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The Beauty of Cold
'Brave, playful and full of heart, this book reminds us that in the cold, we find our true aliveness.'Easkey Britton, big wave surfer and author of Saltwater in the BloodCold water swimming is one of nature's most powerful resets - a plunge into the wild that clears the mind and awakens the body. From reducing stress to improving sleep, the mental and physical health benefits of cold water swimming are well-known. But beyond the science, there's something more profound: a chance to silence the noise of everyday life and rediscover ourselves through the healing power of cold and the calming embrace of blue spaces. Cold water coach Gilly McArthur delves into this elemental practice. She shares her passion for icy water and wild places, guiding us through some of her most treasured experiences including daily cold-water dips in winter, swimming in caves and rescuing wildlife. Every encounter or 'glimmer' offers a chance for reflection and renewal. Whether you're seeking resilience, calm, community or simply the joy of being immersed in nature, The Beauty of Cold offers a life-affirming path back to yourself in simple, achievable and lasting steps.
Boys Don’t Cry
'Powerful and timeless, this is a book for everyone that will kick-start honest conversations and help create real change' - Fearne Cotton'This book reminds us that being vulnerable is the very gateway to deeper friendships and richer forms of flourishing. A very necessary, highly readable and relatable voice to help us to discover more liberated and creative ways of living' - Alain de BottonAccessible and packed with helpful takeaways, this is a handbook Jamie has poured his heart into about growing up in today’s society – a handbook that you can dip into and that is split into easy-to-digest mini chapters about:dealing with panic attacks (‘A is for Anxiety’) why setbacks are a good thing (‘F is for Failure’) the meaning of true friendship (‘L is for Loneliness’) and much, much more. This is the book you need to make meaningful changes in your life. Because when it comes to being a man, Jamie is still trying to work out how to be one he’s proud of being, rather than the one society expects him to be. And now that he and wife Sophie Habboo are going to be parents, he wants to share the tools to help his child grow into a balanced, thoughtful and kind person. Above all, Jamie shows us that vulnerability is cool. And that boys do cry - after all, he's done plenty of that this year. With contributions from Sophie, this book will help men and women, boys and girls have the conversation of all conversations: how to live your happiest and most resilient life in today's world.
Meet Me at Sunset
The brand-new, sizzling novel from the bestselling author and Sunday Times bestseller Lies, seduction and secrets await under a Spanish sun… When Camille Fontaine arrives in sun-drenched Majorca, she's running from a shattered love affair. But even amongst the palm trees and golden sands, she can't forget her past. Surrounded by the glamorous and the guilty, Camille discovers she isn't the only one with secrets to hide. As the sun sets on their island paradise, can Camille and her fellow sunseekers escape their pasts and find happiness — or will their secrets destroy everything? ‘Glorious escapism!’ SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist' CATHY KELLY 'Wonderfully escapist – marvellous' ANTON DU BEKE ___________________________________
The Mountains We Call Home
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek comes a triumphant tale of a librarian’s fight to bring literacy to the prisons of Kentucky and the underserved neighborhoods of downtown Louisville, revealing a story of fierce love, quiet strength, and the healing power of books. When Cussy Lovett, a Packhorse Librarian famed for bringing books to the people of Appalachia, is unjustly incarcerated, she finds a new calling as a prison librarian, bringing hope to downtrodden women and voiceless city residents alike, finding a home even while separated from those she loves. A vivid portrait of mid-century Kentucky, from the hills and hollers of Appalachia to a vibrant city neighborhood on the cusp of urban renewal, The Mountains We Call Home explores the effects of criminalization and incarceration on the poor and powerless, while tracing the societal consequences of fractured family bonds. Gritty, heartbreaking, yet infused with hope, The Mountains We Call Home is an authentic American tale and a powerful testament of strength, survival, and the magic of the written word. "Woven so seamlessly of important themes that it has the potential for changing lives." —William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author
Junkers Ju 88C Day and Nightfighters
An illustrated account of the action-packed combat missions carried out by the Luftwaffe's powerfully armed Junkers Ju 88C day and nightfighters. The Junkers Ju 88A was the Luftwaffe's most effective medium bomber during much of World War 2, and its high speed and surprising agility made it an ideal candidate for conversion into a Zerstörer (destroyer) fighter. Initially designed to be used as a long-range bomber escort, the solid-nosed Ju 88C fighter boasted powerful cannon that made the aircraft ideally suited to the nightfighter role. Its unrivalled endurance also meant the Ju 88C could undertake sweeps of the Bay of Biscay from the French Atlantic coast in search of Allied maritime patrol aircraft hunting U-boats. Luftwaffe historian Chris Goss charts the action-packed service history of the Ju 88C through first-hand accounts and combat reports from the crews that flew the twin-engined Zerstörer into combat. Newly commissioned profile artworks and more than 50 photographs of aircraft and crews help detail the aircraft’s conversion from a fast bomber into a deadly heavy fighter that proved to be the scourge of Allied bomber and patrol aircraft.
