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Scotland's larder has some of the world's most sought-after food. Its phenomenal beef, fish and shellfish are unrivalled - from langoustines to black puddings, from hot smoked salmon to Shetland mussels.Now, with his inimitable flair for flavour and expert hands-on approach, Gary Maclean - Scotland's National Chef and MasterChef: The Professionals winner - gathers together the best of Scottish cookery from its historic beginnings to where we are today. With over 100 recipes, Scottish Kitchen will connect you to the landscapes, history and produce that make Scotland's kitchens so distinctive, from treasured family recipes passed down through the ages to innovative new twists on beloved Scottish staples.'On every page of this book, I was transported back to Scotland'From the foreword by SAM HEUGHAN'Gary is a very talented chef, and this book is testament to his skillset and knowledge.'MARCUS WAREING on Kitchen Essentials: the Joy of Home Cooking

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*Donna Ashworth's new book Wild Hope is out September 2023*FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF I WISH I KNEWA book for the passionate and warm-hearted among us, Love explores every type of affection and helps us to nurture our most precious connections.This collection invites us to keep space open for the love in our lives and to remember that it can be found in the most unexpected places.From familial ties to friendship and romantic love, these poems show tenderness as a powerful force - even towards yourself.Real readers are falling for Love- 'A poignant, beautiful, and soothing collection of poems' ***** NetGalley- 'I didn't realise how much I needed the words that was on the pages!' ***** NetGalley- 'Fabulous author whose poems come from her heart and whose words seem to speak the emotions in a way many of us can't.' *****Amazon- 'She is a truly talented writer who is capable of writing words that really speak to the soul.' *****Amazon

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THE YEAR 2022 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREATEST VICTORY IN THE HISTORY OF RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB - WINNING THE EUROPEAN CUP WINNERS' CUP IN BARCELONA.Now, in conversation with a roll call of the legends from that glorious day in 1972, Tom Miller looks back on the campaign that culminated in Rangers winning their only major European trophy.Willie Johnston recalls the team's revolutionary tactics. John Greig revisits the match in Lisbon when Rangers thought they had been eliminated. Alex MacDonald claims he still has the bruises from the quarter-final, and Derek Parlane tells of his shock at being called into the starting line-up against Bayern Munich just before his 19th birthday. And for the final itself, Peter McCloy evokes the special chemistry that delivered the trophy to Ibrox.Join these legends as they share the inside story of an astonishing achievement from a golden era for Rangers Football Club.

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Enter the addictive world of the international bestselling DID I MENTION I LOVE YOU trilogy, now in one new breath-taking special edition. When Eden Munro agrees to spend the summer with her estranged dad in Santa Monica, she has no idea she's also going to meet her new stepbrother, Tyler Bruce. The more she struggles to understand him, the more she finds him irresistibly intriguing. This summer is going to be complicated...Can Eden resist falling for the one person she shouldn't?From California to New York and Portland, will Tyler and Eden fight for their love, or instead battle against each other . . .Set over the course of three unforgettable summers in Santa Monica, NYC and Portland, the DIMILY series follows Eden and Tyler in their all-encompassing, tumultuous romance. This box set contains books 1-3 in the series, Did I Mention I Love You?, Did I Mention I Need You? and Did I Mention I Miss You?."Estelle Maskame is a brilliant young author who can write a beautiful love story and has so much talent at such a young age." - ANNA TODD, author of the AFTER series"Estelle Maskame is one of the most exciting YA authors out there and a teen mastermind." - Maximum Pop"If you're looking for an intense YA romance with a twist, you need to read DIMILY." - Mile Long Bookshelf

