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The Long Dark
Some murders leave behind more than just a body... Still mourning the devastating loss of a close colleague, DCI Lomond and his team are called in to investigate a murder on the set of a popular Scottish detective TV show. But the victim isn’t a star actor. It’s the show’s official police advisor – legendary Serious Crime Squad detective Jack Beattie. Beloved by all who worked with him, the crime appears to be without motive or suspects. Until Lomond digs into Beattie’s seemingly unblemished career, and uncovers shocking secrets involving Lomond’s superiors. With a brash new addition to his Major Investigations Team, and the press breathing down his neck, Lomond must risk his entire future – both personal and professional – to bring a brutal killer to justice. From the bestselling author of The Bonnie Dead, Andrew Raymond captures the voices of his beloved home city, and takes you into its hidden depths. If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Val McDermid, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its devastating final pages.
First to Finish
'Freaking phenomenal. The chemistry? Electric. The banter? Sharp, addictive, and completely off the charts.' ????? – The stakes have never been higher in this spicy F1 forced proximity romcom!
Absolutely Fine
Gorgeously illustrated in Emma Chichester Clark’s signature style, this gentle and comforting tale of friendship is the perfect bedtime story. There are good days and there are bad days. Everybody has them. And when Maudie has a bad day, she heads to her house in the woods to be alone. But when her friends keep coming over to see if she's alright, she realises that sometimes it's fine not to be absolutely fine. From the same world as A Good Night’s Sleep, this beautiful and moving new picture book will reassure children that good friends can help you through bad days.
Learning Country
A highly designed, colourful picture book aimed at celebrating traditional names of well-known Australian places such as Gadigal (Sydney) and Lunawuni (Bruny Island), from a popular breakthrough Indigenous artist. I wanted to travel this place to hear some of its old stories ... to learn. Laugh joyfully like a kookaburra in Canberra. Watch your toes turn red in Rubibi. And walk soft under the bunya pines in Meeanjin. From Gudanji/Wakaja artist Ryhia Dank comes Learning Country, a vibrant and contemporary picture book that celebrates the traditional names of well-known Australian places.
The Times Elizabeth in Photos
A unique, commemorative portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, published to celebrate the centenary of her birth Take a deep dive into the archives with 100 stunning images captured by Times photographers which present a rich visual narrative of the life of one of the most famous figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. Within the pages of this remarkable collection, readers are offered a rare opportunity to marvel at the treasures of The Times archives. This curated selection features 100 evocative images captured by skilled Times photojournalists, each frame telling the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s extraordinary life. This book not only captures the official duties and most significant events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, such as state ceremonies, international tours, and historic speeches, but it also reveals candid, intimate moments spent with friends and family. From her early years as a young princess to her decades as a beloved monarch, the images provide a comprehensive visual narrative of her life, highlighting both her public persona and private life. Whether you are a lifelong admirer or a new observer, this photographic portrait provides a fresh perspective and deeper understanding of what made Queen Elizabeth II an iconic figure. It is an essential addition to the collection of anyone who appreciates the art of photography and the timeless legacy of the British monarchy.
Lola Levine Runs Out of Steam
"If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless."-Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy SummerLola Levine loves to participate but realizes she might be overcommitted, in this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series. Lola is doing TOO much! She loves all her activities, especially soccer and volunteering at the Humane Society. And she's certain that she can handle it all. But how much is too muc? hen Lola gets sick and has to miss all of her favorite hobbies, she begins to see that balance and rest are just as important as her other activities. Lola is NOT a good patient, but ultimately learns that our bodies (and minds) sometimes need a break. In the eighth book in this series, young readers will be inspired by Lola's big heart and creative spirit as she learns to navigate the second grade in true Lola style!Perfect for!? Fans of Junie B. Jones? Reluctant readers? Soccer enthusiasts? Fans of mindfulness ? Anyone who's ever taken on too many tasks!Don't miss all the Lola Levine adventures!Lola Levine Is Not Mean! (#1)Lola Levine Drama Queen (#2)Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme (#3)Lola Levine meets Jelly and Bean (#4)Lola Levine and the Vacation Dream (#5)Lola Levine and the Halloween Scream (#6)Lola Levine and the Dinosaur Scene (#7) Lola Levine Runs Out of Steam (#8)
Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters
Have you ever heard of a spider being turned into a useful robot? Or a real-life planetary defense team protecting the Earth from asteroids? Sounds like science fiction...but it's not! Take a wild ride with Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD, into some of the most fascinating and strange corners of scientific research, from physics and engineering to ecology and neuroscience. These wacky wonders of nature and technology will wow all readers and inspire budding scientists to look at the world with fresh curiosity and consider how science can be used to help people, help nature, or enhance our understanding about the world. Interviews with real scientists highlight representation for diverse children and how scientists from a wide range of backgrounds are working to build a better future for our planet.
