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The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping our politics, economy and society, providing a chance to reset and redesign politics. Ali Milani brings a unique perspective to the key political issues we re facing and inspires a new generation of political leaders from the disenfranchised, disillusioned and marginalised in society.

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Smart, sexy, funny and so sharply written. A total freaking delight. Carley Fortune, bestselling author of Every Summer AfterSchool librarian Alexis usually keeps out of the spotlight. But when she s dumped for being too meek in bed, she decides it s time for a change.Enter Logan, the mysterious stranger she meets at a hotel bar. Foul-mouthed, funny and forward, he s Alexis opposite â “ and wow, do opposites attract.But the next day, Alexis finds her face splashed all over the news. It turns out her mysterious stranger is Logan Arthur, the hotshot candidate running for Texas governor. And they were photographed leaving the hotel together.A scandalous one-night-stand could sink Loganâ ™s career, so there s only one thing for it: Alexis must pretend to be his long-term girlfriend until election night.A shy librarian in a fake relationship with a hot politician for two long monthsâ ¦ What could possibly go wrong?Praise for THE BOYFRIEND CANDIDATE: Charming, swoony, and utterly unputdownable. I LOVE this book! Lynn Painter, bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Catches fire, sizzles throughout then bursts into flames. HIGHLY recommend. Abby Jimenez, bestselling author of The Friend Zone Winstead brings both hilarity and heartfelt moments to this rousing rom-com. Readers will cheer Alexis on her path to discovering her inner strength and swoon over idealistic Logan. This is a winner. Publishers Weekly, *STARRED review*

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Ali and Amma head to the park for a nature walk. Ali is ready to discover all kinds of bugs! But instead, it seems the bugs have discovered Ali! Can Ali change his thinking and remember that he is a visitor in the insects’ world?Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Ali Tahir and his multi-generational Pakistani-origin family. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution - you just have to find it!

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#39;An unputdownable thriller #39; Gregory Dowling #39;It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax #39; Daily Mail #39;Gwynne Jones #39;s talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever #39; Literary Review _______________To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism, the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor, therefore, has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken, Andrea Mazzon, a controversial writer and historian, emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland, meanwhile, has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared whilse researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common-wealth war cemetery where, under the ice and snow, Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder. . . _______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones #39;Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid #39; Stephen Glover #39;Clever and great fun #39; The Times #39;Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself #39; L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra #39;The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading #39; Literary Review #39;Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you #39;ll love this because you #39;ll be transported there in an instant. If you #39;ve not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you #39;ll love this book #39; Amazon reviewer, 5***** #39;The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you #39;ll enjoy the ride #39; Italia Magazine

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#39;An unputdownable thriller #39; Gregory Dowling #39;It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax #39; Daily Mail #39;Gwynne Jones #39;s talent for evoking place and atmosphere is clear as ever #39; Literary Review #39;An impressive, tersely-written account linking old crimes to the political contention in the country at present... Recommended #39; The Critic _______________To tell the truth is a revolutionary act. Battered by floods and crushed by overtourism, the city of Venice faces an uncertain future. The election of a new Mayor, therefore, has never felt more important. As the candidates jostle for position and alliances are made and promises broken, Andrea Mazzon, a controversial writer and historian, emerges as a strong candidate. Nathan Sutherland, meanwhile, has more important things on his mind as he investigates the case of an elderly British academic who has disappeared while researching the fate of his grandfather during the Great War. The trail leads to a remote Common-wealth war cemetery where, under the ice and snow, Nathan makes a discovery that links the terrible events of a century ago with the electoral campaign in La Serenissima. A campaign that might ultimately set the victor on the road to the Senate - and on the road to murder. . . _______________Praise for Philip Gwynne Jones #39;I devoured all Philip #39;s novels and felt transported to Venice with a new intimacy #39; Val McDermid #39;Superb - always gripping, beautifully constructed and vivid #39; Stephen Glover #39;Clever and great fun #39; The Times #39;Sinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself #39; L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra #39;The Venetian setting is vividly described... good, fluid writing makes for easy reading #39; Literary Review #39;Un-put-downable . . . If you love Venice, you #39;ll love this because you #39;ll be transported there in an instant. If you #39;ve not been to Venice, read this book and then go. If you like intrigue, and a clever plot, you #39;ll love this book #39; Amazon reviewer, 5***** #39;The lively, colourful narrative scuds along as briskly as a water taxi...you #39;ll enjoy the ride #39; Italia Magazine

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It’s cooking day with Dadi! Ali is excited, but Fateh is getting in the way as usual! Why does Fateh keep blowing in Ali’s face? But when Dadi brings out the delicious treats, Ali realizes that his little brother might be a lot smarter than he thought!Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Ali Tahir and his multi-generational Pakistani-origin family. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution - you just have to find it!

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Alina has always dreamed of having a sibling, an instant BFF, and with her cousin Safi arriving from Kenya for the summer, her dream can finally come true!Alina creates a list of things to do with Safi, but nothing goes as planned when she finds it hard to connect with her cousin. Safi is not who Alina expected her to be. She wears her culture proudly and acts in ways that make her stand out—and Alina hates standing out!What will happen to the summer Alina had planned? And will she and Safi ever become BFFs?The sequel to the award-nominated Alina in a Pinch!

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A gorgeous, heartwarming, and comedic collection of pup portraits and stories celebrating the enduring bond we share with our dogs, from acclaimed photographer, Aliza EliazarovCapturing animals’ unique personalities with humor and grace for over a decade, Aliza’s portraits have been exhibited and published widely, including on the covers of Modern Farmer magazine, BarkBox ads, and U.S. postage stamps. From couch potatoes to working dogs, Aliza takes us on a journey revealing the individuality of our loyal companions through dazzling photos and captions that illuminate the deep connection we have with our pets. You’ll meet Frank, the bulldog who loves a tire; Maggie, the Jack Russell terrier who delivers homemade cookies to lobstermen; Eddy, the hero mutt who saved her farm from a fire; and many more soulful, funny, and downright adorable pups.With evocative portraits and hilarious observations of close to 100 dogs, The Best Dog will confirm what we already know—dogs really are the best.

