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The Death of Us
Isabel and Edward meet as teenagers. When she tells him she loves him, it feels like the bravest thing she’s ever done. But years later, a stranger walks into their home and tears their world apart.
This is where their story really begins.
Why We’re Getting Poorer
An insider's guide to our broken economy and how it fails to serve us.
Did you know that while we think of money as notes issued by the government, the truth is that the overwhelming majority of money today is credit created by private banks?
Did you know that the reason housing keeps getting less accessible is because we haven't found a way to separate houses from land in our policies?
And did you know that far from globalisation being a mystical force, certain countries and currencies have dominated the way it has played out - to their own advantage?
Whilst economics is at the heart of the society we live in, governing so many functions from our taxes to where we live to the price of our shopping, few of us have a strong grasp on the subject. This book is here to help.
Why We're Getting Poorer delves into the key topics in economics - money, globalisation, inequality, climate change and growth - showing that what we think we know about these things is wrong, and teaching us what we really need to know. Deciphering the jargon and complexity of economic thinking, with examples ranging from the Simpsons to the German football league to The Inbetweeners, Cahal Moran shows us why our economy set us up to fail, and offers suggestions for how we can make positive changes. Written by an award-winning economist and the YouTuber responsible for 'Unlearning Economics', Why We're Getting Poorer is a thrilling, iconoclastic guide to how the world really works.
How to Read Minds
What is true empathy?
The classic stereotype of autistic people is that they can’t empathise, that they’re highly intellectual but find it difficult to connect. As an autistic psychotherapist who empathises for a living, Aimee Cliff knew that this wasn’t right. Empathy is something you do, not something you are – meaning it’s something we can all get better at, if we choose to practise.
Drawing on the latest scientific research, her clinical experience and interviews with a wide range of neurodivergent people, Cliff examines how empathy works in the brain and body, and lays out five pillars that allow anyone to practise empathy. She finds that empathy is humble, empathy is embodied, empathy is amoral, empathy is radical, and empathy is work.
How to Read Minds offers a new idea of empathy with a more radical and expansive definition. For real empathy fights against constrictive stereotypes and dares to imagine something new. It has the potential to connect and liberate humans across our differences.
This wise, humane and quietly life-changing book considers how to understand each other, how to care for and love each other, in a timeless examination of questions that affect us all.
A Wish So Deadly
When Talia unwittingly steals cursed jewels from a powerful Soulreaper, she pays the ultimate price: the Soulreaper takes her sister's soul. Desperate to save her sister, Talia strikes a deal. She will enter a deadly, magical tournament and if she survives, she will claim the prize of a wish - the only payment the Soulreaper will accept in exchange for the return of her sister.
But the tournament can only be won in pairs. Talia is paired with Taron who is brooding, mysterious and harbouring secrets of his own. But they must find a way to work together if they are going to make it through the deadly trials alive. And as Talia's feelings for Taron grow, the stakes get even higher - and the ultimate price might just be her heart.
Bendy Graphic Novel: Bendy and the Silver Screams
Lights, camera, scream! Get ready for a pulse-pounding original graphic novel based on the hit video game, Bendy.
Andi has loved horror movies her entire life, so when a job opens at her local theater, she jumps at the opportunity. Now she can see as many free horror movies as she wants. But why is she the only one working at the theater? When a batch of new teen employees show up, they start to disappear almost as quickly. This has to be some sort of joke, right? And why do these old Bendy cartoons keep playing in the empty theaters? There is something dark and inky in the basement ... and it's not the type of horror that Andi wants to see.
Bluey: Hide and Seek
Play Hide and Seek with Bluey!
It’s time to play Hide and Seek! Can Bluey find everyone without getting distracted? Join the search and see who Bluey meets along the way. SQUAWK!
Now everybody, hide! “Ready or not, here I come!”
Play Hide and Seek with Bluey and Bingo in this brilliant board book!
