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20 For 20! Celebrate 20 years of BOOM! Studios with this critically acclaimed horror masterpiece, collected in its entirety for the very first time. The last thing Daisy saw was her boyfriend disappearing into the darkness. The first thing Daisy saw with her new prosthetic eye was red. And she's seeing more and more... As Daisy's new eye shows her more of the red-hued world people and things that aren't otherwise there she gets dragged into a mystery far bigger than she ever imagined. What can she do in the face of the Red Mother? A haunting series from Jeremy Haun (Haunthology, The Beauty) and Danny Luckert (Regression, Shock Shop) about the unseen horrors that surround us! Collects The Red Mother #1-12.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2025Share in the company of owls in this nocturnal love song… From the author of Some of Us Just Fall, longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing. ‘I couldn’t put down this warm and comforting, beautiful book.’ Ajay Tegala, author of Wetland Diaries In the woods above Polly Atkin’s home in Grasmere, Cumbria live the tawny owls she calls her neighbours. Each night, they come down to her cottage at dusk, calling out as night falls – in particular a trio of owlets she watches grow from fledglings to young adults. As the antics of the owl siblings develop – their capacity to play, to bicker, to share and to protect – they encourage her to think differently about some of the big needs of all our lives: solitude and companionship, care and belonging, rest and retreat. And into the frame step questions about all sorts of relationships, from how we feel when in darkness to the homes and connection we so desperately seek. The Company Of Owls is a love song to these incredible creatures, and a reflection on what makes them, and us, unique. It’s a call to find joy in unexpected places and times. It is a lesson in learning to listen – to really listen – when all around us seems clamour and noise. ‘Rarely have I found a book so transporting, so moving.’ Jessica J. Lee, author of Dispersals ‘A beautiful guide to moving through this world with tender curiosity, joy and reflection.’ Sally Huband, author of Sea Bean

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PENGUIN HORROR: A celebration of the very best literary horror, a series of terrifying novels and tales that for generations have thrilled, captivated and kept readers wide awake at night.Known for writing some of the most incisive and elegant novels of the early twentieth century, Edith Wharton was also a master practitioner of the ghost story, producing dozens of frightful fictions throughout her lifetime. Combining pristine prose with strange, suffocating atmospheres and a profound sense of the uncanny, Pomegranate Seed and Other Ghostly Tales, a collection of Wharton's very best haunting narratives, detail spectral handwriting, isolated houses in lonely landscapes, and a husband with a terrible secret…‘Masterly stories of horror and unease’ New Yorker

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PENGUIN HORROR: A celebration of the very best literary horror, a series of terrifying novels and tales that for generations have thrilled, captivated and kept readers wide awake at night.Step into the terrifying world of ghostly apparitions, grotesque monsters and terrible, creeping dread – but be careful, who knows if you'll make it out alive?This collection brings together ten of the greatest literary horror stories every written, from Mary Shelley’s iconic tale of a ‘body swap’ gone wrong, to Edgar Allen Poe's terrifying account of a great family’s downfall, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s chilling description of female subjugation. A treasure trove of scares and spooks, Classic Horror: An Anthology is a timeless celebration of all that curdles the blood and goes bump in the night …

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Explore the enchanting works of Rumi in this beautifully packaged poetry collection.For more than eight centuries, the poems of Persian mystic poet and Sufi master Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi have enthralled and inspired readers from every faith and background. Rumi’s enduring legacy is a testament to the universal themes of love, friendship, and spirituality found in his work. The Heart of Rumi features: A carefully curated selection of over 350 timeless Rumi poems, including “In Every Breath,” “Find Yourself a Friend,” and “I See Healing,” all masterfully translated by Iranian-American architect and writer, Nader KhaliliAlluring color illustrations that, together with Rumi’s spellbinding writing, create a magical reading experienceGorgeous packaging including wood-free paper, a foil and debossed cover, rounded corners, a round spine, and a ribbon markerGift your soul by indulging in the spiritual world of this thirteenth-century poet. The Heart of Rumi is the perfect read for poetry lovers and those who believe in a little bit of magic.I SEE HEALINGi see healingin every paini see compassionin every rageon the plains of the earthand in the nine levelsunder the domeof vast heavensi see only youin every stage

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Cute Cozy Coloring: Monsters is filled with adorable and heartwarming illustrations that will bring you a sense of calm, comfort and joy. Perfect for kids, teens and adults alike, this book offers simple designs and bold lines for an easy and stress-free colouring experience. So, get cosy and embrace this collection of pure cuteness that will melt your heart.

