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Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh once played guitar in solitude, but ever since Nijika Ijichi roped her into joining Kessoku Band, she’s experienced everything from playing live shows to part-time jobs to shopping for instruments. All told, she’s having a good time, in her own socially anxious way. But now Bocchi’s up against her biggest challenge yet—Performing on stage at her school festival!   

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And Then There Were None meets I Know What You Did Last Summer in #1 international bestseller Darby Kane’s latest gripping and twisty thriller set on a private island in Maine where secrets piled upon secrets and lies upon lies are all revealed in one fateful weekend.Emily Hunt went missing from her affluent liberal arts school on graduation weekend. Her body was found floating in a river, and a quiet loner who most people on campus really didn’t know committed suicide. A tenuous link—one text—bound the two dead students together and was enough for law enforcement to close the case. But they got it wrong and now someone is determined to set it right.Twelve years later, college friends gather to celebrate an engagement over a long overdue getaway on a swanky private island in Maine—with only one way in and one way out. Sierra Prescott, invited as a guest and unconnected to past events, is the only person who soon senses not all is what it seems.The tension in the air is ignited when they find a dead man in the trunk of a car with a note: time to tell the truth. And things only get worse. As a torrential storm strands them together, the group’s buried stories begin to surface and secrets are bartered. To survive this deadly party, they’ll need to stop a killer before they become prey. 

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Over 30 landmark legal cases, from 1973 to 2023, that mark the most impactful and significant milestones in LGBTQ history Lambda Legal, the pioneering non-profit legal organization, is opening its archives for the first time to create a coffee-table book commemorating their 50th anniversary. The most important, ‘game-changing’ legal cases for the civil rights of the LGBTQ community are presented alongside a collection of curated archival material and historical images, chronicling the history and vital mission of the organization to advocate for the lives of LGBTQ people and people living with HIV.

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Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all! When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colours and practising their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up his dukes (all eight of ’em!), Adonis plays hero, Master Hamster’s creative kitchen repairs end with a scorching surprise, and our favourite frenemies-against-the-odds compete in the villainous Vroomin' Race!

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Authors Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key build on the popularity of their 2022 Webby Award–winning podcast and delve deeper into the world of sketch, helped along with new essays created expressly for the book by comedy greats.The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key, whether they know him from his Emmy- and Peabody-winning work on Key & Peele; his roles in Fargo, The Prom, Schmigadoon!, The Bubble, and the upcoming Wonka; voiceover work in The Lion King; or as President Barack Obama's anger translator, Luther. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and the ascension of comedy films and TV specials - all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Along the way, we hear tales of Key's childhood, his comedy influences, and the vicissitudes of his career path. As the New York Times said in its review of their podcast, "this comedy nerd history is filtered through memoir, with Key relating stories of his budding fandom, training and rise from improv comic to television sketch artist." Part masterclass, part memoir, and hilariously embellished with priceless commentary, The History of Sketch Comedy illuminates the essential building blocks of sketch comedy while interweaving Key's experiences of personal discovery and the influence of his comedy heroes. The text is complemented by original art by Elle Key and exclusive essays compiled from conversations with some of their famous comedy friends and performers who have influenced the development of comedy, such as Jordan Peele, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, John Oliver, Tracy Morgan, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, and many more.

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52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a contemporary collection of 52 uncomplicated knitting patterns, ranging from beanies, mittens and scarves to sweaters, socks and cardigans, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. For people who are picking up needles for the very first time, or for experienced knitters who are looking for an effortless comfort project, this gorgeous book contains a fun, cosy and modern knitting pattern for every week of the year – each one a pleasure to knit. The 52 projects have been contributed by leading knitwear designers from across the world. The book uses a 'super easy' label to mark the patterns that are perfect for your very first knitting project. Each project is accompanied by beautiful and helpful photography, and supported by extra material on the Laine website. Following on from the bestselling 52 Weeks of Socks and 52 Weeks of Scarves, 52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a classic book to return to again and again, not just for weeks but for years to come. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.

