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Take flight on this beautifully-written, epic and soaring new adventure, perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Aisling Fowler, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thompson. Astrid has lived in the rhubarb shed her whole life. The outside world is dangerous, Mama explains; she will understand when she’s older, but she cannot set foot beyond the door. Astrid longs to see the world; to meet other children; to live in the farmhouse with Mama. But what she longs for most of all is to see the stars. Then one night, a stranger unlocks the shed: a stranger with wings. She has come to take Astrid to a secret city in the sky called London Overhead, far above the highest peak of the Shard. For Astrid, like her, is a Librae – and will soon grow wings of her own . . . Astrid is swept into a breathtaking and magical world of new friendships, sweeping adventures and unimaginable discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster. But quickly she learns that all is not well in the glimmering city. And when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that Mama may have been right about the dangers waiting for Astrid all along . . .

This collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy?The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God?a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic. Free map included. The Poppy War A war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan’s most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism?and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity… The Dragon Republic After committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix god. Channeling her anger against the Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland, she chooses to join forces with the Empress’s enemy, the Dragon Warlord. But as Rin discovers the true natures of the Empress and the Dragon Warlord, the temptation to unleash the Phoenix’s fearsome power grows?and so does her vengeance… The Burning God After saving Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress in a brutal civil war, Rin realizes that her homeland’s real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts, Rin’s power and influence grows?but so does the Phoenix’s intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it…

Agatha Christie’s seaside mystery thriller, based on the Devon location of Burgh Island, now reissued as a hardback ‘Special Edition’ with a gorgeous new artwork cover. ’It is peaceful. The sun shines. The sea is blue. But you forget, there is evil everywhere under the sun.’ It was not unusual to find the beautiful bronzed body of the sun-loving Arlena Stuart stretched out on a beach, face down. Only, on this occasion, there was no sun… she had been strangled. Ever since Arlena’s arrival at the resort, Hercule Poirot had detected sexual tension in the seaside air. But could this apparent ‘crime of passion’ have been something more evil and premeditated altogether?

ONLINE RUMOURS. REAL LIFE TROUBLE. Ola Olajide, a high-profile journalist, is marrying the love of her life in one month's time. Young, beautiful, successful – she and her fiancé Michael seem to have it all. That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message: ‘Oh my god, have you seen The List?’ It began as a list of anonymous allegations about abusive men. Now it has been published online. Ola made her name breaking exactly this type of story. She would usually be the first to cover it, calling for the men to be fired. Except today, Michael’s name is on there. With their future on the line, Ola gives Michael an ultimatum to prove his innocence by their wedding day, but will the truth of what happened change everything for both of them? An Evening Standard and The Times book of the year.

Bestselling authors and real-life sisters-in-law Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber join forces on a compelling YA fantasy bursting with high-stakes adventure, romance and humour! Wren and Rose rule the kingdom of Eana. But an ancient, powerful enemy moves in the shadows. Oonagh, the twins’ evil undead ancestor, is creating a terrifying army, and she is determined to fight for the throne. Rose must gather support from the four corners of the kingdom whilst she wrestles with what the future holds for her and her beloved Shen. Meanwhile, Wren and Alarik set out to destroy the curse that both unites and weakens them. Caught between the King of Gevra and his Captain of the Guard, Tor, Wren must decide where her heart truly lies . . . When Oonagh's true plans are revealed and Rose's life hangs in the balance, the stage for the final battle is set. Sacrifices will be made, blood will be spilled. Who will survive to rule the kingdom of Eana? The epic, breathtaking conclusion to this bestselling romantasy trilogy!

A fun and fresh graphic-novel series spin-off of the New York Times bestselling Click books, featuring aspiring entrepreneurs Beth and Chanda! When the girls land a lucrative dogsitting gig, they're sure that fame, fortune, and popularity can't be far behind, but nothing can prepare them for the mishap that throws their business plan—and friendship—into chaos! Meet Beth and Chanda, two stylish best friends on their way to building their fashion empire! An unexpected business opportunity presents itself when the girls are asked to dogsit at Ms. Langford's luxurious house while she’s away, but it quickly turns into a disaster after an accident leaves one of Ms. Langford’s prized possessions in pieces. Now Beth and Chanda have to take on as many odd jobs as they can in order to afford a replacement. Car washing, book sales, interior decorating—you name it, Beth and Chanda are there! Will they be able to patch up their mistake in time? New York Times bestselling author Kayla Miller and co-author Jeffrey Canino deliver a vibrant and honest story about middle school friendships and personal responsibility. Accompanied by Kristina Luu's fizzy, expressive art style, this graphic novel is the perfect companion to Olive's existing stories.

