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A new selection of poetry from the generation-defining author of the Copenhagen Trilogy, translated for the first time into EnglishWhile Tove Ditlevsen is now famous around the world as an extraordinary prose writer, in Denmark she has also long been celebrated as a poet. She published her first collection in her early twenties, and continued writing and publishing poetry until the end of her life. This new selection offers English readers a chance to explore her brilliant, surprising verse across nearly four decades of writing. In this playful, mournful, witty collection, little girls stand tip-toe inside adult bodies, achievements in literature and lethargy are unflinchingly listed, and lovers come and go like the seasons. Gorgeously translated by Jennifer Russell and Sophia Hersi Smith, with an introduction by Olga Ravn, There Lives a Young Girl in Me Who Will Not Die cements Ditlevsen as one of the twentieth century's most creative writers.

An unforgettable portrait of a smart, sensitive, yet deeply troubled young woman fighting to live on her own terms 'I don't need LSD for things to look pretty.' Ellen is an artist living alone on New York in the 1970s. She is beset by irritating ex-boyfriends, paint pigment choices, and, occasionally, by 'radiances' - episodes of joyous, reckless unreality during which she becomes Princess Esmerelda, a brightly-dressed star ruling over her kingdom of West 72nd Street. Yet there are those around her, particularly the men in her life, who are threatened by this incarnation, and wish to curtail the giddy freedom it brings her. A rhapsodic work of exuberant invention and deadpan humour, The Princess of 72nd Street sees female liberation and mental health through new eyes. With an Introduction by Melissa Broder 'One of literature's hidden gems … demands a place on your bookshelf right next to Plath and Ditlevsen' Sarah Rose Etter

For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the Emperor's ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess's Mountain. Aboard are the heirs of the twelve provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing. Except one: Ganymedes Piscero - class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment. But when a beloved heir is murdered, every one of these powerful people becomes a suspect. Now Ganymedes - alone and vulnerable without a Blessing - must become the hero he was never born to be. With the body-count rising, can he unmask the killer before they reach the shore?

The village of Alvesdon has been home to the Castells for generations. But the year is 1939 and the peace and tranquillity there is about to be shattered once more by the stormclouds of war in Europe. As three generations of the family gather, they must all face the prospect of their lives being transformed beyond recognition the moment Britain declares war on Germany. When the inevitable happens and Britain finds itself at war, the younger members of the family and farm workers are called up to fight and those who remain must battle to keep the home fires burning and the farm afloat. The gentle certainties of rural life are replaced by the urgent clamour of war, in the air, at sea and on land, where events unfold with dizzying rapidity and unexpected consequences. Stretching from the glorious summer of 1939 to the Battle of Britain the following year, acclaimed historian James Holland paints a compelling and immersive fictional portrait of how the war changed everything. For one family and for a community, their way of life can never really be the same again…

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - LAUGHTER GUARANTEED! In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it's up to Greg to save his school before it's shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?

A revelatory account of the magus - the learned magician - and his place in the world of Renaissance Europe At the heart of the extraordinary ferment of the High Renaissance stood a distinctive, strange and beguiling figure: the magus. An unstable mix of scientist, bibliophile, engineer, fabulist and fraud, the magus ushered in modern physics and chemistry while also working on everything from secret codes to siege engines to magic tricks. Anthony Grafton's wonderfully original book discusses the careers of men who somehow managed to be both figures of startling genius and - by some measures - credulous or worse. The historical Faust, Marsilio Ficino, Pico della Mirandola, Johannes Trithemius and Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa are all fascinating characters, closely linked to monarchs, artists and soldiers and sitting at the heart of any definition of why the Renaissance was a time of such restless innovation. The study of the stars, architecture, warfare, even medicine: all of these and more were revolutionized in some way by the experiments and tricks of these extraordinary individuals. No book does a better job of allowing us to understand the ways that magic, religion and science were once so intertwined and often so hard to tell apart.

Life is all about relationships and the quality of those connections, whether that's with family, partners, friends, colleagues or most importantly yourself. If you can get those relationships on a functional and even keel, then the other tricky stuff that life throws your way becomes easier to manage. In this warm, practical and witty book, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling psychotherapist Philippa Perry shows you how to approach life's big problems. How do you find and keep love? What can you do to manage conflict better? How can you get unstuck and cope with change and loss? What does it mean to you to be content? Are other people just annoying or are you the problem? With a healthy dose of sanity, Philippa Perry's compassionate advice could help you become a happier, wiser person. Includes some material adapted from the Ask Philippa columns in Observer Magazine.

