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Fire Sword and Sea
"In her latest, Riley provides a fresh take on high seas adventure through the eyes of the courageous, swashbuckling, based-on-a-real-life female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. The research Riley has done on this 1600s saga is truly remarkable, second only to her depictions of the lush Caribbean setting and the diverse, multi-faceted cast of characters. This is one to be savored." —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen QueenThe real Pirates of the Caribbean were Black, and women! From Vanessa Riley, acclaimed author of Queen of Exiles, comes a sweeping, immersive saga based on the life of the legendary seventeenth-century pirate Jacquotte Delehaye. The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. She falls in love with a pirate, but when he returns to the sea, Jacquotte decides to make her own way. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender. Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. She forms a deep bond with Bahati, an African-born woman who has escaped slavery and also disguises herself as a man to navigate the world. They join forces with Dirkje De Wulf, a fearless adventurer who also lives as a man at sea. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman. For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: ARTHOUSE Unlimited Special Edition
‘Curiouser and curiouser!’With covers intricately created by artists from ARTHOUSE Unlimited, a charity presenting the artistic talents of adults with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. Offering a sense of purpose lies at the heart of the charity. After a young girl named Alice takes a tumble down a rabbit hole, she finds a magical and nonsensical place called Wonderland. As Alice searches for a way home, she drinks potions to make her shrink and eats cake to make her grow. She meets many curious people and creatures: the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the frightening Queen of Hearts. Nothing makes sense in Wonderland, including herself!
Revealing
'How do you know when sharing yourself is a priceless gift, and when it is an unwelcome burden? Revealing will show you how to answer this question. Essential for work, romance and family' Kim Scott'Witty, warm, and grounded in science ... an indispensable guide' Katy MilkmanOur goal should not be to eliminate vulnerability, but to harness its power. This is a roadmap for figuring out how. We know the gut-wrenching feeling: that post-conversation replay, cringing at how much we just revealed. We live in fear of saying too much, so we keep quiet, guard our emotions and lock away our most personal thoughts. But what if we’ve been worrying about the wrong thin? growing body of research shows we vastly underestimate the value of oversharing, with our spouses, friends, colleagues and even strangers. Vulnerability and openness can unlock some of life’s richest rewards: deeper friendships, stronger professional relationships, greater well-being and, yes, even love. Drawing on over a decade of research and real-life stories, here behavioural scientist Leslie John explores why we hesitate to open up, when sharing really does backfire, and how to strike a balance between too much and too little. Revealing empowers us to make smarter, bolder and more satisfying decisions about just how much we want to share and why.
The Mother Daughter Book Club
Four old friends. One fateful night. Elin, Grace, Mariella and Jamie couldn’t be more different, yet their love of literature – and their love for each other – binds them together. This shared passion is passed down to their daughters, who grow up side by side, forming unbreakable bonds of their own.But everything changed one fateful night three years ago. Secrets were exposed, wine was spilled, and the unthinkable happened. Each of their lives were irrevocably altered.Now, they journey to the breathtaking shores of Lake Como to reunite for the first time since that night. Amidst the idyllic landscape, sumptuous food, and dog-eared pages of their favourite books, it becomes clear that each woman harbours a secret close to her heart.What really happened all those years ago? And will the power of love and literature be enough for them to finally let go?
The Night Hag
'Fans of Sarah Waters and Hilary Mantel will love this' LAURA SHEPPERSON 'Unsettling, claustrophobic and compelling' KATE RIORDAN 'Gripping frightening and wholly original' JODIE MATTHEWS 'A chillingly Gothic tale that is exquisitely written' TOBI COVENTRY The thrilling new historical mystery from the acclaimed, bestselling author of The Beholders. Scotland, 1886. Lil, a keen archaeologist, has arrived at Pitcarden to lead a dig on a Bronze Age burial mound. Having escaped the clutches of her mother, a famous medium, and committed herself to a life of rational enquiry, she is determined to unearth the treasures buried deep, despite growing protests from the nearby villagers. But Lil is also privately plagued by nightmares which haunt her sleep and by memories of her former life. Caught in a fight between science and superstition, Lil confides in a mysterious doctor who she hopes might cure her night terrors once and for all. But who exactly is this doctor that Lil has trusted with her most intimate fears? And what secrets from her past might she be digging up, along with a long-lost hoard? From the bestselling author of The Beholders comes this unputdownable historical mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Symphony of Monsters
Set against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, international bestselling author Marc Levy’s new novel is a page-turning thriller full of courage, resilience, and love. A mother’s love knows no borders, and her fight knows no limits. Veronika, a nurse, returns home to find that her nine-year-old son, Valentyn, has disappeared. Overcome with a mother’s terror but fueled by relentless love, Veronika embarks on a perilous journey to find him. At the same time, her fiercely independent teenage daughter, Lilya, sets off on her own reckless quest for her brother. Their searches are unknowingly aided by a reclusive hacker, a man indebted to Veronika who battles the conspiracy from the shadows. As the family faces unimaginable dangers, their fight for reunion becomes a testament to the enduring power of hope and courage against a monstrous, real-life plot that aims to erase a generation.
Some Body Like Me
As the world falls apart around them, piece by piece, Abigail Fuller spends humanity's final days looking after her husband David. But that's not true, not really. Abigail isn't David's wife. She's not even human. She's a replacement, built in the image of the real Abigail, who died sixteen years ago. And in three weeks, when the law changes, Abigail will no longer have to do anything David says. She'll be free to go where she likes, do whatever she wants to do. But having never lived for herself, Abigail now faces profound questions about what she is, how she wants to live, and who she wants to love. Perhaps she should start with herself. Tender, powerful and thought-provoking, Some Body Like Me explores the concept of AI, the boundaries of sexuality and the indefinable human capacity for love at the end of the world. Perfect for fans of Emily St John Mandel, Kazuo Ishiguro and Kaliane Bradley.
The Longevity Blueprint
Did you know you can rewire your brain for health by making simple modifications to your lifestyle? The Longevity Blueprint guides you through every step to maximum well-being.We’re in the age of medical marvels, advances, and interventions that have enabled us to live longer and live better. Along with a greater life expectancy, however, we’re also seeing increases in certain degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes; and certain types of cancer. Bio-hacking offers a way to reduce your risk for these diseases by changing the environment around you—and inside of you—so you have full control of your own biology.In The Longevity Blueprint, you’ll learn how to do just this, essentially hacking and rewiring your body’s operating system to improve your health and well-being. With the tips and advice inside this book, you’ll learn how to improve cognitive health, increase focus, improve physical wellness, and boost happiness. It’s about doing the things we already know keep us healthy: eat right, exercise (body and mind), reduce stress, get more rest. Though it’s how we go about these things that separates the hackers from those who give up after failing to see immediate results.With the book''s writing prompts and journaling pages, you will learn some practical steps you can take to bio-hack your own biology and benefit brain function:Nutrition: healthy diet, brain-boosting foodsExercise: regular physical activity, mind-body exercisesSleep: good sleep environment, good sleep routine Mental stimulation: brain challenges and puzzles, journalingMindfulness and meditation: exercises and breathworkMind-body connection: stress management, social connectionsOnce touted as a tool only for the wealthy, bio-hacking can equip anyone with an arsenal of tools and strategies to help you take charge of your health. A longer, healthier life is not just for the rich!
The Lotus Shoes
Love and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together.
China, 1800s. Little Flower is sold as a muizai to Linjing's family when they are both only children. Jealous of her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society.
Despite their different places in the household, over the years the two must put aside their bitter rivalry to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage . . . Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are thrown into chaos.
Linjing's fall from grace could be an opportunity for Little Flower - but will their intertwined fates lead to triumph, or tragedy for them both?
My First Paint by Sticker: Construction Site
From the creators of the 10-million-copy bestselling Paint by Sticker® Kids sticker-activity series, the next book in the brand extension developed especially for kids ages 3 and up: Construction Site!
