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A laugh-out-loud counting story ... with a twist! Ten tiny squirrels, sitting in a line. One ran away and then there were... WAIT! Where are you all going?! Join one bear on a hilarious quest to track down 10 mischievous squirrels... with a little help from 9 budgies, 8 geese, 7 polar bears, 6 chameleons, 5 mice, 4 ducks, 3 tortoises, 2 budgies... Hang on, I thought there were 9 budgies, not 2?! And let's not forget the tiger... A hilariously chaotic counting story from author Kael Tudor Fabulously realised illustrations by Marc Boutavant, illustrator of Never Tickle A Tiger and Mouk Perfect for fans of OI FROG! and The Squirrels Who Squabbled

1949. The Cold War is tightening its grip, spies lurk in every shadow, and the race for the atomic bomb is reaching a deadly pitch. When GCHQ operative Beattie Cavendish is sent to a pivotal listening station in a remote corner of the Scottish Highlands, she finds a base in chaos - its commander missing, its mission compromised, and whispers of a German spy ring closing in. But Beattie's task takes a darker and more personal turn when her uncle vanishes nearby, leaving behind a chilling note: I know who you really are. With private detective Patrick Corrigan at her side, Beattie must uncover the truth before snow and secrecy seal them in. For here, betrayal runs deep, and no one is who they seem.

Embark on a captivating adventure through the Argentine Pampas and the little-known Chaco territory of Paraguay with Gerald Durrell, the much-loved author of My Family and Other Animals. A riveting account of one of Durrell's expeditions in search of rare animals, The Drunken Forest is informative, witty and guaranteed to have you laughing out loud. As you journey through the wilds you'll meet orange armadillos, horned toads and crab-eating raccoons, all brought to life with Durrell's wit and narrative flair, just as he portrays the chance human acquaintances he encounters along the route. With life seen through Durrell's clear, humorous and unsentimental eyes, The Drunken Forest is a triumph of nature writing from one of the world's most pioneering conservationists. 'A renegade who was right . . . He was truly a man before his time' – Sir David Attenborough

In the turbulent heart of fourteenth-century England, the line between law and lawlessness was perilously thin. This compelling narrative uncovers the true story of the Coterel family — a lesser gentry household whose name became synonymous with criminal enterprise in medieval Derbyshire. Drawing on extensive archival sources, the book traces the rise of James Coterel and his brothers, exploring how social disruption, famine, and war shaped their transformation from respected landholders to leaders of one of the era’s most notorious gangs. Through vivid accounts of extortion, armed raids, kidnapping, murder and alliances with figures from every stratum of society, The Coterel Gang’s Reign of Terror exposes the brutal realities of medieval crime and justice. Far from the romanticised legends of outlaws, the Coterel gang’s story is one of opportunism, survival, and adaptation in a world where official authority was fragile and local loyalties ran deep. Discover how the Coterels navigated shifting allegiances, manipulated legal systems, and built networks that reached from the village church to the king’s own courts. Their exploits offer a rare window into the everyday violence, corruption, and resilience of medieval England.

When Theoderic the Great entered the city of Rome in 500, as an Ostrogothic king, the citizens in Rome could have been forgiven for thinking an Emperor had returned. Everything he did, from his journey, to his arrival, and actions in the city itself, were in imitation of Roman expressions of imperial power. The role of the Emperor, however, remains complex and multifaceted, and the very powers Theoderic was seeking to emulate had complex histories of their own. It was only when Augustus, Rome’s first Emperor, died in 14 AD that Rome at last admitted the truth that a Princeps now ruled, where the Senate had once held power.Anthony Smart provides a new study of the Roman Emperor, from Augustus through the late fifth century AD, with interwoven studies on later medieval imperial rulers. The book is divided into three. The first section looks at sources (e.g. coins, speeches, histories). The second looks at themes (such as war, peace, religious unity and emotional control). The final section looks at specific examples of imperial power, and how these figures altered or modified the very nature of imperial rule. Throughout the book the author returns to the following questions: what did it mean to be an Emperor in this world? How did they govern? Were they proactive, or reactive? Is it right to say that an Emperor is what an Emperor does, or is the reality rather more complex than that? And crucially, who creates the image of the Emperor? The court, the senate, or the people of Rome?

