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The Minotaur Takes A Cigarette Break
UNSETTLING ~ WRY ~ TENDERAn unusual and unforgettable take on what it means to be an outsider, an outcast, a misfit. Five thousand years after having escaped Crete, the Minotaur finds himself deep in the American South, living in a trailer park and working as a line cook at Grub's Ribs. He leads a lonely life observing the haphazard human goings on around him, trying in vain to put his flesh-devouring past behind him. Socially inept, he is at best tolerated by mortals. But as his life dissolves into chaos, this broken and alienated immortal awakens to the possibility for happiness and capacity for connection.
Haunting the Black Air
'A polyphonic exploration of memory, diaspora and sound' ROMALYN ANTE'A kaleidoscope of image and word-power . . . A vital addition to the canon' MAGGIE HARRIS'A work of rare formal daring and spiritual depth' PETER GIZZIFrom the T. S. Eliot Prize-winning author of Sonnets for Albert comes a dextrous and versatile new collection spanning the emotional spectrum of unabashed joy and crippling griefWith musicality and verve, beloved poet and musician Anthony Joseph undertakes a bold new work, excavating the complex nature of feeling. Across London, New York, Trinidad and beyond, whether a funeral in New Cross or a house party in Mount Lambert, Joseph brings heart, soul and verbal ingenuity to the act of unifying life's beautiful fragments. 'Joseph is both a faithful heir and an agnostic rebel' ALI ALIZADEH'An exceptional talent' BLAKE MORRISON
Manners and Mischief
Filled with sparkling anecdotes and tales of living life to the full, featuring previously unseen photographs from Lady Glenconner's personal collection. Lady Anne Glenconner, Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Margaret and Maid of Honour at the Queen’s Coronation, returns with a rich, sparkling memoir told through an A to Z of her life. From affairs of the heart and Basil’s Bar to dinners with the King and the art of entertaining each chapter reveals a vivid moment of joy, mischief or resilience. Whether offering tips on getting out of the bath with grace, or how to lose at cards with Princess Margaret, she shares wisdom and memory in equal measure. This book is a love letter to a disappearing world and a reminder that life, at any age, should be faced with laughter, a stiff upper lip, and the odd vodka tonic.
The Heirs
The utterly addictive new YA murder mystery thriller from Faridah ?bíké-Íyímídé, the award-winning and bestselling author of ACE OF SPADES and WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE.
MEET THE HEIRS
Octavius the Maestro.
Fola the Brain.
Bilal the Olympian.
Perdita the Artist.
Romeo the Failure.
FIVE PRODIGIES
Everyone has heard of the Button heirs: the five genius children of infamous billionaire Leontes Button. Adopted and trained under the "Button Method", they've had no choice but to be brilliant.
ONE DEAD FATHER
But brilliance comes at a deadly price. Because at their father's tenth annual Prodigy Ball, Leontes Button is murdered.
A MANSION FULL OF SUSPECTS
As long-buried secrets come to light, one thing is clear: everyone at the ball had reason to want him dead. After all, their father was especially good at making enemies...
A rollercoaster of twists and turns with secrets, lies, murder and money, The Heirs is The Inheritance Games meets Knives Out.
Little Childrens Holiday Activity Book
This colourful activity book is packed with holiday-themed puzzles, things to spot, drawing and colouring activities. Fill an aquarium with fish, spot the differences between hotels, complete a motorhome maze and much more.
- Just add pens and pencils!
- Hands-on, screen-free summer fun.
- Answers to all the puzzles are at the back of the book.
Pop-up Zoo
With five fantastic pop-ups, you'll meet cheeky penguins at a pool party and watch as clever lemurs solve puzzles. In the safari zone, encounter animals with all sorts of interesting patterns, from giraffes and zebras to striped guinea fowl. Next, go behind the scenes where baby Komodo dragons are hatching from their eggs, before heading to the tiger enclosure to spot some playful cubs!
- Bring the zoo to life with 5 incredible pop-ups
- Features simple, age-appropriate information alongside each pop-up display
- Scan the QR code on the back cover to head the book read aloud
- Perfect for kids aged 5+
Captives and Companions
**SHORTLISTED FOR 2025 THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION**
A startling exploration of slavery in the Islamic world from the 7th century to the present
Slavery in the Islamic world has a long, diverse and controversial history. Captives and Companions is a brilliant synthesis of history and contemporary reportage that brings to life the voices of the enslaved in stories of eighth-century concubines and ninth-century revolts, thirteenth-century slave soldiers who established dynastic rule over Egypt, Syria, and Iraq, eighteenth-century corsairs and twentieth-century pearl divers in the Gulf. It also has first-hand accounts of this legacy in the twenty-first century, including the depredations of Daesh and continuing hereditary slavery in Mali and Mauritania.
