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Book SynopsisPhilip''s Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.If you buy just one guide...you won''t do better than this. - BBC Sky at Night MagazineI will continue to enjoy ''Philip''s Stargazing'' as the months go by. - Helen Sharman, AstronautVery useful indeed. - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterPhilip''s Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. In 2026 there is a 90% solar eclipse with the next total eclipse not due until 2090. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2026 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers.* Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year* Viewing recommendations and practical advice including a 90% Solar Eclipse in August 26 * Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month* Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year * Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2026* The best places to experience Dark Skies * The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out* Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest * Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell on the best first telescopes* Tips for using your smartphone to navigate the skies* Complete calendar of major astronomical events * Top 20 Sky Sights of 2026* Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms * Clear Explanations of the planets'' movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets

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Book SynopsisNot just another gardening or plant book, this is a complete picture of how plants affect people, for better or worse, now, in the past and in the future with illuminating and startling facts about their ubiquitous presence in human affairs - through life, death, illness, happiness, murder, despair, desperation, love, hate, loss, and far more. Plants & US is a unique overview of plants, wild and cultivated, their vital importance and the threats they face.

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Book SynopsisReaders can bake their way through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Packed with 45 recipes and gorgeous, eye-catching photography, this baking cookbook inspired by the films is a must-have for every Harry Potter fan.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERGrossyPelosi is your best friend in the kitchenactually, he's family. In his debut cookbook, larger-than-life personality Dan Pelosi offers up a warm hug of home cooking, sharing both comfort food and connection with 101 of his nearest and dearest Italian American recipes. Some have been passed down through his family, and others have been cooked up from scratchbut all are made with love and accompanied by fun, meaningful stories to warm your heart while filling your belly. Read how Bimpy (the 100-year-old grandpa the internet loves to love!) smuggled homemade subs into Yankee Stadium, then craft your ultimate Big Italian Sandwich. Relive the memory of Dan learning how to make his friend's mom's stuffed chicken cutlets in their Jersey Shore house (and getting himself adopted into their family), then level up with Prosciutto & MozzarellaStuffed Chicken Parm. Learn how Dan's mom would spring him out of school before the final bell (just to preheat theTrade Review“Inviting and encouraging.” —Slate “It’s impossible not to fall in love with Pelosi and his internet personality ‘Grossy’ … [he] is serving up delicious, homey recipes with a side of humor and a scoop of being incredibly relatable on top.” —Gotham “The bright colors, the family-focused stories, and the infectious smile of Pelosi himself make this book a joy to thumb through.”—Epicurious “Pelosi created a cookbook to share 101 recipes paired with beautiful, bright imagery and the same heartfelt personal details his fans expect from him via social media. It’s a gift that will keep on giving (especially if you’re invited over to try their latest recipe).” —Prevention “This debut cookbook from Pelosi showcases his love for comfort food and particularly his connection to Italian American cuisine.” —The Kitchn “Pelosi gives us the keys to his festive kingdom of sweet treats, from crowd-pleasing cookies to Aunt Chris’ legendary cheesecake — and so many goodies in between.” —DREW Magazine"One of my favorite new cookbooks of the year is Dan Pelosi’s Let’s Eat which is a masterpiece in home cooked Italian.” —Joy The Baker “If Italian food is the cornerstone of dinnertime for your family, grab this.”