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** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **''Gripping... the wildlife is so fantastical that the images on the page feel like works of the imagination.'' Evening Standard''THIS IS THE STORY OF OUR OCEAN AND WE MUST WRITE ITS NEXT CHAPTER TOGETHER. FOR IF WE SAVE THE SEA, WE SAVE OUR WORLD. AFTER A LIFETIME OF FILMING OUR PLANET, I''M SURE THAT NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT.''From the icy seas of our poles to remote coral islands, David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth. Now, with long-term collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of our last great wilderness - the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe.Dive into eight unique saltwater habitats, swim through kelp forests, mangroves and coral reefs and down almost 11,000 feet to the deepest corners of the most unexplored ecosystem on our planet.Experience a journey of wonder and discovery, populated by green turtles and blue whales; clownfish and bioluminescent jellyfish; the vampire squid and the ''head-less chicken monster'' - a strange form of sea cucumber that lives at the very bottom of the ocean.With the warmth, intelligence and awe that characterises all of David Attenborough''s landmark series, Ocean shows us a world which is both desperately fragile yet astonishingly resilient, with an extraordinary capacity to repair itself. It''s not too late to restore our most vital habitat. If we treat it with respect, our marine world will be even richer and more spectacular than we can imagine.A book almost a century in the making, but one that has never been more urgently needed.

"Prepare to have your life changed"Kathrin Zenkina, manifestation expert & CEO/Founder of Manifestation BabeWhat if you discovered you already have everything you need within you to achieve your dreams and live the life you''ve always wanted? While it may sound like magic, science backs this one up: through neuroscience-supported practices for rewiring our brains and subconscious minds, we can change our lives. In fact, many are already doing it.This book lays out the steps of popular life coach Haley Hoffman Smith''s Subconscious Breakthrough Formula, teaching you to change your life by identifying limiting beliefs and releasing them.You will learn to:Harness the scientifically-proven power of visualization to set yourself on the right pathApply the Subconscious Breakthrough Formula to uncover the true source of your blockagesUtilize the evidence-based practice of EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) to disrupt harmful thought patterns and rewire your underlying beliefsRecognize and embrace the magic inherent in yourself, your mind, and the universe around you to achieve your dreams The results will create energetic ripple effects throughout your existence and show you that you are the only magic you need.

''INSTANTLY GRIPPING'' JENNIFER EGANThe lives of five women collide in the Arabian Gulf as each looks for a way to rewrite their future. Dounia, a young Saudi finds herself alienated and alone as she prepares for motherhood in an air-conditioned mansion in the middle of the desert. After losing her home and baby in a natural disaster, Flora does the unthinkable and leaves her surviving child in the Philippines to become an overseas domestic worker. Pushed by her family to marry a jihadist, Zeinah, a Syrian woman finds herself joining the city''s morality police. Justine uproots her progressive New York family to curate an exhibit in Abu Dhabi, where she must reckon with her ethical limitations. And Eskedare, a spirited and defiant Ethiopian teenager, flees an arranged marriage to search for her friend.The consequences of their meetings are devastating and profound as they all discover how far they''re willing to go in order to survive.Written with unsettling intimacy and fierce empathy, GULF is a blazingly powerful and original novel about cruelty, rebellion and resilience. Most of all it''s about the power of hope.

At night, the garden comes alive... Mexican Gothic meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in Christina Li's completely addictive and beautifully haunting gothic page-turner. Vivian Yin is dead. The trailblazing starlet was the first Chinese actress to win an Oscar ­- but at what should have been the peak of her career, she became a recluse. The rest of her life was shrouded in mystery... Now, her daughters gather for the reading of her will. They expect to inherit their childhood home: a grand Southern California manor house with a sprawling, labyrinthine garden. But due to a last-minute change to the will, the house is passed on to another family instead. The two families haven't seen each other for decades - not since the tragedy that fractured all of their lives. Vying for the estate, both families move into the crumbling, vine-covered manor. As Vivian's daughters race to piece together what happened in the last weeks of their mother's life, they soon discover they are being haunted by something far more sinister and vengeful than just their memories. After so many years of silence, will the families finally confront the truth behind the house's origins and the last, tragic summer they spent there? Or will the manor of dreams - and its deadly secrets - finally lay claim to its owner? raise for The Manor of Dreams:'A true modern classic. The Manor of Dreams is beautiful, eerie, and woven with enough intrigue to hold all who enter captive. Christina Li remains unmatched in breathing characters to life - and the hauntings thereafter' Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Longings'The Manor of Dreams peels back the promises of the American Dream to reveal something more painful, more heartbreaking, and ultimately, more true. An ambitious, evocative meditation on the hurts passed down across generations - and how we heal' Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief 'Richly imagined... Fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothic ought to take note of this beautiful and haunting novel' Publishers Weekly'Packed with gothic plot, gushing blood, choking clods of dirt, and angry ghosts - a smorgasbord for devotees' Kirkus'A bejewelled puzzle box to unlock' Shelf Awareness'A lushly crafted haunted house gothic, full of family secrets and forbidden romance and grounded in Hollywood's long history of racism and patriarchy' CrimeReads'A clever, unexpected, and lush ghost story. I curled up with The Manor of Dreams and read it over a single weekend' Lisa See, author of Lady Tan's Circle of Women'Haunting, tender, and intoxicating. Written with gorgeous prose and unforgettable characters, Li's gothic adult debut will leave you devastated until the very end, and then long after you've put the book down' Carolyn Huynh, author of The Fortunes of Jaded Women'Deliciously eerie, culturally vibrant, and historically profound, The Manor of Dreams is a dark pleasure' Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

