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DK Top 10 Seattle
The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Seattle with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Seattle has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Seattle, you’ll find:Top 10 lists of Seattle’s must-sees and must-dos, including devouring food in Pike Place Market, ascending the Space Needle, and hiking in Discovery ParkSeattle’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shoppingThemed lists, including the best museums, performing arts venues, parks and gardens, outdoor activities, and much moreBrand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a weekA laminated pull-out map of Seattle, plus five full-colour area mapsDK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking to explore beyond Seattle? Try our DK Pacific Northwest travel guide.
Daughter of the Otherworld
From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion. Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one of the two magical races of Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde's disappearance, and worse yet, she is giftless – born with no magical ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Descendants, are growing in strength. The Fomorians no longer control any Irish kingdoms, but they still desire control over the mortal world. They seek to spread their dangerous webs wider by manipulating England’s Norman lords to invade Ireland. Not yet eighteen, Isolde's world is about to change for ever. But when death and destruction seem inevitable, her true worth will show itself, for Isolde is far more than she seems. Reviews for Shauna Lawless'Highly recommended' Lucy Holland'Highlander meets The Last Kingdom' Anthony Ryan'Gripping and beautiful' Anna Smith Spark'An excellent read' Mark Lawrence
Legacy: The Shadow Rises (a Phoenix Comic book)
An all-powerful empire . . . A land of magic and wonder . . . A dark god that hungers for its destruction. When Scarlett Thawn, heir to the great city of Hightown, learns that her family has been attacked, she is forced to give up her dreams of becoming a mage and return home. But proving her legacy will be far from simple, as sinister forces have taken hold of the city. Can Scarlett, with the help of mysterious new arrival Rex, defeat these evil powers and claim what is rightfully her? rought to you by comics powerhouse The Phoenix, book one in this epic three-part fantasy series features all the characters from the comic strip that readers know and love.
Gentlemen of the West
Gentlemen of the West, Agnes Owens’ debut novel, was first published in 1984 to wide critical acclaim. The novel follows the humorous exploits of Mac, a young bricklayer, who, along with a colourful cast of characters, seeks solace and escape in the convivial atmosphere of the Paxton Arms and the levelling influence of alcohol. Each chapter feels like a self-contained episode, but this engaging novel is a cleverly constructed, coherent narrative that is a darkly humorous portrayal of working-class life. With sharp and inventive language, the novel skilfully balances drama and comedy, making you root for the underdog. 'A moving picture of a hard, surprising world which is forcing a young man to understand it and himself' – Alasdair Gray'Accomplished and resonant and . . . always informed with a comic astringency' – The Scotsman'Simultaneously funny and unflinching . . . an economy of language worthy of Ernest Hemingway or Muriel Spark' – Dani GaravelliPublished to celebrate Agnes Owens' centenary year in 2026.
Bluey: Grandad
Bluey and Bingo are visiting Grandad but instead of resting like he's supposed to, he takes them on adventure into the bush. They run, hide and even canoe to escape a worried Mum. Can Mum catch them?
"Aren't you meant to be resting, Grandad?"
"You have to catch me first!"
Join the chase in this brilliant board book!
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Bluey: The Weekend
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Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It's currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.
National Trust: Rewild This Book
Draw, stick, find, sniff, colour, rip, dip, roll, throw and make . . . go outside and get this book back to nature!An interactive activity book with a difference, Rewild This Book encourages creative, messy play out in nature. What happens if you dip a page of this book in a puddle or roll the book down the hill? Can you turn mud into mud creatures or make a masterpiece using only a twig? Try, create and see what happens!There are over 60 activities and prompts to help spark your imagination - and remember, you can't rewild this book without getting a little bit WILD!