— —TheSkimm “His food is big, his world is technicolor, and his vibe is joyous… And now, I’m delighted to report, he’s captured all of that joy between two covers.” —Cup of Jo “Let’s Eat absolutely rules, and whether you’re a TikTok cooking trend admirer, an Italian restaurant fanatic, or just a home cook looking for some bangin’ new pasta recipes, this is one $20 investment to make now and ensure a mega cozy winter (and life), replete with pizza, polenta, and, of course, vodka 'since.'” —VICE “….a love letter to friendship, family, and eating and cooking with the people you love the most. Pelosi lets you in on family memories and his top cooking secrets — making you feel like he is your best friend, who also makes you killer pasta on the regular.” —Food & Wine “…he’s sharing the classics, plus recent culinary creations, like his (brilliant!) Rainbow Cookie Loaf Cake.” —Real Simple “Let’s Eat is a joyful collection of appetizers, pastas, desserts and more, accompanied by warm stories about how the recipes came to be.”—Forbes Vetted “If you're already a fan [of Dan Pelosi] who's found comfort in his Reels, consider this collection of 101 recipes you can recreate at home, from Italian Gay Wedding Soup and Mom's Stuffed Artichokes to Four-Cheese Lasagna and Porchetta.—Simply Recipes “…for when you just need to get dinner on the table.” —Stained Page News (IACP Award Finalist)"Just as practical as it is delectable, this cookbook successfully conveys the author’s love of his family and cooking so that home cooks can bring his passion to their table." — Library Journal “What a joyous (and stylish) cookbook, and so fun to read. Dan’s humor, generosity, and impeccable advice come through on every page—lucky us!” —Deb Perelman, New York Times bestselling author of Smitten Kitchen Keepers “In a shock to no one, Dan’s debut cookbook is as full of living, laughing, and loving as any cookbook possibly could be. The recipes are homey and unpretentious just like he is—where sitting down with your people to a cozy, delicious meal is the end goal, and there’s joy in the process of getting there. We all yearn be guests at GrossyPelosi’s table, and while I am lucky enough to have been one on a number of occasions, rest assured that diving into Let’s Eat is about as close as you can get.” —Molly Baz, New York Times bestselling author of Cook This Book “My dreams of cooking like the adorable Italian grandma I never had have been REALIZED thanks to Dan's gorgeous and hilarious cookbook!” —Busy Philipps, actor, writer, mom “To say I’m excited for the world to see Dan’s first cookbook is an understatement! You can feel his passion for food and life shine through on every single page! Let’s Eat is filled to the brim with recipes to nourish your family, your friends, and most importantly yourself! His comprehensive guides to feeding a crowd, keeping a stocked pantry, menu planning, etc. are a mega-bonus and leave no stone unturned as he has you 100% covered! If you’re new to Dan, start with Grossy’s Vodka Sawce and then be prepared to dive headfirst into the rest of this book because it’s exactly what you want to cook EVERY SINGLE DAY.” —Gaby Dalkin, New York Times bestselling author of What's Gaby Cooking: Take It Easy “Once you open Dan Pelosi’s Let’s Eat, you quickly realize it isn’t just a cookbook. You’re immediately transported to his delightfully colorful and wildly delicious world of food. This book is a love letter to so many of the dishes Dan grew up eating in his Italian-Portuguese family, and after making dishes like the Fork & Knife Carbonara and the Piri-Piri Roast Chicken, you realize Dan is the best friend (who can cook) you’re lucky to have in your life.” —Andy Baraghani, New York Times bestselling author of The Cook You Want to Be “Few books capture the essence of a person better than this one. I feel Dan’s warmth, love, and generosity in every single word. I flip the pages and hear his encouraging voice and the roar of his laughter. His food and photos make my mouth water, and his personal stories make me feel like I’m a part of his family.” —Rick Martinez, New York Times bestselling author of Mi Cocina “In Dan Pelosi’s exuberant debut cookbook, Let’s Eat, he tells us that his friends call him ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ because he feeds them so well when they visit. Let’s Eat is so congenial, nurturing, and personal that Dan is ‘mom’ to me from now on, too. Dan gleefully brings family and joy back to cookbooks, sharing his Grandma Katherine’s Rice Pudding, Bimpy’s Pizza, and the pot roast that his mom let him skip school to enjoy. His viral Vodka Sawce, which launched his dazzling food career, makes the cut (phew!), and he devotes a giant spread to the gloriously giant Italian sandwich. Dan’s book is like a culinary bear hug—surrounding you with food you want to share with a loud tableful of friends, debating which was better: the Vodka Sawce or the Fork & Knife Carbonara.” —Amanda Hesser, cofounder of Food52 “Dan, a.k.a. GrossyPelosi, knows exactly what love looks like: stretchy cheese pulls, crispy fried bits, crunchy croutons, and sawce-slicked lips. I can 100% relate to the way food, memory, and emotional wealth are wrapped up in his life, and this book delivers all the joy of standing in his colorful kitchen. As if that weren’t enough, it’s worth its weight in gold for his mom’s cleaning tips alone!" —Carla Lalli Music, New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds So Good “Passion permeates the pages.”—The Strategist

