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Lawless Republic
'A vivid, visceral and crucial read for our times' BETTANY HUGHES'Wonderful and insightful' ADRIAN GOLDSWORTHYThe collapse of law and order in the last years of the Roman Republic told through the rise and fall of its most famous lawyer, Cicero. In its final decades, the Roman Republic was engulfed by crime. Cases of extortion, murder and insurrection gave an ambitious young lawyer named Cicero high-profile opportunities to litigate and forge a reputation as a master debater with a bright political future. In Lawless Republic, leading Roman historian Josiah Osgood recounts the legendary orator's ascent and fall, and his pivotal role in the republic's lurch toward autocracy. Cicero's first appearance in the courts came shortly after the end of a brutal civil war. After leveraging his fame as a lawyer to become a consul, he ruthlessly crushed a coup by suppressing the liberties of Roman citizens. The premiere legal mind of Rome came to argue that the pursuit of a higher justice could sometimes justify sweeping the law aside, laying the groundwork for Roman history's most famous act of political violence - the assassination of Julius Caesar. Lawless Republic vividly resurrects the spectacle of the courts in the time of Cicero and Caesar, showing how politics trumped the rule of law and sealed the fate of Rome.
Peace Be with You!
The first American Pope’s words for the world reveal themes to his leadership: peace, hope, and unity. "I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world. Peace be with you!"With his first public appearance before the world, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an “unarmed and disarming” peace. Collected in this beautiful edition are the sermons and speeches Pope Leo XIV has delivered since his May 8, 2025, election, including: his First Apostolic blessing, delivered to the Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica“Called to Be a Light of Hope,” his video message to the young people of Chicago and the whole world“The compass of natural law,” his Address to Members of the International Inter-Parliamentary Uniona special preface addressing U.S. readersand more. These first addresses convey some of Pope Leo XIV’s vision for the future: the primacy of God, communion in the Church, and the pursuit of peace. His countless calls for reconciliation are addressed not only to politics, but to the heart of every person: “Peace begins with each of us: from the way we look at others, listen to others, speak about others.” He shows us that unity is possible, and it begins in our hearts. In his own words, Pope Leo XIV welcomes us all into communion and calls us to act to protect our shared humanity and our precious home.
Huntsman
DELUXE EDITION--featuring beautiful dark red sprayed edges!Welcome to the dark world of The Hunted Kingdom where the daughters of modern-day mob families are reimagined fairy tale princesses like you’ve never seen before. In Huntsman, family is power... and power is everything. Nine years ago, my aunt took everything from me. My world. My throne. My mother. I’ve bided my time since then, serving under her in the Mwuaji crime family, but she’s crossed another line. She put a price on my head, sending the legendary assassin the Huntsman, Malachi Bowden, after me. The Huntsman’s never failed a contract before, but I know everything there is to know about him. It’s finally time for me to take my revenge and finish the war my aunt started. The Huntsman might be my death. But Malachi Bowde? e’s my weakness.
These Isles
An inventive new look at the entwined histories of Britain and Ireland’s nations – and the people who have called them home. Acclaimed author and journalist Brian Groom reveals the colourful and often-contested history of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans and others who have occupied these islands, along with their culture, languages and passions. Packed with surprise and insight, These Isles explores the role of religion, the British Empire, international diasporas and internal migration, gender relations and war in a nuanced and entertaining narrative. With forays into popular culture, sport, music, language, literature and art, These Isles stretches from 800,000-year-old footprints on a Norfolk beach to the changing fortunes of the early twenty-first century. It offers a uniquely rich and kaleidoscopic vision of the shared stories of people across Britain and Ireland – past and present.
The Red Winter
Lusty, dark, queer fantasy – The Red Winter is perfect for fans of The Witcher and Susanna Clarke. Inspired by the eighteenth-century legend of the Beast of Gévaudan. ‘Charming, haunting, ambitious’– T. KINGFISHER, author of Nettle & BoneA devastating love story. A bewitching twist on history. A blood-drenched hunt for purpose, power and redemption. In 1785, Professor Sebastian Grave receives the news he fears most: the terrible Beast of Gévaudan has returned, and the French countryside runs red in its wake. Sebastian knows the Beast. A monster-slayer with centuries of experience, he joined the hunt for the creature twenty years ago and watched it slaughter its way through a long and bloody winter. Even with the help of Sarmodel, the demon he plays host to, bringing the monster down nearly cost him his life. Now, two decades later, Sebastian has been recalled to the hunt by Antoine Avenel d’Ocerne, an estranged lover who shares a dark history with the Beast and a terrible secret with Sebastian. Drawn by both the chance to finish the Beast for good and the promise of a reconciliation with Antoine, Sebastian cannot refuse. Some monsters, it seems, simply won’t stay buried . . . 'An absolute feast of a book: rich, red, sinfully delicious' – ALIX E. HARROW, author of Starling House
Who's Hiding on Safari?
