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Monsters
WINNER OF THE PRIX SORCIÉRES'Eerie and thought-provoking' Shaun Tan, author of The Arrival'A rich, haunting story - gorgeously told' Lucy Strange, author of Our Castle by the SeaRoll up, roll up to discover the Circus of Dreams!The circus is coming to the village at the end of the world. There will be knife-jugglers and fire eaters, death-defying acrobats and wonders too strange to name!Of all our fantastical acts, the most shocking and terrifying of all is the Monster of Dreams.At the mid-of-night this fearsome creature will be revealed. Come and take a look - if you dare...But what is a monster, really?
Marty Moose: The Great Stamp-ede
The second book in the mischievous, laugh-out loud and charming ADVENTURES OF A POSTMOUSE series from a beloved and bestselling illustrator. Perfect for Easter reading!It's the day of the annual Fastest Feathers race in Little Ditch, but Marty Moose can’t stop to join in the fun – he’s got a very important parcel to deliver. The prize is a beautiful shining golden egg, and it's got to reach the finish line before the contestants do!But that’s not the only twist in the tail: Marty and Nibbles have to contend with ferret bandits who want the prize for themselves, and a pair of cheating ducks in a terrible case of fowl play.
The Dark Time
War veteran Peter Ash must infiltrate a doomsday cult in this crime thriller from award-winning author Nick Petrie. When Peter Ash's friend June Cassidy asks him for a deeply personal favour, it leads him into the murderous depths of a sinister organisation. A journalist - a close friend of June's - has been receiving serious death threats, threats which extend to her teenage daughter. Peter must leave Wisconsin for Washington, heading to Seattle to make sure both mother and daughter are safe. When aspects of the threats, already credible, prove true, Peter must dig deep to discover the perpetrators. His search reveals a doomsday cult led by a shadowy figure with a death-wish to cause untold mayhem. To save innocent people, Peter is willing to face the ultimate sacrifice. But will one man be enough to stop the carnag? eviewers on Nick Petrie'If you’re not already on the Peter Ash train, jump aboard now. Nick Petrie is doing headliner work' Robert Crais'Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher, but Peter Ash is the real deal' Lee Child
The Fullness of Time
'Fascinating and full of beauty' KATHERINE MAY, author of Wintering'Reminds us that we get to choose where we focus our attention between one dawn and the next' TRISTAN GOOLEY, author of How to Read a Tree'A quietly radical invitation to notice more, rush less and live deeper' DANIEL H. PINK, author of When'Immaculately researched and beautifully written' LARA MAIKLEM, author of MudlarkingA journey into the forgotten art of marking time through signs in the world around us – from the slow sliding of sunbeams to the wheeling of the stars. Past generations would tell time by shadows shrinking, the midday glow over a mountaintop, the crowing of the rooster in the darkness. They noticed the flowers that close at noon, sensed how the quality of light changes at dusk, and marked time at night by the motion of the stars. Today, in our clock-bound, screen-immersed world, most of us rely on machines to mark the hours. But what riches might we gain from reclaiming the forgotten art of sensing time by events in the living worl? oaming from ancient downland to city streets, The Fullness of Time is an adventure in search of those patterns that once shaped the rhythm of our days – and an invitation to discover the simple, sensory joys of truly paying attention. 'A quietly radical invitation to notice more, rush less and live deeper' DANIEL H. PINK, author of When
Collins First Atlas
The must-have atlas for children aged 4-7 Collins First Atlas is a fun, vibrant and clear starter atlas for children aged 4-7 years, providing the perfect foundation to basic geography skills. The atlas begins by introducing pupils to photographs and mapping of a local area, then gradually leads them through maps of regional, national, continental and global areas. Short, informative sentences introduce pupils to basic geographical and atlas vocabularyMaps are clearly labelled to highlight certain countries and featuresMapping concepts are presented in a way that supports learning development, as concepts become more complexIdeal for classroom use or home learningFully up-to-date and now with flags of the world and simple glossarySuitable for EYFS and KS1 This atlas is also available in a Kindle format. The next atlas in this series is the Collins Primary Atlas, suitable for ages 7+ and KS2.