Totem
The gripping new crime thriller from the Bafta-winning screenwriter of BBC1’s Keeping Faith and bestselling author of the Jenny Cooper Coroner novels. The day Jessie Cunningham achieves her life’s goal and is made partner in an ultra-powerful Toronto law firm, she suffers a catastrophic burnout. While attempting to recuperate, she volunteers for a charity preserving ancient trees in the wilderness of British Columbia. There she meets Todd Samson, a man with a troubled past and a wounded soul. The attraction is instant, but they’re from different worlds… that are about to collide. When Todd is falsely accused of murdering a local conservation officer and his beleaguered community in the Three Valleys Reserve comes under pressure from the government to swap its ancestral territory for land on the outskirts of Vancouver, Jessie is drawn into their struggle against greed, corruption and injustice. Forming an unlikely alliance with Chief Ray Squinas and wood carver and shaman Eldon Marshall, Jessie joins them in the fight of their lives – against just the kind of dark forces she has spent her career serving.
Steve Jobs in Exile
'I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter into one of the most creative periods of my life.'Steve JobsSteve Jobs in Exile tells the largely unexplored story of the dozen years Steve Jobs spent building NeXt in the aftermath of his firing from Apple, the company he founded, in 1985. This period would see Jobs at his most creative, vulnerable and intense. It would redefine him as a designer and a leader, ultimately leading to the later resurgence and dominance of Apple following his triumphant return. Yet this crucial period remains woefully under-covered. Award-winning writer Geoffrey Cain changes that. Utilising a trove of new material, including dozens of hours of unbroadcast footage of Jobs at NeXT's meetings and retreats, new interviews and unpublished oral histories with Jobs and his colleagues, new first-hand material and countless internal documents, Steve Jobs in Exile is the definitive history of the most remarkable period in the life of Steve Jobs.
Just One Word
Erin Weed is a coach and CEO who has helped hundreds of people around the world discover their true purpose and what drives them, all through a simple process called The Dig. This simple, unique self-discovery method will help you uncover your operating system - a single sentence that summarizes what drives you - and locate the one word that can fully unleash your power. - Discover who you are, how you operate, and the message you were born to share- Engage concisely, precisely, and authentically with everyone in your orbit- Heighten your effectiveness within any organization- Neutralize impasses and resolve team conflicts- Improve negotiations- Unleash your creativity
Homer's Odyssey and Iliad
**Soon to be an epic fantasy action film starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Tom Holland.** Gillian Cross's brilliant retellings and Neil Packer's stylish illustrations bring to life Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest stories ever told. Multi-award-winning children's author Gillian Cross brings two of the greatest stories in the world alive for younger readers. These strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer’s epic poems, and this bumper bind-up comes complete with an introduction and a generous selection of Neil Packer’s fabulous illustrations in black and white. Ideal for any fan of mythology and perfect for the KS2 classroom.
A Dark and Wild Wood
'[Lemon] is a poet with knives for teeth' —Roshani Chokshi 'Reads like a grimoire for overcoming' —Hannah Whitten 'A gorgeously gothic fairy tale' —Ava Reid I must warn you first: This tale is not a romance. Ever since she was a child, Salomé has been plagued by visions of spirits and dangerous powers she can’t control. After watching her foster mother burn as a witch, she and her beloved sister Rochelle are raised together in a convent, a grim and dreary existence. Until one day, Rochelle vanishes. Determined to find a way to save her, Salomé runs: first to a brothel, and then, after a terrible accident, away from the village and into the woods. Deep amongst the trees of the wild Black Forest, she comes face-to-face with Lord Death. Rather than taking her life, he brings her to his home at the heart of the woods, a strange manor full of locked rooms and mysterious corridors, crumbling one moment, magnificent the next. He promises to make her his apprentice and teach her how to harness her mind and magic. His words are as seductive as his presence – but should one trust Death? A swirling mirage of dark fairy tale, gothic romance, and historical fantasy, A Dark and Wild Wood is a novel best devoured all at once. But proceed with caution, as everything is not what it seems… Inspired by the tale of Bluebeard, A Dark and Wild Wood is the lush and atmospheric story of a maiden with dark magic who becomes the apprentice to Lord Death – for a price. Perfect for fans of Juniper and Thorn and The Year of the Witching.
