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Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet, now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith. Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up. With its gold foil cover, jewellike colours and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tale and a glorious celebration of story, dance and theatre.A book to treasure and share. Featuring Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird and The Nutcracker.

Read the story, lift the flaps and pull the tabs in this gift edition of the much-loved classic story.An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise!There's room on the broom for the witch's cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog . . . and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life.From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Read and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story and is sure to delight parents and children alike.

Take a stroll in the deep dark wood with this amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a pop-up surprise!Walk further into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . .and a hungry gruffalo! Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life. This stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story is perfect for little paws and is sure to delight parents and children alike. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 17.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for year

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

BOY GEORGE'S BESTSELLING AUTOBIOGRAPHY - HONEST, FUNNY, MOVING AND ENTERTAINING.'Witty and outrageous' – Mail on SundayWhen he was a boy growing up in sixties London, the 'pink sheep' of his working-class Irish Catholic family, George Alan O'Dowd wanted to be like Shirley Bassey. He got a lot more than he bargained for.When new wave arrived, Boy George became a star. As the glamorous, androgenous lead singer of Culture Club, he became a media darling and pop icon, winning Grammys and BRIT Awards.And then came drugs, addiction and a spectacular fall from grace.In Take it Like a Man, George tells the story of the crazy highs and desperate lows – from his relationship with Culture Club's Jon Moss and friendship with Fat Tony, hilarious encounters with stars like Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and George Michael, and the family struggles, the despair of withdrawal and the journey back to health and sobriety.Told in his own intimate, hilarious style, this a racy, pacy page-turner from a music

★ 超人氣倫敦主題聲音書，全新升級可充電版本★ 一按就響！10種真實倫敦聲音，沉浸式探索城市★ 大開本×鮮豔插圖，啟發幼兒觀察與互動★ 邊找邊玩！每頁都有神祕「皇冠小偷」等你發現準備出發，來一趟熱鬧的倫敦之旅！本書收錄十種真實倫敦聲音，孩子只需按下按鈕，就能聽見雙層巴士、地鐵廣播與大笨鐘鐘聲，彷彿親臨城市現場。搭配色彩鮮明的插圖，呈現自然史博物館、動物園與白金漢宮等場景，讓孩子在探索中觀察與學習。書中還藏有皇冠小偷等互動元素，增添趣味，是一本結合聲音、遊戲與認知的優質啟蒙書。Explore London in this fun rechargeable sound book, with ten press the page noises and bright busy scenes.The London Noisy Book is packed full of sounds, including a genuine Big Ben chime and ''mind the gap'' recording. Beautifully illustrated by Marion Billet, with lots to spot and talk about, young children will love playing the noises, as they discover the sights of hustling, bustling London town.Watch out for beeping double-decker buses, find out who''s roaring at the Natural History Museum, listen to the monkeys chitter chatter at London Zoo . . . then finish off the day with a trip to Buckingham Palace. And look out for the naughty crown jewel thief on every page!The perfect gift for little tourists and London fans!Part of Marion Billet''s best

《Meet the Newmans》講述美國最受歡迎的電視家庭Newman一家，他們在螢光幕前永遠完美無瑕，而1964年，家中的先生Del Newman發生一場神秘車禍，這個事件撼動了原本和諧的形象，也讓家庭每個成員必須面對藏在光鮮外表下的苦楚，像是父親有不為人知的祕密、母親陷入情感麻木、長子隱藏真實愛情、次子則以搖滾明星的身份惹麻煩，節目收視率銳減、社會氛圍巨變，迫使他們決定以最真實的一面拍攝最後一集；年輕記者Juliet的加入，更讓這場家庭、愛、認同與真相的角力加劇。全書以1960年代的媒體文化與時代轉型做為背景，用溫暖幽默筆調展現成長中的衝突與和解，讓讀者看到螢幕背後每個人真實的人生。'I loved Meet the Newmans! The characters jump off the page. I appreciated the subtle feminist twist and the humor. Jennifer is always good but this is one of her best' – JUDY BLUMEYou've seen the show. Now meet the woman behind the scenes . . .From No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America’s favorite TV family, whose perfect façade starts to crack, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.Los Angeles, 1964.For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America’s Favourite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselve

本書以立體旋轉書的形式，展現姆明谷一年四季的變化。翻開書頁，標誌性的藍色姆明屋立體展開，讀者能隨著場景走進春夏秋冬：春天迎來歸來的 Snufkin，夏日與姆明一家舉辦派對，秋天採集菇類與漿果，冬季則與 Too-Ticky 一同在浴室小屋裡取暖。每一頁都有多層次的細緻插畫，隱藏著角色與小細節等待發現。由 Filippa Widlund 繪製，靈感來自 Tove Jansson 經典畫風。書封附緞帶繫結，是值得收藏與贈禮的精美作品。亮點特色：立體旋轉書，重現姆明屋四季。插畫層次豐富，細節等待探索。特殊裝幀設計，收藏與送禮皆宜。A gorgeously illustrated carousel book showing the iconic Moominhouse throughout the seasons.Open this book and step into the Moominhouse, where the door is always open . . .A Year in the Moominhouse is a stunning carousel book, unfolding to reveal 3D scenes of the iconic blue Moominhouse through a year in Moominvalley.Beautifully illustrated by Filippa Widlund and based on Tove Jansson’s classic Moomin artwork, A Year in the Moominhouse starts in spring, as new flowers peep through the ground and Snufkin returns from his winter wanderings. Enjoy a summer party, harvest mushrooms and berries with the family in autumn, and settle down to hibernate in the cold midwinter while Too-Ticky keeps warm in the bathhouse.With four beaut

一位記者眼中的台灣真實樣貌。本書是外籍記者 Chris Horton 十餘年駐台採訪的成果，記錄台灣從殖民、戰後動盪，到成為民主社會的歷程。在全球關注中美對抗之際，台灣處於焦點，卻仍常被誤解。Horton 深入探訪政壇、產業界與一般民眾，描繪出台灣人面對威脅、追尋國際認同的複雜心情。這本書用記者的冷靜與觀察力，為讀者呈現台灣真實而多元的樣貌，是一本讓人更貼近這座島嶼、理解其處境與價值的著作。The gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents. Following the war in Ukraine, all eyes have turned to Taiwan as the next possible geopolitical tinderbox. Yet while it lies at the epicentre of China and the USA's tense relationship, its story and its people go overlooked and misunderstood. In Ghost Nation, leading journalist Chris Horton will uncover why this disputed country has become so critical to the world's future.Drawing on over a decade of Horton's life and reportage in Taiwan, Ghost Nation unravels the complexity of this thriving democracy and technological powerhouse. Exploring the ghosts of Taiwan’s past, a history haunted by colonization and political turmoil, Horton interviews influential figures and everyday citizens to

這本官方授權的著色書有40多幅全新插圖，展現森林家族的可愛角色與溫暖場景。從廚房烘焙到星空下的營火夜，從冬日溜冰到日常休閒，內容多樣又充滿細節。插圖線條粗細分明，適合各程度的著色愛好者。高解析度印刷呈現清晰畫面，不論是兒童、初學者或是成人，都能在著色中獲得紓壓與樂趣。這本書既能成為親子共享的活動，也適合作為療癒系小禮物。A bold and simple colouring book featuring adorable characters from the world of Sylvanian Families.Relax and enjoy the charming world of Sylvanian Families with this adorable colouring book packed full of bold and simple images. Sylvanian Families: Cosy Friends Colouring Book is perfect for stress relief and mindful moments, and fun for all ages!From baking to stargazing, cosy campfires to ice skating, experience the cosy season with all your favourite characters in this super cute colouring book. Featuring over 40 unique scenes and beautiful patterns to colour and enjoy!Over 40 adorable designs – no repeats!Simple, bold images, perfect for all agesConvenient 8.5 x 8.5 inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrationsA variety of designs for beginners and experienced colourists alikeEnjoy more cosy c

In this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of community and redemption reminiscent of the bestselling novels of Matt Haig and Gabrielle Zevin.Dok-go lives in Seoul Station. He can’t remember his past, and the only thing he knows for certain is that he could really use a drink. When he finds a lost wallet filled with documents, his life is drastically changed.Mrs. Yeom, a retired history teacher and current owner of her neighborhood’s corner store, is distraught over the loss of her purse, until she receives a mysterious call from the person who found it. To thank this down-on-his-luck stranger, she offers him a free meal from the convenience store. Seeing the joy the food brings him, Mrs. Yeom impulsively invites him to stop by for lunch every day.In a twist of fate, Dok-go saves the store from a robber—a brave ac

《I Wonder Why》系列——滿足孩子的無限好奇心！深受喜愛的知識繪本，透過輕鬆幽默的對話式敘述，回答孩子對世界的各種奇妙疑問，讓學習變得有趣又充滿想像力。10 本主題書為：《為什麼海水是鹹的？》揭開海洋的奧秘，了解海浪、深海生物與潛艇的秘密。《為什麼太陽會升起？》探索時間與四季的變化，揭開動物如何感知時間的奧秘。《為什麼星星會閃爍？》適合小小天文學家，解答關於宇宙與太空人的問題。《為什麼蛇會脫皮？》深入爬行動物的世界，發現蜥蜴為何斷尾重生、鱷魚為何「微笑」。《為什麼風會吹？》解釋大自然現象，從狂風吹拂到動物從天而降的奇特現象。《為什麼樹葉會變色？》認識植物世界，探索葉子變色、沙漠花朵與真菌的秘密。《為什麼三角龍有角？》適合恐龍迷，解答恐龍吃石頭等古生物趣聞。《為什麼飛機有翅膀？》解釋交通工具的運作原理，包括飛機、船隻與汽車的奧秘。《為什麼蜘蛛會結網？》認識昆蟲與節肢動物，揭開蜘蛛、螞蟻等小生物的驚人能力。《為什麼駱駝有駝峰？》探索動物適應環境的奇妙能力，從駱駝的駝峰到其他生存技能。這系列用圖文並茂的方式，將複雜知識變得有趣易懂，激發孩子的好奇心與探索精神。快來收集全套，一起發現世界的神奇奧秘！This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way.The I Wonder Why series will amaze and fascinate young readers. Fun, vibrant illustrations and clear, lively text

#1 New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns to the Crowns of Nyaxia series withThe Songbird & the Heart of Stone, for the first time in trade paperback.Mische lost everything when she was forcibly Turned into a vampire – her home, her humanity, and most devastating of all, the love of the sun god to whom she had devoted her life. Now, sentenced to death for murdering the vampire prince who Turned her, redemption feels impossible.But when Mische is saved by Asar, the bastard prince of the House of Shadow with a past as brutal as his scars, she’s forced into a mission worse than execution: a journey to the underworld to resurrect the god of death himself.Yet, Mische’s punishment may be the key to her salvation. In a secret meeting, her sun god commands her to help Asar in his mission, only to betray him… by killing the god of death.Mische and Asar must travel the treacherous path to the underworld, facing trials, beasts, and the vengeful ghost

An official treasury of fifteen stories from the world of Sylvanian Families – the perfect gift for Sylvanian fans, young and old!Enter the idyllic world of Sylvanian Families with this gorgeous official gift treasury, filled with fifteen magical stories featuring your favourite characters.Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends as they have grand adventures in the countryside, dress up as mermaids in Sylvanian Land, and create unforgettable memories with their family and friends in the Village.With an illustrated map of the Sylvanian Village, character introductions and beautiful imagery throughout, Sylvanian Families: A Treasury of Tales is the perfect gift for fans to treasure.Sylvanian Families are one of the best selling and most beloved toys in the UK. Worldwide, the toys have sold over 230 million sets. Dive deep into the world of these classic toys, from Cedar Mountain to the Ballet Theatre, and join the Chocolate Rabbits, the Pookie Pandas and many more of your favouri

本書以 Tove Jansson 經典角色姆明為主角，結合實體信件設計，打造一段充滿驚喜的尋寶冒險。故事從 Snufkin 寄來的一封信開始，Moomintroll 按著線索在姆明谷展開探索。讀者可隨他一起打開書中信封，收到來自姆明家族與朋友的驚喜小物：Moominpappa 的明信片、Little My 的小冊子、Moominmamma 的煎餅食譜等等。插圖溫暖柔和，充滿姆明世界特有的詩意氛圍。這不只是一本故事書，更是一份能反覆翻閱、值得收藏的互動禮物。This beautifully-illustrated picture book is a brand new interactive story, with real letters to open, based on Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters and the classic world of Moominvalley. A treat for Moomin fans old and new, it is sure to be treasured for years to come.“Dear Moomintroll . . . here’s a letter for you!”Moomintroll’s best friend Snufkin has left Moomintroll a special surprise in the letterbox – a treasure hunt!Follow Moomintroll as he explores Moominvalley and finds all the clues Snufkin has left, leading to an exciting surprise. Open the envelopes inside this book and find letters from all your favourite Moomin characters, including postcards from Moominpappa, a little book from Little My, a pancake recipe from Moominmamma – and more!

Count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity, song and rhyme books, based on the bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Enjoy a book every day with this fantastic festive collection, including colouring, drawing and activity books based on the family-favourite picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and more. Plus lots of family fun with songs and rhymes to enjoy together. Plus, use your mini-books to create four special puzzle scenes!With twenty-four mini books collected together in a beautiful hardback presentation case with tie ribbon, The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection is perfect for sharing together every day of advent.

9781035023356 Old Macdonald had a Farm: A Slide and Count Book (手指迷宮書)Based on the favourite farmyard nursery rhyme, an amazing counting book with buttons to slide around the page.A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite farmyard animals from the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm.Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy farmyard to life! A counting book like no other, created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, with an irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element that makes this the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.Packed full of sheep, cows, pigs and other favourite farm animals - and of course a noisy tractor - Old Macdonald had a Farm has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Five Little Ducks, a slide and count book.97810350

The perfect gift for any child this Christmas. From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of festive favourites How Winston Delivered Christmas, How Winston Came Home for Christmas and The Grumpus, comes a gorgeous retelling of children's Christmas classic The Nutcracker - a Christmas Story in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters.The Mouse King is up to some very sneaky shenanigans. The night before Christmas, he steals the key to the Kingdom of Sweets and sets out to cause as much festive mayhem as he can!Clara and Fritz Strudel, and their new friend the Nutcracker, are the only ones who can stop him. But when a magical curse is put on Fritz, it's a race against time to make it to the Kingdom of Sweets and find the Sugar Plum Fairy – the only one who can break the spell!Can the adventurers stop the Mouse King's naughty plan and save Fritz, before it's too late?With irresistible colour illustrations, a festively foiled cover and a chapter to enjoy each day in December, The Nutcracker And the Mo

在充滿魔法與謎團的歷史背景中，《A Restless Truth》展開一場海上奇案。Maud Blyth原本只想協助兄長解開陰謀，卻意外捲入一起謀殺案。船上屍體、搗蛋鸚鵡，以及她無法抗拒的魔法女伶Violet，使旅程充滿變數。Freya Marske筆下的謎團如舞台般層層揭示，人物鮮明，節奏優雅。愛情、謀殺與魔法交織，令人欲罷不能。Knives Out meets The Binding in this historical romp full of magic, romance and adventure.Maud Blyth has always longed for adventure. She’d hoped for plenty of it when she agreed to help her beloved older brother unravel a magical conspiracy. She even volunteered to serve as an old lady's companion on an ocean liner. But Maud didn't expect the old lady to turn up dead on the very first day of the voyage.Now she has to deal with a dead body, a disrespectful parrot, and the lovely, dangerously outrageous Violet Debenham. Violet is everything Maud has been trained to distrust, yet can’t help but desire: a magician, an actress and a magnet for scandal.Surrounded by open sea and a ship full of suspects, Maud and Violet must learn to drop the masks they’ve learned to wear. Only then might they work together to locate a magical

在以珀耳修斯為中心的故事裡，梅杜莎註定成為令人膽寒的邪惡怪物。美麗聰慧、虔心奉獻的神殿祭司何以成為詛咒下的駭人女妖？當我們撥開這層僅剩恐懼與惡的扁平形象後，才能看見在幾乎被化約成相貌醜陋的殘忍毒婦之前，她所經歷的悲慘遭遇。繼柔卡絲塔與卡利俄佩，Natalie Hayne再次把說故事的權利，還給神話裡被寥寥數語帶過的女性角色。'Witty, gripping, ruthless' - Margaret Atwood via Twitter'Beautiful and moving' - Neil Gaiman via Twitter'So to mortal men, we are monsters. Because of our flight, our strength. They fear us, so they call us monsters.’Medusa is the sole mortal in a family of gods. Growing up with her Gorgon sisters, she begins to realize that she is the only one who experiences change, the only one who can be hurt. And her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know.When the sea god Poseidon commits an unforgivable act in the temple of Athene, the goddess takes her revenge where she can – and Medusa is changed forever. Writhing snakes replace her hair, and her gaze now turns any living creature to stone. The power cannot be controlled: Medusa can look at nothing without destroying it. She is condemned to a life of sha

精緻娃娃屋裡，故事仍在上演…。妮拉苦心操持榮景不再的布蘭特家族，然而在瑪琳女兒18歲生日這天，過往的黑暗秘密逐漸浮現，與此同時，種種跡象讓妮拉猜想，是神秘的娃娃屋模型師回來了…Set in the golden city of Amsterdam in 1705, it is a story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young womans determination to rule her own destiny.Thea Brandt is turning eighteen, and is ready to welcome adulthood with open arms. At the theatre, Walter, the love of her life, awaits her, but at home in the house on the Herengracht, winter has set in her father Otto and Aunt Nella argue endlessly, and the Brandt family are selling their furniture in order to eat.On Theas birthday, also the day that her mother Marin died, the secrets from the past begin to overwhelm the present.Nella is desperate to save the family and maintain appearances, to find Thea a husband who will guarantee her future, and when they receive an invitation to Amsterdams most exclusive ball, she is overjoyed perhaps this will set their fortunes straight. And indeed, the ball does set things spinning: new figures enter

