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The second book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in the Dales. Perfect for readers 8+ and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Dick King Smith and The Snow Foal. With stunning illustrations from Rachael Dean throughout. Ten-year-old Ava has swapped city life for mud, wellies and animals on Whistledown Farm. With the arrival of Autumn and as the leaves begins to fall, she rescues a tawny owl called Ruby. As Ava helps Ruby, she soon realises that learning to love means letting go as well . . . ‘Baker is a gifted writer, and her bucolic adventure harks back to classic farm stories such as those written by Dick King Smith and Michael Morpurgo’ The BooksellerAbout the author: Growing up, Nicola spent hours with her nose stuck in a book or filling notebooks with stories and sketches. After a successful career as a physiotherapist and raising two children she’s now come full circle and is writing again. Nicola lives on a smallholding with her husband and two children. When she’s not mucking out chickens or feeding the sheep you’ll find her writing adventure stories for children.

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Zazi dreams about dancing, but she’s too scared to try. What if she’s not good enough? What will people say?With encouragement from her parents Zazi faces her fears and finds the courage to listen to her heart.Dance to your own beat is an inspiring story about following your dreams and allowing others to support you on the journey. This book is also available in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho and Afrikaans.

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Concise, easy-to-understand information on every aspect of bookkeeping Bookkeeping For Dummies is a clear guide to tracking transactions, figuring out balance sheets, keeping ledgers or journals, creating financial statements, and operating accounts for businesses. This necessary resource offers relevant, up-to-date tax information and small business laws, so you'll have everything you need to conquer small business bookkeeping tasks. Looking for the latest on QuickBooks Online software, government reporting requirements, and keeping your data secure on the cloud? This new edition has you covered. Make sure your financial records and plans are accurate and complete—without taking too much time away from your business. Understand all components of a financial cycleTrack business transactions and prepare financial reports correctlySave time and money by simplifying tax preparationKeep your data secure with QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based tools Bookkeeping For Dummies is the perfect crash course for small business owners or employees who are tasked with bookkeeping duties.

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'Big Nate is funny, big time.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Meet beloved comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. BIG NATE IS GOING TO MAKE YOU LAUGH. BIG TIME! Nate is down on his luck. In fact he’s so far down, it seems it can't get any worse … Until with a little help from Chad’s good luck charm, everything changes – and Nate is on top. All of a sudden, he can do no wrong! But why? And more importantly … how long will it last?

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'Big Nate is funny, big time.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Meet beloved comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. BIG NATE IS GOING TO MAKE YOU LAUGH. BIG TIME! Everyone knows N-A-T-E does NOT equal N-E-A-T! And when Nate's sloppiness gets out of hand, his best friend Francis gets in serious trouble. Can Nate clean up his act? Or will he flip out first?

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“A very beautiful book and ahead of its time.” — Giorgio Locatelli With a career spanning across four decades, Antonio Carluccio OBE, OMRI was one of the best-loved Italian chefs, cookery writers and restauranteurs. This book is his ode to foraging, cooking and enjoying wild mushrooms. A gastronomic guidebook to the most delicious species of wild mushrooms. This new edition of the 1989 classic cookbook is an ode to Carluccio’s legacy as one of the best-loved Italian chefs, brimming with inventive and decadent Italian recipes to forage, cook and enjoy wild mushrooms. Carluccio's over 100 recipes include antipasti, starters, mains with fish, meat and game and desserts. Enjoy a sumptuous Ossobuco with Wild Mushrooms; all-rounder classics such as Mushroom Lasagne and Mushroom Ratatouille; and even learn how to preserve your own mushrooms at home. Each recipe features a personal introduction from Carluccio filled with expert notes and charming anecdotes from his life and career. Take your foraging to the next level with this handy field guide to more than 25 species of mushroom, helping you to identify and collect them, as well as to understand the science behind all things funghi.

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'Boudicca’s Daughter is Elodie Harper’s masterpiece.' Costanza Casati, author of Babylonia 'One of the best books I have ever read.' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen' Certainly my book of the year.' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'One of my favourite reads of the year.' Rosie Hewlett, author of Medea 'Beautiful, breathtaking – I loved this novel.' Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne 'One of the most important writers of historical fiction today.' Nikita Gill, author of Hekate Boudicca. Infamous warrior, queen of the British Iceni tribe and mastermind of one of history’s greatest revolts. Her defeat spelled ruin for her people, yet still her name is enough to strike fear into Roman hearts. But what of the woman who grew up in her shadow? The woman who has her mother’s looks and cunning but a spirit all of her own? The woman whose desperate bid for survival will take her from Britain’s sacred marshlands to the glittering façades of Nero’s Roman Empire…Born to a legend. Forced to fight. Determined to succeed. Meet Solina. Boudicca’s Daughter. **Praise for BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER**‘Historical fiction of the highest quality’ Elizabeth Fremantle ‘Beautiful, poignant and gripping’ Hannah Kaner ‘Loved, loved this’ Buki Papillon ‘Precious and rare’ Harriet Constable ‘An absolute must-read’ Emily Hauser ‘Devastating, powerful and haunting’ Sue Lynn Tan ‘Expertly crafted’ Helen Carr ‘I devoured this’ Francesca de Tores ‘Wonderful… an author fully stepping into their power’ Venetia Constantine ‘Sophisticated’ The Times ‘Masterful . . . I was absolutely transported.’ Red ‘I throughly recommend this novel’ Historical Novels Review ‘Dazzl[ing] . . . there’s a raw energy to Harper’s storytelling’ Daily Mail ‘A masterful storyteller… rich and accomplished’ Press Association ‘Absolutely thrilling . . . incredibly powerful . . . fascinating’ BBC 4 Front Row Elodie Harper’s book ‘Boudicca’s Daughter was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-09-01.