Fall is in full flush in the charming hamlet of Ashland, Oregon, and baker Juliet Capshaw is excited to celebrate the season with a night at the theatre. Lance Rousseau, Ashland’s renowned theatre director and one of Jules’ closest friends, has put his own spin on a production of the Broadway classic Perfect Crime, drawing the audience into a cosy New York apartment as a nefarious set of suspects pulls off the perfect murder. As the final show approaches, Jules and the team at Torte are eagerly whipping up a murderous feast for the cast party, baking a bevy of treats like panna cotta eyeballs with blood orange coulis, deviled eggs, and savory cheese fingers with pumpkin dipping sauce. On the day of the soirée, life seems to imitate art when a storm rolls over the Siskiyou Mountains, ushering in gusty winds and unrelenting rain. The audience buzzes with electric energy as the lights flicker and the actors take the stage. After the actors take their final bow, the cast trickles into Carpenter Hall, ready for a night of frivolity. But when an actor is discovered dead in his dressing room, Jules wonders if she’s just witnessed the real perfect murder.

Colchester is popularly the oldest recorded city in England, dating from before the Roman invasion. Under the Romans, Camulodunum, as it was known, was a major city. Later, Saxon settlers and the Normans used Roman ruins for their buildings, not least for the Norman castle. During the late Middle Ages Colchester became rich again on the wool trade and by the eighteenth century became known as a garrison town. Today, Colchester is at the heart of a fast-growing area and was awarded city status in 2022. A–Z of Colchester reveals the history behind the city, its streets and buildings, industries, and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known. Readers will discover tales of scandal, clockmakers, radicals, the Great British Earthquake of 1883 which destroyed many local buildings, and zedonks in Colchester Zoo, among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Colchester’s history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this ancient Essex city.

Top tips for space travellers! Get to know the Sun and other stars in our Universe in this up-close tour of key cosmic destinations.The Space Traveller''s Guide: The Sun and Stars is a personal tour of our special star, the Sun, including its astonishing heat and light power, plus lots of other stars we can see in the night sky. Explore details of the types and lives of other stars: how they are born, and what they can turn into, from nebulae to black holes, white dwarfs to supernovae. Includes ''Traveller''s Tips'' for surviving the extremes of space, and don''t miss the real-life tour photos at the back!The Space Traveller''s Guide series is the perfect one-stop-shop for space lovers, brought to you by expert astronomy and physics author Giles Sparrow. It includes astounding facts to inspire young space-travel hopefuls, plus humorous cartoons to draw them through the pages, and presents key science learning in an accessible format for readers aged 9 and up.Contents list, The Sun and Stars: Twinkle, twinkle / The Sun / Flares and spots / The birth of a star / Young stars / Red giants / Planetary nebulae / Stars with company / Supernovae / Neutron stars and black holes / Our galaxy / Other galaxies / Tour snapshots / Glossary / Resources / IndexThe series includes: Earth and the Inner Planets, The Outer Planets, The Sun and Stars and Space Exploration

An extraordinary new courtroom drama from Sunday Times bestselling thriller author James Patterson and Academy Award winner Viola Davis. Get ready to meet the most unforgettable character in years. All rise…for Judge Stone. The most respected citizen in Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), is Judge Mary Stone. She holds two responsibilities sacred: running her family farm and presiding over her courtroom. Everything changes when she draws the most controversial case in the history of the South. Criminally, it’s open-and-shut. Ethically, there is no middle ground. Essentially, it’s a choice between life and death. No judge can satisfy everyone. It would be dangerous to try. But Judge Stone is willing to fight to bring justice to the people and place she loves. An explosive legal thriller that will keep you turning the pages until the stunning conclusion. -------------------------------------------'A stunning, powerful and incendiary courtroom thriller. Impossible to put down' - CHRIS WHITAKER'Gripping, tense, heart-wrenching, timely and so, so important. I read it in one sitting. This is a story that everyone will be talking about in 2026.' - RUTH MANCINI'The co-authors' seamless collaboration is highly successful - as good as a John Grisham page-turner' - THE SUNDAY TIMES'This is a tale that is impossible to put down, elegant, thoughtful and terrifying' - DAILY MAIL'Explosive' - Crime Monthly

She wanted to write the perfect novel. Instead, she became the perfect villain. Struggling romance writer and recent divorcée Marcy Jo Codburn feels like a failure. She’s green with author envy and longing for a book deal, a launch party with cupcakes, and the admiration of her daughter. But her dream of literary success is fading faster than her beige hair dye. When she witnesses celebrated author Francesca Barber in a compromising position, Marcy sees her chance. Transforming into Summer Branigan, her bolder, blonder pen name, she leverages Francesca’s secret to secure the ultimate coauthor. As their collaboration spirals from Marcy’s modest Connecticut home to Francesca’s lavish Hamptons estate, both women discover that in the cutthroat world of publishing, every story has its price. With looming deadlines, a kidnapping plot gone awry, and more than one fraud to hide, their twisted partnership careens toward a surprise ending neither could have written. In this darkly comic page-turner, critically acclaimed author Deborah Levison skewers the publishing industry with razor-sharp wit. A Novel Crime asks just how far an aspiring writer will go to see her name on a book jacket—and what happens when the stories we tell start to write themselves.

