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A NEW STATESMEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ‘A lasting work of social history’ THE TIMES ‘A genuinely new history of our nation’ DAN JONES ‘This celebration of women is a triumph of popular history’ SPECTATOR FROM THE MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING HISTORICAL NOVELIST COMES THE CULMINATION OF HER LIFE’S WORK Did you know that there are more penises than women in the Bayeux Tapestry?That the Peasant’s Revolt was started and propelled by women, protesting a tax on women?Or that celebrated naturalist Charles Darwin believed not just that women were naturally inferior to men but that they’d evolve to become ever more inferior? These are just a few of the startling findings you will learn from reading Philippa Gregory’s Normal Women. In this ambitious and ground-breaking book, she tells the story of our nation over 900 years, but for the very first time women – some fifty per cent of the population – are no longer invisible in this history of England, but are at its beating heart. Using research skills honed in her work as one of our foremost historical novelists, Gregory trawled through court records to find highway women, beggars and shepherdesses, through newspapers and diaries to find murderers and brides, housewives and pirates, female husbands and hermits. The ‘normal women’ you will meet in her pages went to war, ploughed the fields, campaigned, wrote, and loved. They rode in jousts, flew Spitfires, issued their own currency and built ships, corn mills and houses as part of their everyday lives They committed crimes, or treason, worshipped many gods, cooked and nursed, invented things and rioted. A lot. They built our society to be as diverse and varied as the women themselves. They are there in the archives – if you look – and they made our history. ‘You’ll lose count of the number of things you learn about women and their skewed place in history as you read Philippa Gregory’s stunning Normal Women … the book reframes the past … an essential read’ INDEPENDENT, FIVE-STAR REVIEW

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The 145 essays in this comprehensive, concise, and highly readable book represent three decades of Adekeye Adebajo’s reflections and writing on the history, regional integration, politics, military rule, foreign policy, international relations, geo-politics, culture, film, sports, and travel of Africa and its diaspora. The legacies of this Black Atlantic in the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean are examined panoramically, as Africa’s independence struggles from the 1950s were also mirrored by similar battles in the Caribbean and America’s civil rights struggle. The volume further assesses the world beyond global Africa from a Pan-African perspective. This book thus seeks to capture the zeitgeist of the post-apartheid era after the five-century quest for liberation from the twin scourges of European led transatlantic slavery and colonialism. The essays ultimately encapsulate Pan-African efforts to break the chains of Western slavery and colonial exploitation, and to assert global Africa’s own proud histories, cultures, and identities.

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A board game designer is forced to work alongside her nemesis in this charming and geeky rivals-to-lovers romcom perfect for fans of Olivia Dade and Jen DeLuca.

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'They've taken her. And you know the worst of it? They don't even know what they've stolen.'CAN THE SEARCH FOR A WARTIME SECRET UNLOCK HER FUTURE?1938. In the turmoil of pre-war Italy, a painting is carefully stowed in the false bottom of a suitcase, ready to be carried across the border. But as the train draws to a violent halt and armed officers lead the passengers onto the platform, the suitcase is taken and the painting never seen again.1963. London is on the cusp of change in the swinging 60s. Nightclubs and exclusive parties are in their heyday, as are the art thieves of the East End underworld. But when a lowly boarding-house mistress attempts to take on the upper-crust establishment, and is accused of spying for the Russians, she can save only one thing - her reputation, or the love of her life.1985. Phoebe Cato is on the verge of losing everything: the struggling Cato Museum of Artifice, housing her beloved uncle's finely crafted collection of reproductions, and more importantly, with only weeks to live, her uncle Bruce himself. Phoebe may not be able to save his life, but little does she know that Bruce had planned on saving hers all along. Following one last trail of clues hidden in a series of paintings, Phoebe embarks on a journey to uncover long-held family secrets, and a love story that persisted across the decades . . .The moving and captivating new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel sweeps us from an Italy simmering on the brink of war through to 1960s London at a time of shadows and Russian spies, taking us on an extraordinary journey of love, courage and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cheat Sheet and Practice Makes Perfect comes an expanded edition of The Off-Limits Rule - a heartwarming romance about new love and fresh beginnings, with a never-before-seen chapter.Rules are made to be broken - especially for love, right?Lucy Marshall has found rock bottom. After failing to succeed as a single mom in Atlanta, she's back home and moving in with her older brother Drew. Reconnecting with her support system is the right thing to do, but Lucy can't help but feel like a failure. Her four-year-old son deserves the world, and all she can give him is a spare bedroom. But Drew is the sweetest uncle, and some quality time might be exactly what they need to start fresh. That is until she meets Cooper, her brother's incredibly hot best friend.When Drew senses something between the two of them, he puts his foot down on any shenanigans. According to him, Cooper is everything Lucy should stay away from: flirtatious, adventurous, and especially non-committal. But Lucy has been getting the opposite impression so far; Cooper is a genuinely great guy, and she's starting to catch real feelings.Her whole life, Lucy has tried to do everything right, and look where that's gotten her-so what if she were to try something wrong?

