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The birth of new nations, independent democracies, the unprecedented growth of cities from Lagos to Cairo; the African continent is booming. So why do myths about underdevelopment, unproductive land and overpopulation remain? In a groundbreaking new study of Africa's developmental history, economist Joe Studwell debunks long-held views about the continent's presumed resistance to growth, charting monumental changes in government, demography and asset management. Considering everything from settler colonialism to soil conditions, mineral extractivism to disease development and eradication, Studwell persuasively argues that the seizing back of land, people and states across Africa, has also been the seizure of mass economic development. From slavery to independence and beyond, this is the definitive account of the world's second largest continent - and an optimistic look to its future.

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Soft spoken yet powerful, Serenity perfectly captures the constant battle of fear and courage that lives within us.   The seeds of Serenity were planted in F.S. Yousaf’s last collection of poetry, Sincerely. Struck by inspiration and overwhelmed by the response of dedicated fans, Yousaf wanted to continue this journey in a new collection. While tales of longing, uncertainty, and loss flow through each poem, Yousaf artfully captures the eternal question of how to face pain with courage and quiet resilience. Featuring 140 poems and accompanying illustrations, Serenity is the perfect escape from daily life, helping readers refocus energy and kindness toward themselves and their cherished relationships. 

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The first in a new full-colour series set in the magical Unicornia universe, filled with mermaids, unicorns and magic! Perfect for fans of Unicornia looking to take the next step in their reading journey Featuring: Familiar characters from Unicornia as well as exciting new friends Longer adventures with a dash of danger Magical new lands and creatures Beautiful bold full-colour artwork Pippa, Claudia and Sara set out on the most incredible trip to Mermaid Land, searching for a lost unicorn. But the mischievous mermaids do not want the unicorn to be found! The friends must escape jellyfish, journey through a swamp of poisonous plants and charm grumpy bats on this very special mission. Can they return the unicorn to Unicornia safe and sound … and prove that they can be Unicorn Rescuers?Look out for the Unicorn Rescuers' other adventures ... coming soon!

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Exam board: AQA A, AQA B, OCRLevel & Subject: AS and A Level LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015First examination: June 2017 This edition of The Great Gatsby provides depth and context for A Level students, with the complete novel in an easy to read format, and a detailed introduction and bespoke glossary written by an experienced A Level teacher with academic expertise in the area. · Affordable high quality complete text of The Great Gatsby, ideal for AS and A Level Literature· Perfectly pitched introductions provide the depth and demand required by AS and A Level· Explore the contemporary context, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s writing, the novel’s critical reception and subsequent interpretations for a deeper reading of the text· Expand your further reading with a list of key articles and critical and theoretical texts· Improve your understanding of the novel with unfamiliar concepts and culturally-specific terms defined in the glossary

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A heart-warming picture book celebrating the power of friendship, cooperation, and diversity through fascinating animal partnerships in the wild. Step into The Together Two, a tender and inspiring journey through the animal kingdom, where unlikely friendships blossom and differences shine. From the Nile Crocodile and Egyptian Plover Bird to the Zebra and Wildebeest, discover how each pair supports and complements the other in unique ways. Through lyrical, rhyming text and real-life examples of symbiotic relationships, children will learn how teamwork and empathy make the world thrive. The Together Two gently teaches young readers the importance of understanding, cooperation, and celebrating what makes us different— reminding us that together, we can overcome any challenge. Perfect for storytime, classrooms, and homes alike, this book beautifully blends science and heart, showing that friendship takes many wonderful forms.

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Make it a goal to have some fun with 50 Ways to Play Soccer, an exciting addition to our On-the-Go Amusements line!Designed for those who love the sport, this deck is filled with games and activities for all. Whether you are just beginning to play, are a soccer star, or simply enjoy watching the game, there is something for everyone. Ranging from warm-up activities to minigames, easily adapted to a range of abilities, the fifty activities in this tin will inspire hours of fun. With ideas for playing solo, with a relative or friend, or with a group large enough to split into teams, this makes a great gift or bring-along on a play date or family vacation.

