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Moonlight Crusaders
This engrossing history explores the creation, development and actions of the Special Duties squadrons, which carried spies, political figures and documents in and out of Occupied Europe. In 1940, Winston Churchill famously set in motion the Special Operations Executive. However, the creation of secret agent networks required a clandestine transport infrastructure to support nascent resistance movements in Occupied Europe. With only the moon to guide their way, the daring pilots of 161 Squadron constantly faced danger: their locations could be discovered, German night-fighters and flak had to be contended with and, of course, they dealt with the worst of European weather. Despite these extra risks, these Special Duties pilots were remarkably successful. Packed with first-hand accounts and expert research, this book dives into the history of the men who flew these dangerous missions and the main aircraft they used – unarmed Lysanders. Author Paul Smiddy, an RAF-trained pilot, explores the origins of the Lysander, the dangers it posed to its pilots and how operational techniques were developed. Facing political interference and limited resources from the RAF, these brave and under-recognised pilots provided a critical role in the war – bringing back agents with important information to help Britain and the Allies defeat the Germans.
Twenty Bears On Holiday
Twenty bears unpacking cases. Look at those excited faces! Ready to enjoy the sun… Holidays are so much fun! Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun, as twenty very excited bears set off for a holiday on the beach. Summer is here and it’s time to RELAX – but are these silly bears up to the task?
The Dino Door
Where the Wild Things Are gets a charming dinosaur twist in this whimsical rhyming picture book with adorable and vibrant art about a child who discovers a magical door to the land of dinosaurs!Do you dare to see what’s behind the Dino Door? Dinosaur. Dino…door? Dino more! When a secret door appears in a small child’s messy, toy-strewn room just when they need it most, they discover a world full of real-life dinosaur friends! But what happens when it’s time to go back home? With clever wordplay and engaging, child-friendly art, beloved author Josh Funk and New York Times bestselling artist Renée Kurilla invite readers to a world full of wonder, humor, friendship, and, of course, dinosaurs!
Moscow Underground
'A gripping thriller and Belkin is a character many readers will want to encounter again' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Remarkable … If only all first novels were as enthralling as this' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Merridale’s talents as a Russia expert and writer combine to beam light on the depths of Moscow’s underworld' THE SUN Moscow, 1934. When a body is discovered during the construction of the glittering new Moscow subway, Investigator Anton Belkin wants nothing to do with the case. It will mean asking difficult questions of all the wrong people, and Anton has a very personal reason to keep his head down. But he has not reckoned with Vika, his former lover and now influential member of the secret police, who is adamant Anton is the best man for the job. Buried in the tunnels beneath the capital is a dangerous secret, but one entangled in a sticky web of political and personal rivalries, deceptions and betrayals. Soon Anton must choose between his conscience and saving those he loves from the vengeful grip of the Soviet state. ___ ‘Both a brilliant thriller and a historical record of the ambition, terror and deviousness of that black era in Russian history’ Gareth Rubin, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Turnglass
How to Catch a Bookworm
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a delightfully book-tacular new adventure...do YOU have what it takes to catch a BOOKWOR? ead alongside the How to Catch kids as they scour their books for the squiggly-giggly Bookworm that has escaped their local bookstore! It’s up to the Catch Club kids to find this wiggly critter before class begins. Filled with STEAM concepts and an adorably bookish creature, this hilarious picture book is parents, educators, and readers ages 4-10. Allow me to introduce myself. I am what is called a BOOKWORM. Books are what make me happy!I dive right in, wiggle and squirm. Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch BigfootHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonAnd more!Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Bookworm!
Little House on the Prairie
Classic tales by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life on the frontier and America’s best-loved pioneer family.The sun-kissed prairie stretches out around the Ingalls family, smiling its welcome after their long, hard journey across America. But looks can be deceiving and they soon find that they must share the land with wild bears and Indians. Will there be enough land for all of the? he timeless stories that inspired a TV series can now be read by a new generation of children. Readers who loved Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, and Heidi will be swept up by this timeless rural coming of age saga. Perfect escapism for readers aged 8+. Beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams.Have you collected all the Little House book? ittle House in the Big WoodsLittle House on the PrairieOn the Banks of Plum CreekBy the Shores of Silver LakeThe Long WinterLittle Town on the PrairieThese Happy Golden YearsLaura Ingalls Wilder was born in Wisconsin in 1867. She recorded her adventurous nomadic childhood with her pioneer family in a collection of books that have become beloved classics of American literature. The Little House on the Prairie television series ran for 9 seasons from 1974-1983.
Go Go Dodo!