When two mirror-souls recognise their other half, the forces of attraction are so uncompromising, they are powerless to be apart. The soul reunion is ignited; there is no going back. It’s the hot summer of 2004 and the Dorset countryside is in full show-off mode. For strangers Katherine and Seacombe, it’s the beginning of their new lives when they inadvertently touch hands for the first time – delivering an electric shock so powerful it has them re-coiling in bewilderment. Now re-connected, the intense desire to be together and discover more is overwhelming. Through innocently pursuing the ultimate love, the couple’s clandestine relationship sails on choppy waters. Incredible azure blue highs of entwinement, delirious passionate love, unfiltered joy emanating from the depths of soul, empowerment and absolute peace. But, there are dramatic leaden grey lows; battles to be fought, people to convince, stigmas to transcend, a marriage to unwind and... a disease to fight. What would be the outcome for their bond?

Music, nature and imagination combine to create an unforgettable experience!When Hannah spots a leaf on the grass, she thinks it looks like a violin, and decides to see if she can play it. Soon birds, insects, rabbits, dogs, squirrels and even clouds are singing and dancing to the music!A joyful book that celebrates play, creativity and the imagination within us all. 'A book to capture a child's imagination and encourage it to soar.' Books for Keeps, starred review'The opportunities it opens for talking, wondering and creating are huge.' Love Reading

A gripping crime novel set in the seemingly peaceful village of Barborough, where a close-knit community hides a network of secrets beneath its calm exterior. Throughout life, we continuallyencounter unexpected events. These occurrences have the power to shapeexperiences and alter the course of our days. Each unforeseen incident carrieswith it a set of consequences; many small, others monumental, often immediate,while some unfold gradually over time.  Such events do not exist in isolation. Instead, they frequently collide and connect with the circumstances we face,while intertwining with other aspects of our lives. As a result, the outcomesof these collisions can be far-reaching, influencing not only ourselves butalso those around us. Ultimately, the continual interplay between unpredictableevents and their resulting outcomes forms a complex tapestry—one that definesand colours the human experience, occasionally with tragic results. The monthly meeting of theBarborough Book Club does not, on the face of it, conjure up a vision ofintrigue and suspense, but scratch below the surface, and all is not what itseems. ‘Fragments’ exploresthe experiences of the eight book club members whose lives are transformed by astring of events over just a few weeks. This fast-paced thriller will keepreaders hooked and eager to find out what happens next. ‘Fragments’ is thenineteenth novel from award-winning author Alan Reynolds.

