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A Hundred Years to Arras
A freezing Easter Monday in 1917. The Somerset Light Infantry is launched into the Battle of Arras. Three young friends fight for their lives and the chance to return home. Robert is twenty-three years old, a farmer’s boy from Somerset, who joins up against his father’s wishes. Robert forms fast friendships with Stanley, who lied about his age to go to war, and Ernest, whose own slippery account betrays a life on the streets. Their friendship is forged through gas attacks, trench warfare, freezing in trenches, hunting rats, and chasing down kidnapped regimental dogs. Their life is one of mud and mayhem but also love and laughs. This is the story of Robert’s journey to Arras and back, his dreams and memories drawing him home. His story is that of the working-class Tommy, the story of thousands of young men who were caught in the collision between old rural values and the relentlessness of a new kind of war. It is a story that connects the past with the present through land, love and blood.
National Trust: Wonder World: Water
Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of WATER in this beautiful picture book about the natural world. Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes and gives a home to millions of creatures!Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds. Don't miss the first title in the series: Wonder World: Earth
A Million Tiny Missiles All At Once
Being a teen’s a tough gig, but what if one gig could save your family? 'Gorgeous and sensitive, incredibly thoughtful to its characters who are full of life and colour and vivid detail ... a truly special debut.' MARGARET MCDONALD '... has a subtle power. Honest, engaging and warm, Elias's story will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.' SARAH CROSSAN 'The most gorgeously written and heartfelt debut in years. Breaks your heart into a million tiny pieces all at once and then puts it back together again – a marvel.' PIERS TORDAY Elias’s brain is a swamp of fears and bad things. His once-loving brother Bo has become a stranger, and his parents are at breaking point. When Bo falls in with dangerous people, Elias decides he’s the only one who can bring his family back together. But what begins as a simple pizza-night plan quickly spirals into chaos. Can Elias find a way to reach the people he loves the most before it’s too late? The stunning debut novel from Lucas Maxwell, winner of the Times/Chicken House Competition 2024 Set in wintry Nova Scotia, Canada and inspired by the author’s childhood, this special novel explores themes of family addiction and growing up neurodivergent Perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece and Orbiting Jupiter For readers aged 13 and up 'Emotional gut punch, beautiful setting, and HD real characters' NATHANIEL LESSORE 'Very occasionally I read a book which I know is going to stay with me for a very long time ... I loved it very much.' SIMON JAMES GREEN 'I was gripped from the very first line. Wonderful.' LISA THOMPSON 'I read it in pretty much one sitting ... flawless' JASBINDER BILAN 'Unimaginably good ... a work of utter genius' TIA FISHER 'I highly recommend this lovely read' SUSIN NIELSEN
Juneteenth
Introduce young readers to the history and celebration of Juneteenth with this vibrant board book! The Celebrate the World series highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe.On June 19th each year, we celebrate Juneteenth! On this special day, we celebrate freedom for Black people in America. We honor the day with family, food, and fun, and we reflect on African American history. From barbecues to parades, Juneteenth flags to signs and displays, there are many ways to celebrate and support this holiday. Learn all about Juneteenth and its traditions in this celebratory board book.
Who Can You Trust
The gripping new Cristy Ward thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis! Book 4 in the Cristy Ward series A terrible crime. A shocking confession. Do you believe her? Twenty years ago, Nicole’s twins disappeared without a trace. No bodies. No witnesses. Despite her pleas of innocence, Nicole was convicted. Now she’s out. And she’s finally confessed. But for true crime podcast host Cristy Ward, the story doesn’t add up. Having worked on the case as a young reporter, Cristy can’t help but wonder whether Nicole is the villain everyone believes her to be. Why did Nicole confess after so many years … and is the truth still out there, waiting…? Praise for the Cristy Ward series: 'Plenty of twists to keep you guessing' Heat 'A gripping thriller' Woman & Home 'Fascinating detail of how podcasts are made' The Times
Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers Level 2: Meet Team Sonic
Learn to read with Team Sonic! Say hello to the Blue Blur himself, Sonic the Hedgehog! Meet Sonic’s teammates, Tails and Knuckles, and explore Green Hill and beyond! Learn all about Team Sonic's amazing friendship, cool moves and how they protect the world from evil Dr. Eggman! The Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers are the perfect starter books to help new readers grow in confidence, learn new vocabulary, develop reading comprehension skills with Sonic by their side. Packed full of colourful images and fun scenes, this is a great read for Sonic fans. Race into more adventures by collecting our other exciting Sonic the Hedgehog Young Reader books: Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers Level 2: Sonic vs Dr. Eggman 978 000877561-2
I Love You, Byeee
A Sunday Times Bestseller ‘I Love You, Byeee is poignant and properly funny; a bracing dip into nostalgia, but self-aware, too.’ Observer The long-awaited new memoir and follow-up to the bestselling Ramble Book. Hey, how you doing, casual browser? Adam Buxton here. Are you ready for some hot hyperbole about this book? Here we go … In I Love You, Byeee, the highly anticipated follow up to the bestselling Ramble Book, I reminisce with hilarious and heartwarming candour about the highs and lows of working with Joe Cornish and revolutionising the worlds of DIY TV and podcasting in the process. You’ll hear about my crazy times hanging out with notorious rock’ n’ roll hellraisers like Travis and Radiohead. I write with humour and heartbreaking poignancy about the challenges of parenting, losing my mother (to death, that is – we didn’t get separated in a shop) and the drug hell that led to me nearly dying in the arms of a comedy legend. There’s also a bit about arguing with my wife, getting instructions on edginess from Louis Theroux, going on Bake Off and much more that you didn’t ask for but definitely need. For all that, plus hours of bonus waffle and original music, why not download the audiobook, too? Phew! I think we both need a shower after that. Take care – I love you, byeee!