ÚKOL JE SNADNÝ: projít po betonovém chodníčku, který půlí trávník před školou, vystoupat nahoru po betonovém schodišti a velkými červenými dveřmi vstoupit do školy. Pro kohokoli jiného by to nebyl problém. Ale nový kluk má tajemství. Tajemství tak velké, že mu i běžné věci, jako třeba projít kolem partičky studentů, připadají jako to nejtěžší, co kdy dělal. Pony je transgender teenager, který se rozhodne, že v posledním ročníku na nové škole bude svou skutečnou sexuální identitu raději tajit. Má už dost neustálé pozornosti, které se mu dostávalo na předchozí škole poté, co veřejně oznámil, že je trans. Na Hillcrestské střední chce začít od začátku, již ve svém zvoleném pohlaví. Je ale nesmírně těžké žít normální život, když na každé chodbě, za každým rohem, na každé toaletě číhá riziko odhalení. Georgia pomalu dospívá k názoru, že život není jen roztleskávání. Nechce ale vystupovat z řady a zbytečně na sebe upozorňovat. Po milostném zklamání se navíc rozhodne se, že do konce školního roku už nebude s nikým chodit. Pohledy nového žáka a všemi oblíbené roztleskávačky se ale střetnou hned první den školy. Jak má Pony zůstat v utajení, když touží po dívce, jako je Georgia? A jak má Georgia dodržet slib, který dala sama sobě, když mezi ní a Ponym přeskočí jiskra, která hrozí požárem?

Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer living in America. Alone in the midst of the pandemic, she recalls her past lovers and grapples with her choices and regrets. Zikora, her best friend, is a lawyer who has been successful at everything until - betrayed and brokenhearted - she must turn to the person she thought she needed least. Omelogor, Chiamaka's bold, outspoken cousin, is a financial powerhouse in Nigeria who begins to question how well she knows herself. And Kadiatou, Chiamaka's housekeeper, is proudly raising her daughter in America - but faces an unthinkable hardship that threatens all she has worked to achieve.In Dream Count, Adichie trains her fierce eye on these women in a sparkling, transcendent novel that takes up the very nature of love itself. Is true happiness ever attainable or is it just a fleeting state? And how honest must we be with ourselves in order to love, and to be loved? A trenchant reflection on the choices we make and those made for us, on daughters and mothers, on our interconnected world, Dream Count pulses with emotional urgency and poignant, unflinching observations on the human heart, in language that soars with beauty and power.

A Book of Quotes With his unmistakable voice and childlike wonder, Sir David Attenborough has graced our television screens since 1954. This unauthorised collection celebrates the world's favourite naturalist and his perspective on plants, animals, sustainability, community and beyond. From vegetarianism to climate change, each of these quotes demonstrates the power of words and positive thinking in our everyday lives.

Fans of the Divergent series by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories told from Tobias Eaton’s point of view. DIVERGENT, INSURGENT and ALLEGIANT were major blockbuster movies in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Readers first encountered Tobias Eaton as "Four" in Divergent. His voice is an integral part of Allegiant. Readers will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias Eaton's life. The first three pieces in this volume – "The Transfer," "The Initiate," and "The Son" – follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, and the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, "The Traitor," runs parallel with the events of Divergent, giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty – and love – that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. Exclusive scenes included!

In the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore our modern cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages and highlights of magical overthinking. "Magical thinking" can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world. Whether that's "manifesting" their way out of poverty, staving off cancer with positive vibes, or transforming an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one through loyalty alone. In a series of razor sharp and introspective chapters, Montell delves into cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, from how the "halo effect" cultivates worship (and hatred) of larger-than-life celebrities, to how the "sunk cost fallacy" can keep us in detrimental relationships long after they no longer serve us. Told with her signature brilliance and wit, Montell's prevailing message is one of hope and forgiveness for our anxiety riddled human self. If you have all but lost faith in our ability to reason through the noise of information overload, this book aims to make sense of the senseless. To crack open a window in our minds and let the fresh air in. To help quiet the cacophony for a while, and maybe, even hear a melody in it.