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The charade activities in the card game Guess My Animal! introduce kids to the amazing and weird behaviours of 40 different animals: Roll into a ball like a frightened pangolin. Take a break and lie face down on the floor like a sunflower starfish. Hang around, slowly chewing, like a pygmy three-toed sloth. Crack shells on your belly like a sea otter. Smile and wave your frilled gills like an axolotl. Lie in wait, then lunge for your pray like a crocodile. Hunch up your shoulders, look down, and pretend to vomit on yourself like a nervous California condor!From the aye-aye to the colourful puffleg hummingbird and the golden poison frog, every animal is featured on its own colourfully illustrated card along with simple instructions on how to act out one aspect of that animal's distinctive behaviour and challenge the other players to identify the animal. The deck is accompanied by instructions for beginner, middle level, and advanced players, a poster showing all of the 40 featured animals, and a booklet with more interesting information about each animal. This creative play card game makes learning fun and engaging for kids ages 6 and up, along with their adults.

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Packed with professional tips and interviews with leading graphic novelists, this is the ultimate guide on how to create a graphic novel. How to Draw a Graphic Novel is structured as a series of short art courses that combine technical advice with creative inspiration. Written by graphic novel producer Balthazar Pagani, the book includes lessons in how to construct a narrative, develop characters, design settings, as well as the basics of printing, binding and digital file set-up. Each lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, and professional artworking tips are delivered in the style of a graphic novel by renowned Italian cartoonist and comics lecturer Otto Gabos. The book also includes biographies of and interviews with cult creators who share insights into their working process as well as work from their sketchbooks. Featuring reproductions and a recommended reading list of famous graphic novels and comic books past and present, this is the ideal workbook for all aspiring graphic novelists.

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The country is changing, and her own world is being turned upside down. Nothing—and no one—will ever be the same.Georgia, 1962. Rose Perkins Bourdon returns home to Parsons, GA, without her husband and pregnant with another man’s baby. After tragedy strikes her husband in the war overseas, a numb Rose is left with pieces of who she used to be and is forced to figure out what she is going to do with the rest of her life. Her sister introduces her to members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee—young people are taking risks and fighting battles Rose has only seen on television. Feeling emotions for the first time in what feels like forever, the excited and frightened Rose finds herself becoming increasingly involved in the resistance efforts. And of course, there is also the young man, Isaac Weinberg, whose passion for activism stirs something in her she didn’t think she would ever feel again.Homeward follows Rose’s path toward self-discovery and growth as she becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement, finally becoming the woman she has always dreamed of being.

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Our Label & Sticker Books each contain 32 sheets of high-quality sticker paper with a total of about 250 labels, stickers and and strips of sticker tape per volume. The stylish designs come in various shapes and sizes and allow you to label, decorate and seal your envelopes, packages and many other items. The sticker paper is uncoated and easy to write on with pen, pencil or felt marker.

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In the heart of the Snowlands, prey and predator alike mysteriously disappear as three outcasts join forces for the adventure of a lifetime in the first book of the heart-stopping Snowlands series - perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Warriors! Feba, an orphaned wolf cub, is believed to be cursed. Her rare white fur is said to be a bad omen. When a mysterious creature starts killing members of Feba’s pack one by one, all eyes fall on her. She has no choice but to run away, forced to roam the perilous Snowlands all on her own... Until she meets Usha, a fiercely independent leopard, and Batu, a bumbling wildcat, each with their own secrets and reasons for wandering the Snowlands. Together, they form an unlikely trio, bound by fate. As these uneasy allies cross the frosty wilderness, they’ll uncover a widespread danger in the mountains that threatens to destroy everything. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in A Blood Moon, the epic first book in the Snowlands series!

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Jane Austen’s Persuasion (1818) is the author’s most biting and ironic work. In the novel, Austen gives us a satisfying love story while also turning a critical gaze on the kinds of persuasion enforced on young women. Here we have reproduced a rare surviving manuscript page from the story’s eleventh chapter.

