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Eliza's playwright husband Richard Sheridan has accepted the career opportunity of a lifetime: running a prestigious theatre in Dublin. Eliza plays the role of the supportive wife - uprooting their daughter Mara, relocating from England to Dublin, running the household and managing Richard's paperwork - but inside, she's burning with resentment. Eliza was once a globe-trotting classical pianist; now, her time is consumed by the dramas of the judgmental 'momfluencers' at the café across from Mara's school, where she spends hours anxiously watching her lonely daughter during playtimes. When she's sent a suggestive photo of Richard with another woman, it's the last straw. She turns to mysterious marriage therapist Ellen Early for help. But Eliza has no idea just how far Ms. Early is willing to go to get results ... The Marriage Vendetta offers the quirky relatable tone of How to Kill Your Family crossed with wry wit of Sorrow and Bliss. There's a touch of BBC's Motherland in the portrayal of parental schoolyard politics - and the dark comedy of Bad Sisters.

<p><b>Do boycotts work? Should arms sales be stopped? What about supplying weapons to the good guys? In<i> How Wars End</i> an international expert explains how we can act to bring about peace in an age of escalating war.</b><br><br>In 2003 Jan van Aken almost helped stop a war. But as he was preparing to go to Baghdad to search for biological weapons, he got a message: the US was determined to avenge 9/11 and wouldn't wait for UN inspections to take place. The invasion went ahead, and only years later, the world discovered that Iraq had had no biological weapons at that time.<br><br>From this experience and the many others he has had as a weapons inspector, conflict analyst and activist, in <i>How Wars End</i> van Aken shows how conflict resolution really works. From disinformation and dodgy dossiers to chemical weapons and murderous drones, he identifies why wars start and spiral. And he looks at the alternatives, including civil initiatives, diplomacy, sanctions, and international interventions.<br><br>Interweaving the latest findings from peace research with stories and examples from Northern Ireland, Serbia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, Israel-Palestine and more, <i>How Wars End</i> lays out evidence-based strategies for moving from violent conflict to ceasefire, and from ceasefire to lasting peace.<br><br>Translated by Jo Heinrich.</p>

<p><b>'A trenchant and invaluable people's history of the bottom of the pyramid in the world's most populous nation' </b><b><i>Financial Times</i></b> <br><br><b>What does the life of an ordinary working-class, Muslim woman look and feel like in modern India? Award-winning journalist Neha Dixit traces the story of one such faceless Indian woman, from the early 1990s to the present day. What emerges is a picture of a life lived under constant corrosive tension. <br></b> <br>Syeda X left the holy city of Banaras (now Varanasi) for Delhi with her young family in the aftermath of riots and communal violence in the early '90s. In Delhi, she settled into the life of a poor migrant, juggling multiple jobs a day - from sewing soccer balls and removing the stems from raisins, to shelling almonds sold in bulk to multinationals and assisting in illegal abortions. Syeda has held over 50 different jobs in 30 years, earning paltry sums in the process. And if she ever took a day off, her job would be lost to another faceless migrant. <br><br>We meet an unforgettable cast of characters: a rickshaw driver in Chandni Chowk who ends up tragically dead in a terrorist blast; a doctor who gets arrested for pre-natal sex determination; a Hindu nationalist 'cow vigilante' whose sister elopes with Syeda's son; and policemen who delight in beating up young Muslim men. <br><br>Written with empathy and deep insight, <i>The Many Lives of Syeda X </i>is a portal to a harsh, hidden world. It is the story of untold millions and a searing account of urban life in new India.</p>

TAKE A HOLIDAY YOU WON'T FORGET . . . The Sunday Times bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club breakout thriller. Now a major TV drama on NETFLIX starring Jill Halfpenny Seven days. Three families. One killer. It was supposed to be the perfect holiday, dreamed up by Kate as the ideal way to turn 40: four best friends and their husbands and children in a luxurious villa under the blazing sunshine of Provence. But there is trouble in paradise. Kate suspects that her husband is having an affair, and that the other woman is one of her best friends. One of these women is willing to sacrifice years of friendship and destroy her family. But which one? As Kate closes in on the truth in the stifling Mediterranean heat, she realises too late that the stakes are far higher than she ever imagined. Because someone in the villa is prepared to kill to keep their secret hidden.