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Level 1 Fun at the Beach is a series of books at Pink Band 1A of the Start Reading programme. The high frequency words in this title are: is     it     my The children want to splash in the sea, but they need all their swim things before they go!

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Think of letting things go as setting them free.Amid the relentless cycle of news, social media, emails and texts, it can be hard to know when, if ever, you can take a break. In this insightful book, renowned Zen Buddhist monk, Shunmyo Masuno, offers us a radical message: sometimes the best thing you can do is nothing at all.You will learn 99 empowering tips and truths that will help you ease the pressure, including how to say no and accept that you cannot do what you cannot do, that social media is a tool and nothing more, that decisions should be made in the light of day – not rushed into – and that we should take more breaks the busier we become.How to Let Things Go will teach you how to relinquish control and find a way to a calmer, more fulfilling life.

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'In this excellent investigation, Delaney reveals the ugly side of the beautiful game.' - Oliver BulloughThe definitive account of how sportswashing and capitalism have taken over modern footballAs the 2022 World Cup in Qatar drew to a close, there was a bitter undercurrent to Argentina's triumph. Throughout the tournament, numerous allegations of sportswashing and financial misconduct had been made against the state of Qatar, moving what had previously been a smaller conversation into the worldwide spotlight. The question had been asked, who really owns and runs football? Journeying from Abu Dhabi to Newcastle, and onto London, Paris, Moscow and New York, journalist Miguel Delaney investigates the allegations of sportswashing and misconduct in the beautiful game. The result is a gripping account of how football has been taken over by the world's wealthiest businessmen, state-backed corporations, media tycoons and oil-rich oligarchs. From Neymar's £198 million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain and Abu Dhabi's construction empire in Manchester to failed Financial Fair Play constraints and the dawn of the European Super League, Miguel draws on exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to key stakeholders to produce an all-encompassing exposé of modern footballs highest echelons.Authoritative, riveting and eye-opening, States of Play reveals how football has become a tool for the world's elite.

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Combining rich characters, apex predators, impossible engineering challenge, terror and the awe-inspiring richness of east Africa as a setting, the building of the Nairobi railway is a narrative goldmine.At a time when people are rediscovering the power of already familiar stories like Operation Mincemeat (or The Man Who Never Was ...) there's every reason to take bring the Man Eaters of Tsavo to life again for a new generation of readers.It's a story that's got it all--and, in the hands of one of our best writers on Africa, we have a winning combination

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Book 4 highlights animal family life and how they protect and nurture one another. We also introduce the children to the importance and fun of the natural world of weather with rain, clouds and thunderstorms.

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An unmissable collection of three How to Train Your Dragon stories, featuring new and exclusive short story WHEN THE WINDWALKER CHANGED.Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. The Hairy Hooligan tribe think he's totally useless, but Hiccup is brave enough to face his destiny, with the help of one tiny dragon.This collection features three stories about Hiccup at different times in his life, including one BRAND-NEW tale:1. Hiccup's dragon Toothless gives his best tips on training a human in HOW TO TRAIN YOUR VIKING 2. A deadly sea dragon stalks the Isle of Berk in THE DAY OF THE DREADER3. And the BRAND-NEW WHEN THE WINDWALKER CHANGED, packed with action, adventure and grand reveals!Fully illustrated with Cressida Cowell's artwork, this deluxe paperback is a perfect gift for all fans of the global phenomenon How to Train Your Dragon.HOW TO TRAIN YOUR VIKING and THE DAY OF THE DREADER were originally published as World Book Day titles in 2006 and 2012 respectively.

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Be the talk of the town and keep your cool with the Legami Fiesta & Siesta Folding Paper Fan. With a vibrant watermelon print and an elastic closure, this enduring summer essential will bring class and cool to warm days.

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The Literary Tales Reusable Tote from Galison features the gorgeous floral work from bestselling artist Wendy Gold. This tote is a great low-price alternative to single-use plastic bags.• Size: 14.5 x 12.75 x 5.5", 368 x 324 x 140 mm• Handle Length: 7.5", 191 mm• Non-Woven (Recycled Plastic)• Spot clean, do not wash• Low-price alternative to single-use plastic bags, many areas are eliminating the use of disposable shopping bags

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The Reading is Cheaper Than Therapy Reusable Shopping Bag from Galison features an amusing quote and mantra for readers. This tote is a great low-price alternative to single-use plastic bags.• Tote Size: 14.5 x 12.75 x 5.5”. • Non-Woven (Recycled Plastic)• Spot clean, do not wash• Low-price alternative to single-use plastic bags• Many areas are eliminating the use of disposable shopping bags

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Artisan Art Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the moment and featuring magnificent art. They’re hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good!This notebook features a design based on a delightful artwork by Kate Heiss, a contemporary British Printmaker who creates limited edition screen prints and linocuts on paper. She draws inspiration from the flowers and birds in her garden, rural landscapes and her love of bold, colourful floral patterns found in textiles.

