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‘The night Vincent was shot he saw it coming…’After being shot by a mugger, Lt. Vincent Mora is convalescing in Puerto Rico. There he meets Iris, a beautiful young woman who is bored and frustrated, looking for excitement and a new life. Then she is offered a job as a ‘hostess’ at a casino in Atlantic city by Tommy Donovan. But Vincent figures out there is more to this job than Iris realises and he decides to pay Donovan a visit. To complicate matters, Iris isn’t the only one interested in Vincent – he is being stalked by a man he sent down seven and a half years before, a man out to get his revenge.
On The Streets of New York
Blending lyrical text with non-fiction, this book celebrates every aspect of New York City from the crowded streets to sprawling Central Park and the bagel stands to the Statue of Liberty. Written by New York poet Sarah Kay and illustrated with warmth and detail by award-winning artist Ryan Johnson, this vibrant book captures the heart of the big city.
Stay Alive
'A captivating mosaic of wartime Berlin' Katja Hoyer, Financial Times'Brilliant and beautifully written' Anne Applebaum 'Brings to life Berlin during World War II so vividly that you can imagine yourself blithely strolling the streets of the city or hunkering down in the bomb shelters' Barbara Demick'A rich and fascinating portrait of Berlin at war' Literary Review'Wonderfully nuanced' GuardianWhen war broke out in September 1939, what was most striking in the German capital at first was how little changed. Unless you were Jewish. Then life, already hard, soon got unfathomably worse. Drawing on diaries, letters and memoirs, Stay Alive chronicles daily life in wartime Berlin with extraordinary power and immediacy. Here are the movie stars and swing dancers, the resistance circles and SS patrols hunting deserters, the desperate calculations of survival and collaboration. As Allied bombs reduced the city to rubble and Soviet troops closed in, the common greeting of Berliners became not auf Wiedersehen or Heil Hitler but bleiben Sie übrig - 'Stay alive'. Revelatory, devastating and deeply humane, this book illuminates how ordinary people navigated the moral catastrophe of the Third Reich - what it meant to resist, to conform or simply to endure. Buruma shows how a society's accommodation to evil unfolds one compromise at a time, and why understanding this descent remains urgently relevant today.
DK Super Economics Money and Trade
From ancient bartering to modern markets, explore the dynamic world of money and how we trade across the globe. Aligned with key curricula, the DK Super Economics series invites young readers to learn all about economics and become financially literate. Captivating and curriculum-aligned, each book in the series features engaging content, infographics and hands-on projects or challenges, providing an immersive learning experience. With specially designed spreads that build vocabulary and financial literacy, these books make complex economics concepts accessible to children. Topics covered in DK Super Economics Money and Trade include banks, currencies, history of money, different payment methods, credit, trading goods, bartering, fair trade, international trade, imports, exports, tariffs and trade agreements.
LEGO DUPLO Number Train
Get your little one’s numeracy skills on track with this push-along LEGO® DUPLO® train-shaped board book with moving wheels – part of DK’s best-selling Wheelies series. Learning to count has never been so fun! Roll the train board book along on its moving wheels, and learn numbers one to ten with this cute rhyming book for toddlers. A charming board book with wheels for toddlers:Push the board book on its spinning wheels to get rolling, and learn to count from 1 to 10 through rhyme-and-play fun!LEGO DUPLO build prompts on each page support early learning development and extend the building funThe perfect board book gift for LEGO DUPLO and train fans aged 0-3Alongside adorable LEGO DUPLO characters, this colourful, playful, and sturdy board book uses simple words and pictures to help babies and toddlers begin to count. Play prompts throughout extend the LEGO DUPLO fun and early years learning even further!Part of the beloved DK Wheelies series, which has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide, this LEGO DUPLO board book is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to their first numbers and develop early counting skills. ©2025 The LEGO Group
Vanya and the Wild Hunt
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for March 2026Enter a world of enchanted books and monstrous secrets in Sangu Mandanna's magical fantasy. Vanya and the Wild Hunt is a gripping series opener filled with stunning illustrations by Kristina Kister. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thomson. 'Vanya is my new favourite neurodivergent fantasy heroine! A wondrous magical world, curious secrets and monsters from myths makes an exciting new fantasy adventure. I adored it!' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of LegendEleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back. When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents have been keeping secrets, and that monsters do exist. Soon, she is whisked off to the enchanted school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists. Auramere is full of magic . . . and monsters. And the Wild Hunt is on the prowl. It’s up to Vanya to unmask its leader and stop them from destroying the only place she’s ever truly belonged.
Roald Dahl Remarkable Words for Reading
Become a reading champion and unlock the meaning of new words with this remarkable vocabulary book. Packed full of little every day words and long twisty-turny words, this book will boost your word knowledge. Aligned to the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7 - 11Supports vocabulary, grammar, language and comprehension goalsLearn exciting new words and how to use them to strengthen your reading abilityComplete the activities to practise your reading superpower and become a word detectivePuzzle out the meaning of words, meet new ones and get tips on some terrific reading techniquesIncludes four reading challenges from the world of Roald Dahl
The Literary Business
A personal ramble around the book world from the man who has experienced all sides of it. This book has something for everyone: writers, academics, critics and other enthusiasts in search of a no-holds-barred personal history; administrators wishing to navigate the obstacle course that is funding writers and writing; fans hunting data on the Poetry wars of the 70s, and fellow litterateurs who will want to check whether they have received a mention in these pages. Few others in Wales know the business and how we got here like Finch does. And few others will have been capable of reporting back in such an entertaining fashion.