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‘Riveting and heart-wrenching’ – Deborah J. Ledford, award-winning author of Redemption***ECHOES OF THE PAST WON'T BE SILENCED . . . Lucy is sick of turning the other cheek. Ten years ago, an anti-Mormon mob drove her family and friends from their homes in Illinois. But now the tables have turned. Rumour has it some of those same men are travelling through Utah on their way to California. And this time Lucy won’t run.Katrina knew the trek west would be difficult. But she had no idea she’d be walking straight into hell. The young mother-of-four is prepared to do whatever it takes to protect her family from the violence closing in, but the battle to survive will be more harrowing than anything she can imagine.Sally has just been 'gifted' to a man she barely knows – as his fourth wife. Trapped and lonely, she tries to make the best of her new situation. Until her husband insists on joining a group of religious zealots' plans for revenge and she’s forced to reconsider her loyalties. Even if it means putting her own life on the line.Inspired by true-crime, None Left to Tell is a riveting novel of historical suspense, from Booktok sensation Noelle W. Ihli***Your Favourite Thriller Author's Favourite Thriller Author:‘Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year’ – Freida McFadden, bestselling author of The Housemaid'A propulsive story that haunts and mesmerizes' – Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of This Is Why We Lied'As pulse-pounding as it is poignant. Do yourself a favour - clear your schedule and crack open this novel!' – Lisa Gardner, bestselling author of Before She Disappeared'A true classic in the genre' – Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of None Of This Is True 'Noelle has mastered the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats' – John Marrs, bestselling author of The One'Ihli's voice is magical and absorbing' – Kiersten Modglin, bestselling author of The Arrangement‘Immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral' – Heather Gudenkauf, bestselling author of The Overnight Guest'Utterly gripping . . . I couldn't put it down' – Nicola Sanders, bestselling author of Don't Let Her Stay‘Will grip you from the first sentence and won't let you go until the last’ – Faith Gardner, bestselling author of The Slaying Game

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Norwich, 1901: Edith Holler spends her days among the eccentric denizens of the Holler Theatre, warned by her domineering father that the playhouse will literally tumble down if she should ever leave.Fascinated by tales of the city she knows only from afar, young Edith decides to write a play of her own about Mawther Meg, a monstrous figure said to have used the blood of countless children to make the local delicacy, Beetle Spread. But when her father suddenly announces his engagement to a peculiar woman named Margaret Unthank, Edith scrambles to protect her father, the theatre, and her play-the one thing that's truly hers-from the newcomer's sinister designs.Teeming with unforgettable characters and illuminated by Carey's trademark illustrations, Edith Holler is a surprisingly modern fable of one young woman's struggle to escape her family's control and craft her own creative destiny.

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Prepare to be hooked by James Patterson's newest thriller in which an art student must orchestrate the heist of a lifetime to save her father...'A dizzying switchback thriller... Halston is a brilliant heroine' - The Times'The Picasso Heist is a thrilling, engaging, funny, at times moving, scintillating read' - Felicity Jones, Oscar-nominated actress and audiobook narrator'Patterson is in a class by himself' GuardianA rare masterpiece by Picasso is about to go to auction, and the whole world is watching.But bright art student Halston Graham sees an opportunity. One that could secure millions for her future – and freedom for her wrongly imprisoned father…To pull off the crime of the century, she must assemble an unlikely crack team: an expert in forgery, a ruthless mob boss, and an eccentric fashion designer.In a game where trust is a luxury and failure is not an option, will Halston’s brilliance be enough to outsmart her enemies?PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

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'Vital, fierce and free.' Financial Times'Incandescently good.' Sarah Perry 'Pulsing with life and lyricism.' Spectator'Fiercely exuberant.' Observer'Delightfully playful.' Andrew Miller'A truly astonishing thing.' George Monbiot A wondrous, elemental novel from 'a writer of show-stopping genius' (Guardian).Helm is a ferocious, mischievous wind - a subject of folklore and wonder - who has blasted the sublime landscape of the Eden Valley since the very dawn of time.This is Helm's life story, formed from the chronicles of those the wind enchanted: the Neolithic tribe who tried to placate it, the Dark Age wizard priest who wanted to banish it, the Victorian steam engineer who attempted to capture it - and the farmer's daughter who fell in love. But now Dr Selima Sutar, surrounded by measuring instruments, alone in her observation hut, fears the end is nigh.Vital and audacious, Helm is the elemental tale of a unique life force - and of a relationship: between nature and people, neither of whom can weather life without the other.'Sarah Hall's writing has conquered the body and the soul and now it conquers the wind itself.' DAISY JOHNSON'I can think of no other British writer whose talent so consistently thrills, surprises and staggers.' BENJAMIN MYERS'I'm awed . I wouldn't think a novel could be at once so taut and so multifarious, expanding one's sense of what fiction can do.' SARAH MOSS'Helm is as vital, fierce and free as the phenomenon it describes.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A spectacular epic tapestry. Nobody could tell the story of our inextricable relationship with wild nature as beautifully as Sarah Hall.' LEE SCHOFIELD'[Hall] sweeps from the cinematic to the specific, her prose pulsing with life and lyricism. Helm pushes both the boundaries of the novel and our relationship with nature.' SPECTATOR'A big, celebratory book, in places delightfully playful, in others as tight and breathless as a thriller.' ANDREW MILLER

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Keep your eyes peeled for the kiddos! Spot Bluey in the collapsed cubby and join the search for Bingo and Coco at the chemist! Reckon you can help the grannies find the hidden bargains at the garage sale?With 14 terrific scenes and over 180 items to spot, it’s packed full of search-and-find fun!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s Bluey at Christmas?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s the Easter Egg?: A Shaped Tabbed Board BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

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'A fascinating exploration of human potential that will change how you think about thinking . . . Essential reading for anyone who wants to thrive in an uncertain world' DANIEL H PINKTap into your hidden intelligence and transform your lifeHow are some people so much smarter than the rest of us? In 2021, researchers at Ohio State's Project Narrative, renowned for collaborations with NASA, Hollywood and Silicon Valley, announced they had the answer. They named it Primal Intelligence. Intrigued, U.S. Army Special Operations developed Primal training for its most classified units. The training succeeded. The Operators saw the future faster. They healed quicker from trauma. In life-and-death situations, they chose wiser. The Army then authorized trials on civilian entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, managers, salesforces, coaches, teachers, investors and NFL players. Their leadership and innovation improved significantly. They coped better with change and uncertainty. They experienced less anger and anxiety. Finally, the Army provided Primal training to college and K-12 classrooms. It produced substantial effects in students as young as eight. That revolutionary training is now available for the first time in this book. It is not an optimization hack or a cheat code. Primal Intelligence is a different way of using your brain. It offers a new neuroscientific approach to intuition, imagination, emotion and commonsense. It is your edge over AI. Your human genius. Your Primal Intelligence.