<p><b>From the bestselling <i>The Colour Monster </i>series and author-illustrator talent, Anna Llenas, comes a new mindfulness activity book packed with 45 mandalas to colour in!</b><br><br>What do you do when your emotions overwhelm you and you don't know how to control them? Or when you feel upset but can't figure out why? Join the Colour Monster and discover how to express your emotions through art. On your journey towards calm, these mandalas, full of shapes and colour, will help you to connect with yourself and find your inner peace again.<br><br>Using Anna Llenas' recognisable and accessible artwork in black and white form, dive into a book of beautiful and calming mandalas to colour. The perfect way to destress and help regulate emotions for children (and adults, too). Once completed, the mandalas can be removed from the book by the perforated edge and displayed for all to enjoy!<br><br>Join the Colour Monster in his other adventures: <i>The Colour Monster, The Colour Monster Goes to School </i>and<i> The Colour Monster The Feelings Doctor and the Emotions Toolkit.</i></p>

The rise, fall, and revival of the Caesar of Silicon Valley. Elon Musk famously leads his companies from a bully pulpit, cutting through red tape whenever possible with little regard for the fallout. Musk's approach to business and politics is truly singular - he alternately seems to be either in complete command or on the verge of a meltdown, and many in his orbit have had their lives upended by buying into his utopian vision. From the chaotic launch of the Tesla Cybertruck to his decision to reshape Twitter into 'X' as part of his self-proclaimed mission to defeat the 'woke mind virus', Musk is seemingly drawn to public controversy, yet he has emerged from these turbulent moments more influential and powerful than ever. Hubris Maximus offers an unprecedented insight into the motives and mindset that have driven Musk's stratospheric rise to power. In this cautionary tale about the pitfalls of magnetic leaders, Washington Post journalist Faiz Siddiqui offers a gripping portrait of a uniquely messy and lucrative period in Musk's career, one which has seen him ascend into a key role in Trump's administration.

<p><b>This</b><b> charming urban fantasy is what you'd have if Terry Pratchett wrote <i>The Good Place</i>, following two agents of love ensnared in a plot to bring down the natural order of the world. Perfect for fans of Jodi Taylor, Garth Nix's 'Booksellers' series and <i>Assistant to the Villain</i>.<br><br>'This is the perfect book. It's joyful and funny and sad and flamboyant: everything I always went to Terry Pratchett for' NATASHA PULLEY <br><br></b>Not everything is down to Fate but, when it comes to love, the right people must collide to keep the world running to plan. Immortal cupids, known as Apollo agents, spend their afterlife matching up pre-destined couples to sign off their daily quota. Love cynic, Erron Grover, and hopeless romantic, Casey Hart, are two such agents based in London. They live an afterlife of luxury until several of their assignments result in a bizarre series of deaths.<br><br>Under heavy suspicion of involvement, their blossoming relationship begins to fray, but far worse, the unplanned deaths start to cause the very fabric of Fate to unravel. Faced with the collapse of civilisation, far too many geese and a few questionable soul reapers, the two men are forced to go on the run to solve the murders and save the world . . . along with their favourite jazz bar.<br><br><b>'The perfect balance of fast paced and fun ... It hit me in the heart with a gold arrow!' ROSE BLACK, author of <i>Til Death Do Us Bard<br></i></b><b><u><br>Tropes:<br></u>&gt; Grumpy x Sunshine<br>&gt; M/M Friends to Romance<br></b><b>&gt; High Stakes (Good vs Evil)</b><br><b>&gt; Larger-Than-Life Threat</b><br><br><b>READERS LOVE <i>ACTS OF CUPIDITY</i>!<br><br>* * * * *</b> 'The writing is extremely engaging and the pace is fantastic. I read this mostly in one sitting because I didn't want to put it down. I just needed to know what was going to happen next'<br><br><b>* * * * *</b> 'I LOVED this book, this was so much fun. I was sucked in from the beginning, the storyline instantly got me' <br><br><b>* * * * *</b> 'The blend of urban fantasy with a light-hearted mystery is perfectly executed, making this book impossible to put down. Acts of Cupidity is an absolute delight - a page-turner full of charm, humour and a dash of romance that will keep readers hooked from start to finish' <br><br><b>* * * * *</b> 'Ahhh I loved it so much!!! One of my all-time favorites! Acts of Cupidity combines everything that my heart needs: longing, queer love, a good mystery, humour, all in a fantasy setting!!'<br><br><b>* * * * *</b> 'WORLDBUILDING: 10/10. ROMANCE: 100000000000000000/10. MYSTERY: 10/10'</p>

