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NUNC!


The 'Nunc Dimittis', set to music by composers from Tallis to Rachmaninov, is one of the great canticles of Christianity and is heard daily in Britain's cathedrals. It is based on ten verses in St Luke's Gospel. They relate the tale of Simeon, an old man who was told he would not die before he saw the Messiah. He waited and waited at the Temple in Jerusalem. At last he saw the infant Jesus. At that moment he cried, 'Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word for mine eyes have seen thy salvation'. Simeon was at last able to surrender his life. Who was Simeon? Why did he wait? And how did the month-old Jesus escape King Herod's infamous massacre of the infants? The Bible does not say. Quentin Letts's quirky, affectionate Nunc! tries to put that right. It takes the reader to the occupied Jerusalem of Herod the Great, the puppet ruler whose Temple was a wonder of the ancient world. The action centres on Jerusalem's Deuteronomy Square where Simeon's old army friend Reuben runs a tea stall selling heavenly honey cakes and fig bread. We meet Bildad the beekeeper whose hive goes missing; grocer's boy Benjamin, owner of a mule and cart that might act as a getaway vehicle; the drawlingly subversive Zillah, whose political salon lends her influence; and Simeon's long-suffering landlady Noor. Deuteronomy Square's plucky regulars must endure not only the bawling of a power-mad Roman centurion, Lucilius, but also the more snivelly authoritarianism of Kedar, the city's clerk of works.
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14,99 €

Statecraft


How do states actually exercise power in an age of chaos? From top defense analyst Dr. Jack Watling, Statecraft reveals the hidden mechanics of global influence. While we watch the headlines, Watling takes us inside the bunkers and wood-paneled offices where the real decisions are made. In this urgent analysis, you will discover: The Iran Paradox: How a sanctioned nation controls global energy prices despite US military might. The Russia-Ukraine Lesson: Why a superpower struggled against a smaller neighbor in the opening months of the invasion. The Aircraft Carrier Dilemma: Why the UK spends billions on hardware it can barely support at sea. The Future of Taiwan: What the shifting ‘rules of power’ mean for the next great flashpoint. Middle Powers: How do smaller countries build leverage and stay off the menu? Whether it’s economic alliances, sea power, or the latest military technology, Watling provides a powerful new lens to understand a world that feels increasingly out of control.
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24,99 €

Murder at Vigna D’Oro


Nico Doyle, former NYPD detective, now feels at home in his late wife's sun-drenched Tuscan hometown, spending his days helping at the family trattoria. But Gravigna is thrown off balance by the arrival of Michele Mantelli, an influential wine critic who can make or break local businesses, and he seems to have it in for the vineyards belonging to Aldo, Nico's landlord. When Mantelli is poisoned, the local police have the headache of a high-profile murder on their hands, and Nico is called in to help. But narrowing down the pool of suspects will mean untangling the roots of local rivalries that go deeper than anyone expects. First published as The Bitter Taste of Murder
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13,49 €

The Marigold Cottages Murder Collective


At Marigold Cottages, landlady Mrs B only rents to favoured tenants, and they're an eccentric (read: odd, slightly broken) bunch. There is anxious playwright Sophie, agoraphobe Hamilton, single mum and sculptor Ocean, perfectionist Lily-Ann, and the mysterious Nicholas. Their quirky community is upended when ex-con Anthony moves in and a dead body turns up on their doorstep shortly after. The police arrest Anthony, but Mrs B, convinced of his innocence, confesses instead. Horrified, her tenants form the 'Marigold Cottages Murder Collective' to clear her name. When a second body appears, they discover every resident has something to hide - and the killer may be closer than they think.
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13,49 €

SpongeBob SquarePants Official Character Guide


Oh, who lives in a pineapple under the sea . . . it's SpongeBob and all his friends in this officially licensed full-color character guide! Welcome to Bikini Bottom, home to SpongeBob SquarePants! This first-ever guide has everything you need to know about SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, and their everyday adventures. Squidward has been tasked to make a documentary about Bikini Bottom, its residents, and visitors, and the finished product is this clever, fun, and entertaining character guide featuring profiles, trivia, and inspiring quotes from your favorite underwater dwellers. Paired with eye-popping, full-color illustrations, this guide is sure to be a hit with SpongeBob SquarePants fans young and old. Characters included in the book are: - SpongeBob SquarePants- Patrick Star- Sandy Cheeks- Squidward Tentacles- Mr. Krabs- Plankton- Larry- Mrs. Puff- and more!This officially licensed guide invites fans of SpongeBob SquarePants to dive deep into their favorite TV show.
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14,99 €

The Picnic and Suchlike Pandemonium


Life with the Durrells is seldom straightforward. Dive headfirst into family adventures with this collection of laugh-out-loud short stories from the much-loved author of My Family and Other Animals. Notable tales include 'The Picnic', a hilarious account of an ill-fated Durrell excursion which should have been a relaxing, jolly affair, and ‘The Entrance’, the critically acclaimed Gothic horror story. Packed full of surreal Roald Dahlesque tales and anecdotal snippets recounted with Gerald Durrell's trademark sense of humour, The Picnic and Suchlike Pandemonium is a witty, genre-crossing read. If you can’t get enough of the Durrells, this is the book for you.
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14,99 €