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Book Synopsis''Every bookshelf needs this - it''s Italian food, but not as you know it'' The Times Jamie returns to cooking the food he loves the most, getting right to heart of the Italian kitchen in his ultimate go-to Italian cookbook. He shows you that truly authentic Italian cooking is simple, beautiful and achievable. Find all of the recipes from Jamie''s Channel 4 hit-series Jamie Cooks Italy, and many more inside this book. _____________This wonderful, best-ever collection of recipes, deliver on big flavours and comfort; a celebration of truly great Italian food you''ll want to cook for yourself, your friends and your family. Delicious recipes include . . . GRILLED APRICOT SALAD with thyme, mozzarella, pink peppercorns and proscuttio TUNA FETTUCCINE with baby courgettes, cherry tomatoes, pecorino and crushed almonds CHICKEN SKEWERS wrapped in proscuttio with salsa verde stuffing, potatoeTrade ReviewFood is described in Jamie's trademark cheeky chappy style, but infused with real, in-depth knowledge of Italian food. Bravo, Jamie. * Mail Online *An irresistible collection of classic Italian recipes, trusty old favourites like carbonara and ragu sitting alongside more inventive dishes including baked tiella rice with mussels or turbot al forno.An essential purchase for any fan of Italian cuisine * Daily Express *Every bookshelf needs this - it's Italian food, but not as you know it * The Times *Jamie creates the ultimate manual for us to follow at home * Daily Star *Jamie's ultimate go-to Italian cookbook. Jamie Cooks Italy shows you that authentic Italian cooking is simple, beautiful and achievable * RTE Guide *Delicious (and easy) new recipes from Mr Oliver * The Daily Telegraph *Jamie Oliver shares recipes he's gleaned from the heroines of Italian food * The Sunday Telegraph *Grandmamma Mia, that's tasty! Jamie Oliver rekindles his Italian love affair to serve up classic family favourites * The Daily Mirror *Jamie Oliver and Gennaro Contaldo set out to discover some of the country's most treasured and life-affirming dishes * i *Jamie Oliver shares the recipes he's gleaned from the heroines of Italian food * The Sunday Telegraph *Jamie has gone back to Italy's 'nonne' or grandmother's to help him rediscover rustic food * Sunday Mirror *It's been a while since Jamie Oliver took us on a culinary adventure in Italy, but the chef couldn't resist his favourite cuisine any longer * Daily Star *It is hard to fault Jamie Oliver on his Italian cooking * The Guardian *Jamie Cooks Italy finds him heading out on a gastronomic adventure with his pal and mentor Gennaro Contaldo to celebrate traditional Italian home cooking * Daily Express *Oliver is accompanied by former mentor Gennaro Contaldo to travel across Italy, meet locals and learn their culinary secrets * The Daily Telegraph *One of the best Christmas gifts for bookworms * Sunday Telegraph *Jamie Oliver is passionate about Italian food and here he serves up an essential collection of classic Italian recipes, from tried and trusty old favourites to more ambitious challenges * Daily Express *Jamie Oliver's epic cookbook, in which he and Gennaro Contaldo travelled across Italy in two years, collecting the precious, home-kitchen recipes of Italian matriarchs * i *

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Book SynopsisAt last, a soup for every week of the year! Packed full of vegan-friendly recipes, this new edition of Fraser Reid’s cult bestseller features everything from winter favourites like Alternative Scotch Broth to such summery delights as Plum Tomato, Orzo and Oregano Soup. 10,000 soup lovers can’t be wrong. So get on board with the soup-obsessed greengrocer and let Seasonal Soups inspire you to make the very best of our wonderful seasonal produce and make exceptionally tasty soups for all occasions.

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Book SynopsisBarack Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction are widely recognised for their clarity and simplicity and their potential to support teachers seeking to engage with cognitive science and the wider world of education research. In this concise new guide, Rosenshine fan Tom Sherrington amplifies and augments the principles and further demonstrates how they can be put into practice in everyday classrooms.The second half of the book contain Rosenshine's original paper Principles of Instruction, as published in 2010 by the International Academy of Education (IAE) - a paper with a superb worldwide reputation for relating research findings to classroom practice.

