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The Kent and East Sussex Railway (Heritage Guide) is the second book in a new series of guidebooks with a unique twist. Created by railway and industrial historian Dr Richard Marks, this guide introduces a fresh approach and style to travel literature. It serves as an introduction to both the heritage railway and the history of the region. There is so much more to Britain’s heritage railways than just the trains, once a key part of British industry and society they bring to life a lost past. Telling the story of the origins of the railway, as part of the Colonel Stephens group of light railways, the new guide explains why a light railway was an important development in Britain’s transport networks. It also extends beyond the railway, highlighting captivating destinations and activities nearby in Kent and East Sussex. It promises something for every reader, ensuring days out that are both enjoyable and inspiring. The book offers numerous reasons for tourists to extend their stay beyond a train ride or a single day trip. It paints a vivid picture of local life in the surrounding countryside and towns in the past. Encompassing local towns, museums, castles, and wildlife alongside the railway, the guide provides a variety of enjoyable suggestions for visitors, to match all interests. The book points out additional resources for finding more local attractions, making it a friendly and indispensable companion for any trip to the railway and beyond.

AI is sprinting ... and school leaders can''t afford to stand still. In this straight-forward guide, international-school veteran Rita?Bateson steers you through the AI labyrinth with her signature warmth and wit. She spotlights the six risks of AI for schools (no tech waffle) and shows how to manage them using the Eblana 6P''s: Preparation, Policies, People, Processes, Protection and Pedagogy.Inside you''ll find quick audits, ready-to-use policy templates and stakeholder frameworks for teachers, students, parents, governors, tech teams, and unions-so everyone moves forward together. By the final page you''ll hold a future-proof roadmap that keeps learners safe, staff empowered and your whole community confident in an AI-driven world.Practical, ethical, future-proof: this is your handy confidant when you''re faced with tough decisions around AI.

'A must-read for any man... opens the door to better conversations, deeper empathy, and shared understanding' DR MARY CLAIRE HAVER 'Every man should read and learn... so well-written and impressively researched!' DR LOUISE NEWSON 'An invaluable manual' GILES COREN Let's be honest: most men feel completely unprepared for the menopause. And it can come at you fast. One moment, life feels normal. The next, everything's changed - her mood, her sleep, her energy, your connection. You want to help, but you don't know how - and you're worried you'll only make things worse. Sound familiar? You're not alone. But it's time to stop guessing - and start getting it right. Burning Up, Frozen Out is the first practical, expert-led guide to perimenopause written specifically for men. It's not about fixing her - it's about understanding what's really going on, learning what helps, and becoming the partner who shows up when she needs you most. Clear, compassionate and refreshingly straightforward, it demystifies the science, explains the symptoms, and gives you the tools to navigate everything from hot flushes and hormone therapy to stress, sleep, sex and communication - without putting your foot in it. Again. But it's not just about her - men go through big changes in midlife too. You'll also learn what's happening with you - hormonally, physically, emotionally - and get science-backed advice on sleep, stress, food and fitness to help you both build a fitter, happier, healthier future together. Written by award-winning authors Joe Warner and Rob Kemp, and packed with insights from world-leading experts including Dr Louise Newson, Dr Stacy Sims and Dr Kelly Casperson, Burning Up, Frozen Out will give you the clarity, confidence and game plan for getting through menopause together - more connected and better prepared for whatever life throws at you.

Peppa and her family go to baby Evie’s first hearing test – and the doctor suggests that Peppa and George have one too! But the results are not what they were expecting…George has moderate hearing loss. The audiologist fits him with a hearing aid and George is delighted to hear his own laugh louder than ever before!About the Series:Jump into the world of beloved TV character Peppa Pig with these brand-new symbolised picture books, perfect for children and their grown-ups to read together!Featuring Every Cherry symbols and with free audiobooks and signed videos, these accessible stories based on the longstanding TV show ensure that people of all abilities can join in the fun. Peppa loves reading. Everybody loves reading!

A stunning picture book celebrating life in the Amazon rainforest, from Caldecott Honor winner Juana Martinez-Neal. Zonia’s home is in the rainforest in Peru. Her days are filled with play and adventure. Every morning she visits the sloth family, greets the giant anteater and runs with the speedy jaguar. But when the rainforest calls to her in distress, how will Zonia answer? From an award-winning author-illustrator comes a heartfelt celebration of the wonders of the rainforest told through the eyes of Zonia, a girl from the Indigenous Asháninka nation. With extra information about the rainforest and the Asháninka community, this is a joyful, beautiful and informative introduction to a natural wonder.

