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Breakneck


The New York Times bestseller, Financial Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year The book we need to understand China today: a riveting, first-hand account of its seismic progress from an indispensable expert voice For close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China's tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain throughout society. China has grown so quickly in part by beating America at its own game: capitalism and harnessing the restless energy of a vast population. Here Wang blends political and economic analysis with reportage into a provocative new framework for understanding China - one that helps us see America more clearly, too. Whereas China is an engineering state, relentlessly building big, the United States has transformed into a lawyerly society, stalling every attempt to make change, both good and bad. As relations between the US and China are tense and uncertain and the potential for dreadful conflict looms, Wang offers an inventive new way of thinking about the two superpowers. Breakneck reveals that each country points towards a better path for the other. How much better the world would be, he argues, if Americans could live in a society not only governed by lawyers, and Chinese citizens could live with a state that values their individual liberties.
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18,99 €

Cain


Written in the last years of Saramago's life, Cain is a controversial and witty story of a wilful, authoritarian God. After killing his brother, Cain is condemned to wander the earth. As he moves through time, he encounters moments from the Old Testament - acts of faith, violence and divine judgement that he cannot accept without question. Cain is José Saramago's bold, darkly playful reimagining of a biblical outcast. BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
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15,99 €

Divided House


Discover the new name in crime fiction that readers are describing as unmissable! The public face. A private reality. Sometimes, the dead have a lot to hide... DI Nathaniel Caslin's life is a mess. He works the minimum, abuses substances to survive the day and drinks his nights away. A once-promising career is in freefall. Investigating the death of an ex-serviceman in police custody, reveals the disappearance of a young family. No-one noticed. No-one seems to care. In the grip of a bitter, Yorkshire winter, a family home reluctantly offers up its grisly secrets. Out on the moors, a murder scene of horrific brutality demands Caslin's focused attention. In the search for answers, is anyone who they claim to be? Haunted by the ghosts of the past, Caslin is pushed to his limits. Will this case break him or be his path to redemption? Dark, terrifying and complex, Divided House is the first novel in the #1 internationally best selling Dark Yorkshire Series from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk books.
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15,99 €

I'll Be Right Here


Emigrating alone from Paris to New York after World War II, a young girl Gazala befriends two spirited sisters, Anne and Alma. When Gazala's beloved brother Samir joins her in Manhattan, this inseparable foursome becomes the beating heart of an untraditional, multigenerational family. The decades are marked by erupting passions within everyday life. Gazala and Samir make a home together, Alma loses a baby, Anne leaves her husband for his sister and her restless daughter grows up to raise a child on her own. The four friends stand by one another through it all, steadfastly unapologetic about their authentic desires and the unorthodox family they have created. Compassionate and full of warmth and humour, I'll Be Right Here embraces the complexity and richness of humanity and the mysterious ways we evolve as we love - and the ways we hope to be loved in return.
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13,49 €

The Knight Who Said "No!"


The perfect picture book for children who have discovered the power of the word "NO"!Praise for The Knight Who Said "No!":"Very funny, wry observations of children's behaviour" - The BooksellerNed the knight ALWAYS does exactly what he's told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, he always runs inside just as he's asked. But one morning, instead of saying, "yes", he says, "NO!"; He will NOT help his dad find his shield, his arrow or his bow, and he will certainly NOT let the butcher go past. That night, he refuses to go inside, and in doing so he confronts the dragon, making a very unlikely friend . . . Lucy Rowland is a children's speech and language therapist and has written many picture books including the highly successful Little Red Reading Hood. Kate Hindley is an award-winning illustrator who was nominated for the Carnegie Medal for her work on Who Ate Steve?. This rambunctious, rhyming picture book is a brilliantly observed portrait of children's behaviour, with vibrant, detailed illustrations. Children and adults alike will fall in love with little knight Ned and the very cute but lonely dragon he befriends. Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.
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10,99 €

Twinkly Twinkly Under the Sea


Join a curious turtle on an exciting journey beneath the sea in this heart-warming story brought to life with ten twinkly lights. Timmy turtle has always been scared of the deep sea, until Angie the angler fish comes to play one day, and gives him a fun guided tour. Together they ride on a friendly dragonfish's back, meet some dancing, glowing jellyfish and have a disco in the deep dark sea, surrounded by twinkling starfish. Discover the magic of the deep sea with this gentle story about overcoming your fears.
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19,99 €

We Are All Made of Molecules


'An uplifting and funny story of modern family life' Guardian, The Best New Children's BooksMeet Stewart. He’s geeky, gifted and sees things a bit differently to most people. His mum has died and he misses her all the more now he and Dad have moved in with Ashley and her mum. Meet Ashley. She’s popular, cool and sees things very differently to her new family. Her dad has come out and moved out – but not far enough. And now she has to live with a freakazoid step-brother. Stewart can’t quite fit in at his new school, and Ashley can’t quite get used to her totally awkward home, which is now filled with some rather questionable decor. And things are about to get a whole lot more mixed up when these two very different people attract the attention of school hunk Jared. . .
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12,49 €

