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FROM THE STAR OF THE PHENOMENAL NETFLIX SHOW, ADOLESCENCE, COMES A POWERFUL MEMOIR, PACKED WITH INSPIRING STORIES AND HARD-EARNED WISDOM FOR LIFE'S MOST CHALLENGING MOMENTS. 'A raw and inspiring testament to resilience.' STEVEN BARTLETT'A deeper truth that speaks to our whole time and culture, and offers us all a way forward.' AFUA HIRSCH'An important and powerful read.' IAN WRIGHTFrom Adolescence and Top Boy to So Solid Crew, Ashley Walters’ explosive on-screen performances and trailblazing music has always explored the same conflicting forces that have governed his life. Born and raised in Peckham, his father in and out of prison, Ashley found the gang culture in inner city London inescapable. At 15, he was stabbed in the neck and left for dead. At 18, he had a gun held to his head as he cradled his newborn son. At 20, he was sentenced to eighteen months in prison. In this brave and inspiring book, Ashley opens up about his turbulent past. He writes candidly about his battles with identity, addiction, family and fame, and the realisation that, after years of struggle, only he could change his future. ‘Always Winning’ is the framework Ashley developed to turn his life around. Revealed for the first time in this book, explored through powerful stories from his life and career, he shares the principles of this philosophy and shows how anyone can use them to overcome their own challenges, helping them to align a true sense of purpose with inner happiness and personal success and fulfilment.

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLERThe epic Welsh crime thriller fiction series featuring the much-loved DI Ruth Hunter.Catching a killer has never been harder. Denbigh Asylum is nothing more than a disused, rundown building, the playground of bored local teens. But when one group discovers a body there, DI Ruth Hunter is called in to investigate. Leads suggest the murder might be linked to a modern slavery ring trafficking. Or was the victim killed because of a toxic relationship they were in? But then there’s another murder and it becomes clear that something bigger is at play and more lives are at stake. Can Ruth find the killer before they escape and disappear foreve? gripping and twisty detective novel that you won’t be able to put down! Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Sarah Ward and LJ Ross. PRAISE FOR SIMON McCLEAVE ‘Absolutely thrilling’ Helen Fields‘Action-packed’ Lisa Gardner‘Keeps you gripped’ Rachel McLean

There’s only one thing this little baby loves to eat – tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes! Juicy slices, tangy pops or saucy spoonfuls – every kind is delicious!With sweet rhyming text, bold, bright artwork and clever die-cuts throughout, this board book is a delight to read aloud to little ones and is sure to be enjoyed time and time again.

The second book in the New York Times bestselling Dragonborn series, perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures. Having discovered her true identity as a dragon, Alex Evans must embark on a dangerous quest to stop Drak Midna and his war against humanity. When tragedy strikes the island of Skralla, Alex and her friends journey north to the heart of Scotland, where dark plots are in motion, and humans and dragons fight side-by-side against a rising storm of ancient demons. Sinister forces are growing stronger every day, and as friendships fall apart and enemies old and new strike from the shadows, Alex must master her own fearsome power, and unravel a mystery that might just be the key to victory: the legend of the Twilight Child.