The raw, compulsive and unputdownable debut about the choices mothers make and the split second between having it all and losing everything. 'Gripping, gritty, maddening and compassionate' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE'Razor-edged, unsettling and compelling' EMMA VAN STRAATEN 'Tense and absorbing. Loved it!' SILVIA SAUNDERS'A magnificent debut' NATASHA BELL'I basically inhaled it over the course of a weekend and highly recommend' LISA SMITH'A brilliant, tense story with beautifully drawn characters and so much emotion' HEATHER DARWENT____________________________Everyone has an opinion. But who can you really trus? laire is expecting her first baby. It's her dream but not everyone is as supportive as she'd like. Isolated and vulnerable, she is drawn into an online group for 'natural motherhood' and is warmly embraced by the other mothers in the group. As Claire withdraws further into their world and with her due date fast approaching, she is unsettled by the group's conformity and the total shunning of medical intervention. But blind loyalty can be catastrophic - and her silence could be fatal... ____________________________'Dark and intense and such a fabulous read' 5* Reader Review'This emotional roller coaster will keep you gripped until the very end' Heat'An excellent, thought-provoking exploration of loneliness, healthcare and misinformation that feels all too urgent right now' Elspeth Wilson*Previously published as Baby Teeth in hardback*

In this revolutionary book, pioneering Harvard Kennedy School professor and behavioral scientist Julia Minson reveals the counterintuitive secret to a life of less drama and more impact. We are in a disagreement crisis. The average person would rather go to the dentist than have a twenty-minute conversation with someone that they strongly disagree with. Yet disagreement is both inevitable and essential for everything from navigating decisions at home to running innovative and agile companies to governing democratic societies. In How to Disagree Better, Minson brings to bear her decades of research into understanding the psychology of disagreement and its relevance to negotiations, conflict resolution, and decision-making, revealing the hidden skill that all the best mediators and negotiators share: displaying receptiveness to opposing views. The science shows that receptive individuals don't just fight less, they also get more done-they are better decision-makers, better peacemakers, and yes, better influencers than the rest of us. Through original research and case studies, How to Disagree Better will show you why traditional persuasion strategies don't work as well as you think they do, how you can bridge division and reach better outcomes simply by utilising receptiveness strategies, and that disagreeing better is a skill all of us can learn to apply at home, at work, and with our neighbors.

? Longlisted for the Stella Prize? Shortlisted for the ABIA Literary Fiction Book of the Year award'A complex heroine who wrestles with the demands of faith, lust and ambition... A forceful wonder'The Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month'A gripping, gorgeous story of faith and feminism... A rapturous read'Daily Mail'Mesmerising from beginning to end'Glamour'A spectacular story of shape-shifting, love and faith . . . It enthralled me'Jessie Burton, author of The Miniaturist and The House of Fortune'Astonishing . . . a scorching vision of a book'Charlotte Wood, Booker-shortlisted author of Stone Yard Devotional'A fierce, sexy, heady maelstrom of a book. It sucked me in from the first page'Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The MerciesThe legend is only the beginning . . . Ninth-century Mainz, in the heart of the Holy Roman Empire. Agnes is the motherless child of an English priest - a wild and brilliant girl. But when tragedy strikes, she is forced to choose between what is expected of her and the freedom she has always dreamed of. Adopting a bold disguise, she secures a place at the revered Fulda monastery and begins life anew as John the Englishman. A matchless scholar and celebrated teacher, by her middle years she has dazzled the Church hierarchy in Rome, finding herself at the centre of power and intrigue. But in a city where gossip is currency, a secret like hers is dangerous. And when the only person who knows her true identity arrives in Rome, she will risk everything to be known - and loved. More praise for Rapture'All the hallmarks of a great thriller - such tension - mixed with the quiet, confident beauty of Agnes' voice - her fury and her love'Evie Wyld, author of The Echoes'Bold and unexpected, Rapture buzzes with life and energy . . . Extraordinary'Rosanna Pike, instant Sunday Times bestselling author of A Little Trickerie'Emily Maguire has created an earthy, visceral, and sensual tale, full of devotion, intrigue and passion . . . A stunning novel'Victoria MacKenzie, award-winning author of For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little PainA note from the author'Rapture is inspired by a thousand year-old story about a clever girl who dresses as a man to follow her lover to a monastery where she becomes a brilliant scholar and teacher, and eventually ends up - still in careful disguise - the most powerful person in Rome. I feel like this is the book I've been working towards for my whole writing life. The story of an ambitious woman in a world where women are supposed to be modest. A woman whose mind refuses to accept a small life, and whose body is reviled while remaining, for her, a source of great joy. A woman, who, like so many oppressed people throughout history, finds a way to subvert and resist. To be who she is without permission or approval. In Rapture this legendary, much-argued over figure is a flesh-and-blood woman of ingenuity, purpose and passion. Her name is Agnes, and I'm excited for you to meet her.'

