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Hottest Girl at Burn Camp
A wonderful book, I don't expect to read a better memoir for a very long time.' ROBERT WEBB, author of How Not To Be A Boy'Funny and heart breaking in equal measure' FERN BRADY, author of Strong Female Character'The guiltiest of literary pleasures: a memoir that you open with trepidation and stay up til 6am to finish' KATE SPICER, author of Lost Dog. 'Compelling, edgy and always hilarious. Absolutely essential reading.' JOSIE LONGWhen Krystal Evans was 14, the house that she shared with her mother and little sister burned down. Narrowly escaping by breaking a window and jumping out head-first Krystal suffered burns, smoke inhalation, and the unimaginable tragedy of losing her sister. That Evans has written such a warm and disarmingly funny memoir about what led the family to that fatal night, and how they coped with its aftermath, is nothing less than astonishing. This is a spellbinding story of growing up poor in America, living with a mentally ill mother, and having a wolf for a pet (really). From the indignities of being rejected from a summer camp for burn victims, to putting up with a succession of her mom's increasingly shady friends and partners, Krystal and Katie's childhoods were marked by adult chaos, inappropriate behaviour, and never knowing what the next day would bring. But, writing with joy, skill and candour, we witness Krystal growing as a person from the ashes of disaster into the confident, funny, and (reasonably) well-hinged adult, mother and comedian that she is today. At the same time, funny, tragic and inspiring, it is the story of a family dangerously close to the edge, and of a girl struggling to make her way into adulthood, once the smoke clears.
Family
On the savannah, whatever the weather,The animals must stick together.A herd of elephants cross the trail,Steadily walking, trunk to tail.A gorgeous board book by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup!Discover the incredible habits of animals and their families, from diving dolphins to marvellous manatees, and explore what family means to all kinds of creatures. Britta Teckentrup''s stunning artwork brings to life nature''s incredible stories of the ways in which animals protect and support each other. Lyrical rhyming text by Patricia Hegarty creates a calming tone, making this a perfect book for sharing with your child at bedtime or anytime! Die-cuts let young readers peep through the pages, revealing different horizons all across the world. In this latest addition to Britta Teckentrup''s bestselling series of nature-themed books, animal parents and their young help you celebrate families, love, and the wonders of nature.Also available in the Peek-through Nature series: Don''t miss the full range of stunning board books that focus on the natural world, including Sea, Moon, Bee, Tree and Home!
Piece Of My Heart
Fame. Money. Beauty. Sex. Love. Ari wants them all. And as the face of the 1960s, they're hers for the taking. But to find them, she may have to lose herself. Trapped between the suffocation of English boarding school and a chaotic homelife dominated by her eccentric mother, Ari longs for a different kind of life - one lived in the glamour of London, with the pop stars and fashion icons she adores. It seems impossible until she is discovered by Bill Ramsey - the notorious bad boy photographer of the Swinging Sixties set. Suddenly, Ari's life is transformed into a dizzying whirlwind of drugs, photoshoots, and parties, all with the famous Ramsey by her side. The young couple are the darlings of the media. But in the fickle world of fashion, nothing lasts forever - and Ari's addiction, her eating disorder and her increasingly dysfunctional relationship with Ramsey send her life spinning out of control. A Vogue cover shoot in Nepal offers Ari a make-or-break chance - not just to revive her ailing career, but to win back Ramsey's love, the only thing that matters to her. But in the captivating surroundings, Ari finds herself wondering how much more of herself she must lose to keep the things she always thought she wanted. An honest and strikingly moving exploration of what we will sacrifice for love, amid a richly-detailed setting of 1960s London's fashion scene. SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES.
A Földsárkány ébredése (Sárkánymesterek 1.)
A SÁRKÁNYMESTEREKBEN MINDEN ADOTT EGY LEBILINCSELŐ TÖRTÉNETHEZ!
Sárkányok, Sárkánykő, egy király, egy varázsló és sok-sok mágia! A gazdagon illusztrált sorozat első részében a nyolcéves Drake-et elviszi otthonából Roland király katonája a kastélyba. Úgy tervezik, hogy a fiút Sárkánymesterré képzik. A kastélyban Drake megismerkedik három másik ifjú Sárkánymester- tanonccal: Anával, Rorival és Bóval. A feladatuk, hogy kapcsolatot alakítsanak ki a sárkányukkal, és kiképezzék őket – közben pedig fel kell fedezniük a sárkányukban szunnyadó különleges képességet.
