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Grace Habib was born in the suburbs of Chicago to immigrant parents. Her mum was from Seoul, South Korea and her father is from Beirut, Lebanon. Living with two different ethnic backgrounds, her life was enriched with art, food, and culture. Since she was a little girl she loved to draw animals all the time. Her parents encouraged her to follow her passion in art. From there, she graduated with honors with a BFA Illustration from Columbus College of Art and Design. She worked as a kids greeting card designer at American Greetings for over four years and now she is freelancing. Among many of her projects as an illustrator is Campbell Books' Peekaboo series for babies.In her free time, she loves to find new places to eat, travel, and find the cutest coffee shops near by. She has two mini dachshunds named Olive and Copper.

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Kathryn Selbert is a freelance children's book illustrator currently living in New Haven, Connecticut, with her French bulldog, Margot. She earned her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work is inspired by the people she meets in her everyday life, our colorful world, flora and fauna and having fun. She also has illustrated Boo bark!, Ho Ho Howl!, Snowscape, the book series Getting Ready For, Fun to Learn, Let's Explore and many more.

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An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved.Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya''s dad passed away. Freya isn''t sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can''t help but follow him into the forest and on to a thrilling adventure.A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish Saami myth of the revontulet, or fox fires the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern Lights.The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story about the nurturing light of love that can''t be dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by the exciting talent Stef Murphy. This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.

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Terrifying, spine-tingling and haunting, When Ghosts Call Us Home by Katya de Becerra is an edge-of-your-seat YA horror, perfect for fans of Kathyrn Foxfield.Never, ever look directly into the eyes of a ghost. Because once you see it, once you see her, once you acknowledge her impossible existence, you can never un-see it. And that's how she gets you.When Sophia Galich was twelve, she starred in her older sister Layla’s amateur horror movie Vermillion, which recorded raw footage of her very real reactions to scenes her sister concocted in their old Californian house on the coast – Cashore House.In the years after the film’s release, Sophia’s memories of the now-infamous house fueled her nightmares. Vermillion amassed an army of fanatical fans who speculated about the film’s hidden messages, and it was rumored that Layla made a pact with the devil – her soul in exchange for fame and arcane knowledge. Sophia dismissed this as gossip . . . until Layla disappeared.Now, Sophia must study the trail of clues Layla has left behind, returning to the very place where it all began. As she gets closer and closer to Cashore House’s haunted heart, she must once again confront the ghosts of her childhood. But the house won’t reveal its secrets without a fight.When Ghosts Call Us Home is a spine-tingling chiller from horror writer Katya De Becerra.

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Harry Josephine Giles is a writer and performer from Orkney. She holds an MA in Theatre Directing from East 15 Acting School and a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Stirling. Her verse novel Deep Wheel Orcadia was published by Picador in October 2021 and received the 2022 Arthur C. Clarke Award for Science Fiction Book of the Year. Her poetry collections Tonguit and The Games were shortlisted for the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award, the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, and the Saltire Poetry Book of the Year. Them! is her fourth poetry collection.

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Ben Newman is an illustrator and designer. He has produced work for a large range of clients, including Tate Modern, The New York Times, BBC Radio 4, Google, and The New Yorker, and created many children's books including Snip Snap, Rumble Tumble, and the bestselling Professor Astro Cat series. He lives in Hastings.

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Eve Smith has worked for over twenty years in almost all areas of the sex industry: in a brothel, as an escort, a hostess, in a strip club, online and as a dominatrix. She lives and works in the north of England. How Was It For You? is her first book.

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Have you lost sight of yourself while addressing the needs of others? Fully revised and updated, with a new chapter on trauma and anxiety, this modern classic – that has already sold over 7 million copies across the globe – will help you heal and grow.Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to a loved one's self-destructive behaviour, you may be codependent – and you may find yourself in this book.A cultural phenomenon that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life. Melody Beattie's compassionate and insightful look into codependency – the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another – has helped to guide millions of readers towards the understanding that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the self is where healing begins.With personal reflections, exercises, and instructive stories drawn from Beattie's own life and the lives of those she's counselled, Codependent No More will help you break old patterns and maintain healthy boundaries, and offers a clear and achievable path to healing, hope, freedom and happiness. This revised edition includes an all-new chapter on trauma and anxiety – subjects Beattie has long felt need to be addressed within the context of codependency – making it even more relevant today than it was when it first entered the international conversation over thirty-five years ago.