A Concise History of Ireland
Situated on one of Europe's busiest sea-roads, Ireland has always been connected to other cultures. This accessible and engaging history explores these connections across 1,600 years, from the arrival of Christianity in the fifth century to the present day. While the Norman invasion in 1169 brought the English crown into Irish politics, the impulse to preserve the Irish language and early Irish history united many of the Gaelic-Irish and Anglo-Normans from the fourteenth century. The Irish nationhood that emerged later was based more on Catholicism, as Ireland became a minor theatre of bitter European conflicts of the early modern period. Political (and religious) loyalties which solidified at this point determined Irish politics for the next three centuries, through the Troubles and beyond. Alongside these major political events, Caitriona Clear examines the living and working conditions of ordinary men and women — what they traded and farmed, how they lived and loved, and how they were often affected, but not always overwhelmed, by the politics of their time.
Bunny and Clyde on the Run
The second book in a witty new illustrated series for early readers from the bestselling author of Judy Moody. Bunny and Clyde are under suspicion of stealing a gold coin left by the tooth fairy under the pillow of Thornton. With the law close on their heels, Bunny and Clyde go on the run, hiding out in various locations until they can prove their innocence.
All the Cursed Creatures
The third book in the gripping ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS series - think Legends and Lattes but with added murder! Sage has been summoned to The Stone City – the ancient supernatural capital – where she must solve a string of vampire murders to secure her place as a detective. The City is as corrupt as it is beautiful, but it’s Sage’s own deadly secret that is most dangerous. And after an explosive argument with Oren, she's alone. Can Oren and P reach Sage before the truth destroys her? Book 3 in the twisty-turny supernatural crime series which began with All the Hidden Monsters and All the Lost Souls Sage and Oren’s slow-burn enemies to lovers romance finally delivers the heat readers have been craving! Think The Mortal Instruments meets Rivers of London PRAISE FOR ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS: 'This is the most wonderful debut novel. Any-one who’s enjoyed series like Ghosts or Being Human will absolutely love this' BBC RADIO 4 FRONT ROW 'Amie Jordan is a master at storytelling.' BILL WOOD, AUTHOR OF LET’S SPLIT UP 'A noir, supernatural murder mystery' BBC RADIO 4 FRONT ROW 'Fans of Big Bad Me and Mina and the Undead will devour this! Pulse-pounding, paranormal fun.' KAT ELLIS, AUTHOR OF HARROW LAKE '… the supernatural murder mystery I didn’t know I needed.' ANEESA MARUFU, AUTHOR OF THE BALLOON THIEF 'I adored this book! It was the perfect blend of a twisty mystery, found family and inventive world building. Think Legends and Lattes with murder.' AMY MCCAW, AUTHOR OF MINA AND THE UNDEAD
The Princess Bride Tarot Deck and Guidebook
The Princess Bride is one of the most beloved stories of all time—a tale of love and adventure, pirates and plot twists, revenge and R.O.U.S.s. Now, fans and tarot enthusiasts can celebrate these iconic characters and unforgettable scenes with The Princess Bride Tarot and Guidebook. Yes, even the kissing parts!This tarot deck features beautiful, original illustrations from the world of The Princess Bride. From Buttercup to Miracle Max, the Fire Swamp to Humperdinck’s castle, all your favorites are here! And if learning tarot seems inconceivable, have no fear: this deck includes a detailed guidebook with sample spreads and explanations of each card. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this all-encompassing tarot deck will make readings as simple and meaningful as saying “As you wish.” OFFICIALLY LICENSED TAROT DECK: Immerse yourself into the fantasy adventure comedy film based on William Goldman’s novel of the same name, The Princess Bride, with this collectible deck created in partnership with Act IIIGORGEOUS ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Each of the 78 tarot cards in this deck features never-before-seen, stunning artwork of Westley, Buttercup, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik, and many more characters from this beloved filmCOMPREHENSIVE GUIDEBOOK: This unique deck includes a 128-page guidebook to help tarot practitioners of all skill levels do fun and informed readings, complete with card meanings and instructionsTHOUGHTFUL GIFT: This tarot deck and guidebook, with their original and breathtaking art, come packaged in a deluxe gift box, creating the perfect gift for fans of the movie and the original novel, as well as tarot enthusiasts everywhere
Almost Life
Breathtaking, smart and sexy, Almost Life is a story of love and longing, of the lives we almost live and the choices we don't make. 'A moving examination of true love and passion' - The Guardian'The biggest weepy since One Day' - Stylist'Emotional and addictive' - Daily Mail‘A beautifully written exploration of desire, freedom and the roads we do and don’t take’ - The Observer'A heart-rending tale of missed chances' - Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain'Tender, sensual and thrumming with life' - Lucy Steeds, author of The ArtistOne chance encounter can define a lifetimeErica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cour in Paris, 1978. Erica is a student, relishing her first summer abroad before beginning university at home in England. Laure is studying for her Ph.D. at the Sorbonne, drinking and smoking far too much, and sleeping with a married woman. The moment the two women meet the spark is undeniable. But their encounter turns into far more than a summer of love. It is the beginning of a relationship that will define their lives and every decision they have yet to make. Spanning cities, decades and heartbreaks, fate brings them within touching distance again and again. But will they be brave enough to seize the life they truly want?'One of the greatest love stories I’ve ever read' - Stacey Halls, author of The Household'Immersive, sensual, beautiful and powerful' - Marian Keyes, author of My Favourite Mistake'Tender and wistful, it’s a will-they-won’t-they for the ages' - GQ'Hot, smart and completely captivating' - Daisy Buchanan, author of Pity Party'A beautifully told story about love, longing, and the lives we almost live' - Louise O'Neill, author of IdolRead Kiran Millwood Hargrave's Almost Life now.
Burn After Reading
A ghostwriter is locked in an interview room with a man who might be a murderer, in this gripping new mystery thriller from the #1 bestselling author of 56 Days and The Trap.''A masterclass in suspense, utterly addictive, intelligently crafted, and impossible to put down'' --Clémence Michallon, internationally bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant''The perfect thriller'' -- L. V. Matthews, author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The TwinsThe night Jack Smyth ran into flames in a desperate attempt to save his wife from their burning home, he was, tragically, too late - but hailed a hero. Until it emerged that Kate was dead long before the fire began.Suspicion has stalked him ever since. After all, there''s no smoke without fire.A year on, he''s signed a book deal. He wants to tell his side of the story, to prove his own innocence in print. He just needs someone to help him write it.Emily has never ghostwritten anything before, but she knows what it’s like to live with a guilty secret. And she''s about to learn that there are some stories that should never be told . . .''This is one red hot thriller that boasts a vivid, true-crime authenticity at its molten core'' --Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealRated five stars by readers!''I love novels about authors writing and there’s just the right level of detail . . . A very compelling, original and entertaining thriller''''Captivating, original and perfectly plotted. Another brilliant book from this first class author''''This story is compelling and haunting in places and kept me gripped to the page''Praise for Catherine Ryan Howard''Dark, creepy and very clever . . . Catherine Ryan Howard is the Queen of the Unguessable Twist!'' - C L TAYLOR, author of The Guilty CoupleWhip smart, utterly absorbing, and unputdownable. – ANDREA MARA, author of Someone in the Attic''Topical, twisty, and with a real heart stopper of a moment halfway in that''ll make you turn the lights back on'' - GILLIAN MCALLISTER, author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time** Don''t miss Catherine Ryan Howard''s 56 DAYS, coming soon to Amazon Prime Video! **
A Little Bird Told Me
52 beautiful and quirky watercolour drawings and a linguistic curio for every week of the year Are you a culture vulture? Where do you stand in the pecking order? Author of the bestselling Our Garden Birds Matt Sewell brings his signature whimsical artistry to the world of language in A Little Bird Told Me. This delightful collection combines Sewell’s evocative, humorous illustrations with an exploration of the weird and wonderful world of animal phrases. Are you ready to explore the origins, meanings and interpretations of idioms we use every day, and look at some lovely pictures? Why not kill two birds with one stone?
