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Journey into Narnia and meet animals of all kinds in this animal adventure! This bright and engaging board book introduces young readers to all the magic of C. S. Lewis’s world of Narnia.

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We had a chance, and we were going to hold onto it with both hands… AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe Heartbreaking Novel from Sunday Times Bestselling Author of A Thousand Boy Kisses and A Thousand Broken PiecesREADERS ARE WEEPING OVER WRITE ME FOR YOU 'This is a five-star read you will need the tissues for ' 'I sobbed from start to finish, and it even brought out an ugly cry ' 'Tillie Cole just knows how to shatter my heart in to a million pieces''Get the tissues ready if you’d like to read this story. It’s heartbreaking, real and beautiful.'--Seventeen-year-old June Scott has always dreamt of becoming a novelist. To write the greatest love story ever told. One that would fill hearts and souls with happiness and joy.However, June has never been in love and when she receives some devastating news, there doesn’t feel as if there’s much time left for her own beautiful love story.That’s until she meets Jesse Taylor who treats every day as if it could be his last. Which could be true. For them both.Together their worlds light up and a love so strong grows between them.With days slipping away like sand in an hourglass June begins to write their love story. June is determined to give the boy she loves the story of them. And the world a reminder of who they might have been if their stars were written differently.Because even when your heartbeat stops, a true love story never dies.--PRAISE FOR TILLIE COLE'I thought I was ready, but Tillie had me ugly crying after only two pages!' Reader Review'My heart has been broken and put back together so many times reading this book!' Reader Review'Tillie Cole is a must read author for me, I love everything she does and the versatility in her craft is quite simply astounding' Reader Review

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*The book that inspired the major Channel 4 documentary airing this summer!*A passionate and provocative re-evaluation of Queen Victoria's relationship with her servant John Brown that uncovers the secrets the royal machine keeps from us, by acclaimed historian Dr Fern Riddell. From the moment John Brown arrived as a servant to Queen Victoria's household, he became known across the land as her loyal companion, her fierce protector, and her right-hand man; their friendship immortalised in print and later on-screen. But what if there was more to their relationship than we know? And what has history been hiding from us?Rumours have swirled around this relationship for years as historians have attempted to bring the truth to light – now for the first time, Dr Fern Riddell re-examines everything we thought we knew about one of Britain's most iconic women. Through unearthing groundbreaking new evidence, Riddell challenges the prevalent image of Victoria as a grieving widow to create a compelling human portrait of a woman in passionate midlife. Against a backdrop of court politics, family dynasties and the magic of the Highlands, Victoria’s Secret untangles the mysteries that the royal family have tried to keep hidden for generations, forcing us to question ‘who really writes our history’? Both a timeless romance and an extraordinary retelling of the emotional life of a queen, Victoria's Secret is an unmissable account of a woman in love. 'A witty, compelling, irresistible read that unpretentiously reveals a great deal about the Victorian age.' Sathnam Sanghera'A meticulous unravelling of a 160-year-old mystery' Emily Brand'Riveting, bold and deeply human' - Elinor Cleghorn'Tender, surprising and just might change how we see Queen Victoria' - Robert Rinder

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'I'd call it required reading for the end of the world. Riley August has written a poignant masterpiece that transcends the death of stars.' OLIVIA ATWATER'A quietly wonderful, hopeful novel that heals the parts of you that you didn't know were hurt.' JULIE LEONG'Come for the cat, stay for the story.' SUNYI DEANA dying universe. A search for answers. An adventure at the end of a trillion lifetimes.Scout is an archivist, searching the dead worlds of the cosmos for clues as to the fate of all these lost civilisations. While exploring another lifeless planet they discover something unbelievable: a message from a witness to that worlds-ending entity thousands of years ago.But uncovering the story and staying one step ahead of the profit-hungry corporation on their trail won’t be easy. Together with their brother and sometimes-fearless, space-faring cat Pumpkin, Scout must now race to save what matters most.'A science fiction novel that will repair your soul with its beautiful, uplifting earnestness in the face of true peril' NADIA EL-FASSI'I smiled, I cried, and I wanted, desperately, to leave something beautiful behind for the universe' JULES ARBEAUX'Riley August’s comfortingly contemplative novel left me feeling more hopeful about my place in the universe' SYLVIE CATHRALL'As sweet as it is sad, as homely as it is strange, The Last Gifts Of The Universe is about the real work of having hope and compassion' ALICE BELL'Somehow both a hauntingly beautiful meditation on grief and loss, as well as a delightful space-faring romp...I'm honestly in awe.' G. M. NAIR'It flows brilliantly, with brevity and wit.' ALEX HORMANNREADERS ADORE THE LAST GIFTS OF THE UNIVERSE...***** 'excellent and thought provoking'***** 'More books should have judgmental, emotionally supportive orange cats in spacesuits.'***** 'nearly moved me to tears in several places'***** 'I was not disappointed'***** 'the story of how a person's desperate need for answers teaches them how to accept loss'

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Journey across the continents and discover the history, culture and identity found within the fabric of flags!Every country in the world has a national flag - one country even has two - and there's so much to be learned from these vibrant symbols about the people and places they represent. Discover the druk of Bhutan - its fierce thunder dragon - or how the stunning Southern Cross unites the nations of the Pacific. Learn how each UK country is represented by the Union Flag and how a banner falling from the heavens inspired Denmark to make the world's oldest flag.Divided into sections covering each continent and featuring theme spreads discussing common similarities of flags around the world, this book celebrates each nation's uniqueness and how our identities are closer than we might think! Unfurl each flag and explore the hopes, dreams and ambitions of our world's great nations.