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"I’ve grown old–now my own namerings a bell."In each of the short poems in Billy Collins’s Musical Tables, the former United States Poet Laureate tempers his characteristically jocular voice with what he calls the “thrill of mortality” – flashes of profundity amongst the mundane, startling reminders of the wonder of being alive.Through the brevity of these poems, Collins’ knack for coaxing the poetry out of the everyday becomes ever more refined. Whether reflecting on mornings spent in the thicket of Los Angeles traffic, or turning over clichés on the tongue until old metaphors become new again, Musical Tables is Billy Collins at his most meditative: brief, and all the more brilliant for it.'America’s favourite poet' – Wall Street Journal

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Count down from ten with the cheeky aliens and do your 'sums with bums' in Ten Green Bottoms – a hilarious storybook for preschoolers, which is a twist on the classic nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles. Join the green-bottomed aliens and their ‘wind-powered' rocket as they cause all kinds of mischief on Earth. Packed full of silly humour and with lots to spot in busy scenes, this riotous rhyming story by Barry Timms and Mike Byrne is perfect for reading aloud and sharing.With a surprise gatefold ending, a number line to count up to ten and back down again plus a page of simple adding up, first maths skills have never been so much fun!

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Fever is a fast-paced thriller from New York Times bestselling author and master of the medical thriller, Robin Cook.When his wife died of cancer and he desperately needed to know why, Doctor Charles Martel turned to research. Then his world is shattered for the second time. His daughter is admitted to hospital; his research project is cancelled.Suddenly, he’s a man fighting against the odds.Against doctors who want to treat his daughter’s leukaemia the wrong way.Against a research institute that puts profits before ethics.Odds enough to turn a responsible citizen into a desperate criminal . . .

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R. L. Graham is a husband-and-wife team of historians and writers with a broad range of interests in many periods of history, including the belle époque and the tumultuous years leading up to the First World War and the post-war re-ordering of the world.They are very much drawn to the shadowy world of crime, espionage and political intrigue. They are particularly fascinated by historical mysteries: things which have happened but have no apparent explanation. Originally from Canada, they now live in a small village in Devon. Marilyn Livingstone, one half of R. L. Graham, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while this book was being written. She passed away in September 2023.

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From the brain behind the upcoming Amazon Prime series, Haven, starring Sophie Turner.'Chillingly gothic' – The Guardian, Best Crime and Thrillers of the YearInspired by the haunting true story of the Winchester Mystery House, Palace of Shadows is a hair-raising gothic thriller from the prize-winning author of the City Blues Quartet, Ray Celestin.1899. The desolate Smugglers’ Coast of North Yorkshire is a place that strikes fear into those who live nearby. Unexplained deaths, suicides, young girls gone missing on the nearby moors ­­— the locals say it’s the grand house that drives people mad.Still, when Samuel Etherstone is contacted by its reclusive owner, Mrs Chesterfield, and commissioned to work on the property, he accepts the offer. For a penniless artist adrift in London, the opportunity is too tempting to ignore.It is only on arrival at the Chesterf

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Go on a journey of discovery in My First Book of Everything: Animals. From the tiniest minibeasts to record-breaking mammals, there are lots of amazing animals all around us!This beautiful non-fiction gift book includes over 100 different animals from around the world and gives a bitesize introduction to each one that will spark preschoolers' imagination and inspire wonder and curiosity.Featuring pages of colourful birds, a plethora of underwater creatures, reptiles, mammals and even endangered and extinct animals, My First Book of Everything: Animals is perfect for preschoolers who have graduated from First Words books and are getting curious about the world around them.It is presented in a simple, stylish grid and with bright, colourful illustrations by bestselling author-illustrator Ben Newman (Professor Astro Cat, Snip Snap). It features a handy section of reading tips for parents and carers, and is packed with words and concepts that will help enhance vocabulary and word recognition, plus spotting and search-and-find fun, and all sorts of things to inspire and ignite conversation between you and your child.

