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'A master class in human behavior from someone who’s lived it at the highest level.' – Steven Bartlett, author of The Diary of a CEO Simple but powerful body language skills to connect instantly with anyone and build rapport, from the international bestselling author of What Every Body is Saying, Joe Navarro. Over his twenty-five-year career as an FBI counterintelligence officer, Joe Navarro had to read people in an instant, build trust in the most reluctant of people and nurture life-long relationships. The key to achieving it was simple but powerful: body language. In Mastering Connections, Navarro draws on his unique experiences and shows readers how to apply these skills to their everyday lives. In this book, you will discover how to: Master the art of the first impressionBuild trust and rapport with someone newHandle workplace negotiationsDefuse tension and conflictBe prepared for a first dateFoster life-long relationships.

An official illustrated Minecraft novel, new for 2026 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and for getting kids aged 10, 11, 12, 13 who love gaming into reading!The legendary Hero Crowe's Adventure School has appeared—and Belinda is ready to risk EVERYTHING to claim its ultimate prize.The most legendary school in the Overworld has appeared – and this year, Belinda is determined to conquer it.• First challenge: Find Hero Crowe's Adventure School (it appears in a different place every year).• Second challenge: Survive the deadly admissions test!• Final challenge: Be the ONLY student to win the ultimate prize!Belinda is determined to prove she's no coward. She'll face hair-raising mobs, navigate secret rooms, and outsmart saboteurs to claim Hero Crowe's legendary chest of rare treasures. But there's one problem – she's hiding something about her past, and if anyone finds out, it could ruin everything.But winning means more than just surviving deadly lessons. As alliances form and betra

The perfect illustrated children’s picture book new for 2026!The first book in a brand-new picture book series from multi-award-winning creator Rosalind Beardshaw.Maudie and Chip are best friends. But they don’t always see things the same way.Maudie and Chip are off to the seaside. They’re going to have a picnic in the sun and a trip on a boat. It’s going to be the BEST DAY EVER!But when a seagull swoops for their chips, the rain comes and they end up stranded at sea, the perfect day out starts to look more like a DISASTER! Luckily for Maudie, she can always rely on Chip to find the silver lining …Whether you’re a ‘Maudie’ or a ‘Chip’, prepare to be enchanted by Rosalind Beardshaw’s brand-new picture book series – perfect for every little adventurer!

The charming and heartwarming cozy fantasy for fans of books about books new for 2026‘A tender story about grief and a wonderful love letter to bookstores and booksellers. This book will touch your heart!’ Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop‘Enchanting and comforting all at once, this is a hug of a book ’ Jamie Pacton, author of Homegrown Magic*******************There’s magic in a book …Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum’s bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste – they’re magic.When Max’s mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last wish: that Max would spend a year working in the bookshop before she sells it.Max has no desire to uproot her busy life in the city to return to a place that always made her feel inadequate, but she can’t ignore her mum’s last request. So she decides on a trial run of two weeks – if she can’t even las

THE EPIC, ACTION-PACKED SEQUEL TO THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR SHANNON CHAKRABORTY Set sail into the second adventure of Amina al-Sirafi as her quest to track down magical artifacts brings her to the island lair of a sorceress whose woven enchantments are impossible to flee...

2025’s INSTANT No.1 SUNDAY TIMES best-seller from the author of YELLOWFACEPrepare for one hell of a journey…'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' REDOne of the BBC's 25 best books of 2025Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R

Escape to Cornwall this summer with the new emotional and uplifting novel from Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Fern Britton

A little question (and a little brother) lead to a BIG bedtime adventure. Adorable sibling story from prize-winning author-illustrator, new for 2026.Two brothers share a room. One is asleep, but the other is WIDE awake. He has a burning question: why do we sleep in beds?Little brother Magnus can’t fall asleep. His bed is too big, too cold, too lumpy! He also has a very important question to ask his big brother Kasper: why do we sleep in beds? As the two brothers explore all the places they could sleep, and they gradually get more fantastical, we get to go on a bedtime adventure like no other.Two brothers share a room. One is asleep, but the other is WIDE awake, and ready for a bedtime adventure!When Magnus can’t fall asleep, big brother Kasper lets him climb into bed. But NO talking. Little brothers can’t help talking though, and one little question is going to lead them both on an adventure: why do we sleep in beds?

Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince collide in this royal-inspired romantasy; the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Rose Bargain. Wed to one brother.In love with the other.Having won the hand of the faerie King Bram, Ivy is now Queen of England.But with his ascension to the throne, Bram unleashed the fae into the human world. After hundreds of years of being kept from their favourite playthings, the Others are looking to make up for lost time ...and they do, with wicked revelry that sweeps through the country.To survive, Ivy acts the sweet, devoted wife. Behind the smile, she plots to banish her husband, save her sister Lydia, and reunite with the love of her life, Emmett.Yet Emmet and Lydia are trapped in the Otherworld, where the fae games are deadlier than ever and a queen must play most viciously of all. Or see herself dethroned.Forbidden romance, deceptive bargains, and lethal court intrigue intertwine in this mesmerizing fae romantasy sequel that wil

An official illustrated children’s gaming fiction series – perfect for fans of the movie and kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!The chance to be in a local TV advert has Po Chen stressed out. But that’s nothing compared to having to go on an adventure into Minecraft to save their friend Eek to the End or risk losing him forever.Can Morgan and their friends cover for Po while he's auditioning for the commercial? And, more importantly, can they cover for him whilst going up against several terrifying Endermen?The fourth book in a jam-packed series, dive into this Minecraft adventure to find out how the gang saves the day!

This comprehensive third edition takes a skills-building approach to the Cambridge IGCSE™ and IGCSE™ (9–1) and Design and Technology syllabuses (0445/0979) for first examination from 2028. The Student’s Book is designed to enhance students’ skills and knowledge and to show how their learning can be applied in a range of contexts and careers.

Discover Geography empowers students to think like geographers and understand geography. With compelling enquiry questions, chapters build the knowledge and skills to explore the world. Focusing on curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world relevance, learners make meaningful connections and envision positive, sustainable and equitable futures.

The epic conclusion to Camilla Läckberg and Henrik Fexeus' pulse-racing Swedish crime thriller trilogy

The second book in the globally bestselling thriller trilogy, now a major TV series starring Emma Myers – this edition new for 2026!The New York Times and Sunday Times best-selling, brilliantly crafted crime-thriller sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES.Pip Fitz-Amobi is not a detective anymore.With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared but the police won’t do anything about it. And if they won’t look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town’s dark secrets along the way. But will she find him before it’s too late?The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series is perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games and One of Us Is Lying

Can an introvert and an extrovert be friends? Read this neurodiverse and neuro-inclusive story about feelings and self-esteem for 2 to 6 year olds, new for 2026.Outside she is a shy little girl, but inside are magic worlds and rocket submarines. Discover the power of the introvert.It’s fun to be part of a busy, whizzy crowd. Sometimes, when things are noisy, do you long for the space and quiet that lets your imagination flow? Get ready for Solo to take you on an adventure where we discover being alone is not the same as being lonely, and you should not judge an introvert by her cover!We can guess Solo is an introvert through her name, but you can see from her bright yellow coat that she’s also strong and independent. She isn’t lonely: she enjoys being alone. Jesse is a classic extrovert who immediately asks Solo to play, but he also has emotional intelligence, working out quickly that Solo is overwhelmed. When he finds her again, they create a special place where the two are friends wh

the extraordinary new book on Darwin’s sexual selection theory from bestselling science writer Matt RidleyIn his new book, acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley looks to the peculiar mating rituals of birds to better understand the rich origins and ongoing significance of Darwin's sexual selection theory.'FASCINATING' The Times‘Matt Ridley is one of our finest science writers … A treat for bird lovers and evolutionary biologists alike’ Richard DawkinsAnimals rarely treat sex as a simple or mutually beneficial transaction. Choosing a mate is often a transcendent event to be approached with reverence, suspicion, angst and quite a bit of violence. For Matt Ridley, nowhere is this more acute than in birds.From a freezing hide on the Pennine moors at dawn, Ridley closely studies the rare Black Grouse. He is there for the lek – an elaborate courtship ritual of squabbling and strutting males. They dance and sing for hours each day to attract a mate over several months. With most males leaving

A phenomenally moving middle-grade animal story that children will fall in love withA gorgeous story of family love through generations – perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Katya BalenA GORGEOUS STORY OF FAMILY LOVE THROUGH GENERATIONSEvan hates change, which is a big problem because the last few years have brought a lot of it. His family is split down the middle, and lately Grandad hasn’t been himself. But Evan can always depend on best friend Okie Dokie, his lovable dog.When a school trip takes Evan to an old mine where Grandad used to work, things go disastrously wrong. Grandad refuses to talk to Evan about the mine, and especially about the poor pit ponies that worked down there in the dark.But Evan is desperate to know more about Grandad’s past and if he can only find out what Grandad’s hiding, the weird gulf between them will surely disappear. Can Evan uncover Grandad’s secrets before they are lost forever?

