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The Devil’s Garden
“Peter Marren is a master storyteller … he was destined to write The Devil’s Garden.” Richard MabeyA lively exploration of the poisoners, tricksters, stingers, stinkers and invaders of the plant world and how their lives intertwine with ours. Some plants and fungi – those we cultivate in farms, gardens and allotments – are pretty, useful or edible. Others are more troublesome: poisonous, or with painful stings, sinister looks or foul smells. In the medieval mind, these would be the flowers of the devil, planted on earth to torment humankind. The infamous death cap mushroom, innocent-looking but lethal. The monstrous corpse flower, with a stench to match its name. The mandrake, said to scream if uprooted. In this deeply insightful and unflinching read, naturalist and conservationist Peter Marren explores the world’s ‘worst’ plants and fungi and the ways they maim, murder and make mischief to get by. These species have rich histories, steeped in folklore and superstition, but there are also biological reasons behind why they are the way they are. Step into the devil’s garden and discover their stories, as amusing as they are unexpected and as gripping as they are horrifying.
One Leg on Earth
''An astonishing talent'' Lauren Groff, author of The Vaster Wilds''One of my favourite living writers'' Jeff VanderMeerTwenty-three-year-old Yosoye arrives in Lagos from her smaller home city of Ibadan, ready to begin her life. With a brand-new degree in communications, she is placed on an internship at a high-end architectural firm developing exclusive waterfront housing throughout the city. For introverted Yosoye, the glossy assignment is a chance to spread her wings, put her talents to use and envision a full and rewarding future. But Yosoye''s idyllic vision of her future in Lagos soon begins to seem naive. Something is not right about the waterfront building project the architectural firm are working on, but no-one will give her satisfactory answers. And then there is the bizarre epidemic sweeping through the city, of pregnant women drawn to water and jumping tragically to their deaths, in rivers, lakes and the sea. Which comes to seem even more chilling when Yosoye realises that after a chance encounter in her first weeks in Lagos, she is pregnant.A vibrant and atmospheric evocation of modern Lagos and the supernatural currents which swirl beneath it, One Leg on Earth is a story about the promises of capitalism and ambition, about individuality and community, and about motherhood and the mysterious lure of the abyss - from a powerful and lyrical new voice.
How Many Babies?
Praise for Forest Xiao:"Joyous […] The babies’ expressive round faces recall Helen Oxenbury ’s drawings, but Xiao’s art has a zingier colour palette and a wildness of its own. It’s one of the cutest, and perhaps best, picture book portrayals of new parenthood that I’ve ever read." - Observer on Seven Babies"Xiao’s delightful debut, exploring the everyday chaos that comes with having a baby in your life, has a similar look (and as much warmth) as Helen Oxenbury’s A First Book for Babies series." - Bookseller on Seven BabiesWith irresistible, graphic paintings and happy, bouncy text, this board book is a must-have for a new baby's library as well as an ideal present for any new parent or carer to share and read aloud with their child - together you can learn to count all the way to ten!Babies love to look at pictures of other babies. And babies have never been sweeter, rounder and happier than in Forest Xiao's counting concept board book which gently introduces little ones to first numbers through objects and situations they're familiar with. Count to ten with babies on a see-saw, babies in a shopping trolley, fast asleep babies (but for how long?) and so much more.
RSV Personal Size Bible with Cross References, Black Premium Goatskin Leather, Premier Collection, (Sovereign Collection)
A beautifully crafted Premier Collection RSV Bible is a treasure for a lifetime in God’s Word. It combines fine craftsmanship in a convenient personal size. Enjoy a smooth and easy reading experience with a line-matched, classic 2-column format in a supple goatskin leather cover, durable edge-lined binding, premium European Bible paper, beautiful art gilded edges, and three satin ribbon markers. The popular Sovereign Collection continues Thomas Nelson's long history and stewardship publishing beautiful Bibles. Inside you will find the RSV text with elegant drop cap illustrations leading into each chapter as well as essential study tools like a topical index, reading plans, maps, and extensive, end-of-page cross references. Features include:Elegant bespoke drop caps at the beginning of each chapterEnd-of-page references help you understand how the Bible interprets itselfBrief book introductions provide context and backgroundClassic double column text for narrative booksSingle-column typesetting for Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of SolomonAdditional Resources: Miracles of Jesus table, Parables of Jesus table, One-year reading plan, and Bible mapsEasy-to-read, 9.5-point Comfort PrintComplete text of the Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Isadora Moon: Fairy-Vampire Fun, a fun two-in-one flip book packed with puzzles, colouring, drawing, and stickers (as seen on TV)
Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading. Isadora Moon is half fairy and half vampire, just like this book! Dive into activities to explore Isadora's fairy side, like colouring, mazes, spot the difference, and more. When you're finished, turn the book over and explore Isadora's vampire side, with even more activity fun to be found, plus exciting stickers! Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially for young readers aged 4-6, these books build reading confidence and support early vocabulary, making storytime feel accessible and joyful for emerging readers. From Oxford Children's, where our mission is to help every child learn to read - and love reading - this delightful storybook is the perfect way to bring screen-time magic into storytime. Explore more from the TV Tie-in range!Picture Books:9781382084796 Isadora Moon: Catch that Fang! 9781382084765 Isadora Moon: Broken Wand 9781382084994 Isadora Moon: Mignonette Moves In 9781382084840 Isadora Moon: Dragon Camp Activity Books:9781382084819 Isadora Moon: Colouring Book 9781382084901 Isadora Moon: Fairy-Vampire Fun Pack 9781382084703 Isadora Moon: At Home with the Moons PK 9781382084635 Isadora Moon Search and Find Pack
Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Summer Fun
Discover the enchanting world of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing!
