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The Courage to Welcome
What does it mean to lead with compassion in a world riven by fear, at a time when the responses to forced displacement hold the power to reshape communities? How can institutions and individuals sustain solidarity amid rising divisio? his moving reflection of Filippo Grandi’s ten years as UN High Commissioner for Refugees and four decades spent working in humanitarian crises across the world addresses the growing complexity of forced displacement, its repercussions for international relations, and the challenges it poses for governments. Grandi calls for greater cooperation between nations and considers measures – along displacement routes and in host countries – which would provide life-saving assistance to refugees as well as preserve international cooperation and goodwill. He suggests a universal responsibility not to exacerbate division but to work diligently on the space between pragmatism and principle. Taking up this challenge, Catherine Ashton’s response to Grandi draws on her own distinguished leadership during some of the most important moments that have shaped contemporary diplomacy, and suggests how enduring principles can be retained within the realities of public life.
The Blindspot
WHAT IS POWER, WHO KNOWS ABOUT IT AND HOW DID THEY FIND OU? ower lurks in every relationship, interaction and transaction but is scarcely understood even by those who wield it most. In The Blindspot, executive coach Douglas Board and priest Martin Henwood offer a radical, accessible and practical exploration of power which breaks new ground. The book reflects on more than sixty real-life incidents, including forty from the authors’ personal and professional experience. These range from corporate misconduct and gross abuse of authority in hospitals, churches and schools, to whistleblowing at Uber, leadership change at Sainsbury’s and selection decisions in the heart of government. The authors expose how poorly our elite leaders understand power. This missing knowledge they place in your hands. The Blindspot uses the idea of human chess to examine how we are all, at every moment, pieces playing and being played on multiple boards simultaneously. It analyses how knowledge about power is distributed across society, predicts the rise of the first power-literate generation, and suggests how all of us can accelerate this future.
Seeking Mea Allan
‘I’m in love with May Chalmers and I don’t know what to do about it.’It was a bold, unexpected confession, scribbled in a diary by one of the few female reporters in Fleet Street during the Second World War – and it sent Felicity Goodall on a journey that led to places she could never have imagined. Mea Allan was a star reporter on Britain’s biggest-selling daily paper, the first woman on a Fleet Street news desk and to be permanently accredited to the British Army as a war correspondent, and the only woman to report from newly liberated Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and cover the subsequent trials. She was once so famous that her name was used to advertise Horlicks – and yet she has all but disappeared from history. Seeking Mea Allan interweaves past and present as we travel from London to Glasgow, from Paris to Hamburg and beyond, to answer the questions that still linger: was Mea written out of history because of her sexuality? Or was something more subtle at work?
Poo in the Zoo
Zoo Keeper Bob is exhausted. There's too much poo in the zoo - and he's the one who has to scoop it up. Then one day, a mysterious glowing poo appears! Could it be alien poop from outer space? And what on EARTH will Bob do with i? he picture book has become a modern classic, and this new board book version introduces all the laugh-out-loud poopy mayhem to a younger audience. It is packed with humour, romping rhyme from the inimitable Steve Smallman (The Lamb Who Came for Dinner, The Eyebrows of Doom and The Monkey With the Bright Blue Bottom), and bright, lively illustrations from Ada Grey. A joy to read aloud and perfect for fans of The Dinosaur Who Pooped a Rainbow by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, little hands will love turning the pages of this cheeky board book.
Queenie is Working on It
How is it possible for one woman to hold it together when she's:
Confronted with a racing biological clock when she doesn't even know if she wants kids.
Trying to act normal when her heart is smashed into a million pieces.
Ten times smarter than the people she's working for.
Priced out of the housing market in the place she grew up.
Stuck in a situationship when all she wants is the love of her life back . . .
Bigger. Not better. Older. Not wiser. Queenie Jenkins is working on it.
Award-winning author Candice Carty-Williams returns with a scalpel-sharp, poignant and hilarious new book that shines a dazzling light on the realities of modern womanhood.
Rainy Day Cuties Play Pad: Peel-Off Paper Fun
Scholastic Play Pads are just right for giving young children an alternative to screen time and is filled with fun activities. The Rainy Day Play Pad is perfect for keeping younger children happily entertained when the weather keeps you indoors. It's easy to slip into a backpack and works just as well on a lap as it does on a table, making it ideal for relaxed play at home or on the go. The Play Pad board backing means it will sit just as easily on a lap if no table is available, too. Filled with hours of fun activities including colouring, puzzles and simple games that children will love whether at home or on holiday. With clear bold outlines to make it easier to keep within and a range of activity fun, little ones will never be bored on the road again Tear-out pages make it easy to share and use on the go Includes colouring pages featuring the beloved characters from the Cutie Colouring series Perfect to pop in backpacks ready for entertainment anywhere Packed with boredom-busting activities Just right to give little ones time away from screens.
