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<p><b>'A deeply thought-provoking book full of wisdom, insight and common sense, by two of our foremost strategists' James Holland, bestselling author of <i>The War in the West</i></b><br><br><b>FOREWORD BY SIR NICK CARTER, FORMER UK CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF </b><br><br><b>How have the character and technology of war changed in recent times?</b><br><b>Why does battlefield victory often fail to result in a sustainable peace?</b><br><b>What is the best way to prevent, fight and resolve future conflict?</b><br><br>The world is becoming a more dangerous place. Since the fall of Kabul and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US-led liberal international order is giving way to a more chaotic and contested world system. Western credibility and deterrence are diminishing in the face of wars in Europe and the Middle East, tensions across the Taiwan Strait, and rising populism and terrorism around the world. Can peace, mutual respect and democracy survive, or are we destined to a permanent chaos in which authoritarians and populists thrive?<br><br>Using decades of experience as policy advisors in conflicts in Iraq and across Africa, and on recent fieldwork in Israel and Taiwan, the authors analyse the nature of modern war, considering state-on-state and intra-state conflicts. They investigate how technology can be a leveller for small powers against larger aggressors and the role of leadership, diplomacy and economic assistance.<br><br>Weighing up past lessons, present observations and predictions about the future, <i>The Art of War and Peace</i> explores how wars can be won on the battlefield and how that success can be translated into a stable and enduring peace.</p>

<p><b>Meet your new best friend and let every little thing make you happy!</b><br><br>Alongside her refreshingly honest and magnetic lyrics, which have caught the attention of millions of fans across the globe, singer-songwriter Peach Martine has dreamed up a dazzling collection of poems to make you laugh, cry, forget your ex and find your chosen family.<br><br>Take a bite of her sumptuous musical cores with refreshing ways to manifest your best life, feel fierce and choose joy at every turn.<br><br><b>Peach Martine follows up her debut EP <i>Love, Peach</i> with a collection of poems to inspire, entertain and heal your heart.</b></p>

<p>'She's hilarious' - <i>Stylist</i><br>'A social pioneer' - <i>Glamour</i><br><br><b>YOU ARE THE HERO THAT YOUR STORY NEEDS. </b><br><br>I'm Fats/Fatima. I'm a comedian. I make jokes and videos. Sometimes I go on news programmes and tell men with bad tans what life is like for little people. I do this because I am a little person, in case you were wondering. It would be an odd thing to do if I wasn't.<br><br>My life hasn't always been easy, but through the good and the bad times I've learned a few lessons which have made me fearless - how to be the hero that my story needs. Now, I want to share those lessons with you. So you can be the main character in your life, no matter what your challenges may be.<br><br>So come on in. My story, like yours, is ready to begin.<br><br>Love,<br><br>Fats x</p>

The Tiny Things Are Heavier follows Sommy, a Nigerian woman who comes to the United States for graduate school two weeks after her brother, Mezie, attempts suicide. Plagued by the guilt of leaving Mezie behind, Sommy struggles to fit into her new life as a student and an immigrant. Lonely and homesick, Sommy soon enters a complicated relationship with her boisterous Nigerian roommate, Bayo, a relationship that plummets into deceit when Sommy falls for Bryan, a biracial American, whose estranged Nigerian father left the States immediately after his birth. Bonded by their feelings of unbelonging and a vague sense of kinship, Sommy and Bryan transcend the challenges of their new relationship. During summer break, Sommy and Bryan visit the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, where Sommy hopes to reconcile with Mezie and Bryan plans to connect with his father. But when a shocking and unexpected event throws their lives into disarray, it exposes the cracks in Sommy's relationships and forces her to confront her notions of self and familial love. A daring and ambitious novel rendered in stirring, tender prose, The Tiny Things Are Heavier is a captivating portrait that explores the hardships of migration, the subtleties of Nigeria's class system, and how far we'll go to protect those we love.