A roadmap to navigating the personal and professional transitions of your twenties, with practical insights and reassurance that you''re not alone, from the host of the top podcast The Psychology of Your 20s.Jemma Sbeghen created her podcast The Psychology of Your 20s in the back of her car, driven by the simple desire to understand the universal experiences of her twenties through psychological research. Since then, the podcast''s popularity has exploded, with millions of listeners eager for more of Jemma''s advice, personal anecdotes from her early twenties, and research-based insights on popular topics like imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, the anxious mind, and the stigma of being single.Person in Progress is an expansion of her podcast work and a powerful, deep psychological dive into the messy transitions, life experiences, and major events of your twenties. With research and science from Jemma''s background in psychology and neuroscience intertwined with her real-life stories, Person in Progress is a roadmap to navigating this time of your life, with reassurance that you''re not alone in this chaotic transition period.Jemma shares advice on important topics that impact many twenty-somethings, including- Overcoming the paradox of choice by reframing how you think about your future- Investing in your most authentic self through internal validation- Navigating situationships and learning what you''re looking for in a relationship- Building an intentional life outside of work and careerTo enhance your own self-growth journey, the book includes questions and self-guided moments for your own reflection in each chapter. An invaluable guidebook to your twenties that will help you make the most of this formative decade, Person in Progress reminds us that it''s okay to embrace uncertainty and transitions.

''Discover the secret to thriving in old age'' Telegraph''In front of me is an adventure with old age as my companion, my shadow and confederate, maybe my friend.''Old age is a country, and we need to learn to walk through it. And that''s just what Roger Clough, former Professor of Social Care, lifelong hill walker, and current resident of ''Oldenland'' spends his time doing. Where he used to study the terrain of ageing like a scientist, now he understands it as a farmer might, walking its contours every day from his retirement village in the Peak District, while still negotiating the physical peaks and troughs of the area. Whilst there are a lot of books that cover the topic of ''how to have a good death'', there is little that offers us advice on the time period that comes before that. How do we learn to actually be old? How do we spend our later years in a meaningful way that makes sense of who we''ve been and who we are now? Not in blithely positive denial in the face of our physical and cognitive decline, or overtaken with regret of a life that''s running down the clock, but empowered to not lose who we are; to say ''I am still me''. And, if we have not yet arrived at its borders, how can we better understand those who live there, and better prepare ourselves for a future when we will become citizens too?Written over 25 years and innumerable journeys, Oldenland is a unique and moving companion to the experiences of old age, and how to make it count.''Profound and reflective . . . a truly valuable addition to the conversation about ageing in our greying society'' Country Squire

'Exploring the past, bringing it to vivid life with wonderful prose . . . Pedder writes with perspicacity and sensitivity . . . We need more books like this' Observer   'Fascincating and engrossing' Literary Review   How did South Africa turn out the way it did? In Moederland - 'Motherland', in Afrikaans - Cato Pedder takes us on an eye-opening journey across four centuries, tracing the country's turbulent past and the rise and fall of apartheid (and her family's charged legacy) through the lives of nine very different women.   KROTOA is Khoikhoi translator to the newly arrived Dutch East India Company   ANGELA, a former slave from Bengal, climbs the ladder of settler society   ELSJE arrives from Germany aged 3, marries at 13, a mother at 15   ANNA, mistress of the Cape's grandest estate, regains control from her violent husband   MARGARETHA, uncompromising Afrikaner farmer, resists the abolition of slavery   ANNA loads her family on an ox-wagon and treks into the interior to elude the British   ISIE survives the Boer War to become wife of South Africa's Prime Minister and 'Mother of the Nation'   CATO escapes to England and the Quakers as white supremacy mutates into apartheid   PETRONELLA, returning to the Motherland, falls in love across the colour bar and risks everything to fight the system her grandfather set in motion.  

''Cool and sweet, insightful and sexy. I enjoyed it SO SO SO MUCH'' MARIAN KEYES''A sexy, warming, heartbreaking love story on every level that bolsters the heart with hope'' BOLU BABALOLAWhat''s the thing you''d change about your life right now if you could just click your fingers?When Anika Lapo wakes up in hospital on her thirtieth birthday, it''s not dying she''s afraid of: her real fear is how much of her life she has wasted. After a successful operation, she vows not to lose another second.Every night she writes in her diary about the person she wants to be and, the next day, her words come true. How she''s going to land her dream job as a radio producer, DJ to a crowd instead of her bedroom - and that she''ll finally, blissfully connect with breakfast show host Cam Aseidu, the guy with the sexy smirk and jet-black eyes she''s lusted after from afar...Thanks to her diary manifestations, Anika is finally living up to her potential. But what if she''s trying so hard to be in control that she loses herself along the way? What if, after everything, she was enough all along?A devastatingly romantic, breathlessly sexy and completely unputdownable novel about what it means to truly love. Perfect for fans of The List and Such a Fun Age.''Smart, funny, poised and sexy, this is a novel that has it all. Reading something this good is an unadulterated pleasure'' Okechukwu Nzelu''I''m obsessed. It''s impossible not to fall in love with this book'' Lucy Rose''Whew! Such a gorgeous book... I was so heavily invested'' Stephanie Yeboah''Beautifully written, full of heart, steamy, and emotional. I''ve officially found my new book boyfriend - Cam is everything'' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn''Possibility is completely unputdownable. I smiled, sighed and cried while reading this book'' Sara Jafari''I loved this contemporary romantic read!'' Maame Blue''Equal parts urgent and passionate. The best of both worlds, this novel will have you reflecting on your own existence and blushing on your commute'' Jendella Benson''Possibility pings with relatability and warmth while reminding us that life twists and coils in ways that don''t always leave a smile on our faces. A beautifully written, sexy and sweet romance that will have you biting your lip for multiple reasons'' Onyi Nwabineli''A fun and reflective read, one that deftly explores the complexities of love, trauma and self-growth'' Jessica George

''Unexpectedly hilarious and very beautiful . . . Eden''s Shore often felt like a sort of maritime Blood Meridian . . . I''d be hard pressed to think of higher praise'' AK Blakemore, Guardian, Book of the DayAt the close of the eighteenth century, Angel Kelly, an Irishman, sets sail from Liverpool aboard the Atlas with the intention of creating a Utopian commune in Brazil. But when a mutiny takes place on the ship, he finds himself stranded upon the coast of an unnamed Spanish colony in Latin America. In the aftermath, Kelly becomes unwittingly caught up in a series of crises culminating in displacement, rebellion and a deadly game of cat-and-mouse between empires.Set in an era of global upheaval, Eden''s Shore is an epic and intricate tale of greed, revenge and love. Populated by a vivid and rich cast of revolutionaries and pirates, capitalists and aristocrats, sailors and soldiers, slaves and spies, this is a work of staggering ambition and wondrous imagination.''Visceral, propulsive, kinetic'' Colin Walsh, author of Kala''Wild, dark and free-wheeling '' Ferdia Lennon, author of Glorious Exploits

A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR''Viscerally vivid . . . a sucker-punch of a novel, edged with knife-sharp black humour and shot through with moments of startling beauty . . . half Tarantino and half pitch-black northern realism'' Guardian''A tremendously exciting novel . . . A brilliantly realized voice: Steve''s every utterance is the product of where he comes from . . . as blunt and brutal as the fells he works among'' Times Literary Supplement''A spiky, precisely focused novel with flavour, intensity, and oodles of character'' The Times''Preston''s debut arrives like a punch to the gut . . . This is an elemental tale shaded in tones of heroism, machismo, moral intensity, and mythmaking. It''s also a love song to the landscape . . . Gritty, gripping, and fearlessly committed'' Kirkus''A blistering debut . . . This dark and inspired tale pulses with life'' Publishers Weekly''Taught, intelligent and beautifully told'' M. J. Hyland''A startlingly original addition to the literature of northern England'' Ian McGuire''A powerful evocation of a landscape and a way of life'' Joseph KanonWith foot and mouth disease spreading across the hills of Cumbria, emptying the valleys of sheep and filling the skies with smoke, two neighbouring shepherds lose everything and put aside their rivalry to join forces. They set their sights on a wealthy farm in the south with its flock of prize-winning animals. So begins the dark tale of Steve Elliman and William Herne. Their sheep rustling leads to more and more difficult decisions, and Steve''s only distraction is his growing fascination with William''s enigmatic and independent wife, Helen. As their home comes under the sway of a lawless outsider, it is left to Steve to save himself and Helen in a savage conflict that threatens an ancient way of life. Lyrical, cinematic and steeping in folklore, Scott Preston creates an uncompromising vision of farmers lost in brutal devotion to their flocks, the aching love affairs that men and women use to sustain themselves and the painful consequences of a breathtaking heist gone bad. The Borrowed Hills is a thrilling adventure that reimagines the American Western for the fells of northern England.

'Brims with ideas and insights . . . Ghosh is at his sparkling best' IRISH TIMESWild Fictions brings together Amitav Ghosh's extraordinary writing on the subjects that have obsessed him over the last twenty-five years: literature and language; climate change and the environment; human lives, travel, and discoveries. The spaces that we inhabit, and the way in which we occupy them, is a constant thread throughout this striking and expansive collection. From the significance of the commodification of the clove, the diversity of the mangrove forests in West Bengal and the radical fluidity of multilingualism, Wild Fictions is a powerful refutation of imperial violence, a fascinating exploration of the fictions we weave to absorb history, and a reminder of the importance of empathy. With the combination of moral passion, intellectual curiosity and literary elegance that defines his writing, Amitav Ghosh makes us understand the world in new, and urgent, ways. Together, the pieces within Wild Fictions chart a course that allows us to heal our relationships and restore a delicate balance with the volatile landscapes to which we all belong. 'We owe a great debt to Ghosh's brilliant mind, avenging pen, and huge soul' NAOMI KLEIN, author of This Changes Everything

Shakespeare had an ear and hand that was able to capture our everyday thoughts and emotions, pin them to a page, and express them so well that still today they can make us feel stunned to be seen. 'Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.' 'Make not your thoughts your prisons.' 'Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.' 'And I have heard it said, unbidden guests are often welcomest when they're gone.' With a quote for every day of the year, this beautiful book gathers the finest lines from the lesser-known corners of Shakespeare's plays and poems. While you may not be familiar with these 400-year-old phrases, you will be surprised by the immediate, easy resonance they have with modern day-to-day life and, hopefully, inspired to learn a few quotes, say them out loud, and drop them into conversation.   Each page bears a gift of Shakespearean delight - around which lies a treasure trove of trivia, miscellaneous fact, and opportunities for reflection. The Crystals - son and father -  draw attention to points of daily life, literary, linguistic, and theatrical interest through their entertaining commentary. They offer notes of context for anyone who wants to know who originally said the words, in which play, and why. And finally, the authors provide three indexes, allowing readers to help find the right quote for a task, or to follow-up on a quote's original source. Shakespeare's words are a mirror for us to peer into, to see if any part of ourselves, familiar or strange, is visible. Each day as you read his lines, you'll get glimpses of loves you've known, jealousies you've felt, relationships you've had, and situations you've encountered that bring a smile - or a wince - of familiarity.Everyday Shakespeare shares the simple lines that encapsulate the wondrous complexity of life, and the enduring appeal of the Bard.Shakespeare was not of an age, but for all time. - Ben Jonson

The epic history of world order, revealing how the decline of the West may be a good thing for its future. Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, the West has been in crisis. Social unrest, political polarization, and the rise of other great powers - especially China - threaten to unravel today''s Western-led world order. Many fear this would lead to global chaos. But this is a Western illusion. Surveying five thousand years of global history, political scientist Amitav Acharya reveals that world order existed long before the rise of the West. Moving from ancient Sumer, India, Greece, and Mesoamerica, through medieval caliphates and Eurasian empires into the present, Acharya shows that humanitarian values, economic interdependence, and rules of inter-state conduct emerged across the globe over millennia. History suggests order will endure even as the West retreats. Instead of fearing the future, the West should learn from history and cooperate with the Rest to forge a more equitable order.

''An immersive and lyrically personal journey through deep-time and modern tides'' RAYNOR WINN''Wondrous, elegant and haunting, Lost to the Sea is a fascinating alternative history of the fractured, flooded and eroded edges of Britain and Ireland'' PHILIP HOAREMedieval kingdoms. Notorious pirate towns. Drowned churches. Crocodile-infested swamps.On a series of coastal walks, Lisa Woollett takes us on an illuminating journey, bringing to life the places where mythology and reality meet at the very edges of Britain and Ireland.From Bronze Age settlements on the Isles of Scilly and submerged prehistoric forests in Wales, to a Victorian amusement park on the Isle of Wight and castles in the air off County Clare, Lisa draws together archaeology, meetings with locals and tales from folklore to reveal how the sea has forged, shaped and often overwhelmed these landscapes and communities.Lost to the Sea is an exhilarating voyage around the ever-shifting shores of the British Isles, and a haunting ode to our profound relationship with the sea.''A hugely enjoyable mosaic of history, myth and imagination'' SARA WHEELER''Beautifully written and researched . . . I was immediately tempted to head out in search of lost lands'' WYL MENMUIR

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity and happiness.The right idea, invoked at the right time, can change your life. Drawing from her long studies of happiness, and also from the challenges she''s faced herself, writer Gretchen Rubin has discovered the "Secrets of Adulthood" that can help us manage the complexities of life. To convey her conclusions, she turned to the aphorism - the ancient literary discipline that demands that a writer convey a large truth in a few words.Perhaps you''re paralyzed by indecision, struggling to navigate a big change, fighting a temptation, or puzzled by the behaviour of someone you love; whatever you face, the right aphorism can help. From procrastination to the pursuit of happiness, Secrets of Adulthood is filled with witty and thought-provoking reflections such as:* "Recognize that, like sleeping with a big dog in a small bed, things that are uncomfortable can also be comforting"* "Accept yourself, expect more from yourself"* "Easy children raise good parents"* "What can be done at any time is often done at no time"For anyone undergoing a major life transition, such as graduation, career switch, marriage, or moving, or for those just encountering everyday dilemmas, these disarming aphorisms will inspire you by articulating truths that you may never have noticed but instantly recognize.

''A thoroughly enjoyable mystery story with all the tropes and pleasures of a golden age detective story'' Observer''A glamorous recipe of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Agatha Christie'' Paula Sutton''Imbued with luxury and lurking danger'' S.J. Bennett''Murderously fun'' Jessica Bull1922: You are cordially invited to summer at the Gatsby Mansion in West Egg, with the most illustrious - and the deadliest - guest list.Freshly twenty-one and sporting a daring new bob, Greta Gatsby - younger sister to the infamous Jay - is finally free of finishing school. An idyllic summer stretches ahead of her at the Gatsby Mansion, the jewel of West Egg.But when Greta arrives at the secluded white-stone estate bathed in the late-afternoon light, she finds she isn''t the only visitor. Jay is hosting an intimate gathering of New York''s fashionable set: Daisy and Tom Buchanan, along with his brother Edgar, Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker.That evening, the guests enjoy a candelabra-lit dinner party. That night, they dance to the lilt of the gramophone. The next morning, one of them is missing.Murder has come to West Egg, the warm breeze tainted by scandal, betrayal and secrets. Turning sleuth isn''t how Greta meant to spend her summer - but what choice does she have when one of them could be next?The gilded opulence of the Roaring Twenties. A murder that scandalises high society. And a clever young woman of unusual persistence . . . A deliciously unputdownable whodunnit perfect for fans of The Christie Affair and Miss Austen Investigates.''Compelling and bursting with 1920s flair, this new twist on the iconic tale will delight newcomers and old fans alike'' CE McGill, author of Our Hideous Progeny''Absolutely devoured this glorious romp of a novel. The Gatsby Gambit is pure escapist fun - a pacy, clever, witty mystery that I galloped through with sheer delight'' Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings''A glamour-filled, thrilling read that kept me guessing to the end! It was such a treat to be back in the world of Gatsby!'' Kate Weston, author of You May Now Kill the Bride''Claire Anderson-Wheeler brilliantly intertwines the allure of the Jazz Age with a gripping murder mystery in The Gatsby Gambit. A dazzling homage to Fitzgerald''s world, this novel captivates from the first page to the last'' Joanna Wallace, author of You''d Look Better as a Ghost''Lively, smart, and fun . . . As charming as Daisy Buchanan herself'' Flynn Berry, author of Northern Spy''With a fiercely defiant female lead and secrets as sharp as the prose, The Gatsby Gambit oozes glamour and intrigue. I loved this bold take on a beloved classic'' Trisha Sakhlecha, author of The Inheritance