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A ground-breaking look at the science of love and connection - and an urgent corrective to some of our most fundamental assumptions about attraction. 'In a world saturated with cynical advice about dating and gender, this book is a revelation . . . Bonded by Evolution is rigorous science written with warmth and moral clarity.' DANIEL H. PINK, author of Drive and The Power of Regret --------------------- We're told that what men and women desire from relationship is different and at odds - he's looking for novelty, she's looking for commitment; he's concerned with looks, she's concerned with status. We're told that we live in a hierarchy of romantic inequality, in which desirability is predetermined by a narrow set of characteristics and where some people are marriage material while others are wired for promiscuity. Such ideas have their roots in a branch of science called evolutionary psychology, and over the past few decades its ideas have permeated our culture and fuelled a narrative that inspires despair and anxiety - and, in its most extreme form, these ideas have been hijacked in the service of misogyny and violence. But this narrative is unscientific. The truth about human attraction - and the way evolution plays out in our romantic lives - is much more interesting and optimistic. Bonded by Evolution offers a radical new picture of the roots of enduring chemistry. Distilling evolutionary biology, anthropology and psychology and informed by his pathbreaking research and original experiments at the Attraction and Relationships Research Laboratory in California, psychology professor Paul Eastwick reveals how attraction is best depicted as a process of finding - and, often, creating - a compatible relationship. Once we understand how ancestral humans sought compatible partners in small networks, we can build a clearer - and brighter - picture of how attraction, sex and relationships really work.

Bossy. Frigid. Spinster. Sl*t. Mumsy. Milf. Bimbo. The English language has a seemingly infinite number of judgemental and hypocritical words to describe women and their life choices. We can't win, no matter what we do. Whether it’s on the sofa of ITV’s This Morning or online, Ashley James is a fierce advocate for women. In Bimbo, she unpacks the labels that box women in, and the systems that keep them there. From 'bossy' little girls, 'tarty' teens, to mothers who 'let themselves go', and 'left-on-the-shelf' single women, Ashley dissects the systems that try to confine us and asks: what if we broke free? Told through raw personal stories, humour and with a fierce feminist lens, this is a battle cry for every woman who’s ever felt too much ? or not enough. This is a call to women to stop shrinking, stop competing, and start rising ? together. This is a book to be shared, discussed, and cherished, and a beacon of hope for a better future.

‘Donna Leon has created a beautifully crafted looking glass into her world.’ TLS‘To read her is to restore the soul.’ THE TIMES‘Leon writes with great literary panache and evocative power.’ SPECTATORWhether walking along the canals of Venice or teaching English to Iranian pilots, interviewing blood diamond dealers or reading Great Expectations, Donna Leon has found inspiration in the strangest of places. In this engaging collection of stories on writing, reading, teaching and Venice, Leon offers new insight into the moments that shaped her into a celebrated, internationally bestselling author. Infused with her ever-present and delightful sense of humour and irony, she is as good a storyteller about herself as she is a chronicler of Guido Brunetti’s crime adventures. Readers will be as caught up in her world as she is in his.

Ed is in trouble with the yakuza. He's gambled away all his money and his family is at risk. But just as he's about to lose everything, he receives an offer he can't refuse. A reclusive billionaire is looking for a private chef. The only catch: she has some. . . unusual tastes. As he prepares delicious dishes - fresh crab salad with a panko crumb, lamb shank dripping in red wine juice, sweet, fluffy soufflé pancakes - he realizes that each meal is a test, a challenge to satisfy an insatiable appetite. Caught up in a world more sinister than he could ever have imagined, Ed finds himself entangled in another debt. As the stakes grow, he must make a choice. Will he stay hungry? Or will he be greedy? Dinner is served. Eat Up.

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORMurder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller from the bestselling crime writer and author of The DCI Ryan Mysteries. “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times“A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle----------------------------------------Some things you can never forget... After a nationwide manhunt for notorious felon Carl Deere left two women hospitalised in a critical condition, clinical psychiatrist and criminal profiler Doctor Alexander Gregory is left heartbroken. Both are special to him: one is his new friend, Detective Chief Inspector Ava Hope, and the other is the woman he loves, Doctor Naomi Palmer. However, there's something he doesn't know... One of them is a killer. Enlisted by the Metropolitan Police, Doctor Gregory must embark on a journey into the past - theirs, as well as his own. In doing so, he comes to understand that justice is seldom black and white, and even good people can commit murder... ----------------------------------------READERS LOVE AMNESIA BY LJ ROSS"I couldn't put this book down. It is so well crafted. LJ Ross is one of my very favourite authors." - 5-star reader review"Excellent. Can't wait for the next." - 5-star reader review"Brilliant, and enthralling, again! Another page turner." - 5-star reader review"An excellent page turning thriller that will keep you reading long into the night." - 5-star reader review"I have read every Dr Gregory book, and they keep getting better with each new one. HIGHLY RECOMMEND." - 5-star reader review

