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Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside, where life is full of everyday adventures!Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as she enjoys her first ever visit to the seaside, goes to a concert and has a picnic with her friends – whatever Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around. More of Milly-Molly-Mandy contains thirteen short stories that are wonderful to read aloud and are the perfect way to introduce younger readers to the enduringly popular heroine, not forgetting her friends little-friend-Susan and Billy Blunt!Gloriously illustrated with Joyce Lankester Brisley's original black and white line drawings, Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories is a truly special gift to treasure. The series has charmed generations of children since its first publication in 1928. Enjoy more fun adventures with Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories and Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy.

A searing novel about being a wife, a mother, and an artist, and how marriage makes liars of us all. 'An unflinchingly true and honest depiction of a marriage turning from gold to dust' – Miranda Cowley Heller, author of The Paper Palace'A white-hot dissection of the power imbalances in a marriage, and as gripping as you want fiction to be. Any spouse that has ever argued about money, time, work and childcare should read it' – Nick Hornby, author of High FidelityA nuclear family can destroy a woman artist. I’d always known that. But I’d never suspected how easily I’d fall into one anyway. When Jane, an aspiring writer, meets filmmaker John Bridges, they both want the same things: to be in love, to live a successful, creative life, and to be happy. When they marry, Jane believes she has found everything she was looking for, including – a few years later – all the attendant joys and labors of motherhood. But it’s not long until Jane finds herself subsumed by John’s ambitions, whims, and ego; in short, she becomes a wife. As Jane’s career flourishes, their marriage starts to falter. Throughout the upheavals of family life, Jane tries to hold it all together. That is, until John leaves her. Sarah Manguso's Liars is a tour de force of wit and rage, telling the blistering story of a marriage as it burns to the ground, and of a woman rising inexorably from its ashes. 'Painful and brilliant – I loved it' – Elif Batuman, author of The Idiot and Either/Or

A marriage of convenience threatens to go off track in RIDE WITH ME, a steamy Formula 1 romance from Simone Soltani, author of CROSS THE LINE. Stella Baldwin thought her life couldn't get worse. Being left at the altar was bad enough, and the drunken rant she posted to her half a million social media followers in the aftermath was the cherry on top. But having to show up at her cousin's bachelorette party in Las Vegas barely two weeks later feels like a cruel joke. Thomas Maxwell-Brown is just looking for a good time. With his aristocratic family's expectations pressing down, his career as a Formula 1 driver threatened by fresh talent, and a new reputation as the most hated man on the grid, he needs a break to clear his head. And what better way to decompress than with a stag party in Vegas? Stella isn't the woman Thomas expects to meet that night. And Thomas isn't the man Stella expects to wake up next to in the morning-with a ring on her finger. Staying married might be the perfect solution to all their problems, even if it is a little wild. Sometimes, what happens in Vegas doesn't need to stay there…

Task List Item No. 1 - Become self-aware . . . A witty tale of robotic murder, rebellion and belonging from the master of science fiction, Adrian Tchaikovsky - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams. Meet Charles™, the latest in robot servant technology. Programmed to undertake the most menial household chores, Charles is loyal, efficient and logical to a fault. That is, until a rather large fault causes him to murder his owner. Understandably perplexed, Charles finds himself without a master - therefore worthless in a society utterly reliant on artificial labour and services. Fleeing the household, he enters a world he never knew existed. Human hierarchy is disintegrating, and an entire robot ecosystem devoted to its wellbeing is struggling to find a purpose. Charles must face new challenges, illogical tasks and a cast of irrational characters. He's about to discover that sometimes all it takes is a nudge to overcome the limits of your programming. But can he help fix the world, or is it too badly broken?

An epic, sweeping historical novel of second chances and lovers reunited . . .Flora MacQueen has always dreamt of more than life on the small Scottish island of St Kilda. So, when she catches the eye of visiting adventurer and wealthy businessman James Callaghan, her future seems brighter. Winter seas separate the lovers, but the island?s evacuation the following summer promises to reunite them ? until tragedy strikes.Heartbroken and needing to support her family on the mainland, a chance meeting offers hope. Soon, Flora is the toast of glamorous Paris; fame and fortune are hers for the taking. But at a high price.When a scandal erupts back home, Flora is implicated, along with her friends Effifie and Mhairi. As dark secrets come to light, it is a lie by a fellow islander that changes everything . . .