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**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**'Amazing' Alastair Campbell, The Rest Is Politics 'Chilling' Financial Times'Excellent' Lewis Goodall, LBCMarch 2028: Russian troops capture the small Estonian town of Narva and the island of Hiiumaa in the Baltic Sea. After victory in Ukraine, Putin's long-mooted encroachment into the Baltic states has begun. Europe's slow rearmament and its compromised military and intelligence capabilities is now clear for its enemies to exploit. Does Article 5 of NATO apply? What will the alliance decide? Will they risk nuclear war?In If Russia Wins, military expert and Professor of International Relations at the University of Munich, Carlo Masala explores these questions and underlines what is at stake in Ukraine in the starkest possible terms.For those of us who have only ever known peace, we are accustomed to everything turning out well in the end. But what if it doesn't?Translated from the German by Olena Ebel and Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp.

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THE LEADING FORECAST ON THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF US TRADE TARIFFS'An exceptionally sensible, clear-headed and original thinker' The Financial Times'A very timely book on the new, fractured world'***** The Sunday Times'The best book on the future of the global economy'***** The International EconomyThe tectonic plates of the global order are shifting, creating new pressures that will strain long-standing financial structures.BUT WHERE WILL THE WORLD'S NEW ECONOMIC FAULT LINES EMERGE?AND HOW DISRUPTIVE WILL THEY BE?In a clear and far-reaching reckoning, The Fractured Age lays bare the threats and opportunities that will shape the world economy over the coming decade. It charts the emergence of geopolitical blocs in a world undergoing profound change - blocs whose relative size and economic diversity will be pivotal in reordering everything from goods trade and investment flows to technology transfers and access to critical minerals.As the world enters another period of seismic upheaval and a new global order emerges, understanding which economies will benefit, and which will bear the costs, will be critical for effective decision-making throughout boardrooms and the halls of government.As Chief Economist of one of the world's leading providers of independent macroeconomic and market research, Neil Shearing lays out a stark vision of the peaks and rifts that will unfold, and how they will fundamentally reshape the global economy in this fractured age.As seen on Bloomberg, BBC News, CNN, Channel 4 News and in The Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal and The Guardian

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Can she rekindle the love she left behind? A cosy and spicy second-chance romance that's like a hug in book form - if you love The Pumpkin Spice Cafe series and Gilmore Girls, this is the perfect book to curl up with this autumn!When Penny returns to Magnolia Springs after ten years in San Francisco, she tells herself it's only for the fall. She's there to help her parents with the harvest season on their orchard, surrounded by golden leaves and baskets of red apples, and she swears she'll be back to her city life by December. But Penny didn’t expect to find her childhood sweetheart, Ethan, working at the orchard, too.She can't quite believe that the boy she left behind to chase her dreams has grown into a man who is even more handsome than she remembers. His broad shoulders, dirty blonde hair, and deep brown eyes still set her heart racing, and his steady presence soon stirs up feelings that Penny thought she'd left in the past.As the golden leaves start to fall and long days of harvesting side-by-side turn into cozy evenings with Ethan, Penny finds herself drawn to him all over again. Now, Penny is facing a choice: return to the life she built for herself in the city or stay with the man who still feels like home. Because this time, leaving Magnolia Springs might mean losing Ethan for good…🍎 ✨ 🍂 🤎 🍁Tropes🌟 Second chance🌟 Small town🌟 The one that got away🌟 Childhood sweethearts🌟 Forced proximity🌟 Seasonal romanceReaders LOVE Cozy Girl Fall'This book was gorgeous!!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A delightful small-town romance filled with the magic of second chances'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Warm, sweet, and autumnal...perfect'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Completely obsessed...so cute and fun!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Penny and Ethan were adorable!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is Hallmark movie material - Autumn edition'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I couldn't put this book down - absolutely loved it!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Challenge yourself with word puzzles. 300 word wheel puzzles to test your mental dexterity with this collection from The Times, one of their most popular online word games The perfect challenge for all lovers of wordsearch and crosswords. How many words can you make? The book is split into multiple levels 7-, 8-, 9- and 10-letter polygons, and each puzzle includes grades so you can compare your vocabulary against the setters at The Times. Make words of three or more letters, always including the central letter. Excludes capitalised words, plurals, conjugated forms (past tense, etc), adverbs ending in -LY, comparatives and superlatives. Accented letters are allowed, and are considered identical to the same letters without the accent. The perfect way for lovers of wordsearch and crosswords to pass the time and exercise the grey matter.

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Test your powers of logic with 200 puzzles from The Times. Just like a mathematical crossword, these puzzles are ideal for fans of Su Doku who relish grappling with figures. Contains four levels of difficulty, combining arithmetic with an intersecting layout: Mild, Medium, Tricky and Tough. Kakuro originated in the United States in the 1950s under the name of Cross Sums. A logic puzzle, the aim is to complete a grid using digits from 1 to 9, with the digits in each row/column adding up to the clue for that block. It’s similar to Su Doku in the sense that digits cannot be repeated in a row/column. Also known as: Croco Puzzle, Cross Sums, CrossSam, Kasan Kurosu, Kreuzsummenrätsel,Tashizan Cross, Zahlenschwede Are you up to the challenge?

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A gripping historical thriller that bridges the horrors of World War II and the geopolitical complexities of the 1980sShlomo Libowitz and Anton Epstein, two Jewish prisoners subjected to horrific experiments in a Nazi concentration camp, survive the unimaginable. Decades later, their lives converge again as they hunt Hans Lichtblau, the SS officer who tormented them, now operating in the shadowy world of Cold War geopolitics. Their pursuit takes them from the ashes of Europe to the jungles of Central America, where justice and revenge blur against the backdrop of CIA conspiracies and a haunting past. But one life may be too short to settle all accounts, and Anton and Shlomo’s belated revenge is also a race against time...With vivid characters and a masterful blend of fact and fiction, perfectly balanced between two continents and two eras, A Feel for the Iron confronts the moral ambiguities of vengeance and the inescapable echoes of history.