When detective-in-training Sigurdís interrupts her studies in the US to return to Iceland after discovering that the investigation into her abusive father’s death has been dropped, she’s plunged into a completely new case when a controversial TV personality is murdered during the Reykjavík Marathon. ‘A new voice in Icelandic crime fiction … plays with the reader’s expectations with cool confidence … masterful’ Lilja Sigur?ardóttir‘One of Iceland's most exciting new voices’ Eva Björg Agisdóttir‘Sigurdís has all the makings of a beloved new Nordic detective … This meticulously crafted work keeps its secrets tight until the very end’ Nordic Watchlist‘A series with great potential’ Financial Times––––––––Thousands of runnersOne killerIcelandic detective-in-training Sigurdís is studying criminal psychology in the USA, but her plans are thrown into disarray when she discovers that her boss and mentor, Gar?ar, has been put on leave from Reykjavík CID as a result of his investigation into Sigurdís’s father’s death. Returning to Iceland to deal with the fallout, Sigurdís finds herself pulled into a disturbing case: controversial TV personality Olga Einarsdóttir has been stabbed to death during the Reykjavík Marathon. Struggling to locate a runner wearing bib number 1407, who was seen near the murdered woman during the race, the police soon discover that several masked runners were wearing the same number. As the mystery deepens, Sigurdís and her fellow detective Unnar soon learn exactly how unpopular Olga was – not just with the interviewees she humiliated on live TV, but with her own son, her business partner, a widower who insists that she had a hand in his wife’s death, and her ex-husband, who died in suspicious circumstances thirty years ago…As her exploration into Olga’s past becomes ever darker and more harrowing, Sigurdís must also face the truth about her own father, while searching for an attacker who will go to any lengths to cover up their crimes…–––––––––––––––Praise for Dead SweetWinner of the Blackbird Award for Best Icelandic Crime Debut‘A breathtaking thriller from one of Iceland’s most exciting new voices’ Eva Björg Agisdóttir‘So chilling’ Heat magazine‘Katrín Júlíusdóttir skilfully weaves together intense family dynamics, dark pasts and criminal endeavours in this masterful narrative’ Lilja Sigur?ardóttir‘A sophisticated, multi-layered thriller … a series with great potential’ Financial Times‘Exceptional and realistic characters … Dead Sweet hooks you in from the very first page and keeps you there until the unexpected ending’ Blackbird Award judges: Yrsa Sigur?ardóttir, Ragnar Jónasson and Bjarni ?orsteinsson‘Delve into a world of corruption, power and a rising body count in one of your new favourite noir series’ B.S. Casey‘A very welcome addition to the growing number of writers of Icelandic Noir … many twists and turns until all is revealed’ TripFiction‘An excellent debut thriller with a highly original storyline’ Saunn Gísladóttir, The Reading RoomWHAT READERS ARE SAYING…‘Another fabulous piece of Icelandic noir’‘Sucked me into the story right from the very start’‘A tense multi-layered mystery’‘I devoured it in two sittings’‘Dark, chilling and twisty … I couldn’t put it down’‘A fast-paced thrill ride … I was totally invested in the storyline and the plot kept me guessing until the end’

The life of a boring salaryman-turned-vampire gets turned upside down by handsome coworker who''s just dying for bite!A scrupulous vampire happy with his mundane life finds himself perpetually tested by his bored—and very unscrupulous—coworker.Office worker and 40-year-old virgin Minoru Sayo lives a simple, if not boring life—at least until the day he is turned into a vampire! Unable to bring himself to drink human blood, he satiates his overwhelming hunger with cats. But one night, after a disastrous mixer, Minoru is pushed to his limits when a junior colleague passes out drunk, neck exposed, while waiting for the train. Unable to resist, Minoru sneaks a taste. But all is not what it seems with his hapless coworker, and Minoru’s life takes yet another unexpected turn!

*** PRE-ORDER THE FINAL EPIC IN THE NERO TRIOLOGY *** The throne is never safe ... especially in RomeAD 60. Rome stands at the height of its power – glittering with wealth, drowning in intrigue. On Palatine Hill, Nero Claudius Caesar rules as Emperor, a young man adored for his beauty and brilliance, feared for his temper, intoxicated by his own power. His empire stretches from the wilds of Britain to the deserts of Parthia, yet his enemies are never far: generals who command legions, senators who whisper in corridors, a people who cheer him in the circus but curse him on the streets. Nero has learned that power is never shared, only seized. He has seen off enemies before, not least his mother, Agrippina. Yet now Boudicca, queen of the Iceni, leads a revolt in the North. Closer to home, Gaius Julius Vindex, Roman by office but Gallic by blood, denounces Nero’s corruption and declares open rebellion against the Emperor from Gaul. Rome is a city that devours its rulers. As the first sparks of revolt alight beyond its walls, an empire built on fire begins to burn from within . . .

'A sheer delight' Daily Mail April, 1945. Paris has been liberated, but it is not the city blind veteran Frederick Rowlands remembers from the Great War. Summoned by MI5 agent Iris Barnes, Rowlands is drawn into a hunt for traitors and a key witness is a young woman calling herself Clara Metzner, newly released from Ravensbrück concentration camp. Rowlands once met Clara in Berlin twelve years earlier- but the horrors she has endured have changed her beyond recognition, and he must confirm who she really is. But then the investigation is derailed by a shocking death, possibly murder, and Rowlands plunges into the dangerous world of Parisian high society, where secrets linger, loyalties blur and a killer waits in the shadows.