Second Chance Summer in Dublin
It's been five hundred and ninety days since Grace Algar was left stranded at the altar on her wedding day; nineteen months and eleven days since she last laid eyes on her ex-fiancée, Logan. Now, she spends her days nursing her broken heart in a tiny Dublin flat, while attempting to resurrect her career as a wedding-dress designer, helping to create happily-ever-afters for other brides. When her best friend, Mia, announces that her brother - Grace's runaway groom - is flying in from New York and will be attending her divorce party, Grace's heartbreak feels fresher than ever and she knows she needs a plan. Preferably one involving a date who will show Logan what he's missing. Enter Donal: a slightly chaotic Irishman who is definitely not Grace's type. But he's kind and keeps turning up exactly when she needs him most. As Grace juggles her (only) bridal commission with old wounds, heartbreak and a very unexpected spark, she will learn that sometimes the wrong man can be just right - and that the best love stories are the ones you never see coming.
Shadow Cell
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'A tense thriller in which Andrew and Jihi Bustamante are both the hunters and the hunted in a cat and mouse game with a dangerous double agent working in the heart of the CIA. Every page is more gripping than the last, propelling the reader to its exciting finale'
Robert Verkaik, author of The Traitor of Colditz and Jihadi John
Married spies Andrew and Jihi Bustamante were assigned to a mission so sensitive and explosive that the CIA has yet to acknowledge it: to find a mole who had compromised the agency's network in a country code-named 'Falcon.' Assembling a ragtag team of fellow operatives, they used their understanding of how terrorists operate to build a cell of their own right at the heart of the CIA. Shadow Cell is their thrilling first-hand story - and an unprecedented window into twenty-first century spycraft.
Dylan the Dino Boy Saves the Zoo
A hilarious new dino-filled adventure written by children's TV star, Andy Day. Dylan is a pretty ordinary kid. Except for one thing: when he sneezes, he turns into a dinosaur!He's one of a kind. Or is he . . .?When Dylan goes on a school trip to the zoo, his dino-sneezes make him the main attraction - until he hears a BUUUUURRRRRPPP and a ROOOAAAARRR that changes everything. Will Dylan be able to prove he's the best dino kid eve? ith over 30 different dinosaurs to discover in this story, this is a brilliantly funny, heartwarming adventure that shows us how extraROARdinary true friendship can be. Also in this series:Dylan the Dino Boy Saves Christmas
Meditating God''s Way
Meditating God’s Way: A Christian Path to Strength and Resilience is a roadmap for people who are searching for tools that build strength and resilience. Originally adapted from Reclaiming the Art of Biblical Meditation and The Strength You Need Morgan identifies key passages from Scripture to help believer’s face life’s challenges and practical instruction on how to get the most out of biblical meditation. Morgan’s approach connects each of these passages to real-life scenarios, offering practical and spiritual encouragement for Christians seeking to rely on God’s strength in every aspect of their lives. Each strength addresses pressing issues that many people face today, making them deeply relevant and impactful.“Imagine a university where the library is open only on moonless nights and all lights are prohibited. The students have access to all the books, desks, and study carrels, but they must pursue their studies in total blackness. Expensive volumes fill the reading rooms—some of them rare and valuable. Students are free to move among the bookshelves and remove any resources they want. But everything is done in darkness—no lamps, no candles, no flashlights, no light of any kind. Total blackout. That’s a pretty accurate picture of a world trying to learn, trying to think, and trying to meditate without the light of the life of Christ.” --Robert Morgan, from Chapter One.This book is perfect for:Christians seeking mental and emotional resilience tools within a Scriptural framework.Readers of Christian self-help or personal growth genres who are open to philosophical influences.Young professionals and leaders balancing faith and high-stress lives.Counselors and ministry leaders looking for resources to address the mental health needs of their communities through faith-aligned practices.