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Test your knowledge of the most beautiful game with Soccer Trivia!This handsome portable box holds 140 multiple-choice questions on all things soccer-related, from legendary players, teams, and leagues to championships, fan clubs, and more. See if you have what it takes to score a goal as trivia champion of the pitch!

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Put your fandom to the test with Romantasy Trivia!This gorgeous portable box holds 140 multiple-choice questions covering fan-favorite books in the romantasy genre, including facts about rising and popular authors, guilty pleasure tropes, and spicy love affairs.  

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Poppy the puptective goes paw to paw with a poltergeist in this second silly book in a graphic chapter book series perfect for fans of InvestiGators and Narwhal and Jelly. When a new neighbor moves into the house next door, Poppy the puptective couldn't be more uninterested. She's too busy solving the mystery of the unseen culprit chewing up all the furniture in her house. But when Poppy catches a possible ghost playing with Truffles's toys in the middle of the night, whatever's going on next door becomes urgent! Good thing Poppy and Truffles the cat are on the case!

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A must-have Where’s Wally? adventure for every bookshelf!Wally is on a mission to find Wizard Whitebeard’s runaway magic staff – but chaos has unfolded! Dragons at the beach, robots in the Stone Age, dinosaurs in the Wild West … every page is packed with unexpected surprises.With 12 mesmerizing search scenes and hundreds of hidden objects to spot, this high-energy search-and-find book offers endless entertainment for kids aged 6+. Combining magic, history, fantasy and sci-fi, it’s a bestselling gift choice for birthdays, holidays and all year round.A guaranteed repeat-read favourite that will keep young puzzle-solvers engaged for hours!

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In the first major Jamaican cookbook of its kind, Kingston-born chef Andre Fowles presents modern and classic recipes for the best of Jamaican food capturing the tastes and traditions of the island, with a foreword from Bruce Springsteen. Jamaican cuisine is the result of a rich blend of cultural influences: Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European. Each dish tells a story of resilience and adaptation and reveals the culinary identity of Jamaica itself-dynamic, colorful, and always evolving. Chef Andre Fowles brings this food to life through more than 100 classic and traditional recipes. There are iconic Jamaican dishes like Jerk BBQ Pork Ribs, Pepper Shrimp, or Ackee and Saltfish that tell the stories of the island's culture and history, but also new spins like Sweet Jerk Crispy Cauliflower, a fish-and-chips-inspired Escovitch Fish Sandwich, and Rum Cake Tiramisu that showcase Jamaica's modern sensibility. Fresh coconut, plantains, and rice and peas are some of the key ingredients, alongside Scotch Bonnet peppers and herbs like thyme, scallion, and garlic.From Saturday soups like Pepper Pot and Red Peas Soup to braises like Brown Stew Chicken and even desserts and drinks incorporating Jamaica's beloved rum, the book will bring a taste of Jamaican to home kitchens everywhere. The beautiful photos serve as armchair travel to entice even those you've never been to island. My Jamaican Table is a culinary journey as told by one of Jamaica's most dynamic chefs.

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The bestselling One Line a Day journal series has sold over 3.5 million copies! This stunning edition features the iconic Unikko print from renowned design and fashion house Marimekko, making a lovely and timeless gift.More than a daily diary: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. This keepsake memory book invites you to capture just a single quick line once a day over five years. As you write, the layout allows you to see your highlights and reflections on the same date in previous years. Uniquely rewarding, simple to complete, and presented in a lovely floral package, this Marimekko journal will become a treasure trove of memories to cherish forever. Copyright © 2026 by Marimekko. Design: “Unikko” by Maija Isola, 1964.

