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Winter War 1939–40
The first illustrated study in English of the Finnish Air Force’s battle to repel the Soviet invaders during the Winter War, one of the greatest David-and-Goliath air battles in history. In 1939, the Soviet Union invaded its neighbour Finland, sparking the Winter War. While Finland was heavily outnumbered in all respects, in few respects was the contest so uneven as in the air. In this book, veteran Finnish aviation historian Kari Stenman draws on his decades of research to present the first account in English of the Finnish Air Force’s defence of the country’s skies, a clash that pitted its 114 combat aircraft against the Soviets’ 2,318. He explains that, equipped initially with a handful of British and Dutch aircraft, Finland’s air force adopted similar guerrilla tactics to its infantry. Fokker D.XXI interceptors were scattered to remote landing grounds to ambush the Soviets and give an impression of strength, while the bombers were first used for long-range reconnaissance and harassment. Over the course of the war, the Finns received new Gladiators, Fiat G.50s and French MS.406s, until at the close of the war, all flying units were thrown in to repel the Russian invasion across the frozen Gulf of Finland. Illustrated with previously unpublished photos, superb original artwork, 3D diagrams and maps, this reveals for the first time the full story of how Finnish aviators fought for their country’s independence.
Billy Graham
Billy Graham Was the World’s Best-Known Evangelist—Loved and Admired by Millions. But Very Few Knew Him Personally. Pastor and bestselling author Greg Laurie was one of those fortunate few, blessed with an insider’s view of Billy Graham’s world for more than two decades. With the same painstaking research and eye for detail that distinguishes his previous biographies, Steve McQueen: Salvation of an American Icon and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon, Laurie now turns to the life of his beloved mentor, offering the intimate perspective of a disciple and friend. As a strapping North Carolina farm boy, Graham surrendered his life to Jesus at a camp meeting led by a blustery itinerant preacher, but he never lost the mischievous twinkle in his eye or his fun-loving air. Laurie sheds light on Graham’s lesser-known struggles—such as a broken heart before he met the love of his life and a crisis of faith from which he emerged stronger than ever. From the evangelist’s private challenges and public successes to his disappointments and joys, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew provides a vivid portrait of one of history’s most remarkable Christian lives.
Dirty Kitchen
“Searing…Jill Damatac tells the story of a fight for survival and culture in America.” —The New York Times “A fiercely honest, eye-opening view of one undocumented family’s experiences trying to start over in a new world.” —The San Francisco Chronicle In the style of Crying in H Mart and Minor Feelings, filmmaker Jill Damatac blends memoir, food writing, and colonial history as she cooks her way through recipes from her native-born Philippines and shares stories of her undocumented family in America. Jill Damatac left the United States in 2015 after living there as an undocumented immigrant with her family for twenty-two years. America was the only home she knew, where invisibility had become her identity and where poverty, domestic violence, ill health, and xenophobia were everyday experiences. First traveling to her native Philippines, Damatac eventually settled in London, England, where she was free to pursue an education at the University of Cambridge, fully investigate her roots, and process what happened to her and her family. After nine years, she was granted British citizenship, and returned to the United States, for the first time without fear of deportation or retribution. Damatac weaves together forgotten colonial history and long-buried Indigenous tradition, taking us through her time in America, and cooking her way through Filipino recipes in her kitchen as she searches for a sense of self and renewed possibility. With emotional intelligence, clarity, and grace, Dirty Kitchen explores fractured memories to ask questions of identity, colonialism, immigration, and belonging, and to find ways in which the ritual, tradition, and comfort of food can answer them.
LEGO® Books. Tiny Pets: Corgi (with exclusive corgi mini-build, paper crafts, stickers and activity book)
Build your very own miniature corgi with this adorable LEGO® animals crafting kit. Use the LEGO pieces included to build your own super-cute corgi model, before finding out all about your new pet with the activity book. Included inside are simple step-by-step building instructions, paper crafts to make extra accessories for your doggy friend, and stickers so you can personalize your corgi’s tiny world. As well as fun pet facts, there are loads of bits in the book to fill-in with your own creative ideas. Name your corgi dog and write about its favourite colour, friends, hobbies and more. Also inside are lots of fun suggestions for things to do with your new pup, such as creating an obstacle course out of things in your bedroom and planning your corgi’s daily snacks. Plus, there are puzzles to complete and imaginative drawing ideas to try. There’s even a pet adventure journal to fill in and a certificate to show that you have adopted your very own puppy pal. With the paper crafts included you can put together a cosy doghouse for your corgi to have a nap in, and a special podium and trophy to make your pup feel like a star. Also available in this adorable series are pig, koala and panda sets, all perfect for creative play!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2026 The LEGO Group.