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Use the 'magic torch' to help Spot find lots of hidden animals on his bedtime walk!Spot and his family are camping in the garden, and it's nearly time for bed - but he's not tired! Join him on his bedtime walk and see how many animals you can discover along the way.Insert the ' magic torch' between the pages to bring each night-time scene to life and reveal the animals hidden behind clever windows on each spread.Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Loved this? Try these other Spot stories:Where's Spot?Spot Says GoodnightSpot's Goodnight StarsFind Spot at the NurserySpot's Slide and Seek: FarmSpot's Nature Fun

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Get your claws into this fiendishly funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower – the sequel to Little Monsters! Furball is a loveable little yeti on his first day at Monster School. He can’t wait to learn how to be scary, but it’s hard when you look like a cuddly toy. When the big monsters at the school make fun of Furball, Howler the little werewolf comes to the rescue. Together, can they prove that little monsters RULE? A feel-good, funny story, packed full of monsters – BIG and SMALL! * Perfect Halloween Picture Book – From Sunday Times bestselling author David Walliams * Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake – Perfect for adding to a Halloween basket! * Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Wild and Wicked Things comes a dark gothic fantasy about intoxication, obsession and a desperate hunger for knowledge, whatever the cost.'A queer fairy tale of toxic romance that echoes with longing' Tanya Pell, author of Her Wicked RootsThora Grieve finds herself destitute and an outcast after the sudden death of her husband, but a glimmer of hope arrives when a family friend offers her the chance to study botany under a famed professor. Once at the university, Thora becomes entranced by a mysterious young woman, Olea, who emerges each night to tend to the plants in the private garden below her window.Hungry for connection, Thora befriends Olea through the garden gate and their relationship quickly and intensely blossoms. Intoxicated, Thora throws herself into finding a cure for Olea's ailment and sinks deeper into a world of beauty, poison and obsession. She's finally found the freedom to pursue her darkest desires, but will it be worth the price?'This Vicious Hunger will consume you like a sweet poison. May deftly unfurls the dark, dangerous underbelly of science, obsession and desire through the lens of three morally grey women that will keep you turning the pages long into the night'Maddie Martinez, author of The Maiden and Her Monster'The dark, romantic gothic fantasy of my dreams! The atmosphere is truly luscious, the intrigue takes root in you and won't let go, and the payoff is absolutely delicious. I devoured it' Hannah Mathewson, author of WitherwardPraise for Francesca May: 'Brimming with romance and gilded with danger, Wild and Wicked Things is a heady, lyrical gem of a book' Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf'Haunting, immersive, and seething with dark magic, Wild and Wicked Things cast its spell on me' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching'Wild and Wicked Things ticked all my boxes . . . I couldn't put it down'Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's HeartReaders are loving This Vicious Hunger:'I absolutely loved every second'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐WOOOW. This book was such a fantastic read. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, it was so intense and beautiful, and mysterious and romantic'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The atmosphere and intrigue have you turning pages like there's no tomorrow!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you looked up the definition of gothic fantasy, it would just be a picture of this book.add in slow burn and this is a feast fit for a king'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Haunting and seething with dark desires'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This Vicious Hunger delivers everything I want from a gothic fantasy . . . moody, claustrophobic, and full of dangerous beauty'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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An acclaimed international bestseller which tells the story of Europe’s most admired and feared country, from the Roman age to Charlemagne to von Bismarck to Merkel. A country both admired and feared, Germany has been the epicentre of world events time and again: the Reformation, both World Wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall. It did not emerge as a modern nation until 1871 - yet today, Germany is the world’s fourth-largest economy and a standard-bearer of liberal democracy. With more than 100 maps and images, this is a fresh, concise and entertaining history which since release has sold over 300 000 copies internationally.

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CITRUS / TOMATOES / CHILLIES / ONIONS / BEANS / HERBS / COURGETTES / NUTS / SEEDS / EGGS /CINNAMON / CHOCOLATEAcclaimed chef Thomasina Miers brings over 100 bold, bright recipes that bring the sunshine to your plate through these 12 staple ingredients, straight from the heart of Mexico.Get stuck into a sumptuous Roast chicken stuffed with tomato rice & smoky oregano butter or try Sticky onion, blue cheese & bitter leaf salad with chipotle honey for deep flavours. Bake a Courgette soda bread with pickled chilli butter or dust little Squash doughnuts with cinnamon & orange sugar. Also featuring Tommi’s iconic drinks to wash everything down, Mexican Table includes her zingy Blood orange mezcal spritz.These are the recipes Tommi cooked, savoured and adored while living in Mexico, perfected for every home cook who wants to make stand-out Mexican flavours without fuss.

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THE GRIPPING MYSTERY FROM 'NEXT-GEN NORDIC STAR' (LA TIMES) AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RAGNAR JONASSON'ONE OF THE FINEST CRIME WRITERS IN THE WORLD TODAY' DAILY MAIL‘Jónasson is an automatic must-read for me . . . possibly the best Scandi writer working today’ LEE CHILD‘A master of the Icelandic thriller’ NEW YORK POST----One winter evening bestselling crime author, Elín S. Jónsdóttir goes missing.There are no clues to her disappearance and it is up to young detective, Helgi, to crack the case before it's leaked to the press.As he interviews the people closest to her – a publisher, an accountant, a retired judge – he realises that Elín’s life wasn’t what it seemed. In fact, her past is even stranger than her stories.As the case of the missing crime writer becomes more mysterious by the hour, Helgi must uncover the secrets of a very unexpected life . . .'Rooted in the golden age of crime fiction and full of charming literary allusions. Elegiac and satisfying' Sunday Times

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A new collection of literary criticism and brilliant insights from one of the giants of contemporary thinkingWho owns language? In Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas, Ngugi wa Thiong’o presents a series of essays that build on his vast wealth of work on language and its constructive role in national culture, history, and identity. Intricate, nuanced and accessible, it reaffirms the revolutionary power of African languages to fight back against both the psychic and material impacts of colonialism, past and present.With immense relevance to our present moment, Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas is a brilliant distillation of the enduring themes of Ngugi’s work and a vital addition to the library of one of the world’s greatest and most provocative writers.