Why do governments get overthrown? Why are many political systems chronically unstable? The Coup Trap in Latin America answers these questions by looking to the origins and dynamics of the military coup d'état that, since the late nineteenth century, have turned several Latin American political systems into some of the most unstable in the world. The book also explores how others escaped from chronic instability, either by constructing constitutional democracy (in Chile, Costa Rica, and Uruguay) or by establishing durable autocracies (in Mexico and Nicaragua). The Coup Trap in Latin America pioneers the use of statistical predictions to explain when military coups do and do not occur – and uses historical narratives to illustrate and develop these findings. The book provides an innovative explanation of the unconstitutional seizure of power, making it a valuable resource for political scientists, historians, sociologists, and readers interested in Latin American politics and history.

'MacBride is a damned fine writer' – Peter James, UK Number One Bestselling AuthorPerfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, Blood, Rust and Steel is darkly funny and gripping Scottish crime at its very best. All good things must come to an end . . . Acting Detective Inspector Roberta Steel has never been shy, but she’s finally retiring. After thirty years of policing Aberdeen’s underbelly, she’s all set for her twilight years to feature gardening gloves, afternoon tea, crosswords puzzles, and shouting at the telly. So, when a body turns up in a wheelie bin, it looks like an excellent way to round off her career and go out with a bang. But the Northeast of Scotland isn’t finished with her yet:There’s a violent protest to stop; far-right populist politicians, and sketchy government spooks; a by-election; drugs, dogs, and baby-doll nighties; and a desperate ex-colleague, begging her for help. With only her Queen Street Irregulars for backup, and the top brass desperate to get shot of her, these final few weeks might just be the death of her . . . * * *Praise for Stuart MacBride:'Stuart MacBride is an automatic must-read for me . . . always fast, hard, authentic – and different' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series'Dark and brilliantly written' – Linwood Barclay, author of I Will Ruin You'MacBride is a masterful storyteller with a terrific eye for detail and razor-sharp wit' – Karin Slaughter, author of This Is Why We Lied'Crime fiction of the highest order' – Mark Billingham, author of The Last Dance

The fourth laugh-out-loud, full colour story in the bestselling Nina Peanut series. She's an amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius, drama queen. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town. Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool. Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen. Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks.

Escape to Cornwall this summer with another heart-warming and feel-good novel from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author! Readers LOVE Sarah Morgan ‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints’ FIVE star reader review ‘Sarah knows just what her readers enjoy, with this book comes friendship, family and a beautiful place for the perfect escape … another great read’ FIVE star reader review ‘Sarah Morgan brought us a beautiful and heartwarming story … It’s a brilliant, unputdownable read that left me wanting more from all of these characters’ FIVE star reader review * * * * Evie is the acting general manager of The Alexandra hotel in picturesque Cornwall, but she feels trapped in a life defined by others’ expectations. Just as she contemplates a fresh start, Abby arrives, sent undercover by the hotel’s owner to assess the staff and operations. But Abby is navigating her own struggles and longs to break free from the shadow of her mother. As the two women forge an unexpected friendship, they confront their fears and the threat of change looming over them. With the help of a charming chef and a gruff pub owner, they begin to embrace their true selves and the bonds that unite them. Will they find the strength to reshape their futures, or will the weight of the past hold them back? Full of warmth and heart, Brave New Summer is a joyful and uplifting novel about friendship, romance and being brave, from the Number One Sunday Times bestseller, Sarah Morgan. Perfect if you love: Escaping to seaside towns Strong female bonds Unlikely friendships Grumpy pub owners Charming chefs * * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Sarah Morgan never disappoints I always look forward to my summer read from her … a must read for holidays’ FIVE star reader review 'A perfect slice of joyful summer escapism from Sarah Morgan, the master of the genre' Clare Pooley ‘The perfect summer escape!’ Cathy Bramley 'I was absolutely hooked from the first chapter and knew straight away this was another book written with Sarah’s magic touch … utterly fabulous' FIVE star reader review ‘A truly heart-warming read’ Woman & Home