The Sleeper Train
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATIONSHORTLISTED FOR THE V&A ILLUSTRATION AWARDThere is a train which has beds in their own small cabins so that you can sleep while the train rolls through the night. I went on one, not long ago…Just as it’s starting to get dark, a little girl and her family board the sleeper train – they’ll travel all through the night, and reach their destination in the morning. But as the train rocks from side to side, the little girl can’t sleep. It’s all too exciting! So, instead, she travels through her memory to all the different places she has slept – from her room at home, to a tent in the wild, to Mum’s old room at Grandma and Grandad’s house... But will that help her to drift of? loriously illustrated in rich colours throughout, and written by a Booker shortlisted author, this captivating bedtime story will take readers on a journey through the vast Indian countryside, and carry them straight on to dreamland. "A lilting cultural touchstone great for bedtime.” Booklist"A warm-hearted tale of family love and togetherness .... a soothing bedtime story." Red Reading Hub “This visually vibrant yet gentle bedtime book promises, like the sleeper train, to calm and soothe readers.” The Horn Book (starred review)“Comforting, vibrant, soothing.” Kirkus Reviews“Layers feelings of comfort and warmth across time and space.” Publishers Weekly
The Land Of Green Plums
Set in Romania at the height of Ceausescu's reign of terror, The Land of Green Plums tells the story of a group of young students, each of whom has left the impoverished provinces in search of better prospects in the city. It is a profound illustration of a totalitarian state which comes to inhabit every aspect of life; to the extent that everyone, event the strongest, must either bend to the oppressors or resist them and perish.
Astro Royale, Vol. 5
A thrilling superpowered yakuza battle royale by the creator of Tokyo Revengers!Hibaru Yotsurugi, the only biological heir to the Yotsurugi yakuza family, is caught in a power struggle with his adopted siblings over who will be the next boss. But when a meteorite crashes into Tokyo and people begin manifesting mysterious powers called Astros in the aftermath, their gang war becomes superpowered!In order to get their hands on Shikaba’s piece of the Daybreak Ore, Hibaru and Terasu participate in the Astro Battle Royale, a superpowered tournament hosted by the Japanese Yakuza Association. Hibaru’s first opponent is a fireball-wielding fighter from the Ryurin Clan. Will Hibaru be able to punch his way to the top?
My Octopus Arms
From the creator of the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas comes My Octopus Arms, now available as a brightly illustrated board book featuring an octopus who leads little ones through a fun underwater adventure. Octopus has eight arms! What can they do? So many things— let him show you! With his eight arms, Keith Baker’s octopus can do just about anything, from untangling knots to playing sports. And most importantly, this friendly octopus can use his arms to pull his friends in for a hug!
Red, Red Robin
'Joins the very front rank of memoirs of post-war Britain' DAVID KYNASTON'A winning blend of personal memories, evoked with startling clarity, and fascinating social history' CLARE CHAMBERSIn Red, Red Robin, Alison Light puts herself into history, conjuring her girlhood from the 1950s to the 1970s, growing up in an extended family in Portsmouth, a blitzed city with its collective memory of war. Drawing on the souvenirs of her childhood - from her doll's house to her infant and teenage diaries, her comics and schoolbooks - she uses her own story to tell a richly-textured social history of post-war England: its popular culture and music, its language and humour. Warm, witty and often moving, Light recalls the all-singing, all-dancing little girl who becomes a grammar-school snob; the street kid turned fashion-conscious teenager, searching for the ideal boy, navigating a rapidly modernising world and a family life equally transformed. Going to university, she asks: what does it mean to leave home - and do we ever truly leav? eautifully crafted and deeply pleasurable, Red, Red Robin is an exploration of the making of an English girl and of her sense of self. It asks whether we can retain a strong attachment to our place of origin - honouring our histories and beliefs - while resisting both nostalgia and disavowal. In this lyrical, analytical and politically astute memoir, one of our most compelling writers evokes a child's eye view of the past through the lens of her adult reflections, querying too how we document that past and the nature of memory itself.
For the Love of Willie
One of the List's Best Scottish Books of All TimePeggy is sixteen, ambitious and wants to get a job to help her rise above her current predicament. Soon, she is employed at Willie Roper’s corner shop. But before long, her situation goes from bad to worse as she falls in love with her married, older employer. Looking back to her misspent youth, Peggy, now in a psychiatric hospital, is turning her teenage exploits into a romance novel and is trying to get her bedfellow, the duchess, to read the manuscript – but she would rather read a Mills and Boon. As we read both sides of the tale, we learn about the fate of young Peggy and how she came to be in the duchess's company; the novel culminates in a surprising narrative punch. 'A book that remains both shocking and quietly revolutionary' – Heather Parry'Agnes Owens' hallmarks have been a frank irony, a deadpan gothic quality and a down-to-earth insistence on the surreality of most people’s normality' – Ali SmithPublished to celebrate Agnes Owens' centenary year in 2026.