WINNER OF THE AKUTAGAWA PRIZE'So bracing, so strange and humane . . . I loved it.' SHARLENE TEO, author of PONTI‘Funny . . . All the people in this novel are alive.’ HIROMI KAWAKAMI, author of STRANGE WEATHER IN TOKYO‘Witty and sharp . . . I devoured it.’ NATALIE SUE, bestselling author of I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL'A slim but impactful novel that will make you laugh and think' DAZEDThe power dynamics of the office are never more obvious than when it comes to food: mandatory lunches with the boss, the colleague who tries to curry favour with home-baked goods, discovering the discarded remnants of someone else's late-night binge . . . In their Saitama office, Ashikawa is the kind of woman Nitani knows he will likely marry: sweet, obliging, and determined to wean him off his addiction to instant noodles. But he finds himself increasingly unable to respect her – or the sugary treats she shares around the workplace, winning their colleagues’ affection with baking rather than hard work. Oshio is bolder and uninhibited – she is Nitani's drinking buddy. In the oppressive office atmosphere, the pair grows closer, both outsiders struggling with the rigid status quo. Driven to behave in increasingly absurd ways by the workplace rules that govern their lives, they must navigate the tensions of modern life: between leisure and hard work; indulgence and restraint; the promise of delicious food, and the reality of a lonely pot noodle.

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORMurder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller from the bestselling crime writer and author of The DCI Ryan Mysteries. “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times“A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle------------------------------------You can't run from the past... Back in London after a dramatic trip to North America, Doctor Alexander Gregory finds himself without an occupation while he awaits the all-important decision of the disciplinary panel at Southmoor Hospital. That is, until he witnesses the death of a famous actor, live on stage during the opening night of King Lear. When the police rule the death suspicious, they call upon the elite services of Gregory and his partner in criminal profiling, Bill Douglas. Gregory is paired with attractive investigating officer DCI Hope and tensions arise - especially when an old foe resurfaces. With bodies piling up and no new leads, Gregory and Hope realise the must look to the past to uncover the truth - before it's too late. Immersed in the glamorous world of celebrity, Gregory soon learns that, beneath the surface, things are far murkier than they seem... ------------------------------------READERS LOVE MANIA BY LJ ROSS"This book is a spell-binder! LJ Ross has a true gift for keeping the reader enthralled." - 5-star reader review"I couldn't put this book down, it kept me entertained from start to finish" - 5-star reader review"Another brilliant book by LJ Ross!" - 5-star reader review"How does she do it EVERY SINGLE TIME?! I'm in constant awe of the sheer talent this wonderlady has!" - 5-star reader review"Fast-paced with twists and turns. Loved it." - 5-star reader review

A gripping new crime novel featuring Alex Delaware from the bestselling master of suspense.___________________________________________Praise for Jonathan Kellerman''s New York Times No. 1 bestselling thrillers:''Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying'' Sunday Telegraph''High-octane entertainment'' The Times''Exceptionally exciting'' New York Times''Jonathan Kellerman has delivered the goods again, adding another instalment to a series that shows no sign of running out of stea'' Shots MagazineJonathan Kellerman, New York Times bestseller, February 2024

In this epic conclusion to Star Wars: The High Republic, the Jedi face a final confrontation against the Nihil and Marchion Ro. The Force is everything. A single life connected to all life. All things connected to all other things. This is what the Jedi believe, and this is why they fight. For life . . . and the light. For too long, the light has been threatened by Marchion Ro, a sinister despot who will stop at nothing in his quest for power. The conflict with Ro and his marauding Nihil forces has left scars across the galaxy and held the Republic hostage. Countless lives have been lost, beacons of hope have fallen, and the collective courage and resolve of the Republic have been tested like never before. Through it all the Jedi Order has endured, an unwavering candle against the encroaching darkness. But the Jedi have yet to solve the mystery of the Nameless creatures who feed on the Force. Ro has loosed them upon the galaxy, striking fear into the heart of even the most stalwart Jedi. And yet with every life saved and world freed from Nihil control, the all-consuming blight, which devours everything wherever it appears, threatens to wipe it all away. Everything now depends on nine brave Jedi, led by Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann, who embark on a treacherous journey to the Nameless homeworld. Their quest: to finally solve the mystery of the Nameless and their connection to the Force, and to stop the blight before its damage becomes irreversible. But a final confrontation with Marchion Ro awaits. Ro, who is willing to sacrifice everything he’s achieved to secure a final victory against the Jedi and carve his name into the very stars for all time. Nothing less than the fate of everything, perhaps even the Force itself, is at stake.