I heard you. I know what you did. "Gripping and emotional, with creeping suspense that keeps building until the final shocking twist" KARIN SLAUGHTER "A standout thriller" ABIGAIL DEAN "Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient" RHIANNON BARNSLEY For three years, criminal psychiatrist Tamsin Shaw has been lying unresponsive in hospital. But while she may not be able to open her eyes, she is awake, and listening to her visitors: The husbandThe best friendThe ex-boyfriendThe former patientThe nurse All of them have secrets. One of them will kill to keep theirs hidden. Can Tamsin wake up before it’s too late? - EVERYONE LOVES THE VOICES REAL READERS ARE SAYING … “? The PREMISE was INCREDIBLE and was backed up by A REALLY THRILLING PLOT” “? This story had my JAW HITTING THE FLOOR and at other times brought a TEAR TO MY EYE” “? The tension builds to a SHOCKING CLIMAX that will LEAVE READERS REELING” “? It was definitely UNPUTDOWNABLE because of its many twists and MIND-BLOWING turns!” “? I was engrossed from the very first line, DYING TO KNOW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN NEXT” “? The TWISTS are EXPERTLY TIMED, and the PACING is RELENTLESS” “? The UNIQUE narrative perspective SETS THIS APART from traditional thrillers” “? The CHARACTERS are WELL-DRAWN and COMPLEX” “? Wow, I DEVOURED THIS book as I just loved the whole concept and thought it was EXTREMELY SMART” “? I really, really HOPE THERE IS A FOLLOW UP book!” “? I’d highly recommend this book and I WISH I COULD READ IT AGAIN!” “? I found myself RACING THROUGH” “? CREEPY AND TWISTY” “? GREAT STORYLINE” “? The visitors and the back story just made it a WOW!” “? I want to read MUCH MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR” “? Definitely NEEDS TO BE ON other people’s READING LISTS” “? A CHILLING psychological thriller that GRIPS READERS from its EERIE OPENING LINE” “? The PSYCHOLOGICAL DEPTH is COMPELLING” “? WOAH! It’s been a while since I read a book in a day but this book REALLY CAPTIVATED ME” “? I DID NOT EXPECT THAT ENDING. Loved loved loved it” “? THIS BOOK IS FOR EVERYONE and each will find something different” - AUTHORS ARE SAYING … "Original, gripping and captivating” NATASHA BOYDELL "Such a compelling, emotional thriller" CARYS JONES "Keeps twisting to the last page" DEBBIE HOWELLS "I love a ticking-clock mystery, and The Voices didn't disappoint" ELEANOR BARKER-WHITE "Brilliantly original. An Absolute MUST READ" JONATHAN WHITELAW "I was disappointed when it was over" CHRIS McDONALD "Intelligently plotted … Stunning" RHIANNON BARNSLEY

It's never too early for your first checkmate. International Master and top YouTube chess coach Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) brings the world’s greatest game to its youngest fans: babies!This board book introduces little ones to the basics of chess: the names of the pieces, how they move, and what it takes to win. With bold, high-contrast illustrations designed to support a baby’s developing vision and growing mind, this charming little book is both brainy and beautiful. Whether you're raising the next grandmaster or just want something smart for storytime, Chess for Babies is a perfect first move.

The complex and multifaceted relationship between economic factors and conflictIn this book, Stephen Brooks provides a systematic empirical and theoretical examination of how economic factors influence security affairs. Empirically, he analyzes how economic variables of all kinds affect interstate war, terrorism, and civil war; in total, sixteen pathways are examined. Brooks shows that the relationship between economic factors and conflict is complex and multifaceted; discrete economic factors—such as international trade, economic development, and globalized manufacturing, to name a few—are sometimes helpful for promoting peace and stability, but at other times are detrimental. Brooks also develops a stronger theoretical foundation for guiding future research on the economics-security interaction. Drawing on Adam Smith, he provides a more complete range of answers to the three key conceptual questions analysts must consider: how economic goals relate to security goals; what economic factors to focus on; and how economic actors influence security policies. Combining an innovative theoretical understanding with empirical rigor, Brooks’s account will reshape our understanding of the political economy of security.

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: International Baccalaureate Level and subject: Diploma Programme History First teaching: 2026 First exams: 2028 Developed in cooperation with the IB and fully aligned with the latest syllabus for first teaching in 2026. This resource supports the Protest and Change Focused Study for Paper 1 by helping students build analytical thinking, source evaluation, and synthesis skills. With engaging content, exam-style questions, and source skills practice, these resources are designed to deepen historical understanding and strengthen exam confidence.

Oxford International Maths teaches students the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. Students discover the joy of learning maths through problem-solving activities that stimulate their curiosity. Through an enquiry-based approach, Oxford International Maths encourages active collaboration, develops problem-solving skills, stimulates curiosity, and promotes a joy of learning. The topics covered ask students big questions and encourage them to make connections to the real world. Workbooks provide additional practice materials for classroom or home study. 'Example-problem pairs' exercises help students understand worked examples step by step, and apply their learning to another similar problem. Extra fluency questions support students with each part of the corresponding Student Book. Includes answer key, making it easy for students to check their work, self-assess, and correct.

From bestselling picture book maker Lucy Ruth Cummins comes an intergalactic tail of boy-meets-dog... One night, a visitor from outer space arrives in Stephen’s garden. This visitor may look like a Dalmatian, but it certainly doesn’t act like one and at first, Stephen and the visitor get off on the wrong paw. They quibble over kibble, disagree on who sleeps where, and must abandon earth dogs’ approach to bathroom breaks altogether to keep the peace. Will a shared love of bacon be a strong enough foundation for this ordinary boy and extraordinary dog to learn to live in harmony? And will Dalmartian find the true meaning of home? ​That’s the funny thing about friendship... it unexpectedly comes from unexpected places.