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Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: Tom, Dad and Colin
Tom, Dad and Colin is based on the traditional tale A Man, A Boy and A Donkey, about a father, son and their donkey - called Colin in this version! On their travels they meet strangers who give them advice and they end up in a spot of bother!This humorous story written by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler and charmingly illustrated by Tony Ross will capture your child''s imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds, enabling your children to read the stories independently. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
5 Minute Dinosaur Stories
Explore the prehistoric world with this lavish read-aloud collection of non-fiction stories. Each read-aloud, 5-minute rhyming story tells the tale of a different dinosaur; from flighty and feathered Anchiornis to lumbering giant Brachiosaurus. Nine stories include:- The very FIRST dinosaur- Slow, spiky STEGOSAURUS- BRACHIOSAURUS is tallest of all- ANCHIORNIS soars on high- Swamp-dwelling SPINOSAURUS- Killer-clawed VELOCIRAPTOR- King TYRANNOSAURUS REX- Three-horned TRICERATOPS- Club-wielding ANKYLOSAURUSAt the end of each story, explore an informative 'all about' page and learn further information about dinosaurs, from why some species had spikes, to who produced the biggest poo!Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, this is a gorgeously illustrated gift to inform and delight the youngest dinosaur fans.
Sisters in Yellow
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'With Sisters in Yellow, [Kawakami] proves she is still the most exciting Japanese novelist at work today' The Times'Relentlessly riveting . . . My heart felt very tender reading this. Astonishing Kawakami, as always' Frances Cha, author of If I had Your FaceA heart-stopping story of teenage girls on the brink in 1990s Tokyo from the International Booker Prize-Shortlisted author of HEAVEN and BREASTS AND EGGSHana has nothing but she’s hopeful. She’s fifteen years old. She lives in a tiny apartment in a suburb of Tokyo with her young mother, a hostess at a local dive bar. They have no money, no security. Then Kimiko appears. Kimiko is older, a bright light in Hana’s dark world. Together they set up Lemon, a bar that, despite its shabby setting and seedy clientele, becomes a haven for Hana. Suddenly Hana has a job she loves, friends to share her days with, and the glittering promise of money. She feels like a normal girl. She feels invincible. But in the narrow alleys of Sangenjaya, nothing is as it seems. Soon all of Hana’s hope, her optimism, and her drive, will be tested to the limit . . . A story of enduring friendship and deep betrayal, Sisters in Yellow is a masterpiece of teenage dreams and adult cruelties that confirms Mieko Kawakami as one of the great writers of her generation. Readers love Sisters in Yellow:'My new favourite book of ALL TIME. The ending absolutely destroyed me.''A powerful, emotionally charged exploration of friendship, survival and the quiet brutality of inequality''Mieko Kawakami doesn't need a high-speed chase to create tension; she lets a heavy, unsettling mood seep into the floorboards''Confirms Kawakami’s place as one of the most vital voices in contemporary literature''The character building is second to none . . . Mieko Kawakami is a generational talent''This is Kawakami at her best. Not for a second does the pace let up.'
House of Monstrous Women
''One of the best horror books of the year.'' Darcy Coates''A stunning gothic and an exceptional debut.'' Rachel HarrisonA young woman is drawn into a dangerous game after being invited to the mazelike home of her childhood friend, a rumoured witch, in this gothic horror set in 1986 Philippines.Carigara, 1986. Josephine del Rosario is the town pariah, left destitute after her parents were assassinated, and destined to marry a man twice her age.So when Hiraya Ranoco, an old friend, offers Josephine an escape, she can''t say no. All she needs to do is spend one night in the Ranoco’s home and play a children’s game of hide and seek. If she wins, she can have anything she wants. Even, perhaps, Hiraya’s heart.But the manor is sprawling and nightmarish, crawling with insects and rotting from the inside out. The servants stand silently in corners and won''t meet her eye. Worst of all, the house itself seems to want to trap Josephine. She must stay hidden until morning, but can she make it through the night?''This spectacular story will hold you captive until dawn.'' Kylie Lee Baker''A pulse-pounding tale of family trauma, frayed friendship, and political oppression.'' Nick Medina
The Brides
'Haunting and seductive . . . I drank in this wonderfully sapphic, gothic tale with a sense of ever-deepening dread' – Francesca May, author of This Vicious HungerTold through letters and diary entries, The Brides is a chilling reimagining of Bram Stoker's Dracula – with a devastating sapphic romance at its heart. 'Come to me, and be mine for eternity'1884. When Mafalda journeys to Budapest to care for her grieving aunt, her secret love, Lucy, hurries from London to comfort her, with chaperone and lady’s maid in tow. But lady’s maid Alice, blessed and cursed with the Sight, is tormented by terrifying visions. When chaperone Eliza falls prey to a disturbing wasting illness, the women hope to seek the healing waters of Transylvania. At a nobleman’s invitation, they set out for Castle Dracula. In the depths of the forest, miles from civilization, their host reveals his true intentions; a monstrous ambition which will tear the women apart. And not all of them will survive. 'Dracula's worthy successor . . . chills and delights in equal measure' – Johanna Van Veen, author of Blood on Her TonguePerfect for fans of Hungerstone by Kat Dunn and The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova.
7 Days a Parisian
Creative director Jiawa Liu has called Paris home for the past decade. As an expat, she sees the city with a unique outlook that is equal parts insider knowledge and perpetual state of wonder. This beautifully curated travel and lifestyle guide brings together her favorite landmarks and hidden gems, offering an authentic experience of Paris that blends the iconic with the unexpected.This is not just a travel guide; it''s an invitation to embrace Parisian culture over seven days or more. Jiawa has created seven themed itineraries and included descriptions for many other venues, so you can mix and match to create your ultimate week in Paris, or select your favorite options if you have less than a week to spare. The seven chapters are:Day 1 – Be a TouristDay 2 – The Big SightsDay 3 – You Became ParisianDay 4 – You (Really) Became ParisianDay 5 – Day of VintageDay 6 – Day of ArtisansDay 7 – Day in the Sun With detailed reviews of where to eat, shop and explore, plus maps and Jiawa''s stunning photography throughout, this book is as much a visual escape as it is a practical guide. You''ll also find a Paris starter kit with advice on packing, dressing for the seasons, budgeting, etiquette and navigating the city with ease.This is Paris through the lens of a creative, a foreigner-turned-local and a true flâneuse – someone who moves through the city with curiosity, style and eyes wide open to Paris'' true beauty.
The Terror of Tannery Lane
A sadistic villain is killing, hell for leather.When Lady Violet Thorn overhears a distressed young woman accuse a married couple of murdering her parents and stealing their home – Maccabbee House – she takes her under her wing, determined to help. Matters swiftly escalate when Violet returns home to the sight of a woman stabbed to death in her hallway. Body parts are then found scattered around town, sparking rumours of a cannibal, and a sex worker is found brutalised…The town of Montford is swiftly whipped into a frenzy. Violet is sure that Maccabbee House, which lies in the shadow of the old tannery, holds the key to what is happening. But, once she enters, will she make it out aliv? n enthralling and gripping Victorian crime novel from the bestselling author of the Gower Street Detective series.
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Statecraft
Gripping . . . packed with fascinating detail' – Financial Times‘Indispensable – brilliantly grounded in first-hand experience. Compelling’ – Rory Stewart, author of Politics on the Edge‘Anyone interested in geopolitics should read it’ – Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy, IncHow do states actually exercise power in an age of chao? rom top defense analyst Dr. Jack Watling, Statecraft reveals the hidden mechanics of global influence. While we watch the headlines, Watling takes us inside the bunkers and wood-paneled offices where the real decisions are made. In this urgent analysis, you will discover:The Iran Paradox: How a sanctioned nation controls global energy prices despite US military might. The Russia-Ukraine Lesson: Why a superpower struggled against a smaller neighbor in the opening months of the invasion. The Aircraft Carrier Dilemma: Why the UK spends billions on hardware it can barely support at sea. The Future of Taiwan: What the shifting ‘rules of power’ mean for the next great flashpoint. Middle Powers: How do smaller countries build leverage and stay off the men? hether it’s economic alliances, sea power, or the latest military technology, Watling provides a powerful new lens to understand a world that feels increasingly out of control.
Thomas More
Discover a story 400 years in the making - the definitive biography of the man who dominated England in the first half of the sixteenth century'Engrossing' THE TIMES'In this excellent study, Thomas More is reborn as a complex, absorbing man' DAILY TELEGRAPH'[A] immersive, richly told account of life, death, faith and politics at the early Tudor court' SPECTATOR'THE definitive biography of one of history's most complex and often inscrutable characters' NATHEN AMIN'Significant. Terrific. Meticulously researched. Beautifully written' LITERARY REVIEWBorn into the English Wars of the Roses, educated in the European Renaissance, enthralled by the Age of Exploration and ultimately destroyed by Henry VIII, Thomas More is one of the most famous - or notorious - figures in English history. Is he a saintly scholar, the visionary author of Utopia and an inspiration for statesmen, socialists and intellectuals even toda? r is he the stubborn zealot famously portrayed in Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hal? homas More: A Life and Death in Tudor England is the definitive biography of this hypnotic, flawed figure. Overturning many received interpretations of the sixteenth century, Joanne Paul shows Thomas More to have been an intellectual and political giant of his age, central to the making of modern Europe. Based on new archival discoveries and drawing on more than a decade's research into More's life and work, this is a richly-told story of family, faith and politics, and a compelling portrait of a man who, more than four hundred years after his death, remains the most brilliant mind of the Renaissance. __MORE PRAISE FOR THOMAS MORE'Paul has created a portrait of Thomas More that is epic, intimate and profoundly relatable to the modern reader' LEAH REDMOND CHANG, Women's Prize longlisted historian of Young Queens'Very impressive' ALISON WEIR'Wonderful, riveting, subtle. Captures beautifully the life of More and the fading world he died to preserve' WALL STREET JOURNAL'A proper scholarly history as well as a wonderful narrative read' SUSANNAH LIPSCOMB'Paul gives us a movingly human picture of a family man, scholar, politician and, ultimately, political martyr' ELIZABETH NORTON
The Bala Lake Killings
THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLERThe epic Welsh crime thriller fiction series featuring the much-loved DI Ruth Hunter.There’s no place to hide... A local MP is murdered by a far-right extremist gang in Snowdonia. DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans arrest one of the killers, Raymond Clarke, who agrees to give evidence if he and his family are taken into protective custody. Ruth is sure they’ll be out of harm’s way in the remote wilds near Bala Lake. But the location of the safe house is leaked and Clark’s family is kidnapped. Ruth and her team must pursue the gang across North Wales and work out where the leak came from – before it’s too late. An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you reading into the early hours. 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
Lucien
The Secret History meets Saltburn in this captivating and darkly seductive tale of art, obsession and the perilous cost of reinvention. 'A cautionary tale of fakery of all kinds… the perils of hero-worship have rarely been demonstrated with such intensity and style.' The Times'Lucien is thrilling in every way—the propulsive narrative, the knife-sharp prose, the nuanced and multi-faceted characters, the unflinching exploration of class, ego, art, and authenticity ... an utterly original and deeply affecting novel.' Bret Anthony JohnstonHis greatest gift was the art of deceit... When Christopher “Atlas” Novotny arrives at Harvard, he is completely unprepared for the privileged world that awaits him. There he meets his roommate, Lucien Orsini-Conti, who is bold, confident and sophisticated – everything Atlas wishes he could be. In awe of Lucien, Atlas is soon swept into a glittering new world of lavish parties and elite social clubs. But when he struggles to afford his new lifestyle, Lucien, sensing a willing disciple, offers a daring solution. As their underhand methods draw them into a dangerous game of deceit, Lucien’s behaviour grows more erratic. Is Lucien all that he seems, or does his charismatic façade conceal something much more sinister?
Seeing Matters
In Seeing Matters, Sarah Awad offers a psychological exploration of how images shape our actions, perceptions, and identities. She examines how we use images to symbolically and materially influence the world, others, and ourselves, while also revealing how the images around us shape our thoughts, emotions, and memories. Awad investigates the social and political dynamics of visual culture, questioning who is seen, how they are portrayed, and why these representations matter. By using clear language and real-world examples, she makes complex theories accessible to readers, offering diverse methodological approaches for analyzing a wide range of image genres – such as graffiti, digital memes, photojournalism, and caricatures. This comprehensive analysis addresses the politics of visual representation, making the book an essential guide for researchers across disciplines, while providing valuable insights into how images impact society and our everyday lives.
