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The most successful Bond of all time. With the release of No Time to Die, Craig will appear for the fifth time as James Bond. The public and the critics have been united in their praise for Craig in the most-pressurised role there is in global film.

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In a dazzling fusion of Quentin Fiore''s bold and inventive graphic design and Marshall McLuhan''s unique insight into technology, advertising and mass-media, The Medium is the Massage is a unique study of human communication in the twentieth century, published in Penguin Modern ClassicsMarshall McLuhan is the man who predicted the all-pervasive rise of modern mass media. Blending text, image and photography, his 1960 classic The Medium is the Massage illustrates how the growth of technology utterly reshapes society, personal lives and sensory perceptions, so that we are effectively transformed by the means we use to communicate. His theories, many of which are illustrated in this astonishing ''inventory of effects'', force us to question how modes of communication have shaped society. This concept, and his ideas such as rolling, up-to-the-minute news broadcasts and the media ''Global Village'' have proved decades ahead of their time.How do we see the world around us? The ''Penguin on Design'' series includes the works of creative thinkers whose writings on art, design and the media have changed our vision forever. Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) was a Canadian educator, philosopher and scholar - a professor of English Literature, a literary critic and a communications theorist. McLuhan''s work is viewed as one of the cornerstones of the study of media theory. Among his other works are The Mechanical Bride (1951), The Gutenberg Galaxy (1962) and Understanding Media (1964). Quentin Fiore (b. 1920) is a graphic designer renowned for his collaborations with writers including the academic Marshall McLuhan and the futurist and engineer Buckminster Fuller.If you enjoyed The Medium is the Massage, you might like Bruno Munari''s Design as Art, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''The media prophet of the 1960s''The New York Times''In the tumult of the digital revolution, McLuhan is relevant anew''Wired

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YOU''LL BE HOOKED BY THE FIRST PAGE, AND SHOCKED BY THE LAST . . . THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FRIEND REQUEST''Laura Marshall is queen of the irresistible premise'' ERIN KELLY, author of HE SAID/SHE SAIDDon''t miss Laura Marshall''s addictive new thriller, MY HUSBAND''S KILLER. Pre-order now!*****Eleven murders. Twenty-five years ago. Are some truths better left buried?On 15th June 1994, Travis Green - husband, father, upstanding citizen - walked through the streets of Hartstead and killed eleven of his neighbours. The final victim was four-year-old Cassie Colman''s father.As the twenty-five year anniversary approaches, Cassie would rather forget the past - even as her mother struggles to remember it at all. Then something hidden in her mother''s possessions suggests those eleven murders were not what everyone believes.Once Cassie suspects she''s been lied to about the most important event of her life, she can''t stop digging up the past.But someone will do anything to keep it buried . . .____________''Compulsively readable. Laura Marshall''s best yet'' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END''I was genuinely unable to put it down'' KAREN HAMILTON, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND''A tense, twisty one-sitting read'' TAMMY COHEN, author of THE WEDDING PARTY''Fascinating'' SUNDAY TIMES''A poignant and unsettling page-turner'' SUN''A brilliant, twisty thriller you''ll want to race through'' FABULOUS MAGAZINE''The perfect compulsive summer read'' FIONA CUMMINS, author of WHEN I WAS TEN''Sensitive, intelligent and hugely entertaining'' CAZ FREAR, author of SWEET LITTLE LIES''Clever, pacey and compelling. A cracking thriller'' EMMA CURTIS, author of INVITE ME IN''Utterly gripping'' WOMAN''S OWN''Grabs hold of the reader and digs in its nails'' NIKKI SMITH, author of ALL IN HER HEAD''The twist at the end is delicious'' AMANDA REYNOLDS, author of CLOSE TO ME''A twisting tale that stuns you'' RACHEL EDWARDS, author of DARLING''Gripping, tense and addictive'' OLIVIA KIERNAN, author of THE MURDER BOX

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*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*'I can't imagine reading a better book this year’ Daily MirrorTim Marshall's global bestseller Prisoners of Geography showed how every nation’s choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Since then, the geography hasn’t changed. But the world has. In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores ten regions that are set to shape global politics in a new age of great-power rivalry: Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and Space. Find out why Europe’s next refugee crisis is closer than it thinks as trouble brews in the Sahel; why the Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future; why the eastern Mediterranean is one of the most volatile flashpoints of the twenty-first century; and why the Earth’s atmosphere is set to become the world’s next battleground. Delivered with Marshall’s trademark wit and insight, this is a lucid and gripping exploration of the power of geography to shape humanity’s past, present – and future. ‘Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why.’ Peter Frankopan

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The hilarious and heart-wrenching new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE UNMUMSY MUM and Richard & Judy book club pick STEPPING UP. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Sara Cox and Beth O''Leary!*******************''What a brilliant storyteller Sarah is . . . as well as laughing out loud, I also cried A LOT'' --Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS''I loved this book and would have read it in a single day if my kids hadn’t needed attention'' 5* reader review''[Sarah Turner''s] books are both heartwarming and heartbreaking but always leave you with an uplifting feeling'' 5* reader review_Sometimes, in order to move forward, you need to go back.Joni’s always felt like an outsider in her blended family, and as an adult she’s done all she can to avoid them. The only person she’s remained close to is her beloved Nana.When Nana dies, she leaves behind something unexpected: an itinerary of pre-arranged activities for the whole family to complete over the course of a week. After years of trying but failing to bring Joni back into the fold, this appears to be Nana’s parting shot. After all, nothing says ‘family bonding’ quite like abseiling and ballroom dancing.With marriage and kids on the horizon, the life Joni’s always dreamed of is finally within touching distance. The last thing she wants to do is revisit the past.But Joni’s about to discover that a lot can happen in seven days. Nana’s Week of Fun is about to change everything…Praise for Sarah Turner and On the Edge''Pure joy'' Glamour ''Sarah writes so well and creates characters that jump off the page, and On The Edge had me laughing and crying in all the best ways'' --Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of THE LAST PARTY‘Sarah Turner writes family like no one else. With her trademark humour and insight, Turner creates a colourful world of family secrets and misunderstandings, of arguments and avoidance, while also revealing the love that lies beneath. I loved it.’ --Katie Marsh, author of UNBREAK YOUR HEART‘On The Edge is warm, funny and truthful about the complexities of families. It’s bursting with positivity, and full of characters the reader can root for.’ --Caroline Hulse, author of THE ADULTS''Written with such love and heart. Sarah has done an exceptional job of marrying her trademark comedy with deep and raw emotion. I loved it!'' --Giovanna Fletcher on STEPPING UP''Stop EVERYTHING and read this! Funny, tender and beautifully observed. Loved, loved, LOVED it!'' --CATHY BRAMLEY on STEPPING UP''I laughed out loud constantly and cried a little as well. The family are so well put together, they felt familiar and recognisable'' 5* reader review''There were so many relatable moments in the book that really resonated for me and just had me rooting for Joni'' 5* reader review

