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'A delicious, heartwarming hug of a book' – Beatrice Blue (author of Once Upon a Unicorn Horn)Ban Ban the bunny dreams of starting her own bakery, full of the delicious treats she makes with her Grandma. Finally, it’s opening time, and everything is going well until… Oh no! What’s that burning in the ove? haos ensues as Ban Ban struggles to calm the impatient customers, but with the help of a clever baby hamster, everybody bands together to help Ban Ban create the warm and welcoming bakery she's always dreamed of, just in time for a very special guest. This cute and uplifting story about the power of friendship and community is the debut picture book from London-based illustrator Elena Hiroko Magee and her much-loved creation, Ban Ban the bunny. Cosy up with this beautiful book, full of sweet characters and delicious bakes. There’s even a guide for how to make your very own Ban Ban cake at the end!

For everyone who dreams of escape to a cabin by a stream, for those moments of tranquility while the natural world does its thing around you ... 'An inspirational tale of discovery and a passionate quest to fulfil a life-long dream.' - Ella Al-Shamahi, British explorer, paleoanthropologist, evolutionary biologist, stand-up comic and presenter. A beautiful, humble, honest book , it reminds us to look into the undergrowth to find the wonder, to slow down and notice more. The perfect tonic for our chaotic times.’ - Sophy Roberts, author of Lost Pianos of Siberia and A Training School for Elephants‘Aldred has travelled the world driven by his love for trees. But the forest he loves most is here at home-the New Forest. This wonderful book takes us all into the depth of his special place-reminding us that we all need our own special wild place.’ - Alastair Fothergill, producer of The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, and Frozen PlanetSome moments in childhood are frozen in time, vivid and vital, an anchor. When James Aldred tracked down an old horse-drawn wagon he once played in, he found himself inside one such moment again. However broken and rotten, it transported him to a magical summer in the New Forest forty years ago and awakened in him the possibility of reliving it with his young family. In his evocative memoir, Aldred chronicles his return to a cherished landscape. As he painstakingly restores the wagon, learning from local crafts people, he delves into both the New Forest's natural history and storied past, tracing its roots back to the 16th century and even further to the time of William the Conqueror. Camera traps reveal otters hunting in the brook nearby, while the nearby goshawk nest and fox earth speak to the area's thriving wildlife. Masterfully observed, A Wagon in the Woods is a celebration of both people and place, and the timeless bond between land, history and the enduring spirit of adventure.

The Sunny Town bunnies are BACK and this time they’re on a rocket, blasting into space, exploring the Moon and causing CHAOS at every turn!It’s launch day in Sunny Town: a rocket is about to blast off into space, and a team of panda astronauts are ready. But wait! Something is happening on the runway... Before anyone can stop them, those cheeky bunnies have sneaked onto the launch pad, scrambled up the rocket ladder and … pressed GO! BUNNIES IN A ROCKET, zooming into space! What could possibly go wrong?! It’s one small step for a human but one giant LEAP for bunnykind in this fantastic, cosmic adventure brimming over with wild space bunny fun from dream team Philip Ardagh and Ben Mantle. - Perfect for transport and space-loving children aged 3-5 years!- Bursting with hilarious details to spot, visual subplots to follow, search-and-find elements and non-stop on-the-move action. - Funny, rhyming, read-aloud texts, with repeated join-in refrains – ideal for sharing with littles ones and supporting bonding and early literacy. Collect ALL the Sunny Town Bunnies books!Bunnies on the BusBunnies in a SleighBunnies in a Boat

Third book in the doodle-packed diary series – now with a fresh new look and exclusive bonus content. "Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering" – Mail on Sunday"You must read these books" – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs Monkey This is a magical diary, which should be wondrous thing, but in reality it is a living nightmare... Loki, the mighty trickster god, has been banished by Odin to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old boy - and he's furious that he's been cast as the villain in the school play! All he wants is for everyone to love him the way they do Thor. Is that too much to ask? No! Not when he discovers a cursed ring that can grant his darkest wishes... BONUS CONTENT: Loki-style "facts" about his fellow Norse gods, Asgard vs Midgard, the Insult Generator 2.0, and a lesson in how to draw Thor. There’s a whole world of Loki to read: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the Blame A Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the World A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies A Bad God’s Guide to Causing Chaos Also in the series: A Bad God's Guide to Unruly Activities