Sunset Song
'Oh, she hated and loved in a breath!'Faced with the choice between her harsh farming life and the seductive world of books and learning, the spirited Chris Guthrie decides to remain in rural Scotland. But as the devastation of the First World War leaves Chris and her community in tatters, she must draw strength from what she loves – and endure, like the land she loves so intensely. Powerful and moving, Sunset Song is an inspirational celebration of the human spirit.
A Surprise for Snail
A heartwarming tale of friendship and optimism from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Petr Horácek. Snail dreams of seeing the sunset over the sea – but he has a long way to go. Can his friends help make his wish come true? From Petr Horácek, “the thinking tot’s Eric Carle” (Washington Post), comes a colourful and humorous tale, perfect for reading aloud with little ones.
Grasslands
'Full of gems - I'll never again look at a field and think: 'It's just a patch of grass'' SPECTATOR'A wonderful leap, with a wise guide, into the green we thought we knew' TRISTAN GOOLEY'Wright is a joyful companion' CAROLINE QUENTINA sparkling green field. A dull and scrubby patch of grass. One is the sanitised evidence of monoculture, the other a world teeming with more life than you could ever imagine. Join John Wright, one of our best-known naturalists, as he uncovers the beauty and rich diversity of Britain's grasslands. Bursting with mushrooms, lichen and wildflowers, home to butterflies, bees and beetles, and vital to foxes and birds alike, these grasslands are part of our natural heritage. From meadows to mires to heathlands, John Wright introduces them in all their variety: the history of how grasslands came to be, what can be found there, what we risk with their loss and what can be done to save what is left. Most of all, he shows why we should care. Because grasslands are never just patches of grass.
The Ice Cream Crocodile
A fabulously winning story about a crocodile who will not be sidelined, from the extraordinary team behind There's a Tiger on the Train. Elvis loves the circus life -The thrills, the skills, the treats,The wide-eyed crowds that cheer out loud,The rows of polished seats. BUT . . . Sidney, the ringmaster, only lets fluffy and feathery animals perform on stage. Can Elvis the crocodile show his STAR potentia? olour and charm pour out of every page of this stunningly illustrated and utterly heartwarming story.
Moonlight Crusaders
This engrossing history explores the creation, development and actions of the Special Duties squadrons, which carried spies, political figures and documents in and out of Occupied Europe. In 1940, Winston Churchill famously set in motion the Special Operations Executive. However, the creation of secret agent networks required a clandestine transport infrastructure to support nascent resistance movements in Occupied Europe. With only the moon to guide their way, the daring pilots of 161 Squadron constantly faced danger: their locations could be discovered, German night-fighters and flak had to be contended with and, of course, they dealt with the worst of European weather. Despite these extra risks, these Special Duties pilots were remarkably successful. Packed with first-hand accounts and expert research, this book dives into the history of the men who flew these dangerous missions and the main aircraft they used – unarmed Lysanders. Author Paul Smiddy, an RAF-trained pilot, explores the origins of the Lysander, the dangers it posed to its pilots and how operational techniques were developed. Facing political interference and limited resources from the RAF, these brave and under-recognised pilots provided a critical role in the war – bringing back agents with important information to help Britain and the Allies defeat the Germans.
My First Scottish 1 2 3
My First Scottish 1 2 3 is a colourful counting book. Eilidh Muldoon’s distinctive illustrations guide young readers from numbers one to ten, encouraging them to identify and count animals, birds and sea creatures associated with Scotland such as the Loch Ness Monster and Shetland ponies, all the way through singing seals and diving dolphins, to sleepy sheep who are ready for their bed . . . With something different to look at on every page, and interesting and unusual animals to find and count, this interactive book is full of fun!
The Widows
ONE FALSE MOVE COULD GET THEM KILLEDRuby, Bella and Cissy are used to the high life. Married to gangland bosses at the top of their game, the riches of Costa del Sol are at their fingertips, the world at their feet. But when Cissy's husband is brutally murdered, everything changes. With his lifelong friend - the notorious drug lord Tommy Mallon - hellbent on revenge, the three women are forced to go on the run. Soon they find themselves caught up in an explosive struggle for money and power. A new life awaits - but only if they can outrun the one they've left behind . . . Praise for Anna Smith's Kerry Casey series'Martina Cole fans will love this' Daily Mirror'Will keep you reading into the wee small hours' The Sunday Post'Gritty, hard-edged, not for the faint-hearted' Sunday Mirror
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