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Addae has spent her whole life on the Golden Isle, a private island off the coast of South Carolina that has been in her family for centuries. Island residents don’t really fraternise with mainlanders, and for good reason. Golden Isle was founded by the Kinfolk, descendants - including Addae and her Nana Ama, the island matriarch - of escaped enslaved Black people. But the Isle and the Kinfolk have secrets that must be protected from the outside world. Secrets of spirituality, mythology that are deeply rooted in their West African culture, beliefs, and traditions. The Kin are bound to protect the Golden Isle, and, in turn, it protects them. When Addae’s best friend Naria goes missing and one of the Kin turns up drained of blood, Addae's way of life is threatened. It looks like the work of the Adze, West African supernatural beings that drink human blood in order to survive - also known as vampires. Believing Naira is alive, Addae travels to the mainland. But as Addae gets closer to finding Naria, she uncovers deep secrets about Nana Ama’s past, and about her own… secrets that could change how she feels about the Golden Isle and her lineage. Torn between two worlds, Addae will have to decide how far she is willing to go - and who she is willing to cross - to save her best friend, and even herself.

All the Water in the World is told in the voice of a girl gifted with a deep feeling for water. In the years after the glaciers melt, Nonie, her older sister and her parents and their researcher friends have stayed behind in an almost deserted New York City, creating a settlement on the roof of the American Museum of Natural History. The rule: Take from the exhibits only in dire need. They hunt and grow their food in Central Park as they work to save the collections of human history and science. When a superstorm breaches the city’s flood walls, Nonie and her family must escape north on the Hudson. They carry with them a book that holds their records of the lost collections. Racing on the swollen river towards what may be safety, they encounter communities that have adapted in very different and sometimes frightening ways to the new reality. But they are determined to find a way to make a new world that honours all they've saved. Inspired by the stories of the curators in Iraq and Leningrad who worked to protect their collections from war, All the Water in the World is both a meditation on what we save from collapse and an adventure story—with danger, storms, and a fight for survival. In the spirit of Parable of the Sower, this wild journey offers the hope that what matters most – love and work, community, and knowledge – will survive.

Trash has been part of human societies since the beginning. It seems like the inevitable end to the process of making and using things, but why? Rebecca Donnelly wades into the muck of history and explores present-day innovations to answer some basic questions: Why do we make so much trash? Why are we so bad at handling it? How can we stop it (that is, us) from ruining the planet? She also looks into the out-there trash phenomena like the fatberg - a sewer-clogging floater of congealed cooking grease, baby wipes, and miscellaneous other flushed items. The current record holder for size: 800 feet long and 143 tons!

Zara je vojačka vychovaná jako dědička říše a celý její život ovládají dvě neochvějné pravdy. Zaprvé, rodina Veliantů zavraždila její matku. A zadruhé, ona ve své pomstě smete všechny Velianty ze světa. Už po celé generace zuří nekonečná válka mezi Maridrinou a Valcottou a zanechává za sebou tisíce mrtvých a sirotků. Jako velitelka nad pohraničním městem Nerastis, je tedy Zara připravena udělat cokoli, aby zničila maridrinské síly, které se jí staví na odpor. A zabila veliantského prince, který je vede. Náhodné setkání s neznámým, ale pohledným Maridrincem však Zaru donutí zpochybnit, zda je násilí, kterého se sama dopouští, cestou ke spravedlnosti, nebo naopak zločinem. Noc za nocí nachází u bezejmenného muže bezpečí, pochopení i ohnivou vášeň. Když jsou však jejich identity odhaleny, musí se Zara rozhodnout, zda se chopí šance na mír… nebo vyslyší volání válečných bubnů.

When brilliant young student Jessica Mowbrie is left in a coma after being abandoned in a remote patch of New Zealand bush, the local Masterton police don't have a clue what happened. Isolated and under-resourced, the detectives struggle even to begin piecing it together. Police records clerk Lorraine Henry will not accept that Jessie simply had a lucky escape. She thinks whoever hurt her needs to be hunted down, and worries that her employers are a bit hopeless. As Jessie's life hangs in the balance, it looks as if Lorraine will do the hunting. She's not getting any younger, of course. But she has all the police records at her fingertips - and as much information about who hates who as anyone in their small town. Plus, she's used to being under-estimated. And you should never under-estimate a middle-aged woman with justice in her sights . . . In this follow-up to his award-winning crime novel Paper Cage, Tom Baragwanath delivers another bone-deep exploration of life in the margins of small-town New Zealand. Praise for Paper Cage'A protagonist who is impossible not to root for . . . breathtakingly compelling' Daily Mail'An astonishing debut with a wonderfully flawed character . . . full of heart and determination' James Oswald, author of All That Lives'A truly crackling mystery' Publishers Weekly

"It?s time for action," said Mr Gum to nobody in particular. "Nasty action." Good evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun, and corn on the cob. This book?s all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly. And there?s heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING.

'Tender and emotional, just absolutely beautiful' JOSIE SILVER'Heartbreaking and hopeful' SARAH MORGANShe thought their love story was over. The world had other plans... When Magnolia Jones finds her daughter's travel journal, she can think of no better way to honour her life than setting off on the gap year trip that twenty-three-year-old Brontë had dreamed of taking. It was meant to be Brontë's adventure, but perhaps following her daughter's footsteps around the world is exactly what Magnolia needs to piece her broken heart back together and begin to heal. As her travels take her further away from home, memories of a long-ago summer come flooding back. Magnolia barely recognises that girl she used to be - the dreams she had, the freedom ahead, the midnight kisses on the beach with curly-haired, brown eyed Jackson. Maybe, just maybe, in this magical place that is somewhere only they know, Magnolia is about to discover that her journey isn't over - it's just about to begin... More praise for Somewhere Only We Know:'Life-affirming and full of love and hope. A book you won't want to put down, I devoured it greedily' SANTA MONTEFIORE'A heart-breaking yet hugely uplifting novel about finding yourself after loss' EMILY STONE'An injection of pure of happiness and escapism!' KIRSTY GREENWOOD'An emotional journey which will have you reaching for tissues and your passport, this book is a beautiful exploration of grief and hope. The perfect cocktail of heartbreak, nostalgia and romance in an idyllic setting' VERONICA HENRY'Poignant and inspiring, Somewhere Only We Know broke my heart and then healed it. Absolutely stunning!' KIM NASH'Maggie was the perfect protagonist to travel the world with' CESCA MAJOR'Emotional and evocative, the perfect escapist read. I loved it' ALEX BROWN'A wonderfully different and uplifting novel - thoroughly enjoyable' KATIE FFORDE'A gorgeous story that swept me away. I loved it!' SOPHIE COUSENS'A journey of rediscovery and romantic adventure. Tender, touching and terrific!' SUZAN HOLDER

‘Razor sharp, fast moving, and impossible to put down... This is Malcolm Duffy at the top of his game.’ – Brian Conaghan, author of Treacle TownTwo unlikely worlds collide as prize-winning Malcolm Duffy explores the life-changing repercussions of a single action in a game gone wrong. Sixteen-year-old Rory is a rule-breaker, a risk taker, a maverick. As a kick he comes up with a game called Dead Straight Line. The idea is simple – wherever you happen to be, you’ve got to get home in a dead straight line. Across the back gardens of stranger’s houses, locked parks, trespassing on private property – whatever it takes. One day, Rory pressures his friend Eliot into playing, resulting in a serious accident. Shunned by friends and facing pressure from his furious parents, Rory becomes even more angry and disruptive. When his school suggests helping out a care home, he’s unimpressed. But paired up with Tanker, an eighty-year-old Geordie military veteran, who fought in the Falklands War, things slowly begin to change. From seeking thrills to finding friends, choosing the right path in life is never a dead straight line. But there is always a way. ** PRAISE FOR DEAD STRAIGHT LINE **‘[An] empathetic, powerful, important novel for young men, one that should not be missed.’ – Keith Gray, author of Ostrich Boy‘I'm a sucker for a funny narrator dealing with bleak stuff! Laughed loads and cried for two whole chapters.’ – Patrice Lawrence ‘The best YA novel I have read in the past 10 years.’– Tom Tolkien, The School Reading List‘[A] Compelling novel for today's teens about taking risks, peer pressure and paying for our mistakes.’ –Tamsin Winter, author of I Dare You

THE WALL WAS BUILT TO KEEP THEM SAFE. OR SO THEY THOUGHT. . . Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. 💀Enter this gripping dystopic world where lies make up the fabric of reality, and the truth will leave you questioning everything. 💀🌳Fans of The Hunger Games, The Grace Year, and The Maze Runner will devour The Verdant Cage —a chilling dystopian thriller about what it takes to rebel when you discover your entire world is a lie. --For as long as seventeen-year-old apothecary Rose Allgood can remember, the towering stone Wall surrounding Noah's Valley has protected her people. No one leaves. No one fights. And no one questions why. But their paradise has been hiding its thorns. When Rose's mother becomes the Valley's first murder victim and her twin brother is swiftly condemned, she alone is searching for the real killer. Determined to find the truth, she follows a trail of hidden messages, forbidden knowledge, and whispers of a past no one dares to remember. The deeper she digs, the more certain Rose becomes that her mother's death was no accident. That the Wall isn't just keeping something out. It's keeping something in. --TROPES:🗡 Chilling Dystopic World🗡 Jaw-Dropping Twists🗡 Rebellion🗡 Forced Proximity🗡 Touch Her and Die

'A history of the Cambridge spies that is as good as anything I have read...magnificent.'THE TIMES'Carefully researched and well-written, rich in anecdotes and insights..valuable, thought-provoking'LITERARY REVIEW'This brilliantly told story of treachery at the heart of the British establishment during World War Two and its aftermath reveals for the first time the tragic cost for millions of people and its impact on reshaping the world. Harrowing yet compulsively relevant today, it's a page-turner."ADAM ZAMOYSKI, author of POLAND: A HISTORY'Shocking. Gripping. Unputdownable. You thought you knew the Cambridge Five? Think again! Their level of treachery beggars belief, yet the British establishment's incompetence and cover-up is equally unbelievable.'DAMIEN LEWIS, author of THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE'Meticulously researched, this is a fascinating analysis.'NIGEL WEST, author of A MATTER OF TRUST: MI5, 1945-72'Beautifully written and utterly compelling, Stalin's Apostles is a brilliant reassessment of the Cambridge Five whose naive faith in communism is tellingly juxtaposed with the brutal reality of Stalin's rule. Their betrayals had serious consequences for the West, as Senior makes clear, yet they lived out their days in Soviet exile with few regrets. A cautionary tale by a rising star of non-fiction.' SAUL DAVID, author of TUNISGRAD?'Understanding why the Cambridge spies really betrayed their country has eluded historians for decades. Senior's new book is impressive in its scope of ground-breaking research and depth of historical context to unpack the motivations of these enigmatic men. A powerful narrative.'DR HELEN FRY, author of THE WHITE LADY'A brilliant book. Deep research and dazzling writing make Stalin's Apostles an appallingly entertaining read. A definitive work on one of the 20th century's most treacherous conspiracies.'TIM WEINER, author of LEGACY OF ASHES and THE MISSION 'Antonia Senior has done that rare thing, written an account of the Cambridge Five with an historian's fidelity to fact and a novelist's eye for character. Her meticulous research and elegant writing bring to life the story of class-conscious Englishmen whose youthful embrace of Communism led to the twentieth century's most audacious spy network. It's a spellbinding tale of espionage, friendship, and betrayal. Brilliant. 'PAUL VIDICH, author of AN HONOURABLE MANUsing recently declassified files, STALIN'S APOSTLES is an enthralling (and chilling) exploration of the treachery of Donald Maclean, Guy Burgess, Kim Philby, John Cairncross and Keeper of the Queen's Pictures Anthony Blunt, all radicalised while at Cambridge University in the 1930s. Thanks to Stalin's Cambridge spies there was barely a secret, barely a decision made, that he did not know about, The Five became tools in Stalin's imperial scheme, responsible directly and indirectly for the death of thousands of men and women fighting against Soviet domination. As STALIN'S APOSTLES reveals, they were exposed as much by their own incompetence as by forensic investigation by the CIA, MI5 or MI6. And in time another dictator emerged as ruthless as Stalin, but with an even greater desire to establish a Russian Empire that would threaten Western democracy. The legacy of the Cambridge Five is not only in the graveyards of eastern Europe, but at the heart of Putin's Kremlin.

Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk is having a talent show, and Princess Ava and Pugicorn have been working hard on their act! But their practice is put on pause when a shy Koalacorn comes in and needs help with her confidence. Even worse, the first place trophy goes missing! Can Princess Ava and Pugicorn find it before the curtain goes up? And will Koalacorn be brave enough to join in?PUGICORN SAVES THE SHOW is the next book in the enchanting new series from the creators of the Pugicorn picture books. With accessible text and adorable illustrations throughout, this is perfect for newly independent and developing readers.

A high-profile kidnapping. A countdown to a live execution. The race is on to find the victim before the clock hits zero…Rookie cop Bobby Fatokun's first day on the job in Lagos is off to a bad start. Not only has his life in London not prepared him for the hustle of the Nigerian city, but his new boss seems to be missing. When a popular blog is hacked, the horrifying truth becomes clear – Superintendent Adams has been kidnapped, and his captors plan to kill him live on camera in a matter of hours. As chaos unfolds and the team scrambles for leads, Bobby begins to suspect that Adams’ role in the police may have had something to do with his abduction. But without knowing who he can trust, Bobby will have to rely on his instincts alone to find the truth before time runs out. PRAISE FOR LEYE ADENLE:‘Crime fiction’s best new voice for years’ LEE CHILD‘Leye Adenle has my vote for crown prince of crime writers in the UK’ JAMES ELLROY

Being hunted was the perfect excuse for a shopping spree. Just because I was going to die didn?t mean I couldn?t go down in style. My grandmother said it was idiotic. I didn?t agree ... until I came face to face with a demon and the bastard ate my Prada shirt. Like, who does that? You?d think he?d be into souls, not silk, right? But it could have something to do with my spastic magic. My rogue powers were what got me into this mess. And now I was shackled with River Blackman. In just a few hours, the arrogant male made me regret everything?including the day I was born. Unfortunately, my little fiasco with the fashion-munching demon came with a price, so I had to play nice with the high priest. The problem? River had secrets of his own. And if the skeletons in his closet were ever unleashed, we?d both wish we were dead. As if I needed more help in the kick-bucket department. I was just about ready to pitch a witch...

A joyful picture book that celebrates the magic of poetry, from the award-winning makers of Nature Trail and People Need People. There''s a poem on your faceThere''s a poem in the skyThere''s a poem in outta spaceThere are poems passing byPoems are EVERYWHERE - in your dreams, on your fingers and in your teeth! There''s even a poem in you. Can''t you see it? It''s right there. Get ready to see poems wherever you are in this toe-tapping celebration of rhythm and rhyme from award-winning poet Benjamin Zephaniah, beautifully illustrated by Nila Aye.Praise for Nature Trail:''A joy to read with small children'' - Independent

Sage Sikora, the new driver for the Emerald F1 team, is bold and daring, on and off the track. This season, as the only female driver on the grid she has a single-minded goal: to be the first woman to win a Grand Prix. But there's one thorn in her side, the unfairly gorgeous and spoiled journalist and popular blogger Alexander Laskaris-who seems to have it out for Sage. When one of his blog posts goes too far, Alexander finds himself working for Emerald as penance and his new boss is none other than Sage herself. Despite their battle of wills, the pair end up as allies when trouble arrives and Alexander begins to fall for F1's Queen of Chaos. Sage soon realises there's more to spoiled playboy Alexander than meets the eye. But with the critical eyes of the racing world upon them, she has too much to prove and even more to lose. Can her feelings take a backseat or will Emerald's first female driver fail to reach the podium?

🌻 'Oozing with suspense, this fiendishly twisty thriller is guaranteed to keep you guessing' HEAT🌻 'Simmering tension turns deadly in this twisty and addictive summer mystery' - T.M. LOGAN🌻 'Gripping' DAILY MAIL🌻 'A sticky, sun-drenched thriller to rival the White Lotus, rich with suspicion, deception, and characters you'll love to hate' ABIGAIL DEANHoliday with your in-laws can be murder . . . Rosie Riley is nervously excited about meeting the Fraser family. She's head-over-heels for her boyfriend Theo and she hopes that spending a fortnight with the Frasers at their luxury Tuscan villa is a good sign of where their relationship is headed. Fenna Fraser has been part of the family for years. She's always enjoyed the glam annual holiday, but this year she's especially tired with a new baby in tow and she fears her mother-in-law will be more critical than ever. No one is good enough for her sons. It starts as the perfect family holiday. It ends with one of these women arrested for murder. Who is guilty? Who is the victim? And did they deserve it? . . . Readers are loving WELCOME TO THE FAMILY:'CLEAR YOUR DIARY!!!! When you pick up this book, life as you know it will cease to exist until you have finished it!' ?'Chilling and tense this is an unpredictable suffocating read on the toxicities of the family... fantastic thriller that will have you hooked' ?'This is one of those books where you tell yourself , "just one more chapter"...and suddenly it's 2 a.m' ?'Compelling, tense, and deeply engaging - this book has heart and bite' ?'Wow wow wow! This book had me hooked! Couldn't put it down it was so good!' ?

'A fascinating look at the intoxicating world of cults and their charismatic leaders' Stylist'A very, very smart thriller . . . highly addictive and exquisitely written' Joanna CannonTHE MORE PERFECT YOUR LIFE, THE MORE YOU HAVE TO HIDE... Alone in her new house and haunted by old secrets, Sadie has felt adrift in LA - until a chance encounter with a magnetic stranger leads her to the most exclusive wellness class in the city. At first she's sceptical, but the group - and the attention of its leader, Lilith - is transformative... and completely addictive. No one in Sadie's life understands that Deep Flow isn't a cult, but a community. Finally, a place where she might belong. But when the sisterhood is jeopardised, Sadie's desire to prove her loyalty becomes all-consuming, putting her carefully constructed life at risk. What would she sacrifice to protect the secrets of her past? A searing look at power and exploitation in the wellness industry, False Idols is an unflinching, compulsive thriller by a captivating new voice in fiction - perfect for fans of Celeste Ng and Emma Cline. 'A moving and entertaining book about the desperation to heal and belong, and the dangerous places shame can lead you to' Charlotte Paradise'Pure escapism that's also a study of cultism, how we are seduced by promises of a better life. A summer read that's also dark, compulsive, and captivating' Louise Beech

JAKE SAWYER RETURNS IN HIS MOST PERSONAL CASE YETA detective who can't move on. A killer who won't let go. Two years after the explosive finale of Tender is the North, Detective Jake Sawyer has found an uneasy peace. He's building a new life with an old flame while practising Buddhist philosophy, teaching martial arts, and running an art foundation in his late father's name. But when an ex-colleague is found dead at his Mediterranean villa in an apparent suicide, Sawyer's fragile calm is shattered, and he embarks on a dangerous private investigation that tests everything he's learned about letting go. From the sun-soaked terraces of Ibiza to the rain-slick alleys of Manchester, Sawyer uncovers a deadly conspiracy that could reach the highest levels of the UK police. But he has a shadow on his back: a bounty hunter who knows about the murderous pact he shares with a notorious fugitive. As Sawyer's secrets are forced into the light, he must choose between the man he's trying to become and the darkness that has always defined him. Blood Never Sleeps marks a thrilling new chapter for Britain's most complex detective: a taut and page-turning meditation on justice, redemption, and the cost of keeping the past buried.

Football Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic-strip football jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios! Emiliano Migliardo’s outrageously funny full-colour comics are perfect for avid football fans and reluctant readers as the jokes are mostly wordless. This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy – and frustration – of football!  Full of football frolics about mischievous tactics, doing whatever it takes to get the ball in the back of the net and even the perils of being nut-megged, this is the perfect gift for any young football fan. These short, sporty jokes will be the talk of the playground… or football pitch!