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Stalin's Library
In this engaging life of the twentieth century’s most self-consciously learned dictator, Geoffrey Roberts explores the books Stalin read, how he read them, and what they taught him. Stalin firmly believed in the transformative potential of words, and his voracious appetite for reading guided him throughout his years. A biography as well as an intellectual portrait, this book explores all aspects of Stalin’s tumultuous life and politics.
Stalin, an avid reader from an early age, amassed a surprisingly diverse personal collection of thousands of books, many of which he marked and annotated, revealing his intimate thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Based on his wide-ranging research in Russian archives, Roberts tells the story of the creation, fragmentation, and resurrection of Stalin’s personal library. As a true believer in communist ideology, Stalin was a fanatical idealist who hated his enemies-the bourgeoisie, kulaks, capitalists, imperialists, reactionaries, counter-revolutionaries, traitors-but detested their ideas even more.
Battleground
The essential guide to geopolitics in the modern Middle East
The Middle East is in crisis. The shocking events of the war in Gaza have rocked the entire region. More than a decade ago, the Arab Spring had raised hopes of a new beginning but instead ushered in a series of civil wars, coups, and even harsher autocracies. Tensions were exacerbated by the meddling of outsiders, as regional and global powers sought to further their interests. The United States, for so long the dominant actor, had stepped back, leaving a vacuum behind it to be fought over.
Christopher Phillips explores geopolitical rivalries in the region, and the major external powers vying for influence: Russia, China, the EU, and the US. Moving through ten key flashpoints, from Syria to Palestine, Phillips argues that the United States’ overextension after the Cold War, and retreat in the 2010s, has imbalanced the region. Today, the Middle East remains blighted by conflicts of unprecedented violence and a post-American scramble for power – leaving its fate in the balance.
Rodin's Dancers
Charting Auguste Rodin's relationships with the dancers who shaped his signature style and his mythic persona.
Juliet Bellow traces Rodin's interactions with dance makers and performers during his late career (1890-1912) through a series of interrelated case studies. His exchanges with Loie Fuller, Vaslav Nijinsky, and members of the Cambodian Royal Ballet troupe were central to Rodin's development of a modern sculptural aesthetic and the construction of his artistic celebrity. But this was not a simple case of one-way influence. These performers actively courted an affiliation with Rodin, wielding sculpture's cultural authority to move dance from the realm of commercial entertainment to that of "high art."
Bringing together art history and performance studies, Rodin's Dancers demonstrates that in their search for innovation, dancers and sculptors experimented with one another's means of expression, sites of display, and techniques of publicity. The book provides more than a new interpretation of Rodin's art: it considers how and why the name "Rodin" came to stand for a powerful constellation of ideas about art, authorship, and creative genius within the vibrant spectacle culture of Belle Époque Paris.
The Inheritance Games - The Inheritance Games Deluxe Collector’s Series 1
Gorgeous deluxe clothbound hardback editions with two metallic foils on the cover designs, sprayed edges, unique designed endpapers and ribbon markers. These deluxe collector editions ooze as much romance, glamour and luxury as the Hawthorne family!
The perfect addition to any book collector's shelf - and a must-have for all Inheritance Games fans!
She came from nothing.
Avery has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future. Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire fortune. And no one, least of all Avery, knows why.
They had everything.
Now she must move into the mansion she's inherited. It's filled with secrets and codes, and the old man's surviving relatives - a family hell-bent on discovering why Avery got 'their' money.
Now there's only one rule: winner takes all.
Soon she is caught in a deadly game that everyone in this strange family is playing. But just how far will they go to keep their fortune?
Digger Hullabaloo! Ladybird Big Noisy Book
Exciting 8-button sound book, perfect for all little ones interested in diggers, tools and building sites!
This big sturdy sound book from Ladybird is packed with informative pictures and facts about the building site. Young children will love learning about the diggers, tools and different workers, and pressing each of the eight thrilling sounds to bring the pages to life.
The book follows how builders build a house from beginning to end. Informative and factual, perfect for all children who love digging and building! Join in with the builders using the eight different sounds, including a whistling builder, drill, hammer, cement mixer, digger, reversing lorry, saw and squeaky wheel barrow!
Zoo Hullabaloo! Ladybird Big Noisy Book
Press the eight sound buttons to hear the different animal noises!
Spend an exciting (and very noisy) day on the zoo with Ladybird.