TEN LITTLE: now a major TV series on Sky Kids!Five Little Robots: Fix and Play Join five busy robots for fun in the factory in this busy rhyming and counting adventure. Lift the flaps to help the robots mend and fix while they build an exciting surprise machine . . . Learning to count is fun with these sturdy board books with bright felt flaps on every spread, perfect for little hands to lift. Want more Five Little? Don't miss: Five Little MonkeysFive Little PrincessesFive Little DinosaursFive Little Pirates

The things in life that really matter aren't actually THINGS at all!Big Ghost wants ALL the things! Except, do they, really? Luckily, Little Ghost is there to ask all the right questions (such as: ‘Do you want an actual octopus as a hat?’) to gently guide Big Ghost to the realisation that maybe what they really want is a friend to help them out when they get in a pickle. A gorgeous celebration of the things in life that really matter from picture book superstar, Sophy Henn. Perfect for encouraging conversations about wanting thingsFunny characters and bold, colourful artworkStriking speech bubble design for a conversational feel!Praise for I Hate Everything: “Such a funny, relatable book about tricky moods… Sophy's illustrations always leap off the page.” Nadia Shireen, author of Barbara Throws a Wobbler and Grimwood. Also in this series:I Hate Everything!Other Simon & Schuster picture book treasures from Sophy Henn: The Best Worst Day EverThe Music in Me

'An absolute hoot' MILLY JOHNSON'Riotously funny, gripping and twisty' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'Fun, fabulous and a force to be reckoned with' LUCY DIAMONDMeet The Lottery Winner Widows Club - a fabulous, filthy-rich sisterhood whose husbands all hit the jackpot . . . and then mysteriously dropped dead. Having just lost her husband in a freak accident, Paula is gobsmacked when, two days later, she wins the lottery - with a ticket he bought. Out of nowhere, she is approached by a tight-knit trio of other glamorous jackpot winners who tell her that they've been where she is now. That grief looks good on her. That freedom does, too. There's just one problem: Paula didn't kill her husband. She loved him, of course. But something about their world is hard to resist. And when other people come sniffing around for a share of Paula's winnings, she's faced with the ultimate choice: hold onto her old life, or accept help from her new friends, whose methods are a little more . . . unconventional. Twisty, mischievous, and deliciously dark, The Lottery Winner Widows Club is a story of luck, lies, and the dangerous appeal of starting over, from a fresh new voice in the crime world. MORE PRAISE FOR THE LOTTERY WINNER WIDOWS CLUB:'A cheeky, brilliant, fun read' HEAT 'Joyous, dark and devilishly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH'I had so much fun reading this!' ? Reader review'A funny and touching crime romp' CLAIRE MCGOWAN'A very fun read' CLOSER'I laughed loads and it was so addictive' ? Reader review'A riotously funny romp of a read with a wonderful cast of characters' MIKE GAYLE'Filled with laughter. . . an astute story about the power of friendship' RED 'This book is so good it's criminal' DAISY BUCHANAN'A clever, twisty and compulsive read' ? Reader review'A riotous romp. Fun, funny and full of heart' ASIA MACKAY'A super fun book about female friendship and solidarity' JULIE MAE COHEN'Truly original' SOPHIE COUSENS'Full of surprises and a total joy' ? Reader review'The feel-good novel par excellence! I bloody loved it' HARPER FORD'Full of humour and deliciously deadly intent' KATE STOREY'Paula and the gang completely won me over' ? Reader review'Such a joy! A true escape' LAURA PEARSON'Deliciously fun with a delightful cast of characters' FIONA GIBSON

