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The Funeral Portrait Presents: Welcome To Suffocate City
For fans of horror-infused music lore and cult thrillers, a graphic novel about one man’s race to expose the dark truth behind a town’s mysterious youth-obsessed cult, inspired by the songs of The Funeral Portrait. There is a light that draws them like moths to a flame. Deep in the darkness, there are strange figures beckoning, and the sound of music drifting in the fog. Deep in their hearts, they know the Coffin Crew is all they need. Join Z2 for the tale woven by acclaimed writer Leah Moore, from the songs and videos by The Funeral Portrait. Irving Westhound, a driven man on a mission, tries to discover why the kids of the town are unable to resist the siren call of the Cults' enigmatic leader before it's too late!
Celestial Realms
An investigation into ideas and experiences of Heaven across religious and cultural traditions throughout history• Comprehensively explores the meanings, history, ideas, and experience of Heaven throughout the world’s exoteric and esoteric traditions• Explores the heavens of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, the Abrahamic traditions, Far Eastern mythologies, and Indigenous nations• Considers questions about our “need” for Heaven, further informed by popular culture, folklore, and personal experienceAcross all ages people have wondered about the afterlife. Is Heaven a reward for good behavior, the home of the gods, or a state of being? As Tobias Churton reveals, such questions and beliefs about the nature of Heaven go back to humanity’s earliest days. Beginning with mythology in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Far East, we find sophisticated conceptions within early philosophy and the Abrahamic religions, many of which persist unchanged. Churton examines the complexities of Jesus’s teaching that “the Kingdom of God is within you” and Islamic ideas about paradise. He analyzes the beliefs of Eastern mystics and Maori, Australian Aboriginal, and Polynesian traditions as well as heavenly conceptions among Indigenous cultures of the Americas. He presents Renaissance-era understandings of Heaven’s connection to the body in the alchemical spiritual medicine of Paracelsus and the mysticism of Jacob Böhme and reveals that Emmanuel Swedenborg, followed by William Blake, controversially associated Heaven with sexuality. Churton then delves into the contemporary era, exploring Heaven from perspectives of spiritualism, psychedelic experience, communist materialism, and the arts, including John Lennon’s lyrical suggestion that we imagine that there is no heaven. Whether Heaven is considered a specific place or a deeply felt state of being, this in-depth investigation emphasizes its resonance and significance for all of humanity.
Unlock Your Imagination
Spark creativity and banish boredom with the ultimate collection of over 250 screen-free activities for kids. Winner of the 2018 Creative Play Award, Unlock Your Imagination is packed with creative, hands-on activities, including making your own fruit monster, creating a TV show, and building a crazy-golf course. It gives kids aged 7+ much-needed (and fun!) screen-free time. Inspiring creativity and imagination with amazing crafts and projects, this book encourages kids to get practical by creating their own origami animals and putting on their own puppet show. There's also plenty of fun games that will get them on their feet, including capture the flag, making an obstacle course (and then completing it!), and a guide to hilarious dance moves. Why this book is a must-have for every child:Endless Entertainment: Features over 250 brilliant ideas, ensuring you always have kids' screen-free activities ready for any situation, whether at home or on the go. Boosts Creativity: Encourages imaginative play and critical thinking with a mix of puzzles, creative writing prompts, and hands-on building projects. Award-Winning Content: A new paperback edition of the acclaimed title that won the 2018 Creative Play Award. Something for Everyone: A diverse range of boredom buster activities, including sports, drama, arts and crafts, and problem-solving challenges that require only simple household items. No matter what their abilities or interests are, unlock your child's potential and discover a world of fun beyond the screen today!*Unlock Your Imagination won a Creative Play Award in 2018 for the Books category.