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Global baking sensation The Hebridean Baker shares his fabulous recipes and fascinating stories of island life, with modern takes on classics and traditional Scottish staples giving you a true taste of Scotland's wild and windswept Outer Hebrides.FÀILTE, I'M THE HEBRIDEAN BAKERClose your eyes. What is your picture of the Outer Hebrides? Walking along a deserted beach? Climbing a heather-strewn hill with a happy wee dog by your side? Sipping a dram at a cèilidh to the tune of a Gaelic song? Or chatting by a warm stove with a cuppa and a cake? For me, it is all these things, and more ... and they have inspired every page of this book; its stories and its recipes.The Hebrides is a larder like no other, offering some of the best homegrown produce you'll ever be lucky enough to enjoy. Let these islands unleash your inner Scottish baker! So go on, choose a recipe - they are all delicious, I promise. And, of course, homemade is always best ...Coinneach xFrom Croft Loaf to Cranachan Chocolate Bombs, Oaty Apricot Cookies to Heilan' Coo Cupcakes, and Granny Annag's Christmas Cake to Aunt Bellag's Duff, there's something here to put a smile on everyone's face. And with his faithful West Highland Terrier Seòras by his side every step of the way, the Hebridean Baker will even help you teach your dog Gaelic, while you enjoy some truly delicious Scottish bakes.Focusing on small bakes that use a simple set of ingredients, these recipes will unleash your inner Scottish baker - it's all about rustic, home baking and old family favourites because, as the Hebridean Baker says, 'Homemade is Always Best'.'Very Scottish-sexy, very Outlander' - ELLE

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In its long and rich history, the GAA has provided many great moments. This book is a celebration of one hundred of the best of them: the Thunder and Lightning Final, the Polo Grounds Final, Seamus Darby’s goal in 1982, the epic clashes between Dublin and Meath in 1991, Leitrim’s Connacht title in 1994, Clare ending 81 years in the wilderness, Wexford becoming home to `the Riverdance of Sport’ and the GAA opening up Croke Park to other sports. These moments and many more are featured in these pages. Every county is included. Based on exclusive interviews with the key personalities who shaped these moments, this book goes behind the scenes and offers unique eyewitness accounts of the dramas on and off the pitch that captivated, enthralled and occasionally infuriated the nation. New light is shed on old controversies, fresh insights into the players and personalities that linger long in the memory are provided, and the epic contests that turned the national games into the national soap opera are recounted by the men and women who were there in the heat of the battles.

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In a beach paradise, an unspeakable crime is committed. The only witness lies in a coma, fighting for her life...Australia's Gold Coast: On a stunningly beautiful stretch of coastline, a young mother is brutally murdered and her daughter, Gabby, is left in a coma, with her life hanging in the balance.DS Lucas Walker has just arrived in Surfer's Paradise for some much-needed recovery after injuries sustained in his last investigation. But he is soon pulled into the dark twists and turns of this home invasion gone wrong, vowing to find the men responsible.As Walker digs deeper into the dark underbelly of this shimmering city by the ocean, a case from his own past resurfaces, with deadly consequences.And as eight-year-old Gabby, the sole witness her mother's murder, wakes in her hospital bed, Walker is in a race against time to stop those responsible before they return to silence her forever...Don't miss the next instalment in the tense and gripping DS Lucas Walker series. Fans of The Dry by Jane Harper, Cara Hunter and Chris Whitaker will be hooked from the very first page until the final breathtaking conclusion.Readers are gripped by Patricia Wolf:'Nail-biting thriller!... From the beginning I was hooked! The outback setting provides the perfect backdrop... A thrilling ride that had me holding my breath through its finale. Highly recommended' Reader review, 5 stars'Finished this book within a day... I honestly loved it, really had you guessing who the murderer was 'til the last minute' Reader review, 5 stars'Great, suspenseful mystery... The last 30% turned me into a nervous wreck!' Reader review, 5 stars'If you're a Jane Harper fan, pick up this book by Patricia Wolf!' Reader review, 5 stars

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When she was 16, Tala Raassi went to a party. She talked to boys, and wore a mini-skirt. She was punished with 40 lashes and five days in jail.Growing up in Tehran, Tala learnt to use fashion as a getaway whenever she suffered from the restrictions of her society. Labeled a rebel with a propensity to break the rules, she quickly came to realise being hungry for freedom in Iran was a recipe for disaster. Tala's lashes served as a stark warning to her - she needed to escape. Moving to the USA, she was able to develop her own clothing label to massive success. But the cut-throat world of Western fashion wasn't exactly how she had imagined it. She witnessed first-hand the ups and downs of hard work, hard decisions, and hard truths. Fashion Is Freedom is an inspiring true story of how courage, a dream, and some needle and thread can change a life forever...