瑞絲薇斯朋讀書會選書，視角切換間，致命真相呼之欲出。'There's no place like Home . . .The Home Group is a collection of ultra-exclusive private members' clubs and a global phenomenon, and the opening of its most ambitious project yet - Island Home, a forgotten island transformed into the height of luxury - is billed as the celebrity event of the decade.But as the first guests arrive, the weekend soon proves deadly - because it turns out that even the most beautiful people can keep the ugliest secrets and, in a world where reputation is everything, they'll do anything to keep it.If your name's on the list, you're not getting out . . .

Some secrets remain buried forever . . .When holocaust survivor, Jossi Goldberg, is found dead near his house in Frankfurt, a five-digit number is discovered scrawled in blood at the scene of his murder. The autopsy shows the victim has an old tattoo on his arm which connects him to Hitler's SS, making detectives Pia Kirchhoff and Oliver Bodenstein question Goldberg's true identity. Two more deaths reveal a link between the victims, but what is the secret they shared that the killer seems desperate should go no further? What else happened in the aftermath of the Second World War in Europe yet to be uncovered?Pia and Oliver follow a trail which leads them back to those dark days of wartime in the hope that they can find an eyewitness who may be able to come forward with the truth.

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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

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

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.

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

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

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

Sing, read and listen along with this fabulous collection of illustrated songs, based on some of Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books!As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Hatful of Songs contains ten of her songs, based on Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, including What the Ladybird Heard, Cave Baby, One Mole Digging a Hole, Tyrannosaurus Drip, There's an Owl in my Towel and more!This beautiful songbook treasury is illustrated throughout with the wonderful artwork of Lydia Monks, David Roberts, Nick Sharratt, Emily Gravett and Rebecca Cobb.Scan the QR code to enjoy all the songs performed by Julia herself. Which will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's live performances.With a beautiful cover, a foreword by the author, and scores so anyone can perform these songs, this is the perfect gift for all fans of Julia Donaldson.

From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofEmpire of PainandSay Nothingcomes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city.From the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning andSunday Timesbestselling author ofEmpire of PainandSay Nothingcomes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city.'Gripping, rigorous, smart . . . breathtaking' - Jon Ronson‘Patrick Radden Keefe [is] one of the top narrative nonfiction authors of his generation’ - TIME'A phenomenal book that will stay in your soul long after the last page . . .London Fallingcaptures how easily a life can go wrong in the shadows of a city bankrolled by billionaires' - Emily MaitlisIn 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. On a desperate quest to understand how their son had died, his grieving parents made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy

For readers of David Nicholls, Ann Patchett, and Colm Tóibín,Almost Lifeis a love story that begins when Erica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in 1978. Theirs is a story that will last a lifetime – even if their lives take them in very different directions.Almost Lifeis Kiran Millwood Hargrave's breathtaking story of love and longing, of the lives we almost live and the choices we don't make — and finding the courage to embrace who you really want to be.'Immersive, sensual, beautiful and powerful' - Marian Keyes, author ofMy Favourite Mistake'Tender, sensual and thrumming with life' - Lucy Steeds, author ofThe ArtistOne chance encounter can define a lifetimeErica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in Paris, 1978.Erica is a student, relishing her first summer abroad before beginning university at home in England. Laure is studying for her Ph.D. at the Sorbonne, drinking and smoking far too much, and sleeping with a married woman.The moment the two women meet the

The electrifying sequel to dark fantasyThe Beasts We Bury, filled withcourt intrigue,twisted magicandsizzling romance, perfect for fans of Adrienne Young, Tricia Levenseller and Brigid Kemmerer.Delve intoThe Beasts We Raise—the mesmerising sequel to D. L. Taylor's addictive enemies-to-lovers romantasyThe Beasts We Bury.'A captivating romantic fantasy' - Kelly Andrew, bestselling author ofYour Blood, My BonesonThe Beasts We BuryMarry her enemy. Save her realm. Forsake her heart.Mancella has defeated her tyrannous father and ascended the throne — but her fractured realm and unruly magic threaten to destroy everything she has won. Rumours swirl of a secret enemy plotting her downfall. Her budding romance with Silver, thief turned confidant, is the only thing keeping Mance together.A proposal from Reltas, the leader of a neighbouring nation, offers a chance of healing — but a strategic marriage is hardly what Mance or Silver had in mind.Desperate to avoid the marriage to arrogant Reltas, M