A blissfully carefree dodo takes a stroll through a very gentle jungle, across a very friendly swamp and over a very soothing sea . . . completely unaware that, not only is his walk full of peril, but he's being stalked by a VERY hungry tiger! What will happen when they enter the very dangerous gras? eaders will adore shouting "He's behind you!" in this simple yet hilarious read, where text and art tell two sides of the same story.
Vorest
We were born into the no moreThe no more warm smell of a cattle shedmy grandfather's hands, worn and beatenbecame withered and pale, his buckets emptyfields aching with emptinessA stag runs into the forest, along the hedge and into the shadow of branches, carrying with it the trace of a memory. Time and nature have shaped the Forest of Dean - and the people who call it home. Always changing, this landscape carries the marks of every generation. Steeped in the scent of moss, Rose Day's debut collection is both a mourning and a celebration of the land, culture and history of the VorestWith illustrations by Jeremy Brookes About the author: Rose Day is a poet from the Forest of Dean. She began writing as a teenager, drawn to the quiet intensities of rural life and the emotional undercurrents that shape it. Her work has since appeared in several collections and has been recognised by awards including the shortlisting of Redemption Song for the Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize, her winning entry War Child for the Remarque Prize, and her short fiction Reminder for the Jane Austen House Museum programme. Vorest is her debut collection.
Our Perfect Storm
THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM #1 BESTSELLER CARLEY FORTUNE'A dream of a love story: breathtakingly romantic, sizzling with chemistry and set in a stunningly beautiful location.’ ROSIE WALSH'Charged with chemistry and rippling with atmosphere’ HOLLY MILLER'Full of laughter and yearning' HOLLY GRAMAZIO'Carley Fortune is the master of the love story' ANNABEL MONAGHANTwo best friends. Seven days in paradise. One last chance to fall in love, or fall apart... Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight. They’ve always clashed and come back together—it’s what they do. Until now. On the eve of her wedding, Frankie doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. As she loses hope, in walks George. For one glorious evening, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note behind. Crushed and confused, Frankie only wants to wallow. But George has a different idea. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino. Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good. PRAISE FOR CARLEY FORTUNE: 'Funny and sexy, this promises to be the escapist novel of the summer' HEAT'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine'With summery weather, stunning sunsets and boat trips, it's impossible not to feel the holiday spirit while reading this book' Mirror'Swoon-worthy, sun-drenched. . . Beautifully described scenery and a heart-fluttering friends-to-lovers story make this one of 2025’s best romances.' Culturefly
Danger at Crater Canyon (Croaky Book 5): Leap into this new action-packed series from the creator of Super Happy Magic Forest.
Froggy, Fearless, and Ready for Adventure! Leap into this full-colour chapter book series from Super Happy Magic Forest creator Matty Long-perfect for readers who love funny stories! Croaky Hopper isn't like other little frogs. He dreams of hopping across crocodile-infested waters, not sitting on a lilypad in a pond! So when his Aunt Lilly signs him up for the Woggle Scouts, he expects to spend his time crafting and selling cookies, but he soon discovers there's much more in store . . . In Danger at Crater Canyon, Croaky and his friends are off to investigate a UFO! When faced with baking desert heat, rickety rope bridges, and mysterious UFOs flying about . . . will they get to the bottom of the mystery? And are there really such things as aliens? With full-colour artwork on every page, Croaky is sure to delight fans of Jamie Smart and Dav Pilkey.