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This bestselling calendar is a must-have for every Oor Wullie fan. Colourful, nostalgic and cheerful, the calendar is crammed full of Oor Wullie's charm.Since 1936, Oor Wullie has entertained us weekly in the Sunday Post. The Sunday Post circulation figures are 263,561 (Dec 2012) and the readership is 726,000. Canadian, Australian and New Zealand key holiday dates are included, in addition to those of the UK and Ireland.A pleasure to have on any wall!

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The Broons, Scotland's favourite family who have appeared every week in The Sunday Post since 1936, bring you their braw 2021 Diary.This week-to-view working diary has handy hints and tips from each of the Broons, so you won't forget your important dates! Filled with funny illustrations, old and new, you'll not only remember everything but also have a laugh along the way.Perfect for every Broons fan - and what you forget, The Broons will remember!

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The final exhilarating adventure in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex MilwayWhen Rosa wakes one morning to find Grandma Nan missing, she must use all of her survival skills to uncover her grandma's whereabouts.With the help of the mountain community, Rosa's investigation leads her to the very summit of Big Sky Mountain, where a family of eagles are facing huge problems of their own. Through helping the eagles, Rosa realises she really is at home on Big Sky Mountain.

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Boyfriend troubles? Try dating a ghost!When fourteen-year-old Skye Thackery meets Owen Wicks, it's not exactly love at first sight. She's getting over a broken heart and he's, well, a ghost. But as Skye gets to know him, she can't help wondering what it would be like to kiss him. Dating a ghost isn't easy, and things get worse when Owen declares he's found a way to stay with Skye for ever. His plans make her uneasy - the shadowy organisation which claims to be able to help him is bad news, and it seems Nico, her ex, is involved too. As Owen prepares to risk everything, Skye begins to wonder if she really has a future with him, or if his desire to be more than just a ghost will cost them everything?

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Learn how to look after your mind and body with this empowering guide and journal, full of tips for a happy, healthy life.

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Delve into the amazing world of sleep, dreams and their meanings with this dreamy guide and journal.

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Packed with festivity, Christmas is full of crafts ideas, yuletide facts and decorative scratch-art pages for some festive creativity

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With hidden farm pictures to reveal as you colour by numbers, plus a universally popular theme, this exciting book is sure to be a year-round hit

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Enjoy a colouring adventure with the Marvel Avengers, including copy-colouring, part colouring and poster pages

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Connect with all of the joys in your life in The Book of Things That Make Me Happy, full of journal space and fun prompts to help you appreciate the good stuff.

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Uh-oh! It's the Unicorns! is a funny story with an eye-catching concept - watch the colour appear as the unicorns take over grey, boring Dullsville!

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Which journalist and explorer travelled around the world in 72 days but still found the time to stop in Singapore and buy a money called McGinty? Who was the first person to be awarded two Nobel Prizes? What year were women first allowed to act on stage in England? Delve into the fascinating history of women who refused, dared, led, asked and discovered. Covering all of the topics you studied at school, from Literature, Mathematics and Science to Politics, Music and Art, with easy to difficult questions, crosswords, wordsearches, anagrams and much more! Find out if you know the women who created the very items that surround you. Discover the women who weren't afraid to be the first. Test yourself on the women who keep fighting. The Feminist Quiz Book is a celebration of women from around the world and the perfect gift for the feminists in your life!

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Featuring over 500 essential recipes, this cookbook is ideal for anyone looking to increase their recipe repertoire, whether you’re a cooking novice or more experienced in the kitchen. Containing stunning imagery and delicious recipes for lunch, dinner, desserts and more, this extensive recipe book has simple, easy-to-follow steps for some of the most popular, foolproof recipes which will inspire you to become a pro in the kitchen. From pasta dishes and casseroles to chocolate cake and tarts, there are classic dishes the whole family will enjoy in Cook’s Bible.

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Take your creative lettering to the next level with A Year in Calligraphy. The latest book from Kirsten Burke is packed full of fun, easy-to-follow craft projects and techniques that will inspire you through every season: create everything from calendars and cards to baubles and biscuits! The projects here will develop your creative lettering skills with nib pens, brush pens and paintbrushes. You'll be writing on pumpkins, bottles, watering cans, wrapping paper and more. Then, record and reflect on your new skills in the interactive journal pages each month.With practice space and traceable letters throughout, and template cards to pull out, use and keep, this is the perfect book for crafty calligraphers looking for their next project.