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Celebrate the season with this one-of-a-kind gift set featuring Dobby in a Wizarding World-themed Christmas stocking, that plays the famous line "Dobby is free!"- Specifications: Includes a 3-3/4 inch figure of Dobby the house elf peeking out from a flocked Christmas stocking that can either be displayed on its base or hung as an ornament- Actual audio of Dobby: Button at the bottom of the base plays actual audio of Dobby saying the famous line "Dobby is Free"- Countdown to Christmas spiral-book included: Includes a mini stand-up Christmas countdown calendar, complete with film quotes and full-colour images from the films- Perfect Present: This is an ideal gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fans- Officially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter collectible Includes button cell batteries.

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On a dark and stormy night … A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain – the Hollow Hotel. They’re here to interview the Dark King of television magic, Romeo Gideon. Instead, they discover the body of a murdered man hanging from the rafters – the work of a killer who wields actual magic as viciously as he does his blade. With the storm closing in, all exit routes cut off, and the killer taking them out one by one, their only hope lies with the two mysterious Irish detectives who seem quite at home with all this bloodshed … Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain have only hours to figure out who the killer is in a hotel filled with the tortured spirits of the dead, the anguished wails of the dying, and the relentless whines of the living.

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THE ORIGINAL HERO. A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times – battling monsters, Titans, even death himself – so graduating high school should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end. And one thing Percy knows, the gods on Mount Olympus don’t do anything for free.To secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover agree to a new quest – pet-sitting for the goddess Hecate while she’s away over Halloween. They just need to follow her simple rules:Look after the pets like their lives depend on it (because they do)Don’t touch anything – especially Hecate’s magic potions!See points 1 and 2But when Grover’s curiosity gets the better of him, the trio find themselves with a giant goat, a destroyed house, and Hecate’s (terrifying and potentially deadly) pets on the loose in New York City.Now the trio have twenty-four hours to find the pets and restore the mansion to order – or face the full fury of Hecate and her horrifying three-heads.

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Hey Barbie! Welcome to the Official Barbie Annual 2025! Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023) Packed with fantastic stories, activities, colouring, quizzes and games, this year’s annual will keep fans entertained. Join the Barbies for mindful affirmations, have fun making friendship bracelets and explore what you want to be when you grow up. The Barbie Annual 2025 includes colouring, dot-to-dot, wordsearches, mazes, spot-the-difference, journalling prompts, personality quizzes and plenty more. Oh, and lots of pink, of course! The perfect stocking filler and Christmas present for Barbie fans!

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In Jesus luister: 365 gebede vir kinders help die topverkoperskrywer Sarah Young kinders om elke dag met God te praat. Hulle sal die gewoonte aanleer om God se Woord te lees en daarna tot Hom te bid. Kinders sal in die proses leer dat hulle oor enigiets met God kan praat, selfs wanneer hulle bang, bekommerd of angstig is, hulle sal leer hoe om vir Hom dankie te sê en Hom te prys en dat Hy altyd na hul gebede luister. En só word gebed 'n daaglikse gewoonte.Kenmerke sluit in:ʼn Gids vir ouers om hul kinders te leer bidSluit 'n toewydingsbladsy in wat dit 'n ideale geskenk maakElke dag sluit 'n vers, gebed en skrifverwysings in om die Bybel beter te leer kenIn 9-punt lettergrootte190mm x 140mm. hardebandMet ʼn lint vir maklike plekaanduidingVir kinders van 8 - 12 jaar oud

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In Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids, Sarah Young, the author of the bestselling devotional Jesus Calling®, helps children to talk to God every day. They will learn the daily practice of reading God's Word and talking to Him. In the process, children will learn that they can speak to God about anything and come to Him when they are afraid, anxious or worried, they will learn how to thank and praise God and that He will always listen to their prayers. And by doing so, the habit of daily prayer is formed.Features include:A wonderful tool to help your children read Scripture and pray every day of the yearIncludes a dedication page making it an ideal giftEach day includes a verse, prayer and scripture references to get to know the Bible better9-point type sizeWith a ribbon to bookmark your placeFor ages 8 - 12 years

