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Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza
***THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***Winner of the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for NonfictionIn Peter Beinart's view, one story dominates Jewish communal life: that of persecution and victimhood. It is a story that erases much of the nuance of Jewish religious tradition and warps our understanding of Israel and Palestine. After Gaza, where Jewish texts, history and language have been deployed to justify mass slaughter and starvation, Beinart argues, Jews must tell a new story. After this war, whose horror will echo for generations, they must do nothing less than offer a new answer to the question: What does it mean to be a Jew? Beinart imagines an alternate narrative, which would draw on other nations' efforts at moral reconstruction and a different reading of Jewish tradition. A story in which Israeli Jews have the right to equality, not supremacy, and in which Jewish and Palestinian safety are not mutually exclusive but intertwined. One that recognizes the danger of venerating states at the expense of human life. Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza is a provocative argument that will expand and inform one of the defining conversations of our time. It is a book that only Peter Beinart could write: a passionate yet measured work that brings together his personal experience, his commanding grasp of history, his keen understanding of political and moral dilemmas, and a clear vision for the future.
The Westward Hours
Across the fractured end of the twenty-first century, multiple generations endure the upheavals of climate collapse and the violent remaking of what was once the United States. At the heart of the cruel, chaotic wastelands of the Southwest are the brother and sister known in whispers as ‘the Twins’: Tom and Tam MacAllister. Their brief insurrection against the oligarchic powers of a broken nation blazes with elemental force, echoing long after their fall. Half-history, half-legend, their legacy lingers in surpising ways as a bleaker order re-forms. Dennison Smith’s taut, luminous prose carries this mythic novel of violence and renewal, confronting what is lost – and what may yet be born.
A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies of Britain & Northern Europe
A Naturalist's Guide to the Butterflies ofBritain & NorthernEurope is an easy-to-use, fully comprehensive guide to the 159 butterflyspecies found in Britain, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. It is perfectfor amateur naturalists. High-quality photographs are accompanied by detailedspecies descriptions, which include common and scientific name, wingspan,distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers living withbutterflies, anatomy, behaviour, enemies and friends, ecology, updated distributiondetails and conservation information.
A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny
Take a step - if you dare - into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title.
A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries - from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.
In this petrifying book, you will find:
A complete global history of the subject - from ancient visions of the Underworld and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and "creepypasta" tales
More than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible text
Profiles of infamous supernatural creatures - from ghosts and demons to banshees and changelings, and from Grendel to Baba Yaga and the Morrigan to the Golem
Profiles of the scariest books and films of all time - from novels by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Stephen King to movies like The Exorcist, The Shining, and Alien
…in a stunning, giftable package with a specially commissioned cover artwork and gorily printed page edges.
Discover how our experience and understanding of fear and terror have evolved through the ages, beginning with the ancient visions of a hellish Underworld. Encounter terrifying figures like Medusa and the Babylonian demon Pazuzu. And tread carefully through the medieval world, where a fear of the unknown stoked apocalyptic terror around the Black Death and gave rise to the danse macabre and the demonology of the Malleus Maleficarum.
Delve into the folklore that gave birth to creatures of the night - from vampires and werewolves to the Japanese Kappa water demon and the cannibalistic Wendigo of Indigenous American lore. Witness the emergence of Gothic literature, with the terrifying and genre-defining works of authors like Mary Shelley, H. P. Lovecraft, and M. R. James. And learn how the 20th century saw a new wave of terror unleashed through Expressionist art, monsters in the movies, "body horror" films, and the "folk horror" revival.
Whether you are a dedicated horror aficionado or simply curious, A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny isn't just for Halloween… It is a thrilling - chilling - journey into the heart of darkness.
The Esoteric Histories series
With global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK's Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects - from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained - weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult; A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; and A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy.
DK Top 10 Sicily
The world's favourite pocket travel guides
Make the most of your trip to Sicily with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Sicily 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 Sicily, you'll find:
- Top 10 lists of Sicily's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting Palermo's Baroque churches, touring the former Greek colony of Syracuse and lounging on golden sands near Mondello
- Sicily's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping
- Themed lists, including the best shops and markets, beaches, bars, local dishes and much more
- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week
- A laminated pull-out map of Sicily, plus six full-colour area maps
DK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.
Looking for more on Sicily's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Sicily travel guide.
DK Canada
Make your trip to Canada extraordinary
Canoeing across Lake Louise. A poutine lunch from a street-food stall. Days of festival fun in Calgary. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Our updated guide brings Canada to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover:
- our pick of Canada's must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Canada
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to each part of Canada
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Want the best of Vancouver in your pocket? Try DK Top 10 Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
DK Venice and the Veneto
Make your trip to Venice and the Veneto extraordinary
A gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Fresh seafood straight from the Mediterranean. Astounding collections of priceless art. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.
