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''Darkly humorous and outrageous, this is your next obsession'' LUCY ROSE''A riotous dissection of celebrity culture'' INDEPENDENT''An absolute banger of the highest order'' ALICE SLATER''I adored this book'' KATY BRENT''The most entertaining debut of the year'' KIA ABDULLAH______________________________She''s the woman who has everything. But she wants more. She wants you...Everyone knows Marina, the A-list movie star. But very few know Marina, the absolute monster.Years at the top have proved that whatever Marina wants, she gets. But when she meets bartender Anna, Marina discovers something that can''t be bought: Anna''s affection. As Anna remains unmoved, Marina''s advances become more desperate - and her obsession more dangerous.The price of fame is heavy - and someone will have to pay for it..._________________________Readers are loving I Make My Own Fun...''Absolutely brilliant''''A stellar and entertaining read''''Enthralling reading experience''''Sharp and spiky''''I will definitely be recommending''

*THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*''Compulsively readable'' The Times''[A] forensic and eloquent evisceration'' Independent''A lively, brief and analytical account of a catastrophe'' Financial Times''It should come with a trigger warning'' PoliticsHomeLiz Truss''s disastrous premiership was the shortest and most chaotic in British history. In the space of just 49 days, Truss attempted to remould the economy, triggered a collapse in the value of Sterling and was forced into a series of embarrassing U-turns that ultimately led to her resignation. The aftershocks of her time in office are still felt today. How did she blow her opportunity so spectacularly?Based on exclusive interviews with key aides, allies and insiders, bestselling political biographer Anthony Seldon provides a gripping behind-the-scenes work of contemporary history that gives the definitive account of how not to be prime minister.Number 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, 8 September 2024

''It''s now top of my recommendation list!'' - Dr Jo Steer''Empowering'' - Anna Mathur''A revelation'' - Char Bailey''Engaging... well-researched'' - Dr Tony LloydDarkly funny, relatable and unflinchingly honest, Is it My ADHD? gives irreverent and intersectional insight into what life is like for women living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Much like the 3-4% of the British population with ADHD, Grace Timothy always felt on the outskirts of ''normal''. After a lifetime of mental and physical symptoms that didn''t quite add up, she was finally diagnosed in 2021. At the time, information was scant. Now, neurodivergence is the hot topic on everyone''s lips. With this increased awareness, we''ve encountered a new challenge: how can we circumnavigate the misinformation and better understand our own brains? Writer and podcaster Grace Timothy speaks to those living with ADHD to explore traits specific to women, grounding each chapter in clinical research and expert commentary. Offering comfort and real, triedand-tested tips along the way, this book is for anyone who''s ever wondered, is it my ADHD?

The new book from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Art of Thinking Clearly Have you ever: Got stuck in your career? Said 'yes, sure' when you should have said 'sorry, no'? Tried to change someone? Listened to your inner voice? These are all examples of habits, decisions and behaviours that will derail your efforts to build a life of success - of better decisions, career and relationships; of happier and healthier living. In his new international bestseller, Rolf Dobelli reveals 52 of life's biggest mistakes, and shows why the key to living well is so much simpler than you might think. Just understand what the pitfalls are... then avoid them.

''This book is as sharp as razors, but it also pulses with a passionate, desperate, human urgency for truth and liberation. I am deeply grateful to have read it'' Elizabeth GilbertAs the daughter of two well-to-do English parents and the wife of a handsome, successful man, Oliver Radclyffe checked off every box - marriage, children (four), a white-picket fence surrounding a stately home in Connecticut and a golden retriever named Biscuit.But beneath the shiny veneer, Oliver was desperately trying to stay afloat - his hair was falling out in clumps, he couldn''t eat and his mood swings often brought him to tears. And then, on an otherwise unremarkable afternoon, Oliver Radclyffe woke up and realized the life of a trapped housewife was not for him. In fact, Oliver had spent his entire life denying the deepest, truest parts of himself. Despite the challenges he faced, leaving a marriage and reintroducing himself to his children, Oliver realized there was no way for him to go back to the beautiful lie of his previous life. Not if he wanted to survive.Frighten the Horses is a trans man''s coming of age story, about a housewife who initially comes out as a lesbian and tentatively, at first, steps into the world of queerness. With growing courage and the support of his newfound community, Oliver is finally able to face the question of his gender identity and become the man he is supposed to be.

