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Paradises Lost
Ursula k. Le Guin's beautifully realised space epic of two young friends finding their lives steer a new, and unexpected course
As the spaceship Discovery makes its slow way towards its destination - New Earth - Hsing and Luis come of age together. Born in the middle of this multigenerational journey, they have never known life beyond the ship and never expect to. But just as their lives seem to be unfolding as decreed, a revelation about Discovery's true course throws everything they know into question.
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
The Rebel and the Rose
The number one bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the ‘highly addictive’ (The Guardian) City of Fantome series. The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal… From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams. Ransom Hale can’t get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path? Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom’s conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever… The Rebel and the Rose was#9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 21 December 2025Praise for The Dagger and the Flame:‘Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.’ – The Guardian ‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.’ – The Daily Mail‘Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.’ – Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless‘Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.’ – Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter ‘Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it’s Catherine Doyle, it’s beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it’s really, really hot?’ – Louise O’Neill author of The Surface Breaks ‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.’ – Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil ‘Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.’ – Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns‘Deftly plotted.’ – The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.’ – The Irish Examiner‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.’ – Children’s Books Ireland, Recommended ReadsThe Dagger and the Flame was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024
The Little Book of Irish Landmarks
Did You Know? Before work commenced on the majestic Castletown House in County Kildare in 1722, the owner, William Conolly, instructed that only Irish materials were to be used in every part of the building. The iconic ‘Dark Hedges’ in County Antrim has been used as a filming location for the ‘King’s Road’, in HBO’s epic television series Game of Thrones. Blarney Castle in County Cork is arguably most famous for its ‘stone of eloquence’, better known as the Blarney Stone; kissing it is said to bestow the ‘gift of the gab’. The Little Book of Irish Landmarks is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about some of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions. Here you will find out about the Giant’s Causeway, Bunratty Castle, Blarney Castle, Newgrange, the Cliffs of Moher, GPO Dublin, Tory Island, Skellig Michael, the Hill of Tara and much more. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of the Emerald Isle.
Jungle Story Jigsaw Book
Bring the world of the jungle to life with the three different jigsaws and simple story in this enchanting book. The jigsaws have nine pieces each and are perfect for young children, who will also enjoy reading about the magic of the jungle in the atmospheric story.
The Moon Sister
From the Scottish Highlands and Spain, to South America and New York, The Moon Sister is the fifth epic story in the Seven Sisters series by the number one bestseller Lucinda Riley. A spellbinding story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. Tiggy D’Apliese, in her mid-twenties, learns that her father, Pa Salt – an elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from around the globe – has died. Trusting her instincts, Tiggy moves to the remote wilds of Scotland and takes a job doing what she loves: caring for animals. Working on the vast and isolated Kinnaird estate, she is employed by the enigmatic and troubled laird, Charlie Kinnaird. Her decision alters her future irrevocably when she meets Chilly, an elderly gypsy man who has lived for years on the estate. He tells her not only that she possesses a sixth sense, passed down from her ancestors, but that it was foretold long ago that he should send her back home to Granada, Spain . . . In the shadow of the magnificent Alhambra, Tiggy discovers her connection to the fabled gypsy community of Sacromonte, who were forced to flee their homes during the civil war, and to ‘La Candela’ – the greatest flamenco dancer of her generation. Tiggy follows the trail back to her own exciting but complex past. And, under the watchful eye of a gifted gypsy bruja, she begins to embrace her own talent for healing. But when fate takes a hand, Tiggy must decide whether to stay with her new-found family or return to Kinnaird, and Charlie . . . The epic, multimillion-selling series continues with The Sun Sister. 'Lucinda Riley at the top of her game: a magical storyteller who creates characters we fall in love with and who stay with us long after we finish reading’ – Lucy Foley, bestselling author of The Hunting PartyPraise for the Seven Sisters:'A masterclass in beautiful writing' – The Sun'A breathtaking adventure' – Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Reader Reviews:'Absolutely incredible''Totally addictive''Ideal for when you need to escape'
Cats! Cats! Cats!