Justin Marozzi traces the extraordinary variety of enslavement in the Islamic world, which ranged from agricultural labour and domestic toil to elite concubinage, guardianship of sacred spaces, political leadership and even military command. He shows how Africa bore the brunt of the demand for slave labour, fuelled throughout the nineteenth century by expanding global markets and commodity chains. Slavers plied African coasts, traders raided inland for human cargo, and millions were marched across the Sahara into captivity. Meanwhile, North African corsairs turned the Mediterranean into a slave-raiding 'free-for-all' between Muslims, Christians and Jews.
Taking the reader on an extraordinary historical journey from Baghdad to Bamako, Tripoli to Timbuktu, Istanbul to the Black Sea, this is the riveting human drama of those caught up in one of history's most remarkable overlooked stories.
How Animals Heal Us
From celebrated author Jay Griffiths comes a unique and heartfelt insight into the healing nature of our relationship with animals
All animal-lovers instinctively know that animals heal. This book offers the evidence, drawing widely on scientific discoveries, history, and Indigenous knowledge.
Original, playful and wise, How Animals Heal Us explores how animals can have a role in every level of healing, from the individual to the collective, guiding us in how we might create societies that are healthier, fairer and kinder. From a pot-bellied pig who saved her owner's life to dogs who can smell cancer; from birdsong healing the hurt psyche to wolves teaching humanity ethics, How Animals Heal Us puts animals at the heart of a restorative vision of health.
Kitty Capers
In this fifth hilarious graphic-novel adventure, Butter wants some quiet time alone. Away from dogs. But is this a case of be careful what you wish for? Crackers and Peanut are having a lot of fun. And making a lot of noise. Butter just wants some peace and quiet for a nice cat nap. He finds the perfect spot in a neighbour's garden. Then it starts raining and it looks warm and dry inside the house. . . but it's not long before Butter realises he's made a mistake. Could it be that he's actually missing those pesky dogs? More Peanut, Butter and Crackers adventures: Peanut, Butter and. Crackers: Puppy Problems Peanut, Butter and. Crackers: River Rescue Peanut, Butter and. Crackers: Doggy School Peanut, Butter and. Crackers: Christmas Surprise
Elegy for April
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOW'Banville is one of my favourite writers alive.' REBECCA F. KUANG'More than a touch of genius.' THE TIMES As a deep, bewildering fog cloaks Dublin, a young woman named April is found to have vanished. Flawed pathologist Quirke responds to a request to help find her. Speaking with those who knew her, he begins to realize that there may have been more behind the young woman's secrecy than he could have imagined. When a disturbing discovery is made, the complex web of love, lies, jealousy and dark secrets that April spun her life from finally begins to unravel. Praise for the Quirke Series:'A joy to read.' Sunday Times'Darkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.' Daily Telegraph'Beguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.' The Times
The Missing Sister
From the vineyards of New Zealand to the majestic landscape of Ireland, The Missing Sister is the penultimate instalment in the multimillion-selling epic Seven Sisters from Lucinda Riley. A breathtaking story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. They’ll search the world to find her . . . The six D’Apliese sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh siste? hey only have one clue: an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe – from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland – uniting them all in their mission to at last complete their family. In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risked everything to change the world around them . . . The Seven Sisters series is drawn to its epic, unforgettable conclusion in Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt. Praise for the Seven Sisters:'A masterclass in beautiful writing' – The Sun'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party'A breathtaking adventure' – Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Reader Reviews:'Absolutely incredible''Totally addictive''Ideal for when you need to escape'
Summer Hours
'Everything about this book is alive' – Maria SledmereIt's a hot Edinburgh summer, and Roisin’s life is stagnating. She spends her days cancelling plans, skipping work and drinking lukewarm wine in the bathtub with her best friend Eve. When their wealthy mutual friend Claire offers Roisin a significant amount of money under the guise of ‘freelance work,’ Roisin thinks her luck might finally be changing. But Claire’s proposal is not all it seems, and soon Roisin finds herself trapped. Paralysed by both her intense infatuation with Eve and her secret arrangement with Claire, Roisin must walk a delicate line to avoid losing what matters to her most.
Private Lies
AS FEATURED ON BBC WOMAN'S HOURAlison Marsh was living an ordinary life. She loved walks with her dog, drinks with her mates and nights in with her family. But one night, after falling victim to a shocking crime, Ali made a decision that would change everything: she became a private investigator. Armed with her intelligence, intuition and a strong sense of justice, Ali formed Miss A.M. Investigations. Her new life brought with it a roster of colourful clients and countless mysteries to solve. Sharpening her investigative skills, soon Ali found herself conducting remote surveillance, assuming new identities and infiltrating gangs (or in this instance, a book club). Whether she's catching love-cheats red-handed, foiling fraudsters or finding missing persons, no two days are the same. Yet with each case comes the same desire to help people in need, however she can. In Private Lies, Ali takes the reader behind the scenes of these real cases and shows how she uses her skills and experience to follow the clues, solve the mysteries and find the answers for those who need them most.