DURING THE AGE OF DISCOVERY, in the autumn of 1550, a little-known public servant in the Venetian government, Giovambattista Ramusio, anonymously published Navigationi et Viaggi (Journeys and Navigations). Containing a wealth of geographical information new to Europeans - from the diaries of Marco Polo to detailed reports from the Muslim diplomat Leo Africanus - it became the basis of the world map we still use today. In an enthralling narrative, This Earthly Globe brings to life the man who used all his political skill to democratize knowledge and show how the world was much larger than anyone previously imagined, and in doing so chronicles the birth of modern geography.

Vera Holme, known as Jack, left a career as a jobbing actress to become Emmeline Pankhurst''s chauffeur and mechanic. Evelina Haverfield was a classic beauty, the daughter of a baron and fourteen years older than Jack. They met in 1908, fell in love, lived together, and became public faces of the suffragette movement, enduring prison and doing everything they could for the cause.The First World War paused the suffragettes'' campaign and Jack and Eve enrolled in the Scottish Women''s Hospital Service and soon found themselves in Serbia. Eve set up and ran hospitals for allied soldiers in appalling conditions, while Jack became an ambulance driver, travelling along dirt tracks under bombardment to collect the wounded from the front lines.Together, they carved radical new paths, demonstrating that women could do anything men could do, whether driving ambulances, running military hospitals, becoming prisoners of war or bearing arms. They refused to compromise in their sexuality - they were lifelong partners even though Jack enjoyed relationships with other women. Determined to be themselves, ''forthright, flamboyant and proud'', Wendy Moore uses their story as a lens through which to view the suffragette movement, the work of women in WWI and the development of lesbian identity throughout the twentieth century.

A fierce story about friendship and competition set among London''s forgotten girl gangs_______________________''Compelling'' THE SUNDAY TIMES''The Kings Head''s postwar era is clearly defined. But the questions it asks are eternal'' OBSERVER''A glorious tale of female friendship and rivalry'' LUCIE McKNIGHT HARDY''Wonderfully vivid, powerful and compelling'' JOSEPH O''CONNOR''A startling new talent'' PETER JAMES_______________________We never ran the place on paper, but we had reigned here as Kings, reigned over the world we created for ourselves.1957, London. A gang of girls called the Kings rule the bomb-struck streets of Finsbury Park. When Harry, their unpredictable but charismatic leader, tries to encroach on the territory of the rival Seven Sisters gang, the Kings know they''re in for a fight.Armed with flick knives and fists, they do battle in dancehalls and on football fields. But with the authorities closing in and conscripted boys threatening to reclaim what was once theirs, the Kings must ask if they''re willing to pay the price of loyalty.Bound by wild friendship and brutal competition, these young women will do anything to carve a space for themselves in this ruthless city.__________________________Readers are loving The Kings Head''Fresh and exhilarating''''Thoroughly enjoyed''''Well-written''''I would definitely recommend''''Looking forward to reading more from Kelly Frost''

*WINNER of the Pinsent Masons Best Sports Writing Award at The British Sports Book Awards 2024**SHORTLISTED for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2023**SHORTLISTED for Rugby Book of the Year at The British Sports Book Awards 2024**A TIMES AND DAILY TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR*By recounting the untold story of the most influential sports campaign in British newspaper history, which turned concussion in professional rugby from a niche issue into front and back page news, Concussed poses the questions all sports lovers need answering.Expanding his research from rugby to football, NFL and other contact sports, Sam Peters brings an unparalleledbreadth of experience, depth of knowledge and journalistic rigour to a subject he has written about and campaigned over for a decade.Now sport''s ''dirty secret'' is out in the open, Peters asks: how can rugby and other sports save themselves from thevested interests which threaten their very existence?''There is a real sense of mission in his voice - and vitriol for those who held back the sport for so long'' Observer''Peters'' work is in the greatest tradition of British journalism: fearless, unstoppable and committed to righting a profound wrong'' Dan Snow