An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris Provence, 1940. Thrown out of occupied Paris by the Nazis, brave, beautiful Mathilde finds refuge with her cousin in Provence, where she’s soon drawn into the Resistance movement. Secrecy and subterfuge are her constant companions in her life on the run, where betrayal is a constant threat. But Mathilde’s greatest pain and greatest joy are wrapped up in the most heartbreaking secret of all: one she must hide even from her beloved husband, and keep for the rest of her days. Paris, present day. Juliette’s life should be perfect, with her bookshop established and her long-term relationship feeling settled, but something just isn’t clicking. Her thoughts turn to tracing her roots. Why did her French grandmother spend most of the war in Provence, after being expelled from Paris? An old photograph will lead Juliette to a crumbling château, where she uncovers a story that will change her life in the most unexpected way… Readers love Daisy Wood! ‘Oh my!!! This is one of those books you just can’t put down or stop thinking about. A must read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ? ‘One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together… I loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ? ‘A truly wonderful read that you will not want to put down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ? ‘This book had me mesmerised from beginning to end. Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer, ? ‘A heck of a good story filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. Brilliantly written!’ NetGalley reviewer, ? ‘Such a stunning read! Five stars.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?

'I couldn't stop turning the pages' Andrea Mara'A pulse-pounding thriller' Lucy Clarke'Keeps you guessing right until the end' TM Logan________________________________________________You are one of five strangers whose day will start with the worst phone call imaginable. Your loved one is in danger. They are part of a group trapped in a café in a sleepy marina town. The young barista on the early shiftThe bestselling novelist looking for a writing spotThe husband on his way back from a work tripThe influencer mum whose picture-perfect life isn’t the whole truthThe woman starting her birthday with a quiet coffeeAs the hours tick by it will soon become clear that one of them has a secret they would kill to keep. How well do you know the person closest to you?________________________________________________MORE PRAISE FOR IT ENDS HERE: 'Superbly gripping thriller' Crime monthly 'Original, nail-biting and compulsive, It Ends Here is a stunning psychological thriller... the plot is terrific but it's Perks' vividly drawn characters and emotional acuity that make this a truly thrilling read.' Gilly Macmillan'Such a refreshing take on the ‘whodunnit’. Emotional, tense and twisty, as we’ve come to expect from the brilliant Heidi Perks. This is definitely her best yet. An absolute must-read!' Caz Frear‘Makes you question how well we ever really know those closest to us. Tense, twisty and unputdownable’ Asia Mackay‘I’m blown away by Heidi’s plotting. It Ends Here is so compulsive and gripping, brilliantly constructed. She’s at the top of her game, an absolute superhero of the genre – so impressive’ Sabine Durrant‘A gripping exploration of how well we know the people we love. You'll immediately want to discuss this book with all of your friends’ Kelly Mullen'‘A story chock full of secrets, lies and doubt. It kept me up way past my bedtime!’ Emylia Hall‘Heidi Perks combines taut suspense with an extraordinary understanding of human nature and high-stakes relationships. Every page tightens the grip on an utterly propulsive plot. It Ends Here is immersive, insightful, and impossible to put down. I was hooked from the very first page!’ Amanda Cassidy'I loved this book.' Jane Corry‘A tense, compulsive, deeply emotive thriller whose intriguing cast of characters had me invested from the first page... An utter triumph and totally unmissable!’ A.A. Chaudhuri'A multi-layered, hugely intriguing story with jump off the page characters – I couldn’t stop turning the pages to find out what was going on, loved it!' Andrea Mara‘Packed with secrets, twists, and smart reveals, this pulse-pounding thriller kept me guessing until the final page’ Lucy Clarke‘An intense, immersive thriller filled with enough secrets and lies to keep you guessing right to the very end’ TM Logan'An outstanding, unique take on a hostage situation. This edge-of-your-seat thriller packs an emotional punch that I was not expecting. It Ends Here showcases Heidi Perk's skill at misdirection and will have you second-guessing every character's motives until the very end. It blew me away' Kate Gray‘A delicious story, that makes sure it’s got all the pieces in place before it explodes. Heidi Perks has crafted something so special here, a story of human fallibility and one where an important question is asked; can we ever escape from our past? Amazing, amazing, AMAZING!’ G. D. Wright

The Art of the Matter - beautifully illustrated, and almost tactile in its language - is centred around the idea that art is where we go to discover the things we don't yet know. As well as its attention to painting, it also engages with the art of managing grief. It offers the reader a way of looking at endurance, both in terms of resilience and everlastingness. Art prompts a kind of expansion in the chest: we become more human, more curious, more alive when we are in the presence of a really great painting. Focusing on the relationship with her painter father, Claire Steele considers his works as posthumous conversations - dynamic, ongoing and full of mysterious surprises. Via a collection of meditative reflections on art, loss, landscape, home and belonging, she explores what it was like to be the child of an artist, and how to retrieve a sense of him from attention to his paintings.