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Paradise with a side of poison B.M. Carroll More twists than a dry martini Petronella McGovernNew Year s Eve, Loloma Island, Fiji. At one of the most exclusive island resorts in the Pacific ocean, the champagne is poured, the fireworks are ready, and the countdown to new year is just beginning. It s set to be a night that no one will forget.Especially when a body washes up on the shore...But it s impossible to find answers when everyone here has a motive.The billionaire s daughter, glamorous, untouchable, hungry for her inheritance.The start-up founder, out of money, and out of time.The young dive instructor, in way over his head and struggling to stay afloat.The husband, blinded by desire, in all the wrong ways.And the lover, hidden in the shadows, where no one can see them....One person s holiday of a lifetime is about to be the last they ll ever have.Make sure you don t miss the latest scandal. Everyone is obsessed with Ali Lowe... Ali Lowe is swiftly moving into the footprints of Liane Moriarty The Australian Sharp, clever and compelling Sarah Pearse Deliciously dark and completely enthralling Nicola Moriarty Utterly gripping Heat Darkly funny . . . I raced to the last page B.M. Carroll A murder mystery that had me gripped til the end Helen Cooper

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With an exclusive new bonus chapter... from Adam s POVBased on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be. Contemporary romance s unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist. Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners*When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman s carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn t believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that s what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion.Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.What the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis: Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes. Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real. If you re even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it Adam is just *swoon* Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author It was just... perfect. A heroine you will instantly fall in love with Ali Hazelwood s latest novel, Love on the Brain is out now.

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How far would you go to protect your children?For parents living in the beautiful coastal town of Pacific Pines, all their hopes and dreams are pinned on the outcome of the annual Gala Day hosted by St Ignatius Boys School. To be accepted into the prestigious institution, their sons must battle it out, facing rigorous rounds of physical and mental tests. Their parents will stop at nothing to ensure their sons succeed.But after one boy is struck down in a hit and run, the scandals, secrets and lies that entangle three mothers threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect lives . . .How far will the women go to, not just to save their families - but also their reputations?Make sure you don t miss the latest scandal. Everyone is reading Ali Lowe... Ali Lowe is swiftly moving into the footprints of Liane Moriarty The Australian Sharp, clever and compelling Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium Deliciously dark and completely enthralling Nicola Moriarty Utterly gripping Heat Darkly funny . . . I raced to the last page B.M. Carroll A murder mystery that had me gripped til the end Helen Cooper

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Will help you not only find your path, but create it. Jennifer Pastiloff, bestselling author of On Being Human A vital read if you are a leader seeking to elevate your impact Rich Litvin, author of The Prosperous Coach Brené Brown made it ok to feel vulnerable. Alina Addison makes it ok to be audacious Zena Everett, author of The Crazy Busy CureA transformational guide to stepping up and standing out Good leadership requires authenticity, assertiveness and adaptability. It takes courage. Yet many of us are stuck playing it safe and striving to fit in. Dispelling the myth that caring is a weakness, Alina Addison shows how the things we care about most can fuel our most courageous acts. Combining deep research with her own expertise - as a pioneering corporate leader, Emotional Intelligence coach, and mother to a son on the autism spectrum - Addison presents the eight life-changing principles behind audacious leadership. These practical, proven methods will help you identify the things that set you apart, inspire others and dare to create the life and career you truly want. Gives ambitious leaders the tools to meld their tenacity and individuality James Ashton, author of The Nine Types of Leader This is a book about finding courage. It provides the scaffolding that enables people to climb to heights beyond their reach. Both inspiring and remarkably practical - highly recommended! Martyn Newman, PhD, author of Emotional Capitalists

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Impossible to put down TIMES Life-affirming delight. A comic pleasure WOMAN AND HOME Profoundly moving RICHARD MADELEYOVER 6 MILLION COPIES SOLD. NOW A MAJOR MOVIE STARRING JIM BROADBENT AND PENELOPE WILTON____________________When Harold Fry nips out one morning to post a letter, leaving his wife hoovering upstairs, he has no idea that he is about to walk from one end of the country to the other.He has no hiking boots or map, let alone a compass, waterproof or mobile phone. All he knows is that he must keep walking. To save someone else s life.Harold Fry is the most ordinary of men. He just might be a hero for us all.____________________ A gorgeously hopeful book OPRAH MAGAZINE A funny book, a wise book, a charming book . . . Harold Fry is just wonderful ... I love this book ERICA WAGNER, THE TIMES The odyssey of a simple man, original, subtle and touching CLAIRE TOMALIN One of the sweetest, most delicately-written stories I ve read in a long time. One man s walk along the length of England to save the life of a dying woman . . . Philosophical, intriguing, and profoundly moving RICHARD MADELEY Full of heart, laced through with wry wit. I loved Harold and Maureen and their separate journeys . . . A celebration of being alive, being human. Beautiful! NIAMH CUSACK Tender and funny, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry shows that even our frailties can be uplifting and redemptive EDWARD STOURTON____________________RACHEL JOYCE S NEW NOVEL, MAUREEN, THE FINAL NOVEL IN THE HAROLD FRY TRILOGY , IS OUT IN PAPERBACK 8 JUNE 2023____________________

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The rules of the running club are the same as they have always been: keep your breath steady, keep your mind sharp, record your laps!. Only now there s a new one: don t get killed. The wealthy community of Esperance is picture-perfect. Big houses, stunning views, beautiful people. A brand new running track for the local club to jog around in the evenings. From the outside, it looks like paradise. But the women of the town know the truth: you can hide anything - from wrinkles to secrets from your past - if you have enough money. You could even hide a murder. THE RUNNING CLUB is the gripping, twisty page-turner from the author of THE TRIVIA NIGHT, full of secrets, lies and reveals you won t see coming. Get pulled into The Running Club with everyone else... Ali Lowe is moving swiftly into the footprints of Liane Moriarty The Australian Sharp, clever and compelling Sarah Pearse Deliciously dark and completely enthralling Nicola Moriarty Utterly gripping Heat

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The 12th Duke of Beaufort, known to his friends as #39;Bunter #39;, inherited his Dukedom and Badminton House in 2017, at the age of sixty-five. But he is also a singer and songwriter with the rock group The Listening Device. Now he combines his responsibilities as Duke with his line as a rock performer. In this lively and anecdote-filled memoir, Harry Beaufort takes us behind the scenes of his varied life: from playing poker with politicians, to partying on Ibiza with film stars to people watching with The Queen from a balcony at Windsor Castle. He offers an intimate portrait of aristocratic privilege and a lifetime filled with rock stars, royalty, eccentrics and jaw-droppingly unbelievable stories. But Harry also offers a sensitive and perceptive insight into the worlds he has inhabited and the friendships and laughter that he has experienced along the way. This is the story of an ordinary man facing up to his extraordinary inheritance-the story of The Unlikely Duke.