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In this new kind of introduction to ethical theory, Daniel Muñoz and Sarah Stroud present 50 of the field’s most exciting puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments. Over the course of 11 chapters, the authors cover a huge variety of topics, starting with the classic debate between utilitarians and deontologists and ending on existential questions about the future of humanity.Every chapter begins with a helpful introduction, and each of the 50 entries includes references for further reading and questions for reflection. Among the entries are such classics as the Ring of Gyges, Jim and the Villagers, the Repugnant Conclusion, JoJo, “One Thought Too Many,” the Miners Puzzle, the Gentle Murder Paradox, Nowheresville, the Experience Machine, and the Trolley Problem. The book also explores several more recent topics of interest, such as doxastic wronging and the ethics of AI, so that even advanced students are likely to discover something new. Each entry can be read on its own, and the writing is accessible and conversational throughout, making this an ideal resource for undergraduate teaching. Readers at any level can pick up this book and see for themselves how fascinating—and puzzling—ethical theory can be.Key Features:Offers 50 puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments, with every entry including the following elements:Presentation of the caseDiscussion of responses to and implications of the caseA reading list which cites the classic presentation of the case and recommends several other treatments or responsesQuestions for reflectionCoverage of each of the 50 is self-contained, allowing students to quickly understand an issue and giving instructors flexibility in assigning readings to match the themes of the course.Additional pedagogical features include a general volume introduction as well as smaller introductions to each of the 11 larger, topic-oriented chapters.

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The intimate biography of the iconic DJ who was lost too soon. Tim Bergling was a musical visionary who, through his sense for melodies, came to define the era when Swedish and European house music took over the world. But Tim Bergling was also an introverted and fragile young man who was forced to grow up at an inhumanly fast pace. After a series of emergencies resulting in hospital stays, he stopped touring in the summer of 2016. Barely two years later, he took his own life. Tim - The Biography of Avicii is written by the award-winning journalist Mans Mosesson, who through interviews with Tim's family, friends and colleagues in the music business, has intimately gotten to know the star producer. The book paints an honest picture of Tim and his search in life, not shying from the difficulties that he struggled with.

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SHORTLISTED FOR FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE ‘The greatest story in English sport told beautifully by one of its greatest writers’ Gary Lineker 'A spellbinding piece of work' Oliver Holt 'Absolute tour de force' Henry WinterAward-winning writer Paul Hayward delivers a compelling and unmissable account of the story of the England men's football team, now updated in paperback. On 30 November 1872, England took on Scotland at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow, a match that is regarded as the first international fixture. More than 5,000 fans watched the two sides play out a 0-0 draw. It was the first of more than a thousand games played by the side, and the beginning of a national love affair that unites the country in a way that few other events can match. In Hayward's brilliant new biography of the team, based on interviews with dozens of past and present players and coaches, including Viv Anderson, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and current coach Gareth Southgate, we get a vivid portrait of all aspects of the team's story, reliving highlights such as the World Cup victory in 1966 and the time when football came home in Euro 96, as well as the low points when the players were obliged to give the Nazi salute in 1938 and the era when England's hooligan fans brought shame on the nation. From Stanley Matthews and Bobby Moore through to more modern heroes such as Paul Gascoigne, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane, Hayward brings a large cast of characters to life.For anyone who wants to understand England football, and why it means so much to so many, England Football: The Biography is an essential and vital read.

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YOU''LL BE HOOKED BY THE FIRST PAGE, AND SHOCKED BY THE LAST . . . THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FRIEND REQUESTThey thought the killer had no motive. But these murders are not what they seem . . .On 15th June 1994, Travis Green - husband, father, upstanding citizen - walked through the streets of Hartstead and killed eleven of his neighbours. The last victim was little Cassie Colman''s father.As the twenty-five-year anniversary approaches, Cassie tries to forget the past - even as her mother struggles to remember it at all. Then something hidden in her mother''s possessions suggests the murders were not what everyone believes.Cassie can''t stop herself from digging up the past. But someone will do anything to keep it buried . . .PRAISE FOR THE ANNIVERSARY:''A poignant and unsettling page-turner'' SUN''A book to keep you guessing and pull at your heartstrings'' ERIN KELLY, author of HE SAID/SHE SAID''Fascinating''SUNDAY TIMES''Compulsively readable. Laura Marshall''s best yet'' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END''I was genuinely unable to put it down'' KAREN HAMILTON, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND''A tense, twisty one-sitting read'' TAMMY COHEN, author of THE WEDDING PARTY''A brilliant, twisty thriller you''ll want to race through'' FABULOUS MAGAZINE''The perfect compulsive summer read'' FIONA CUMMINS, author of WHEN I WAS TEN''Clever, pacey and compelling. A cracking thriller'' EMMA CURTIS, author of INVITE ME IN''Utterly gripping'' WOMAN''S OWN

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Helps you keep achieving - and find peace and happiness in the process' Amy Edmondson, author of Right Kind of Wrong‘We are living an earned life when the choices, risks and effort we make align with an overarching purpose in our lives.’In our modern world, we are constantly striving for the next best thing – the next promotion, the newest car, the bigger house. And yet, even when we achieve these goals, we often don’t feel fully satisfied. In his most powerful work to date, the world’s number one leadership coach and New York Times bestselling author Marshall Goldsmith reveals the key to living ‘the earned life’. Full of illuminating stories from Goldsmith’s legendary career as a coach to some of the world’s highest-achieving leaders, Goldsmith implores readers to avoid the Great Western Disease of ‘I’ll be happy when . . .’ He offers practical advice and exercises to help us avoid the obstacles to creating fulfilling lives. From learning to privilege your future over your present, to understanding the balance between risk and opportunity, the book is packed with transformative insights and tools that will help readers avoid regret by closing the gap between what they plan to achieve and what they actually get done. The Earned Life is a roadmap for ambitious people seeking a higher purpose. 'Inspiring insight from the world's top coach. Goldsmith left me tingling from the journey of reflection I'd been taken on' Bruce Daisley, author of The Joy of Work

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Faith Over Fear: Daniel's Amazing AdventureDiscover the timeless biblical story of Daniel, beautifully illustrated for 4-6-year-olds! This vibrant children's book brings to life the inspiring journey of a young man whose unwavering faith and courage shine through even the most challenging circumstances. Follow Daniel's remarkable story from his capture in Judah to his rise in the Babylonian court. Young readers will be captivated by Daniel's brave choice to honour God by refusing the king's food, his God-given ability to interpret dreams, and his miraculous night in the lions' den. With colourful, engaging illustrations on every page, this book makes the ancient world accessible while conveying important values of integrity, courage, and trust in God. Perfect for bedtime reading, Sunday school, or family devotions, this cherished title helps children understand how God protects those who remain faithful to Him. Bible Lives SeriesDiscover some of the Bible's most exciting stories in this captivating new series! Watch your little ones' eyes light up as they meet brave Daniel in the lions' den, clever Queen Esther, mighty Moses, and more unforgettable characters. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, Bible Lives shows young hearts how God uses even the most ordinary of people in extraordinary ways.

