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'This book will be a disruptor for the running world!' – Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage‘Breathing is foundational to efficient, resilient running, yet few athletes truly understand it. This excellent and informative book fills that gap. It’s simple, smart, and grounded in real running’ – Shane Benzie, author of The Lost Art of Running'A breathwork mentor to elite athletes' – The New York TimesBETTER RUNNERS BREATHE BETTERYour breath is fundamental to physical and mental performance. How you breathe affects your efficiency, your perception of effort, your nervous system and more. Yet you’ve probably never trained your breathing. David ‘Jacko’ Jackson simplifies the science of respiration and gives you the practical tools for smarter breathing and stronger running. He takes you through the limitations of how we currently breathe and shows you how totrain your respiratory system. Through breathwork exercises integrated into your training – including mobility hacks to unlock your ribcage and tools to develop your diaphragm – you’ll learn how to ventilate more efficiently like an elite runner. No matter your running experience, this book will unlock the key to running further and faster. ---'Learning to breathe better is a game changer for your running ... Jacko is a fantastic coach' – Richard Whitehead MBE, Paralympic champion & world record holder‘A fascinating read … simple, exciting insights that will make you run faster and feel more relaxed whilst doing so’ – Paul Tonkinson, author of 26.2 Miles to Happiness

An empty house that isn't empty. A victim who vanishes. An impossible crim? very Thursday at midday Audrey Brooks cleans the Petrov house. Mr Petrov is never home - in fact he seems to use the house purely as storage for his impressive collection of antiques - but that doesn't affect the care with which Audrey mops, polishes, and carefully winds each of the dozens of beautiful clocks that decorate the tall, elegant, empty London mansion. Until the morning she finds a corpse in the back bedroom, the pristine walls and floor covered in blood, and flees the house in panic. Fifteen minutes later, the police arrive... and find nothing. No body. No blood. The only thing slightly out of the ordinary is the clock in that back bedroom, which is now running four minutes slow. With no victim, the police are convinced there was no murder, but Audrey knows better. A man has been killed, and if they won't do anything about it, she - and her annoying friend Lewis - will. Whodunnit is one thing, but this detective duo must also wrestle with when - and where on earth is the body? It's not long since they solved the murder of their neighbour, so they're not rookie sleuths, and at least this time the case has no connection to their home. Does i? charming and witty locked-room mystery full of twists, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Tom Hindle, and Janice Hallett. 'A glorious read ... Fans of Richard Osman's books will enjoy - but in my view it's so much better!' ***** Reader review'An absolute treat ... Audrey and Lewis feel wonderfully real, their personalities shining through every page' ***** Reader review'Like stepping into a warm hug ... Kept me guessing and was a delight' ***** Reader review'A delicious plot and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing throughout. Excellent' ***** Reader review

A Practical Guide to a Big Education offers a bold new vision of an expansive education that is academic, relational and creative and shows you how you can make that shift in your school. Discover practical guidance and tools to help you offer a more holistic education, balancing 'Head, Heart and Hand' (academic learning, relational wellbeing and creativity) across your leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practice. Covering a broad range of topics from belonging to behaviour, lunchtimes to learner profiles, design thinking to developing agency in teachers, school leaders from across the UK bring advice and insights to help you in your transformational journey. Each chapter explores inspiring changes you can make, the difference these can make to learners and practical, realistic ideas of how to achieve this change along with case studies and reflective questions. Big Education is a Multi-Academy Trust and charity working to transform the education system, ensuring young people receive a balanced education. Big Education run their own schools, as well as provide programmes to develop leaders and teachers.