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Submarines are a key component of modern naval warfare, providing countries with the ability to make missile strikes against their enemies from anywhere in the world. Organized by type, Modern Submarines offers a compact guide to the major submarines deployed in the world today. Find out about the nuclear-powered Virginia class, the US Navy’s premier fast attack submarine, with its stealth capabilities; discover the Chinese navy’s Type 039 diesel- electric submarine, designed for a blue-water defensive role; and learn about the venerable Russian Delta IV class, a type dating from the 1980s and which is able to deploy uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs). Illustrated with more than 100 vivid artworks, Modern Submarines is an essential reference guide for modellers and naval warfare enthusiasts.

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Illustrated with detailed artworks of modern military aircraft and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, Modern Military Aircraft is an extensively researched review of the military aircraft deployed by the world’s air forces in recent conflicts in the Balkans, the Caucasus, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and elsewhere. Organised alphabetically by manufacturer, this book includes every type of aircraft in use in the world today, from the F-22 Raptor through the Dassault Mirage 2000 to the MiG-29 and Su-33. The book includes multirole fighters, ground attack aircraft, high-level bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, carrier aircraft, and unmanned drones. The guide is illustrated with 12 fold-out gatefold artworks as well as profile artworks, three-views, and special cutaway artworks of the more famous aircraft in service, such as the F-15E Strike Eagle, Sukhoi Su-27 and Eurofighter Typhoon. Illustrated with more than 120 artworks, Modern Military Aircraft is an essential reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in modern military aircraft.

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‘Every age has its own kind of war.’ – Clausewitz, On War Raids, invasions and sieges; trench battles, naval encounters and aerial dogfights; civil wars, guerrilla wars, trade wars and nuclear wars; wars of succession, religion and independence – wars have been fought in all kinds of ways and for all kinds of reasons. From the ancient world to the invasion of Ukraine, from the Hundred Years’ War to the Six Day War, from the Wars of the Roses to the Opium Wars, across over 1000 pages The Encyclopedia of Warfare presents the reader with more than 5000 entries – arranged chronologically – on wars, campaigns, empires, rebellions and counter-insurgencies. From battles fought with spears to the latest drone technology, The Encyclopedia of Warfare features an immense range of conflict. Each war narrative, where appropriate, includes descriptions of its campaigns, battles and sieges. All this is easily accessed via an extensive index. Featuring over 610 full colour maps created specifically for this volume and 100 photographs in two plate sections, The Encyclopedia of Warfare is written in a style accessible to both the student and the general enthusiast, and reflects the latest thinking among military historians. The Encyclopedia of Warfare is an authoritative compendium of almost five millennia of conflict.

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Stay motivated and inspired as an artist, no matter where you are, with the creative exercises and ideas in Pocket Prompts Drawing.This compact, easy-to-carry guide is filled with tips, techniques, and practices to break through artist’s block and provide an instant source of inspiration. From quick sketches to detailed projects, Pocket Prompts Drawing offers a variety of prompts to help you develop your skills and explore new ideas. From basic sketching techniques to more complex subject studies, the prompts in this book encourage you to explore a variety of techniques, overcome artistic blocks, and enjoy your drawing practice. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this guide will inspire you to draw with confidence and creativity. Keep it in your bag, pocket, or studio for instant artistic inspiration!Inside you’ll find:60+ creative prompts and drawing exercises: Designed to help you explore new ideas and sharpen your drawing skills.Techniques and tips for all skill levels: From beginners to experienced artists, everyone can find useful insights.A portable, easy-to-reference format: Take your inspiration with you wherever you go. With Pocket Prompts Drawing, you’ll never be without a source of inspiration, helping you create your best work anytime, anywhere.

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The first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! This edition includes never-before-seen sketches, a Q&A with author Tui T. Sutherland, and an alternate opening chapter. A must-have for FanWings of all ages! Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows that war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside - a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious Prophecy they've been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs and hidden away ever since - all to fulfill the Prophecy. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends must choose freedom over fate ... leave the mountain ... and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted.