Our Metaphorical Bodies
This book offers a fresh examination of the significance of metaphorical thinking in comprehending human bodies and actions. It delves into numerous examples illustrating metaphor's role in conceptualizing body parts, illnesses, and various mundane and artistic bodily performances, fostering a deeper appreciation for metaphor's impact on human life. One key objective is to challenge the implicit dualism prevalent in much metaphor research, where the body is often considered in nonmetaphorical terms, with metaphors arising solely from cross-domain mappings involving abstract concepts. The book exposes the flaws in this traditional perspective, emphasizing the intrinsic connection between metaphor and understanding our bodies. Recognizing this connection is essential for grasping the extensive influence of metaphor across all realms of human cognition and behavior. Additionally, this book underscores cultural variations in how we conceptualize our bodies through metaphorical frameworks, enriching our understanding of diverse perspectives on bodily experiences.
Unexpected Guests
Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 Step inside the mice’s hidden world in this interactive page-turner from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo. In a playful twist on the classic 'unexpected guest' story, humans become the surprise visitors in a tale told by mice! A family of mice living happily under the floorboards get the shock of the lives when they discover some very unusual houseguests – humans! At first, the mice are wary, but curiosity soon takes over. They investigate the strange objects and delicious food their guests have brought with them and decide maybe humans aren’t so bad after all . . . until one mouse gets trapped in a jar. When the mouse’s friends try to help, they get caught too! But just when things look hopeless, they are set free from the jar . . . and into a cardboard Mouse Land created by their new human neighbours. Maybe these humans aren’t so terrible after all. All is well, until the mice discover there is one last guest to deal with – and it’s even worse than humans: a CAT. Providing a full interactive picture book experience, Unexpected Guests features a clever gatefold device that reveals the mice in their home under the floorboards, while die-cut holes can be found on the front and back cover. These elements elevate the fast-paced and funny story and bring to life Mariajo’s irresistible artwork, resulting in what is sure to become a firm family favourite. Following the prize-winning Flooded and I (Hate) Love Books – along with other titles such as Lost and Oh, Carrots! – Unexpected Guests confirms Mariajo as one of today’s most exciting picture book creators.
Odyssey Moscow
INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS BOOK AWARD (IPPY) GOLD MEDAL FOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY‘In his captivating memoir, Calvey describes the routine of his two-month incarceration in a cell shared with seven other inmates, as well as the often absurd constraints imposed on him.’ – Maria Lipman, Foreign AffairsIt is dawn on Thursday, 14 February 2019, and armed FSB agents are raiding Michael Calvey’s Moscow apartment. He is being arrested for a crime that never happened. Twenty-eight years earlier, Calvey – a newly graduated, aspiring Wall Street hotshot – made a short trip from America to the recently collapsed USSR to look at potential investments. Sensing huge opportunity, he soon based himself in Moscow, where he lived through the ‘Wild East’ years and went on to build several billion-dollar funds – earning enormous returns for Western investors as Russia opened up to international business. He gained a reputation that would lead to Bloomberg describing him as ‘a legend in the Russian market, with a reputed aversion to any kind of foul play’. But now, he finds himself thrown into Moscow’s notorious Matrosskaya Tishina prison on charges trumped up by local business rivals. As the White House and Kremlin argue about his incarceration, Calvey is caught in a Kafka-esque trap, denied access to evidence proving his innocence. Odyssey Moscow is the story not just of Michael Calvey, but of how Russia’s era of hope and aspiration finally died, and how light can be found in the darkest of places. ‘His spirited memoir, Odyssey Moscow: One American’s Journey from Russia Optimist to Prisoner of the State, is an Icarus story of how a man seen as a legend in the Russian market ended up behind bars for an imaginary crime.’ – Anne Mcelvoy, Financial Times
The London Noisy Book
Explore London in this fun rechargeable sound book, with ten press the page noises and bright busy scenes.The London Noisy Book is packed full of sounds, including a genuine Big Ben chime and ''mind the gap'' recording. Beautifully illustrated by Marion Billet, with lots to spot and talk about, young children will love playing the noises, as they discover the sights of hustling, bustling London town.Watch out for beeping double-decker buses, find out who''s roaring at the Natural History Museum, listen to the monkeys chitter chatter at London Zoo . . . then finish off the day with a trip to Buckingham Palace. And look out for the naughty crown jewel thief on every page!The perfect gift for little tourists and London fans!Part of Marion Billet''s bestselling London range for Campbell Books with Busy London, Poppy the Pigeon London''s Home, My First London Bus and many more.
