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Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection. However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi receives a surprise visit from Princess Agnes, the renowned sorceress who might have become Riftan's wife if he'd decided to divorce Maxi after the Dragon Campaign. Not at all what Maxi expected, the princess stirs up complicated emotions and politics that could lead to monumental changes in Maxi and Riftan's relationship. This volume collects chapters 77-133 of the original webnovel by Suji Kim.

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Selected and introduced by Stephen Carver‘The beauty of the scene was strangely uplifting. Yet, ever at the back of his thoughts, lay that other aspect of the wilderness: the indifference to human life, the merciless spirit of desolation which took no note of man.’ – The Wendigo ‘Of the quality of Mr. Blackwood’s genius there can be no dispute … he is the one absolute and unquestioned master of weird atmosphere.’ – H.P. Lovecraft Algernon Blackwood (1869 – 1951) – ‘The Ghost Man’ – was a British broadcaster, journalist, traveller, mystic, and paranormal investigator, and, above all, a prolific author of weird, occult, and supernatural fiction. Often, he wrote about the untamed wilderness, from deserts to vast, primeval forests, vividly depicting a natural environment that is at once awe-inspiring, alien and hostile. Many of Blackwood’s most famous tales – such as The Wendigo and ‘The Willows’ (both included in this collection) – are set in the empty places of the world. Like his psychic detective ‘John Silence’, Blackwood was fascinated by elemental spirits, reincarnation, other dimensions, and higher states of consciousness. Wherever such things broke through, he sought them out, and now so can you in this comprehensive collection of his short fiction. As Blackwood explained himself: ‘I believe it possible for our consciousness to change and grow, and that with this change we may become aware of a new universe.’Contents:IntroductionNote on the TextBibliographyWorks by Algernon BlackwoodFurther ReadingA Haunted Island A Case of Eavesdropping The Empty House Keeping His Promise Smith: An Episode in a Lodging House The Listener Max Hensig – Bacteriologist and Murderer: A Story of New YorkThe Willows The Insanity of Jones The Woman’s Ghost Story A Psychical InvasionThe Nemesis of Fire Secret Worship Entrance and ExitThe Sea FitThe Wendigo The Deferred AppointmentThe DamnedA Descent into EgyptTransitionThe DecoyThe Wolves of GodConfessionThe Man Who Was MilliganThe Doll Appendix: Explorers’ Ghost Stories

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Step into the enchanting realm of Dior, where fashion meets fantasy and elegance reigns supreme. In this captivating journey through the iconic house of Christian Dior, you'll uncover the stories behind the legendary couturier and the glamorous figures who have graced his creations.From the red carpets of Hollywood to the catwalks of Paris, Dior has captivated the hearts of celebrities and models alike. Dive into the dazzling world of stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Margeret and Rihanna, who have all embraced the timeless allure of Dior with grace and style.Explore the evolution of fashion through the lens of Dior's visionary designers, from the revolutionary New Look of the 1950s to the modern elegance of today's haute couture. With stunning imagery and exclusive insights, this book offers a front-row seat to the magic of Dior and the celebrities who have made it an enduring symbol of glamour and sophistication.

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Step into the world of Louis Vuitton, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury. From the early days when trunks were the mainstay to the present, where the iconic LV handbags are recognised worldwide.See how Louis Vuitton has captivated the world of fashion through the decades, adorning models and celebrities alike. Explore the red carpet moments and street style looks of stars such as Zendaya, Kirsten Dunst, Scarlett Johansson and Selena Gomez, who bring their unique flair to the brand's timeless pieces.Join us as we celebrate Louis Vuitton's legacy and its impact on fashion and culture. Whether you're a devoted fan or new to the brand, this book offers a comprehensive look at why Louis Vuitton remains at the forefront of luxury.