The Wind in the Willows
A gorgeous flapped paperback edition of the beloved English classic featuring Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad.Spring is moving in the air above and Mole can no longer resist its song. Leaving his quiet home behind, he discovers a magnificent new world along the riverbank. Here he befriends loyal, steadfast Rat, wise Badger and good-natured yet impulsive Toad.Together under the glistening sun, they enjoy all that the countryside has to offer. Boating on the river, picnics in the afternoon and even a caravan trip on the open road. But trouble starts to bew when Toad falls under the spell of a dangerous motorcar obsession. And as his friends try to save him, even darker problems creep from the shadowy Wild Wood and the unknowable Wide World beyond...Part of the new Pushkin Children's Classics series of thrilling, magical and inspiring stories from around the world, which young readers will return to time and again.Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was born in Scotland but raised in England by his grandmother. He worked at the Bank of England for thirty years, writing books in his spare time. The Wind in the Willows, his masterpiece, began as a series of stories told to his son, either at bedtime or in letters sent home from Grahame's solitary boating holidays.
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Guts and Glory
From one of Australia's leading military historians and biographers, Peter Rees, comes Guts and Glory, an enthralling history of the way in which sport is ever present in the wars fought by, or involving, our Australian defence forces. The spirit of Australia can be seen so clearly in how we play and how we fight. From the famous cricket match played on the beach at Gallipoli as a decoy for the evacuation of Australian troops; to the hero of Tobruk, Changi and the Thai Burma railway, Colonel Sir Ernest Edward 'Weary' Dunlop AC, who so respected his hard-won Wallaby jersey, he insisted on being buried in it; to legendary Test cricketer Keith Miller, fighter pilot in WWII, who famously said 'Pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse, playing cricket is not' - sport has always been part of our wars. A collection of vivid, moving, funny, powerful and poignant sporting stories from the wars fought by the Australian Defence Force ranging from WWI right through to the present day, Guts and Glory is a book about the way that sport is so often an intrinsic part of war; how sport provides a means for the diggers to cope with the pressures of the battlefield; how the lessons that we learn playing sport can be applied to the art of leadership and warfare; and how mateship and the Australian character and spirit can be seen in the way we fight and the way we play. 'This is ultimately an uplifting book, which celebrates the bonding and healing power of sport, in times of war and after it. For history buffs who can't miss Friday night footy or the Boxing Day Test, this is a book they'll devour.' Readings
Our Shadow Selves
In the crumbling seaside town of Hawksbridge, Shona finds kinship with the eccentric Gifford family living illegally in a derelict building. Their stories of survival give her the courage to paint again—until she discovers a body wrapped in carpet, and everything starts to unravel. Richard knows her secrets. He's documented every shameful detail of her childhood, from the fire she set at fifteen to the deaths that followed. Now he's weaponising that knowledge, jeopardizing her relationships and her future. But Shona has learned something important from the misfits of Hawksbridge: sometimes the only way to break free is to embrace the darkness you've been running from. As New Year's Day dawns, Shona faces a choice that will define who she really is. Because some shadows can't be escaped—they can only be owned.
Tangerinn
A New York Times and a LitHub Most Anticipated Book of 2026"A warm novel about connection, loss and imagining place."—Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times"Italian literature has been waiting years for a novel like this."—Vincenzo Latronico, author of PerfectionMina is thirty years old and leads a life in London built with great care but little spontaneity. One evening she receives a phone call from her mother. Her father is dead. After returning home for the funeral, Mina ends up staying. Home is a small seaside town, where her Moroccan father ran a beach bar frequented mostly by migrants; a place of refuge for those who felt unwelcome in this new land. It’s here, in a place where people appear like ghosts who pass and vanish, that Mina connects with her family and rediscovers memories of her father, that mythical, elusive migrant with a mysterious past. Surrounded by the sea, Mina will find that roots are a fleeting dream—a desire to find a common history that will allow her to forget, at least at times, the wounds of abandonment. WINNER of the Citta di Lugnano Debut Novel PrizeWINNER of the Mastercard Debut Novel PrizeWINNER of the Bancarella Select Prize
Young Is Blessed
Star of VH1’s hit show Black Ink Crew: New York, Young Bae shares her gritty, candid, and inspirational coming-of-age immigration tale. If you’ve seen Parasite or Squid Game, you have some idea what it means to be poor in South Korea—struggling to survive in a world that thinks you’re worthless. Before Young Bae became a famous tattoo artist and star of American reality television, that nightmare was her life. With no stable place to call home, she spent nights in a community center, lived through the winter in a shipping container, and at times slept under a desk in her mother’s studio, hiding from her violent, unstable father. But even when her family moved into the worst possible place anyone can live in Seoul—a dank, flooding basement apartment—she held onto hope. She was an artist, and that meant she had been blessed. With strong determination and a belief that impossible dreams can come true, Young Bae knew she would become somebody.