Venus Rising Oracle
An oracle deck devoted to awakening the wild feminine and helping women live with complete authenticity, freedom, and power. Featuring 36 stunningly illustrated cards by the talented artist Outi Harma, this powerful oracle card deck is crafted for the Wild Feminine. Each card is paired with inspiring and insightful sayings that invite you to explore the profound messages within. Allow yourself to engage deeply with the words and images, embracing your unique interpretations with confidence and creativity. You are a wellspring of inner wisdom; these cards are an essential tool to help you tap into that wisdom and align with your true self.
Dangerous
When the disgraced Lord Byron is associated with the deaths of women in Venice, he turns detective to unveil the killer and clear his name. A dazzling, riveting historical mystery by the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Fascination. ‘Brooding and brilliant’ A.J. West ‘What could so easily have been a risible premise for a novel becomes, in Fox’s expert hands, the starting point for an atmospheric thriller’ Sunday Times ‘As mesmerising and charismatic as Byron himself can ever have been … a magnificent gothic tale of scandal, secrets and murder’ Janice Hallett ‘Evokes all the grimy charisma of eighteenth-century Venice … a mystery as sinuous as the city's alleys and canals. I was enthralled’ Elizabeth Fremantle ‘A dark treat … splendidly gothic and impressively researched’ Andrew Taylor ‘Essie Fox breathes new life into the “mad, bad and dangerous to know” Lord Byron as the notorious poet turns detective … Rich with decadent imagery and dark, gothic atmosphere, Dangerous intricately blends historical fact and fiction’ Culturefly ––––––– Fiction can be fatal… Living in exile in Venice, the disgraced Lord Byron revels in the freedoms of the city. SCANDAL But when he is associated with the deaths of local women, found with wounds to their throats, and then a novel called The Vampyre is published under his name, rumours begin to spread that Byron may be the murderer… MURDER As events escalate and tensions rise – and his own life is endangered, as well as those he holds most dear – Byron is forced to play detective, to discover who is really behind these heinous crimes. Meanwhile, the scandals of his own infamous past come back to haunt him… MYSTERY Rich in gothic atmosphere and drawing on real events and characters from Byron's life, Dangerous is a riveting, dazzling historical thriller, as decadent, dark and seductive as the poet himself… _________ ‘A plot as labyrinthine as the Venice backstreets, told in dazzling prose; suspenseful, seductive stuff’ Erin Kelly ‘Brilliant, daring writing … a darkly delicious Venetian tale of murder and mystery’ Anna Mazzola ‘Essie Fox expertly weaves fact and fiction in this gloriously gothic thriller … Venice becomes the atmospheric backdrop to Byron's daring attempt to catch a killer’ Anita Frank ‘Sumptuous, entertaining and glorious’ C.S. Green ‘Fox is the queen of darkly glittering gothic fiction … a tale so compelling I devoured it in one sitting’ Louisa Treger ‘Many writers have tried and failed to capture the Byronic quintessence, but the brilliant Essie Fox has succeeded admirably. She proves that the poet and rake remains fascinating because he is, indeed, mad, bad and Dangerous’ Alex Larman ‘A heady and intoxicating brew … scandalously scintillating’ Kate Griffin ‘A gorgeously clever thriller’ Amanda Craig ‘A ravishing tale of murder, lust and thwarted ambition … a sumptuous, decadent delight’ Emma Carroll ‘A deliciously gothic and beautifully written historical thriller starring the ultimate bad boy hero, Lord Byron’ Frances Quinn ‘An incredibly evocative and atmospheric book that captures the Byronic soul in all its beauty and madness’ Victoria Dowd ‘Deliciously dark and everything I hoped it would be’ Paul Burston ‘An engaging historical mystery tale in which the dissolute poet turns sleuth to clear his own name’ Julie Anderson, Time & Leisure Magazine ‘A dark, disturbing treat, impeccably researched and compellingly told’ Bridget Walsh ‘What a ride! Gripping and atmospheric’ Caroline Lea ‘A delicious dish of decadence … fastidiously researched, richly imagined, full of wonderful descriptions of Venice’ Michael Stewart
Storm Bird Magic
Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis. Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse? Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms? There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in Gull Have Bay. Tia and Nat don’t believe any of them to begin with. But when Nat’s dad helps unravel the truth, they learn about a seabird that’s in danger. Can Tia and Nat find a way to help, and will it allow them to rediscover the magic of the real world all around them in their island home? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
In the Skin of a Lion
In the Skin of a Lion is Michael Ondaatje’s sparkling predecessor to his Booker Prize-winning The English Patient. ‘A magical book. Michael Ondaatje defies the normal distinction between poet and novelist. His writing is consistently tuned to a visionary pitch’ – Graham SwiftIt is the 1920s, and Patrick Lewis has arrived in the bustling city of Toronto, leaving behind his Canadian wilderness home. He immerses himself in the lives of the people who surround him, learning, from their stories, the history of the city itself. And he has his own adventures: searching for a missing millionaire, tunnelling beneath Lake Ontario, falling in love. Here, we encounter, for the first time, Hana the orphaned girl and Caravaggio the thief, among a large cast of characters who are all lovingly and intimately portrayed. It is an exquisite and musical novel, a romance that challenges the boundary between history and myth. ‘Ondaatje writes in curves, in time-lapses, a sort of verbal cinema whose narrative is unfaltering’ – The Times‘A triumph . . . a powerful and revelatory accomplishment’ – The Times Literary SupplementNow part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.
Electric Spark
‘Absolutely mesmerising’ Spectator‘I raced through it’ Ali Smith, Guardian‘Unputdownable’ Financial Times‘A fire-starter’ New York Times‘Hypnotic’ TLS‘Joyously, brilliantly intelligent’ Anne EnrightFrom one of our leading biographers and critics comes an exhilarating, landmark new look at Muriel Spark. SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: THE TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, TLS, FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN, LONDON STANDARD AND WASHINGTON POSTMuriel Spark was a puzzle, and so too were her books. She dealt in word games, tricks and ciphers; her life was composed of weird accidents, strange coincidences and spooky events. In Electric Spark, Frances Wilson aims to finally crack her code. We return to Spark’s early years when everything was piled on: divorce, madness, murder, espionage, poverty, skulduggery, blackmail, love affairs, revenge and a major religious conversion. If this sounds like a novel by Muriel Spark it is because her experiences of the 1940s and 1950s became, alchemically reduced, the material of her art.
Few and Far Between
In 1958 soon-to-be Northern Irish Prime Minister Terrence O’Neill proposed draining Lough Neagh, (the largest lake in the UK), in order to create a seventh county for the North. O’Neill was widely mocked for his ludicrous idea. In Few and Far Between, Belfast-based writer, Jan Carson’s fourth novel, she imagines an alternative history in which O’Neill’s drainage scheme proceeds, exposing an archipelago of tiny islands in the middle of Lough Neagh, (which really exist). The Neagh Archipelago provides sanctuary for dozens of individuals intimidated out of their homes during the “Troubles,” and at first becomes a kind of haven for people who want to love a different life, who don’t fit in on the mainland. One timeline tells of the growth of this community and the flamboyant social anthropologist, Robert John Connelly, who arrives in the 1970s to document the residents’ lives and becomes something of a guru figure who never leaves.The second timeline begins in 2017, when the new government proposes to release the dams, and flood the archipelago once more. Most of the families have now abandoned the islands and only a few remain, including Marion and Robert, the now-adult children of RJ Connelly. The island has also become home to ‘sleepers’ and ‘almost deads’, those caught in a hinterland between life and death. Before the dams are destroyed and the floods descend, a second anthropologist is sent to the islands. But there are secrets buried on these islands that no one remaining wants her to discover.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges – including surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia – along the way. From his first matches in local clubs to international stardom, his journey shows the power of hard work, resilience and courage.