Storm Breaker
🌩 Get ready for your next dystopian romance obsession — Divergent meets Fourth Wing in the gripping post-apocalyptic romantasy set within the exclusive Amery Academy…? DON’T MISS THE STUNNING SPRAYED EDGE SPECIAL EDITION, while supplies last!. ?‘Oh my gosh. Dystopian is back baby!!!!’' ? ?‘The chemistry is top tier’ ? ‘If you’re in your dystopian romance era like the rest of us, don’t miss this one!’ ? --ENDURE THE STORM. EARN YOUR PLACE. FULFIL YOUR DESTINY. For nineteen-year-old Poet Graves, New Manhattan has always promised safety from the deadly electrical storms that ravage the world — but only if she plays her part. Raised within the ruling Houses and betrothed to a powerful heir, she arrives at the prestigious Amery Academy knowing her future has already been decided: pass the trials, join the Society, and secure her place among the elite. Fail, and she will be cast out beyond the city’s protection. But Amery is nothing like she imagined. Its trials are brutal, its loyalties conditional, and its rules designed to expose weakness. As Poet struggles to survive, she must hide the truth that could get her executed: the storms don’t fear her — they answer back. Defying her father’s expectations, Poet dreams of becoming a Storm Breaker, someone trained to face the very forces others fear. But ambition can be deadly in a world where power is tightly held, and rebellion comes at a cost. When a dangerous outsider from beyond the city walls enters the academy, Poet is drawn to him despite everything she’s been taught to believe. He threatens the life she’s been promised. And choosing him could cost her not just her future, but her freedom. --🖤 TROPES FOR STORM BREAKER 🖤? Forbidden Romance ? Dark Academia ? Enemies-to-Lovers ? Dystopian ? Slow Burn? Found Family🔥 Praise for Storm Breaker 🔥'Equal parts ruthless and romantic, this story crackles and sparks with secrets, trials, and twists!' —Briar Boleyn, NYT bestselling author of Bloodwing Academy series'Storm Breaker is sharp, romantic, and bursting with edge-of-your-seat adventure. . .I cannot wait for more!'—Kaylie Smith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Phantasma'One totally unputdownable thrill ride of a book.'—Sable Sorensen, USA Today bestselling author of Dire Bound'Nisha delivers a fresh new take on a beloved genre!'—Amber V. Nicole, NYT bestselling author of The Book of Azreal'Storm Breaker is the fresh, heart-pounding, action-packed dystopian dark academia you’ve been waiting for. . .sparks ignite from the very first page!'—Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling author of The Starlight Heir'Storm Breaker is THE dystopian of the year. . .An absolute must-read!'—Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy'A fast-paced, electrifying bolt of a book, Storm Breaker is set to take over the world.'—Shaylin Gandhi, author of When We Had Forever'Storm Breaker is a gripping, unputdownable dystopian. . .this will be on everyone's “must-read” TBR.'—Elayna R. Galles, bestselling author of Tethered Readers are OBSESSED with Storm Breaker:‘Academia, trials, slow burn….SO good, I couldn’t put this down!’ — Reader review ‘Slow burn romance fans...this is for you! AMAZING!’ — Reader review ‘Rook is mysterious, brooding…I loved the yearning between them!’ — Reader review
Attention-Seeking Behaviour
'I have never told anyone about this before. There is no way to prove that it happened, but why would I lie?' The narrator of Attention-Seeking Behaviour thinks you should know about the body she found in the park. She thinks you should know about her sex life, which is fulfilling and systematic. She thinks you should know that she is a writer, that she is 'complex, creative and nasty'. But above all, she thinks you should know that she is a compulsive liar. Trying to break this habit for the sake of Normal Ben, an honest and uncomplicated man, she attempts a sincere reckoning with her long history of deception, its psychological roots and the terrible cost it has exacted on her relationships. But can we believe a word she say? unny, sexy, and politically astute, Attention-Seeking Behaviour is at once a personal confessional and a critical history of lie detection methods. Blending fiction and non-fiction - memoir, novel and essay - it wields confession shamelessly while positively embracing the proximity of literature and lying.
Beyond the Label
From unpicking the science of ADHD to understanding how it manifests uniquely in girls, this is a practical guide for parents based on medical expertise and lived experience. Do you find yourself wondering, yet struggling to accept, that your daughter might have ADHD? Are you on a long waiting list for an assessment? Have they recently been diagnosed and you are wondering what to do next? Are you overwhelmed daily by challenges and wondering how to go on? You are not alone. This book is your guide, offering practical insights, compassionate support and a roadmap to help you and your child with ADHD. It combines what the science tells us with the unfiltered realities of navigating ADHD as a parent, providing readers with actionable tools and emotional support. Dr Olivia Kessel's medical background allows her to approach neurodiversity with empathy and evidence-based solutions. This book reflects her personal story and professional expertise, offering hope, clarity and empowerment for families on similar journeys and ensuring their children have the support they need to become confident, thriving adults.