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Celebrate the stunning colors and prints of the iconic fashion and design house Marimekko with 100 collectible postcards.This beautiful treasure trove of 100 patterns, classic prints, and sought-after recent designs is the perfect gift or self-purchase for any Marimekko fan. Housed in a luxe keepsake box, these artful postcards are perfect for sending to a friend or displaying to brighten up any room. Bring color and beauty into your life with these miniature Marimekko art prints. Copyright © 2026 by Marimekko.

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Follow incredible animals on some of the world's most epic journeys of migration over land.Budding animal experts will be spell-bound with this interactive and informative book. Discover some of the most epic animal migrations on Earth as you join eight incredible journeys. From Asian elephants in Sri Lanka and Emperor penguins in the Antarctic to caribou in North America and Christmas Island crabs in the Pacific ocean, you will follow each animal's migration from start to finish, learning about their journey, why they migrate, where they are going, and the dangers they face along the way. The compass included with the book helps to navigate each animal's journey as you follow the route on each page, see the different directions they take, and join them on their journey.

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When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie. A dream school trip to a sea-life sanctuary turns into a nightmare for Bernice when she finds herself in a race against the tide. When her friends’ reckless behaviour plunges them all into the freezing waters of Shark Bay, Bernice has to confront her fears and summon all her knowledge of marine life to find a way to safety. But in shark-infested waters, can she act quickly enough to save the day? Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 7.

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Evan Smoak's most complex mission yet - with his usual skills off the table, how can he bring vengeance for those who most need it? Sometimes two wrongs do make a right . . . Once a black ops assassin for the government known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak broke with the program and went deep underground, using his operational rules and skills to help the truly desperate with nowhere else to turn. When Luke Devine, one of the most powerful men in the world, has a psychological crisis, Evan flies to the East Coast to help him. While there, he learns of a young woman who was kidnapped off the New York City subway, clearly in danger and in need of aid. With no name and few clues, Evan and his team track down the missing woman, who was assaulted and abandoned. Evan offers his help - and sets out finding the young men responsible. But the woman insists that Evan abandon his usual methods - no vengeance and, in particular, no killing. Which will prove no easy feat given the mounting incoming threats from all sides. In a mission that takes Evan from coast to coast, from the poorest corners of society to the richest, Orphan X must figure out a way to protect the innocent, avenge the victimized, and balance justice with a measure of mercy.

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Greek Mythology has had an indisputable impact on Western culture, art and literature. For thousands of years, these tales have shaped our ideas of morality, justice and what it means to be human. From the unrequited love story of Narcissus and Echo to Odysseus' struggle to return home, The Pocket Greek Mythology is packed with facts, trivia, history and quotes, providing the perfect introduction to the world of Gods and Heroes. Gemini PocketsFrom little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion, and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.  

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In the early 1900s, two young artists developed a new style of painting which would revolutionize the artistic world. Inspired by traditional African art, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque began the practice of painting from multiple perspectives simultaneously, deconstructing their subjects into geometric shapes to emphasize their two-dimensionality. While early critics and traditionalists were shocked by the unfamiliarity of this bold new style, the avant-garde embraced the breakthrough. The works of artists such as Juan Gris, Robert Delaunay, Albert Gleizes and Jean Metzinger quickly took on the attributes of the movement. Profiling ten of the movement's most prominent artists, and detailing key works, theory, history and the legacy of Cubism, this pocket-sized guide will teach you everything you need to know about this seminal style. 

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The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Budapest with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Budapest has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Budapest, you’ll find: Top 10 lists of Budapest's must-sees and must-dos, including visiting Buda's Castle District, seeking inspiration at the Hungarian National Gallery and taking a boat trip up the DanubeBudapest’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shoppingThemed lists, including the best shops and markets, historic sites, bars, local dishes and much moreBrand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a weekA laminated pull-out map of Budapest, plus six full-colour area mapsDK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on Budapest’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Budapest travel guide.