STORIES FOR 2 YR OLDS HB
Entertaining stories for two-year-olds – a perfectly crafted collection for bedtime or any time. Carefully written to be read aloud and shared with this younger age group. The collection features a wide range of captivating animal stories accompanied by wonderful illustrations. With a padded cover and fresh design, it''s great for gifting.• Part of a series of story collections for one-, two-, three- and four-year-olds• Features adorable animal characters• Bright, beautiful illustrations capture the imagination• All stories incorporate age-appropriate themes, issues and interests• Hardback with padded cover• Supports reading aloud with children, which is a vital part of their developmentAmong this cosy collection of stories, you can enjoy tales of… • Bobbi the Bear • Winnie the Whale • The Forgetful Elephant
Drain
The Eden Book Society was a publishing house that produced horror novelettes for a private list of subscribers. It was established in 1919 by the Eden family, handed down through the generations issuing short horror novels to a confidential list of subscribers. Eden books were always written under pseudonyms and were rumoured to have been written by some of the greatest horror authors of their day, many of whom had strong ties to the mysterious Eden family. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, Dead Ink is reissuing eight novels from Eden''s 1993 archive encompassing psychological torments, vampiric intrigue, visitors from beyond the grave and much more. Are you brave enough to join the Eden Book Society? Poppy''s got a boy problem. She stole some money from her arsehole ex and now he''s after her, and he''s not the forgiving type. When she runs into a sexy, mysterious woman known only as Cherie things get more complicated. Cherie says she can help Poppy out, but for a price. Cherie''s looking for some people, and she needs a companion. The trip takes them across the country and into Europe. But Cherie isn''t like anyone else. She''s hungry. She can only travel at night. And the trail of blood she leaves behind her is only growing...
Hello, Airplane!
Now in a board book edition, this vibrant and deceptively simple picture book from star author-illustrator Bill Cotter follows the stages of a long-distance flight from take-off to safe landing, with quietly breathtaking moments along the way.The airplane says good-bye to the ground. The airplane says hello to the sky.Now in board book for the first time, this simple story captures the familiar yet remarkable marvel of modern airplanes. Each vivid spread portrays a plane''s journey from take-off to landing. As the airplane travels over miniature houses and through a starry night, wondrous details—such as the tiny plane''s outline hiding among a flock of flying birds, and the plane''s shadow gliding over clouds, will engage and delight future pilots, lovers of things that go, and any child about to embark on their first airplane trip.
I'm Not With the Man
Whatever happened to the weirdos? The rock'n'roll rebels? The children of The Revolution who not so much raged against The Man as barely acknowledged the concept of authority? Like vividly plumed birds of paradise whose habitat is gone, they're practically extinct. In their place? The communal voice of the on-trend musical activist, forever saying and doing The Right Thing. The opposite, in fact, of what we used to know as the free-wheelin' rock 'n' roll nutter... Sylvia Patterson remembers them. The freaks, geeks and oddballs who picked up microphones and instruments not to become rich or famous but because they were too mad (or unemployable) to do anything else. The true radicals and loose cannon lunatics who pandered to zero PC tropes, and even less societal rules, determined to live their worst lives.I'm Not With The Man is the freaky flipside to her award-winning memoir I'm Not With The Band, celebrating the era of 'the rock 'n' roll nutter' through her own encounters with some of music's most uncompromising mavericks. From a cursing Adam Ant to a formidable Chrissie Hynde, from a carousing Liam Gallagher to a coruscating Sinead O'Connor, from a comedy Wu Tang Clan to an unrepentant Marianne Faithfull, from a fragile Evan Dando to a furious Thom Yorke... and many, many more. Hilarious, revealing and poignant, I'm Not With The Man is a farewell fanfare to the heroically unhinged, who lived on the edge of not only society but their own precarious sanity. Deliberately. We will not see their like again.
Not Just a Period
The instant Sunday Times bestseller.‘Packed with science-based strategies to help you learn about your body and your cycle’ – Red magazine''No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better'' – Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best FriendNot Just a Period is your essential handbook for taking control of your health and living in harmony with your body.In this definitive guide, bestselling author and women''s health expert Dr Hazel Wallace goes beyond periods to show how your hormones influence almost every aspect of your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, improve your sleep, or simply understand your body better, Dr Hazel provides the science-backed toolkit you need to thrive.Through key health pillars of nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, breast health, and even skin and hair, you’ll learn how to work with your biology, and in tune with your cycle. Covering everything from the way your metabolism may shift throughout the month to changes in your immunity and gut health, Not Just a Period reveals how to:Navigate mood and libido changes with confidence and self-compassionOptimize your nutrition and exercise regime, wherever you are in your cycleHave better periods and more energy, all month longSpot red flags and advocate for your health in a medical system that often overlooks women.''Your crash course in understanding women''s bodies . . . and finally dragging period stigma to its well-deserved grave!'' – Dr Karan Rajan, author of This Book May Save Your Life''A game-changing practical resource for understanding your cycle and your health'' – Cherry Healey, author of Letters to My Fanny