'A work of genius ... a profoundly feminist book' Louise Doughty 'A funny, feminist bildungsroman ... will see her scoop up any Sarah Waters fans who haven't already discovered her' Patrick Gale 'It's thrilling to live with this book' Monique Roffey “Pixie”. I like it. “Pixie Pamela”. It’s a good name for me: sometimes tiny and invisible. Other times bouncing up to the ceiling to look down on everyone. It’s the turn of the twentieth century and Pamela ‘Pixie’ Colman Smith is a young woman of stark contradictions: plucky yet naive, artistically gifted despite lacking classical training, fascinated by the esoteric but sceptical of the world around her. After the deaths of her beloved mother and her troubled but well-intentioned father, Pixie finds herself in the complex, political world of fin-de-siecle art, trying to get her stunning work seen and to forge a name and a path for herself in life. Across Jamaica, Devon, London and Brooklyn, Pixie is a novel of epic proportions, a tale of the twists and turns, séances and secrets, successes and devastation, of one young woman’s talent, grit and determination. In Pixie, Jill Dawson renders the real-life figure of Pamela ‘Pixie’ Colman Smith, artist, publisher and illustrator of the still-iconic Rider–Waite–Smith tarot deck, in arrestingly vivid detail, breathing life into a story that is instantly knowable, but has, until now, eluded popular imagination. 'A rich and marvellous story' Sadie Jones 'A truly bold and vigorous and immersive writer' Christobel Kent

‘Spectacularly good’ Peter Frankopan‘Fascinating’ The Times‘Game-changing’ John Guy, Literary Review‘Gripping' Lucy Worsley‘Scintillating’ Suzannah LipscombA panoramic history of the arrival of the Stuarts, and how the reign of King James I saw England reach new corners of the globeIn 1603, England was on the verge of crisis. Enter King James. Four centuries ago James Stuart came to the throne with a dream of a united and global Great Britain. His reign saw expeditions reach Russia, India, Persia, China, Japan and the shores of the New World, while the East India Company grew ever closer to the crown. In this epic and panoramic history, Anna Whitelock casts the long-overlooked monarch in a new light – and explores how his reign sowed the seeds of the future British Empire.

'A beautiful and highly original voice' Observer'A deeply satisfying read' Irish Times'Pure captivation from one of Ireland’s rising talents' Irish ExaminerFrom Catfish Rolling's Clara Kumagai, a second novel full of longing, love and heartbreak, inspired by Puccini's Madame Butterfly. Turn the page, strike a chord. There are restless ghosts to be appeased... When Japanese-American teenager, Adam, discovers a diary in his attic, he is enthralled by its account of a young Japanese woman’s life. A hundred years separate them yet she, like Adam, is caught between cultures, relationships and heartbreak. She also writes of the ghosts that have begun to seek her out, which Adam dismisses as fantasy – until he too, begins to be haunted. It leads him to Nagasaki, trying to solve the mystery of the diary, and his own identity. And the ghosts gather...

'Beautifully observed and carefully researched' Brigit Strawbridge Howard'The real voice of the proper countryside' John Lewis-StempelEvery day, just before sunrise and straight after sunset, magic happens. Dawn and dusk – those fleeting, half-lit hours – are when the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Skies flare with colour, landscapes shift in mood and an unseen cast of creatures emerges from the shadows. Welcome to twilight. In THE SECRET WORLD OF TWILIGHT, author and smallholder Sally Coulthard invites us into this magical in-between realm, where seductive night-blooming flowers open, secretive mammals stir, giant moths reign and fantastical sea creatures ride the tide. Twilight profoundly affects human life too – but in our age of electric light and closed doors, we’ve almost forgotten how to see it. Blending natural history, folklore and memoir, Coulthard reveals twilight as a vital, liminal force: one that has inspired awe for millennia and still has the power to illuminate our daily lives.

From the author of BBC Between the Covers pick The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou. 'Gripping and compelling.' LAURA MARSHALL'A magnificent melodrama, full of glamour and grit.' THE TIMESTHREE WOMEN. ONE SHOT AT REVENGE. Hollywood, 1954. At night, before we’re strapped to our beds, the nurses let us watch a film. We’re allowed a moment of make believe, as the faces of stars fill the screen. Tonight, though, I recognise the man on screen. His name is written large above the title on the opening credits. Everyone knows him. But I know him. I know that he likes his coffee strong and his women weak. I know that he owns the world yet is terrified of losing it. I know what happened on the night of the Oscars party. And it’s time for me to get out of here and tell the world what he did. Following the story of three women in the orbit of the same insidious man, A Beautiful Way to Die is a true-crime-inspired thriller perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Bright Young Women and The Silent Patient. 'Deeply atmospheric... I couldn't put this down.' LOUISE HARE'Dark and gripping.' NIKKI SMITH'Evocative, tense, seductive.' TAMMY COHEN'I was utterly gripped.' LESLEY KARA'Both dazzling and devastating.' CLARE WHITFIELD