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The very best of international trail running brought together in one spectacular showcase. Runners and races, new places and new faces: here is the very best of trail running brought together in one spectacular showcase. Experience thirty-six races in twenty countries, featuring trail running in all its forms: short trails, ultra-trails, mountain running, stage races and skyrunning. Immerse yourself in inspiring interviews with leading trail runners, past and present, finding out what drives them. Then go deeper with specialist essays that take a closer look at the global boom in trail running and look towards the future: the bigger it gets, the more it will need to change and adapt. Packed with breathtaking photography, this is an unforgettable handbook for anyone planning their own trail running adventure or simply dreaming about what might be possible.

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Who will win when a bad boy player and a princely narcissist go head-to-head in bed?!Unassuming office worker by day, seductive playboy by night—Shinobu Urakawa is living his best double life until the stuck-up prince of sales Hikaru Omoteya invades Shinobu’s after-hours sanctuary. Shinobu keeps hoping the straight Hikaru will get tired of crashing a gay bar, but he keeps coming back! When Shinobu notices the looks Hikaru keeps sending his way, he decides to play dirty to reclaim his nightly refuge. It doesn’t take much to get Hikaru into bed. He’s surprisingly responsive to Shinobu’s every touch, and Shinobu’s plan of loving and leaving hits a setback when he can’t get enough of his prissy coworker. As one night turns into many, Shinobu starts to wonder if this is still revenge or if now he’s getting into something much sweeter…

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A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the 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, all FSC-certified. 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; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy.THE ARTIST. So many have been inspired by tales of fantastic mythical beasts soaring through the sky, breathing fire. Dragons represent power, wisdom and magic. Drawing has been a passion of artist Kerem Beyit for as long as he can remember; he loves depicting creatures that don't actually exist, as they give him incredible freedom to depict them how he wants. The possibilities are endless.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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A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the 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, all FSC-certified. 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; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy.HE ARTIST. In his childhood, artist Kerem Beyit enjoyed drawing, sketching and imitating covers drawn by his favourite fantasy artist, Frank Frazetta. During his college years he was inspired to take up drawing again, partly due to meeting H.R. Giger. Giger’s use of airbrush and contrasting of realistic style with fantastical subjects had a great impact on Beyit.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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At Home in Provence is a stunning cookbook that explores a modern take on life in this sunny French region from co-owner of winemakers Maison Mirabeau, Jeany Cronk. Sharing recipes and table settings, and offering a nuanced look at the local culture and style, the book delves into food, entertaining ideas, and features short essays to give readers a taste of life in France.   The 60 recipes showcase the seasons, focusing on simple cooking with local produce bursting with freshness, made to be shared. From dishes to serve up at a casual lunch such as St Tropez Ceviche to mains with a Mirabeau twist like Coq au Vin Rosé, as well as delicious desserts, including Lemon Madeleines with White Chocolate Dip, there's a vast array of recipes to bring a taste of Provence to your table.   Divided into four distinct sections: Les Vignes (what to cook in the harvest season, the culture of winemaking, how to taste and understand what to look for in a good Provençal rosé), Le Village (cooking with inspiring market produce, the slow rhythm of village life, food markets, fêtes), La Ville (exploring the chicer side of Provence’s culinary landscape, the bustle of city life in towns of the region, culture) and La Côte (delving into salty seaside recipes, the bright blue sea, picnics on sandy beaches, coastal spots), each chapter is bursting with stunning location photography, from the turquoise Mediterranean to the verdant vine-covered hillsides.

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The ghouls are back in Creep It Under Wraps, the second spooktacular installment in the Monster High School Spirits series, featuring original middle-grade stories set in the world of Mattel’s hit Nickelodeon show and written by author Adrianna Cuevas There isn’t a style or pop culture trend in the monster world that Cleo De Nile isn’t on top of. But on a visit to the human world, Cleo discovers a tradition that completely escaped her: Monster Con, where humans gather to dress up as their favorite monsters. Convinced it’s what Monster High has been missing—and determined to prove to her family that she can be a leader—Cleo decides to put on the school’s first ever Human Con. She even finds the perfect accessory for the winner of Best Dressed: a dazzling crown from the catacombs. But when Cleo tries the crown on, strange things start to happen. As the Con draws nearer, Cleo’s behavior becomes increasingly bizarre. Thank the gods for goulfriends! Clawdeen, Draculaura, Frankie, and Cleo band together to solve the mystery of the crown’s origins so they can break the hold it has on Cleo . . . before she becomes a shadow of her mummy-rific self!

