Najnovšie - Default Category strana 422 z 500
zobraziť:
Bunny and Clyde on the Run
The second book in a witty new illustrated series for early readers from the bestselling author of Judy Moody. Bunny and Clyde are under suspicion of stealing a gold coin left by the tooth fairy under the pillow of Thornton. With the law close on their heels, Bunny and Clyde go on the run, hiding out in various locations until they can prove their innocence.
All the Cursed Creatures
The third book in the gripping ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS series - think Legends and Lattes but with added murder! Sage has been summoned to The Stone City – the ancient supernatural capital – where she must solve a string of vampire murders to secure her place as a detective. The City is as corrupt as it is beautiful, but it’s Sage’s own deadly secret that is most dangerous. And after an explosive argument with Oren, she's alone. Can Oren and P reach Sage before the truth destroys her? Book 3 in the twisty-turny supernatural crime series which began with All the Hidden Monsters and All the Lost Souls Sage and Oren’s slow-burn enemies to lovers romance finally delivers the heat readers have been craving! Think The Mortal Instruments meets Rivers of London PRAISE FOR ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS: 'This is the most wonderful debut novel. Any-one who’s enjoyed series like Ghosts or Being Human will absolutely love this' BBC RADIO 4 FRONT ROW 'Amie Jordan is a master at storytelling.' BILL WOOD, AUTHOR OF LET’S SPLIT UP 'A noir, supernatural murder mystery' BBC RADIO 4 FRONT ROW 'Fans of Big Bad Me and Mina and the Undead will devour this! Pulse-pounding, paranormal fun.' KAT ELLIS, AUTHOR OF HARROW LAKE '… the supernatural murder mystery I didn’t know I needed.' ANEESA MARUFU, AUTHOR OF THE BALLOON THIEF 'I adored this book! It was the perfect blend of a twisty mystery, found family and inventive world building. Think Legends and Lattes with murder.' AMY MCCAW, AUTHOR OF MINA AND THE UNDEAD
The Princess Bride Tarot Deck and Guidebook
The Princess Bride is one of the most beloved stories of all time—a tale of love and adventure, pirates and plot twists, revenge and R.O.U.S.s. Now, fans and tarot enthusiasts can celebrate these iconic characters and unforgettable scenes with The Princess Bride Tarot and Guidebook. Yes, even the kissing parts!This tarot deck features beautiful, original illustrations from the world of The Princess Bride. From Buttercup to Miracle Max, the Fire Swamp to Humperdinck’s castle, all your favorites are here! And if learning tarot seems inconceivable, have no fear: this deck includes a detailed guidebook with sample spreads and explanations of each card. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this all-encompassing tarot deck will make readings as simple and meaningful as saying “As you wish.” OFFICIALLY LICENSED TAROT DECK: Immerse yourself into the fantasy adventure comedy film based on William Goldman’s novel of the same name, The Princess Bride, with this collectible deck created in partnership with Act IIIGORGEOUS ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Each of the 78 tarot cards in this deck features never-before-seen, stunning artwork of Westley, Buttercup, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, and many more characters from this beloved filmCOMPREHENSIVE GUIDEBOOK: This unique deck includes a 128-page guidebook to help tarot practitioners of all skill levels do fun and informed readings, complete with card meanings and instructionsTHOUGHTFUL GIFT: This tarot deck and guidebook, with their original and breathtaking art, come packaged in a deluxe gift box, creating the perfect gift for fans of the movie and the original novel, as well as tarot enthusiasts everywhere
Almost Life
Breathtaking, smart and sexy, Almost Life is a story of love and longing, of the lives we almost live and the choices we don't make. 'A moving examination of true love and passion' - The Guardian'The biggest weepy since One Day' - Stylist'Emotional and addictive' - Daily Mail‘A beautifully written exploration of desire, freedom and the roads we do and don’t take’ - The Observer'A heart-rending tale of missed chances' - Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain'Tender, sensual and thrumming with life' - Lucy Steeds, author of The ArtistOne chance encounter can define a lifetimeErica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cour in Paris, 1978. Erica is a student, relishing her first summer abroad before beginning university at home in England. Laure is studying for her Ph.D. at the Sorbonne, drinking and smoking far too much, and sleeping with a married woman. The moment the two women meet the spark is undeniable. But their encounter turns into far more than a summer of love. It is the beginning of a relationship that will define their lives and every decision they have yet to make. Spanning cities, decades and heartbreaks, fate brings them within touching distance again and again. But will they be brave enough to seize the life they truly want?'One of the greatest love stories I’ve ever read' - Stacey Halls, author of The Household'Immersive, sensual, beautiful and powerful' - Marian Keyes, author of My Favourite Mistake'Tender and wistful, it’s a will-they-won’t-they for the ages' - GQ'Hot, smart and completely captivating' - Daisy Buchanan, author of Pity Party'A beautifully told story about love, longing, and the lives we almost live' - Louise O'Neill, author of IdolRead Kiran Millwood Hargrave's Almost Life now.