Do you have a tricky class that needs taming, or defiant individuals who are testing your teaching? Be Brilliant at Behaviour Management will equip you with a toolkit of practical strategies to calm all kinds of classroom chaos and approach challenging behaviour patterns with confidence and sensitivity. Written for busy primary and secondary school teachers, this essential guidebook will empower you to command your presence in the classroom and nurture a positive learning environment. Caroline Bentley-Davies offers expert strategies to help you manage even the toughest behavioural situations with confidence and ease. The book incorporates coaching-style questions that will help you identify challenges and reflect on your own style. Whether you’re faced with disruptive pupils or unmotivated learners, discover powerful techniques for establishing rules, routines and rituals that will transform your approach to behaviour management and enable you to enjoy stress-free teaching. Explore a range of case studies that will help you demonstrate who is in charge, tackling Alpha Pupils, classroom disruption and a lack of pupil motivation.

'Deeply researched and utterly convincing' Melissa Harrison, Guardian'Not a word is out of place. Full of understated lyricism ... an exquisite and spellbinding debut' Heather Clark, author of Red Comet 'Luminous ... Helen Bain's prose is exact and alive, and the novel builds with a quietly devastating inexorable force you can't look away from' Paula McLain, author of The Paris WifeIn the early 1960s, in a small town near Dartmoor, the church bells ring. The people of North Tawton go about their days, catching glimpses of one another’s lives. There’s the local GP, who knows more about his patients than he would sometimes prefer. There’s the young shop assistant at Kestrels, who understands that the ladies who come there for a new outfit sometimes hope to find a new self. There’s the tenant farm labourer who rings the tower bells at the church three times a week, the notes – harmonious and clashing – rippling out across the rooftops of the town. Amid all these lives, a young couple move into focus. New to the town with their small daughter, they have escaped London for a quieter existence in the thatched house beside the church, Court Green. The life they intend to build here – out of fresh lino tiles, second-hand furniture painted with hearts and flowers, and expertly-cooked suppers for weekend guests – will be a good and happy one. The Daffodil Days depicts a pivotal year in the marriage of 20th-century literature’s most infamous couple, witnessed by the people they lived among. It is a kaleidoscopic portrait of this enigmatic pair, refracted through the rich inner lives of a rural community caught – if only for a moment – in their light.

In the early morning of 9 April 1940, a fleet of German battleships entered the Oslofjord. Norwegian artillery delayed them long enough for King Haakon VII and his cabinet to escape to England, but there was no stopping the Nazi Blitzkrieg. Norway stood on the cusp of a traumatic five-year occupation whose aftershocks would continue to trouble its national consciousness long after the defeated Germans departed in May 1945. Robert Ferguson tells the extraordinary – and relatively little-known – story of the occupation and its judicial aftermath. He focuses in particular on German attempts to use a Norwegian Nazi administration under Vidkun Quisling to impose a National Socialist revolution on the country, and on the many brave and ingenious ways in which the Norwegians resisted. Ferguson describes the occupation in all its aspects – from Nazi terror to non-violent resistance, from censorship to sabotage – via a series of heterogeneous but interlinked narratives. Key players in the occupation and its wider story – including the pitiless Reichskommissar Josef Terboven, the Norwegian crime writer-turned-SS-strongman Jonas Lie, the principled Lutheran bishop Eivind Berggrav and the enigmatic double agent Gunnar Waaler – are drawn in memorably vivid colours. A riveting account of the Second World War’s forgotten occupation, Norway’s War evokes in moving fashion the moral and physical courage of a people who, faced with the brutal tyranny of a totalitarian invader, refused to be cowed.