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Brilliant...wild and exhilarating New YorkerSgt Raymond Shaw is a hero of the first order. He s an ex-prisoner of war who saved the life of his entire outfit, a winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the stepson of an influential senator...and the perfect assassin. Brainwashed during his time as a POW he is a sleeper , a living weapon to be triggered by a secret signal. He will act without question, no matter what order he is made to carry out. To stop Shaw, his former commanding officer must uncover the truth behind a twisted conspiracy of torture, betrayal and power that will lead both to the highest levels of the government. - and to Shaw s own past...

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From the author of Recipe for Second Chances comes a swoonworthy romance bursting with wit about a therapist who falls for the wrong manÂ…but perhaps the right one was hiding in the margins all along.As a relationship therapist, Nora helps patients explore their feelings honestly. But sheÂ’s hiding an embarrassing relationship secret of her own: sheÂ’s in love with someone sheÂ’s never even met.J edits the advice column NoraÂ’s been writing anonymously for the last seven years. HeÂ’s in London, sheÂ’s in New York, and they communicate solely through shared files. When he confides that his girlfriendÂ’s out of the picture, and her boss asks her to come to London, Nora takes both as a sign.But thatÂ’s not the only thing on her mind. A clientÂ’s ex-boyfriend just moved into her co-op, directly beneath her. Eli blames Nora for his breakup and seems determined to make her life miserable, gleefully planning a noisy renovation.Yet despite all his bluster, Nora eventually starts to see the softness behind EliÂ’s brusque, charming exteriorÂ…and after a slipup reveals a startling secret, Nora wonders whether someone can be two things at once.

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Set in the beloved world of Jane Austen, The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet is the sapphic regency romance that readers have been waiting for.

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40th anniversary edition of the bestselling modern classic: Milan Kundera s iconic novel of love and politics in communist Czechoslovakia. Shamelessly clever ... Exhilaratingly subversive and funny. Independent A modern classic ... As relevant now as when it was first published. John BanvilleA young woman is in love with a successful surgeon: a man torn between his love for her and his womanising. His mistress, a free-spirited artist, lives her life as a series of betrayals, while her other lover stands to lose everything because of his noble qualities. In a world where lives are shaped by choices and events, and everything occurs but once, existence seems to lose its substance and weight - and we feel the unbearable lightness of being .Kundera s classic provoked a whole generation, encompassing passion and philosophy, body and soul, the Prague Spring and modern America, political acts and private desires, comedy and tragedy - in fact, all of human existence.What readers are saying: Some books change your mind, some change your heart, the very best change your whole world ... A mighty piece of work, that will shape your life forever. One of the best books I ve ever read ... A book about love and life, full of surprises. Beautiful. This book is going to change your life ... It definitely leaves you with a hangover after you re done reading. Kundera writes about love as if in a trance so the beauty of it is enchanting and dreamy ... Will stay with you.

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In April 1967, twenty-year-old Doug Hegdahl was knocked overboard from a U.S. Navy cruiser in the Gulf of Tonkin. Initially believed to be a special ops commando, he was turned over to North Vietnamese who beat him and then turned him over to the prison known as the Hanoi Hilton, where Hegdahl maintained a ruse of being a country bumpkin who couldn⠙t read or write. The North Vietnamese called him ⠜The Incredibly Stupid One,⠝ and guards paid no attention to Hegdahl as he proceeded to memorize information about more than 250 prisoners, which he memorized to the tune of ⠜Old MacDonald Had a Farm.⠝ Offered release in the summer of 1969, Hegdahl balked⠔the POW code stipulated that prisoners should be released in the order of capture⠔but was ordered to accept so that he could provide his information to the American military.In a vividly written book based on archival research, personal interviews, and the author⠙s own experiences in the Vietnam War, Marc Leepson tells the story of this most unique of American military heroes. Most of the prisoners in the Hanoi Hilton were pilots or navigators⠔such as John McCain and James Stockdale⠔and Hegdahl was the only non-officer, the lowest-ranking person in the prison. He was never properly recognized or decorated for his extraordinary efforts after the war, and his story has never been told, except briefly in books like John McCain⠙s Faith of My Fathers. Hegdahl⠙s is a story of survival, not only his own, but that of the hundreds of American POWs he helped ensure.

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When a tragic accident leads Jackie to move into a house filled with twelve boys, she gets far more than she ever expected. This sweet YA romance is perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenny Han—and is one of the most beloved Wattpad books ever! Moving in with twelve boys was not part of the plan. Jackie s goal is perfection—perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school.If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians…who just happen to have twelve sons (well, eleven, but their daughter, Parker, is basically one of the boys). The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying—and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don t think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch.How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect? But as Jackie spends more time the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she s always strived for isn t the only way to find love after all.

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ackie Howard returns to the boy who has her heart, the family she loves, and the choice she must make. Jackie is back on the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space – and got it.But she doesn t know where things stand with her and Cole Walter after that goodbye kiss. Over the summer, she stopped texting him. But she never stopped thinking about him.Still, with Cole living off in town to work at Tony s garage before he heads off to college, Jackie thinks it ll be easy to avoid him – only to find that when she sees him face to face at last, it s, well...impossible to resist him. Things are getting complicated: he s the boy she can t get off her mind, and the Walters have become the family she loves and needs. How can Jackie move forward when she s afraid of taking the next step?This heartfelt follow-up to the bestselling My Life with the Walter Boys promises a sweet YA romance that captures the beauty of the found family dynamic and the complexities of coming of age.

