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Island of Strangers
'Few people have a better understanding of how endangered free speech has become in these islands than Ben Jones. This urgent cry for its restoration is a must read' Toby Young'To call Island of Strangers "unflinching" is to understate its tenacity and courage. It is forthright - territorial - yet it maintains a distinctive English politeness that will force its critics to address its argument: this is no polemic, but it is an unmistakable act of defiance.' The CriticBRITAIN IS BEING TRANSFORMED. IT IS UNFREE. AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. As mass migration reshapes Britain's population, an increasingly authoritarian state attempts to manage the resulting hyper-diversity by suppressing freedom of speech. We see this in two-tier policing, in attempts to criminalise blasphemy against Islam, and even in the private sector where thousands have lost their jobs or have been punished for expressing their beliefs. In Island of Strangers, Ben Jones - a director of the Free Speech Union - shows how multiculturalism came just as Britain was losing its sense of itself, as Christianity declined, and how its elite embraced a creed of 'diversityism'. Grounded in a long view of Britain's history, this book gets to the fundamental causes of why Keir Starmer's UK feels so unfree. The free speech crisis isn't just a passing problem. Silencing dissent is now built into how the fractured UK is governed. Different identity groups are increasingly locked in competition to protect their sacred ideas. The most potent challenge to Britain's tradition of free speech comes from within Islam. This book is unafraid to grapple with these truths. Increasingly it seems impossible even to define who 'we' are, much less what we believe or what unites us. Do we really have more in common than that which divides us? Increasingly it feels like we don't. Taking Keir Starmer's infamous line, this book argues that Britain has been transformed into 'an island of strangers'.
The Story of Birds
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Steve Brusatte has a rare gift for bringing the distant past vividly and fascinatingly to life' - Bill Bryson'One of the stars of modern palaeontology' – National Geographic'An unqualified success from beginning to end' – New Scientist'An enjoyable tour of evolutionary science' – Financial Times'A delight . . . unflaggingly fascinating' – The Sunday Times'Soaringly brilliant' – Alice RobertsA New Scientist and Times most anticipated book of 2026, from the bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs. Billions of birds share the planet with us. With their flamboyant plumage and joyous dawn serenades, many of them are impossible to miss. But how did they get here, how did they break the bounds of Earth and begin to fly, and how does their legacy shape our worl? n delightfully energetic prose, expert palaeontologist Steve Brusatte takes us through their 150-million-year history, from their origins among small carnivorous dinosaurs to the 10,000-plus species that thrive today. Along the way, we meet fantastic birds from all around the world, some known only through fossils. There are elephant birds that stand as high as a basketball hoop and lay eggs as big as watermelons; demon ducks that weigh more than cows; aeroplane-sized seabirds that soar the world’s thermals; and predatory penguins the size of gorillas. Lively, majestic and full of wonder, The Story of Birds will ensure you never see birds the same way again. 'Steve Brusatte tells the amazing story of birds with enthusiasm and brio' – Henry Gee'An eye-opening tour into the amazing world of birds' – Venki Ramakrishnan*The Story of Birds was no. 10 on the New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction best seller list for the week ending May 2, 2026.
Something Brewing in Cornwall
Four years after establishing Braslou Biere, a British microbrewery in the heart of French wine country, Covid hits and Tommy and Rose Barnes are forced to make the agonising decision to return to England. Landing in a cramped cottage in scenic Padstow, their animals are rehomed, and their children confused. Tommy mourns the loss of his old life. After winning and losing several jobs, not least at the legendary St Austell Brewery, He realises that it is he who is the problem not the work. With that insight, and the kindness of friends, and a rival brewer he sets about launching Braslou Biere in Cornwall. Yes, there are disasters aplenty, but with his new self-knowledge and energy, life begins to look up. He launches Surfer Beer to celebrate. Told with biting wit and poignant reflection, this is a story of escape and exile, of finding freedom and losing it again, and of how the places we leave behind often haunt us more than we expect. It’s a deeply human tale about identity, home, and the weight of nostalgia—laced with beer, animals, and a truly indestructible dog.