Come fly with Birdie and count up all the animals you meet in this delightful first numbers board book from the RSPB, with lift-the-flap surprises and trails for little fingers to follow!Little ones will love following Birdie and spotting all sorts of wonderful wild creatures. Can they see and count two bouncing bunnies? Or five quacking ducks? What about nine buzzy bumblebees? Find them all in this sweet rhyming board book filled with adorable illustrations by award-winning illustrator Maria Neradova. Birdie's adventures are created in partnership with the RSPB, the largest nature conservation charity in Europe. Designed with the planet in mind, each book is plastic-free and made with plant-based inks – the perfect gift to share with babies and toddlers!Look out for more Birdie Loves books with: Birdie Loves Colours.

The go-to guide for supporting and understanding young people's special educational needs. SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years is the essential guide for understanding and supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), whether they have a formal diagnosis or not. Written by SEND expert and acclaimed podcaster, Georgina Durrant, this book is split into seven key areas, each focusing on a different area of need with relevant accompanying support, such as numeracy skills, emotional regulation and sensory processing differences. It takes a neuro-affirmative approach to empowering autistic students, as well as those with PDA, ADHD, dyslexia, DCD, dyscalculia, sensory processing differences, SLCN and more. With practical, easy-to-implement techniques, every chapter provides actionable solutions to enhance learning outcomes and foster an environment where students don’t merely cope, but thrive. Designed for both teachers and parents, this resource ensures every young person with SEND receives the support they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

The definitive guide to the birdwatching sites of Devon and CornwallDevon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are high on any UK birdwatcher’s destination wish-list, renowned for their seabirds, wintering shorebirds, propensity for rare vagrants, and the UK’s only breeding Cirl Buntings. A wealth of habitats, from wide open beaches and towering sea cliffs to Atlantic woodlands and exposed tors, ensures a wide variety of species at any time of year. Now in its sixth edition, Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall remains the trusted site guide for birdwatching in the region. Featuring more than 80 sites, it includes information on habitats, access, when to visit, and key species to see at each site during different seasons, along with a species list, notes on the best sites accessible by public transport, best sites for those with mobility issues, and a section on the region's top birds and where to see them. Where to Watch Birds in Devon and Cornwall is a must-take companion for any birder living in or heading to the southwest.

AS FEATURED IN THE TIMES AND THE TELEGRAPH'Expertly guides parents in how to support their children' – Dr Sheila Redfern, author of Reflective Parenting'So much important psychology and insight into adolescent minds' – Nicola Morgan, The Teenage Brain WomanHelp your child feel motivated, prepared and ready for school exams. Childhood anxiety seems to be on the rise and it's visibly present in classrooms today. Add exams into the mix and it's no wonder that young people are feeling the pressure. But what can parents do? This trusted toolkit is packed with all the strategies you need to help your child thrive. You'll gain insights into what happens in schools today, learn how to create constructive conversations at home, and understand how to help your child establish effective study habits. You'll also find advice about hot topics, such as tutoring, and guidance tailored to each stage from Year 7 through to Year 13.

Do you know that pigeons feed their chicks with a special ‘milk’? That foxes are born with blue eyes? Or that some exotic animals have gone wild in UK cities and town? rom city bumblebees to street-savvy sparrowhawks, discover over 120 animals, plants and other kinds of wildlife that thrive in the hustle and bustle of urban life. You will learn which animals have adapted to tough city life, what plants can grow in even the tiniest of pavement cracks and how you can make your garden or balcony into a wildlife hotspot! Whether you’re off for a stroll in a city park or on a trip into town, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife at home!Includes nature spotter tips; activities and crafts to try, and a wildlife checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With fascinating facts written by Catherine Brereton and stylish illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect guide for city wildlife-watchers, young and old. RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife is published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. For more incredible guides to British wildlife, check out RSPB Nature Guide: Birds, RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife, RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts and RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore.