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The Years of Travelling Anxiously
Welcome to the topsy-turvy world of the anxious traveller, where panic strikes in the most serene situations, where each time you're convinced that the symptoms are in fact physical and your lungs or heart will stop working, and the only relief is a paramedic telling you that you won't die despite being stuck with them in an ambulance in a smoky Global Southern gridlock. Over the last twenty years, writer and academic Tom Sykes has been lucky enough to travel all over the world. But his trips have often been marred - if not ruined - by anxiety. Part travelogue, part wellbeing memoir, The Years of Travelling Anxiously recounts jittery visits to Nigeria to get married and undergo IVF treatment, stressful encounters with bigots and bureaucrats in France, the Philippines and the USA, and what can be learned about mental health on the road from a baby with an inspiringly calm attitude to travel. The Years of Travelling Anxiously tries to solve a lifelong conundrum about the causes and consequences of panic and distress, and in so doing help other anxious travellers, or indeed anyone who gets anxious about anything, wherever they go.
Beaufighter vs German Flak Ships
An illustrated study of RAF Coastal Command’s deployment of the Beaufighter against German supply lines in 1941 and the long-running ‘arms race’ with Kriegsmarine Flak ships that followed. Crucial German shipping lines faced a new threat in 1941 when RAF Coastal Command debuted the iconic long-range Beaufighter. The aircraft and its subsequent Mk VIC and Mk X versions gave the Allies a tough, relatively fast and very hard-hitting platform for air attack on German convoys, and so it became essential for the Kriegsmarine to fit ever-heavier anti-aircraft batteries to its escort vessels, and even to develop specialist Flak vessels. In this compelling study, naval aviation historian Matthew Willis chronicles the little-explored arms race that saw RAF Coastal Command and the Kriegsmarine engaged in a fierce battle of one-upmanship until war’s end. New artwork, rare archive photography and contemporary records of Beaufighter operations add depth to fascinating historical accounts, including the actions of the famous North Coates Strike Wing against shipping in the North Sea and the exploits of Beaufighter units tasked with severing Rommel’s all-important supply lines.
My Lover, the Rabbi
To the untrained eye, the rabbi is far from desirable. He is lofty and unkempt, he is ageing and his congregation is ever diminishing. But to one man, he is the object of obsession. Our narrator adores the rabbi and worships the universe between his legs. But so too does he bristle at being relegated to the peripheries of the rabbi's life. When they're apart, he manically contemplates every element of the rabbi's being: his absent husband; his first (and only) wife and child, both now deceased; his unstable, yet alluring, adopted son. Until, in a bid to help sustain their relationship, our narrator embarks on an increasingly urgent quest to better understand his mercurial lover - one which threatens to upturn the lives of both men. Lavish and lascivious, My Lover, the Rabbi is an exuberant exploration of devotion and desire, as well as a careening Catherine wheel of a novel about queer family-making, one which is attuned to the mysterious constellations and patterns that shape our lives.
Crowd Voltage
John McCullough's Crowd Voltage addresses yearnings for community. It probes fragmentation within groups and individuals – disturbances within the body of the crowd and the crowd of the body. Engaging with working-class and queer experiences, the poems move between solitude and togetherness, haunted by ghosts from history as they dream of unity and discover joy in deserted corners. To be common here is to share not only qualities but stories with many others – to be classed alongside people with similar origins and become connected also to what is commonplace in the world of animals and plants, days and tables. Sky and sea dominate as the speakers search for oneness and completion, confronted by vast silences and the shadow of Brighton’s collapsing West Pier. John McCullough has published four previous collections, one with Salt and three with Penned in the Margins, most recently, the Costa-shortlisted Reckless Paper Birds (2019), winner of the Hawthornden Prize, and Panic Response (2022), which included his long poem 'Flowers of Sulphur', shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Single Poem.
