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The Mud Princess
Annoyed by her big brother and her own bad temper, Yuki throws her house keys down a manhole. When she goes after them, she arrives in a strange underground world, ruled by the mighty Mud Princess. In a place where lost things are found and anger tastes delicious, Yuki finds new friends and learns that she's not the only person living with difficult feelings...
Join beloved picture-book creator Beatrice Alemagna on a messy, magical adventure of self-discovery!
The Art of Flowers
28 pull-out posters of floral masterpieces to hang on your walls.
From Monet's Waterlilies and Klimt's Flower Garden, to Cassatt's Lilacs in a Window and Hiroshige's Hibiscus, The Art of Flowers features 28 of art history's most iconic floral paintings, ready to be hung, stuck or pinned to your walls.
Compiled in an easy-glide, pull-out format, this large-format poster book features quality, affordable, and beautiful artworks in a standard frame size.
100 Iconic Buildings to See Before You Die
Take a tour of the world's most talked about architectural wonders.
This is your passport to 100 places designed to impress - think France's Eiffel Tower, India's Taj Mahal, Egypt's Pyramids of Giza and the USA's Empire State Building. These are the landmarks that define destinations, fill photo galleries and top travel bucket lists, and now it's time to see them for yourself.
Organized by continent, the book takes you on a global tour of must-see sights, from ancient temples and Art Deco hotels to Modernist marvels and mega-tall megastructures. Inside you'll find:
- 100 world-class landmarks chosen for their visual wow-factor and cultural impact
- chapters organized by continent for easy browsing and destination dreaming
- striking full-page photography plus top tips for photo ops and iconic viewpoints
- bite-sized insights with cultural context, historical tidbits and reasons to visit
- smart travel notes: when to go, how to get there and other landmarks to see while you're there
Whether you're satisfying armchair wanderlust or just craving new ideas for what to see next, this book is the perfect gift for travellers.
Don't Forget We're Here Forever
Why are young people finding their way back to faith?'One of those books I find myself being (excuse the pun) evangelical about, pressing it into friends' hands like a Gideon's Bible' Sunday Times'Spellbinding . . . An incredible exploration of how young people are navigating the complex world we find ourselves in today' Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art without Men*A TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER**A TELEGRAPH, GQ, NEW YORKER AND PROSPECT BOOK OF THE YEAR*When several of her friends turned to faith in their twenties, Lamorna Ash sensed the beginnings of a phenomenon. In our fractured age, a new generation was rediscovering Christianity for itself. In this urgent and lyrical adventure, Ash embarks on a journey across Britain to meet the young people wrestling with faith today. Taking us from ancient abbeys to modern meeting houses, silent retreats to garrulous Bible classes, Don' t Forget We're Here Forever explores our need for community and nourishment of the soul. 'One of our most talented young writers' Telegraph'It is not surprising that at a time like this, people should turn to older sources of meaning. Don't Forget We're Here Forever is therefore a book for our moment' Irish Times'A rare and arresting book' New Statesman
A Widow's Charm
In this witty fantasy romance, a widow blackmails her rakish necromancer neighbor to bring her husband back to life and save her home . . . only to find herself falling for him instead. Lady Hildegarde Croft is accustomed to changes in position. After all, she rose from maidservant to lady of the manor when she married Lord Thorgoode Croft. But when he drops dead quite unexpectedly, the plans that would have protected her and the people of Croftholde from her malevolent brother-in-law die along with him. What's a widow to do? Fortunately, potential salvation arrives in the form of Lord Erol Elmwood, who is fleeing the consequences of using his forbidden Charm to raise the dead and save his own life. Now he's injured, destitute, and miserable, stuck hiding out at the neighboring estate. For Hilde, blackmailing Lord Elmwood to resurrect Thorgoode seems like the perfect solution. For Elmwood, beautiful Lady Croft seems like the ideal distraction from his troubles. The problem is, all she wants from him is the horrifying power he knows he can never use again. 'Clever, funny, charmingly written, this tale of unexpected love and yes, dead bodies, will run away with your heart. I was rooting for Hilde and Elmwood from the very first page' Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong
Children of Radium
A gripping journey into the twisting moral maze of the twentieth century – a journey to uncover a radioactive family secret'The best book I’ve read in the past year . . . A masterpiece' Financial TimesJoe Dunthorne never met his great-grandfather Siegfried: an eccentric Jewish scientist who escaped Nazi Berlin in the 1930s and snuck back under cover of night to rescue the family heirlooms. Decades later, Siegfried wrote about his adventures in a memoir so long and rambling that almost no one ever managed to read it. Decades after that, his great-grandson Joe unearthed the dusty manuscript and got a nasty surprise. Because hidden on page 1,692 of the unreadable memoir was a shocking confession . . . ‘A voyage into the heart of twentieth-century darkness [...] narrated with the twists and turns of a detective story’ ObserverSHORTLISTED FOR WALES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026
Scottish History
The 2000-plus years of Scottish history have seen a huge variety of events, from great national moments to personal achievements, each one helping to make and mould the character of the nation. This compendium takes note of the milestones – historical as well as cultural, serious as well as entertaining – but also of the many steps between them. Carefully chosen and researched for their interest and variety, they make a fascinating record: 150 vignettes form a 'family album' of the Scottish people from the Romans in Scotland in the first century CE to climate change in the 2020s. And everything in between.