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Step through the wardrobe and learn your numbers from one to ten in this counting adventure based on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! This bright and engaging board book introduces young readers to all the magic of C. S. Lewis’s world of Narnia.

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A rediscovered classic memoir - the scintillatingly witty account of one extraordinary woman's life during a turbulent century'A voice so vivid it seems impossible that it should ever have been forgotten' Evening Standard'An effervescent and irreverent feat of recollection and imagination'-Wall Street JournalWe all know families that are poor but 'respectable'. Mine, in contrast, was extremely rich but not 'respectable' at all...This is the unforgettable memoir of a childhood spent in Azerbaijan in the turbulent early twentieth century, caught between East and West, tradition and modernity.Banine remembers her luxurious home, her beloved German governess and her imperious Muslim grandmother. She recalls how the Bolsheviks came, and how amid revolution and bloodshed she fell passionately in love, only to be forced into marriage with a man she loathed - until the chance of escape arrived...The story of Banine's life is both a wry, romantic coming-of-age tale and a touching portrait of a vanished world. It is continued in her companion memoir, Parisian Days.PRAISE FOR DAYS IN THE CAUCASUS'An enchanting memoir' - Jane Shilling, Evening Standard'This jewel of a memoir, written in 1945 but only now published in English, has all the makings of a Tolstoyan drama' - The New Internationalist'Banine's autobiography captures a rarefied world on the brink of extinction' - Bryan Karetnyk, Spectator'Banine's consummate prose is marked by undertones of erudite wittiness. Educated and pragmatic, but also hopeful, she expresses wanting nothing more than to be free to pursue self-realization. Days in the Caucasus was published in 1945; this first English translation of the memoir is an absolute joy-full of adventure, travel, and youthful dreams' - Foreword Review

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Learn to make the simple and sound financial decisions that set you up for long-term success When you've officially begun “adulting” and it's time to make big financial decisions, Personal Finance In Your 20s & 30s For Dummies offers step-by-step advice on building a foundation for your financial futures. Bestselling author and money management guru Eric Tyson shares simple guidance on budgeting, investing, insurance, housing, and more, walking you through how to make the decisions you'll need to make to set yourself up for the rest of your life. You'll learn how to manage debt, co-manage your finances with a partner, and distinguish sound information and advice from meaningless noise and trends. The book is a roadmap to financial health and security that's straightforward enough for anyone to follow and applies to people at almost any income level. Inside the book: Conduct a complete “financial checkup” on your personal accountsDiscover how to save for major life events, future goals, and unanticipated setbacksIdentify trustworthy advisors and learn the difference between good advice and bad Perfect for young adults just beginning their financial journeys, Personal Finance In Your 20s & 30s For Dummies is your simple, friendly guide to creating a prosperous financial future.

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HE IS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY. AND THE ULTIMATE KILLER.Jeri Crosby is a desperate woman.Frightened and on the run, Crosby uses multiple aliases to hide from the man who murdered her father twenty years ago. The case is officially unsolved - but unofficially, Crosby knows who did it. And her father isn't the only victim.When Crosby turns to Lacy Stoltz to help her catch the killer, Stoltz knows it will be her toughest case yet. The murderer knows the law better than anyone - because he's a sitting judge.But nobody is above the law - and Stoltz is determined to prove it.💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Readers love The Judge's List: 'Extraordinary'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Stunning concept, brilliantly executed'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Unputdownable!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A brilliant ending'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One of Grisham's finest stories' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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A new calming activity book series with a twist. Zenline is a new coloring activity book concept with a difference. Instead of coloring in between the lines, trace the lines themselves with a black pen and discover a new zen activity to occupy your mind and hands. Once the gorgeous flower drawings are completed, readers are then free to add their own colors, or leave their artworks in striking monochrome. Accompanied by thoughtful quotes to consider while you draw, these books offer a mindful break from the busy and stressful world, and the perfect antidote to doom-scrolling.

