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Bee Speaker
From the Arthur C. Clarke award winner, Adrian Tchaikovsky, comes the third instalment of the DOGS OF WAR science fiction series, a future where genetically engineered “Bioforms” have inherited not the Earth, but the Solar System. The end of the world has been and gone. There was no one great natural disaster, no all-consuming world war, no catastrophic pandemic. Only scores of storms, droughts, and selfish regional conflicts. Humanity was not granted a heroic end. Instead, it bled to death from a thousand cuts. But where Earth fell apart, Mars pulled together. Engineered men and beasts, aided by Bees – an outlawed distributed intelligence – survived through co-operation, because there was simply no alternative. Fast forward to today. A signal – ‘For the sake of what once was. We beg you. Help.’ – reaches Mars. How could they refuse? A consortium of Martian work crews gather the resources for a mission: a triumphal return to the blue-green world of their ancestors. And now here they are – three hundred million kilometres from home. And it has all already gone horribly wrong.
Self-Help From the Middle Ages
'Exhilarating ... funny, informative, even optimistic' FINANCIAL TIMES'Jones is a thoughtful, well-travelled scholar with an eye for a killer image' SUNDAY TIMES'Revelatory ... a moving, eloquent and important book' SPECTATOR'Accessibly erudite and infectiously entertaining' TELEGRAPH'A wonderful, eye-opening book ... Jones is brilliant company and a wonderful teacher' MAIL ON SUNDAY'A lovely book' PETER FRANKOPAN, author of The Silk Roads'One of the most compelling medieval history books I have ever read' IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time Traveller's Guide to the Medieval England'‘Funny and profound ... a great book.' XAND VAN TULLEKEN, doctor, broadcaster and host of What's Up Docs?'Brimming with exceptional insight' HELEN CARR, author of Sceptred Isle‘Beautifully written and brilliantly conceived’ BRUCE HOLSINGER, author of CulpabilityWhat can a twelfth-century monk teach us about burnout, envy, or despair? Far more than we might imagine. In Self-Help from the Middle Ages, historian Peter Jones travels through Europe’s archives and libraries to uncover a lost psychology: a world where confession was therapy, sin was diagnosis, and the Seven Deadly Sins served as a map of the human mind. From the deserts of Egypt to the Vatican Library, from Dante’s Florence to Catherine of Siena’s cell, Jones introduces the thinkers, mystics and rebels who wrestled with the same questions that preoccupy us now: how to live with our flaws, forgive ourselves, and find meaning amid confusion. Medieval lives and landscapes come vividly alive: Siberian winters and Parisian manuscripts, lustful saints and anxious scholars, candlelit abbeys and vaults of forgotten books. Wise, surprising, and deeply humane, Self-Help from the Middle Ages reveals that the remedies we seek for our 21st-century anxieties may have been with us all along—written in brown Gothic ink on lambskin seven hundred years ago.
The Last Enchanted Places
Ian Bradley has been fascinated by spas since regularly taking the waters at Tunbridge Wells as a boy. He has visited, written and broadcast about spas across Europe and sampled the cures that they offer for over forty years. This book distils his accumulated experiences, research and reflections while also presenting an up-to-date picture of the atmosphere of what, for him, are the most enchanting, and enchanted spas today. The book blends personal reminiscences with a historical overview, amusing anecdotes, factual information and useful tips for visitors. It describes the experience of taking the waters and relishing the atmosphere at thirteen continental spas, seven of which have recently been given UNESCO World Heritage status as 'The Great Spas of Europe'. The result is a fascinating, amusing, and informative survey of these last enchanted places which are being increasingly visited by tourists for their cultural and historic connections as much as their therapeutic benefits.
The Stony Path
A heartrending saga of lost love, dark secrets and the rocky road to happiness, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court'Gritty and touching' Newcastle Evening ChronicleWhen a shocking secret is revealed, will she ever find happiness agai? rowing up on a small, struggling farm on the outskirts of Sunderland in the early 1900s, Polly Farrow has a tough life, but she has gifts money can't buy - a joyful disposition and a loving heart. And that heart belongs to her beloved cousin, Michael. They share a special bond, and Polly knows that one day they'll be man and wife. But a terrible family secret is to shatter her dreams for ever. The lovers are rent apart and Polly is left to bear the responsibility of the farm and her family alone. Life is now a battle for survival, and Polly wonders if she will ever find happiness, unaware that the answer to her prayers is closer than she thinks . . . What readers are saying about The Stony Path:'A brilliant read . . . Rita Bradshaw has the knack of telling a story so well. I can't express into words how glad I have found her books and what joy they bring me' ?'Gripping from start to finish. A truly wonderful love story that has to ride the test of time, heartache and treachery' ? 'This book was unputdownable once I started reading it. The plot was wonderful and believable, the characters are a mixed lot in that some are feisty, some rotten and a few really, really good. It makes for a wonderful story that left me wanting more' ?'Another gritty story by this wonderful author, whose stories are so true to life and keep the reader captured from the beginning to the end' ?'I enjoyed it very much and look forward to reading another book by Rita Bradshaw. She has a knack of capturing the history and the people who lived through it' ?
Bananya Ultimate Sticker Collection
Join Bananya and the Curious Bunch in this adorable anime sticker book, packed with over 1,000 Bananya stickers and filled with fun facts about the beloved anime series. Learn all about the secret lives of Bananyas – kitties from outer space who live in bananas! Decorate the pages with the cute, quirky characters, such as pirate bananya, long-haired bananya, flower bananya, and many more. There’s a bananya for everyone in this cute sticker activity book:Discover 1,000+ stickers from the Bananya anime, from fan-favourite bananyas to immersive scenes, and lots of extras to use for decorationFeatures delightful bananyas from the first three seasons of the show, with 72 pages filled to the brim with adorable bananya stickersThe perfect anime gift for young Bananya fans – as well as adult fans looking for super cute stickers for all your decorating needs!The officially licensed Bananya Ultimate Sticker Collection is an unforgettable gift for fans aged 7+ who can’t get enough of the anime and all the irresistible cuteness on display. Learn more about these extraterrestrial, banana-loving kitties and create your own scenes with over 1,000 stickers, featuring a variety of bananyas with their own distinct personalities and quirks.
The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives
'A cozy mystery so delicious you can almost taste the tang of the salt and vinegar!' Reader review ?'A brilliant series starter, one of the best I've read in a long while' Reader review ?Don't miss this quirky and charming British cozy crime mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Peter Boland!🐟There's some fishy business happening in the idyllic Cornish village of Mousehole. As a killer begins to make waves, can these new amateur detectives solve the mystery? 🐟Maggie Tyson loves living in the utterly charming village, Mousehole. She spends her days walking the local coastal paths, solving the latest crossword puzzle, and working in the small town's only fish and chip shop. Looking for a fresh start, Ryan Stepney is in desperate need of a job, and stumbles across a vacancy at the chip shop. When a body is found by the harbour, shock ripples through the village. And as Ryan was the last person seen talking to the victim, he becomes the number one suspect in the investigation. Maggie is certain that her new colleague had nothing to do with the murder, so swaps her apron for a magnifying glass, and starts to investigate herself. Can Maggie prove Ryan's innocence and reel in the killer, before they strike again? Praise for the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency series:'Well this was simply fantastic. It was everything I was looking for in a small town cozy murder mystery' Reader review ? 'Had me hooked from the first page' Reader review ? 'Quirky, heartfelt, exciting, sad, shocking... an absolutely brilliant start to a new series' Reader review ?'An absolute treat for cozy mystery fans! The setting was atmospheric, the mystery intriguing, and the ending tied everything up beautifully' Reader review ?'I LOVED this book. It's clever, fun and a great cozy' Reader review ?'A brilliant series starter, one of the best I've read in a long while' Reader review ?Meet The Fish and Chip Shop DetectivesForty-eight-year-old Maggie is a lover of puzzles. When she's not working at Robbins' Fish and Chip Shop, she can be found on her sofa, nursing a cup of tea and solving the latest mystery thrown at the detectives in Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders and more. Maggie finds an unlikely friend in Ryan, a recent graduate who has just moved to Mousehole and is trying to figure out what to do with his life. Together, they serve up the best fish and chips Cornwall has to offer, with an occasional helping of mystery solving on the side. The SettingMousehole is a picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, known for its scenic harbour, winding streets, and tiny sandy beach. It's also home to Robbins' Fish and Chip Shop, the only chippy in town. Tourists and locals alike enjoy a battered cod whilst admiring the calm waterfront. Mr Robbins, the owner, is notoriously private - no one knows much about him. Perhaps that's another mystery for our Fish and Chip Shop Detectives to solve...