City Hunter Omnibus Volume 3 (Three Volumes in One)
James Bond meets Lupin the Third in this era-defining manga phenomenon! A stylish cocktail of hard-boiled action and raunchy comedy, manga classic City Hunter follows exceptional marksman and compassionate sleazeball Saeba Ryo as he sweeps corruption from the lavish ’80s Tokyo nightlife one evil at a time. The source of multiple anime series, specials, films, live-action adaptations, and video games, CITY HUNTER is beloved for its mix of action, comedy, and romance, and has sold over 50 million volumes worldwide. Don't miss this gorgeous deluxe English-language omnibus edition. The infamous Phantom Thief No. 305 is making waves in the news, but City Hunter Saeba Ryo is too captivated by a mysterious silhouette dancing in the night sky to do much about it. But when the dancer’s true identity is revealed to be a high school girl who is also descended from a long line of famous thieves, Ryo is just more ensnared. She has a mission for Ryo too, an item she’s not been able to steal: the black tulip. The owner of the targeted tulip in question? A self-proclaimed mad scientist and researcher of paranormal phenomena!.
Ten Transport Pioneers Who Changed the World
Ten Transport Pioneers Who Changed the World explores ten defining moments in the history of transport, spanning five centuries – from the age of sailing ships to the dawn of the modern jetliner. Its cast of innovators range from Cornish mining pioneer Richard Trevithick to the French nobleman Marquis Jouffroy d’Abbans, who each played a part in reshaping how we travel. Across land, sea and sky, their breakthroughs charted leaps in development that created lasting change: aqueducts and flights of locks that revolutionised inland waterways; paddle steamers and iron-hulled ships that redefined maritime power; the hot-air balloon and the jet engine that conquered the air; and the internal combustion engine and first electric locomotive that propelled transport forward. These are stories of bold ideas and those who conceived them – pioneers who challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of what seemed possible.
The Little Book of Mullets
You only need to look at the story of Samson and Delilah to see just how important a man’s hairstyle can be. Thankfully, The Little Book of Mullets is a guide to selecting, growing and maintaining a stylish, comfortable and well-groomed hair helmet. Including manely grooming tips; a breakdown of barnets to try out, such as the Curtain Cut or the Quiff; a perambulation through hirsute history; a rundown of famous hair aficionados, from Albert Einstein to Paul McCartney via Adolf Hitler; hair and hairstyling records (can you beat the Longest Time Hanging by Your Hair record?); and the most ridiculous names for hair salons, this indispensable guide will ensure you never have a hair out of place. The perfect gift for every man, whether he wants to learn how to carefully calm his cowlick or skilfully shine his skinhead.
Reading Champion: Graphics: Kid Pirate: The Pesky Parrot
Follow Kid Pirate and his crew in this graphic novel adventure as they are marooned on a desert island .... In this story Kid Pirate and his crew encounter a pesky parrot - first it flies off with their treasure map, then steals some of their grapes, but what are the shiny things it keeps leaving behind? Could it lead them to an amazing discovery ... Reading Champion Graphic readers is a new strand in the Reading Champion programme. Each story follows the adventures of the same set of characters in exciting comic book form, perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. The books have been book banded to support children's reading in the classroom. The Kid Pirate books have all been banded at book band 7 Turquoise.