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The New York Times bestsellerMake no mistake: modern information warfare is here and January 6th was just the first battle. That day, an unhinged mindset led to an attack on the Capitol, the most serious assault on American democracy since the end of the Civil War. And that thinking portends even darker days ahead.In The Breach, a former House Republican and the first member of Congress to sound the alarm about QAnon, Denver Riggleman, provides readers with an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the January 6th select committee’s investigation. Riggleman, who joined the committee as senior technical advisor, lays out the full intent and scope of the plot to overturn the election. The book includes previously unpublished texts from key political leaders. And it also contains shocking details about the Trump White House’s links to militant extremist groups, even during the almost-eight-hour period on January 6th when the White House supposedly had no phone calls. The man responsible for unearthing Mark Meadows’s infamous texts shows how data analysis shapes the contours of our new war, telling how the committee uncovered many of its explosive findings and sharing revealing stories from his time in the Trump-era GOP.With unique insights from within the far-right movement and from the front lines of the courageous team investigating it, Riggleman shows how our democracy is balanced on a knife’s edge between disinformation and truth. Here is a revelatory peek at the inner workings of the January 6th committee and a clear-eyed look at the existential threats facing the republic, and a blueprint for how America can fight to survive the darkest night before the dawn.

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From new best friend to girl of her dreams. Sorry, Bro is an #ownvoices debut rom-com - a bisexual My Big Fat Greek Wedding.When Nar’s boyfriend gets down on one knee and proposes to her a San Francisco bar, she realizes it’s time to find someone who shares her idea of romance.Enter her mother who wants Nar to settle down with a nice Armenian boy. Armed with a spreadsheet of Facebook-stalked men, she convinces Nar to attend 'Explore Armenia', a month-long festival of events in the city. But it’s not the parentally-approved playboy doctor or wealthy engineer who catches her eye - it’s Erebuni, a cool and intriguing young woman fully intouch with her heritage. Suddenly, with Erebuni as her guide, the events feel like far less of a chore, and much more of an adventure.Erebuni helps Nar see the beauty of their shared culture and makes her feel understood in a way she never has before. But there’s one teeny problem: Nar’s not exactly out as bisexual.A funny, heartfelt and deeply relatable rom com about family, cultural identity, queer love, and the process of self-discovery that continues into adulthood as identities evolve, all in a fresh, humorous voice.Praise for Sorry, Bro:'As I read [Sorry, Bro], I kept cackling out loud, I sometimes couldn't because I would be laughing so hard. But underneath the humour is such an important story of love between two women and the journey to rediscovering Armenian culture and heritage.' - Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties'Sorry, Bro explores bisexuality, culture, and self-discovery through moments that will make you laugh out loud. This new writer brings a fresh take on self-identity, with a story that will capture both your heart and sense of humour.' - Diva Magazine'With this radiantly ravishing debut, Taleen Voskuni beautifully illustrates the courage it can take to be your own true self and risk everything for love.' - Booklist—Starred Review

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Theo Parish is an author/ illustrator currently living in the fine city' of Norwich with their three cats. Driven by a passion for creating the kinds of stories they longed to see as a kid, Theo's work is inspired by their love of fantasy and their experiences moving through the world as a queer and neurodivergent person. They can usually be found playing tabletop RPGs, building pillow forts or making friends with the neighbourhood cats. Homebody is their debut.

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A legendary performance coach shares his simple, proven and fun methods for cultivating motivation – and keeping it. In Motivation, Stefan Falk is your expert guide to success.'The very best insights, tools and tips for managing yourself and your goals in high-pressure situations' – Daniel H. PinkDoing something for its inherent satisfaction – rather than external rewards – is the key to success and satisfaction in any endeavour. Motivation is the essential and comprehensive guide to how you can achieve this. Filled with practical methods and techniques Stefan Falk developed at McKinsey & Company, and through twenty-five years as a senior executive and performance coach working with elite athletes, top executives, special operators in the armed forces and leaders from all walks of life.To satisfy our psychological needs in today’s professional world, we must pursue them consciously and purposefully – but unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to do so effectively. The true solution to becoming happier, healthier and more productive is to become intrinsically motivated: to stop wasting time on activities that don’t really contribute to our careers or our company’s success, eschew the dog-eat-dog culture of modern business, and find ways to take pleasure in what we do – and to do it well. This groundbreaking book will revolutionize your approach to success at work and beyond.'If you're looking for fresh ways to energize your work, you've come to the right place' – Adam GrantPublished as Intrinsic Motivation in the United States.