You Are the Fuhrer's Unrequited Love
An electrifying novel about the Nazi who reinvented himself, Albert Speer‘Which is the most seductive, truth or fiction?’This is the story of Albert Speer: The protégé. The ‘good Nazi’. The star. The mythmaker. In 1969 Speer, Hitler’s favourite architect and Minister of Armaments and War Production, publishes his memoirs. Rewriting his own past, claiming to have known nothing about the Final Solution, he declares himself ‘collectively responsible, but not individually guilty’. It is one of the greatest lies in history. Jean-Noël Orengo’s electrifying novel is the story of a man who saved his skin through the countless fictions he created about himself. A man with a talent for survival, who dazzled those around him with his monuments to power and then, escaping death, reinvented himself as a bestselling author. A man once described as the Führer's unrequited love. It is a story of power and ambition, self-interest and self-deceit – and what happens in a war over the truth.
Once Upon a Planet: The story of Earth from stardust to our first steps
Embark on a breathtaking journey through time to discover the fascinating history of our planet. From the birth of the first ocean to the rise of life, from fiery volcanic eruptions to icy glacial ages, this picture book brings Earth's 4.5-billion-year story to life in a way that's vivid, accessible and awe-inspiring. Young readers will meet microscopic creatures, towering dinosaurs and witness the dramatic transformations that shaped the world we know today. A celebration of science, nature and imagination, this book invites children to explore the wonders of Earth's past - and understand the challenges it overcame to become our home. Stunning, imaginative illustrations vividly recreate prehistoric landscapes and creatures, transporting readers back in time with breathtaking detail.
Guess Again
It was an unsolvable case. Now, the truth is coming out... and it will break apart everything they hold dear.Ten years ago, seventeen-year-old high school volleyball star Callie Jones vanished from her quiet Wisconsin lake community. A highly publicised search followed but her body was never found. The case went cold, but the echoes still linger. Ethan Hall, a former renegade detective turned ER doctor, left law enforcement to escape the horrors of the kid crime division. But on the tenth anniversary of Callie's disappearance, his former partner, Pete Kramer, makes a desperate request. Pete is the veteran detective who originally investigated the case. Now he's dying, and to ease his conscience and get closure for the Jones family, he needs Ethan to find out what happened to Callie, once and for all. Word soon spreads and everyone in the small town of Cherryview feels a rush of hope that answers will finally be found. Amid a sweltering heatwave, Ethan's investigation gains momentum, and soon he is drawn into a twisted psychological game. There is much more to the nightmare of Callie's disappearance than he imagined, including a connection with his own dark past... and secrets that are still worth killing for. An edge-of-your-seat thriller perfect for fans of Riley Sager, Stacy Willingham, and Karin Slaughter.
