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Scottsboro
Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction, a novel inspired by the shocking true story of the Scottsboro boys. Even after all these years, the injustice still stuns. Innocent boys sentenced to die, not for a crime they did not commit, but for a crime that never occurred. Lives splintered as casually as wood being hacked for kindling. Alabama, 1931. A freight train is stopped in Scottsboro, nine black youths are brutally arrested and, within minutes, the cry of rape goes up from two white girls. In the shocking aftermath, one sticks to her story whilst the other keeps changing her mind, and an impassioned young journalist must try to save nine boys from the electric chair, one girl from a lie, and herself from the clutches of the past . . . Stirring racism, sexism and the politics of a divided America into an explosive brew, Scottsboro gives voice to the victims - black and white - of this infamous case. Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2009, Ellen Feldman’s classic charts a fight for justice during the burgeoning civil-rights movement. Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.
Invented by Animals
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 Discover the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans in this internationally bestselling book for kids! Humans may think they’re the ultimate inventors, but animals have been solving problems and creating ingenious designs for millions of years. From super-speed swimmers to masters of disguise, nature’s inventors have inspired some of the world’s most amazing technologies – and this book reveals their secrets. This fascinating and fact-packed book includes: Brilliant animal innovations that have shaped human inventions, from shark skin swimsuits to bird-inspired bullet trains. Mind-blowing adaptations like gecko feet that stick without glue, butterfly wings that shimmer without pigment and termite mounds that inspired eco-friendly architecture. Fascinating science explained in a fun, accessible way for young readers. Stunning illustrations that bring the inventions to life. Check out the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert and take a closer look at the eagle whose super-zoom vision has inspired the invention of the world's tiniest and most powerful cameras. Every animal – and their invention – is a marvel in this unique non-fiction blend of science, technology and wildlife. Perfect for animal enthusiasts and budding inventors, Invented by Animals will change the way you see the natural world.
On the Calculation of Volume IV
It feels as though we have each been walking along our own path in the same forest. And now, we have found our way to a clearing and suddenly we see that we share not only the clearing but the forest too. You think it begins when you meet, but in fact, our stories were already entwined. 'Our century's answer to Proust' New York Times 'Astonishing' London Review of Books 'Unforgettable' Hernan Díaz'A speculative masterwork' The CutThe fourth volume of the poetic, page-turning and International Booker shortlisted masterpiece about a woman's fall through the cracks of time. Tara Selter has found a new home. In a sprawling villa on the outskirts of Bremen, Tara Selter is starting to settle into a new kind of eighteenth of November. Her days with Henry, Ralf and Olga revolve around the daily routines of practical chores: gathering provisions, splitting firewood. But one morning, there are five new arrivals at their wrought-iron gate. As more people continue to arrive, their home fills with movement, voices fill the air; a flurry of people asking questions, sharing their eighteenths of November. Slowly, they settle into a new routine and Tara begins to breathe a little easier. Could they create a new world inside the eighteenth of November?
Metro 2035
Metro 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky is the final thrilling book in the Metro trilogy, a series that inspired the global bestselling computer games Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, Metro: Exodus, and the highly-anticipated Metro 2039A BRIGHTER PAST. A DARKER FUTURE. The year is 2035. It's been twenty years since World War Three wiped out humankind. The only survivors were those who made it through the gates of the Metro, the subway system of Moscow city. It's there, hundreds of feet below the ground, that they try to outlive the end of the days. But the Metro's citizens, torn apart by religions and ideologies, are fighting for the now scarce commodities: air, water and space. Artyom is no stranger to the Metro. Driven by a desire to lead his people out from the depths and into the light, he relentlessly searches for signs of life on the surface. And he will stop at nothing be the saviour that humanity needs . . . Readers love the Metro series . . . 'The final installment in the Metro series not only lives up to its name, but also takes it to a different level' ' Goodreads reviewer, ? ?'A stellar trilogy . . . these books are some of the best that I have ever read, period' Goodreads reviewer, ? ?'The Metro trilogy is dark, messy, unforgiving dystopian science fiction and I really enjoyed all of it' Goodreads reviewer, ? ?'What a finish for a great trilogy . . . On my virtual bookshelf the Metro trilogy is next to dystopian classics such as 1984 and Brave New World' Goodreads reviewer, ? ?