Journey Through the Mind
Dive into the wacky world inside your brain! This exciting book introduces young readers to the world of neuroscience - from how our brains help us day-to-day, to how scientists believe we can train our brains to achieve more, expanding human capabilities. Discover how our brains help us communicate, how they affect the rest of our bodies, and how our body's control centre makes us conscious of the world around us. Cool, graphic-style, fun illustrations intermix with jaw-dropping facts, Tomorrow's World showcases science like never before - as something that can change the world!
Children’s Picture Atlas
Set off on an exciting journey around the world with this beautifully illustrated picture atlas. Explore the continents and countries of the world with fun facts, easy-to-use maps and colourful illustrations. This new edition of the Children's Picture Atlas is filled with fascinating, up-to-date information about wildlife, culture, food, sports, amazing sights, and more. Did you know that Iceland is known as 'The Land of Fire and Ice' as it is home to both volcanoes and glaciers? Or that Trafalgar Falls in Dominica are unique twin waterfalls – one is hot and one is cold! Or that the Great Barrier Reef is over 2,300km long and can be seen from Space. Ideal for home or school, it’s the perfect introduction to life around the globe that will keep children absorbed for hours!
University of Cambridge: Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Tree
A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree. I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their squirrel companion on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle. Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-oldsCreated in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic GardenFeatures breathtaking, collage-style artwork Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star
That's Mathematics Activity Book
A Fun, Colourful Maths Activity Book for Ages 7-9Give your child a maths confidence-boost with this vibrant, hands-on activity book designed to make real-world learning fun. Designed for children aged 7-9, it turns everyday situations - like cooking, sport, shopping, birthday parties and daily routines - into engaging maths challenges. What’s InsideNumber writing and number-order puzzlesSeek-and-find counting activitiesShopping and mental-arithmetic gamesPattern-spotting and problem-solving tasksFull-colour, joyful illustrations by Elina BraslinaThis fun-packed activity book is based on lyrics by mathematician and musician Tom Lehrer and shows children that maths is useful, interesting and truly everywhere. A perfect choice for parents looking for playful, meaningful maths practice at home. Award-Winning Companion TitleThat’s Mathematics was chosen as a Best Book for Year 1 by Books for Topics and shortlisted for both The Week Junior Book Awards and the SLA Information Book Award.
The Crustacean
"When I was 13 I knew nothing about anything.I only cared about love.And the older man, who I thought I fell in love with, never told me he was divorced.I made that up on my own."Chichirim is a plain 13-year-old girl. An ordinary, misunderstood, lonely seventh-grader. A girl with a terrible secret. Her dad is worse than useless. And her mum spends all her days tattooing thick ugly eyebrows on old women.Her parents forget her birthday and her sister hates them so much she wishes they were dead.Chichirim does bad things at school. And still, no one cares.Until, one day, an older man picks her up on the side of the road.He tells her she is pretty.Her tells her what to do.Underneath her hard outer shell, her softness is being exploited and destroyed by the people she trusts and loves the most."I want to come back as a crab. A crab's skin is made of bone and the flesh is inside the bone. But we're the opposite. We have bone inside flesh."THE CRUSTACEAN is an intricately crafted novella exploring memory, exploitation, and the lasting effects of adult abuse and betrayal, for readers of My Dark Vanessa and Tampa.
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100 Greatest Cycling Climbs
*NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED*‘A must-have for every British cyclist and an essential read for anyone who thinks they know the hills of the British Isles.’* – Cycling Weekly From lung-busting city cobbles to windswept mountain passes that break legs and spirits, this definitive guide pinpoints the roads that have challenged riders for generations and earned their place in cycling folklore. Whether you’re a leisure rider seeking your next challenge or an elite athlete chasing records, these are the 100 British climbs you need to conquer. To help you along the way, the guide includes: Maps: with the start and finish of each climb, as well as grid and OS references. Timings: the approximate time it takes to complete each climb so you can plan your trip. Difficulty ratings: from 1-10 taking into account gradient, length and surface, with climbs suitable for all abilities. With chapters dedicated to each region of the UK and complete with a checklist at the back to track your progress, this is a must-have for cycling enthusiasts up and down the country. Now fully revised with more pages, stunning new photography, enhanced climb profiles and extra stats, 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs will inspire you to get out, gear up and ride them all.