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Book SynopsisA charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend.Floriography is a full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy.The language of flowers was historically used as a means of secret communication. It soared in popularity during the 19th century, especially in Victorian England and the U.S., when proper etiquette discouraged open displays of emotion. Mysterious and playful, the language of flowers has roots in everything from the characteristics of the plant to its presence in folklore and history. Researched and illustrated by popular artist Jessica Roux, this book makes a stunning display piece, conversation-starter, or thoughtful gift.

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Book SynopsisVincent van Gogh’s story is one of the most tragic in art history. Today, he is celebrated the world over as one of the most important painters of all time, recognized with sell-out shows, feted museums, and record prices of tens of millions of dollars at auction. Yet as he was painting the canvases that would subsequently become these sell-out modern masterpieces, van Gogh was battling not only the disinterest of his contemporary audiences but also devastating bouts of mental illness, with episodes of depression and paralyzing anxiety which would eventually claim his life in 1890, when he committed suicide shortly after his 37th birthday. This comprehensive study of Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) pairs a detailed monograph on his life and art with a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings.

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Book SynopsisADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERSThe host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, tells the story of growing up mixed race in South Africa under and after apartheid in this young readers' adaptation of his bestselling adult memoir Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.BORN A CRIME IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING OSCAR-WINNER LUPITA NYONG'O!Trevor Noah, host ofThe Daily Show, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. But he did exist -- and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humour to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. This compelling memoir blends drama, comedy and tragedy to depict the day-to-day trials that turned a boy into a young man. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself, thanks to his mom's unwavering love and indomitable will.It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime not only provides a fascinating and honest perspective on South Africa's racial history, but it will also astound and inspire young readers looking to improve their own lives.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR BORN A CRIME - *An engaging, fast-paced and vivid read . . . Essential reading not only because it is a personal story of survival, leavened with insight and wit, but because it does more to expose apartheid - its legacy, its pettiness, its small-minded stupidity and its damage - than any other recent history book or academic text - GUARDIANIt's no surprise that Trevor Noah, the slyly suave successor to Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show, should write a smart book. But 'smart' doesn't begin to cover what he pulls off in Born a Crime . . . Noah's memoir is extraordinary . . . essential reading on every level. It's hard to imagine anyone else doing a finer job of it - SEATTLE TIMESPowerful . . . a unique perspective - THE TIMES

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Book SynopsisScattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Gabor Maté is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology – and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-read for parents – and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain.Scattered Minds:- Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible impairment and developmental delay- Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy – and why- Shows how ‘distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience- Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviours- Expresses optimism about neurological development even in adulthood- Presents a programme of how to promote this development in both children and adultsTrade ReviewGabor Maté’s connections—between the intensely personal and the global, the spiritual and the medical, the psychological and the political—are bold, wise and deeply moral. He is a healer to be cherished and this exciting book arrives at just the right time * Naomi Klein, author of No Logo and The Shock Doctrine *His medical background and lucid writing style make complex biological processes accessible to non-scientific readers. * The Gazette (Montreal) *Rare and refreshing. . . . Here you will find family stories, an accessible description of brain development and sound information. You will also find hope. * The Globe and Mail *

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Book SynopsisSince it was first published " The Art of Loving" has become a classic, inspiring thousands of people with its clarity and power. Erich Fromm, the renowned psychoanalyst, sees love as the ultimate need and desire of all human beings. In this book, he discusses every aspect of the subject: romantic love, the love of parents for children, brotherly love, erotic love, self-love and the love of God or the divine. He looks at the theory of love as it appears throughout the cultures of the world and at the practice, how we show or fail to show love to one another. Love is an art, which we need to develop and practice in order to find true commitment. We need to find it, individually and as a society as a whole. Erich Fromm is one of the major figures in the field of psychoanalysis. He devoted himself to consultant psychology and theoretical investigation for many years. He was the author of numerous books, including " Fear of Freedom" and "Psychoanalysis and Zen", before his death in 1980.

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Book SynopsisFire. Flood. Ice. Three natural disasters. Akira, Owen, and Natalie are all swept up in the global effects of climate change, each struggling to survive their individual disasters. But the three kids are more deeply connected than they could ever imagine, in ways that can change the world.

