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An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt?In this compendium of obscure facts readers will be treated to baffling scientific knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including engineering, space, and biology, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless science facts that the world has to offer.Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet the ants turned to zombies by a deadly fungus, discover why astronauts left their poo on the Moon, and find out about the rainstorm that lasted a million years (before umbrellas were invented!). They will also learn completely useless information like that all of the hair on your head could hold the weight of two elephants.(SPOILER: the information in this book isn’t really useless. It will inspire, shock, and amuse the reader–and maybe spark an interest that will last a lifetime. It just won’t help you with any exams!)

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Discover the art of modern quilling! Discover 20 fresh, contemporary and colourful designs with paper artist Jessica Janiak, the creative force behind Tilly Viktor Quilling (@TillyViktor).Inside you will discover:The tools and materials you'll need to get started, along with the basic techniques used in the projects. Once you've learned the core quilling shapes, there'll be no stopping you!20 colourful and unique quilled designs to spark your creativity: all with step-by-step photos, clear instructions and troubleshooting tips. The 20 projects vary from simple flowers, a rainbow and a dreamy cloud, to an ice-cream cone, cupcake, stunning hummingbird and more, all in Jessica's distinctive contemporary, cheerful and fun style. Inspiration on how to display your finished quilled designs: you can make your papercraft designs into vibrant wall art or make bespoke gifts and cards for your family and friends.All the essential quilling know-how you need to make your own beautiful quilled designs.

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Knit 20 tiny toybox favourites, from teddies to cuddle and puppies to play with to your very own fearsome set of dinosaurs.‘This miniature knitting series by Sachiyo Ishii is a real favourite in the Let’s Knit office. The tiny patterns are unbelievably sweet, and they are perfect for using up scraps of yarn left over from your latest projects.’ Let’s Knit magazineThis endearing collection from best-selling knitting author Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. Choose from a toybox full of fun favourites, from snuggly penguins to cuddle and love, planes and submarines to inspire their imagination, and a fearsome set of dinosaurs for some prehistoric playtime!Complete with step-by-step sewing up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these 20 fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels.This book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Toys (9781782211457), 2015.

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Paris in the Belle Époque is remembered as a golden age of cultural flourishing and political progress. The time between the revolutionary 1870s and the outbreak of war in 1914 saw the modern French capital take shape: by day Parisians could admire the rising Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Coeur Basilica, while at night they roamed the Bohemian world of the Moulin Rouge. But as Mike Rapport reveals in this authoritative and beautifully written new history beneath its elegant veneer Paris was at war with itself. The Belle Époque was also an era of social and religious unrest, women's emancipation and violent clashes over what it meant to be French.Paris pulsated with the pleasures and anxieties of modernity: blazing electric lights illuminating the night, the first cars speeding down the boulevards, as well as the first Métro trains and plane flights. At the same time reactionary forces reasserted themselves-mostly dramatically in the infamous Dreyfus affair. Told through the eyes of the greatest personalities of the age-novelist Émile Zola, feminist activist Marguerite Durand, Vietnamese diplomat Nguy?n Tr?ng H?p and socialist politician Jean Jaurès-the book weaves together stories of splendour and suffering, delight and agony, offering a brilliant account of the shadows cast across the City of Light.

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'Funny and delightful' - Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author***Lucy Bowen has sworn off love.After too many failed relationships, she’s over the fairytale – but working at NYC’s biggest romance publisher, Heartwarming, means she can’t escape it. When the company’s bestselling author, Ruby Jones, threatens to leave due to dwindling sales (and a complete lack of inspiration), Lucy’s boss takes drastic action.Her new assignment? Go to a small lakeside town and find the spark for Ruby’s next big love story.Lucy expects picture-perfect charm, but the town – and its grumpy yet extremely attractive restaurant owner, Liam – have other ideas. He’s skeptical of city folk, and she has zero interest in falling for a small-town cliché. But rom-com rule number one? Love finds you when you least expect it...***Perfect for fans of:Small town romanceBooks about booksSlow burn***Praise for Cristina Wolf"Filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry" - Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author“This charming and funny story is the perfect small-town romance. One can’t help but root for Lucy and Liam on their journey to happily ever after.” - Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author ***Readers LOVE How to Write a Rom-Com:'When I say I couldn’t put my kindle down tonight - I mean it!' - 5-star NetGalley review'I hope this gets adapted into a movie. It was that good' - 5-star NetGalley review'A perfect summer holiday read' - 5-star NetGalley review

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Embrace the Present, Create Your Future: Ancient Teachings for Health, Success, and Lasting Happiness–CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH TIME AND BECOME IMMORTALDiscover the secrets of timeless living from a Himalayan monk's journey to enlightenment. In this transformative guide, spiritual leader Ishan Shivanand reveals ancient wisdom for modern seekers.Born in India and raised in monasteries, Ishan unlocks the mystical concept of Mahakaal - a state of boundless existence beyond the constraints of time. Learn to:Transcend the limitations of finite thinkingCultivate unshakeable presence in every momentStep into your infinite potential for health, success, and joyThrough practical meditation and mindfulness techniques, "The Practice of Immortality" offers a roadmap to profound inner transformation. Ishan's teachings, rooted in centuries-old traditions, provide a fresh perspective on living fully in the present moment, harnessing the power of now for lasting fulfilment, and achieving harmony between your inner world and outer reality.Embark on a life-changing journey to redefine your relationship with time and discover how to live with purpose and vitality, embracing a truly eternal state of mind.