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SOME CRIMES CAN NEVER BE FORGIVEN.Seth Hubbard has waited a long time for revenge.He was haunted his entire life by something terrible he saw as a child: and now he's dead, he's not going to let the past die with him.Disinheriting his wives and children, he has left his vast, secret fortune to his housemaid and appointed Clanton's famous lawyer, Jake Brigance, to uphold his last request.Now Jake must defend the will - whatever the cost...💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Reader reviews of Sycamore Row: 'The writing and pace are flawless' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An excellent courtroom drama'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Brilliantly written'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Outstanding'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A must read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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A SMALL TOWN. A BIG MURDER.A man is dead - and nobody knows why.One morning in 1946, Pete Banning - war hero, pillar of the community and faithful member of Clanton's Methodist Church - drives into town, walks into the church and calmly shoots Reverend Dexter Bell in cold blood.In the years following the murder, Banning's only statement is: 'I have nothing to say.' The sheriff, his defense attorney, the judge and his family and friends are all left in the dark.What drove this man to murder has haunted Clanton for decades - and now, a reckoning is coming...💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Readers are raving about The Reckoning: 'Epic!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Excellent'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'John Grisham is a wonderful storyteller'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Outstanding'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A must read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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CORRUPTION REACHES DEADLY HEIGHTS.The town of Brady is hiding dark secrets.Samantha Kofer had been riding high at a Wall Street law firm - until the recession hit. When she takes a new job in the Appalachian Mountains, she meets fearless lawyer Donovan Gray, who knows only too well the dangers of fighting crime in a lawless mining town.The owners of the mines have been accused of contaminating the water supply. Within weeks of arriving in Brady, Kofer's investigation turns fatal when a plane mysteriously crashes high in the mountains.With threats mounting against her, can Kofer finally find the truth?💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Readers love Gray Mountain: 'Absolute suspense and drama filled the pages'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'John Grisham at his finest'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A page-turning read'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Such a strong female heroine'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Wonderful' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Dora is back! Say Hola to Adventure! Dora and Boots are preparing for a fiesta. But when their balloons float away, they need to journey through the rainforest to get them back! Follow Dora and all her friends as they embark on a new exciting adventure. What are you waiting for? Adventure Awaits! Including a Spanish word guide. This illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to Dora, Boots and all their friends from the brand new TV series! Check out these other DORA books! DORA: Hola, Dora! Shaped Board Book [9780008686369]DORA Sticker Adventure Book [9780008686383]

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THE INSTANT NYT BESTSELLER'Fascinating' - The GuardianA gripping account of the little-known plot that could have put an end to JFK's historic presidency - before it even began.From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Nazi Conspiracy comes a true, little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration.Kennedy was infamously assassinated in 1963, ending his historic presidency. But what most people don't know is that JFK's story almost ended before it began - at the hands of a disgruntled sociopathic loner armed with dynamite.On December 11, 1960, shortly after Kennedy's election and before his inauguration, retired postal worker, Richard Pavlick, waited in his parked Buick on a quiet street in Palm Beach, Florida. Pavlick knew when Kennedy would leave his house and where he was going. From there, Pavlick had a simple plan - one that almost changed the course of history.Written in the page-turning style that is the hallmark of Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch's bestselling series, this is a slice of history vividly brought to life. Meltzer and Mensch are at the top of their game with a brilliant exploration of what could've been for one of the most compelling leaders of the 20th century.

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Imaginative, magical, wildly funny, and with a truly unique world, The Spick and the Span is an extraordinary, exciting fantasy middle grade adventure – perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood and Co, Diana Wynne Jones' Howl's Moving Castle, and Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Thanks to many generations of careless magicians, the city of Helm is overflowing with magic, which has made it a very dangerous place to live. Leave anything alone for too long and it will transform into something else: your house will turn to gingerbread, your teapot will start pouring pond water or – if you're really unlucky – your floor will turn to lava. The magicians liked to pretend it’s them who keep the worst magical hiccups in check, but the real heroes of the whole sorry situation are of a wholly different occupation: equally well known but decidedly less respected. The heroes of the city of Helm are the cleaners. Ward, an ambitious twelve-year-old cleaner, wants nothing more than to belong to the League of Cleaners, who will grant him the prestige and popularity he's been looking for all his life – if only he can pass three near-impossible tests. Struggling toward this goal with a team he doesn't trust, Ward's world is upended when his friend disappears and mysterious magic-eating monsters appear all over the city and start tearing holes in the fabric of reality. Suddenly his ambitions are the least of his problems… Hugely funny and exciting, and with an incredibly imaginative, original story, The Spick and the Span is the unmissable fantasy middle grade debut of 2025 – you'll never look at magic the same way again…

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Zenline is a new colouring activity book concept with a difference. Instead of colouring in between the lines, trace the lines themselves with a black pen and discover a new zen activity to occupy your mind and hands. Once the drawings are completed, readers are then free to add their own colours, or leave their artworks in striking monochrome. Accompanied by thoughtful quotes to consider while you draw, these books offer a mindful break from the busy and stressful world, and the perfect antidote to doom-scrolling.

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Glorious, powerful, magic; a city of twists, turns and tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover…welcome to the world of Arkspire.Discover the epic conclusion to the Arkspire series, from the bestselling author of Frostheart.'A triumph . . . The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent.' - A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'Full of fabulous characters, fantastic humour and breakneck thrills.' - Jonathan Stroud, bestselling author of Lockwood & Co..Juniper Bell is on her own. She's betrayed her friends, been double-crossed by the Arcanists, and exiled from her home. The Arcanists have won, and now she can only watch from afar as her city is destroyed, and her twin sister is corrupted by evil magic.But Juni's got one thing going for her - she's a breaker of rules, a maker of trouble. So she'll be back. But can she save the city and everyone she loves, before it's too late?Praise for the Frostheart series:'Wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement' - The Guardian'A rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters' - The Bookseller'Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next' - The Times

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'Invaluable advice on how to land your own dashing Mr Darcy' - You magazineJane Austen's witty, perceptive and romantic novels have delighted readers for two hundred years. With clear sight, common sense and good judgment, she observed the hits and near-misses of her heroes and heroines in love. Things certainly haven't got any easier since then and Lauren Henderson believes that we might just have lost touch with the fundamental rules.JANE AUSTEN'S GUIDE TO DATING rights that wrong and brings Austen's Regency wisdom into the twenty-first century. It's a fun, insightful book, full of concrete advice and wise strategies that illustrate how honesty, self-awareness and forthrightness do win you the right man in the end and weed out the losers, players and toxic flirts.Henderson deftly summarizes all the love stories in the books and introduces all the characters, so that newcomers and devotees alike can delight in this fun, fresh and audacious how-to guide.