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Book SynopsisIf men no longer know what they are looking at, there may well be unicorns in the world yet, unknown and glad of it. Living in peace in her lilac wood, the Unicorn didn''t know the world had changed, or that anything had happened to the rest of her kind. Overhearing a chance conversation, she resolves to venture out and discover the truth. The road is dangerous, and the risks are great. If she fails, then unicorns will be lost. Forever.A modern fairy tale, The Last Unicorn is a beloved classic, voted by TIME as one of the 100 greatest fantasy novels of all time. It is fantastical, poignant, wistful and wonderous, showing us the humanity of magic, and the magic of humanity. Available in the UK for the first time in decades, this edition features an introduction by Patrick Rothfuss.

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE ONLY BOOK EVER CHOSEN TWICE FOR OPRAH WINFREY''S BOOK CLUB: A LIFE-CHANGING MASTERPIECE FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE POWER OF NOW.''A wake-up call for the entire planet. A New Earth helps us to stop creating our own suffering and obsessing over the past and what the future might be and to put ourselves in the now'' OPRAH WINFREY''My No. 1 guru will always be Eckhart Tolle'' CHRIS EVANS THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHART-TOPPING PODCAST OPRAH & ECKHART TOLLE: A NEW EARTH _________Do you feel unhappy or unfulfilled? Tired and stressed? Lacking focus and energy?Then you need Eckhart Tolle''s A New Earth. In this ground-breaking classic, he gives you the spiritual framework to:- Understand yourself better - Manage, manifest and achieve your goals - Reach your full potential - Channel conflict into something positive - Change negative habits - Live in the momentOpen your mind and follow Eckhart Tolle''s guidance to happiness and health in the modern world. A New Earth is waiting for you. _________''Life-changing'' Caroline Hirons ''I''m gonna have to listen to [this podcast] several times! Too good!'' Fearne Cotton on the ''Oprah and Eckhart Tolle: A New Earth'' podcast ''This book changed my life. It''s a brilliant and very practical spiritual guide that teaches the way to inner peace: how to live in the moment and get beyond the ego'' Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of The Secret HoursTrade ReviewThis book changed my life. It's a brilliant and very practical spiritual guide that teaches the way to inner peace: how to live in the moment and get beyond the ego * Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of The Secret Hours *A mind-blowing read. We get so caught up in the minutiae of everyday life, worrying about things we have no control over. This book helps you take a look at what you can do to change your attitude toward this. It reminds you to stay in the moment and not allow your ego to take over. I would highly recommend it to anyone doing some soul searching or spiritual learning. * Helen James (author of A Sense of Home), Sunday Business Post *An excellent introduction to the world of mindfulness * The Culture Trip *He teaches us how to transcend the ego and live in a more harmonious way. He changed my lifeThis book sheds light on everything we go through as humans but from a different perspective. I think if there were more books like this, people would find more peace which would make the world more peaceful -- Andi OshoAn extraordinary book. I think Eckhart is the most important spiritual teacher of our time -- Santa Montefiore * Prima *For anyone who is truly ready to live your best life. -- Oprah WinfreyIf there is only one book you read this decade, let it be this one * The Mother Magazine *Winfrey's decision to include self help book A New Earth in her book club, and embark on a global promotional campaign, has turned it into this year's publishing sensation * The Observer *

