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Good As A Rest
A change is as good as a rest, but change is rarely restful. In her second full collection, Malaika Kegode sits with the transformations we choose and the ones that choose us. Good as a Rest is a collection of poems and stories that explore moments of change – from grief and nature, to finding community in a circle of strangers sharing words. Inspired by life, loss and her experience as a workshop leader and mentor, this is a warm and witty paean to the resilience of the human spirit, and the power of creativity to heal.
An Uncommonly Festive Fiasco
Festive joy and goodwill to all abounds, unless you’re arch enemies… ‘At the top of the tree of modern whodunnits' Ian MooreAs Christmas approaches, Margery and her team of dinner ladies are asked to cater for the popular Ittonvale Winter Festival. However, the event is thrown into jeopardy by a wild storm – and a sinister turn of events.Food vendor Elliot is found unconscious, with a severe head injury, lying among toppled Christmas decorations. There are rumours of an argument with a rival stall owner the previous night. Could foul play be involved?The police can’t reach the site until the weather changes, so Margery and Clementine are vigilant on the look out for suspicious behaviour. If their instincts are right, it means all attendees are trapped – including a possible attacker.As the duo get closer to the truth, they uncover a web of jealousy, competition and long held grudges. They must solve the case quickly, and before mayhem turns to murder…A delightfully cosy Christmas crime novel perfect for reading in front of the fire. For fans of Ian Moore, Fiona Leitch and Richard Coles.
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The Cultural Tutor
'The Cultural Tutor is dedicated to a cosmopolitan view of culture. It writes about every continent, every religion, every tradition of art and poetry' TOMIWA OWOLADE, THE TIMES'For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of the same delight. Expect nuggets of insight and wisdom, wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and wit' ALAIN DE BOTTON'A remarkable book. The Cultural Tutor is a witty, wide-ranging, and engaging exploration of humanity's shared heritage, from ancient history to modern art.' DONALD ROBERTSONWho does the Mona Lisa actually depict?Why do we still look to the Greeks and Romans to inform our politics?Where do we find meaning in a world dominated by technology?*Culture is like a language. Art, architecture, history and philosophy are its grammar. And, like a language, anyone can learn it.In 2022, Sheehan Quirke took to Twitter (now X) as The Cultural Tutor with the aim of making culture accessible for everyone. He wrote about poetry, paintings, building design, and counter-intuitive but fascinating facts about history and geography. It wasn’t the sort of content you usually find on a newsfeed – and yet it has flourished, gaining over 1.7 million followers.Taught in forty-nine short lessons – from Babylon to Brutalism, Ronaldo to Ragnarök – Sheehan takes readers on a delightful and fascinating journey through culture. He explores provocative questions (is mythology any different to science?) and uncovers illuminating stories (did you know that the highest paid athlete in history was a Roman charioteer?).This is a witty and thought-provoking exploration of everything you need to know to begin your own adventures in the world of culture and see the everyday wonders around you.
Catalina
‘Sparkling’ NEW YORK TIMES‘Magnetic’ IRA GLASS‘Fierce’ TIMEWhen Catalina, a witty, vulnerable and beautiful Ecuadorian student, arrives at Harvard, she feels like one of the chosen. She is a miracle child who has escaped death in Latin America to be raised by undocumented grandparents and now studies at the most prestigious university in the world. She knows she has to play the part, but she also wants to have a good time in the process. And so begins her era of opulent parties, secret societies, desirable internships, flings with rich men and plenty of vodka sodas.But in her final year, undocumented immigrants become the target of political turmoil and Catalina’s life back in New York begins to unravel. As the clock ticks on the precarious future of her family, what will she sacrifice to save the people she loves the most?Catalina is a daring, glamorous and sharply observed campus novel about coming into your own and the endless possibilities of freedom, love and power.'She is a worthy student of Gabriel García Márquez' The Atlantic'[A] fresh and unflinching take on the campus novel' PEOPLE'Destined to be a contemporary American classic' FRANCISCO GOLDMAN, author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Monkey Boy
Authority
'A rigorous thinker armed with a killer turn of phrase'Observer'Her writing is razor-sharp, personal, and vociferous in its proclamations, but it’s also fun – it’s got bite'New Statesman'A galaxy-brain-level thinker' Torrey PetersA bold, provocative collection of essays by a Pulitzer winner on one of the most urgent questions of our time: what is authority when everyone has an opinion on everything?This book brings together sharp, illuminating essays on everything from musical theatre to sci-fi novels, as well as an acclaimed tetralogy of personal essays. Throughout, Andrea Long Chu defies the imperative to leave politics out of art, charging fellow critics with complacent humanism and modelling how the left might brave the culture wars with both its faculty of judgment and its sense of justice intact.'A pure joy to read'Claire Dederer'Provocative, beautiful and addictive… I couldn't stop reading'Angela Saini'Thrilling... Authority reminds us we haven't yet felt all there is to feel'Kaveh Akbar
The Museum of Unconditional Surrender
‘A writer to cherish’ Susan Sontag
‘The story of a shattered life can only be told in bits and pieces’A pink cigarette lighter, lollipop sticks, a beer-bottle opener: these are some of the contents of Roland the Walrus’s stomach, displayed in the Berlin Zoo. As our narrator wanders the city, she recalls the objects and memories, dreams and reflections that make up her life – a photo album, a recipe, a fleeting love affair – as they connect to reveal the fractured reality of being an exile. Written in the aftermath of the breakup of Yugoslavia, The Museum of Unconditional Surrender is a quietly profound, absurdly humorous meditation on displacement, yearning and the weight of the past.
