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The Return of Moriarty
'Every now and then you read the first book in a new series, and you just know that you are going to end up devouring every subsequent book as soon as they land' STYLIST'An outstanding historical murder mystery' Guy MorpussSherlock Holmes is dead. But his nemesis is not. James Moriarty is severely wounded, his organisation has been dismantled and Sherlock Holmes is dead. Fleeing to recover, desperate to rebuild his empire, Moriarty must assume a new identity. Months after Sherlock's death, aspiring doctor Clara Mendel returns to Schloss Alber after a six-year absence. The vast estate, which hangs high upon the cliffs of Bavaria, is home to the noble Alber family. A priceless sword, on which the family's wealth and reputation depends, has been stolen from the grave of the intended heir, Clara's step-father. Lord Alber has placed his trust firmly in his esteemed new friend, a Mr Hugo Strahm, to find the sword and prevent the noble family's ruin. Once they have spent more time together, Clara becomes intrigued by Strahm's formidable intellect: finally she has an equal at Schloss Alber. But Clara isn't naive. She knows the secrets a great house like Schloss Alber can hide. And as she spends more time in Mr Strahm's company. she begins to suspect him of hiding his true identity. Can she really trust him to find the missing swor? he start of a fiendishly inventive and enjoyable new historical mystery series. Jack Anderson’s Moriarty Mystery books see Sherlock Holmes’ iconic villain re-invented for a whole new generation of readers.
Ultimate Football Heroes: Bellingham (Midfield Generals 1)
FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the MIDFIELD GENERALS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Jude BellinghamNationality: EnglishHero Rating: 88Hailing from a footballing family, Jude Bellingham started his football career as an under-8 at Birmingham City before going on to make history as the club's youngest ever first-team player when he made his senior debut at the age of 16. His natural talent caught the eye of the scouts at Borussia Dortmund. Joining the German team in 2020, Bellingham became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in his first competitive match. Discover how this midfielder from the West Midlands balanced school and a burgeoning football career to hone his skills. From training with the seniors as a teenager and undertaking a two-year scholarship at Birmingham City to playing for a European club and representing England in the World Cup 2022, at the age of 19. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the MIDFIELD GENERALS range:Zidane, Rice, Gerrard, Odegaard, Modric, Keane, Bruno Fernandes, Iniesta and Kante.
Hello Unicorn!
The perfect board book gift for little ones, with unicorns and dragons to find, shiny mirror on every page and a gorgeous mirror ending. Babies and toddlers will love finding the colourful magical animals on every reflective page in this unique mirror board book, full of bold shapes, high contrast colours, and new words to enjoy. The shiny mirror and bright colours are ideal for tummy time and sensory playtime, catching the eye and keeping little ones engaged as they say hello and bye bye – then find themselves in the mirror at the end!Mirrors on every page extend the landscape – hold the book upright to create a magical mirror world to explore!Every Mirror Magic book includes a free audio download via the QR code on the back. Listen along and learn new words as the book is read out loud, then read along again to enjoy a bonus audio spotting game!Delve into the bright and beautiful world of Sharon King-Chai, the award-winning illustrator of Julia Donaldson's Animalphabet and Counting Creatures. Also available in the Mirror Magic series:Hello Bunny!Hello Bee!Hello Fish!Hello Sun!
Pretty Close, but Not the Same
In this funny and fascinating picture book, learn about pairs of similar animals that are often confused for each other, and what makes them different!Tortoises and turtles, leopards and tigers, and crocodiles and gators all have similarities. But these easily confusable creatures are NOT the same! Did you know that a dolphin has a bottlenose, while a porpoise has a snout? Or that a manatee’s tail is shaped like a paddle, and a dugong’s like a whale? Or that monkeys have tails, but apes do not? With humorous text and hilarious illustrations, this book invites curious readers to discover what makes these animals special!
