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The Beginning and End of Everything: with a foreword by Davina McCall
‘An inspiring must-read for anyone who is searching for hope in darkness of loss, grief or addiction’ Gillian AndersonSarah Hiscox’s deep self-esteem and addiction issues began in childhood when she was given powerful sleeping pills for her nightmares. Then, as a young woman, a toxic relationship with food morphed into a full-blown heroin dependency that neither a loving marriage nor a new baby could halt. After years of cycling through relapse and new starts, Sarah’s relationships were wrecked. In rehab she was confronted with herself and all that she’d lost. But it would take repeated attempts for her to understand even her worst day of abstinence was better than the days she relapsed. Just a few threads of hope remained – a desire to see her children grow, a friend called Davina, a sister and an ex-husband who, despite it all, still loved her. A compelling, wonderfully uplifting true story of the redemptive power of self-acceptance, friendship and love.
Autocorrect
Imagine a world in which you could take back the stupid thing you just said, unspill the coffee, avoid the accident, roll life back thirty seconds and do it over again - this time the right way. In Etgar Keret's universe, all things are possible. A man can take a yoga class that genuinely transforms his life. A son has the chance to redo a fateful exchange with his father. An alien can offer a guided tour of the destroyed earth. And an angry squirrel can wreck a wedding. Ranging from sci-fi scenarios to fictional thought-experiments and short vignettes, the stories here all deliver the irreverence, surprises, existential unease, hope and humanity we have come to expect from Etgar Keret - one of the most original and entertaining storytellers at work today.
Exhibition
The must-read art world novel of the summer: a story of love, ego and destruction, and the dark relationship between authenticity and celebrity, artist and muse. London. 1990s. Amid the heady rebellion of Young British Artists, Rabble Stone, a photographer, meets the artist, a painter, after renting a room in her Brixton home. Soon Rabble is in thrall to this new world: to the run-down glamour of the Victorian house; to the exhilarating and debauched gallery openings, and to those in the artist's orbit, beautiful and lost. Above all, she is drawn to her new friend's work; raw, unfiltered self-portraits of startling intimacy, which Rabble captures in her uncompromising photographs. But as Rabble's longing tips into obsession, her pursuit of the artist - her fame, her wealth, her life - threatens to consume her... "Sharp, vivid, compelling: a love letter to the last identifiable scene in British Art that captures the energy, grit and luxury and hunger of 90s London" - Lizzy Stewart, author of Alison and Wreck
Nature's Apothecary
Herbs have been used for centuries to cure all manner of ailments. In the Middle Ages, before the advent of affordable healthcare, monastery gardens were used to cultivate plants to treat both the monks’ own house and the surrounding secular community. Information about the medicinal properties of plants was gathered into books known as herbals, which gained a much-increased audience with the advent of printing. This beautiful book features 100 plants showing how herbs, as well as flowers, fruit and vegetables, have been used medicinally. Drawn from the writings of a range of herbalists, particularly John Gerard and Nicholas Culpeper, the text is accompanied by exquisite illustrations from the renowned Herball by Gerard, first published in 1597. Together with recipes from household books, these selections give a fascinating history of nature’s role in both formal and folk medicine.
Your Planet Needs You! Brilliant Jobs to Protect Your World
Find out about the positive ways we can all help solve the problem of climate change in this illustrated jobs book. Sometimes the news about climate change can sound scary. But did you know that people all over the world are inventing brilliant ways to solve the problem – and that you could help? From scientists to farmers and carpenters to fashion designers, discover the jobs you could do when you grow up to help our planet. Whether you like looking after nature, working with big machines, solving tricky puzzles or being creative, this book is packed with inspiration. Discover the cutting-edge science and technology that can make our planet a better place, in this engaging and inspiring book from an expert scientist and an award-winning author.
Spellhorn
A blind girl and a unicorn in a world where magic and reality merge together. Can Laura save the Wild Ones and take them to the safety of the Bright Wilderness? Her breath was bursting in her lungs in case she frightened the timid thing away. The tips of her fingers touched silky hair. She drew her hands slowly away and stood still, letting her breath out inch by inch. The creature was right in front of her. As soon as Laura climbs on to the unicorn’s back she is hurled into a wild and magical world. For only with Laura as their leader can Spellhorn and the Wild Ones reach the safety of the Bright Wilderness. But can the unicorns lead Laura back home to her own world? Powerful and moving, Spellhorn is a delicious blend of fantasy and reality from the two-time winner of the Carnegie Medal, Berlie Doherty, author of Dear Nobody and Street Child.