This inspiring book introduces children to Ronaldo’s record-breaking career, including three consecutive Premier League titles with Manchester United, victories in the Champions League and Club World Cup, and his record transfer to Real Madrid in 2009.
Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and believe that anything is possible. Ronaldo is also known for his charity work, using his fame to raise awareness and help good causes. Young readers will learn how he followed his passion, never gave up and became a role model for millions around the world, both on and off the pitch.
This inspirational book also features dynamic illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timelinewith historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete’s life.
Abeceda intenzivní medicíny
Průvodce celým spektrem intenzivní medicíny v atraktivním a praktickém kapesním formátu. Srozumitelné návody k diagnostice i terapii všech stavů, se kterými se lékař v intenzivní medicíně může setkat. Kniha je uspořádána v dokonale přehledných bodových výčtech, rychlé hledání usnadňuje abecední řazení témat.
Kniha je určena jak erudovaným intenzivistům, tak lékařům, kteří v oboru začínají, ale rovněž i těm, kteří se s akutními situacemi setkávají v rámci svých oborů. Základní příručka pro každodenní praxi, ale i pro přípravu na specializační zkoušky.
K-Pop Power: Raise Your Voice
MoonGlow is the newest group to hit the K-Pop scene! Led by Yuna alongside her friends Ara, Jade and Sun-Hee - this group is the next big thing.
But these girls are more than just K-Pop stars. They work for K42 Entertainment - a pop music producer with a deep secret. K42 is responsible for training K-Pop stars with magical powers which are used to keep the human world safe. When MoonGlow hear of the return of the villainous Echo, they know they are going to have to stick together to defeat her. Will they find the magic tool they need to defeat Echo? Or does Echo have another trick up her sleeve.
Radio silence - Rádiócsend
Mi van, ha minden, amit eddig hittünk magunkról, tévedés?
Frances mindig is tanulógép volt, egyetlen céllal maga előtt: bejutni egy elit egyetemre. Semmi sem állhatott az útjába. Sem a barátok, sem egy nyomasztó titok – még az sem, hogy ki ő valójában, a szíve mélyén.
Amikor Frances találkozik Aleddel, a kedvenc podcastjának zseniálisan tehetséges, de visszahúzódó alkotójával, egy teljesen új világot fedez fel. Aled megnyitja előtte az ajtót a valódi Frances felé, és a lány először tapasztalja meg, milyen az igazi barátság – amelyben félelem nélkül önmaga lehet.
Aztán a podcast hirtelen nagyon népszerűvé válik, és a barátok között kialakult törékeny bizalom darabokra hullik.
Frances a régi és az új énje közt reked. Az álmai összeomlanak. A bűntudat szorításában ráébred, hogy nincs más választása, szembe kell néznie a múltjával…
Be kell vallania, miért tűnt el régi barátja, Carys.
Közben az egyetemen Aled is magára marad, és sötét titkokkal küzd.
Csak a félelmeinkkel való szembenézés vezethet győzelemhez. És csak önmagunk felvállalásával találhatjuk meg a boldogságot.
Francesnek ehhez minden bátorságára szüksége lesz.
Lebilincselő ifjúsági regény, amely az önmagunk keresésének, az elvárásoknak és a választás szabadságának kérdéseit boncolgatja – a korosztály egyik legizgalmasabb írójának tollából
„Éleslátó és intelligens. Okos, időszerű történet.” — Kirkus Reviews
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Skibidi Original YA Novel #1
Go behind the front lines of the war between Skibidi Toilets and Cameramen in this all-new, original story.
Full of epic, post-apocalyptic adventure, this novel is not to be missed!
• A must-have for die-hard Skibidi fans
• Based on the bonkers, hit internet sensation
• Full of non-stop action and post-apocalyptic thrills
This book is recommended for readers aged 15 and older. Parental discretion is advised.
Wildcat Dome
Mitch and Yonko haven’t spoken in a year. As children, they were inseparable, raised together in an orphanage outside Tokyo?but ever since the sudden death of Mitch’s brother, they’ve been mourning in their private ways, worlds apart. In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe, they choose to reunite, finding each other in a city undone by disaster.Mitch and Yonko have drifted apart, but they will always be bound together. Because long ago they witnessed an unspeakable tragedy, a tragedy that they’ve kept secret for their entire lives. They never speak of it, but it’s all around them. Like history, it repeats itself.Yuko Tsushima’s sweeping and consuming novel is a metaphysical saga of postwar Japan. Wildcat Dome is a hugely ambitious exploration of denial, of the ways in which countries and their citizens avoid telling the truth?a tale of guilt, loss, and inevitable reckoning.




















