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1996
“Dominic clearly remembers more about the 90s than I do.” – Zoe Ball I was in the right place at exactly the right time. I was handed a precious backstage pass to this magical period, as a chronicler of some of its most significant moments, of its wild protagonists, whether in music, entertainment, fashion, football, art or politics. I had a front-row seat for that insane decade, but it was 1996 that was the period’s stunning apex. Oasis at Maine Road and Knebworth, the births of Robbie Williams the solo star and the Spice Girls, the Euro 96 football tournament and ‘Three Lions’, the rise of New Labour and Tony Blair. I was there for the lot. 1996. Britpop ruled the airwaves. The tabloids framed reality long before Instagram.Football was finally coming home. Tony Blair was learning to play rock star – and rock stars were learning they could play politics. Everyone was partying hard, and Britain was the coolest place on earth. Showbiz reporter Dominic Mohan wasn’t watching the party from afar – he was in the room. Backstage at Knebworth with Oasis. In strip clubs with Robbie Williams. On the phone to Bowie. On the receiving end of Spice Girls gossip, Gallagher gobbiness and tabloid-era chaos. From Euro ’96 euphoria to Brit Awards anarchy, from rave culture to New Labour, Mohan witnessed the moment the UK went from scruffy indie island to global cultural powerhouse. Part memoir, part cultural autopsy and part riotous tour through the 90s and its greatest year, 1996 is a jaw-dropping front-row seat to the madness, the music, the football, and the politics that reshaped Britain – and created legends along the way. Three decades on, Mohan returns to the year everything peaked, and asks: what the hell happened, why did it matter, and can it ever happen again? If you were there – this book will feel like going home. If you weren’t – you’ll wish you had been.
The Glass Mountain
A gripping, vividly told journey into a family's wartime past, from the bestselling author of The Ruin of All Witches ‘Endearingly personal, honest and reflective … invites you to rethink where memory ends and history begins’ Dominic Sandbrook, The Times, Books of the Year 'As I finished his book, I began to see my own family’s past through his glass mountain' Ian Ellison, Literary Review Malcolm Gaskill knew two things about his great-uncle Ralph’s wartime adventures: he’d been a prisoner in Italy, and he’d cut his way out of a train with a knife and fork. Apart from that, he’d faded into family folklore, lost to view. Until, one hot afternoon in an English country garden, a chance conversation set Gaskill on his uncle’s trail…What Ralph really did in the war was, he discovers, even more extraordinary than the exaggerations of family myth. From last-ditch fighting in the Libyan desert and incarceration in a Puglian prisoner-of-war camp, to desperate, dramatic escapes and the assuming of an entirely new identity among the peasants and partisans of the Italian Alps, Gaskill traces a life transformed by conflict, while lifting the curtain on a long-forgotten episode of the Second World War. Yet The Glass Mountain is about more than war: it’s a haunting exploration of what it means to encounter the past, and how we remember, forget and recover it. As he follows his uncle’s path through dusty archives and the landscapes, towns and villages of present-day Italy, Gaskill finds himself confronted by questions that go to the heart of how we think about the people who came before us: Why do stories matter? How much of the past can ever be true?
Sleeper Straddle
An original collection of interwoven short stories set in the Wild Cards universe, created by the globally bestselling author of A Game of Thrones 'A complex, intricately imagined universe' Telegraph An alien virus ravages the world, with effects as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, draw an ace and receive superpowers, or draw the joker and are bizarrely mutated. Croyd Crenson is the Wild Cards' greatest failure, and its greatest success. Dubbed 'The Sleeper', he undergoes sporadic hibernations, after each one awakening with a new appearance and powers. Till now he's awoken in a singular body: but this time he finds himself split into six different incarnations, each with a unique look and ability. Recognizing this for the disaster that it is, one of the incarnations tasks Tesla – a joker with ace powers – to gather the remaining five versions before sleep claims them again and leaves Croyd permanently fractured. What follows is a journey through Croyd's long and colourful life, through the lens of some who have encountered the world's most unusual Wild Carder. And as Tesla will have to work fast, because not every Croyd is as amiable as the first incarnation, and they'll do whatever it takes to survive… Featuring stories from: Christopher Rowe, Carrie Vaughn, Cherie Priest, William F. Wu, Walter Jon Williams, Stephen Leigh, Mary Anne Mohanraj, and Max Gladstone.