IRON RD_TALES OF PLAINS3 PB
The epic finale to the unmissable Tales of the Plains trilogy from the master of modern fantasy, David Wragg. Rebellion’s about the journey, not the destination. 'This explosive trilogy closer is a masterclass in humour and heart; sandwiched around one of the most exciting, non-stop action set pieces in recent memory are emotional beats that destroyed me and quips I wish I could write. David Wragg is everything glorious about modern fantasy.' Ed Crocker, author of Lightfall 'The hilarious and heartbreaking conclusion to The Tales of the Plains brings Ree and Javani's story to an epic, incredible conclusion. Full of all the heart, hope, and horrible deaths you'd expect, with a hefty dose of pathos for good measure. A must read – and must reread – series from a great modern voice in fantasy.' Anna Stephens, author of The Songs of the Drowned Ree is at war. Determined to free the townships from the Guild's larcenous rule, she can’t take her eyes off victory. Not now, with the scent of blood in the air. Not for her consort, not even for her kid. Javani is ready for her own adventures. She’s no longer a child and determined to blaze her own trail, even if that means leaving Ree behind. With rebellion stirring, the past Ree's been running from and the future Javani’s striving for will collide. As tensions rise between mother and daughter, Guild and rebels – and with the fate of the Plains on the line – all that's certain is an explosive finale on the Iron Road. Praise for the Tales of the Plains series: 'Gritty, sharp, and yet criminally funny!' Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters 'Wragg's brand of fantasy deserves its own name: grassroots fantasy. Small in scale, large in heart, with underdog heroes you can't help but root for' Amber A. Logan, author of The Secret Garden of Yanagi Inn 'Heart warming, wrenching and stopping in equal measure' Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle
ICARUS 17_BOX 884 HB
FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHARLES CUMMINGTHE NEW THRILLER FOLLOWING CAREER SPY, LACHLAN KITE''Nobody writes more enjoyable spy thrillers’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ‘Charles Cumming has breathed new life into the spy novel’ BEN MACINTYRE''The rightful inheritor of John le Carré''s crown'' OBSERVERLachlan Kite should have left fieldwork behind by now.As director of covert intelligence agency Box 88, he’s at the apex of his espionage career. But when Martha Raine – a woman he hasn’t seen in twenty years – begs for his help, Kite finds himself back in the game, racing to avert disaster.Kite must find Martha’s son, Max, who vanished in Athens with his girlfriend, Yasmine. But the couple aren’t just missing, they’re running for their lives. Two rival agencies are hunting them, both with orders to kill on sight.Max and Yasmine are carrying a dizzying secret, one which could pull apart the foundations of the Middle East for a generation. If Kite fails to save them, the costs – both personal and professional – will be catastrophic.‘Charles Cumming takes the genre to a new level’ Financial Times‘A fast-moving, believable spy thriller, which benefits from Cumming’s insider knowledge'' Sun''If there was any question as to who is the rightful inheritor of John le Carré’s crown as the king of elegant spy fiction, this proves that it’s Cumming beyond any doubt'' Observer''Icarus 17 demonstrates Cumming’s inimitable combination of human insight, geopolitical acumen and sheer excitement’ Christopher de Bellaigue''The perfect thriller to read on holiday'' Fani Papageorgiou, The Economist''Hugely satisfying'' Jay Rayner
Stepmother
''Euripides said "better a serpent than a stepmother." For a moment, you like the idea of being a single line, winding around everything you touch. A vine.''''Brave, graceful and absolutely vital - Mort shoulders away the old trope of the stepmother and replaces her with a host of humane women'' SARAH HALL, author of HelmWhen a new relationship casts poet Helen Mort in the role of stepmother, she embarks on a personal quest for understanding; moving across verse and personal essay, from fairytale to modern blended family.Turning a bold and inventive gaze on this neglected dimension of female experience, these are candid dispatches from the shifting terrain of the modern family. As playful as it is moving, STEPMOTHER radiates Mort’s signature empathetic warmth, but with the bite of truth.Mort interleaves ravishing fragments of lyric essay with gothic flights into verse that draw us deep into the woods of upon-a-time, and back, changed, into the now. Groundbreaking and transformative, tender and uncompromising, STEPMOTHER has much to teach us about female power and the fear it still provokes, our openness to change, and the surprising shapes love can take.''I was enchanted by her blend of generous lyric and furious cultural critique. A spell for seeing differently’ CLARE POLLARD, author of THE MODERN FAIRIES
British Museum: So You Think You''ve Got It Bad? A Kid''s Life in a Medieval Castle
Now available as a black and white pocket-sized paperback!Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to medieval times. Have you ever wondered what it was like living in a medieval castle? Why people would put leeches on their bodies when they were ill? Or how to train to become a knight? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide.Packed with historical facts about medieval clothes, food, entertainment and more! Explains key moments from history including the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum. Written in accessible, conversational text by award-winning author Chae Strathie, and featuring hilarious illustrations on every page. Don''t miss other titles in the series: Tudors, Ancient Greece
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