The Hounding
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2026**'Extraordinary . . . clever, strange and beautifully written' THE TIMES'Prompts thoughts of both THE CRUCIBLE and THE VIRGIN SUICIDES . . . Purvis is an exquisitely accomplished wordsmith.' DAILY TELEGRAPH'A taut, tense tale, impeccably told' FINANCIAL TIMES'Feverish, finely wrought and unforgettable.' DAILY MAIL'An unflinchingly strange and savage novel – a rare and twisted pleasure, and an unmissable must-read for every girl who has ever been made to feel strange.' LUCY ROSE, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LAMB'Haunting and beguiling, this fever dream of a novel draws you in and colours your mind all shades of doubt and suspicion.' STACEY HALLS, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE FAMILIARS'Melancholy and bittersweet.' OTEGHA UWAGBA, Sunday Times bestselling author of LITTLE BLACK BOOK'A novel of rare grace and skill, exquisitely wrought and simmering with feral violence.' ROWE IRVIN, author of LIFE CYCLE OF A MOTHMany stories are told about the five Mansfield sisters. They are haughty, thinking themselves better than their neighbours in the picturesque village of Little Nettlebed. They have taken the death of their grandmother hard. They are liars, troublemakers, untamed and dangerous... Accounts of their behaviour differ, but the villagers all agree that the girls are odd. One long summer, a heatwave descends. Bloated sea creatures wash up along the parched riverbed, animals grow frenzied, ravens gather on the roofs of those about to die. As the stifling heat grips the village, so does a strange rumour: the Mansfield sisters have been seen transforming into a pack of dogs. With the witch trials only a recent memory, hysteria sets in. Slowly but surely, the villagers become convinced that something strange is taking root in Little Nettlebed. And when a bark finally leads to a bite, the sisters will be the ones to pay for it. Visceral and richly atmospheric, The Hounding plunges its reader into 18th century Oxfordshire, where the power of a man’s word is absolute, and it is safer to be a wild animal than an unconventional young woman. ***'Utterly bizarre in the best way possible' Reader Review'A glorious shimmering heat mirage of a novel' Reader Review'A visceral and consuming fever dream of a book' Reader Review'Tense, almost claustrophobic' Reader Review'Sharp and extremely enjoyable' Reader Review
The Complete Novels of Jane Austen
Celebrate the timeless wit and romance of Jane Austen with this beautifully bound deluxe edition, featuring all seven beloved novels in one elegant collector’s volume. Jane Austen revolutionized the literary romance, using it as a platform from which to address issues of gender politics and class consciousness among the British middle class of the late eighteenth century. Bound in a heat-stamped, vegan leather cover with foil accents, this collection includes all of Austen’s unabridged novels and novellas:Sense and SensibilityPride and PrejudiceMansfield ParkEmmaNorthanger AbbeyPersuasionLady SusanWith witty, unflinching morality, Austen portrays English middle-class life as the eighteenth century came to a close and the nineteenth century began. Austen’s heroines find happiness in many forms; each of the novels is a story of love and marriage—marriage for love, financial security, and for social status. In a publishing career that spanned less than ten years, her work brought her little personal fame and only a few positive reviews during her lifetime. It wasn’t until the 1940s that she became widely accepted in academia as a great English writer. The second half of the 20th century saw a proliferation of Austen scholarship and the emergence of a fan culture. Austen’s works continue to influence the course of the novel even as they charm readers today. Savor and cherish the novels of Jane Austen in this display-worthy keepsake volume. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
DK Top 10 Los Angeles
The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Los Angeles with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Los Angeles has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Los Angeles, you’ll find:- Top 10 lists of Los Angeles''s must-sees and must-dos, including biking along Venice Boardwalk, exploring the iconic Sunset Strip and thrill-seeking on the rollercoasters at Universal Studios and Disneyland- Los Angeles’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best beaches, shopping streets, movie theaters, restaurants and much more- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Los Angeles, plus six full-colour area mapsDK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on California’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK California travel guide.
Unconditional
An intimate and moving collection of stories about women and their life-changing relationships with animals, told in vivid graphic novel style. In Unconditional, popular illustrator and writer Cat Willett explores the deep, sometimes transcendent relationship between women and their animal companions. The animals she’s shared her life with have pulled her through difficult times, accompanied her through growth and transition, and taught her a great deal about pain and loss. Using rich, full-color illustrations, she shares illuminating stories of different women and their pets, including: Terra and her parrot, Pooja, grieved together when Terra’s mother passed away from pancreatic cancer. Tuck and Liza, two cats adopted in Ukraine and Poland, helped Brianne cope with the challenge of waiting for her journalist husband to return from an assignment in a war zone. Hyesu adopted her dog, Dutch, from a shelter and found calm and support for her anxiety. Finn, Pam’s rabbit, helped her redefine the meaning of family while providing companionship and support living in a big city far from home. With these honest, pure retellings, as well as her own stories, Willett reveals the mutual bond that grows when animals are invited into our sphere and how meaningful those relationships can be.