Readers love Interesting Facts About Space...''Loved it. For as long as Emily Austin is writing books I''m reading them''''Emily Austin, I''m going to politely ask you to stop writing characters I relate to so viscerally''''I will never get over this book. Ever''''This book made me feel incredibly seen''''So full of heart and kindness and honesty''''To all the Enids out there, this is for us, and I hope it brings you comfort like it did me''''Will remain imprinted on my brain forever''--Enid is many things: anxious, serial dater, space obsessive.As she fumbles her way through her first serious relationship, she starts to worry someone is following her. As her paranoia spirals out of control, Enid must contend with her mounting suspicion that something is seriously wrong with her...Full of charm, humour and heart, Interesting Facts About Space explores the strange ways we try to connect with others, and the power of sharing our secret selves with the people we love.

''Both a rollicking romp and the most tender of love stories... Sexy, kind, and full of adventure!'' Naina Kumar, USA Today bestselling author of Say You''ll Be My JaanRight girl. Wrong Earl.Lydia Hope-Wallace''s secret life as the anonymous author of rebellious political pamphlets has led her into a correspondence with the charming Earl of Strathrannoch. When she learns he''s in dire financial straits, Lydia sets out for Scotland to offer him a marriage of convenience - to, erm, herself.Arthur Baird, Earl of Strathrannoch is stunned when a bewitching stranger offers him her hand in marriage. But when he realizes that his traitorous brother has been writing to her under his name, he''s bloody furious.Desperate to track down his estranged sibling, Arthur needs Lydia''s help. What he doesn''t need? The attraction that burns hotter each moment they spend together. As Lydia slips past his defences, Arthur will have to risk everything to keep her safe - even his heart...Hot, hilarious and heartfelt, this racy Regency romp from bestselling author Alexandra Vasti is perfect for fans of Bridgerton and Lex Croucher''Bridgerton at its sexiest... Crush? Ha. I''m in love with the earl!'' Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author of Viscount In Love''Wildly delightful! ... Marvelously funny and sexy'' Joanna Shupe, USA Today bestselling author of The Scandal of Rose ''Witty banter, endearing characters, and smoking hot chemistry'' Liana De la Rosa, author of Ana Maria and The Fox

Even the tragic and negative aspects of life, such as unavoidable suffering, can be turned into a human achievement by the attitude which a man adopts toward his predicament... to transform despair into triumph.'Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl is known as the founder of logotherapy, a mode of psychotherapy based on our desire to search for meaning in our lives. The Will to Meaning offers an introduction to Frankl's pioneering system of thought, and outlines the psychological tools needed to find hope in the face of adversity.

''Lyrical prose with ominous secrets saturating its deepest core'' ALEX MARWOODTHE WINDOW TO THE PAST CAN NEVER BE CLOSED...1963: At the stark and isolated modernist mansion of controversial political philosopher Richard Acklehurst, the glittering annual New Year''s Eve party has not gone quite as planned. Considered a genius by some, and something far darker by others, by the end of the evening Acklehurst will be dead in mysterious circumstances, casting a long shadow over the lives of his teenage daughters, Aisling and Stella. 1999: Richard Acklehurst''s remains are defiled in the country graveyard where they have lain undisturbed for over thirty years, forcing his daughters to return to their childhood home where they must finally confront the complex and dark dynamic at the heart of their family. Moving from the West of Ireland to Dublin, London, Florence and back, The Glass House is a captivating and compelling tale of two sisters and their secrets, of love, regret and vengeance.''Gorgeously atmospheric and darkly brooding'' CAROLE HAILEY