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The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! This edition includes an exclusive never-before-seen sketch and a Q&A about Tsunami with author Tui T. Sutherland. A must-have for FanWings of all ages! The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral. But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal--and perhaps even death.

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Filled with practical tips and easy-to-follow advice, this book tells you everything you need to know to help you truly understand and bond with your catAre you getting some cattitude, or is your cat trying to tell you something? Good communication is the foundation of all strong relationships - and it shouldn't be any different with your cat! Whether you're a first-time owner or a long-time cat lover wanting to know more, this book will help you to understand your cat, interpret their behaviour and create a lifelong bond built on love and trust.Inside these pages you'll discover the following and much more:- How cats process and make sense of the world - The secrets of cat body language, expressions and behaviour - Simple techniques for meeting, greeting and interacting with cats- Tips to help you nurture your cat's happiness and well-beingDive into this illustrated guide to deepen your knowledge and give your four-legged feline friend a life full of love, joy and affection.

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Your favourite Glasgow detective is back with a brand new case'Move over Rebus' DAILY MAIL'One of the best' LITERARY REVIEW'Immensely exciting and atmospheric' ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH'Few have matched the sustained quality of her output' THE TIMESDSI William Lorimer first meets Meredith St Claire when he is giving a careers talk at his goddaughter's school. The popular and glamorous drama teacher is distraught, begging him to investigate her fiancé's recent disappearance, but with a report already made to the relevant authorities, there's nothing more Lorimer can do.Until a body is discovered on the outskirts of Glasgow. Guy Richmond was a wealthy and charismatic actor, adored by everyone. Or so it first seems. But as Lorimer and his team are drawn deeper into the mystifying world of professional theatre, they find themselves caught in a web of confidences and rivalry, thwarted dreams and ruthless ambition. For it seems the finest actors of all are those with the darkest secrets to hide.

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A badminton guy falls for a basketball girl. Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance?Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls’ basketball team, he falls for her hard. After an unexpected turn of events brings the two closer together, sports might not be the first thing on their minds anymore!With exams over, summer vacation is finally in full swing! Taiki and Chinatsu go on a secret date to the fireworks festival, but their romantic time together is cut short when they run into other Eimei students. Can they keep hiding their relationship from their friends and classmates?

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“This isn’t just another book about tarot or magical objects. It’s an invitation to weave together two profound traditions in a way that makes both more powerful. It’s a practical guide to creating lasting change, yes, but it’s also something rarer: a reminder that magic doesn’t require us to abandon reason but rather to expand upon it. Talismans and Tarot shows us that sometimes the most powerful magic comes from combining traditions in new ways.” —Benebell Wen, author of Holistic Tarot   As our ancestors did before us, we often put our faith in lucky charms and talismans. Maybe you have a protective charm like a guardian angel pendant or an evil eye. Perhaps it is a family heirloom, a crystal, a small figurine, a foreign coin, or another fascinating object that brings you comfort and luck. We turn to these touchstones when we are fearful or in need of comfort. Or when we’re inspired or ambitious and want to believe that anything is possible.   Incorporating talismans with tarot reading offers a powerful and lasting impact. It is a magical combination that helps to amplify intentions and attract positive energy.  Talismans and Tarot offers guidance for hands-on practices that include setting intentions, choosing and consecrating your talisman, as well as when and how to do readings. Learn to confidently work your magic and how to carry the power of a tarot reading with you every day as it supports and guides you toward manifesting your intentions.

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Create unforgettable drinks with the confidence of a pro with this masterclass in cocktail mixology and culture.Written by the creator of the wildly popular @theeducatedbarfly, Home Bartending Mastery doesn’t just teach you how to mix—it teaches you how to think like a bartender. This authoritative guide covers:Home mixology essentials: tools, techniques, and ingredients The six cornerstone cocktails: the Sling, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Negroni, the Sour, and the Highball, covering the classic recipe, fascinating history, and step-by-step instructions for eachCreative modern riffs crafted by top bartendersOriginal creations from the author’s own repertoireBut this isn’t just a recipe book. It’s a deep dive into cocktail culture. Discover the stories behind today’s modern classics, from the bartenders who invented them to the bars where they became legends.Whether you’re a cocktail novice or a seasoned enthusiast, Home Bartending Mastery will ignite your passion for great drinks and inspire you to shake, stir, and sip like never before.Your home bar is about to get a serious upgrade. Cheers!