The Things We Never Say
Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad-at himself and the people around him-and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us?
And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear-and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence.
With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart.
Solve the World’s Greatest Mysteries
Use your detective skills to beat the problems that have baffled experts for ages! It’s time to ask to the questions that have long needed answers such as – was the curse of Tutankhamun real? Where is El Dorado? Can we ever find Atlantis or the Fountain of Youth? A lot of events in history have great big question marks hanging over them, but not for long: not now you’re involved! Delve into the mysteries, weigh up the evidence, learn lots of great facts and ponder about the cases that have confuddled people for decades. This book is jam-packed with the facts behind twelve real-life cases, along with lots of cool, ridiculous and mind-blowing history, science and physics knowledge. You won’t want to stop until you’ve got to the bottom of these mysteries!
Labor
A powerful memoir of medicine, identity, and family secrets from an esteemed ob-gyn as she unravels her grandmother’s mysterious death while reimagining women’s health care from a mobile clinic—for readers of The Beauty in Breaking and The In-Between. In Labor: One Woman’s Work, Dr. Mary Afsari takes us on a deeply personal and transformative journey through her life as an ob-gyn. Set against the vivid backdrops of Portland, Oregon, and Shiraz, Iran, this powerful memoir intertwines the complexities of her professional life with the hidden truths of her family’s past, exploring the intersection of medicine, identity, and the enduring search for agency. The story begins in the bustling corridors of an Oregon hospital, where Mary dedicates herself wholeheartedly to her patients—often at great personal cost. At the same time, Mary uncovers a long-buried family secret: the tragic story of her grandmother Mehry’s death in 1950s Iran. This revelation propels her on a quest to untangle the threads of her family’s history while confronting the forces that have shaped her identity and her professional mission. As Mary struggles with the oppressive realities of the medical-industrial complex and the growing attacks on women’s reproductive rights, she chooses a path of bold defiance. Inspired by her grandmother’s legacy and her own commitment to compassionate care, she decides to take her work out of the hospital and on the road: she converts an RV into a mobile women’s health clinic. This innovative act allows her to deliver personalized, critical reproductive health care services across the Pacific Northwest, creating community and enduring friendships along the way. “When women don’t have a choice, bad things happen,” Mary writes. Labor is an intimate, immersive personal story, a rallying cry in a post-Roe world, and an inspiring example of what women can do when they do have a choice. Rich with the voices of her patients and the vibrant cultural threads of her Iranian heritage, Mary’s story challenges us to rethink the boundaries of health care and reclaim the autonomy of women’s bodies and lives. With warmth, insight, and humor, Labor ultimately offers a vision of transformation, resilience, and the power of reclaiming one’s path and saving other people’s lives in the process.
Heartwood
'An unforgettable treat' JANICE HALLETT'Beautifully written . . . moving and suspenseful' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT'Gripping . . . each strand adds tension and drama' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'One of my favourite recent reads' BARBARA KINGSOLVER, GUARDIANIn the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping. At the centre of the investigation is Beverly, the determined Maine State Game Warden tasked with finding Valerie. While Beverly is searching, Lena, a seventy-six-year-old birdwatcher in a retirement community, becomes an unexpected armchair detective. Roving between these compelling narratives, a puzzle emerges, intensifying the frantic search, as Valerie's disappearance may not be accidental. 'Fast-paced and full of grace . . . a memorable meditation on the forms of care' SARAH MOSS'A powerful story of being lost in the wilderness' SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE'An absolute must-read' ELIN HILDEBRAND
Famous Five Colour Short Stories: The Lost Kittens
The Five are learning how to rollerblade, but their practice comes to a halt when they find some lost kittens in the park! Where could they have come from? It''s up to the Five to help these mischievous kittens find their mother before they cause more chaos than they already have.Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently.Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, Five to the Rescue!, Five and the Runaway Dog, Message in a Bottle, Timmy and the Treasure, The Mysterious Noise, Five and the Missing Prize and The Library Mystery, illustrated by Becka Moor, as well as The Painting Puzzle, Trouble at the Farm and The Scavenger Hunt illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson.Enid Blyton''s eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all: A Lazy Afternoon, George''s Hair Is Too Long, Well Done, Famous Five, Five and a Half-Term Adventure, When Timmy Chased the Cat, Five Have a Puzzling Time, Good Old Timmy and Happy Christmas, Five!***The Famous Five®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton''s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.