The Girlfriend
The doorbell rings, just days after my beloved husband's sudden death. I don't recognise the woman on our doorstep, with a bouncing baby boy in her arms. As I show her inside, I notice her eyes grow wide as she glances at the silver-framed family photos and my little daughter hiding behind my skirts. She looks at me, her blue eyes serious. 'I'm sorry' she says. 'I know this will be hard to hear. But I am your husband's girlfriend. And this is his son.'An utterly gripping psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of The Marriage. If you like Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and Lisa Jewell then you will be hooked by The Girlfriend. 'This book was a nail biter! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, and so many crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle! I highly recommend reading this book! It was definitely worth reading!' Netgalley reviewer, ?'Omg what a read, I love this author and for me this is her best book so far. I loved everything about this book. Great characters, full of heart stopping moments and packed with tension and suspense. I devoured this book in one sitting. Was totally immersed in the story that was unfolding. Cancel everything and read this book. I promise you will not be disappointed.' Goodreads reviewer, ?One thriller of a read!... OMG- one of those reads you can't put down as every page puts you deeper into the mystery, just as I love them... truly brilliant. A wonderfully thrilling read that kept me turning the pages until the very end.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Loved!!!!! Devoured in just a few sittings. It was just that good. In fact, it was her best book to date so far. It had so many twists and turns. I was hardly able to keep up. This author is one of my favorites and this book proved why. It kept me guessing the whole way through. I never knew what was going to happen next and I had to race through each chapter like it was the last just so I could find out the truth... I loved it...' Blue Moon Blogger, ?'This is such a gripping, unputdownable thriller that will put you on the edge from start to finish!... it was gripping with twists and turns along the way... I was literally hooked into the story and this book has all the traits of a good psychological thriller--gripping, unputdownable, fast paced with twists and turns!' Tropical Girl Reads Books, ?
Folk Magic
Turn your hand to time-honoured traditions, spells and rituals and enhance your relationships, well-being and personal growth with this enchanting guide to the art of folk magic Folk magic is an age-old practice deeply rooted in the quirks and tendencies of ordinary people who, centuries ago, turned to magical understanding to cure ailments, ward off malevolent spirits and advance themselves in love and fortune. Including a variety of spells, potions and rituals, this book is the perfect waypost for curious beginners keen to explore this very personal, earthly practice. Whether you want to deepen your human connection with others, find success, protect yourself from illness and disease, or rewild yourself, this book will be your guide. Within these pages, you will find all manner of folk magic designed to:- Help you switch off from the modern world- Promote well-being and health- Deepen your connection with the natural world- Better your understanding of folk cultureApproach folk magic with a constructive intent and your heart and mind will be enriched by the wealth of knowledge it has to offer.
Lake Effect
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE NEST, a stunning new novel about adultery, first love and other family secrets… 'Sparkling… a joyful classic in the making' JENNY JACKSON, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street 'I could not put it down!' SHELBY VAN PELT, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures It’s 1977 and an air of restlessness has settled on the residents of Cambridge Road in Rochester, New York. When Nina Larkin is given a copy of The Joy of Sex by her newly divorced friend, she can no longer dismiss the nearly non-existent intimacy of her marriage. Just as her oldest child, Clara, is falling in love for the first time, Nina finds herself longing for the forbidden: a midlife awakening. An intoxicating fling with a neighbour brings Nina a freedom she never thought possible—but also risks the reputations of both families and unravels Clara’s world, just as she stands on the threshold of adulthood. Years later Clara, now a successful food stylist in New York City, has never been able to move past the long-ago scandal. Drawn back home by the pull of a family wedding and wrestling with her own demons, she makes a pivotal decision that turns her life upside down. Written with Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s signature humour and insight, LAKE EFFECT is a wise and probing look at love and desire, mothers and daughters, loss and grief, and what we owe the people we love most.
