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A Souvenir of Japan
Five stories of desire and discovery set in 1970s Japan, from weird fiction's most influential pioneer - Angela Carter
An Englishwoman muses on her affair with a younger Japanese man. A spurned lover seeks intimacy in another chance encounter. A boy stumbles upon a mirror world while walking in the woods. In five mesmerising, fantastical tales of 1970s Japan, Angela Carter explores what it means to arrive in a world different from one's own, and to transform profoundly - sometimes terrifyingly - in the process.
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
An Expert Witness
From the UK's leading forensic scientist and Sunday Times bestselling author of All That Remains and Written in Bone: a gripping exploration of forensic science, told through often shocking real cases to assess its triumphs, failures, and future.
'No scientist communicates better.' Val McDermid, award-winning author of the Detective Karen Pirie series
For over forty years, Professor Dame Sue Black has analysed criminal evidence at the highest level. As the UK's leading forensic scientist, she has stood in court as an expert witness, repeatedly putting her research and reputation on the line, all in the name of justice.
Now in An Expert Witness she puts forensic science itself on trial.
Drawing on shocking real cases and true crime, from historic poisonings to modern sexual offences, Sue Black traces the evolution of forensic science, from early identification methods to more recent breakthroughs such as DNA profiling, Sue's own vein identification research, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in criminal investigation.
She shows where science has delivered justice, and where failures have led to devastating consequences, including wrongful convictions such as that of Andrew Malkinson, imprisoned for seventeen years for a crime he did not commit.
As she reflects on life serving as an expert witness, Sue looks back at landmark cases to tell the story of forensic science, ask questions for its future, and explain why this book marks the close of a defining chapter in one of the most extraordinary careers in modern forensic science.
Ape and Essence
Huxley's dystopian classic is a nightmare vision of the fate of humanity in a post-nuclear world.
After a devastating global catastrophe, a group of scientists arrives in a ruined future shaped by fear, ritual and violence. Humanity has survived - but at a terrible cost, and not in any form they recognise. Ape and Essence is Aldous Huxley's bleak, satirical vision of civilisation after collapse. Fierce, strange and provocative, it confronts the destructive impulses that persist even after the world has ended.
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
Bewitched
Edith Wharton's ghost stories whisper of passion, exile, and the things we cannot forget
In an old Dorset house, a couple settle into a life of quiet comfort - until a presence makes itself felt. At a country gathering, a man is forced to confront a long-buried secret he has tried to outrun. In a small New England community, suspicion gathers around a widower believed to be under the spell of a dead woman. Bewitched brings together three of Edith Wharton's most unsettling ghost stories. Elegant and controlled, they trace the lingering effects of guilt, secrecy and moral judgement - and the moment when the repressed makes its reappearance.
Includes the stories: Afterward, The Eyes and Bewitched
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
Crucible of Light
Focusing on major turning points, individual stories, and key places, from Mecca to Cordoba, from Damascus to Venice, and from Vienna to Istanbul, Drayson tracks the themes that unite us - classical learning preserved in Islamic libraries, the enduring influence of Moorish architecture and design, the food we share, the goods we have traded, and the continuing dialogue between individuals and cultures that has permeated Europe's history and shaped its borders.
It is a history that sweeps across cities and continents, from Spanish patios and palaces to Ottoman-inspired coffee houses in seventeenth-century London to the Mezquita in Cordoba, once a mosque, now a cathedral, the physical embodiment of the ongoing discourse that continues to shape European identity.
Down by the Riverside
A flood brings not only rising waters but the full force of a brutal, racist world
With the Mississippi flooding, a Black farmer struggles to get his pregnant wife to safety. In the chaos, a single desperate decision sets off a chain of events that cannot be undone. Down By the Riverside is Richard Wright's unflinching novella of race, power and consequence. Starkly told and painfully resonant, it captures how quickly the world can turn - and who is forced to pay the price.