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A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award longlister and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw! The Mancusis don't have any kids... but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy feels pretty sure that the BSC does not pet-sit. But Jessi has always liked animals, and she talks Kristy into being okay with her taking the job. With snakes on the loose and sick hamsters, Jessi's got plenty of pet-sitting troubles, and things don't get any easier when she and her friends get into a big fight. Will Jessi be able to handle her pet-sitting job when things are going wrong with the baby-sitters, too?

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An unwilling magnet for the supernatural and a ghost-hunting little girl join forces to capture Japan’s most terrifying and dangerous spirits.After a dangerous encounter with a malevolent spirit, Keitaro Gentoga wants nothing to do with the supernatural. Unfortunately for this reluctant ghost magnet, he’s stuck helping Yayoi Hozuki—a strange young girl who’s intent on capturing Japan’s most terrifying ghosts and ghouls.As the battle against Yin Jiao rages on, a deadly new spirit enters the fray—the legendary oni Shuten-Doji. While Yayoi struggles to hold her own against an incarnation of calamity itself, Eiko and Keitaro will have to find some way to survive in a head-to-head confrontation with one of Japan’s most terrifying monsters!

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For every book sold, a donation will be paid to Maggie's, a charity that helps families living with cancer. Discover the life of Sir Chris Hoy, the cycling champion who became an inspiration to millions.As a boy growing up in Scotland, Chris loved nothing more than racing around on his BMX and dreaming of becoming a champion. He wasn’t the fastest cyclist at first, but did that stop him? No! He quickly learned the value of hard work and perseverance, equipping him with the tools he needed to push forward. With determination, courage, and relentless effort, he went on to become one of the greatest cyclists of all time, winning six Olympic gold medals and eleven world titles!  But Chris's story doesn’t end at the finish line. After retiring, he became an author, writing books to inspire children and young athletes to chase their dreams. In 2024, he showed remarkable courage once again, by openly sharing his cancer diagnosis and offering hope through his strength. With lively illustrations and fascinating facts, this book takes young readers on an inspiring adventure through Chris's incredible journey – showing that with passion, perseverance and a dream to follow, anything is possible! Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. 

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Step inside the astonishing world of art forgery, where masterpieces are faked, fortunes are made, and almost no one is who they seem. Art Fraud reveals the true stories behind some of the greatest scams in art history, where con artists forged their way to fame, fortune or infamy. Discover the motivations and methods of master forgers, from Eric Hebborn’s faked Old Masters to Han van Meegeren’s deception of the Nazis. Meet eccentric copyists, bitter experts, and insiders who turned against the institutions they once admired. Each chapter tells the story of a different forger, weaving in the investigations that finally unmasked them and the secrets they left behind. Written by bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge, this is a fascinating, brilliantly researched collection that blurs the line between genius and fraud. Whether you are an art lover, a true crime reader or simply curious about how the art world really works, this book is full of twists, scandals and unforgettable characters.

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A real-life astronaut is here to tell you what it's REALLY like to blast off into space - and everywhere we might travel in the future! Could we build a colony on Mars? Will we ever land on Venus? Can we play football on the Moon?Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to pull on your spacesuit and join your guide, real astronaut Tim Peake (and a host of expert STEM characters), in this fascinating adventure through space, time and the diary of one truly incredible space adventure. With help from some robot adventurers, you'll discover space missions of the past and present, and where we might travel in the future . . .Written by real-life astronaut Tim Peake, this children's non-fiction book is essential for readers who want to discover more about space travel, the universe and our place in it.

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Save your place with magnetic bookmarks featuring classic covers from three of Agatha Christie’s most iconic mysteries.  Now you won’t have to rely on your little grey cells to remember where you stopped reading your favorite murder mystery, adventure, romance, or nonfiction book. Clip one of these double-sided magnetic bookmarks to any page when you have to put a book down so you can jump right back into the action when you return. Pick between three unique, book-shaped bookmarks featuring classic covers from And Then There Were None, Murder on the Orient Express, and Death on the Nile.   © 2024 Agatha Christie Ltd. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, DEATH ON THE NILE, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, AGATHA CHRISTIE, POIROT, the Agatha Christie Signature and the AC Monogram Logo are registered trademarks of Agatha Christie Limited in the UK and elsewhere. All rights reserved.  