<p><b>'A stunning self-portrait of a woman trying to make sense of the misogyny and sexism she has faced throughout her life.' - TIME Magazine</b><br><br>In early 2021, popular artist Anna Marie Tendler checked herself into a psychiatric hospital following a year of crippling anxiety, depression and self-harm. Over two weeks, she underwent myriad psychological tests, participated in numerous therapy sessions, connected with fellow patients and experienced profound breakthroughs, such as when a doctor noted, "There is a you inside that feels invisible to those looking at you from the outside."<br><br>In <i>Men Have Called Her Crazy</i>, Tendler recounts her hospital experience as well as pivotal moments in her life that preceded and followed. This is a memoir that speaks to every woman who has been made to question her own sanity, doubt herself and her worth. Anna Marie Tendler's powerful writing, insight and clarity enabled her to find a way out of the narratives that had been foisted on her since girlhood and create her own, new story. This beautiful and heartfelt book invites us to do the same.<br><br>This stunning literary self-portrait examines the unreasonable expectations and pressures women face in the 21st century. Yet overwhelming and despairing as that can feel, Tendler ultimately offers a message of hope. Early in her stay in the hospital, she says, "My wish for myself is that one day I'll reach a place where I can face hardship without trying to destroy myself." By the end of the book, she fulfils that wish.</p>

From the Queen of Holiday Reads, Sophie Gravia, comes a brand new laugh-out-loud novel about friendship, love, and surviving modern dating. Grab your sunglasses, your beach bag and a copy of The Dicktionary Club - the ultimate suitcase essential! Finding the one is just so hard... Ella, Katy, and Zola are done with Glasgow's dating scene. From ghosting to catfishing to cringe-worthy Tinder messages, navigating love in today's society has become an absolute nightmare! But when one of them is dumped by a guy who saw her as nothing more than a quick swipe, the trio decide to fight back and take matters into their own hands. Creating The Dicktionary Club - an exclusive, women-only website dedicated to exposing Scotland's worst serial swipers with brutally honest reviews. Their mission is to help women spot the red flags, dodge heartbreakers, and take back control of the dating scene. But as the site goes viral, so does the drama in their own love lives. And when one of them starts falling for a guy she's been warning others to avoid, things get messier-and more complicated-than ever... Friendship, flirting and absolute chaos, The Dicktionary Club has got it all, from the bestselling author of A Glasgow Kiss and Hot Girl Summer. Don't miss the brand-new BBC podcast Situationships with Sophie and Christine, where Sophie teams up with Christine McGuiness to dive into listeners' dating dilemmas and give their unfiltered advice on love, friendship and everything in between.

<p><b>'Utterly captivating. An engrossing, propulsive novel' Hannah Kent, author of <i>Burial Rites<br></i>'A gorgeously written, at times fantastical and deeply immersive novel' Molly Aitken, author of <i>Bright I Burn]<br></i>'The book of the summer' Ireland AM<br><br>Two women. An extraordinary power. An explosive bond.</b><br><b>In a time of revolution, their fates will lie in the turn of a card . . .</b><br><br>It is the early days of the French Revolution and, on the streets of Paris, terror reigns.<br><br>Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand is a young woman with an extraordinary power - through her tarot cards, she can commune with the dead, revolutionaries and the aristocracy alike seeking her out to divine their fortunes. Lenormand is loyal to Marie Antoinette and the dauphin of France, but she has seen the queen's fate in the cards and must take care that it doesn't become her own.<br><br>Then, one fateful day, she comes across Cait, a scullery maid from Ireland who has travelled to Paris for love. Cait has powers too - she can read people's pasts as Lenormand reads their futures. The two young women share an electrifying connection, drawn to each other's abilities. But Cait is hiding something. What will she do - and who will she betray - to bring revolution to the shores of her beloved Ireland too?<br><br><b>Inspired by the astonishing true story of Marie-Anne Adelaide Lenormand,</b><i> The Tarot Reader of Versailles</i><b> is a sweeping, powerful novel where allegiances, betrayals and even fate itself can be forged or broken by the turn of a card . . . </b><br><br>*Selected as a <i>Bookseller </i>pick of the month*<br><br><b>'Readers who like their historical fiction laced with fantastical elements will enjoy this spirited tale' <i>The Times<br></i></b><br><i>'</i><b>[A] propulsive epic in the company of two extraordinary women' <i>Daily Mail</i></b><br><br><b>'A complex, epic and engrossing tale' Caroline Lea, author of <i>Love, Sex &amp; Frankenstein</i></b> <br><br><b>'I was totally swept up in this epic story of fate and betrayal, love and intrigue. Every twist left me reeling' Danielle Giles, author of <i>Mere<br></i><br>'Thrilling, compelling and beautifully-woven' Aoife Fitzpatrick, author of <i>The Red Bird Sings<br></i><br>'Feminist, fantastical and flawlessly imagined' Natasha Solomons<br><br>'Lush, lyrical and utterly captivating' Kim Curran, author of <i>The Morrigan</i></b></p>

Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts... At the dark heart of the Holocaust, there was a wooden hut whose walls were painted with cartoons; a place where children sang, staged plays and wrote poetry. Safely inside, but still in the shadow of the chimneys, they were given better food, kept free of vermin, and were even taught meditation to imagine full stomachs and a day without fear. The man who became their guiding light was a young Jewish prisoner named Fredy Hirsch. But being a teacher in such a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Whether it was begging the SS for better provisions, or hiding his homosexuality from his persecutors, he risked his life every day for one thing: to protect the children from the mortal danger they all faced. But time is running out for Fredy and the hundreds of children in his care. Can he find a way to teach them the one lesson they really need to know: how to survive? From the bestselling author of Born Survivors, comes an assiduously researched and powerful new novel. Drawn from archives and survivor testimonies, historian and biographer Wendy Holden tells the inspirational and uplifting true story of Fredy Hirsch: The Teacher of Auschwitz.

<p><b>*FEATURING A FOREWORD BY ROD STEWART*</b><br><br>Stuart Wood's love of music was ignited at fourteen when he, along with three schoolmates, formed a band. By the time he turned fifteen, he had left school to pursue a career as an electrician, blissfully unaware of the whirlwind that awaited him. Suddenly, he found himself living the life of a superstar, whisked away in limousines, pursued by frenzied fans on every continent, and thrust into the ranks of one of the bestselling groups in history.<br><br>Between 1971 and 1977, Edinburgh's Bay City Rollers achieved ten top-ten hit singles, four top-ten albums, two number-one singles and two number-one albums. For five years, they were the biggest pop teen sensation since the Beatles.<br><br>But the music industry was not all glitz and glamour. Stuart had no inkling of the ruthless machinery behind the scenes, exploiting his talent and dreams.<br><br>Rollermania swept the globe, the Bay City Rollers conquered hearts and charts, selling a staggering 300 million records. While many claim to know the full Rollermania story, for the first time, Stuart - one of the few people who lived it - tells his story. <i>Mania</i> is a celebration of one of the world's biggest bands and their enduring legacy, a rollercoaster ride through fame, fortune and the unforgettable music that defined an era.</p>

<p><b>WITH A FOREWORD FROM SIR ALAN BATES</b><br><br><b><i>'Jo is an inspiration', </i>Monica Dolan, who played Jo in the ITV drama, <i>Mr Bates vs The Post Office</i></b><br><br><i>'My first big discrepancy came in the shape of a £2,000 shortfall that just made no sense at all. Of all the things that kept me awake once in the thick of the nightmare that unfolded, it was being stuck in that truly incomprehensible moment where the mere touch of a button suddenly turned £2,000 into £4,000 within three minutes on that cold December night in 2003.'</i><br><br>Jo Hamilton was one of more than 700 sub-postmasters prosecuted between 2000 and 2014 based on information from the Post Office's faulty Horizon accounting system. She was told to put right a wrong she hadn't committed and pushed to the very brink of her existence - remortgaging her house, borrowing from anyone she could in order to repay money that she hadn't taken, and questioning her own sanity.<br><br>Immortalised in ITV smash hit drama, <i>Mr Bates v The Post Office</i>, this is Jo Hamilton's extraordinary first-hand account of how she built a Post Office that was at the very heart of her community and lost it all through no fault of her own. For the first time, beyond the headlines and the corridors of the High Court and the UK's political institutions, we will finally hear Jo's full story and the human side of this scandal as well as the untold struggle she faced during the biggest miscarriages of justice in modern history. Ultimately, this is a story of hope and the strength of community and the ability of a few to fight back against the odds.</p>