Circus Rebels
What’s it like to run away with the circu? ardiff, Wales, 1983. A bunch of university dropouts and unemployed hippies find themselves united by two things: a talent for juggling and a desire to live a different kind of life. They decide it might be fun to juggle their way out of the rat race by founding a circus, which they call ‘NoFit State’. How does this group grow from its lowly origins as buskers on the city streets to become one of the most admired and respected contemporary circuses in the worl? tephen Glascoe, a member of NoFit State’s amateur community group ‘Splott State Circus’, takes us behind the scenes of the drama, stress and joy of a radical modern circus. Based on in-depth interviews with the founders of the circus and many others who have been part of its history, Circus Rebels charts the challenges and triumphs of underdogs turned Welsh creative powerhouse.
The Rebel Empresses
From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century Europe-Elisabeth, empress of Austria, and Eugénie, empress of France-and their efforts to rule amid the scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and violence of their era.When they married Emperors Franz Joseph and Napoleon III, respectively, Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France became two of the most famous women on the planet. Not only were they both young and beautiful-becoming cultural and fashion icons of their time-but they played a pivotal role in ruling their realms during a tempestuous era characterized by unprecedented political and technological change.Fearless, adventurous, and independent, Elisabeth and Eugénie represented a new kind of empress-one who rebelled against tradition and anticipated and embraced modern values. Yet both women endured hardship in their private and public lives. Elisabeth was plagued by a mother-in-law who snatched her infant children away and undermined her authority at court. Eugénie''s husband was an infamous philanderer who could not match the military prowess of his namesake. Between them, Elisabeth and Eugénie were personally involved in every major international confrontation in their turbulent century, which witnessed thrilling technological advances, as well as revolutions, assassinations, and wars.With her characteristic in-depth research and jump-off-the-page writing, Nancy Goldstone brings to life these two remarkable women, as Europe goes through the convulsions that led up to the international landscape we recognize today.
Blood Will Flow
'A page-turner of a book' -- Financial Times'Alex Perry has done a service to history' -- Ed Stoddard, Daily Maverick'Breathtaking' -- Jon Lee Anderson'A magnificent, earth-shaking achievement' -- Andrew Harding'Vital' -- Sally Hayden'Powerful, gripping and rigorously researched' -- Jason Burke'The most astonishing piece of investigative journalism I have ever read' -- Reader reviewOn March 24, 2021, in the remote north of Mozambique, 500 ISIS militants attacked the small, paradise beach town of Palma - strategically unimportant but for vast offshore gas fields that had attracted $50 billion in foreign investment, including over L1 billion from the British government. As the Islamists surged through town beheading civilians, a group of men, women and children - including 80 gas plant construction workers - barricaded themselves inside a hotel to await rescue. An oil and gas compound defended by attack helicopters and 1,000 soldiers was just minutes away. But help never came. Five years on, Alex Perry's spell-binding, meticulous reconstruction unearths a hidden and unprecedented fiasco. Woven into his account is a search for the truth about how energy companies really make their vast profits. His investigation takes him around the world, from Europe to the US, and back to Africa again, as he tracks down the roughnecks, mercenaries, billionaires, and corporate spooks who can shed light on our most essential industry. As the revelations build and the lies multiply, Perry finds himself drawn into a legal drama, and an exploding political scandal. Propulsive, prophetic, and arriving at a time when energy companies imperil the planet, Blood Will Flow delivers a morality tale for the global economy, and an inspiring quest for justice.
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