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The amazing stories and fascinating facts behind the forces that make every moment of the day possible. Why are bubbles round? How can you make fresh ice cream in minutes? And what does pigeon poo have to do with the birth of the Universe? To answer these seemingly random and unrelated questions, you need to know about some of the hidden forces that shape your day from morning until night … Once you start noticing the effects of these forces, you’ll begin to see everything around you in a different way. You’ll also discover clever tricks to help make your day more exciting AND impress everyone you know. Beautiful colour illustrations throughout by Hao Hao. OUT NOW: Elements of the Day COMING SOON: Nature of the Day Praise for Elements of the Day: The Times Children’s Book of the Week “What a magnificent book!” Dr Chris van Tulleken “A delightful pick-and-mix bag of so many fun and fascinating facts” Professor Jim Al-Khalili

Learn to draw all your favourite Sonic characters in this epic step-by-step guide! Grab your pencils and get ready to bring Sonic and his buddies to life, with easy-to-follow instructions for budding artists of any level. From the Blue Blur himself and his brilliant sidekick Tails, to Sonic's archnemesis Dr. Eggman and his evil robot Metal Sonic, there is something for every Sonic fan. Including over 50 favourite characters and classic items, you don’t have to be an expert with this simple guide. Use the helpful top tips to polish off your sketch, then add colour to create a masterpiece! So, what are you waiting for? Gotta go draw! Check out more awesome Sonic books: Sonic the Hedgehog The Essential GuideSonic the Hedgehog Annual 2026Sonic the Hedgehog Advent CalendarSonic the Hedgehog Racing Sticker BookSonic the Hedgehog Get Creative! Sticker Activity BookSonic the Hedgehog 1001 StickersSonic the Hedgehog Sticker Quest: Sonic vs ShadowSonic the Hedgehog Sticker ActivitiesSonic the Hedgehog Search & Find AdventureSonic the Hedgehog Gotta Go Fast Puzzle BookSonic the Hedgehog Tales of Terror & DeceptionSonic the Hedgehog Joke Book

The latest book in Alexander McCall Smith's entertaining and hilarious Professor von Igelfeld series'It's impossible not to root for von Igelfeld' Scotsman'A charming tale of academic rivalry and ill-fated infatuation... marvellous' Scottish FieldProfessor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld is not just any German professor - he is the author of that great work of scholarship, Portuguese Irregular Verbs. His eminence in language studies is widely recognised, even if it is rarely acknowledged by his colleague, Professor Detlev-Amadeus Unterholzer, author of a much less important work on the subjunctive. Their rivalry bubbles away under the surface, but is apt to come into the open if something unusual disturbs the calm waters of the institute in Regensburg in which they both work. One such event is the entrance from New Orleans of two visiting scholars, Professor Pom Pom Boisseau and Professor Alice Martinique, Provencal language experts who arrive on large, noisy motorbikes...

OVER FOUR MILLION INVESTIGATORS BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE!Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Alligator detectives Mango and Brash are back in Weather or Not – the ninth full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. 'Fantastically funny' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey. The InvestiGators’ latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don’t seem to be complaining. What’s with the monkey-scientists and why is the rain green?!All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators!The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:- Fun teamwork- Never giving up- Pesky problem–solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Off the Hook and tons more. Don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin-off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers.