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Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch). It’s winter at the Woofmore and the hotel is down to one guest—famous figure skater Furya LaBone. Ms. Coco wants her visit to be pawfect. The Woofmore needs more guests to stay open, and a good review from a VIP like Furya could save the hotel. But when the local ice rink closes and Furya is left with nowhere to practice for her big competition, it looks like the hotel may be on thin ice. If Rufus can’t help this skating superstar come up with a showstopping move for her routine, it could be a ruff winter for the Woofmore. With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone! The Woofmore series:Welcome to the Woofmore (#1)The Woofmore Is Not Haunted (#2)The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)

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Fortunes & Frenemies is the third book in Marti Dumas’s Creole tradition inspired, fun middle-grade contemporary Wildseed Witch fantasy series, about a social-media-loving tween witch In the past year, Hasani has learned she’s a witch, been accepted by Les Belles Demoiselles, and formed her own coven—and her YouTube followers for her makeup channel are growing every day. Now that she’s in eighth grade, she’s ready to rule the school with all her witch powers and best friends by her side. But frenemy LaToya is still at Riverbend Middle causing trouble, both magically and socially. LaToya’s determined to befriend every single possible witch at school (and turn them against Hasani), and Hasani can’t help but wonder if she’s got another scheme going. Witches aren’t supposed to interfere in each others’ business—but what if LaToya is going to hurt someone? Or herself? Hasani and her friends Dee, Angelique, and Luz have to figure out for themselves when it’s right to let things lie—and when it’s their responsibility to stand up for their community.The Wildseed Witch series:Wildseed Witch (Book 1)Charmed Life (Book 2)Fortunes & Frenemies (Book 3)

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FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE KIND WORTH KILLINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE eDUNNIT AWARD 'A killer read with twist after twist!' JANICE HALLETT'A shape-shifting psychological thriller.' THE TIMES 'So many great twists and a truly chilling villain . . . Swanson's best one yet.' MARK EDWARDS'The talented Mr Swanson does it again.' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT After a whirlwind romance, quiet librarian Martha married Alan. But when she thinks she sees his mask slip, she starts to fear that his frequent travels might be a cover for something far more sinister.As she secretly starts to map his movements she unearths a string of dead women, but could these two things really be linked? Unsure of her own instincts, Martha turns to an old friend, Lily Kintner, who once helped her escape a toxic relationship in grad school. But what Martha doesn't know is that Lily has a dark side of her own . . .'A clever, ingenious, edge-of-your-seat thriller.' LIV CONSTANTINE'The stakes are high, the body count is higher, and yet I would still follow Lily anywhere.' STACY WILLINGHAM'Menacing and exciting [...] It makes for a riveting entertainment.' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT'Clever, scary, endearing and plotted like clockwork' CRIME TIME

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What element is more fundamental to life than water? It flows through our existence, carrying the essence of life itself in its currents. Water is the silent mediator between life and death, health and sickness, and it sustains our very existence.In a world increasingly aware of water's vulnerability - amidst news of polluted rivers and widespread water scarcity - understanding and preserving its healing power has never been more crucial. This book invites you to discover water's intrinsic power, following the diverse paths of water's journey, offering insights into harnessing its restorative properties to enhance health, boost well-being, and align more harmoniously with our environment. This captivating book reveals how our connection with water transcends the physical realm, resonating deeply within our subconscious and spiritual selves. The Healing Nature of Water is your essential guide to unlocking water's energy for personal and environmental resilience.Chapters include:- Sacred water- Water for life- Using water's vital energiesAlso available in the series: The Healing Nature of Trees and The Healing Nature of Earth