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*The USA Today bestseller*‘An edge-of-your-seat, page-flipping, stay-up-all-night, heart-racing suspense thriller!’ Real Reviewer‘Holy mother of…! This book was SO good. I devoured it…You NEED to read this!’ Real Reviewer‘Holy cr*p! This is good! Riveting, exciting…kept me guessing. Loved it!’ Real ReviewerIn a cabin in a wood,A woman by the window stood.Glancing out, she thought she heardFootsteps, whistling, something stirred.Hiding here, she fears the night,For what’s done in the dark will come to light.She must run fast to escape her lieOr she’ll be the next to die…The unmissable new thriller from the USA Today bestselling master of edge-of-your-seat reading and screenwriter of Netflix Original movie, The Weekend Away.Readers are gripped by The Cabin in the Woods:‘Buckle up because you are in for a ride! Every time I thought the ending was close, there was another twist that I didn’t see coming… I felt like my heart was going to stop or burst out of my chest!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book had me flipping pages as fast as I could! If you love thrillers, buy this book NOW!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Phenomenal! A very twisty journey… kept me guessing… no slow burn here! Perfectly paced and I loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow. This one packs more than a punch, it’s a wallop… Had me biting my nails, stomach clenched. An absolute must read.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Omg! I couldn’t put this down. It had me hooked and wouldn’t let go. Unforgettable!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Once again Sarah Alderson proves that she is truly one of the greats! Easily my favourite book so far this year… Twisty, atmospheric, unputdownable.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A masterclass from Sarah Alderson. Impossible to put down!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow! I absolutely loved this book. What a page turner… I was gripped from start to finish. If you love fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers then this is for you!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The perfect thriller! …One of the most suspenseful stories I have ever read… and the ending will leave you reeling.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Now that’s how a thriller is done! Taut in pace and brimming with suspense… I was absolutely hooked and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW! Boy, did Sarah Alderson deliver… Five stars.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The new novel from the acclaimed author of The House Between Tides, winner of the Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2018!''Sarah Maine is a master of Scottish historical fiction'' Sunday Post****It is the women who are keepers of tales.Atmospheric, intoxicating and filled with intrigue, this sweeping novel is an epic story spanning the centuries, that links three women together across history. Libby Snow spent her childhood hearing stories and legends from long ago. Now an archaeologist, her job is to dig deeper into the past, but her excavation at Ullaness, on Scotland''s west coast has a very personal resonance. For the headland of Ullaness holds not only the secrets of the legend of Ulla, the Norsewoman, but also begins the strange story of Ellen.Libby''s grandmother passed on these tales - of love, betrayal and loss - but the more Libby learns at Ullaness, the more twisted the threads become. When human remains are discovered in the dunes, it becomes clear that time, and intention, have distorted accounts of what happened there. Is it too late to uncover the truth? Or is Libby herself in danger of being caught up in this tangled web of fable and deceit? Praise for Sarah Maine:''An echo of Daphne du Maurier'' - Independent''Maine adroitly weaves together the three strands of her novel'' Sunday Times''Maine writes beautifully about the wilderness'' - The Times''Maine skillfully balances a Daphne du Maurier atmosphere with a Barbara Vine-like psychological mystery...'' - Kirkus

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Will you brave The Retreat? The new bestselling thriller from the author of The Sanatorium.** A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****SARAH PEARSE HAS NOW SOLD MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE**They couldn''t wait to stay here.An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper''s Rock, has a dark past. Once the playground of a serial killer, it''s rumored to be cursed.But now they can''t leave.A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn''t a guest - she wasn''t meant to be on the island at all.And they would do anything to escape . . .The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true.Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive . . .---------Readers enjoyed their stay at The Retreat :''If The Sanatorium was all about the atmosphere, The Retreat is all about the tension.'' *****''Fast paced, tense, suspenseful and unpredictable, I loved it!'' *****''Wow what a book!'' *****''We all fancy a spa break don''t we? Well don''t include me after reading this book. It had me hooked from start to finish.'' *****''Atmospheric and blisteringly exciting.'' *****---------''Pearse goes from strength to strength in The Retreat. The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax. An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for.'' David Baldacci, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Mercy''A world-class thriller writer. Superb. Pre-order it now. '' Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen''The Retreat recalls the one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.'' A. J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window''A eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets. An absorbing escape!'' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push''Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension, Sarah Pearse''s latest is a page-turner. The past doesn''t stay buried for long, at sea or on land, and what comes to the surface is both shocking and chilling.'' Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid''The Retreat was so atmospheric and hold-your-breath tense with cleverly executed twists and a finale that gave me the chills. Brilliant!'' Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No.9

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A story of friendship to treasure this Christmas . . . From the bestselling author of A DOG CALLED HOMELESS, this is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John and Sara Pennypacker's PAX. It’s the Christmas holidays and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he’ll buy her the typewriter she’s been dreaming of. But when Thea arrives in snowy Norway, everything feels . . . wrong. Her father is as distant as ever and now she has to share him with his new family: his girlfriend Inge and her children. Then Thea makes a surprising discovery. Deep in the snowy woods by the house, is a bear. He’s scared and hungry and he desperately needs Thea’s help. When the town hears about a bear living in the woods, Bear’s life is in even greater danger. Thea needs to show everyone that he’s not dangerous – he’s a good bear – if she’s to save him.A gorgeous Christmas story for readers aged 9+ that will warm your heart and take you on an adventure you will never forget. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Fiona Woodcock, the artist behind Abi Elphinstone's The Snow Dragon. 'A big, beautiful hug of a book and the perfect winter companion' Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls 'A heart-warming story' Abi Elphinstone, author of The Unmapped Chronicles series 'Beautiful, wise and tender' Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller'When she meets a bear in the woods, it leads to a transformative friendship that will help to mend the family’s divisions' The Telegraph's best new children’s books to buy for Christmas 2021 'Author Sarah Lean and illustrator Fiona Woodcock build a beautiful, wintery world for this story about family and friendship' The Scotsman 'Sarah Lean’s beautifully written story about a lonely girl and a brown bear is a modern fairytale' Booktrust 'Beautifully written with lovely illustrations, this heart-warming animal story is a real delight – perfect for cosy winter reading' The Week JuniorReaders love The Good Bear: 'A story which reminds us that Christmas is about family and togetherness' Amazon reviewer 'This was a heart warming and adventurous story that kept me turning the pages to see what happened next' Amazon reviewer 'A lovely book to cuddle up and share' Amazon reviewer 'Such a beautiful and heartwarming story. I didn't want it to end' Amazon reviewer

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Thoroughly updated and revised, JERUSALEM: THE BIOGRAPHY is the history of the Middle East through the lens of the Holy City and the Holy Land, from King David to the wars and chaos of today. The history of Jerusalem is the story of the world: Jerusalem is the universal city, the capital of two peoples, the shrine of three faiths. The Holy City and Holy Land are the battlefields for today's multifaceted conflicts and, for believers, the setting for Judgement Day and the Apocalypse.How did this small, remote town become the Holy City, the 'centre of the world' and now the key to peace in the Middle East? Why is the Holy Land so important not just to the region and its many new players, but to the wider world too? Drawing on new archives and a lifetime's study, Montefiore reveals this ever-changing city and turbulent region through the wars, love affairs and revelations of the kings, empresses, amirs, sultans, caliphs, presidents, autocrats, imperialists and warlords, poets, prophets, saints and rabbis, conquerors and whores who created, destroyed, chronicled, and believed in Jerusalem and the Holy Land. A classic of modern literature, this is not only the epic story of 3,000 years of faith, slaughter, fanaticism, co-existence, power and myth, but also a freshly updated, carefully balanced history of the Middle East, from King David to the new players and powers of the twenty-first century, from the birth of Judaism, Christianity and Islam to the Israel-Palestine conflict and the mayhem of today. This is how today's Middle East was forged, how the Holy Land became sacred and how Jerusalem became Jerusalem - the only city that exists twice - in heaven and on earth.