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With over 80 recipes, I Want to Eat Cookies will get your favourite classics—and fun new twists on them—from pantry to plate in no time. Whether it’s cookies for breakfast, cookies to bring to a dinner party, holiday cookies, or cookies just because, your next sweet treat is just a few ingredients away. I Want to Eat Cookies includes chapters on Scooped and Dropped Cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gingersnaps with Candied Ginger, Peanut Butter Cookies with Oats and Chocolate), Chilled and Sliced Cookies (Matcha Vanilla Tea Biscuits, Lemon Poppy Shortbreads), Filled and Stuffed Cookies (Alfajores, Baklava Cookies, Whoopie Pies), Glazed, Iced, Drizzled and Dusted Cookies (Classic Gingerbread, Chocolate Crinkles, Pistachio Amaretti), and finally a Crushed, Stacked, and Soaked chapter to take care of the leftovers (Gingersnap Yogurt Parfaits, Icebox Cakes, Toasted Cookie Granola). Plus, learn techniques for basic frostings, fillings, and mix-ins like pumpkin seed or cocoa nib brittle.    Gift the cookie monster in your life with this easy-to-use handbook, or start a Cookie-Book Club with friends and bake your way through (it doesn’t have to be a holiday cookie swap!). Whatever the reason or the season, it’s always time for cookies!   

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SPECIAL LUXE COLLECTOR'S EDITION.Sometimes the pomegranate doesn't fall far from the tree...Asher Anderson is angry--at the world, at himself, at the way his best friend Lucy Wolfe seems determined to tune out this buzzing connection between them. He doesn't mean to solve all his problems with violence, but maybe he has too much of his father in him. That's why the faculty at Avernia College hates him, right? Because of the "evil" blood in his veins?He should know better than to darken the old, ivy-covered university's door, but it's practically a law of the universe: wherever Lucy goes, Asher follows. Even if that means entering a twisting labyrinth of secret societies, human sacrifices, and a very personal history soaked in blood.Lucy is used to being an outcast. She's even used to Asher being her dark, brooding shadow. What she isn't used to is him shattering her resolve by taking her up against library bookshelves as she desperately pretends her heart hasn't always been his. She should know better than to play with fire, but with unexplained deaths and pointed threats ripping apart the university's fabric, Asher and Lucy soon find themselves at the center of the turmoil...where they'll have to confront their feelings or die trying.From USA Today bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes the first in a dazzling spin-off trilogy focusing on the children of the original Monsters & Muses: a dark and twisted contemporary romance inspired by the Greek Furies, set at an exclusive (and dangerous) university.THIS STUNNING EDITION INCLUDES: A beautiful designed edgeA detailed campus mapA bonus sceneRich behind-the-scenes worldbuilding detailsAnd more!

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From famed zoologist Anthony Sinclair, an account of his decades-long quest to understand one of Earth's most spectacular ecosystemsWith its rich biodiversity, astounding wildlife, and breathtaking animal migrations, Serengeti is like no other ecosystem on the planet. A Place like No Other is Anthony Sinclair's firsthand account of how he and other scientists discovered the biological principles that regulate life in Serengeti and how they rule all of the natural world.When Sinclair first began studying this spectacular ecosystem in 1965, a host of questions confronted him. What environmental features make its annual migration possible? What determines the size of animal populations and the stunning diversity of species? What factors enable Serengeti to endure over time? In the five decades that followed, Sinclair and others sought answers. What they learned is that seven principles of regulation govern all natural processes in the Serengeti ecosystem. Sinclair shows how these principles can help us to understand and overcome the challenges facing Serengeti today, and how they can be used to repair damaged habitats throughout the world.Blending vivid storytelling with invaluable scientific insights from Sinclair's pioneering fieldwork in Africa, A Place like No Other reveals how Serengeti holds timely lessons for the restoration and conservation of our vital ecosystems.

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'Lauren Asher is an expert at giving readers everything they could ever want in a romance book' Hannah GraceMeet the Lakefront Billionaires . . .Get ready for the final addictive romance in the Lakefront Billionaires series from Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, Lauren AsherLorenzo Five months. Two people 'in love'. One fake relationship with an expiration date. Sounds simple enough. The problem is, Lily Muñoz and I have history. So, when she volunteers to date me so I can improve my public image, I should say no. Our past complicates everything, but since my future depends on her, I agree to her plan.Faking it for the public is expected, but falling in love in private?That isn't part of our arrangement.LilyUsing a dating app sounded like a great idea, up until I discovered Lorenzo Vittori was my match.My sister's boyfriend hates him. My mom is wary of him.And me? I've spent the last year avoiding him.But when my business is threatened, I'm forced into teaming up with Lorenzo to save it.All I need to do is help him win the mayoral election, and he promises to protect my shop.It doesn't take me long to learn that I'm not cut out for fake relationships, but Lorenzo?He isn't capable of a real one.

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Wednesday Addams stars in this delightfully ghoulish book based on the hit series Wednesday!Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Featuring hauntingly beautiful illustrations, this book is perfect for children ages 2 to 5 and Wednesday fans of all ages.

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'Murder and time travel collide' Publishers WeeklyIn the middle of the family New Year's gathering at his home, Grandfather Fuchigami is murdered. But not for the last time.For his grandson, Hisataro, has fallen into a mysterious time-loop, in which he must relive the same day again and again. Every morning after his grandfather's death, Hisataro wakes up with a chance to find the culprit and prevent the murder. But day after day he fails, despite stumbling across clues aplenty in the shape of secret plots, illicit love affairs and jealous rivalries. With an extremely large inheritance up for grabs, everyone is a suspect - and Hisataro is beginning to wish he could leave this day behind...

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The No.1 bestselling author of the Why Mummy series is back with her very first book for young YA readers! 📔📚💜📔📚💜📔📚💜 💜 Fourteen-year-old Emily is gloomily spending the summer with her mum’s best friend Uncle Tom, helping him renovate his house, instead of being at home hoping the gorgeous Toby will ask her out. Worse, she’s broken her phone and left her iPad at her dad’s house. How is she supposed to survive without her tech, her BFF and her social life? No one understands her despair, least of all the boomers. Then she finds her mum’s old diary. MASSIVE CRINGE. But as Emily starts to read, she’s stunned to discover that her mum was once a teenager too. A nineties teenager called Lila MacKay, who was VERY MISUNDERSTOOD. It’s a long-forgotten era of weird fashions, TV shows and music Emily’s never heard of. There are boys too, notably cute Park Boy Tom and her mum’s dorky neighbour Weird Nicky. And as she becomes more and more invested in Lila’s teenage life, Emily begins to wonder if perhaps she and her mother are not so different after all… 💚 Perfect for fans of Geek Girl and readers who are that next age up from Lottie Brooks. 💜 Readers LOVE Lila Mackay! “I can't wait to find out what happens next for Lila as I know there are more diaries to read! Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks. I was looking for a new series to get into!!” – Nia, 13 “Absolutely brilliant!" “Every time I put it down, my 16-year-old daughter picks it up and reads it!” “I am clearly not the demographic for this novel (but can identify greatly with it as I was a teenager in the nineties) – however, my daughter IS, and she genuinely really, really loves it!"

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USA Today bestselling author Vivienne Lorret returns with the third book in her Liars’ Club series with a sexy and hilarious romance about a thrill-seeking debutante and a highwayman who is more than he seems on the surface…Althea Hartley has lost her spark. As the youngest daughter of an eccentric family, playwrighting is in her blood. But two failed Seasons have left her disenchanted. In desperate need of inspiration, she takes matters into her own hands by creating a tale of a dashing highwayman. What could possibly go wrong?But her stories prove to be a little too true for the actual highwayman living beneath the tons’ nose.Jasper Trueblood, Viscount St. James, needs to put an end to the bewitching Miss Hartley’s incriminating tales. Society can never suspect that he isn’t the clumsy oaf he pretends to be. Or that, under the cover of darkness, he greets scoundrels and lightens their purses. Not too much. Just enough to keep those closest to him safe from his menacing uncle.Then sparks fly when this unlikely pair meets one perfect night. And while she is eager to unmask him, he is determined to stay hidden. But there’s no denying the chemistry that neither of them are able to resist…The only thing for certain is that Thea needs to guard her heart before the highwayman steals it.

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1000 PIECE PUZZLE – Finally, a 1,000-piece puzzle dedicated to the inner thoughts of fish–and as it turns out, they’re kind of jerks. Thankfully, they’re here to do what you can't–mercilessly judge pretty much anything and everything around them. This spot UV puzzle (aka, there’s fancy shiny bits) has countless fish, each with their own snarky take on the world. Psst: As an added bonus, you’ll be able to take their judgy-ness on the road when you're done– thanks to the 6 included puffy stickers. BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK – This puzzle features a hilarious collage of all different kinds of fish fully equipped to judge you with their remarks. Puzzle lovers will appreciate all the interesting details as they piece together the puzzle, creating a wonderful display that will add charm and humor to any room. HIGH QUALITY – The 1000 ribbon cut puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy. The completed puzzle measures 27” x 20”. Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks. GIFT IT UP - Whether you're looking for an excuse to stop doomscrolling or want a unique gift for a loved one, this puzzle is sure to impress! The 1000 Piece Judgy Fish Puzzle is funny, keeps people busy, and who wouldn’t love putting together a fish saying, “It's Not Your Fault, It's Your Parents'?” It’s like therapy but cheaper and with fish! Brass Monkey - We’re here to turn the things that people didn’t know they wanted into the things that they can’t live without. At Brass Monkey, we make well designed product that just happen to have a great sense of humor. If you want to have a few drinks and laugh about stupid stuff– well our gifts and games are right up your alley.

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YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHOR'S FAVOURITE AUTHOR:KAREN MARIE MONING IS BACK WITH A SEDUCTIVE NEW SERIES...'Moning's world building is extensive and inspired' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW****THE HOUSE AT WATCH HILL was a patient beast, born of dichotomy, a familiar stranger, a beautiful monstrosity. It seduced before it terrified.And it would never be done with me... I was the sweetest thing the evil in those walls ever tasted.****Zo Grey is still reeling from the sudden death of her mother when she receives a call from an unknown attorney in Divinity, Louisiana, o­ffering her an inheritance from a long-lost relative. With nothing left to lose, Zo heads to Divinity and discovers a sprawling mansion that seems to pull inward ‑ Watch Hill, an entity cloaked in shadows and laden with secrets. But there's a catch: she must endure three years alone within its ominous walls to claim her fortune.As Zo delves deeper into the mansion's mysteries, she encounters a sinister, red-eyed owl, a captivating Scottish groundskeeper, doors that go nowhere, others that are impossible to open, and a turret into which there is no visible means of ingress, all while the townsfolk whisper of dark legends.Unaware of her own ties to the house, Zo must confront ancient evils and unlock something deep and dark within herself . . . before evil consumes her completely.

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FOR KING. FOR COUNTRY. FOR FAMILY. WILL SHE RISK IT ALL? Praise for Wilbur Smith'A master storyteller' Sunday Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' Daily Mirror'Best historical novelist' Stephen KingWILBUR SMITH RETURNS WITH A BRAND-NEW SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING WORLD WAR II THRILLER1943. The tide of the Second World War is turning. The Russian victory at Stalingrad - the bloodiest battle in history - has opened the door for the Allies. Now, they must strike decisively at the heart of Hitler's Reich. But military success cannot be guaranteed without total secrecy.Special Operations Executive's Saffron Courtney is sailing from the west coast of Scotland to New York on the Queen Mary. Her mission - to identify the mole in the British Embassy in Washington, DC before Churchill and Roosevelt begin the talks that will determine British and American military strategy in the wake of the Russian victory.Haunted by the ghosts of her previous mission in the Low Countries, and with dangerous agents on her tail, Saffron must find the spy who could derail the Allied advance. Time is running out. Will Saffron complete her mission? Or will she succumb to the shadows of her past?A BRAND-NEW BOOK IN THE LONG-RUNNING EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY AND THE FOLLOW ON FROM WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERS COURTNEY'S WAR AND LEGACY OF WAR.Readers are loving CROSSFIRE:'The plot twists are excellent and the characters are utterly fascinating''Had me gripped from the beginning''I couldn't put this book down. The heroine is funny, dangerous, clever and fearless and the storyline is riveting''A fantastic storyline from Wilbur Smith and plenty of action and intrigue'