Burn After Reading
A ghostwriter is locked in an interview room with a man who might be a murderer, in this gripping new mystery thriller from the #1 bestselling author of 56 Days and The Trap.''A masterclass in suspense, utterly addictive, intelligently crafted, and impossible to put down'' --Clémence Michallon, internationally bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant''The perfect thriller'' -- L. V. Matthews, author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The TwinsThe night Jack Smyth ran into flames in a desperate attempt to save his wife from their burning home, he was, tragically, too late - but hailed a hero. Until it emerged that Kate was dead long before the fire began.Suspicion has stalked him ever since. After all, there''s no smoke without fire.A year on, he''s signed a book deal. He wants to tell his side of the story, to prove his own innocence in print. He just needs someone to help him write it.Emily has never ghostwritten anything before, but she knows what it’s like to live with a guilty secret. And she''s about to learn that there are some stories that should never be told . . .''This is one red hot thriller that boasts a vivid, true-crime authenticity at its molten core'' --Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealRated five stars by readers!''I love novels about authors writing and there’s just the right level of detail . . . A very compelling, original and entertaining thriller''''Captivating, original and perfectly plotted. Another brilliant book from this first class author''''This story is compelling and haunting in places and kept me gripped to the page''Praise for Catherine Ryan Howard''Dark, creepy and very clever . . . Catherine Ryan Howard is the Queen of the Unguessable Twist!'' - C L TAYLOR, author of The Guilty CoupleWhip smart, utterly absorbing, and unputdownable. – ANDREA MARA, author of Someone in the Attic''Topical, twisty, and with a real heart stopper of a moment halfway in that''ll make you turn the lights back on'' - GILLIAN MCALLISTER, author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time** Don''t miss Catherine Ryan Howard''s 56 DAYS, coming soon to Amazon Prime Video! **
A Little Bird Told Me
52 beautiful and quirky watercolour drawings and a linguistic curio for every week of the year Are you a culture vulture? Where do you stand in the pecking order? Author of the bestselling Our Garden Birds Matt Sewell brings his signature whimsical artistry to the world of language in A Little Bird Told Me. This delightful collection combines Sewell’s evocative, humorous illustrations with an exploration of the weird and wonderful world of animal phrases. Are you ready to explore the origins, meanings and interpretations of idioms we use every day, and look at some lovely pictures? Why not kill two birds with one stone?
DIY Spirituality
DIY Spirituality: Chart Your Own Sacred Path empowers readers to create a fulfilling, personal spiritual practice—joyful, accessible, and entirely their own.Looking to connect with the divine—without the dogma? DIY Spirituality: Chart Your Own Sacred Path is a savvy, sassy, and approachable guide for building a personalized spiritual practice. Perfect for those who feel left out of traditional systems or seek deeper meaning in everyday life, this joyful book offers structure, inspiration, and balance.Using the Divine Disco Ball framework, licensed psychotherapist and spiritual guide Faith Freed explores four core dimensions of spiritual connection: Infinite Source (the divine), Infinite Self (your spirit), Incarnate Self (body and mind), and Incarnate Source (nature). Each chapter includes practical exercises, daily connection tips, and step-by-step guidance to help readers find and follow their own spiritual rhythm.With a vibrant tone and engaging illustrations, DIY Spirituality encourages readers to embrace their authentic selves and craft a spiritual life that’s meaningful, exuberant, and uniquely their own—a perfect companion for any body-mind-spirit journey or a thoughtful gift for seekers of all kinds.
DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse: Springtime Fun!
Grab your kitty ears and join Gabby, Pandy Paws and their cat-tastic friends in this Gabby's Dollhouse Springtime Fun sticker and activity Book. Step into a world of springtime fun and join the Gabby Cats in lots of egg-citing activities. Help them hatch a kitty bunny, find their way to the Fairy Tail Garden and much more. Offering hours of creative entertainment for children aged 3-6 while helping develop early learning skills. Perfect for keeping little ones entertained on the go, during rainy afternoons, or as a seasonal treat. Whether tucked into an Easter basked or gifted 'just because', Gabby's Dollhouse: Spring Activity Book is a great way to inspire creativity, encourage screen-free play and share the colourful joy of Gabby's Dollhouse.
Different
Celebrate being different, and discover the power of finding someone who feels a little bit different too…One morning, Mia wakes up feeling different. She tries to fit in and be like everyone else, but nothing feels quite right, and no one else seems to have noticed... Mia feels out of place and alone, until one day, someone finally sees her. Someone who feels different too! Together, they discover that being different is exactly the thing that makes them special. From the Klaus Flugge Prize and V&A Illustrations Award-winning author and illustrator Eva Eland, who created When Sadness Comes to Call and Where Happiness Begins.