Poverty is something we all want to see less of. So why does it prove so difficult to tackle? Can empathy help fix it?''An important and necessary book exploring the chronic empathy deficit around global poverty, offering surprising and compelling solutions to one of the greatest injustices of our time.'' - Roman Krznaric''This urgent book gives us renewed hope ... through the refreshing lens of empathy and equality, a must read!'' - Natasha CarthewPoverty is bad for everyone. Being at the sharp end of disadvantage is shameful, reduces brainpower, and hampers positive action. It increases crime, burdens healthcare systems and raises taxpayers'' bills. With millions around the world struggling to make ends meet and increased socioeconomic uncertainty making poverty a more probable prospect for many more, tackling poverty has never been more urgent.Yet, while the ultra-rich bask in the glory of superstar status, people in poverty are cast as second-rate citizens. Deeply engrained prejudice and punitive policies lead to vicious cycles of deprivation. Positive psychology that emphasises personal strengths can be empowering for some, but also feeds toxic narratives of failure and defeat. The flipside of taking credit for individual success is that the inability to achieve it is attributed to personal shortcomings.The Empathy Fix exposes the realities of poverty and reveals why policies don''t work. It is a radical rethink of current efforts to tackle poverty, what it means and how we break the cycle. Here, writer and researcher Keetie Roelen provides readers with the tools to relate to poverty, realise why current interventions often don''t work, and to respond to the situation in a way that gives everyone a sense of dignity and agency.Through empathy, we can all contribute to a more equal society.''If you want to understand the reality of poverty, start by reading this book.'' - Olivier De Schutter''A stellar piece of work from a seasoned researcher that sheds fresh light on what has been a perennial problem.'' - Mary O''Hara''Keetie Roelen has written a unique, sensitively-crafted and much-needed book.'' - Sarah P Corbett

''A smart, funny and surprisingly moving read for fans of Dolly Alderton'' THE I PAPER''A commercial-literary gem for fans of Kiley Reid, Curtis Sittenfeld and Alison Espach'' PANDORA SYKES''If you''re honest, you''ll admit that you''ve raised George or dated George or, worse, you are George'' WASHINGTON POST''This book is a knockout'' MARIA SEMPLE''An excellent novel...as convincing as it is moving'' ADELLE WALDMAN''Perceptive, funny and tender'' ALISON ESPACHWe all know a George. He''s the kind of guy who''s brimming with potential but incapable of following through; he doesn''t know if he''s in love with his girlfriend, but he certainly likes having her around; he''s distant from - but still reliant on - his mother; he swears he''ll finish his novel one day. Sure, you might find him disappointing. But no one is more disappointed in George than George himself. As funny as it is astute and as singular as it is universal, The Book of George is a deft, unexpectedly moving never-coming-of-age tale and a portrait of one man, but also countless others.

Readers love THE PLAYERS''Totally riveting... Perfect.''I was transported every time I picked up this highly imaginative story''''Everything I love about historical fiction''''This is historical fiction at its best''''Good to see female characters having strong roles''''I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys history, literature and a "jolly good read"''REBELLION. RETRIBUTION. REDEMPTION.England, 1685. Decades after the end of the civil war, the country is once again divided when Charles II''s illegitimate son, the Protestant Duke of Monmouth, arrives in Dorset to incite rebellion against his Catholic uncle. Armed only with pitchforks, Monmouth''s army is quickly defeated by King James II''s superior forces and charged with high treason. Those found guilty will be hanged, drawn and quartered.As Dorset braces for carnage, the redoubtable Lady Jayne Harrier and her enigmatic son, assisted by the reclusive daughter of a local magistrate, contrive ways to save men from the gallows.Compelling and powerful, The Players is a story of guile, deceit and compassion during the dark days of The Bloody Assizes. Secrets are kept and surprising friendships formed in a dangerous gamble to thwart a brutal king''s thirst for vengeance...''Fascinating ... told with the masterful skill of a true storyteller'' Anne O''Brien''An immersive joy that will stand the test of time'' Elizabeth Chadwick