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All This Fuss Over a Cookie?! Every month Ms. Madeleine creates a special cookie of the month for her bakery. And her best customer, a little girl named Cookie, is always the first to try it. Ms. Madeleine’s sweet treats never disappoint. When June arrives, Cookie and her two moms stop in and taste the best cookie yet: a heart-shaped, rainbow-striped, crunchy, frosted confection that Ms. Madeleine baked especially for Pride. But Rainbow Cookies make some people in the neighborhood angry. They write harsh notes. They cancel orders. Ms. Madeleine is afraid her Rainbow Cookie might be her last. But Cookie is not about to let that happen. With great determination and a fabulous idea, she gathers friends and neighbors to support Ms. Madeleine. Together they show the whole town how colorful and fun and celebratory and delicious the combination of love, Pride, and cookies can be!

ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE BRITISH WRITERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY''The first writer to filter her stories through a woman''s feelings and perceptions'' ANITA BROOKNER''I cannot doubt that this is Miss Lehmann''s best and most permanent book'' RAYMOND MORTIMER ''Unconventional in structure, in characterisation and development of story . . . Unforgettable'' NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE The tale of the unlikely friendship between and an old woman and a young girl. This is one of Rosamond Lehmann''s finest novels. Ten year old Rebecca is living in the country with her family when Sibyl Jardine, an enigmatic and powerful old woman, returns to her property in the neighbourhood. The two families, once linked in the past, meet again, with the result that Rebecca becomes drawn into the strange complications of the old lady''s life - with her husband, her errant daughter and her grandchildren. Through the spellbound eyes of the young Rebecca we enter into an intricate and scandalous family history and slowly the story of the passionate, stormy life of Mrs. Jardine unfolds.

'An icon of the UK dance scene . . . an essential story' GROOVE ARMADA'She paved the way for so many women of colour in a male dominated industry on her own terms' HONEY DIJON'So much more than an amazing DJ' DANNY TENAGLIABefore she became Smokin Jo - one of the most influential DJs of her generation - Joanne Joseph grew up in a children's home with her sister and until her mother returned and whisked the siblings away, her life was devoid of music. As she entered the turbulent years of adolescence, Jo found herself pulled towards Soho and the burgeoning underground acid house scene, instantly finding herself at home amongst other artists, musicians and misfits who breathed and survived on dance music and ecstasy. Her rise was meteoric as she became one of the most revered DJs of the British rave scene and in 1992, the only woman ever to be named DJ of the Year by DJ Magazine. This raw, unflinching memoir of ambition, excess and survival tells a story of change, growth and determination. Filled with candid stories about fame, addiction and recovery, Jo writes about navigating a scene marked by misogyny, racism and homophobia. This is a powerful, unforgettable story from a true pioneer of rave culture.

A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 'AFFECTING' TELEGRAPH'ENGROSSING' ECONOMIST'COMPELLING' WIRED'MORE THAN CRIME REPORTAGE' WALL STREET JOURNAL When his mother fell for an 'American soldier' who promised to send gold bars to their Madrid apartment, Carlos Barragán found himself with an unexpected window into the shadowy world of online romance fraud. He set off on a journey to find his mother's scammer, but what he discovered was much bigger: a world of young Nigerian men who drag themselves out of destitution by catfishing lonely hearts in the US and Europe, in the process building a dizzying local economy from their phones. The Yahoo Boys follows four scammers in Ikotun - one of Lagos's poorest neighbourhoods, a scant ten miles from the gleaming heart of the megacity. Through their twisting fortunes, Barragán discovers the psychological tactics they perfect, the economic desperation that drives them, and the moral dilemmas they face. A work of radical empathy, this astonishing narrative nonfiction debut reveals the human face behind a global phenomenon, and shows how isolation in the West and poverty in Nigeria are just two sides of the same screen. 'BARRAGÁN WRITES WITH IMPECCABLE EMPATHY . . . COMPELLINGLY READABLE' BARBARA DEMICK'ASTONISHING . . . I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. A TOUR DE FORCE' JON LEE ANDERSON 'BOTH INTIMATELY PERSONAL AND GLOBALLY RELEVANT' DIPO FALOYIN'AN ENVIABLE FEAT OF REPORTAGE AND WRITING - AS INTREPID AS IT IS SYMPATHETIC' GIDEON LEWIS-KRAUS

A very first introduction to the great works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest storytellers of all time. The First Works of Shakespeare is the first in the charming Little Literary Greats bio series for babies and young readers. This stylish, cased board book provides a very first introduction to the timeless stories of William Shakespeare. Meet the Bard at work and discover six of his most famous plays, from Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, brought to life in their simplest form. Short, child-friendly story descriptions, eye-catching illustrations of scenes and props, and some first words from the world of Shakespeare will inspire and entertain young wordsmiths and little storytellers.