Pick a Colour
WINNER OF THE GILLER PRIZE 2025A TLS AND TIME MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEARFrom Giller Prize and O. Henry Award winner Souvankham Thammavongsa comes a revelatory novel about loneliness, love, labor, and class. 'I live in a world of Susans. I got name tags for everyone who works at this nail salon, and on every one is printed the name "Susan".'‘One of the greatest novels I have ever read’ RITA BULWINKELL‘Wickedly funny and moving’ AVNI DOSHI‘A knockout: every punch lands’ ELEANOR CATTONNing is a retired boxer, but to the customers who visit her nail salon, she is just another worker named Susan. On this summer's day, much like any other, the Susans buff and clip and polish and tweeze. They listen and smile and nod. But beneath this superficial veneer, Ning is a woman of rigorous intellect and profound depth. A woman enthralled by the intricacy and rhythms of her work, but also haunted by memories of paths not taken and opportunities lost. A woman navigating the complicated power dynamics among her fellow Susans, whose greatest fears and desires lie just behind the gossip they exchange. As the day's work grinds on, the friction between Ning's two identities – as anonymous manicurist and brilliant observer of her own circumstances – will gather electric and crackling force, and at last demand a reckoning with the way the world of privilege looks at a woman like Ning. Told over a single day with razor-sharp precision and wit, Pick a Colour confirms Souvankham Thammavongsa's place as literature's premier chronicler of the immigrant experience, in its myriad, complex, and slyly subversive forms. 'Hauntingly good' ED PARK‘Subverts the comforting mundane’ PITCHAYA SUDBANTHAD‘A master over the sentence’ DAISY JOHNSONReader Reviews:'Unlike anything I've read before, a talent to watch' (5-star review)'The prose was liquid gold' (5-star review)'I was devastated to finish it so soon' (5-star review)
Finn's Epic Fails: Downhill from Here
Finn N. O. Hope, ultimate fail-magnet, is back in this second instalment of the hilarious middle-grade series by Phil Earle. Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates. Finn’s Gran is treating the family to a summer vacation in Tenerife – what could possibly go wrong? How about lost luggage, a hotel with guest rats, an army of dads in tiny mankinis (shudder) and an unexpected encounter with the Mothership and her new boyfriend… Suddenly it’s feeling less like paradise and more like the HOLIDAY FROM HELL. Finn’s going to need some serious good luck to turn this festival of fails into a week of wins!'Failure has never been this funny. Finn is my new hero!' - Rob BiddulphWhat to expect:Illustrations by the brilliant and hilarious AL MUPRHYLaughter guaranteedHoliday humiliationsCringe karaokePoolside pranksOff the scale Fail-o-meters!!!And MUCH MORE…!'Absolutely captures how mortifying school can be! Painfully accurate, like Adrian Mole with smartphones.' - Louie Stowell'Pure comedy genius. This book belongs on every kid's bookshelf!' - Jenny Pearson
The Fallen Trees Are Also the Forest
In a very few, perfectly chosen words, Alejandra Kamiya conjures vast territories of shadow: all that we can never fully express. As dawn breaks, a woman prepares to make a perfect breakfast for her husband and son, while a subtle note of disquiet grows louder. An isolated Japanese soldier obeys an inexplicable command, and his sense of identity begins to dissolve. Two girls discover themselves through electrically charged games, which they will recall in letters for the rest of their lives. Set between Japan and Argentina, these entrancing stories of loss and exile circle around our deepest, most mysterious emotional truths, culminating in startling moments of revelation.
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The Party
A brilliant blend of romance, drama and comedy, all propelled by the desire to fit in but also work out who you are and who you want to be. Noah has a really tight group of friends, but he’s feeling stuck. Why are he and his mates never invited to parties? Will he ever be able to tell popular Saskia how he feels about he? s Noah’s seventeenth birthday draws closer, he plucks up the courage to speak to Saskia and invites her to his party. Only problem is, he’s not allowed one. But then one weekend, his parents go away . . . Praise for Loverboy:'Teen boys should be flocking toward this' Nathanael Lessore'Fresh, funny and full of heart' Lisa Williamson'A fun, refreshing read' Gavin Extence
Dogs Get Dressed
Get ready for the day in this highly anticipated novelty series from award-winning author-illustrator and social media sensation Naomi Tipping. It's morning, and these adorable dogs just can't wait to start their day! Can you help the dogs get dressed by tucking them into their matching pockets? A brand-new format that features sturdy pockets with cut-out play pieces on every page, this innovative and interactive novelty series introduces toddlers to everyday routines and makes them FUN! Especially designed for little hands, the chunky card pieces can be swapped around to maximise play value and foster imagination, offering limitless opportunity for mixing and matching animal characters to their pockets! Paired with a gently rhyming narrative and Naomi Tipping’s signature painterly style, the little ones won’t be able to resist this playful and child-friendly approach to exploring everyday routines.