Honour & Heresy
Instagram sensation Max Francis makes his highly anticipated debut with this atmospheric, gothic, dark academic fantasy of two scholars racing each other to find answers to an invasion in a haunted library, perfect for fans of Katabasis and A Study in Drowning. 'A stunning debut with all the lush, gothic atmosphere that I adore' Ava Reid, No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning 'Tense, obsessive, and richly imagined, Honour & Heresy is the queer dark fantasy that readers have been looking for’ Kalie Reid, author of The Sacred Space Between 'As twisting and turning as the shelves in an ancient library, Honour & Heresy will keep readers turning the pages to watch the mystery, and the tender romance, unfold' S. M. Hallow, author of The Halls of the Dead Roy Dawnseve cares more for philosophy than battle. But, in a society that shuns literature in favour of their ongoing war, Roy must face a difficult choice: brave the front lines or investigate the identity of their foes in the Orphic Basilica, an ancient, abandoned library. When Roy chooses to unravel the mystery, it soon becomes clear that the Orphic Basilica isn’t without its own horrors. Strange voices echo down the halls, ghosts roam the bookshelves, and those who stepped foot in the library have either emerged insane or were driven to their own demise. Roy’s partner in the investigation is Percival Atherton, a manipulative, enigmatic and distractingly charming scholar who has no qualms about belittling Roy. As a fierce snowstorm isolates them from civilisation, Roy and Percival must grapple with their tormented pasts, an unexpected romance, and an age-old conspiracy whose secrets are certain to wipe Northgard from history. Filled with all the yearning of a rivals-to-lovers romance, the intrigue and fear of a dark academia, and the wonder and discovery of an epic fantasy, Honour & Heresy is ultimately a story of self-discovery amidst the chaos of war and a long, cold winter.
The Dad Book
You made me brave.You made me awake.You made me whole.You made me your DAD.Becoming a dad is a journey like no other. Celebrate the magic of fatherhood with this delightfully relatable, funny and heartfelt book. Packed full of love, The Dad Book perfectly captures the wonder of being a parent.From Forest Xiao, author of How to Catch an Idea and 2023 graduate of the Cambridge MA in Children''s Illustration - shortlisted for the Macmillan Prize, the Sebastian Walker Prize and the Batsford Prize.
Girl of Lore
For the first printing only! This hardcover features stained edges while the special edition supply lasts. A girl who’s used to battling the monster of her own mind discovers there’s a sinister evil lurking in her small town in this atmospheric paranormal novel that’s perfect for fans of Tracy Wolff and Maggie Stiefvater. Stories of dark magic and even darker creatures have always swirled about Mina Murray’s town of London, Georgia. Mina knows they aren’t true—and are likely perpetuated only to drive the quirky tourist-trap ghost tours of downtown—but that doesn’t stop her from collecting the stories and drawing them in her sketchbook. Something about the possibility of real monsters helps her deal with the monster in her own head: her OCD, which convinces her danger lurks everywhere. But when a body is found drained of blood and a classmate goes missing, Mina is thrust into a tangled web of London secrets…that she seems to be at the center of.
KJV Personal Size Large Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Black Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print
Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the timeless King James Version in an easy-to-read large print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses both add to the exceptional reading experience. Features include:End-of-verse cross-references help you to find related passages quickly and easilyWords of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statementsPortable personal-size format allows this Bible to be a perfect travel companion wherever you goVerse-by-verse format where each verse starts on its own line for easy readingLine-matched for improved clarity when readingDurable and flexible Smyth-sewn binding allows the Bible to lay flat wherever you are readingConcordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleFull-color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextRibbon markers make it easy to navigate and keep track of where you are readingEasy-to-read extra-large 10.5-point KJV Comfort Print
Where is Pierre?
**The funniest debut picture book of the year!**“Irresistible search-and-find fun” – The Bookseller"A rollicking read-aloud" - Kirkus ReviewsIt’s Bear’s birthday and he can't wait to spend it with his best friend Pierre. There’s just one little problem . . . WHERE IS PIERRE?!With one missing penguin and a whole lot of chaos, this hilarious search-and-find adventure will have kids giggling, guessing, and shouting “THERE HE IS!” on every page. Featuring sweet and stylish illustrations by talented newcomer Emma Clarke, Where Is Pierre? is the perfect picture book for curious little detectives, birthday enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good game of hide-and-seek.
A Case of Life and Limb
A WATERSTONES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEARA LITERARY REVIEW CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR'As brilliant a cosy crime novel as you'll ever read' JANICE HALLETT'A masterful voice in the mystery world' S. J. BENNETTCHRISTMAS EVE, 1901. Gabriel Ward KC is hard at work on a thorny libel case involving London's most famous music hall star and its most notorious tabloid newspaper, but the Inner Temple remains as quiet and calm as ever. Quiet, that is, until the mummified hand arrives in the post... While the hand's recipient, Temple Treasurer Sir William Waring, is rightfully shaken, Gabriel is filled with curiosity. Who would want to send such a thing? And why? But as more parcels arrive - one with fatal consequences - Gabriel realises that it is not Sir William who is the target, but the Temple itself. Someone is holding a grudge that has led to at least one death. It is up to Gabriel, and Constable Wright of the City of London Police, to find out who before the body count gets any higher. The game's afoot…
Akane-banashi, Vol. 15
Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam—the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal—to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin’uchi.Akane successfully performs the opening act for Master Shiguma’s solo show, but whispers of the story known as “Shiguma''s Art” leave her yearning to learn more. Suddenly, things take a turn for the worse when Master Shiguma collapses and the Shiguma School is forcefully disbanded! Akane’s new master is none other than the man who crushed her father’s dreams, Issho Arakawa. Finally, the story of what happened between Issho and Shiguma is brought to light—and an unexpected secret about Shiguma’s past is revealed!