Use the stickers to dress the dolls as they build a sandcastle, go for a walk in shady woods, build a den and eat delicious ice creams to cool off on a sunny day.
- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate
- Over 200 stickers in every book!
- With 10 scenes to complete
- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene
- Smaller format to fit into a purse or bag for activity on the go!
- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination
- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills
- Ideal for ages 4+
- 24 pages and 10 sticker pages of screen-free fun!
Can You Spot Dogs and Cats
This entertaining book is full of dogs, cats and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as dog on a skateboard or a tap-dancing cat, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown-ups to make up further questions of their own.
Cut and Stick Nature
Children are invited to cut out shapes from the cutting pages and glue them onto the illustrated scenes. The large, simple shapes to cut around are perfect for little hands to follow and provide a fun way to practise scissor skills. From bugs and plants in the garden to wild animals in faraway habitats, there are all sorts of wonderful nature scenes to create in this imaginative book. There are also lots of things to talk about on each page to improve vocabulary.
Nature Fun
Perfect for sharing with preschoolers, this delightful activity book is full of easy but fun nature things to draw, paint and craft - as well as some simple picture puzzles.
From sweet pebble mice to fluffy pinecone owls to twiggy hedgehogs, you're sure to find something for everyone - and gathering the natural materials is a great excuse to get outside. Rainy day? Use the rain to make colourful raindrop art! A lovely way to spend time together and keep kids busy, without a screen in sight!
- Easy projects, using everyday materials
- Builds hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control
Friendship Bracelets
A helpful, clearly-illustrated guide to making friendship bracelets for beginners. Discover lots of different, simple techniques for making friendship bracelets from your own yarn, string or thread. Includes instructions for making cardboard weaving wheels for super-easy bracelets, and suggestions for simple ways to create different patterns and designs, weave in beads, and finish the ends. A QR code also links to videos showing how to make the bracelets.
Sticker Dressing Up - Princesses
Perfect for all children who love dressing up, or princesses! Contains lots of charming outfits to dress children as pretty princesses - from a fairytale princess and a dancing princess to a fabulous rainbow princess. The stickers are specially designed to be easy for little fingers to peel and stick. A mess-free way to keep little children busy, at home or on the move.
- Big stickers, specially designed for little hands.
- Includes some special sparkly stickers!
- Perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and concentration skills.