Freyja
'A thrilling mystery under a cold Icelandic sun. This beauty is an absolute page-turner.' - Satu Rämö, author of The Clues in the Fjord'An Icelandic tale, a haunting mystery, and a paean to the messy bonds of family.' - Victor LaValle, author of Lone Women'A spectacularly eerie crime novel . . . had me turning pages late into the night!' - Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites__________________________________________________________Years ago, a child went missing. Now it might happen again.Unnur is a single mother to her beloved daughter, Lilja, and lives a deliberately quiet life in Reykjavík, working at a bakery under a fake name and trying to forget the last summer of her childhood. But when her ex-husband returns to Iceland with his new girlfriend, Unnur's carefully crafted reality begins to fray.Because years ago, Unnur's childhood best friend, Freyja, disappeared and maybe this new woman had something to do with it. Maybe she might do the same thing to Unnur's daughter.Faced with the risk of losing her daughter, Unnur must look to her past and remember what happened all those years ago. Where did Freyja go? And what did Unnur do?Steeped in Icelandic folklore and myth, Freyja is at once a gripping story of a child's disappearance, a testament to the power of a mother's love, and an enthralling tale of redemption and forgiveness from a gifted new voice.__________________________________________________________ 'An eerie novel that will keep you up late into the night.' - Eowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child'Mythic and atmospheric . . . A twisty, compelling read.' - Janelle Brown, author of What Kind of Paradise'A haunting, hypnotic novel . . .' - Chelsea Bieker, author of Madwoman'A dark, glittering jewel of a debut.' - Crystal Hana Kim, author of The Stone Home'There's plenty of terror-and even more love-in these pages.' - Gin Phillips, author of Ruby Falls'Original, stunning, and unforgettable.' - Binnie Kirshenbaum, author of Counting Backwards'Freyja will chill you to the bone. . .' - Melissa Larsen, author of The Lost House
(Mostly) Human Resources
''Creepy cryptids, a compelling slow burn romance, and corporate humour blend together perfectly in this excitingly unique debut... (Mostly) Human Resources is a must read'' Mallory Marlowe, USA Today bestselling author of Love and Other Conspiracies''Viall’s debut is a tongue-in-cheek delight, pulling from multiple genres to create a tale that is both unsettling and cosy... Five creepy stars!'' Brigitte Knightley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your EnemyAmongst mountains as old as time, the jackalopes and ghouls are the least of your worries…At Entity — the organisation responsible for managing the world’s monsters — Alexys is perfectly happy honouring her late father’s legacy from behind a desk, far from anything with teeth. But when she heads into the Appalachian Mountains for a routine review with her newly assigned Warden, Elliot, she finds… nothing. Elliot has vanished. And after his reports of sightings of a never-recorded creature, Alexys can’t ignore the danger he might be in. Against all her instincts, she pushes deeper into the mountains to find him.Nic, Entity’s ambitious (and irritatingly charismatic) Director of Research & Cataloguing, refuses to let the chance to investigate an undocumented monster pass him by. And if joining the search means annoying his favourite work-nemesis, he’s already lacing his boots.But as Alexys and Nic descend into the ancient Appalachians, they begin to learn why some monsters stay unrecorded… and why no one should wander these mountains after dark.***Readers LOVE (Mostly) Human Resources: ‘With high stakes, creepy cryptids, a cute romance and a bespectacled love interest, (Mostly) Human Resources is an exceptionally fun read’ - NetGalley reviewer, 5*It’s like a treasure trove of monsters, mayhem and mystery. A sort of lovechild of Scooby Doo, Mallory Marlowe/Jo Segura, Ali Hazelwood and The Office - NetGalley reviewer, 5*I LOVED it! Alexys and Nic as the new Scully and Mulder? YES. Plus creepy Appalachian cryptids, a missing person, and a terrifying monster in the woods?! - NetGalley reviewer, 5*I’m not exaggerating when I say (Mostly) Human Resources is AWESOME. Easily one of my favourite reads of the year - NetGalley reviewer, 5*A missing persons case, romantic tension and super creepy scary critters of the Appalachian mountains tied this story up into a gorgeous cosy horror bow - NetGalley reviewer, 5****The first instalment of a new cosy and creepy series following the employees of Entity, where not every monster stays in the shadows – and survival is never guaranteed.