Murder on a Midsummer Night
As guests gather for Sir Percy’s summer party, a murderer stalks the grounds of Mulberry Hall in this cosy midsummer mystery from bestselling author Lucy Strange. It’s the night of Sir Percy’s midsummer costume party, and Mulberry Hall has been turned into an enchanting wonderland. But the evening takes a dark turn when grumpy guest Magnus Cooper is mysteriously poisoned. The bumbling village policeman is baffled, so it’s down to Eliza, Bram and Krish to solve the mystery. Can they find out who had access to the bottle of poison? Did a demon really appear in the maze? And what on earth is going on down in Sir Percy’s cellar? Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Tiny Tiger Says I Don't Want To
Tiny Tiger has BIG feelings about not going out today and is not afraid to let us know!Tiny Tiger does NOT want to go to a party and tries every trick in the book NOT to leave the house and the NOT to go in on arrival. But once inside, Tiny Tiger gradually overcomes their true feelings of anxiety and enthusiastically throws themselves into the party so that - of course - when the time comes, Tiny Tiger does NOT want to leave!An adorable and helpfulconversation-starter about why a child might feel reluctant about doing something and whether in fact it might all work out!A charming and relatable follow-up to the irresistible Tiny Tiger says Why Can't I?, exploring BIG feelings in a light-hearted way with a cheeky twist. A rhythmic, immensely skilful rhyming text from beloved author Smriti Halls (I'm Sticking with You) is paired with wonderfully bright and expressive illustrations from acclaimed illustrator Steve Small (The Duck who Didn't Like Water). The perfect picture book for reluctant tigers of all ages!Also by Smriti Halls and Steve Small:Tiny Tiger says Why Can't ? 'm Sticking with YouI'm Sticking with You TooLet's Stick Together
Trouble Was
'I've read no better novel in years' Samantha Harvey'Evocative, resonant, and quite simply, brilliant' Claire Fuller'Disturbing and heartbreaking in equal measure' Hari KunzruA powerfully evocative and tenderly realised debut novel about family secrets, the power of imagination - and coming of age in the dying dreams of the 1970s1976. Nine-year-old Frank Dart dreams of his absent dad, away at sea; while making sure his mum’s got all the cigarettes she needs for the long drive in their battered Citroën down to their new home in North Devon. Here in Aunt Perry’s house, Frank and his little sister Odette must make sense of their cousins’ hostility – while their mum seems to drift further and further away. The house is haunted by secrets, past and present; and as spring turns to a suffocatingly hot summer, the past threatens to boil over and scald everything in its wake. Trouble Was is a raw and tender story of growing up too soon, betrayal and resilience, love and survival – and a dazzling exploration of toxic family politics, buried secrets and the power of the imagination.
2027 Horoscopes Planner Calendar
Make 2027 your best year yet with this comprehensive horoscope guide! Discover what the stars have in store with weekly predictions for each zodiac sign by award-winning author and astrologer Patsy Bennett. This stylish and user-friendly guide is filled with information on interplanetary aspects and retrogrades, allowing you to understand celestial movements. It features weekly forecasts for every zodiac sign and provides all the information you need to understand what the year has in store for you. This astrological reference book is filled with inspiring and motivating predictions to help you prepare for the year ahead. You'll learn how to navigate opportunities and maximize your potential. Features include: 8" x 6" planner (8" x 12" open) Compact size is perfect to carry in your bag and keep on you throughout the day 12-month planner spanning January–December 2027Ample planning space Details spread of the moon phases for the northern hemispheresWeekly predictions for each zodiac sign on wealth, love, success, and more Lunar phases, key dates for new and full moons, supermoons, and eclipses, and explain their personal significance for your sign Monthly overview of your love life, finances, home life, career, and health. Now with added space for notes on every spread' or '… on every month'12 horoscope signs with definition: find all 12 horoscope signs, meanings and movements at your fingertips, for yourself as well as friends and familyAll-in-one guide on self-esteem, your inner life and how to maximise your potential according to your star signPacked with information and guidance on interplanetary aspects and retrogradesRESPONSIBLY SOURCED: Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC® certified
The Phoenix Pencil Company
‘Absorbing’ GUARDIAN ‘Magical’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘Suspenseful’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Wildly inventive’ LIZ MOORE A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK In this dazzling debut novel, a young reclusive coder unearths the story of a lost Shanghai pencil company and a legacy of magic, espionage and family secrets that will alter the path of her life forever. Monica Tsai spends most days on her computer coding for a program that seeks to connect strangers online. A self-confessed recluse, she’s more comfortable navigating digital worlds than real-life friendships. The closest people in her life are her beloved grandparents who raised her. Her grandmother Yun rarely speaks about her past. Now, in her nineties, her memory is fading and with it, the answers to Monica’s questions about their family’s history – about her grandmother’s long-lost cousin, Meng, and the years they spent working together at a mysterious pencil company back in Shanghai. With the help of Louise, a young archivist, Monica decides to track down Meng and reconnect the cousins before it is too late. Her search unearths a legacy of magic, espionage and secrets that will alter the path of Monica’s life forever. ‘An intimate story of familial love and connection throughout the generations … you'll be gripped’ INDEPENDENT ‘A suspenseful family epic fueled by love and espionage’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘A reminder of how family ties shape us’ WOMAN & HOME ‘Allison King is a talent to watch’ LIZ MOORE, author of The God of the Woods ‘A beautiful ode to the warmth of family connection’ RAY NAYLER, author of The Mountain in the Sea ‘A stunning debut … had me smiling through my tears’ FONDA LEE, author of The Green Bone Saga