<p><b>Welcome to the Killer Lines Crime Festival!</b><br><br>'Funny, sharply observed and fiendishly clever'<br><b>Jennie Godfrey, author of <i>The List of Suspicious Things</i></b><br><br>'Wickedly funny modern cosy with so many twists you'll get whiplash'<br><b>Ian Moore, author of <i>Death and Croissants</i></b><br><br>In the quaint town of Hoslewit, the biggest names in crime writing have congregated to celebrate all things bookish and murderous. With a programme packed with seminars and signings, egos and alcohol, it's sure to be a thrilling weekend.<br><br>Author Jane Hepburn is determined this is going to be her year. She's not quite reached the heady heights of best-sellerdom yet, but is convinced that if she can just make the right connections at the festival, it could be the start of a whole new chapter for her and her books.<br><br>Then her literary agent is killed, and Jane's plans are derailed. But if she can solve the murder, perhaps it will provide the boost her writing career needs? If she lives to tell the tale, that is.<br><br><b>Set in the world of books, and for fans of Richard Osman and Richard Coles, Janice Hallett and Nita Prose, <i>A Novel Murder</i> is a book you'll be <i>dying</i> to read.</b><br><br>'An appealing cozy star is born.' - <i><b>Kirkus Review</b></i><br><br> 'Terrific fun, a tongue-in-cheek look at the world of writing and book festivals with a delightful mystery'. - <i><b>The Sun</b></i><br><br> '<i>A Novel Murder</i> has some wonderful behind-the-scenes glimpses that will have you laughing out loud, alongside a neat whodunnit thread designed to lead the reader up many a blind alley.' -<b> <i>Crime Fiction Lover</i></b></p>

<p><b>'Has the power to change your life through conversation' -</b> <b>Roxie Nafousi</b><br><br><b>'Josh's openness, relatability, and honesty has singled him out as a voice of today, worthy of global amplification'</b><b> - Lily Collins<br><br></b>As a celebrity interviewer, Josh Smith has talked with people of every background, mood and personality, and had them open up like never before. He believes there's an art and a science to a great chat and understanding it can unlock a whole world of connection. This essential guide is filled with simple tricks and accessible tools which will help you in any kind of conversation and in any environment. <i>Great Chat</i> includes seven key lessons that will teach you:<br><br>- Why asking questions can build emotional intelligence and make you more likeable<br>- How listening twice as much as talking can change your social life and improve your relationships<br>- How to embrace difficult conversations and why they are good for you, plus so much more.<br><br>Conversation is the original self-help practice that has existed since humans first learnt to communicate and, ever since, we have used it to broaden our understanding of the world and personally grow. From starting out in a new industry, navigating digital dating, or trying to make friends later in life, our ability to communicate remains of vital importance. Whether you're a confident communicator or struggle socially, we need to relearn the art of conversation and Josh is here to show us how.</p>