Can You Get Music on the Moon?
An exploration of the amazing science of sound and space – packed with incredible facts and stunning illustrations. Did you know.... That sound travels faster underwate? r that crickets hear with their knee? r that astronauts have played musical instruments in spac? oin Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!You'll discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space – for example:Did you know you can get marsquakes as well as earthquake? r that the president of the United States once made a phone call to the moo? r that astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed a viral music video in spac? ith stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the magic of sound and space to life, this out-of-this-world book is perfect for getting kids aged 7+ excited about science.
Heartman
From the author of The Station Cat, discover the heart-warming story of the power of a parent''s love.Heartman isn''t much of a superhero. He can fly, sure, but that''s it. Everyday he goes out to fight fearsome super-villains like the GREAT BIG MORT GAGE, the fugitive brothers - The Bills, and the exhausting 9.2.5., but compared to everyone else''s dad, he''s not very impressive. However, when you fall down, there''s only one hero that can pick you up again.In this quick-witted and thought provoking picture book, author and illustrator Stephen Hogtun will have parents moved from laughter to tears, while children will be captivated by illustrations from award-winning author Stephen Hogtun . But most importantly of all, Heartman reminds us that love is the greatest superpower there is, and it will always save the day.
Sorry, Sammy
A clever, funny picture book about one of life’s most important skills: the art of saying sorry. Sammy is in trouble. He’s stuck in his room (on his mum’s birthday!) writing sorry letters for things he shouldn’t have done. But what exactly has Sammy done? Told entirely through Sammy’s letters, this inventive and laugh-out-loud story gradually reveals the chaos behind his well-meaning plan. As one apology letter leads to another, the story of Sammy’s robot-related adventure unfolds . . . But the big question is will Sammy make it out of his room in time to celebrate his mum’s birthday? And what’s going on with all the robots? A fresh take on one of life’s essential lessons, Sorry, Sammy combines laugh-out-loud humour with a heartfelt message about making things right.