My Dog
Get ready to welcome your new furry friend!This is your one-stop guide to everything dog care. From preparing for the arrival of your new dog or puppy, to the moment you bring them home, and everything after, this book will provide you with all you need to know. Find out about the supplies they need, how to bond with them, how to train them, and how to keep them happy and healthy throughout their life. Learn how to make your fluffy companion feel safe and loved with tips on creating them a comfortable, cosy space and understanding their body language. Discover playful games and activities you can play together and fun tricks you can teach them.Clear information, playful photography, and adorable illustrations make learning about dog care a fun and engaging experience for any young dog lover. And with added handy hints from author, vet, and tv personality, Jess French, this book will help you to become your dog''s best friend!
Cluck!
This comprehensive handbook is the ideal guide for budding ornithologists and keepers of garden flocks. Fully illustrated throughout, Cluck! invites young readers (and their grown-ups) on an engaging journey to discover the fascinating world of chickens. Explore the wide variety of chicken breeds, uncover how they think and feel, learn the terminology for their anatomy, delve into their history and find out which types of eggs different breeds lay. You'll also discover how to 'speak chicken', along with tips on handling and caring for these characterful birds. With lively, playful text and intricate, colourful linocut illustrations, this visual encyclopaedia celebrates chickens in all their feathered glory.
The African Kingdom of Gold
Empire. Plunder. Resistance. The forgotten history of Britain and the Asante gold. 'A compelling, challenging and important book.' William Boyd1874. Kumasi, the Asante capital, burns. British soldiers prowl the palace, looting as much gold as they can find, before razing it to the ground. In Britain the soldiers are feted as heroes. In 1896 they return, looting the palace a second time and carrying off more gold to London in triumph. Royalty, aristocracy and London’s most illustrious museums divide the spoils. ‘It is scarcely possible to do justice to the variety and beauty of these specimens,’ The Times declares. There are golden masks, swooping eagles and an exquisitely wrought ram’s head. One mpomponsou – a ceremonial sword – comes wrapped in a leopard skin sheath. Tracing the course of Britain’s wars with the Asante alongside the course of its plundered relics, Barnaby Phillips weaves a thrilling and poignant tale of imperial ambition and African resistance. Travelling from the Gold Coast to the museum galleries, officers’ mess rooms and aristocratic homes of Britain, The African Kingdom of Gold confronts us with urgent questions about the legacy of Empire and, in particular, how our museums should respond.
Black and British
Winner of the 2017 PEN Hessell-Tiltman PrizeWinner of the Longman History Today Trustees’ AwardLonglisted for the Orwell PrizeUnflinching and revealing, Black and British is a vital history that reveals how black British lives have been woven into the fabric of the nation for centuries – from Roman Britain to the Black Lives Matter protests. 'Groundbreaking' – The Observer'A radical reappraisal’ – The Guardian'Written with great force and passion’ – The Sunday TimesDrawing on new research, original records and expert testimony, David Olusoga's Black and British shows us exactly why black history is not a separate or marginalized story, but an integral part of Britain's cultural and economic life. Stretching back as far as Roman Britain, the medieval imagination, Elizabethan ‘blackamoors’ and the global slave-trading empire, it shows that the great industrial boom of the nineteenth century was built on American slavery, and that black Britons fought at Trafalgar and in the trenches of both World Wars. Now fully revised and updated to include the Windrush scandal and the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a history that reveals how the lives of black and white Britons have been entwined for centuries – a history that belongs to us all. Now in the Picador Collection.
Georgie
Fourteen-year-old Georgie hasn’t spoken in years. Withdrawn, isolated and full of rage, no one trusts him and no one gets close to him. But then he is moved to a new home in the Welsh countryside. Instead of an empty room with a bare mattress on the floor, he has a proper bed, a music system, a mirror. There even seems to be someone here who might want to be his friend. Is this the place where Georgie can finally overcome his fears and start to unlock the secrets of his past? A raw, gritty, yet hopeful and uplifting story about mental health and the power of care and kindness.
Irish Stories
The short story flourishes in Ireland. All Irish conditions seem to favour it. With its roots in the fertile soil of the Gaelic folk tradition, it appeared to grow and thrive on the discontinuities of Irish history – the war of independence, civil war, political division.