Despite dreaming of fun and adventure, Little Otter likes nothing better than snoozing in the sun. When the rock she falls asleep on turns out to be the head of a Highland cow, a real-life adventure begins as she is carried further and further away, across the heather and the river and into the loch and the deep blue sea. But just as she finds herself as far from home as she can be, her animal friends rally round and help her return to her family. This delightful picture flat, full of amazing naturalistic detail of animals and their habitats, from Highland cows, eagles and seals to basking sharks and minke whales, is a moving tale which shows that sometimes we don't know just how brave we really are until we have to be.

Our ancestors didn't just take the piss. They used it too.The human body leaks. It oozes. It sweats and spits. It bursts, it bleeds and it squirts. Over the history of humanity, our bodies have evolved into sophisticated vessels for survival, leaving a long trail of fluids in our wake. Whether we're coughing it up or swallowing it down, our bodily fluids are essential to our life and health. Yet, in the past couple of centuries, we have developed a difficult relationship with these fluids: today we find pus, poo and vomit unhygienic and even repellent. But this has not always been the case. In Blood, Sweat and Tears, Ruben Verwaal embarks on a deep dive into the story of our bodily fluids, the changing perceptions around them and the practical uses that have trickled down through the generations. Whether it's bile or breastmilk, semen or snot, Verwaal examines how each one of our bodily fluids is dripping with symbolism, mythology and its own rich cultural history. So the next time you have a runny nose, waxy ears, or sweat through your clothes, remember it wasn't always as gross as you think.

A high-energy, brilliantly silly, fully illustrated collection of weird and wonderful linked short stories by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan. Welcome to Weird Street... what appears to be a very ordinary place, filled with very ordinary houses and very ordinary people... but wait. When Sarah moves to the street and sees a cat prowling up and down, she decides to find its owner and return it. She knocks on each door and discovers a wonderfully weird and a little bit dangerous array of delights within: from a haunted painting to a headmaster whose alter ego is a clown, to a jet-powered garden swing, a ghost-pet adoption agency and a wild hall of mirrors. Short stories starring the unexpected inhabitants of the houses on Weird Street - bite-size, page-turning tales perfect for less confident readers From the bestselling creators of The Fart That Changed the World and The Day I Fell Down the Toilet Incredibly funny and wildly imaginative storytelling at its finest    Praise for Stephen & Anita's books: "Brilliant, clever, kind of genius" Graham Norton  "Manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time" Good Housekeeping  "A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination" Edith Bowman   Stephen Mangan is a bestselling author, actor and presenter. His comic gift is seen in shows such as Green Wing, I'm Alan Partridge and Episodes. Stephen appears in drama such as BBC One's The Split and regularly performs on stage in roles such as a much-praised Scrooge in The Old Vic's A Christmas Carol. Stephen presents Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year and new gameshows Password and The Fortune Hotel. He is a guest presenter on Pointless and Have I Got News for You. Anita Mangan is a successful illustrator and designer whose remarkable artwork sparks with wit and style. She worked for Comic Relief before becoming a designer and illustrator. Since then, she has worked on award-winning books and the bestselling "Be a Unicorn, Sloth, Flamingo..." series - as well as illustrating Stephen's children's novels. Stephen and Anita have appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox

In a world that rarely stops, The Little Book of Breathwork is a pocket-sized invitation to pause and reconnect with the simplest, most powerful tool you have - your breath. Packed with calming quotes, practical guidance and easy-to-follow exercises, this gentle guide introduces the transformative power of conscious breathing - from easing stress and sharpening focus to restoring energy and lifting your mood. Whether you're completely new to breathwork or simply want to breathe a little easier throughout your day, this book offers accessible techniques rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science. No special equipment or experience needed - just the power of your own breath. With inspiration on every page, it's a soothing companion for your bag, desk or bedside table - and a thoughtful gift for anyone seeking calm amidst the noise. Sample Content:Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)To bring clarity to your mind1. Sit comfortably with your spine upright but relaxed2. Use your right thumb to gently close your right nostril; inhale slowly through the left nostril3. Close the left nostril with your ring finger, release the right nostril and exhale through the right4. Inhale slowly through the right nostril5. Close the right nostril, release the left nostril and exhale through the leftRepeat these steps for 5-10 minutes, focusing on the balance of your breath

She's met her match. But will the winner take all or lose everythin? arcee Ackerman's dream job as head football coach at Pemberton Prep is turning into a nightmare. Her new boss has given her an ultimatum—win the state championship or she’s fired. To make matters worse, Pemberton's rival school hires hotshot ex-England player Remington Lockley as their new coach. How can she compete against a world-class pr? o keep her job and her reputation safe, Marcee will do whatever it takes. But one steamy encounter with Remy has thrown her plans off-course. Falling for the enemy may be just what Marcee's boss needs to get rid of her for good, yet she is powerless to resist as she gets to know the real Remy behind the tabloid scandals. Football is life, but love is the greatest game of all. Even Marcee’s competitiveness might not be enough for her to win…This steamy sports romance is perfect for fans of Meryl Wilsner, Amy Lea and Elena Armas. What readers are saying about The Greatest Game‘I really enjoyed the characters and their dynamics. How these two rivals grow in their own right and for each other was great. Their chemistry was giving fantastic.’ Reader Review‘I really, really liked this book… I have enjoyed soccer since my son was a little boy and so this book hits that favourite genre.’ Reader Review‘Why was this so goddamn good?!’ Reader Review‘If you enjoy sports romance, definitely check this one out.’ Reader Review‘The slow burn in this book is the read deal. Single POV, slow burn, forbidden romance and authentic football energy, this one really does have it all. If sports romance if your thing, don’t sleep on this one.’ Reader Review.

‘One for those with strong stomachs and big hearts’ – The TimesA scientist desperately searches for a cure to a zombie virus while also hiding a monumental secret – her undead husband. First paperback print run to include yellow sprayed edges!Kesta’s husband, Tim, was the last person to be bitten in a zombie pandemic. The country is now in a period of respite, the government seemingly having rounded up and disposed of all the infected. But Kesta has a secret . . . Tim may have been bitten, but he’s not quite dead yet. In fact, he’s tied to a bed in her spare room. And she’s made him a promise: find a cure, bring him back. A scientist by day, Kesta juggles intensive work under the microscope alongside Tim’s care, slipping him stolen drugs to keep him docile while knowing she is hiding the only zombie left. But Kesta is running out of drugs – and time. Can she save her husband before he is discovered? Or worse . . . will they trigger another outbreak?‘An acidic, funny, queasy debut’ – Emma Van Straaten, bestselling author of This Immaculate Body***WHY READERS LOVE LEIGH RADFORD'S ONE YELLOW EYE:'I absolutely devoured this (pardon the pun)''Man oh man. This is one of those hypnotizing novels that just instantly compels you to keep reading''Grimy, atmospheric and so beautifully bleak, it absolutely burrowed under my skin'

The emotional and gripping memoir from multi-million copy Sunday Times bestselling author of Never Look Back and A Sicilian Affair, perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Lesley Pearse. Susan was only nine when her beloved mother died. Not long after, still a tiny child, she was sent away to school. In just one year her entire world had fallen apart. Struggling to cope so far from home, Susan pushed away the one person she loved best: her father. Years passed, and the legacy of her tragic childhood remained as poignant as ever. But slowly, Susan understood that to overcome her grief, she had to learn to love - and trust – again. And so began a journey of reconciliation that would change her world once more . . . PRAISE FOR SUSAN LEWIS . . . ‘A multi-faceted tear-jerker’ Heat‘Expertly written to brew an atmosphere of foreboding, this story is an irresistible blend of intrigue and passion, and the consequences of secrets and betrayal’ Woman‘Utterly compelling’ Sun‘Spellbinding! You just keep turning the pages, with the atmosphere growing more and more intense as the story leads to its dramatic climax’ Daily Mail‘One of the best around’ Independent on Sunday‘Sad, happy, sensual and intriguing’ Woman’s Own