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I can’t undo all I have done to myself,what I have let an appetite for love do to me.I have wanted all the world, its beautiesand its injuries; some days,I think that is punishment enough.Maya C. Popa's poems explore the capacity of wonder to reawaken our appetite for the world, at a time that is fraught with the threat of endings, engaging lucidly with the most profound questions we face in our collective responsibilities and our relations with each other.She writes with love and wonder of a world poised at a perilous moment: “My children, will they exist by the time / it’s irreversible?” she asks. “Will they live / astonished at the thought of ice / not pulled from the mouth of a machine?” Popa takes seriously the poet’s duty to pay attention, to seek what Seamus Heaney called “the images... adequate to our predicament”.To read her poems is to pause again and again at the precision of imagery, breadth of ideas, and the warmth and generousness of her lyric voice. These are beautiful and profound lyric poems that will delay you, affect you, and invite you to return.

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Now a hit TV show on Disney + starring Michelle Yeoh! A tour-de-force by New York Times bestselling creator Gene Yang, American Born Chinese is a groundbreaking graphic novel about race, friendship and the American Dream, with full-colour artwork.All Jin Wang wants is to fit in. But when his family moves to a new neighbourhood, he suddenly finds that he's the only Chinese-American student at his school . . .Born to rule over all the monkeys in the world, the story of the Monkey King is one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables . . .Chin-Kee is the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, and he's ruining his cousin Danny's life . . .These three apparently unrelated tales come together with an unexpected twist, combining unlikely friendships and Chinese mythology in a modern fable that is hilarious, poignant, and action-packed. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax.Don't miss Lunar New Year Love Story, Gene's heartwarming YA graphic novel, created with LeUyen Pham, about fate, family and falling in love.

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Pari Thomson's bestselling series begins with Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, with stunning illustrations by Elisa Paganelli.Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the earth itself . . .* BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR * THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK * SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD * LONGLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR WRITING * AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 'Phenomenal . . . If you don’t believe in magic, you will after you’ve read Greenwild' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefDaisy Thistledown has escaped from boarding school and has a mystery to solve. Her search for her missing mother will lead her across London and through a hidden doorway to another world, filled with plants and bursting with magic: the Greenwild.But all is not well in this astonishing land. Before long Daisy finds herself confronting a dangerous presence that threatens green magic on both sides of the door. Daisy must band together with a botanical genius, a boy who can talk to animals, and a cat with an attitude, to channel the power that can revive the Greenwild and find her missing mother - and save her own world too.Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild, beautifully illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.'A spellbinding, enchanting read' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'An eco-thriller novel every child should read' - The Telegraph'Greenwild is a thrilling adventure that takes seed in your imagination and runs wild!' - M. G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy'I adored this book!' - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn

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Eliza Morton was born in Liverpool and worked as an actress. She is known for playing Madeline Basset in Jeeves and Wooster and Lucinda in the Liverpool sitcom, Watching. As well as TV, she has also worked in theatre and film. She trained at Guildhall School of Drama and as a writer, with The Royal Court Young Writers' Group. She is an award-winning short-story writer and has also written drama for TV, film and theatre. In her formative years at convent school, she spent her weekends playing the piano accordion in Northern Working Men's Clubs. She lives with her husband - the actor Peter Davison - in Middlesex. She is author of A Liverpool Girl and A Last Dance in Liverpool under the name Elizabeth Morton.

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'Sharply intelligent . . . a consoling and enraging book' - Sarah Moss, author of The Fell'Enters the ED disourse like a red-bound blaze of light' - VogueIn Dead Weight, Emmeline Clein fuses her own experience of disordered eating with social commentary told through the stories of other women – famous figures from across time and popular culture, and girls she's known and loved – and traces the medical and cultural history of anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia and binge eating disorder.In writing that’s electric, fierce and endlessly curious, Clein investigates the economic conditions underpinning our eating disorder epidemic, grapples with the myriad ways disordered eating has affected her own friendships and romantic relationships, and illuminates how today's feminism has been complicit in disordered eating culture. Through it all, she challenges the accepted narratives women absorb

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Amitava Kumar was born in Ara, India, and grew up in the nearby town of Patna. He is the author of the novels Immigrant, Montana and My Beloved Life, as well as several other books of non-fiction and fiction. He lives in Poughkeepsie, New York and teaches at Vassar College.