Help Little Cub look for Daddy Lion in this compact buggy book edition of Who's Hiding on Safari? Lift the felt flaps to see where he is!Is he bathing at the watering hole, munching a meal or prowling through the bush? Which other animals will you find hiding underneat? here are soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. With artwork by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, and a handy velcro strap to attach to the pram, this is the perfect gift to share with little ones. Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: Who's Hiding on the Farm?, In the Jungle and Can You Find Mummy?
The Place That Has Never Been Wounded
*** IRELAND'S INSTANT NO.1 PAPERBACK NON-FICTION BESTSELLER ***'This book goes far beyond the realm of self help. It is beautiful, kind and unpatronizing, and it is genuinely helpful' Katriona O'Sulivan, bestselling author of Poor. In a world often marked by chaos and uncertainty, it's easy to feel unmoored, as if the ground beneath you is always shifting. This book is your compass: a steady reminder that even when the way forward seems unclear, a path always exists. In The Place That Has Never Been Wounded, bestselling author, musician and mental health advocate Niall Breslin draws on the principles of mindfulness - and years spent helping people navigate anxiety, overwhelm and emotional strain - to offer a grounded, compassionate guide for turbulent times. This is not a book of rigid rules or quick fixes. Instead, it offers practical ways to: - Reconnect with your inner stillness - Meet life's challenges with patience and clarity - Release what no longer serves you - Trust the quiet wisdom that already exists within Accompanied by deeply beautiful meditations, this book will anchor you when life feels turbulent, guide you back when you drift, and help you make sense of life's heaviest moments. At its core is a simple but powerful reminder: everything you need to endure, heal and move forward is already within you. With Niall as your guide, you'll reconnect with your unshaken self - the part that has never been wounded - and find your way home.
Trillion Game, Vol. 9
A charming sweet talker and a timid computer programmer team up with hopes of making a trillion dollars and getting everything they''ve ever wanted in this world!Self-proclaimed “world’s greediest man” Haru and timid computer whiz Gaku set out to make a trillion dollars. They start the company Trillion Game to accomplish this task and hope to iron out the details as they go. With charm, technical skills, and no business plan, can these unlikely friends reach their lofty goal?Haru and Gaku have Trillion Game Inc. on the verge of becoming a publicly traded company. At a presentation to investors, Haru unleashes a storm of wild claims! What is his harebrained scheme to drive up their stock price?
The Anti-Burnout Book
In this easy-to-digest, science-based guide to avoiding and healing burnout, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn offers a lifeline to those feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.A few years ago, Dr Hepburn personally experienced burnout, so she knows the devastating impact it can have on your mental and physical wellbeing - and how to come out the other side feeling stronger than ever. Paired with her extensive academic and professional experience in mental health, Dr Hepburn provides practical tips and strategiesto help you avoid burnout, or reignite your spark if you''re already in the throes of it.Using her trademark illustrations and bite-sized action points Dr Hepburn (aka @thepsychologymum) shines lines a light on:· How to identify burnout· Various causes and preventive strategies· How to heal emotionally and physically if you''re already burnt out· Setting boundaries· Designing a sustainable lifestyle around your valuesIf you''re feeling exhausted, anxious and struggling to cope, Dr. Emma Hepburn''s guide to burnout is a must-read to help you design a healthier, more balanced life. Don''t let burnout consume you - take the first step towards a brighter, more energized future now.
Railway Dog
Set amidst South Australia's beautiful but isolated mid-north, The Railway Dog tells the true story of Bob, a scruffy brown stray, bought on impulse by a local railway man as a gift for his wife - and setting in motion the beginnings of a legend... Recognised near and far for his cheery bark, waving tail, and devotion to train travel – Bob quickly became a beloved member of the tight knit railway community. Charming, humorous, and at times intensely moving, the adventures of Bob the Railway Dog, entwined with the lives of the fascinating people he meets on his journeys – make for an inspiring and touching Australian story.
The Witch of Whispervale
From the legendary author and creator of Drizzt Do’Urden comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling DemonWars fantasy series, about the traitorous invasion by the Xoconai of the eastern realms of Corona. However, the heroes of the last war against their demon god may be forgotten, but they are not powerless.Treaties are discarded as the full invasion of the Xoncai has begun and war returns to Corona. Consolidating resistance on land in Behren and within the abbeys as a last stand against the golden warriors is the catalyst for the return of the most powerful gem-wielding witch the world has ever known. Yet, as the rumor of a witch of gemstone magic reaches the Xoconai they send a hunter, so brutal he is known as the Coyote, to find her in this novel set at the beginning of a new war in R. A. Salvatore’s bestselling world of heroic fantasy.
