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A disciplinary history of archaeology in Tsarist Russia, tracing it from an eighteenth-century hobby of elite antiquarians to a social science that reached disciplinary status in 1909 with its own dedicated course at St. Petersburg University.

New for autumn 2026, with over 150 spooky stickers! The perfect trick-or-treating gift for fans of the Pokémon TV series and games aged 5, 6, 7, 8 and up!Explore a horrifying, haunted house with your Pokémon friends!With terrifically terrifying illustrated scenes throughout to decorate with scary, spooky stickers. Who will you choose – Ghost-type or Poison-type Pokémon?Including a ‘Who’s That Pokémon?’ activity, featuring stats of some of the most gruesome Pokémon in the Pokédex.Packed with over 150 stickers … Happy Halloween, Trainers!Check out more Pokémon sticker books:Pokémon Epic StickersPokémon 1001 StickersPokémon Ultimate Types Sticker ScenePokémon Welcome to Paldea Sticker ActivityPokémon 1001 Battle StickersPokémon Mega Evolutions Sticker Book

Join Gabby and the Gabby Cats for a Halloween adventure in this 32-page storybook. An official Gabby's Dollhouse book, based on the smash-hit preschool series, streaming on Netflix. It's Cat-O-Ween in the Dollhouse and Gabby is ready to trick-or-treat with Pandy. What kinds of cat-tastic treats will they collect? And will there be a few tricks along the way? DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse © DreamWorks Animation LLC. All rights reserved.

New for 2026, a monstrously fun illustrated series for 7+ readersMonsters from mythology finally get to tell their side of the story, in this hilarious illustrated series for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Pamela Butchart.Everyone thinks they know Tor – the mean old minotaur from the Greek myth, part human, part bull, trapped in a labyrinth to stop him attacking people.Actually, while he does have big horns and hooves for hands, he never wanted to hurt anyone. He just wanted to be LEFT ALONE in his peaceful maze with his bat friends!Then a tiny, cross princess called Ariadne convinced him that he might like to see the outside world.So they came up with THE GREATEST ESCAPE PLAN EVER…Praise for Monster Diaries:"A charming, funny and hugely enjoyable reimagining of Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Loki." Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co. series"Fun, fast-paced and hilarious, with fab illustrations." Philippa Leathley, bestselling author of the Inkbound series

Celebrate twenty-five years of this magical tale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with this special anniversary edition of the story, featuring fun bonus extra material.Celebrate twenty-five years of the bestselling classic Room on the Broom with this anniversary edition, perfect for little ones at Halloween!Enjoy the much-loved story, a stunning special cover, and bonus content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat, a dog, a bird and a frog all fly through the wind on her broomstick until . . . SNAP! It breaks in two. And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal friends had better think fast . . .Room on the Broom 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic rhyming story as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, a fun craft activity and the Room on the Broom song.'Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have come up with another gem . . . We loved it' - Independent

Once upon a time was only the start . . . welcome to the Fairytale Woods. The wicked witch is on trial in a hilarious secret diary from million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller.The wicked witch has gone one cackle too far and is faced with a choice: a four week wickedness management class, or a lifetime in jail.Spending all her time with stuck-up witches and her ex-best friend, now a total goody two-shoes, leading the course isn’t Wendoline’s idea of a good time, but she’ll do anything it takes to get her powers back. Even with a pompous king and queen to impress, a smarmy Prince Charming to prove wrong, and her own daughter, Rapunzel, to win over, Wendoline is not buying into the whole using magic for good thing, not when being WICKED is just so much FUN. There's potions, curses, and a whole heap of trouble to miss out on . . . with 100% wickedness guaranteed, what could possibly go wrong?Come down to the Fairytale Woods and discover what your favourite character

Jump in muddy puddles with Peppa in this brand-new shake-and-play book!It's Peppa's Birthday! Mummy and Daddy Pig have organised a party for Peppa, but what special surprises have they got planned? Shake, slide and play to find out and join the birthday fun!Peppa loves muddy puddle parties. Everyone loves muddy puddle parties!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Puddle Playtime: A Touch-and-Feel PlaybookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Muddy Puddle WalkPeppa Pig: Peppa's Muddy Festival: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

One touch and your heart is lost, as the hunter becomes the hunted in a dark romantasy from Sunday Times bestselling author, M. A. Kuzniar, for fans of Holly Black and Adalyn Grace.Elka has been banished to the forest by her wicked mother, who rules the city with an iron first. She is cursed to remain there forever unless she takes the hearts of seven men. Six have been slain and a wounded huntsman stumbles across her path, destined to be the seventh. But Kaz is hiding a secret of his own, arriving in the forest with another agenda and as the two get to know one another, passion begins to spark. The magic within the forest is stirring and dark forces threaten to overtake them. Elka must face the ultimate choice: relinquish her destiny or betray her heart? Step into the forest of hearts in this richly imagined take on the Snow White folklore, full of forbidden love, slow burn passion and the promise of true love's kiss. One touch and your heart is lost, as the hunter becomes the hunted

Count down to Christmas with Bizzy Bear in this advent book collection of 24 mini board book adventures!With a surprise storybook (and audiobook!) hidden behind every door, busy toddlers can join Bizzy Bear for lots of festive fun in the lead up to Christmas.Includes 24 FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobooks! Scan the code, hear the stories.With a hidden Bizzy Bear behind every pocket-sized book, there's even a fun matching game to store the books back inside the package, ready to celebrate again next year!Explore, discover and play with more Bizzy Bear books:Bizzy Bear: Christmas HelperBizzy Bear: My First Sticker Activity Book: Christmas TimeBizzy Bear: My First Memory Game: ChristmasBizzy Bear: Whizzy Wheels: Fire EngineBizzy Bear's Big Book of Colours