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Book SynopsisThe gripping and shocking story of three generations of the Sackler family and their roles in the stories of Valium, OxyContin and the opioid crisis. The inspiration behind the Netflix series Painkiller, starring Uzo Aduba and Matthew Broderick.The Sunday Times BestsellerWinner of the 2021 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-FictionA BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week'Shortlisted for the 2021 Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardOne of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2021Shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction'I gobbled up Empire of Pain . . . a masterclass in compelling narrative nonfiction.' – Elizabeth Day, The Guardian '30 Best Summer Reads'‘You feel almost guilty for enjoying it so much’ – The TimesThe Sackler name adorns the walls of many storied institutions – Harvard; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Oxford; the Louvre. They are one of the richest families in the world, known for their lavish donations in the arts and the sciences. The source of the family fortune was vague, however, until it emerged that the Sacklers were responsible for making and marketing Oxycontin, a blockbuster painkiller that was a catalyst for the opioid crisis – an international epidemic of drug addiction which has killed nearly half a million people.In this masterpiece of narrative reporting and writing, award-winning journalist and host of the Wind of Change podcast Patrick Radden Keefe exhaustively documents the jaw-dropping and ferociously compelling reality. Empire of Pain is the story of a dynasty: a parable of twenty-first-century greed.'There are so many "they did what?" moments in this book, when your jaw practically hits the page' – Sunday TimesTrade ReviewThere are so many "they did what?" moments in this book, when your jaw practically hits the page * Sunday Times *This is no dense medical tome, but a page-turner with a villainous family to rival the Roys in Succession, and one where every chapter ends with the perfect bombshell. * Esquire *The story of the Sacklers and OxyContin is a parable of the modern era of philanthropy being deployed to burnish the reputations of financiers and entrepreneurs . . . [A] tour-de-force * Financial Times *Put simply, this book will make your blood boil . . . a devastating portrait of a family consumed by greed and unwilling to take the slightest responsibility or show the least sympathy for what it wrought . . . a highly readable and disturbing narrative. -- John Carreyrou, author of Bad Blood * New York Times Book Review *An engrossing (and frequently enraging) tale of striving, secrecy and self-delusion . . . Even when detailing the most sordid episodes, Keefe’s narrative voice is calm and admirably restrained, allowing his prodigious reporting to speak for itself. His portrait of the family is all the more damning for its stark lucidity. -- Jennifer Szalai * New York Times *A true tragedy in multiple acts. It is the story of a family that lost its moorings and its morals . . . Written with novelistic family-dynasty and family-dynamic sweep, Empire of Pain is a pharmaceutical Forsythe Saga, a book that in its way is addictive, with a page-turning forward momentum. -- David M. Shribman * Boston Globe *Explosive . . . Keefe marshals a large pile of evidence and deploys it with prosecutorial precision . . . Keefe is a gifted storyteller who excels at capturing personalities. * Washington Post *An air-tight indictment of the family behind the opioid crisis . . . [an] impressive exposé -- Harriet Ryan * Los Angeles Times *A damning portrait of the Sacklers, the billionaire clan behind the OxyContin epidemic . . . [Keefe] has a knack for crafting lucid, readable descriptions of the sort of arcane business arrangements the Sacklers favored. -- Laura Miller * Slate *Keefe has a way of making the inaccessible incredibly digestible, of morphing complex stories into page-turning thrillers, and he's done it again with Empire of Pain . . . equal parts juicy society gossip and historical record. -- Seija Rankin * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisLearn to create stunning abstract and stylized art using easy techniques and an intriguing variety of art materials including watercolor, inks, glazes, foils, stamps and more!In this highly anticipated follow-up to her bestselling book Creative Abstract Watercolor, artist and art tutor Kate Rebecca Leach continues the journey of discovery into her joyful art style, introducing a wide range of exciting materials alongside watercolors to create mixed media art.? Get creative: Kate''s unique approach allows you to have fun, be present and play with colour, shape, texture and materials to your heart?s content, without worrying about accuracy or detail.? Try new things: Start experimenting with a host of techniques including collage, printing, metallics, salt, alcohol, crackle glaze, and even adding simple embroidered accents to your work.? Improve your skills: Follow Kate''s expert guidance and helpful tips and tricks help you to build your repertoire of techniques and start creating art you love.? Go with the flow: Relax into the process, letting the natural watercolor puddle and pool to help form your compositions, then add mixed media embellishments to take it to the next level.? Find your tribe: Join Kate''s rapidly growing Instagram community of over 180,000 passionate followers (@essoldodesign) and connect with likeminded artists all over the world.Packed with information and inspiring images, this beautiful book will take your work to new creative heights and allow you to try something new, exciting and most of all fun!

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover the funny, uplifting, occasionally heartbreaking and always honest life story of Phillip Schofield'[A] fantastic read on such an interesting life' Lorraine Kelly'A really smashing book' Michael BallFor forty years we've watched Phillip on our tellies, from children's TV to This Morning and Dancing on Ice, but what is it like on set and who is he when the camera's off? In Life's What You Make It Philip for the first time takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable career. From his idyllic childhood in Cornwall, where for years he pestered the BBC for a job, eventually landing a prize position in the Broom Cupboard with mischievous sidekick Gordon the Gopher, through hosting Going Live!, starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and finally finding his on-screen home and presenting-partner Holly Willoughby on This Morning, Phillip takes us on the highs and lows of his extraordinary life. ____'For a long time, I felt that I couldn't wri

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