Whispers in the servants'' hall, scandals in the drawing room - at Ashmore Castle, everyone has something to hide...England, 1904.Christmas at Ashmore Castle should be a time of celebration - but scandal arrives with snow. The Earl''s uncle returns from Italy with a beautiful young bride on his arm, sending shockwaves through the family and threatening Kitty''s already fragile place as mistress of the house.As Kitty wrestles with her marriage and a truth she can''t yet reveal, her sister-in-law Rachel risks everything for a forbidden love. Meanwhile, Alice - the Earl''s youngest sister - finds herself drawn into a dangerous romance with a man far beneath her station. Downstairs, the staff navigate rivalries, reappointments and suspicions that could ruin more than reputations.As love and loyalty clash with ambition and duty, the foundations of Ashmore Castle begin to tremble. And with her future on the line, Kitty must summon all her strength - because at Ashmore, secrets don''t stay buried for long...The fourth book in the captivating Ashmore Castle series. Perfect for fans of sweeping period dramas like Downton Abbey, The Crown and Bridgerton.Fans love the ASHMORE series:''Like a comfy pair of slippers. Cynthia Harrod-Eagles never fails to excel...The saga continues and you are drawn into the upstairs downstairs world...so grab a cuppa, some chocolate biscuits and enjoy!'' 5-star Reader Review''I always read anything published by Cynthia! The history is always really well researched, the characters realistic and the story fascinating.'' 5-star Reader Review''I have read all 3 books and loved it.'' 5-star Reader Review''Well written story and a wonderful read!!'' 5-star Reader Review''A great series! Hope there''s another instalment.'' 5-star Reader Review''If you are a Downton Abbey fan this is for you!'' 5-star Reader Review''Loved it. Excellent story. Fabulous characters all blended by a tantalising web. I want to read the next book. Can''t wait.'' 5-star Reader Review

'Few people have a better understanding of how endangered free speech has become in these islands than Ben Jones. This urgent cry for its restoration is a must read' Toby Young'To call Island of Strangers "unflinching" is to understate its tenacity and courage. It is forthright - territorial - yet it maintains a distinctive English politeness that will force its critics to address its argument: this is no polemic, but it is an unmistakable act of defiance.' The CriticBRITAIN IS BEING TRANSFORMED. IT IS UNFREE. AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. As mass migration reshapes Britain's population, an increasingly authoritarian state attempts to manage the resulting hyper-diversity by suppressing freedom of speech. We see this in two-tier policing, in attempts to criminalise blasphemy against Islam, and even in the private sector where thousands have lost their jobs or have been punished for expressing their beliefs. In Island of Strangers, Ben Jones - a director of the Free Speech Union - shows how multiculturalism came just as Britain was losing its sense of itself, as Christianity declined, and how its elite embraced a creed of 'diversityism'. Grounded in a long view of Britain's history, this book gets to the fundamental causes of why Keir Starmer's UK feels so unfree. The free speech crisis isn't just a passing problem. Silencing dissent is now built into how the fractured UK is governed. Different identity groups are increasingly locked in competition to protect their sacred ideas. The most potent challenge to Britain's tradition of free speech comes from within Islam. This book is unafraid to grapple with these truths. Increasingly it seems impossible even to define who 'we' are, much less what we believe or what unites us. Do we really have more in common than that which divides us? Increasingly it feels like we don't. Taking Keir Starmer's infamous line, this book argues that Britain has been transformed into 'an island of strangers'.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Steve Brusatte has a rare gift for bringing the distant past vividly and fascinatingly to life' - Bill Bryson'One of the stars of modern palaeontology' – National Geographic'An unqualified success from beginning to end' – New Scientist'An enjoyable tour of evolutionary science' – Financial Times'A delight . . . unflaggingly fascinating' – The Sunday Times'Soaringly brilliant' – Alice RobertsA New Scientist and Times most anticipated book of 2026, from the bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs. Billions of birds share the planet with us. With their flamboyant plumage and joyous dawn serenades, many of them are impossible to miss. But how did they get here, how did they break the bounds of Earth and begin to fly, and how does their legacy shape our worl? n delightfully energetic prose, expert palaeontologist Steve Brusatte takes us through their 150-million-year history, from their origins among small carnivorous dinosaurs to the 10,000-plus species that thrive today. Along the way, we meet fantastic birds from all around the world, some known only through fossils. There are elephant birds that stand as high as a basketball hoop and lay eggs as big as watermelons; demon ducks that weigh more than cows; aeroplane-sized seabirds that soar the world’s thermals; and predatory penguins the size of gorillas. Lively, majestic and full of wonder, The Story of Birds will ensure you never see birds the same way again. 'Steve Brusatte tells the amazing story of birds with enthusiasm and brio' – Henry Gee'An eye-opening tour into the amazing world of birds' – Venki Ramakrishnan*The Story of Birds was no. 10 on the New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction best seller list for the week ending May 2, 2026.