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You too can learn how to become a showman! With the help of one of the world's greatest entertainers, all kids can learn how to levitate, juggle and enthrall an audience with a bit of practice and some sound advice . . .Mat Richardo learned the ropes on the streets of Covent Garden, London, where he became a seasoned busker and street entertainer. He has since appeared on TV, performed for royalty, and put on shows all around the world, including for America's Got Talent.Mat has learned to deal with hecklers, stage nerves and just about everything going wrong on the night (including an airline losing all his props on the day of a show)!Full of practical tips and tricks, this ingenious compendium will teach kids to perform the impossible, entertain their friends and gain the confidence they need to put on a show!For kids 8 and upwards - and a great resource for adults too!Readers say:'This book is magic!''You should buy it for the young people in your life.''Matt is an absolute genius.''Teaches the joy of hard work and resilience as well as the fun to be had from just having fun.'

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Discover the riotously funny, tender and touching debut from the No. 1 bestselling author of Grown Ups'A warm and hilarious page turner' Good Housekeeping'Gloriously funny' Sunday Times'Keyes is in a class of her own' Daily Express--Meet Claire Walsh.On the day she gives birth to her first child, Claire's husband James tells her he's been having an affair, and that now's the right time to leave her.Right for who exactly?Exhausted, tearful and a tiny bit furious, Claire doesn't know what to do. So she decides to go back to basics . . . and runs home to Mum and Dad.But it's not the sanctuary she'd been hoping for. Juggling her sisters' drama, her parents' pity and the demands of a baby, Claire desperately misses the way things were. So when James gets back in touch, eager to put things right, Claire faces a choice.Will she forgive and forget? Or can she find the courage to take a chance on herself, and start a life of her own?FAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES'Marian's writing is the truth. With big laughs' Dawn French'A giant of Irish writing' Naoise Dolan'Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are' Louise O'Neill'Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way' Cathy Rentzenbrink'One of the most honest writers writing today' Pandora Sykes'Compassionate, tender, incisive writing' Lucy Foley'Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul' Nigella Lawson'Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius' Sali Hughes'Irresistible, profound. Keyes's comic gift is always evident' Independent'Joyful. Keyes' clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself' C.L. Taylor'A born storyteller' Independent on SundayMarian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024Marian Keyes' books have sold over 7 million copies in the UK [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

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A comprehensive roadmap to using AI in your career and in your life Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Major software organizations like Microsoft, Google, and Apple have built AI directly into products and invited the world to become part of the AI revolution. And it's impossible to use these tools to their fullest potential without understanding the basics of what AI is and what it can do. Artificial Intelligence All-in-One For Dummies compiles insight from the expert authors of AI books in the For Dummies series to provide an easy-to-follow walkthrough for anyone interested in learning how to use AI. You'll learn how to put artificial intelligence to work for you and your company in a wide variety of situations, from creating office assistants to managing projects and marketing your products. Inside the book: How to prompt AI platforms like ChatGPT and Copilot while avoiding “hallucinations” and other bugsStrategies for adding artificial intelligence tools to your company's existing workflows to improve efficiency and generate new opportunitiesTechniques to improve your programming capabilities with AI or create new AI-powered tools Perfect for professionals curious about the potential and pitfalls associated with generative artificial intelligence, Artificial Intelligence All-in-One For Dummies shows you exactly how AI works and how you can apply it in your own professional and personal life.

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HER RISE TO POWER, PAID IN BLOOD Òdòdó’s home city of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorùbáland. Under their new oppressive ruler, conditions for Òdòdó and the other women in her ostracised blacksmith guild grow even worse. Then Òdòdó is abducted and whisked across the Sahara to the capital city of Ṣàngótẹ̀, where she is shocked to discover that her kidnapper – the apparent vagrant who had visited her guild just days prior – is none other than the warrior king himself, and he has chosen her to be his wife. Òdòdó soars to the very heights of society, and into a world of battle and politics. As tensions with rival states grow, revealing elaborate schemes and hidden enemies, Òdòdó must defy the cruel king she has been forced to wed and reforge the shaky loyalties of the court in her favor, or risk losing everything—including her life. Loosely based on the myth of Persephone, O.O. Sangoyomi’s Masquerade takes you on a journey of epic power struggles and political intrigue which turn an entire region on its head.