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‘Riveting. Martin weaves an inspired premise into an engrossing and wholly original adventure’ – Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One‘An intellectually compelling, emotional and timely read. Martin has taken a motif of dystopian writing and films – a single parent and child – and has reworked it within a fresh landscape. The Quiet is a feat of writing that foregrounds the value of kindness and communication in a world bent on segregation and misinformation’ – The Bookseller* * *A mother's love can be deafening . . .Isaac is Hannah’s entire world. She knows that her son is gifted, and that those gifts make him vulnerable. To keep him safe, she spends every waking moment by his side. If she lets her guard down, lets him out of her sight, lets him show what he’s capable of, he will be taken from her.When the Soundfield arrived twenty years ago, the world changed with it. Now, people are forced to live at night due to the deadly heat of the day, food and water are scarce, and everyday life is punctuated by the constant and disconcerting hum from the Field. A brilliant scientist, Hannah spent her early career working on the enigma of the Soundfield, looking for answers; now, resigned, she has focussed all her energies on keeping Isaac living, not just alive.To do so, she will have to lie to the people she knows and hope she can trust the ones she doesn't. Because the only thing more dangerous than her lies, is the truth of what she has done.* * *‘As fascinating as it was terrifying’ – Holly Seddon, author of The Woman on the Bridge‘The Quiet took my breath away. gripping, fiercely intelligent and quietly heartbreaking. I will think of Isaac for a long time to come’ – Emma Kavanagh, author of To Catch A Killer ‘A clever and unique dystopian premise, this was spare and tense, gripping and heartbreaking’ – Louise Swanson, author of End of Story

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Norse Magic, Forbidden Love, and Dangerous Secrets Threaten a Kingdom’s Fate - Can They Resist Their Darkest Desires?Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Danielle L Jensen, and Hannah Kaner!--Together they’ll restore a broken kingdom or burn it to the ground . . .In a kingdom at war, Lyra Bien intends to live a quiet life to avoid the attention of the magic-obsessed King Damir.Until Roark Ashwood, the monarch’s silent but irresistibly handsome soldier, invades her village and uncovers Lyra’s secret.That she is a melder . . .Gifted in the three magical crafts – bone, blood, and soul – a melder is highly sought after. But there is a price: their magic is also the seed of their destruction.Forced to reveal her ability, Lyra is immediately claimed by Roark for the king, to be his next melder. Now the captive of this brooding soldier, she must find a way to escape. But could Roark himself be the key to her freedom?What neither of them realizes, is that a dangerous truth lies beneath everything.Together they will have to choose to stand against all they know – or face a darker destiny . . .--Praise for L.J Andrews:'LJ Andrew’s [manages] to captivate the reader and draw you into this tale so you literally race through the pages to see what happens next' 5 ⭐ Reader Review'Thank you LJ Andrews for finally getting me out of my book slump!' 5 ⭐ Reader Review'LJ Andrew's writing is simply effortless to read. A beautiful balance of world-building and action, making it so fluid' 5 ⭐ Reader Review'I can't get enough of her writing!' 5 ⭐ Reader Review

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Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together. From the award-winning author and UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton.'A funny, charming, life-affirming book' – Richard OsmanWhat if your best friend was a robot?When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap.Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction – before Eric destroys everything around him?

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***SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2025***AN OBSERVER BEST NEW NOVELIST 2025WINNER OF THE #MERKY BOOKS 2022 NEW WRITERS' PRIZE'This summer's hottest read'SUNDAY TIMES'Beguiling . . . elegant and surprising'OBSERVER'You won't want to put it down'BRITISH VOGUE'Sticky, twisting and dangerous'REBECCA K REILLYIt’s summer and a young man walks through the gates of a luxurious mansion in the South of France. At the dinner table, the Blake siblings await him: Lily, his carefree friend from university; Dot, the rebellious younger sister; and Felix – handsome, charismatic and guarded.Between sun-drenched days spent lounging by the pool and nights blurring into endless, opulent parties, the man is captivated by Felix’s restless allure. As his desire grows, the chance to become part of the family and their world of money and power starts to feel within reach.But the idyllic haze of summer fades as they return to London and the cracks in the Blakes' careful façade begin to show. With the two men tormented by demons of their own, their bond is increasingly tested and pulled apart at the seams. Their secrets and the choices they make will change not only their lives, but the future of those around them.Sunstruck is a dazzling and poignant exploration of race, status and the parts of ourselves we risk losing when we fall in love.'Beautifully written and well-paced . . . builds tension as it approaches an exciting revelation'JACQUELINE CROOKS'There’s plenty of plot; the novel’s brisk pacing, together with its shrewd blend of emotional sincerity, brooding intrigue and political overtones, make for a lively beach read'GUARDIAN'Very hard to put down . . . A truly gripping story about privilege and perspective from a writer with a sharp pen and a wicked sense of humour whose incredible career is only just beginning'ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS'Smart, bracing, sexy . . . I was completely gripped'JACK PARLETT‘A stunning and tender debut. Sultry and compulsive. Full of heart’SOULA EMMANUEL'Poignant, tender, and wonderfully honest'CHLOE MICHELLE HOWARTH

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Giggle along with Matty and Mo in The Lost Teddy, a funny story for toddlers about learning to play together. With flaps, a wheel and a fold-out heart ending.Meet Matty and Mo – puppy siblings, and best friends too! Inspired by relatable, real-life family experiences, each story follows Matty and her little brother Mo as they navigate the ups and downs of preschool life, and learn how to get along. Sometimes being little can be tricky . . . but it always ends in giggles!In The Lost Teddy, Matty and Mo are playing rainy day picnics inside with all their toys. Matty is a bit sad when she can’t find her favourite teddy, but luckily Mo has a useful new bag for taking on important missions. So off they set . . .Toddlers will love playing along with this interactive board book. With a simple story to keep little ones engaged, adorable illustrations from Rosalind Beardshaw, and a gentle lesson about being helpful and playing together. Plus a free audio recording available via QR!