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'Take a tasty trip from the Med to the Middle East with Sabrina Ghayour's effortless creations' ' - Mail on Sunday YOU MagazineA brand new collection of inspiring recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author Sabrina Ghayour - each designed to be as easy as possible.Every recipe in Persiana Easy make irresistible Middle Eastern flavours simple. From midweek meals and traybakes to pastries and sweet treats, every recipe is accompanied by a photograph to make beautiful cookery easier than ever.CONTENTS INCLUDE:Dips, Snacks and Light Bites including Sweet Potato, Basil and Feta Dip; Crispy Za'atar Salt and Pepper Prawns; Popcorn HalloumiBread and Pastry: including Turkish Pide Bread; Easy Bake Bagels(ish); Fig, Goat Cheese, Thyme and Honey RollsSalads: including Smoked Aubergine Salad with Pickled Chillies and Feta; Duck and Pomegranate Salad with Honey Pomegranate Sauce; Broad Bean, Pea, Orange and Goats Cheese SaladMidweek Meals: including Lamb Kofta Patties with Yogurt and Burnt Orange; Butterflied Orange Paprika Butter Chicken; Shish KebabComfort Food: including Turkish Lentil Soup; Couscous Royale with Spiced Lamb Shanks; Orange Spiced Pork with Charred Spring Onions and PineappleRoasts and Traybakes: including Spiced Saffron Chicken Kebabs; Tray-baked Harissa Lamb Chops; Baked Meatballs with Tomato, Harissa and FetaVegetables and Side Dishes: including Hot and Sour Green Beans; Mashed Chickpeas with Spice Oil; Stuffed Baby Peppers with Date Couscous and FetaSweet Treats: including Citrus and Spice Almond Tart; Bokaj; Apple BorekPraise for Sabrina Ghayour:'Sabrina Ghayour's Middle-Eastern plus food is all flavour, no fuss - and makes me very, very happy' - Nigella Lawson'I don't think she could write a dull recipe if she tried. Every one an elegantly spiced delight.' - Tom Parker Bowles'The golden girl of Persian cookery' - Observer'Chef Sabrina Ghayour's new recipes deliver maximum flavour with the greatest of ease - perfect for busy lives' - Sainsbury's MagazinePersiana Everyday was a Sunday Times bestseller in Weeks 32, 34 and 38 of 2022. Persiana Easy was a Sunday Times bestseller on 20th August 2025.

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From its humble beginnings in Ancient Greece to today's mammoth global system, economics is all around us.Getting to grips with what it means is crucial to understanding how the world works: it's never been more important to know your macro from your micro and your fiscal from your monetary policy.In this invaluable guide, Philip Coggan lifts the veil with an entertaining, no-nonsense overview of the development and scope of the field, and breaks down the jargon with an all-new A-Z of key economics concepts and terms.Crisp, sophisticated and often surprising, this is the complete companion to what economics is - and why it matters.

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FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2025An Economist Book of the Year'An astonishing story brilliantly told . . . It is as moving as it is gripping to read'Jonathan Dimbleby, author of Endgame 1944'A richly researched and meticulously observed account of a little-explored corner of 20th-century history'Guardian'A fantastically well-researched history of science and sacrifice saturated in drama'iWINNER OF THE CBHL LITERATURE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HISTORYIn the summer of 1941, German troops surrounded the Russian city of Leningrad - now St Petersburg - and began the longest blockade in recorded history. By the most conservative estimates, the siege would claim the lives of three-quarters of a million people. Most died of starvation.At the centre of the embattled city stood a converted palace that housed the greatest living plant library ever amassed - the world's first seed bank. After attempts to evacuate the collection failed, and as supplies dwindled, the scientists responsible faced a terrible decision: should they distribute the specimens to the starving population, or preserve them in the hope that they held the key to ending global famine?Drawing on previously unseen sources, The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad tells the remarkable and moving story of the botanists who remained at the Plant Institute during the darkest days of the siege, risking their lives in the name of science.'A compelling account . . . a remarkable work of literary exhumation. The first full account of the Plant Institute in any language, it's a fitting testimony to an extraordinary project and the bravery of the ordinary individuals who kept it going'Daily Telegraph'A beautifully written account of one of the most extraordinary and little-known episodes of the Second World War - a scientific feat and act of collective self-sacrifice the consequences of which continue to be felt today'Adam Higginbotham, author of Challenger'A gripping, original and important story of courage and science in wartime'Roland Philipps, author of A Spy Named Orphan

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The bestselling One Line a Day series has sold over 3.5 million copies! This handsome new version of the classic journal features an eye-catching charcoal canvas cover with a bold silver edging design.More than a daily diary: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. This keepsake memory book invites you to capture just a single quick line once a day over five years. As you write, the layout allows you to see your highlights and reflections on the same date in previous years. Uniquely rewarding, simple to complete, and presented in an exquisitely sleek package, this charcoal gray journal will become a treasure trove of memories to cherish forever.

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THE EIGHTH COLLECTION FROM INSTAGRAM SENSATION @DADSAYSJOKESQ. What do astronauts put on their toast?A. Space jam!Instagram sensation @DadSaysJokes returns with another superb selection of hilariously cheesy jokes that will have your friends and family laughing and groaning in equal measure.@DadSaysJokes is a community-run Dad jokes network on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, with more than 10 million followers, inspired by the daily jokes of author Kit Chilvers' dad, Andrew. Every day, followers submit their jokes and the team picks their favourites - or Dad just drops in his own zinger!From cheesy one-liners to playful puns, this is the perfect gift for dads who love to be the life of the party, as well as anyone who wants to relive a childhood full of 'bad' dad jokes.