Beneath the Orange Blossom
‘An evocative, romantic and deeply sensuous read. Wonderful escapism' Santa Montefiore ‘Fragrant and fabulous, brimming with tender romance and hope. The perfect book for summer’ Milly Johnson ‘A sublime summer read – it will fill your heart to the brim with every turn of the page.’ Holly Martin ____________ A lost love. A devastating secret. And a summer that could change everything… Two years on from her husband’s death, dressmaker Ellen is learning how to live again and put memories of a difficult marriage behind her. However, never far from her mind is another memory: Alexandros, her first love from the summer she turned eighteen. The moment she'd arrived in his hometown of Kardamyli in Greece, Ellen had been intoxicated by the scent of orange blossom in the air, the days of endless sunshine and sparkling azure waters – but most of all by Alexandros himself. They were meant to be, until a devastating secret forced Ellen to leave and never look back… But now, when her best friend suggests they recreate their teenage summer in Greece, Ellen knows it’s time to confront her past. Will Greece give her the freedom – and happiness – she desperately craves? And there, amidst the lush olive groves, could she rediscover the love she thought she’d lost forever? A gloriously escapist and emotional read set under the Grecian sun. Fans of Karen Swan, Victoria Hislop and Carol Kirkwood will love this unforgettable tale of sisterhood, hope and second chances.
Twenty Bears On Holiday
Twenty bears unpacking cases. Look at those excited faces! Ready to enjoy the sun… Holidays are so much fun! Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun, as twenty very excited bears set off for a holiday on the beach. Summer is here and it’s time to RELAX – but are these silly bears up to the task?
The Dino Door
Where the Wild Things Are gets a charming dinosaur twist in this whimsical rhyming picture book with adorable and vibrant art about a child who discovers a magical door to the land of dinosaurs!Do you dare to see what’s behind the Dino Door? Dinosaur. Dino…door? Dino more! When a secret door appears in a small child’s messy, toy-strewn room just when they need it most, they discover a world full of real-life dinosaur friends! But what happens when it’s time to go back home? With clever wordplay and engaging, child-friendly art, beloved author Josh Funk and New York Times bestselling artist Renée Kurilla invite readers to a world full of wonder, humor, friendship, and, of course, dinosaurs!
Moscow Underground
'A gripping thriller and Belkin is a character many readers will want to encounter again' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Remarkable … If only all first novels were as enthralling as this' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Merridale’s talents as a Russia expert and writer combine to beam light on the depths of Moscow’s underworld' THE SUN Moscow, 1934. When a body is discovered during the construction of the glittering new Moscow subway, Investigator Anton Belkin wants nothing to do with the case. It will mean asking difficult questions of all the wrong people, and Anton has a very personal reason to keep his head down. But he has not reckoned with Vika, his former lover and now influential member of the secret police, who is adamant Anton is the best man for the job. Buried in the tunnels beneath the capital is a dangerous secret, but one entangled in a sticky web of political and personal rivalries, deceptions and betrayals. Soon Anton must choose between his conscience and saving those he loves from the vengeful grip of the Soviet state. ___ ‘Both a brilliant thriller and a historical record of the ambition, terror and deviousness of that black era in Russian history’ Gareth Rubin, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Turnglass
How to Catch a Bookworm
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series comes a delightfully book-tacular new adventure...do YOU have what it takes to catch a BOOKWOR? ead alongside the How to Catch kids as they scour their books for the squiggly-giggly Bookworm that has escaped their local bookstore! It’s up to the Catch Club kids to find this wiggly critter before class begins. Filled with STEAM concepts and an adorably bookish creature, this hilarious picture book is parents, educators, and readers ages 4-10. Allow me to introduce myself. I am what is called a BOOKWORM. Books are what make me happy!I dive right in, wiggle and squirm. Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a MermaidHow to Catch BigfootHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonAnd more!Happy Birthday, How to Catch! Celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary with How to Catch a Bookworm!
Little House on the Prairie
Classic tales by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life on the frontier and America’s best-loved pioneer family.The sun-kissed prairie stretches out around the Ingalls family, smiling its welcome after their long, hard journey across America. But looks can be deceiving and they soon find that they must share the land with wild bears and Indians. Will there be enough land for all of the? he timeless stories that inspired a TV series can now be read by a new generation of children. Readers who loved Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, and Heidi will be swept up by this timeless rural coming of age saga. Perfect escapism for readers aged 8+. Beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams.Have you collected all the Little House book? ittle House in the Big WoodsLittle House on the PrairieOn the Banks of Plum CreekBy the Shores of Silver LakeThe Long WinterLittle Town on the PrairieThese Happy Golden YearsLaura Ingalls Wilder was born in Wisconsin in 1867. She recorded her adventurous nomadic childhood with her pioneer family in a collection of books that have become beloved classics of American literature. The Little House on the Prairie television series ran for 9 seasons from 1974-1983.
Go Go Dodo!