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DISCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES IN THE ROYAL GIFT OF THE YEARFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author and Royal correspondent, Robert Jobson - with his extensive connections within the royal household - this revelatory new biography tells the full story of how Catherine, the Princess of Wales, became the woman she is today.Kate Middleton's life's story seems like a modern-day fairy-tale.An attractive, clever, and ambitious girl from unexceptional beginnings meets and falls in love with a wealthy prince destined to be King when they are both university undergraduates. Now, with the British monarchy in transition, Catherine is Princess of Wales and is set to become Queen.Since her wedding on 29 April 2011, Catherine has endeared herself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth and worldwide on her extensive travels, with her infectious smile, sense of style and down-to-earth nature. Her self-deprecation, willingness to laugh at herself, solid work-ethic - along with her husband, William, warmth, and accessibility - this royal family's dynamic duo have become the most popular members of the Royal Family. But it's not come without its fair share of commentary and scandal, particularly with recent revelations on the relationship of the 'Fab Four' with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well as her own health scares.As interest in the royals continues to gain legions of new, younger fans, there is increasing interest in their histories and back stories of the principal players in this story. This book aims to discover, through talking to close sources both on and off the record within the royal household, what has made Catherine the woman she is today.

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This repackaged edition of this best-selling guide to anatomy in art that will help artists of all levels to improve their life-drawing skills. Unlock your inner artist and discover how to draw the human body in this beautifully-illustrated art book by celebrated artist and teacher, Sarah Simblet. Whether you''re looking to develop a new skill this New Year, or develop your drawing skills even further, this visually-striking guide offers a fresh approach to drawing the human body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 250 specially-commissioned photographs and drawings -Covers each part of the human body from head to toe -10 masterclasses demonstrate how famous artists have depicted the human body-Practical advice and top-tips on life drawing Combining stunning photographs of models with historical and contemporary works of art and her own dynamic life drawing, Sarah will take you on a journey inside the human body to map its skeleton, muscle groups and body systems. Bring your artwork to life in the most dynamic way possible, with detailed line drawings superimposed over photographs to reveal the links between the body''s appearance and it''s construction. Featuring inspirational master classes on world-famous artworks, from Michelangelo to Hans Holbein, Ingres to Degas and more, discover how artists have depicted the human body over centuries. Each master class features a photograph of a model holding the same pose as in the painting, to highlight key details of anatomy and show how the artist has interpreted them.Understanding anatomy is the foundation to understanding the human body successfully. As well as being the perfect reference, Anatomy for the Artist will inspire you to find a model, reach for your pencil and start drawing! Let DK plant the seed of curiosity and watch as it develops into a life-long love of art, anatomy and more. A must-have volume for artists of all levels who wish to tackle life drawing, or those interested in human anatomy, whether as a gift or self-purchase.

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DISCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES IN THE ROYAL GIFT OF THE YEARFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author and Royal correspondent, Robert Jobson - with his extensive connections within the royal household - this revelatory new biography tells the full story of how Catherine, the Princess of Wales, became the woman she is today. Kate Middleton's life's story seems like a modern-day fairy-tale. An attractive, clever, and ambitious girl from unexceptional beginnings meets and falls in love with a wealthy prince destined to be King when they are both university undergraduates.Now, with the British monarchy in transition, Catherine is Princess of Wales and is set to become Queen. Since her wedding on 29 April 2011, Catherine has endeared herself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth and worldwide on her extensive travels, with her infectious smile, sense of style and down-to-earth nature. Her self-deprecation, willingness to laugh at herself, solid work-ethic - along with her husband, William, warmth, and accessibility - this royal family's dynamic duo have become the most popular members of the Royal Family.But it's not come without its fair share of commentary and scandal, particularly with recent revelations on the relationship of the 'Fab Four' with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well as her own health scares. As interest in the royals continues to gain legions of new, younger fans, there is increasing interest in their histories and back stories of the principal players in this story. This book aims to discover, through talking to close sources both on and off the record within the royal household, what has made Catherine the woman she is today.

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THE CRIMES. THE STORIES. THE LAW‘Fascinating’ – Sunday Times‘Masterful’ – Judith Flanders‘A page-turning read'' – Prof. David WilsonTotally gripping and brilliantly told, Murder: The Biography is a gruesome and utterly captivating portrait of the legal history of murder.The stories and the people involved in the history of murder are stranger, darker and more compulsive than any crime fiction. There’s Richard Parker, the cannibalized cabin boy whose death at the hands of his hungry crewmates led the Victorian courts to decisively outlaw a defence of necessity to murder. Dr Percy Bateman, the incompetent GP whose violent disregard for his patient changed the law on manslaughter. Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in England in the 1950s, played a crucial role in changes to the law around provocation in murder cases. And Archibald Kinloch, the deranged Scottish aristocrat whose fratricidal frenzy paved the way for the defence of diminished responsibility. These, and many more, are the people – victims, killers, lawyers and judges, who unwittingly shaped the history of that most grisly and storied of laws.Join lawyer and writer Kate Morgan on a dark and macabre journey as she explores the strange stories and mysterious cases that have contributed to UK murder law. The big corporate killers; the vengeful spouses; the sloppy doctors; the abused partners; the shoddy employers; each story a crime and each crime a precedent that has contributed to the law’s dark, murky and, at times, shocking standing.

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Develop your drawing skills and rediscover the world around you with this innovative and beautifully illustrated book. In Drawing for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet teaches you how to draw by combining practical lessons with examples of both her own work and some of the world''s greatest drawings. She introduces all the key drawing materials, then shows you how to master the basic elements of drawing in a series of step-by-step drawing classes, covering topics ranging from simple mark-making to establishing form, creating tone, and conveying perspective. You will learn how to explore a wide variety of subjects, from still life, plants, and animals to portraits, the human body, landscapes, and buildings, all introduced with outstanding drawings by famous artists. The bestselling author of Anatomy for the Artist and Botany for the Artist, Sarah demonstrates how she works - from quick pencil sketches to pen and ink studies - with expertise and plenty of encouraging tips, and complements them with plentiful examples from her own sketchbooks. Drawing for the Artist is for anyone who wants to draw, whether you are a complete beginner or would like to refresh your existing skills. Whatever your ability, it will inspire you to reach for a pencil and paper and start drawing.