Cal Hooper azt remélte, hogy egy csendes, idilli ír falucskában álló, felújítandó ház tökéletes hely a menekülésre. A chicagói rendőrségnél eltöltött huszonöt év, és egy viharos válás után nem akart mást, csak új életet kezdeni egy kellemes helyen, ahol jó a kocsma, és nem sok minden történik. Ám amikor egy helybéli fiú ráveszi, hogy nyomozzon eltűnt testvére ügyében, Cal rájön, hogy festői menedéke sötét és veszélyes titkokat rejteget. Hangulatos, feszültséggel átszőtt történetében napjaink egyik legjobb krimiírója azt a kérdést feszegeti, hogyan lehet megkülönböztetni a jót és a rosszat egy olyan világban, ahol ez nem egyszerű feladat, és a döntés sok kockázattal jár.

All the magic of the original story, brought to life in a colourful graphic novel! Best friends Rachel and Kirsty can't believe it when they meet a magical fairy at the end of a rainbow. Ruby the Red Fairy flies them away to Fairyland, but the beautiful kingdom is in trouble. Can the girls help save it? With full-colour illustrations and action-packed panels, this graphic novel is perfect for visual learners and readers just starting to enjoy stories independently. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Collect all the books in the Rainbow Fairies series: Ruby the Red Fairy; Amber the Orange Fairy; Saffron the Yellow Fairy; Fern the Green Fairy; Sky the Blue Fairy; Izzy the Indigo Fairy and Heather the Violet Fairy.

'A fever dream of a novel. Fuelled by sapphic femgore, it's sick and sultry, and a deeply beguiling masterclass in the perverse; I couldn't put it down!' Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb'Devilishly addictive and delightfully gory from an exciting new voice in literary horror. Northanger Abbey meets Saltburn' Christine Anne Foley, author of BodiesScullery drudge Ann longs to become a lady's maid. Ann can't quite remember how or when she arrived at the grand Ropner Hall, but she loathes spending her days toiling in the dank kitchen. When a chance meeting with Ropner's Lady Charlotte leads to the opportunity to become her personal maid, Ann is convinced she has finally escaped her own version of hell. But has she? As Ann's new life above stairs takes a sinister twist, will it turn out that the terrors lurking up there are worse than the devils she knows belo? essie Elland's deeply visceral debut is a dark and twisted tale of ambition and desire. Are you brave enough to enter Ropner Hall?'Disgustingly beautiful and sharp with shame. The Ladie Upstairs is an addictive, feverish and strangling read' Charlotte Paradise, author of Overspill'Beautiful prose, unforgettable characters, and a strange, twisty, dreamlike plot' Lauren Wilson, author of The Goldens

Levák Bob je na svobodě! Ovšem tentokrát hodlá sekat dobrotu (a tím nemyslíme, že by chtěl naporcovat Barta). Po pár pracovních debaklech se ale rozhodne založit školu zločinu, zdroj vzdělání pro budoucí kriminálníky. Účastníci jsou Jimbo, Dolph, Kearney, Nelson… a Bart Simpson?

The bestselling author of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20's engaging and practical guide to how to become lucky, based on her classes at Stanford University and her popular TED talk. Much of what we call luck is the result of deliberate actions and consistent efforts. As Tina Seelig shared in her popular TED Talk, luck is like the wind, constantly blowing, often unpredictable, and always in motion. To catch the winds of luck, you need to construct your sail by doing the internal work that sets the stage for success; recruit your crew by bringing others along; and hoist your sail by acting in ways that lead you closer to your goals. With these practical tools in hand, the winds of luck carry you toward the future you dream to live. What I Wish I Knew About Luck is filled with memorable examples, personal anecdotes, and behavioral science research. You will learn: how to stay steady in turbulent watershow to sail past your limitshow to see problems as opportunitieshow to build ladders to larger winshow to clear clutter on your path to successhow to turn setbacks into stepping stoneshow luck is amplified over the course of a lifetime As a professor at Stanford University, with expertise on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Dr. Seelig teaches her students how to see and seize opportunities, especially those hidden in plain sight. Opportunities are everywhere, waiting to be discovered!Praise for WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LUCK "This book takes the mystery out of luck with actionable techniques that create powerful magnets for opportunity." — Matt Abrahams, Host, Think Fast Talk Smart "Tina Seelig’s book taught me that while fortune is random, luck is a system you can nurture, optimize, and maximize." — Alberto Savoia, author of The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed"Tina Seelig lays out the hidden mechanics of luck, and how to harness them to create extraordinary results." — Olivia Fox Cabane, author of The Charisma MythPRAISE FOR TINA SEELIG "A mega-classic...Whether you're starting your career or are in the thick of it, the bold ideas in this book will steel your spine and fire your imagination." - Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive“Tina is doing us all a big favor by giving us a roadmap to life!”— Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop and author of Think Remarkable“Seelig is a sharp observer and a gentle and thoughtful writer. Recollections of her own circuitous career path, along with observations of behavior of friends, family, students and colleagues are fertile ground for her." — Miami Herald“It’s almost impossible to read the first line of Tina Seelig’s book and not grab pen and paper to jot down a river of pent-up ideas and possibilities . . . A galvanizing document, [it] gives us -- more than anything else -- permission to develop our dreams.”— Santa Cruz Sentinel“Tina Seelig is one of the most creative and inspiring teachers at Stanford. Her book ought to be required reading.”— Robert Sutton, Stanford University Professor and author The No-Asshole Rule“Few people have done as much to champion innovative thinking as Tina Seelig. The principles in her book will surely spark new ideas. It is a must-read for the next generation of entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans alike.”— David Kelley, Founder IDEO“Tina is the most inspirational creativity voice I know. Her book is much better than a whack on the side of your head. It’s a whack on the side of your soul!” — Geoffrey Moore, author of Zone to Win“Anybody who wants to live an entrepreneurial life filled with purpose and passion needs to read this book. It’s chockfull of practical tools and tips to bring out the best in each of us.” — Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and author of The Rise of the Rest“This is a great guide to moving in more exciting, creative, and fulfilling directions, written by a person who is an expert at doing so. But if Tina Seelig had known any more when she was 20, the world probably could not now contain h

Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time. It's Paddington's birthday and he can't wait to perform some magic tricks at his party. He's been practising very hard! But he soon discovers that being a magician is not as easy as it seems, especially when his neighbour, Mr Curry, is watching. Can Paddington save the show? A hilarious birthday story, full of silly surprises! Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children around the world for more than sixty-five years. 'I've always had great respect for Paddington … He is a British institution' Stephen Fry * More than 47 million Paddington books sold, worldwide! * An ideal birthday gift, or to gift as a pair with the much-loved classic picture book Paddington * Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

'Your book is the "really good book. Just one" that Roger Butler would have wanted' - Sir Ian McKellen'Absorbing and often very moving' - Peter Parker, Spectator'Sir, we are homosexuals . . .'So began the letter penned by Roger Butler and sent to several British newspaper editors - some of whom were so shocked they thought it was a hoax - in June 1960. Writing such a letter seven years before the decriminalisation of homosexuality was a radical and dangerous move. It was a risk that set a major milestone in the fight for gay rights - one that has been almost entirely forgotten. This is the story of the first man to come out voluntarily, using his own name, to the entire British public, a decade before activists started petitioning gay people everywhere to 'come out proud'. Taking us through a criminalised underworld of gay pubs, parties and activist meetings, The Light of Day charts how Roger helped bring about the legalisation of homosexuality, but soon found himself marginalised from the movement he kickstarted after losing his sight in his early 30s. Enter Christopher - a student asked to visit and read to an old, blind man at the beginning of a new century. As their intergenerational friendship bloomed, Roger came to trust Christopher with his most precious possession: memoirs of his revolutionary past, locked away in his home. After Roger's death, Christopher opened a series of unsent letters, left in a pink folder, addressed to him. They contained Roger's final wish, for Christopher finally to bring his remarkable, hidden story into the light of day. 'Remarkable . . . a splendidly sprawling part biography, part autobiography, part history and part social commentary . . . the result, a true account, benefits greatly from a lightness, a candour untethered to any agenda or argument' - Times Literary Supplement'Faithfully and beautifully told' - Mail on Sunday