I Am Going To Jump This Log
Frog is going to jump this log.And it will be easy... or so he thinks!Bursting with braggadocio, misplaced bravado, and some truly unforgettable sportswear, Frog''s frustration builds as his feeble efforts fall short. Will he ever clear the log? And what awaits him on the other side...?Author Stephanie Stansbie''s pared-back, confident text leaps off the page alongside debut illustrator Jack Viant''s bright, expressive artwork in this crackingly funny picture book. Look out for the satisfying twist at the end and a subtle lesson on misplaced arrogance.Perfect for fans of the fabulously subversive humour found in picture books by Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton, and Lane Smith. Children and adults alike are guaranteed to be jumping to read about this this bold, boastful Frog again and again.
Huxley and Flapjack: Recipe For Disaster
Meet Huxley, an irrepressible koala with BIG ideas, and his best friend, Flapjack, a rather jumpy penguin. Flapjack would rather stay at home, but for Huxley, each new day sparkles with possibility and the chance of adventure!? When Huxley''s favourite café loses its customers to a new burger van, he''s sure that a Grand Pizza Night will bring them back - and he''ll make the World''s Biggest Pizza! But when things don''t go to plan, can he and Flapjack butter up the hungry guests with a new recipe? They''ll need to get CRACKING!
Chasing the Moon
A spellbinding journey through the Moon’s mysteries and magic. For thousands of years, the Moon has been our glowing companion in the night sky and a source of wonder for scientists, storytellers and stargazers alike. Chasing the Moon is your magical guide to its phases and the amazing ways it has inspired people all over the world. Take a moonlit adventure through exciting stories, mystical legends and ancient ideas to learn all about our special connection with the Moon. Travel back in time to see how ancient civilisations understood it – from Egyptian gods to Chinese astronomers – and journey around the globe to discover traditions and celebrations that honour the Moon. Chasing the Moon follows these iconic phases: The New Moon, including how it affects high tides and a new year. The Waxing Moon, including moon dogs and halos, and the intriguing Scarab dance. The Full Moon, including werewolves, eclipses and moon bathing. The Waning Moon, including the dark moon and bat migration. You’ll also explore lunar gardening and lunar phobia, moon bathing and glowing creatures, and how humans and animals use the Moon’s light. Plus, you’ll see incredible natural wonders like moonbows, eclipses and the tides. With magical illustrations from Anna Stead providing a sumptuous backdrop for author Susan Hayes' dreamily crafted words, this is truly a spellbinding treat for anyone obsessed with all things celestial and lunar.
Cesta sebapoznania
Publikácia ,,Cesta sebapoznania“ prináša autentický pohľad do sveta jednej línie psychoterapeutického výcviku SUR, ktorý už viac než štyri desaťročia formuje odborníkov pomáhajúcich profesií na Slovensku a v Česku. Prostredníctvom osobných výpovedí, odborných reflexií a anonymizovaných príbehov účastníkov približuje jedinečný proces sebapoznávania, skupinovej dynamiky a emocionálneho učenia. Autori ukazujú, že skutočná zmena nevzniká iba porozumením, ale najmä prežitou skúsenosťou, odvahou byť úprimný k sebe aj druhým a ochotou vstúpiť do hlbokého medziľudského kontaktu. Publikácia zachytáva históriu, princípy i atmosféru výcviku SUR a zároveň odkrýva jeho transformačný potenciál v osobnom aj profesijnom živote. Je určená nielen odborníkom a študentom pomáhajúcich profesií, ale aj všetkým, ktorí túžia lepšie porozumieť sebe, vzťahom a ľudskej psychike. Súčasťou knihy sú aj praktické metodiky, reflexie lektorov a denníkové záznamy zachytávajúce atmosféru výcvikového procesu.
Milyen színű a kedvesség?
"Milyen színű a kedvesség? Ezt szeretné megtudni Marci, a kis jégmadár. Útja során mindenkit megkérdez, akivel csak találkozik, ám mindenkitől más választ kap. Vajon rájön-e valaha Marci, melyik a helyes válasz?