Nova Scotia House


FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY PRIZE 2026A FOYLES AND GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZE‘A work of genius’ Philip Hoare‘One of the best things I’ve read in many many years’ Hilton Als'Beautifully provocative' Eimear McBrideA story of loss and grief, sex and love, and refusing to relinquish dreamsHe said he would understand if it was too much for me, that I could leave him, that I was young, I should be living, I said to him, I am living. Johnny Grant faces stark life decisions. Seeking answers, he looks back to his relationship with Jerry Field. When they met, nearly thirty years ago, Johnny was 19, Jerry was 45. They fell in love and made a life on their own terms in Jerry’s flat: 1, Nova Scotia House. Johnny is still there today – but Jerry is gone, and so is the world they knew. As Johnny’s mind travels between then and now, he begins to remember stories of Jerry’s youth: of experiments in living; of radical philosophies; of the many possibilities of love, sex and friendship before the AIDS crisis devastated the queer community. Slowly, he realizes what he must do next—and attempts to restore ways of being that could be lost forever. Nova Scotia House takes us to the heart of a relationship, a community and an era. It is both a love story and a lament; bearing witness to the enduring pain of the AIDS pandemic and honouring the joys and creativity of queer life. Intimate, visionary, and profoundly original, it marks the debut of a vibrant new voice in contemporary fiction, and a writer with a liberating new story to tell.
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14,99 €

Murder on the Great Northern Railway


April 1867. Amid the usual bustle at King's Cross, a large wooden box is loaded onto a train bound for Lincoln, its watchful escort insistent it remain in sight. But a daring robbery derails those plans, leaving behind a dead man and a vanished treasure. Detective Inspector Colbeck is called in after a plea from the Dean of Lincoln Cathedral to find the killers and recover a priceless silver model of the cathedral. With the annual Horse Fair flooding the city with visitors, Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming must navigate a web of confusion to track the culprit, although Colbeck grows certain the thief is still close at hand. But time is short, and the Railway Detective faces one of his most complex cases yet.
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13,49 €

The World to Come – A Times Book of the Year 2024


The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2024The Times Best Children's Books of 2024Waterstones Best Children's Books of 2024Shortlisted for Foyles Book of the Year 2024Shortlisted for Nibbies Illustrated Book of the Year 2025Stunning picture book collaboration from bestselling author Robert Macfarlane, actor Johnny Flynn and illustrator Emily SuttonOn my way through the wood wound a thread through the dream... Take a lyrical journey with a father and son who walk together through an ever-changing landscape and discover a world to come that's filled with hope. This beautiful book sings with a love of words and rhythm, and vividly conjures the magic of nature. Astonishing artwork makes this picture book an instant classic· An all-star collaboration created by actor-musician Johnny Flynn, bestselling author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning illustrator Emily Sutton· An instant classic showcasing the beauty of nature· Wonderful read-aloud text that sings with a love of words and rhythm· Stunning illustrations for a picture book filled with hope and wonder
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10,99 €

The Age of Diagnosis


From autism to allergies, ADHD to long Covid, more people are being labelled with medical conditions than ever before. But can a diagnosis do us more harm than good? The boundaries between sickness and health are being redrawn. Mental health categories are shifting and expanding all the time, radically altering what we consider to be 'normal'. Genetic tests can now detect pathologies decades before people experience symptoms, and sometimes before they're even born. And increased health screening draws more and more people into believing they are unwell. An accurate diagnosis can bring greater understanding and of course improved treatment. But many diagnoses aren't as definitive as we think. And in some cases they risk turning healthy people into patients. Drawing on the stories of real people, as well as decades of clinical practice and the latest medical research, Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan overturns long held assumptions and reframes how we think about illness and health.
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17,99 € 18,45€

Loss: The New Collection


Losing someone casts us adrift in a lonely sea of grief, one that can be hard to navigate and is frequently overwhelming. Donna's wise words help us feel less alone on even the hardest of days, and bring comfort, hope and understanding. She also gently reminds us that love and grief are two sides of the same coin, and that great grief is born only of great love. Fully revised and expanded, this new edition of Loss brings together all of Donna Ashworth's poems for the bereaved from across her bestselling collections as well as a selection of previously unpublished poems.
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19,99 € 21,45€

Palette Playbook - Radiant


This guide is a vibrant ode to color's ability to energize and uplift, offering a spectrum of palettes that radiate warmth and optimism. Perfect for designs that demand attention and exude happiness, Radiant provides creative professionals with a treasure trove of ideas to infuse their projects with light, energy, and brilliance. Part of a larger series exploring creative colour combinations, the Palette Playbook series is perfect for collectors seeking to build a library of palette guides. Whether you're a seasoned creative or a design enthusiast, Radiant provides a wealth of inspiration and practical ideas for incorporating bold and cheerful tones into any projects.
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41,95 €