The Little Guide to Lamborghini
From its bold beginnings in Sant'Agata Bolognese to its status as a symbol of cutting-edge design and unrestrained performance, Lamborghini has never followed the rules - it has rewritten them. The Little Guide to Lamborghini is a sleek celebration of this fearless brand, featuring powerful quotes from the innovators, engineers and drivers who helped define its rebel spirit. From Ferruccio Lamborghini's daring rivalry with Ferrari to the jaw-dropping lines of the Miura, Countach and Revuelto, this book captures the drama, ambition and raw power behind the raging bull. Alongside inspirational quotes, readers will discover fascinating facts charting Lamborghini's rise - from a maker of tractors to one of the most revered names in supercar history. Perfect for motorsport enthusiasts and design lovers alike, this little guide celebrates the boldest name in high-performance engineering. Sample Content:In 1962, Ferruccio visited Don Eduardo Miura, a famous breeder of fighting bulls, at his Seville ranch. Inspired, and as a Taurus star sign himself, Ferruccio decided to use a raging bull as the logo for his soon-to-be-formed company. "If you've been to the Lamborghini factory, everything's built by hand. The engines, boxes, transmissions they build there, the bodies in total, interiors, it's all custom work. It's a hand-built car. That's why it's so expensive." - Lee Iacocca, on his trip to Sant'Agata
A Year of Ikigai
Find purpose and meaning in your day-to-day life with A Year of Ikigai, a collection of 5-minute daily reads, over 365 days, for easy understanding and integration of this Japanese philosophy.Ikigai is not a Venn diagram with a sweet spot in the middle. It''s not your bliss, nor is it your one life purpose. It''s not a word or concept from Okinawa. It’s not related to longevity. And it doesn’t mean that you never retire. So, what is ikigai? Iki comes from the verb ikiru, which means “to live.” But it is not referring to your life as a whole, as in a lifetime, but rather your “everyday life.” The concept of ikigai aligns and relates to finding meaning in your day-to-day living. In A Year of Ikigai, ikigai expert Nicholas Kemp introduces the Japanese concept of ikigai through 365 days of practical tips, exercises, and real-life examples to help you apply the principles of ikigai in tangible ways to your life, so you can answer the most important question:What gets you up in the morning?
Hen, Mistress of Mayhem
FEATURED IN THE SUNDAY TIMESHenrietta Moraes first discovered Soho when she was eighteen – or so she tells us. Her favourite sport was social climbing (heaven knows she enjoyed the exercise) and she was good at it, going to all the right parties and simply gate-crashing others. From the summit of the 1950s bohemian scene she surveyed the life and times of those who broke all the rules, such as the artists Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon (for whom she became a muse). But that’s not all she did – as a key counter-culture figure in the 1960s Chelsea Set, no other woman was more indefatigable in becoming a bohemian legend. Through Hen, you’ll learn how to steal your best friend’s boyfriend; enchant and ensnare a husband; blossom into a magnificent muse; dress like a comic book superhero; become a connoisseur of every illicit drug known to medical science and dose a Rolling Stones concert with them; join the caravan set and head along the gypsy trail in search of the Holy Grail, before rematerialising as the minder for a mind-blowing pop icon…Along the way you’ll indulge in the gentle art of cadging drinks; the feline felony of cat burglary; the canny craft of charity shop shoplifting and the haphazardness of steamy sex in second-hand bookshops. Hen, Mistress of Mayhem takes you to the epicentre of Soho’s Golden Age; stage by stage it forms a complete guide to a hell-raising companion.
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
A page-turning, unforgettable fantasy set in a city peopled with ruffians, spies, malcontents and murderers. Experience out-of-this world adventure and dangerous politics as Maggie tries to survive waking up in her favourite fictional world. A heart-pounding epic from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews. When Maggie wakes up cold, filthy and naked in a gutter, it doesn’t take her long to recognize Kair Toren. It’s a city she knows intimately from the pages of a famously unfinished dark fantasy series – one she’s been obsessively reading and re-reading, while waiting years for the final novel. Her only tools for navigating this gritty world of rival warlords, magic and mayhem? Her encyclopaedic knowledge of the plot, the setting and the characters’ ambitions and fates. But while she quickly discovers she cannot be killed (though many will try!), the same cannot be said for the living, breathing characters she’s coming to love. Maggie joins a motley band that includes a former lady’s maid, a deadly assassin, various outrageous magical creatures and a dangerously appealing soldier. Soon, instead of trying to return home, she finds herself enmeshed in the schemes – and attentions – of duelling princes, dukes and villains. This all while trying to save them and the kingdom of Rellas from the ending she’s seen on the page: a cataclysmic war. This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me is the beginning of the most epic adventure yet from genre powerhouse writing duo Ilona Andrews. For fans of Samantha Shannon, Sarah J. Maas, Danielle L. Jensen and isekai portal fantasy. ‘Exciting, complex, with indelible characters and a heroine who cannot die: loved it’– Charlaine Harris, author of The Southern Vampire Mysteries‘An irresistible plunge into another world. I was captivated from the very first line’– Danielle L. Jensen, author of A Fate Inked in Blood‘Absolutely brilliant! This is the kind of book that will make you forget the world exists’– Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop‘This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me will delight . . . a perfect blend of humor and high stakes’– Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods‘A fun premise and wonderfully deep worldbuilding’– Django Wexler, author of How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying'Fantasy, romance, danger – this book has it all. Addictive. I need the sequel stat’– Felicia Day, author of Third Eye