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.
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33,49 €

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.
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12,49 €

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.
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12,49 €

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)
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13,49 €

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
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10,99 €

More Step-by-Step Drawing


Find out how to draw everything you've ever wanted to by following the simple steps in this inspirational follow-up to Usborne's best-selling Step-by-Step Drawing Book. Young children will feel a real sense of achievement as they master simple drawing skills to draw people, animals and objects. Each one has clear, illustrated instructions, and there's plenty of space on the same page to practise. A fun pastime for children (and adults!) of all ages.
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11,99 €

Was That Your Bottom Elephant


Elephant would NEVER be caught out making a sound like THAT - and neither would any of her friends. So how does she explain that laugh-out-loud noise? Press the buttons to hear five hilarious noises guaranteed to get everyone giggling.
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11,99 €

Cute Things to Draw and Colour


From bunnies and bubble tea to clouds and cupcakes (and everything in between!), this book is bursting with cute pictures for you to colour. There are also step-by-step instructions so that you can increase the cuteness even further by drawing your own cute things. - Over 90 pages to colour and draw - Hands-on, screen-free creative fun - Perfect for fans of all things cute and kawaii
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9,99 €

Algot, Anna Stina and the Water of Life


Jonas Jonasson is back with another irresistible adventure, this time set in nineteenth century Sweden. After his father's death is caused by the greedy and cunning Count Bielkegren, Algot Olsson is left with nothing to his name, except for a potato field and a homemade still to make liquor. But Algot is smart, ambitious and resourceful, and it's not long before he masters the lucrative art of distilling spirits. When his schnapps become a sensation, he finds his success once again attracts the envy of the Count, who will do everything in his power to sabotage Algot's budding business. Thankfully, however, Algot isn't alone. With the support of his friend Helmut, a Bavarian printer with a flexible relationship to the truth, and Helmut's daughter Anna Stina, who is as strong-willed as she is charming, he might just have the creativity and the courage to outsmart the Count's schemes once and for all … and perhaps there's even time for romance along the way. Full of sharp humour, wonderfully absurd twists and memorable characters, Algot, Anna Stina and the Water of Life is an irresistible adventure of friendship, love and ingenuity.
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15,99 €

Dědictví zmaru a krve


Camilla Marchesová, dědička jedné z nejvýznamnějších rodin v Lynchavenu, se ze všech sil snaží zabránit krachu rodinného podniku. Když se tedy objeví zlotřilý a proklatě okouzlující Nicolai z nepřátelského rodu Attanových a nabídne splatit rodinný dluh výměnou za její ruku, Camilla nemá na výběr. Musí si ho vzít. Věřit Attanovi nikdy není dobrý nápad, ale Nico tvrdí, že jeho motivace jsou čistě obchodní – pokud mu Camilla pomůže dopadnout sériového vraha řádícího v ulicích jeho části města, on jí na oplátku navrátí svobodu. V sázce je však mnoho. V městském podsvětí, kde magie a věda svádí boj na život a na smrt, jsou tajemství tím nejcennějším platidlem – a rodina Marchesových jich, jak se zdá, střeží hned několik. Dokáže Camilla odhalit pravdu a uniknout osudu dřív, než nejnebezpečnější muž ve městě ukradne její srdce?
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21,99 €

Smartphone Nation


A social media ban for under 16s does not make the problem disappear. Teenagers will have to use their devices differently now and Smartphone Nation provides the practical solutions you and your family need to take back control. In this acclaimed book, Dr Kaityn Regehr, one of the world’s leading digital literacy experts, gives you the knowledge and the language to explain the reasons behind the ban, why social media can be so harmful and the often disturbing reasons why we each see the particular content we do. The tools in Smartphone Nation are there to help you understand, advocate, and parent around these tricky, constantly changing issues. From issues of misinformation, body dysmorphia, pornography, to online bullying, this essential guide helps you and your family become more intentional over screen usage – whatever the screen you are using.
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17,99 €

So, I Met This Guy . . .


From the author of the bestselling phenomenon Confessions of a Forty-something F##k Up comes the perfect, sun-kissed holiday read full of wit, wisdom and women who have had ENOUGH. So, I Met This Guy . . . Isn't that how every love story starts? But how will it end . . . Maggie thinks she's finally found 'the one', only to discover he's stolen her life-savings, along with her heart, home and self-esteem. With nothing left to lose, she teams up with Flick - a young reporter hungry for her big break - and together they chase the fraudster across Europe. But when their adventure takes an unexpected turn, secrets are revealed and an unlikely friendship begins to blossom. And they realise it's not about finding the guy; it's about finding themselves.
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15,99 €

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