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THE SERIESLearning numeracy skills is super easy with Tippie the Elephant!“Tippie Does Maths” offers a fun and unique way to master numeracy skills. The Level 3 Mathematics series builds on the prior knowledge from Level 2, further enhancing the foundational blocks of mathematical literacy. Level 3 provides children with the opportunity to learn and apply various skills through specific themes.“Tippie Does Maths” is progressive, and we recommend starting with Book 1 to ensure retention.The broad outcomes for this series include numbers, operations, and relationships. Patterns, functions, and algebra, as well as space, shape, measurement, and data handling, are presented progressively.“Tippie Does Maths” Level 3 focuses on an extended number range and includes functional outcomes. Clear progression and curriculum extension are integral parts of the series.Titles in this series:9780637007139 - Tippie does maths L3B1 Learn with feathered friends9780637007146 - Tippie does maths L3B2 Discover in our solar system9780637007153 - Tippie does maths L3B3 Learn at the amusement park9780637007160 - Tippie does maths L3B4 Discover with pirates9780637007177 - Tippie does maths L3B5 Learn at the bakery9780637007184 - Tippie does maths L3B6 Discover with dinosaurs9780637007191 - Tippie does maths L3B7 Learning with racing cars9780637007207 - Tippie does maths L3B8 Discover in nature9780637007214 - Tippie does maths L3B9 Learning with robots9780637007221 - Tippie does maths L3B10 Learning during summer holidays9780637007238 - Tippie does maths Level 3 Boxset

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  A fin-tastic tale of friendship and adventure, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Edward Scissorhands! 'Charming and delightful ... a whimsical adventure story stuffed to the flippers with fish puns and fun' SAM SEDGMAN 'I loved this story of fish, friendship and finding yourself.' A.F. STEADMAN 'The story has been polished like a pebble in a gift shop … so charming and quirky is our voyage' THE TIMES Marina lives in Merlington, a fish-obsessed seaside town. Unfortunately, she doesn't care for fish; she loves telling stories.Marina finds her best story yet when she explores the ruined, haunted pier: a boy called William with a head of tentacles and crab claws for hands. He has lived on the pier all his life, cared for by a fisherman who has since disappeared and who warned him always to remain hidden.Together, the pair resolve to unravel the mystery of his past – but danger isn't far away ... The debut novel by Richard Pickard, a fresh new voice in children's fiction and winner of the Times/Chicken House Chairman's Choice Award 2019. A funny, dark, core middle-grade story touching on themes of lies, storytelling, secrets, acceptance and, of course, fish! Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Edward Scissorhands!

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When it comes to marriage these days, anything goes. No wonder you can find a book on marriage from every perspective--or no perspective. How can you experience a great marriage that lasts? What works?This book answers that question by shining a light on the biblical design for marriage. In a world of sexual and relational confusion, isn't it time to consult the One who created marriage? Author and pastor Chip Ingram, with his characteristic compassion, transparency, and engaging storytelling, discusses- what marriage really is- the biblical model- a man's unique role in marriage- a woman's unique role in marriage- the bigger picture of why God created marriageA marriage that works, says Ingram, is more wonderful than you thought possible and harder than you imagined--but worth the work. Couples will learn the power of making a covenant with their spouse and fulfilling their design in an atmosphere of respect, resulting in the spiritual, psychological, emotional, and physical oneness they long to have with each other.

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Life crises can throw you into a tail-spin—a lost job, a failed relationship, a struggling business, a financial mess. Where do you start? How do you pull it together? How do you begin again?  Tom Holladay experienced a catastrophe first-hand when a sudden flood in California destroyed his home, his church, and the homes of many church members. Tom and his congregation had to rebuild, and they used the principles in the book of Nehemiah to get back on their feet.Now a teaching pastor at Saddleback Church, Tom will help you discover seven principles for putting it together again that will give you the direction you need to get rolling on that fresh start. Holladay will walk you through seeing every problem as an opportunity, facing the obstacles head on and taking your first step, knowing how to expect and reject opposition, build on your success, and dedicating yourself to the One who rebuilds our souls.  The task of starting again can seem impossible. And sometimes you just need to rebuild your confidence and regain a sense of purpose. If you’re trying to find the emotional energy, but you just don’t have it in you, let Holladay encourage you. He understands how difficult and rewarding the business of rebuilding is. This book is your encouraging how-to guide to starting again and stepping into a better future.