Four years after establishing Braslou Biere, a British microbrewery in the heart of French wine country, Covid hits and Tommy and Rose Barnes are forced to make the agonising decision to return to England.   Landing in a cramped cottage in scenic Padstow, their animals are rehomed, and their children confused. Tommy mourns the loss of his old life.  After winning and losing several jobs, not least at the legendary St Austell Brewery, He realises that it is he who is the problem not the work. With that insight, and the kindness of friends, and a rival brewer he sets about launching Braslou Biere in Cornwall.  Yes, there are disasters aplenty, but with his new self-knowledge and energy, life begins to look up. He launches Surfer Beer to celebrate. Told with biting wit and poignant reflection, this is a story of escape and exile, of finding freedom and losing it again, and of how the places we leave behind often haunt us more than we expect. It’s a deeply human tale about identity, home, and the weight of nostalgia—laced with beer, animals, and a truly indestructible dog.

First published in 1937, a Golden Age classic murder mystery set on a cross-country train. ‘A highly ingenious, entertaining and unusual tale’ – Daily HeraldThe luxurious Transcontinental Express, a locomotive journeying coast-to-coast across the United States, is the height of 1930s technology and sophistication. Alongside carriages for dining, drinking and dancing, there’s even a swimming pool car. And it’s there, just one day into the journey, that the corpse of a banker is found. With a killer on the train, the passengers soon begin to turn on one another. It's up to the clever Dr Pons – with his sharp wit and knack for impossible puzzles – to get to the bottom of the case, even as every new piece of evidence seems to suggest more perplexing possibilities. ‘Ingenious . . . A satisfyingly complex solution to both crimes’ – Booklist ‘Extravagantly brainy, gloriously dated’ – Kirkus

A hero will fall. An emperor will rise.Mark Antony is Caesar's successor, victor over Caesar's murderers Brutus and Cassius, and the most powerful man in the world. Yet he cannot be complacent. Octavian, Caesar's heir, is ambitious, intelligent and ruthless. Antony must prove himself with a great military victory to hold onto his position, and marches against Rome's old foe: the Parthian empire. But this is a formidable opponent; the bones of many legions lie on the battlefields of the East. And with the beguiling Cleopatra distracting him, can Antony come out on to? ntony's final years are a whirlwind of shifting alliances, betrayals and war. In the end, the Battle of Actium will decide the fate of the empire, and set the course of history for the next two thousand years. From Alexandria to Actium, this clash established a dynasty and struck down one of Rome's greatest heroes.

Step into the delightful, hidden world of hedgehogs with this beautiful book. This charming book combines engaging, accessible writing with delightful line illustrations, inviting you to learn how hedgehogs live in the wild, consider how we capture their character in our own stories, and understand how we can help them thrive – in our gardens and beyond. The RSPB Pocket Book series celebrates iconic British wildlife and is produced in collaboration with the RSPB. Hugh Warwick, an expert on hedgehog biology and conservation, instils this beautiful book with his insight and enthusiasm for one of the British Isles’ most beloved wild animals, making it an ideal gift or personal keepsake. With Hugh's help, you'll enjoy quirky and lesser-known hedgehog facts, uncover the vital role hedgehogs play in garden ecosystems, and explore their place in folklore, mythology and cultural history. Hugh also highlights how making small changes in our gardens and communities can make a big difference for hedgehog survival. With beautiful artworks and an inspiring message, this is ideal for nature lovers, gift buyers, and anyone with a soft spot for our prickly friends.

‘Where there is money, there will be sex.’Anthropologist Sine Plambech has dedicated her life to pursuing the trail of sex and money across continents. In Global Sex, she draws back the curtain on a hidden world, sharing intimate conversations with sex workers from Nigeria and Thailand living in Europe. And when she retraces the treacherous routes that led them from their families, she finds lives transformed by the money that absent mothers, daughters, wives and sisters send home. Plambech is unsparing in her analysis of the international sex trade, yet compassionate in her treatment of the women who work in it. It is these women who take centre stage, reminding us that behind every statistic, there is a human story.

'The most compulsive reading experience I’ve had this year.' Liz Nugent‘Immersive and addictive with a tantalising drip-feed of detail that leaves readers desperate for more, All Of Them Lied firmly cements Gill Perdue’s place as one of Ireland’s top writers’ Andrea Mara‘Gill Perdue is a great writer on a sentence level, on creating excellent characters and pulling off taut, gripping plots. I had SUCH a gorgeous time reading this’ Marian Keyes---Thea wakes from a coma, having forgotten much of the recent past. As well as learning to walk again, she studies the list of ‘facts’ she keeps on her phone, hoping something will unlock her memory. Her top three facts are:I was in ItalyI was with the people I love the mostI fell down a ravine and I’m lucky to be aliveBut as Thea gets hazy glimpses of the lead-up to her fall, the facts stop adding up. Trapped at home in the middle of the Irish countryside, dependent on those who were on holiday with her – her fiancé, her brother, her sister-in-law and her best friend – terrifying questions surface:Was I pushe? hy are they lyin? ho can I trus? s memories come tumbling back, Thea realises she is in race against time to figure things out – and that her life hangs in the balance. ---'A classic . . . skilfully turning up the tension' The Times, 'Best novels to read this June' 'Gill Perdue is one of the very best in Irish crime fiction, she skilfully creates a world where a dream life becomes a nightmare. Cleverly plotted and unrelentingly tense, this brilliant thriller uses amnesia and physical frailty to ratchet up the reader's paranoia. I raced through it!' Jane Casey‘The suspense was electric. Riveting’ Patricia Gibney‘A thrilling and richly compelling page-turner with real emotional depth. Gill Perdue is a wonderful writer’ Catherine Kirwan‘I loved it … a great read’ Miriam O’Callaghan‘Nothing is what it seems in this book. Tightly twisted and incredibly tense. Loved it!’ Kitty Murphy‘WOW! I loved it. So tense, so pacy! Gill is an exceptional writer’ Michelle Teahan‘A haunting, suspenseful and immersive read. Brilliant!’ Zoe Miller‘A dark, multi-layered tale, skilfully laying a trail of tantalising clues, keeping the reader engrossed right to the final page’ Siobhan MacDonald‘Utterly compelling’ Jake Arnott‘What a fabulous book – dark, twisty, claustrophobic and thrilling. I was living on my last nerve!’ Anna McPartlin‘A skilled and sensitive exploration of the gothic claustrophobia that illness and dependency can bring. Kept me reading long into the night’ Chris Bridges'One of the best books of the year' Alice Bell‘A gripping, atmospheric thriller that packs a real emotional punch. Gill Perdue is rapidly becoming one of the strongest voices in Irish crime fiction. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Jo Spain and Tana French’ Sheila Bugler‘Genius! Unputdownable and addictive’ Jen Bray‘Slow-burn claustrophobic thriller with a gripping plot … for fans of Claire Macintosh and Lisa Jewell' Candis‘I absolutely devoured it. The epitome of a page-turner from the very first word. It's expertly paced, keeping you guessing throughout’ Casey King‘A gripping read, weaving plot and timeline line expertly, drip feeding just enough to make us think we know what’s going on even when we don’t.' Fiona Gartland 'If Maeve Binchy characters existed in 2026 and woke up in a crime thriller, it would be this book! Brilliantly drawn characters, tension, and heart racing revelations' Sharon Dempsey‘Gripping’ My Weekly‘Keeps you in suspense until the last page with its sense of claustrophobia, paranoia and a drip feed of sinister revelations. A must-read for fans of Alex Barclay and Tana French' Dead Good‘Will keep readers guessing right to the very end. This was a hugely enjoyable read from a writer who knows exactly how to keep the pages turning’ Rosemary Hennigan‘There is nothing quite like an amnesia thriller to layer on the suspense from the first page and All of Them Lied certainly cranks up the tension. You

Amikor már éppen azt hinné az ember, hogy nyugodtan öblíthet, a Turbóvécécsésze 2000 visszavág! A vérengző árnyékszék, amely arról ismert, hogy mindenkit felfal, aki az útjába kerül, igazán éhesen, mégpedig BOSSZÚRA éhesen érkezik! Szerencsére az emberiség sorsa ismét George és Harold, valamint bosszantó nemezisük, Melvin Sneedly kezében van. Vajon felülkerekedik a gatyagumi ereje? Vagy a bámulatos Alsógatyás Kapitány mindörökre eltűnik a lefolyóban? Lapozós mozival! A világhírű, szuper animációs technika, amivel te lehetsz az, aki irányítja az eseményeket!

James Bond meets Lupin the Third in this era-defining manga phenomenon! A stylish cocktail of hard-boiled action and raunchy comedy, manga classic City Hunter follows exceptional marksman and compassionate sleazeball Saeba Ryo as he sweeps corruption from the lavish ’80s Tokyo nightlife one evil at a time. The source of multiple anime series, specials, films, live-action adaptations, and video games, CITY HUNTER is beloved for its mix of action, comedy, and romance, and has sold over 50 million volumes worldwide. Don't miss this gorgeous deluxe English-language omnibus edition. The infamous Phantom Thief No. 305 is making waves in the news, but City Hunter Saeba Ryo is too captivated by a mysterious silhouette dancing in the night sky to do much about it. But when the dancer’s true identity is revealed to be a high school girl who is also descended from a long line of famous thieves, Ryo is just more ensnared. She has a mission for Ryo too, an item she’s not been able to steal: the black tulip. The owner of the targeted tulip in question? A self-proclaimed mad scientist and researcher of paranormal phenomena!.

Ten Transport Pioneers Who Changed the World explores ten defining moments in the history of transport, spanning five centuries – from the age of sailing ships to the dawn of the modern jetliner. Its cast of innovators range from Cornish mining pioneer Richard Trevithick to the French nobleman Marquis Jouffroy d’Abbans, who each played a part in reshaping how we travel. Across land, sea and sky, their breakthroughs charted leaps in development that created lasting change: aqueducts and flights of locks that revolutionised inland waterways; paddle steamers and iron-hulled ships that redefined maritime power; the hot-air balloon and the jet engine that conquered the air; and the internal combustion engine and first electric locomotive that propelled transport forward. These are stories of bold ideas and those who conceived them – pioneers who challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of what seemed possible.

You only need to look at the story of Samson and Delilah to see just how important a man’s hairstyle can be. Thankfully, The Little Book of Mullets is a guide to selecting, growing and maintaining a stylish, comfortable and well-groomed hair helmet. Including manely grooming tips; a breakdown of barnets to try out, such as the Curtain Cut or the Quiff; a perambulation through hirsute history; a rundown of famous hair aficionados, from Albert Einstein to Paul McCartney via Adolf Hitler; hair and hairstyling records (can you beat the Longest Time Hanging by Your Hair record?); and the most ridiculous names for hair salons, this indispensable guide will ensure you never have a hair out of place. The perfect gift for every man, whether he wants to learn how to carefully calm his cowlick or skilfully shine his skinhead.

Neurovědcův průvodce posílením zdraví mozku tím, že budete žít život plný sounáležitosti a prosperovat v postinterakčním světě Z titulků je jasné, že procházíme krizí osamělosti, ale zatím se moc neřešilo, jak může méně času stráveného s ostatními ovlivnit tělo a mysl na buněčné úrovni – a proč je toto zjištění součástí cesty vpřed. Renomovaný neurovědec Dr. Ben Rein rozebírá fascinující vědu společenských interakcí a odhaluje, jak je náš mozek naprogramován pro navazování kontaktů a proč moderní život tyto prastaré instinkty ohrožuje. Skrze optiku neurovědy vysvětluje naši potřebu komunity a poskytuje nové rámce pro začlenění sounáležitosti do našich životů. Rein odhaluje fascinující biologické faktory, které hrají roli v našich společných chvílích, od small talku s baristy po hluboké rozhovory s přáteli, a sdílí, jak tyto informace využít ve svůj prospěch při hledání štěstí a zdraví. Tato poučná a inspirativní kniha odhaluje: •jak společenské kontakty podporují zdraví mozku a náladu, •skrytá nebezpečí izolace a proč zvyšuje riziko úmrtí z jakékoli příčiny, •proč mozek vnímá virtuální konverzace jinak než osobní setkání, •vědu o sympatiích a tajemství pozitivního dojmu, •neurovědu empatie, hlubokých vazeb a toho, jak rozumíme ostatním, •jak vztahy se zvířaty mohou podporovat naše zdraví, •jak některé drogy, jako je extáze, zlepšují sociální interakce, zatímco jiné, jako jsou léky proti bolesti, je narušují, •strategie pro zlepšení vašeho společenského života, abyste maximalizovali přínosy pro vaše duševní a fyzické zdraví. Rein propojuje nejnovější vědecké objevy, vyprávění příběhů a praktické rady inspirované daty a odhaluje, jak naše mozky a těla posiluje sounáležitost a proč je zdraví mozku nakonec tak důležité pro naše blaho.