Football Stories: Odegaard
Say hi to Martin Odegaard! This fully illustrated independent and unofficial picture book tells his story for young readers. Find out how he grew up, how he became Norway''s youngest international player, and how he went on to glory as captain of Arsenal. With simple, engaging text and lots of fun full-colour illustrations based on Football Superstars: Odegaard, this is perfect for young readers.
You Can Eat That
Ditch the diets, overcome fear, and dismantle misinformation once and for all as you unlock your path to food freedom. Now more than ever we are relentlessly bombarded with conflicting nutrition advice from unregulated sources who sell us quick fixes for everything to do with our bodies - from dropping dress sizes to preventing ageing and everything in between. It's no surprise that so many of us feel confused about what and how we should actually eat. In You Can Eat That, nutritionist and sports therapist Joshua Hills cuts through the noise and exposes the biggest nutrition myths, replacing them with real, science-backed advice to heal your relationship with food for good. From protein and insulin to calories, ultra-processed foods and hormones, Joshua breaks it all down with clarity, compassion and zero judgement. Grounded in his tried-and-tested methodology which has helped thousands of clients, Joshua provides advice and practical strategies to help you build sustainable, healthy eating habits that take you from guilt and restriction to confidence and freedom.
Careless Love
The second volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies'Homeric in its play of beauty and folly, this is a monumental work'INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY'Riveting ... A masterwork'WALL STREET JOURNALThe next chapter in the definitive biography of Elvis picks up where Last Train to Memphis closed with Presley's military service in Germany 1958 and ends with his death in Memphis, 1977. Careless Love chronicles the unravelling of the dream that shone so brightly, homing in on his very close, and very complex relationship with his lifelong manager, Colonel Tom Parker. It's a breathtaking drama that places the events of a too often mistold tale in a fresh, believable and understandable context. This is the quintessential American story, encompassing race, class, wealth, sex, music, religion and personal transformation. Written with grace, sensitivity and passion, Careless Love is a unique contribution to our understanding of American popular culture and the nature of success, giving us true insight into one of the most misunderstood public figures of our times. 'It must be ranked among the most ambitious and crucial biographical undertakings yet devoted to a major American figure'NEW YORK TIMES
Little Fairy Godmother
What was Cinderella’s fairy godmother doing before the magical ball? Find out in this charming tale from the exciting picture book duo, Abie Longstaff and Leire Martín. The little fairies in Fairyland all grow up to help humans as a Fairy Godparent. All are born with a special, useful skills . . . except Dazzle. None of the other fairies think Dazzle's talent for making balloons, party horns and sparkly surprises is all that helpful! But little does she know, a human called Cinderella needs some help getting ready for a party . . . Perfect for fans of fairy tales with a fresh twist, join Dazzle on her sparkling journey and discover how she became the fairy who changed Cinderella’s life!
BBQ - Easy Grilling, Big Flavour
TRANSFORM YOUR BBQ COOKING WITH JAMIE OLIVER'S 90 EASY, FLAVOUR-PACKED RECIPES - PERFECT FOR GRILLING, FEASTING AND OUTDOOR COOKING.
Discover how to grill, smoke and sizzle your way to crowd-pleasing meals with Jamie's ultimate guide to BBQ cooking.
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We all love a good BBQ, but too often they centre around some slightly burnt sausages and burgers. Not anymore!
In this sizzling BBQ cookbook, Jamie shares 90 brilliant recipes that show just how exciting, creative and delicious barbecuing can be. Whether you're cooking on charcoal, gas or over an open flame, Jamie's got you covered, from marinades and rubs to mastering heat, smoke and timing.
Get ready for smoky flavours, bold ingredients and good times with recipes that turn every BBQ into a feast to remember, whatever the weather, including:
Romesco Cauliflower
Herby Aubergine and Zingy Feta Flatbreads
Grilled Black Pepper Peaches
Arrabbiata Chicken Drumsticks
Lemon Steamed Fish and Charred Greens
Paprika Pulled Pork
Lamb Moussaka Burgers
Grilled Green Grain Salad
. . . and plenty more mouth-watering grilled dishes, sides and sauces to keep your BBQ game strong all year round.