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A spicy cottagecore fae romance with a love triangle. Perfect for romantasy lovers! A Library with a deadly enchantment. A fae lord who wants in. A human woman willing to risk it all for a taste of power. In a land ruled by ruthless Fae, twenty-one-year-old Lore Alemeyu's village is trapped in a forested prison. Lore knows that any escape attempt is futile-her scars are a testament to her past failures. But when her village is threatened, Lore makes a desperate deal with a fae lord. She convinces him that she will risk her life for wealth, but really she's after the one thing the Fae covet above all: magic of her own. As Lore navigates the hostile world outside, she's forced to rely on two fae males to survive. When undeniable chemistry ignites, she's not just in danger of losing her life, but her heart to the very creatures she can never trust. Tropes:Love Triangle 💔Enemies to lovers ❤️‍🔥Book about books 📖Cottagecore 🌸Fairycore 🧚🏽Spicy Romance 🌶️ Spice:🌶️🌶️ Readers love Lore: ‘Magical, enchanting, powerful, joy filled and swoonworthy’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This was my most anticipated debut of the year and it did not disappoint!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘What a beautiful debut! Filled with an incredibly strong and golden-hearted main character, fae, magic, love, and an enchanted library. The plot twist still has my head spinning. I cannot wait for the second book!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘You need this book!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘This story is filled to the brim with all the cozy fairytale vibes you want in a fantasy book and I literally couldn’t put it down’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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How do trees get on the internet? They log in. What type of music are balloons afraid of? Pop music! Young comedians love to share hilarious, side-splitting jokes with anyone who will listen. These witty kids are always looking for new material, hungry for the next best thing. Satisfy their comic needs with Best. Jokes. Ever., a brand-new collection of laughs, giggles, and guffaws. Beware--it's sure entertain for days to come!

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Many of us are affected by allergies, from the dreaded hayfever - the scourge of the summer - to much talked-about food allergies such as lactose and gluten. Dr Mike Dilkes, one of Harley Street's top Consultant ENT Surgeons, reveals his top tips for living with and treating an allergy.- Find out the difference between a sensitivity, an intolerance and an allergy- Discover how allergies affect your body and why- Learn how to see through the hype and take control of your own symptoms- Prevent attacks and treat outbreaksWith a no-nonsense approach to this controversial topic, Stop Allergies from Ruining Your LIfe... The Easy Way provides a straightforward analysis ofthe latest scientific research, allowing you to live the life you want, whatever the season.

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In a carefully manicured garden, amid the pristine borders, prowls the irksome pest...Are you being bullied by a mollusc that slimes all over your garden and munches through your favourite delphinium? Are you worried about using slug pellets for fear of endangering local wildlife? Take a stand against slugs with 50 alternative, organic, natural, chemical and humane solutions to slug problems. 50 Ways to Kill a Slug shows you how to trick, flick and frighten slugs out of your garden, leaving you with blissfully pest-free plants.Stop slugs in their tracks and make slimy trails a thing of the past!

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The sophisticated styles of 1930s French evening attire featured in Marie Claire are brought to life in this glamorous coloring book. Each page a removable wall art print on lush creamy paper, perfect to color or paint.This quality vintage-style coloring-in book features exquisite archival designs from Marie Claire, outlined and reproduced with precision on creamy paper. Immerse yourself in the classic silhouettes, silken gowns, chic accessories and aura of Hollywood glamor of this iconic era as you bring to life with brush or pencil these elegant and refined 1930s evening fashions. Whether you prefer a sophisticated palette to enhance a sleek cut, or an array of vibrant hues to accentuate a flowing gown, embrace your inner fashionista with these timeless designs.

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Jane Austen’s Persuasion (1818) is the author’s most biting and ironic work. In the novel, Austen gives us a satisfying love story while also turning a critical gaze on the kinds of persuasion enforced on young women. Here we have reproduced a rare surviving manuscript page from the story’s eleventh chapter.