The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide
Enter your villain era with this indispensable resource for game masters and players eager to breathe life into their campaigns with captivating villains and complex antiheroes. In the varied and diverse worlds of tabletop RPGs, there are a myriad of genres, play styles, and creative opportunities for players and game masters to sink their teeth into. The Ultimate RPG Villain Guide is an essential tool for game masters and RPG players seeking to craft memorable antagonists and morally complex heroes. This guide delves into the art of villain creation, offering innovative strategies to develop characters that drive the narrative and captivate players. Whether you’re plotting the downfall of a kingdom or the rise of a conflicted anti-hero, this book has you covered. With its step-by-step processes, engaging prompts, and expert insights, The Ultimate RPG Villain Guide solves the common problem of flat, uninteresting villains that fail to challenge players’ creativity. These tools empower creators to design layered personalities, intricate backstories, and compelling motives that enrich any campaign setting. Typically, players determine a character alignment that helps to shape their backstory and their character progression, but creating an effective villain goes beyond determining the right evil alignment (lawful, neutral, or chaotic). From classic archetypes to unconventional foes, this workbook provides a wealth of ideas tailored to RPG enthusiasts of all levels, allowing the players to take their characters beyond their alignment to create unique characters that will help to drive the story, rather than disrupt.
The Marriage Vendetta
Eliza's playwright husband Richard Sheridan has accepted the career opportunity of a lifetime: running a prestigious theatre in Dublin. Eliza plays the role of the supportive wife - uprooting their daughter Mara, relocating from England to Dublin, running the household and managing Richard's paperwork - but inside, she's burning with resentment. When she's sent a suggestive photo of Richard with another woman, it's the last straw. She turns to mysterious marriage therapist Ellen Early for help. But Eliza has no idea just how far Ms. Early is willing to go to get results ...
The Oracle's Daughter
'Terrifying, gripping, all true. I couldn't put it down' Stephen King'Excellent... told with rare sensitivity. Hill is an extremely skilled writer, and his conscientious, measured reporting is a gift... The propulsive feel of a novel.' New York Times'Troubling, uplifting, heartbreaking... a masterwork.' Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Life, AnimatedOn a cool autumn night in 1999, twenty-six-year-old Sarah Green crept out of her house and ran for her life. She was escaping not just the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps, a paramilitary religious cult operating out of the New Mexico desert, but also the cruelty of the cult's leader-her mother, Deborah. In The Oracle's Daughter, Harrison Hill traces the fascinating beginnings and violent end of ACMTC, from its early days as an outgrowth of the hippie movement, through the conspiracy-theorist 1990s and into the present day. It follows Deborah, the group's founder and self-proclaimed oracle; Maura, one of its first members; and Sarah, Deborah's daughter, among the cult's primary victims. With a propulsive, deeply researched narrative, The Oracle's Daughter illuminates the strange world of religious cults-and how more vulnerable we are to extremism than we might like to think.
Lucky People
Lucky and unlucky people often encounter similar situations and setbacks in life. But the way they view and think about the circumstances differs, as does the way they deal with them. So, what are the common lifestyle patterns, mindsets, and outlooks of lucky people? Nobuko Nakano is a neuroscientist who argues that luck isn’t random but can be cultivated through intentional actions. We can become lucky through our mindset and behaviour. Certain behaviours attract luck, such as taking calculated risks, expanding social networks and reframing setbacks. Our thoughts and actions shape how our brain processes information and affects how we interact with the world. If we believe in good outcomes, we are more likely to act in ways that will make them happen. This is science-based self-help and an expert take on a fascinating subject that can at first seem irrational and unpredictable.