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The first book by brilliant new comic author, Will Mabbitt, shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award.--------------When Mabel Jones unknowingly commits The Deed she finds herself swiftly bundled into a sack and carried off to the pirate ship the Feroshus Maggot! Crewed by the strangest bunch of pirates you would ever want to meet, and captained by the dreaded Idryss Ebeneezer Split (a wolf with a false leg carved from a human thighbone, a rusty cutlass sheathed in his belt and a loaded pistol tucked in his pants with no fear of the consequences), the Feroshus Maggot whisks Mabel Jones off on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Harold is an ordinary man who has passed through life, living on the side lines, until he goes to post a letter one day...and just keeps walking.This edition includes stills from the film; also exclusive material about adapting novel to book by Rachel Joyce; Rachel Joyce in conversation with the producers; and insights from the producer about the challenges of making the movie.

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A must read - Marcus Rashford MBE.A New York Times Bestseller.From two heavy-hitters in children s literature comes a biographical novel of seismic cultural importance...Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterson join forces to vividly depict his life up to age seventeen in both prose and verse, including his childhood friends, struggles in school, the racism he faced, and his discovery of boxing. Readers will learn about Cassius family and neighbours in Louisville, Kentucky, and how, after a thief stole his bike, Cassius began training as an amateur boxer at age twelve. Before long, he won his first Golden Gloves bout and began his transformation into the unrivalled Muhammad Ali.Fully authorised by and written in cooperation with the Muhammad Ali estate, and vividly brought to life by Dawud Anyabwile s dynamic artwork, Becoming Muhammad Ali captures the budding charisma and youthful personality of one of the greatest sports heroes of all time.

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In a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, far beneath the mysterious space city of Zalem, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange discovery: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He names her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker. While Alita remembers no details of her former life, a moment of desperation reawakens in her nerves the legendary school of martial arts known as Panzer Kunst. In a place where there is no justice but what people make for themselves, Alita decides to become a hunter-killer, tracking down and taking out those who prey on the weak. But can she hold onto her humanity? This new paperback edition features an updated translation in six affordable, 300-page volumes.

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Immerse yourself in the poetic tale of Agnes and Thomas – and follow them round the mysterious house beyond the mist. You’re about to meet up with the rather strange people who live there, and what they look like is entirely up to you. Likewise, you can have an effect on what the children see around them and on whether or not they perform the task which they receive at the end of the book. Don’t hesitate – fill in the incomplete illustrations. Be a joint artist. You’ll be trying out the various drawing techniques described in the book. Use the KOH-I-NOOR pencils that come with the book to make it really unique. For children from around seven upwards and playful adults. For anyone who dares...

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The first book in a hilarious new diary format series from Ross Welford, the bestselling author of Time Travelling with a Hamster. Great fun. â “ The Observer

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The last novel by the international superstar and author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Kundera is the saddest, funniest, and most lovable of authors. TimesAn artist, clearly one of the best to be found anywhere. Salman Rushdie Kundera designs fictions of the highest order. Ian McEwanCasting light on the most serious of problems and at the same time saying not one serious sentence; being fascinated by the reality of the contemporary world and at the same time avoiding realism - that s The Festival of Insignificance.In Kundera s earlier novel, Slowness, Vera, the author s wife, says to her husband: you ve often told me you meant to write a book one day that would have not a single serious word in it . . . I warn you: watch out. Your enemies are lying in wait. Far from watching out, Kundera finally and fully realises his old aesthetic dream in a novel that we could view as a summation of his whole work. A strange sort of summation. Strange sort of epilogue. Strange sort of laughter, inspired by our era, which is comical because it has lost all sense of humor. What more can we say of Kundera s last novel? Nothing. Just read.

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Oxford Reading Tree Green Sparks combines phonic progression with essential vocabulary to extend understanding of sustainability issues in global and local contexts. The series is linked to subjects in the wider curriculum, as well as to international curricula, such as the Oxford International Curriculum and the IB s Primary Years Programme.

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Equipped with his cheerful optimism and a pith helmet, this Odysseus in a dinghy takes you with him from the borders of north Wales to the Black Sea - 4,900 kilometers over salt and fresh water, under sail, at oars, or at the end of a tow rope - through twelve countries, 282 locks, and numerous trials and adventures, including an encounter with Balkan pirates.

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Germany, 1944.The Allied invasion is not far away, and the high command desperately need to know where it will take place. It is time to activate one of Hitler s last spies in Britain - Catherine Blake, a sleeper planted before the war and awaiting orders . . .British intelligence also has its orders, and academic Alfred Vicary has been recruited by Churchill himself to carry them out. It is his job to find Catherine and stop her before it is too late.But whose side are his own people on?

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A gut punch of a novel BOBBY PALMER Thrillingly alive ANDREW McMILLANâ ˜A storm of a novel LUCY ROSE A searing and heartfelt tragedy of our times THE NEW ARAB Everyone should read thisâ ™ JUSTIN MYERSâ ˜One of the most gripping novels I ve read in a long timeâ ™ SAMIRA AHMED, Front Row, BBC Radio 4A powerful new novel following a young man as he weighs up the life of safety that his parents want for him and another path on the streets outside his door, from the acclaimed author of Good Intentions.Amir has grown up in Alum Rock, Birmingham, under the care of his sensible older brother, Bilal, and his cousin Saqib, born just a few days before Amir. Alum Rock can be a troubled place, but Amir has managed to keep his head down, worked hard and stayed out of trouble â ¦ until now.When Saqib is killed in a gang fight and Bilal announces his engagement, Amir suddenly loses the two men who keep him grounded. Amirâ ™s university grades are collapsing, heâ ™s running out of money, and pressure mounts from every direction. As tensions flare, the friends left around him start to draw Amir into their more dangerous pursuits, and the family ties that have bound him so completely begin to unravel. Amir decides he only has himself to rely on and must take his future into his own hands.This is a blistering story of social expectations and social condemnation, of dead ends and divided loyalties, and of whatâ ™s left behind when you have nothing left to lose. An unflinching meditation on fractured loyalties â ¦ Reminiscent of the great modernists, Ali has written a quietly seething novel Zain Khalid, author of Brother Alive A stirring story of love and lossâ ¦ will stay with you foreverâ ™ Saima Mir, author of The Khan A powerful story exploring cultural expectations and what it means to go against themâ ™ Hyphen One of the most exciting writers working right nowâ ™ Bobby Palmer, author of Isaac and the Eggâ ˜I was blown away â ¦ Heartbreaking, captivating and realâ ™ Justin Myers, author of The Glorious Dead Devastating â ¦ propulsive â ¦ Ali once again wields his enthralling, singular voiceâ ™ Gaar Adams, author of Guest Privileges Brilliantly involving â ¦ Mesmerisingâ ™ Harriet Vyner, author of Among Ruins

