the pea and the princess mini grey

Once upon a time there was an enchanting fairytale about a prince who was looking for a real princess to be his bride. The only way to tell whether the many princesses who applied for the post were really royal, legend had it, was to see if they would be able to feel a tiny little pea through dozens of luxurious mattresses as they slept. Only the princess who emerged the next morning complaining of the extreme discomfort in which she had passed the night, could possibly be good enough to be the prince s bride . . . All well and enchanting, but has anyone stopped to think about how all this might have felt for the pea in question? No. So here, for the first time, straight from the pea, is the truth about this much-loved, oft-repeated fairytale.

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Far, far away over the high, high mountains in an old castle wall, in a tiny, tiny hole there lives a little mouse called George. He s very small and rather timid and he can be a bit clumsy too. In fact, poor George is so hopeless that he can t even make lunch without burning his cheese on toast!But when a huge and terrifying dragon attacks the castle, George springs into action! Because as fans of George and the Dragon know only too well, George has a very special talent . . .This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George and the Dragon. This is a charming children s tale from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.

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A rural book shop. A chance to start over. But can she make her dream a reality?Kazz used to love the excitement of her London life, but lately her passion for expensive city living has begun to wane. So when she s given the opportunity to open a bookshop in picturesque Tanglewood, she jumps at the chance.But village life is much quieter than she anticipated ⠓ is she actually suited for rural living? Resigned to a boring and uneventful Christmas, when she meets gorgeous Saul she is more than ready to have some fun and enjoy the festivities. If only Saul didn t have a reputation for being a player...Will Kazz become the heroine in her own Christmas romance, or will he love her and leave her under the mistletoe?This gorgeous festive romance is perfect for fans of Kiley Dunbar, Rachel Lucas and Sue Moorcroft.Praise for The Tanglewood Bookshop ⠘Made me laugh out loud!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Perfect⠦ the cutest story! Highly recommend⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I loved the descriptions and the characters were great⠦ a brilliant Christmas romance which I would definitely recommend⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Absolutely fantastic. I really loved it and couldn⠙t put it down⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Full of delightful characters, wonderful descriptions and the feeling of Christmas is threaded throughout⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I absolutely adored this book and all the festive vibes! One of my favourite reads of the year⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I loved this Christmas romance by fab author Lilac Mills. Beautiful setting and great characters. This book made me want a bookshop of my own⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘A cosy and quick read, it made me look forward to the holidays!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘A cute story of new beginnings, second chances and the powers of a close-knit community. I loved most of the characters and the idyllic setting. A wonderful Christmas story⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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Princesses from all across the land are flocking to fairyland village for the chance to marry the prince. But one princess is not all she seems... Amid the excitements of the annual festival of food, the Fairytale Hairdresser must use all her skills to root out a wicked witch and ensure true love s course runs without a hitch. Featuring all the fairytale favourites, hilarious hairstyles, outrageous outfits and fantastic fairytale foods! The Fairytale Hairdresser: a modern girl in a fairytale world!

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A hilarious rhyming retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Princess and the Pea, with a modern twist!⠜There⠙s something I heard in a very old tale ⠓ a test you can do that will work without fail. Under her mattress I⠙ll slip a small pea. A princess who⠙s perfect will feel it, you see.⠝ Prince Fred decides it⠙s time he got married ⠓ to a genuine proper perfect princess. His best friend, Prince Zac, warns him that such a bride might be hard to find . . .Enter Princess Ardwenna, who turns up at the palace to ask for shelter from the storm. Prince Fred can⠙t believe she⠙s a real princess ⠓ she⠙s not fussy or proud AT ALL ⠓ so Ardwenna decides to play a trick on Fred, involving one little pea and a whole pile of mattresses!But Prince Fred might not need a princess after all. Perhaps his own handsome prince has been there all along . . .This irresistible retelling of Hans Christian Andersen⠙s classic fable defies traditional fairy tale conventions. With a pitch perfect rhyming text by bestselling Peter Bently, and gloriously detailed illustrations by award-winning Claire Powell, it is an unmissable treat.

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Another magical story in the Mr Men Little Miss Magic series!Little Miss Splendid is the most splendid character of all in Mr Men land, until a Princess moves in next door! Find out what happens when the two neighbours meet in this magical Little Miss story.The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.

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Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland. . .A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no frizz too fearsome! ________It s Prince Freddie s coronation and Kittie is styling all her fairytale friends for an animal-themed parade to celebrate! But something s gone wrong. . . Prince Freddie is nowhere to be seen! Could his mysterious cousin be behind it? And who is this funny little frog in Kittie s salon?Together with her new friend Princess Lily, Kittie sets out to solve the mystery and bring order back to Fairyland. Have you read any more of Kittie s fairytale adventures?Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum FairyFairytale Hairdresser and Father Christmas Fairytale Hairdresser and the AladdinFairytale Hairdresser and Snow WhiteFairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella

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Here we are at 4.6 billion years ago, and as we raise the curtain . . . the STORY OF LIFE is about to begin! (Yes, that s right - we re telling the story of the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth). In the running for the greatest children s picture book about Earth . . . Grey s jokes and wild imagination elevate this far above the many non-fiction science titles for children - THE TIMES Mini Grey s book is a tour de force, introducing a complex topic in an accessible and engaging way. - BOOKS FOR KEEPSTake your seats for the ENTIRE history of Planet Earth, as we take a whistle-stop tour from the birth of Earth, to the age of bacteria, the era of dinosaurs . . . to the moment of people (blink and you ll miss it).Narrated by a friendly troop of insects and with mind-blowing, lively illustrations, this illustrated non-fiction book will entertain and educate, as we put on a show, the greatest show, the show of the evolution of life on Earth.From internationally bestselling creator, Mini Grey, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, this is her first non-fiction book and it s told with wit, humour and heart.

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In the third book in the Rosewood Chronicles return to a world that effortlessly combines the charm of The Princess Diaries and the immersive magic of Harry Potter.Ellie is a rebellious princess hiding her real identity. Lottie is her Portman, acting as the princess for the public to shield Ellie from scrutiny. Jamie is Ellie s Partizan, a lifelong bodyguard sworn to protect the princess at any cost.Together they are attempting to stay safe from Leviathan, a group determined to take the princess for unknown reasons.When Leviathan force them to travel to their beloved Rosewood Hall s sister school in Japan, the threesome find that nowhere is beyond Leviathan s long reach. The only solace they find is a secret band of students called Banshee who are fighting against the evil organisation s hold. But when long-buried secrets are uncovered, the lives of Lottie, Ellie and Jamie will never be the same again...