In this bumper noisy sound book, you can meet the lions, elephants, chimps, penguins and zookeepers of the zoo. And with eight noisy sound buttons, you can hear them too!
Ladybird's Big Noisy Books are lovely, sturdy sound books with colourful illustrations and eight exciting sound buttons. This zoo sound book is full of detailed pictures of a day at the zoo, with labels on each picture to pick out interesting features, giving toddlers the detail they love.
Join in with the roaring, splashing and hissing as you spend a busy day at the zoo!
Ultimate Japan
Dream up the ultimate trip to Japan
Japan. It's on your bucket list, right? And deservedly so. Where else can you ride some of the world's fastest bullet trains, soak in the hot springs of an active volcano or eat ramen and sushi served by robots? Japan is a country like no other, but with so much to see and do, where do you start?
With Ultimate Japan, of course. Bringing together everything that makes Japan so exciting, this book gives you all the inspiration you need to make your trip the best ever.
Inside you'll find:
100 must-do experiences, from seeing Tokyo Tower to drinking Japanese sake to celebrating cherry blossom, plus top tips on how to make each experience happen
Chapters organized by interest, so whether you're into food or the future, pop culture or pops of spring colour, there's something for you
Inspirational itineraries showing you how to make the most of your time, no matter what you're into
Striking full-page photography that celebrates Japan's top landmarks and experiences
Information on the basics, including planning your trip, getting around, and customs and etiquette
This Japan travel book is your ticket to the must-sees and must-dos in the country - all that's left is to book that trip.
Pizza and Taco: Whos the Best
The first in a hysterical graphic novel series for young readers. Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will eat this book up…and be hungry for more! Two friends, lots of toppings, and even more jokes!
Best friends are the BEST! But Pizza and Taco can't BOTH be the best…
Pizza has melty cheese and ALL THE TOPPINGS.
But Taco has tasty beef and different fillings!
They can't decide, so they get their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger to VOTE for who's the best! Can their friendship survive the race for top spot? CAST YOUR VOTE NOW!
This graphic novel will tickle the funny bones of young readers aged 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. A must-have for kids!
Follow Pizza and Taco's wacky adventures in the rest of the series:
Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?
Pizza and Taco 2: Best Party Ever! (coming August 2025)
Pizza and Taco 3: Super-Awesome Comic! (coming 2026)
Pizza and Taco 4: Too Cool for School! (coming 2026)
Pizza and Taco 5: Rock Out! (coming 2026)
The Wind in the Willows
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of The Wind in the Willows.
'Here today, up and off to somewhere else tomorrow! Travel, change, interest, excitement! The whole world before you, and a horizon that's always changing!'
Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. There's boating with Ratty, a feast with kindly Badger and rumbustious fun with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. But deep in the Wild Wood the villainous weasels lurk, intent on causing trouble. . .
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The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
'Every fairy-tale needs a good old-fashioned villain!
From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging for the immortal detective's unique power of deduction.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Kiki's Delivery Service, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025.
'Everyone has some type of magic inside them. . .'
On her thirteenth birthday Kiki must decide whether she's going to leave home with her cat Jiji in tow and move to a town without another witch. She knows she has to use her magic to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells...
Can Kiki learn to control her magic and make her own way in the world?
The Call of the Wild
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of The Call of the Wild.
'To Buck it was boundless delight, this hunting, fishing, and indefinite wandering through strange places.'
Pampered dog Buck lives a comfortable life in Santa Clara Valley, where he spends his days eating and sleeping in the golden sunshine. But one day a terrible act of betrayal leads to his kidnap, and he is forced into a life of work and danger. Dragged away to be a sledge dog in the harsh and freezing cold Yukon, Buck must fight for his place in the wilderness - and a place to call home.
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Anne of Green Gables
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Anne of Green Gables.
Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are expecting a strong boy to arrive any day now to help them plough through the work at Green Gables, but to their surprise, a spindly red-haired girl knocks on their door instead.
'Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it. . .yet.'
Anne charms her way into the Cuthberts' hearts with her big imagination and never ending chatter. But it's not long before Anne has talked herself into BIG trouble...
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Alices Adventures in Wonderland
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Follow Alice down. . .
down. . .
down. . .
The rabbit hole and into Wonderland, a world that grows curiouser and curiouser
by the minute. . . but don't be late!
'We're all mad here.'