I Knew You Were Trouble
She's trying to solve a murder. Not fall for the girl she just met. From the author of Run Away With Me comes a YA sapphic grumpy x sunshine romance combined with a high-stakes scavenger hunt thriller, set against the backdrop of New York City. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston’s queer love stories and Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ twisty, puzzle-filled mysteries. Kendra Walker is no stranger to the criminal underworld. Trained from young to take over the family antique business, she’s well aware they specialize in trading stolen goods. So when Kendra’s mom is ‘accidentally’ killed on the streets of New York, she suspects foul play. Months later, Alice De Lacy Mulligan visits Walker Antiques, searching for jewelry burgled from her family home. Frustrated by the police’s inaction, she’s committed to scouring every antique and pawn shop in the city. Kendra remembers the jewelry but finds it missing from the safe. With no record of sale and only a mysterious ticket for a Grand Central Station tour left behind, Kendra soon realizes her mom created a scavenger hunt across New York that she needs to follow and solve. Could there be a connection between the jewelry and her mom’s murde? oining forces with Alice, the girls work to solve the mystery. But it soon becomes apparent an infamous crime mob are interested in locating the jewelry too. Forced to use their wits and skills to stay one step ahead, the girls grow closer. But with Kendra at risk of meeting the same fate as her mom, how long will their romance las? RAISE FOR J. L. SIMMONDS' RUN AWAY WITH ME:‘Bold and romantic, Run Away With Me is a road trip thriller that starts at high speed and doesn’t let up.’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That’s Left in the World‘A thrilling joy ride of unexpected twists and turns.’ Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous‘A thrilling, evocative coming-of-age story. I devoured it.’ Cynthia Murphy, author of Win Lose Kill Die‘Run Away With Me is the emotionally – and literally – high-stakes road trip book I never knew I needed. Buckle up, because you’re in for one heck of a ride.’ Kayvion Lewis, author of Thieves’ Gambit‘Don't start Run Away With Me late at night as you won't be able to stop reading. A sublime debut. A perfectly executed road trip romance with lots of thrills.’ Elle McNicoll, author of Some Like it Cold‘What a ride! What a thrilling, soulful, life-affirming ride!’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even‘Jessie and Brooke are a modern day Thelma and Louise. I raced through this book! The tension, the adventure, the swoon – a brilliant debut!’ Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland‘Run Away With Me is a high octane coming-of-age YA romantic thriller. A read-in-one-sitting, turbo charged drive across America that will have your heart pounding and your pulse racing right till the very last page.’ A. J. Clack, author of Lie or Die
My Very First Shapes with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Introduce the first concept of shapes with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this playful early learning series - with peep-through flaps on every page!Learn all about circles, squares, triangles and more with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends. Each page of this chunky board book has been thoughtfully designed with a peep-through flap to encourage little ones to join in and guess the shape. Perfect for getting very little ones excited about learning their very first shapes!Discover more in our My Very First range with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:My Very First Colours with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Lift-the-Flap BookMy Very First 123 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Lift-the-Flap BookMy Very First Opposites with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Eric Cantona's 82 Goals
Eric Cantona is an enduring enigma. No Frenchman in the past 50 years has so successfully captured the British imagination. In scintillating essays that bring to life Cantona's wild swings - on what felt like a weekly basis - between hero and villain, this idiosyncratic catalogue of the footballer's 82 goals for Manchester United, describing the matches in which each goal was scored, is a close-up portrait of an unparalleled artist which takes the reader back to some of footballing's most cherished moments. Manchester United was dominating English football during this period, a run of success which began with their first league title in 26 years during the 1992-3 season. Inspiring younger players such as Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham, Cantona was, and remains, an iconic figure, known for his style and effortless grace, his French flair and his unwavering, unapologetic non-conformity.
Lives of Bitter Rain
*2026 LOCUS FINALIST FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL**SHORTLISTED FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST SERIES*City-by-city, kingdom-by-kingdom, the Palleseen have sworn to bring ‘Perfection’ and ‘Correctness’ to an imperfect world. But before these ruthless Tyrant Philosophers send in their legions, they despatch Outreach – the rain before the storm. Outreach is that part of the Pal machine responsible for diplomacy — converting enemies into friends, achieving through words what an army of five thousand could not, urging the oppressed to overthrow the bloody-handed priests, evil necromancers and greedy despots that subjugate them. Angilly, twelve-years-old, a child of Pal soldiers stationed in occupied Jarokir, does not know it yet, but a sequence of accidents and questionable life choices will lead her to Outreach. As she travels from Jarrokir to Bracinta, Cazarkand, Lemas, The Holy Regalate of Stouk and finally, Usmai, she’ll learn that the price of her nation’s success is paid in compromise and lost chances, and that the falling rain will always be bitter. THE TYRANT PHILOSOPHERSA world steeped in magic of all flavours: divination, demonology, necromancy, alchemy, gods, monsters, portals to other dimensions and worlds — and what happens when it collides with an implacable foe — the Tyrant Philosophers — determined to bring reason, logic and ‘perfection’ to the exuberant magical chaos. 1. City of Last Chances: portrait of Ilmar, a city under Palleseen occupation2. House of Open Wounds: portrait of the Palleseen war machine at work. 3. Days of Shattered Faith: portrait of a kingdom consumed, piece-by-piece, by Palleseen diplomatic subterfuge and espionage. 3.1 Lives of Bitter Rain: a prequel novella to Days of Shattered Faith, portrait of a life in the Palleseen diplomatic corps. 4. Pretenders to the Throne of God: portrait of a city under siege. 5. The Grave of Perfection: return to Ilmar, the 'City of Last Chances' where our story began.