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Today, I’m starting a ‘rent a person who does nothing‘ service . . . Except for very simple conversation, I’m afraid I can do nothing.Shoji Morimoto was constantly being told that he was a ‘do-nothing’ because he lacked initiative. Dispirited and unemployed, it occurred to him that if he was so good at doing nothing, perhaps he could turn it into a business. And with one tweet, he began his business of renting himself out . . . to do nothing.Morimoto, aka Rental Person, provides a fascinating service to the lonely and socially anxious. Sitting with a client undergoing surgery, accompanying a newly-divorced client to her favourite restaurant, visiting the site of a client’s suicide attempt are just a few of his thousands of true life adventures. He is dependable, non-judgmental and committed to remaining a stranger and the curious encounters he shares are revelatory about both Japanese society and human psychology.In Rental Person Who Does Nothing, Morimoto chronicles his extraordinary experiences in his unique line of work and reflects on how we consider relationships, jobs and family in our search for meaningful connection and purpose in life.

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Push, pull and slide the London scenes to explore the sights of the busy city: turn the London Eye, open and close Tower Bridge, even control the train doors of the London Underground!Busy London is a bright board book with easy-to-use mechanisms that are designed for toddlers. The colourful illustrations are packed with detail and things to spot, making it the perfect introduction to London, and a great way to share memories of a first visit.From Marion Billet, the illustrator of the popular Campbell London series.Collect more London titles for little explorers: My First London Bus, My First London Taxi, and The London Noisy Book.

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Pack your pencils for hilarious holiday fun with Terry Denton's Bumper Book of Holiday Stuff to Do! From the co-creator of the Treehouse series, this fun-filled activity book for children is great for holidays, car trips or when you're stuck at home!With over 250 pages of activities to keep kids busy, it's packed full of how-tos, search and finds, mazes, quizzes, colouring and so much more. Kids will lose themselves for hours in this hilarious, holiday themed compilation of everything Terry does best. Continue the fun with Terry Denton's Bumper Book of Silly Stuff To Do!

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Ken Smith has had a lifelong love of wilderness and exploration. As a young man, he worked as a farmhand and labourer until 1975, when he moved to Yukon, Canada. On his return, Ken took to wandering across the British Isles, settling at Treig to resolve his grief and build a new life.Will Millard is a writer, BBC presenter, public speaker and expedition leader. Born and brought up in the Fens, he presents remote anthropology and adventure series for BBC Two and a series on rivers, urban exploration and history for BBC Wales. In 2019, his series My Year with the Tribe won the Realscreen Award for Travel & Exploration. His first book, The Old Man and the Sand Eel, follows his wild journey across Britain in pursuit of a fishing record. He has also ghostwritten many projects and written for numerous national and international magazines and newspapers, including BBC News, The Daily Telegraph, Vice, The Guardian, Geographi

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**INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE NEW INTRODUCTION FROM THE AUTHOR**Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power is the book which launched David Baldacci’s career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. As adapted to the screen, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginian countryside, professional burglar and break-in artist Luther Whitney is trapped behind a one-way mirror. What he witnesses destroys his faith not only in justice, but in all he holds dear.What follows is an unthinkable abuse of power and a criminal conspiracy, as a breathtaking cover-up is set in motion by those appointed to work for one of the most important people in the world – the President of the United States.‘Accomplished and amazing – one of the hottest reads around’ - DAILY MAIL‘Baldacci’s prose is fluent and amazing . . . this book is sure to make a killing’ - THE TIMES‘A high-octane legal thriller. An almost Shakespearean study in the nature of evil – horror in its purest form’ - THE SPECTATORKILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.