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Enter the brutal, revolutionary world of Jean-Patrick Manchette, 'France's king of noir fiction' (The Times)In Paris, the Nada gang – a small cell of left-wing radicals – hatch a plan to kidnap the U.S. ambassador. They’re armed, angry, and almost successful – but totally unprepared for what follows. As the crackdown begins, the group splinters, exposing cowardice, betrayal, and the thin line between radical idealism and outright nihilism. There will be no heroes – only casualties.Jean-Patrick Manchette skewers both the establishment and its would-be destroyers in this pitch-black political thriller. His most overtly radical work, Nada is a savage, stylish dissection of violence, ideology, and the wreckage left behind.PRAISE FOR JEAN-PARICK MANCHETTE‘Manchette was Le Homme... We must revere him now and rediscover him this very instant. ’ James Ellroy'A comic genius... I read and reread him, stunned, appalled, and laughing out loud' Rachel Kushner‘Manchette is Camus on overdrive... He deserves much the same attention’ James Sallis‘Manchette is legend among all of the crime writers I know, and with good reason: his novels never fail to stun and thrill from page one’ Duane Swierczynski

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The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Valencia with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Valencia has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to Valencia, you’ll find:Top 10 lists of Valencia’s must-sees and must-dos, including exploring the buzzing Barrio del Carmen, admiring pieces in the Museo de Bellas Artes and devouring delicious tapasValencia’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shoppingThemed lists, including the best architectural highlights, museums and galleries, beaches, festivals and much moreBrand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a weekA laminated pull-out map of Valencia, plus five full-colour area mapsDK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on Spain’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Spain travel guide.

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A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Woolf's delightful, boundary-pushing classic, with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon.As his tale begins, Orlando is a passionate young nobleman whose days are spent in rowdy revelry, filled with the colourful delights of Queen Elizabeth’s court. By the close, he will have transformed into a modern, thirty-six-year-old woman and three centuries will have passed. Orlando will not only witness the making of history from its edge, but will find that his unique position as a woman who knows what it is to be a man will give him insight into matters of the heart.This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR’S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.

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Life gets pretty boring when you can beat the snot out of any villain with just one punch.Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem—he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!Garo goes up against the giant insect Centisennin! Centisennin targets the rescue helicopter carrying Tareo and Sekingar, but then Metal Bat, who is pursuing Garo, appears! Can Garo and Metal Bat work together to take down the monstrous insect?

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Family is everything, even when it falls apart.Discover the brand-new novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author.'It made me laugh, it made me cry and I couldn’t put it down. If you are a fan of Maggie O’Farrell you must read this.' - Louise Minchin, TV presenter and author of Isolation Island 'Rachel Joyce is a masterful storyteller.' - Sarah Winman, author of Still Life’The renowned artist - the emotionally starved children - what an inspired subject! Joyce writes with her trademark vitality and compassion and there is such colour here. So much at stake. I couldn’t put it down.’ - Esther Freud, author of Hideous Kinky and Mr Mac and Me'Lyrical, shrewd and, ultimately, as indecently satisfying as a four course Italian lunch. My life is a little emptier now it's over.' - Patrick Gale, author of A Place Called Winter'Sparkling and addictive … Rachel Joyce is so incredibly good and wise on families and siblings. I couldn’t love it more.' - Harriet Evans, author of The Garden of Lost and Found‘A triumph of insight and empathy!’ - Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures'Joyce is a fearless explorer of emotional landscape.' – Sunday Times'If only there were more novelists like Rachel Joyce' – TelegraphThere is a heatwave across Europe.Goose and his three sisters gather at the family's house by Lake Orta in Piedmont, Italy. Their father, a famous artist, has recently remarried a much younger woman and decamped to Italy to finish his masterpiece. Now he is dead and there is no sign of a painting.Although the siblings have always been close, as they search for answers over that summer, the things they learn - about themselves, their father and their new stepmother - will drive them apart before they can come to any kind of understanding of what their father's legacy truly is.Extraordinarily compelling, at heart this is a novel about sibling relationships and those hairline cracks that can appear within a family: what what happens when they splinter, and what it would take to mend them.