My First Paint by Sticker delivers the same screen-free, mess-free fun that makes the original series so irresistable. The fourth book in the series features construction site vehicles! From diggers to backhoes to cement trucks and more, kids will adore stickering these colorful machines.
The Paint by Sticker Kids® series (for ages 5 and up) has sold more than 10 million copies to date. In My First Paint by Sticker, readers ages 3 and up can confidently paint by sticker, too! At a smaller trim size (8 x 8 inches, versus the original kids brand at 9 x 9), this brand extension features larger stickers for smaller hands-perfect for kids practicing their fine motor skills and learning to recognize their numbers. In the older kids series, the number of stickers per image ranges from 60-100; in My First, the number of stickers ranges from 17-25-an age-appropriate number to build patience and confidence while fostering independent play.
Painting by sticker is easy, mess-free, and portable (plus, all the pages are perforated so multiple kids can create at the same time!). Created with smaller hands in mind, My First Paint by Sticker combines a lower sticker count with larger stickers for easy maneuvering, and no actual paint means no splatter, drips, or messy clean-up. All you have to do is 1) find the sticker, 2) peel the sticker, and 3) place the sticker on the corresponding numbered space.
And Now, Back to You
Weather boy meets weather girl. One big storm is heading their way . . .
Jackson Clark likes life neat, predictable, and preferably viewed from the comfort of his radio booth.
Delilah Stewart prefers hers wild, spontaneous, and preferably in the eye of the storm, out in the field.
For years, the two have clashed like thunder and lightning - until they're partnered against their will to cover the snowstorm of the century, finding themselves scrambling to figure out how to work together.
Eager to be taken seriously as a journalist, Delilah offers Jackson a deal. If he can help her ace this assignment, she'll help him rediscover his long-lost fun side. With an undiscovered chemistry burning beneath their clashes, the unlikely partnership quickly tumbles into an easy and surprising friendship.
But when other feelings start to enter the equation, can Jackson and Delilah withstand the storm? Or does what happens in the mountains, stay in the mountains?
Two competing meteorologists are forced to find common ground in this opposites attract, When Harry Met Sally-inspired romance, from New York Times bestselling author B.K. Borison.
In Praise of Slow
Almost everyone complains about the hectic pace of modern life. Our culture preaches that faster is better - yet all this rushing takes a toll.
Carl Honoré uncovers a global movement that challenges the cult of speed by proving that slowing down can help us lead richer, more productive lives. The Slow movement is not about doing everything at a snail's pace: it is about striking a balance between fast and slow in order to thrive in a world of chronic impatience and instant gratification.
A seminal book, In Praise of Slow is as relevant today as it was when it was first published.
There has never been a better time to embrace the surprising power of slow.
The Big Journey
**The most uplifting picture book of the year, from master storyteller Michael Rosen**
Big Bear and Little Bear are going on a Big Journey to find a new home.
So begins a grand adventure, as two bears set out on an epic journey over the mountains, drawing on all their courage and resilience to see them safely to the other side.
In this heartwarming sequel to their acclaimed picture book The Big Dreaming, bestselling author Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus tell a story of hope, love and resilience: a modern classic for our times.
Rousseaus Lost Children
Paris, 1777. The philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau receives a mysterious letter from a foreign visitor, Gavin Mulvany, asking whether the great man will take walks with him. Against his better judgement, Rousseau agrees. Might this strange man, who claims to be from the 21st century, be the true friend that Rousseau has been searching for his whole life?
Paris, 2022. Gavin, a middle-aged academic, leaves his husband behind in Ireland to finish a long-delayed biography of Rousseau. While in Paris, he avoids work on his book by instead taking walks with Rousseau himself.
As they wander the crowded streets of the eighteenth-century city, Gavin and Rousseau open up about certain past actions that have come to define them. Was Rousseau justified in abandoning his children? Should Gavin be forgiven for the terrible crime he committed to protect a man he once loved?