<p><b><i>'A riveting and remarkable retelling of a true story.'</i> - SARA SHERIDAN</b><br><b><i>'A very enjoyable novel, one that can give pleasure and invite speculation at the same time.'</i> - THE SCOTSMAN</b><br><b><i>'His remarkable life story has, for the first time, been pieced together from myriad contemporary newspaper reports, historical archives and contradictory anecdotes to form a stunning new novel'</i> - SUNDAY POST</b><br><br><b>He kept his secret for a lifetime. Now the truth will rock New York.</b><br><br>It is 1901, and Dr Gallagher has just pronounced Murray Hall dead. <b>New York politico, gambler, womaniser</b> - Hall is all these things, but when the newspapers break the news of his death to the world, they reveal <b>a side to his identity he never wanted known, a secret no one could have guessed.</b><br><br>Sam Clellan, an ambitious young journalist, is determined to <b>uncover the truth of Hall's past</b>, but his search leads him down winding alleys of fact and fiction. <b>From humble beginnings in Glasgow's tenements to a life spent rubbing up against New York's political elite</b>, Murray Hall is the definition of a self-made man. But the higher his status rises, the higher the stakes become.<br><br><b>Inspired by a true story of one Scot's rise to prominence, <i>Murray Hall</i> unearths a queer past erased by history, finally bringing all the puzzle pieces together to discover the secret of this extraordinary, ordinary man, which shocked New York, America and the world.</b><br><br><i>'Murray Hall does what historical fiction does best: shines a light on the past to illuminate the present..</i><i>.'</i> - ANGIE SPOTO<br><br><i>'Deeply moving and immersive, </i><i>Milo Allan's extraordinary novel is a constantly shifting, chameleon-like thing, taking in gender, queerness, and grief.'</i> - ALLY WILKES</p>

<p><b>An unmissable, award-winning exploration of family, grief, queer identity, and the legacy of the Catholic Church in Ireland.</b><br><b><br>*SELECTED AS A RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICK*<br>*WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL PFD QUEER FICTION PRIZE*</b><br><b>*SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE DISCOVERIES AWARD*</b><br><br><i>Can you imagine it? I'd say to them. Can you imagine me there in the front row in Saint Peter's Square? The lesbian sister of a literal saint.<br></i><br>Brought up in a devout household in Ireland, Jay is now living in London with her girlfriend, determined to live day to day and not think too much about either the future or the past. But when she learns that her beloved older brother, who died in a terrible accident, may be made into a Catholic saint, she realises she must at last confront her family, her childhood and herself . . .<br><br><b>Inspired by the author's own devout upbringing, </b><i>Ordinary Saints</i><b> is a brilliant debut novel from a fresh, exciting new voice which asks - who gets to decide how we are remembered - and who we will become?</b><br><br><b>*A </b><i><b>BOOKSELLER </b></i><b>PICK OF THE MONTH*</b><br><br><b>'Beautifully written and brilliant on grief, love and family expectations. Wonderful' <br></b><i>Daily Mail<br><br></i><b>'A sparkling debut. Absolutely brilliant' </b><br>Sara Cox<br><br><b>'Stunning. A beautiful story about the awkward, often painful silences around dinner tables. A fresh funny, honest portrayal of familial love. I adored it'</b> <br>Louise Nealon, international bestselling author of <i>Snowflake</i><br><br><b>'Funny and deeply moving. I adored it'</b><br>Chloe Michelle Howarth, author of <i>Sunburn</i><br><br><b>'Mesmerising and original, <i>Ordinary Saints </i>is quite a novel: an empathetic, heart-felt and nuanced exploration of the Catholic church in modern Ireland, queer identity, family and so much more. I absolutely loved it'<br></b>Victoria MacKenzie, award-winning author of<i> For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain</i></p>

An adorable new series of mini-pop ups, perfect for the very youngest readers. Babies and young children are fascinated with faces! So they will love the six pop-up faces bursting out of this vibrant board book. Clever paper engineering makes these chunky little books surprisingly durable - meaning pop-ups aren't just for big kids. Mini Pops are the perfect balance: just small enough for little ones to easily hold, and just big enough to make them say 'WOW' with every page turn. Accompanied by a rhyming, read-aloud text and eye-catching art, this sweet range of books will have little ones asking for them again and again and again... Also in the series: MINI-POPS: HAPPY BABY

<p><b>Join Toby and his teddy bear Teddy as they discover the importance of sharing and how it can lead to wonderful new friends.</b><br><br>When Toby loses his favourite teddy bear, Teddy, while on holiday at the beach, he's devastated. He and his dog Spike even put posters all around town asking about the toy. But when he finally spies a young girl playing with Teddy, a joyful Toby hatches a plan to get the bear back - and he succeeds! But he can't stop thinking about how sad the girl is without Teddy. . . and he knows he must make things right again.</p>

<p><b>Our world is WONDERFUL - and it's worth protecting.</b><br><br>From the author of the BBC's children's book <i>Blue Planet II</i>, this book takes you on a breathtaking tour of our planet - from towering mountaintops, through grasslands, jungles, rivers, deserts, polar wildernesses and into the blue ocean - to discover the incredible variety of life that calls it home. Along the way, read the stories of 35 inspiring Earth Shakers - children and adults, from tree-planters to scientists, from all around the world - who have taken action to protect it.<br><br>Plus, there are lots of practical tips and handy resources inside that give you the tools to make a positive change today. Every budding young activist will be inspired to make a change for a better future.<br><br>Includes a special foreword from Lee Durrell MBE, of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.</p>

