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Travelling
Celebrated music critic Ann Powers explores the life and career of the legendary Joni Mitchell.
What you are about to read is not a standard account of the life and work of Joni Mitchell. Instead, it's a tale of long journeying through a life that changed popular music: of a homesick wanderer forging ahead on routes of her invention, and of me on her trail, heading toward the ringing of her voice.
One of the most celebrated artists of her generation, Joni Mitchell has inspired countless musicians and writers, while never stopping still herself.
In Travelling, celebrated music critic Ann Powers seeks to understand the paradox of Mitchell - at once both elusive and inviting - through her myriad journeys. Drawing on extensive inter-views with Mitchell's peers and deep archival research, Powers takes readers to rural Canada, charts the course of Mitchell's musical evolution, follows the winding road of Mitchell's collaborations with other greats and explores the loves that fed her songwriting.
Kaleidoscopic in scope and intimate in detail, Travelling is a fresh and fascinating addition to the Joni Mitchell corpus - and one that questions whether an artist can ever truly be known to their fans.
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?
DIY Spirituality
DIY Spirituality: Chart Your Own Sacred Path empowers readers to create a fulfilling, personal spiritual practice—joyful, accessible, and entirely their own.Looking to connect with the divine—without the dogma? DIY Spirituality: Chart Your Own Sacred Path is a savvy, sassy, and approachable guide for building a personalized spiritual practice. Perfect for those who feel left out of traditional systems or seek deeper meaning in everyday life, this joyful book offers structure, inspiration, and balance.Using the Divine Disco Ball framework, licensed psychotherapist and spiritual guide Faith Freed explores four core dimensions of spiritual connection: Infinite Source (the divine), Infinite Self (your spirit), Incarnate Self (body and mind), and Incarnate Source (nature). Each chapter includes practical exercises, daily connection tips, and step-by-step guidance to help readers find and follow their own spiritual rhythm.With a vibrant tone and engaging illustrations, DIY Spirituality encourages readers to embrace their authentic selves and craft a spiritual life that’s meaningful, exuberant, and uniquely their own—a perfect companion for any body-mind-spirit journey or a thoughtful gift for seekers of all kinds.
The Immortals of American Motocross
This fully illustrated book profiles and celebrates the greatest motocross riders competing in the US.The Immortals of US Motocross celebrates the greatest motocross riders from the U.S. and their contributions to the thrilling sport. It takes the Immortals concept, which is famous elsewhere in the sporting world, and applies it to off-road racing . Award-winning motorcycle journalist and historian Larry Lawrence selects his top motocross Immortals and shares the remarkable stories of both pioneering and contemporary riders. Each athlete is profiled in a dedicated chapter, which includes career statistics and multiple action images. Additionally, there is a chapter for honorable mentions featuring riders who narrowly missed being recognised as Immortals, and list of all-time AMA National Motocross Champions.
Our Monstrous Bodies
'Glitters with menace' LUCY ROSE 'Visceral and affecting' EMMA VAN STRAATEN ‘Hypnotic and deeply unsettling… both tender and terrifying’ CELIA SILVANI 'Utterly unique, experimental and, simultaneously, a page-turner with the sly, creeping pace of a horror film' HEATHER O'NEILL An extraordinary literary horror debut from a rising star. My eyes snapped open and I saw something else in the mirror, something else that wasn’t me… In the wake of an ill-omened romance with a horror cinephile, Brooke arrives in Vancouver to care for her sister, Izzy, who is facing reproductive surgery. But Izzy’s rapidly decaying apartment building, its hallways stalked by an ominous crone known only as Medusa, offers little refuge to the sisters. Seeking solace in the films her ex-girlfriend loved, Brooke soon finds traces of horror bleeding from the screen into her life. Old wounds reopen and new frictions surface, and when Brooke begins to exhibit strange symptoms of her own, Izzy’s concern spirals into obsession. The line between self and sister blurs until only one question remains: who, or what, will survive when all unravels? Through the dual lenses of art and horror cinema, Emma Cleary brilliantly dissects loneliness, motherhood and the body’s threatened autonomy. Eerie and threaded with yearning, Our Monstrous Bodies is a haunting literary debut that blooms with the dark desires we suppress or to which we surrender.
A Year of Last Things
With A Year of Last Things, acclaimed novelist Michael Ondaatje returns to poetry, looking back on a life of displacement and discovery'My life always stops for a new book by him' JHUMPA LAHIRI'A generous, moving book' GUARDIANBorn in Sri Lanka during the Second World War, Ondaatje was sent as a child to school in London, and later moved to Canada. While he has lived there since, these poems reflect the life of a writer, traveller and watcher of the world – describing himself as a 'mongrel', someone born out of diverse cultures. Here, rediscovering the influence of every border crossed, he moves back and forth in time, from a childhood in Sri Lanka to Moliere’s chair during his last stage performance, from icons in Bulgarian churches to the Californian coast and loved Canadian rivers, merging memory with the present, looking back on a life of displacement and discovery, love and loss. As he writes in the opening poem:Reading the lines he loveshe slips them into a pocket,wishes to die with his clothesfull of torn-free stanzasand the telephone numbersof his children in far citiesPoetry – where language is made to work hardest and burns with a gem-like flame - is what Ondaatje has returned to in this intimate history.
Listen to the Baby's Day
An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!Push the button, hear the sound! With 5 different everyday noises, little fingers will love pressing the sound buttons on each page to listen to the baby's day. Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects. This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sound, then point at the right picture!
CapWar Experience
Power corrupts . . . And absolute power corrupts, absolutely.In CapWar Experience, the explosive sequel to Brandt Legg''s CapStone Conspiracy thriller series, Hudson Pound''s journey takes a dramatic turn. Now in the Oval Office, he discovers the presidency is a gilded cage, and he''s trapped inside with deadly predators.As Hudson unravels a conspiracy that threatens to collapse the economy, he realizes the puppet strings stretch far beyond what he imagined. With enemies closing in and allies turning traitor, he must navigate a labyrinth of deception where one wrong move means certain death.Time is running out. The nation teeters on the brink of chaos. And Hudson holds a secret that could save America?or destroy him.In a race against ruthless power brokers who will stop at nothing to maintain their iron grip, Hudson must decide: Will he sacrifice everything to expose the truth, or become another pawn in the deadly game he sought to en? apWar Experience plunges readers into a world where absolute power breeds ultimate corruption, and the only way out may be six feet under._________________________________________Praise for CapWar Conspiracy Thriller Series? Kept me glued to the pages? A riveting political thriller? Without a doubt, Legg?s political thriller trilogy is outstanding.? This is a real page turner, compelling story with unexpected twists and turns. What a great trilogy!? Whew ... what a literary ride! Truly an all-consuming reading experience. I simply couldn''t put it down.
Appeasements
'That was yesterday / Those were my hands / That was yesterday / When the future came...' Yves Nedonsel - born in Normandy in 1947 - was a poet of time and out of keeping with his time. His first book, Remugles, was published in 1974. He then fell silent for decades, turning his attention to the study of transhumance paths and the cultivation of a vineyard in his adopted home of Provence. Yet he continued to revise his poems and compose new ones, creating a body of work remarkable for its intensity, its feverish rhythms, and its grim humour. In 'Autopsy of a Week', 'Summerhill', and 'In Quarantine', the speaker rails against the cant of the contemporary world, yet the language is electrified by the stuff of this world: 'the future is shrink-wrapped', and 'the cheapjack shines / mesmerising to memorise...' By turns profane and profound, Nedonsel's poems give voice, as he himself writes, to 'a voiceless cry torn to shreds by writing'. Appeasements is the first selection of Nedonsel's poems to appear in English. The book also includes a translator's note about the poet and the poetry, as well as several of Nedonsel's letters. Alex Andriesse has translated into English works by Chateaubriand, Paul Lafargue, Cristina Campo, Roberto Bazlen and Jacques Dupin, amongst others. He is an associate editor at New York Review Books.