To the Moon and Back


Steph Harper is on the run. When she was five, her mother ran - with Steph and her younger sister in tow - from an abusive husband into the arms of a small Cherokee community, where she hoped they might finally belong. But Steph soon sets her sights as far away as she can get, vowing that she will let nothing interfere with her dream to become an astronaut, and ultimately, to go to the moon. In Steph's certainty that only her ambition can save her, she will stretch her bonds with the three women who know and love her most dearly: her younger sister Kayla, an artist whose determination to appear good takes her life to unexpected places; her college girlfriend Della, who strives to reclaim her identity as an adult after being removed from her family as a young girl through a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act; and her mother Hannah, who has held up her family's history as a beacon of inspiration to her kids, all the while keeping the truth about her own past a secret. Told through these women's interwoven lives, and spanning three decades and several continents, To the Moon and Back is an astounding and expansive coming-of-age novel of mothers and daughters, love and sacrifice, alienation and heartbreak, terror and wonder. At its core, it is the story of the extraordinary lengths one woman will go to find a little space for herself.
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22,45 €

Oxford Reading Tree inFact: Oxford Level 2: Exotic Plant Shop


Discover unusual plants through high-quality photographs, while bright illustrations take you into the world of an exotic plant shop. Join a boy as he searches for something more exciting than his spider plant, and is amazed at what he finds.Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.
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9,49 €

Held in God's Gaze


Discover the wisdom, prayer, and spiritual insight of saints and mystics across Christian history in Held in God's Gaze. This book is an invitation to share the authors' experience of becoming friends in faith with the saints and mystics. Those who feature reflect the wide sweep of Christian spiritual heritage: several are from the ancient and Celtic background; several reflect medieval spirituality - including women's spirituality; there are the so-called 'Spanish Mystics', and some from more recent times. Jill Duff and Nicholas Heale invite readers to share in their experience of friendship with holy figures, from ancient and Celtic saints to medieval mystics, women spiritual leaders, the Spanish Mystics, and modern voices of faith. Through short, engaging chapters, the authors explore how these saints encountered God through prayer, scripture, and devotion, offering reflections that help readers grow in spiritual maturity. Each chapter concludes with study questions, perfect for individual meditation or group discussion. Ideal for Christian spirituality enthusiasts, devotional readers, and anyone interested in saints, mysticism, prayer practice, and spiritual growth. Learn from the past to inspire transformation in your faith and daily life.
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19,99 €

The Land of Long Ago


Kelly and Kai love to play on the old tree trunk near their cottage in the woods: sometimes it's a horse, sometimes a crocodile and sometimes even a dragon. One day a mischievous gnome uses magic to turn the tree trunk into a real dragon which takes the children to the Land of Long Ago. On their incredible journey Kelly and Kai meet a princess, rescue a knight and trick the grumpy king of the trolls. But can the old tree dragon bring them home agai? orld-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow's delightful fairy tale celebrates imagination, bravery and the joy of coming home. This wonderful new edition of The Land of Long Ago faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.
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17,99 €

Artists, Siblings, Visionaries


SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION'Outstanding' - The Guardian'Superb' - The Telegraph'A must read' - Anne Sebba'Lively' - The TimesThey seemed to be polar opposites . . . Augustus: vivid, volatile and promiscuous. He was a hero among romantics and bohemians, celebrated as one of the great British talents of his generation. Gwen’s art was magnificent, but she was also more reserved, and as a woman she struggled for the recognition which has only come to her now, years after her death. Artists, Siblings, Visionaries is a riveting story of love, infidelity, betrayal, and of two extraordinary siblings whose art and lives subverted society’s expectations.
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17,99 €

I Love You Don't Die


Acclaimed author of CHLORINE, Jade Song, returns with her latest novel, a literary exploration of the Gen Z condition, I LOVE YOU DON'T DIE - a lyrical, poignant, and heartfelt novel about the meaning of love, friendship, debt, depression and death in New York City. Vicky has been obsessed with death for as long as she can remember. From living above a Chinatown funeral parlour to working at a celebrity start-up for bespoke urns, she has surrounded herself with it - right down to the collection of zhizha paper creations meant to be burned for the dead, that fill her apartment. Yet, though living in Manhattan and working her dream job is all she ever wanted, she still struggles to form genuine connections and find meaning in her life outside of her best (and only) friend, Jen. That changes when a dating app leads her into a throuple with a couple who offer exactly the kind of love she needs. And for some time, it's perfect. But as her doubts grow Vicky must decide whether try and hold on to what she has, or to once again do what she does best . . . destroy.
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19,99 €

Stay!


Deefer, an obedient dog, has been told by his owner to 'stay', which he dutifully does. He patiently awaits his owner's return while life goes on around him, but as the day goes on, what will happen if his owner doesn't return? And why has he been told to 'stay' next to a suitcase? -- Books Council of Wales
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12,49 €

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