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'An astonishing work of research, detail and revelation. Bulging with information, packed with nuggets.' John Etheridge, Sun'Superbly researched... His eye for detail never wavers. It’s a pleasure to read.' Vic Marks, Observer'The Cricket Book of the Year: Dauntingly comprehensive and surprisingly light-footed.' Simon Briggs, Daily TelegraphEngland: The Biography is the most comprehensive account of the England cricket team that has ever been published, taking the reader into the heart of the action and the team dynamics that have helped shape their success, or otherwise. It is now 140 years since England first played Test match cricket and, for much of that time, it has struggled to perform to the best of its capabilities. In the early years, amateurs would pick and choose which matches and tours they would play; subsequently, the demands of the county game - and the petty jealousies that created - would prevent many from achieving their best. It was only in the 1990s that central contracts were brought in, and Team England began to receive the best possible support from an ever-increasing backroom team. But cricket isn't just about structures, it depends like no other sport on questions of how successful the captain is in motivating and leading his team, and how well different personalities and egos are integrated and managed in the changing room. From Joe Root and Alastair Cook back to Mike Atherton, Mike Brearley and Ray Illingworth, England captains have had a heavy influence on proceedings. Recent debates over Kevin Pietersen were nothing new, as contemporaries of W.G.Grace would doubtless recognise. As England play their 1000th Test, this is a brilliant and unmissable insight into the ups and downs of that story.

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A much-needed playbook to supporting and retaining women of color in leadership roles to create lasting change in the world, from a former labor and community organizer and founder of one of the nation’s premier funders of women of color-led organizations.“A balm and an inspiration.”—Ai-jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and director of Caring Across Generations In the U.S., many of the most significant social justice victories of our time have been spearheaded by women of color leaders. From the streets, to the ballot box, to elected office, no other demographic group stands up more consistently and unequivocally for human rights, democracy, and the planet. Remarkably, they’ve accomplished this despite conditions—in their fields and organizations—that make leadership uniquely treacherous for them. For women of color leaders, the game is rigged. How much more could humanity be winning if we unrigged it? What might be possible, in this clutch moment of history, with so much on the line, if movements stopped benching our best in ways that negatively impact the scoreboard for everybody? Unrig the Game equips us to support effective women of color leaders so we can all win. A former community and union organizer who started one of the largest foundations to resource women of color-led organizing, Vanessa Priya Daniel draws on candid interviews with forty-five prominent women of color movement leaders, along with her own experience at the helm of an organization, to offer an on-the-ground perspective of the obstacles leaders face, how they navigate them, and how allies can show up. Daniel highlights the unique strengths and “superpowers” these leaders bring to the fight for social change, while debunking the myth that identity alone makes a transformative leader.For women of color leaders, this book is a balm, a sister circle, and a master class. For everyone, it is an essential tool to realize the world we all deserve.

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The X-Files meets Wake the Bones in THE CEMETERIANS: The Complete Series, an eerie, genre-blending story filled with horror, magic, mystery, fantasy, darkness, and bones that grow where they shouldn’t.Some things won’t stay buried. After human bones begin growing inside inanimate objects all across the globe, a renegade scientist and brilliant theologian delve into the cemeteries where the bones originated, discovering an otherworldly force tired of being buried in darkness. The Cemeterians will chill you to the bone. Written by New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus (The Shape of Water, Trollhunters (both with Guillermo del Toro), Rotters, Graveyard Girls, The Living Dead (with George Romero) The Teddies Saga, Whalefall (his latest), and The Autumnal (for Vault Comics)) and illustrated by critically-acclaimed and atmospheric artist Maan House (Witchblade, Krampus, Project Blue Book). For fans of The X-Files, Poltergeist, Glitch, Wake the Bones (Elizabeth Kilcoyne), Rotters, Graveyard Girls, and The Living Dead (Daniel Kraus), Pet Sematary (Stephen King), Cemetery Girl (Charlaine Harris & Christopher Golden), and The Resurrectionist of Caligo (Wendy Trimboli & Alicia Zaloga) PRAISE FOR THE CEMETERIANS: The Cemeterians (Nightfall: Double Feature) was named one of the “Horror comics to watch for in 2023” – Fangoria “Tactile, fearsome, haunting — this is horror of the finest quality.” – Multiversity Comics “Transformative, boundary-pushing horror.” – Gatecrashers

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Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to East Coast Australia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from learning to surf the iconic waves that roll into Byron Bay''s beautiful beaches, to admiring Indigenous art at the community-run galleries of Uluru, and marvelling at the ancient subtropical splendour of the Gondwana Rainforests.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s East Coast Australia travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate East Coast Australia and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Sydney Opera House, Whitsunday Islands and Twelve ApostlesSpecial features on visiting the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney city guide and Outback coverageExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with East Coast Australian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and mapsCovers: Sydney & Surrounds; South Coast New South Wales; North Coast New South Wales; Southeast Queensland & the Fraser Coast; Central & Tropical North Queensland; Melbourne & Surrounds; Coastal Victoria; Outback Australia Create a trip that''s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet''s East Coast Australia.

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The Graveyard Girls navigate an evil smart home, public humiliation, and turbulent middle school friendships in this consuming fourth installment by New York Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Kraus. The Graveyard Girls are back together but they’ve never felt further apart. The excitement of finding Silas Hoke’s bones quickly fades as tension between the five friends threatens the future of their beloved club. Frannie secretly struggles with life-changing news and unexpected Internet fame. Sophie betrays her bestie to get ahead. Gemma’s plan to win Zuzu’s love backfires. Whisper can’t balance her new friendship with Paisley, her old one with the Graveyard Girls, and her latest crush. And Zuzu’s Spirit Squad summons her to find out what—or who—has possessed Frannie's new “smart” house. Can the fighting friends put their differences aside and banish the evil force threatening Frannie’s home? Or will their club—and lives—be gone for good?Fans of author Lisi Harrison’s Monster High books and Daniel Kraus’s Trollhunters will devour this clownishly creepy installment in the Graveyard Girls series. Young readers looking for scary stories for kids ages 8 to 12 will delight in this frightfully fun mystery series.

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Erwin Olaf, renowned for his bold photography, evolved from avant-gardist to celebrated artist. This biography, based on his archives, honors his legacy and queer advocacy. Publication accompanying the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam exhibition of the same name, running from 10 October 2025 to February 2026.It was a shock when Erwin Olaf passed away unexpectedly in 2023 while recovering from a lung transplant. In the 1980s and 1990s, he gained fame for his extravagant, sometimes sexually explicit photographs. Inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe, Hans van Manen, and Paul Blanca, he found his muses in Amsterdam’s Club RoXY. Over time, he evolved from a rebellious avant-gardist into a celebrated artist, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to his exhibitions, from The Hague to Shanghai. Throughout his career, he remained true to himself, creating his own universe while tirelessly advocating for the rights of the queer community. A progressive lung disease prompted Erwin Olaf to put his legacy in order and contribute to this book about his life and work. "I don’t need to come out looking great. But I do want it to be accurate." Mischa Cohen followed Erwin Olaf for years, gaining access to his archives and his life. He spoke with lovers, friends, colleagues, gallerists, curators, muses, and family, and was present at photoshoots. Together, they selected images from his body of work and personal life. And finally, there were the last, emotional encounters in a sterile hospital room.

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In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. But when Leto awakens from her death on the shore of a long-forgotten island, its enigmatic keeper Melantho tells her that there's only one way the curse can be broken. Leto must kill the last prince of Ithaca . . .In Lies We Sing to the Sea, debut author Sarah Underwood delivers a thrilling and breathtaking tale that will enthral readers from the very first page as they are transported to the cursed shores of Ithaca.A reclamation of a story from thousands of years ago, Lies We Sing to the Sea is about love and fate, grief and sacrifice, and, ultimately, the power we must find within.