Let the Bad Times Roll
Five guests. Five courses. And secrets spilling like cocktails ... Welcome to the worst dinner party ever. It was supposed to be a celebration: champagne cocktails, a five-course feast, and plenty of good times. But dinner is cancelled. Selina, Caroline, Sage, Richard, Max. Each guest believes they alone are Daniel's confidante, they alone know Daniel's darkest secrets. But no one knows where Daniel is. Or so they say... Readers are loving Let The Bad Times Roll!'This was, quite simply, deliciously and perfectly evil''So good I read it twice''It's sharp, lush, and perfect for a summer binge''Another incredibly gripping novel that I devoured in under 24 hours'And your favourite authors love it too:'A heady, potent cocktail of a novel. I downed it in one' Erin Kelly'Has the vibes of The Secret History and Daisy Jones and the Six ... A wickedly fun read' Kiare Ladner'[A] blackly comic mystery, bringing both warmth and nastiness to a story of envy, deception and very, very good food' Julia Armfield'Alice Slater is the queen of the dark and delectable thriller' Heather Parry'Intoxicating, sharp-edged and burning with obsession' Kirsty Logan
The Seal Who Loved to Sing
Rona the Seal is looking for a singing teacher, but no one wants the job!The sea eagles fly for cover when they hear her sing, and the humpback whales dive into the deep. But then one morning she hears about the Seal Choir . . . and she realises she’s been looking in the wrong places all along. A beautifully illustrated, uplifting tale about using your voice – and finding your community.
The Impostor
Keep it in the family. Whatever it takes.Nathaniel Carson is dead. His family host a dinner to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday only to have an unexpected guest arrive. Mia says she's Nathaniel's daughter. The product of an affair. But not everyone is convinced her claims are genuine. After all, Nathaniel left behind a vast fortune. The kind of money people would do anything for. The more the Carsons' get to know Mia, the more concerned they become. Can they trust he? ecause every family has its secrets. But this truth might hurt the Carson's more than they expectA tense psychological thriller full of twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell.
Beyond Monotheism
Argues that nature in all of its aspects is its own creative, sustaining, sacred, salvific ground—and is the most appropriate focus today of ardent religious faith. In Beyond Monotheism, Donald A. Crosby carefully and respectfully examines the experiential, rational, moral, religious, philosophical, and scientific reasons alleged by philosophers, theologians, scientists, and others for believing in the existence of a single personal God. He concludes that these reasons, while fascinating and historically important, are neither universally compelling nor, for him, personally convincing. Nor is monotheism an essential feature of all vital religious faith, as the fact of long-lasting, deeply nourishing forms of non-monotheistic faith such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism convincingly show. Crosby contends, instead, that nature itself in all its grandeur, mystery, and profound workings is inherently sacred and richly deserving of the reverence, faith, and commitment formerly reserved for God—if we have the wit, determination, imagination, and receptivity of heart and mind to search for and find them there. Nature, Crosby argues, is its own basis or ground—and nature, properly understood and revered, is through and through sacred ground and, as such, an appropriate focus of profoundly evocative, hopeful, meaningful, and sustaining religious faith. In the midst of global climate change, widespread species extinctions and endangerments, and fast-approaching earth-wide ecological disaster, Beyond Monotheism calls attention to another religious way of life, one of singular relevance and importance for our time.
An Ancient Greek Temple: Spectacular Visual Guides
From laying the first stone to sculpting the final statue, An Ancient Greek Temple reveals the astonishing craftsmanship behind one of history's most iconic architectural achievements. Through detailed cutaway illustrations and clear, engaging text, readers follow the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Athena, exploring every stage of the process - from quarry to completion. Along the way, they'll meet the builders, artisans, and priests who brought it to life and discover how religion, art, and engineering intertwined in ancient Greece. Part of the Spectacular Visual Guides series, this book combines historical accuracy with striking artwork, making it an essential resource for Key Stage 2 learners studying the ancient world.
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