con-artists to a global readership which was delighted to embrace these witty, inventive and hugely imaginative fantasy novels. Beautifully written and cunningly plotted these novels count both George RR Martin and Joe Abercrombie amongst their fans. And now, following the success of Joe Abercrombie''s First Law and Brandon Sanderson''s Mistborn boxed sets, fans of this series can now own the first three books in a collectable, beautiful and sturdy presentation box.

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Book SynopsisKing''s incredible crime thriller featuring Bill Hodges and introducing Holly Gibney is now released with with a stunning new cover look.Who is going to be the fish in this relationship, and who is going to be the fisherman?BILL HODGESretired cop, tormented by ''the Mercedes massacre'', a case he never solved.BRADY HARTSFIELDperpetrator of that notorious crime, and preparing to kill again.Now each is closing in on the other in a mega-stakes race against time from worldwide bestselling master of suspense, Stephen King.Trade ReviewStephen King might just be America's greatest living novelist . . . THE BEST THRILLER OF THE YEAR . . . recommended to crime buffs and King fans alike. * Sunday Express *I challenge you not to read this book in one breathless sitting * Guardian *A thrilling cat-and-mouse game * Irish Mail on Sunday *Enough to say that Mr Mercedes goes out not with one bang, but several - all satisfyingly unexpected. He's back with a novel different from, but as good as, anything he's previously done * The Times *A tightly plotted crime novel that retains that essential, instantly recognisable flavour that has distinguished King's fiction...On one level, Mr Mercedes is an expertly crafted example of the classic race-against-the-clock thriller. On another, it is a novel of depth and character...rich, resonant, exceptionally readable * Washington Post *To be held firmly by the hand, through this tough crime thriller by the assured narrative skill of Stephen King, make the act of reading an event. There should have been a sticker on the cover 'no book mark required' * Shots *When it comes to grabbing an audience by the throat and giving them no choice but to keep reading, King has no equal, and I challenge you not to finish this novel in one breathless sitting . . . King transcends genre, and is too warm and compassionate a writer to settle for jaggedly noir suspense. * Guardian *Expect page-turning suspense, jaw-dropping twists and all the addictive brilliance of a classic Stephen King * FHM *Nobody can do it quite like Stephen King . . . He's a storyteller; one you'd have listened to for hours, as the sun set and the gulls cried on the dockside at Piraeus * Spectator *King aficionados will be riveted from the first explosion of violence to the final, equally seismic climax * Financial Times *Hypnotic and creepy, it deserves to be ranked alongside King's masterpieces * Daily Mail *America's greatest living novelist.The most remarkable storyteller in modern American literature. * Guardian *King's gift of storytelling is unrivalled. His ferocious imagination is unlimited.

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Book SynopsisIn this beloved New York Times bestselling picture book, meet Rosie Revere, a seemingly quiet girl by day but a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets by night. Rosie dreams of becoming a great engineer, and her room becomes a secret workshop where she constructs ingenious inventions from odds and ends. From hot dog dispensers to helium pants and python-repelling cheese hats, Rosie's creations would astound anyoneif only she'd let them see. But Rosie is afraid of failure, so she hides her inventions under her bed. That is, until her great-great-aunt Rose (also known as Rosie the Riveter) pays her a visit. Aunt Rose teaches Rosie that the first flop isn't something to fear; it's something to celebrate. Failure only truly happens if you quit. And so, Rosie learns to embrace her passion, celebrate her missteps, and pursue her dreams with persistence. This empowering picture book encourages young readers to explore their creativity, persevere through challenges, and celebrate the

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Book SynopsisJack and his mother are so poor that they don't have anything to eat. Their hope is fading, until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. But what will be the price that Jack must pay? This classic fairytale is retold for young children and illustrated throughout with the bright artwork of Lorena Alvarez.

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Book SynopsisThe classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual Spanish/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Spanish vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisNominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children''s Book Awards 2018_______________Uncover the true story of an Egyptian king, and the 20th century explorer who found him. Ideal for readers aged 7+Discover the troubles Tutankhamun faced as a young king, his untimely death, and his legacy, which lay hidden for centuries. Pore over his treasures, learn the steps of mummification, and see Tutankhamun's fascinating story bought to life. Travel through history with Howard Carter, on his quest to uncover Tutankhamun''s hidden tomb, his incredible discovery, and our continued hunt to understand and unearth the riches of Ancient Egyptian life.Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of the most famous boy king, and a world-changing discovery._______________This captivating retelling brings to life a truly fascinating period of history in a big, beautiful book full of illustrations, maps, inventories, graphic novel storyboards and more.

