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A brilliantly original history of privacy with a simple and urgent argument: private life is a precious and sustaining resource that must be defended.‘Brilliantly original . . . Endlessly fascinating’– Alice Loxton, author ofEighteen‘An intricate cultural history . . . Thought-provoking’–The Sunday Times‘Lucid and elegant’–The DailyTelegraphFrom ancient times to our digital present,Strangers and Intimatestraces the dramatic emergence of private life, and argues that it is now in mortal danger.In this sweeping history, acclaimed cultural historian Tiffany Jenkins takes readers on an epic journey, from the strict separations of public and private in ancient Athens to the moral rigidity of the Victorian home, and from the feminists of the 1970s – who declared that ‘the personal is political’ – to the boundary-blurring demands of our digital age.Strangers and Intimatesis both a celebration of the private realm and a warning: as social media, surveillance and the expectations of constant op

A first sticker book, packed with fun activities and over 300 stickers, and featuring all of your favourite animals fromThe Gruffalo, Room on the Broom,The Snail and the Whaleand many more!Meet all of your favourite animals inThe Gruffalo and Friends: Amazing Animals Sticker Book, sure to delight fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.- Withover 300 easy-to-use stickers- Packed full of fun activities includingsticker scenes, colouring-in, matching activitiesand more- Activities carefully designed forpreschoolers aged 3 and over- Perfect totake on the go- Featuring your favourite characters from the bestselling picture booksThe Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whaleand moreDiscover more sticker books:The Gruffalo: A First Sticker Book, The Gruffalo and Friends Super Sticker BookandThe Gruffalo and Friends: Summer Sticker Book

A breathtaking and epic exploration of the transforming Arctic.'Magnificent and moving. Shea writes with the magic of an aurora illuminating how life is rapidly changing across the cold expanses of the Arctic' - Steve Brusatte,Sunday Timesbestselling author ofThe Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs''Enchanting and fascinating, full of wonder and wildlife . . . An extraordinary and necessary read'Annie Worsley - author ofWindsweptA breathtaking and epic exploration of the transforming Arctic.The Arctic was once a place seemingly frozen in time. Now, while the old cold world can still be glimpsed in the herds of caribou, the hidden lives of wolves, and the hunting skill of an Inupiat elder, there is a new Arctic emerging.National Geographicwriter Neil Shea begins his journey with the wolves of Canada’s Ellesmere Island, and travels among the Indigenous Netsilingmiut and Tlicho peoples of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. In the Barren Lands, perched on an esker, he watches bears, orBig M

InvestiGators: Case Files is a special solve-along edition of the laugh-out-loud, full colour comic book series. Find clues, spot suspects and crack six new cases alongside the InvestiGators!Immersive mystery-solving fun – the perfect book for holidays, car journeys and rainy days!Mango and Brash are back, and this time they’re asking you to help them crack the case! The InvestiGators have been given the G.R.I.D., a brand-new tool to help gather evidence and clues. Using the prompts in each chapter, readers can make their own deductions alongside the Gators and solve the case! Featuring plenty of familiar faces from investigations past, and packed full of hilarious hijinks, join Mango and Brash as they get to the bottom of cases big and small!Collect all the books in the InvestiGators series by John Patrick Green: InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Off the Hook and tons more.Don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin-off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers.

Colour over 45 pages of adorable cats and cupcakes in this cute and comforting colouring book.Get ready to squee with delight!Mangatopia: Cupcakes and Kitties is here to brighten your day with playful cats, bakery goodies and dozens of other irresistibly cute kawaii and chibi characters to colour. From dancing breakfast foods to smiling sea creatures and happy cacti, all drawn in a joyful Japanese style, these cuddly felines and tasty sweets are in delightful company.- Enjoy more than 45 pages of colouring art bursting with cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring heaps of charming creatures to lifeWith page after page of gamer cats, bouncy pups, singing sushi, chonky unicorns, and so much more, Mangatopia: Cupcakes and Kitties is your happy place coloured to life!

Colour over 45 pages of adorable puppies and popsicles in this playfully sweet colouring book.Unleash a pawsitively sweet world of kawaii colouring!Mangatopia: Puppies and Popsicles is here to brighten your day with bubbly pups, frosty pops and dozens of other irresistibly cute kawaii and chibi characters to colour. From flying Frenchies and slurping Poms to Zen Yorkies and wiggly Corgis, these cute pooches find themselves in charming company with cannonballing kitties, bouncing boba, and bunny-owned bakeries, all drawn in joyful Japanese style.- Enjoy more than 45 pages of colouring art overflowing with cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens, and even watercolours to bring these adorable scenes to lifeWith page after page of delightful critters, lovable dogs and over-the-top desserts, Mangatopia: Puppies and Popsicles is the perfect colouring escape.

Count to 10 and explore the colorful world around us in this spot-and-say picture book, with over 800 everyday objects to spot.Discover a rainbow of numbers and count from 1 to 10 and back again! This bright and beautiful spotting book is perfect for curious preschoolers – packed with hundreds of colorful objects to spot.Numbers of Things! is a stylish preschool picture book full of bright, joyful everyday objects for children to spot and discover. Count up to 10 as you turn the pages and explore all sorts of colorful things, from spotty socks and matching mittens to bright buttons and cute kittens – plus a gorgeous fold-out countdown ending. Can you spot the numbers as you go along?With rhyming read-aloud text by Pippa Goodhart, author of the bestselling You Choose! series, and gorgeous rainbow illustrations from award-winning Emily Rand, little ones will love searching the colorful counting scenes over and over again.

Swing and sway! Sing and play! Stay and dance the night away!There's harmony in the air when the animals get together to make music and put on a concert with a difference!Koala's playing his flute, Badger's bashing away on the drums and Squirrel's strumming on the guitar. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book, so join in and sing and dance along –you've never been to a gig like it!Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms accompanied by Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make this bright and playful book a sure winner.In sturdy board book format, Animal Music is perfect for younger readers and ideal for reading out loud!Look out for: Hippo Has a Hat, Chocolate Mousse For Greedy Goose, One Mole Digging a Hole, Toddle Waddle and Goat Goes to Playgroup.

Enter the amazing world of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in this stunning gift book, bursting with artwork and information all about this bestselling pair's extraordinary creative partnership.A celebration of the unparalleled creative partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, packed full of fun facts, behind-the-scenes information and never-before-seen illustrations. With a foreword by Rob Brydon.Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been working together for over thirty years, creating some of the world’s best-loved picture books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog.Discover more about their early lives, how their creative partnership began, and dive deeper inside the wonderful worlds of all your favourite characters and stories.Packed with full-colour illustrations, sketches and photographs, in a stunning hardback edition, The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a must-have gift for fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Giggles are guaranteed in this brand-new series by Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator Nikki Dyson – Penguin and Pup's first adventure, The Perfect Christmas, will have children rolling around the Christmas tree laughing.Introducing your new favourite characters – Penguin and Pup – in this laugh-out-loud Christmassy caper from brand-new talent Hazel Gardner and bestselling illustrator, Nikki Dyson. GIGGLES GUARANTEED.Meet Penguin: he's thoughtful, kind and loyal. He can be a bit cautious with new things, and he's very sensible. Pup, on the other hand, is a fun-loving whirlwind! She always thinks big and sometimes gets a bit carried away. . .Like lots of friends, Penguin and Pup like VERY different things. Especially when it comes to Christmas. Penguin is all about the simple things: a perfectly-sized Christmas tree, and maybe a mince pie. Pup, on the other hand, wants a GIANT snow machine and a ten-course feast. It's a recipe for disaster, and LOTS of laughter.So whether you are

A brilliant collection of stories based on the heroes and villains of Norse Mythology, hand-picked and collected together in this gorgeous gift treasury.Delve into the world of gods, giants and monsters, as you sit atop Air Throne and survey the kingdom of Asgard. With magnificent colour and line-work illustrations from artists such as Charles Brock, Arthur Rackham and Helen Stratton, and a foreword from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, this special book is a timeless gift to treasure for fans of Norse Mythology, new and old.Inspired by over 175 years of publishing history it also contains an illustrated account of the authors and artists behind Macmillan's original story collections, first published in the 1800s and early 1900s. A sumptuous 320 page gift hardback, complete with a foiled cut-through cover, foiled edges and a ribbon marker,The Macmillan Collection of Norse Mythsis a book to share and treasure.The companion book toThe Macmillan Fairy Tales CollectionandThe Macmilla

Three classic Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture books with songs, games, quizzes and more activities to enjoy with each story.Discover what happens when a mouse comes face to face with a Gruffalo, join the tiny snail on an adventure with the great big whale and help kindly butterfly find Monkey's mum!The Gruffalo and Other Stories Treasury contains three bestselling titles by the creators of The Gruffalo: The Gruffalo, The Snail and the Whale and Monkey Puzzle. With a beautiful foiled and padded cover, this fun-filled treasury contains quizzes, games, songs, craft activities and more to enjoy along with each story!Also available from this bestselling partnership: The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze.

A fun-filled drawing and colouring book based on the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo, packed full of easy and engaging things to draw and colour. Toddlers will be busy for hours with this fun activity book, packed full of drawing and colouring games and activities that are specially designed for preschoolers. Draw lots of bananas for the naughty monkey, colour in all your favourite animals from the zoo and complete the picture of the lion by drawing in his sharp teeth!Rod Campbell, the creator of preschool favourites including Oh Dear! and Noisy Farm, has been a trusted name in early learning for over forty years, and the perennial classic, Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since its first publication in 1982.Dear Zoo: Your Colouring Book is perfect for fans of the original lift-the-flap story – packed full of favourite zoo animals and fun things to draw and colour!

From rugby legends, national heroes and true friends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, With You Every Step: A Celebration of Friendship is an uplifting and heartfelt pocket-sized gift book for all ages.“True friends are always there, even when times are tough.” – Rob BurrowThe moving affection between rugby legends, fundraising heroes and best friends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield has inspired and uplifted the nation. With You Every Step is a celebration of friendship, in their own words, perfect for sharing with loved ones.With 50p for every copy sold donated to MND charities, this truly special, pocket-sized gift book features heartfelt quotes from Rob and Kev. Their moving words are brought to life with artwork from leading illustrators, to create an inspiring and hopeful celebration of love, support and connection. Exploring universal truths and celebrating kindness, empathy and the joy of friendship, With You Every Step is the perfect way to show the special people in your life, youn

Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators: All Tide Up for the seventh adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour, comic book series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play?!Can the Mango and Brash unravel this maritime mystery before a second ship befalls a similarly unfathomable fate? Seas the day and find out in this new nautical adventure!The Investigators series is a hit with boys and girls aged 7+ and covers themes like:- Teamwork- Resilience- Problem-solving'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie SmartJoin Mango and Brash on more adventures in the InvestiGators series by John Patrick Green - Take the Plunge, Off the Hook, Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S, Braver and Boulder, and Heist and Seek!

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to bring the story to life in this brilliant board book based on the classic picture book A Squash and a Squeeze by the creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.What happens when a little old lady invites a crowd of farmyard animals into her house? Move the clever push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in the fun and find out.With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, A Squash and a Squeeze: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Celebrate thirty years of the much-loved classic story with this fun novelty book – a great gift for fans of the original picture book.Enjoy more books in the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler push, pull and slide range with titles based on all your favourite picture books including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town and The Snail and the

The perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot's much-loved books with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim. With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work. Along the way a beloved cast of characters emerges, from the squabbling brothers Tristan and Siegfried to Herriot's hapless courtship and eventual family life with Helen Anderson.But it's the animals which are at the heart of Herriot's stories. Whether he's dodging a raging bull on a risky artificial insemination assignment, becoming pen pals with Tricki Woo the spoilt Pikingese or the inevitable trials and tribulations of lambing season, there's never a dull moment in Herriot's company. At times moving and of

Feel the witch's black cape, stroke the dog's soft fur and touch the dragon's rough scales in this interactive touch and feel book, based on the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom. Join the witch and all her animal friends in this magical touch and feel book, featuring all your favourite characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Room on the Broom. With a simple text, bright colours and touches to explore on every page, the Room on the Broom Touch and Feel Book is perfect for little hands, and is sure to keep preschool children entertained for hours.Enjoy more touch and feel books with: The Gruffalo Touch and Feel Book

Jeremy Bowen, the BBC's Middle East Editor, has been covering the region since 1989 and is uniquely placed to explain its complex past and its troubled present. In The Making of the Modern Middle East - in part based on his acclaimed podcast, 'Our Man in the Middle East' - Bowen takes us on a journey across the Middle East and through its history. He meets ordinary men and women on the front line, their leaders, whether brutal or benign, and he explores the power games that have so often wreaked devastation on civilian populations as those leaders, whatever their motives, jostle for political, religious and economic control.With his deep understanding of the political, cultural and religious differences between countries as diverse as Erdogan's Turkey, Assad's Syria and Netanyahu's Israel and his long experience of covering events in the region, Bowen offers readers a gripping and invaluable guide to the modern Middle East, how it came to be and what its future might hold.

In an alternate version of 1893 America, New York is part of the Free States, where people may live and love whomever they please (or so it seems). The fragile young scion of a distinguished family resists betrothal to a worthy suitor, drawn to a charming music teacher of no means. In a 1993 Manhattan besieged by the AIDS epidemic, a young Hawaiian man lives with his much older, wealthier partner, hiding his troubled childhood and the fate of his father. And in 2093, in a world riven by plagues and governed by totalitarian rule, a powerful scientist's damaged granddaughter tries to navigate life without him-and solve the mystery of her husband's disappearances.These three sections are joined in an enthralling and ingenious symphony, as recurring notes and themes deepen and enrich one another: A townhouse in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village; illness, and treatments that come at a terrible cost; wealth and squalor; the weak and the strong; race; the definition of family, and o

From Katie Cotugno and author of Sex and the City Candace Bushnell comes this fierce and feisty exploration of feminism: standing up, speaking out and rewriting the rules.Don’t be easy. Don’t give it

Drawing on new genetic and genealogical research, original records, expert testimony and contemporary interviews, Black and British reaches back to Roman Britain, the medieval imagination and Shakespe

Leeds Book Awards Nominee for 11-14 (2018)Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sisters were born and raised in the beautiful and bustling city of Bosra, Syria. Omar doesn't care about politics—al

A hugely original tour of Great Britain by acclaimed historian Graham Robb, taking a fresh look at the people, places and events which have – for better or worse – shaped a nation.'Robb has found a new format for writing history just as Craig Brown found a fresh way to write biography'– Alan Johnson'Rarely does history feel so beguiling'-The Observer'A treasure house of a book'-The SpectatorTaking you on a time-travelling adventure around the 'spindly, sea-wracked islands' we call home,The Discovery of Britainis history that's panoramic and intimate, poignant and shocking, seriously funny, and enlightening in the most surprising way.In the hands of the prize-winning author ofThe Discovery of France, and often from the unique vantage point of his bicycle, we encounter an entertaining cast of characters foreign and homegrown, drop in on places and events, and dwell on the successes and catastrophes across British history. From ancient settlements swallowed up by the sea and the creation

The cosy, bookish Tomes & Tea quartet comes to its delightful conclusion, as Reyna and Kianthe deal with rascally alchemists and troublesome tourists. FromSunday Times,USA Todayand Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne.The gloriously cosy conclusion to the bestselling Tomes & Tea sapphic fantasy quartet fromSunday Times,USA Todayand Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne. Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and T. J. Klune.What price would you pay for a quiet cup of tea?Reyna wanted a relaxing cup of her favourite brew. Not to be kidnapped and dropped in a hidden cell. Though she’d faced worse before . . . hadn’t she?! Then she discovers her cell has been booby-trapped,andcontains a mysterious alchemical circle. What does a radical alchemist want with her? More importantly, how did they think they could get away with it?Kianthe and Reyna’s hometown is having problems too. Word of their bookshop, and its celebrity owners, has spread – and tourists are flooding into Tawney. As

Honest, moving and of course very funny: award-winning comedian Suzi Ruffell tells the story of a life afflicted with anxiety, and asks the experts to answer some of life's big questions along the way. Perfect reading for fans ofStrong Female Characterby Fern Brady,How to Failby Elizabeth Day andNo Shameby Tom Allen.The instant Sunday Times bestseller.'A brave and vulnerable book by a very, very funny woman' – Joe Lycett'A brilliant representation of anxiety made hilarious' – Romesh Ranganathan'Only Suzi Ruffell can take anxiety & make it funny. Relatable, hilarious & educational to boot' – Aisling BeaDoes peaking in high school ruin you for life?Was Miley Cyrus right,isit all about the climb (when it comes to building a career?)And what – scientifically – is the best way to mend a broken heart?Comedian Suzi Ruffell is considering life's big questions.In this brutally honest, funny, and often moving memoir, Suzi winningly tells her life story, and asks a host of experts to answ

An original romantasy series by New York Times bestselling author, Jeaniene Frost, it's Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher in this dark fantastical retelling, except Beauty IS the Beast.New York Times bestselling author of The Night Huntress series, Jeaniene Frost, returns with a brand-new series! It’s Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher, except Beauty IS the Beast, and he’s the Warden keeping mythical beings in check in our world and beyond.Raine Stone is living a nightmare. Ever since she survived the attack that killed her family, she's been hiding a terrible secret - and a Beast inside her.It feeds on violence and chaos, but she restrains its urges by playing vigilante on the city streets. Until one night, Raine uses the Beast’s energy to heal an elderly gentleman from a seemingly random attack and discovers a new world of danger - literally.Remington 'Remy' Byrne knows the wall between a realm of deadly mythic creatures and our own world is very fragile. After all, he’s the

For Richer For Pooreris a touching family drama about unconditional love and the trials and joys of motherhood, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.For Richer For Pooreris a compelling family drama about a woman who faces losing everything she has worked for and has to rebuild her world from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.Eugenia Ward spent decades building a high-end and hugely successful fashion business, only to see it decimated economically by Covid. As she wrestles with anxious days and sleepless nights, fighting to avoid financial disaster, Eugenia desperately needs new investors – and new ideas.Meanwhile, the demands of motherhood also lay claim to her time. A single parent for over a decade, Eugenia works hard to be a guiding light for her five adult children – but she often finds herself at a loss with their tumultuous lives, while they are oblivious to her financial woes.Wedding plans for her daughter Gloria are ballooning in expense, even as t

The profoundly moving novel from the international bestselling author ofThe House at Riverton, The forgotten GardenandThe Distant Hours, presented in a beautiful new edition.‘If you haven’t read Kate Morton before, do yourself a favour’ –Graham NortonKate Morton’s global bestselling novel,The Secret Keeper, is a spellbinding story of secrets, murder and enduring love.1961:On a sweltering summer’s day, while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm, sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house dreaming of a boy called Billy, a move to London and the bright future that awaits her. But before the idyllic afternoon is over, Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything.2011:Now a much-loved actress, Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by the long shadows of her past. Haunted by memories, and the mystery of what she saw that day, she returns to her family home and begins to piece together a secret history. A tale of three strangers from vast

The sixth book in the unstoppable, multi-million bestselling Japanese series; four guests with four poignant stories get another chance at lasting happiness.The sixth book in the multi-million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time.In a special seat in a fabled Tokyo cafe, you’re offered something irresistible – not just a warm, comforting coffee, but the chance to go back in time to revisit the ones you love . . .InBefore I knew I loved you, Toshikazu Kawaguchi takes us back to the warm heart of the mysterious Funiculi Funicula Cafe, with another four guests whose luminous stories of love, lost and won again, will reaffirm your belief in its eternal potential. In this book, we meet:- The girl who wishes to make amends with the mother she never accepted- The man who waited for a reply from his girlfriend, and never heard from her- The woman anxious to travel ahead to know what her future holds- The student who trave

The third and final sizzling romance in this brand-new gritty romance series from TikTok sensations the Ritchie sisters.Swindling the rich and fleeing to new cities is all con artist Phoebe Graves has ever known – until she started building real relationships in a small but wealthy Connecticut town. But she’s worried these new bonds won’t hold fast, as more than one enemy threatens those she loves most.And now more than ever, she has a reason to stay in one place. Among them is Rocky Tinrock, her best friend’s older brother, who’s been a partner to Phoebe during every daring and exhilarating con. And then of course there’s Hailey Tinrock, her best friend, whose precious secret they’ll do anything to protect . . .As Phoebe and her family team up with the Tinrock’s to fight for a chance at a home, they confront the demons of their pasts and must do the impossible . . . deceive the most cunning con artist they’ve ever known.

A sweeping yet intimate history - from the Bronze Age to the modern day - exploring where our inherited ideas of fatherhood have come from, how the role has changed over the centuries, and what it now means to be a dad.An ambitious history of masculinity and family, from the Bronze Age to the contemporary 'crisis of men',Fatherhooddares to offer a more caring and affirmative vision of the roles men play at home and in the world.‘Superbly intelligent . . . a rewardingSapiens-style big history’-The Sunday Times‘A lightness of touch that recalls Bill Bryson or Craig Brown at their non-fiction best’-The ObserverWhat is fatherhood, and where did it come from? How has the role of men in families and society changed across thousands of years? What does the history of fatherhood reveal about what it means to be a dad today?From the anxious philosophers of ancient Athens and Henry VIII’s obsessive quest for an heir, to Charles Darwin’s theories of human origins, Bob Dylan’s take down of ‘The Ma

An original, gripping courtroom drama, following all the ins and outs of the punchy legal world, mixed with the twists and turns of a propulsive thriller. Perfect for fans ofAnatomy of a ScandalmeetsApple Tree Yardby way ofBlood Orange.'So gripping, so clever, so good. This brilliant book had me hooked from the beginning' –Alice Feeney, author ofBeautiful UglyBreathlessly compulsive courtroom drama with expertly-crafted twists that you won't see coming,Dissection of a Murderis the razor-sharp debut novel from Jo Murray.A dead judge. A silent defendant. And a courtroom full of liars.When Leila Reynolds is handed her first murder case, she’s shocked at how high-profile it is: the murder of a well-respected, well-known judge. This shouldn’t be the kind of case she’s leading; it’s way beyond her expertise. But the defendant, Jack Millman, is clear. He wants her, and only her.To make things worse, he’s refusing to talk. How is she supposed to prove herself on what appears to be an unwinnabl

An honest, heartbreaking and brutally funny memoir about losing a mother you never really had –and a comfort to anyone who knows that love can be complicated.THENEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERAn honest, heartbreaking and brutally funny memoir about losing a mother you never really had - and a comfort to anyone who knows that love can be complicated.'I was just bowled over by this book'- Nigella Lawson‘Often rancorous, sometimes furious, never self-indulgent’-Financial Times'Brisk and funny and beautifully done'-The Times'Unsparing . . . but also a loving elegy'-The New York Times'By turns hilarious and heartbreaking'- Oprah Daily'Punchy . . . with moments of deep sadness leavened by a sardonic humour' -The Guardian'A gripping memoir . . . exquisitely relatable'- Lori Gottlieb, author ofMaybe You Should Talk to Someone'Lines so good you won't just want to underline them, you will want to cut them out to share'-The Washington PostRaw, moving and seriously funny,How to Lose Your Motheris Molly J

The Queen's Coronationby Jennifer Ryan is an unforgettable tale of the friendship, courage and resilience of three women, set against the enthralling backdrop of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.By command of the queen, you are hereby directed to be present at. . .There’s a lot to get done ahead of the queen’s coronation – and even more so when your livelihood is at stake.Lucy Jones is Junior Wardrobe Assistant to the queen, but dreams of being a singer. Caroline Brimstone loves her role as the queen’s Assistant Dresser, but behind closed doors fights for a better life for herself and her daughter. Meanwhile, Miranda Miller, an undercover journalist in the Coronation Office’s planning committee, needs an inside scoop to keep her job – the only thing she has left.They are all running away from their own demons but, in order to succeed, they must shed their feelings of shame, trust themselves and reclaim their lives.As Queen Elizabeth II takes the throne, will these three women also be ab

A wildly original debut set in Belfast: full of the pain, joy and bad decisions arising from young friendship, grief and bad house shares.The International Bestseller'Hilarious and gut-wrenching' - Alice Slater, author ofDeath of a Bookseller'Think Dolly Alderton, but with the sharp edges of Eliza Clark' -IndependentIn a crumbling Belfast houseshare, three women are living for the weekend, their wild friendship the core of their lives.Maggie: navigating the twin perils of therapy and a situationship with an unavailable woman.Harley: careening from club to club, hookup to hookup, in a blurry quest for meaning.Róise: about to turn thirty, her crush on her boss the only reason she still turns up to work.But the three of them used to be four. And now, one year on from a tragic accident, Maggie, Róise and Harley still can’t face up to any of it: to the death of their best friend, adulthood, the future, and to each other.'Compulsively readable and brilliant on friendship and grief. I raced t