Voyagers
With the imaginative soul and propulsive storytelling of Station Eleven and The Ministry of Time, Voyagers is a profoundly human, thrillingly original and brilliantly ambitious literary debut about friendship at the end of the world. If the world was about to end, who would you want by your side? When the Signal – a mysterious transmission pulsing from the edge of the solar system – arrives, the world changes overnight. Planes are grounded, satellites fail, humanity holds its breath. And Alex realises there’s no one he’d rather be with at the potential apocalypse than Ana. Because when they were six years old, Ana and Alex were abducted by aliens. Or at least, that’s what they told the rescuers who found them after their 36 hours missing in Palm Springs, and the story they stuck to as they became minor child stars. Now, as the Signal grows louder and the world devolves into chaos, the two race to meet each other for one final reckoning. VOYAGERS is a novel about friendship and family, celebrity and conspiracy, memory and mystery. It explores what it means to live by one story before, at last, having the courage to tell a different one. 'In Voyagers, Meg Charlton explores the connections between memory, storytelling, and truth. Against the backdrop of a global crisis, her characters contend with the lasting pain and confusion of a personal crisis. This novel grapples with the possibility of extraterrestrial life, but even more so with the possibility of friendship that is generous and forgiving. A delightful and moving debut' Helen Phillips, author of Hum and The Need 'Voyagers is a tender sweeping epic about the quest for the self. Meg Charlton asks, in elegant and compelling prose: 'Can we escape the terrible events of our past or make of them what we will? And what happens to intimacy when we share a past but remember it differently?'. At its heart, Voyagers is a story about storytelling – how it tears us apart and might bring us back together again' Taymour Soomro, author of Other Names for Love
Skipshock
MARGO AND MOON WERE ON TWO DIFFERENT TRAINS, IN TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS. THEY NEVER SHOULD HAVE MET – BUT THEY DID. AND NOW THEY ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME. A dazzlingly inventive sci-fi fantasy romance from the bestselling Irish author of The Rachel Incident and host of Sentimental Garbage, now available in paperback. “Caroline O’Donoghue is one of our very best writers; wildly inventive, shockingly smart, with characters so fresh and achingly human you’ll follow them anywhere.” – Laura Steven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates "Skipshock isn’t just a book. It is, literally, a new world to dive into, and one so exquisitely conjured that you feel you live there for a while. A suspenseful, romantic, charming and really unique tale." – Matt HaigWINNER of the Children's Books Ireland Judges' Special AwardShortlisted for the Books Are My Bag AwardsShortlisted for the Irish Book Awards---Margo is on a train when she slips into another dimension, passing from the height of Irish summer into the chill of an alien winter, from a 24-hour day to one that begins and ends in just six hours. From a stranger on the train – a travelling salesman by the name of Moon – she learns that New Davia is part of a world scarred by uprisings, travel bans and world sealings. Power is determined by time – who has it, who doesn’t, and who has the freedom to travel between time zones. Can Margo find a way to get back home – or will she choose to stay in a world where her youth is slipping away faster than ever before, but where she may have found the only person with whom she would choose to spend eternity?
Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt
For fans of Fredrik Backman, Virginia Evans and Lisa Ridzén, an astonishing, deeply moving novel about finding beauty in the brevity of life, as narrated by the one who knows it best: Death. 'This book will change your life' Joanna Cannon'One of the most moving books I've read in a long while' Graeme Simsion'The ending left me speechless' Matthew QuickTravis lives an unassuming life with his cat in a small English town. Travis also happens to be the cosmic force of Death, visiting people in their final days and hours of life, before shepherding them into whatever happens next. He listens to their stories, doesn't judge, and never tries to change anyone's fate... until he meets a young, single midwife called Dalia and her boisterous eight-year-old daughter, Layla. As he gets closer to this small, seemingly unremarkable family, Travis begins to learn what it is that makes life so worth living, and so what it is that is irrevocably lost in death. Full of compassion and deep magic, Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt might be a novel about Death, but it's also about the joy of being alive - appreciating each day we have, from the people around us to the strange wonder of our spinning world. From the five-star reader reviews:'This book has changed me''Completely took my breath away''Absolutely blew me away''It touched me deeply''I want to stand on the rooftops and shout: you MUST read this'
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