Planes, Trains, Trucks & Cars Sticker, Color & Activity Book
Rev your engines, sound the whistle, and prepare for takeoff with more than 70 pages of activities and 100+ turbo-charged stickers!Trucks that rumble, planes that soar, and cars that zoom—buckle up for nonstop fun with the Planes, Trains, Trucks & Cars Sticker, Color & Activity Book! Dive into exciting coloring pages, solve brain-boosting puzzles, complete creative challenges, and decorate everything from lunchboxes to notebooks with over 100 awesome vehicle-themed stickers. From fire trucks and diggers to bullet trains and helicopters, this activity book is your ticket to hands-on fun, where every page brings a new way to play and explore. Inside, you’ll find:High-speed coloring pagesFun puzzles like spot-the-difference, mazes, and matching gamesCreative challenges and cut-out craftsTrivia about the most popular vehiclesAnd more!Whether you’re on the road, on the tracks, or up in the clouds, this book is the ultimate pit stop for hours of screen-free fun.
Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall
The definitive guide to the birdwatching sites of Devon and CornwallDevon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are high on any UK birdwatcher’s destination wish-list, renowned for their seabirds, wintering shorebirds, propensity for rare vagrants, and the UK’s only breeding Cirl Buntings. A wealth of habitats, from wide open beaches and towering sea cliffs to Atlantic woodlands and exposed tors, ensures a wide variety of species at any time of year. Now in its sixth edition, Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall remains the trusted site guide for birdwatching in the region. Featuring more than 80 sites, it includes information on habitats, access, when to visit, and key species to see at each site during different seasons, along with a species list, notes on the best sites accessible by public transport, best sites for those with mobility issues, and a section on the region's top birds and where to see them. Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall is a must-take companion for any birder living in or heading to the southwest.
Underwing
A beautiful, healing book for anyone who has ever struggled with pregnancy loss and recovery, and is looking for symbols of hope in the wider, wilder world. When Jennifer Lane finally fell pregnant, she and her partner were overjoyed. But it wasn’t an easy pregnancy, and her journey towards motherhood was, in the end, a story of loss. In the wake of her traumatic grief and physical recovery, Jennifer – a practising green witch – was left questioning everything about her beliefs. Trust your intuition, they say. But what if the worst thing that could happen doe? s she grieved, Jennifer turned to the mysteries of our animal natures, witchcraft and women’s fertility for understanding and comfort. This beautifully written account of finding solace in the natural world offers companionship through loss, and a sustaining path to joy and hope.
Hidden Portraits
A WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR'A compelling tale . . . Brilliantly insightful and well-written.' - TimesFernande Olivier, Olga Khokhlova, Marie-Therese Walter, Dora Maar, Francoise Gilot, and Jacqueline Roque. These six extraordinary women shared Pablo Picasso's life and were instrumental in his career, yet they have long been dismissed as simply passive models or muses. Hidden Portraits reveals that their lives were - without exception - remarkable. All six were unconventional, independent and talented. All six were tested, both by Picasso's subterfuges and betrayals, and the wider social turbulence they lived through. The extent to which each influenced Picasso's art in major new directions has never been fully acknowledged. Sue Roe delves deeply into the truth of the women's experiences for the first time, to tell the story of Picasso's women from their point of view. Her enthralling book spans seventy years, from Bohemian early twentieth century Montmartre to the glittering Riviera in the 1920s, through Paris under Nazi occupation and beyond Picasso's final years of seclusion. The result is a riveting, atmospheric read about six fascinating and charismatic women, outstanding in their own time, whose individual stories have up to now been glossed over or hidden from view.