WHERE DO CATS LIVE? WHAT'S THE WORLD'S BIGGEST CAT? AND HOW DO PET CATS TALK TO US? Join award-winning non-fiction duo, Susan Martineau and Vicky Barker, as they cuddle up to cute, cosy cats and admire big, ferocious cats (from a distance!) on their quest to answer these questions ... and many more. Here are domestic cats, kittens and cubs, prides of lions, leaping leopards and speedy cheetahs. You'll even discover some mysterious breeds that you might have never heard of ... yet! PAWS TO THE FLOOR ... LET'S GO! THE PERFECT BOOK TO CHARM CAT-LOVING SUPERFANS AND DELIGHT NATURE INVESTIGATORS EVERYWHERE.
Pincho: Nothing IS Possible
Pincho is a capybara who never hurries and never worries. He is calm. Content. A giant snake could wrap right round Pincho and he wouldn't bat an eyelid. This guy is chill. But today is a new opportunity just waiting to be seized, and one little yellow bird is determined that Pincho will seize it. There will be a to-do list, endless activities, and even a breathtaking escape from the jaws of danger! Pincho is about to teach the bird, and us all, the value of rest and relaxation. Nothing is possible. Yes, you read that right the first time. Nothing IS possible!
Sticker Dolly Dressing Magical Fairy Ball Activity Book
Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing in this bumper activity book!Join the fairies as they organize a grand ball at the Fairy Queen's palace. Follow the fairies as they deliver the invitations, help the guests choose their outfits, decorate the palace and dance at the magnificent ball. Use the stickers to dress the dolls, decorate the magical scenes and enjoy the colouring and press-out fairy paraphernalia in this bumper sticker book. - A magical bumper activity book packed with fairies, fashion, and Sticker Dolly fun- Six press outs - for crafting paper activities- Over 100 sparkly stickers!- Features a charming fairy story - from sending invitations to dancing at the grand ball- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Encourages storytelling, creativity, and imaginative role-play- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal for ages 5+
Night, Night, Cats
Wind down for bed in the highly anticipated new novelty series from award-winning author-illustrator and social media sensation Naomi Tipping. Meet Fudge, Pepper, Coco, Ginger and Patch – an adorable cast of hand-painted cats in a brand-new format that is perfect for playtime! After guzzling up their dinner, splish-splashing in the tub and reading a bedtime story, the cats are feeling sleepy. Can you help tuck them into bed? Featuring sturdy pockets that hold cut-out play pieces on every page, this innovative and interactive novelty series introduces toddlers to everyday routines and makes them FUN! Especially designed for little hands, the chunky card pieces can be swapped around to maximise play value and foster imagination, offering limitless opportunity for mixing and matching animal characters to their pockets! Paired with a gently rhyming narrative and Naomi Tipping’s signature painterly style, toddlers won’t be able to resist this playful and child-friendly approach to exploring everyday routines. Night, night, cats!
A Death in Summer
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOW'Banville is one of my favourite writers alive.' REBECCA F. KUANG'More than a touch of genius.' THE TIMES Newspaper magnate Richard Jewell is found dead at his country estate, a shotgun still in his hands. Few see his demise as cause for sorrow, but before long, Quirke realizes that, rather than the suspected suicide, 'Diamond Dick' has been murdered. Suspicion soon falls on one of Jewell's biggest rivals, but as Quirke gets to know Jewell's beautiful, enigmatic wife, his fragile sister and those who work for the family, it becomes clear that not everything in this household is as it seems. Praise for the Quirke Series:'A joy to read.' Sunday Times'Darkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.' Daily Telegraph'Beguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.' The Times
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'A unique and funny writer with a true understanding of what it takes to make it as an elite cyclist' Chris Boardman'As if Bill Bryson had taken to two wheels' Financial Times'Hutchinson proves as good a writer as he is rider - congenial, funny and insightful' Guardian'Michael Hutchinson takes an inhuman sport and makes it deliciously, wonderfully, wickedly human' Ned BoultingFurther sees former professional cyclist Michael Hutchinson immerse himself in the world of ultra-distance bike racing. Speaking to some of the best athletes in the world, as well as sports scientists, psychologists and nutritionists, he discovers what some of the toughest events in sport demand - both physically and mentally. He experiences hallucinations, emotional meltdowns and a depth of physical exhaustion he never thought possible. But he also bears witness to the profound pleasures of the long ride - the joy of crossing a continent under your own power, and the wonders of discovering what you're truly capable of. And as he takes on one of the hardest events in the cycling calendar, he might just find out for himself the miseries and the glories of going all the way to the edge, and maybe just a little bit further...