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Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae and illustrator Guy Parker-Rees has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they?Now available in Scots for the very first time, this delightful translation by James Robertson is a funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too.

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'A deep love story... I loved it... Just a fab read with a perfect ending.' Reader Review, 5 stars A beautiful vineyard. A new beginning. A summer that will change their lives forever...Linzi arrived at Green Valley Vineyard nine years ago, in need of a fresh start. In the lush emerald countryside and ripening grapes, she finally has a place to call home.But Linzi's world is rocked when the owner announces he is retiring, and his grandson is taking over.When Elliot Montgomery first sets foot at Green Valley, Linzi's worst fears are realised. He's stepped straight out of the boardroom in shiny shoes and a tailored suit. How will a numbers man like him ever understand the magic of what they do here?Elliot has his own demons, carrying the grief of his father's death. Despite their differences, he has come to the vineyard for a new beginning, much like Linzi once did.As the summer unfolds, Elliot and Linzi find themselves in an uneasy alliance while old secrets threaten to be revealed.Could more be about to bloom here among the twisting vines than they ever thought possible?An absolutely charming summer read that is perfect to escape with. Fans of Karen Swan, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah Morgan will be absolutely enchanted by this tale full of love, friendship and the beauty of winemaking. Readers love Summer at the Green Valley Vineyard:'Stunning... Lovely range of characters and plot, penned in Lucy's expert way. Loved it!' Reader review, 5 stars'An absolute delight to read... A gorgeous book to sit and read during these nice sunny spring days... Fabulous' Reader review, 5 stars'Beautiful... fully deserves five stars' Reader review, 5 stars'Loved this book...' Reader review, 5 stars'A summer read that whisks you away' Reader review, 5 stars

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An adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!Watts doesn't think he's got what it takes to be a great detective like his parents. So when they jet off on their next case, he decides to take a holiday to Whiskerton Manor instead.But there, Watts befriends Pearl Whiskerton, a curious cat with a nose for mysteries, who persuades him to help her investigate a series of strange goings on at the manor . . .Who's been upending the precious rose bushes? And where did the amazing dinosaur bones dug up on the grounds come from?It looks like the two things might be connected. But can this dog and cat detective duo solve the mystery?From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author-illustrator Meg McLaren, WATTS & WHISKERTON is purr-fect for emerging readers and fans of CLAUDE, HOTEL FLAMINGO and RABBIT & BEAR.

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From the No.1 bestselling football series, comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Colouring Book!Get ready to dive into 80 pages of fun-filled illustrations of your favourite superstars in this exciting colouring book, revised and updated for 2024. Featuring your favourite footballing heroes like Ronaldo, Bellingham, Rice, Earps, Foden, Haaland and many more, you won't be able to resist bringing these global footballers to life and in colour. Each illustration will also be accompanied by the hero's stats - so you can know who the best of the best is!Why not also try:- The Ultimate Football Heroes Joke Book- The Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book- The Ultimate Football Heroes Quiz Book

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To change the course of the Russia-Ukraine war, an SAS hero must find the best of the best. Then prepare for the worst . . .From No.1 bestselling SAS hero Chris Ryan comes TRAITOR, the brand new 2024 action thriller ripped straight from the headlines.______________________A year after his older brother made the ultimate sacrifice, Sergeant Major Luke Carter, decorated hero of 22 SAS, is sent to Australia on a recruiting job. His orders: select two candidates from the SASR for a highly sensitive mission on foreign soil. But when a sudden crisis threatens to derail the plan, Carter and his new colleagues find themselves forced into action on a high-stakes operation. One that has the potential to change the course of the war in Ukraine.So begins a deadly game of predator and prey, moving from the streets of Minsk to the cliffs above the Black Sea. And a final showdown with the biggest target of all . . .PRAISE FOR NO.1

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Follow Charles Darwin in this inspiring, informative narrative non-fiction book and discover how his quest for knowledge changed the world.Driven by a restless resolve, follow famed scientist Charles Darwin as he boards the Beagle and sets off on a scientific adventure to the Galapagos islands. Here, Darwin will uncover one of the most groundbreaking milestones in modern science: his theory of evolution, natural selection and survival of the fittest. Discover how Darwin's radical ideas revolutionised the world, and learn more about the hostility he faced from the Victorian society around him.The Eureka Moment series explores the greatest moments in science through the eyes of the scientists and inventors themselves, educating and encouraging a new generation of innovators. Each book is interspersed with short comic strips, dramatising all the missteps and struggles that ultimately lead to that 'Eureka' moment of triumph. Also contains a timeline, a