• How do we set about finding greater fulfilment in our lives? • How do we achieve a sense of well-being? • How do we foster relationships that will add depth and meaning to our existence? • How, in other words, do we go from living to flourishing? In his new book, bestselling author Daniel Coyle trains his expert eye on the people who have demonstrated exceptional powers of dynamism and connectivity, and teases out their secrets. * The Chilean miners who withstood being trapped deep underground for 33 days by establishing rituals of belonging and purpose. * The Dutch community that sparked urban renewal through a smart system of self-organisation. * The delicatessen in Michigan that has grown into a multi-million dollar enterprise, not by writing business plans but by shaping attentional space - focussing on how people show up, listen and engage. From such remarkable stories of individual and group achievement, Coyle distils the core dynamics that make them possible - and, in the process, shows how small, deliberate shifts in how we think and interact can create extraordinary impact.

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller from the bestselling crime writer and author of The DCI Ryan Mysteries. “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times“A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle----------------------------------------In a world gone mad, who can you trust? Fresh from a high-profile case in the Paris fashion world, elite forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Dr Alexander Gregory receives a call from the FBI. The wife of a notorious criminal has been admitted to a private psychiatric hospital and can no longer testify in his upcoming trial. Without her, their case will collapse but, amidst reports that the staff are as unpredictable as their patients, who can the police trust? In desperation, they turn to an outsider and now Gregory must find the courage to step inside the fortified walls of Buchanan Hospital to uncover the truth. The question is, will he ever be the same again? ----------------------------------------READERS LOVE BEDLAM BY LJ ROSS "Excellent as always. Best book so far." - 5-star reader review"A cracking addition to the series. Full of tension and suspense, I loved it!" - 5-star reader review"I didn't want to put it down. A brilliant crime series." - 5-star reader review"A fantastic book" - 5-star reader review"This was a really good one. Dare I say my favourite LJ Ross?" - 5-star reader review

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Murder and mystery are peppered with dark humour in this fast-paced thriller from the bestselling crime writer and author of The DCI Ryan Mysteries. “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times“A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle----------------------------------------The only way to catch a killer is to think like one... When a senior Metropolitan Police officer and High Court judge die in quick succession, criminal profiler Doctor Alex Gregory is convinced their deaths are linked to the most shameful case of his career: the notorious wrongful conviction of Carl Deere, an innocent man found guilty of a series of heinous murders perpetrated by the 'Soho Killer'. Four years later, released from prison and with his record wiped clean, Deere is an invisible spectre with a new name and a new face. But, as Gregory knows only too well, the past isn't easily forgotten, and revenge can be a powerful motive - even for an innocent man... With Scotland Yard determined to avoid any further scandal, Gregory and his friend and mentor, Professor Bill Douglas, are left to fend for themselves. With no real evidence and the body count racking up, they know it's only a matter of time before their names are next on the killer's list... ----------------------------------------READERS LOVE PANIC BY LJ ROSS"Everything a thriller needs to be - fast-paced, clever, fun, shocking." - 5-star reader review"A great crime thriller with a brilliant ending" - 5-star reader review"Excellent, and plenty of twists" - 5-star reader review"A cracking addition to the Alexander Gregory series!" - 5-star reader review"If you like your thrillers fast-pace and explosive, then this book is definitely for you." - 5-star reader review

ND-5 and Jaylen Vrax embark on their descent into the galaxy’s underworld in search of answers and opportunity, in this essential prequel to Star Wars Outlaws. Jaylen Barsha, heir to his family’s immense power and wealth, had his life charted out for him neatly and meticulously by his parents, even though he suspected his neglected half-brother Sliro would be a better fit for the bright corporate future his parents envisioned. Then the Empire stripped it all away on trumped-up charges of conspiracy against his family. Before he can reach Sliro for help redeeming the Barsha name, a battle droid arrives at the family compound with a mission to kill every last member of the Barsha clan. Jaylen manages to fend off the attack as the sole survivor, but realizes the droid, who he reprograms, is his only chance to stay alive. But he can no longer be Jaylen Barsha – he’ll have to live now as Jaylen Vrax. Former Separatist battle droid ND-5 knows he should be scrap metal, all things considered. He was a proficient contributor to the Separatist cause, but what is a soldier without a war? A trigger without aim? Loyalty is in his programming, and Jaylen, who treats him as more than just a weapon, has earned it. Perhaps, the droid thinks, with a partner he can be more. ND-5 just has to earn Jaylen’s trust. With the threat against the Barsha clan still shrouded in mystery, the pair has no choice but to leverage the chaos and disappear. They find sanctuary in the anonymity of the underworld, building their reputation among scoundrels, bounty hunters, and crime syndicates. But when their latest score gives the first real clue in years to who sent ND-5 after Jaylen’s family, their biggest opportunity presents a new kind of risk. Do they give up this chance at the wealth and power Jaylen was denied to pursue answers? Or will ambition and the weight of the past shatter their unlikely partnership?

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILDDiscover the thrilling spin-off to the bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they’re sent to investigate two serious crimes. In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack. In North Carolina, Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student – his own son Damon. Has following in his famous father’s footsteps made Damon a targe? rom FBI headquarters to police stations, airplanes to murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart. It will take more than distance to weaken their unstoppable partnership. -----------------------------------------------PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA TODAY'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD'Alex Cross... only gets better and better' LISA SCOTTOLINE'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHORSuspense and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Cornish landscape, from the bestselling crime writer and author of Holy Island. 'A perfect suspense mystery book to lose yourself in' 5-star reader review'I love this book!' 5-star reader review'A great, cosy read' 5-star reader reviewSecrets never stay buried for long... In the picturesque seaside town of St Ives, Detective Sergeant Sophie Keane is a pillar of the community. Between the occasional collar and lazy weekends spent on the beach, it seems a perfect life. But for Sophie, the golden sands and crystal waters hide a dark secret, one that's lain buried for twenty years. When a body turns up on the opening night of a glittering new art gallery on the seafront, the town is left shaken - especially Sophie, who recognises the killer's style but knows that what she fears just couldn't be possible... With a killer on the loose, everyone's a suspect - especially newcomer Gabriel Rowe, who seems to have settled in far too quickly for her liking. For Sophie, he's guilty until proven innocent... PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” — The Times“A literary phenomenon” — Evening Chronicle'Action-packed danger, drama, intrigue, betrayal, spiced with romance. Bravo LJ Ross!' - 5-star reader review'A great holiday read. I've read all three of these books and thoroughly enjoyed them.' - 5-star reader review'Loved the plot, the characters and location. - 5-star reader review'An idyllic setting, you can't help but think of summer, beaches, ice creams and sun while reading the story.' - 5-star reader review'A magnificent rollercoaster adventure of a series' - 5-star reader review

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Suspense and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced thriller set amidst the spectacular Cornish landscape, from the bestselling crime writer and author of Holy Island. ‘A gorgeously atmospheric mystery’ 5-star reader review‘A great mystery thriller with a sprinkling of romance.’ 5-star reader review‘The twist and turns are amazing’ 5-star reader reviewGabrielle Adams has it all - brains, beauty, a handsome fiancé, and a dream job in publishing. Until, one day, everything changes. 'The Tube Killer' takes his victims when they least expect it: standing on the edge of a busy London Underground platform, as they wait for a train to arrive through the murky tunnels of London. Gabrielle soon learns that being a survivor is harder than being a victim, and she struggles to return to her old life. Desperate to break free from the endless nightmares, she snatches up an opportunity to run a tiny bookshop in a picturesque cove in rural Cornwall. She thinks she's found the perfect escape, but has she swapped one nightmare for another? PRAISE FOR LJ ROSS “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” — The Times“A literary phenomenon” — Evening Chronicle"Totally gripping from start to finish” 5-star reader review"A must read book. Can't wait for the next one." 5-star reader review"I couldn't put this book down from the minute I picked it up! A great mix of thriller, romance, intrigue with a hint of humour." 5-star reader review"Great page turner, with a lively plot that holds numerous twists and turns; keeps you guessing until the very end” 5-star reader review“Brilliant from start to end, be prepared to read in one sitting!” 5-star reader review“Atmospheric, gripping and twisted…YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!” 5-star reader review