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The Serviceberry
As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most?
Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth?its abundance of sweet, juicy berries?to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival.
The Serviceberry is an antidote to the broken relationships and misguided goals of our times, and a reminder that “hoarding won’t save us, all flourishing is mutual.”
Don’t Burn Anyone at the Stake Today
An electrifying, thought-provoking exploration of how the digital era is reshaping our world, by bestselling, Women's Prize-winning writer Naomi Alderman
From the award-winning, bestselling author of The Power
What’s the most useful thing you could know about your own life?
In this era-defining book, developed from her groundbreaking Radio 4 essay series, Naomi Alderman turns to a question that affects us all: how do we understand, and navigate, the epoch we’re living through?
The internet has flooded us with more knowledge, opinions, ideas, opportunities, as well as verbal attacks and misinformation, than ever before. It lets us learn more quickly and also spread falsehood more quickly, it brings us together and also divides us in countless new ways. There is no going back. But we have been here before. In fact, this is humanity’s third information crisis.
The first, the invention of writing 5,000 years ago, and the second, the invention of the printing press 600 years ago, drastically reshaped our perceptions, interactions and mental landscapes in ways that feel acutely familiar. Overwhelmed by information, people become afraid and angry, unsettled and distressed, as well as more knowledgeable, educated and curious.
By looking at those previous information crises, both the turmoil and the advances, Alderman asks what we can learn from the past to better understand our present, and how this might help us chart a way forward (once again), through the turbulent seas of information overload.
More Than A Shirt
Compelling and eye-opening, More Than A Shirt? will change the way you think about the beautiful game's most universal symbol. Football shirts are the sport's greatest means of cultural expression, but a seemingly innocuous combination of colours, sponsor logos and materials can all reflect the social values, financial struggles and political ideologies of the day, as geopolitical issues increasingly seep into every aspect of the game.
Investigative journalist Joey D'Urso has travelled across the globe, combining on-the-ground reporting with unparalleled analysis to collate a list of the twenty-two football shirts that best explain the modern world.? More Than A Shirt?will take fans on a journey from Birmingham to Belgrade and onto Medellin and Mumbai, outlining how we can see the war in Ukraine in the shirt of Schalke in Germany, China's foreign policy in West Bromwich Albion's and why the French national kit embodies worldwide migration patterns.
Ralph Lauren Catwalk
The first comprehensive overview of Ralph Lauren’s womenswear collections, from their 1972 debut to today, presented through original catwalk photography.
With 2.5 million copies in print, each cloth-bound volume in the official and authorized Catwalk series is produced in close collaboration with the world's top fashion houses. These treasure troves of inspiration are must-have references for all fashion fans and professionals.
Ralph Lauren debuted his first women's runway collection for Fall 1972 with a show that made his mark instantly, highlighting his exquisite tailoring and uncanny ability to mix opposites elegantly. Taking inspiration from New England’s rusticity, the West’s natural beauty and Hollywood’s glamour, Lauren's designs are a gold-standard for timeless American style with panache. This book celebrates more than 50 years of Lauren's creations, which have garnered many awards, made him a much-loved global brand and influenced the way women dress all over the world.
Ralph Lauren famously launched his menswear business in 1967 with an audacious tie collection, taken up by Bloomingdale’s, from which his Polo brand quickly developed. This became, and has remained ever since, a benchmark for polished tailoring with rugged utility. With his dual collections of 1972, Lauren began his rise in the world of women’s fashion; fourteen years later he opened his first Paris store on Place de la Madeleine, an affirmation of his ranking with the world’s most famed couturiers.
His consistent desire to create ‘a way of dressing that redefines the meaning of timelessness’ has made his label a by-word for luxury and class – as one critic said, Ralph Lauren ‘made it possible to use the words slinky and tweed in the same sentence without risking ridicule’.
Complete with an introduction, designer biography and collection texts by Bridget Foley, this book offers a unique opportunity to explore the work of a great American couturier and creator of one of the world’s most celebrated fashion houses.
I Love You Like a River
Love is everywhere in this heartwarming book from the New York Times bestselling author, Nancy Tillman. I Love You Like a River perfectly captures the beauty of the natural world through gentle rhymes and wonderful illustrations. Love’s all around us, as wide as the wind,in this wonderful world that we find ourselves in . . . It’s there everywhere that you look, in full view. And it’s almost, quite perfectly, how I love you. Overflowing with love and wonder, this beautiful board book is the perfect gift to share with a loved one, no matter how young or old, and is sure to bring joy and warmth to their hearts. Look out for more books from Nancy Tillman, including On the Night You Were Born and Because You’re Mine.
Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom
UNICORN BOY is a colourful, hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series about a shy kid who unwillingly sprouts a unicorn horn and uses his newfound magical powers to help those in need! Perfect for fans of Jamie Smart or those moving on from Dog Man.
Late Learner
‘A superb writer… the Irish Jojo Moyes. Her books are beautifully written, and infused with warmth, humour and human understanding' Irish Examiner Ronda dares to dream… but will she dare to live? Ronda McCann lives a quiet, careful life. She cycles back and forth to her job at the local care home and plays chess with a robot in the evenings. At forty-four years old, she is perfectly okay with that. Then everything changes at once. Her mother threatens to sell their home. The care home is under siege from investors looking to buy. And a scruffy solicitor in a camper van sees something in Ronda that she's never seen in herself. Now, Ronda has a choice to make… Keep playing it safe on the sidelines? Or finally become the person she’s always imagined herself to be… Your favourite authors LOVE Ciara Geraghty: 'An evocative, thought provoking, poignant, and often hilarious read. A terrific book by a superb writer at the top of her game. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN ‘Laugh-out-loud funny with a spikily endearing heroine… Fast-paced and hilarious’ CATHY KELLY ‘Bridget Jones meets menopause … sharp, funny and real’ CECELIA AHERN ’Witty, poignant and a complete page turner’ SINEAD MORIARTY ‘Tender, emotional and uplifting…I loved it’ LUCY DIAMOND
Fully Beloved
Discover the life-changing answer to your soul's deepest question: Am I loved? In Fully Beloved, author and pastor Timothy Jones leads you on a spiritually nourishing exploration of how God's nature of love really impacts your life, bringing deep healing, richer connection with others, and renewed passion for life. Whether in silence, busyness, or middle-of-the-night wonderings, many Christians know a lonely restlessness, a longing for richer communion with God, and a fundamental question about themselves they can't seem to shake: Am I loved? In Fully Beloved, pastor Timothy Jones helps you explore how answering the question, "Am I loved?" is both your lifetime's work and every moment's challenge. Weaving together personal stories from Jones' decades of pastoring, praying, grieving, and wrestling, alongside biblical insights, and the writings of spiritual mentors such as St. Augustine, Julian of Norwich, and Emily Dickinson, this book invites you to embrace:God's personal invitation to know true love in a hurting worldHow intimacy with God and your brokenness intertwineGreater passion for ancient Christian practicesDeeper connection with God, yourself, and othersRenewed awareness of how God redeems your pain and brokenness It is time to quench the thirst in your soul with a truth so full that it reaches deep into your heart's losses and transforms them into a stubborn and abundant joy that knows what it means to be Fully Beloved.
Kane
One man at the heart of American power must undertake a crucial wartime spy mission that will take him into enemy territory before he even leaves US soil. Washington DC, 1941. Quincy Kane, hero of the Boston Police Department and scourge of organised crime, is now a Secret Service agent. His meteoric rise means he’s trusted to guard the most important man in the country: President Roosevelt. Then Imperial Japan attacks the US naval base at Pearl Harbor. For Kane, American entry to World War II means the most crucial mission of his career: a complex scheme of bribery and subterfuge that will see him cross the Atlantic. He could change the course of the conflict and save thousands of Allied lives. First, though, he will have to survive a return to the world of organised crime via the City of Angels itself: Los Angeles, where every gangster has Quincy Kane in their crosshairs. From award-winning author Graham Hurley, Kane is a thrilling part of the Spoils of War Collection, a non-chronological series set during World War II and featuring some of the most momentous stories and figures of the era. 'Historical fiction of a high order' The Times on Graham Hurley
The Football GOAT: Who is the 2026 World Cup GOAT?