Dead Heat
''A real scorcher. You won''t want to miss this one!'' HARLAN COBEN''Gloriously dark and wildly engrossing'' LISA JEWELL''Sun-drenched and dripping with suspense, this is the perfect summer read’ LUCY CLARKE----Former journalist Matt Grimshaw''s life is at a low ebb. He''s 51, he''s been ''let go'' by the paper where he''s worked for years, and his relationship with his long-term girlfriend has come unstuck.So when an invitation arrives from his two closest friends, Celia and Adam Murphy, to join them at their villa in Greece, he jumps at it.It may be harsh and unwelcoming on the Mani Peninsula but Matt determines to stay there for the whole summer and to write his much put-off screen-play.But then the Murphys plus children arrive, and a wealthy newcomer to the area starts throwing loud and lavish parties in his big house across the bay.As the nights become hotter and the parties wilder, everyone''s motivations darken. Envy rises, resentments grow - until a terrible accident stops the summer in its tracks.At least, it looks like an accident…Set over one blazing Mediterranean summer, Sabine Durrant’s new thriller is intense, claustrophobic and utterly gripping.-----Praise for Dead Heat . . .''Better than every season of The White Lotus spun into one, and drenched with danger, sex, and revenge. Sensational summer reading'' Sarah Hilary, author of Black Thorn‘A deliciously dark, modern Greek Gatsby, with a minotaur of a monster at its heart. Absolutely, page-turningly perfect’ Julia Crouch, author of The Surprise Party''Tense, clever and so vividly written, I could really feel the deceit and betrayal sizzling under the hot Greek sun. I raced through it in one sitting'' Ruth Mancini, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman on the Ledge‘An unputdownable, unguessable, sun-drenched thriller’ Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said She Said''Drenched in atmosphere and menace, with complicated characters who change complexion with the light, subtle dynamics playing out just under the surface, and a Greek setting to die for. Literally.'' Tammy Cohen, The Wedding Party‘Compelling, evocative and fiendishly smart, this unsettling literary thriller is a five-star triumph.’ Isabelle Broom, author of The Orange House''I was gripped from the off by this twisting, beautifully written tale of love and friendship fracturing under the glare of the Greek sun and as the mood darkened and tensions rose I found I couldn''t turn the pages fast enough. I loved it!'' Marika Cobbold, author of On Hampstead Heath''A genius story of infatuation and twisted love, as brooding as a Greek heatwave. The tension ratchets right up to the last page. I was totally immersed'' Jane Thynne, author of Midnight in Vienna
The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 5
A young bugler with supernatural powers is swept up into an epic struggle for the fate of the world. Cry havoc and sound the song of war!With the defeat of the Looking Glass, Luca has gained more experience and understanding of just what his Branch power can do. It has also made him more determined than ever to complete his service to the Pontiff’s Holy Realm and live his life free of war. But that time is pushed farther into the future when a new campaign into the Duchy of Normandie is announced. This mission will take him and his Branched companions deep into enemy territory to hunt down the Garland. It will also take them deeper into the mysteries held by the enigmatic Spires, and those who control them...With the defeat of the Looking Glass, Luca has gained more experience and understanding of just what his Branch power can do. It has also made him more determined than ever to complete his service to the Pontiff’s Holy Realm and live his life free of war. But that time is pushed farther into the future when a new campaign into the Duchy of No
Justice For My Father
In 1983 an off-duty prison officer was shot by the IRA in cold blood on a Dublin street. Over 40 years later, no one has been convicted of his murder. In this book, his son outlines why justice must be done.
Brian Stack was the chief prison officer working on the IRA wing of Portlaoise Prison in 1983. He was also a fan of amateur boxing, and had travelled to see a match in Dublin in March of that year. After the match, he was shot outside the venue by an IRA gunman, leaving him paralysed and brain damaged.
Brian survived the attack but succumbed to his injuries within 18 months, leaving a wife and three young sons. Austin Stack was 14 when his father passed away, but he has never forgotten him nor has he ever given up hope of bringing his murderers to justice. Over the years, he has held secret talks with Gerry Adams and members of the IRA, but to date no one has been convicted of the crime.
This book is an account of a son's ongoing quest for justice, and his determination to set the record straight.
Rasputin
How could a barely literate peasant from Siberia determine the fate of the world? Undoubtedly, the so-called 'mad monk' Rasputin bewitched Tsar Nicholas II and his wife, Alexandra. Yet their strange and scandalous relationship conceals a riddle , one that casts an intriguing light on the controversial 'great man' theory of history. Rasputin was a devoted monarchist, not a revolutionary.
He had no official position, no forces at his command. Nevertheless, he contributed more to the fall of the Romanov dynasty than any other individual. So demoralised was the Tsarist officer corps by stories of corruption, to say nothing of the rumours of his debauchery with the Empress - and even her daughters - that when the February Revolution broke out, not a sword was raised in defence of the regime.