Our updated guide brings Venice and the Veneto to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the region's buildings and neighbourhoods.
You'll discover:
- our pick of Venice and the Veneto's must-sees and top experiences
- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of Venice and the Veneto
- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy
- easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to each part of Venice and the Veneto
- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go
Want the best of Venice and the Veneto in your pocket? Try our Top 10 Venice.
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.
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.
Eyewonder Bugs
Enter the buzzing world of winged wonders and creepy crawlies with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Bugs for children aged 5–7.Uncover the fascinating lives of the daring dragonfly, the clever centipede, the super scorpion, and the mighty mantis in this book about bugs for kids. Find out how these tiny wonders communicate, hunt, and live. Explore their habitats and lifecycles, and discover why they are important to Earth''s ecosystems. Plus, with activities such as ''Honey Trail'' and ''Facts match'', your child will be entertained time and time again.DK''s best-selling Eyewonder series has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information and fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature with fascinating bugs records and trivia. This book is perfect for all curious young minds; brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!
Reach for Tomorrow
A heartwarming saga of a young woman's indomitable spirit and determination to survive no matter what, perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Rosie GoodwinWhen everyone's deserted her, can she find the strength to go o? osie Ferry is hardly more than a child when her father and brothers are lost in a pit disaster. She has to grow up fast when her mother falls apart, leaving Rosie in charge of her two sisters. It's Rosie who finds them lodgings, Rosie who tramps the streets looking for work. Without her friends Davey and Flora, Rosie doesn't know how she'd cope. Then Davey - the boy Rosie always thought she'd marry - abruptly leaves Sunderland, and to make matters worse her mother turns to drink. It's almost more than she can bear, but Rosie is tougher than she looks, and she's determined to keep the family together. What readers are saying about Reach for Tomorrow:'Another lovely story from this very talented writer. The characters are vivid and believable, the storyline keeps you guessing' ?'This story is so full of deep love and filled with sorrow too. A book I never wanted to end!' ? 'The characters are truly believable and inspiring. I have laughed and cried with them. In true Northern style it was a captivating story of love, heartache and true grit' ? 'I felt as though I was transported in time. I found the book very emotive in places and extremely easy to read' ? 'A story of endurance in all manner of life. Could not put the book down. Sadness, love, enduring poverty, Rita Bradshaw has enthralled me' ?
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.
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...
Odd Bugs (A Curious Critters Board Book)
Meet nature’s oddballs in author Laura Gehl and illustrator Gareth Lucas’s engaging board book about some of the most unique insects in the world. Get ready to buzz with excitement! Odd Bugs introduces babies and toddlers to highly unusual creepy-crawlies, including a beautiful glasswing butterfly and the treacherous robber fly!Lively rhyming verses provide the comforting repetition that little ones crave, even as their minds are opened to new and fascinating creatures from around the world. At the end of the book, readers will find photographs of each bug, along with more detailed factual information. From the goliath beetle to the Picasso moth, red-headed bush cricket, saddleback caterpillar, robber fly, glasswing butterfly, and leaf insect, this book celebrates the diversity and wonder of the insect world. The vibrant illustrations and playful text make learning about bugs fun and memorable, sparking curiosity in young readers and encouraging them to explore the natural world. With its sturdy board book format, Odd Bugs is built to withstand enthusiastic little hands and repeated readings. Discover the weirdest insects on Earth and inspire a lifelong love of nature!
Peek & Boo! Day at the Zoo
Peek is ready for a fun day at the zoo, but can''t find her best friend Boo anywhere! Where is he hiding? Maybe the elephants have seen him? Maybe he''s watching the seals play? Help Peeksearch for the small guinea pig as he has silly fun around the zoo. Can you find him before the day is over?
Human Nature Book 1
From Academy Award–winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky comes the first volume of his spectacular sci-fi trilogy, Human NatureThe visionary minds behind Black Swan and The Whale, Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel, team up with writer Jeff Welch and acclaimed artist Martín Morazzo (Ice Cream Man) for Human Nature, a razor-sharp social-satire trilogy about ambition, power, and humanity’s desperate quest for immortality. Meet Duke: once just an ordinary nobody, now an ego-driven billionaire chicken magnate with nearly limitless wealth and power. But even endless fortune has limits—and Duke is obsessed with breaking the final barrier: death itself. Can he buy the key to defy death, or has his unchecked ambition finally gone too fa? verflowing with twisted humor, surreal adventures, and dazzling visuals, Human Nature hurtles readers into a bizarre yet unsettlingly familiar future, confronting unimaginable obstacles at every turn. It’s a gripping, audacious ride that only Aronofsky could conjure—one that races forward at breathtaking speed, promising even greater thrills as the trilogy unfolds.
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