MASTER THE BELIEFS THAT DRIVE SUCCESS. Each of us has a lens through which we see the world, one that has been crafted by every experience we’ve ever had and is made up of our conscious and unconscious beliefs. But even though this lens has remarkable predictive power on our outcomes in work and life, we are often unaware of how much it shapes our choices—and how much power we have to change it, and our lives, for the better. In The Power of Beliefs Shawn Achor draws from his groundbreaking work in fifty countries over twenty years to introduce a critical set of tools, the seven Core Power Beliefs:1. My Behavior Matters2. I Matter3. I Am Not Alone4. This Work is Meaningful5. I Have Things To Be Grateful for in the Present6. I Have Something to Give7. There Is Something Greater Than MeThe extent to which we embrace these beliefs is the strongest indicator of positive outcomes across all aspects of our lives. Using fascinating examples from his own research and the cutting-edge work of others, Achor shows just how powerful our beliefs can be. He shows us how to undertake the often challenging work of changing our beliefs to transform our lens, opening up a world of possibilities previously unseen. And the benefits don’t stop there: Once we know that change is possible, the next step is helping to strengthen the beliefs and trajectories of our family, friends, coworkers, and the world around us.

Was Ovid a surprising champion of women''s sexual pleasure? Or did he just want them to fake it? Where did the British Museum curators hide the most pornographic of frescoes? And what exactly was the phallic wooden object excavated in 90''s Northumberland?In APHRODISIA, Dr Jean Menzies dives into the hidden history of women''s sexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome. The classical world stretched across the Mediterranean for more than a millennium, its people and cultures wide and varied and its sexual proclivities equally so. Yet so often when we read about sex in antiquity it is about the men folk first and foremost: which brothels they were visiting, how they balanced wives and lovers, and what they got up to in the gymnasium. Delving into the literature, art and artefacts of the ancient world, from sex toys to seduction tips to kink, Dr Jean Menzies instead centres women and their desire. In doing so, she uncovers the many faces of women''s sexuality over the course of thousands of years, and asks intriguing, and sometimes provocative questions about women, sex and desire today.

Discover a host of surprising facts about science, animals, people, games and much more in an incredible journey through the world’s timeline. Are pet dogs older than pet cats? Did chocolate come before sweets? Is Triceratops older than crocodiles? Find out the answer to these questions, and much, much more in this book! Get ready for a journey through a series of mind-boggling questions you might never have thought to ask – and learn some surprising facts along the way. Zoom out on history to see the world in a different way and draw connections between history, science, geography and more. Including a timeline featuring many of the incredible events explored in the book. By the illustrator of If The World Were 100 People, winner of the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2022.

Today’s computer scientists play the same role as the oracles of the ancient world and the astrologers of the Middle Ages. Modern predictions not only advise on war, crop output, and marriages, but algorithms and statisticians also now determine whether we can get a loan, a job, an apartment, or an organ transplant. And when we cede ground to these predictions, we lose control of our own lives. In this powerful, refreshing new look at the many ways prediction shapes our everyday lives, University of Oxford professor Carissa Véliz explains how putting too much stock in others’ predictions makes us vulnerable to charlatans, con artists, dubious technology, and self-deception. Examining a wide range of subjects both personal and societal, including medicine, climate, technology, society, and others, Véliz uncovers a number of insights: predictions about humans tend to be self-fulfilling; more data doesn’t guarantee better outcomes; AI is more likely to increase risk than decrease it; and a free and robust society requires not more prediction, but better preparation. Véliz argues in this incisive and bracingly original book that the main promise of prediction is not knowledge of the future, but rather power over others. Prophecy is an invitation to defy those orders and live life on our own terms.