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**PRE-ORDER NOW - The darkly comic, addictive new novel about friendship and envy from the bestselling author of JUST GOT REAL and GETTING RID OF MATTHEW**'Propulsive, with twists and turns I didn’t see coming, yet warm and good-hearted. I enjoyed it SO much' JENNIE GODFREY'Her snappy, clever fiction . . . seems to slip down like a glass of nicely chilled white wine' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH‘Jane Fallon's books never disappoint. She's so good at tapping into the best and the worst in us. Fabulous’ RUTH JONESNo one’s secrets are safe…Kitty thought moving to London would spice up her life. Unfortunately, she ended up on Ashdown Close, where the hottest topic of gossip is a missed bin collection.That was before the arrival of Sian and Rich at number 8. They are cool and glamorous, and Kitty is perfectly willing to be dazzled by their company.But when she spots a mysterious woman furtively leaving their house, she realises they might not be the magnetic couple she thought. Aided and abetted by best friend Grace, Kitty feels she needs to investigate.Do Sian and Richard really have something to hide, or are Kitty and Grace just being nosy neighbours?And if they are, perhaps they are not the only ones.Because on this street’s nobody’s business might just turn out to be everybody’s business . . .PRAISE FOR JANE FALLON'Gripping, sharp and brilliantly twisty. Deliciously readable. A rollercoaster of revenge' DAILY MAIL'Witty, smart, topical and full of heart. the sun-lounger smash of the summer' TAMMY COHEN'Impossible to put down. Fabulous characters and a story that just will not let you go!' RUTH JONES'Jane Fallon's wry observation and razor-sharp wit in this unputdownable page-turner will grab you from the first page and the action races along at breakneck speed' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Her snappy, clever fiction . . . seems to slip down like a glass of nicely chilled white wine' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'Witty, funny, beautifully written and dotted with life's truths like sprinkles on a birthday cake' CATHY KELLY'Sharply observed, wickedly funny, with real depths of emotion too. Absolutely unputdownable' MILLY JOHNSON

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Join Peter Rabbit as he hunts for the perfect gifts to show his family just how much he loves them - and learns along the way that the greatest gift of all is each other. A sweet new lift-the-flap adventure in this bestselling series. Peter's sisters are making paper hearts to show how much they love their family but, try as he might, Peter just can't seem to get his paper hearts right - so he sets off from the burrow to find the perfect gifts to show his family just how much he loves them. With the help of some friends along the way, Peter digs for buried treasure, chooses sweet treats and finds an acorn that will keep on growing, just like his love. But when he loses all his carefully chosen gifts, he realises that the biggest gift of all was waiting at home all along. This brand new story has lots of fun paper flaps for little hands to explore as they help Peter find a way to tell his family 'I love you'. With a gentle narrative and beautiful woodland setting, this is the perfect tale to celebrate family, friendship and love. Discover more adorable Peter Rabbit lift-the-flap storybooks:Peter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg HuntPeter Rabbit: The Easter Bunny Hunt Peter Rabbit: The Birthday Present HuntPeter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Outdoors Treasure HuntPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present Hunt

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Bestselling author Ruth Forman and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree Raissa Figueroa craft a lyrical and vibrant story honoring the love and bond that exists between family and child even in complicated times--now available as a board book! Told from Nana's point of view, this simple, affirming, and comforting read-aloud shows how every family's love is natural and connected to the world around us. Just as the sun loves the day, the moon loves the waves, and the night sky loves the star glow...so is our love for each other: innate, wondrous, and infinite.