Are you ready for England v. the World? 2026 England players go head-to-head with their international rivals so you can choose which team is the Greatest Of All Time! An ideal gift for football fans celebrating the 2026 World Cup, from the bestselling author ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES - perfect for reluctant readers. The new epic clash in The Football GOAT series - written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer - contains loads of facts and stories about the World Cup. Compare stats and data for 12 epic player head-to-heads, including:- STRIKERS: KANE V. MBAPPÉ- WINGERS: SAKA V. YAMAL- ATTACKING MIDFIELDERS: BELLINGHAM V. MUSIALA- GOALKEEPERS: PICKFORD V. MARTÍNEZ- DEFENDERS: GUÉHI V. GABRIEL- CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS: RICE V. VITINHAThen decide which team is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME! Are you ready to vote for the World Cup GOA? he ultimate gift for football fans this World Cup, and there’s a whole set to collect:Messi v. RonaldoMbappé v. HaalandPelé v. MaradonaKane v. BellinghamSaka v. Yamal
Tapping into the Akasha
The ancient wisdom of the Akasha brought into modern life to awaken your inner potential for spiritual growth, self-improvement, and an expansion of your understanding of the world. The Akasha is essentially the energetic field that contains everything—every thought, action, emotion, memory, and experience. Imagine it as the universe’s hard drive, where every bit of information is stored, not just from your life but also from the lives of everyone who has ever existed. It is available to all of us—a universal field that reminds us of our inherent interconnectedness and our shared history as souls navigating the vast expanse of existence. In moments of stillness, the Akasha is here, in every breath you take and every moment you live. Tapping into the Akasha delves deeply into the ancient modalities used by sages to show you how to access the Akasha. Along with practical exercises and techniques, including meditation, visualization, and energy work, Rohini Moradi guides you on a wonderous voyage of self-discovery:Uncover answers to life’s big questionsBegin to understand your soul’s pathGain a deeper understanding of yourselfDevelop your intuitive abilitiesFind answers to specific questionsWhether you’re at the beginning of your journey or looking to deepen your connection with your inner wisdom, Tapping into the Akasha offers insight and clarity for all those seeking personal transformation, deeper self-understanding, and guidance.
Where Heroes Are Made
This book tells the stories of some great GAA locations and the people linked with them. It includes obvious places like Croke Park, the Polo Grounds, Hayes's Hotel, Biddy Early's lake, the family, to less obvious places like, Fiji, East Belfast, Ellis Island, and an internment camp in Wales. We also visit the club: the unbroken chain in the GAA's ageless passing of wisdom before taking a bypass on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams to a barber's shop and a car park. Full of compelling revelations such as for the first time Jack Lynch's startling admission in his final interview of the big regret of his career; the GAA's first miracle; why Kevin Heffernan lost his temper with Bernard Brogan; why Liam Griffin was told he would become a laughing stock; the story of Limerick's gate-crasher and the day Seán Purcell rose from the dead.
Legacy: The Shadow Rises (a Phoenix Comic book)
An all-powerful empire . . . A land of magic and wonder . . . A dark god that hungers for its destruction. When Scarlett Thawn, heir to the great city of Hightown, learns that her family has been attacked, she is forced to give up her dreams of becoming a mage and return home. But proving her legacy will be far from simple, as sinister forces have taken hold of the city. Can Scarlett, with the help of mysterious new arrival Rex, defeat these evil powers and claim what is rightfully her? rought to you by comics powerhouse The Phoenix, book one in this epic three-part fantasy series features all the characters from the comic strip that readers know and love.
Ultimate Football Heroes: Palmer (Goal Machines)
FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the GOAL MACHINES collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Cole Jermaine PalmerNationality: EnglishHero Rating: 87Blessed with a natural talent and unwavering determination, Cole Palmer proved himself a footballing prodigy from a young age. Quickly rising through the youth ranks at Manchester City and later joining their main squad as part of the winning team who took home victories for the Premier League, FA cup and UEFA Championship all in the same year, he then signed with Chelsea FC in 2023. Known for his composure, this attacking midfielder is one of the best young footballers in the world. Follow the story of Cole Palmer, ultimate football hero, from academy player at Manchester City all the way to scoring the equalising goal at the UEFA Euro 2024 final and being named as England's Men's Player of the Year in 2024. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the GOAL MACHINES range:Haaland, Mbappé, Ronaldo, Kane, Lewandowski, Rooney, Zlatan, Nunez, Aguero, Vardy.