Rush and 2112
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of an undisputed prog rock masterpiece with this richly illustrated and highly giftable slip-cased volume. Rush and 2112: Fifty Years tells the complete tale of the most revered prog rock album of all time with bold photography, insightful interviews and commentary, and rarely seen performance and off-stage photography.Rush formed in Toronto in 1968 and debuted their first album in 1974. Their second and third albums received middling reviews, then 2112 shot them into the stratosphere of global rock and began a wave of successful albums as their sound continued to evolve.Rush fans new and old can expect:A deep dive into how 2112 came together and why it is regarded as a masterpieceTrack-by-track analyses of the studio cut as well as insight into the 20-minute “2112” suite and why it worksHistorical insight and analysis about the state of rock in the mid-’70s and evolving ’80s, and how Rush created and sustained an unforgettable soundAnd much, much moreRush holds an outsized place in popular culture, and this book showcases why: The virtuosity of the lyrics and music, the raw talent of its original trio of Lee, Lifeson, and Pert, and bold compositions in the ever-changing soundscape of the ’70s and ’80s led to a storied career, and over 40 million records sold. Many critics and fans consider Rush one of, if not the greatest rock band of all time, and this book helps explain how Rush rose to the forefront of musical stardom and sustained that popularity for decades.Written by noted rock historian and avid Rush fan Daniel Bukszpan, this book is sure to delight new and old Rush fans alike from all over the world.The Great Albums series presents authoritative explorations of rock’s most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: Pink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon, The Who & Quadrophenia, Prince and Purple Rain, Queen & A Night at the Opera, Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run, and many more to come.
History's Youngest Heroes
A collection of inspiring stories about incredible young people who have shaped the world we live in! This is the story of fearless activists, brilliant inventors, champion athletes, gifted creators and inspiring leaders. It is the story of tremendous trailblazers who have influenced change with their passion, courage and determination, and whose inspirational actions and groundbreaking achievements have shaken the world. Stunningly illustrated and wonderfully written, this incredible collection contains the true stories of 50 young heroes, including: Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai who stood up for girls' right to education. French educator Louis Braille who changed how blind people read. Brazilian football legend Pelé who won the World Cup three times. Hollywood actress Shirley Temple who is the youngest actor to win an Oscar. And more! With wise words from each of the children, fascinating facts, beautiful photographs and gorgeous art, this powerful gift book will engage, entertain and inspire future change-makers everywhere. Other titles in the series include: HerStory and WildLives
Dungeon Runners: Fang Attack
The fourth book in this action-packed adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!"A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BITE! Kit and his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, are heading to land of the vampires for their most fearsome test yet. In a dungeon that is deadlier than anything they've faced before, they'll take on monsters, hunt for treasure and crack codes. But can they make it to the finish, or will this be game ove? ANGER! CHAMPIONS ONLY! "Highly illustrated, humorous and immediately enthralling, this first volume in a new series will appeal to 7+ D&D fans in particular" - The GuardianFollow Triple Trouble's other adventures in the Bottom Feeder League:Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial, The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year, Younger Fiction 2025Dungeon Runners: Sky BattlesDungeon Runners: Ocean Chase
Tree of Smoke
Shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Tree of Smoke – the name given to a ‘psyop’ that may or may not be hypothetical and may or may not be officially sanctioned – is Denis Johnson’s most gripping, visionary and ambitious work. Set across south-east Asia and the United States, and spanning two decades, Tree of Smoke tells the story of Skip Sands, a CIA spy who may or may not be engaged in psychological operations against the Viet Cong. Skating across Vietnam, the Philippines, and the United States, Johnson takes the reader on a surreal, vivid journey, dipping in and out of characters’s lives to reveal fundamental truths at the heart of the human condition. Part of the Picador Collection, a series celebrating fifty years of Picador books and showcasing the best of modern literature.
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.
The Furry History of Cats
Roarsome and awesome cats are amongst the most intriguing and much-loved mammals on the planet. With over 40 different species, this book looks at them all, from the smallest, cutest cats to the most powerful cats such as lions, tigers and jaguars.Discover how their fur is important in many different ways. See inside cats to reveal the features that give them their agile movement and hunting prowess. Learn about their paw-fect super senses. Travel back in time to discover the prehistoric sabre-toothed cats. Then discover what you can do to help look after cats at home and in the wild.The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the cats vividly to life. The consultant is the curator of the Big Cat Sanctuary, a UK-based charity established to conserve wild cats globally




