A blissfully carefree dodo takes a stroll through a very gentle jungle, across a very friendly swamp and over a very soothing sea . . . completely unaware that, not only is his walk full of peril, but he's being stalked by a VERY hungry tiger! What will happen when they enter the very dangerous gras? eaders will adore shouting "He's behind you!" in this simple yet hilarious read, where text and art tell two sides of the same story.
Vorest
We were born into the no moreThe no more warm smell of a cattle shedmy grandfather's hands, worn and beatenbecame withered and pale, his buckets emptyfields aching with emptinessA stag runs into the forest, along the hedge and into the shadow of branches, carrying with it the trace of a memory. Time and nature have shaped the Forest of Dean - and the people who call it home. Always changing, this landscape carries the marks of every generation. Steeped in the scent of moss, Rose Day's debut collection is both a mourning and a celebration of the land, culture and history of the VorestWith illustrations by Jeremy Brookes About the author: Rose Day is a poet from the Forest of Dean. She began writing as a teenager, drawn to the quiet intensities of rural life and the emotional undercurrents that shape it. Her work has since appeared in several collections and has been recognised by awards including the shortlisting of Redemption Song for the Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize, her winning entry War Child for the Remarque Prize, and her short fiction Reminder for the Jane Austen House Museum programme. Vorest is her debut collection.
Our Perfect Storm
THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM #1 BESTSELLER CARLEY FORTUNE'A dream of a love story: breathtakingly romantic, sizzling with chemistry and set in a stunningly beautiful location.’ ROSIE WALSH'Charged with chemistry and rippling with atmosphere’ HOLLY MILLER'Full of laughter and yearning' HOLLY GRAMAZIO'Carley Fortune is the master of the love story' ANNABEL MONAGHANTwo best friends. Seven days in paradise. One last chance to fall in love, or fall apart... Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight. They’ve always clashed and come back together—it’s what they do. Until now. On the eve of her wedding, Frankie doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. As she loses hope, in walks George. For one glorious evening, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note behind. Crushed and confused, Frankie only wants to wallow. But George has a different idea. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino. Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good. PRAISE FOR CARLEY FORTUNE: 'Funny and sexy, this promises to be the escapist novel of the summer' HEAT'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine'With summery weather, stunning sunsets and boat trips, it's impossible not to feel the holiday spirit while reading this book' Mirror'Swoon-worthy, sun-drenched. . . Beautifully described scenery and a heart-fluttering friends-to-lovers story make this one of 2025’s best romances.' Culturefly
Danger at Crater Canyon (Croaky Book 5): Leap into this new action-packed series from the creator of Super Happy Magic Forest.
Froggy, Fearless, and Ready for Adventure! Leap into this full-colour chapter book series from Super Happy Magic Forest creator Matty Long-perfect for readers who love funny stories! Croaky Hopper isn't like other little frogs. He dreams of hopping across crocodile-infested waters, not sitting on a lilypad in a pond! So when his Aunt Lilly signs him up for the Woggle Scouts, he expects to spend his time crafting and selling cookies, but he soon discovers there's much more in store . . . In Danger at Crater Canyon, Croaky and his friends are off to investigate a UFO! When faced with baking desert heat, rickety rope bridges, and mysterious UFOs flying about . . . will they get to the bottom of the mystery? And are there really such things as aliens? With full-colour artwork on every page, Croaky is sure to delight fans of Jamie Smart and Dav Pilkey.