Delve deeper into the magic of My Happy Marriage and feast your eyes on beautiful art wrapped in a gorgeous, delicately designed package! A gem of an art collection jam-packed with lush illustrations, exclusive short stories, and behind-the-scenes revelations that no fan of My Happy Marriage will want to miss! This luxe art book is absolutely essential to any My Happy Marriage fan's collection! More than 80 gorgeous illustrations by the My Happy Marriage manga artist Rito Kohsaka are interspersed with exclusive short stories written by the series author, Akumi Agitogi. At the end of this spectacular journey, you'll find behind-the-scenes commentary by Rito Kohsaka detailing some of the series' most iconic illustrations. This beautiful collection is an absolute must-have for fans of the series and will make the perfect companion to the My Happy Marriage novels and manga editions!

When Cecily Knight sneaks into the Heathen Club’s initiation on behalf of a rival gang, she’s confident she can slip through the night unnoticed. But the moment she steps into their den, she knows she’s made a fatal error. The devil has seen her. Jeremy Volkov may not technically be the devil, but as far as Cecily’s concerned, he’s close enough. He’s not just a member of the Heathens—he’s their ruthless leader and the heir to the Russian Bratva. And now, Jeremy wants one thing: Cecily. He claims it's to protect her, but Cecily knows better. He wants to possess her, own her, make her his. But Cecily is not about to be dragged into his blood-soaked world... or is she?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

A terrifyingly terrific colouring book is based on the hit series Wednesday!Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Featuring highly-detailed and hauntingly-beautiful black and white illustrations, this colouring book is the perfect way for teens and adult fans of Wednesday to get in touch with their dark side. Based on the Characters Created by Charles Addams.

An utterly addictive and twisty thriller, full of dark family secrets and deadly stakes. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out. Box Set Includes: The Final Gambit The Hawthorne Legacy The Inheritance Games

A series of interviews with Noam Chomsky, the world's greatest living public intellectual, about the pressing issues of our time 'One of the greatest, most radical public thinkers of our time' Arundhati Roy In this illuminating collection of interviews, Noam Chomsky shares his insights on the pressing challenges facing humanity. A Liveable Future is Possible addresses artificial intelligence and the potential for such programs to surpass humans in cognitive awareness; what lies ahead for a world engulfed in a deadly climate crisis; the rise of neo-fascism internationally, and why we should organize across borders to confront it and the striking similarities between Trump and Biden's foreign policies. Noam Chomsky has been an incomparable model of moral clarity and intellectual courage during his many decades as a scholar, political activist and social critic. A Liveable Future Is Possible is not only an urgent and informative book, it is a call-to-action for those hoping to help carry the torch of one of history's greatest minds. 'Chomsky is a global phenomenon . . . he may be the most widely read American voice on foreign policy on the planet' The New York Times Book Review

It is twenty years on from the nuclear war between the US and China that brought down the old world order, and the American president has held power for over a decade. Suddenly, he collapses in the middle of an address to the nation. A cover-up ensues, the administration announces his death and the country descends into civil war. Everything points to a remote assassination made possible by a radical leap forward in artificial intelligence. The trail leads to an outpost in the Amazon rainforest, the last known whereabouts of the tech visionary who predicted this world transforming breakthrough. As the world's great powers struggle to outmanoeuvre one another in this Great Game of scientific discovery, an American crisis threatens to spiral into a global one. 2054 is an explosive thriller and a real-world cautionary tale about the path we are on, from two former military officers and award-winning authors who have seen the future.

This was supposed to be the best year of Rowan Lancaster’s life. Instead his ankle is broken and his last football season at Lancaster Prep is done. Just like that. Except for the days that include Arabella Hartley Thomas. Beautiful. Stylish. Quirky. And she gets under Rowan’s skin like no other. Sure, they flirt and banter and give each other grief. But now she invades his dreams and makes his heart pound so hard he’s sure she can see it. When Arabella is able to see every part that he wishes he could hide, he realizes if he let himself, he could fall—hard.

Return to the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy with Wednesday Addams in this delightfully dark novelisation of season one of the hit show, Wednesday! Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Follow along with her as she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorised the local town and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago ? all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore Academy. Relive the excitement and intrigue in this amazing novelisation of the phenomenal first season. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams.

What Annika doesn’t realize is that behind Creighton’s quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul... She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party. Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite. But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her, especially after he uncovers her wilder side…Now that he’s obsessed, she’ll never escape him. Can Annika bring light to Creighton’s darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him? This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking.