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A gorgeous deluxe edition of the iconic #1 New York Times bestselling dark fantasy novel, dividing the novel into three hardcover volumes in a stunning boxed set, featuring:· Illustrated slipcase with brand-new art· Three unjacketed hardcovers with foil stamps· Metallic silver edges· Bookmark ribbons· Full-colour illustrated endpaper maps· And 24 black-and-white interior illustrations by acclaimed artist Avendell“In a genre often dominated by safe formulas, SenLinYu’s debut is a reminder that speculative fiction still has teeth and knows how to bite.” —Grimdark MagazineOnce a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed. In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia’s new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive. According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance’s final gambit?To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena’s fight—to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self—is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost.

The paintings of Johannes Vermeer are some of the most sublime in the history of art. Yet until now they have, like the life of Vermeer himself, defied explanation. Following new leads, and drawing on a mass of historical evidence, some of it freshly uncovered in the archives of Delft and Rotterdam, Andrew Graham-Dixon paints a dramatically new picture of Vermeer, revealing many of the painter’s hitherto unknown friendships as well as his previously undetected allegiance to a persecuted, underground radical movement.In this revolutionary reassessment of nearly all of Vermeer’s most beloved works – including The Girl with a Pearl Earring, A View of Delft and The Milkmaid – our image of him is transformed from an isolated and mysterious figure into an artist at the nexus of a web of philosophers, financiers, patrons, preachers and regents, giving rich new insight into one of the most enigmatic figures in art history.

Discover why fast food can be good food with Jamie’s 20-Minute Meals – pre-order it now! 20-Minute Meals solves everyone’s dinner dilemmas, giving us quick, tasty meals every night of the week, no matter how busy you are. These 120 incredible recipes are designed to be on the table in just 20 minutes or less – IF IT COULDN’T BE MADE IN 20 MINUTES, IT DIDN’T MAKE THE BOOK. With a maximum of ten ingredients in each recipe and 70% hitting daily nutritional targets, as well as easy meat-reduced and meat-free options, 20-Minute Meals will be every busy person’s go-to cookbook. And don’t forget, every recipe is packed with flavour – as you’d expect from Jamie. Chapters include: Fun ways with chicken Go-to pasta & gnocchi Brilliant beans & pulses Satisfying rice & noodles Starring-role salads Fish & seafood faves Veggie heroes Next-level eggs Meat in minutes Dinner-worthy soups Whether it is Jamie’s ultimate mash-up fish pie pasta bake, his big-hitting flavourful gnocchi peperonata, or super-comforting fragrant lamb and aubergine hotpot, you’ll be astonished at how fast you can get these meals on the table and have everyone tucking in. Achievable, sustainable and meaningful, this is fast flavourful food without the fuss. Yum! The less time cooking the more time you’ve got eating together, so pre-order 20-Minute Meals today.

For fans of 10 Things I hate About You and Better Than the Movies Aliya and Kabir are rivals, willing to do whatever it takes to be top of the class. At their elite private school, Kabir is basically royalty. He prides himself on being loved by everyone, teachers included. Everyone except Aliya, the scholarship student. To her, he represents everything she hates. He’s rich, obnoxious and pokes fun at her at every chance he gets. When forced to pair up during uni applications, their rivalry intensifies. Tensions build and they must confront their complicated history. Though they’d never admit it now, they were once so much more than enemies. As they spend more time together, Aliya begins to let her guard down with him. Maybe she doesn’t really hate Kabir – and maybe he doesn’t hate her either? Or perhaps this is just another one of their games…..

Rebecca “Bex” Daniels has just lost her entire family in a freak train accident, leaving her completely alone in the world and responsible for their travel agency. Only a few months after the tragedy, her father’s UK partner, the straitlaced Theo Porter, reveals that the business is about to go under. Their only hope? A reality TV deal brokered before her father’s death . . . with a rebrand: Bex and Theo are to pose as newlyweds, exploring the world on an extended honeymoon. Bex and Theo couldn’t be more different?but though they initially clash, Bex soon discovers he’s amusing, protective, and kind, the sort of man she’d want to be married to in real life, if she thought for a second she deserved him. As for Theo, he can’t help but be swept up into the brilliant whirlwind that is Bex, but ever since his brother died, a real relationship is the last thing he wants. As Bex and Theo flit across Europe, from Capri to Paris, exploring sun-drenched villas and remote fjords, they can’t help but notice their walls coming down, and their arguments begin to feel a lot more like foreplay than fighting. But they each carry around more than enough emotional baggage, and they’ll have to contend with public scandals and crushing grief before they can decide if they’re ready to ride off into the sunset once the cameras stop rolling.

The queer vampire romance you never knew you needed, Red, White, and Royal Blue meets Cemetary boys. You'll be a sucker to miss! It's only natural Brennan's life would be upended by turning into a vampire. But if there's one thing Brennan can do, it's pretend everything's fine. His new bloodthirsty existence gets way more complicated when Cole, the super cute librarian, stumbles on Brennan sucking down a stolen blood bag. Luckily, Cole is happy to keep Brennan's secret, and something starts to grow between them . . . But when rumours of a missing student and strange 'animal attacks' near campus start to circulate, Brennan must uncover the truth before he becomes suspect number one and stands to lose everything . . .

When the Line Between Enemy and Lover Blurs, Betrayal Is the Only Certainty. The thrilling third book in the TikTok sensation Ever Seas series! She tried to kill him, so he made her his wife. Skadi first met her husband-to-be with blades in hand on the opposite side of a battle. She lost, and he claimed his prize. To her horror, the king of the shadow elves agrees to marry her off to Jonas, a fae prince, as a way to unite their kingdoms against a shared enemy ? the light elves. Skadi knows the marriage is nothing but a political game. Feelings won’t come into play. Except her new husband makes not falling in love...challenging. When new threats arise, Skadi must decide to either love her enemy or keep him alive by betraying him to another. Tropes: Enemies-to-lovers Political marriage Marriage of convenience Fae royalty Betrayal

It would take a perfect plan to collect a billion-dollar ransom. So here’s the plan. Five innocent people. In different locations. All kidnapped at the same moment in time. Two children taken from a private school bus. A film producer and a movie star grabbed at a hideaway resort. A beautiful wife whisked off the streets of Beverly Hills. A billionaire wants his family back. The cash, gold, jewels, crypto are all ready. There’s only one problem: Stubborn and brilliant FBI agent Nicky Gordon also has a plan. And she doesn’t want to pay the kidnappers. Not a dime.

THE UNMISSABLE ADVENTURE FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, CONN IGGULDEN Can a slave . . . become a master? AD 37. The Roman Republic has become a true empire, stretching from Egypt to the seacoast of Gaul. Sixty million people live under its rule. A scribe in a noble household on the outskirts of the empire’s greatest city, a young man who has no memory of his past or his family. Where freedom exists for the privileged few, he has only ever known a life of slavery. His name is Cormac. When Cormac’s master dies suddenly under suspicious circumstances, he finds himself furnished with documents freeing him from bondage. Surviving somewhere between slave and citizen, he quickly discovers the dangers that come with freedom. The city is a pitiless place for those without allies. But the winds of fate are shifting. Cormac’s talents – his treasured ability to read and write – will soon take him from city slums to the mines of Gaul, to the island of Britannia and back to the hills of Rome. Slave, scribe, soldier – Cormac will have to play Rome’s most dangerous game if he’s to secure wealth and power. For in this city, with skill, ambition and luck, perhaps such things can be won . . .

From breakups that ended empires to naps that sank ships, 10 Mistakes That Changed History reveals how overlooked historical errors are responsible for some of the most era-defining events of the past. Featuring many of the most recognisable characters and episodes in history, from Cleopatra to the sinking of the Titanic, comedian and historian Paul Coulter reframes our understanding of these pivotal moments, revealing how human errors and their unintended outcomes have governed our world – and will likely determine our future. Packed full of surprising facts and funny stories, 10 Mistakes That Changed History is a greatest hits of bad leadership decisions, misguided acts of heroism and mankind’s most catastrophic lapses of judgement. These are the very human stories that have shaped our world, all with monumental consequences.

Step into another wonderful world by Coco Wyo, with the popular capybara starring as the main cozy character! Escape into this collection of 45-hand drawn illustrations in this cute, comforting colouring book, designed to help you switch off, relax and float away. Whether you’re colouring to unwind after a long day or simply looking for a creative outlet, this colouring book will keep you company. Each design has simple, bold and clean lines – making every illustration easy and enjoyable to colour. This colouring book is perfect for creating something beautiful without any pressure. Inside you’ll find: 45 hand-drawn pages with adorable scenes for you to discover the joy of colouring Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through High resolution prints on high quality paper, for clear, crisp images Take your time, get comfy, and enjoy each little moment as it comes. P.s. If you’re using marker pens, please place a protective sheet behind the page you are colouring. If you liked this, discover other Coco Wyo ways to unwind with our cute and comfy colouring books: Cozy Corner, Cozy Christmas, Cozy Cuties, Cozy Days, Cozy Vibes, Girl Moments, Cozy Friends, Comfy Corner, Spooky Cutie, Cozy Season and Cozy Cafe Suitable for children.

From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series. The villain isn't supposed to be king. I have a simple plan. Finish Royal Elite School and secure a place at my dream university. But one glance from the school's king blows my strategy up in smoke. One glance and he suffocates my air. Because everything about Aiden King is black. Black mind. Black heart. Black soul. I should've remained quiet and endured the time I have left. I didn't. I made the irrevocable mistake of provoking the king on his throne. And now, I'll pay the price. Being hated by Aiden King is dangerous. But being wanted by him is lethal.

A beautiful Penguin Clothbound Classics edition of Elizabeth Gaskell's most famous novel 'How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today?' Elizabeth Gaskell's compassionate, richly dramatic novel features one of the most original and fully-rounded female characters in Victorian fiction, Margaret Hale. It shows how, forced to move from the country to an industrial northern town, she develops a passionate sense of social justice, and a turbulent relationship with mill-owner John Thornton. North and South depicts a young woman discovering herself, in a nuanced portrayal of what divides people, and what brings them together. This is a stunning new Clothbound Classics edition of Gaskell's famous novel, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. These delectable and collectible Penguin editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

HR Update: The position of "adversary to the villain" has been filled. Evie Sage does not recall applying. Evie has always tried to be helpful, loyal, and only mildly involved in treason. But with a dangerous prophecy threatening the very magic of Rennedawn - not to mention the race to claim its necessary artifacts before King Benedict does - things are starting to feel… less like a career path and more like a serious problem. The prophecy won't stop pointing in Evie's direction. The Villain's magic keeps choosing her. And honestly, if you're going to be accused of evil anyway, you might as well commit. Unfortunately, the more Evie leans into her alleged villain era, the more her boss starts acting like the hero of a completely different story. Trystan is getting closer - closer than is wise, advisable, or even remotely professional - and looking at her like she's already chosen a side. His. Which is deeply inconvenient, because if Evie can't save the kingdom's magic, she might just become its greatest threat. Readers are OBSESSED with this hilarious grumpy x sunshine fantasy rom-com series from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order: * Book #1: Assistant to the Villain * Book #2: Apprentice to the Villain * Book #3: Accomplice to the Villain * Book #4: Adversary to the Villain

Kafka's chilling and darkly entertaining exploration of life's absurdity, now in Penguin Clothbound Classics A terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit, a crime whose nature is never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is released, but must report to court on a regular basis - an event that proves maddening, as nothing is ever resolved. As he grows more uncertain of his fate, his personal life - including work at a bank and his relations with his landlady and a young woman who lives next door - becomes increasingly unpredictable. As K. tries to gain control, he succeeds only in accelerating his own excruciating downward spiral. This is a stunning new Clothbound Classics edition of Kafka's major novel, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith and translated by Idris Parry. These delectable and collectible Penguin editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

A newly discovered firsthand account of the Hiroshima bombing and its aftermath from one of the survivors?a lost classic that brings unprecedented immediacy to our understanding of this world-changing event. The whole city was covered with dark clouds, and conflagrations were breaking out in various directions. Could all of this have happened at once? It was then that black drops of rain, as big as blackberries, began to fall – rain caused by the atomic bomb. I wondered what had happened to my home and church. With a pale face, I ran down the Koi highway… When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima at 8.15am on 6 August 1945, Methodist minister Kiyoshi Tanimoto was just beginning his day by helping a neighbour on the outskirts of the city. Unbeknownst to him at that moment, the events that awaited him over the following days and weeks were full of horror, but through his courageous determination to save his family, church and city from total devastation, Tanimoto would become internationally recognised as a hero of Hiroshima. In 1946, he featured in American journalist John Hersey’s seminal book Hiroshima which catapulted Tanimoto into global fame – but it is only now that we have discovered the manuscript that he wrote in his own words. With a powerful introduction from Tanimoto's daughter, Koko Kondo, a renowned peace activist in her own right, Hiroshima, 8:15 is a remarkable eyewitness account of this devastating moment of history. Written in the immediate aftermath of the bomb, the manuscript had been lost for many decades and was only recently discovered in a university archive. Today, over eighty years later in a world fraught with conflict, Tanimoto’s story is a moving and powerful reminder of how the strength, love and resilience of the human spirit will always triumph over the things that divide us.