My Body is a Meadow
'Urgent and beautiful, this book shows how our treatment of disability mirrors our treatment of nature. Essential reading' - Katherine May, author of Wintering'Enlightening, energetic, challenging and essential ... this book should be required reading for everyone' - Katriona O'Sullivan, author of Poor and Hungry Since childhood, Bethany Handley has always felt most at home out in the wilds of the Welsh countryside. This all changed when Bethany became a full-time wheelchair user in her twenties and suddenly found herself padlocked out of the landscapes she belonged to. Today, nearly one in four people are Disabled in the UK. Yet, public rights of way are blocked in 32,000 places across England and Wales. My Body is a Meadow writes into this troubling landscape, delivering a galvanising call for us to rethink how we live among nature and each other. Join Bethany as she wheels through the British countryside exploring ableism, climate justice and what nature means to her. On this journey we discover the feral boar of the Forest of Dean; how the metal and rubber of a wheelchair can become just as much a part of your body as skin and bone; why swifts rarely land and how maps tell a story of exclusion. Exploring how land ownership, privatised healthcare, biodiversity loss and social marginalisation intertwine, Bethany shows why we must learn from nature's model of shared survival - and urges us to work together to make it open for all. 'A passionate call for an inclusive countryside - nature for all and all for nature' - Jack Cornish, author of The Lost Paths'A change making book' - Sally Huband, author of Sea Bean'A stunning exploration of longing for freedom, finding a home in your body and walking your own path in life' - Pippa Stacey, author of How to Do Life with a Chronic Illness
Isadora Moon: Broken Wand (An exciting picture book retelling of Isadora's on-screen adventures, perfect for fans aged 4-6)
Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading. Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally unique - wants to make a special present for Mum's birthday. But when she accidentally breaks her fairy wand, turns Dad green, and covers the whole house in daisies, will Isadora be able to put everything right before it's time to cut the cake and celebrat? elebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially for young readers aged 4-6, these books build reading confidence and support early vocabulary, making storytime feel accessible and joyful for emerging readers. From Oxford Children's, where our mission is to help every child learn to read - and love reading - this delightful storybook is the perfect way to bring screen-time magic into storytime. Explore more from the TV Tie-in range!Picture Books:9781382084796 Isadora Moon: Catch that Fang! 9781382084765 Isadora Moon: Broken Wand 9781382084994 Isadora Moon: Mignonette Moves In 9781382084840 Isadora Moon: Dragon Camp Activity Books:9781382084819 Isadora Moon: Colouring Book 9781382084901 Isadora Moon: Fairy-Vampire Fun Pack 9781382084703 Isadora Moon: At Home with the Moons PK 9781382084635 Isadora Moon Search and Find Pack
Introduction to Cities
Understanding how cities shape human life through space and place Cities function as dynamic systems where physical space, social forces, and human experience intersect. Introduction to Cities: How Place and Space Shape Human Experience, Third Edition, provides a robust analytical framework for understanding these relationships. Written by three distinguished urban scholars, this updated edition addresses contemporary challenges including global migration patterns, housing crises, and post-pandemic urban transformation. This book features new chapters on housing and neighborhoods, migration, and the post-pandemic city. Fresh perspectives examine how cities in China, India, and emerging economies respond to regional corridorization and shifting global connectivities. Throughout, Planning and Building the City boxes link chapter themes to urban planning processes, while Making the City Better boxes address practical solutions to urban issues. Readers will also find: Foundational chapters on urban theory and research methods providing analytical tools for rigorous examination of urban phenomena and changeCoverage of China's Belt and Road Initiative and its place-making impact on regional corridorization and urban development patterns worldwideA revised analytical framework highlighting how cities both shape and are shaped by broader social, economic, and environmental forcesText boxes throughout featuring methodological approaches of key scholars and practical applications for studying contemporary urban lifeUpdated evidence on global urban transformations examining integrating and fragmenting regional connectivities alongside local community dynamics Designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in urban sociology, urban studies, and urban planning, this text serves students across sociology, political science, geography, and American studies. Scholars examining cities from varied disciplinary perspectives will find Introduction to Cities an authoritative foundation for urban research and analysis.
A Cornish Legacy
Escape to Cornwall this summer with the new emotional and uplifting novel from Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Fern Britton Set by the wild Atlantic coast of Cornwall comes a story about finding home in the most unlikely places. When Cordelia Jago learns she’s been left the crumbling manor house Wilder Hoo, perched high on the Cornish coast, she wonders if it’s one last cruel joke from beyond the grave. Having already lost her marriage, her best friend and her career, she’s at rock-bottom. Now she’s inherited a house she hates, full of unhappy memories. But as she fights with its echoing rooms and whispering shadows, the house begins to exert a pull on her. The wild Cornish landscape, the stark beauty of seagrass and yellow gorse against the deep blue sea, begin to awaken a connection she thought she’d buried forever. Could she turn around this monstrous wreck of a house – and, along the way, let go of the secrets of the past and heal her heart too?
Crime and Punishment
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics 'Do you understand, sir, do you understand what it means when you have absolutely nowhere to turn?' Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov – an impoverished student drop-out and amateur philosopher – callously murders a pawnbroker in the slums of St Petersburg. Pursued by the law and his own ravaged conscience, Dostoyevsky’s iconic anti-hero spirals into crisis as the noose tightens, and everything he thought he knew about morality and sin is corrupted by his hideous act of violence. In this psychological masterpiece of good and evil, Dostoyevsky questions what murder does to the soul and whether redemption is possible. One of the great works of world literature, Crime and Punishment is an epic of human nature, guilt and salvation.
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