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THE PLANET HAS ALWAYS CALLED TO JILL, BUT ITS SECRETS MAY CONSUME HER. . . Swallowed is a psychological sci-fi novella about an all consuming planet exploration, with horror, horticulture and romance seeping from its pages.--Earth is broken beyond repair. The Planet is our last hope.Humanity's first mission to the Planet ended in tragedy, but botanist Jill Jones won’t let that stop her from joining the second one.Perfect climate, perfect terrain, perfect flora and fauna; the Planet has called to Jill all her life. She knows, with bone-deep certainty, it's home. A new beginning for humanity. She just needs a chance to prove it.But as Jill and her team survey the Planet, a mysterious presence begins to infiltrate their thoughts.When her colleagues start to disappear, it's up to Jill to uproot the Planet's secrets before they consume her, her friends . . .And the one man she would do anything to keep. --Readers love Swallowed'Mouth dropped. This was such an incredible read. I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one sitting!' ***** Reader Review'Disturbing, addictive and darkly atmospheric' ***** Reader Review 'I need more books like this! Immediately one of my FAVORITE reads of 2024 & should be on your must reads for 2025' ***** Reader Review 'A horticulturally horny and hypnotising read' ***** Reader Review

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A RELUCTANT QUEEN. A DEADLY ASSASSIN. A DEAL BOUND IN BLOOD.The Frost Queen's Blade is an epic, standalone, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance from Meg Smitherman. --Conspiracy lurks in the realm of Rothen. No one knows this better than Elma Volta, soon to be queen of the frozen kingdom. But as she awaits her coronation, Elma narrowly escapes death at the hands of an enemy assassin. Realizing she has few choices and even fewer allies, Elma offers the assassin a deal: if he can keep her alive until she takes her rightful place on the throne, she will bring peace to their warring lands.An uneasy alliance forms between Elma and the sharp-tongued assassin. But what started as mutual hatred and resentment, soon begins to evolve into something else entirely. Something aching, desperate, and blazing hot. --Readers love The Frost Queen's Blade'This book is ridiculously good, I can't get over it!! I loved it so much from start to finish' ***** Reader Review'I’ll probably think about this book for months...The drama, the angst. Loved every minute' ***** Reader Review 'An EASY 5 stars given here. I couldn’t put this book down. Cancelled all my Saturday plans to finish it. It was SO FREAKING GOOD!!' ***** Reader Review 'Meg's dialogue and world-building is beyond compare... I can't recommend this book enough and I know it will be one that I often come back to and read again' ***** Reader Review

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ANCIENT GODS. SIMMERING MAGIC. SMOULDERING ROMANCE.The heart stopping sequel to Destroyer, with a heart shattering romance and rich world-building at its core . . . --She was a goddess of light, and he was the god of death.Ru Delara, archaeologist, has finally proven that magic exists. Fen Verrill has vanished in the wake of his dark revelation, leaving Ru with a shattered heart. The cruelly handsome Lord D’Luc now holds Ru and her volatile artifact captive.Meanwhile, conspiracy brews in the city of Mirith, its court overtaken and infatuated with the worship of a vengeful god.Ru and Fen are drawn inevitably to the heart of it.But everything in the palace is not as it seems, and Ru soon finds herself at a terrible crossroads: the future of the entire kingdom is hers to decide.--Readers love Sanctifier'This duology is one for the ages. Loved every page' ***** Reader Review'I couldn’t have asked for a better end for Ru’s story. These characters will live with me for a long time' ***** Reader Review'I highly recommend reading the series. Everything Meg Smitherman writes is fantastic' ***** Reader Review'So clever and well written' ***** Reader Review