The Aquatics
In the fictional African state of Zambuena, Katme lives a life of privilege as the wife of a rising political figure. Her days are governed by appearances, loyalty and restraint, until her carefully ordered world begins to fracture. Her closest confidant is Samy, a struggling artist whose work dares to expose the inequalities, repression and violence that underpin the regime. When his new exhibition draws the attention of the authorities, Samy's life is placed in immediate danger. Homosexuality is criminalised, dissent is punished, and silence is expected. As political pressure mounts, Katme is forced to confront the cost of her comfort and the limits of her complicity. The Aquatics is a powerful, unsettling novel about friendship and betrayal, state violence and moral responsibility, written with the intensity and precision of an author deeply attuned to how power operates.
Ancient Egypt
Uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings!Travel back in time with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! Did you know that the Egyptians invented toothpaste? Or that the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest building on Earth for almost 3,800 years? Discover fascinating facts about Egypt’s amazing monuments, powerful pharaohs, and more in this Junior Genius Guide filled with neat illustrations, cool trivia, and fun activities.
Against the Tide
PRAISE FOR AGAINST THE TIDE ‘Dripping with menace and authenticity’ PETER JAMES ‘Pacy and gripping’ LISA JEWELL ‘Genius’ LOUISE MINCHIN If the truth could destroy you, would you choose to know it? 'The emotion and shock of this book had me in tears more than once' Reader review DC Vinny Robson has spent his career seeking justice for others, but when an elderly couple are violently murdered in his hometown of Beachbrook, the investigation takes a devastating turn – one that cuts straight through his own family. As Vinny dives deeper, the case becomes more than a pursuit of a killer – it’s a fight against the undertow of his own past. But in chasing the truth, will he finally find justice, or will he drown in the wreckage of everything he thought he knew? Some truths should stay submerged. But once the tide turns, there’s no stopping what comes to light. An emotional crime drama set on the south coast of England, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Gillian McAllister and Ann Cleeves. ‘A gripping and emotional rollercoaster of a read that does not let up on the tension one bit.’ HEIDI PERKS ‘Heartbreaking, nerve-shredding, and pulse-pounding.’ M. J. ARLIDGE ‘G. D. Wright writes crime fiction that packs an emotional punch and this book is no different; gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, and gripping.’ JACKIE KABLER 'A gripping crime thriller that combines twists and turns with a deeply emotional narrative. I couldn't put it down. Can't recommend it highly enough.' SIMON McCLEAVE ‘Gut punch follows gut punch, all masterfully tied up in an ending I won’t forget for a long time to come. Another absolute triumph’ NAOMI WILLIAMS ‘A beautifully written and unusual combination of a compelling police procedural and a heart-wrenching family tragedy with a totally unexpected ending.’ AJAY CHOWDHURY ‘G. D. Wright is one of the most astonishing writers of our time. Once again, in Against the Tide, he has plunged incredible characters into impossible situations, then after a whirlpool of twists and turns, he upends reader expectations so you start to doubt yourself. I defy anyone to guess the ending, let alone what Gaz has in store for us next.’ GRAHAM BARTLETT ‘G.D. Wright does it all. Emotional tension, pulse-pounding and gritty suspense that feels all too real. Against The Tide is a masterclass in crime writing and G.D. Wright simply gets better and better.’ NADINE MATHESON
Dad, What Do You Think?
From thoughts on parenting to the best way to mow the lawn, Dad, What Do You Think? is a memory book and guided journal that captures advice and insight on things great and small direct from the man himself. The perfect Father’s Day, holiday, or birthday gift, it’s filled out by dad and lets him share his wisdom with generations to come. From the best way to make friends to thoughts on parenthood, Dad, What Do You Think? is a memory journal that gives Dad space to share his advice, stories, and life with his children. Packed with hundreds of thought-provoking and meaningful prompts that span topics big and small, this prompted journal covers everything from careers and marriage to forgiveness and the meaning of life. Pass down Dad’s wisdom with this keepsake gift the whole family will cherish for years to come with Dad, What Do You Think?
Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa
In this first book of an epic debut middle grade fantasy graphic novel duology by Kara Bodegón-Hikino, Mage and her shark best friend, Squalo, set off on a wild adventure filled with mythical and powerful creatures from Filipino folklore to save their world from the wrath of the Bakunawa. Perfect for fans of Hildafolk and Final Fantasy. After losing her father in an attack by the evil Tikbalang, Mage and her best friend, Squalo, set off an important quest far from home to honor her father’s last wish—find the Bakunawa, the guardian of the sea. But Mage and Squalo don’t know where to find the Bakunawa. And the evil Tikbalang was only one underling of Ventrolio, the nightmare maker, who is hunting Mage at any cost. Mage and Squalo’s journey takes them all over Mundo, facing monsters and possessed minions of Ventrolio until they hear news of an angry bakunawa that would rather destroy ships and summon storms than help sailors. Why would Mage’s father send them to someone so dangerous? Can Mage and Squalo uncover the truth before the Bakunawa unleashes her wrath and plunges all of Mundo into chaos?
The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles Third Edition
From Ducati’s sporting single-cylinder bikes of the 1950s to today’s high-performance sportbikes, celebrate eight decades of performance with this revised and updated edition. Despite Ducati’s legendary status, its motorcycle manufacturing began modestly, selling motorized bicycles to struggling residents of post–World War II Italy. Today, Ducati is a premier manufacturer of high-performance street motorcycles whose recent sales success has pushed annual revenue beyond the billion-Euro mark. Its svelte, hyper-performance sportbikes are two-wheeled wonders combining cutting-edge technology and gorgeous design. The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles Third Edition details the Italian company’s amazing story via every model from 1946 to 2026. Author and Ducati expert Ian Falloon offers motorcycle enthusiasts a detailed review of these extraordinary motorcycles. Brought to life with historic and contemporary photographs, plus technical specifications for each model, the book features every production model from Ducati’s storied history, including:Sporting singles of the 1950s and ’60sThe groundbreaking 750 GT and desmodromic 750 Super SportThe iconic Mike Hailwood ReplicaThe stunning, Superbike-dominating 888, 916, and 999Today’s hip Scrambler, epic Panigale superbike, and best-selling MultistradaThis information-packed, fully illustrated volume is a must-have for all Ducatisti.
Good News Bad News
A fast-paced Scottish legal thriller featuring a defence lawyer, a missing conman, and a case where helping a client could get someone killed. Good news is hard to come by. Bad news is never far behind. When Robbie Munro’s client wins the lottery, she has one final wish: find her estranged husband and bring him home. There’s just one problem. Freddy isn’t missing. He’s hiding. A career conman on the run after swindling a dangerous man, Freddy has made a powerful enemy who isn’t in a forgiving mood. Bringing him back to Scotland means delivering him straight into the wrong hands. As Robbie tracks Freddy across Europe, a simple request turns into a dangerous balancing act between loyalty, justice, and survival. Because sometimes doing the right thing comes at a cost. And this time, Robbie might not be the one who pays it. Good News Bad News is Book 8 in the Robbie Munro Legal Thriller series. Perfect for readers who love John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Best Defence Series: ? Brilliant characters and twists you never see coming? A fresh, authentic take on crime with a truly human hero? Entertaining, funny, and full of life on and off the page? A vivid, believable slice of contemporary Scottish life? Cleverly woven plots that come together beautifully? Engaging, character-driven and consistently entertaining
The Classical World in Bite-sized Chunks
<p><b>Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history in this entry from the bestselling <i>Bite-Sized Chunks</i> series.</b><br><br><br>Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity <b>shaped the Western world</b> as we know it today. From the pioneering schools of <b>Greek philosophy</b> to the far-reaching influence of the <b>Roman Empire</b>, so much of what we consider <b>fundamental to our contemporary civilization</b> can trace its roots back to Mediterranean Europe during this time.<br><br><br>Divided into <b>eight chapters</b>, each covering an aspect of the classical world – gods, heroes and monsters, rulers and government, war, art, philosophy, literature and science – this is the<b> perfect primer</b> for any reader looking for an introduction to one of the <b>most captivating periods in history</b>.<br><br><br>With dozens of <b>easy-to-digest entries</b> on the most important people, events, art and mythology of the era, accompanied by maps and illustrations, <i>The Classical World in Bite-Sized Chunks</i> gives you everything you need to know about Greek and Roman history in <b>one compelling and compact package</b>.</p>
The Scottish Boy
1333. Edward III is at war with Scotland. Nineteen-year-old Sir Harry de Lyon yearns to prove himself, and when powerful English baron, William Montagu, invites him on a secret mission with a dozen elite knights, he jumps at the chance. They ride north, to a crumbling Scottish keep, capturing the feral, half-starved boy within and putting the other inhabitants to the sword. But nobody knows why the flower of English knighthood snuck over the border to capture a savage, dirty teenage boy. Montagu gives the boy to Harry as his squire, with only two rules: don't let him escape, and convert him to the English cause. At first, it's hopeless. The Scottish boy is surly and violent, and eats anything that isn't nailed down. Then Harry begins to notice things: that, as well as Gaelic, the boy speaks flawless French, with an accent much different from Harry's Norman one. That he can read Latin too. And when Harry finally convinces the boy - Iain mac Mail Coluim - to cut his filthy curtain of hair, the face revealed is the most beautiful thing Harry has ever seen. With Iain as his squire, Harry wins tournament after tournament and becomes a favourite of the King. But underneath the pageantry smoulder twin secrets: Harry and Iain's growing passion for each other, and Iain's mysterious heritage. As England hurtles towards war once again, these secrets will destroy everything Harry holds dear.