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Giggle along with Matty and Mo in Are We There Yet?, a funny story for toddlers about trying to be patient. With flaps, a wheel and a fold-out heart ending.Meet Matty and Mo – puppy siblings, and best friends too! Inspired by relatable, real-life family experiences, each story follows Matty and her little brother Mo as they navigate the ups and downs of preschool life, and learn how to get along. Sometimes being little can be tricky . . . but it always ends in giggles!In Are We There Yet?, Matty and Mo are going to the beach. It's a long drive in the car, so the two little pups will need to try and be patient. Armed with snacks, sticker books and toys, they set off! But five minutes down the road, Mum hears a familiar question . . .Toddlers will love playing along with this interactive board book. With a simple story to keep little ones engaged, adorable illustrations from Rosalind Beardshaw, and a gentle lesson about trying to be patient. Plus a free audio recording available via QR!

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Chosen as one of the Scotsman's Books of the Year 2024'One can confidently say that (Blood Roses and Blood Sacrifice) display an intelligence and ambition rare in Scottish fiction today' Scotsman'This is historical noir at its most potent and a series that you will never forget' Crime Time Book of the Month, November 2024One corpse, three separate identities and a city full of murderers. As the ghetto's streets run with blood, can Jan Kalisz find the truth?January 1943. Warsaw is a city of the dead. In the ghetto, the last fifty thousand Jews await their fate but, unlike those who preceded them to the death camps, they are prepared to fight to the end. Jan Kalisz, Kripo investigator and Resistance double-agent, has promised to supply them with weapons. But how will he fulfil his vow?The murder of a German officer appears to provide an opportunity. For the victim is a man with multiple identities, one of which is a wealthy Jew The hunt for the murderer draws Kalisz into the chaos of the ghetto, only to find a new, perilous mission awaiting him. SS death squads are not the only enemy the Jews fear. A mysterious figure known only as the Golem stalks the ruined streets, spiriting away orphaned children. Can Kalisz track him down before he strikes again?The chilling second thriller in the Warsaw Quartet by Douglas Jackson, perfect for readers of Simon Scarrow and Robert Harris.Praise for Blood Sacrifice 'One has the impression that all the novels Jackson has previously written, especially the nine that make up his Hero of Rome series, have prepared him for what he has set himself to do in this series. This is a story of shifting loyalties, of crime and detection, but also a study in historical tragedy. Jan Kalisz has to carry a lot of weight as the hero of such a story. So far, however, he is fully up to it and the promise of what is to come is compelling. Meanwhile, one can confidently say that these first two novels display an intelligence and ambition rare in Scottish fiction today' ScotsmanPraise for Blood Roses, book one of the Warsaw Quartet'A compelling, evocative story of evil stalking amidst the chaos of war' Giles Kristian'A dark, twisting thriller Jan Kalisz, Douglas Jackson's police officer hero, is the natural heir to the late Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther' Andrew Taylor'A remarkable crime debut What raises the novel to another level is in the atmospheric evocation of a city in the process of being systematically obliterated by the Germans and brought to life again by Jackson's pen Gripping stuff, a series that could develop into something impressive and a goldmine for Philip Kerr Bernie Gunther fans' Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time'This is historical crime fiction at its best' Chris Lloyd'The writing is scalpel-sharp, the unrelenting savagery of the Nazi occupation vividly painted With this book, Jackson will rightfully be regarded as one of the UK's finest crime writers' Ben Kane'A taut, tense thriller Gutsy and gripping, this is perfe

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'Sexton will go down as Ireland's greatest ever player' Gordon D'Arcy, Irish TimesNo Irish rugby player has ever achieved more, or been a source of more inspiration to teammates and fans alike, than Johnny Sexton.In his hotly anticipated autobiography, Johnny tells the story of his life and explores the sources of his unmatched will to win. The Sexton era was marked by four European Cups, four Six Nations championships (including two Grand Slams), a series win in New Zealand, two stints for Ireland at number 1 in the world, and the World Player of the Year award. Always outspoken on and off the field, Sexton offers an honest look at his childhood, his seemingly inauspicious early experiences in club and professional rugby, his relationships with key teammates and coaches (including Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, Ronan O'Gara, Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell), and his ideas about the game.Obsessed is more than just a brilliantly detailed account of a legendary playing career. It is also a work of deep self-exploration, tracing the psychological arc of a player who almost always felt embattled, who struggled with self-doubt, and who was still learning new lessons about being a team-mate and a leader into his late thirties. Intense, witty, perceptive and frank, Obsessed is an autobiography worthy of its author and the essential chronicle of an extraordinary era in Irish rugby.'The best ever Irish player to play the game' Andy Farrell‘Sexton is on that rarefied plane of athlete where even his mere presence can feel quietly decisive.’ Jonathan Liew, Guardian

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**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize 2024**From one kiss comes a chain reaction – a masterpiece of memoir from the winner of the Baillie Gifford and the Booker prize‘Extraordinary’ Sarah Perry‘Masterpiece’ Colm Tóibín‘Wholly original. I absolutely loved it’ David Nicholls‘A brilliant, brilliant book’ James RebanksBy way of H. G. Wells and Rebecca West’s affair, through 1930s nuclear physics, to Flanagan’s father working as a slave labourer near Hiroshima, this chain of events culminates in a young man finding himself trapped in a rapid on a wild river, not knowing if he is to live or to die…‘The strangest and most beautiful memoir I’ve ever read. Magnificent' Tim Winton‘Flanagan’s finest book... A brilliant meditation on the past of one man and the history that coalesced in his existence’ Guardian‘Flanagan’s portrayal of his quiet, brave father and his loving, resilient mother is exquisite…masterful’ Daily Telegraph‘Intimate, beautiful, unsparing and profound' Anna Funder

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‘Salman Khan has long been on the cutting edge of education, and in Brave New Words, he shows us what’s next. The book is a timely master class for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era. No one has thought more about these issues—or has more interesting things to say about them’ Bill GatesWhether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, offering a roadmap for teachers, parents, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world.A pioneer in the world of education technology, Khan explains the ins and outs of these cutting-edge tools and how they will forever change the way we learn and teach. Rather than approaching the ChatGPT revolution with white-knuckled fear, Khan wants parents and teachers to embrace AI and adapt to it (while acknowledging its imperfections and limitations). He emphasizes that embracing AI in education is not about replacing human interaction but enhancing it, so that every student can complement the work they're already doing in profoundly new and creative ways, to personalize learning, adapt assessments, and support success in the classroom, preparing students for an increasingly digital future.But Brave New Words is not just about technology - it's about what this technology means for our society, and the practical implications for administrators, guidance counsellors, and hiring managers who can harness the power of AI in education and the workplace. Khan also delves into the ethical and social implications of AI and GPT, offering thoughtful insights into how we can use these tools to build a more accessible education system for students around the world.

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A gripping and suspenseful debut, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jane Fallon and Tiger King!'Original, sharp, clever, and wonderfully observed' Andrea Mara'A sharply written debut' The Times'Twisty, sharp (clawed) and deliciously unhinged' Catherine Ryan Howard'Like a British Liane Moriarty. . . a perfectly plotted suspense debut' Jess BullWhen the peace shatters in suburbia, the claws come out . . .Coralie King, Emma Brooks and Twig Dorsett are friends. Sort of. They're neighbours on an exclusive Sevenoaks estate who get along. It's convenient.But one May bank holiday, Coralie's husband insists he saw a panther on the bonnet of his car. And cracks between the elite of the Briar Heart Estate begin to emerge.As the summer wears on and there are more sightings, the big cat frenzy reaches a fever pitch. Tensions between neighbours threaten to boil over. Everyone is watching their back. But is the real predator a seventy-kilo cat with razor-sharp claws? Or is the actual danger of a much more domestic variety?Readers love Cat Fight'I loved every page of this novel . . . such a unique concept' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Sharp and suspenseful . . . I couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A fabulous page turner. The characters felt alive!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Fresh and humorous with a brilliant take on the trials of the women of suburbia' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A rip-roaring thrill of a story... Bold and brilliant, and truly original' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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IN A LAND OF KNIGHTS AND KINGS, TWO WOMEN WILL REWRITE THE RULES OF LOVE AND MAGICA spellbinding sapphic reimagining of the myths of Camelot from award-winning historian and YouTube sensation Jean Menzies.'A fierce, luminous and captivating reimagining of Arthurian legend that pairs feminist resistance with a scorching sapphic romance. The Lady of The Lake had me completely under its spell’ BEA FITZGERALD--When Lady Viviane leaves the lakes of the far North for the splendour of Camelot, she knows the destiny her father has planned for her. To capture the heart and hand of the young prince, Arthur. To bring her family richness and glory.But it is Arthur’s sister Morgan who captures Viviane’s eye. Fierce and headstrong, Morgan sees another path – one she and Viviane can carve for themselves in this world built for knights and kings.Now everything has shifted and changed. Under the guidance of the court sorcerer Merlin, she discovers magical powers within herself. And before long, she finds her friendship with Morgan deepening to the first flush of love.But in Camelot, eyes are everywhere and no one is as they seem. The quest for power breeds darkness and danger, and when Arthur pulls the legendary sword from the stone and rises to King, his closest allies will ask terrible things of Viviane and Morgan – striving to tear them apart for their own ends.And if they cannot find their way back to each other, Camelot itself could fall . . .--Readers have been enchanted by The Lady of the Lake'This was a BEAUTIFUL sapphic retelling’ ***** Reader Review'Beautifully written and really made you think. Loved it!’ ***** Reader Review'This was absolutely beautiful. The story, the world building and the chemistry between these characters was superb. Beautiful' ***** Reader Review'Wow wow wow wow...This is my first 5 star read of 2025 and I won’t be surprised if its in 2025 top reads at the end of the year!' ***** Reader Review

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**THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**A humane, hilarious and heart-breaking window into the world of psychiatry from ‘the Adam Kay of mental healthcare’ (THE TIMES)‘This is honestly my dream book… Fascinating’ FERN BRADY‘Fearlessly honest, funny and uplifting’ JO BRAND‘Very funny and deeply sympathetic. Really excellent’ HENRY MARSHMost of the psychiatric cases in this book are Benji’s patients. Some of them are his family. One of them is him. Unlocking the doors to the psych ward, NHS psychiatrist Dr Benji Waterhouse provides a fly-on-the-padded-wall account of medicine’s most mysterious and controversial speciality. Why would anyone in their right mind choose to be a psychiatrist? Are the solutions to people’s messy lives really within medical school textbooks? And how can vulnerable patients receive the care they need when psychiatry lacks staff, hospital beds and any actual cures? This is an eye-opening medical memoir – from both sides of the doctor’s desk. The perfect read for fans of This Is Going to Hurt, Unnatural Causes and The Prison Doctor.5-STAR READER REVIEWS‘Fantastic…searing and honest’‘Warmth, humour and compassion’‘This book needs to be read by everybody’‘Both entertaining and essential!’Sensitively written…moving and eye-opening’‘Courageous…I could not put this book down’

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'Demystifies the algorithms driving our digital world and equips us with the practical tools needed to build a healthier, happier future for ourselves and our kids.’ - Daisy Greenwell, co-founder Smartphone-Free Childhood.'A smart first step into completely resetting your daily life.' - Stylist'A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. ' - Adam Grant, author of Think Again The tools you need to protect yourself – and your family – from online harm.If you’re worried about the effect screens are having on your kids, or will have in the future, Smartphone Nation is the book you need. We advise young people, when they encounter online harm to speak to the adults in their lives. But most adults don’t understand the algorithmic processes driving this content and so, we don’t have the tools to support young people when they most need it.Now, in Smartphone Nation, we do.Perfect for readers of The Anxious Generation, in this highly practical book, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr – one of the UK’s leading experts on digital literacy – explains what we and our kids are being fed on our devices and, crucially, how to take control over it.This life-changing guide provides practical tips for talking to kids about smartphone use, covering tricky topics like misogyny, body image, sexual content and misinformation. It’s essential reading for parents, and anyone who has ever thought there’s more to life than staring at a screen.

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Lift the flaps in this suitcase-shaped board book to see what each animal has packed—and then guess their destination! A perfect on-the-go book for summer vacations!It’s vacation time! Check out what’s inside each animal’s suitcase. A cat with furscreen and a cow with a space helmet? Could they be going to the beach—or even the moon? Readers will love lifting the flaps in this funny board book that’s perfect for little travelers!

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Your health and happiness depend on a bundle of 200,000 nerve fibres that holds the secrets to life itself'Comprehensive and compelling' - New Scientist'Fascinating reading' - New Statesman'The Great Nerve is altogether a masterpiece and a timeless document for those who want to see what science is all about: faith, focus, patience and hard work' - Wim Hof, bestselling author of The Wim Hof MethodThe vagus nerve is often referred to as the 'superhighway' which connects every organ of the body to the brain, and vice versa, but it is so much more than just traffic.The 'great nerve' vibrates in tune with your health like the instruments of an orchestra: when your vagus nerve is healthy, so are you. When it isn’t, you experience everything from poor sleep to low mood, pain, suffering and chronic illness.Recent scientific developments, including Dr Kevin Tracey's research showing how the vagus nerve is linked to the immune system, have brought the nerve to the attention of everyone from neuroscientists to TikTok influencers.In The Great Nerve Dr Tracey shares the science of how the vagus nerve operates to regulate our health, how we can help it, and the truth behind popular 'vagus nerve stimulating' strategies such as ice baths, meditation, exercise and breathwork.He reveals the extraordinary new science that promises to revolutionise healthcare, where computer chips may regulate your blood sugar, and electrical implants may replace your medications forever.Trailblazing vagus nerve stimulation therapy, pioneered by Dr Tracey, is demonstrating potential to reverse life-altering diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, obesity, stroke, depression, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.The Great Nerve not only revolutionises how we will understand and treat disease, it gives us unprecedented hope for our health.

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Celebrate 75 years of Formula 1 racing, from 1950 through the modern era, with this riveting pictorial history.There is Formula 1, and then there are all other forms of motorsport. F1 is what every competition driver aspires to, whether they admit it or not. Top drivers, top teams, top racing cars, top tracks. It is the pinnacle of motor racing. Formula 1 marks its 75th anniversary in 2025. Established as the top motorsport category in Europe in 1950, its grand-prix roots go back to the earliest days of the automobile. There was the first car, then there was the second car. The racing commenced shortly thereafter. Written by top F1 journalists Stuart Codling and James Roberts, Formula 1 75 Years takes you on a thrilling ride through it all with: A full history of the teams and their cars, from the return of pre-war greats like Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, and Lancia to the rise of new specialists like Ferrari, Lotus, and Cooper up through today’s top competitors like Red Bull, Williams, and McLarenLegendary drivers, including Juan Manuel Fangio, Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and moreSidebars highlighting key events, behind-the-scenes machinations, legendary cars, and every championStunning historic and contemporary photography, with image selection and captions by top automotive photographer James MannThis engaging and beautifully designed overview of the world’s greatest motorsport is a must-have for every fan’s collection.