My Body is a Meadow
'Urgent and beautiful, this book shows how our treatment of disability mirrors our treatment of nature. Essential reading' - Katherine May, author of Wintering'Enlightening, energetic, challenging and essential ... this book should be required reading for everyone' - Katriona O'Sullivan, author of Poor and Hungry Since childhood, Bethany Handley has always felt most at home out in the wilds of the Welsh countryside. This all changed when Bethany became a full-time wheelchair user in her twenties and suddenly found herself padlocked out of the landscapes she belonged to. Today, nearly one in four people are Disabled in the UK. Yet, public rights of way are blocked in 32,000 places across England and Wales. My Body is a Meadow writes into this troubling landscape, delivering a galvanising call for us to rethink how we live among nature and each other. Join Bethany as she wheels through the British countryside exploring ableism, climate justice and what nature means to her. On this journey we discover the feral boar of the Forest of Dean; how the metal and rubber of a wheelchair can become just as much a part of your body as skin and bone; why swifts rarely land and how maps tell a story of exclusion. Exploring how land ownership, privatised healthcare, biodiversity loss and social marginalisation intertwine, Bethany shows why we must learn from nature's model of shared survival - and urges us to work together to make it open for all. 'A passionate call for an inclusive countryside - nature for all and all for nature' - Jack Cornish, author of The Lost Paths'A change making book' - Sally Huband, author of Sea Bean'A stunning exploration of longing for freedom, finding a home in your body and walking your own path in life' - Pippa Stacey, author of How to Do Life with a Chronic Illness
Isadora Moon: Broken Wand (An exciting picture book retelling of Isadora's on-screen adventures, perfect for fans aged 4-6)
Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading. Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally unique - wants to make a special present for Mum's birthday. But when she accidentally breaks her fairy wand, turns Dad green, and covers the whole house in daisies, will Isadora be able to put everything right before it's time to cut the cake and celebrat? elebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially for young readers aged 4-6, these books build reading confidence and support early vocabulary, making storytime feel accessible and joyful for emerging readers. From Oxford Children's, where our mission is to help every child learn to read - and love reading - this delightful storybook is the perfect way to bring screen-time magic into storytime. Explore more from the TV Tie-in range!Picture Books:9781382084796 Isadora Moon: Catch that Fang! 9781382084765 Isadora Moon: Broken Wand 9781382084994 Isadora Moon: Mignonette Moves In 9781382084840 Isadora Moon: Dragon Camp Activity Books:9781382084819 Isadora Moon: Colouring Book 9781382084901 Isadora Moon: Fairy-Vampire Fun Pack 9781382084703 Isadora Moon: At Home with the Moons PK 9781382084635 Isadora Moon Search and Find Pack
Introduction to Cities
Understanding how cities shape human life through space and place Cities function as dynamic systems where physical space, social forces, and human experience intersect. Introduction to Cities: How Place and Space Shape Human Experience, Third Edition, provides a robust analytical framework for understanding these relationships. Written by three distinguished urban scholars, this updated edition addresses contemporary challenges including global migration patterns, housing crises, and post-pandemic urban transformation. This book features new chapters on housing and neighborhoods, migration, and the post-pandemic city. Fresh perspectives examine how cities in China, India, and emerging economies respond to regional corridorization and shifting global connectivities. Throughout, Planning and Building the City boxes link chapter themes to urban planning processes, while Making the City Better boxes address practical solutions to urban issues. Readers will also find: Foundational chapters on urban theory and research methods providing analytical tools for rigorous examination of urban phenomena and changeCoverage of China's Belt and Road Initiative and its place-making impact on regional corridorization and urban development patterns worldwideA revised analytical framework highlighting how cities both shape and are shaped by broader social, economic, and environmental forcesText boxes throughout featuring methodological approaches of key scholars and practical applications for studying contemporary urban lifeUpdated evidence on global urban transformations examining integrating and fragmenting regional connectivities alongside local community dynamics Designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in urban sociology, urban studies, and urban planning, this text serves students across sociology, political science, geography, and American studies. Scholars examining cities from varied disciplinary perspectives will find Introduction to Cities an authoritative foundation for urban research and analysis.
Archangel's Eternity
THE STUNNING CONCLUSION TO THE GUILD HUNTER SERIES BY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR NALINI SINGHElena and Raphael return for the hauntingly poignant conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh's genre-defining Guild Hunter series. A thousand years. It's been a millennium since Elena's fateful first meeting with Archangel Raphael. She has survived war and loss, experienced beauty and cruelty. But no matter what, she has always held on to her mortal heart, as she and Raphael have held on to each other. Passionate and vibrant, they've built a life that has stood the test of time, growing ever stronger with each turn of the sun. But change is coming-of a magnitude they could have never imagined-and it will forever alter the trajectory of their existence. Even as they grapple with the cataclysmic shift in their personal lives, the Cadre of Ten, which has maintained a hard-won peace for centuries, begins to simmer with dangerous fault lines. The spectre of madness looms in one archangel, the promise of war burns between two others, and in darkness far from mortal and immortal eyes stirs an ancient, slumbering power. Suddenly, the future is terrifyingly uncertain . . . at the very moment that Elena and her archangel need to protect a treasure infinitely more precious than eternity. ****READERS LOVE NALINI SINGH'Nalini Singh masterfully blends action, suspense, and character development, creating a riveting story that keeps readers engaged until the very end' ?'Any book from the Guild Hunter series is an auto-buy!' ?'Sweet, hearth warming, gut twisting, funny and very romantic with just enough action and intrigue. Loved every minute!' ?'The series gets better and better. Nalini is an amazing author. With an unmatched imagination that drags you into every book' ?