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The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the worldâ ™s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.Journey back to the legendary time of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, of Merlin and dragons, of the Great Quest for the Grail and the mysterious Otherworld of Faerie. A time of bravery, treachery and love.Here, you will read of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight, and of Gawain s strange birth and his rise to the highest possible rank: Emperor of Rome. Here too are some of the earliest Celtic tales of Arthur, and a completely new version of Merlin the Enchanter s story. There is also the story of Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any to be found in Maloryâ ™s Le Morte Dâ ™Arthur.THE GREAT BOOK OF KING ARTHUR presents for the first time many long-forgotten tales, dramatically brought to life by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to deliver a unique reimagining of the most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever written.

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WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZEâ ˜A brilliantly original bookâ ™ Financial Timesâ ˜One of the masterpieces of modern historical writingâ ™ Daily TelegraphPaul Kennedyâ ™s international bestseller is a sweeping account of five hundred years of fluctuating economic muscle and military might.Kennedyâ ™s masterwork begins in the year 1500, at a time of various great centres of power including Minh China, the Ottomans, the rising Mughal state, the nations of Europe. But it was the latter which, through competition, economic growth and better military organisation, came to dominate the globe â “ until challenged later by Japan, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Now China, boosted by its own economic prowess, rises to the fore. Throughout this brilliant work, Kennedy persuasively demonstrates the interdependence of economic and military power, showing how an imbalance between the two has historically led to spectacular political disaster.Erudite and brilliantly original, The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the politics of power.â ˜Tinged with a genius that unravels complexityâ ™ Evening Standard â ˜Outstandingâ ™ Observer

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Hello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts!Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world!The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their underwater base, the Octopod, the eight intrepid friends are always ready for fun and excitement!When the Octonauts go on holiday to the Great Reef City, theyâ ™re shocked to discover that the brightly-coloured coral reef has turned white. Whatever can have happened? And is it true that the Great Reef City is haunted? Itâ ™s up to the Octonauts to solve the mystery and save the reef!

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In the run-up to Moomins eightieth anniversary (2025) the spotlight is on The Moomins and The Great Flood and the first glimpse it offers of Moomin Valley. Tove Jansson wrote this first ever Moomin story in 1945, in the wake of World War II, and although a children s tale, it vividly evokes the displacement of refugees throughout Europe at the time. A global Moomin.com campaign will celebrate the eighty years of the Moomins with the slogan the door is always open , emphasising Jansson s timely message of kindness and inclusiveness towards those forced to flee to safety.This new format edition includes an introduction by much loved author Frank Cottrell-Boyce and a full colour fold-out Moomin history poster.

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A captured princess just wants a good night’s sleep! Shhh…Dreams are coming true at the Demon Castle—though unfortunately only the nightmarish kind! As the castle prepares for a historic meeting of the Demon World’s movers and shakers, will they be able to keep the chaos under control? Meanwhile, Zastur’s wayward clone is (kinda, sorta) dealt with, the Demon King’s (middle school) delinquent desires are made manifest, and the princess rocks some dragons in a battle for the seven (legally distinct) Dragun Balls!Dreams are coming true at the Demon Castle—though unfortunately only the nightmarish kind! As the castle prepares for a historic meeting of the Demon World’s movers and shakers, will they be able to keep the chaos under control? Meanwhile, Zastur’s wayward clone is (kinda, sorta) dealt with, the Demon King’s (middle school) delinquent desires

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In 1925, the artists Edward Bawden and Eric Ravilious moved to the village of Great Bardfield in the countryside of Essex, England. Over time, other artists came to the village, forming a community of artists and designers that remains active today. In the 1950s, these artists, including Bawden, Ravilious, John Aldridge, Michael Rothenstein, and Marianne Straub, among others, held now-famous “open house” exhibitions, displaying their modernist works to the public in their own homes. These informal shows brought acclaim to the artists, and also brought thousands of visitors to the quaint village. This richly illustrated book shows how that community, and its neigh- boring landscape, nurtured a distinctive style of art, design, and illustrationÂ

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In a film eight years in making, Studio Ghibli’s cofounder Isao Takahata tells the untold story of Princess Kaguya.An old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess grows rapidly into a young lady, enthralling everyone who encounters her–but ultimately, she must face her fate. This book captures the breathtaking art of the film from conception to production, and features commentary, interviews, and an in-depth look at the production process. “Every frame is worthy of being its own painting.” –Joe Hisaishi, film’s composer

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Meet every king and queen in the history of Britain in this lively comic-strip guide from award-winning authorâ “illustrator Marcia Williams.From medieval monarchs to the newly-crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain. Discover the kings who fought off the Vikings, the queen who spent the longest time on the throne, the king who died from eating too much fish, and many more. Featuring famous faces like Henry VIII and Elizabeth II, plus lesser-known stories of the daring, the caring and the cruel who have worn the crown, this is an accessible and engaging introduction to the kings and queens of Britain, sure to inspire even reluctant readers.

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As the crisis of democratic capitalism sweeps the globe, The Great Retreat makes the controversial argument that what democracies require most are stronger political parties that serve as intermediaries between citizens and governments. Once a centralizing force of the democratic process, political parties have eroded over the past fifty years. Parties now rank among the most unpopular institutions in society--less trusted than business, the police, and the media. Identification with parties has plummeted, and even those who are loyal to a party report feeling that parties care more about special interests than about regular citizens. What does a good political party look like? Why do we urgently need them? And how do we get them?The Great Retreat explores the development of political parties as democracy expanded across the West in the nineteenth century. It focuses in particular on mass parties, and the ways they served as intermediaries that fostered ties between citizens and governments. While parties have become professionalized and nationalized, they have lost the robust organizational density that made them effective representatives. After the Cold War, a neoliberal economic consensus, changes to campaign finance, and shifting party priorities weakened the party systems of Western democracies. As Didi Kuo argues, this erosion of political parties has contributed to the recent crisis of democratic capitalism, as weak parties have ceded governance to the private sector.For democracy to adapt to a new era of global capitalism, Kuo makes the case that we need strong intermediaries like mass parties--socially embedded institutions with deep connections to communities and citizens. Parties are essential to long-term democratic stability and economic growth, while the breakdown of party systems, on the other hand, has historically led to democratic collapse. As trust in political parties has plummeted, The Great Retreat provides a powerful defense of political parties--for without parties, democratic representation is impossible.