Birdland
A joyous celebration of Britain’s rich bird life In Birdland, journalist and lifelong birder Jon Gower explores our intimate connection with the bird life around us. From the symphonic song of the wren to the clack of a puffin’s beak and from epic migrations to sunset murmurations, birds are commonplace miracles. No wonder they have inspired our artists, writers and songwriters. Whether rare or abundant, Jon Gower visits some of the best places in Britain to watch birds, searching for some species he has always wanted to see such as wryneck, dotterel and barred warbler. But all is not well in Birdland. Gower charts the many changes to Britain’s bird life over the last 50 years, as the countryside has seemingly emptied and in many ways fallen silent. He considers the effects of the climate emergency, the decline in biodiversity and warming oceans on birdlife and looks at work being done to mitigate these developments. But above all it is a celebration of birds and their being, and a call to arms to defend them. As Great Bustards return to our plains and eagles to our mountains, Jon Gower’s book examines the future from a bird’s-eye view.
Femme Feral
AN OBSERVER BEST NEW NOVELIST 2026A GOODREADS MOST ANTICIPATED NOVEL 2026‘Savage, witty, gory, heartfelt, utterly relatable rage fantasy and a helluva good time' Lauren Beukes, The Shining Girls'A modern feminist classic' Sunday Times Style ‘A cathartic, necessary read’ Catriona Silvey, Meet Me in Another Life ‘Rollicking, unexpected and utterly hilarious’ Observer ‘Witty, thrilling, and oh so righteously FERAL’ Nat Cassidy, When the Wolf Comes Home ‘I laughed, cried and felt vindicated. Superb’ Shubnum Khan, The Djinn Waits a Hundred YearsEVER FELT READY TO HOW? yper-competent start up CFO Ellie is 46-year-old and like most women, is already juggling too much. Daughter’s not talking to her, husband’s not listening to her, and she's got a promotion coming up at work. It's an inconvenient time to be beset by mid-life symptoms: coarse hair in new places, hot flushes, insomnia, losing time . . . finding bloodstains on all her clothing, howling at the moon. Her doctor diagnoses perimenopause. But it's another 28-day cycle that's taking hold. One involving fur, and teeth, and a not insignificant amount of rage. Suddenly the troubles in her life - hot flushes, thankless family, spiralling to-do list, oblivious husband, the w*nker promoted above her at work – seem almost . . . bite-size. A deeply gratifying, highly addictive and provocative read, Femme Feral is an exhilarating expression of feminine rage, with a warning: If you swallow your anger, it’s sure to come back with a bite.
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
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.
The Tattooed Hills
Across Britain, and especially in the southern chalklands, is a series of figures cut into the hills, exposing the chalk beneath. These hill-figures are strange, mysterious, and sometimes controversial. They are of varying and often contested age, and vague purpose. They are horses, giants, crosses, a lion, a lost panda, crowns, a kiwi, regimental badges. They are often sited near ancient trackways, iron age earthworks or dissolved monasteries, and or close to stone circles. Some are faded or lost, their names preserved only in the names of valleys or hills.Humans have long decorated their landscapes, but chalk hill figures are, almost uniquely, a feature of the English downland. This means they are sometimes seen as emblematic of Englishness, celebrated by poets, writers, artists and musicians. The book is a portrait of the places where these figures dominate, bringing in history, politics, literature, music, film and TV, but with a light touch. The Tattooed Hills isn’t a nostalgic elegy for England, instead it uses the figures as a lens through which to explore the land and delves into more troubling undercurrents – the way that chalk hill figures have sometimes been appropriated, in an attempt to pin down a narrow definition of Englishness and belonging.Chalk carvings are signals for our identity and identities, and that their long history, the way they have inspired artists, musicians and writers, and the communities that live in their shadows, offer an alternative way of thinking about ourselves. Often created as memorials for historical events, their meanings, like their shape, have shifted over the years, these new interpretations reflecting our changing society and values. They are beacons on the hills, they speak to us and of us, no matter where we live or where we’re from.
Nue's Exorcist, Vol. 5
A powerful spirit awaits the right human to free her—and she’s ready for some PVP!For as long as he can remember, Gakuro Yajima’s been able to see spirits—beings that are drawn to human sadness and anger. A fateful encounter with a quirky pop culture–loving spirit named Nue marks the start of Gakuro’s spirit-exorcist adventure!Enter Shitotsu, Gakuro’s long-lost stepsister! Upon the sudden appearance of the spirit that killed their father, Shitotsu flies into a rage, but the battle turns nasty after she is gravely injured and Gakuro is left to try to protect her.