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPeople kept asking: Why would you have cats that don’t love you back?The morning after Courtney Gustafson moved into an old house in the Poets Square neighbourhood of Tucson, Arizona, she noticed tiny pawprints all over her driveway. They were the first evidence of a colony of feral cats who would, in time, become part of her family and help pierce a personal darkness she’d wrestled with for much of her life.Beebs was the first cat to appear, allowing herself to be petted in the driveway. And then came so many others. There was Monkey, the hissing, dark-blotched calico, and Reverse Monkey, her timid, white-blotched opposite. There were Sad Boy and Lola, the inseparable pair who made their way across the internet and into strangers’ wedding vows. There was the sweet, serene Dr. Big Butt, who brought lessons about grief. And there was Goldie, the tiny king of Poets Square: sick, skinny, but completely unafraid. These cats – and many, many others – would expand her world spectacularly.Poets Square is a love letter to community in a broken society, told through the cats Courtney meets in dark alleys, neglected homes and her own driveway; cats she cherishes and must sometimes let go. Above all, she explores what her encounters with feral cats can teach us about care, connectedness and the powerof hope.‘Cats are mystical beings, bridging the spiritual and the tangible. Courtney Gustafson’s Poet Square is a book that helps us connect to this spiritual world, offering a bridge to the ethereal’ Ai Weiwei‘Courtney Gustafson writes with uncommon grace about the castoff, the abandoned, the invisible. This book should be read and treasured for its ability to make the reader more human and humane’ Lauren Slater, author of Blue Dreams‘Deftly intertwined with the individual stories of all these cats is her own story of how she got there … She is clear-eyed about the deviation of her life’ Esther Walker, The Spike

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*New York Times bestseller* *One of TIME's 100 Must-Read Books of 2024*A deliciously witty and inspiring memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her decade in a cult and her quest to break free. In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to breakthrough as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the leads on the hit drama One Tree Hill. Her career was about to take off, but her personal life was slowly beginning to unravel. What none of the show's millions of fans knew, hidden even from her costars, was her secret double life in a cult. An only child who often had to fend for herself and always wanted a place to belong, Lenz found the safe haven she'd been searching for in a Bible study group with other Hollywood creatives. However, the group soon morphed into something more sinister - a slowly woven web of manipulation, abuse and fear under the guise of a church covenant called The Big House Family. Piece by piece, Lenz began to give away her autonomy, ultimately relocating to the Family's Pacific Northwest compound, overseen by a domineering minister who would convince Lenz to marry one of his sons and steadily drained millions of her TV income without her knowledge. Family 'minders' assigned to her on set, 'Maoist struggle session'-inspired meetings in the basement of a filthy house, and regular counselling with 'Leadership' were just part of the tactics used to keep her loyal. Only when she became a mother did Lenz find the courage to leave and spare her child from a similar fate. After nearly a decade (and with the unlikely help of a One Tree Hill super-fan), she finally managed to escape the family's grip and begin to heal from the deep trauma that forever altered the course of her life. Written with powerful honesty and dark humour, Dinner for Vampires is an inspiring story about the importance of identity, faith and independence.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*Paperback edition includes foreword by Toto Wolff and an exclusive new chapter on the 2025 season*The official, access-all-areas inside story of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team‘The most illuminating look at the inner workings of an F1 team to date' New York TimesJoin award-winning writer Matt Whyman as he is fully embedded with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team across the 2023 and 2024 F1 seasons, following decorated drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, Team Principal Toto Wolff, and the extraordinary men and women that design, build and race the team’s cars as they fight back – on and off the track.From the tension of pre-season testing to the thrill and glamour of race weekends – including blue riband events such as Silverstone, Monaco and the Las Vegas Grand Prix – the book provides fascinating insight into the world of the fastest sport on earth and one of its most successful teams. This updated paperback edition includes an additional new chapter about rookie driver Kimi Antonelli set during the 2025 F1 season.‘This book lifts the lid on what life is really like inside our team. Nobody has ever been this close to what happens behind the scenes.’ Toto Wolff, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team CEO