It Might Never Happen
'Thought-provoking and beautifully written' Daily Mail 'Strangely compelling' The Times 'Astonishing. If you like Sally Rooney, read this book' Hattie Williams (Look at these two. They have been sure that their fate is in their own hands – they have been desperate to believe this – and now they are learning it is not. The ending is a pivotal moment in their story.) Noa is desperate to be loved. More than anything else – more than her studies, more than her job, her friends, her family – she wants to belong to someone. And she knows if this can happen, if someone will just choose her, she’ll finally be happy. Elliot is terrified. Terrified about what will happen to his brother, Willy, if he isn’t there to keep him safe. Terrified that his friends will find out that he doesn’t have any of his own opinions. Terrified that the girl he loves will realise he isn’t a real person. When they meet, Noa and Elliot have an immediate connection. And each of them hopes their great love might be enough to quiet the voices that tell them they’re not enough. But is it possible to love another person when you have no idea how to love yourself? It Might Never Happen is a beautiful, painful, brutally relatable novel about the ways that love tears us apart, again and again. About fearing for the worst – and how we pick ourselves up when it happens. Perfect for fans of Talking at Night, Ordinary Love or Milk Teeth. *** 'Intimate and incisive' Woman 'Important and affecting' Charlotte Paradise 'Tender, raw, and painfully relatable' Woman's Own *** Readers are giving FIVE stars to IT MIGHT NEVER HAPPEN 'A moving and beautifully written book' 'This book cracked me open … I'll be thinking about this one for a long time' 'Totally absorbing … One of the best books I've read this year'
Major Bricket and the Body in the Bell Tower
''A new Simon Brett novel is an event for mystery fans!'' P.D. James''Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone'' Jilly Cooper''Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted'' Sunday Times_______________________For Major Bricket, attending church in his village of Stunston Peveril in Suffolk is a good way to keep up with the village gossip. Having only recently retired from a career where he was privy to many international secrets, the Major likes to stay in the know.Events take a turn one Sunday though when, after the morning service, Major Bricket notices the door to the bell tower open... and finds a body at the bottom of the stairs.The dead man is dressed in a suit and dog collar. But who is he? And could someone in Stunston Peveril have killed him?Perhaps predictably, most of the village residents seem more concerned with the Parish Council flower arranging rota than the mysterious corpse. Major Bricket will have to rely on his long-nurtured detection skills, and his trusted friends Nga Luong and Rod, to solve the case.
The Company We Keep
‘This book is a gift for anyone ready to choose better, deeper connection’ - Jillian Turecki, author of It Begins With YouFrom New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Elle comes a radical call to reflect on our friendships, take ownership of our energy and live in our truth. The Company We Keep reminds us that the people we surround ourselves with are not only mirrors, but key companions on the lifelong journey of healing, self-trust and belonging. Alex shares her unflinching journey of learning to stop abandoning herself in the name of loyalty and offers a clear and compassionate path to creating deeper connections. In it, Alex invites us to be real about the friendships we nurture and the ones we outgrow, offering hard-won wisdom on:Recognising when people-pleasing and self-silencing have become a patternUnderstanding that honesty – while sometimes painful – is a bridge to real intimacy or necessary endingsTaking full responsibility for how we show up in our friendships and communitiesLetting go of the belief that we earn love by shrinking ourselvesThe Company We Keep is not just about nurturing our most meaningful friendships – it’s about becoming a better friend to ourselves first. ‘Thoughtful, grounding and deeply affirming’ - Candice Brathwaite, author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother‘In a time of increasing loneliness, this book provides a steady guide, teaching us how to foster closeness, show up intentionally, and genuinely care for the people in our lives’ Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace
Running Through Sand
'I loved every page' TIM VINE'Hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking' TOBY JONES'Moving, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny' LISA JACKSON250KM IN THE SAHARA DESERT. 2 MONTHS TRAINING. CAN AGEING RUNNER AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR PAUL TONKINSON CONQUER THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST FOOT RAC? geing as a runner is no joke. Paul Tonkinson discovers that in running, as in life, you are gradually overtaken by a stream of young people wearing clothes you couldn’t get in to and in shoes you don’t recognise. He observes that your relationship with running changes – you no longer run as fast as you can, you run as fast as your body can handle, which is slow. So, embrace it. Why not the toughest footrace on earth? The Marathon Des Sables, a week long, 250km self-sufficient sweat fest across the Sahara Desert. What could possibly go wron? urns out… lots. While training for the event, calves explode, tendons pop, knees disintegrate. Years come and go, time seems to be running out as the race seems an impossible dream and then, in 2024 when fitness is finally achieved, a freak accident. Paul is run over by dogs, hospitalised, all hope is lost…Spring 2025, the planets align. Tonkinson snags entry to MDS, two months till race time. It’s on – the last hurrah. Get the gear down from the attic, apply the toe jelly and find that mandatory whistle. With such little time to train, he can’t compete any more that’s for sure. So the question is more basic: can he possibly finish?
Póniból unikornis - Csillagsörény
Végre elérkezett az idő: Laura saját pónit kap! Csillagsörény kicsi, bozontos és szürke, de Laura azonnal megérzi, hogy van benne valami különleges. Vajon igaz lehet, amit egy titokzatos könyvben olvasott? Talán Csillagsörény is egy elvarázsolt unikornis?