A mesmerising historical novel, I Am You is a meditation on gender, an ode to artistic creation, and an unforgettable love story that reimagines the life of renowned painter Maria van Oosterwijck during the Dutch Golden Age. "Spellbinding, wonderfully atmospheric, and impossible to forget" Sarah Jessica Parker"With echoes of Yael van der Wouden’s The Safekeep, I am You is earthy and fleshy and pulsates with suppressed emotions of rage, envy and desire." Elizabeth FremantleAt eight years old, Gerta Pieters is forced to disguise herself as a boy and sent to work for a genteel family. When their daughter Maria sees through Gerta’s ruse, she insists Gerta accompany her to Amsterdam and help her enter the elite, male-dominated art world. While Maria rises in the ranks of society as a painting prodigy, Gerta makes herself invaluable in every way: confidante, muse, lover. But as Gerta steps into her own talents, their relationship fractures into a complex web of obsession and rivalry, until the secrets they keep threaten to unravel everything.

Tools and strategies for busy parents seeking to instill social justice values in their children Raising Change Agents gives parents the tools they need to weave social justice actions into their daily routines, raise socially conscious kids, and address their own triggers and trauma, helping them become more than performative, take a proactive approach, and teach their kids and themselves to live in alignment with their values, even when they feel overwhelmed with the demands of work and homelife. The author’s proven framework focuses on breaking the abstract concepts of social justice actions into bite-sized actions that parents can implement throughout the day whether during mealtime, bath time, play, or school drop off. The book explores how to: Raise children to be social change agents by first becoming onePractice social justice in daily parenting while promoting a child’s development at the same time; each social justice action in this book is linked to developmental psychologyTake concrete actions to support doing the “heart work” of liberation together for the long haul, because liberation starts at home Raising Change Agents is an essential read for busy parents who believe in social justice initiatives and want to instill these values in their children but don’t yet have the tools and strategies to do so, along with practitioners, therapists, educators, and other professionals who work with children.

'A Bible for how to thrive in a world that seems designed to overwhelm' Amol Rajan'Calm, sensible advice that helps you focus on what truly deserves your energy' Ashley James'In a world full of self-help gurus offering quick fixes, Lily Silverton is a breath of fresh air' Melissa HemsleyDaily life. It demands more and more of us. And the truth is that we can't do it all - but we can achieve a lot, when we focus on what really matters. Which makes this the perfect moment to pause, take a breath and Prioritise This. Blending real-world case stories with effective, evidence-based approaches, trusted mindset coach Lily Silverton's Priorities Method provides an accessible framework and tool kit that will equip you to: - Meet yourself with compassion - Calm your mind - Identify your focus - Thrive with purposeWith Lily as your guide, you'll learn to move through life with confidence, clarity and joy - whatever comes your way. 'Great advice. A book I'll give to all of my busy friends'Adrienne Adhami, author of Decisions That Matter'Relatable and empowering. A roadmap to a purposeful and satisfying life' Suzy Reading, author of How To Be Selfish

Bear loves to play hide-and-seek! Can you find him? Lift each flap to discover where Bear is hiding around the house. Is he behind the kitchen door, under the sofa or in the bathtub? What other animals will you meet along the wa? ith adorable artwork and a clever cat who knows Bear’s secrets, Where is Bear? is the perfect first book of prepositions for little ones. The playful text encourages early learning of prepositions and first words, while the interactive flaps spark curiosity and joy. From the celebrated author of Our Love comes an adorable new pre-school range exploring first concepts.

Set in what may be the future, and centred on six women sharing a space in some sort of crumbling apartment tower, Ruins, Child is remarkable for its irresistible sweep, wit, and prickly splintered truth. Giada Scodellaro’s novel is like a precious old mirror: dropped, looking up at you, flashing light and bits of the undeniable. With the pulsating sway of its liquid mosaic narrative, the novel may recall Virginia Woolf’s The Waves, but is entirely its own animal: kaleidoscopic, pointedly disorienting in its looseness, and powered along by snatches of speech from its compelling ensemble cast, often vernacular, often overheard. It’s a book seemingly drawn from deep wells of Black American reality: Scodellaro’s female protagonists push back against authority in the very vivacity of their telling, setting afoot a freeing-up and a mysterious inversion of marginalization. A surreal musing, Ruins, Child uses the lens of urban infrastructure, social commentary, folklore, choreography and collective listening to create an ethnography of place and an ode to communal ruins.