Parallel Lives
This is the simplest tale in the world. Two people meet and fall in love. But the route which brought Larissa Salmina and Francis Haskell to a backstreet Venetian restaurant in 1962 was anything but straightforward. Larissa was born in northern Russia, the daughter of a Soviet army officer from a noble family who survived the siege of Leningrad by eating cats’ tails and being evacuated over the ice. Francis was the grandson of an Iraqi Jew, forever feeling out of place in his adopted country of England. How they could meet and instantly understand each other so profoundly that both were prepared to risk heartbreak, and in her case, retribution, to be together is the story of this book. Escaping Leningrad, teenage Larissa lived in the Urals surrounded by Spanish revolutionaries, went feral and after the war rose to become the youngest Commissar in the Soviet Union and Keeper of Italian Drawings at the Hermitage. She took the Russian contribution to the Venice Biennale in 1962 and lost it on the journey. She briefly absconded with her supervisor’s corpse, developed a useful sideline in forgery, and stole (“I didn’t steal it. I liberated it”) a Matisse from the Italian government. She was a trained connoisseur and could spot a Tiepolo at 100 yards. Francis was a distinguished art historian, comfortably at home in King’s College Cambridge. But he was lonely, self-doubting and had all but abandoned hope of falling in love, or finding anyone who could love him. Larissa swept away all the years of anguish in one meal. Bestselling novelist and art historian Iain Pears’ fabulous book brings into sharp focus the strange world of the Soviet Union, and the even stranger world of a certain variety of the English elite. It seeks to show how leaving the Soviet Union was a sacrifice for her and how it was the English man, not the Russian woman, who was set free because of their meeting. Iain Pears knew both his principal characters well. His book is a story of Europe; not the Europe of geographical and ideological divisions but of a certain mentality which was common to a few on both sides of the Iron Curtain. Whatever their differences in nationality, language, and politics, both Larissa and Francis were members of a unified, pan-European culture which paid little heed to the divisions which so pre-occupied most people of the age. It also operated by very different rules and values to the societies in which they existed. It was a world of dancers, exiles, and the occasional spy, of artists, aristocrats, and academics. It consisted of people who only felt safe when they were away from home, were comfortable only in the company of foreigners. It is a tale of a world we seem to have lost.
Beti and the Little Round House
"I hugely admire the wit and beauty and flair of everything Atinuke does." Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesSelected as a BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 by: The Wall Street Journal; Publishers Weekly; Kirkus Reviews; Books for Keeps; ALSC Notable Children's Books; Centre for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature. "Has the feel of an instant classic." Books for Keeps, Books of the Year 2024"A truly magical sense of place." Lancaster Guardian"There's a classic feel to these cheerful, charming, beautifully illustrated seasonal stories." Inclusive Books for Children"What a truly fabulous partnership. This is a lovely, lovely story. Beautiful art. The perfect bedtime read and birthday gift." Nicola DaviesFrom two award-winning children's book makers comes a charming collection of four stories for newly independent readers that celebrate a spirited little girl living in the heart of the wild countryside with family and friends. Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains. She lives with Mam, Tad, Baby Jac and her very own tiny goat called Naughty. With each changing season, there is always the promise of adventure! In playful, humourous and exciting stories with richly detailed and bucolic illustrations by Emily Hughes, world-renowned storyteller Atinuke draws on her own experience of building and living in a round house to create a truly magical sense of place. An unforgettable children's book perfect for newly independent readers to immerse themselves in and embrace the natural world.
