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Suitable for toddlers, this title helps them build language, understanding and enjoyment. It explores key concepts that make up a toddler's world. It covers such themes as: Counting; Shapes; Colours;

New York Times bestselling author of The Everything Store Brad Stone takes us deep inside the new Silicon Valley. Ten years ago, the idea of getting into a stranger’s car, or walking into a stranger’s

The untold story of the world's greatest empire and the creation of modern China.Genghis Khan is one of history's immortals: a leader of genius, driven by an inspiring vision for peaceful world rule.

The story of the Rolling Stones is one of the epic rock 'n' roll yarns of our time. Their music defined today's cultural landscape and their history is a source of endless fascination for music fans a

Tells the story of the secret war on Crete from the perspective of these amateur soldiers who found themselves serving because, as one of them put it, they had made 'the obsolete choice of Greek at sc

CERN Institute, Switzerland: a world-renowned scientist is found brutally murdered with a mysterious symbol seared onto his chest. The Vatican, Rome: the College of Cardinals assembles to elect a new

Blake Landon is a man who has everything—wealth, good looks, and the love of Erica Hathaway. The power couple has been through hell and back, and when life has torn them apart, somehow they have alway

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon with Murtagh. Murtagh, a stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle, will publish in 2023. The third book in The Inheritance CycleMore awaits Eragon and Saphira following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors.He's bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to his cousin Roran to rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him across the Empire and beyond. Choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.Conflict, action, adventure and one devastating death await readers as Eragon battles on behalf of the Varden while Galbatorix ruthlessly attempts to crush and twist him to his own purposes. Can he become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and defeat the King?

A beautiful journal for use throughout the year, packed with quotes, inspiration and words of wisdom from the much-loved, bestelling and award-winning novel WONDER.

Lockwood & Co. might be the smallest (some might say shambollic) Psychic Detection Agency in London. But its three agents - Lockwood, Lucy and George - are exceptional Talents. And they get result

Days after their wedding, Blake and Erica Landon embark on their honeymoon-a journey that deepens their bond and promises to fade the scars of their past. Just when their troubles seem safely behind

In HARDPRESSED, the highly anticipated second book of the Hacker Series that began with HARDWIRED, Blake and Erica face threats that put both their love and their lives on the line. Despite Blake Lan

'Fast, hard and knowing: this is an amazing debut full of intrigue, tradecraft and suspense. Read it immediately!' Lee Child (author of the Jack Reacher novels) I make things disappear. It’s what I do

She's nice, my mum . . . My mum's a fantastic cook, and a brilliant juggler. She's a great painter, and the strongest woman in the world! She's really nice, my mum. A warm, funny tribute to Mum (a

Can two friends find hope in hard times? Ruby and Grace have grown up in the poorest slums of Hull. Friends since early childhood, they have supported each other in bad times and good. But their famil

Willy the chimp loves football and dreams of being a star player. But he doesn't have any boots so he's never been picked for the team. Then, one evening, Willy meets a mysterious stranger and his luc

How would you feel if you woke up and found another head growing out of your neck? A living, breathing, TALKING head, with a rude, sharp tongue and an evil sense of humour. It knows all your darkest t

The bestselling thriller of all time.Robert Langdon returns in Dan Brown's brilliant new thriller, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, available now.Discover the bestselling thriller of all time from global phenomenon Dan Brown.Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum. Alongside the body, police have found a series of baffling codes.As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, begin to sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to find a trail that leads to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci - and suggests the answer to a mystery that stretches deep into the vault of history.Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine code and quickly assemble the pieces of the puzzle, a stunning historical truth will be lost forever...

The global bestseller - Origin is the latest Robert Langdon novel from the author of The Da Vinci Code.Robert Langdon returns in Dan Brown's brilliant new thriller, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, available now.The global bestseller featuring symbologist Robert Langdon, from the author of THE DA VINCI CODE and 'master of the intellectual cliffhanger' (Wall Street Journal) Dan Brown.Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of an astonishing scientific breakthrough. The evening’s host is billionaire Edmond Kirsch, a futurist whose dazzling high-tech inventions and audacious predictions have made him a controversial figure around the world.But Langdon and several hundred guests are left reeling when the meticulously orchestrated evening is suddenly blown apart. There is a real danger that Kirsch’s precious discovery may be lost in the ensuing chaos. With his life under threat, Langdon is forced into a de

The paperback of the bestselling adult hardback in UK publishing historyRobert Langdon returns in Dan Brown's brilliant new thriller, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, available now.The bestselling continuation of global phenomenon THE DA VINCI CODE, featuring symbologist Robert Langdon.The Capitol Building, Washington DC: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon believes he is here to give a lecture. He is wrong. Within minutes of his arrival, a shocking object is discovered. It is a gruesome invitation into an ancient world of hidden wisdom.When Langdon's mentor, Peter Solomon - prominent mason and philanthropist - is kidnapped, Langdon realizes that his only hope of saving his friend's life is to accept this mysterious summons.It is to take him on a breathless chase through Washington's dark history. All that was familiar is changed into a shadowy, mythical world in which Masonic secrets and never-before-seen revelations seem to be leading him to a single impossible and inconceivable truth...