Just One Look At You
The most heart-warming novel you'll read this year, from the Queen of Feelgood FictionVenice. The perfect setting for romance, and for secrets to be shared. Fen can't believe her luck. A luxury holiday with her beloved grandmother Disa - what could be more delightful? It doesn't cross her mind that she might fall in love. Or that love can bring complications . . . Jamie can't help it that women always fall for him, rather than for his kind-hearted friend Leon. Nor that only one of them got the looks (that would be Jamie). But how will he feel if the girl he's drawn to only has eyes for Leo? isa has a secret. A few weeks ago, an old letter in a file revealed a shocking truth about her late husband. She's come to Venice to find out more. There's news on the way that will reverberate through all their lives, as Jill Mansell's joyful, heartbreaking new novel takes readers on a roller coaster ride of emotion - and makes us believe in love again. Love for Just One Look At You:'Stunning, utterly beautiful . . . Jill at her absolute best. One of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read' Jo Thomas'A wonderful, fulfilling ride on a tidal wave of emotion . . . Guaranteed to flood your heart with all the feels' Milly Johnson'Sunshine in every line, a great big romantic read to sink into and enjoy - I loved it' Faith Hogan
More Than Enough
A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship in this wise, tender novel teeming with life—from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of After Annie. High school English teacher Polly Goodman can talk about everything and anything with the women in her book club, which is why they’ve become her closest friends and, along with her veterinarian husband, the bedrock of her life. Her students, her fraught relationship with her mother, her struggles with IVF—Polly’s book club friends have heard it all. But when they give Polly an ancestry test kit as a joke, the results match her with a stranger. Despite it seeming clear that this match is a mistake, Polly cannot help but comb through her own family history for answers. Then, when it seems that the book club circle of four will become three, Polly learns how friendships can change your life in the most profound ways. Written with Anna Quindlen’s trademark warmth, humor, and insight into the power of love and hope, More Than Enough explores how we find ourselves again and again through the relationships that define us. Praise for Anna Quindlen‘Leaves the reader feeling grateful, wide awake, lucky to be alive’ Michael Chabon‘Simply impossible to forget’ Alice Hoffman‘Qualities and shades of love are this writer's strong suit, and she has the unusual talent for writing about them with so much truth and heart’ Elizabeth Jane Howard‘Breathtaking... Quindlen writes superbly about families, grief and betrayal. I was completely mesmerised’ Lisa Jewell‘Engaging, immaculately constructed storytelling’ Guardian‘One of our most astute chroniclers of modern life’ New York Times Book Review‘Brave and beautiful’ The Times‘Her storytelling is exemplary’ Sunday Telegraph‘With relentless and dazzling brilliance, Quindlen grapples with the lancing pain and the swirls of disorientation experienced by anyone who has loved and lost’ Daily Mail‘A wise, closely observed, achingly eloquent book’ Huffington Post‘Overwhelmingly moving’ New York Times
Happy Friends: A Cute and Cosy Colouring Book
EMILY COXHEAD’S MISSION IS TO SPRINKLE A LITTLE BIT OF HAPPINESS ALL OVER THE PLANET. Celebrate life's special everyday moments with this cute colouring book, perfect for anyone, young or old, who wants to feel cosy and calm. With over 40 hand-drawn illustrations, each page of soothing colouring will help you to relax and unwind. All the cute animals, cosy scenes filled with cuddles, hot chocolates and sunny days will help you discover your creativity and focus on your wellbeing. So make your day feel brighter, kinder and better, and colour your happy!***Share the happiness with your little ones with more from Emily Coxhead:FIND YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds to help discussions about feelings"Joyfully uplifting and beautiful." GIOVANNA FLETCHERFEEL YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds for when life feels too much“I love Emily's positivity” MATT HAIGHAPPY DAYS – A collection of 365 joyful facts to brighten every day of the yearWinner of the Children's Choice Award at The Week Junior Book Awards 2025COLOUR YOUR HAPPY - a cute and cosy colouring book
Atmosfloric
Praise for Sean Pritchard''s first book, Outside In:''I devoured this sumptuously British step-by-gorgeous-step guide to when to seed, plant and pluck in a single sitting.'' - Richard E. Grant''Outside In: A Year of Growing & Displaying is that rare thing - the most ridiculously beautiful coffee-table book that is also a mine of useful information when it comes to what to grow when for year-round cut flowers. His interiors aren''t too shabby, either.'' - India Knight''Outside In is not only stuffed full of practical advice and tips on nurturing a garden and displaying plants and flowers in the home, it is also a thing of romantic beauty. Sean''s overflowing, colourful arrangements have put a smile on my face countless times: he has a natural ability to put together flowers, books, fabrics and assorted treasures in a way that feels effortless, charming and deeply personal.'' - Luke Edward Hall''Armed with flower-whisperer Sean A. Prichard''s new book, mom can bedeck her home with backyard-blooms year-round-or just luxuriate in the pretty pictures while sipping a nice cuppa.'' - Wall Street Journal''Inventive, considered, and thoughtful design.'' - House & Garden***Sean Pritchard''s hotly anticipated new book, Atmosfloric: The magic of flower colour in home and garden explores how to grow flowers for colour and bring them indoors for visual impact and atmosphere. The garden allows us to play with colour. Unlike the colours in our interiors, colour in the garden is fleeting and fickle, and with that comes an exciting opportunity to experiment with a changing performance of colourmonth after month and to bring those colours indoors for constantly changing displays.Colours are considered in four mood-based chapters: Hot, Soothing, Neutral and Romantic. For each chapter Sean reveals his favourite flowers to grow (with plant lists and inspirational planting plans) and shows them in a range of inspirational interiors. As with Outside In the photography is by the author, who has photographed some highly sought-after gardens and interiors in England and France.Sean also takes a personal look at colour theory and explores the relationship that gardeners and gardener-artists have had with colour through history.
The Dream Atlas
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of the Year comes a gorgeously illustrated guide to dreamwork, complete with thirteen months of progressive exercises to aid in deeper, more meaningful dreaming.Throughout history and in cultures around the globe, humans have looked to their dreams for creative inspiration as well as spiritual and practical insight. The Dream Atlas immerses readers in this time-honored tradition, offering clear strategies for establishing one’s own dreamwork practice as well as a guided tour of the rich history of dreams and dreaming. Deepen your dreaming life while exploring topics such as: Dreams in mythology, art, literature, and psychology Famous dreams and dreamers throughout history Theories on why we dream and systems of dream interpretation Lucid and telepathic dreaming Thoughtfully designed and adorned throughout with artist Kathleen Neeley’s otherworldly linocut prints, The Dream Atlas is an immersive introduction, a practical resource, and a beautiful object to treasure and share.
Yardsticks For Failure
'A hilarious and original voice' Josh Widdicombe'Delightfully smart and impossibly charming' Dolly Alderton'His writing is as unpredictable and brilliant as he is' Sophie Duker'I've got nothing but love for Mr Ivo Graham' Frankie BoyleYardsticks For Failure is the story of the most frantic two years of Ivo Graham's already quite frantic life, 2022-2024, two years of tasks and tears and everything in between. The amount of stuff Ivo packs into these two years will excite you and exhaust you, enthral you and appal you, and many more carefully choreographed pairs of verbs if you'd like this sentence to be even longer. There are some short sentences in this book, such as this one. And this one. But there are some long old sentences too, sentences that take you on whole thrilling adventures all by themselves, sentences that are rich in music and memory, mischief and mourning, sentences that bring you right alongside Ivo in his train-chasing, gamefacing,name-dropping, heart-stopping chaos of an existence. No one lives like Ivo does, and no one writes like him either. There are failures in his life but this book is not one of them. Come on in. 'Not a complete waste of his school fees' Jenny Eclair'A trash man from a trash family' James Acaster
The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter
When Death comes to claim Nella May Carter, she catches His interest with her capacity to find beauty and love even amidst the hell of slavery. So Death - bored, disgusted by humanity, and believing the Earth would be greatly improved should humans no longer exist - lures Nella into a Faustian bargain: the chance at immortal life if she proves that Death is mistaken. The price: Nella must entertain his fascination and challenge his beliefs until he is satisfied... or surrender herself - and the entire human race - to him forever. Nella's solution is to never stop travelling and writing, documenting the beauty in every place and person she encounters - from writing in Victorian ladies' tattlers and reporting in Gilded Age New York, to penning bestselling novels and memoirs under countless noms de plume. Nella experiences joy and loss, passion and pain; she finds love in its many forms with friends, partners, and lovers. All the while, Death is watching - and waiting for her to surrender. Nella is almost ready to concede to Death when she meets a handsome professor. Tired of deception, desperate for a real connection, Nella begins to tell him her story - centred on her greatest romances over the centuries. And, in the telling, it becomes clear that Nella's own story might be the greatest love story of them all.
PAW Patrol Puppy Dance Party Picture Book
Get ready to paw-ty with DJ Rubble and the PAW Patrol in this fun storybook! It’s a special day in Adventure Bay – Chicken Day! Rubble is ready with his DJ set, the decorations are up, the popcorn machine is out and Mayor Goodway is dressed in her best chicken costume. Everything is ready for the guest of honour, Mayor Goodway’s precious pet Chickaletta … But where is the flighty chicken? Follow along as the PAW Patrol race around town to track down cheeky Chickaletta. Will they find her in time for a pup pup boogie? Look out for these other pup-tacular PAW Patrol books: PAW Patrol Dinosaur Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Sea Patrol to the Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Ready, Race, Rescue! Picture BookPAW Patrol Daring Dragon Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Big Truck Pups Picture BookPAW Patrol Jungle Pups Adventure Picture BookPAW Patrol Dive Into Puplantis! Picture BookPAW Patrol Rescue Wheels Picture BookPAW Patrol Air Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol Fire Rescue Picture BookPAW Patrol You Can Do It! Picture Book
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