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Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children's Laureate 201113 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. In addition to his picture bo

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Geoff Shreeves is a giant of football. From reporting pitchside on the biggest matches to his iconic appearances in EA's FIFA series, Geoff's warmth, humour and expertise have made him a constant fixture of the sport. In Cheers Geoff! he shares hilarious, bizarre and moving stories from across his incredible career.With a foreward from Alan Shearer.A The Times Sports Books of the Year'Cracking read . . . loved it' - Piers Morgan'Packed with brilliant anecdotes about the biggest names' - The MirrorThere are just a handful of people who have been ever-present for the thirty years of the Premier League, but only one person has been at the very epicentre for the entire period: Geoff Shreeves. From signalling the very first ball to be kicked on Sky’s Premier League coverage to facing down Sir Alex Ferguson’s wrath (on countless occasions), Geoff is an integral part of the football fabric, respected by everybody in the game while still asking the toughest questions. Geoff’s interviews with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsène Wenger, Frank Lampard and Alan Shearer have become the stuff of legend, but it is his close personal relationships with the game’s star names that really sets him apart.Packed full of hilarious stories on and off the pitch – including trying to teach Sir Michael Caine how to act, a frightening encounter with Mike Tyson, as well as getting a lift home from the World Cup with Mick Jagger – Cheers, Geoff! is a must-read autobiography for any fan of the beautiful game. A natural storyteller, Geoff brings an astonishing catalogue of tales to life with his unique brand of experience, insight and humour.'A legend' - Arsène Wenger'No one handles the big moments better' - Jordan Henderson

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Meet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series, now showing on Milkshake!Odo is a little owl with big ideas, who loves going to Forest Camp to play with all his friends, and today it's Show and Tell, but Odo has forgotten to bring anything. He goes looking for something to show and meets Reggie, the fox. Odo thinks it's a great idea to take Reggie to Show and Tell – but will everyone else agree?Based on the preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, Odo: Show and Tell is a charming picture book which captures all the warmth and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of building self-confidence and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest setting. It includes a special spread at the back with reading tips for grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child.Join Odo and his friends for more adventures at Forest Camp in The Egg, Super Owl! and Odo's Sleepover.

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The third collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the TV series All Creatures Great and Small.Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriot’s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby – despite frequent arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan, bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question constantly hanging over them is – will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home?Since they were first published, James Herriot’s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain’s best-loved authors.Contains Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin.

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The Daughters of Cain is the eleventh novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series.Bizarre and bewildering – that's what so many murder investigations in the past had proved to be . . . In this respect, at least, Lewis was correct in his thinking. What he could not have known was what unprecedented anguish the present case would cause to Morse's soul.Chief Superintendent Strange's opinion was that too little progress had been made since the discovery of a corpse in a North Oxford flat. The victim had been killed by a single stab wound to the stomach. Yet the police had no weapon, no suspect, no motive.Within days of taking over the case, Chief Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis uncover startling new information about the life and death of Dr Felix McClure. When another body is discovered Morse suddenly finds himself with rather too many suspects. For once, he can see no solution. But then he receives a letter

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Meet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series, now showing on Milkshake!Odo loves going to Forest Camp to play with all his friends, and today Camp Leader has brought some rock eggs for them to look after. Odo tries really hard to be careful with his egg, but when he gets a little over-excited and kicks it into the bushes, he accidentally picks up a real egg instead – and now the egg is hatching!Based on the preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, Odo: The Egg is a charming picture book which captures all the warmth and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of building self-confidence and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest setting. It includes a special spread at the back with reading tips for grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child.Join Odo and his friends for more adventures at Forest Camp in Super Owl!, Show and Tell and Odo's Sleepover.

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Peter Yarrow is a singer/songwriter, famous for being part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. The band had many hits in the 1960s and 70s, including Puff the Magic Dragon. Yarrow is also a social and political activist who marched with Martin Luther King and campaigned against the Vietnam War. He now sings in a trio (Peter, Bethany and Rufus) with his daughter Bethany.Lenny Lipton, now a well-known independent filmmaker, wrote the poem which became Puff, the Magic Dragon whilst at university. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and family.Eric Puybaret has already published more than 20 books in his native France. His dreamy, peaceful illustrations perfectly convey the charm of this much-loved story.

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With lots to see and heaps to do, in Busy Garden young children can really join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to bring the garden to life. Water the flowers, see how high you can go on the swings and discover the insects who make their home in gardens.Green fingered toddlers will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Leesh Li, which is part of the Busy Book series.Discover more outdoor adventures in this tactile series with Busy Grow, Busy Park, and Busy Holiday.