Summer, 1972: In the claustrophobic heat, eleven-year-old Byron and his friend begin 'Operation Perfect', a hapless mission to rescue Byron's mother from impending crisis. Winter, present day: As fros

Software mogul Blake Landon has met his match in headstrong Erica Hathaway. While his controlling nature and her independent spirit continue to battle, Blake has no intention of letting her out of his

The climax of the bestselling FALLEN series – now in paperback. SEE THIS COVER COME TO LIFE - includes special augmented reality cover!The sky is dark with wings . . . And time is running out for Lu

My brother is really COOL. He's a SUPER skateboarder and he's got MASSIVE muscles. He can run so FAST that . . . he can FLY! Yes, my brother is really COOL. A humorous, affectionate tribute to brothe

When single mum Joanna hears a rumour at the school gates, she never intends to pass it on. But one casual comment leads to another and now there’s no going back . . .Rumour has it that a notorious ch

'I was a little boy and I didn't know what to expect. It was my mother's idea - that year for her birthday she wanted us all to go somewhere different. It turned out to be a day that changed my life f

The global bestseller of 2013 by one of the world's most popular writersRobert Langdon returns in Dan Brown's brilliant new thriller, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, available now.The astonishing number 1 global bestseller, featuring symbologist Robert Langdon.Florence: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon awakes in a hospital bed with no recollection of where he is or how he got there. Nor can he explain the origin of the macabre object that is found hidden in his belongings.A threat to his life will propel him and a young doctor, Sienna Brooks, into a breakneck chase across the city. Only Langdon’s knowledge of the hidden passageways and ancient secrets that lie behind its historic facade can save them from the clutches of their unknown pursuers.With only a few lines from Dante’s Inferno to guide them, they must decipher a sequence of codes buried deep within some of the Renaissance’s most celebrated artworks to find the answers to a puzzle which may, or may not, help them save the world from a

《天使與魔鬼》是《達文西密碼》的「前傳」，是哈佛大學符號學家羅柏‧蘭登首度登場的小說，描述蘭登羅浮宮那趟重要造訪的一年前，發生於梵蒂岡城的冒險故事，一場異教與信仰、宗教與科學的戰爭。故事敘述想以科學證明神確實存在的物理學家李歐納度‧威特拉在公布他的重大成果「反物質」前夕遇害，不但眼珠子被挖掉，胸膛還被烙上一個神祕的印記。蘭登發現這個印記正是「光明會」（Illuminati）的標記，全世界最古老、最

Barry Norman's candid, witty and moving account of life, love, marriage and loss.Barry Norman is one of the nation's most popular and enduring broadcasters. Journalist, writer and presenter, he is bes

This is the story of the defeats and triumphs of three Irish families. It is a powerful and stirring look at love and hate, both personal and political. Told through the simple lives of its people, th

Kelly Ann is a total tomboy. She loves soccer and computer games and has no idea why anyone would want to bother with romantic stuff and stupid crushes on boys. Her best friend is Chris and he's not

Shares the secrets and strategies of aging with attitude and joy, offering personal anecdotes while divulging French women's most guarded secrets about looking and feeling great.

Can you ever escape your family ties? Siblings Billa and Ed share their beautiful, grand old childhood home in rural Cornwall. Their lives are uncomplicated. With family and friends nearby and their f

In the early 1950s Britain was still the most urbanized and industrialized nation in the world, a global power in shipbuilding and the leading European producer of coal, steel, cars and textiles. For

Sally and Joe discover a mysterious set of footprints leading out into their garden and beyond - and they are convinced the footprints were left by a dinosaur. Could they possibly be right? Join them

The war of Troy is looming, and all the kings of the Great Green are gathering, friends and enemies. Into this maelstrom of treachery and deceit come three travellers; Piria, a runaway priestess nursi

'Funny and clever, this is the next Devil Wears Prada' Paige Toon. Behind every successful man is a busy assistant and Tina's boss is very successful. But Tina is tired of being overworked and underpa

In the beginning there was ...a turtle. Somewhere on the frontier between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a parallel time and place which might sound and smell very much like our own, but wh

Secret operative Finn Gunnersen?in a?high-octane WWII adventure,?packed with?edge-of-your-seat action ? Finn Gunnersen and his friends Loki and Freya are behind enemy lines once more and at the hea

Summer, AD 69. Rome and its empire are in turmoil, caught in the coils of a desperate and destructive civil war. The emperor Otho is dead by his own hand and his rival, Aulus Vitellius, occupies the