A Natural History of the Studio
For more than three decades, South African artist William Kentridge has created a vast body of work comprising drawings and multimedia installations that have been exhibited worldwide. Here he immerses us in the artistic, intellectual and production processes of his creations, providing philosophical, autobiographical, technical and practical commentary and giving intimate insight into the studios where he has created throughout his life. A Natural History of the Studio is not only a must-read for admirers of Kentridge's work, but also a vibrant personal and philosophical exploration of the creative process and a critical look at the world and the human condition.
This Book May Cause Side Effects
'A wild and sometimes shocking ride ... Doctors, take note' Telegraph'Ambitious and fascinating' Book of the Day, Guardian'Absolutely fascinating' Dr Julie Smith'Entrancing' David RobsonA groundbreaking investigation into the nocebo effect - the placebo's evil twin - urging us to rethink the mind-body connection. Illness is not simply a matter of biology. Our thoughts, conscious or otherwise, can make us feel pain or become unwell. If you experienced side effects from your Covid vaccine, the chances are that these were caused by your belief that you would experience them. When a nurse tells you 'this is going to hurt', it generally does - but perhaps it shouldn't. In this revelatory study, neuroscientist Helen Pilcher explores the hidden impact of the 'nocebo effect' - the placebo's evil twin. Medical studies have proven the nocebo effect to cause pain, nausea, paralysis, seizures, and even blindness. The nocebo effect impacts how we grow sick and grow old, explains why people who don't have food allergies have dietary intolerances, and why, during the pandemic, so many teenagers caught tics through social media. From Havana Syndrome to hex deaths, chronic pain and mystery illnesses, this book explains what happens when illness, psychology and society meet - and shows us what we can do to become less ill and more well.
Great Rail Journeys
Discover the world’s most iconic train journeys and soak up the geography, heritage and quiet luxury that make each unique. Spanning six continents, the journeys range from epic, multi-day odysseys to delightful local rides to capture the simple joys of rail travel. Each journey is brought to life with: Commissioned illustrations that evoke the spirit of each route. An exploration of the cultural and historical significance of the trains, tracks and stations. Highlights to watch for along the way, from architectural gems and engineering feats to natural wonders and stunning landscapes. Travel through the snow-covered peaks of Switzerland, the vast deserts of Australia, the lush valleys of Japan and the dramatic coastlines of Norway. Encounter tales of lions in Kenya, elephants on Namibian tracks, and wartime escapes in the Alps. Whether it’s the Ghan, the Glacier Express or the Settle & Carlisle, each route invites readers to experience the world from the window of a train. Perfect for armchair travellers, train enthusiasts and lovers of slow travel, Great Rail Journeys is a giftable tribute to the enduring magic of railways. It’s a book to inspire your next adventure, or simply to enjoy the ride.
Feed your Dragon
Oh no, your dragon is breathing bubbles instead of fire! It must need feeding. But what do dragons eat? Turn the wheel to find out. In this giggle-inducing novelty book, young readers will love being in control. Will your dragon like ice cream? Birthday cake? Hot chocolate? Each time you turn the wheel a different food will appear on the page, and the dragon's reaction will change. Make sure you feed your dragon well, and see if it can breathe fire at the end! A novelty book that's so much fun it will rival screen time. - An embedded easy-to-turn wheel on each spread for lots of interactive fun- Lots of play value to encourage a love of books
Our Islands
When Bear’s cosy island life is interrupted by a wild storm, he finds himself adrift and alone. Washed ashore on a new island, fear turns to wonder as he encounters an unlikely friend, Isla. Together, they join forces to help Bear find his way home. As they set off, they begin to explore the vibrant surrounding islands, discovering all kinds of different homes. But after all the amazing sights they see, Bear still longs for the comfort of his island home. Can Isla help Bear navigate the sparkling islands, or will he forever be adrif? oin Bear on this heart-warming adventure to discover if the path back home might bring the greatest of adventures and the truest of friendships.




