We Will See You Bleed
It's late summer 1984, and Babs Dionne's hometown of Waterville, Maine is on the verge of collapse. A strike at the paper mill has dragged on for a year, pitting neighbour against neighbour, leaving everyone broke and exhausted. As head of the union local, Babs has presided over Little Canada's decline. She's sworn off violence since killing a man when she was a teenager, and has stuck to this vow even as it's become clear that only violence can save their community. When Babs' best friend Rita returns home after five years away, she is shocked by the state of things. And as the strike comes to a head, Rita notices something else: the men may be broken, but the women are furious, ready to do whatever necessary to take back Little Canada. They just need Babs to be the fearless woman who emerged from the woods fifteen years ago, drenched in blood. They need Babs to face what she already knows: that the only way to fix things is to assume control. Completely. Mercilessly.
The Jaguar's Roar
In 1817, two German scientists travelled across Brazil and into the Amazon gathering flora and fauna to study and display in Europe. Among the collection they brought to the Bavarian court were two Indigenous children. The children's images became widespread, but little was known about the children themselves. Despite the scientists' detailed records about many of the plant and animal specimens, they only noted the children's tribes: the girl was a Miranha, and the boy, a Juri. After a few months, the children died in Germany, far from anyone who knew their names. Dancing delicately between history and legend, The Jaguar's Roar weaves together the perspectives of all those tied up in the Miranha girl's fate, from her German captors, to the mythic jaguar she conjures for protection, to the anguished modern day bystander who stumbles across her sketch in a museum. This incandescent novel explores the impact of colonialism on memory and belonging, forcing readers to confront Brazil's suppression of its Indigenous history. Juliana Barbassa's vivid translation of Verunchuk's poetic novel makes a lasting contribution to world literature.
Totally Normal
Being a bit weird can be a lot wonderful! Hilarious fiction about family, friends and a foolproof plan. Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. Children are like pancakes – the first one is always a bit weird. Well, the first pancake in my family is me. Ellie finds it hard to focus on boring stuff like homework and chores. She would much rather hang out with her BFFFL Arya or play improv games in drama class. Mum and Dad want Ellie to be more like her eight-year-old brother Stewart, or as Ellie likes to call him, Mr Perfect. But Ellie has a truly excellent, fool-proof plan to get out of doing homework, chores and school for good: she’s going to become a famous pop star!
My Evil Twin Is a Supervillain
The action-packed third story in the bestselling My Brother Is a Superhero series has a new look!Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year, this non-stop comedy adventure makes a great choice for fans of David Baddiel. A massive supervillain, Gorgon the World Eater, is coming to destroy everything. It's up to Luke to save the day (again). As the roster of superheroes grows around him, Luke's patience continues to be tried. But when his superpowered twin from another dimension turns up and joins forces with Zack to save the world, Luke is suspicious. There's something about Stellar, with his superhero hair and rocket-propelled shoes, that just doesn't ring true. Luke knows that his twin is EVIL; now he just has to work out what villainy he's up to... Explore more titles from David Solomons:My Brother Is a SuperheroMy Gym Teacher is an Alien OverlordMy Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a JarMy Cousin is a Time-Traveller
Detectograms®: The Mole Who Went Undercover
<p><b>When the detective agency is flummoxed by a spate of mysterious crimes, they decide to send their elusive (and short-sighted) agent deep undercover. Can the reader help the mole crack the case, solving one Detectogram® at a time? </b><br><br>Perfect for mystery fans, this is a puzzle book for code-cracking young super sleuths. Solve a mix of logic, visual and text-based puzzles to reveal clues and uncover the mystery.<br><br><b>Also available in the series:</b><br>9781837251308 <i>Detectograms®: The Parrot Who Knew Too Much</i></p>
Long Live the Games!
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to The Animal Games! Who will be the best of the best? Who will shock the judges with their unique talents? And who will make you laugh out lou? nimals from all seven continents have gathered to compete in the sporting events, the fans are cheering and the competition is in total chaos! Skunk is causing a stink in wrestling, Giraffe has some unusual tactics in the high jump, and Mole has accidentally hit the poor judge in the bottom in the archery event... but what unites the competitors are the values of the games: friendship, self-improvement, and respect for all. Long live the Games!The perfect book to read together during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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