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Celebrate the 100th birthday of a groundbreaking novel with this very special hardback based on the first edition published by the Hogarth Press.Mrs Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself.Clarissa Dalloway is preparing to give a party. Over the course of one day, as she readies her house, Clarissa is flooded with memories and re-examines the choices she has made over the course of her life.Virginia Woolf started writing Mrs Dalloway in 1922 as a short story. Its publication in 1925 was met with modest commercial success but the novel went on to become one of the most vital works of literature of the last century.The text of this centenary edition of Mrs Dalloway is based on the original Hogarth Press edition, published by Virginia and Leonard Woolf on 14 May 1925. The dust jacket features the original cover created by Virginia Woolf ’s sister, Vanessa Bell, for the Hogarth Press. Beneath the cover ‘deep rust’ boards printed in gilt take inspiration from the finish of the first trade edition.'Sheer magic' Daily Mail'One of the most moving, revolutionary artworks of the twentieth century' Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours

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Lights. Glamour. Action!The history of drag has been formed by many intersections: fashion, theatre, sexuality and politics - all coming together to create the show stopping entertainment millions witness today. In this lusciously illustrated guide, journalist Jake Hall delves deep into the ancient beginnings of drag, to the present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance the rich history from Kabuki theatre to Shakespeare, the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the thriving New York ballroom scene. The book also comes with fascinating glimpses into the future of drag with insights from personalities including The Vixen, Crystal Rasmussen, Sweatmother and Don One.From Paris Is Burning to Pose and from Lady Bunny to Victoria Sin, nothing will go untouched in this must-have documentation of all things drag.

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'A brilliant, bleak moral maze of a novel' Guardian'Dazzling... by turns comic, lyrical and heartbreaking' Monica Ali'Profound and beautiful' Paul Murray, author of The Bee Sting'A vital, haunting, devastating read' Sarah WatersA publisher, who is at war with his industry and himself, embarks on a radical experiment in his own life and the lives of those connected to him; an academic exchanges one story for another after an accident brings a stranger into her life; and a family in rural India have their lives destroyed by a gift. These three ingeniously linked but distinct narratives, each of which has devastating unintended consequences, form a breathtaking exploration of freedom, responsibility, and ethics. What happens when market values replace other notions of value and meaning? How do the choices we make affect our work, our relationships, and our place in the world? Neel Mukherjee's new novel exposes the myths of individual choice, and confronts our fundamental assumptions about economics, race, appropriation, and the tangled ethics of contemporary life.Choice is a scathing, compassionate quarrel with the world, a masterful inquiry into how we should live our lives, and how we should tell them.'A magnificent achievement' Namwali Serpell'A superb writer... his greatest work yet' Michelle de Kretser

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Lift the flaps to reveal playful clues and then guess which animal is hiding behind them. Get ready for a journey filled with surprises and giggles! Can you guess who's waiting to say hello?

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The Short Story of Queer Art offers a fuller picture of the history of art - from the barriers broken and breakthroughs that queer artists have made, to the important contributions to key artistic movements, and the forgotten and obscured artists who are now being rediscovered and reassessed.Simply constructed, the book explores over 40 key works and artists, from across the world and throughout art history, and links them to the most important movements, themes and breakthroughs. An eclectic range of art is featured, including Aubrey Beardsley's The Peacock Skirt, Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with Cropped Hair, Cecil Beaton's Stephen Tennant in Costume as Prince Charming and Tamara de Lempicka's Autoportrait. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of the full achievements that queer artists have made with genres that include Classical art, Art Nouveau, Pop art, Street art and Video installations.

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Lift the flaps to reveal playful clues and then guess which animal is hiding behind them. Get ready for a journey filled with surprises and giggles! Can you guess who's waiting to say hello?

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Every good hero needs a villain! Explore the hidden world of magnetic and mysterious villains, often cast aside and misunderstood in tales of mythology and folklore. Through the pages of Queer Villains of Myth and Legend, discover a diverse community of fascinating characters, ranging from seductive and cunning to powerful and awe-inspiring.Experience the dark allure of Circe and Medusa through to David Bowie's Jareth in Labyrinth and delve into their complex and multifaceted personalities and motivations. Take a deep dive into the intersection of queerness and villainy, re-examine some of our favourite characters, and discover why so many 'bad' characters are queer-coded. From ancient mythology to contemporary pop culture, Queer Villains of Myth and Legend celebrates the fascinating stories of these often-overlooked characters. Join Dan Jones on a journey of discovery, as he explores the hidden depths of queer villainy and sheds light on the queer identities of these compelling figures. It's a powerful celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary complexity.

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Perfect for fans of They Both Die at the End and You’ve Reached Sam, this gripping, atmospheric YA novel follows a teen with a mysterious condition that transports her to the past when she smells certain scents linked to specific memories.Seventeen-year-old Aimee Roh has Sensory Time Warp Syndrome, a rare condition that causes her to time travel to a moment in her life when she smells something linked to that memory. Her dad is convinced she’ll simply grow out of it if she tries hard enough, but Aimee’s fear of vanishing at random has kept her from living a normal life.When Aimee disappears for nine hours into a memory of her estranged mom—a moment Aimee has never remembered before—she becomes distraught. Not only was this her longest disappearance yet, but the memory doesn’t match up with the story of how her mom left—at least, not the version she’s always heard from her dad.Desperate for answers, Aimee travels to Korea, where she unravels the mystery of her memories, the truth about her mother, and the reason she keeps returning to certain moments in her life. Along the way, she realizes she’ll need to reconcile her past in order to save her present.From acclaimed author Sarah Suk comes an aching, powerful exploration of memory, grief, and the painful silences we must overcome to discover our truest selves. 

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Out now! The Woman in Suite 11, the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware’s multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10.AND THEN THERE WERE NONE meets THE TRAITORSFive beautiful couples.One deadly game.Who will escape alive?Lyla Santiago has spent months working on a research project that could be the key to getting a permanent job in her field.So, she can’t really drop everything to go to a desert island with her actor boyfriend Nico to film One Perfect Couple, a new reality TV show that Nico is sure will lead to his big break – can she? Two weeks later, Lyla finds herself boarding a boat to an isolated luxury resort in the Indian Ocean. The rules of the game are simple. Ten strangers have to survive together on the island - and the last couple standing scoops the prize.There will be sun, sea, laughs and plenty of flirting.What could possibly go wrong?But when a huge tropical storm cuts them off from everything, the group must band together. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla realises that someone is playing this game for real – and they'll stop at nothing to win. Ten might have arrived, but who will survive to the end?‘A sun-soaked, deeply sinister and unputdownable read’ Cressida McLaughlin'The perfect “what if?” destination thriller – Agatha Christie with a Love Island twist. This is Ruth Ware at her very best’ Claire Coughlan‘Ruth Ware has another winner on her hands! She so deftly sets the scene, and then the terror begins. Ware is a genius at building suspense – One Perfect Couple is an absolutely compulsive read!’ Shari Lapena‘A must read . . . another thriller from one of our best thriller writers’ Daily Mail‘Tense and entertaining’ Platinum‘Outstanding . . . definitely one of this summer’s most exciting reads’ Joan Smith, Sunday Times‘If you’re missing The Traitors, this one is for you!’ PrimaPraise for Ruth Ware: ‘A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there’ DAVID BALDACCI'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY ‘A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘Hits the ground running and doesn’t let up till the last chapter’ ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page' LISA JEWELL'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery – seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH'Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive – you’ll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye' JP DELANEY'Ruth Ware is in a league of her own' JACK JORDAN 

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Plunge into a trio of high-seas adventures! A perfectly curated gift for ocean lovers, this elegant boxed set houses three compelling classics in artful new editions.  Stories for Seafarers brings together three timeless tales in one beautiful collection: Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island offers classic swashbuckling charm. H. G. Wells' The Sea Lady delivers satirical social commentary in the guise of a mermaid story. Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a kaleidoscopic tour of the ocean and a fascinating character study. In irresistible editions designed for a luxurious reading experience with creamy paper and rounded spines, these stories will appeal to anyone who knows the power of the sea. Stunning wraparound cover illustrations by artist Jim Tierney make this classic book set a distinctive gift and an ideal display piece for any bookshelf. Perfect for: Classic literature fans Bibliophiles and collectors of special editions Readers of pirate stories, mermaid stories, and other adventure tales Fans of sailing and other ocean sports Anyone looking for sea-themed decor for their home Fans of artist Jim Tierney