A darkly funny, heartbreaking and propulsive ticking time bomb of a novel,One Yellow Eyefollows a scientist as she tries to find a cure for the last victim of a zombie apocalypse – her husband . . .‘Snort-inducingly funny . . . One for those with strong stomachs and big hearts’ –The TimesFull of heartbreak, revulsion and black humour, a scientist desperately searches for a cure to a zombie virus while also hiding a monumental secret – her undead husband.Kesta’s husband, Tim, was the last person to be bitten in a zombie pandemic. The country is now in a period of respite, the government seemingly having rounded up and disposed of all the infected.But Kesta has a secret . . .Tim may have been bitten, but he’s not quite dead yet. In fact, he’s tied to a bed in her spare room. And she’s made him a promise: find a cure, bring him back.A scientist by day, Kesta juggles intensive work under the microscope alongside Tim’s care, slipping him stolen drugs to keep him docile while knowing she is

★ 《樹屋》系列全球暢銷作者 Andy Griffiths 全新冒險系列第2集★ 你就是主角！直接跳進故事裡的超沉浸式閱讀體驗★ 漫畫風插圖滿滿，笑點爆炸、節奏瘋狂★ 喜歡《Dog Man》《Bunny vs Monkey》讀者必讀當你與「我」發現一個深不見底的大洞，你毫不猶豫跳了下去，展開一場瘋狂冒險。洞底竟藏著傳說中的花生醬怪獸，接著一連串荒謬又爆笑的事件接連發生...From the author of the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series comes You and Me and the Cave of the Peanut-Butter Beast, the second book in the exciting adventure series where the sky's the limit.Dive into a laugh-out-loud adventure with You and Me and the Peanut-Butter Beast - the second book in the action packed, hilarious, highly-illustrated You and Me series. From the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths, this book puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure! This book is highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.What are you waiting for? Come on in!Hey, you – yes, you!Remember when we found that really deep hole and you jumped in and I had to jump in to rescue you and at the bottom of

A gorgeously readable, insightful dual biography of British brother and sister artists Gwen and Augustus John, perfect for readers ofThe Unfinished Palazzo,Square HauntingandThe Story of Art Without Men.Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non-fiction'Outstanding'- The Guardian'Superb'- The Telegraph'A must read'- Anne Sebba'Lively'-The TimesThey seemed to be polar opposites . . .Augustus: vivid, volatile and promiscuous. He was a hero among romantics and bohemians, celebrated as one of the great British talents of his generation.Gwen’s art was magnificent, but she was also more reserved, and as a woman she struggled for the recognition which has only come to her now, years after her death.Artists, Siblings, Visionariesis a riveting story of love, infidelity, betrayal, and of two extraordinary siblings whose art and lives subverted society’s expectations.

米利安是一名高利貸者的女兒，為了拯救貧困的家，她硬起心腸代父討債，竟意外獲得了「將銀變成金」的名聲。這項謠言引來了極北之境的「星辰之王」，冷酷的冬之精靈。他給米利安一個不可能的任務：將精靈的銀幣變成黃金。若成功，她將成為冬之王后；若失敗，她將化為冰雕。與此同時，公爵之女伊琳娜正被父親當作換取權力的籌碼，準備嫁給年輕的沙皇，但她發現沙皇體內竟寄宿著吞噬火焰的惡魔……三位身份迥異的女孩，在這個永恆寒冬的邊緣，必須聯手編織一張足以欺騙神靈與惡魔的網，才能守護她們所愛的一切。'I couldn’t put it down' – Katherine Arden, author of the Winternight trilogyRumours have drawn unexpected attention – and now her life hangs in the balance. From the author of the award-winning Uprooted, Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver is a rich, original tale inspired by the folktale of Rumpelstiltskin.Will dark magic claim their home?Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father is too kind-hearted to collect his debts. They face poverty, until Miryem hardens her own heart and takes up his work in their village.Her success creates a rumour that she can turn silver into gold, attracting the fairy king of winter himself. He sets her an impossible challenge – and if she fails, she will die. Yet if she triumphs, it may mean a fate