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An Indie Next pick!A gorgeous hardcover edition featuring lavender sprayed edges! The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst's romantasy debut-a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz-a magically sentient spider plant-have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire's most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city's elite.When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she'd see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy-and very handsome-neighbor who can't take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she's fed and to help fix up her new home.In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn't have: jam.With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries.But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island's first-ever and much needed secret spellshop.Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.

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Now in paperback! The very first thriller from Rick Riordan Presents! Drawing from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology, acclaimed author Sarah Dass crafts a chilling tale of magic, murder, and how far we’ll go to protect what’s ours—perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley and Tiffany D. Jackson.Unlike the other residents of the small Caribbean island of St. Virgil, Selina DaSilva does not believe in magic. With a logical mind and a knack for botany, Selina used to dream of leaving home with her boyfriend, Gabriel, and starting a new life together far away—until a vicious, unsolved attack left her father dead and her mother in a coma.Two years later, her guilt over her mother’s condition keeps her tethered to the island, relegated to using her mother’s legacy as St. Virgil’s most talented (and most feared) psychic to con desperate islanders and gullible tourists with useless talismans and phony protection rituals. But when one of those tourists ends up at the center of a string of strange murders, the truth that Selina has been denying can no longer be avoided: There is evil lurking in the forests that surround St. Virgil. Another thing that can’t be avoided? Selina’s now ex-boyfriend, Gabriel, who’s returned home for the first time since Selina broke up with him.Desperate to put an end to the killings and claim justice for Selina’s parents, these two former lovers must race to find answers. But darkness is no fool. And evil bides its time. As long-hidden secrets about Selina’s family begin to reveal themselves, Selina knows only one path to the truth remains—and it waits in the forest.Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of the Disney+ hit series Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

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FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR''Dazzlingly inventive''Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month''A meticulously plotted exploration of friendship, foe-ship and the lies that bind, which builds to a gripping and powerful conclusion''Cara Hunter********** FIVE WOMEN.They meet at their NCT Group. The only thing they have in common is they''re all pregnant. FIVE SECRETS.Three years later, they are all good friends. Aren''t they? ONE MISSING HUSBAND.Now the police have come knocking. Someone knows something. THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS IS THAT SOMEONE ALWAYS TELLS...********** ''The perfect dose of thrills and suspense, this will keep you engrossed to the very end'' Heat''Original and stylish... will keep you guessing to the last page''Sharon BoltonFor fans of Big Little Lies, The Rumour and I Invited Her In, this is first class psychological suspense from the critically acclaimed Sarah J Naughton.

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Halloween, magic and a touch of romance. Return to the charming coastal town of Twilight Cove with the latest instalment in USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox''s enchanting Magical Menagerie Mystery series!A harmless trick . . . or a deadly treat?Autumn is in full swing and the town of Twilight Cove is preparing for its annual Pumpkin Glow! Georgie Johansen, her gorgeous boyfriend Callum and her Auntie O are also getting ready for their animal sanctuary''s Trail of Terror. But when a new, and rather unpleasant, resident stops at nothing to take over the town, the enemies she makes are numerous . . . and lethal!Finding the woman''s body in the woods is shocking enough. The news that Georgie''s best friend is top of the suspect list is another level entirely. Georgie''s never needed the secret abilities of her wonderful dogs, Flossie and Fancy, more than she does right now. Especially when it''s clear that someone doesn''t want an amateur sleuth poking around. Revealing the victim''s secrets could be the key to finding the killer. After all, everyone has a skeleton in their closet . . .Can Georgie save the town from a real Halloween horror show? This delightful cozy mystery series with a magical twist is perfect for fans of Sofie Kelly, Amanda Flowers, Wendy Corsi Staub and Gretchen Rue!

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September, 1145. The body of a Templar knight is discovered in the Forest of Wyre on Worcestershire''s northern border, and concealed upon his person is a bloodstained document that reveals the identity of a traitor. Undersherif Hugh Bradecote, Sergeant Catchpoll and Underserjeant Walkelin must discover who the dead man was and whether his death was personal, political or an outlaw killing. They are surprised to find that the locals believe the killer to be the Raven Woman, a shape-changer, who lurks in the woods, and when they discover the identity of the dead knight, Ivo de Mitton, long ago believed to have killed his own kin, there are more questions than answers.Does the tale of the Raven Woman contain a kernel of truth? Is the suspected traitor really guilty, and if not, who gains most by his fall from grace? Ultimately, can Bradecote, Catchpoll and Walkelin see the wood from the trees and bring a killer to justice? Author brings to life the mysterious world of twelfth-century Worcestershire Following the massive success of the earlier titles in the Bradecote and Catchpoll series, we are proud to launch Sarah Hawkswood''s new book, Feast for the Ravens. This title will appeal particularly to fans of C. J. Sansom''s books and Ariana Franklin''s Mistress of Death series

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A Times Best Historical Fiction Book of the YearA Cosmopolitan Best Book of the Year A History Today Book of the Year''Dunant has made completely her own the story of the Italy''s most infamous ruling family . . . in a way that we can see, hear and smell'' Mark Lawson, Guardian''A stunning tale of power and family . . . In Dunant''s telling of the Borgia story, Lucrezia is not the sluttish power-crazed poisoner of legend . . . her glorious prose makes her version irresistible'' Antonia Senior, The Times''Stuffed with violence, danger and passion'' Daily Mail Conjuring up the past in all its complexity, horror and pleasures, In The Name of the Family confirms Sarah Dunant''s place as the leading novelist of the Renaissance and one of the most acclaimed historical fiction writers of our age.In the Name of the Family - as Blood and Beauty did before - holds up a mirror to a turbulent moment of history, sweeping aside the myths to bring alive the real Borgia family; complicated, brutal, passionate and glorious. Here is a thrilling exploration of the House of Borgia''s doomed years, in the company of a young diplomat named Niccolo Machiavelli.It is 1502 and Rodrigo Borgia, a self-confessed womaniser and master of political corruption is now on the Papal throne as Alexander VI. His daughter Lucrezia, aged twenty-two, already thrice married and a pawn in her father''s plans, is discovering her own power. And then there is Cesare Borgia: brilliant, ruthless and increasingly unstable; it is his relationship with the diplomat Machiavelli which offers a master class on the dark arts of power and politics. What Machiavelli learns will go on to inform his great work of modern politics, The Prince.But while the pope rails against old age and his son''s increasing maverick behaviour it is Lucrezia who will become the Borgia survivor: taking on her enemies and creating her own place in history.