If you could be anyone – who would you b? eth Greenwood has always imagined being someone else. Someone more successful, more exciting. More alive. What would it really be like to walk in another person’s shoes – just for a day? And then she gets the chance to do it, with the help of the Players Club. A secret group of women who have made it their mission to let one another live their dreams. Tell them who you want to try, and they will make it happen. Circus acrobat, traffic controller, woman-who-shops-in-Chanel: no identity is out of reach. Being alive has never been so much fun. That is, until the stakes of Beth’s own life become dangerously high, and the line between self-invention and self-delusion begins to blur. Torn between her new friends and her real responsibilities, Beth has to ask herself: when it matters most, who does she really want to b? mart, original, and full of heart, The Players Club will bring your imagination to life and get your book club group talking…‘An original, surprisingly moving tale' KIRKUS 'Clever, brilliant and magnificent. In the absence of being able to join a Cradle, the next best thing is reading this’ CATHY RENTZENBRINK, author of Ordinary Time'Twisty and thought-provoking…this book will make you smile, cry and wonder: who do I want to become?' TARA CONKLIN, author of The Last Romantics‘So good! The Players Club twists and turns in ways I did not expect - and it really made me think.’ MARIANNE POWER, bestselling author of Help Me‘Funny and heartbreaking and smart. I loved it’ SAM BAKER, author of The Shift‘Will definitely inspire book club discussions’ BOOKLIST

'I finished this book in one sitting' Reader review,? 'You will not be able to put this book down' Reader review,? 'The deviousness of this immensely rich family plus a terrific plot make for an excellent thriller!' Reader review,?Dripping with scandal, secrets, grandeur and greed, THE SECOND WIFE is an unputdownable thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. The Fairchild family have it all. At least that's what anyone watching the family of billionaires board the opulent Titan Pacifica would think. But as Sydney Harbour Bridge starts to disappear in the rear-view window of the luxury liner, so too does any pretence that this is a happy family. Unbeknownst to his children, CEO and patriarch Irving had planned to use the cruise to reveal his long-awaited succession plans. As glasses clink and elaborate dinners are served to the most notorious of Sydney's elite, it will soon become all too clear that family loyalty can only take you so far. And although six embark on the journey of a lifetime, not all of the group will make it back to dry land again . . . EVERYONE LOVES ALI LOWE: 'Will have you hooked from page one and racing to the final, unexpected finish' Hannah Richell 'Ali Lowe is moving swiftly into the footprints of Liane Moriarty' The Australian 'Sharp, clever and compelling' Sarah Pearse 'Deliciously dark and completely enthralling' Nicola Moriarty 'Darkly funny' B.M. Carroll

Mother Pig has had enough of her three horrid little pigs. So she packs their bags and sends them on their way. The first two little pigs build their houses by stealing straw and pinching twigs. The third little pig is so lazy, he moves into a hen house and calls it a day! These lazy, chaotic pigs may think they're getting away with their terrible behaviour, but everything changes when they meet a big, friendly wolf who might just be the one to teach them some very unexpected lessons. . . With her signature wit and vibrant art style, Liz Pichon has transformed this classic into a fresh, mischievous, and wildly imaginative tale that will have kids laughing out loud while discovering just how hard it is to build your own house!Perfect for fans of Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, as well Liz Pichon's very own fun-packed and famous Tom Gates series. This fantastically fractured fairytale is perfect for families who love a whacky read-aloud!

There is a world within me. I am not just one thing. From your sunrise-matching serenity and rainforest-rousing loudness to your glacier-like patience and clifftop-clambering courage, this book is a celebration of all the different facets that make you . . . YOU! With intricate peek-through holes, Anna Wilson's stunning illustrations conjure a cosmos that reflects all the amazing and varied parts of your personality. Lyrical, emotive language encourages young readers to step back and really appreciate all the complexities of their inner worlds, from sadness to anger, happiness to peace, and gently encourages them to learn how to manage their emotions. A great read for little ones who enjoyed Happy by Nicola Edwards, Slow Down by Freya Hartas or Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers.

'One of Britain's leading experts on narcissism' The TimesDoes your boss consistently undermine yo? oes your colleague demand special treatment - and do you dread going into wor? ou might be working with a narcissist. From horrible bosses to misbehaving juniors, Narcissists at Work helps you navigate harmful professional relationships and unhealthy working environments. You will learn how to:- Identify narcissistic abuse and enablers- S.H.I.E.L.D. from toxic behaviour with clear communication and boundaries- Gain confidence to speak up and seek change- Focus on your own professional growthDrawing on decades of clinical expertise, Dr Sarah Davies offers a compelling insight into the mind of a troublesome narcissist at work - and a blueprint for protecting your wellbeing and career.