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In Create, interior stylist and writer Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to bring together old and new - giving you the confidence to let go of perfection, and to express your own style, while decorating more sustainably. Following on from the success of Ali s first book Curate, Create is a visual feast divided into three engaging and informative chapters.Establishing Your Style encourages you to trust your own creativity and gives advice on how to get started. Developing Your Eye explores topics that include defining your palette; mixing antique, vintage and modern; building and displaying collections; celebrating the handcrafted; layering pattern, fabrics and texture and styling the details. Whilst Inspiring Your Journey features the homes of tastemakers whose creative paths have inspired their own unique mix of old and new at home, with case studies that range from calm, whitewashed spaces to more colourful interiors.

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Třistapadesátistránková anglicko-česká velkoformátová plnobarevná monografie s množstvím fotografií performancí a situačních plakátů mnohovrstevného umělce Milana Kohouta, zahrnuje téměř čtyřicet let jeho tvorby. Ponořte se do jeho díla z počáteční fáze Kohoutova undergroundového opojení, přes období podpisu Charty 77, jeho vynuceného vystěhování z Československa, pobytu v uprchlickém táboře, azylu ve Spojených státech, tamního studia umění, účasti na celé řadě festivalů po celém světě, až po etapu, kdy vyučoval umění na několika vysokých školách v Bostonu. Publikaci uvádějí eseje kolegů umělců, performerů, pedagogů umění a historičky umění, kteří nahlížejí kvality Kohoutova díla každý z jiného úhlu. Esej Milana Kohouta vám umožní porozumět tajům performančního umění spojeného s každodenní politikou nás všech žijících v neustálém, avšak marném pokusu o vytvoření dokonalého společenského zřízení. Komplexní monografie odkrývá pohnutky umělce, který se vrhá do boje s větrnými mlýny s neustálou nadějí, že jednou jejich lopatky naberou ten správný vítr. This 350-page English/Czech large format full-color monograph, with an abundance of photographs of performances and situational posters by the multi-faceted artist Milan Kohout, covers nearly 40 years of his artistic output. Immerse yourself in his work from the heady days during the early phases of Kohout’s underground activities, through the era of his signing Charter 77, his forced expulsion from Czechslovakia, his stay in a refugee camp, his political asylum in the United States, his study of art there, and his participation in a whole series of art festivals around the globe, through the phase when he taught art at various colleges in Boston. Essays by fellow artists, performers, art educators, and an art historian, each of whom views the quality of Kohout’s works from a different angle, introduce the volume. An essay by Milan Kohout will allow you to make sense of the mystery of a performance art that is connected with the everyday politics affecting all of us living in the ceaseless but nevertheless futile attempt to create an ideal social system. This complex monograph reveals the motivations of an artist who throws himself into battling windmills with the unceasing hope that one day their vanes will catch the righteous winds of change.

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It is the unlikely heroes in stories that are sometimes the most inspiring of all. Stories about someone small, and seemingly unimportant or overlooked, who ends up being the one to stand tall. This collection of seven fairy tales, once much loved, now forgotten, breathes new life into old tales: a farm girl outwits an ogre, an old man wins fame for his kindness, while a girl discovers that what makes her different is also what makes her so special. This magical collection will bring inspiration to a new generation of readers and act as a reminder that anyone, no matter how small, can make a difference. Chapters in this book include:-East of the Sun, West of the Moon (based on a Norwegian fairy tale, first collected by Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Moe)-The Enchanted Forest (based on an Estonian tale, collected by Andrew and Nora Lang and included in The Violet Fairy Tale Book , as A Tale of the Tontlawald )-Tatterhood (based on a Norwegian fairy tale collected by Peter Christen Asbjornsen and Jorgen Moe)-The Bag of Dreams (from a book called The House with the Twisting Passage by Marion St. John Webb, first published in 1922)-Eagleboy (adapted from The Crimson Fairy Book , by Andrew and Nora Lang, first published in 1903)-Kate and the Ogre (based on The Ogre Courting by Juliana Ewing)-The Gifts of Walidad (based on a story originally from northwestern India and eastern Pakistan, retold in Andrew and Nora Lang s The Brown Fairy Book , first published in 1904)

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Three irresistible short stories by the global phenomenon Ali Hazelwood, now available together in paperback for the first time, with an exclusive bonus chapter.This collection features three stories you won t want to miss:UNDER ONE ROOFA scientist should never cohabitate with her annoyingly hot nemesis - it leads to combustion.STUCK WITH YOUNothing like a little rivalry between scientists to take love to the next level.BELOW ZEROIt will take the frosty terrain of the Arctic to show these rival scientists that their chemistry burns hot.