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''The Sanatorium will keep you checking over your shoulder. This spine-tingling, atmospheric thriller has it all: an eerie Alpine setting, sharp prose, and twists you''ll never see coming. A must-read.'' Richard Osman''An eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.'' Reese WitherspoonYOU WON''T WANT TO LEAVE... UNTIL YOU CAN''T.*WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH**ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD**THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB PICK**CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2022 FINGERPRINT AWARDS**COLD AS ICE AWARD WINNER AT 2022 DEAD GOOD READERS AWARDS*A beautiful, eerie hotel in the Swiss Alps, recently converted from an abandoned sanatorium, is the last place Detective Elin Warner wants to be. But her estranged brother has invited her there for his engagement party, and she feels she has no choice but to accept.Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge. And things only get worse when they wake the next morning to find her brother''s fiancée is missing. With access to the hotel cut off, the guests begin to panic.But this is only the first disappearance. Everyone''s in danger - and anyone could be next . . .____________________''The Sanatorium is an absolutely splendid Gothic thriller.'' A. J. Finn''One of the best books of 2021 [...] guaranteed to give you goosebumps.'' Woman & Home''I absolutely loved The Sanatorium - it gave me all the wintry thrills and chills.'' Lucy Foley''A menacing, creepy debut [...] echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier.'' Daily Mail''A chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting.'' T. M. LoganReaders love The Sanatorium:***** ''Thrilling, chilling - a tingles down my spine type of read.''***** ''Imagine a universe where Agatha Christie and Stephen King collaborated on a book.''***** ''Sarah Pearse wastes no time in ramping up the tension and is clearly destined to be a master of this genre.''Don''t miss The Retreat, the addictive new thriller from the global bestselling author of The Sanatorium.

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From an impoverished childhood in the Scottish highlands to Victorian London, this is the inspiring story of two brothers – Daniel and Alexander Macmillan – who built a publishing empire - and brought Alice in Wonderland to the world. Their remarkable achievements are revealed in this entertaining, superbly researched biography.Daniel and Alexander arrived in London in the 1830s at a crucial moment of social change. These two idealistic brothers, working-class sons of a Scottish crofter, went on to set up a publishing house that spread radical ideas on equality, science and education across the world. They also brought authors like Lewis Carroll, Thomas Hardy and Charles Kingsley, and poets like Matthew Arnold and Christina Rossetti, to a mass audience. No longer would books be just for the upper classes.In Literature for the People Sarah Harkness brings to life these two warm-hearted men. Daniel was driven by the knowledge that he was living on borrowed time, his body ravaged by tuberculosis. Alexander took on responsibility for the company as well as Daniel’s family and turned a small business into an international powerhouse. He cultivated the literary greats of the time, weathered controversy and tragedy, and fostered a dynasty that would include future prime minister Harold Macmillan.Including fascinating insights about the great, the good and the sometimes wayward writers of the Victorian era, with feuds, friendships and passionate debate, this vibrant book is bursting with all the energy of that exciting period in history.

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Another day, another grand scheme! The thieving Fitzglen family are back in this second instalment of the spellbinding Theatre of Thieves gothic mystery series set in Victorian England.London, 1908. The Fitzglens, one of London''s leading theatre families and part-time thieves, are plotting their next scheme when they receive terrible news about Great Uncle Montague. He''s been killed in a tragic accident at his Notting Hill home. Montague will be much missed, not just for his talent in art forgery, but his death provides an unlooked-for opportunity: the chance to search for his infamous iron box. No one knows what it contains - if, that is, it even exists - but Jack Fitzglen is certain it has to be something highly valuable . . . or extremely dangerous. Why else would the grand master of storytelling have refused to even drop a hint?Jack is amazed when he finds the box - and even more amazed by its contents. An unknown play by one of Ireland''s leading playwrights, entitled The Murderer inside the Mirror. Jack reads the first few pages, and is struck by a nameless feeling of dread. But even he has no idea what kind of dangerous adventure the manuscript will take him on - one which will tangle him in revenge, madness . . . and murder.This unsettling gothic historical mystery, following Chalice of Darkness, will appeal to fans of Daphne du Maurier, Laura Purcell, Rebecca James, Sarah Waters and Stuart Turton.

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It’s 1887 and Nancy Astley sits in the audience at her local music hall: she doesn’t know it yet, but the next act on the bill will change her life. Tonight is the night she’ll fall in love… with the thrill of the stage and with Kitty Butler, a girl who wears trousers.Giddy with desire and hungry for experience, Nancy follows Kitty to London where unimaginable adventures await.Sarah Waters'' debut novel, Tipping the Velvet was highly acclaimed and was chosen by The New York Times and The Library Journal as one of the best books of 1998. Reviewers have offered the most praise for Tipping the Velvet''s use of humour, adventure, and sexual explicitness. The novel was adapted into a somewhat controversial three-part series of the same name produced and broadcast by the BBC in 2002.

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Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness.Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing. But it's not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie. His parents seem sad and preoccupied, so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasured Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both. The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things. Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey's end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale's song can be heard somewhere. A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning middle grade novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai will have you turning the last page with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope. For fans of Pax, Wonder and Wild Child.Praise for The Hunt for the Nightingale: ‘An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again’ ― Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy ‘A clever, gentle adventure with a masterful plot that deals with the difficult subject of grief so poignantly’ ― Emma Carroll, author of The Week at World’s End ‘Will break your heart and mend it together again’ ― Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild ‘Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature’ ― Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘This poignant exploration of grief and denial seen through the eyes of a child is underpinned by lessons about kindness, acceptance and nature’ ― Daily Mail ‘The Hunt for the Nightingale is a beautiful tale of loss, love, and friendship. The voice of Jasper is masterfully crafted, making him an achingly endearing protagonist. Filled with wondrous bird facts and gorgeous illustrations, this book truly soars’ ― Joseph Elliot, author of The Good Hawk ‘Brave, unforgettable and beautiful’ ― Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe ‘A stunning tale echoing fables of old that paints a portrait of grief with the lightest of touches’ ― Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars ‘A beautifully realised story . . . tender and hopeful’ ― Bookseller Editor’s Choice

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‘I absolutely loved this book . . . It was a lovely story of snow, romance and Christmas’ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️‘A beautiful, tentative romance. Wonderful’ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️‘An absolute gem of a novel and one that I will be reading again and again!’ Reader review ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️‘Sarah Morgan never fails to write the most magical and lovely stories that make you continue turning the pages long in to the night’ Reader review❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️* * *Once upon a time Kayla loved Christmas Now she’s more dedicated to her job than decking the halls, and can’t wait for the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ to be over.Until she arrives at the enchanting Snow Crystal ski resort, determined to win gorgeous owner Jackson as a marketing client.But wooing Jackson professionally quickly turns personal as they spend flirty festive nights in this glittering winter wonderland.With snowflakes swirling and sleigh bells ringing…could Jackson be the one to make Kayla fall back under the Christmas spell?Tropes:🎄 Finding the magic of Christmas❤️ True love💼Work romanceSnow Crystal trilogyBook 1 – Sleigh Bells in the SnowBook 2 – Suddenly Last SummerBook 3 – Maybe This Christmas While the Snow Crystal novels can easily be read as standalone stories, you''ll likely enjoy reading the earlier books in the series too!