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Book SynopsisA picture book of great beauty and hope about the power we have to transform our world.On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman's bag. But she finds she can't have it without promising something in return to plant them all. When it turns out the bag is full of acorns, the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come. Inspired by the belief that a relationship with nature is essential to every human being, and that now, more than ever, we need to renew that relationship, The Promise is the story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. With poignant simplicity, honesty and lyricism, Nicola Davies evokes a powerful vision of a world where people and nature live in harmony. And Laura Carlin''s delicate illustrations capture a young girl's journey from a harsh, urban reality to the beauty and vitality of a changed worldTrade ReviewA story of personal and ecological redemption, The Promise is a moving and didactic story. * Recommended Reads *A poignant, honest and lyrical story * Bath Magazine *Inspired by the belief that a relationship with nature is essential to every human being, and that more than ever, we need to renew that relationship, The Promise is the story of a magical discovery. * The Green Parent *A story about hope, community and change. It sends a positive message about the power we have as an individual to make a positive impact on our surroundings. . . he book reminds us that it is essential for us to coexist with nature in harmony and balance, that the protection and respect of nature is crucial for the survival for all species on our planet * Magpie That *Holds up a mirror to our dying, degraded cities, and then, with a simple gesture, present us with a most beautiful and transformational resolution . . . What is most profound about The Promise is that Nicola Davies takes a complex issue like urban decay, and shows us in simple, elegant prose the human cost – in a state of nature deficit, we cannot thrive. . . a deeply moving and gloriously illustrated book that does not shy away from scenes of despair, nor does it suffer from a failure of the imagination, like so many other stories with an environmental message. On the contrary, Davies and Carlin envision a brighter, more communal, and nature-abundant future, in the actionable now * 32 Pages *We loved the illustrations, which really add to the atmosphere. * Juno *The Promise is a stunning allegory that warms the heart and makes you see the world through a different lens. It is a book that causes you to stop and think and any book that can inspire change is a book well worth having. * The Illustrated Forest *A story of a magical discovery that will touch the heart and imagination of every reader, young and old. With poignant simplicity, honesty and lyricism, Nicola Davies evokes a powerful vision of a world where people and nature live in harmony. * babybuzz Magazine *This fairytale-like fable of transformation . . . ends in glorious hope and colour * The Herald (Glasgow) *“A delicate, stunningly and beautiful book.” * Times Educational Supplement *With its lyrical text and evocative artwork, this book explores our connection with nature - or lack of it - and makes a powerful plea for change. * Teach Primary *

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Book SynopsisAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — MORE THAN 100,000 COPIES SOLD!The engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let''s be honest, if you have ADHD you''d never read anyway).You live in a world that wasn''t designed for you. A world where you''re expected to sit still, stay quiet, and focus. Because of the way your brain is wired, you can feel like you’re failing at life. But you are not failing. You are awesome.Award-winning content creators Kim and Penn Holderness are on a mission to reboot how we think about the unfortunately named attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. As always, they are doing it by looking in the mirror, because they don''t just study ADHD; they live it.Penn was in college when he was diagnosed with ADHD, a

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Book SynopsisAmbitious, courageous and thought-provoking, this is the vision for the Britain we deserve - and the one we need now more than ever.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER 2.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD, NOW IN GORGEOUS HARDBACK WITH UNIQUE FOILED JACKET, REVERSE FAN ART JACKET, EXCLUSIVE ENDPAPERS AND STUNNING FOILED BOARD.From the No. 1 international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a sizzling and heart-racing story set in the Kingdom of Ilya. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing.  Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they’d always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn – an Ordinary – has been selected for The Purging Trials, which means almost certain death.   Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, it’s a mysterious man from the market who comes to her rescue. Mak’s shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials begin, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives…   Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary Powerless and Reckless available now.  ​Fearless available to pre-order now.  RETURN TO ILYA WITH THIS UNMISSABLE COMPANION TO THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING POWERLESS TRILOGY.Praise for Powerless: ‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls 'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood ‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review ‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review ‘The BEST book I’ve read’ NetGalley Reader Review ‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’ Booksellers Review ‘Incredible and impressive’ Goodreads Reader Reader ‘A riveting fantasy debut’ Bookseller Review  ‘This destroyed me... In a good way!’ Bookseller Review  

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Book SynopsisContinuing Grant Morrison’s Eisner Award-winning run that reinvigorated the X-Men franchise!A riot has broken out in Mutant Town! Xorn, Cyclops and Phoenix head out to quell the violence — but will the task of battling an anti-mutant mob prove more difficult than the X-Men imagined? Meanwhile, Professor X has established an X-Corp office in Paris for mutants in need — and they undertake their first mission after a distress signal is sent out from deep within the Channel Tunnel. But who, or what, is Weapon XII?! Xorn takes the special class into the woods for a lesson they won't soon forget, romantic sparks fly between Scott Summers and Emma Frost, Polaris returns amid the wreckage of Genosha, and the Xavier Mansion is rocked by a shocking murder! Or is everything not quite as it seems?COLLECTING: New X-Men (2001) 127-141

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Book SynopsisPari Thomson is Editorial Director for picture books at Bloomsbury Children's Books. Half Persian, half English, she lived in many places while she was growing up, including India, Pakistan, the USA, the UK and Belgium. She studied at Oxford University and now lives near the river in London, not far from Kew Gardens.

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Book SynopsisThe incredible story of punk rock legend and Generation X frontman Billy Idol

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Book Synopsis''One of history''s most impressive field studies; an instant animal classic'' TIMEJane Goodall''s classic account of primate research provides an impressively detailed and absorbing account of the early years of her field study of, and adventures with, chimpanzees in Tanzania, Africa. It is a landmark for everyone to enjoy.

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Book SynopsisA comforting, reassuring and sensitive portrayal of divorce.Trade ReviewAny young reader who has experienced the separation or divorce of their parents will read this happily knowing that they are not alone. * Burnley Express *

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Book SynopsisClimb aboard for a rhythmic train ride through the country. There''s lots to see and someone very special waiting at the end!A little girl and her mother board the train in town and set off on a journey through the countryside. As they travel, the girl looks out of the window, asking What shall I see? What shall I see? And what does she see? Sheep, cows, horses and much more!Trade ReviewBreathtaking in [its] vibrant simplicty, primitive but exotic. * Yorkshire Post *Superb. * Books For Keeps *

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