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Joyce Meyer help vroue al jare lank om hulself te verbeter deur emosionele hindernisse en fisiese en geestelike struikelblokke in hul lewe te identifiseer. Ons samelewing het 'n onsekerheid-epidemie, veral onder vroue. Kompensasie deur voor te gee om veilig te voel – 'n algemene reaksie – lei slegs tot gevoelens van skaamte. Gebrek aan selfvertroue veroorsaak groot probleme in alle soorte verhoudings, en in huwelike kan dit selfs tot egskeiding lei. In Leef met selfvertroue ondersoek Joyce die sewe eienskappe van 'n vrou met selfvertroue, wat 'n vrou insluit wat weet sy is liefgehê, wat weier om in vrees te leef, en wat nie haarself met ander vergelyk nie. Joyce verduidelik dat selfvertroue spruit uit positief wees in jou aksies en eerlik leef, maar belangrikste van alles uit geloof – in God en in onsself.

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When it was first published, Lyrical Ballads enraged the critics of the day: Wordsworth and Coleridge had given poetry a voice, one decidedly different to that which had been voiced before. This acclaimed Routledge Classics edition offers the reader the opportunity to study the poems in their original contexts as they appeared to Coleridge’s and Wordsworth’s contemporaries, and includes some of their most famous poems, including Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancyent Marinere.

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When the sun comes up, Big Bear and Little Bear think of new ways to share their love. Big Bear loves Little Bear more and more as each day passes, even all the way up to the shining moon - and back. The much-loved, international best-seller, adapted for the very youngest children and now available in a beautiful cloth book. With crinkle pages for little hands, a mirror for sensory stimulation, and a baby-safe teething ring, it features adorable illustrations from Tim Warnes and a simplified, read-aloud text based on Amelia Hepworth's original. This is the perfect gift for baby showers, christenings or to celebrate the arrival of a new baby.Fans of Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, Night Night Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter and the Baby's First Cloth Book series by Ingela P. Arrhenius, will love this joyful celebration of the special bond between parents/carers, and their little one.

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In this novel of desire, possession and perdition, an unnamed adolescent narrator meets the slightly older Marthe in Paris at the start of the First World War when her husband-to-be is away at the Front. The narrator is at a loose end - precocious and apathetic, he has given up school, and in the general chaos of wartime no occupation has been found for him. At first out of boredom, he sets about gaining a hold on Marthe, but finds himself falling deeper in love.They plunge into an affair, full of sensual pleasure and cruel power games. But as their ill-kept secret becomes widely known - and when Marthe falls pregnant - the consequences of their heedlessness begin to unfold. Freedom and passion are confronted by convention and martial honour, with tragic repercussions.This scandalous, sexy novel rocketed its teenage author into overnight fame when it was published in the 1920s - and was all the more shocking because it was based on his own experiences during the war. Its incredible success and the flamboyant antics of its author foretold a brilliant career, but Radiguet died a few months after publication, aged only twenty.

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Immerse yourself in nature’s most incredible and curious creatures with this intricate colouring bookEach of the titles in the Natural Wonders series celebrates some of the world’s wildest and most wondrous plants, creatures, and more. Featuring over 75 illustrations, including detailed close-ups and full-page wonderlands, readers will lose themselves in nature's splendour as they add colour to each wildflower petal, otherworldly mushroom, and butterfly wing.Extraordinary Insects features ants, beetles, bees, butterflies, crickets, catepillars, dragonflies, damselflies, and so much more, each accompanied by a fun fact shedding light on what makes these often overlooked critters so special.Ideal for nature lovers and mindful colouring fans alike, each book in the Natural Wonders series promises hours of mindful enjoyment and colourful calm.

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We live in an age where bad news is ever present, and it can often feel like a struggle just to get through the day. Between work, bills, relationship issues, and health scares, it's no wonder that people are craving a new perspective, a way to approach life that focuses on the positive, while also finding strength in dealing with the negative. Tetsuyo has certainly seen her fair share of ups and downs, but through it all she's developed a distinct outlook on life, which she now shares here. The perfect gift book for readers across the reading spectrum, HAPPY ON HER OWN AT 102 is a warm-cup-of-tea kind of book, both prescriptive and comforting, guaranteed to break through the noise of our frenetic everyday lives.

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The most important business/self-help book since EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE and THE ONE-MINUTE MANAGER.How often do you get to the end of another long and frantic day and wonder why so many important things didn't get finished? We've never worked so hard and felt so unproductive and unfulfilled. 18 MINUTES takes this challenge and turns it on its head. Peter Bregman, top HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW columnist and global management consultant, shatters the myth of getting it all done by offering a clear and simple plan for getting the right things done. He shows how the best way to fight distracting interruptions is to create productive ones ourselves, a practice that can be easily implemented in 18 minutes a day. The result is a simple yet comprehensive approach to managing your life a year, a day, and a moment at a time so that your life moves forward the way you want and at the pace you want.

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The feel-good romcom of the year, an uplifting romantic adventure set against the lights, food and beauty of the most romantic city in the world.✒️✒️AN ASPIRING WRITER.✒️✒️ 🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳A BUDDING CHEF.🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳🍀🍀ONE CHANCE MEETING.🍀🍀 💙💙TWO HEARTS DESTINED TO COLLIDE. ⭐⭐'An utterly charming love story! I couldn't stop reading' SUE MOORCROFT⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'An absolute joy. A feel-good read full of warmth and love' HOLLY MARTIN⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'A fabulously fun and flirty story sprinkled through with humour' LUCY COLEMAN⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gorgeously uplifting read, full of warmth and a generous dash of humour. I loved it!' ELIZA J SCOTT⭐⭐ Ghost writer Emma no longer believes in finding 'the one.' The only dream she's interested in now is getting publisher under her own name. Chef Kieran is a hopeful romantic, but his love life never seems to work out. He's decided to focus on his culinary career instead. Dating is off the menu for both of them . . . until the moment they collide outside Gare du Nord and sparks fly. So begins a whirlwind romance spanning the Channel. When Emma's life falls apart, she risks everything to start again with Kieran in Paris. But as their longed-for reunion approaches, what if destiny has other plans? **Don't miss this stunning rom-com, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cressida McLaughlin and Debbie Johnson.** READERS ARE LOVING WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS'Oh my!!!! What a beautiful love story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was so beautiful! If you're an Emily in Paris lover like me and need a great book to help you fill the void until the show returns this is the perfect companion! Emma & Kieran were perfect!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful storyline of love and fate and being a hopeless romantic at heart. I really enjoyed it and I think it was a great read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. An emperor is convinced he has a magical outfit that only clever people can see. He struts around in his new clothes, proudly showing off to everyone. Is he really as special as he thinks, or is he just making a fool of himself?The Emperor's New Clothes is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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The heartwarming, magical Japanese bestseller about grief, love and a cat who will do anything to see his beloved owner again 'A much-needed dose of comfort and positivity' SHANNA TAN After a long and happy life with a loving human family, tabby cat Fuuta has passed into the afterlife. But he is not as far from his owner Michiru as it seems. Sometimes the divide between the lands of the living and the dead can be traversed. Eager to see Michiru again, Fuuta interviews for a position at Café Pont, which sits in the liminal space between the two worlds. The café is known for its unique service: its living customers can request meetings with the person they'd most like to see again, through the specially selected spirits of messenger cats. Fuuta must investigate and deliver his messages without unnerving the living, or worse, upsetting the balance of the universe itself. It is a weighty task for a tabby cat, but Fuuta rises to the challenge. After all, the job offers a special reward: he will get to see Michiru again. And he'll do anything to reunite with his family.

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We have always looked up at the sky and wondered. Ever since the ancient Babylonians began to track celestial objects on clay tablets, scientific inquiry has been driven by the innately human desire to understand what is out there, and where we fit in among it all. In this wonderful book, Dr Sarah Alam Malik  takes us on a journey through the discoveries that have propelled and continually overturned our perception of the cosmos. From Aristotle’s Earth-centred worldview to the Copernican revolution and Isaac Newton unifying the terrestrial and celestial under the law of gravity, fascination about our universe has never diminished. One of the marvels of our existence is that we can imagine worlds far beyond our own, from the fiery deaths of faraway suns to the search for life beyond Earth. This capacity to share a much grander and more mysterious reality may be among the greatest privileges life has to offer. This is the story so far. A Brief History of the Universe (and our place in it) is at once a fascinating story of discovery and a beautiful celebration of our endless curiosity. 