Lost in a strange world with even stranger characters, Alice meets a Cheshire Cat with a great big grin, a tea sipping and riddle-speaking Hatter, and a very clever Caterpillar. But things take a turn when she meets a short-tempered Queen . . .
Will Alice ever make it home in time?
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A Little Princess
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of A Little Princess.
'Everything's a story - You are a story - I am a story.'
Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to make friends at boarding school and settle in. But when she learns that she'll never see her beloved father again, her life is turned upside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swap dancing lessons and luxury for drudgery and a room in the attic. Will she find that kindness and generosity are all the riches she truly needs?
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Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Dinosaur Adventure: Magnet Book
It’s time to take Peppa and George on a prehistoric adventure in this roar-some magnet book. Dig for bones, make dino friends, slide down the back of an enormous dinosaur, creep past the sleeping dino, and then head to Granny and Grandpa Pig’s house for a STOMPING surprise.
You can use the magnets to tell the story and make up your own exciting adventures, too!
Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Dinosaur Party Picture Book
Peppa Pig: Where's George's Dinosaur?: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Peppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Pop-Up Minibeasts
Peppa and George are in the garden looking for minibeasts with their magnifying glasses. Join in and open the pop-ups to help find some! This brilliant book has colourful insects and bugs popping out of every page. How many will you spot?
Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Pop-Up Dragons
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Pop-Up Mermaids
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Pop-Up Unicorns
Peppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.
Spi ako jaskynný človek
Ľudský spánok sa od paleolitu, keď človek ešte spával v jaskyni, zmenil len málo. Vtedy najväčšiu hrozbu v noci predstavoval šabľozubý tiger, zatiaľ čo dnes nám spánok narúšajú najmä sociálne siete a stres.
Pokiaľ ide o spánok, zdôrazňuje sa dnes najmä to, aké dôležité je vyspať sa kvalitne. Holandský spánkový terapeut a vedec Merijn van de Laar však vo svojej knihe poukazuje na to, že ani naši predkovia nemali dokonalý spánok, a radí, ako sa prirodzenými prostriedkami konečne oslobodiť od nespavosti. Ak vás trápi spánok, táto kniha vás upokojí a uistí, že cesta k riešeniu môže byť jednoduchšia a kratšia, než by ste čakali.
• Oslobodíte sa od rozšírených predstáv o dokonalom spánku – napríklad, že musíte spať neprerušovane osem hodín.
• Naučíte sa, ako si viesť jednoduchý spánkový denník, vďaka ktorému zistíte množstvo dôležitých informácií.
• Zistíte, aká dĺžka spánku je pre vás optimálna, a ako si zachovať pokoj, ak sa vám nedarí zaspať.
• Zmiernite stres a budete rešpektovať svoj biorytmus.
Osvojte si jednoduché rituály dobrého spánku a spite spôsobom, ktorý je pre vás prirodzený.
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Povedz mi všetko
Elizabeth Strout, majsterka nenápadných gest a ticha, ktoré v sebe nesie celé svety, sa vracia do mestečka Crosby v štáte Maine — a spolu s ňou aj Lucy Bartonová, Olive Kitteridgeová, Bob Burgess a ďalšie postavy známe z jej predchádzajúcich románov. Čelíme s nimi nečakanému zločinu, láske, ktorá sa odmieta naplniť, aj otázke, čo vlastne znamená ľudský život.
Je jeseň. Právnik Bob Burgess sa ujme prípadu osamelého muža obvineného z vraždy vlastnej matky. Popri vyšetrovaní sa upevňuje jeho priateľstvo so spisovateľkou Lucy Bartonovou, ktorá žije na útese v dome so svojím bývalým manželom. Prechádzajú sa a zdôverujú sa s tým, čo stratili a čo si nikdy netrúfli vysloviť. Vďaka Bobovi Lucy po rokoch stretáva legendárnu Olive Kitteridgeovú, navštevuje ju v domove dôchodcov a rozprávajú si príbehy o ľuďoch, ktorých životy nikto nezaznamenal , no zaslúžia si byť vypočuté.
Povedz mi všetko je román naplnený súcitom, ľudskosťou a múdrosťou. Elizabeth Strout v ňom opäť potvrdzuje svoju jedinečnú schopnosť zachytiť krehkosť vzťahov, bolesť i krásu obyčajného života. Lebo ako hovorí Lucy: „Láska prichádza v najrozličnejších formách, ale vždy je to láska.“
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