Scamp Saltbrace and the Tidal Clock
A second underwater adventure from the author of Branford Boase longlisted The Girl with Gills. Join Scamp Saltbrace on a high-stakes fantasy adventure, with vicious mermaids, evil smugglers and a tidal clock that controls the oceans. Scamp Saltbrace feels like a misfit. In a family full of sailors, she’s scared of the sea. But when an ancient truce between mermaids and sailors is broken, it’s up to Scamp to fix it. Braving raging oceans full of unknown dangers, guided by a strange tidal clock given to her by her beloved granny, Scamp must find the mermaid queen. Scamp’s loyal little sister, True, and companions Quinlan and Tails, join her as they discover the sea queen’s daughter is missing, taken by the wicked smuggler, Victor Marrow. Worse, the tidal clock’s powers, if misused, could threaten the entire world. To save everyone and everything she cares about, Scamp must do what she has avoided all her life, and answer the call of the sea.
Midsummer Sisters (A Graphic Novel)
Midsummer Sisters is a contemporary graphic novel about two sisters who find themselves watching over a wild foal during a summer of change. A stunning story about the power of sisterhood.
Kenzie and Quinn aren't just stepsisters ? they're best friends. They're spending the summer with their grandmother, kayaking in the marshy coastal islands she calls home. The Outer Banks are also home to a herd of wild ponies, and the girls fall in love with a fragile newborn foal that they name Starling.
But even blue skies and sandy beaches can't distract from what's going on back home. Things between their parents aren't the way they used to be, and the constant fights have left Kenzie and Quinn anxious and confused. They can't remember a time when they weren't a family. If their parents divorce and Quinn and her mom move away, will they even still be sisters ... or will they be nothing?
As their world shifts around them, the girls swear to do the one thing they can: keep Starling safe.
Award-winning cartoonist Niki Smith delivers a stunning story set during a summer of change. Filled with gorgeous and expressive illustrations, Midsummer Sisters is a celebration of the beauty of wild horses, as powerful as the unbreakable bond between sisters.
Partners in Crime
Agatha Christie's complete Tommy and Tuppence short story collection.
Tommy and Tuppence Beresford were restless for adventure, so when they were asked to take over Blunt's International Detective Agency, they leapt at the chance.
After their triumphant recovery of a pink pearl, intriguing cases kept on coming their way: a stabbing on Sunningdale golf course; cryptic messages in the personal columns of newspapers; and even a box of poisoned chocolates.
A Rezeda család kalandjai a Bakonyban
Az országot lakóautóval járó Rezeda család tovább folytatja kalandokban bővelkedő utazásai sorát. A családfő, Artúr apjának öröksége utáni nyomozás szálai ezúttal a Bakonyba vezetnek, ahol a rengeteg látnivaló mellett egy másik családdal is megismerkednek. A viszonyuk azonban nem mindig felhőtlen, sőt! Vajon sikerül nekik elsimítaniuk az ellentéteket? A sorozat harmadik kötetéből ez is kiderül.
A Rezeda család kalandjai a Balaton-felvidéken
A Rezeda család tagjai számtalan kalandba keverednek, miközben lakóautójukkal járják be hazánk legszebb tájait. A sorozat első része a Balaton-felvidéket mutatja be. Ismerd meg te is ezt a vidéket, éld át velük a nyaralásukat, légy részese a család izgalmas történeteinek!