Vajon Drake alkalmas rá, hogy Sárkánymesterré váljon? És mi lehet a sárkánya különleges képessége?
A New York Times bestseller Sárkánymesterek sorozat pont olyan, mintha keresztezték volna az Így neveld a sárkányodat és a Sárkányvadászok Akadémiáját. Tökéletes választás kezdő olvasóknak!
„Ez a kezdő olvasóknak szóló sorozat minden bizonnyal temérdek rajongót szerez majd.” – Kirkus Reviews „Minden oldal csodálatos ceruzarajzokkal illusztrált, amik segítik a szöveg megértését.” – Library Media Connection
FEDEZD FEL A BENNED REJLŐ ERŐT!
Famous Five Graphic Novel: Five on a Hike Together
Join the adventure with the Famous Five - brought to life for the first time as an exciting full-colour graphic novel!
Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog are off on another adventure! When Dick gets a secret message meant for someone else, the Famous Five are on red alert. They think an escaped convict is involved, and when the police won't help, it's once again up to them to solve the mystery themselves . . .
Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition of the Famous Five will capture the imagination of readers of any age.
Queenie is Working on It
How is it possible for one woman to hold it together when she's:
Confronted with a racing biological clock when she doesn't even know if she wants kids.
Trying to act normal when her heart is smashed into a million pieces.
Ten times smarter than the people she's working for.
Priced out of the housing market in the place she grew up.
Stuck in a situationship when all she wants is the love of her life back . . .
Bigger. Not better. Older. Not wiser. Queenie Jenkins is working on it.
Award-winning author Candice Carty-Williams returns with a scalpel-sharp, poignant and hilarious new book that shines a dazzling light on the realities of modern womanhood.
Rainy Day Cuties Play Pad: Peel-Off Paper Fun
Scholastic Play Pads are just right for giving young children an alternative to screen time and is filled with fun activities. The Rainy Day Play Pad is perfect for keeping younger children happily entertained when the weather keeps you indoors. It's easy to slip into a backpack and works just as well on a lap as it does on a table, making it ideal for relaxed play at home or on the go. The Play Pad board backing means it will sit just as easily on a lap if no table is available, too. Filled with hours of fun activities including colouring, puzzles and simple games that children will love whether at home or on holiday. With clear bold outlines to make it easier to keep within and a range of activity fun, little ones will never be bored on the road again Tear-out pages make it easy to share and use on the go Includes colouring pages featuring the beloved characters from the Cutie Colouring series Perfect to pop in backpacks ready for entertainment anywhere Packed with boredom-busting activities Just right to give little ones time away from screens.
Second Chance Summer in Dublin
It's been five hundred and ninety days since Grace Algar was left stranded at the altar on her wedding day; nineteen months and eleven days since she last laid eyes on her ex-fiancée, Logan. Now, she spends her days nursing her broken heart in a tiny Dublin flat, while attempting to resurrect her career as a wedding-dress designer, helping to create happily-ever-afters for other brides. When her best friend, Mia, announces that her brother - Grace's runaway groom - is flying in from New York and will be attending her divorce party, Grace's heartbreak feels fresher than ever and she knows she needs a plan. Preferably one involving a date who will show Logan what he's missing. Enter Donal: a slightly chaotic Irishman who is definitely not Grace's type. But he's kind and keeps turning up exactly when she needs him most. As Grace juggles her (only) bridal commission with old wounds, heartbreak and a very unexpected spark, she will learn that sometimes the wrong man can be just right - and that the best love stories are the ones you never see coming.
Shadow Cell
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'A tense thriller in which Andrew and Jihi Bustamante are both the hunters and the hunted in a cat and mouse game with a dangerous double agent working in the heart of the CIA. Every page is more gripping than the last, propelling the reader to its exciting finale'
Robert Verkaik, author of The Traitor of Colditz and Jihadi John
Married spies Andrew and Jihi Bustamante were assigned to a mission so sensitive and explosive that the CIA has yet to acknowledge it: to find a mole who had compromised the agency's network in a country code-named 'Falcon.' Assembling a ragtag team of fellow operatives, they used their understanding of how terrorists operate to build a cell of their own right at the heart of the CIA. Shadow Cell is their thrilling first-hand story - and an unprecedented window into twenty-first century spycraft.
Behind a Mask
This is Alcott as you have never seen her before - gothic, and gloriously unsettling
A young governess arrives at a grand country house and quickly wins the confidence of its family. Humble and modest, Jean Muir seems to embody every virtue expected of her. But beneath her meticulous performance lies a will sharpened by resentment, ambition and rage.
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
Better Than Revenge
Nadine Heywood is determined to be the best actress in the world. But only one thing stands in her way…
Getting into London's top drama school is Nadine's first step. But there, she comes head-to-head with Harper. Beautiful, brilliant, effortlessly charming, she is everything Nadine isn't.
Too quickly, their rivalry turns obsessive.
Wherever their careers take them, Nadine and Harper are pulled back into each other's orbit - drawn together by jealousy, ambition, and a temptation they can't quite name.
As their fame explodes, they become the public's favourite celebrity feud. Tabloids feast on it. Audiences pick sides. The world watches them circle each other like sharks.
As the stakes keep rising, neither woman seems to want to end their feud. No matter the cost.
Unicorn Academy: The Final Test and other stories
Three Unicorn Academy stories to read, with full-colour episode stills from the hit TV show!Read all about Sophia, Wildstar and their friends in Sapphire dorm in this highly illustrated first storybook for newly-independent readers. With an easy-to-read font, pictures on every page and plenty of magic and sparkle, this is the perfect reading book for young fans of the show. Each chapter follows the friends at Unicorn Academy as they race to pass their final test of the school year, unlock powerful new Harmony Magic for their unicorns, and face-off against their most dangerous foe yet, there is never a dull moment at Unicorn Academy!Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophia's Invitation (Fiction 7+ Chapter Book) Unicorn Academy: Legacies and other stories (Fiction 5+ Illustrated) Unicorn Academy: Sticker ScenesUnicorn Academy: Colouring Book
Felix Grey and the Seven Assassins
Seven assassins. One election. The fate of the British Empire hangs in the balance. Felix Grey returns in a high-stakes historical mystery of power, politics and murder. Prime Minister Felix Grey is still reeling from the fallout of his last ordeal, which left his home secretary dead and his own reputation in tatters. With a general election looming, a fragile Labour party emerging, and an odious Tory leader waiting to seize power, he would rather retreat than fight. Duty, however, and the quiet pressure of King Edward VII, leave him with no choice. As tensions rise at home, danger gathers abroad. In India, demands for independence grow louder, and a shadowy group of seven assassins is dispatched to strike at the heart of the British establishment. Their targets include senior politicians and even the king himself. The message is clear: empire will not be preserved without bloodshed. Relying on his wits and a loyal circle of allies, Felix must uncover the conspiracy before it tears the country apart. Felix Grey and the Seven Assassins is the second novel in this historical crime series, combining political intrigue, real historical figures, and a high-stakes assassination plot into a fast-paced, witty caper that will delight fans of classic historical mysteries and intelligent, plot-driven fiction.
The Grapples of Wrath
The hilarious, unputdownable murder mystery set in Brighton about wrestling and ghosts for fans of Bella Mackie and Over My Dead Body ______________________________'Laugh-out-loud funny' Belfast Telegraph'Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists' Kristen Perrin'Alice Bell writes with real verve' Janice Hallett'Agatha Christie meets Ghosts' J M Hall______________________________THIS MYSTERY HAS THEM IN A CHOKEHOLD... Claire Hendricks can see ghosts. But that doesn't make solving murders any easier... Pro-wrestling manager Ken King is convinced his late father Eddie is haunting his Brighton gym and he hires medium-turned-private-investigator Claire to help his beloved dad move on to the next life. But Eddie can't because he's adamant he was murdered, and he tasks Claire with bringing his killer to justice. In the world of pro-wrestling, can she work out what's real, who's faking and unmask the killer once and for all?___________________________Readers love the Grave Expectations series... 'Brilliantly funny!''Witty and smart''Extraordinary sleuthing''Loved every minute''Loads of clever twists'
The Monk's Mindset
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER!In The Monk's Mindset, former Buddhist monk and renowned Peloton instructor Sam Yo shares the transformative lessons that helped him move from chaos to clarity. Drawing on his monastic training, meditation practice, and experiences as a performer and coach, he reveals how anyone can weave ancient Buddhist wisdom into modern life to find calm, focus, and purpose, even in a world that never slows down. Through vivid storytelling and reflective practices, Sam explores how to:· align your four dimensions-body, mind, heart, and spirit-for lasting balance and well-being;· channel your energy wisely with Right Effort-learning when to move, when to rest, and when to simply be;· repair your story and free yourself from limiting beliefs;· calm a restless mind with his bubble practice for managing overwhelm and uncertainty;· listen deeply by emptying your cup-a mindful communication practice that nurtures true presence; and· live with intention through short monk's mindset moments that fit any schedule. Each chapter blends memoir and modern mindfulness with practical habits, reflection prompts, and affirmations to help you reconnect with your inner strength, deepen emotional awareness, and cultivate lasting peace. Whether you're seeking clarity, navigating change, or simply trying to slow down, The Monk's Mindset offers a practical tool kit for mindfulness, self-discovery, resilience, and spiritual growth and reminds you that the stillness you seek has been within you all along.