Monkeypig
From the creator of Sleep Tight Disgusting Blob comes a hilarious adventure with a twist in its curly tail... Molly lives in the jungle with all the other monkeys, dancing and playing and being silly among the treetops. But Molly has a secret. Molly is a pig. When Norman becomes suspicious that an imposter has infiltrated the monkeys, he sets them all some monkey tests. Will Molly be discovere? uw Aaron is shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year - British Book Awards 2026
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tap into Your Inner Strength
When tough times happen, we’re surprised by how powerful we can be. Learn how to tap into your own inner strength!These 101 true and inspiring tales of resilience, hope, and triumph over adversity are a testament to the human spirit. People from all walks of life share their personal advice and experiences in these pages, serving as role models for anyone going through a tough time. Money, health, family issues, loss, trauma and other difficulties are part of all our lives at some point, and these personal accounts will give you perspective and actionable ideas for how to navigate your own challenges. You are not alone! In fact, you’ll feel like you’re holding a support group in your hands as you read these stories from our library, sorted into these illuminating chapters: • The New Normal • Fighting Health Challenges • Reframing Your Future • Appreciating Simple Pleasures • Loss, Grieving & Healing • Role Models of Strength • It Takes a Village • Silver Linings • Starting Over • Thinking Positive • Hope & Faith • Facing Your Fears • Wise Words
Everyone is Lying to You
The USA Today bestseller and as seen in Stylist magazine: ‘Twisted tradwife fiction is the next big thriller genre’ ‘It’s sharp, fast-paced, and filled with just the right amount of scandal and suspense’ Reader review ? ‘Jo’s incredible gift for storytelling absolutely shines in this murder mystery with a good dose of cynical humor and plot twists … A real page-turner’ Reader review ? ‘I absolutely devoured this book. It was captivating and completely immersive … I appreciated the nuance and commentary about our social media landscape as well as the story itself. I did not see the ending coming!' Reader review ? * * * * She lives to please … Did she kill to survive? A tradwife never questions. Lizzie and Bex were inseparable in college. But after graduation, Bex vanished. Fifteen years later, Bex is now Rebecca Sommers, a tradwife influencer with millions of followers who are obsessed with her perfect life, five children, and handsome husband Gray. Lizzie is a struggling magazine writer, watching reels while her young children demand her attention. A tradwife never disobeys. Then, out of the blue, Bex calls Lizzie with a career-making proposition – an exclusive interview with her about her multi-million-dollar business and an invitation to the influencer event of the year. A tradwife never … lies? But when Bex goes missing and Gray is found brutally murdered, Lizzie is suddenly plunged into the dark side of social media and confronted with jealousy and backstabbing. If Lizzie is going to find Bex – and save her life – she will need to uncover who her old friend has become, and which of Bex’s secrets is worth killing for … Everyone Is Lying to You is the explosive tradwife thriller readers have been waiting for. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Claire Douglas, First Lie Wins and The Housemaid. * * * * Praise for Jo Piazza: 'Fascinating and eye-opening' PRIMA 'It's a twisty addictive read that will keep you guessing until the end' HEAT 'A twisty, addictive read' BELLA 'Fast paced and suspenseful’ CLOSER 'A gripping read' WOMAN’S OWN ‘Fresh, clever, and brilliantly crafted … Loved the drama, twists, and turns!’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife
Reading Champion: Enid Blyton animal stories: When Cow Forgot Her Moo
Introducing simple retellings of Enid Blyton''s animal stories to a young audience, especially written for children beginning to read. Each story is accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations to engage the young reader and support the text.In this story, Cow has forgotten how to moo. She asks each of the animals on the farm for help, but she just can''t seem to make the right sound!Reading Champion is an independent reading programme carefully levelled to match book bands widely used in schools. This book is suitable for readers aged 4+ and has been levelled at book band Yellow 3.
After the Tall Timber
A visionary reporter, novelist, essayist and critic, Renata Adler is one of our most renowned and unmissable literary figures. But she is first and foremost a journalist. This collection of her her non-fiction showcases her rigorous journalistic voice in twenty-one pieces that are concerned with, in her words, misrepresentation, coercion, and abuse of public process - and, to a degree, the journalist''s role in it.With a brilliant literary and legal mind, Adler parses power by analysing language: of courts, of journalists, of political figures, of the man on the street. In doing so, she unravels the tangled narratives that pass for the resolution of scandal and finds the threads that others miss. In these essays, Adler draws on Toward a Radical Middle (a selection of her earliest New Yorker pieces), A Year in the Dark (her film reviews), and Canaries in the Mineshaft (a selection of essays on politics and media), as well as uncollected work from the past two decades.