Benjamin Zephaniah's What Stephen Lawrence Has Taught Us
A ground-breaking poem on the legacy of Stephen Lawrence from national treasure Benjamin Zephaniah."The death of Stephen LawrenceHas taught us to love each other..."With extra information provided alongside Benjamin''s powerful words and Joelle Avelino''s striking illustration, this book is an indispensable tool for helping children aged 9+ to understand identity, diversity, justice, respect and racism.
Tiger, Don't Worry!
The adorable duo are back!In this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage, Mei and her exuberant best friend Tiger eagerly try to help make tea, but their efforts lead to broken tools and panic! Fearing being scolded, they run away, but Mei soon realises the importance of returning home and facing their mistake. They return home with trepidation and are relieved to be met with an important lesson in empathy, forgiveness and patience. Steeped in kindness, this reassuring story is perfect for children navigating how to say sorry, concluding in Tiger and Mei finding the courage to admit to their mistakes and learning that honesty helps to bring the whole family together.
Touki Bouki
Djibril Diop Mambéty’s exuberant, inventive and urgent film Touki Bouki (The Journey of the Hyena) (1973) follows a young couple, Mory (Magaye Niang) and Anta (Mareme Niang), who dream of leaving their home in Dakar, Senegal for an imagined better life in Paris. Rosalind Galt’s insightful study analyses Touki Bouki’s cinematic worlds, from its narrative of postcolonial migration to its influence by international film style, both nonetheless grounded in African visual cultures and critical perspectives. Touki Bouki explores the intertwined histories of the postcolonial and the transnational, showing how the aesthetic and political ideas found in the experimentation of cinematic modernisms and New Waves are as African as they are European. Galt’s study interweaves a conceptual framework of world cinema studies and anti/decolonial theory with close analysis of Touki Bouki’s innovative audiovisual forms and its representations of desire and identity in postcolonial Senegal. Providing a detailed reading of the film’s themes and cinematic style, she argues for its classic status and for its long-lasting influence on world cinema.
What Makes a Bird?
An informative and engaging introduction to birds written by wildlife TV presenter and bird watcher, Nadeem Perera. A stunningly illustrated book detailing everything that makes a bird a bird. Featuring birds from all over the world, and peppered with clear case studies on different bird species and punchy fact files on all things beaks, feathers, migration, nesting and more, the book also closes with a chapter on connecting with birds and becoming a birder.
Sylvanian Families: Freya's Baking Adventure
Join the Sylvanian Families on their summer adventures in this sweet picture book, based on the animation Freya's Happy Diary, now showing on Youtube!The kids are opening a bakery, with bread they've baked themselves! Freya and her friends, Ralph and Lyra, can't wait to get started. Frasier Chocolate, the town's resident baker, is helping them out. There's just one problem . . . Freya can't remember what she put in her bread! Can the friends work out Freya's recipe before the bakery open? reya's Baking Adventure is a delightful picture book featuring artwork from the animated Sylvanian Families series, Freya's Happy Diary, and brings the classic and beloved toy range to life as never before. Enjoy more Sylvanian picture book stories with Ralph's Summer Holiday, Freya's Secret Discovery and Freya's Birthday Surprise.
The Little Guide to Shohei Ohtani
From humble beginnings in Oshu, Japan, to becoming one of Major League Baseball's brightest stars, Shohei Ohtani has stunned the world - not only with his extraordinary talent and discipline but also with his quiet humility. As both a dominant pitcher and a powerful hitter, Ohtani has redefined what's possible in baseball. Driven by a deep love for the game and an unwavering belief in his potential, he has defied expectations and broken records. But beyond the stats, it's his mindset - fiercely focused but always grounded - that truly sets him apart. Packed with motivational quotes and intriguing facts and insights, this little book is a tribute to Ohtani's journey - from his cultural roots and early ambitions to his milestones with the Los Angeles Angels and the Dodgers. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the phenomenon, this collection celebrates everything that makes Ohtani a once-in-a-century athlete. Sample Content:"Nobody else is doing this right now,. Actually, I feel a strong attraction to do both. I like not only pitching, but I also like hitting. I am happy I got the opportunity to do." - Shohei Ohtani No player in MLB history had ever achieved both a 10-strikeout game and a three-homer game in the same season, let alone the same game... Shohei achieved both on October 17, 2025.
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