The Accommodation of Democracy
In The Accommodation of Democracy, Thibaud Marcesse investigates the implementation of a large poverty alleviation program, the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme or NREGS, in Uttar Pradesh, one of India''s poorest and most populated states. The product of legislation passed by India''s parliament in 2005, NREGS is unique in that it creates an employment guarantee for all rural citizens to 100 days of work at a statutory wage rate. It is also the embodiment of a push to democratize local government in India and to empower citizens to make claims on the state. But, as the author argues, the implementation of NREGS has varied significantly, both among Indian states, and at the local level within the different Indian states. Through the use of various data sources, along with qualitative insights from a rural district of Uttar Pradesh, Marcesse develops his theory of democratic accommodation, where the claims made by citizens are not only shaped by levels of economic and status-based inequality, but also by the intervention of local elected officials and bureaucrats. A sobering account of actual democratic practice in the world''s largest democracy, The Accommodation of Democracy highlights that while local level democratization has considerably expanded the scope of political participation at the local level in India, it has yet to translate into a meaningful democratic deepening among its rural communities.
The Secret Society of Librarians
Two women, torn apart by war. One shared belief in the power of books... London, 1939. When war breaks out on librarian Joyce Kindred's doorstep and a call for help rings out across the libraries of London, she's determined to act. Joyce knows only the world of books can offer safety and comfort to her neighbourhood - and she will make sure no one is left behind. Joyce sets up a mobile library scheme, but soon her acts of resistance go beyond sharing books. She shelters a young Jewish refugee, Adela - and it's not long before she discovers Adela has a secret that could turn their world upside down again... Occupied Poland, 1942. Dorotha knows any chance of her escaping the barbed wire fences and cruelty of the Lódz ghetto dwindles by the day. Reading isn't just an act of defiance: it's the only thing left in her life over which she has any control. And so she shares books under the cover of darkness, creating a secret library away from her captors - that is, until even that last ray of hope is taken from her... Joyce and Dorotha were once librarians, ordinary women, and best friends. The war has forced them into acts of unimaginable bravery - but will they ever find each other agai? ased on astonishing real events, this absolutely heart-breaking page-turner brings to life the remarkable untold story of two women during WW2. Fans of Anna Stuart, Kristin Hannah and Heather Morris won't be able to stop racing through the pages. Readers love The Secret Society of Librarians:'Oh my word... heartwarming... heartbreaking... exceptional... awe-inspiring... will stay with me for a long time.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Wonderful... absolutely heartbreaking... beautiful.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Will stay in my heart for a long time... Exceptional.' Goodreads reviewer, ?'Moving... Truly wonderful.' Goodreads reviewer, ?Your favourite authors love Kate Thompson:'One of the very best books I've read in a long time' PETER JAMES'Engaging' RACHEL HORE'Both heartwarming and heartbreaking' GILL PAUL'A poignant masterpiece' MADELINE MARTIN'A book to be savoured and remembered' GILL THOMPSON
History's Youngest Heroes
A collection of inspiring stories about incredible young people who have shaped the world we live in! This is the story of fearless activists, brilliant inventors, champion athletes, gifted creators and inspiring leaders. It is the story of tremendous trailblazers who have influenced change with their passion, courage and determination, and whose inspirational actions and groundbreaking achievements have shaken the world. Stunningly illustrated and wonderfully written, this incredible collection contains the true stories of 50 young heroes, including: Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai who stood up for girls' right to education. French educator Louis Braille who changed how blind people read. Brazilian football legend Pelé who won the World Cup three times. Hollywood actress Shirley Temple who is the youngest actor to win an Oscar. And more! With wise words from each of the children, fascinating facts, beautiful photographs and gorgeous art, this powerful gift book will engage, entertain and inspire future change-makers everywhere. Other titles in the series include: HerStory and WildLives
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