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AN ARCHAEOLOGIST. A CURSED ARTIFACT. A WINDSWEPT STRANGER.This dark fantasy romance is the first in THE SHATTERED CITY duology, with a heart shattering romance and rich-world building at its core . . . --Thrown together by fate. . .At the centre of a forbidden ruin, an artifact of black stone is unearthed.Archaeologist Ru Delara, vilified by the scientific community for believing in magic, is summoned to investigate. When she arrives she finds herself inexorably drawn to the artifact and, unable to resist its pull, Ru reaches out to touch the stone...Waking in the dark, naked and alone, Ru sees that everything and everyone within a mile radius has been vaporized. Only she and the artifact remain intact.When a windswept stranger called Fen finds her, she has no choice but to accept his help.Ru and Fen must unravel the secrets of the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands... before its darkness engulfs them all. --Readers love Destroyer'This book was so compelling, start to finish. I couldn’t put it down!' ***** Reader Review'Fascinating mystery, engaging characters, and beautiful prose' ***** Reader Review'Finished this book in one sitting and was left desperately craving the next part of the story' ***** Reader Review'Destroyer is stunning!' ***** Reader Review

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'A tour-de-force survey of how birds live their lives - with all the drama, surprise, humour, sadness and amazement of any human soap-opera' - Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World'Utterly fascinating . . . Strassmann is the perfect guide to this world: an author as much fascinated by the science and research as she is motivated by the sheer joy and wonder of the birds themselves' - James Macdonald Lockhart, author of RaptorIn The Social Lives of Birds, evolutionary biologist Joan Strassmann examines what it means for birds of a feather to flock together. Some birds sleep together. Some join the foraging groups of other species. Some are only social during the breeding season, forming nesting colonies in trees, cliffs, and sandbanks. Some are altruistic, helping to rear young that are not their own. Some males perform mating dances together.Strassmann explains how flocks provide safety in numbers, roosts offer warmth and shelter, and colonies allow for protected breeding. But group behavior is not without its costs-including increased competition, infidelities, tick infestations, and more. Strassmann exposes the conflicts birds face and the many ways in which they resolve these conflicts. With stories of birds from around the world-from broad-winged hawks that migrate south together in the fall, tree swallows that roost together in the thousands, and tropical anis that nest in communes-The Social Lives of Birds explores the different kinds of bird groups and what to look for when watching them. Above all, it reveals that solitary life, it seems, is not for the birds.'Delightful and informative' - Lee Dugatkin, author of How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog)

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This book examines the ways in which literary form facilitates mentalization and our ability to be aware of our own and others’ mental states, showing how we can use this awareness to make sense of our experiences and interactions.Looking at narrative, the sonnet, free indirect speech, and autobiographical memory, Elisa Galgut focuses on the ways in which literary form not only contains difficult emotions, but how it shapes and develops these emotional states. She considers how the creative mind gives form to inchoate emotions and structures and processes them in ways that allow us to experience and give name to what was previously unclear and amorphous. Looking at the work of canonical figures of English literature, such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Austen, Galgut’s focus on form – rather than content – offers the reader a novel way of understanding the ways in which literature engages our emotional lives.Assuming no prior knowledge of complex psychoanalytic concepts, Mentalization and Literary Form is aimed at academic and graduate students focusing on literary studies and philosophy, as well as psychoanalysts interested in Literature.

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'We urgently need Hannah Ritchie' GUARDIAN'Essential reading' RUTGER BREGMAN 'Read this book -- now' MARK LYNASWe can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement it’s hard to know where to turn. In her new book, bestselling environmental star Hannah Ritchie answers 50 key climate questions once and for all, clearing the air so we can get on and fix things.With so many conflicting headlines out there, it’s tough to sort fact from fiction when it comes to climate change and the solutions we need for a cleaner future.The first piece of good news is that data scientist Hannah Ritchie is here with the answers and the steps we need to take now. Using simple, clear data, she tackles questions such as, ‘Is it too late?’, ‘Won’t we run out of minerals?’ and ‘Are we too polarised?’. The second piece of good news: the truth is way more hopeful than you might think.We’re at a critical moment for our planet, and getting the facts straight is step one. But even more crucial is feeling hopeful about what we can do next. The third piece of good news? We already have many of the solutions we need to create a more sustainable planet for future generations.Clearing the Air is your essential guide whenever you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed about climate change. Dive in, get informed and be part of building a better world for everyone.PRAISE FOR NOT THE END OF THE WORLD:'A book for anyone who finds it difficult to believe in a better future' THE TIMES'An inspiring data-mine which gives us not only real guidance, but the most necessary ingredient of all: hope' MARGARET ATWOOD'Unmissable' TIM SPECTOR