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Anything for Love
A hilarious and heartfelt rom-com for anyone who''s lost their faith in love.WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO FIND THE ONE?Sophie Smalls is happy with her life. She has a fabulous flat in London, a high-flying career in advertising, wonderful friends and a family she adores. But recently, something has been playing on her mind. Sophie is in her mid-forties and has never been in love. And when she sees on Instagram that the only man she''s ever properly fancied is engaged, a thought that was nagging at her becomes a full-blown crisis. Panicked google searches follow, but luckily the internet is full of articles on how to fall in love and where to find it. One in particular catches her eye: ''365 days of Yes'' by Alex Stewart. Sophie decides to use this article as a guide - to say yes to everything and to put herself out there at all costs . . . to do anything for love. What could go wrong?
Cuba
A concise, readable and thoroughly revised overview of Cuba written by Cubans for anyone interested in quickly understanding the island country''s turbulent history. Cuba: A Brief History covers the pre-Hispanic period, through Cuba''s struggle to maintain the revolution in the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, to the period after Fidel Castro''s decision to step down from office, to the 2014 opening to Cuba by the Obama Administration, the retirement of Raul Castro and his replacement as president in 2018 by Miguel Diaz Canal, and finally to the reversal of Washington''s engagement with Cuba under President Trump.
Inside: Women Behind Bars
THE INCREDIBLE NEW BOOK FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORS OF INSIDE BROADMOOR AND INSIDE WAKEFIELD PRISON'Women's prison is a very dark place. Not much light coming through the bars.'Rose West, Myra Hindley, Joanna Dennehy... Women who were locked up for their sadistic crimes. But what does the prison system really look like for wome? rom the bestselling authors of Inside Broadmoor and Inside Wakefield Prison comes the definitive book on the women's prison estate, revealing a system in crisis, beset by widespread self-harm and scarce resources. Yet it can be a place of sanctuary from the outside world, too. With a trademark blend of exclusive access, staff testimony and prisoner revelations, Inside: Women Behind Bars is a visceral, shocking and moving examination of the routine and regime behind bars - from mothers and contraband to friendship and sex - revealing women's prisons as places of rehabilitation as well as violence. From Holloway to New Hall, Bronzefield to Peterborough, Britain's prisons have housed, and still host, some of the world's most infamous female offenders, including serial killers, poisoners and paedophiles. With eye-opening stories about the most notorious prisoners in recent history, as well as insight into the daily life of the most troubled and high-risk female inmates, Inside: Women Behind Bars offers a rare and revealing glimpse into the realities behind the headlines.