<p><b><i>MURDER WON'T STAY BURIED.</i></b><br><br><b>The brand-new 2025 thriller from award-winning crime writer William Hussey, author of <i>Killing Jericho,</i> the Genre-Busting Crime Novel of the Year award winner 2024 and Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year shortlisted breakout hit.</b><br><br>While Scott Jericho is tasked with investigating the most baffling case of his career, his partner Harry is set upon his own fateful path.<br><br>In a rundown seaside town, a young man has vanished without a trace. Jericho's investigation of this disappearance will unravel a diabolical plot and expose a secret long buried. A secret hinted at by the paper men hanging from the trees in a nearby wood, by the ravings of the local 'wise woman', and by the eerie waxworks of a defunct fairground attraction.<br><br>As fates collide and an impossible murder is executed, a twisted killer from the past is closing in on Harry and Jericho. But is it already too late for Jericho to save himself and the man he loves?<br><br><u><b>PRAISE FOR WILLIAM HUSSEY'S JERICHO THRILLERS:<br><br></b></u>'A detective who breaks every mould' -<b> JANICE HALLETT</b><br>'An absolute cracker' - <b>T.M. LOGAN</b><br>'A first-class thriller' -<b> CHRIS WHITAKER</b><br>'One hell of a ride' - <b><i>THE TIMES</i></b><br>'Revelatory' - <b>VAL MCDERMID</b><br>'A genuine triumph' -<b> IAN MOORE</b><br>'What more could a reader ask for?' -<b> JOHN CONNOLLY</b><br>'A thrilling helter-skelter' -<b> SARAH PINBOROUGH</b><br>'A fantastically gothic thriller' - <b>SJ WATSON</b><br>'A blisteringly new brand of hero' - <b>SARAH HILARY</b></p>

<p><b>"Written with panache, <i>A Drowning Tide</i> announces the arrival of a duo that might just come to rival the <i>Thursday Murder Club</i>" DAILY MAIL</b><br><br><b>When her next-door neighbour goes missing, reclusive Merry dives into an irresistible puzzle.</b><br><br>Merry lives a simple life on the <b>Isle of Wight</b>. <b>For work, she creates cryptic crosswords. For pleasure, she swims in the ocean's cold embrace.</b> In between, she keeps an eye on her neighbour, Lucas Manning, son of her late best friend Julia. Until one day, Lucas disappears.<br><br><b>The Manning family has always had a sinister side</b> - only Lucas has been above suspicion. Until now. And with Lucas's employers desperate to find him and the sensitive project he has absconded with, has Merry been wrong about Lucas all along?<br><br>As her search for Lucas unfolds, Merry suddenly has to confront her own dark past. And as the tangle of her life story rises to the surface, <b>Merry is about to find a twist she never expected.</b><br><br><b>Combining a spiky, singular voice with a brilliantly twisty mystery, this is an unpredictable, gripping story of toxic families, dangerous secrets and the past catching up with the present - perfect for fans of <i>Death of a Bookseller</i>, <i>The Sunday Philosophy Club</i> and Richard Osman.</b><br><br><i>"You'll be booking your Isle of Wight holiday before you turn the last page"</i> TAMMY COHEN, author of <i>They All Fall Down</i><br><br><i>"In Merry, we have a balanced heroine for our time: Prickly and flawed . . . forgiving and forgiven. A book to dive into!"</i> ROSIE SANDLER, author of <i>Murder Takes Route</i><br><br><i>"The story brought to mind the ocean - seemingly calm or ominous on top, with all sorts of currents and debris beneath the surface, ready to snag the unwary"</i> JM HALL, author of <i>A Spoonful of Murder</i></p>

<p>What's so special about animal skeletons? Find out in BONES, an inside look at the animal kingdom.<br><br>How are animals able to bite, run, jump and fly? What special adaptions have they developed over time? Bones takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the biological history of the animal kingdom, with sections focusing on different animal abilities - biting, flying, jaws, tails, and more - explaining how their amazing bodies allow them to do so many different things.</p>

<p>Where has the polar bear gone? Where did the lemur go? Can you find them? In this stunning spotting book from illustrator Emily Bornoff, search for endangered animals in jungles, in deserts and on the ice.<br><br>Emily's lovely patterns and the playful hide-and-seek elements make this a charming, interactive spotting book.<br><br>This fun and fascinating book also includes a non-fiction element, as every animal in <i>Where Did They Go? </i>is endangered. Learn where in the world they come from and what is being done to save them.</p>