Big Cat Read On supports fluent readers to improve their reading skills and nurture a love of reading. Consisting of a wide range of engaging chapter books, the Big Cat Read On series improves reading stamina and comprehension, develops vocabulary, and introduces children to more sophisticated narrative structures and themes.

★ 暢銷作家 Helen Rutter 最新暖心成長故事★ Dyslexia-friendly 排版，閱讀更友善★ 以幽默筆觸談友情、家庭與青少年心理壓力★ 笑中帶淚的成長小說，適合9歲以上讀者本書以幽默又真摯的筆觸，描寫一個覺得自己被忽略的男孩，如何在替別人解答問題的過程中，慢慢找到自己的聲音。故事觸及友情變化、家庭關係與青少年心理壓力，是一部溫暖而富同理心的成長小說。(Dyslexia-friendly)Vinny needs support from his agony-aunt mum, but she’s too busy helping other people to notice in this empathetic tale about family and mental health by bestseller Helen Rutter.Vinny’s got problems – lots of them. His family's falling apart, and his best mates have dumped him for some really annoying girls.He should be able to turn to his mum for help – she’s an online life coach who answers other people’s problems for a living. But she’s too busy to see that Vinny is really struggling.Unable to solve his own issues, Vinny starts replying to unanswered posts on an old blog of his mum’s. At first the solutions seem easy, and he can be as hilariously honest as any 12-year-old boy would be, but what will happen when Vinny realises he’s out of his depth?Particularly suitable for readers

Join Clara Capybara and her crew of colourful rainforest friends for some slippery-slidey chaos and fun! Everyone likes every capybara, but everyone likes Clara extra – because Clara has a SPA! For Clara, it’s great being the coolest capybara in town. It’s even greater getting to lounge around in the lemon lake of her glorious Lemon Lake Spa, as much as she’d like – while her trusty assistant Fergie Frog does all the hard work. But one hot summer day, has Clara lemon-lounged a little too long? With pipes bursting and Fergie running out of hands to plug them all, we’re about to find out! · A fun-filled readloud storybook, perfect for age 3+.· Fabulously funny and charming artwork from acclaimed illustrator Robert Starling · A cast of capybaras, frogs and other rainforest animals!

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie. A dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide. When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety.But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

The must-read new middle-grade novel from the author of the super-spooky Dread Wood series. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine’s Goosebumps and Stranger Things. "Jennifer Killick has become the go-to horror writer for readers aged nine and over … readers are as likely to howl with laughter as with terror.” – The Sunday Times Welcome to Hazard.An ordinary town where strangeness is a way of life. A place where nothing is what it seems and where things really DO go bump in the night … Travis, Zayd, Danielle and Selene have been drawn together to investigate the strange goings-on in their home town. Sinkholes, disappearances and weird creatures are spotted lurking in the darkness.This time, their investigations lead them to the mysterious mines that run underneath Hazard. But a creature is lurking down there in the darkness. And it's hungry for flesh …

New for 2026, the epic FINALE of the bestselling YA romantasy Twin Crowns series!The slow-burn, icy YA romance spin-off to the Sunday Times bestselling fantasy phenomenon. Perfect for fans of Powerless and Throne of Glass.❄️KING ALARIK FELSING.A lone wolf.A frozen heart…Deep in the mountains of a snow-swept kingdom, an ancient beast is stirring. When a beautiful young wrangler arrives to try and tame it, she never expects to confront the beast that lives inside the king as well.But sometimes, all it takes is an unexpected spark to melt even the iciest of hearts…This standalone novel set in the dazzling romantasy world of Twin Crowns brims with magic, tantalizing slow-burn romance, and explosive action.❄️Forbidden loveWolvesLife-saving questsMagical loreWitty banterIllicit flirtingGrumpy x SunshineCourtly intrigue❄️Beloved by authors and readers alike:“Twin Crowns cast a spell on me. Don’t miss it!” – Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses“An absolute delight.”

Would it kill you to smile, darling? Perhaps…

Never lie to each other. Never cheat on each other. And never, ever accept free money.

Do YOU have what it takes to win the Race? ‘You’ll LOVE racing to Imagination Island!’ MAZ EVANS ‘Joyful!’ JENNY MCLACHLAN ‘Riotously fun!’ HANNAH GOLD Luca and his teammates have conquered two maps in the fabled Imagination Island, where anything they imagine comes to life. Now they have three more challenges to face in this THIRD leg of the Race! They must crack jokes in Laughter Lagoon, ride giant space hoppers along Silly String Street, and finally, join in a game of Sneak ’n' Seek in a crumbling Roman-style coliseum, where if you are found, you are turned to stone… Will Luca overcome his fears? Will Om find the courage to speak for the first time? And who will lose and leave the Race FOREVER? Perfect for readers of MAGICALIA and DUNGEON RUNNERS! READERS LOVE IMAGINATION ISLAND! ‘One of the most joyful books I have read … The only problem with Imagination Island is that you never want to leave.’ Jenny McLachlan