Výšina
Ve městech už se nedá žít a Miina rodina je nucena přestěhovat se do Výšiny, uměle vytvořené kolonie v horách. Je tam bezpečno, vše dokonale funguje, v centru se navíc nachází obrovská květinová archa, která zaručuje záchranu vegetace na zemi. Ale nic není, jak se na první pohled zdá, a nepřátelé se skrývají úplně všude. Zatímco Mia odhaluje pravdu o novém domově, lidé ve Výšině i mimo ni zjišťují, že utéct se dá před vším – kromě vlastní minulosti.
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The Visit
"The lad is a bit like a stray dog. I keep an eye on him and throw him a few scraps. There are plenty of people in this town who'd just as soon drop him off in the wilderness and hope there's no scent to follow home. The problem is that Patrick could find his way out of any wilderness and they wouldn't like whatever starved thing came back."
Sergeant Jim Field feels a guilty paternalism for Patrick Hatten, a young man struggling to find a job, a life and a purpose in a small-town Wexford community. Both are used to being on the fringes but while Jim is a romantic with bad health and regret, Patrick is full of anger and action, and his actions could have devastating effects.
The House of Hidden Letters
Skye doesn't make impulsive decisions. But when she sees a derelict Greek cottage for sale by lottery, she enters with dreams of a fresh start.
However, her heart sinks as she pushes open the tattered blue door weeks later. Can this wreck ever be her home?
Then Skye finds a bundle of letters hidden in the fireplace, their faded pages drawing her in with a story of long-forgotten love, tragedy, and unbelievable bravery.
But all the while, Skye's own past is circling. No matter how far she goes, fate is never far behind…
A Kingdom and a Village
Moscow stands at the centre of a nation comprising eleven percent of the globe’s landmass, eleven time zones and nearly one hundred and fifty million people, some thirteen million of whom live in the capital. A Kingdom and a Village vividly brings to life Russia’s heart and soul, tracing its transformation from a ‘big village’ into a metropolis of vast geopolitical import.
It is a stranger-than-fiction arc. The last century alone has featured invasions and battles, the destruction and reconstruction of sacred landmarks, and the collapse of the Soviet republic – not to mention the rise of an authoritarian leader who is a keen student of Russian history. Morrison reaches back to the city’s founding as a fortress on a river nearly a millennium ago. In the following centuries, any number of external forces – from Tatar Mongols and Swedes to Napoleon and Hitler – set their sights on Moscow, bolstering its self-conception as a glittering prize and site of perpetual defence and resurrection.
Understanding Moscow not only unlocks the spellbinding mysteries of Russia’s past, but also the grim logic of its present. A Kingdom and a Village is an essential guide to a people and a nation.
Hrbaté duše
Bochoř u Přerova, léta 1941 a 1942. V lázeňské vesnici se proplétají osudy dvou mužů – Ambrože Ptáčka, který pro vrtkavou lásku opustil rodinu, a Dezidera Horváta, patriarchy cikánské rodiny hledající v době nacistické okupace bezpečí. Zatímco starosta Lanč se snaží chránit vesnici před nacistickými nařízeními, někdo s potěšením píše udání a přilévá olej do ohně nedůvěry. V těžkých časech bojuje i Ambrožova žena Máří, která navzdory rozkladu manželství hledá sílu zachovat svým dětem domov.
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The Names
It is 1987, and in the aftermath of a great storm, Cora sets out with her nine-year-old daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and call the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates. Going against his wishes is a risk that will have consequences, but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? The choice she makes in this moment will shape the course of their lives.
Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, and one that will prove as cataclysmic as the storm from which it emerged. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, believing it will enable him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould?
Powerfully moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. It is the story of one family, and love's endless capacity to endure, no matter what fate has in store.
The Algorithm
Jonathan McNeill had already founded and sold six startups when Sheryl Sandberg introduced him to Elon Musk, who was looking for help at Tesla. McNeill was steeped in the lean principles that had made Toyota a global powerhouse principles focused on achieving efficiency and optimization by incrementally improving existing systems and processes. What he learned from Elon at Tesla was its antithesis, an approach that required radical rethinking to explode the status quo, attack complexity, and set seemingly unrealistic goals.
Elon called this five-step framework The Algorithm.
1. Question every requirement.
2. Delete every possible step in the process.
3. Simplify and optimize.
4. Accelerate cycle time.
5. Automate.
In this book, McNeill details this tremendously powerful set of tools, which brought Tesla from a production crisis that threatened to derail it to a period of hypergrowth.
During his tenure, revenue boomed from $2B to $20B in just 30 months. Since his departure from Tesla, McNeill has used The Algorithm in every enterprise he has worked with to supercharge speed, efficiency, innovation, and growth. Featuring case studies from Tesla and SpaceX, as well as from Lululemon, GM, and companies of various sizes across industries, he reveals how any business can do the same and achieve the unimaginable.
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