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Motherland meets Midsomer Murders in this fresh and funny mystery about a group of soon-to-be mums who turn detective when there's a murder at their antenatal class. 'Cosy crime at its finest!' JANICE HALLETT'A sharply witty debut' SIMON BRETT'The epitome of fun and witty cosy crime' iPAPER**DON'T MISS THE NEXT MOTHERS' MURDER CLUB MYSTERY: DEAD TIRED. AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!**For Alice and her partner Joe, moving to the sleepy Cotswold village of Penton is a chance to embrace country life and prepare for the birth of their unexpected first child. He can take up woodwork; maybe she'll learn to make jam. But the rural idyll they'd hoped for doesn't quite pan out when a dead body is discovered at their local antenatal class and they find themselves suspects in a murder investigation.With a cloud of suspicion hanging over the heads of the whole group, Alice sets out to solve the mystery and clear her name, with the help of her troublesome dog, Helen. However, there are more secrets and tensions in the heart of Penton than first meet the eye. Between the discovery of a shady commune up in the woods, the unearthing of a mysterious death years earlier and the near-tragic poisoning of Helen, Alice is soon in way over her head. CAN YOU SOLVE THE MOTHER OF ALL MURDERS?FEATURED IN THE EVENING STANDARD'S BOOKS TO WATCH IN 2023 AND THE NEW YORK TIMES' 'NEW MYSTERIES FOR A NEW YEAR''A gloriously smart and witty telling of the darker side of NCT groups - this is really funny with edge' HELEN LEDERER'A complete triumph. Perfectly plotted, brilliantly observed and just so much fun' LAUREN BRAVO'A twisty, turny murder mystery guaranteed to satisfy any amateur detective's cravings, with belly laughs big enough to give you stretch marks' FIONA LEITCH, author of The Cornish Wedding Murder 'Kat Ailes nails small town cosy crime in her debut novel. From the first page, I was hooked. I laughed an awful lot; the writing is so clever and funny' CHRIS MCDONALD, author of the Stonebridge Mysteries'A humorous, remarkably touching debut. Pacy, funny, with just the right undertones of dark' EVA VERDE, author of Lives Like Mine

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Join in the fun of learning with this vibrant introduction to the twenty-six letters of the alphabet that includes a menagerie of marvellous creatures and a collection of Scots sayings that are sure to inspire little bairns and big kids alike!Susan Rennie's endlessly entertaining scenarios featuring brave and fascinating animal friends are brought to life by Karen Sutherland's striking illustrations. Adults will delight in finding new phrases in Scots whilst kids will revel in sharing their new knowledge with others and returning to the colourful stories again and again.

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Beech, birch, ash, sycamore, oak. Maple, mango, hawthorn, cherry. Scots pine and Japanese cedar . . . The company of trees is different from that of any other living thing.This is a story of the humans who love trees.From tree sitters to nature lawyers, from climbers to climate strikers, from planters to pruners, from forest therapists to trauma survivors, from city gardeners to rewilders. These are voices of passion, sorrow, anger, nurture, solace and wonder.Trees are our past and our present – our future, too. FOR THE LOVE OF TREES is about why trees matter and what we owe them. It’s about our humanity, our devotion and our sheer awe.

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A retelling of Disney Mulan, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Mulan and a book to be treasured by all.A family favourite, Disney Mulan is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Paul Briggs, a director at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.

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Find out why the polar ice caps matter, how they are under threat and different ways of protecting them. With bright, bold illustrations and simple text, Eco Baby: Ice Caps is perfect for little ones... because we're never too young to start caring about the planet.Eco Baby is a series of bright, bold board books introducing the very youngest of children to environmental issues.

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Create and colour your own out-of-this-world Space Sticker Play Scenes book! With a fold-out picture to decorate, a reverse colouring page and over 300 stickers, plus special puffy stickers to complete the picture, this book is the perfect addition to playtime.