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Packed with fantasy and romance illustrations. Perfect for teen, YA, and New Adult!A gorgeous colouring book filled with artwork inspired by favourite romantasy tropes.Bring colour to a world of ink and starlight in this romantasy-inspired book.From mystical forests, glittering castles and legendary swords, to fairytale lovers, fire-breathing dragons and fae princes, let your imagination – and your pen – run wild!A stunning colouring book filled with artwork inspired by favourite BookTok romantasy tropes.

A Family Made in the ER From colleagues to co-parents!

A journey back in time! (Dyslexia-friendly)Alfie and Kat’s school trip takes an unexpected turn when they’re whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.Things take a weird turn for Alfie and Kat when they get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip to the Viking Museum. The models around them start to come to life, and at first Kat is sure they’re being pranked for a TV game show.She urges Alfie to play along, and they take part in Viking village life – cooking, weaving and even digging a toilet pit. But will they ever be able to find their way back home?Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

(Dyslexia-friendly)(大字版)Sadie Jones, the smallest kitchen maid in the palace, is determined that no one should be left out of Prince Charming’s ball in this funny Cinderella retelling from Sally Nicholls.Everyone knows the story of Cinderella and how she and Prince Charming danced the night away at the ball. But what happened to all the other girls who were invited?Sadie Jones, kitchen maid at the palace, is furious when everyone else is left standing around with no one to dance with while Prince Charming and Cinderella have a wonderful time.So when Cinderella disappears and Prince Charming flounces off in a huff, it’s up to Sadie to save the day!Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

'A timely, vitally important read about what’s missing from so many people’s lives. Jennifer Wallace has a deep understanding of what matters most to us – and her book shows us how to find it' ADAM GRANT, internationally bestselling author of Think Again

This thrilling and enchanting adventure takes best friends Thomasina and Anne deeper into magic. Perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. When best friends Thomasina and Anne hear the same mysterious voice calling to them in the dead of night, they know that Guaire magic must be the source.Obsessed by the legend passed down through generations of the Guaire family, Thomasina’s Aunt Morven believes it is her destiny to become the Storm Prince. But to complete her transformation, she must seize control of wild magic and gain power over all magical beings. But it’s not just the balance of the magical world that is at stake.Wild magic is unpredictable, and its strong enchantments take hold of Thomasina, threatening to destroy the very friendship that binds the girls together.

The breathtaking new standalone fantasy from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESSTo win the God of War’s favour was wise – to fall in love with him would ruin me'Lush, deeply romantic, and endlessly enchanting. Sue Lynn Tan is a master of both fable-like whimsy and epic, sweeping adventure'—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning'Treacherously beautiful and dazzlingly romantic. This book will steal your breath and your heart!'—Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken HeartA deadly betrayal…When Liyen ascends the throne of Tianxia she vows to end her kingdom's obligation to the fickle immortals who once protected them.A dangerous alliance…She must learn their secrets to protect her people, but to do this she will have to forge a tenuous alliance with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War.A fight for survival…A treacherous attraction ignites. But dark forces are cl

A brand new forced proximity fantasy romance for fans of Lauren Roberts for 2026The powerful new fantasy romance for fans of Lauren Roberts, Rebecca Ross and Stephanie Garber.'You are my dearest destruction, my beguiling foe … and my Fated choice.''Fresh, fun, and compulsively moreish… A flawlessly executed enemies-to-lovers romance, with depth, heart, and just the right amount of spice!' – Charlotte Cross, author of The Brides.'A fresh, exciting concept, full to the brim with yearning…The tension? Stunning. The spice? Delicious. Romantasy fans are going to devour this!'– Abbie Eaton, author of Dragonhart.Renza Di Maineri is the leader of a realm on the brink of collapse. With time running out, she is forced to turn to the enigmatic Idris Patricelli.But the arrival of Idris’s promised mercenaries unleashes death upon the city of Halice, exposing a traitor lurking within their innermost ranks. For the second time, Renza realizes that Idris may be the very man Fate has destined her to de

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWSVivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war?The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons

Learn to write with The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers!Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun with writing! With trails to trace, letters to write and loads of stickers, you’ll soon realise how easy it is to write words all by yourself.The Learn With Dr. Seuss books have been specially designed to combine learning with fun. A range of zany characters and hilarious rhymes work together to introduce your child to counting and writing activities, building up the numerary and literacy skills they’ll need for school.