Foolish Puckboy
Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. They’re as different as fire and ice. But that doesn’t mean the sparks won’t fly…Aleksander is newly divorced, recently out as pansexual, and ready to celebrate singledom. What better way than to party with the Collective, a supportive group of LGBTQ+ hockey players? When firefighter Gabe is called to a party gone awry, it’s business as usual. Until he literally collides with drunk, smoking hot NHL megastar Aleks. Gabe has zero interest in hockey, but could be tempted to tune in if every player looks like Aleks. There is no doubt about the heat between them, which is about the only thing the pair agree on. The new unlikely friends strike a deal – Gabe will help Aleks navigate casual dating, no strings attached. But when Gabe starts catching feelings, he struggles not to rush Aleks into something he’s not ready for. Hilarious and sexy, this friends with benefits romance will be the new obsession for fans of Rachel Reid. PuckboysBook 1: Egotistical PuckboyBook 2: Irresponsible PuckboyBook 3: Shameless PuckboyBook 4: Foolish PuckboyBook 5: Clueless PuckboyBook 6: Bromantic PuckboyBook 7: Forbidden PuckboyBook 8: Possessive PuckboyBook 9: Stubborn PuckboyBook 10: Charming Puckboy
Returns and Exchanges
Following her ‘dazzling’ (The Guardian) debut, The Animators, Kayla Rae Whitaker tells the sweeping story of one Southern family’s rise and fall throughout the 1980s, a tragicomic tour de force about love and marriage, parents and children, and the promise and limitations of the American Dream. Baker-Taylor’s is a family business. Fran (née Baker) and Fred Taylor run a successful chain of discount retail stores in Kentucky and they’re cautiously expanding: Ataris and Hot Wheels, new branches and new management. With four healthy children and financial stability their own parents could have only dreamed of, Fred and Fran are the American dream: rags to riches, a family dynasty built on years of hard work and long hours. Underneath the surface, however, the business is changing at a breakneck pace, and each family member is struggling to keep up. Money is transforming Fred, and the extremes to which he will go to fit in with the high society crowd are embarrassing, if not downright dangerous. Oldest son Josiah wants nothing to do with the family business, Sam is seeing things that might not really be there, and Benny and Birdie are growing up with a fraction of the parenting that their older brothers did. Meanwhile, Fran, her family’s stable core, is falling for Wendy, a cashier at Baker- Taylor’s, risking everything along the way. While trying to maintain the facade of a perfect success story, Fred and Fran discover that in matters of love and money, once it’s gone, it’s gone — no returns, no exchanges.
Dialóg dvoch exilov
Po komunistickom prevrate v roku 1948 emigrovali na Západ tisícky demokraticky orientovaných Slovákov vytvárajúcich spolu s Čechmi v poradí už tretí – tentoraz protikomunistický – československý zahraničný odboj. Zo slovenskej strany ho v 70. a 80. rokoch 20. storočia viedol niekdajší politik Demokratickej strany Martin Kvetko.
Po auguste 1968 utiekli z dôvodu okupácie Československa vojskami Varšavskej zmluvy ďalšie desaťtisíce Čechov a Slovákov, často už aj reformných komunistov. Na Západe vytvorili nové štruktúry odporu voči domácej konzervatívnej prosovietskej komunistickej totalite. Významné miesto v nich zastával historik Vilém Prečan, ktorý organizoval distribúciu informačných materiálov medzi domácim disentom a československým exilom, resp. demokratickými médiami na Západe. Stal sa známy najmä ako exilový „dvorný archivár“ aktivít Charty 77, resp. disidentských iniciatív z Československa.
Prečanove neutíchajúce aktivity na poli historiografie, upozorňujúce demokratický Západ na represie komunistického režimu voči kriticky uvažujúcim historikom v Československu, prirodzene upútali pozornosť Martina Kvetka. Témami korešpondencie Prečana a Kvetka boli spočiatku osud proskribovaného historika odboja Jozefa Jablonického a viaceré otázky slovenských dejín 20. storočia. Tie Kvetko vnímal ako ich priamy účastník a aktívny tvorca (odbojový činiteľ, povojnový povereník), zatiaľ čo Prečan patril medzi najvýznamnejších spracovateľov týchto tém (jeho dva zväzky dokumentov o Slovenskom národnom povstaní sú dodnes neprekonané). Listová komunikácia exulantov taktiež poodhaľuje zákulisie mnohých aspektov života protikomunistickej emigrácie i domáceho disentu. Dotýka sa nielen komplikovaných osobných vzťahov v exile či problematiky slovensko-českého súžitia, ale aj tém kontroverznej nemeckej či maďarskej otázky, o ktorých sa viedli ostré polemiky. Publikácia ponúka aj nahliadnutie do „kuchyne“ príprav exilových vydaní diel najvýznamnejších disidentov zo Slovenska – Milana Šimečku, Miroslava Kusého, Hany Ponickej a najmä Jablonického samizdatových štúdií.
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