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Explore with Tiger is an exciting interactive board book, with simple sliders to transform every jungle scene

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5/5 - CLASSIC POP 4/5 - THE TELEGRAPH Everyone has their favourite era of the Bee Gees' career, but so much is still unclear about this celebrated but often misunderstood band. This book will provide the perfect route in, pulling together every fascinating strand to tell the story of these pioneering, melancholic masters of pop. Uniquely, the Bee Gees' tale spans the entire modern pop era - they are the only group to have scored British top-ten singles in the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s - and includes world-conquering disco successes like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'More Than a Woman', both from the soundtrack of hit film Saturday Night Fever. But the Bee Gees' extraordinary career was one of highs and lows. From a vicious but temporary split in 1969 to several unreleased albums, disastrous TV and film appearances, and a demoralising cabaret season, the group weren't always revelling in the glow of million-selling albums, private jets and UNICEF concerts. Yet, even in the Gibbs' darkest times, their music was rarely out of the charts, as sung by the likes of Al Green, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton and Diana Ross. Award winning author Bob Stanley captures the human story at the heart of the Bee Gees in this lyrical and stylish read.

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A thrilling mystery adventure set in Bletchley Park at the start of World War II, based on true events. Perfect for fans of Phil Earle and Hilary McKay."A highly original, gripping World War II story" - Emma CarrollTwelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park, where her father works as a driver. When she's not at school, there's nothing she likes more than helping her dad in the garages.Then the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes.Robyn is assigned to help with the carrier pigeons that take messages to the Allies. But first, she must sign the Official Secrets Act and is ordered not to leave the grounds of the park. While Bletchley is buzzing with people recruited for the war effort and all eyes are on the skies, Robyn becomes convinced that there's something sinister going on within Bletchley Park itself.Together with her friends Mary and Ned, Robyn resolves to uncover the enemy in their midst . . .'I loved this spy mystery about Robyn and her friends as they try to uncover the enemy in their midst. Rhian's wonderful descriptions of Bletchley Park made me feel I was there in one of the most famous settings in WWII Britain. Readers will be hooked till the end.' Sufiya Ahmed, author of Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy

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Amazing Nature features cute woodland animal stickers to add to the beautiful countryside scenes

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With exciting touch and feel pages and more, little ones will love visiting their Disney animal friends

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A Stylist Best New Fiction of 2021 Selection, this stunning 1950s set debut mystery is a perfect summer read.'A remarkably assured debut. A tale of inequality, broken dreams and quiet desperation behind a picture-perfect facade' Guardian'A clever and absorbing debut by Inga Vesper, who bricks Joyce up in her perfect house, then smashes it to pieces with aplomb' The Times ________Yesterday, I kissed my husband for the last time . . .It's the summer of 1959, and the well-trimmed lawns of Sunnylakes, California, wilt under the sun. At some point during the long, long afternoon, Joyce Haney, wife, mother, vanishes from her home, leaving behind two terrified children and a bloodstain on the kitchen floor.While the Haney's neighbours get busy organising search parties, it is Ruby Wright, the family's 'help', who may hold the key to this unsettling mystery. Ruby knows more about the secrets behind Sunnylakes' starched curtains than anyone, and it isn't long before the detective in charge of the case wants her help. But what might it cost her to get involved? In these long hot summer afternoons, simmering with lies, mistrust and prejudice, it could only take one spark for this whole 'perfect' world to set alight . . .A beguiling, deeply atmospheric debut novel from the cracked heart of the American Dream, The Long, Long Afternoon is at once a page-turning mystery and an intoxicating vision of the ways in which women everywhere are diminished, silenced and ultimately under-estimated.Everyone is talking about The Long, Long Afternoon'Beguiling and evocative. This vivid and atmospheric pageturner will keep readers guessing all the way to its satisfying finale'Sunday Express'Beautifully crafted, claustrophobic and compelling. As delicious as a long drink on a hot day'Stacey Halls, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Familiars and The Foundling'Such a vivid atmosphere of stifling LA heat and stifling 50s domesticity'Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures'Breathtakingly stylish, hypnotic and masterfully gripping'Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End, Waterstones Thriller of the Month'A triumph. What a pleasure to read something fresh and original. For once the hype is justified and Inga Vesper's gripping page turner must surely now be bound for Netflix' Evening Standard'A tasty, tense, page-turning combo of James Ellroy and Kate Atkinson with a bit of Mad Men thrown in'Liz Hyder'For fans of Revolutionary Road and Mad Men, this is an atmospheric tale of repression and style at the heart of the American Dream' Stylist

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Readers of The Herald's Diary love a laugh, especially if they spot a sign with a double meaning, a hilarious misspelling, or an attempt at English abroad which didn't quite mean what was intended. Fortunately, with camera phones they could ensure the best of them lived on in The Herald's daily Diary column. This title features the funniest.