Just as Rasputin cast a spell over the Romanovs, his legend has bewitched historians. More than a century later, we still fail to comprehend fully the collapse of the greatest autocracy on Earth. Was there any truth to the wild tales that brought down the empire? Or was his true legacy an unsettling lesson on the potency of myth?
Cukrárna s vůní jahod
Sladký únik do světa, kde láska voní po jahodách
Světově uznávaného šéfkuchaře Archera osud zavede z lesku pařížských restaurací do městečka Dream Harbor. Po tragické nehodě bývalé partnerky zjistí, že je otcem pětileté Olive, o jejíž existenci dosud neměl tušení. Archer začne pracovat v místní oblíbené cukrárně a zároveň se snaží zdolat největší životní výzvu – otcovství.
Do cesty mu vstoupí spontánní a trochu praštěná chůva Iris, která sama hledá místo, kde by konečně zapustila kořeny. Ačkoli jsou každý jiný, začne to mezi nimi jiskřit a rodí se křehký vztah.
Promění se cukrárna v místo, kde se odehraje ten nejsladší příběh?
Saháme po hvězdách
Tři sestřenice ze šlechtického rodu Hardových usilují o vyšší cíle. Zatímco Ailis by ráda zkoumala vesmír, Donella sní o letech balonem a Haily se chce proslavit jako divadelní hvězda. V první dívčí škole ve Skotsku jsou děvčata skutečně připravována na budoucí studium. Do internátní školy smí sestřenice doprovázet i malá Emily z rodiny zámeckého sluhy. To, co se pro ni zpočátku jeví jako velké dobrodiní, je však spojeno s neblahými podmínkami. Dívkám se nicméně otvírá svět. Pak ale osud jedné z nich nabere nečekaný směr a dívky se rozletí do všech koutů světa…
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Na skok k sousedům s Jiřím Martínkem
Tento originální průvodce přináší 30 tipů na výlety, které zvládnete za jediný den. Objevte polské Klodsko a poutní místo Wambierzyce. Nechte se unést kouzlem německých měst Görlitz a Pasov nebo se vydejte do rakouského Lince. Nadechněte se čerstvého vzduchu v Súľovských skalách a projděte se malebnými ulicemi slovenského Trenčína.
Kniha také nabízí doporučení na zajímavosti v okolí, historické a geografické souvislosti a praktické tipy, jak si každý výlet skvěle užít.
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The Next Conversation Workbook
There is always a next conversation, and there is no one better than trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher at giving you the tools to be ready for whatever it may bring.
Fisher, one of the leading voices on real-world communication, has gained millions of followers through short, simple, practical videos teaching people how to argue less and talk more. Whether it's handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life's toughest situations.
Through detailed prompts, visual aids, and hands-on exercises, this workbook will show you how to:
• Navigate the ignition and cooling phase of any argument
• Make use of your breathing and short pauses to maintain control in any situation
• Use assertive phrases to use when you need to stand your ground
• Set healthy boundaries and frame conversations
Dear Historian
At this point in her life, septuagenarian Margaret is particular about the things she likes. These include looking out of train windows, graveyards in the rain, an afternoon sherry. But most of all, it is her lifelong subject, the obscure 17th century polymath J.W Preece, who she has devoted her life to studying.
Margaret doesn’t like: drawing attention to herself, extravagant behaviour and television.
When she meets a young history TV producer, Lucy, they form a tentative bond, despite Margaret’s reluctance to be drawn into the media world. Several decades Margaret’s junior, heartbroken and unsure of herself, Lucy finds curious new inspiration as she falls under the spell of Margaret’s passions.
With inimitable sensitivity and humour, cult-favourite graphic novelist Joff Winterhart returns with an irresistible portrait of two women navigating their age gap, loss, self-made-celebrity-historians, and bad knees…
The Aztecs
Learn all about the Aztec Empire, from the rise of a mighty civilisation to the invasion of the Spanish, in this ultimate guide.
Explore the everyday lives of the Aztecs, from farming on floating islands in Lake Texcoco to worshipping powerful shape-shifting gods, in this ancient history book for kids 9-12.
Discover how Aztec warriors trained for battle, why family life was so important, and how a great city was founded where an eagle was spotted on a cactus. Pore over breathtaking new artwork, eye-popping images of Aztec stone carvings, and unique illustrations, and travel back in time to this awe-inspiring ancient civilisation.