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A charming new chapter book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans of Marya Khan and Zoey and Sassafras Miriam is the youngest in her family, and she is tired of being treated like the baby. So, using her superior detective skills, she sets out to debunk the fantastical things that people tell gullible kids, starting with the Tooth Fairy. When her first tooth comes loose, Miriam is determined to prove to her friends and family that the tooth fairy isn’t real. She’s going to lay the perfect trap . . . just as soon as her tooth actually comes out. But despite all her scheming, her investigation doesn’t go to plan. Maybe, just maybe, the tooth fairy is real after all?

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This loving tribute to the bond between mother and child is a soothing picture book for any toddlers experiencing separation anxiety, with tear-out cards to give to Mom in the back. This heartwarming story from bestselling illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton and award-winning author Caron Levis is a celebration of hard-working moms everywhere—and the children who love them. Perry knows all of Mama’s shoes. She knows that the zip-zup shoes are for skipping and swinging in the park. She knows that the pat-put shoes are for splishing and splashing in the rain. And she knows that no-shoes are for bath time and bedtime. But one morning Mama puts on click-clack shoes, and Perry wonders what these new shoes are for. When Mama drops Perry at Nan’s house, and the click-clack shoes take Mama away for the whole day, Perry decides she hates these shoes! Perry later hides the click-clack shoes . . . and all of Mama’s shoes, just in case. Mama then explains that the click-clack shoes bring her to work in the morning, and they will also bring her home to Perry every single evening—clickety-clack fast!

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'Vivid, evocative and tender.' Elif Shafak‘In our family, secrets were buried deep like treasure, never to be spoken of...’1974. Melike should be happy: school is shut and her parents have stopped hosting parties for their rowdy political friends. But she’s scared. She can tell from her parents’ urgent whispers about prison, invasion and military coups that Istanbul is changing. So when the family relocate to a quaint village in the south, Melike is hopeful life might get better. And for a while, it does. But then her beloved father disappears...2003. Nearly three decades have passed, and Melike has done her best to move on. But despite her successful career as an art historian and a husband who adores her, she has always felt a lingering discontent. When she meets mysterious – and extremely handsome – stranger Petro, Melike feels her fortunes changing. But Petro isn’t who he says he is. And when Melike uncovers his true identity, she also lays bare a lifetime of hidden pasts...With a backdrop of the Turkish army’s occupation of Cyprus in 1974, Summer Heat explores family secrets, tangled identities and one woman’s place in her country’s devastating history.

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90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksIn one of the great English war memoirs, we learn what it is to cross the Pyrenees through freezing snow to fight fascism in Spain; to narrowly escape execution by your own side; to kill a man with a borrowed rifle and feel nothing but shame. Moving and shrapnel-sharp, A Moment of War recalls the defeat of idealism; ‘that flush of youth which never doubts self-survival, that idiot belief in luck’.

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90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksI went down, I climbed back up into the light of the jaguar sun – into the sea of the green sap of the leaves. The world spun, I plunged down, my throat cut by the knife of the king-priest … The solar energy coursed along dense networks of blood and chlorophyll; I was living and dying in all the fibers of what is chewed and digested and in all the fibres that absorb the sun