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Packed with hundreds of invigorating puzzles that are perfect for quick five-minute breaks or entire evenings of relaxation. Crafted by puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore, each challenge sharpens focus and provides therapeutic calm—ideal for de-stressing and boosting mental agility. Portable and inviting, this puzzle paperback comes with all the solutions tucked at the back for ease and satisfaction. Rejuvenate your mind with a gentle workout that’s as fun as it is restorative.Written by internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore, The Mammoth Book of Word Searches 2 is the perfect way to relax and boost your IQ.

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The Mammoth Book of Crosswords 2 is a generously sized paperback brimming with over 300 delightful and sometimes infuriating crosswords.Perfect for lightning-fast five-minute puzzles or an evening-long brain workout, it's your ideal companion at home or on the go. Crafted by puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore, each page delivers a therapeutic dose of calm alongside a boost in mental agility. Recharge and rediscover focus—this is crosswords at their most satisfying and soothing.Written by internationally renowned puzzle expert Dr Gareth Moore, The Mammoth Book of Crosswords 2 is the perfect way to relax and boost your IQ.

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A richly drawn account of a single day in the Viking world, chronicling an hour in the life of 24 individuals from every corner of Viking society. From the bestselling 24 Hours series.Between the infamous Lindisfarne raid in 793 CE and the Norman conquest of 1066, the peoples we know now as the Vikings became one of the most far-ranging and influential civilizations in history. The Vikings are frequently portrayed as raiders, marauding across medieval Europe and Britain, but the culture and society of the medieval Nordic peoples was so much more diverse, multifaceted and influential than it is often depicted.In 24 Hours in the Viking World, author and Viking expert Kirsten Wolf chronicles an hour in the life of 24 individuals from every corner of Viking society over the course of a single day. From the warrior to the thrall, the shipbuilder to the farmer, the poet to the oracle, each chapter offers a snapshot of the world as it was in medieval Scandinavia, and an insight into how these people lived, loved, worked, fought and died.The latest entry in the bestselling 24 Hours series, 24 Hours in the Viking World presents an absorbing, grounded and tangible look at what it was really like to be alive during this pivotal era in history.Also available:24 Hours in Ancient Rome (9781789291278)24 Hours in Ancient Egypt (9781789293517)24 Hours in Ancient Athens (9781789293500)24 Hours in Ancient China (9781789296488)

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A captivating and swashbuckling romantasy for fans of DAUGHTER OF THE PIRATE KING and TO KILL A KINGDOM.Ximena Reale is certain of one thing: the only good pirate is a dead one. Ximena has spent her life training to become one of the black-cloaked cazadores, seafaring hunters who capture the pirates pillaging the Luzan Empire. But although Ximena is the top candidate at la academia, that will not be enough for a daughter of the notorious Reales - pirate captains who were executed for their crimes against the Empire. So when Gasparilla, the most infamous pirate in Luza's history, attacks the capital, Ximena offers to catch him in exchange for being named a cazadora. The Empire accepts, on one condition: she must compete for her cloak against Dante de León, the pompous and infuriating son of the High Minister. Knowing this is her chance to prove herself once and for all, Ximena must set out on a dangerous quest across the archipelago to hunt Gasparilla. But no matter how far she sails, her family's pirate legacy continues to haunt her, and she soon has to question the very laws she's always fought to uphold . . .

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WINNER OF THE WINDHAM CAMPBELL PRIZE 2025WINNER OF THE PRIX ÉMILE GUIMET DE LITTÉRATURE ASIATIQUE 2017WINNER OF THE RYSZARD KAPUSCINSKI AWARD 2017SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE ONDAATJE PRIZE 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE PRIX DU MEILLEUR LIVRE ÉTRANGER 2016In Capital, Rana Dasgupta reveals the new version of Delhi which erupted out of its economic boom in the 1990s. An unsparing look at the causes and consequences of globalisation, Capital is at once a history, a warning and a looking glass.Slums and markets bulldozed or burnt down. Luxury shopping malls and apartment blocks erected in their place. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of people from the rural hinterland streamed in, looking for work. The transformation of the city was stern, abrupt and unequal. Delhi brimmed with ambition and rage.In this prescient account of the mayhem and disparity that would emerge from India's globalisation, Rana Dasgupta shows us a city's rebirth, for better and worse, through the eyes of its people. Capital is a book for our times.

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A Japanese superfood powder made from finely ground green tea leaves. Matcha has been used in tea ceremonies since the 12th century, and is now a global obsession thanks to its incredible benefits for body and mind.Research shows that matcha can reduce the risk of cancer, improve heart health, aid recovery from exercise and help prevent ageing; the traditional matcha tea alone contains the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of regular green tea, with 137 times more antioxidants, acting as the body's defence agents.From a simple matcha latte, to matcha poached chicken, ice cream, infused salt and noodles, Matcha: A Cookbook explores the history, health benefits and 40 delicious recipes using this super healthy ingredient.Content includes:BreakfastsSoups, Sides & SnacksMain DishesSweet & Drinks

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When Max’s life-craft is pulled into a wormhole, he needs a whole galaxy of luck to return to safety … Chris Bradford crafts Interstellar for kids in this space-bending survival story. Max Nova is headed to Mercury with his father, a space trucker, when their ship is suddenly diverted. They have a new urgent mission. An abnormal gravity reading has been detected near the sun. There are fears that this could signal the start of a supernova! But what Max and his father discover is much more dangerous – and far stranger – than any supernova. Flung to the outer reaches of the universe, Max must navigate a galaxy of dangers to find his way home before time runs out! Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

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THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE MAJOR DOCUMENTARY COMING SOON IN 2026Karl Lagerfeld ran Chanel for 35 years, reinventing it from a brand nearing bankruptcy with only one boutique back to one of the top fashion houses in the world.But who was the man behind the myth?In this deliciously entertaining book, the author draws on his personal relationship with Lagerfeld to take us inside the most exclusive rooms in the fashion industry, behind the catwalk, and into a world of brilliantly talented artists, stylish socialites, and famous stars-some of the most elusive and unforgettable figures of fashion's inner circle for the past four decades.Journalist and author William Middleton spent years working in Paris for Women's Wear Daily, W, and Harper's Bazaar, interviewing and socialising with Lagerfeld many times over the years, getting to intimately know not only his work and his professional journey, but also what the elusive designer kept private from the world.

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Newton's law explains why ketchup drips from your burger - but it can't explain why it happens whenever you wear a white shirt. That would be Murphy's law: if something can go wrong, it will. Just as the laws of physics govern the natural world, our working lives are shaped by unwritten rules that won't appear in textbooks, but whose impact remains significant. Here, the bestselling authors of The Decision Book bring together timeless principles and unwritten laws that determine success in today's workplace. Some are immediately intuitive, others are backed by long study. Some are world famous, others guarded secrets. But they all have one thing in common: they explain working life better than any MBA. From KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) to the IKEA Effect (we're biased towards things we've had a part in making), these models will help you think more clearly, make smarter decisions and survive any amount of stupidity the world throws at you.

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Imagine if you could follow in the footprints of the saints when they were alive?Or walk around the places of the Bible stories? Imagine if you could hear from people who were there at the time?Look out for the golden footprints and maybe you can!In Footprints of Faith: The Builders - you'll encounter people whose work created things that impact us even today and who made a difference all around the world.Join our adventurers and step into the stories:Saints:Oscar Romero of El SalvadorAidan of Lindisfarne Hildegard of BingenJuan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Mary WardBible Stories:Building a basket Exodus 2: 1-10Mending nets Luke 5: 1-11Who is my neighbour? Luke 10: 29-37Doubting Thomas John 20:24-29The road to Damascus Acts 9:1-23

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