Farm 123
Learn to count to ten with a farmyard twist in this delightful lift-the-flap book from Rod Campbell, creator of the preschool classic, Dear Zoo. Farm 123 is a first numbers book with a difference – young children will love lifting the flaps to discover their favourite farm animals, all the way from one cat to ten naughty rabbits!An interactive introduction to countingChunky board book format with sturdy card flaps – perfect for little hands!Bright, bold artwork and simple textLittle animal lovers will also enjoy Rod Campbell's ABC Zoo, a lift-the-flap animal alphabet book with zoo animals to discover along the way!
Julie Chan is Dead
The instant internationally bestselling outrageously unputdownable debut for fans of Bunny, Bat Eater and Yellowface'An absolute masterpiece' STYLIST'You'll enjoy this nail-biting life-swap ride through the glossy influencer scene' DAILY MAIL Julie Chan didn’t mean to steal her identical twin’s life. She meant to call the police when she found the body. She meant to dial 911. Except when she unlocked Chloe’s phone to make that call, she also gained access to her estranged sister’s sponsorship deals, her followers, her wealth, her whole life. And Julie’s not prepared to give it back. Not yet. So it's goodbye Julie, love Chloe x Now all Julie has to do is keep her head down and blend in with the beautiful Belladonnas, the tribe of influencers who had welcomed Chloe in to their inner circle before she died. Julie's going to breathe, detox, workout. Curate each post. Filter each picture. Spend whole days filming unboxing videos. But someone out there knows that even identical twins have their differences... 'A wildly fun ride' i'Dark and twisted' REDSUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH'Outrageously fun. Both a propulsive, heart-pounding ride and a layered examination of social media, status, and obsession' Grace D. Li, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief'Diabolically fun' Monika Kim, author of Sunday Times bestseller, The Eyes are the Best Part'Edgy, vicious, and impossible to put down' Amber Cowie, award-winning author of The Off SeasonReaders LOVE Julie Chan is Dead: 'Captivating' 5 STAR REVIEW'Thrilling' 5 STAR REVIEW 'Enthralling' 5 STAR REVIEW 'Kept me reading way past midnight, I couldn't put it down' 5 STAR REVIEW 'Such a wild ride' 5 STAR REVIEW
Of Thorn & Briar
*** THE INSTANT TOP TEN BESTSELLER ***HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR THE 2025 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING SHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARDPaul Lamb is a hedgelayer. He lives in his wagon and works to the rhythm of the seasons, a way of life that has almost vanished. From the end of summer until the birds nest in the spring, he travels the south-west corner of England, maintaining the ancient boundaries of our nation. As traditional management techniques are lost to modernisation, hedgerows and the wildlife they support have declined dramatically. Paul has devoted decades to saving and rejuvenating this important but often forgotten part of Britain's countryside. Of Thorn & Briar is Paul’s spellbinding account of living in partnership with the land, practising his craft with skill and preserving our heritage for future generations. Once you’ve read it, you will never look at the humble hedgerow in the same way again. ‘[A] beguiling book . . . this spare but elegant account is an unexpected delight, and as soothing as a walk down a tree-dappled lane at sunset’ Daily Mail ‘Gentle, evocative and compelling’ Patrick Barkham, The Oldie ‘This is a delightful book and one that deserves to enter the pantheon of distinguished Nature writing’ Country Life
Grand Expectations
The wise guide to navigating family life as a grandparentGrandparents are more important in families than ever before, with millions providing free childcare. But while the joys of being a grandparent are widely celebrated, the challenges and dilemmas are often overlooked. What should you do if you don’t agree with your daughter-in-law’s parenting? Is it possible to build a close relationship with grandchildren when you live far apart? And above all, how do you juggle your own ambitions with your family’s needs? Celia Dodd speaks to grandmothers, grandfathers and adult children and draws on the latest research to help both generations negotiate what can at times be an emotional minefield. Grand Expectations shows how grandparents can harvest their wisdom and experience in nurturing these precious relationships.