Packed with Jamie's best tips for marinating, grilling and cooking outdoors, this is the ultimate companion for anyone who loves good food, good company and cooking in the open air. You'll be bossing that grill like a pro in no time.
Big flavour, smoky vibes and Jamie Oliver at his best - this is the BBQ book you'll use again and again.
Bloom
From the New York Times bestselling author of If I See You Again Tomorrow comes a delightful and heartwarming novel about family, love, grief, and one precocious houseplant, that reminds us of the beauty of living a life in full Bloom. Morris Warner is withering away. After the sudden death of his husband, Fred, he has shut himself off from the world. No more going to movies with friends, or swims in Lake Michigan, instead preferring the quiet loneliness of his history books and Jeopardy episodes with only the cat to hear his answers. Morris’s stepdaughter, Sloan, feels like she has nowhere to grow. She’s about to get married to the man of her dreams, if only her mother will let her actually plan her own wedding and trust her to build her own life after her father’s death. Jade is drying out. Literally. As a plant in Morris’s home, she and her plant housemates have been slowly wasting away, leaf by falling leaf, since Fred’s death and Morris’s lack of care. She needs to come up with a plan to make her new owner come back to life, no matter what it takes. New York Times bestselling author Robbie Couch’s Bloom is a wondrous novel where family, love, kindness, and yes, Mother Nature, triumph.
The Killing Spell
An urban fantasy debut of murder, mystery, and language magic for fans of Rebecca Roanhorse and RF Kuang. Kea Petrova is dealing with more than her fair share of trouble. At just twenty-five years old, she’s the youngest of the five Hawaiian clan leaders living on the Homestead in outer Los Angeles, following catastrophic flooding that destroyed their islands. Kea struggles to keep her small clan afloat, scraping rent together through odd jobs and selling the Hawaiian-language spells she crafts. Life is difficult enough, but the murder of Angelo Reyes—a prominent LA activist—turns her world upside-down. Angelo was killed by a death spell—something that can only be created in Hawaiian—so Kea quickly becomes the prime suspect, known for her unique spellwork. To clear her name, she must unravel the mystery behind Angelo’s murder and confront LA’s most powerful players, all while under the supervision of a dangerously attractive guard. The clock is ticking—can Kea save herself, her clan, and the Homestead before it’s too late?
Agatha Christie’s Marple
A new investigation from Dr Mark Aldridge, exploring a lifetime of Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple. Winner of the 2025 H.R.F Keating Award for the best 2024 biography or critical book related to crime fiction. In Agatha Christie’s Marple: Expert on Wickedness,‘Agathologist’ Dr Mark Aldridge looks at nearly a century of St Mary Mead’s most famous resident and uses his own detective skills to uncover new information about Miss Jane Marple’s appearances on page, stage, screen and beyond. Drawing on a range of material, some of which is newly discovered and previously unpublished, this book explores everything about Miss Marple, from her origins in a series of short stories penned by Christie, to the recent bestselling HarperCollins collection Marple: Twelve New Stories. This accessible, entertaining and illustrated guide to the world of Miss Marple pieces together the evidence in order to tell you everything you need to know about the world’s favourite female detective.
The Scramble for America
'Shows how a scrappy band of 13 colonies fought and bought its way to superpower size' THE TIMES For seven years after the Declaration of Independence the United States had no internationally recognized boundaries and no defined sovereign territory. It was more an idea than a country. Then in 1783 the United States began to expand at a staggering rate, adding territory equivalent to the landmass of modern Bulgaria each year, every year, for eighty-four years. By 1867— less than a century after its founding—the United States laid claim to some 3.6 million square miles of land on the North American continent. How did it happen? In The Scramble for America, historian Clement Knox uncovers the history of these epic years. It is the story of how the United States exploded out of its original confines on the Eastern seaboard, breaching the Appalachians, the Great Plains, the Rockies and extending its reach to the Rio Grande, the Florida Keys, and the Bering Strait, eventually straddling two oceans and commanding some of the most valuable lands on the planet. In vivid prose he recounts how a cast of settlers, prospectors, and soldiers, hungry for land, motivated by visions of gold, and inspired by the rhetoric of national greatness, spread out across the North American continent, making history as they advanced and bringing violence and dispossession in their wake. The principal currents of American history are all interwoven with these years of conquest: the origins of the revolution, the tragedy of the Native Americans, the spread of slavery, and the crisis of the union that culminated in the Civil War. Those turbulent years of rampaging continental expansion in the nineteenth century teed up the United States for global supremacy in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The creation of the continental United States was one of the great events in modern history and continues to shape our world. Published to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, this book offers a retelling of its national history like no other.