Six Must Die
Five Survive meets I Know What You Did Last Summer as six ex-friends race against the clock to survive a killer escape room. An edge-of-your-seat queer YA thriller from the author of How to Find a Missing Girl. Seven players entered an escape room. Only six walked out. On the one-year anniversary of her best friend's death, Steffi receives an ominous invitation summoning her to a brand-new escape room in her small town in rural Tennessee. Desperate to piece together what happened the night she lost everything, she accepts. But when she is reunited with her five ex-friends, Steffi soon realises everyone has their own reasons for playing the game. As tensions rise and players are picked off one by one, Steffi has one hour to uncover their secrets or, this time, no one will escape.
Diego's Story
Diego's Story is the thirteenth instalment in the popular Thrown Away Children paperback series. Diego and his siblings live in desperate poverty, but nobody seems to notice or care as they come close to starving, scouring food banks to survive. But he’s wrong – someone has noticed him. County Lines gang members can see his vulnerability. With an absent father, alcoholic mother and dependent young siblings, Diego is the perfect mark. Entrapped, used, abused and witness to terrible crimes, young Diego escapes a murder scene and runs. Experienced foster carer Louise Allen steps in when 14-year-old Diego is placed with her. Can she help him overcome his disturbing past and finally feel safe again? And what will happen if the County Lines gang finds him – with Louise and her family?
A Game of Murder
Someone's not playing by the rules… The book club may have the clue to a murder… The reading group at Norcester’s specialist crime bookshop adore a cosy whodunnit. So they are delighted to find themselves guests of honour at a remote country house for the weekend, to inspect the extensive library of Lord and Lady Verity. When one of the staff plunges to their death from the tower, and a snowstorm cuts the manor off from the outside world, the amateur sleuths must use everything they’ve learned from their favourite detective stories to identify potential suspects, weapons and locations. But can they uncover the clues before the game-playing killer strikes again? Part of The Cosy Crime Club series, but each title contains a brand new mystery, and can be read as a standalone. Praise for M.R.G. Davies: 'This talented author has written a page turner. Curl up with a warm cozy blanket and become lost in this story' ? 'The devoted superfans of murder mysteries find themselves sleuthing for real … Excellent' ? 'A must-have for cozy crime fans' ? 'The perfect cosy murder mystery to curl up in front of the fire with' ? 'A really exciting story with very likeable characters' ? 'M.R.G. Davies does it again!' ? 'A cosy, clever read' ? 'The author combined cozy mysteries and beloved board games, two of my favorite things. So fun!' ? 'The characters are well developed and the writer makes it fun to unravel the mystery right along with them' ? 'I found myself wanting to keep going until the end instead of pausing to sleep!'?
Daughter of Fate
THE HEART STOPPING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, DAUGHTER OF CHAOS . . . LIFE THREATENING ODDS. DANGEROUS GODS. AND A PROPHECY ONLY SHE CAN FULFIL . . . --Danae has fought monsters, crossed oceans and stared into the face of death. It is the price of the prophecy. The prophecy that names her as the mortal that will destroy Olympus. But gods do not fall without a fight. As they hunt her, Danae descends into the shadows of the Underworld to search for help — and the sister she lost to its depths. Accompanied by her faithful winged horse and a handful of companions, whose true allegiance remains uncertain, Danae uncovers secrets long hidden. Secrets about Zeus’ powerful hold on the mortal world and the fate she is bound to. But the deeper she journeys, the closer the gods watch. Hera seethes. Poseidon plots. And Zeus will stop at nothing to destroy this mortal girl who dares challenge him. Because the gods will never give up their power. Just as Danae will never give up her destiny . . . --Praise for Daughter of Fate:-“This is a fantastic (and fantastical) second instalment in Danae's story. Webb's treatment of these familiar myths is creative and enthralling, bringing Ancient Greece to life even in the depths of the Underworld.” —Jess Popplewell, author of The Dark Within Us'Few novels have captivated me the way Daughter of Fate did. Danae’s battle against destiny and the Twelve is as brutal as it is beautiful, and Webb weaves prophecy, peril, and heartbreak into a story that left me eager for what comes next' Crystal King, author of The Happiness CollectorPraise for Daughter of Chaos:-'Epic, captivating and spellbinding . . . takes you on a quest like no other' Saara El-Arifi number one bestselling author of Faebound‘A.S. Webb has written a legendary reimagining of the Greek age of heroes.’ - Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Principle of Moments'An epic and heart-racing adventure through mythology and magic. Beautiful and engrossing, this is a must-read debut' Tasha Suri, award-winning author of The Burning Kingdoms Trilogy'With engaging characters and an enchanting world, Daughter of Chaos is the perfect marriage of Greek myth and epic fantasy, sure to delight readers of both genres' Frances White, Sunday Times bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned'With an unfaltering pace and vivid worldbuilding, A.S.Webb sweeps us into a world of gods, men and monsters, and gives us Danae: a woman who will not be ruled by any of them. Webb spins an original and compelling story out of a well-known mythology. This is an impressive debut' Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong'Daughter of Chaos is a wild ride through prophecy, rebellion and adventure – Danae is a heroine I’d follow anywhere' Jess Popplewell, author of The Dark Within Us'A spellbinding masterpiece that breathes new life into Greek mythology, intertwining it with epic fantasy in a familiar and refreshingly original way' Crystal King, author of In the Garden of Monsters'A must-read for anyone seeking a fresh and intriguing take on the Greek gods and the humans who dare to defy them. For fans of Epic, the musical, and Kaos, the Netflix show ' Marvellous Michael Anson, author of Firstborn of the Sun
Dead Heat
''A real scorcher. You won''t want to miss this one!'' HARLAN COBEN''Gloriously dark and wildly engrossing'' LISA JEWELL''Sun-drenched and dripping with suspense, this is the perfect summer read’ LUCY CLARKE----Former journalist Matt Grimshaw''s life is at a low ebb. He''s 51, he''s been ''let go'' by the paper where he''s worked for years, and his relationship with his long-term girlfriend has come unstuck.So when an invitation arrives from his two closest friends, Celia and Adam Murphy, to join them at their villa in Greece, he jumps at it.It may be harsh and unwelcoming on the Mani Peninsula but Matt determines to stay there for the whole summer and to write his much put-off screen-play.But then the Murphys plus children arrive, and a wealthy newcomer to the area starts throwing loud and lavish parties in his big house across the bay.As the nights become hotter and the parties wilder, everyone''s motivations darken. Envy rises, resentments grow - until a terrible accident stops the summer in its tracks.At least, it looks like an accident…Set over one blazing Mediterranean summer, Sabine Durrant’s new thriller is intense, claustrophobic and utterly gripping.-----Praise for Dead Heat . . .''Better than every season of The White Lotus spun into one, and drenched with danger, sex, and revenge. Sensational summer reading'' Sarah Hilary, author of Black Thorn‘A deliciously dark, modern Greek Gatsby, with a minotaur of a monster at its heart. Absolutely, page-turningly perfect’ Julia Crouch, author of The Surprise Party''Tense, clever and so vividly written, I could really feel the deceit and betrayal sizzling under the hot Greek sun. I raced through it in one sitting'' Ruth Mancini, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman on the Ledge‘An unputdownable, unguessable, sun-drenched thriller’ Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said She Said''Drenched in atmosphere and menace, with complicated characters who change complexion with the light, subtle dynamics playing out just under the surface, and a Greek setting to die for. Literally.'' Tammy Cohen, The Wedding Party‘Compelling, evocative and fiendishly smart, this unsettling literary thriller is a five-star triumph.’ Isabelle Broom, author of The Orange House''I was gripped from the off by this twisting, beautifully written tale of love and friendship fracturing under the glare of the Greek sun and as the mood darkened and tensions rose I found I couldn''t turn the pages fast enough. I loved it!'' Marika Cobbold, author of On Hampstead Heath''A genius story of infatuation and twisted love, as brooding as a Greek heatwave. The tension ratchets right up to the last page. I was totally immersed'' Jane Thynne, author of Midnight in Vienna
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