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You thought you were safe. You were wrong. A second brilliantly twisty thriller novel by Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman on the Ledge, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Gillian McAllister.'Fresh, original, utterly intriguing and so, so clever' ANDREA MARA, bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing'A clever, compelling rollercoaster ride of a book, never letting up until its final resolution' JENNIE GODFREY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things'Ruth Mancini has done it again. Smart, twisty and propulsive' HARRIET TYCE, bestselling author of Blood Orange-------All Lauren wants is a new life in Spain. She’s suffered an unimaginable loss, but at last she has found a home in the pretty seaside town of Mantilla de Mar. Everyone deserves a new start, and Lauren needs to put her past firmly behind her.Hope has everything: an interesting career as a therapist, an attractive husband, a dream home in the countryside - and, finally, the baby she always longed for. Sam. Her beautiful boy.But Sam has gone missing.So when the police tell her that a woman has been found in Spain with a child matching Sam’s description, Hope thinks that her nightmare might be coming to an end.But Lauren is insisting Sam is her baby. She even has his passport and birth certificate to prove it.So what really happened to Baby Sam? And who still has secrets to hide?One child. Two mothers. And a past that won’t let them go.-------More love for The Day I Lost You . . .'A propulsive, emotional thriller about love and loss. I flew through it changing my mind every few pages about whose side I was on. A hugely satisfying read!' C.L. TAYLOR'Thought-provoking, compelling and, at times, heart-breaking. Really kept me guessing, right up until the end.' ANNA MAZZOLA'Ruth Mancini is fast becoming a master of the thriller genre . . . so clever and engaging' LAURA PEARSON'If you thought Ruth Mancini couldn't top The Woman on the Ledge think again . . . utterly gripping' SABINE DURRANTReaders are loving The Day I Lost You . . . ‘So many twists and turns’ 5-star reader review‘Absolutely brilliant’ 5-star reader review‘I devoured this book! So well-written’ 5-star reader review‘A beautifully written book about how good people struggle and end up doing bad things’ 5-star reader review‘Such a gripping read’ 5-star reader review‘Beautiful prose. Fantastic plot. Amazing characters who I fell in love with’ 5-star reader review

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Meet the Sapphire Unicorn Riders and their unicorns in this brand-new sticker activity book with over 100 magical stickers! Packed with lots of new puzzles, mazes, games, colouring and more that introduce you to Sophia, Wildstar, and all their friends and magical creatures at Unicorn Academy. Match Sophia and her friends to their beautiful dorm rooms, decorate Valentina's masquerade mask for the Fairy Moon Ball, and colour in your very own baby unicorn! Perfect for keeping Unicorn Riders in training busy for hours. Based on the original New York Times bestselling chapter book series by Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman and illustrated by Lucy Truman. Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophia's Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 7+ Chapter Book) Unicorn Academy: Colouring BookUnicorn Academy: The Magical GuideUnicorn Academy: The Hidden Temple and Other Stories (Book 1, Illustrated Fiction, 5+)Unicorn Academy: Sophia Meets Her Unicorn (Book 1, Storybook, 4+)

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAll Jane's best recipes for foolproof bakes, cakes and treats!Whether you're preparing for a bake sale, celebrating a birthday, or simply indulging on a rainy Sunday, with help from Jane, you can master the baking essentials to get perfectly crispy pastries, dreamy fluffy sponges and deliciously gooey cookies every time.Indulge in Jane's cult classics with Biscoff Drip Cake or Triple Chocolate NYC Cookies, get stuck into retro bakes perfect for afternoon tea with Battenberg and Bourbon Biscuits, enjoy a sweet dessert with Treacle Sponge or Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding, or satisfy your savoury cravings with a bakery-style Sausage Roll and moreish Caprese Pastries. With a troubleshooting table to help you fix common problems and tips on how to adapt every recipe, this essential baking book has you covered from beginner to star baker!

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🌟🌟One of the Telegraph’s 50 BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF ALL TIME🌟🌟 A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya. “Flawless” — Telegraph “A must-read” — The Times “Exceptional” — The Bookseller Children’s Book of the Month Based on the true story of Indian WWI gunner and recipient of the Victoria Cross, Khudadad Khan. The story is told from four perspectives: Lotte, a Belgian farmgirl whose village is the flashpoint for a battle; Ernst, a German teenage cavalry soldier whose grandiose dreams of war lie in tatters; Khudadad Khan, the gunner fighting with the British Army; and a wild walnut tree. When Lotte’s farm is destroyed in the fighting, she and her sister flee with their young neighbour Michael, to take refuge beneath the walnut tree on the ridge — a ridge currently being defended from the encroaching Germans by Indian gunner Khudadad Khan. There, they are joined by traumatised German soldier Ernst, whose horse lies lost in the trenches of the battle raging below. As their perspectives converge, their shared humanity emerges as a light in the darkness of war, safe beneath the branches of the walnut tree that shelters them all.

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This full-color graphic adventure from the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series includes three books in the Tigerstar and Sasha arc in one volume: Into the Woods, Escape from the Forest, and Return to the Clans.A kittypet named Sasha searches for a new home—and wonders if she might find it with ShadowClan and its leader, Tigerstar, during the events of the Prophecies Begin arc.When Sasha is forced to leave her kittypet home, she must forge a solitary new life in the forest. Life on her own is exciting at first but quickly gets lonely. Then she meets Tigerstar, leader of ShadowClan, and wonders whether she would be better off joining the ranks of his forest Clan. But Tigerstar has many secrets, and Sasha isn’t sure she can trust him. Will she be forced to wander alone forever? And where does she belong?