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The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt: Empire, Disease, and Modernity in French Colonial Vietnam tells the darkly humorous story of the French colonial state s failed efforts to impose its vision of modernity upon the colonial city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Part of the Graphic Histories series, this book offers a case study in the history of imperialism, highlighting the racialized economic inequalities of empire, colonization as a form of modernization, and industrial capitalism s creation of a radical power differential between the West and the rest. On a deeper level, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt examines the contradictions unique to the French Third Republic s colonial civilizing mission, the development of Vietnamese resistance to French rule, and the history of disease. Featuring forty-nine primary sources--many available in English for the first time--and three full-color maps, The Great Hanoi Rat Hunt illustrates the ironic and tragic ways in which modernization projects can have unintended consequences.

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In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald captures the flamboyance, the carelessness and the cruelty of the wealthy during Americaâ ™s Jazz Age.The Great Gatsby lives mysteriously in a luxurious Long Island mansion, playing lavish host to hundreds of people. And yet no one seems to know him or how he became so rich. He is rumoured to be everything from a German spy to a war hero. People clamour for invitations to his wild parties. But Jay Gatsby doesnâ ™t heed them. He cares for one person alone â “ Daisy Buchanan, the woman he has waited for all his life. Little does he know that his infatuation will lead to tragedy and end in murder.Parties and Passions, Mrs Dalloway and The Picture of Dorian Gray are also available in this Macmillan Collectorâ ™s Library series of gorgeous paperbacks with bespoke covers and high-quality finishes which features the greatest parties and the wildest passions in literature.

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A beautiful new edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald s classic novel The Great Gatsby to coincide with the release of Baz Luhrmann s film. There was music from my neighbour s house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars. Everybody who is anybody is seen at the glittering parties held in millionaire Jay Gatsby s mansion in West Egg, east of New York. The riotous throng congregates in his sumptuous garden, coolly debating Gatsby s origins and mysterious past. None of the frivolous socialites understands him and among various rumours is the conviction that he killed a man . A detached onlooker, Gatsby is oblivious to the speculation he creates, but always seems to be watching and waiting, though no one knows what for.As writer Nick Carraway is drawn into this decadent orbit, Gatsby s destructive dreams and passions are revealed, leading to disturbing and tragic consequences. Not only a page turner and heartbreaker, it s one of the most quintessentially American novels ever written TimeF. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St Paul, Minnesota in 1896. He studied at Princeton University before joining the army in 1917. In 1920 he married Zelda Sayre. Their traumatic relationship and subsequent breakdowns became a major influence on his writing. Among his publications were five novels, This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and the Damned, Tender is the Night and The Last Tycoon (his last and unfinished work); six volumes of short stories and The Crack-Up, a selection of autobiographical pieces. F. Scott Fitzgerald died suddenly in 1940.

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Plant-based is best for health, go vegan to help save the planet, eat less meat... Almost every day we are bombarded with the seemingly incontrovertible message that we must reduce our consumption of meat and dairy - or eliminate them from our diets altogether.But what if the pervasive message that the plant-based diet will improve our health and save the planet is misleading - or even false? What if removing animal foods from our diet is a serious threat to human health, and a red herring in the fight against climate change.In THE GREAT PLANT-BASED CON, Jayne Buxton demonstrates that each of these what-ifs is, in fact, a reality. Drawing on the work of numerous health experts and researchers, she uncovers how the separate efforts of a constellation of individuals, companies and organisations are leading us down a dietary road that will have severe repercussions for our health and wellbeing, and for the future of the planet.THE GREAT PLANT-BASED CON is neither anti-plant nor anti-vegan - it is a call for us to take an honest look at the facts about human diets and their effect on the environment. Shocking and eye-opening, this book outlines everything you need to know to make more informed decisions about the food you choose to eat.

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The Great Gatsby is a dazzling social satire, F. Scott Fitzgerald s masterpiece and a milestone in twentieth-century literature, now beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. There was music from my neighbour s house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars. Everybody who is anybody is seen at the glittering parties held in millionaire Jay Gatsby s mansion in West Egg, east of New York. The riotous throng congregates in his sumptuous garden, coolly debating Gatsby s origins and mysterious past. None of the frivolous socialites understands him and among various rumours is the conviction that he killed a man . A detached onlooker, Gatsby is oblivious to the speculation he creates, but always seems to be watching and waiting, though no one knows what for.As the tragic story unfolds, Gatsby s destructive dreams and passions are revealed, leading to disturbing consequences. A brilliant evocation of 1920s high society, The Great Gatsby peels away the layers of this glamorous world to display the coldness and cruelty at its heart.

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The Owl and the Cactus by Hannah Dawn Gold is an illustrated tale of exploration and friendship for children who are setting out on their own adventures in life. This light-hearted story follows the adventures of a very small owl, as he takes his first tentative flight in his desert home, encounters challenges and eventually finds his way home. In a big world, sometimes things can go wrong for even the bravest explorer. When Owl finds himself in need of help, he discovers that everyone is important, including people who are quiet, shy and could be easy to pass by, because ⠘Even the smallest people can know important things!⠙Sometimes when we⠙re whizzing around in excitement, chasing the next achievement, we can overlook what⠙s around us. In a busy world, even young children can sometimes feel pressure. The Owl and the Cactus gently guides readers to understand that it is good to try new things, getting caught up in the thrill of success and it is also fine to stop, take a breath when we need to and ask for help. The wish to explore and grow is encouraged and supported in this book, balanced with the lesson that sometimes growing up can be challenging and the world can be a scary place when things aren⠙t going our way, but when we are willing to listen, even to those who seem different to us then friendship can be found at any moment, even when we think we are alone. The young owl⠙s first flight introduces the natural world to children as a home to be appreciated, not just rushed past. As the youngster finds his confidence, he discovers that nature can show us valuable things. Hannah writes, ⠘I will tell you a secret about all living things, it may help you to know, when finding your wings!The wind, the moon, the stars and stones, all are telling the story of our wild desert home. All of them have something to say, if you ask them and listen, they will show you the way.⠙While Owl finds out about looking at the sky, his discoveries open the idea that the stars can show us where we are going. Something children can use to begin a learning journey of their own if they wish, or just smile at the safe return of the owl to his home. As a visually pleasing story about a lovable character, The Owl and the Cactus will have broad appeal to children of differing reading capabilities. Children starting on their reading journeys are sure to find the imagery and fun factor pleasing and can use this book to develop their reading skills. More capable readers can enjoy the layers of meaning that provide on-going learning opportunities. The writing style offers both ease of reading, with rhymes and short sentences, together with some more challenging words and concepts to keep minds occupied and hold interest into the future. This is a book that you can enjoy with your little ones, which will help them grow, while chuckling together about the antics of the very small owl. It will be a favourite on the bookshelf for years to come! Hannah⠙s illustrations provide a rich visual backdrop depicting the young explorer and the range of creatures he encounters on his travels. The Owl and the Cactus is an ideal story to inspire the confidence of young readers in making friends and finding their own wings. With varied additional activities to stimulate interest, there is plenty here to occupy young minds. The full colour pictures and fun, rhyming style make this book suitable for a wide range of children with different reading levels as it provides both visual and auditory enjoyment, different types of learning opportunities and a positive approach to overcoming difficulties. After all, ⠘You⠙re never too small to know how to fly!⠙