Witch Trial
TWO TEENAGE GIRLS. ONE MURDERED CLASSMATE. AND A MODERN-DAY WITCH TRIAL THAT WILL DIVIDE THE NATION . . . 'Mind-bending and brilliant' LISA JEWELL'Deliciously twisted. . . Genius' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH'Impeccable plotting' FINANCIAL TIMES_______________________________When 18-year-old Christian Shaw is found dead in an Edinburgh park, the city reels - and the shock only deepens when police charge her best friends, Eliza Lawson and Isobel Smyth, with her murder. As their trial begins and headlines scream for justice, rumours of bullying spiral into something darker: whispers of rituals, obsession, and a teenage pact gone wrong. But then the girls take the stand - revealing a chilling defence no one saw coming - and the jury must question everything: the motives, the evidence, even their own judgement. Who's telling the truth? Who can be truste? nd what really happened to Christian Sha? et the Witch Trial begin . . . _______________________________YOU NEED TO READ IT TO BELIEVE IT. 'The bestselling author turned The Traitors star builds a tense, unsettling thriller' The i Paper'I have never read a book like it. Exceptional' ? Reader review'Mind-bending and brilliant. I couldn't read it fast enough!' LISA JEWELL'Gripping, original and so very clever. . . And what an ending! Genius. . .' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Daring, different, clever and compulsive, a truly original novel' ANDREA MARA'Grips like a vice . . . An utter masterpiece' SOPHIE HANNAH'A twisty courtroom thriller with a witchy edge' ? Reader review'Dark, wry and slippery, I adored it' SARAH PINBOROUGH'The best thing I've read this year. An absolute triumph' ABIR MUKHERJEE'Brilliantly clever and utterly addictive' CLARE LESLIE HALL'A mind-melting page-turner' ELLERY LLOYD'I promise you won't see the ending coming' ? Reader review'A tour de force' B.A. PARIS'A swirling miasma of meaning and counter-meaning' CHRIS BROOKMYRE'Compulsive reading . . . I was totally immersed' ARAMINTA HALL'Brilliant and twisting. I flew through it' L.V. MATTHEWS'Genuinely jaw-dropping' ? Reader review'Like nothing I've ever read . . . I ate this up' CHRIS BRIDGES'Spellbinding and sinister. A masterclass in plotting' KATE GRAY'A riveting, rip-roaring ride. Simply brilliant' THE SECRET BARRISTERMORE PRAISE FOR HARRIET TYCE:'A classy thriller with complex and compelling characters' CLARE MACKINTOSH'Nothing short of unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES'A shocking, provocative, standout thriller' CHRIS WHITAKER'Left me breathless' LUCY CLARKE'Delicious and addictive - a perfectly crafted treat!' LOUISE CANDLISH'In the very top tier of psychological thrillers' M. W. CRAVEN
The Final Chapter
Benjamin Stevenson meets Nine Perfect Strangers in a story about writerly ambition, self-discovery and - of course - revenge. Sharp, fresh, bold, thrilling and gothic - gripping suspense from a spectacular new Australian talent. An opportunity a writer would die for ... Desley Barron is ready to prove her doubters, and herself, wrong about her flagging writing career. She's won a spot at an exclusive writing retreat in the Blue Mountains. Only instead of feeling creative, Desley finds her insecurity increases while the ghost stories about the house have her jumping at shadows. This secluded house is the last place anyone will think to look for high-profile author Colette Halifax, which is perfect as she hides from a looming scandal. Unfortunately, someone here is threatening to ruin the one part of her life that isn't already a shambles. Meanwhile, Maia McKenzie has plans that don't involve writing at all. She's schemed to ensure the one person she wants to see is here - the man who almost killed her mother. All have a secret. All will do anything to keep it hidden. And they're not alone. The retreat is perched on the edge of a forest steeped in the horrors of Australia's worst serial killer - and no one knows just who is watching. When a storm unleashes its fury and they're trapped, a body is left in the snow ... and any one of them could be next. PRAISE:'Gilchrist hooked me good and proper. Creepy closed-in setting? Enough secrets and suspense to fill a body bag? Twisty narratives and the twisted psyches of we writers who weave them? Yes, don't mind if I do! I could check out from The Final Chapter any time I liked, but I could never leave. What a cracking mystery debut!' Trent Dalton 'A pacy and unpredictable thriller, dripping with atmosphere and sharp observations. With an eerie isolated house and the deteriorating relationships between a cast of distinct and nuanced characters, each with their own agenda, the stage is set for a page-turning, chill-inducing gallop to the finish line.' - Jo Dixon, author of A Shadow at the Door and The House of Now and Then'This story of writers-behaving-badly on a deadly retreat from hell gripped me from the start with its intensely dramatic setting and ghostly goings on. Gilchrist is a bold and confident new voice in the world of gothic fiction - her prose leaps off the page like the storms that plague the retreat. Strap yourself in for a thrilling ride.' - Cassie Hamer, author of The Stranger at the Table'Deviously clever and wickedly sharp - this is one writer's retreat you'll be glad you only visited on the page.' - Kylie Orr, Australian author of The Eleventh Floor
Rousseau's Lost Children
'Inventive, intimate, often devastating . . . packs a heavy emotional punch, producing a deeply affecting account of power and connection and its ability to entrap us, even in love' Irish Times'Smart, formally playful, and psychologically astute, Rousseau's Lost Children is a novel of ideas with moral insight and real emotional power' Ferdia Lennon, author of Glorious ExploitsParis, 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 stranger, who claims to be from the twenty-first century, be the true friend that Rousseau has been searching for his whole lif? aris, 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 streets, 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 mea? ousseau'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.