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Celebrate drag culture with a Diva, a Bearded Beauty, a Butch Queen, and more in this bright, flashy, and fun magnet set perfect for unleashing your inner queen, king, or gender-fluid performer! - Interactive Magnet Set: Includes 25 illustrated magnets of drag queens and kings, disco balls, Pride flags, crowns, jewels, wigs, and more, along with a double-sided illustrated backdrop to create your own scenes- Mini Book Included: Consult your very own mini drag queen encyclopedia in the 32-page, 2 1/2" x 3" illustrated mini book- A Unique Gift: A humorous and joyful gift for those who love drag brunches, Pride parades, and more

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The cutest bedtime story, that shows how easy it can be, to do something for somebody else.With a relaxing rhythm and soothing, softly-lit illustrations, this adorable book creates the perfect atmospherefor bedtime reading. Playful patterns and sounds make the story more engaging and easier to remember, helping the message, that it can beeasy to do something for someone else, stick with young readers as they listen and drift off to sleep.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘Neat, and extremely simple: only a deep thinker such as Sean Carroll could introduce the complexity of Einstein’s general relativity in such a luminous and straightforward manner.’Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on PhysicsImmense, strange and infinite, the world of modern physics often feels impenetrable to the undiscerning eye – a jumble of muons, gluons and quarks, impossible to explain without several degrees and a research position at CERN.But it doesn’t have to be this way!Allow world-renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Sean Carroll to guide you through the biggest ideas in the universe. Elegant and simple, Carroll unravels a web of theory to get to the heart of the truths they represent about the world around us.—In Quanta and Fields, the second in this landmark trilogy, Carroll delves into the baffling and beautiful world of quantum mechanics. From Schrödinger to Feynman, Carroll travels through the quantum revolution with the greatest minds of the twentieth century. Exploring how several decades of research overturned centuries of convention, Carroll provides a dazzling tour of the most exciting ideas in modern science.

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"Beautiful and inspiring. Julius celebrates the utter joy of good food” – Jamie Oliver“A mouth-watering culinary trip around the world” – Tim SpectorReinvigorate your cooking with more than 90 extraordinary international recipes, and bring wholesome, unprocessed ingredients to life from the comfort of your kitchen. Julius Fiedler (@hermann) has made it his mission to travel far and wide, researching and celebrating traditional plant-based food from cultures across the globe.Travel the globe and unearth a treasure trove of unmissable plant-based dishes that will make your taste buds sing including:ITALY: biancomangiare (almond milk pudding)caponata (Sicilian aubergine relish)carciofi alla Romana (Roman braised artichokes)INDIA:chana masala (chickpea curry)Bengaluru-style masala dosa (rice & lentilpancake with potato stuffing)vada pav (spiced potato fritter rolls)CHINA:biang biang mian (hand-pulled noodles in fragrant chilli oil)suan le fen (hot & sour noodle soup)jian dui (stuffed sesame balls)TURKIYE:kuru b.ru¨lce salatasi (black-eyed bean salad)lokma (fried dough balls in rose water syrup)gözleme (spinach & potato stuffed fl atbreads)Naturally Vegan is a must-have for anyone curious about plant-based eating, and the stories behind their food.“A stunning collection that I can’t wait to cook from” – Özlem Warren“Embrace the simplicity and richness of plant-based ingredients” – Romy Gill

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One brilliant, simple trick-cooking pizzas on a wooden plank-transforms the common grill into an affordable, surprisingly effective pizza oven, with over 40 recipes for delicious crispy-crusted pies to rival any pizzeria.Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world. But homemade pizza rarely hits the crispy-chewy-charred trifecta-and that's because many of us don't own a wood-burning oven. Until now. By employing one brilliant, simple trick-cooking pizzas on a wooden plank-you can transform your gas or charcoal grill into an appliance that rivals any pizza oven.Pizza on a Plank offers an easy-to-follow introduction to plank grilling, including where to buy food-safe planks (they're sold affordably at places like Home Depot and Costco), the best methods for soaking and seasoning them, gas vs. charcoal plank-grilling techniques, how to pair different woods (such as hickory, cedar, alder, and mesquite) with their ideal pizza toppings, and much more. More than 40 inventive savory and sweet pizza recipes-plus doughs and sauces-get us eagerly firing up the grill. With full-color step-by-step and beauty photography throughout.

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A book of the year for the Times, the Sunday Times, the Independent, the Guardian and the Daily Mail'Charming . . . heartbreaking, sometimes both funny and unsettling, and always - from start to end - very, very good' RODDY DOYLE'Magical . . . as scrumptious as the home-made mayonnaise, pumpkin soup and game pie coming out of Joan's kitchen' DAILY MAIL, BOOK OF THE WEEK'A love letter to a remarkable childhood. A total joy' SARAH WINMANIn a small corner of a field in Wales, Tiffany Murray is hiding with Boggle the dog, dreaming of her mum's moussaka, blackberry and apple crumble, and, if she's lucky, ice-cold lemonade. A sheep bleats. The smell of hay tickles her nose. The twang of a guitar and crack of a snare carry on the breeze.It's the late 1970s and Tiff lives with her mum, Joan, at Rockfield, the iconic recording studios. This place of legend, where some of the most famous rock albums of all time were recorded, is the background to a freewheeling, ever-changing whirlwind of a childhood. Tiff's days are spent running around the farm, making friends with local wildlife and helping out with the endless array of dishes her mum creates to keep the bands fed. She's looking for a dog, she's looking for a father; but the one constant throughout is her and Joan, building an unconventional family in the most unlikely of locations.My Family and Other Rock Stars is Tiff's remarkable, truly unique story of growing up in a rural idyll, of Cordon Bleu cookery and of a childhood where the chances of bumping into Freddie Mercury playing piano, or a group of Hell's Angels turning up to record for Lemmy, or even the hope of David Bowie appearing, were as normal as hopscotch and homework.'You will fall in love with Tiff, her hilarious non-nonsense mother Joan, and a cast of hungry rock stars from Freddie Mercury to Siouxsie Sioux. An utter treat' RACHEL JOYCE'Full of pop gossip that'll leave you starry-eyed, and written with a warmth and precision you'll want to savour for as long as you can . . . I didn't want it to end' SÉAMAS O'REILLY'Enchanting' INDEPEDENT, 20 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARLonglisted for the Penderyn Music Book PrizeMy Family and Other Rock Stars was the Daily Mail book of the week 17.05.2024

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One summer escape could change your life . . .After a devastating break-up, budding artist Emma escapes to the sun-drenched Italian island of Giglio with her two best friends, determined to not let her own heartbreak get in the way of the ultimate hen weekend.With sprawling sandy beaches, glistening turquoise seas and delicious food, Emma finally feels like she can leave her troubles behind - until her best friend reveals a jaw-dropping secret that shakes Emma to her core. Unable to continue with her girls weekend, Emma goes off on her own and finds solace deep within Giglio's castle walls, where she meets Jack, an Irish artist in Italy for the art festival, and sparks an instant connection.As the pair grow closer over their shared passion for art, Jack instils in Emma the confidence to finally follow her dreams. But Jack has secrets of his own, and under the heat of the Italian sun, will those secrets come to light?Escape to an Italian island with this perfect escapist summer romance, and fall in love with this irresistible holiday read, perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Nicky Pellegrino and Rebecca Raisin.

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'A startling new crime writing talent!' Peter James'Impossible to put down' Patricia CornwellVictim or murderer . . . Can she discover the truth?On a misty autumn afternoon, a woman covered in blood clutching a baseball bat walks silently into a London police station. The two officers assigned to her case are DI Leah Hutch and DS Benjamin Randle.But the woman refuses to speak. She is not injured and the blood on the bat is not hers. What has she done? Is she the victim or the perpetrator? As Leah and Randle start their inquiry, a man is found battered to death in a nearby park. Journalist Odie Reid receives a tip off and is determined to solve the case first, trying to link this death to the woman held in custody.Leah and Odie have history and very quickly their cat and mouse game becomes personal, leading them both to the very darkest corners of their pasts.READERS LOVE INNOCENT GUILT'Impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'What a gripping and original first novel!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Clever, unpredictable and completely gripping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader reviewHear what everyone's saying about Innocent Guilt'Twisty, deep and human . . . I want more from these characters and this author' Lee Child'Page-turning suspense' Jimmy Akingbola'Utterly addictive' Jo Spain'A pedal-to-the-metal trip into the scariest places in the human mind' Christopher Brookmyre'Breathtakingly original and completely captivating ...DI Leah Hutch is a new detective to die for' MJ Arlidge

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Wish You Were Here! A Global Vacation Adventure Awaits with 380+ Stickers!Get ready for the sticker adventure of a lifetime with the Vacations Deluxe Sticker Book featuring 11 incredible vacation scenes and over 380 super vibrant stickers! Each beautifully illustrated scene provides the perfect backdrop for kids to unleash their creativity. They can arrange everything from camping gear in the woods to vibrant crowds in an airport and fascinating animals in exotic landscapes. It’s the ultimate resource for fostering imagination, developing fine motor skills, and sparking a lifelong curiosity about the world. Give the gift of adventure and watch young minds explore the globe, one sticker at a time!Your Passport to Sticker Adventure: Embark on a thrilling global journey across 11 vibrant vacation scenes, from bustling airports to the vast desert landscape, to local beaches, lakes and campgrounds and even the beautiful countryside!Packed with 380+ Super Stickers: Unleash hours of creative fun with an enormous collection of high-quality, colorful stickers featuring everything you need for your dream vacations.Explore the World's Wonders: Discover iconic attractions like majestic mountains, coral reefs, and ancient pyramids, plus sunny beaches and exciting cityscapes, all within the pages of this book.Learn Through Interactive Play: Not just stickers – this book subtly introduces young adventurers to different landscapes, cultures, and the excitement of travel.Fuel Imagination and Fine Motor Skills: Arranging stickers in each scene encourages creativity, storytelling, and the development of essential fine motor skills for little hands.From the Trusted Deluxe Sticker Books Series: Join countless families who rely on the engaging, high-quality, and educational fun found in our beloved sticker book collection.Perfect for Home, Travel, or Classroom Fun: Keep kids entertained and learning for hours whether they're at home, on a vacation, or in a classroom setting.For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books. 

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The million-copy international bestseller from Korean sensation Taewoan Ha'Never give upYour every momentis meaningful'In Every Moment Was You, Taewoan Ha reflects on the little things that make up a relationship - the secret exchanges, the shared glances, the laughter and the silence.Immediate and moving, his short mediations capture the beauty of youth and the growing pains that come with it. From the blooming of first feelings, to heartbreak and acceptance, Taewoan's writing explores the complexity of love, and the meaning to be found in the ordinary.Every Moment Was You is a soothing balm to deal with the pain, stress and sadness that come with modern life, and a gentle reminder that even in our most vulnerable moments, we can find the strength to move forward.