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A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the Slimline Journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3D masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list and robust ivory text paper, printed with lines.THE ARTIST. Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the world's greatest painters, his work having had a huge and far-reaching influence on 20th-century art as well as remaining visually and emotionally powerful to this day. Van Gogh painted a series of pictures depicting sunflowers, having first been inspired by the yellow flowers in Paris when he saw them growing in the gardens of Montmartre. Sunflowers were symbolic of life and hope to the artist, and could also be associated with his concept of the sun – glowing, yellow and hopeful.THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

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This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt's Greece: The Peloponnese with Athens, Delphi and Kythira remains the only dedicated guidebook to the southern part of the Greek mainland. It provides more detailed coverage than any other rival guide, making it indispensable for independent and group travellers visiting a fascinating area slightly smaller than Wales. It also incorporates focussed mini-guides to the Greek capital of Athens and the world-famous site of Delphi.The Peloponnese contains a huge diversity of cultural landscapes, from sleepy, white-washed villages to Byzantine churches, medieval fortresses and ancient archaeological sites such as Olympia and Mycenae. In addition to a long Mediterranean coast lined with classic white sandy beaches, the peninsula incorporates towering mountains for hiking and skiing, olive groves which produce the finest fruit, and hillsides covered in flowers.Bradt's Greece: The Peloponnese provides in-depth coverage of well-known sites, including one of Europe's most spectacular train journeys and the tower houses of the famed Mani. Such information is complemented by descriptions of lesser-known attractions often ignored by other books. Those visiting outside of high season can revel in the delights of the wildflowers of spring, the joys of the olive harvest in late autumn and skiing opportunities during the winter. Birds and marine life are also a huge attraction at any season. The guide also focuses on the colourful life of the traditional paneyiri (festivals) and those who still embrace the Greek spirit of philoxenia (hospitality).The guide is packed with information on independent tours and activities, secluded villages and sophisticated towns, agritourism spots, camping under the stars, rustic tavernas and locally grown produce - all reflecting the reality that the Peloponnese, more than any other part of Greece, exemplifies the ideals of 'slow travel'.Originally written by Andrew Bostock, a former resident of the Peloponnese, this fifth edition has been updated by Greece experts Dana Facaros and Mike Gerrard. New elements include refreshed hotel and restaurant listings, and details of new or upgraded museums such as the Epigraphic Museum (in Argos) and archaeological museums in Argos and Sparta.

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The spine-chilling next installment in the middle-grade horror series based on Nickelodeon’s hit show Are You Afraid of the Dark? from YA horror sensation Danielle Valentine.Everyone wants a Ms. Mabel doll.And the dolls want something in return...Ms. Mabel’s Doll Emporium can make a doll that looks like anyone, customizing every last detail from hair color down to the shape of its tiny fingernails until you have your very own “mini-me.” Fourteen-year-old Layla has saved up her babysitting money to buy one for her little sister, Emily. Emily is dying for one of her own, and Layla knows exactly how it feels to covet something.She’s never been so jealous over anything as she’d been over the doll of her former best friend, Quinn. Then Quinn moved away, and she and the doll disappeared entirely from Layla’s life. The loss still stings. Which is why—when the two sisters go to the store to pick up Emily’s doll—Layla is shocked to see Quinn’s old doll sitting on a shelf, covered in dust.Layla hardly recognizes herself when she stuffs the doll into her backpack as the girls exit the shop . . . and the afternoon gets even stranger when they return home. Layla hears whispering coming from the closet where she’s stashed the Quinn doll. She wakes up in the middle of the night, frozen in fear as something creeps around the shadows. Her beloved tortoiseshell cat, Anne Boleyn, is behaving as if possessed. And she could swear the teeth on Emily’s doll look somehow . . . sharper than before.Then Emily falls ill, and when Layla’s joints begin to stiffen unnaturally, she knows the dolls are to blame. They want something from their owners, and they won’t stop until its theirs. Can Layla track down the answers she desperately needs? Or will Emily and Layla eventually disappear, just like Quinn did?

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