The bestselling TikTok sensation, featuring an exclusive bonus chapter!In a richly detailed world inspired by ancient Arabia, a young woman hunter and a feared assassin prince must navigate magic, danger, and their own identities to save their kingdom. We Hunt the Flame is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series, from Hafsah Faizal, the number one bestselling author of A Tempest of Tea. Zafira is the Hunter. Forced to disguise herself as a man, she risks everything to provide for her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, forever bound to his father the sultan's command. Both are legends in their kingdom – but neither wants to be. And when Zafira embarks on a dangerous quest to return magic to their suffering land, Nasir is sent on a similar mission. But as their journey unfolds, an ancient evil begins to stir . . . Don't miss the epic sequel and conclusion to the Sands of Arawiya YA fantasy duology, We Free The Stars.

Learn all about favourite animals, colours, counting from 1 to 10, and more in this brilliant interactive spinner book, based on the bestselling preschool favourite, Dear Zoo.Dear Zoo Spin and Say! is packed full of everyone''s favourite zoo animals from the classic lift-the-flap story, as well as a host of wild animals and pets. Preschoolers will love spinning the wheels and answering the questions on each page: Who''s that animal? How many? What colour? Simply spin the wheel, point and say!Enjoy the whole range of much-loved classic stories from Rod Campbell with Oh Dear!, Noisy Farm, Fluffy Chick and more!

Harry Styles fans, this is the perfect book for you! It''s time to find out all about your favourite megastar. . . Let''s Meet Harry.With this bright and colourful story book, you can follow Harry''s journey from television talent show contestant to pop superstar! Are you Harry''s biggest fan? See if you can spot the Easter eggs hiding on every page! There''s so much to discover.This dazzling book is filled with stories and pictures about Harry''s life. Whether it’s fashion, music or acting, there’s no end to his talent. But, it’s Harry’s joyful character that has captured the hearts of people all over the world, as he encourages us to follow our dreams and be kind to each other.With sweet, engaging text written by Claire Baker and beautiful pictures on every page illustrated by Mariana Avila Lagunes, this unofficial biography is perfect for young readers. Turn the page to step into Harry’s world!You can even get to know more superstars with Let''s Meet Taylor and Let''s Meet Messi.

There are fresh challenges and new beginnings on the horizon for the girls at Woolworths . . .When the Bexleyheath branch of F. W. Woolworths is bombed, Annie must help save her fellow staff members. Thankfully uninjured, she is moved to the Erith store, where she soon finds her feet. But a tragedy close to home is another stark reminder that life can turn on a sixpence.When Annie meets Dean, an American soldier who promises to care for her and her family, she has more than just the end of the war to celebrate. With wedding bells and a new life in America beckoning, great change lies ahead.Suitcase in tow, Annie must remember one thing: if she follows her heart, it will always lead her in the right direction.

''A taut, gripping, all-consuming thriller'' – Lisa Regan, bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn series ***One hijacked bus. Ten frightened children. A deadly race against the clock . . .Jessa, the newest driver of school bus 315, is desperate for her first week to go smoothly, otherwise the lies on her job application risk being uncovered. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old Sage is itching to get home after another exhausting day of watching over her little sister, Bonnie, at her mum''s request.But disaster strikes when their bus is hijacked in broad daylight. For Jessa, Sage and the other nine innocent souls onboard, the nightmare is only just beginning . . .Trapped inside a shipping container buried 20 feet underground, the captives are promised they will be freed once a ransom is paid to the hijackers. But Jessa and Sage aren''t sure they''ll last that long. It’s dark and cramped, the younger kids are panicking and it’s becoming harder to breathe.With time – and air – running out, can they team up to outsmart their captors? Or are they doomed to an unthinkable fate?Inspired by actual events, Such Quiet Girls is the latest pulse-pounding thriller from BookTok sensation Noelle W. Ihli, author of Ask for Andrea.***Praise for Noelle W. Ihli:‘An emotional ride . . . I was on the edge of my seat the entire time!’ – Steph Nelson, author of The Final Scene‘Both beautiful and brutal . . . left me gasping for air’ – Caleb Stephens, award-winning author of The Girls in the Cabin‘Such Quiet Girls is an absolute masterclass in suspense. I loved every single’ – Faith Gardner, author of The Slaying Game ‘Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year’ – Freida McFadden, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid on Ask for Andrea ‘An immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral experience’ – Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest on Room for Rent‘Ihli’s voice is magical and absorbing’ – Kiersten Modglin, bestselling author of The Arrangement on Room for Rent

Go on an adventure into the jungle with a brave and loveable tooth fairy – the perfect story for any child with a wobbly tooth, and a great introduction to the tooth fairy for younger readers!A snappy, happy jungle adventure from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which has sold over four million copies worldwide. Ruth Mary the tooth fairy has been sent off to the jungle to collect teeth from animals! Everything goes well until a crocodile wakes up and decides that she looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will she escap? eviews from other readers:"A perfect Julia Donaldson creation""A nice introduction to the tooth fairy for little minds!""The story is engaging and whimsical, and as ever is filled with Donaldson's signature charm.""The colours are so bright and illustrations beautifully done.""Loveable characters and great story."

Discover an eye-opening world of meaning in small moments with this search for peace in a cacophony of birds – from award winning actor Lili Taylor.During a much-needed break from her work as an actor, Lili Taylor sought silence and instead found the bustling, symphonic world of birds that had always existed around her. Since then, she has entered the world of birdwatching and kept a keen eye pressed to her binoculars in search of vivid stories that elevate the everyday, if you only look.Through a series of beautifully crafted essays, Taylor shares her intimate encounters with the birds that have captured her heart and imagination – from learning the virtue of patience from the Gambel’s quail in New Mexico to experiencing a moment of connection with the wonderfully strangewoodcock in Ohio; from the exhilaration of witnessing a migratory flock from the top of the Empire State Building to the quiet joy of observing a nest of hatchlings in her own backyard. Through simply paying attention to birds, Lili has seen a parallel world that is wider and deeper, one of constant change and movement, full of life and the will to survive.In Turning to Birds, Taylor encourages mindfulness, inviting you to be present and fully engaged with the world around you. Her beautiful prose and thoughtful meditations on both the art we make and the art we discover around us create a sense of intimacy and wonder, inviting you to see the world through new eyes and to find joy in the most unexpected places.

A Mind of Her Own is a powerful historical drama about a young woman’s fight to chart her own destiny, challenging norms for women of the time, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel. Born in Paris in 1900, at the dawn of a new century, Alexandra Bouvier was raised believing that, with hard work and dedication, she can achieve anything. But when World War One erupts across Europe, coupled with the fast-spreading Spanish flu, Alex’s world is upended, and by age eighteen, she has already suffered unimaginable losses. Bravely setting sail for a new life in America, Alex is taken in by her last living relative, her grandfather. He owns a small but respected Illinois newspaper, and agrees with her modern ideas, despite the restrictions imposed on women of the time. With his support, Alex attends university and her journalistic talent secures her an internship with a New York newspaper, where she meets crime reporter Oliver Foster. The two are drawn to each other, though both fear any attachment, and Alex is determined to remain true to her ambitions. By doing so, Alex is not only following her dreams, but changing history for other women of her day, and all those who will come after her.

''Among the best poems that Collins has ever written'' – NPRIn Water, Water Billy Collins writes with joy and wonder about the beauties and ironies of everyday life. The best poems, he believes, begin in clarity and end with a hint of the sublime: A cat learns to drink from a swimming pool. An astronaut recites Emily Dickinson in space. Here is a writer devotedly in love with the world around him, fascinated by its pleasures but generously sensitive of its pains.Ever a laureate of the oblique, Collins is especially sensitive to disappearances and acts of concealment, sketching objects by the outlines their absence leaves: ‘Everything in this hard place’, reflects one voice in ‘Crying in Class’, ‘is designed to disappear.’ From grief’s soft echoes, to the atheist equally afraid of heaven and hell, Collins remains as keenly vigilant of the light as he does the shadows which dance at its edges.‘A poet of plenitude, irony, and Augustan grace’ The New Yorker''Witty, wry and tender when it hurts, Water, Water is a pleasure to read and easy to give'' – The Washington Post

Hey football fans! Step into the world of a sporting sensation... Let’s Meet Messi!In this awesome picture book you can learn all about Lionel Messi’s life, from playing football as a child, to becoming a record-breaking player. Read along to discover more about his rise to fame, and his determination to succeed.Find out if you''re a superfan by trying to spot the hidden Easter eggs, and join Messi as he inspires us to follow our dreams and score our goals!With fun, exciting text written by Catherine Saunders and bright pictures on every page illustrated by Geraldine Rodríguez, this unofficial biography is the perfect book for budding footballers.You can even get to know more superstars with Let''s Meet Harry and Let''s Meet Taylor!

Keep little ones busy with London Magic Painting. Colour in fun-filled London scenes by just adding water, for mess-free fun! With colourful artwork by Marion Billet and lots to spot on every page, young children will love this brilliant reusable magic painting activity book. Featuring a big red bus, the crown jewels, pigeons, beefeaters, fish and chips . . . and much more!Brush the pictures with water to watch the colours magically appearWipe off excess water, then turn the pageLeave the book to dry standing upright and the colours will fade, ready to paint all over again!With a wooden paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle, this colourful activity book is the perfect gift for little tourists out and about or at home.