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The aspiring heroes of My Hero Academia team up with pro heroes for action-packed missions!The ambitious Team-Up Missions Program pairs groups of aspiring heroes with pro heroes to go on action-packed missions! Although Izuku Midoriya and his U.A. High friends are thrilled to participate, there’s just one catch—there’s no telling who will be teamed up with whom! From top heroes to students from other classes and schools, anyone could be on the same team.The ever-cheery Hado is handling a beautification drive, and who better to help her than the ever-grumpy Bakugo? Then, Yaoyorozu gets to know Ashido and Uraraka better by waging war over a blowout sale! Also includes “Endeavor’s Mission,” a prequel story to the My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission film!

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PERFECT FOR FANS OF Mel Robbins' THE LET THEM THEORY and THE COURAGE TO BE DISLIKEDThe new book from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Art of Thinking ClearlyHave you ever: Got stuck in your career? Said 'yes, sure' when you should have said 'sorry, no'? Tried to change someone? Listened to your inner voice?These are all examples of habits, decisions and behaviours that will derail your efforts to build a life of success - of better decisions, career and relationships; of happier and healthier living. In his new international bestseller, Rolf Dobelli reveals 52 of life's biggest mistakes, and shows why the key to living well is so much simpler than you might think. Just understand what the pitfalls are... then avoid them.Previously published as The Not-To-Do List.

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In a world where electricity equals power, Enlil is an outcast - born without the gift. But his dream of joining the elite Electrical Police Department keeps him going. When he's finally given a chance, he uncovers a horrifying truth: the powerless aren't just ignored - they're erased. Betrayed by the hero he once admired, Enlil is struck down. But death doesn’t end his story. Awakened with dark, unnatural power, Enlil returns - not as a hero, but as a nightmare.

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In nineteenth century London, deep in the East End, there live the Hooligans: a band of miscreants led by alchemist Lee Heartrib, the current head of the Antilia Family mafia. Entrusted with guardianship of the city by his predecessor, Lee uses his alchemy to keep the junkies happy—but his true aim is creating a “paradise” for the good of the people. And sometimes, that involves getting his hands dirty, especially when he’s pitted against the other mafia heads, or shadowy beings who want to eliminate human life on earth.A new world order is on the horizon, with the Hooligans leading the way!

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‘Combines brilliant storytelling with rich and deeply researched evidence . . . essential reading for anyone seeking a global history that reexamines the past on a massive scale’ – Caroline Elkins, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Imperial Reckoning and Legacy of Violence'Synoptic in its reach, overwhelming in its detail, The Killing Age leaves one feeling like Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver, who came to prefer the company of peaceable horses to membership of humankind' – J. M. Coetzee, Nobel Prize-winning author of Disgrace--------------------A bold, trailblazing history that asks: what if the movements that built the modern world – the Enlightenment, democracy, the Industrial Revolution – were more catastrophic than we ever imagined?In this radical rethinking of modernity, Professor Clifton Crais argues that the era between 1750 and the early 1900s – seen by many as the birth of the Anthropocene – should instead be known as the Mortecene: the Age of Killing.Killing brought the world together and tore it apart, as violence and commerce converged to create a new and terrible world order that drove the growth of global capitalism. Profiteering warlords left a trail of devastation across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, committing mass-scale slaughter of humans and animals, and sparking an environmental crisis that remains the most pressing threat facing the world today.Drawing on decades of scholarship and a range of new sources, The Killing Age turns our vision of past and present on its head, illuminating the Mortecene in all its horror: how it has shaped who we are, what we value, what we fear, and the precarious planet we must now confront.'Crais obliges us to confront the naked reality of a modern world order spawned from the barrel of a gun . . . This is a courageous and highly readable work' – David Wengrow, co-author of The Dawn of Everything

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Four girls . . . all named Taylor. Read New York Times bestseller Jen Calonita's origin story of an unforgettable friendship! And don't miss the sister novel: Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg.Taylor (aka Teffy to her family) is terrified to start middle school.She wishes she could fade into the background, unnoticed. But on the first day of school, she finds herself in the spotlight when it's revealed that her homeroom class has four girls all named Taylor! There's a couple of things they can agree on: Taylor Swift is the greatest singer-songwriter of all time...and they are definitely going to need nicknames.Soon, Teffy's outside her comfort zone, going out for cheerleading and starting a friendship bracelet-making business. And when the Eras tour comes to town, the four friends will do whatever it takes to get tickets.But then, a surprise betrayal changes everything. Teffy's learning to speak up for herself, but it's hard. Can she say what's on her mind and keep her new friends for good?

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In Football Stories: Kerr young readers will find out how Sam Kerr became one of the world's most famous footballers. With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little football fans. They'll love the story of Kerr's triumph, especially when they learn that once she was just a football-loving kid just like them.

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After many years of serving the country and doing his part to help rebuild South Africa, Dr Peter Friedland was given an opportunity to serve as a member of Nelson Mandela’s medical team and helped to monitor his hearing. Over the years they built a rapport and their conversations regularly veered towards politics. Mandela often gave Peter perspective and would push him to examine his reasons for supporting specific causes and holding particular views. As an ENT specialist, Peter regularly treated victims of violent crime. He also lost colleagues and friends to hijackings and other crimes. But when his daughters were exposed to a robbery, he had to make a life-changing decision. This book examines the powerful forces that push people away from South Africa and those that pull them back in. It is never as simple as merely staying or going – it is an emotional tug of war that continues until something snaps. Through many conversations had with Mandela and lessons he learnt from his life, Peter worked through some of his PTSD, his fears and the deep sense of hopelessness he felt as he came to terms with his decision to emigrate to Australia. His story beautifully captures the tension between an uncertain future that is out of your control and the fear that you might not survive.

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Go for the throne in Status Royale!Choose your teammates carefully and rank up fast because in the world of esports, anyone can snatch the crown!Status Royale is THE game to master if you want to join the rank of elite players in the competitive world of VR esports. Vell is just having fun as a casual gamer with her best friend and teammate Jun teaching her the tips and tricks…until he shuts her down and skips town! Vell’s competitive spirit is unlocked and she vows to challenge her former best friend with her own team of amateur Status Royale players and beat Jun at his own game, but does she really know who she’s competing against?

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'An ambitious, cinematic thriller' Observer'A talented storyteller' The Times'A cinematic epic' Daily MailWhat if the only hope for survival becomes the greatest threat? From the brilliant, bestselling author of Child 44 comes a suspenseful and fast-paced novel about a colony of global apocalypse survivors seeking to reinvent civilisation under the most extreme conditions imaginable. The world has fallen. Without warning, a mysterious and omnipotent force has claimed the planet for their own. There are no negotiations, no demands, no reasons given for their actions. All they have is a message: humanity has thirty days to reach the one place on Earth where they will be allowed to exist… Antarctica.Cold People follows the journeys of a handful of those who endure the frantic exodus to the most extreme environment on the planet. But their goal is not merely to survive the present. Because as they cling to life on the ice, the remnants of their past swept away, they must also confront the urgent challenge: can they change and evolve rapidly enough to ensure humanity’s future? Can they build a new society in the sub-zero cold?Original and imaginative, as profoundly intimate as it is grand in scope, Cold People is a masterful and unforgettable epic.Praise for Tom Rob Smith ‘A remarkable achievement’ Jeffery Deaver‘Amazing’ Lee Child‘Chilling, hypnotic and thoroughly compelling’ Mark Billingham‘Truly original and chilling’ Jojo Moyes‘Tom Rob Smith’s mastery of suspense will make any reader’s heart pound’ Financial Times‘A thrilling, intense piece of fiction’ Observer‘Ingeniously plotted... a high voltage story’ New York Times‘Perfectly plotted, utterly terrifying’ Daily Mail‘A mind-blowing, addictive plot that will have you on the edge of your seat’ Stylist‘A powerful page-turner’ GQ‘Taut and atmospheric’ Irish Independent‘Masterly... read this and shiver’ Telegraph

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