Lírai történet a kedvességről, amely megmutatja, hogy a jóság ezerféle alakot ölthet, és sokféleképpen kifejezhető."
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, Vol. 1 (comic)
The highly anticipated sequel to the hit fantasy novel and comic Solo Leveling!
In a world of gates, monsters, and hunters galore, Sooho Sung is...well, he's just an ordinary college student. Sure, his parents went missing right before the gates started appearing three years ago, and he occasionally had a weird dream where he could beat up monsters and level up like a video game, but other than that? There's absolutely nothing special about him. So when a sudden monster outbreak occurs on his campus, he must fight back every instinct screaming at him to run away as he takes a page out of his dad's book and rushes to save his classmate. The chances of making it alive are looking bleak, until-PING! [Congratulations on becoming a Player.]
A kedves szavak naplója
"Hanna igazán értékes ajándékot kap Lénától, a dadusától: egy naplót a kedves szavak erejéről. Ennek a kis jegyzetfüzetnek köszönhetően a kislány felfedezi, hogyan képes a kedvesség könnyeket csalni a szemünkbe, mosolyt varázsolni az arcunkra, és hogyan teszi szebbé a világot.
Gyönyörűen illusztrált, szívmelengető történet a jó szavak varázsáról és azoknak az apró gesztusoknak a fontosságáról, amelyek megérintik az emberek szívét, és fényt visznek még a leghétköznapibb pillanatokba is."
Baba a fedélzeten - Űrhajón
Interaktív babakönyv – Húzd és forgasd!
Az űrhajó kilövésre kész. Szállj be és nézd meg, milyen a világűr! Kísérd el az űrhajósokat egy igazi űrsétára!
A kis elemek mozgatása segíti a finommotorika fejlesztését, miközben kedves állatok és apró részletek teszik izgalmassá a böngészést. Az egyszerű mondatok segítik a megértést és a szókincsbővítést.
Ghost Goes Boo!
Ghost goes trick-or-treating.Ghost goes . . . wait, where did Ghost go?Ghost goes BOO!Five favourite Halloween characters are waiting to make little ones giggle in this young and chunky sound book. Meet a friendly ghost, black cat, owl, witch and bat! Discover each character doing funny things, then press the page to listen to the silly sound they make. The first in a humorous new sound book series for toddlers, with modern art and a text with a refrain that children will love to join in with. Collect them all!
How To Find A Nameless Fae
''Witty, heartfelt, romantic and utterly charming'' – Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch QueenA spectacularly cosy fantasy which reimagines the Rumpelstiltskin story – where the havoc of an unpaid debt leads to an unlikely romance.Princess Gisele has spent her life waiting for an evil fae sorcerer to claim her. It was the price of her mother’s crown – her first-born child for the ability to spin straw into gold. But it’s been decades, and he still hasn’t shown up. Now, the magic has curdled into a curse.So Gisele marches into the fae realm to hunt down her ‘Malediction’. Yet instead of a monster, she finds a scholarly, cat-eared sorcerer and his meddling, sentient house. And he wants nothing to do with the angry, knife-wielding princess on his doorstep. Unfortunately, the magic that binds them won’t let them go that easily. And in a house that rearranges itself to keep them together, Gisele discovers that the man who ruined her life might just steal her heart.She came to end him, but she might stay to save him.''How to Find a Nameless Fae is an adorable faerie tale romp with a hint of spice. I''m here for more middle-aged princesses who carry a knife and rescue themselves''– Olivia Atwater, author of Half a Soul* * *Readers love this book:''I absolutely adored the characters, their connection and their story. I laughed and smiled so hard through the whole book. 100% recommend''''This felt like Howl’s Moving Castle meets Emily Wilde. There’s a talking cat, a magical house, a curse and a romance''''I LOVE this book! It''s really soft and lovely''''Loved it, absolutely perfect escapism, all aspects are brilliantly balanced, the magic, the stakes, the humour, the romance''''Funny, fresh and binge-read worthy''
Biggles Defends the Desert
Seven missing planes and a compromised air-route Sounds like a job for Biggles!Mid-way through the Second World War, there has been suspicious activity along a vital British air corridor between the West coast of Africa and the Middle East. Aircraft have been disappearing with no explanation; urgent stores, dispatches and important officials have failed to arrive at their destinations.Something must be interfering with this vital route, and the British Government knows just who to send to investigate the mystery: Biggles and his squadron set out for the desert.However, they soon discover that this is no quick fix. A German squadron located in the desert presents an unexpected threat, and Biggles finds himself in peril once againJoin Captain James Bigglesworth to solve a wartime mystery
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