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''The pre-eminent novelist of Renaissance Italy'' S. J. PARRIS, OBSERVER''Dunant triumphs, like all good novelists: in a deft, shrewd, precise use of killer detail'' CHRISTOBEL KENT, GUARDIAN''She writes like a painter, and thinks like a philosopher . . . A tour de force of storytelling'' AMANDA FOREMAN ''A writer of powerful historical imagination and wicked literary gifts'' SIMON SCHAMAWith their stomachs churning on the jewels they have swallowed, the courtesan Fiammetta and her companion dwarf Bucino escape the sack of Rome. It''s 1527. They head for the shimmering, decadent city of Venice. Sarah Dunant''s epic novel of sixteenth-century Renaissance Italy is a story about the sins of pleasure and the pleasures of sin, an intoxicating mix of fact and fiction, and a dazzling portait of one of the worlds greatest cities at its most potent moment in history.

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An instant New York Times bestseller—and a legendary YA debut!This dazzling sapphic fantasy inspired by Greek mythology will captivate fans of Circe and The Song of Achilles.Each spring, Ithaca condemns twelve maidens to the noose. This is the price vengeful Poseidon demands for the lives of Queen Penelope’s twelve maids, hanged and cast into the depths centuries ago.But when that fate comes for Leto, death is not what she thought it would be. Instead, she wakes on a mysterious island and meets a girl with green eyes and the power to command the sea. A girl named Melantho, who says one more death can stop a thousand.The prince of Ithaca must die—or the tides of fate will drown them all.Sarah Underwood weaves an epic tapestry of lies, love, and tragedy, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Alexandra Bracken, and Renée Ahdieh.

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The bestselling author of Dear Universe shares seven simple and powerful lessons full of practical guidance, soulful exercises and nuggets of wisdom in Be The Love - your invitation to use the power of your emotions to achieve happiness.Emotional empowerment expert Sarah Prout shares how to Be the Love you believe you deserve, and how to do it by embracing lessons such as overcoming comparison traps, finding freedom in forgiveness and accepting that making choices is how life happens, but living with your choices is how growth happens. These lessons are illustrated by Prout''s own raw, personal stories that range from humorous to harrowing.By following the seven pieces of advice and trying them in your own life, you will create radical and magical inner transformation, and inner transformation will lead to outer results, whether that''s within your career, relationships, or something as simple as your own self-confidence as you walk down the street. If you live your life with self-love and self-compassion as your North Star, then you will thrive.

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The Emphatically Queer Career of Perkins Harnly is the story of a Nebraska-born artist (1901-1986) who over the course of his long-life crossed paths with a staggering array of famous and infamous personalities. The story follows Harnly''s steps from remote farmlands of Nebraska through silent-era Hollywood, post-revolutionary Mexico, Depression-era New York, wartime Tinsel Town, queer Los Angeles during the repressive 1950s, and in the 1970s. Sarah Burns uses archives of letters and interviews to bring the lives of Harnly and his circle of creative friends whose antics rival the infamous ''bright young things'' of England.

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From Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a charming and irresistibly fun picture book about a young blind girl and her grandmother who experience the vibrant everyday music of their busy city.A young girl, filled with the sounds of her beloved city, shares a song with her grandmother that changes the two forever. After helping Grandma realize that the city makes music as beautiful as the sounds they hear in church on Sunday morning, the two sit down and take in all the sounds of the cityÂ…together.Song in the City bridges the gap between generations of music and family, while centering love, understanding, and joy.A Bank Street College of EducationÂ’s ChildrenÂ’s Book CommitteeÂ’s Best ChildrenÂ’s Books of the Year pick!

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How can we use code to capture the unpredictable properties of nature? How can understanding the mathematical principles behind our physical world help us create interesting digital environments? Written by ''The Coding Train'' YouTube star Daniel Shiffman, The Nature of Code is a beginner-friendly creative coding tutorial that explores a range of programming strategies for developing computer simulations of natural systems - from elementary concepts in math and physics to sophisticated machine-learning algorithms. Using the same enthusiastic style on display in Shiffman''s popular YT channel, this book makes learning to program fun, empowering you to generate fascinating graphical output while refining your problem-solving and algorithmic-thinking skills. You''ll progress from building a basic physics engine that simulates the effects of forces like gravity and wind resistance, to creating evolving systems of intelligent autonomous agents that can learn from their mistakes and adapt to their environment. The Nature of Code introduces important topics such as: Randomness, forces and vectors, trigonometry, cellular automata and fractals, genetic algorithms, neural networks. Learn from an expert how to transform your beginner-level skills into writing well-organized, thoughtful programs that set the stage for further experiments in generative design.

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A new edition of Cary Reich's engaging biography of Andre Meyer. In this new edition of Financier, Cary Reich presents an illuminating portrait of this ferociously energetic, charming, and ruthless businessman who was a trusted advisor of the Kennedys and an intimate of William Paley and Katherine Graham.

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A fascinating and comprehensive history, Demanding the Impossible is a challenging and thought-provoking exploration of anarchist ideas and actions from ancient times to the present day.Navigating the broad ''river of anarchy'', from Taoism to Situationism, from Ranters to Punk rockers, from individualists to communists, from anarcho-syndicalists to anarcha-feminists, Demanding the Impossible is an authoritative and lively study of a widely misunderstood subject. It explores the key anarchist concepts of society and the state, freedom and equality, authority and power and investigates the successes and failure of the anarchist movements throughout the world. While remaining sympathetic to anarchism, it presents a balanced and critical account. It covers not only the classic anarchist thinkers, such as Godwin, Proudhon, Bakunin, Kropotkin, Reclus and Emma Goldman, but also other libertarian figures, such as Nietzsche, Camus, Gandhi, Foucault and Chomsky. No other book on anarchism covers so much so incisively.In this updated edition, a new epilogue examines the most recent developments, including ''post-anarchism'' and ''anarcho-primitivism'' as well as the anarchist contribution to the peace, green and ''Global Justice'' movements.Demanding the Impossible is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand what anarchists stand for and what they have achieved. It will also appeal to those who want to discover how anarchism offers an inspiring and original body of ideas and practices which is more relevant than ever in the twenty-first century.

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A stormy night. A plane crash. A deserted island--or so it seems. Sonic and Tails find themselves castaways, surrounded by robots hardwired to target them!That''s no island—it''s the weathered hulk of the Death Egg, and it''s crawling with scrapped, rusted, and malfunctioning Badniks! Each and every one of them was created by Eggman to destroy that meddlesome hedgehog, but the mad doctor left other creations as well. Lethal, personal, familiar creations.What other secrets does the crumbling battle station hold? Are all of Eggman''s monsters doomed to follow their programming, or can they step out of their maker''s shadow? And where can a hungry ’hog get a chili dog around here?Writer Daniel Barnes (The Black Mage, Aggretsuko) presents a nail-biting new Sonic adventure, full of fears and gears, with shadowy, shocking art by IDW Sonic veteran Jack Lawrence (Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits).

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From the small town of Chawton, Hampshire, one of the world’s most important authors was born…Jane Austen holds a firm place in the English literary cannon, and is adored world-wide for her wit, social observation and insight into the lives of women. But behind the books is a life largely unknown, with an idyllic childhood, a busy social life and an affectionate family circle.Elizabeth Jenkin’s account of Austen’s story illustrates not only the character and opinions of an unusually perceptive and gifted woman, but also the world of the county gentry of Georgian England.Richly drawn and in picturesque detail, Jenkins pulls together fact and fiction to show how Jane Austen’s life, lived with quiet passion, inspired some of the most beloved novels to date.

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