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Join Dot on her first adventure with the Rising Volt Tacklers in this action-packed illustrated chapter book! Explore Paldea even further in this new adventure from the Pokémon Horizons TV series, meeting lots of new Pokémon and friends along the way! While Dot races to repair the Brave Olivine so the Rising Volt Tacklers can take to the skies once more, Liko and Roy continue their adventures in the Paldea region. But when Liko comes across a mysterious stranger, she loses something very important … Check out more stories from the Pokémon Horizons series: Pokémon: A Paldean Trainer [9780008616755]Pokémon: Journey in Paldea [9780008680800] After a bigger challenge? Discover the Pokémon Story Quest series! To reach every new chapter, you must solve a cool puzzle: Pokémon Story Quest: Ancient Legends [9780008680824]

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When his lover is murdered, Jason Bourne plunges into a maelstrom of violence and deceit. The thrilling new instalment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from the world of Robert Ludlum. One moment Jason Bourne is on a boat in the Mediterranean moonlight with his lover, Johanna. The next, he finds himself alone, floating on wreckage as fire and smoke choke the sky.With his memory fragmented once more, Bourne must piece together the truth behind the attack even as Johanna's killers try to complete their mission.A deadly game is being played from Moscow to Washington. Bourne's surrogate father, a long-missing spy chief, is revealed to be alive. Bourne's controller, Shadow, has answers... but she also has hidden agendas of her own.Bourne must track down his father figure before his enemies do, and avenge Johanna at the same time. But in a game destined to have no winners, the only certainty is that the body count will continue to rise.'This guy can tell a story' Michael Connelly

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A funny and inspiring Mr Men Little Miss story about how being curious can make the world around you a more enjoyable and interesting place Little Miss Curious is curious about everything, while Mr Nosey is just plain nosy! Will a day out with Little Miss Surprise help him learn how to enjoy discovering more about the world around him? Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover You The Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.

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A new edition of the psychedelic classic• Shares the author’s research on extrasensory perception (ESP) and the psychic effects of hallucinogenic mushrooms• Describes ancient Egyptian spiritual practices centered on Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) mushrooms• Details the author’s research work with R. Gordon Wasson and his experiments with Aldous Huxley and famed psychic Peter HurkosIn 1954, neurologist Andrija Puharich, M.D., receives a call from a wealthy supporter of his lab about an unusual subject worthy of further research: Harry Stone, a young sculptor with unusually acute extrasensory perception. When handed an ancient Egyptian artifact, Harry had fallen into a deep trance, drawing hieroglyphic symbols, including mushrooms, and using ancient Egyptian phrases to describe a drug that can enhance psychic abilities.Intrigued, Dr. Puharich studies Harry’s trance-induced statements and discovers that they are clearly describing ancient spiritual practices involving Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) mushrooms. He begins direct investigations with Harry at his lab in Maine, learning more about the use and preparation of the sacred mushroom as well as about astral travel and past lives. Dr. Puharich shares his research with ethnomycologist R. Gordon Wasson, who is about to travel to Mexico on a CIA-funded research trip, and the two researchers agree to test telepathic communications between the lab in Maine and a Mexican curandero. The results of the psychic experiment lead Puharich to discover Amanita muscaria growing in the wild near his research facility.Now with a supply of the sacred mushroom, Dr. Puharich begins to study its psychic and visionary potential and the veracity of Harry Stone’s channeled Egyptian statements. He studies the effects of Amanita muscaria not only on Harry, but also on famed psychic Peter Hurkos and other visitors to his lab, including Aldous Huxley. This book reveals all the details of that story in this new edition of the psychedelic classic. It also includes an in-depth introduction by psychedelic historian P. D. Newman.

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Dark humor and quirky horror unite in this tale of clashing heroes and monsters from the creator of Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul: re!Best friends Tokio and Azuma do everything together, even if most of the time it feels like Tokio is just stumbling along in Azuma’s cooler, more talented footsteps. But when they’re attacked one night by a superhuman mutant called a choujin, Tokio finally has a chance to shine—by turning into a choujin himself!Tokio’s recent side quest to rescue Palma Shishinegura turns out to have been worth the effort when she’s able to help them with a little problem—Yamato Mori needs to interrogate the drug dealer who’s been pushing Zola’s opium in Old Market, but he was hacked to pieces right in front of them! What’s a little death when a Zombie Maker owes you a favor?

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Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?Karasuno fights their way through the preliminaries and wins, earning them a spot in the October qualifier rounds of the Spring Tournament. Their first opponent is Johzenji, an unorthodox team of partiers that leaves Karasuno baffled about how to counter them! And when Karasuno’s captain, Daichi Sawamura, is injured in the quarterfinal round, Chikara Ennoshita steps up to replace him. Will this often-overlooked team member be able to bring the team to the semifinals?

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'Inventive' THE TIMES From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Termination Shock and Cryptonomicon, the first installment in a monumental new trilogy—an expansive historical epic of intrigue and international espionage, presaging the dawn of the Atomic Age. Born in the American West to a clan of cowboy anarchists, Dawn Rae Bjornberg is raised in post-Revolution Leningrad by her father, a party-line Leninist who re-christens her Aurora. She spends her early years in Russia but then grows up as a teenager in Montana, before being drawn into gun-running and revolution in the streets of Washington, D.C. during the depths of the Great Depression. When a surprising revelation about her past puts her in the crosshairs of U.S. authorities, Dawn returns to Russia, where she is groomed as a spy by the organization that later becomes the KGB… Set against the turbulent decades of the early 20th century, Polostan is an inventive, richly detailed, and deeply entertaining historical epic, and the start of a captivating new series from Neal Stephenson.