The Traveler
‘This novel is addictive as hell’– Gareth Brown, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book of DoorsFirst a day. Then a year. Then for ever. Joseph Eckert's The Traveler is a captivating time-travel novel perfect for fans of Blake Crouch, Interstellar and Project Hail Mary. It’s a morning like any other when Scott Treder first slips. One moment he’s driving to work, fingers drumming the steering wheel. The next he is tumbling down the road, his car gone, his world changed. 7:51 a.m. Monday, April 13th. 7:52 a.m. Tuesday, April 14th. Twenty-four hours, lost in a heartbeat. This first slip is just the beginning. At precisely 7:52 a.m. each morning, Scott jumps forward in time in ever-doubling intervals. First a day is lost. Then weeks. Then decades. As Scott hurtles helplessly toward the future, he watches his seven-year-old son, Lyle, grow into a man – and then an old man – in a matter of days. But Lyle has a plan. He dedicates his entire existence to a single, impossible goal: catching the father who is leaving him behind . . . An epic story of survival, heartbreak, and a father-son bond that defies the laws of physics. * * *‘A fabulous journey through a multitude of futures . . . Seriously recommended’– Peter F. Hamilton, bestselling author of Pandora's Star and Salvation‘Heart-rending, yet in the end, a powerful cry of hope in the inevitable dark’– Claire North, bestselling author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August and Slow Gods‘Will tear at your heart. If you loved books like The Time Traveler’s Wife, then you must read this story’ – James Rollins, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Map of Bones‘A rip-roaring time-travel adventure with the love between a father and a son at its heart‘– New Scientist
Don We Now Our Gay Apparel
Expand your understanding of the development and history of gay men’s dress with Shaun Cole’s groundbreaking work – from the subcultural world of the early 20th century to the clubs and bars of the 80s and 90s. Drawing upon first-hand interviews conducted with men across the UK and US, Cole analyzes the trends in dress adopted by gay men as well as the challenge gay style has posed to mainstream men’s fashion. Other sources such as contemporary magazines shed further light on the culture and discourse influencing gay men’s dress and, in the newly extended reading list, the author situates his own work among the landscape of recent writing on queer and gay men’s style. A new preface and afterword also reflect on the value of the research methodology employed by the text, as well as the changes in studies related to the central focus of Cole’s work. Whether you’re approaching it from a fashion studies, LGBTQ+ studies or sociology perspective, this re-issued text is a vital introduction for anyone interested in gay men’s fashion over the last 100 years.
Obelists En Route
First published in 1937, a Golden Age classic murder mystery set on a cross-country train. ‘A highly ingenious, entertaining and unusual tale’ – Daily HeraldThe luxurious Transcontinental Express, a locomotive journeying coast-to-coast across the United States, is the height of 1930s technology and sophistication. Alongside carriages for dining, drinking and dancing, there’s even a swimming pool car. And it’s there, just one day into the journey, that the corpse of a banker is found. With a killer on the train, the passengers soon begin to turn on one another. It's up to the clever Dr Pons – with his sharp wit and knack for impossible puzzles – to get to the bottom of the case, even as every new piece of evidence seems to suggest more perplexing possibilities. ‘Ingenious . . . A satisfyingly complex solution to both crimes’ – Booklist ‘Extravagantly brainy, gloriously dated’ – Kirkus
Caesar's Nemesis
A hero will fall. An emperor will rise.Mark Antony is Caesar's successor, victor over Caesar's murderers Brutus and Cassius, and the most powerful man in the world. Yet he cannot be complacent. Octavian, Caesar's heir, is ambitious, intelligent and ruthless. Antony must prove himself with a great military victory to hold onto his position, and marches against Rome's old foe: the Parthian empire. But this is a formidable opponent; the bones of many legions lie on the battlefields of the East. And with the beguiling Cleopatra distracting him, can Antony come out on to? ntony's final years are a whirlwind of shifting alliances, betrayals and war. In the end, the Battle of Actium will decide the fate of the empire, and set the course of history for the next two thousand years. From Alexandria to Actium, this clash established a dynasty and struck down one of Rome's greatest heroes.