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Cordelia's out for walkies . . . and she's ONE SILLY SAUSAGE DOG!While Cordelia's out for a walk, she can't help getting distracted by EVERYTHING in the park! Her body stretches and stretches until she's in all sorts of sticky situations. Oh no! Can she learn how to get everything back to the way it was?A hilarious counting tale written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, The Queen's Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize, and illustrated by Alex Willmore, finalist of Oscar's Book Prize.

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Transform your salads from a side dish to the star of your dining table with 250+ vibrant recipes in this comprehensive guide. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal for the family or choosing a healthier lifestyle as a working professional, these recipes are sure to give you a fresh outlook on what a salad can be.Say goodbye to store-bought bagged salads and hello to fresh, customizable options. With salads inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, Asia, the Americas, and beyond, you'll learn to incorporate herbs, spices, protein, and other accessible ingredients to create dishes that are both familiar and refreshingly new. Master the art of homemade dressings and vinaigrettes with easy-to-follow recipes that will elevate your salads with a burst of flavor.Inside you'll find:300 healthy and satisfying recipes, from detoxifying greens to protein-packed power bowlsExpert tips and techniques for selecting the best produce, combining textures and flavors for maximum impact, and strategies to make preparation quick and effortlessBeautiful, full-color photography to showcase the beauty and range of ingredientsDiverse dishes with innovative uses of grains, fruits, and proteinsAccommodations for dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb optionsThis collection of recipes is a testament to the endless possibilities that come from tossing simple ingredients with creativity. Redefine what a salad can be with this ultimate cookbook.

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WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY MERLIN SHELDRAKEWINNER OF THE 2015 COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARDWINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2016'A thrilling adventure story' Bill Bryson'Dazzling' Literary Review'Brilliant' Sunday Express'Extraordinary and gripping' New Scientist'A superb biography' The Economist'An exhilarating armchair voyage' GILES MILTON, Mail on SundayAlexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) is the great lost scientist - more things are named after him than anyone else. There are towns, rivers, mountain ranges, the ocean current that runs along the South American coast, there's a penguin, a giant squid - even the Mare Humboldtianum on the moon.His colourful adventures read like something out of a Boy's Own story: Humboldt explored deep into the rainforest, climbed the world's highest volcanoes and inspired princes and presidents, scientists and poets alike. Napoleon was jealous of him; Simon Bolívar's revolution was fuelled by his ideas; Darwin set sail on the Beagle because of Humboldt; and Jules Verne's Captain Nemo owned all his many books. He simply was, as one contemporary put it, 'the greatest man since the Deluge'.Taking us on a fantastic voyage in his footsteps - racing across anthrax-infected Russia or mapping tropical rivers alive with crocodiles - Andrea Wulf shows why his life and ideas remain so important today. Humboldt predicted human-induced climate change as early as 1800, and The Invention of Nature traces his ideas as they go on to revolutionize and shape science, conservation, nature writing, politics, art and the theory of evolution. He wanted to know and understand everything and his way of thinking was so far ahead of his time that it's only coming into its own now. Alexander von Humboldt really did invent the way we see nature.

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'A historically insightful read' Financial Times 'A wry, rollicking, and provocative history' Michael Taylor, author of The Interest ‘A thought-provoking analysis of Africa's relationship with economic imperialism’ Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata, authors of It’s A Continent We need to think differently about African economics. For centuries, Westerners have tried to ‘fix’ African economies. From the abolition of slavery onwards, missionaries, philanthropists, development economists and NGOs have arrived on the continent, full of good intentions and bad ideas. Their experiments have invariably gone awry, to the great surprise of all involved. In this short, bold story of Western economic thought about Africa, historian Bronwen Everill argues that these interventions fail because they start from a misguided premise: that African economies just need to be more like the West. Ignoring Africa's own traditions of economic thought, Europeans and Americans assumed a set of universal economic laws that they thought could be applied anywhere. They enforced specifically Western ideas about growth, wealth, debt, unemployment, inflation, women’s work and more, and used Western metrics to find African countries wanting. The West does not know better than African nations how an economy should be run. By laying bare the myths and realities of our tangled economic history, Africonomics moves from Western ignorance to African knowledge. *Shortlisted for the BCA African Business Book of the Year*

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Sixth and final in a series of collectible boxed sets celebrating the literary achievement of Christopher Tolkien. Set #6 presents hardback editions of the three 'Great Tales' of Middle-earth, printed in full colour and with new art in each, and housed in a matching slipcase decorated with stunning new artwork by the books’ artist, Alan Lee. THE CHILDREN OF HÚRIN Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwells in the vast fortress of Angband in the North; and within the shadow of the fear of Angband, and the war waged by Morgoth against the Elves, the fates of Túrin and his sister will be tragically entwined. Their brief and passionate lives are dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bears them as the children of Húrin, the man who dared defy him to his face. Against them Morgoth sends his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire, in an attempt to fulfil his curse and destroy the children of Húrin. BEREN AND LÚTHIEN Deeply opposed to the marriage of Beren, a mortal man, to his daughter Lúthien, the great Elvish lord, Thingol, imposes an impossible task that Beren must perform before they might wed. Undaunted by Lord Thingol’s challenge, Beren and Lúthien embark on the supremely heroic attempt to rob Morgoth, the greatest of all evil beings, of a Silmaril, one of the hallowed jewels that adorn the Black Enemy’s crown. THE FALL OF GONDOLIN Central to the enmity of two of the greatest Powers in the world – Morgoth and Ulmo – is the Elvish city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city, while the gods in Valinor largely refuse to support Ulmo. Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Túrin, the instrument of Ulmo's designs. Guided unseen by him Tuor sets out on the fearful journey to Gondolin, where he becomes great; he is wedded to Idril, Turgon's daughter, and their son is Eärendel, whose birth and profound importance in days to come is foreseen by Ulmo. Then Morgoth learns through an act of supreme treachery all that he needs to mount a devastating attack on the city, with Balrogs and dragons and numberless Orcs.

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