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A propulsive novel about music, coming of age and the cost of fame, for fans of Megan Abbott and Daisy Jones and the Six. 'The secrets simmer in this atmospheric, powerful novel' KATIE BISHOP 'You won't be able to put it down' RUFI THORPE THIS IS MY STORY. NOT MY DEAD BEST FRIEND'S STORY. Dylan Read, the legendary country pop star, has spent fifteen years learning to craft the perfect good-girl image. But Dylan is privately haunted by the loss of her best friend Kelsey, who went missing the year before Dylan’s meteoric rise to fame. When Kelsey’s body is found at the bottom of a New England lake, Dylan is drawn back to her hometown where she must revisit their ill-fated teenage friendship and reckon with secrets that have stayed hidden for decades… ‘A beautifully written, nuanced thriller, and an unflinching look at a celebrity culture and a loneliness of superstardom’ RED MAGAZINE

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Join Betty and Yeti as they create a monstrous mess – will they be able to clean it all up before the groan-ups notice there’s a yeti living under their roof? Life with a yeti secretly living in your bedroom comes with its hazards: the mess is constant, every day is pure chaos and don’t even get Betty started on the smell … But it’s all worth it, because how many kids can say they have a lovable furry yeti for a best friend? Join Betty and Yeti for another year of messy mayhem! "Betty and the Yeti is funny, furry and fantastic! Hilarious and wonderfully silly, Betty and her Yeti are comic heroes in the making. A brilliant book, and Hugh is a certified comic genius!” – Jamie Smart, author of Bunny vs Monkey and Looshkin

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From the New York Times bestselling author, and the phenomenon behind Wings of Starlight."Allison Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." - Chloe GongLOVE MAKES MONSTERS OF US ALL.Wren Southerland's reckless use of magic has cost her everything: she's been dismissed from the Queen's Guard and separated from her best friend - the girl she loves. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate, Colwick Hall, to cure his servant from a mysterious illness, she seizes her chance to redeem herself. The mansion is crumbling, icy winds haunt the caved-in halls, and her eccentric host forbids her from leaving her room after dark. Worse, Wren's patient isn't a servant at all but Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria and her kingdom's sworn enemy. Hal also came to Colwick Hall for redemption, but the secrets in the estate may lead to both of their deaths. With sinister forces at work, Wren and Hal realize they'll have to join together if they have any hope of saving their kingdoms. But as Wren circles closer to the nefarious truth behind Hal's illness, they realize they have no escape from the monsters within the mansion. All they have is each other, and a startling desire that could be their downfall.

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This lost classic coming-of-age tale is a tragicomic portrait of one young woman's university breakdown and recovery, introduced by Daisy Johnson.I wanted the knack of existing. I did not know the rules ... I wanted to tell them all about the animals, but would they understand?A tea party at an Oxford college. Earnest undergraduates in floral dresses clink cups, discussing essay-crises, punting, summer balls. But to one student, they are grotesquely transformed: she is sitting among ominous armadillos with scaly shells, buzzing with black flies. Then, the laughter comes. As she is engulfed by mirthless hysterics, the Principal has no choice but to send her away.Josephine's entrance into the world of other people wasn't what she imagined. Since her mother's death, reality seems a badly painted canvas, viewed through the wrong end of a telescope; she always thinks the wrong things, cowed by the brightness of existence. It is a relief to belong, for once, within the mental institution where she is taken. But eventually, she must reintegrate with society-and through a transformative encounter with a fellow patient, a return to real life seems possible ...Winner of the 1961 James Tait Black Prize

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*THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**THE BOOK EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT*'I can say without fear of contradiction that Lue has played a central and indispensable role in forever changing the way humanity views the issue of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)'Chris Mellon, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Former Minority Staff Director of the Senate Intelligence CommitteeThe former head of the Pentagon program responsible for the investigation of UFOs - now known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) - reveals long-hidden truths with profound implications for not only national security but our understanding of the universe.Luis 'Lue' Elizondo is a former senior intelligence official and special agent who was recruited into a strange and highly sensitive US Government program to investigate UAP incursions into sensitive military installations and air space. To accomplish his mission, Elizondo had to rely on decades of experience gained working some of America's most sensitive and classified programs. Even then, he was not prepared for what he would learn, and the truth about the government's long shadowy involvement in UAP investigations, and the lengths officials would take to keep them a secret.The stakes could not be higher. Imminent is a first-hand, revelatory account inside the Pentagon's most closely guarded secret and a call to action to confront humanity's greatest existential questions.

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In the mind of a lonely, imaginative girl, who can tell where fiction ends and reality begins? An epic fantasy, spanning nine years… The fire and hemlock photograph above Polly’s bed sparks memories in her that don’t seem to exist any more. Halloween; nine years ago; she gatecrashed a funeral party at the big house and met Thomas Lynn for the first time. Despite the fact that he’s an adult, they struck up an immediate friendship, and began making up stories together – stories in which Tom is a great hero, and Polly is his assistant. The trouble is, these scary adventures have a nasty habit of coming true… But what has happened in the years between?Why has Tom been erased from Polly’s mind, and from the rest of the world as well? Gradually Polly uncovers the awful truth and, at Halloween nine years on, realises that Tom’s soul is forfeit to demonic powers unless she can save him.

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Fearless, frank and very funny, Honeybee is the must-read book of the summer ‘A gorgeous celebration of female friendship' ELIZABETH DAY ‘I love the way Dawn writes' MATT HAIG 'A lot of fun… a fabulous confection' JACQUELINE WILSON [ A woman needs her hive ] Renée is chasing a dream career, and feels like an imposter. Flo is hiding a secret shame, and feels like a failure. As their lives collide over one hot summer, and they ride the chaos of work, sex and love, an unbreakable bond is formed between them. They might be lost, but they’re not alone – because women stick together. JOIN THE BUZZ FOR HONEYBEE: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Truly an amazing read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A laugh-out-loud book with strong female characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant book about friendships’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Once again Dawn O’Porter has knocked it out of the park’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was hooked on this book and devoured it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another brilliant, hilarious, moving and relatable novel by Dawn O'Porter’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s brilliantly written, consuming and a damn good read’

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'It's about friendship, it's about life, it's about how people change . . . I loved it very much' MARIAN KEYES Sometimes all it takes is one long summer weekend for the person you thought you hated to become something more...After a disastrous first meeting, Cassie and Marc become arch nemeses. He might have great cheekbones and a sexy French accent but he's a terrible person who did a terrible thing. Too bad that Cassie's best friends Lucy and Russell think he's wonderful.But years later, when an unexpected tragedy strikes their friendship group, Cassie and Marc team up to give Lucy and Russell the best weekend ever so they can make new memories with all of their favourite people. Which means convincing everyone that Cassie and Marc are head over heels in love.After hating him for so long, it takes four bittersweet days for Cassie to wonder if she got Marc all wrong. Can they let go of their troubled past and together, face whatever the future is going to throw at them?⭐Enemies to lovers⭐Fake relationship⭐Grumpy / sunshine⭐Heartfelt and emotional⭐True love⭐Hot, French, male main character⭐Spicy, including a walk-in pantry scene...READERS ARE SWOONING OVER THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .'A delightful and funny romcom filled with depth that made me feel all the feelings . . . the enemies-to-lovers storyline radiates hatred and chemistry, the spice is sizzling, the humour is sharp, and the emotions are heartbreaking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Exquisitely written and gloriously romantic. I was completely addicted to the story and didn't want to put it down . . . my favourite book of Manning's and one of my favourite books ever' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sarra Manning never fails to deliver and this book is no exception! . . . the heartache felt so raw and authentic . . . the ending was nothing short of perfect - a touching, satisfying conclusion that felt like the cherry on top of an already delicious cake' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Is it heart-achingly sad? Yes! Does it have proper enemies to lovers? Yes! Is the spice, spicy? Yes! Is it written in the most beautiful way that made me upset that I had to put it down to live life occasionally? 1000% yes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such an emotional read, I absolutely adored it! So well written and believable characters it pulled strongly at the heartstrings' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An emotion-wrecking five-star read. This is easily one of my top five reads of the year, it was just that good' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND EVEN YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS ARE FALLING HARD FOR SARRA MANNING...'Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy' MARIAN KEYES'The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting' CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN'A very swoony, sexy, warm read' CESCA MAJOR'Emotional and profound and so so hot' SOPHIE IRWIN'What a wonderful storyteller Sarra Manning is' JANE CASEY'Funny and sexy and rips along' FREYA NORTH'Romantic, relatable and heartfelt, while also being such a compelling, intriguing story' LUCY VINE'This is Sarra at her best . . . I didn't want to finish it' HARRIET EVANS'Simply g

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The perfect way to eat: a colourful bowl, packed with wonderful healthy ingredients. Buddha Bowls are now a ‘must’ on the menus of many on-trend bars and restaurants: they are not only satisfying, they are also really nourishing.The concept comes from Asia and all recipes have a simple basic theme in common: a wide variety of ingredients and flavours come together in a bowl to create a harmonious overall meal. The balanced combination of  carbohydrates, fat and protein provides the body with everything it needs for well-being.In Buddha Bowls, bestselling author Tanja Dusy provides 50 meat-free recipes for breakfast bowls, quick and easy bowls and sophisticated supper bowls, and also gives readers numerous basic recipes so that you can  combine your own bowl creations in no time at all. Each bowl in this book is put together as an ideal mix.  whatever you like is allowed, and anyone who wants can simply replace individual components. In this way, everyone gets full, happy and completely satisfied in their own personal way. It’s so easy to mix and match parts of the meals to make your own combos for healthy comfort food that tastes great and is simple to prepare.

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In this ultimate colouring book for cat lovers, bestselling author and illustrator Marjorie Sarnat portrays dozens of kitties in 31 sweet and chic adventures, from farm scenes to city streets. With the extraordinary care and attention to detail that is Marjorie Sarnat’s signature style, this volume will bring joy to all friends of felines – and make the perfect gift for cat parents everywhere.

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