The first Golden Age was in the middle years of the 20th century; an extraordinary flowering of stories from Elizabeth Bowen, Seán Ó Faoláin, Flann O’Brien, Frank O’Connor, Samuel Beckett, Maeve Brennan, Edna O’Brien (the list could go on) came at a time when Ireland was repressed and inward-looking, dominated by the church and enervated by migration. But when the boom times came in the 1990s, it all happened again. The liberal, globalized, ethnically diverse society of 21st century Ireland is still witnessing a vibrant blossoming of short fiction from Anne Enright, Roddy Doyle, Colm Tóibín, Claire Keegan, Sally Rooney, Kevin Barry, Lucy Caldwell, Yan Ge ….
Such a bumper crop of talent!
Jeong - The Spirit of Korean Craft and Design
The first book to explore the full scope and beauty of Korean design - from traditional craft to celebrated contemporary creations
Characterized by a unique blend of tradition and innovation, and by a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Korean design is recognized for its creativity, quality, and beauty. Jeong: The Spirit of Korean Craft and Design is the first book to present an immersive visual exploration of the country's fascinating craft and design scene to an international audience.
A Korean concept with no direct translation in English, jeong conveys a deep affection, emotional connection, and a sense of attachment that develops over time through shared experiences, care, and familiarity. In the context of craft and design, jeong is revealed through attention to detail and the profound connection between maker, object and user.
This elegant volume presents 175 inspiring and important objects, from anonymous folk crafts to celebrated masterpieces, including lacquerware, ceramics, embroidery, furniture, textiles and more. Each illustrated with a striking full-page image, featured pieces include traditional moon jars, intricately woven baskets, delicate textiles, and cutting-edge contemporary furniture.
Printed on tactile craft paper and stitch-bound in traditional Korean style, the book is itself a stunning object that invites exploration. Design-obsessed readers will also find in-depth essays by contemporary Korean design prodigy Teo Yang; curator Beth McKillop; and J Kathryn Hong, Chairperson of the Arumjigi Foundation in Seoul.
This special book reveals the spirit and sensibility of jeong to readers around the world.
A Time for Truth
BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2025 - AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS A shocking true story of heartbreak and survival by Sarah Corbett Lynch, daughter of Jason Corbett - an Irish Times Number 1 bestseller and the subject of NETFLIX documentary A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE. 'Honest and compelling' Sunday Independent'Powerful, heartbreaking' Irish Times'An enthralling read' Irish Daily Mail'A powerful and poignant memoir that transforms loss into a legacy of love and hope' Katriona O'Sullivan, bestselling author of Poor'This book is a must-read' Irish IndependentAt approximately 3.15 a.m. on 2 August 2015, eight-year-old Sarah Corbett Lynch was lifted from her bed by a police officer and carried downstairs, shielded from the chaos that had broken out in her North Carolina home. Hours passed before she learned that her beloved father Jason was dead. And the people who had killed him were Sarah's stepmother Molly Martens and her father Tom. In A Time for Truth, Sarah reveals the startling truth of life behind closed doors in her family's home, controlled by Molly - the only mother she had ever known. And Sarah describes the traumatic aftermath as she and her brother Jack fought for justice for their father from the safety of their loving new home with Jason's family in Ireland. A Time for Truth is a unique testimony of devastation, survival and hope, against the odds.
A Philosopher Looks at the Weather
From barometers to the famous BBC shipping forecast, we have – over the centuries – developed the means to predict, harness, and shield ourselves from what is happening in the atmosphere. Attitudes about the planet's weather, as well as about human identity, have thereby taken on new meanings. In an era of climatic anxiety, what weather is and how weather behaves have taken on additional currency. Benjamin Hale weaves together philosophy and anecdote into a many-faceted exploration of this powerful force that shapes who we are and how we think about our place in the world. He argues that in our drive to 'scientize' weather, with all the technological advances in managing, anticipating, and understanding it, we also risk distancing ourselves from weather and losing a complete sense of what it is. This entertaining book reminds us that the weather is and always will be in some sense outside our control, and that consequently we are and forever will be learning to live alongside it.
The Mighty Goddess
This stunning collection of myths is for adults, and brings together over fifty goddess myths from across the globe: familiar, unknown, forgotten - spectacular!Pioneering storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton revitalises powerful goddesses, creating new perspectives and contemporary literature from fragments of myth. Seventy original papercuts by Sophie Herxheimer juxtapose the ordinary and fabulous. Journey from Alaska to Mesopotamia, ancient Rome to Tibet, and follow the goddess from creator to crone. The Mighty Goddess reimagines ancient myths in poetic language, putting the goddess at the centre of the narrative, exploring the many ways in which goddesses are represented. Words and images delight and subvert, revelling in the female, exploring creativity, desire, destruction and death. This contemporary collection brings goddesses to life in all their glory.
Chladný Casanova
Miliardář Riggs Bates ví, že peníze štěstí nekoupí, a své bohatství tají. Když ho při aférce
s vdanou novinářkou nachytá její asistentka Duffy, ambiciózní Britka bez platného víza, nabídne se nečekané řešení: falešné zasnoubení výhodné pro oba. Přísná pravidla a vzájemná nevraživost však dlouho nevydrží. Riggs i Duffy brzy zjišťují, že jiskru mezi nimi už nelze popřít – a jejich „hraní na lásku“ začíná být až příliš skutečné.
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