Egy kis boszi naplója – Az éhes árnyék
Luna Hush éppen kezdi megszokni nemrégiben megtalált boszorkányörökségét és erejét, azonban az iskolában továbbra is nehéz az élete. Még a legjobb barátja, Charlie sem érti meg igazán, milyen érzés, ha mindig ő az, akit gúnyolnak, és bármit tesz, csak súlyosabb lesz a helyzet. A dolgok pedig még rosszabbra fordulnak, amikor Luna anyukája randizni kezd az iskola legflúgosabb tanárával. Mindenki azt mondja, csak legyintsen a csúfolódókra – de hogy lehet elfogadni, ha zaklatnak?
A lányban fortyogó düh és mély elkeseredettség oda vezet, hogy mikor egy titokzatos talizmánra bukkan, ami elő tudja hozni lényének egy másik oldalát, egy olyat, aki magabiztos, laza, menő és rendkívül népszerű, Luna kérdés nélkül belemegy a varázslatba. De vajon jó ötlet egy mágikus és ismeretlen erőnek átadni az irányítást?
The Motherload
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Belletrist Book Club Pick * The Times (London) Book of the Week “Essential reading for anyone who’s felt failed by the parental canon.” —Town & Country “An honest and refreshing take on motherhood.” —Today “With blistering honesty” (Oprah Daily), this nationally bestselling motherhood memoir dares to ask what happens when “what to expect when you’re expecting” turns out to be months of rage, anguish, brain fog, and a total surrender of sex, career, and identity. Like most of us, Sarah Hoover grew up imagining a certain life for herself, and when she moved from Indiana to New York City to study art history, the life she’d imagined began falling into place. She got her degree in art history, landed a job in a gallery, made friends, and met interesting artists, one of whom became her husband. But when Hoover got pregnant, everything in her life began to unravel. She felt like an imposter in her own body. She grew distant from her friends and husband. Anxiety, fear, guilt, and shame threatened to swallow her. She also experienced trauma at the hands of one of her doctors—a stark trigger. And when her son was born, there was no joy. Her despair was persistent, even with help, therapy, and pills. Grieving a lost identity and angry at the world around her, she found herself despising her baby, her husband, and herself. She was afraid it might not end. With the help of a doctor’s diagnosis, Hoover began to understand the cluster of symptoms that informed her experience—she was drowning in postpartum depression—and that she wasn’t a bad mother or a failed woman. At its core, this “page-turning look at the realities of motherhood and postpartum depression” (Candace Bushnell, New York Times bestselling author) is about learning to forgive yourself. It’s a rejection of the cultural idea of the mother as a perfect being. And it’s a propulsive and whip-smart “welcome moment of truth” (W Magazine) on the vicissitudes of marriage, life, and parenting—a motherhood memoir unlike any other.
Dirtpickers
A heart-swelling beauty of a debut novel of love, trauma and found family - perfect for fans of Chris Whitaker, Liz Moore and Marilynne Robinson.
'Little Maude Rowe sits in the crick, her pockets heavy with gold, the blood on her face turned to powdered rust . . .'
In a remote valley in Idaho in 1981, a man, a woman and three children stop running to wash the blood from their hands and bodies. They are the few survivors of a terrible tragedy. Their only choice now is, somehow, to become a family.
Five years earlier, Opal and her husband James arrive in the small mining community of Silver Valley, drawn by promises of fortune and independence. There they meet Baron Rowe, the charismatic visionary who controls the community with an iron fist. Baron's son Denny has spent his life trying, and failing, to live up to Baron's expectations, and to protect his little sister Maude from their father's excesses.
Soon, a tragic accident will change all their lives. And five years later, change will come again at the barrel of a gun . . .
Before I Knew I Loved You
The sixth book in the multi-million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time.
In a special seat in a fabled Tokyo cafe, you're offered something irresistible - not just a warm, comforting coffee, but the chance to go back in time to revisit the ones you love . . .
In Before I knew I loved you, Toshikazu Kawaguchi takes us back to the warm heart of the mysterious Funiculi Funicula Cafe, with another four guests whose luminous stories of love, lost and won again, will reaffirm your belief in its eternal potential. In this book, we meet:
- The girl who wishes to make amends with the mother she never accepted
- The man who waited for a reply from his girlfriend, and never heard from her
- The woman anxious to travel ahead to know what her future holds
- The student who travels back to meet his father again, who passed away many years before.
Yet the same rules always apply - you must return before the coffee gets cold. And while it does, memories are revisited, people are changed forever, and the enduring power of love transcends the boundaries of time.
The sixth book in the phenomenal, bestselling series, translated from Japanese, Before I knew I loved you asks the irresistible question: what would you do if you were offered the chance to go back in time?