The Kingdom of Tigers
The stunning new picture book, with afterword from United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh Hari and his mother live in the jungle. As deforestation threatens their survival, they dream of roaming the Kingdom of Tigers, a place where they can be free and have room to roar. Can they find their home in the wild? The Kingdom of Tigers weaves a poignant tale of survival and hope. As deforestation threatens their home, a tiger and her cub embark on a perilous journey to find safety. When they become separated, the cub must brave the wild with the friends he meets along the way, to return to his mother and find the sanctuary he dreams of. This incredible new picture book, written by Felicity Yeoh and illustrated by Megan Snyders, carries an important message about Malaysia's endangered harimau tigers, as well as beautifully exploring themes of family, friendship and home.
A Thread of Light
'Everything you want in a story' - Helen Paris, author of The Invisible Women's Club 'Immersive, thrilling . . . I loved every moment' - Louise Hare, author of This Lovely CityWHEN THE WORLD IS BURNING, HOW MUCH IS THERE TO LOSE? London, 1941. As the city thrums with Blitz bombers, lonely air raid warden Ruby is drawn into the unfamiliar world of the India Forum, where a group of Londoners are working tirelessly to free India from British rule. Ruby has her own secret motives for joining the fight, but when she meets Satyajit, charming, aloof, and potentially dangerous, she finds herself torn between head and heart. Lawyer Kitty is helping Indian men in Britain challenge conscription. Having left her family behind in Bombay to marry the man she loves, now she risks losing him as well. As Kitty and Ruby’s lives collide, the threat of violence closes in. Just how far are they willing to go for the people they lov? story of sacrifice and betrayal, belonging and loss, A Thread of Light is the stunning second novel by Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hill. Readers are loving A Thread of Light:'An extraordinary novel that captured my heart and mind from the very first page' *****'This is a fascinating and compelling read' *****'An unforgettable, heart-wrenching tale of love and sacrifice . . . I cannot recommend this book highly enough' *****'This book really touched me' *****
The Week Junior Awesome World Puzzles
A brilliant collection of brain-teasing puzzles and mind-bending facts from bestselling children’s magazine The Week Junior, all themed on the amazing world around us. Perfect for keeping boredom at bay!In this book you will:- Solve a range of brilliant memory, word and number games- Tackle classic puzzles including crosswords, sudoku, word searches and spot-the-difference- Learn some amazing facts about the brilliant world around us- Enjoy brand-new brain teasers designed by The Week Junior teamFrom mind-stretching sudoku to clever crosswords, this book features games for all difficulty levels. With colourful photos to tie in with the 'around the world' theme and a clear, attractive design, this brilliant activity book will keep children aged 8+ entertained for hours with educational fun.
Nothing Tastes As Good
'A staggeringly honest exploration of how shame, cruelty and the hunger for acceptance can make us feel sub-human. Visceral and vicious, horrifying, unflinching and unputdownable' RACHEL HARRISONYou'd kill to look this good...Over three hundred pounds, Emmett Truesdale has never fit the Southern California mould of six-pack, suntanned masculinity. He's tried every diet under the sun but still he remains stuck in his dead-end job, in love and in his body. But then he discovers a brand-new, untested weight loss product called Obexity. Desperate for a change, Emmett signs up to the clinical trials and soon he's shedding pounds at superhuman speed. With the weight loss comes a new lease on life. He gets promoted. He finds the perfect boyfriend. And people finally treat him like he's human. But he's still hungry for more. And the monster lurking inside of him is desperate to come outA deliciously dark horror novel for fans of Monika Kim, Chelsea G. Summers and Jane Flett. Praise for Luke Dumas'Nothing Tastes As Good is gripping, funny, angry, heartbreaking, urgent, honest, unsparing, and more than a little terrifying' Nat Cassidy'Clever, twisty... left me thrilled and looking over my shoulder' Paul Tremblay'Evocative and provocative... thrilled me and moved me and thrilled me some more' A. J. Finn'Haunting... I consumed this breathlessly' Megan Collins
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