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Get ready...as the captain of a Spanish treasure ship sailing in the Spanish Main, you're about to get captured as a pirate's prisoner! Pirates have many ingenious tortures, and once they have got what they want from you, the best you can hope for is to be marooned on an island. This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. This extended edition features brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.

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From No.1 bestselling author Toni Maguire comes a new true story of abuse and survival.'Whatever you do, don't go back to him, not this time. If not for your sake, then for your children's.'Ava Thomas knew leaving was the right decision. Trapped and manipulated in her relationship, and after yet another violent beating whilst she was pregnant, Ava was helped to a women's refuge with her children.Listening to the stories of other women there, Ava began thinking back to where it all started to go wrong. Brought up by a mother who never loved her, Ava sought that missing care and warmth elsewhere. Running away to her father's home as a teenager, she thought she might finally be safe. But after being abused by her own brother, she was thrown out onto the streets. Ava searched for the love she had been desperately missing her whole life, and ended up in a relationship controlled by domestic violence.Lifted by the strength of the other women around her, Ava found a new home, a fresh start and never looked back - with her loving children by her side.*In aid of the NSPCC: for each paperback book sold, Bonnier Books UK shall donate 2.5% of its net receipts to the NSPCC (registered charity numbers 216401 and SC037717).*

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Winner of the RNA romantic saga award 2021An inspiring and uplifting tale of women on the home front, for fans of Nancy Revell and Vicki Beeby. By the author of Lily's War. On the ground, the crowd of men stood with their mouths agape, watching the wings soar into the air, the tail kept impressively steady and the small plane with a woman at the controls disappearing into the May sunshine.It's 1942 and Bobby Hollis has joined the Air Transport Auxiliary in a team known as the 'glamour girls' - amazing women who pilot aircraft all around the country.Bobby always wanted to escape life on the family farm and the ATA seemed like the perfect opportunity for her. But there's always something standing in her way. Like a demanding father, who wants to marry her off to a rich man. And the family secrets that threaten to engulf everything.As Bobby navigates her way through life, and love, she has to learn that controlling a huge, four-engined bomber might just be easier than controlling her own life . . .'What a brilliant read! Shirley Mann has given such a well-researched and comprehensive picture of the lives of the courageous women of the ATA, and Bobby is a wonderful heroine. Brave, clever and opinionated, I absolutely loved spending time with her.' Ginny Bell, author of The Dover Cafe at War 'Shirley Mann has given us in Bobby Hollis an inspiration. Plucky and resourceful as she delivers her WW2 aircraft, Bobby is exactly the sort of person you'd want at your side in real life today. This is a perfect read when all you want to do is curl up to enjoy a lovely novel. Brava!' Kitty Danton, author of The Evacuee Christmas'Rich in period detail, nostalgia, intrigue, romance and the realities of life in a perilous and unpredictable corner of the home front, Bobby's War is a saga full of history, heart and our proud national heritage.' Lancashire Evening Post Don't miss Lily's War, and Hannah's War, available now. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Readers love Bobby's War:'I loved this book. A fabulous read.' Netgalley reviewer'If you love family sagas based in the war, this is the book for you.' Netgalley reviewer 'An emotional journey throughout.' Netgalley reviewerPraise for Lily's War:'[The story] read so true to me and I really didn't want to put it down . . . It may be fiction but those things could, and did, happen.' Vera Morgan, wartime WAAF 'An impeccably researched and uplifting story of love, loss and courage: a heartwarming read that will captivate all those who love a good war story.' Clare Harvey, author of The Gunner Girl'A wonderful, inspiring story. I can't wait to read more from Shirley Mann.' Sheila NewberryShirley Mann, Bobby's War, Zaffre, Bonnier Books UK, Winner, The Romantic Saga Award 2021

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