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When dehumanisation and destruction become the norm, the cycle must be broken. For over twenty years, Ittay Flescher has worked as an educator, journalist and peacebuilder in Melbourne and Jerusalem. When he woke up on the morning of October 7, 2023 to the sounds of rocket sirens over Jerusalem and later saw the devastation of Gaza in response, the grief and sadness that engulfed him - and so many others - compelled him to ask: how can we find a way forward?Following years spent facilitating dialogue between Jews, Muslims and Christians, Ittay believes that peace can only be found if we are willing to empathise with the pain of others.The Holy and the Broken challenges Palestinian and Israeli leaders, citizens and their supporters across the world to imagine a different reality; to look at history with a different eye; and to search for moments of engagement rather than resentment in the narratives of the past that each side tells about itself.Ultimately, it is a story that aims to comfort the troubled and trouble the comfortable.Praise: Courageous and considered. Ittay nurtures the tender, fragile shoots of peace. The world could do with more people like him Paul Kelly, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist A book of rare insight and compassion, The Holy and the Broken offers the one thing we thought we d lost after October 7: a glimmer of hope for meaningful lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians Bram Presser, author of The Book of Dirt This is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book, heartfelt and honest. You do not need to agree with everything Flesher has to say to find the book moving and challenging Michael Gawenda, former editor in chief, The Age This ability to empathise with the suffering on both sides is a core value of Flescher s reconciliation work, and the underpinning to many of the options he outlines Dr Anne Sarzin, Jwire As challenging and as contemporary as it is compassionate. In a world broken by war and polarisation, Ittay offers peaceful possibilities and nuanced perspectives Rabbi Ralph Genende OAM, author of Living in an Upside-down World The Holy and the Broken breaks new ground. Yet what makes it truly singular is its consistent humanity, and its centring of ordinary Israelis and Palestinians John Lyndon, executive director, Alliance for Middle East Peace This account of the writer s devotion to peacebuilding in our war-torn region is a shining testament to what can and should be done by those who can imagine a future peace. It lights a candle in an age of darkness! Sari Nusseibeh, author of Once Upon a Country: A Palestinian Life When you finish it, you will not only know more about what s happening between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, but you will also know more about yourself Maoz Inon, Israeli peacemaker and social entrepreneur A powerful testament to the possibilities of reconciliation and mutual empathy during conflict, what sets this book apart is its commitment to showcasing the experiences of the diverse individuals involved - especially the integral, yet frequently overlooked, stories of women. By highlighting the gender dynamics at play, Flescher enriches our understanding of the conflict and underscores the importance of supporting a world where more voices are heard and valued Sheila Katz, CEO, National Council of Jewish Women When I picked this book up, I erroneously believed I already understood much about the ongoing, collective trauma of Palestinians and Israelis. But this thoughtful and deeply compassionate book shattered that illusion. By the time I put the book down, I was not the same person Miriam Anzovin, creator of Daf Reactions and Jewish Lore Reactions

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The number one bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the ‘highly addictive’ (The Guardian) City of Fantome series. The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal… From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams. Ransom Hale can’t get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path? Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom’s conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever… Praise for The Dagger and the Flame: ‘Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.’ – The Guardian ‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.’ – The Daily Mail ‘Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.’ – Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless ‘Packed full of Doyle #39;s trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let #39;s-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.’ – Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater #39;s Daughter ‘Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it’s Catherine Doyle, it’s beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it’s really, really hot?’ – Louise O’Neill author of The Surface Breaks ‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.’ – Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil ‘Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.’ – Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns ‘Deftly plotted.’ – The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide ‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.’ – The Irish Examiner ‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.’ – Children’s Books Ireland, Recommended ReadsThe Dagger and the Flame was Children #39;s #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024

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How the Middle East can achieve political change and social progressThe Middle East is in upheaval: a widening chasm between state and society, the failure of governing elites to address citizensâ ™ genuine grievances, massive economic mismanagementâ ”all made worse by repeated interventions by Western powers. Why has political change been so difficult to achieve? In The Great Betrayal, Fawaz Gerges argues that the convergence of political authoritarianism, meddling by the West, and the effects of prolonged regional conflicts have produced political paralysis and economic stagnation. The agency of everyday people has been thwarted by an authoritarian status quo that is maintained by a powerful partnership of external and internal forces. Gerges traces more than a century of consequential events in the region, from the end of the Ottoman Empire and the European carve-up of the Middle East to the Iranian Revolution and the Arab Spring uprisings. He shows how the people of the Middle East have been systematically denied self-determination, political representation, and effective government. Gerges finds that the region, with its diversity, variability, and volatility, defies abstract grand theories; previous accounts that have attributed the Middle Eastâ ™s problems to any one cause such as modernism, ignore the complexity and specificity of the issues. What can we learn from the Middle Eastâ ™s vexed history? Gerges is optimistic, declaring that the regionâ ™s future will be determined not by dictators and their superpower patrons but by a growing population of Arab and Muslim youth who demand to be treated as citizens and not as subjects.

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**The twentieth-century masterpiece, the authoritative new edition** With a new foreword by Jesmyn Ward, author of the Women #39;s Prize-shortlisted Sing, Unburied, Sing‘There was music from my neighbour’s house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.’ Enigmatic, intriguing and fabulously wealthy, Jay Gatsby throws lavish parties at his West Egg mansion to impress Daisy Buchanan, the object of his obsession, now married to bullish Tom Buchanan. Over a Long Island summer, his neighbour Nick Carraway, a writer and a cousin to Daisy, looks on as Gatsby and Daisy’s affair deepens. Tragedy looms in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece third novel, frequently named among the best novels of the twentieth century. Praise for The Great Gatsby: ‘A classic, perhaps the supreme American novel’ Sunday Times ‘More than an American classic; it’s become a defining document of the national psyche, a creation myth, the Rosetta Stone of the American dream’ Guardian ‘F. Scott Fitzgerald was better than he knew, for in fact and in the literary sense he invented a generation’ New York Times ‘An unquiet masterpiece whose mystery never fails to exert its power’ Robert McCrum, Observer, ‘The 100 Best Novels in English’

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nspire children to read, learn, and cook their way around the world with this vibrant collection of authentic recipes and fascinating food facts In this innovative cookbook, children are invited to explore more than forty countries through the universal language of food. Through fun facts and fascinating information, unique ingredients, and culinary customs from across all five continents are celebrated. Also featured are over 40 authentic, kid-friendly recipes inspired by country cuisines around the world, from Vietnamese pho and Mexican salsa verde cruda to Italian focaccia and Nigerian jollof rice.Each entry includes a recipe with simple, step-by-step instructions and lively illustrations of the finished dish. Accessible to all skill levels, the book includes a beginner-friendly section teaching key kitchen vocabulary and skills. There are plenty of recipes made in under thirty minutes, as well as more hands-on projects to excite ambitious young chefs.Peppered throughout are pages dedicated to widely beloved foods such as dumplings, rice, and frozen desserts, revealing ingredients and dishes we share around the world and the unique ways they are enjoyed by children everywhere. Through delicious recipes, fascinating facts, and irresistible illustrations, A World of Flavour is so much more than a cookbook: it’s a mouth-watering road trip for the mind and the taste buds, teaching curious kids about the many ways cultures and cuisines are unique – and how much they have in common. Countries and recipes featured: Afghanistan (plov); Algeria (sandwich aux merguez); Argentina (chimichurri); Australia (pavlova); Bangladesh (shondesh); Brazil (feijoada); China (dumplings); Democratic Republic of the Congo (poulet moambe); Ethiopia (nit’ir qibe); France (truffettes); Germany (cabbage and bratwurst); India (masoor dal); Indonesia (gado gado); Iran (borani ghogondar); Italy (focaccia); Japan (onigiri); Mexico (salsa verde cruda); Middle East (pita bread); Middle East and North Africa (baba ganoush); Morocco (harira); Myanmar (mohinga); New Zealand (lamb chops); Nigeria (jollof rice); North Africa (shakshuka); Pakistan (halwa); Peru (ceviche); Philippines (adobo); Poland (zupa ogórkowa); Russia (blini); Senegal (bissap); South Africa (potele); South Korea (haemul pajeon); Spain (tortilla de patatas); Sudan (salata tomatim bel daqua); Syria and Lebanon (tabbouleh); Tanzania (ndizi kanga); Thailand (pad thai); The Caribbean (pastelillos de guayaba); Uganda (mandazi); Ukraine (borshch); United Kingdom (scones); United States of America (chili con carne); Vietnam (pho).

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Filled with heartbreak, redemption, dark magic and bloodthirsty vampires, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is the stunning second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent.Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the bloody tournament known as the Kejari, Oraya is now a prisoner in her own kingdom and grieving the only family she ever had. She⠙s left with only one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn, the vampire who betrayed her.The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn⠙s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood has dug their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside. When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom ⠓ and seeking her revenge against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she⠙ll need to harness an ancient power, intertwined with her father⠙s greatest secrets.With enemies closing in on all sides, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power ⠓ and the devastating love that could be her downfall . . .The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is a compulsive dark fantasy from Carissa Broadbent, and sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Continue the series with The Songbird the Heart of Stone, the third book in the addictive romantasy series.Readers are obsessed with the Crowns of Nyaxia series . . .⠘A fantasy emotional rollercoaster⠙⠘Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story⠙⠘A must-read⠙⠘Believe the hype⠙The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024.

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Soon to be a major TV seriesThe Sunday Times bestsellerShortlisted for the Womenâ ™s Prize for FictionLonglisted for the Booker Prizeâ ˜It is a book not read, but livedâ ™ Telegraphâ ˜Her Cromwell novels are, for my money, the greatest English novels of this centuryâ ™ ObserverThe bestselling sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the stunning conclusion to Hilary Mantelâ ™s Man Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall trilogy.â ˜If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can you speak it?â ™England, May 1536. Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space of a heartbeat by a hired French executioner. As her remains are bundled into oblivion, Thomas Cromwell breakfasts with the victors. The blacksmithâ ™s son from Putney emerges from the springâ ™s bloodbath to continue his climb to power and wealth, while his formidable master, Henry VIII, settles to short-lived happiness with his third queen, Jane Seymour.Cromwell is a man with only his wits to rely on; he has no great family to back him, no private army. Despite rebellion at home, traitors plotting abroad and the threat of invasion testing Henryâ ™s regime to breaking point, Cromwellâ ™s robust imagination sees a new country in the mirror of the future. But can a nation, or a person, shed the past like a skin? Do the dead continually unbury themselves? What will you do, the Spanish ambassador asks Cromwell, when the king turns on you, as sooner or later he turns on everyone close to him?With The Mirror and the Light, Hilary Mantel brings to a triumphant close the trilogy she began with Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. She traces the final years of Thomas Cromwell, the boy from nowhere who climbs to the heights of power, offering a defining portrait of predator and prey, of a ferocious contest between present and past, between royal will and a common manâ ™s vision: of a modern nation making itself through conflict, passion and courage.A Guardian Book of the Year â ¢ A Times Book of the Year â ¢ A Daily Telegraph Book of the Year â ¢ A Sunday Times Book of the Year â ¢ A New Statesman Book of the Year â ¢ A Spectator Book of the Year Sunday Times Bestseller (08/03/2020)

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OPEN A DOOR AND ENTER A WORLD ⠓ A WORLD TRAPPED IN ETERNAL WINTER, AWAITING HOPE ⠦ AND FREEDOM.Four siblings step through a mysterious wardrobe and into the magical Narnia, a once-peaceful land now frozen in snow and stone by the cruelty of the evil White Witch. Only the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, can put an end to the White Witch⠙s tyranny and restore peace. But for winter to meet its death and spring to come again, a great sacrifice must be made⠦And there is more to the adventure. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to discover more about Narnia, read The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver Chair· The Last Battle

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The Hours and The Minutes was first published in Bratislava in 1956, the year of Nikita Khrushchev’s ‘secret speech’, in which the Soviet leader formally acknowledged Stalin’s tyranny and opened the way to destalinization in culture and society throughout the Eastern Bloc. Bednár’s writing was one of the first free of nationalist and communist propaganda, rejecting earlier ideologization of life by both the Fascist right and Stalinist left in their didactic, schematic literature, and finding more empathetic ways to explore human fallibility and the complexity of human experience. Bednár is fundamentally preoccupied in these five novellas with what he presents as the insensitive, even inhuman, rootless and amoral modernity that the war and then the Communist Party import into traditional Slovak life. The destruction of the traditional Slovak countryside during the twentieth century through modernization and urbanization, and with it a particular approach to life, forms his central theme. But in the end, it is his spare, lyrical style and devotion to plot and dynamic narration which render The Hours and The Minutes a genuine modern Slovak classic and gripping read.

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Imaginative, magical, wildly funny, and with a truly unique world, The Spick and the Span is an extraordinary, exciting fantasy middle grade adventure â “ perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend s Nevermoor, Jonathan Stroud s Lockwood and Co, Diana Wynne Jones Howl s Moving Castle, and Terry Pratchett s Discworld.Thanks to many generations of careless magicians, the city of Helm is overflowing with magic, which has made it a very dangerous place to live. Leave anything alone for too long and it will transform into something else: your house will turn to gingerbread, your teapot will start pouring pond water or â “ if you re really unlucky â “ your floor will turn to lava.The magicians liked to pretend itâ ™s them who keep the worst magical hiccups in check, but the real heroes of the whole sorry situation are of a wholly different occupation: equally well known but decidedly less respected.The heroes of the city of Helm are the cleaners.Ward, an ambitious twelve-year-old cleaner, wants nothing more than to belong to the League of Cleaners, who will grant him the prestige and popularity he s been looking for all his life â “ if only he can pass three near-impossible tests. Struggling toward this goal with a team he doesn t trust, Ward s world is upended when his friend disappears and mysterious magic-eating monsters appear all over the city and start tearing holes in the fabric of reality. Suddenly his ambitions are the least of his problemsâ ¦Hugely funny and exciting, and with an incredibly imaginative, original story, The Spick and the Span is the unmissable fantasy middle grade debut of 2025 â “ you ll never look at magic the same way againâ ¦

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A young woman is seduced by the glamour of the circus and drawn into a dangerous world of violence, cruelty and revenge. For readers of Erin Morgenstern s The Night Circus and Helen Oyeyemi s Mr Fox.A dark fantasy tale infused with mystery and threat from the award-winning author whose work has been described by Paul Tremblay as “intelligent, dark, wildly inventive .Sara Sidorova lies dying. As she hovers between life and death, she receives a visitation from Amba, the tiger god who will devour creation if he is released from the chains that bind him. Amba gives Sara Sidorova an extraordinary gift: a glimpse into the future.Years later, her granddaughter Irenda will grow up in a wartorn country where survival means obedience. When a devastating attack robs her of her mother, she travels to Hrana City. There, her grandmother agrees to teach her the ultimate secret: how to tame death. But it wonÂ’t be easy…In the circus that offers her first taste of power, Irenda will have to tame another tiger if she is to survive. Amongst the magicians, the strongmen and the contortionists, she will start down a dangerous road, to carry out a revenge decades in the making... and bring justice into the world for herself and for her family.Rich with glamour and strangeness, brutality and deceit and the dark magic of the circus, this haunting fable will chill your bones and make your heart ache.

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How I long to sail! said the tiny snail.The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it s the tiny snail s big plan that saves the day.This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans â “ big and small!Also available with redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo s Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

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The Elephant and the Bad Baby is the classic story from Elfrida Vipont and Raymond Briggs.The Elephant takes the Bad Baby for a ride and they go rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta down the road. They help themselves to ice creams, pies, buns, crisps, biscuits, lollipops and apples, and the shopkeepers follow them down the road shouting and waving. All ends well as the Bad Baby learns to say Please and his mother makes pancakes for everyone.Elfrida Vipont worked as a teacher, singer and writer. She wrote over 30 books and won the Carnegie Medal in 1950 for Lark on the Wing. Raymond Briggs has produced wonderful children s books including the classic titles The Snowman, Father Christmas and When the Wind Blows - all made into immensely successful films. Raymond lives in Sussex.Look out for these other titles by Raymond Briggs:The Snowman; The Elephant and the Bad Baby; Father Christmas; Fungus the Bogeyman; Raymond Briggs s Christmas Little Library; The Father Christmas it s a Bloomin Terrible Joke Book; Jim and the Beanstalk; Father Christmas Goes on Holiday.

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In this wholly original, never-before-seen box set, the New York Times bestselling author who has redefined tarot for the twenty-first century takes seekers on a journey of self-discovery deep into the collective unconscious and through the realm of archetypes, where dreams and myths meet.In this original box set, Kim Krans illuminates the revelatory power of archetypes—the ancient, universal symbols that have endured across time and cultures and reside deep in our shared psyche. Illustrated in her unmistakable Wild Unknown style, an emotionally evocative combination of elegant line art and lush watercolor painting, The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook fosters a profound understanding of our complex personalities, behaviors, and tendencies.The Wild Unknown Archetypes deck includes 78 gorgeous circular oracle cards divided into four suits: The Selves, The Places, The Tools, and The Initiations. Each archetype has been carefully selected for its symbolic potency and the lesson at the core of its nature, such as The Poet, representative of deep emotional creativity and the drive to find our truth, and The Vision, which symbolizes the lifelong journey to rediscover our destiny. Accompanying the deck is a 224-page hand-lettered, fully illustrated guidebook written and designed by Krans, which details the meaning behind each card and offers clear, grounded explanations of the many spreads, practices, and concepts that power the Archetypes deck.A beautiful and inclusive tool for self-exploration, The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook is sure to enchant readers drawn to personal study, symbology, and lore. Destined to become a treasured keepsake, The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook is an exquisitely designed work of art that embodies the mystery, glamour, and allure that made Krans’s previous work collectible sensations, while introducing a whole new realm of magic and depth to The Wild Unknown.

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Foreword by Philippa Perry Based on groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children - and the adults who love them. - Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet A necessary and important book. - Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had ReadAre you a hardy and resilient dandelion, or are you a more sensitive and fragile orchid?Building on the definitions of introvert, extrovert or highly sensitive, The Orchid and the Dandelion exposes - for the first time - how a combination of environmental and genetic factors contribute to what makes us who we are. This breakthrough research explains why some people struggle where others succeed, why happiness comes so easily to some while frustrations weigh more heavily on others.In The Orchid and the Dandelion, Dr W. Thomas Boyce - one of the world s foremost researchers in the field of pediatric health - presents findings that children have two very different responses to their environments. While some children are like dandelions and can thrive in almost any environment, there are others who, like orchids, are much more reactive and susceptible to their surroundings. Now we finally have a scientific framework to understand people and how to address their unique needs to help them find their fullest potential.This groundbreaking book draws on extensive research into genetics and the exploding field of epigenetics, examples and real stories that will re-frame how we think about orchid and dandelion children - and the adults those children have become. By understanding which of us are, genetically and environmentally speaking, the orchids of this world, Dr Boyce explains how to care for and parent our children - the true orchids. He shows how we can help them thrive by sharing insights and lessons from his thirty years of research in the field.

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A groovy New York Times bestseller!From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, it s a groovy pizza party that you don t want to miss!It s a party, a party, a perfect pizza party!That s what Pete thinks as he piles the pie high with his favorite topping-pepperoni. But then his friends come over and add their own toppings to the pizza. Will Pete s perfect pizza be ruined? There s only one way to find out!In this hardcover picture book full of fun alliteration and tasty foods by the New York Times bestselling team of Kimberly and James Dean, Pete and the gang learn that the best kind of pizza is one you share with your friends.Don t miss Pete s other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

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STUART TURTON S INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD NOW IS OUT NOWâ ˜If you read one book this year, make sure itâ ™s this oneâ ™ Daily MailCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY EXPRESS AND i PAPERWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR FICTION SELECTED FOR THE BBC TWO BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERS AND THE RADIO 2 JO WHILEY BOOK CLUBAn impossible murder A remarkable detective duo A demon who may or may not existItâ ™s 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the worldâ ™s greatest detective, is being transported from the Dutch East Indies to Amsterdam, where he is facing trial and execution for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent, while also on board are Sara Wessel, a noble woman with a secret, and her husband, the governor general of Batavia. But no sooner is their ship out to sea than devilry begins to blight the voyage. A strange symbol appears on the sail. A dead leper stalks the decks. Livestock are slaughtered in the night. And then the passengers hear a terrible voice whispering to them in the darkness, promising them three unholy miracles. First: an impossible pursuit. Second: an impossible theft. Third: an impossible murder. Could a demon be responsible for their misfortunes? With Pipps imprisoned, only Arent and Sara can solve a mystery that stretches back into their past and now threatens to sink the ship, killing everybody on boardâ ¦ A glorious mash-up of William Golding and Arthur Conan Doyle Val McDermid A superb historical mystery: inventive, twisty, addictive and utterly beguiling ... A TRIUMPH Will DeanFrom the author of the dazzling The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, winner of the Costa Best First Novel Award, comes an audacious and original new high concept murder mystery.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA dark, evocative and unforgettable fantasy debut steeped in Hungarian history and Jewish mythology, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Katherine Arden. Rooted in history and myth, The Wolf and the Woodsman is a stunning debut . . . It will twine like a dark forest around your heart. Samantha Shannon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree______________________________________A spirited outcast. A disgraced prince.A world where monsters roam free.In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike is the only woman without power. So when soldiers from the Holy Order of Woodsmen arrive to claim a girl for their king s blood sacrifice, the villagers only have one person to offer up.But when they are attacked en-route to the capital, and everyone but Évike and a lone Woodsman are slaughtered, they have no choice but to rely on each other. Except he s no ordinary Woodsman - he s the disgraced prince, Gáspár Bárány, whose father needs pagan magic to consolidate his power.As they travel from the bitter northern tundra to the smog-choked capital, they form a tenuous pact that slowly turns their loathing turns to affection. But trust is easily betrayed, and as Évike discovers her own hidden magic, she and Gaspar must decide where their loyalties really lie . . .______________________________________ Entertaining, appealing, and strikingly imagined Tor.com An intricate, gut-wrenching fantasy that will set the bar for dark historical fantasy for years to come. The Book Report Gorgeously written and grimly real Alix Harrow A grown-up, complicated, angsty, sexy, dark book Cultured Vulture Richly imagined, densely textured, and endlessly delightful Katherine Addison A powerful feminist story about acceptance, The Wolf and the Woodsman is perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden British Fantasy Society

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Selected as a Book of the Year by the Financial Timesâ ˜The Gardener and the Carpenter should be required reading for anyone who is, or is thinking of becoming a parentâ ™ Financial Times Caring deeply about our children is part of what makes us human. Yet the thing we call â ˜parentingâ ™ is a surprisingly new invention. In the past thirty years, the concept of parenting and the huge industry surrounding it have transformed childcare into obsessive, controlling, and goal-orientated labour intended to create a particular kind of child, and therefore a particular kind of adult. Drawing on the study of human evolution and her own cutting-edge scientific research into how children learn, Gopnik shows that although caring for children is profoundly important, it is not a matter of shaping them to turn out a particular way. Children are designed to be messy and unpredictable, playful and imaginative, and to be very different both from their parents and from each other. The variability and flexibility of childhood lets them innovate, create, and survive in an unpredictable world. â ˜Parentingâ ™ won t make children learn â “ but caring parents let children learn by creating a secure, loving environment.In The Gardener and the Carpenter, the pioneering developmental psychologist and philosopher Alison Gopnik argues that the familiar twenty-first-century picture of parenting is profoundly wrong â “ it s not just based on bad science, it s bad for children and their parents too.

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.’ – Lauren Roberts, author of PowerlessThe ‘highly addictive’ (The Guardian), most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber. In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love… In Fantome, Shade-magic is a deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers – the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder, 18-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera’s heart is set on revenge. But nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before…Praise for The Dagger and the Flame: ‘Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.’ – The Guardian ‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.’ – The Daily Mail ‘Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.’ – Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless ‘Packed full of Doyle #39;s trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let #39;s-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.’ – Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater #39;s Daughter ‘Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it’s Catherine Doyle, it’s beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it’s really, really hot?’ – Louise O’Neill author of The Surface Breaks ‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.’ – Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil ‘Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.’ – Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns ‘Deftly plotted.’ – The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide ‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.’ – The Irish Examiner ‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.’ – Children’s Books Ireland, Recommended ReadsThe Dagger and the Flame was Children #39;s #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024