Five stunning tales of friendship, adventure and the magic of the natural world from multi-award-winning author Hannah Gold, beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold. Perfect for readers aged 8+. Featuring five breathtaking animal adventures by Hannah Gold THE LAST BEAR Winner of the 2022 Blue Peter Book Award and the 2022 Waterstones Children's Book Prize ‘Deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable’ Michael Morpurgo There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life … This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear’s. THE LOST WHALE Winner of the Edward Stanford Children’s Travel Book of the Year 2023 ‘An irresistible ocean-loving yarn’ The Times Their bond could set them free … Rio has been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, while his mum is in hospital. All Rio wants is for Mum to get better so he can return home. But everything changes when he joins a whale-watching trip and meets White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea. Rio forms an instant bond with the whale, and for the first time in ages he feels a spark of hope. Then White Beak goes missing and Rio may be the only person who can help. Can Rio draw on their special connection to somehow find and save his whale … ? FINDING BEAR ‘A beautifully written and illustrated story of determination, courage and hope’ The Sun ‘Magically inspiring’ Daily Mail April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island. But, over a year later, she can’t stop thinking about Bear. When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she’s convinced it’s her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic. So begins an unforgettable journey across frozen tundra and icy glaciers. But along the way, she discovers much more than she bargained for – a tiny polar bear cub, desperately in need of her help. In freezing temperatures, April must navigate the dangerous Arctic terrain and face her deepest fears if she’s to save him. A stunning story of survival and a heartwarming tale of love that shows us how hope is born from the smallest of beginnings. TURTLE MOON ‘A poignant, rich and thrilling adventure’ Guardian 'Turtle Moon is a classic' TLS Silver Trevelon’s parents aren’t happy. They haven’t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver’s dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it’ll be just the adventure the family needs. Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle’s eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it's too late? It’ll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle … THE LONE HUSKY ‘An instantly compelling delight’ Guardian ‘A thrill ride from start to finish’ Daily Mail Can she win his trust … and win the race? April Wood is no stranger to adventure. After all, she lives in the Arctic and her best friend is a polar bear. But when April finds herself volunteering for the Polar Race – a long-distance dog sled race across the frozen tundra – even she wonders if this may be an adventure too far. April will need all the help she can get if she’s to make it to the finish line. And competition is fierce – with experienced dog sledders, including new boy Finn, who will go to any lengths to win. But April has something the other teams don’t: Blaze, a solitary husky with a troubled past, who may just prove to be her secret weapon…

Obey the storm, or die with it ... Amelio's world is divided by the Fault, a canyon separating him from Nimira, the storm-ravaged kingdom on the other side where magic is used freely. When Amelio's storm chaser mother goes missing, he is forced across the Fault, joining a mission to locate the source of a leviathan storm. As magic stirs within him, Amelio must also contend with Paige, a wildcard with a thirst for chaos, and Vintane, a criminal with an agenda of his own. The storm chase of a lifetime is underway and Amelio must unite warring provinces and confront his own destiny - before the most powerful storm ever seen destroys them all . . . The first book in an epic all-action fantasy series from new YA star Tig Wallace The magical setting of Shadow and Bone meets the breathtaking action-peril of Twisters Close-up action in an intricately-crafted, extraordinary fantasy world where magic and science collide - and divide Think Mad Max chase scenes, a unique magic system and a queer love triangle

Srdce je bránou milosrdenstva i kľúčom k nemu. Keď si otvoríme Sväté písmo, už prvé slová nám povedia, čo je najdôležitejšie pre naše spolunažívanie s ostatnými: každý človek je posvätný. Boh nám dal život a prebýva v každom z nás. Milosrdnými sme vtedy, keď túto pravdu do hĺbky rešpektujeme. Inšpirujme sa príbehmi o milosrdenstve a veďme k nemu aj tých najmenších.

Pan Krabs si pořídí chamtivého robota a skoro přijde o zákazníky. Sépiák se rozhodne odstěhovat, ale prodej domu se zamotá tak, že ještě rád zůstane SpongeBobovým sousedem. A myslíte si, že podrbat Patrikovo svědění je legrace? Však uvidíte!