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PRE ORDER THE GRIPPING TALE OF LOVE, FAMILY, AND THE SEARCH FOR A NEW BEGINNING, FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLACK CAKE''A beautifully imagined family saga, with a moving and hopeful ending’ NEW YORK TIMES''This novel solidifies Wilkerson''s place as one of the great multi-generational storytellers of our time'' ABI DARE''A sensational story about hidden heartbreak, hope, and the power of embracing one''s ancestry'' JESSICA GEORGE, author of MAAME''Will be every reader''s highlight of 2025'' ETHAN JOELLA, author of THE SAME BRIGHT STARS''Glittering and discerning prose, poignant yet hopeful'' NIKKI MAY, author of WAHALA—A family full of secrets. A chance to set them all free.When Ebby Freeman travels to France to take a three-month hiatus from her complicated home life, the last person she expects to find is her ex-fiancé Henry, with his new girlfriend in tow.Nearly twenty years earlier, the Freemans were the only African American family living in a wealthy coastal enclave in Connecticut when armed robbers invaded their home and tragedy changed their lives forever.Then, just as Ebby thought she had a new chance at happiness, her storybook romance with Henry fell apart.Now, this unexpected encounter with Henry will force Ebby to reckon with her past and to think on the other loss her family suffered that day – the destruction of a beloved stoneware jar crafted by an enslaved ancestor and passed down through the generations. A piece that might hold not only her family history, but also the key to reclaiming her future.--''One of the great multi-generational storytellers of our time'' ABI DARE, author of THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE''I''m in utter awe of Charmaine - she is the real real'' HARRIET CONSTABLE, author of THE INSTRUMENTALIST''Her brilliance knows no adequate words'' ORE AGBAJE WILLIAMS, author of THE THREE OF USPraise for Charmaine Wilkerson and Black Cake:''Completely blew me away'' Red''Unputdownable. Astonishing. Twists and turns so shocking they will leave your head spinning and your heart aching'' Grazia''You can''t help but fall in love with this book'' Stylist''A novelist to watch'' Independent''Beautiful, deeply resonant . . . A story that is as meaningful as it is delicious'' Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz
'Superb and timely' KATE MOSSE'Impressive, important, deeply moving' SARAH WATERS'Brilliant' ANTHONY HOROWITZWhat role could music play in a death camp? What was the effect on those women who owed their survival to their participation in a Nazi propaganda project? And how did it feel to be forced to provide solace to the perpetrators of a genocide that claimed the lives of their family and friends? In 1943, German SS officers in charge of Auschwitz-Birkenau ordered that an orchestra should be formed among the female prisoners. Almost fifty women and girls from eleven nations were assembled to play marching music to other inmates - forced labourers who left each morning and returned, exhausted and often broken, at the end of the day - and give weekly concerts for Nazi officers. Individual members were sometimes summoned to give solo performances of an officer's favourite piece of music. It was the only entirely female orchestra in any of the Nazi prison camps and, for almost all of the musicians chosen to take part, being in the orchestra was to save their lives. In The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, award-winning historian Anne Sebba tells their astonishing story with sensitivity and care.
The Little Book of the USA
From its revolutionary beginnings in 1776 to its influence on the modern world, the United States is a nation shaped by bold ideas, cultural milestones and groundbreaking achievements. The Little Book of the USA is a compact yet insightful guide to the country's evolution, filled with fascinating facts, historical moments and powerful quotes from the figures who helped shape its identity. As the US marks its 250th anniversary, this book offers a timely celebration of its journey - covering everything from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the rise of Hollywood, the space race and the impact of American music, literature and innovation on the world stage. Whether you're interested in key historical events, the nation's diverse culture or the principles that continue to define it, this little book captures the essence of America. Perfect for history enthusiasts, curious travelers and anyone looking to celebrate American heritage, The Little Book of the USA is a must-read for those who want to understand the past, present and future of this influential nation.
Mosaics in Britannia
Mosaics in Britannia provides an authoritative overview of Romano-British mosaics, including how they were made and maintained, how the craft was organised, the geometric designs and the subject matter, source and significance of the figured pavements. Also considered is the mosaics’ place within the buildings they adorned, and what they tell us about the social dynamics of the residence and baths. The book ends with the fate of mosaics in the late Roman period and thereafter, including their recording upon rediscovery and their display. Although Romano-British pictorial mosaics seldom attain the artistic brilliance of those around the Mediterranean, they often have sophisticated content. Several demonstrate a good knowledge of classical literature, arguably more so than most other provinces, which is perhaps surprising to those who have assumed that Roman Britain was a backwater at the extreme edge of the Roman Empire.
Is It My ADHD?
'Brilliant and necessary.' - Cariad Lloyd'It's now top of my recommendation list!' - Dr Jo Steer'Empowering' - Anna Mathur'A revelation' - Char Bailey'Engaging... well-researched' - Dr Tony LloydDarkly funny, unflinchingly honest and offering real, tried-and-tested tips, this book is for if you've ever wondered: is it my ADH? or years, podcaster and writer Grace Timothy felt like something was wrong. At 37, a doctor suggested ADHD - and everything finally made sense. In this intersectional guide, Grace explores what ADHD actually looks like in women: the school struggles, friendship breakdowns, career pivots and daily overwhelm. With insights from leading experts and stories from other women and non-binary people, she unpacks why girls continue to be misdiagnosed and dismissed, and equips you with the tools to navigate life with ADHD on your own terms.
Marvel Iron Man and his Awesome Friends Iron Racer
Hit the road with Iron Man and his friends with this push-along racer-shaped board book with moving wheels – part of DK’s bestselling Wheelie books series. Roll the sturdy board book along on its moving wheels and ride anywhere your imagination can take you. Drive in style with the Iron Friends as you go on an exciting adventure! Discover all there is to know about the Iron Friends and the Iron Racer.
Myths, Legends and Tales for a Greener World
Myths, Legends and Tales for a Greener World is a captivating collection of stories, retold by master folklorist Rosalind Kerven, all of which offer a new and inspiring perspective on the climate breakdown that threatens our modern world. Inspired by traditional myths and folklore from across the world and retold with integrity and respect, the stories in this collection offer a hopeful perspective on how we can better appreciate the natural environment and the species that share our planet. The book is split into five chapters: In the Beginning, The World in Trouble, Respect the Earth, Our Animal Relations and World Without End. Among these fascinating tales are a retelling of a Chinese story of dragons that help to control the climate, a spiritual tale about a desert stream from Tunisia, a Canadian First Nations story about the coexistence between humans and bears, and a Norse legend about rebirth in springtime. Each story is accompanied with carefully researched notes, detailing the cultural and historical background and other related tales. This book harnesses time-honoured wisdom to help imagine how we can transcend environmental degradation and species loss, to offer a more harmonious vision of life on earth.
Project Penicillin
Experience the greatest breakthroughs in science, with the DK Science Stories series.On the battlefields of World War I, soldiers are dying from infected wounds. A young doctor witnessing the devastation vows to find a cure. In his messy laboratory a decade later, he makes an accidental discovery – a miracle mould that kills bacteria. But try as he might, he cannot turn his amazing find into a useful medicine.This is the story of that chance discovery and the brilliant scientists who took Alexander Fleming’s miracle mould and worked tirelessly to turn it into a treatment that doctors could use. As another war broke out in Europe, they found themselves in a race against time to grow enough penicillin and create the first antibiotic. Their teamwork and determination led to a class of drugs that saved countless lives and paved the way for modern surgery and other life-saving treatments.
My Busy Noisy Farm
Over fields, turn giant wheels. Press buttons, bright and BIG!CHUG-BEEP-BEEP and SPRINKLE! VROOM!There's so much soil to dig. It's time for little ones to become busy farmers for the day, carrying out the NOISY tasks in the farmyard! From grooming the NEIGHING horses, to driving the CHUGGING tractor, children will love immersing themselves into a busy day at work with the 26 real-life farm sounds. With a vibrant rhyming text, and adorable illustrations by Malgorzata Detner, this chunky board book is perfect to engage little ones in an interactive play experience - developing their social, emotional, language and thinking skills! Nurture your child's imagination with the questions and tasks at the bottom of the page - name your favourite horse, count the number of piglets and scatter seeds into the field. My Busy Noisy Farm is perfect for fans of Farm Sounds by Sam Taplin and Federica Iossa, The Noisy Farm Book by Axel Scheffler, and Flip and Find Farmers by Samantha Meredith.