<p><b>'Characters you'll come to love and a story that keeps you turning the page.' Rosie Goodwin <br><br>The fifth book in the much-loved World War II saga series of family, secrets and lies. </b><br><br><b>May, 1941<br></b><br>It's been a difficult few months for Nellie Castle, but at last the cafe is getting back on its feet. And with Marianne's baby due soon, there is much to look forward to.<br><br>Meanwhile, Bert Castle is recovering from the injuries he sustained during an enemy attack. And though he is plagued with nightmares, at least one good thing has come out of the incident: his friendship with nurse Dot Calloway.<br><br>But when Nellie, Bert and his sister Edie are summoned to give evidence at the trial of the woman who who shot Nellie's best friend, Gladys, they soon realise that Susan Blake will not be the only one on trial . . . <br><br><b>Don't miss the sixth book in the Dover Cafe series, <i>Secrets at the Dover Cafe</i>. Available to pre-order now. And the first four books in the Dover Cafe series, <i>The Dover Cafe at War</i>, <i>The Dover Cafe on the Front Line</i>, <i>The Dover Cafe Under Fire </i>and <i>Return to the Dover Cafe </i>are available now. <br><br>Readers are loving <i>The Dover Cafe on Trial:<br></i></b><br>'The lives and loves of the characters in these books are amazing' <b>***** <br><br>'</b>Loving this series and can't wait for another installment' <b> ***** <br></b><br>'A fantastic series with lovable characters, can't wait for more' <b> *****<br><br></b>'Brilliant as usual!' <b>*****</b></p>

The scorching new feminist apocalyptic novel and instant international bestseller from CJ Leede, the author of Maeve Fly. One of Esquire and Vulture's Best Horror Books of the year and a GoodReads Editors' Pick. 'Keep an eye on this rising feminist voice' - Tori Amos In C.J Leede's latest genre-bending thriller, Sophie, a good Catholic girl who has been kept separate from the world, must traverse the apocalyptic hellscape of the midwest to try to find her lost brother, whilst learning the reality of her own sexuality in a suddenly lust-filled world. A virus is spreading across America, transforming the infected and making them feral with lust. Nothing in Sophie's strict religious upbringing could have prepared her for the arrival of the scorching winds that sweep through the Midwest - not the righteous breath of God, but an evil gust that delivers an ungodly, fevered lust unto the virtuous and the wicked alike. Though her own body has become a carnal battleground, she must somehow find her way through the ravaged world to rescue her brother, hoping the fever hasn't taken him; hoping he can still be saved. The end times are coming and Sophie soon discovers that there are far worse fates than dying a virgin . . .

You invited her in. That was your first mistake. Jules and Scott are a young couple living on the outskirts of London. When the charming and charismatic Orla sweeps into their lives, inviting her to house-share seems like the answer to all their problems: she needs a home, they could do with the money. But once Orla moves in, Jules starts to feel uncomfortable. Whatever the occasion, Orla has to be centre-stage. Every social occasion, every outing, every get-together is dominated by her and her daily dramas. But on closer inspection, Orla's stories just don't add up. And Jules starts to suspect that their dream housemate might be about to turn their lives into a nightmare. A tense new psychological thriller from the author of The Perfect Guest.

<p><b>'Fabulously readable' STEPHEN FRY</b><br><br><b>'Wildly entertaining' DAILY EXPRESS</b><br><br><b>'Rollicking ... ebullient ... Christmas present problems are instantly solved' MAIL ON SUNDAY</b><br><b><br>Nominated for the 2025 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research</b><br><br>Described variously as a 'polymath', a 'renaissance man' and 'one of the most colourful characters in the music business', Mike Batt has led an extraordinarily vibrant and challenging life that has been full of both glorious victories and bitter failures.<br><br>For better or for worse, he is a man who has always lived life on his own terms. Idiosyncratic but mainstream, complicated but compassionate, steadfastly maverick in spirit but avowedly commercial in outlook. He is a man of great contradictions, but even greater talent.<br><br>After starting out in the music business as a teenager, Batt shot to fame in the early 1970s for his part in the creation of the Wombles pop group. But this success proved to be just the beginning as he then went on to work with various artists as a songwriter, composer and producer, including Art Garfunkel, George Harrison, Cliff Richard, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Katie Melua.<br><br>Featuring cameos from some of the biggest stars in the business from Paul McCartney to Prince, <i>The Closest Thing to Crazy</i> takes us not only on the rocky (and classical) journey of Mike Batt's life but also on a tour around the inside of his mind.</p>