'This book is NUTS! – in the best possible way. A relentless roller coaster ride through the heaven and hell of modern Russia' PETER POMERANZEV 'Written with all the pace and energy of a John Grisham novel … An incredible true story and a great read!' BILL BROWDER 'An astonishing glimpse into a rollercoaster life. A real page-turner' CATHERINE BELTON 'If you want to know how Putin ruined Russia and to understand why it matters, you should read Rule of Lies' OLIVER BULLOUGH 'Jamison Firestone is a legend … his book is a remarkable firsthand account' FIONA HILL An American lawyer’s brilliant, propulsive story of witnessing and playing a part in the transformation of Russia under Yeltsin and Putin. A true tale of fascinating personalities, criminal intrigue, harrowing situations, audacious actions and international politics that combines Bill Browder’s Red Notice with Michael Lewis’s Liar's Poker. Raised by his father, a multimillionaire conman and crack addict who owned Manhattan’s most expensive brothel, twenty-four-year-old Jamison R. Firestone decided to change the channel. He graduated from law school in 1991 and sought his fortune in Gorbachev’s USSR, establishing Russia’s first independent foreign law firm. Out of the frying pan and into the fire, Jamison lived in the maelstrom that was Russia, defending himself and his clients from mafia attacks, dealing with corrupt police officers, having his law office raided by armed commandos, and once having to bug the offices of the Russian police. Jamison was at the centre of some of Russia’s most important events. He employed Sergei Magnitsky who was murdered for uncovering the largest tax theft in Russian history and teamed up with Bill Browder and Alexei Navalny to expose his killers. Along the way he inadvertently taught Navalny to make videos exposing corruption and started a war with the Russian government over passage of the Magnitsky Acts which threatened to sanction Russia’s most powerful people. A real-life story that reads like a spy novel, Rule of Lies goes deep inside contemporary Russia and events that have reshaped the globe. Darkly comic, sometimes horrifying and deeply moving, it is a chilling warning of what can happen when a nascent democracy succumbs to one man’s corrupt iron rule, becoming not only an authoritarian nation but a profoundly criminal one—a true mafia state.

From the #1 bestselling author comes an epic story of love and war as two opposing deities find themselves drawn to each other against all odds. Because when Aphrodite and Ares fall in love, sparks are bound to fly. 'A LUSCIOUS RETELLING THAT HELD ME TIGHT BY THE HEARTSTRINGS' SAARA EL-ARIFI, bestselling author of Cursebound'A TIMELESS LOVE STORY' EMILIA HART, bestselling author of Sirens'TRULY GORGENOUS, WONDERFULLY FRESH ROMANTIC FANTASY' ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of Boudicca's DaughterThis is the oldest love story of all time . . . Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, wields unparalleled power over every divine and mortal heart. Though her world is one of beauty, she is the most dangerous god of all, ruled by passion regardless of the consequences. Ares, God of War, is her perfect contradiction: feared, unwanted and relentless in his devotion to chaos. Where she breathes life into longing, he thrives in destruction. And yet gods are no more immune to love and loss than anyone else, and soon their lives collide. But even divine love can't protect them from the fates of Mount Olympus, and whilst the God of War may be capable of greater love than anyone else, so may the Goddess of Love be capable of the gravest mistakes . . . YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS HAVE FALLEN FOR THIS IMMORTAL HEART'An utterly gorgeous reimagining . . . brimming with delicious romance and woven with achingly beautiful prose’ ROSIE HEWLETT, bestselling author of Medea and Medusa‘With Saint’s trademark weaving of myth, this love story is at once epic, urgent and ageless’ BEA FITZGERALD, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen'Mythological retelling at its finest' SUE LYNN TAN, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess‘Jennifer Saint is a masterful storyteller. This Immortal Heart is a love story for the ages’ LIZ FREMANTLE, bestselling author of Queen's Gambit'Captivating and compelling. The best mythological romance I've read in years' NIKITA GILL, bestselling author of Hekate

From comedian and TikTok star Kevin James Thornton comes a hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in a Christian fundamentalist church, turning trauma into comedy, and finding your own way. ‘If you’re an outlier or feel like a total outsider, you’ll find aspects of yourself inside these pages.’ANNIE LENNOXGrowing up in the 90s in a small town in Indiana, Kevin James Thornton had little notion he would one day make a career as a comedian. Like most kids in his deeply Christian town, his free time revolved around his church community—drinking Messiah Macchiatos at the youth group cafe, bedazzling his jacket with the words “Jesus Is Lord,” and evangelizing in the streets of Spanish Harlem dressed as a sin-themed clown. But when he started to question his sexuality, life became complicated. Kevin began to realize that the community that raised him might never truly accept him. What follows is a winding story of self-discovery, following Thornton from a revelatory summer in New York City to the transformative years of college—where he finds like-minded people, a knack for performance, and first loves—all the way to adulthood, where he navigates complicated relationships, finds his way into the comedy scene, and forms a special bond with a black cat named Comet (who might just have the power to travel between dimensions). Through it all, he redefines himself again and again, realizing that few things go as planned, and that “driving off into the sunset” is never really the end of the story. Told in his unique brand of brash but emotionally honest humor, and filled with 90s nostalgia, Big Baby is a coming-of-age tale that speaks to anyone who feels like they don’t fit in.

A laugh-out-loud romcom about female rage, public shame and learning to take your own advice, from the bestselling author of Book Boyfriend and Seven Exes. 'The best kind of rage with a gorgeous romance' BETH O'LEARY'Good For You is SO MUCH FUN! I enjoyed it so much!' MARIAN KEYES'I ADORED it . . . utterly hilarious and hugely emotionally intelligent' DAISY BUCHANANSometimes the people who give the best advice are the worst at taking it. Liv’s furious – but you’d never know. As morning TV’s go-to relationship therapist, she’s built herself a no-nonsense, easy-breezy reputation. But when she’s caught on video having a tiramisu-fuelled meltdown, she goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Suddenly everyone knows that the woman whose mantra is ‘keep calm and carry a condom’ can’t keep her cool. Her boss gives her an ultimatum: anger management or unemployment. It should be simple, just six sessions stand between Liv and her old life. The problem is her therapist, Edward, who's insufferably perceptive and, worse still . . . devastatingly hot. Readers are loving Good For You…'Friendship, a love interest, a statement on society and good writing – yes, yes and yes''A gorgeous read and gorgeous romance''Lucy sure knows how to write her humans. Loved it''A literary version of nightclub bathroom conversation, but with added sparkle''An absolute hot mess and unflinchingly, annoyingly relatable'

Perfect first-step Where’s Wally? search-and-find activity for airport travel, ideal for boys and girls age 5+ years. The ultimate airport adventure – spot, search and stay busy!Keep kids entertained at the airport with this fun-packed spotting challenge! Designed for eagle-eyed adventurers aged 5+, this book is bursting with hundreds of real-world items to find. From baggage carousels to busy cafés, young explorers can tick off must-spot objects, score extra Wow! points for special finds and take on fun challenges!With engaging on-page scene searches, interactive checklists and fun activities, waiting time will fly by. This is the ultimate travel companion for young explorers.

The rise, fall, and revival of the Caesar of Silicon Valley. Elon Musk famously leads his companies from a bully pulpit, cutting through red tape whenever possible with little regard for the fallout. Musk's approach to business and politics is truly singular - he alternately seems to be either in complete command or on the verge of a meltdown, and many in his orbit have had their lives upended by buying into his utopian vision. From the chaotic launch of the Tesla Cybertruck to his decision to reshape Twitter into 'X' as part of his self-proclaimed mission to defeat the 'woke mind virus', Musk is seemingly drawn to public controversy, yet he has emerged from these turbulent moments more influential and powerful than ever. Hubris Maximus offers an unprecedented insight into the motives and mindset that have driven Musk's stratospheric rise to power. In this cautionary tale about the pitfalls of magnetic leaders, Washington Post journalist Faiz Siddiqui offers a gripping portrait of a uniquely messy and lucrative period in Musk's career, one which has seen him ascend into a key role in Trump's administration.

Get the party started with this interactive birthday book that takes inquisitive kids on a festive tour of celebrations around the world. What's the one day a year that's all about you? Your birthday, of course! From eating seaweed soup in Korea to playing ampe in Ghana, this engaging birthday book takes children aged 7-9 on a global tour to see how different cultures mark the occasion. Written and illustrated by Anna Lena Feunekes, The Big Book of Birthdays is filled with history, cultural insights, and hands-on activities to get the party started, offering a wonderful look at holidays around the world. Perfect for party preparation and family reading, this activity-filled guide features:Global traditions detailing where birthdays came from, the history and culture behind them, the zodiac, and special birthday foods. Hands-on activities showing children how to make their own wrapping paper, birthday cards, a kagemand, perfect payesh, and even a pinata. Fascinating cultural insights teaching young readers how to sing birthday songs in different languages and play games like Spijkerpoepen. Beautiful collage-style artwork that brings every page to life and transports the reader into the festivities. A brilliant present for youngsters who love learning about different cultures, this is the ultimate birthday gift to be brought out and read together every year.

'Terrific' STEPHEN KING 'First-class storytelling. Hooked from the first page, I raced through the book in one sitting' Five Star Reader Review 'Dark and thoroughly absorbing' (Five stars) ***** When you hear it, be afraid… Annie Blunt and her young son Charlie moved to their house in upstate New York to put a dreadful year behind them. The death of her husband and a scandal around one of her children's books left them both needing a fresh start. But things aren't as peaceful as Annie hoped. Strange sounds wake her in the middle of the night. There's something sinister about the toy train Charlie discovers in a locked shed in the grounds. And then bizarre things start happening in the neighbourhood. Grief can play tricks on the mind, but Annie is beginning to realise she’s walked out of one nightmare and straight into another… Sunday Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay enters new territory with a fiendishly twisted supernatural chiller. ****** PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY: ‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner’ The Times ‘Pacy and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster’ The Sun ‘You’ll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writer’ The Independent ‘Totally absorbing… brilliant stuff’ Neil Lancaster ‘A superior thriller’ Sunday Times ‘A suspense master’ Stephen King ***** Readers are gripped by WHISTLE! 'Whistle is simply genius … my favourite book of [Linwood Barclay's] I've ever read' (Five stars) 'A twisty horror thriller with a Stephen King feel. Do yourself a favour and read this book' (Five stars) 'Bravo Mr Barclay – Brilliant … everything I want from a book was here and so much more! I enjoyed every twisted minute of it' (Five stars)

Modern Family meets The Durrells in this life-affirming and evocative novel set against the idyllic beauty of the Tuscan countryside. Stories don't always unfold the way you expect them to... When 45-year-old Adam inherits a rundown farmhouse and castle in Tuscany from a great uncle he didn't know existed, he quits his job in Manchester to renovate the property. He's thrilled his boyfriend of two years, newly divorced and out-of-the-closet Theo, is joining him. But at the last minute, Theo's children have to come too. And they're hostile to Adam, immune to the beauty of the rural location - and scared of the resident lizards. As Adam explores the crumbling walls of the castle and sorts through his uncle's possessions, he discovers some dark family secrets. But could they finally allow him to break free from the pain of the past, start building a new family and open up a life of queer jo? he Castle of Stories is a moving, heartwarming and uplifting novel about modern family in all its forms, what it means to love, and the importance of understanding your own story. 'Matt Cain writes gay love stories that are universallyuplifting, inspiring and utterly riveting' - Lisa Jewell'Bursting with pride and joy. His best yet!' - La Voix'He's done it again! Matt Cain is one of our mostintelligent, empathetic authors and a brilliant storyteller. These are storieswe need to hear.' - Lorraine Kelly'Nobody captures the messiness, angst and utter joy of themodern family better than Matt Cain.' - Clare Pooley'A relatable, funny and moving celebration of found familyand the power of being seen' - Alexandra Potter 'SUCH a good book with themes and characters to care about. Brimming with empathy and understanding for the true meaning of family - I loved it.' - Freya North‘Matt Cain writes with joy, strength, truth and such a good heart’ - Russell T DaviesLOVE FOR MATT CAIN'A book for anybody who feels at all marginalised, small, bullied or lost' - Claudia Winkleman'I loved it! Really heart-warming and joyful, but also so poignant. I cannot recommend this book highly enough' - Lorraine Kelly'A joyful tale that will move you to laughter and cheers' - i paper'Will put a smile on everyone's face . . . A great big hug of a book!' - Michael Ball'Wonderful. Written with such a good heart, filled with joy and strength and optimism...inventive and fun but most importantly, true' - Russell T Davies'A triumphant coming-of-age tale about the power of being true to yourself' - Juno Dawson'This book made us laugh and cry, and entertains from start to finish' - Attitude'Wonderful . . . An utter treat' - Kate Mosse'A heart-warming, joyous love story - original, hopeful and totally charming' - Adele Parks'A beautiful, timely page-turner, straight from the heart . . . The perfect summer read' - Matthew Bourne'This rollicking romance entrapped me, chapter by chapter. True in its detail and its scope, it is amusing yet heart-breaking' - Ian McKellen'Utterly absorbing and affecting. Matt Cain is one of the most entertaining and illuminating writers out there' - Bryony Gordon'Positivity seeps from every page' - The Times'You will weep and yet have your heart filled with joy' - Arlene Phillips'Brilliant... I recommend to all' - Matt Lucas'Full of warmth, humour and courage and I absolutely loved it!' - Ruth Hogan'This novel is just a bucket of joy' - Glamour'A joyful read; tender, full of courage and irresistibly good-hearted' - Rachel Joyce'The most joyful, heart-warming, and beautiful book ever' - La Voix'A triumph. Brave and honest, beautiful and funny' - Alexandra Potter'Utterly joyful - you will smile your way through this' - The Sun'I have so much love for this book!' - Freya North'As sharp eyed as Hilda Ogden and as seen-it-all as Bet Lynch . . .a proudly Northern queer One Day, ingenious and unsparing' - Patrick Gale'A big warm hug of a novel' - Heat'This epic friends-to-lovers will-they-won't-they story is gorgeous!' - Clare Pooley'You don't want to mi

In July 1973, at the age of 21, Mark Constantine OBE started making herbal hair products while studying to become a trichologist. Over 50 years later he still works out of his first hair and beauty clinic in Poole High Street, although today as the head of the global cosmetics retailer LUSH. Dear John tells the rags-to-riches story of how a headstrong young man went from earning L20 a week treating hair and scalp conditions with homemade remedies, to becoming the major product inventor for the Body Shop. In 1988 he started, and later crashed, the mail-order company Cosmetics To Go, before rising from the ashes in 1995 and co-founding LUSH, the fresh, handmade cosmetics brand operating over 850 shops in over 50 countries. However, long before all this unfolded, two boys growing up in the seaside resort of Weymouth began a 60-year friendship, where one was the hare and the other the tortoise. That journey reached an epic climax in South Africa in 2012, which spurred the hare to run even harder than before. Another decade has passed and the tortoise has finally caught up again, and is the author of this expanded second edition of Dear John, which brings the often controversial life of Mark Constantine and the story of LUSH right up to date.