The Spark
When darkness falls, Mabel the tortoise’s fears come alive. She could hide in her shell like her family, but she’s too afraid of the dark! With nowhere to hide, she spends her days fearing the night ahead. When she finally does fall asleep, she has terrible dreams of being locked in the darkness . . . But when a kind-hearted firefly joins her for tea, he brings with him a spark of hope. He teaches her to be brave in the night, to embrace the darkness and safety of her shell and no longer be ashamed of her fears. A warm, comforting graphic novel-inspired picture book about a tortoise facing her fears and discovering true friendship when the darkness feels overwhelming.
Pickles Prickly Problem
Pickles, the prickle-less hedgehog, is smooth, round, perfectly squidgy… and different from all his hedgehog friends, so he’s embarking on an adventure to find his prickles!Prickles are very important for hedgehogs. But just how does a prickle-less hedgehog find his spines? Well, Pickles has lots of ideas! Colouring pencils, carrots and lollipops, to name a few! But none of them are quite right…Join Pickles on his adventure to find his own unique style, and experience the friendships and mishaps that he encounters along the way in this charming children’s picture book.Themes of discovery, cooperation and self-acceptance are explored through bright, beautiful illustrations and endearing characters, brought to you by writer and illustrator Lydia Ripper. Pickles’ vibrant personality is bound to capture the hearts of animal lovers everywhere and might just inspire them to embrace what makes them different.
Rialto
A standalone mystery from a New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award-winning author set in a contemporary world tinged with magic, in which two sisters spend summer vacation in a small town in the shadows of abandoned amusement park that is not what it seems. Ivy and Dahlia Vicar know this summer’s trip to visit friends in Rialto, Missouri, is going to be different from their usual family vacations. Twelve-year-old Dahlia, an artist who lives with anxiety, is looking forward to something new. Rialto, after all, has its own abandoned theme park! But mystery-loving, fourteen-year-old Ivy is struggling with how to be the right kind of big sister to Dahlia, and longs for the way things—especially vacations—were when they were younger. In Rialto, it quickly becomes clear that this vacation will also be different in totally unexpected ways. For one thing, the town stands in the middle of an improbable forest that, according to local legend, swallowed it overnight decades before. Then there are Dahlia’s even more improbable sightings of impossible creatures—a giraffe with antlers and a leopard with wings. And there’s their new friend Remy, whose family inherited the house they’re all staying in from an aunt who left bequests for local friends that Remy must personally distribute. When he enlists Ivy and Dahlia to help deliver these gifts, they find themselves drawn into a mystery going back to the time when Rialto Park was still open. And it begins to seem that, if they are going to help Remy solve it, they will have to find a way to believe in magic. Themes of friendship, family, mental health, and resilience are expertly woven through this magical, richly imagined story of two sisters and an enigmatic town that transforms everyone who visits it.
Grandma Loves Her Little One
Celebrate the special love Grandma has for her grandchildren with this board book from USA Today bestselling author, Sandra Magsamen!From finding the rainbows in a cloudy sky to singing a favorite lullaby, Grandmas love their little ones so much! In this board book, gentle rhyming text, sweet wishes for Little One’s future, and bright charming illustrations remind grandchildren that Grandma will always be by their side. Record treasured memories with a special bonus page of write-in prompts all about your little one. This adorable board book is a wonderful way to share all of Grandma’s love with grandchildren close by or far away.The perfect birth announcement, baby shower gift, Mother’s Day present, or year-round read-aloud, Grandma Loves her Little One is a heartfelt board book for Grandmas and grandchildren to share for years to come!On the day you were born, it was love at first sight.I welcomed you, my grandchild, and held you so tight.
The First Gentleman
Clinton and Patterson are back. And they're better than ever. The President of the United States is up for re-election. Her husband is on trial for murder. Is the First Gentleman a kille? pair of brilliant investigative journalists set out to answer that burning question. ____________________________‘Bill Clinton reveals key White House details in murderous new political thriller… It’s a twisty thriller with plenty of inside jobs, political sabotage and many, many deaths’ USA Today'It's a novel that only those two could conjure up... gripping.' BBC Online‘I really enjoyed it, read it in just two sittings.’ Ross King, ITV Lorraine'Even better and more political than its predecessors... A gripping tale that leaps off the page’ Daily Mail____________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING'The political thriller of the decade' Lee Child'A bullet train of a thriller' A.J. Finn'A first-rate collaboration... Engrossing from page one' David Baldacci'This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast' Michael Connelly'A big, splashy juggernaut of a novel ... truly authentic' Harlan Coben




