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#39;Absolutely brilliant #39; - Tom Holland, The Rest Is History #39;A seminal history #39; - The Wall Street Journal #39;Gripping and shocking #39; - Tim Shipman, author of All Out War #39;An extraordinary development #39; - The Times #39;An impressively detailed account of a remarkable alliance #39; - Jeremy Bowen, The New Statesman #39;A remarkable book . . . delves into the fascinating individuals involved. #39; Daily Beast THE TIMES BEST POLITICAL BOOKS OF 2022Despite being one of the world #39;s most powerful intelligence networks, the Five Eyes has been steeped in secrecy since its formation in 1956. The international intelligence collaboration between Britain, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, has shaped global events since its inception - and continues to do so to this day.Over eight decades, the alliance #39;s agencies, including the CIA, FBI, MI5, MI6, GCHQ, and ASIO, have swapped secrets and tradecraft, and pooled resources. From Nazi hunters and World War II codebreakers, to spymasters and political leaders embroiled in the recent security crisis around Russia and Ukraine, they have shared a common purpose and common enemy, in spite of a mutual mistrust.In this revised and updated edition, Richard Kerbaj expertly weaves together stories of this extraordinary alliance and the unlikely cast of characters who have played a crucial role in its history. Impeccably researched and including interviews with world leaders and intelligence officials, The Secret History of the Five Eyes is a major contribution to the literature of international intelligence. ____________________________ #39;Absolutely brilliant book and very, very timely to read. Tom Holland, The Rest Is History #39;Reveals in great detail how the U.S. intelligence community closed ranks during Trump #39;s first term in office. #39; The Wall Street Journal #39;The story of this non-binding marriage of convenience through its most compelling personalities. #39; The Globe and Mail #39;This thought-provoking and informative book suggests that the era of globetrotting lone agents such as James Bond is long gone. #39; - Sydney Morning Herald #39;The stories Kerbaj tells reveal ... a story of failure - of missing warnings that could have prevented atrocities, of misusing intelligence to start a war #39; - Observer #39;Scintillating ... full of scoops ... by focusing on the human relationships which are the beating heart of the Five Eyes, Kerbaj has made a singular contribution to the intelligence discourse. It #39;s a service to democracy. #39; - The Australian #39;Kerbaj ... has chronicled the history of the Fives Eyes spy network. His list of interviewees speaks for itself - several former heads of MI5, MI6, GCHQ, the CIA, four former British and Australian prime ministers, and myriad other current and former spooks. But this account is unencumbered by any sense of an agreed or official narrative (the usual price for this level of journalistic access). #39; - Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall Editor, The Sunday Times #39;Sensational #39; - Nigel Nelson, Political Editor, The Mirror #39;An impressively detailed account of a remarkable alliance #39; - Jeremy Bowen, The New Statesman #39;Examines decades of intelligence sharing #39; - The Telegraph #39;Reopen[s] the debate #39; - The Times #39;Explosive #39; - The World News

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See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Daring rogue Nikolai finally joins the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising -- streaming now! Enter the Grishaverse with Book Two of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times⠓bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Alina Starkov⠙s power has grown, but not without a price. She is the Sun Summoner⠔hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Shadow Fold. But she and Mal can⠙t outrun their enemies for long. The Darkling is more determined than ever to claim Alina⠙s magic and use it to take the Ravkan throne. With nowhere else to turn, Alina enlists the help of an infamous privateer and sets out to lead the Grisha army. But as the truth of Alina s destiny unfolds, she slips deeper into the Darkling⠙s deadly game of forbidden magic, and further away from her humanity. To save her country, Alina will have to choose between her power and the love she thought would always be her shelter. No victory can come without sacrifice⠔and only she can face the oncoming storm. A New York Times Bestseller This title has Common Core connections.Read all the books in the Grishaverse!The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked KingdomThe King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of Wolves The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of MagicThe Lives of SaintsDemon in the Wood Graphic NovelPraise for the Grishaverse ⠜A master of fantasy.⠝ ⠔The Huffington Post ⠜Utterly, extremely bewitching.⠝ ⠔The Guardian ⠜This is what fantasy is for.⠝ ⠔The New York Times Book Review ⠜[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.⠝ ⠔NPR ⠜The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.⠝ ⠔Entertainment Weekly ⠜Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.⠝ ⠔USA Today ⠜There⠙s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo⠙s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.⠝ ⠔Vanity Fair ⠜Unlike anything I⠙ve ever read.⠝ ⠔Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent ⠜Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!⠝ ⠔Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

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From one of the country s most distinguished journalists, a revisionist and riveting look at the American politician whom history has judged a loser, yet who played a key part in the greatest social movement of the 20th century.During one sweltering week in July 1948, the Democratic Party gathered in Philadelphia for its national convention. The most pressing and controversial issue facing the delegates was not whom to nominate for president -the incumbent, Harry Truman, was the presumptive candidate -but whether the Democrats would finally embrace the cause of civil rights and embed it in their official platform. Even under Franklin Roosevelt, the party had dodged the issue in order to keep a bloc of Southern segregationistsâ ”the so-called Dixiecratsâ ”in the New Deal coalition.On the convention s final day, Hubert Humphrey, just 37 and the relatively obscure mayor of the midsized city of Minneapolis, ascended the podium. Defying Truman s own desire to occupy the middle ground, Humphrey urged the delegates to get out of the shadow of state s rights and walk forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights. Humphrey s speech put everything on the line, rhetorically and politically, to move the party, and the country, forward.To the surprise of many, including Humphrey himself, the delegates voted to adopt a meaningful civil-rights plank. With no choice but to run on it, Truman seized the opportunity it offered, desegregating the armed forces and in November upsetting the frontrunner Thomas Dewey, a victory due in part to an unprecedented surge of Black voters.The outcome of that week in July 1948â ”which marks its 75th anniversary as this book is publishedâ ”shapes American politics to this day. And it was in turned shaped by Humphrey. His journey to that pivotal speech runs from a remote, all-white hamlet in South Dakota to the mayoralty of Minneapolis as he tackles its notorious racism and anti-Semitism to his role as a national champion of multiracial democracy. His allies in that struggle include a Black newspaper publisher, a Jewish attorney, and a professor who had fled Nazi Germany. And his adversaries are the white supremacists, Christian Nationalists, and America Firsters of mid-century America - one of whom tries to assassinate him.Here is a book that celebrates one of the overlooked landmarks of civil rights history, and illuminates the early life and enduring legacy of the man who helped bring it about.