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A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the 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 endpapers, all FSC-certified. 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; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy.THE ARTIST. Condragulations queen, you're now ready to add some extra zhuzh to your day with Art of Drag! Art of Drag's original artworks feature beautylicious Drag Queens (or Kings!) and are sprinkled with extra fabulousness and a touch of eleganza! Created by an award-winning independent art house of LGBTQ+ artists and allies, their reimagining of iconic art stretches from the Renaissance to street-art and everything in-between. Serving you unique, provocative, glamorous art... and like the queens themselves, every single one is a MASTERPIECE! The front cover of this notebook features the artwork: Portrait of a Golden Queen.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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A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the 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 in full colour, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red endpapers, all FSC-certified. 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; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy.THE ARTIST. Printmaker and illustrator Angela Harding trained in Fine Art at Leicester Polytechnic and Nottingham Trent University. She now lives in the UK’s smallest county, Rutland, where she works from her garden studio in Wing. Angela has received commissions for her illustration work from most of the UK’s major publishers, and her unique and distinctive style has become recognizable to nature lovers and book lovers alike.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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 One silly goose, a few cheeky moose, and a whole heap of fun in this hilarious story perfect for fans of Oi Frog... and queuing! Everyone is right where they should be, aren't they? One raccoon, two raccoon, three baboon, four. Wait a minute. Five hare, six bear, seven hare, more! Disaster! Goose and Moose are back! This time, there are even more animals out of place. Will Goose and Moose ever be able to sort everyone into the correct lines? With a super-fun counting elements, a riotous read-aloud text , from Kael Tudor and Nicola Slater's signature illustrations packed with humour, this book will have little ones everywhere in fits of giggles! Learn how to count the fun way, with animals . and just a touch of hilarity! Perfect for fans of Kes Gray and Jim Field's Oi Frog! Nicola Slater is the illustrator behind the NYT bestselling The Leaf Thief series Kael Tudor is an author of a number of laugh-out-loud picture books including One Goose, Two Moose and he is also an educator specializing in special educational needs

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An ordinary middle-school student's life takes a thrilling turn when he encounters a powerful mechanical being in this exciting new manga! Kita-Kagami City is a pretty normal town ... except that some people have gotten their hands on Mecha-Ude: powerful, sentient, mechanical beings that attach themselves to their human hosts and have awesome capabilities. When middle-school kid Hikaru accidentally activates Alma, a Mecha-Ude with no memory of its past, they must team up to uncover the mystery of Alma's identity and prevent the powerful Mecha-Ude from ending up in the wrong hands. An action-packed, gripping manga in full colour Perfect for fans of My Hero Academia and Spy x Family Translated from the original Japanese!

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Izzy is a very worried little bee. She longs to buzz around the flowers like other bees, but she's far too scared to fly. Izzy thinks she'll never dare to try. What if she gets lost? Or her wings aren't strong enough? Then, one surprising day, Izzy discovers that she's braver than she ever imagined. This witty,inspiring story is full of encouragement and fun, and is perfect for reading aloud. Gorgeous, colourful pictures: children will love exploring this exquisite minibeast world Nicola Kinnear's superbly illustrated books are packed with fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindness Praise for Nicola Kinnear's A Little Bit Brave: 'a new talent to look out for' Bookseller 'funny and reassuring' Parents in Touch 'stunningly illustrated' BookLoverJo 'an utter delight' WeAreTheMotherside

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An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is The Baby-Sitters Club for pets - and perfect for 8+ fans of Rollergirl and Lottie Brooks.Meet best friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy. They’re different in just about every way, but they have a few important things in common: they’re in the same class, they absolutely love animals, and for various super-sad and unfair reasons, none of them can own any pets. Sob!But, as luck would have it, it seems their neighborhood is in need of some afterschool dog-walkers. So, just like that, PAWS is born! However . . . it turns out running a business is harder than it looks, especially when their adorable pup clients all have such different needs - and the girls can't agree on how best to help them. When the girls' fighting leads to a doggo crisis, their friendship threatens to tear apart - can they get it together, and save the day?"It’s fantastic, it’s cute, it’s drawn and colored gorgeously, and I think it’s going to win a lot of fans. PAWS is here to stay!" - Bryan Lee O’Malley, #1 New York Times bestseller and Eisner award-winning creator of the Scott Pilgrim series""Reminiscent of Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club, this series starter will be a surefire hit with Raina Telgemeier fans and any reader seeking a solid friendship story. Laugh-out-loud funny and full of heart." - School Library Journal, starred review

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