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a new twisty, unputdownable thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.  It’s never easy working fire scenes.   Called to Washington, DC to analyse the victims of a mysterious arson attack, Tempe quickly finds her misgivings justified. The fire site is in Foggy Bottom, a neighbourhood with a colourful history, and as the pieces start falling into place, the property’s ownership becomes more and more suspicious.   Sensing a good story, Tempe teams up with a new ally, telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Delving into the past, the duo learns that back in the Thirties and Forties the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers and racketeers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting, this fact seems irrelevant – until the son of one of the gang members is shot dead at his farm in Virginia.   When another Foggy Bottom Gang-linked property burns to the ground, claiming one more victim, what might have been coincidence starts to look more like targeted attacks. As she and Ivy dig deeper, Tempe’s instincts point towards the obvious: somehow, her every move since coming to Washington has been anticipated in advance. And every path forward brings with it a lethal threat.PRAISE FOR KATHY REICHS: ‘A thing of clever beauty – smart, scary, complicated, and engrossing’ Michael Connelly ‘This page-turning series never lets the reader down’ Harlan Coben ‘One of my favourite writers’ Karin Slaughter ‘I await the next Kathy Reichs thriller with the same anticipation I have for the new Lee Child or Patricia Cornwell’ James Patterson

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What does it take to be an incredible marketer, creating campaigns that move something from ‘here’ to ‘there’ so that it is noticed, believed, loved, and ultimately (and importantly) bought by customers – whether in business-to-business or business-to-consumer contexts? How does a marketer devise strategies to fulfil the 360° dreams, aspirations and objectives of an entire business? Is it through brand building, maintaining brand health and reputation, or effective storytelling? Is it about raising product/ service awareness, pricing strategies, or the choice of promotional channels – whether above-the-line, below-the-line, or through digital and AI messaging? Or perhaps it’s about delivering a message like, ‘We hear you; let’s build a sustainable future, together.’ OR, is it bits and pieces of all, or some, of the above? This book delves into these questions, providing insights and guidance for creating comprehensive marketing strategies that resonate and drive success. In The Book Every Marketer Should Read our authors examine aspects of the original ‘4Ps of Marketing’ and transform this outdated 1960s framework into a dynamic, contemporary approach suited for the 21st century. Start reading and make notes on what you can implement today to become a marketing maestro.

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Leaders of the African liberation movements proclaimed ambitious objectives and promised swift dismantling of colonial policies and practices. It was believed that poverty and underdevelopment were consequences of the exploitative policies of the colonial masters, who had no interest in improving living conditions for local communities. Independence and freedom were anticipated to eradicate poverty, ignorance and disease, and the new leadership would accelerate economic development and prosperity. However, after more than 50 years of independence, most African countries are still poor and underdeveloped and this poses a few questions: Have African leaders abandoned their ambitions? Are African challenges more complex than in other regions? Has the political leadership failed to rise to the challenge? In his relentless pursuit of African excellence and development, Professor Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu offers profound insights and solutions to the challenges Africa has faced and continues to encounter. He wrestles with the vexing question of how a continent with such a rich history and heritage, as well as potential, remains an underperforming region of the world and offers insights into potential pathways and strategies for breaking free from the vicious cycle of underdevelopment. Africa can become the world’s production powerhouse in the second half of this century, provided that intentional and purposeful leadership emerges. Purposeful Leadership for Africa in the 21st Century delves into the leadership strategies, qualities and policies needed for an African renewal, aiming to reposition the continent as a strategic and competitive global player.

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Rabbit loves adventure stories. Hedgehog loves happy endings. And Mouse and Fox love to read together. So, when the friends discover a mysterious house full of books, it’s a dream come true. But – uh-oh! – these books belong to a very big bear…!

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Can you outroar a Tyrannosaur? The forest was full of noisy dinosaurs, but Little Tyrannosaurus was sure that he was the loudest dinosaur of all. Can anyone outroar Little Tyrannosaur?

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Embark on a thrilling new adventure set in the world of Minecraft, where danger lurks at every turn, and our heroes must protect the Minecraft server from being shut down forever. Following the events of the Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles and the Minecraft Stonesword Saga series, the Evoker King has evolved into the Evoker Kid, a total noob who wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer. Unfortunately, he walks into danger at every turn, so it’s up to Morgan, Harper, and their friends to keep him safe. But even more unfortunately in the real world, they’ve all been sent Ironsword Academy Middle School for the remainder of the school year. Now they’re all noobs who will have to navigate the strange new school’s hallways, try to make friends with new kids and avoid a principal who would like nothing better than to shut down their video game time. Can they get the Evoker Kid to a safe destination before someone pulls the plug on their Minecraft server . . . permanently?! Don’t miss this action-packed chapter book series perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!

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Discover new friends, locations and stories in this year’s Pokémon Annual! Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023) The Pokémon Annual 2025 introduces fans to the new characters, locations, Pokémon and adventures from the latest TV series. Features stories, profiles, activities, crafts and an A-Z filled with awesome Pokémon facts.

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Challenge yourself with number puzzles For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system. This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues – and more complexity. With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book: 10 Easy40 Mild40 Difficult10 Super difficult Even the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brainteasers. These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range.

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