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Sticker Time! Learn Key Time Learning Essentials with 420+ Stickers!Unlock the fun of learning about time with the Playing and Learning Deluxe Sticker Book. Young children will embark on an exciting journey through 11 colorful scenes, from the hustle and bustle of playgrounds to the cozy comfort of homes, all while discovering essential concepts about their daily routines and the passage of time. With over 420 engaging stickers, this interactive approach makes learning feel like play, allowing children to practice their understanding and absorb new information effortlessly. Watch as young minds grasp essential time-related skills while having hours of imaginative sticker fun!Make Learning Time Fun: Explore 11 vibrant scenes and discover essential concepts like days of the week, months, different parts of the day (morning, afternoon, dinnertime, and night), year and seasons (fall, winter, spring, and summer), growing up and more!Packed with 420+ Engaging Stickers: Hours of creative fun await with a huge variety of colorful stickers to bring each scene to life.Learning All About Time: Subtly introduce young learners to key time-related concepts in a playful and accessible way.Fuel Imagination and Fine Motor Skills: Arranging stickers in each scene encourages creativity, storytelling, and the development of essential fine motor skills for little hands.From the Trusted Deluxe Sticker Books Series: Join countless families who rely on the engaging, high-quality, and educational fun found in our beloved sticker book collection.Perfect for Home, Travel, or Classroom Fun: Keep kids entertained and learning for hours whether they're at home, on a vacation, or in a classroom setting.For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books. 

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Wild Adventures Await! Explore 11 Unique Animal Scenes in this Fun and Educational Deluxe Sticker Book Featuring Over 340 Stickers! Dive into the amazing world of animals with The World of Animals Deluxe Sticker Book. This delightful sticker book features 11 stunningly illustrated scenes showcasing diverse animals and their habitats, from the African savannah and coral reef to the Australian desert and the Amazonian rainforest. With over 340 stickers to choose from, children can bring these amazing habitats to life, discovering which animals live where in a super fun way! Spark young minds' curiosity about animals and the natural world around them with this exciting deluxe activity book. Explore 11 Diverse Animal Scenes: Discover fascinating ecosystems like the American desert, coral reefs, the Amazonian rainforest, farms, ponds, European forests, the African savannah, the Antarctic ocean, and the Australian desert along with the animals that live in each environment. Over 340 Vibrant Stickers Included: Hours of creative play await with a huge variety of animals to bring each scene to life including Asian animals, herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, and scavengers.Learn About Ecosystems and Animal Habitats: Engaging text encourages learning about which animals live where and why, reinforcing essential science concepts and fostering curiosity about wildlife and the natural world around us.Fuel Imagination and Fine Motor Skills: Arranging stickers in each scene encourages creativity, storytelling, and the development of essential fine motor skills for little hands.From the Trusted Deluxe Sticker Books Series: Join countless families who rely on the engaging, high-quality, and educational fun found in our beloved sticker book collection.Perfect for Home, Travel, or Classroom Fun: Keep kids entertained and learning for hours whether they're at home, on a vacation, or in a classroom setting.For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.

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Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside, where life is full of everyday adventures! Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as she has a tea-party, looks after a baby hedgehog and helps to thatch a roof – whatever Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around.Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy contains twelve short stories that are wonderful to read aloud and are the perfect way to introduce younger readers to the enduringly popular heroine, not forgetting her friends little-friend-Susan and Billy Blunt!Gloriously illustrated with Joyce Lankester Brisley's original black and white line drawings, Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories is a truly special gift to treasure.The series has charmed generations of children since its first publication in 1928. Enjoy more fun adventures with Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories and More of Milly-Molly-Mandy.

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Real motherhood support for real mothers. Uplift and support yourself each day in three minutes or less with these short, easy-to-use entries designed to give you the motivation you need to feel empowered in motherhood.Three Minutes for Mom is an engaging collection of daily entries that will shift your mindset to help you see your strengths and growth as a mother and to remind you that even when you’re questioning yourself, you’re getting motherhood right way more than you’re getting it wrong. Motherhood can be rewarding and tough and this book is here to remind you that you can make small shifts each day to create a more confident, comfortable, and calm parenting experience. With Three Minutes for Mom, you’ll feel more confident in your abilities as a parent and discover moments of rest for yourself—all in three minutes or less. Use minute one to learn the theme of the day, minute two to explore how that theme is important to motherhood, and minute three to complete a question or activity that you can carry with you throughout the day for that extra boost of good energy. In just three minutes, you’ll find the tools you need to be the best parent you can be (for both your child and yourself). No matter how busy your schedule, how old your children, or how tired you are, Three Minutes for Mom makes it easy to find the encouragement, support, and joy you need.

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Milly-Molly-Mandy lives in a tiny village in the heart of the countryside, where life is full of everyday adventures!Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as she enjoys her first ever visit to the seaside, goes to a concert and has a picnic with her friends – whatever Milly-Molly-Mandy and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around.More of Milly-Molly-Mandy contains thirteen short stories that are wonderful to read aloud and are the perfect way to introduce younger readers to the enduringly popular heroine, not forgetting her friends little-friend-Susan and Billy Blunt!Gloriously illustrated with Joyce Lankester Brisley's original black and white line drawings, Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories is a truly special gift to treasure.The series has charmed generations of children since its first publication in 1928. Enjoy more fun adventures with Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories and Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy.

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