Can talking and walking together lead both Gavin and Rousseau to finally be honest with themselves and their loved ones, and to a better understanding of what love, family, and society really mean?
Rousseau's Lost Children is a thrilling epistolary novel cast across centuries, a bold and illuminating investigation into the boundaries of personal liberty and matters of morality, desire and loyalty.
Alive
A profound and provocative journey through the human body.
For Gabriel Weston, there was always something missing from the anatomy she was taught at medical school. As she became a surgeon, a mother and then a patient herself, she grew increasingly fascinated by the gap between the body she understood as a doctor and the messy reality of living in one.
Alive is a captivating investigation into our organs and the role they play in the stories of our lives. In Weston’s hands, a fuller and more human picture of our bodies emerges – more fragile, frightening and miraculous than we could ever have imagined.
My Little Chick
Cozy up with your little chick and share this sweet, rhyming board book that’s perfect for springtime snuggles!My little chick, to the world you are new. But all along, I’ve always known you. A perfect gift for new babies, this adorable board book with a padded cover is a charming treasure to share with your little chick!
Foote Was First!
From award-winning author Jen Bryant and bestselling illustrator Amy June Bates comes the incredible true story of STEMinist Eunice Foote, the woman who discovered the science behind global warming. From a young age, Eunice Foote’s natural curiosity led her to learn more about how the world worked. What makes milk turn to butter? Why can I see my breath when it’s cold? Why are there different kinds of cloud? y the time she grew up, scientists announced that the Earth was much hotter in the past, and that the warmer temperatures must mean the Earth’s core was the cause. But Eunice thought something else could be at work. Through experiments and tests, Eunice’s curiosity helped her make an important breakthrough: the greenhouse effect. Jen Bryant and Amy June Bates have created a remarkable biography about Eunice Foote, the first person to discover that trapped carbon dioxide warms the Earth’s surface—a process that causes climate change, which impacts the world to this day.
The Magic Pet Shop: Pugicorn and the Chickaboo
It's Helping Hands Week in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk and Princess Ava and her pet Pugicorn are helping at Cherry Tree Farm for the first time. They can't wait to drive the twirly tractor, watch all the golden twinkle-chick eggs to hatch and, of course, help to set up the Spring Fete. But when some missing decorations get everyone in a flap, can one little chick learn to channel her powers and save the day? A magical tale about finding your own way to shine, filled with adventure, friendship and farmyard fun. Pay another visit to the Magic Pet Shop . . . Pugicorn Starwhal La-La-Llama Pandarina Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish Kitticorn StarpuffPugicorn and Hugicorn ElepopDinocornPugicorn and the Rainbow Holiday
Read Yourself Happy
‘Daisy’s words never fail to make me feel less alone.’- Dolly Alderton‘Daisy Buchanan is already my go-to person for reading recommendations, and now she’s sharing her wisdom with the world! I can’t think of a better guide to the books that can heal, soothe and inspire us.’ - Katherine May''Daisy writes about anxiety with real honesty and kindness'' Marian KeyesRead yourself calmerRead yourself courageousRead yourself freeForget ‘self-help’ and embrace ‘shelf-help’ by discovering the healing power of books and reading to inspire, comfort and fortify.In a hectic world that can feel uncertain and overwhelming, Daisy Buchanan offers the perfect source of anti-anxiety, inviting us to discover the literary worlds that have helped her in unwinding anxiety to survive – and thrive.Between the cover you can expect: In Read Yourself Romantic, Daisy explores the best relationship books from Role Models to Romeo and Juliet and speaks to David Nicholls, author of One Day, all about love.In Read Yourself Sexy Daisy gets between the covers of best selling books like Rivals by Jilly Cooper, Vox and Fifty Shades of Grey.Reading Your Relatives invites us into the worlds of classic books like Little Women, Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice and Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Whether you’re embracing feel good books like Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic Series or Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol or self help books to help you in overcoming anxiety and stress, Daisy provides personally curated reading lists and over 200 book recommendations to help you process your emotions and find more peace with every page.