The No. 1 New York Times bestselling DIVERGENT series, now available as a four-book boxed set including DIVERGENT, INSURGENT, ALLEGIANT and FOUR – A DIVERGENT COLLECTION. THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT – a major motion picture in 2016. Divergent: Sixteen-year-old Tris has been forced to make a terrible choice. In a divided society where everyone must conform, Tris does not fit. So she ventures out, alone, determined to find out where she truly belongs. Tris can trust no one in this brutal new world, but she is drawn to a boy who seems to both threaten and protect her. Insurgent: Tris has survived a brutal attack on her home, but she has paid a terrible price. Wracked by grief and guilt, she becomes reckless as she struggles to accept her new future. If Tris wants to uncover the truth, she must be stronger than ever as more shocking choices and sacrifices lie ahead. Allegiant: The faction-based society that Tris once believed in is shattered – fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she will find a simple new life, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties and painful memories. But Tris's new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature – and of herself – while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love. Four – A Divergent Collection: Readers first encountered Tobias Eaton as "Four" in Divergent. His voice is an integral part of Allegiant. Readers will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias Eaton's life.

Byl to Arielin otec, kdo zosnoval převrat, který poslal do zapomnění oba nazulské královské syny. Místo toho staršího, jemuž byla zaslíbená, si ale pro Ariel po letech přišel jeho bratr Cairo. Muž, jehož milovala. Muž, jenž nenáviděl celou její rodinu. Cairo celá ta léta žil jen pro dvě věci: umožnit bratrovi znovu usednout na trůn… A potrestat ty, již se ho o něj pokusili připravit!

Maggie Carpenterová je jižanská dívka z malého města, kterou nikdo nikdy nepolíbil. Je připravená na změnu – a na to, aby opustila svůj obyčejný život a zapomněla na neúspěšný pokus dostat se na Harvard. Přijme stipendium na International School v Londýně, kterou navštěvují privilegovaní potomci diplomatů, politiků a světových lídrů. Když se Maggie seznámí s Hughem, dvacetiletým Britem, zjistí, že najednou žije život, po kterém vždycky toužila. Projíždí se po městě ve ferrari, nosí vypůjčené značkové hadříky a chodí do těch nejluxusnějších londýnských restaurací a klubů. Jediným problémem je, že je tu ještě někdo jiný, někdo, koho nedokáže vyhnat z hlavy. Napůl Francouz, napůl Libanonec, neskutečně bohatý Samir Khouri jí dal jasně najevo, že navzdory intenzivní přitažlivosti o žádný dlouhodobý vztah nestojí. Je pravým opakem všeho, po čem Maggie touží – hráč, který žije jen přítomným okamžikem. Jenže se od něj prostě nedokáže odtrhnout. Rozpolcená mezi svým vysněným mužem a tím, který ji pronásleduje v myšlenkách a ve snech, musí Maggie bojovat za svůj vlastní šťastný konec. Ale ve městě, jako je Londýn, nikdy nevíte, na čem jste, a všechno se může pouhým mrknutí oka změnit.

Paisley a Jack spolu mají hezký vztah, v němž vládne harmonie a jiskřivá přitažlivost, ale jen do chvíle, kdy Paisley zjistí, že Jack není Jack, ale Sean. Jack alias Sean měl své důvody, proč jí zamlčel své pravé jméno, a slibuje jí, že už jí nikdy nebude lhát. Ale i ona má svá tajemství a je pro ni obtížné se mu svěřit, zvláště poté co ji takhle oklamal. Dokáže mu znovu uvěřit? A bude pak naopak on o ni stát, až se dozví, co před ním tají?

Zrazena první láskou i vlastní rodinou nachází Kate Wintersová útočiště jako hospodyně v panském domě daleko na severu Anglie. Ovšem jen do chvíle, než se její zaměstnavatel, lord Henderson, nečekaně vrací na své panství, rozhodnutý jej co nejrychleji prodat. Aby nepřišla o svůj nově nalezený domov, je Kate odhodlaná připomenout zádumčivému hraběti všechny krásy jeho domova, ale nečeká, že při tom sama objeví půvab muže pronásledovaného tragickou minulostí. Odváží se Kate riskovat svou budoucnost a podlehnout citům k přitažlivému hraběti?