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A disgraced soccer exec reluctantly enlists the help of a retired soccer star in coaching a children’s team in this smalltown love story in the vein of Ted Lasso and It Happened One Summer —from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception.Adalyn Reyes has spent years perfecting her daily routine: wake up at dawn, drive to the Miami Flames FC offices, try her hardest to leave a mark, go home, and repeat.But her routine is disrupted when a video of her in an altercation with the team’s mascot goes viral. Rather than fire her, the team’s owner—who happens to be her father—sends Adalyn to middle-of-nowhere North Carolina, where she’s tasked with turning around the struggling local soccer team, the Green Warriors, as a way to redeem herself. Her plans crumble upon discovering that the players wear tutus to practice (impractical), keep pet goats (messy), and are terrified of Adalyn (counterproductive), and are nine-year-old kids.To make things worse, also in town is Cameron Caldani, goalkeeping prodigy whose presence is somewhat of a mystery. Cam is the perfect candidate to help Adalyn, but after one very unfortunate first encounter involving a rooster, Cam’s leg, and Adalyn’s bumper, he’s also set on running her out of town. But banishment is not an option for Adalyn. Not again. Helping this ragtag children’s team is her road to redemption, and she is playing the long game. With or without Cam’s help.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A disgraced soccer exec reluctantly enlists the help of a retired soccer star in coaching a children’s team in this small-town love story in the vein of It Happened One Summer—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception.Adalyn Reyes has spent years perfecting her daily routine: wake up at dawn, drive to the Miami Flames FC offices, try her hardest to leave a mark, go home, and repeat. But her routine is disrupted when a video of her in an altercation with the team’s mascot goes viral. Rather than fire her, the team’s owner—who happens to be her father—sends Adalyn to middle-of-nowhere North Carolina, where she’s tasked with turning around the struggling local soccer team, the Green Warriors, as a way to redeem herself. Her plans crumble upon discovering that the players wear tutus to practice (impractical), keep pet goats (messy), and are terrified of Adalyn (counterproductive), and are nine-year-old kids. To make things worse, also in town is Cameron Caldani, goalkeeping prodigy whose presence is somewhat of a mystery. Cam is the perfect candidate to help Adalyn, but after one very unfortunate first encounter involving a rooster, Cam’s leg, and Adalyn’s bumper, he’s also set on running her out of town. But banishment is not an option for Adalyn. Not again. Helping this ragtag children’s team is her road to redemption, and she is playing the long game. With or without Cam’s help.

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SHE MAY BE THE DAUGHTER OF A KING - BUT SHE STILL NEEDS TO FIND HER PRINCE . . .A headstrong princess is entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and romance in this coming-of-age tale. -It’s been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice. Since then, much has changed.The royal family has only just returned to the beloved city of Austice after nearly two decades. Peace has been established since the end of the war with Troivack, and the Crown Princess, Alina, is ready to pick the perfect nobleman to be her husband. But the princess s quest for her ideal match is proving rather difficult.Alina must manage expectations, flirtations and magical misadventures. All as she struggles to find her own place within her kingdom and understand the blossoming desires of her own heart . . . Featuring delightful characters as well as the trademark charm, humor, and fantasy that made readers fall in love with the House Witch series, The Princess of Potential is a captivating standalone tale of courtly intrigue, slow-burn romance, and mystical adventure that’s perfect for all ages.

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Discover the gripping summer thriller from the bestselling author of The Ex-Wife One of those books that grabs you from the start and doesn t let go. . . 5* Reader Review The perfect holiday read Kia Abdullah, bestselling author of Those People Next Door You won t be able to put it down Business Post A wonderful twisty read Ava Glass, bestselling author of The Traitor______________________________________Three years ago, bride-to-be Aoife died at her own hen party.Now the hens have returned to the villa where that terrible weekend unfolded. They long for closure. But the moment they step back inside, old wounds open and tensions begin to rise.Everyone has a different version of what happened that night. Someone is keeping secrets. How far will they go to keep them hidden?__________________________Praise for The Villa .. . Gripping Sunday Times Style Full of surprises Sun A great read Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Island Kept me up late into the early hours Ali Lowe, bestselling author of The Running Club ‘You’ll love the way the chapters switch from the weekend of the murder to the return visit, as the hunt for the killer takes some unexcepted, and violent, turns Daily Express The Villa looks destined to be Jess Ryder’s most successful psychological thriller yet’ The Herald An excellent, fast-paced psychological thriller 5* Reader Review A fantastic and original read 5* Reader Review Amazing writing 5* Reader Review Not the ending I was expecting, but it was the ending I didn t know I wanted 5* Reader Review The characters were great, the story itself was very enjoyable and suspenseful, the setting was fantastic 5* Reader Review

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From cyborgs, starships, UFOs, aliens and antimatter to telepathy, invisibility, psychokinesis and precognition, Michio Kaku s Physics of the Impossible is an exciting look at how science fiction could soon become science fact. Albert Einstein said, If at first an idea does not sound absurd, there is no hope for it. Physics of the Impossible shows how our most far-fetched ideas today - from Star Trek s phasers and teleportation to time travel as envisioned by Back to the Future - are destined to become tomorrow s reality. Michio Kaku, bestselling science author and one of the world s most acclaimed physicists, looks at the technologies of the future and explains what s just around the corner, what we might have to wait a few millennia to get our hands on and how surprisingly little of it is truly impossible. A brilliant, provocative, freewheeling tour around the exotic shores of physics Independent A rich compendium of jaw-dropping reality checks The Times One of the world s most distinguished physicists ... takes the reader on a journey to the frontiers of science and beyond Guardian After reading Kaku s boundless enthusiasm for the future, what you wouldn t give for a real-life time machine to travel forwards and see just how accurate his predictions are Sunday Telegraph Michio Kaku is a leading theoretical physicist and one of the founders of string theory, widely regarded as the strongest candidate for the theory of everything . He is also one of the most gifted popularizers of science of his generation. His books published by Penguin include Parallel Worlds, The Physics of the Future and The Physics of the Impossible. He holds the Henry Semat Professorship in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York, where he has taught for over twenty-five years.

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Shortlisted for the 2017 Hugo Award for Best SF Novel. The year is 2454. Humanity has engineered a hard-won golden age, forged in the aftermath of a bitter conflict that wiped both religion and nation state from the planet. Now seven factions or hives co-govern the world, their rule fuelled by benign censorship, oracular statistical analytics and technological abundance. But this is a fragile Utopia - and someone is intent on pushing it to breaking point. Convicted for his crimes, celebrated for his talents, Mycroft Canner is the indentured instrument - and confidant - of some of the world s most powerful figures. When he is asked to investigate a bizarre theft, he finds himself on the trail of a conspiracy that could shatter the tranquil world order the Hives have maintained for three centuries. But Mycroft has his own secrets. He is concealing a much greater threat to the seven Hives, a wild card no degree of statistical analysis could have prophesised. This threat takes the unlikely form of a thirteen-year-old called Bridger. For how will a world that has banished God deal with a child who can perform miracles?

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Enter the world of the Grishaverse and Shadow and Bone, soon to be a Netflix original series! Dive into the epic world of international bestselling author Leigh Bardugo with this beautifully illustrated replica of The Lives of Saints, the Istorii Sankt ya, featuring tales of saints drawn from the beloved novels and beyond. Out of the pages of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, from the hands of Alina Starkov to yours, the Istorii Sankt ya is a magical keepsake from the Grishaverse. These tales include miracles and martyrdoms from familiar saints like Sankta Lizabeta of the Roses and Sankt Ilya in Chains, to the strange and obscure stories of Sankta Ursula, Sankta Maradi, and the Starless Saint. This beautiful collection includes stunning full-colour illustrations of each story.

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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ALI SMITHA classic of fantastic literature, Leonora Carrington s The Hearing Trumpet is the occult twin to Alice in Wonderland, published with an introduction by Ali Smith in Penguin Modern Classics.One of the first things ninety-two-year-old Marian Leatherby overhears when she is given an ornate hearing trumpet is her family plotting to commit her to an institution. Soon, she finds herself trapped in a sinister retirement home, where the elderly must inhabit buildings shaped like igloos and birthday cakes, endure twisted religious preaching and eat in a canteen overlooked by the mysterious portrait of a leering Abbess. But when another resident secretly hands Marian a book recounding the life of the Abbess, a joyous and brilliantly surreal adventure begins to unfold. Written in the early 1960s, The Hearing Trumpet remains one of the most original and inspirational of all fantastic novels.Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) was a British born Surrealist painter and writer described, alongside people such as Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro, as one of the leading lights of the Surrealist movement. Born in Lancashire to a strict Catholic family, she first came into contact with surrealism through her lover, Surrealist painter Max Ernst, before moving to Mexico in 1942. The Hearing Trumpet, her most famous piece of writing, was first published in France in 1974.If you enjoyed The Hearing Trumpet, you might like Fernando Pessoa s The Book of Disquiet, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. Reading The Hearing Trumpet liberates us from the miserable reality of our days Luis Buñuel One of the most original, joyful, satisfying and quietly visionary novels of the twentieth century Ali Smith This book is so inspiring...I love its freedom, its humour and how it invents its own laws. What specifically do I take from her? Her wig Björk

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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. The Thing sitting in the corner seemed to be interested. It got up and moved towards Barney, into the light. Barney was glad to see it was Somebody after all. Funny way to dress though, he thought, rabbit-skins round the middle and no shoes or socks. Barney spends a lot of time by himself, and often goes wandering off alone. One day he is exploring by the edge of an old chalk-pit, when it gives way. Finding himself in some sort of cave, Barney is astonished to discover a somebody living there: somebody with a lot of shaggy hair and two bright black eyes, wearing a rabbit skin and speaking in grunts. Barney names him Stig, and the two quickly become best friends. Of course nobody believes Barney when he tells his family all about Stig. But Barney doesn t care. He and Stig are far too busy having a brilliant series of unforgettable adventures. Much-beloved by children for generations, Stig of the Dump is the ultimate story about the joyful freedom of mucking around outdoors, having fun away from the grown-ups . . . ! This lovely story about the unlikely friendship between Barney and stone-age Stig has stood the test of time . . . contemporary children will love reading about the pair s lively adventures - Booktrust

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From the No.1 bestselling author of Away with the Penguins comes the heart-warming and charming final chapter of Veronica McCreedy s story. Readers have fallen in love with Gone with the Penguins Like a warm hug I didn t know I needed A truly life affirming, beautiful read . . . I loved it! A charming, wonderful romp of a book, chock full of quirky plot and characters ------------------------------------ Emperor penguins defy the odds, and I shall too.⠝Still fiery and feisty at eighty-seven, Veronica McCreedy, the very first Penguin Ambassador, is determined to prove that nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it.Eileen, Veronica⠙s ever-patient assistant, is content taking care of other people. But when a new adventure calls, it makes her question everything...Ten-year-old, penguin-obsessed Daisy can⠙t wait to be reunited with Mrs McCreedy in her huge house by the sea for the school holidays.When they discover that the local Sea Life Centre is under threat, the unlikely trio are determined to save it and the penguins that live there.Inspired by the penguins and fuelled by Darjeeling tea and finger sandwiches, they embark on an epic fundraising walk. But soon, their mission becomes so much more and it might just lead each of them to a new beginning... Heart-warming and original . . . An absolute delight from start to finish TRISHA ASHLEY How to warm your heart: Head to the Antarctic. Hazel Prior s latest novel is a complete delight ⠓ and a cosy, reassuring hug of a story SUSAN FLETCHER Wise, wonderful, warm-hearted . . . Fabulous writing, characters, setting and story. I laughed, I cried . . . This book is GORGEOUS! TRACY REES Moving and gripping, it s a read to savour . . . [This is] a novel full of hope, full of humour, and a sharp reminder that we need to take action to protect the things we love SAMANTHA TONGE I completely fell in love with this story and its cast of wonderful characters SARAH EASTER COLLINS

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