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The INSTANT New York Times bestseller.A guide to dating, self-worth and becoming the main character of your life.It’s time to get laser focused on what makes us feel happy and fulfilled. In The Shift, lifestyle creator, advice expert and podcast host Tinx collects all her revolutionary theories and hilarious personal anecdotes in one place, presenting you with a guide to simple mindset shifts that will completely change the way you approach decision making and relationships.Through her own stories, from the good to the bad, Tinx will help you better understand how to step into your power and own self-worth. Some say you cannot love another before you learn to love yourself: Tinx will teach you how to do both at the same time. And she’ll do it while making you laugh out loud.Making small but mighty shifts in thinking can be a tool for personal growth that fuels you instead of fatigues you. Tinx wants to take your hand and guide you to a new way of thinking about life, love, happiness and friendships – where dating evolves into era of self-discovery and not just a means to an end, sharing wisdom becomes a collective power, and chaos turns into a source of creativity. The point is to know yourself, discover what you fulfills you, and have fun along the way.With her signature wit and honesty, Tinx will teach you:> How to change your scarcity mindset> How to understand and employ her famous Box Theory dating concept> How to feed the things that fulfill you> How living well is the best revenge> How therapy can reframe struggles into strengths> How to break up with dignity> How knowing your worth makes you a better friend and partnerThe lifestyle creator, advice expert and host of the It’s Me, Tinx podcast shares her hilarious and (sometimes brutally) honest wisdom on how to shift your approach to life, step into your confidence, and enjoy the journey.

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Push, pull and slide the tabs to play in the Busy Tennis match! Serve the ball, have a rally then win the match point. Meet 12 famous tennis heroes too!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text, lots to spot and talk about, and wonderful illustrations by Jayri Gómez.Discover more activities in the Busy Book series: Busy Football, Busy Bikes and Busy Swimming.

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Play hide-and-seek with Puppy in Who's Hiding in the Park? Lift the felt flaps to see where he is. Which other animals will you find hiding underneath?With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor skills, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, this sturdy board book is the perfect gift to share with little ones.Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: Freddy the Frog, Who's Hiding in the Jungle and My First Search and Find: On the Farm.

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As heard on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week.'Told with the verve and immediacy of a novel' - Iain SinclairA vividly told yet reflective account of a year as a volunteer police officer, examining the nature of policing, its impact on those who are policed and on our communal life.A former carer, primary school teacher and education researcher, Matt Lloyd-Rose became a volunteer police officer to try to understand the challenges facing young people in Brixton, the place he lived and taught. He got more than he bargained for. Each Friday evening, he put on the uniform and policed South London: racing through it on blue lights, patrolling its streets, entering a parallel version of a place he thought he knew.Into the Night takes you on a journey to the heart of our society’s most complex and controversial institution, showing the best and worst of ordinary policing: from macho thrill-seeking and shocking misogyny to quiet moments of kindness and care. Its pages are filled with the homeless, the lonely, the sick and the angry, with teenage gang members, confused drunks, violent partners, runaway dogs and an illegal hot-dog vendor who won’t take no for an answer.Into the Night is an exploration of what it would mean to reframe policing as a caring, rather than enforcement, role. It is also a luminous portrait of South London, the epicentre of Britain’s struggle against racist policing, surfacing hidden histories of resistance and abuse.'Acutely observed and tenderly written' - Polly Morland, bestselling author of A Fortunate Women'An important and timely book written with empathy and real life experience' - Shami Chakrabarti'A textured, compassionate book about cities, loss wounded souls.' - Sukhdev Sandhu

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A fun-filled bumper sticker activity book, packed full of colouring, mazes, sticker scenes, sticker jigsaws and more – based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series.The Tales from Acorn Wood Super Sticker Book features all your favourite characters from the much-loved preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. With sixty-four pages of activities to complete, plus over 1000 stickers, there's plenty to keep little hands busy during journeys, rainy days and holidays.

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Discover how to write like a pro with this concise, witty guide to grammar and punctuation for students of the English language.Basher Basics: Punctuation is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up a sentence, from loud-mouthed Exclamation Mark to the chattering Quotation Marks. Learn the difference between a dash and a hyphen, and the best place to use an ellipsis. Basher's unique illustrations combine with chatty, first-person text by expert author Mary Budzik to hook even the most reluctant readers and help them to understand the rules of the English language. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. With sales of over 3 million copies around the world, they are a brilliant way to communicate science, history and geography.

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