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Reads like a modern classic. Sharp, funny, original â “ I thought this was brilliant â “ Sam Copeland, author of the bestselling Charlie Changes into a Chicken What a FEAST! A funny and (bone) cracking good readâ ™ â “ Michelle Harrison, bestselling author of A Pinch of MagicMajor film deal announced with Warner Brothers and Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts producer, David Heyman.The most exciting new children s book of 2020 and a modern classic in the making. The Beast and the Bethany has all the classic macabre humour of Roald Dahl with the warmth and charm of Despicable Me, finished off with a gleeful bite of Little Shop of Horrors! This book should be on every little monster s birthday and Christmas list.Ebenezer Tweezer is a youthful 511-year-old. He keeps a beast in the attic of his mansion, who he feeds all manner of things (including performing monkeys, his pet cat and the occasional cactus) and in return the beast vomits out presents for Ebenezer, as well as potions which keep him young and beautiful. But the beast grows ever greedier, and soon only a nice, juicy child will do. So when Ebenezer encounters orphan Bethany, it seems like (everlasting) life will go on as normal. But Bethany is not your average orphan â ¦Jack Meggitt Phillips is an incredibly exciting new talent. He is an author, scriptwriter and playwright whose work has been performed at The Roundhouse and featured on Radio 4. He is scriptwriter and presenter of The History of Advertising podcast. In his mind, Jack is an enormously talented ballroom dancer, however his enthusiasm far surpasses his actual talent. Jack lives in north London where he spends most of his time drinking peculiar teas and reading PG Wodehouse novels.Isabelle Follath is an illustrator who has worked in advertising, fashion magazines and book publishing, but her true passion lies in illustrating childrenâ ™s books. She also loves drinking an alarming amount of coffee, learning new crafts and looking for the perfect greenish-gold colour. Isabellelives in Zurich, Switzerland.Sold in a remarkable 32 LANGUAGES to date!

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How I long to sail! said the tiny snail.The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it s the tiny snail s big plan that saves the day!This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo s Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

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Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms in this brilliant board book to meet all your favourite characters from the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale â “ and bring the story to life!What happens when a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale? Push and pull the tabs to see them head off on an amazing journey around the world, help the snail with her big plan to save the whale after disaster strikes and he is beached in a bay, and then slide out the big tab on the last page to watch them both travel safely away â “ hooray!With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Snail and the Whale: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book.Also available: Room on the Broom: A Push, Pull and Slide Book

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The first book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. Winner of the Waterstones Children #39;s Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK. One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from best-selling and critically acclaimed author David Litchfield. The Sunday Times –‘The influence of the great illustrators Jon Klasen and Shaun Tan are detectable in David Litchfield’s opulent The Bear and the Piano.’The Guardian –‘This book is full of breath-taking scenes, from the stunning forest to the rich New York skyline. #39;Huffington Post —‘A heart-warming and beautifully illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure.’The Daily Mail —‘A sumptuous treat… [Litchfield] weaves magic with light and space...The ending will have your heart soaring like a soprano’s top C.’The Bookseller —‘One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal […] Distinctive, atmospheric and uplifting, it #39;s my picture book of the year.’ **Don #39;t miss David Litchfield #39;s other books:The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle [2]The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3] Grandad #39;s Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock

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Easily my favourite read of this year . . . an unputdownable, bittersweet tale Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicAll they needed to break the world was a door, and someone to open it.Camford, 1920. Gilded and glittering, England s secret magical academy is no place for Clover, a commoner with neither connections nor magical blood. She tells herself she has fought her way there only to find a cure for her brother Matthew, one of the few survivors of a faerie attack on the battlefields of WWI which left the doors to faerie country sealed, the study of its magic banned, and its victims cursed. But when Clover catches the eye of golden boy Alden Lennox-Fontaine and his friends, doors that were previously closed to her are flung wide open, and she soon finds herself enmeshed in the seductive world of the country s magical aristocrats. The summer she spends in Alden s orbit leaves a fateful mark: months of joyous friendship and mutual study come crashing down when experiments go awry, and old secrets are unearthed.Years later, when the faerie seals break, Clover knows it s because of what they did. And she knows that she must seek the help of people she once called friends-and now doesn t quite know what to call-if there s any hope of saving the world as they know it. One of the best pieces of literature I have read in far too long . . . Bravo, H. G. Parry. Bravo! Locus By turns wondrous, haunting and mysterious . . . historical fantasy at its finest Olivia Atwater, author of Half a SoulReader reviews: This is 100% a five star book. It s amazing What a brilliant book. A unique blend of dark academia, fantasy and historical fiction. Top notch writing, beautiful world, gripping and twisty plot, flawed and dynamic characters. In awe! If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would If you love dark academia and fae legend this is for you. The writing is beautiful and so evocative. H.G. Parry is a master at blending history and fantasy . . . unforgettable This magical adventure is everything I love about historical fantasy Could not put it down and did not want it to end!

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A rescue at sea plunges an ex-marine into a deadly people trafficking conspiracy. Sam Ireland wants to raise his daughter in peace, but when he saves a woman and child from drowning, he s drawn into a dangerous web of human trafficking. Joining forces with Waleed, an Egyptian intelligence chief, Sam pursues the mastermind, Habid, who has been sending Gaddafi loyalists to their deaths. As innocent lives hang in the balance, Sam navigates treacherous waters to stop Habid and confront the evil lurking beneath the surface. The Sea and the Sand is a gripping thriller of courage, redemption, and one man s mission to protect the innocent while grappling with his own haunting past. _______________________________Praise for the Sam Ireland thrillers: A hard hitting, no punches spared, page turner of a book.  Belfast Telegraph Drenched in the authenticity that only comes when you ve been there and done it. A fantastic book introducing a realistically daunting new hero. I couldn⠙t put it down.⠝ USA TODAY bestselling author, Mark Dawson. ????? I⠙ve read and loved, Lee Child, John Sanford, John Grisham, Jeffrey Deaver, etc and Finn Og leaves them for dead⠦I could not recommend Finn highly enough. ????? Finn Og is without a doubt the best I⠙ve read! Incredibly clever plots. ????? My heart is still racing. ????? Sam is a flawed character which makes him believable. It s been a while since I read a book in a day. ????? A gripping suspenseful thriller. I brought this book to read on holiday and had it done on the first day! ????? I thought this book was a great read, and it would make a great film. The character Sam is well written and the plot doesn t slow down and drag. Great rhythm till the very end. ????? This is a fantastic book - from the first page it grips you and just refuses to let go, but with a sensitivity that is rare in novels of this kind. ????? I found myself getting pulled into the story from the off. Its articulately written in nice sharp paragraphs and chapters that always leave you feeling like you want more (part of what makes it hard to put down!). I don t leave many reviews, but this book grabbed me. ????? Great plot storyline. A thought provoking and gripping read.

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