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Proč mozek potřebuje přátele
Neurovědcův průvodce posílením zdraví mozku tím, že budete žít život plný sounáležitosti a prosperovat v postinterakčním světě
Z titulků je jasné, že procházíme krizí osamělosti, ale zatím se moc neřešilo, jak může méně času stráveného s ostatními ovlivnit tělo a mysl na buněčné úrovni – a proč je toto zjištění součástí cesty vpřed. Renomovaný neurovědec Dr. Ben Rein rozebírá fascinující vědu společenských interakcí a odhaluje, jak je náš mozek naprogramován pro navazování kontaktů a proč moderní život tyto prastaré instinkty ohrožuje. Skrze optiku neurovědy vysvětluje naši potřebu komunity a poskytuje nové rámce pro začlenění sounáležitosti do našich životů. Rein odhaluje fascinující biologické faktory, které hrají roli v našich společných chvílích, od small talku s baristy po hluboké rozhovory s přáteli, a sdílí, jak tyto informace využít ve svůj prospěch při hledání štěstí a zdraví.
Tato poučná a inspirativní kniha odhaluje:
•jak společenské kontakty podporují zdraví mozku a náladu,
•skrytá nebezpečí izolace a proč zvyšuje riziko úmrtí z jakékoli příčiny,
•proč mozek vnímá virtuální konverzace jinak než osobní setkání,
•vědu o sympatiích a tajemství pozitivního dojmu,
•neurovědu empatie, hlubokých vazeb a toho, jak rozumíme ostatním,
•jak vztahy se zvířaty mohou podporovat naše zdraví,
•jak některé drogy, jako je extáze, zlepšují sociální interakce, zatímco jiné, jako jsou léky proti bolesti, je narušují,
•strategie pro zlepšení vašeho společenského života, abyste maximalizovali přínosy pro vaše duševní a fyzické zdraví.
Rein propojuje nejnovější vědecké objevy, vyprávění příběhů a praktické rady inspirované daty a odhaluje, jak naše mozky a těla posiluje sounáležitost a proč je zdraví mozku nakonec tak důležité pro naše blaho.
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The Odyssey Mindset
Seven essential lessons from The Odyssey; a timeless story of strength against adversity, resilience and never losing sight of your goals.
Who are you?
How can you be who you want to be?
How do you treat those around you?
What really matters?
The Odyssey Mindset translates the ancient wisdom of Homer’s classic epic into a reassuring and helpful toolkit for modern life. Each of the seven lessons are explained in parallel to our modern context, with practical takeaways and applications.
Dr Sam Akbar, an Oxford Classicist and Clinical Psychologist, guides you through Odysseus’s physical journey from Troy to Ithaca, but also the mental lessons of this ancient journey of self-knowledge.
Wherever you are on your journey, The Odyssey Mindset will help you navigate the obstacles that life presents.
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Uneasy Streets
Ghost neighbourhoods, trainless railways, empty offices—a bottom-up look at China’s footprint in British cities. At the high tide of UK–China relations, Chinese investors pumped billions into British property and projects each year, promising urban renewal and economic prosperity. But as political tides turned in both countries, the money dried up. A decade on, we live in the ruins of this ‘golden era’. Caroline Knowles explores China’s global influence from the bottom up. Focusing on London and Manchester, she contrasts Beijing’s grand claims with the ramshackle physical evidence she finds at street level: a series of half-finished buildings and abandoned holes in the ground. And this isn’t just a British phenomenon. All along the continent-spanning Belt and Road network, Chinese-funded cities are patchworks of incompleteness, the products of relentlessly profit-driven urbanism that puts people last. China’s soft-power city-making falls far short of the dreams displayed in glossy brochures. Combining urban observation with sharp commentary, interviewing property developers, Chinese migrants and other city-dwellers, Knowles paints an intimate, nuanced portrait. This is the material and human fabric of Chinese Britain.
Najpredávanejší autori v tejto kategórii: Dominik Dán, Joanne K. Rowling, Freida McFadden, Elle Kennedy, Sarah J. Maasová.