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
Super Nature
Meet nature’s superstars: the biggest, fastest, fiercest, and most deadly animals on the planet in this dazzling children's encyclopedia. Packed with jaw-dropping 3D CGI and spectacular photography, Super Nature is a virtual safari for curious minds. Young readers will go "under the skin" to explore the anatomy and superpowers of 100 record-breaking mammals, reptiles, birds, and every kind of fascinating bug. From cheetahs accelerating to 40mph in three seconds to the deadly, bacteria-laden saliva of a Komodo dragon, this book shows kids exactly how nature works. Dive into the wild world of animals with:Fierce record breakers: Meet 100 of the most extreme creatures on the planet, featuring the sharpest teeth and the biggest brains. Incredible animal facts: Dashboard-style fact files provide at-a-glance stats on speed, size, IUCN status, and much more. Stunning visual science: Explore the inner workings of the animal kingdom through detailed artwork and stripped-away diagrams. Updated for 2026: Fully revised with a sleek new design and fresh content to inspire a brand-new generation of readers. Whether they dream of studying zoology or simply love the wild, this awe-inspiring book is one of the best nature gifts to spark a lifetime of curiosity.
Hanna Asks for Help
**An uplifting book about learning how to ask for help, from the bestselling creator of Ruby's Worry**Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. This reassuring and funny book is the perfect springboard for talking to children about asking for help - because we're all good at different things, and giving and receiving help can be one of life's greatest joys. Hanna LOVES playing sports. But she finds maths a real puzzle! Nothing she tries works. . . until she finds the courage to ask for a little bit of help. Soon, Help arrives - and nothing will ever be the same again! Tom Percival's bestselling Big Bright Feelings series is the ideal starting point for discussions about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books. Also available in the Big Bright Feelings series: Ruby's Worry, Perfectly Norman, Ravi's Roar, Meesha Makes Friends, Tilda Tries Again, Milo's Monster, Finn’s Little Fibs, Bea's Bad Day and Sammy Feels Shy. Collect them all!
Among Friends
‘A hard diamond of a novel . . . I have not stopped thinking of it since’ – Coco Mellors‘Every sentence keeps you hanging in the air, waiting for the next punch to the gut’ – Miranda Cowley Heller‘Packs a huge emotional punch. I couldn’t put it down’ – Daily Mail‘A living thing . . . A huge achievement’ – Financial TimesPerfect lives hide terrible secretsHaving emerged from a childhood of poverty and neglect, Amos now has a life that others envy: a brilliant wife, a golden daughter, and a friendship that has anchored him for thirty years. All of that is set to change. In the course of one fateful weekend in a beautiful house upstate, Amos’s life will be undone by a shocking act of violence. In its aftermath, Amos must ask: when your world collapses, what - and who - will you sacrifice to survive?‘Bracingly honest and affectingly intimate . . . Upends its characters’ lives so ruthlessly and revealingly that it is hard not to take pleasure in a false facade being finally smashed’ – The Guardian‘Masterly’ – John Banville
The Story of the Blue Planet
Brimir and Hulda are best friends, living on a beautiful blue planet where there are no grown-ups, life is wild and free,and each day is more exciting than the last. Until, one day, a rocket ship piloted by a strange-looking adult named Gleesome Goodday crashes on the beach. He promises to make life a hundred times more fun-with flying-powder, and coated skin so that no one ever has to bathe again-and even nails the sun to their sky.But Hulda and Brimir soon discover that their endless fun has consequences they could never have imagined. Could it be that Gleesome Goodday is not everything he seem? n extraordinary adventure of magic and generosity, and a beautifully simple tale of selfishness and sacrifice, The Story of the Blue Planet will delight and challenge readers of every age.
Far From Home
When Jim Jarvis is separated from his sisters, Lizzie and Emily, he thinks he will never see them again. Now, in this companion novel to the modern classic Street Child, it is the turn of Lizzie and Emily to tell their tale. In Victorian London, Lizzie and Emily are left in the care of a cook, but their story takes them to the mills of northern England. There, under the keen eyes of the mill owners, the girls are made to work in harsh conditions and any chance of escape is sorely tempting… Can the girls survive a harsh winter full of hardship – and will they ever be reunited with their little brother? An incredible sequel to the bestselling Street Child, based on the true experiences of Victorian mill girls. ‘A magnificent story.’ Daily Mail on Street Child
The Last Nigel
Nigel (a hawksbill turtle) thinks he’s the last Nigel on Earth – and he is enjoying it! That is, until New Nigel arrives … One of 10 titles not to miss in July – The Bookseller All Nigel's friends look after him VERY carefully – he is the last Nigel on Earth, after all. Feeding him grapes, fanning him with leaves … the pampering is endless. But when New Nigel arrives, the illusion is shattered. Nigel's friends won’t pamper him any more. Nigel comes up with a trick to get rid of New Nigel and go back to his old life … but will he discover that new friends aren’t such a bad thing after all? A hilarious new picture book with bright and characterful illustrations by Scott Wilson. Stunning artwork by rising star illustrator Scott WilsonHilarious storytelling by expert picture book author Becky WilsonGorgeous, sunny desert island setting – perfect for summer holidays!Gentle animal conservation message – all the Nigels in the story are endangered animals
The Rule of Threes
A high-stakes British crime thriller where a protected witness vanishes and the detective hunting her is already being tracked. In South Manchester, duty does not take days off. Days before his wedding, DCI Rick Castle is pulled into the one case he cannot refuse—finding a missing protected witness who could finally bring down an untouchable Mancunian crime lord. The trail leads him to the desolate Scottish Highlands and explodes into violence and conspiracy, revealing a suspected leak within the police. Cut off from support, and fearful he's being watched, Rick pushes on. But the closer Rick gets to the witness, the closer his family gets to danger, turning his obsessive investigation into a fight he cannot walk away from—and a battle for survival he may not win. If the case does not break him, they will go after the one thing that will. Rule of Threes is Book 5 in the DCI Castle series. Perfect for readers who love British police procedurals, relentless detectives, and gritty, high-stakes crime thrillers. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the DCI Castle series:? Richly drawn characters… in a world of moral shades of grey. ? I felt like I was there, on the streets, in every room. ? A gripping crime novel… with complex characters and a story that keeps you hooked. ? A fresh take on the crime genre. ? Not many writers create a detective with vulnerabilities beyond the usual cop tropes.
Evie in Venice
From the author of Livia in Rome comes a modern-day Venetian romance for fans of Jenny Han! Aspiring artist Evie is heading to Venice on an art exchange. The catch? Her parents would never let her go . . . so they think she's on a science trip. And if lying wasn't hard enough, she has to stay with elitist art student Leonardo. Her escape is online - and a connection with anonymous artist RenaissanceRebel, the only one who truly sees her. Can Evie keep up the masquerade, or will she allow herself to discover the fine art of romance? A new YA romance from the author of Livia in Rome, this time set against the beautiful backdrop of Venice Perfect for fans of Love and Gelato, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Anna and the French Kiss and XOXO Think scenic gondola rides, colourful carnival parades, fine art museums and an on-and-offline love triangle!
On Witness and Respair
The collected creative nonfiction of a singular American writer, Jesmyn Ward, including widely shared classics, three never-before-published speeches, and an introductory essay. Respair (noun, obsolete), fresh hope after despair. From the two-time National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Jesmyn Ward, this collection of essays documents more than a decade of work in the life of a singular writer often lauded as 'the heir apparent to Toni Morrison' (LitHub). Beginning with her upbringing in a multigenerational household in rural Mississippi, the cradle of both her youth and her gift for storytelling, Ward brings her keen wisdom and hauntingly lyrical prose to a range of topics, following in her grandmother Dorothy’s footsteps when she promises always to 'Tell it straight. Tell it all.'True to her word, in these pages Ward contemplates the writers and novels of her youth and adulthood — the transformative power of discovering Octavia Butler as a twenty-something, the mirror that Richard Wright’s novels held up to her own childhood, and of course, her lifelong love for Toni Morrison. Ward ruminates on her approach to both fiction and life, reflecting on the power of the novel, how to raise a Black son in an era of rising divisiveness and cruelty, as well as her own personal tragedies — including the titular essay of the collection, which tells the story of her partner’s sudden death on the eve of the COVID-19 epidemic. Every bit as piercing and moving as her fiction, On Witness and Respair is a testament to Ward’s powers as one of America’s finest living writers and is a monument to hope, beauty, and personal and collective resilience. PRAISE FOR JESMYN WARD:'One of the most important writers in America today' Ann Patchett'Ward writes like a dream: a real dream, uneasy, vivid and deep as the sea' The Times'Takes the territory made so familiar by writers such as William Faulkner... and reclaims it' Financial Times'Jesmyn is, simply, the best of us' Ta-Nehesi Coates
Say Peekaboo! Duck's Spooky Halloween
A sweet, heartwarming picture book about friendship and kindness at Halloween, perfect for 3-5 year olds and fans of the bestselling Pop-Up Peekaboo! books. PeekaBOO! It's Halloween in Peekaboo Wood and Duck can't wait to go trick-or-treating!Duck has been looking forward to Halloween for weeks - it's her favourite time of year! She's been so busy dreaming about it, she's forgotten to make a costume! With just a few hours to go, can Duck's friends help her think of a costume before it's too lat? ay Peekaboo! to your friends from Peekaboo Wood as they return in this third, highly anticipated story from the publisher of the best-selling Pop-Up Peekaboo! series. The charming characters, illustrated by award-winning illustrator Sébastien Braun, and imaginative story encourage you to connect through the magic of shared, active reading. This hide-and-seek Halloween picture book is the perfect boo basket stuffer and will become a new bedtime favourite for little ones who love to play peekaboo!More in the seriesReturn to Peekaboo Wood and help Chick deliver a Valentine’s Day card to Bunny in Say Peekaboo! Bunny’s Best Valentine, or help Bunny set up an Easter egg hunt in Say Peekaboo! Chick's Easter Egg Hunt.
Where's Wally? Spooky Spot the Difference
Join Wally on a search-and-find Halloween adventure. With hundreds of spot-the-differences to discover among zombies, ghosts, vampires, monsters and more for girls and boys aged 6 and up!Mwah-ha-ha! Search for Wally and his friends on a hair-raising Halloween adventure. But beware, someone or something has cast a spooky spell - there’s now double the creepy fun, with hundreds of spooky differences to spot and mysterious things to find in the places they visit. Spook-tacular entertainment for all brave fans of Wally and search-and-find puzzles!
You're My Little Cuddle Bug: My First Bath Book
Featuring the adorable Cuddle Bug from the bestselling You're My Little Cuddle Bug, this sweet bath book will keep little ones engaged and curious as they join Cuddle Bug for a day full of adventures. You're My Little Cuddle Bug: My First Bath Book features colour-changing effects that bring bright colours to the pages by adding water. For added fun during bath time, little ones can watch a sun, rainbow, and even Mama Bug appear on the pages when water is added to the bath book. Full of bright colours, sweet characters, and rhyming text, this bath book stimulates babies' senses and makes bathtime fun!
Diamonds are Forever
There are two names synonymous with the world of diamonds and luxury jewellery: Tiffany and Cartier. A heritage brand with more cultural significance than any other jeweller, Tiffany & Co. is a design house synonymous with luxury. With iconic cultural moments from Breakfast at Tiffany's to collaborating with Beyoncé, and celebrity fans including Elizabeth Taylor and Zendaya, Tiffany & Co. has been the last word in diamonds since its beginnings in nineteenth-century New York. Dazzling, regal and timeless, Cartier is one of the world's most admired names in luxury jewellery, embellishing patrons from K-pop royalty to the Windsor Dynasty. Commissioned by aristocrats and sought after by celebrities, it boasts over 170 years of exquisite craftsmanship and bold elegance. Timeless pieces like the Taylor Burton diamond and the LOVE bracelet, as well as record-breaking auctions, have earned Cartier its name as "The Jeweller of Kings". The Luxury Collection is the opulent two-book gift set featuring over 200 images of the most dazzling pieces, accompanied by expert text from fashion historian Tamara Sturtz-Filby.
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