První světová válka
Strhující příběh Velké války, jak jste ho ještě neslyšeli
Stačilo jen několik výstřelů z pistole a na Evropu se sneslo peklo. Začala válka, jakou svět dosud nepoznal. Velká válka, jak se jí později začalo přezdívat, do sebe vtáhla většinu světových mocností, trvala dlouhé čtyři roky a zuřila na celém kontinentu. Zemřely miliony lidí. Zmizela celá města. Zanikaly říše. Ale odehrávaly se také příběhy neobyčejného hrdinství, poprvé se sváděly letecké bitvy, Evropu křižovali špioni, propukaly revoluce. Ale proč vlastně?
Dobrodružství historie zavede čtenáře všech věků k vyjednávacím stolům, do hlubin zákopů i přímo do bitevní vřavy, procestuje vše od nejchudší balkánské vesničky po ty nejhonosnější německé paláce a odvypráví příběh první světové války způsobem, jaký si nezadá se žádným dobrodružným románem. A tento příběh se navíc skutečně odehrál.
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My First Tummy Time Book
Introduce babies to daily tummy time with My First Tummy Time Book, perfect to help strengthen their muscles!
The sturdy design folds out and stands upright, allowing babies to interact with the book as they lie on their front
Peep-through holes and fold-down flaps encourage babies to lift their heads and reach towards the book
The bright, stimulating, high contrast patterns and illustrations by Jo Lodge are designed to help babies focus
An ideal gift book to share from birth!
Look out for more titles in the Baby Plays series coming soon: My Brilliant Playbook and My Cosy Cloth Book
Landovel 3: Posel pravdy
Osud zavedl Derryho do paláce krále Grevilla v Šarlatovém městě. Získat si panovníkovu důvěru nebylo snadné, udržet si ji ale může být nemožné. Jako jeho služebník má šanci nahlédnout tam, kam jiní nemohou. Když tedy objeví stopy po tajemném vůdci vzbouřenců Hantovi, vydá se po nich. Jenže za zdmi paláce číhají nástrahy – zkorumpovaní šlechtici, zlověstní slovotepci a pomstychtiví Elové. Vyhraje Derry a jeho společníci poslední zoufalý závod s časem? Podaří se jim zachránit zemi a ty, které milují?
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Mandarinka
Co se stane, když překročíte pomyslnou hranici morálky?
Česká novinářka Julie odjíždí v 90. letech za reportáží do Chorvatska. Namísto reportáže se ale domů vrátí s drsným příběhem s prvky stockholmského syndromu.
Nečekané milostné dobrodružství se zvrhne v boj o přežití. Měsíce uvězněná v horách bojuje o svobodu i o vlastní minulost. Co se stalo? Proč si nic nepamatuje?
Knihu doprovázejí půvabné ilustrace Leyly Belarbi.
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Suspicion
Onizuka Kumako is a fierce woman: tall, beautiful, and not afraid to speak her mind. In Tokyo bars, she seduces customers and commits petty crime, using her connections to the local yakuza to get by. When she meets Shirakawa Fukutaro, a rich widower desperate for companionship and unaware of her shady past, the two hit it off and are soon married. But their newlywed bliss is suddenly cut short: one rainy July evening, their car veers off course, plunges into the harbour and Fukutaro is pulled beneath the waves.
Suspected of murder and labelled a femme fatale, Kumako is hounded by the press, but stays firm, repeatedly proclaiming her own innocence. As pressure from dogged journalists mounts, the tide of public opinion is rising against her. But when a scrupulous defence lawyer takes on her case, doubt begins to creep in . . .
In this intricate, psychological noir, masterfully translated into English for the first time, Seicho Matsumoto draws out the hidden demons that guide our convictions, our biases and our deepest desires.