Not Another Love Song - Csak szerelmes dalt ne!
Szenvedélyből született szimfónia!
Gwen Jackson és Xander Thorne született muzsikusok, nagyon eltérő háttérrel. Xander klasszikus zenével foglalkozó családba született, a fiatalon árvaságra jutott Gwen viszont ösztönös tehetség, aki viszonylag későn kezdett el zenélni.
Gwen egy esküvői fellépésén összefut Xanderrel. A csellista nem emlékszik a lányra, holott egy évig zenéltek közösen egy szimfonikus zenekarban. Gwent viszont ennél is jobban dühíti, hogy a férfi arrogánsan kritizálja az előadásmódját.
Amikor Gwennek felajánlják az első hegedűs posztját, amire Xander titokban évek óta áhítozik, a köztük feszülő ellentét még tovább erősödik.
Ahogy a közös munka során elkezdik felfedezni és beismerni egymás iránti érzelmeiket, egyre nyilvánvalóbbá válik, hogy különleges kapcsolatuknak köszönhetően olyan előadást tudnak létrehozni, ami mindenkit lenyűgöz.
De vajon lassan kibontakozó románcuk képes lesz kibírni a sikerrel járó nyomást?
TikTok-szenzáció! #BookTok, #OlvassEgyJót
„A könyvben olvasható csellójelenet meg fogja változtatni az életed.” – Ali Hazelwood, bestsellerszerző–
„Soto egyenesen szexivé teszi a komolyzenét.” – Publisher Weekly -
Éld át a történetet, ahol minden hang egy újabb lépés a szerelem felé!
Szereted az érzéki, de tartalmas könyveket? Vidd haza nyugodtan, tetszeni fog!
Fiatal nőknek, felső korhatár nélkül!
Fast Money
THE GRIPPING INSIDE STORY OF THE UNSTOPPABLE RISE OF FORMULA ONE AND THE BUSINESS MODEL THAT DRIVES IT
As one of the world's most popular sports, and with races in far corners of the globe, Formula One is big business. Its drivers are among the world's most highly paid athletes, and it costs more than a billion pounds to keep its ten teams ticking over.
This is a sport where money drives everything: the cars; the teams; the individual races. So, just how does the money in Formula One work?
With unparalleled insight, expert motor journalists Christian Sylt and Caroline Reid trace the ever-growing coffers of the world's most watched sport. From a niche sport for the super-wealthy to a multI-billion-dollar behemoth, this is how Formula One got rich, and stayed that way.
Galaxy Runners: Jello Breaks the Universe
iki's Delivery Service meets Guardians of the Galaxy for readers of 7+ in this funny, epic, action-packed adventure combining black-and-white highly illustrated text with comic strip panels - from illustrator and animator James Lancett.
If you need something delivered in space with no questions asked, the Galaxy Runners are for you!
Working against greedy Warp Co., siblings Kas and Fig run their plucky business with the help of Skipper, their risk-taking artificial assistant, and Mags, their volcanic hired security! They spend their time adventuring across the galaxy, escaping perilous dangers and making a quick space-buck along the way...
Then, one day, they agree to transport a mysterious cannister across the galaxy. They soon discover it contains Jello - an adorable, gooey, shape-shifting alien being... with unexpected, life-changing powers. Which means greedy bad guys across the universe are soon trying to get their hands on him!
Can the Galaxy Runners escape the clutches of Warp Co.? And where exactly will Jello and his super-poop end up...?
Short, punchy chapters with comic panels and loads of illustration - perfect for young or less confident readers, or anyone who loves visual storytelling.
A story packed with humour, creative characters and universe-saving action!
James Lancett has worked extensively in both TV animation and children's illustration, illustrating bestselling books including Noel Fitzpatrick's Vetman, Adam B's Adam Wins the Internet and Chris Smith's The New Famous Five, as well as working on animations for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Netflix and more.
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