You've Got This, Little Pangolin
A heartfelt and funny story about curiosity, growing up, and the lessons we learn along the way Kúyẹ is a baby pangolin who just can’t wait to grow up and do things all on his own. But Kúyẹ’s eagerness to go go go, without listening to his mama, keeps getting him into all sorts of mix-ups. Most of all, he’s desperate to master “the ball”—the special way pangolins curl up to protect themselves. To Kúyẹ, it looks like a fun game, but when a snake shows up, he learns that it’s much more than that. You've Got This, Little Pangolin is a heartwarming tale about the excitement of growing up, the importance of patience, and how some lessons are worth waiting for.
Fairest
A dark mafia retelling of Snow White. Perfect for fans of H D Carlton, Emily McIntire and Penelope Douglas. RED AS BLOOD I never wanted to be part of his life. I am the law, and he is everything I’ve vowed against.But every time I see him, I can’t help but imagine what I want him to do to me.He has a reputation. A dark possessive side.I know he’d hurt me. But maybe that’s what I want…WHITE AS SNOW I never wanted to hurt her. She should’ve known to stay away from me.But there’s something about her innocence that I desire.She’s everything my fiancée is not.But my fiancée is a jealous woman. She’s also powerful.I know where my loyalties should lie, but the taste of purity is too tempting. Just one drop and I promise, that’ll be enough…
Happy Easter from the Crayons
Celebrate Easter with this hilarious adventure starring the crayons from the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit! Easter is the perfect time for crayons! They get to learn new shapes and decorate one giant egg together … but where will they hide it?! Blue Crayon has some ideas… In a book perfect for Easter baskets, this story is sure to make kids – and grown-ups – giggle as they celebrate together!
The Astral Library
From New York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn comes a gorgeously written fantastical adventure which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.Alexandria “Alix” Watson has learned one lesson from her barren childhood in the foster-care system: books will never let you down, unlike people. Working three dead-end jobs to make ends meet and knowing college is a pipe dream, Alix takes nightly refuge in the high-vaulted reading room at the Boston Public Library, escaping into her favorite fantasy novels and dreaming of far-off lands. Until the day she stumbles through a hidden door and meets the Librarian: the ageless, acerbic guardian of a hidden library where the desperate and the lost escape to new lives…inside their favorite books.The Librarian takes a dazzled Alix under her wing, but before she can escape into the pages of her new life, a shadowy enemy emerges to threaten everyone the Astral Library has ever helped protect. Aided by a dashing costume-shop owner and bookmarking their way from volume to volume, Alix and the Librarian flee through the Regency drawing rooms of Jane Austen to the back alleys of Sherlock Holmes and the champagne-soaked parties of The Great Gatsby as their enemy draws closer. But who does their enemy really wish to destroy—the Library, the Librarian, or Alix herself?
Save Our Souls
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the bestselling author of The Taking of Jemima Boone, the unbelievable true story of a real-life Swiss Family Robinson (and their dog) who faced sharks, shipwreck, and betrayal. On December 10, 1887, a shark fishing boat disappeared. On board the doomed vessel were the Walkers—the ship’s captain Frederick, his wife Elizabeth, their three teenage sons, and their dog—along with the ship’s crew. The family had spotted a promising fishing location when a terrible storm arose, splitting their vessel in two and leaving those onboard adrift on the perilous sea. When the castaways awoke the next morning, they discovered they had been washed ashore—on an island inhabited by a large but ragged and emaciated man who introduced himself as Hans. Hans appeared to have been there for a while and could quickly educate the Walkers and their crew on the island’s resources. But Hans had a secret . . . and as the Walker family gradually came to learn more, what seemed like a stroke of luck to have the mysterious man’s assistance became something ominous, something darker. Like David Grann and Stacy Schiff, Matthew Pearl unveils one of the most incredible yet little-known historical true stories, and the only known instance in history of an actual family of castaways. Save Our Souls asks us to consider who we might become if we found ourselves trapped on a deserted island.