The Metamorphosis
Awaken to the absurd and haunting world of Franz Kafka with this striking deluxe edition of The Metamorphosis. One of the most iconic works of twentieth-century literature, The Metamorphosis tells the surreal and unsettling story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. As Gregor struggles with his new form, his alienation deepens—not just from society, but from his own family. A masterful exploration of identity, isolation, and the human condition, Kafka’s novella continues to captivate readers with its powerful allegory and dark wit. Bound in a beautifully designed heat-stamped vegan leather cover with foil accents, this edition is a stunning tribute to Kafka’s dark masterpiece and a compelling addition to any classic literature collection. The Metamorphosis remains a profoundly relevant and chilling meditation on modern life. Elegant and thought-provoking, this handsome edition preserves one of literature’s most enigmatic masterpieces for generations to come. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
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The News from Dublin
In The News from Dublin, a beautiful collection of short stories from the bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island, Colm Toibin delves into the days and nights of those living far from home: lives of great longing, at a great distance from past lives and past selves.
A woman in Galway hears of the death of her son in the First World War. An Irishman seeks anonymity in Barcelona, haunted by crimes he has committed. A man goes to Dublin from Enniscorthy to implore the Minister for Health for a special favour.
A young woman is pregnant during the Spanish Civil War. An undocumented worker finds himself living an illegal life and must leave San Francisco, and his child, after thirty years in America. Three sisters who have been living in Argentina decide to return to Catalonia.
Astronaut!
Romania, 1989: a grey place of mysterious queues, ubiquitous informers and daily news flashes about a man-eating bear that is terrorising the country.
Amidst the daily drudge of work, rationing and careful conversation with neighbours, two lives unexpectedly collide when an idealistic police detective, Constantin, is tasked with solving a string of grisly murders, and a rebellious school child, Lia, is unwittingly drawn into her elderly neighbour's seditious plot.
How To Disagree Better
We are in a disagreement crisis. The average person would rather go to the dentist than have a twenty-minute conversation with someone that they strongly disagree with. Yet disagreement is both inevitable and essential for everything from navigating decisions at home to running innovative and agile companies to governing democratic societies.
In How to Disagree Better, Minson brings to bear her decades of research into understanding the psychology of disagreement and its relevance to negotiations, conflict resolution, and decision-making, revealing the hidden skill that all the best mediators and negotiators share: displaying receptiveness to opposing views.
The science shows that receptive individuals don't just fight less, they also get more done-they are better decision-makers, better peacemakers, and yes, better influencers than the rest of us. Through original research and case studies, How to Disagree Better will show you why traditional persuasion strategies don't work as well as you think they do, how you can bridge division and reach better outcomes simply by utilising receptiveness strategies, and that disagreeing better is a skill all of us can learn to apply at home, at work, and with our neighbors.
Reparenting the Inner Child
As adults, we often fall into patterns that feel irrational or out of character-shutting down, lashing out, people-pleasing, or self-sabotaging. Beneath those reactions lies our inner child, a younger part of us still trying to get its needs met the only way it knows how.
We all carry the imprint of our earliest years. Childhood is brief, yet its impact is lifelong. Some parts of us were met with love while other parts were met with silence, criticism, or disapproval. To survive, we learned to adapt-learning to over perform, to hide, or stay small. Most of us made it through with a mix of love and lack. And many of us still protect the parts of ourselves that once felt unsafe.
While we can't change what happened, we can change how it lives within us and impacts our lives today. Reparenting the Inner Child offers a clear, compassionate path to self-integration, combining practical exercises, somatic tools, and guided reflections to help us create the safety, love, and boundaries we've always needed. Through her holistic framework that models individual development, Dr. LePera explains how we can cultivate the emotional maturity and regulation to respond calmly instead of reacting, to embrace desire instead of shame, and to question the stories we've long believed about who we have to be.
Death Takes Me
beware of me, my love
beware of the silent woman in the desert…
These are the words the Professor finds, scrawled in nail polish, above the mutilated corpse of a man.
She reports the crime to the police and becomes the first informant in an investigation led by the Detective, who has a newfound obsession with poetry. As the bodies of more men are discovered alongside cryptic lines of verse, it becomes clear that this is only one in a string of crimes - all connected, all with literary clues.
As the Professor becomes wrapped up in the murders, the boundaries of story - and of genre - break down. Can the Detective decipher the meaning of the poems in time to stop the spread of violence?