Ekonomické instinkty
Myslíte si, že se při rozhodování o penězích chováte racionálně? Pak vás tahle kniha nejspíš překvapí. Většinu finančních rozhodnutí totiž neřídí chladný rozum, ale emoce, intuice a nenápadné myšlenkové zkratky, o nichž často nemáme ani tušení. Právě proto kupujeme věci, které jsme vůbec nechtěli, držíme se špatných investic, opakujeme stále stejné chyby a děláme pracovní rozhodnutí, která nám zpětně připadají nepochopitelná.
Tato kniha vás provede zákulisím lidského uvažování v ekonomickém světě. Srozumitelně a na konkrétních příkladech ukazuje, jak naše mysl funguje při utrácení, spoření, investování i volbě práce a kariéry. Odhaluje, proč má forma sdělení často větší sílu než samotná fakta, jak snadno podléháme tlaku okolí, momentální náladě nebo falešným autoritám – a proč nás to stojí peníze, čas i energii.
Nečekejte učebnici ekonomie ani zaručený recept na zbohatnutí. Tahle kniha vám nabídne něco cennějšího: schopnost rozpoznat vlastní slepá místa a vyhnout se nejčastějším pastem finančního rozhodování. Pomůže vám dělat méně špatných rozhodnutí – a to je v ekonomice i v práci víc, než se může zdát.
Macbeth
He's the best cop they've got.
When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath it's up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess. He's also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past. He's rewarded for his success. Power. Money. Respect. They're all within reach. But a man like him won't get to the top.
Plagued by hallucinations and paranoia, Macbeth starts to unravel. He's convinced he won't get what is rightfully his.
Unless he kills for it.
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Nestárnoucí příběh: Svatý Jan Bosco
Kněz Jan Bosco (1815–1888) působil v Turíně v politicky napjaté době, kdy veřejnost nebyla církvi vůbec nakloněná. Navíc se začal zajímat o chudé chlapce ztracené v průmyslovém městě, což se tehdy od kleriků rozhodně nečekalo; mnohdy je doslova sbíral z ulice. Nejdřív s nimi trávil nedělní odpoledne, později pro ně zakládal domy, dílny a školy. Nevěnoval jim jen svůj čas, ale především sám sebe. Když
umíral, jeho salesiáni už působili nejen po celé Itálii i jinde v Evropě, ale také v daleké Jižní Americe. Dnes najdeme jejich komunity v téměř 140 zemích světa včetně několika míst v České republice.
A Far-flung Life
Outback Western Australia, 1958: for generations, the MacBrides have lived on a remote sheep station, Meredith Downs. A million arid acres, it s an ocean of land, where the weather is a capricious god, and time still roams untamed.
One ordinary day, on a lonely road, under the unending blue sky, patriarch Phil MacBride swerves to avoid a kangaroo. In seconds the lives of the entire MacBride family are shattered.
Then, instead of leaving wounds to heal, Fate comes for them yet again, in a twist of consequences that will cause one of them to lose their life, and another to sacrifice theirs for the sake of an innocent child. Matt, the youngest MacBride, is plunged into a moral and emotional journey for which there is no map, no guide, as he is forced to choose between love and duty, sacrifice and happiness.
A tale of family and belonging, of compassion and hope, A Far-flung Life is about people trying to do their best, each, for private reasons, seeking shelter from the storm of life. Exploring the lives of a handful of isolated souls and the secrets they shield in order to survive, this epic novel stands as a testament to the enduring power of love.
Howl
A tragicomic portrait of one man's unravelling in an absurd, twisted world, Howl is the propulsive new novel from Booker-Prize winner Howard Jacobson.
In the aftermath of October 7, Ferdinand Draxler walks the streets of London in despair. Everything has changed the sights, the sound, the spirit. He too is not who he was.
Is he at the crossroads of history or is it just a bend in the cul-de-sac of his own gloomy nature?
The son of a Holocaust survivor who accuses him of cowardice and the father of a daughter who sees him as complicit in genocide, Draxler fixates on bad news. He shouts at the television. He carries his own tin of paint to cover up graffiti.
The staffroom at the primary school of which he is headmaster has become a battlefield of inflamed opinion he does nothing to quiet.
His wife Charmian is a beacon of calm but even she isn't sure she can save Ferdie from himself. 'Don't worry about me,' he tells her. 'I don't have what it takes to go mad.'
