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In the sky above a little village, magical sisters Sunny and Stormy control the weather with their unique powers. But while Sunny is adored for her warmth and light, Stormy feels unloved for her wind and rain. When Stormy's jealousy causes chaos in the village, she flies away, believing she has ruined everything. But Sunny can't restore balance without her. Together the sisters must learn that embracing their differences and accepting themselves is the key to bringing out the best in each other.

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Showcasing enviable small gardens, inspiration and advice for planning and planting This desirable little book features 47 small gardens from all over the world that will make you green with envy. Alongside stunning photography of each garden, it also contains the practical advice you need to create your own covetable outdoor haven. Showcasing a variety of garden styles, like wildflower meadow, traditional cottage, grassy, drought-proof, sustainable, Mediterranean, minimalist, container and many more, the book is packed with ideas that you'll want to steal! Each garden has a sumptuous opening spread, followed by another that breaks down the layout and planting, including the plant names, and gives you tips and tricks to have a go yourself. A full plant list at the back of the book corresponds with climate zone maps, giving a handy tool for you to check if a particular species will thrive in your local area. Other titles in the Envy series will include: Wall Colour Envy, Art Wall Envy, Small Home Envy, Garden Shed Envy and Camper Van Envy.

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From the intense affection of ‘How Do I Love Thee?’ to the powerful social protest in ‘The Cry of the Children’, the lyrical beauty of Barrett Browning's poetry continues to fascinate modern readers.In this evocative introduction to Barrett Browning's work, over 100 poems are organised into thematic sections, allowing the reader to gain a deeper understanding of her perspectives on life, liberty and love.Perfect for fans of feminist literature and poetry, this collection celebrates the pioneering legacy of Barrett Browning as a talented poet, social reformer and independent woman. 

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One couple. One past. A million tomorrows. Adam and Jules have been married for 25 years when they discover a time machine in their shed - can it bring back their romantic spark? Or will it unravel everything? ‘An unforgettable read. I loved this book’ Laurie Gilmore, Sunday Times bestselling author of PUMPKIN SPICE CAFÉ Meet Adam and Jules. Married for nearly twenty-five years and stuck in a rut, their future looks, well, boring. Then Adam stumbles across a pile of old mixtapes he and Jules made for each other when they were young and falling in love. He dusts off his vintage stereo, inserts one of the cassettes, presses play…and the unbelievable happens.With the power to travel back in time, he and Jules can revisit pivotal moments in their pasts. Is this the key to getting their sparkle back? They embark on an epic hunt through the multiverse for their perfect love story. But as they visit the past, they realise that time travel could be as dangerous as it is addictive, because the temptation to change just a few tiny things is irresistible. As the consequences start to spiral out of control, can they find a way back to their messy, imperfect, glorious real life? Or will they lose each other forever? Funny, heart-warming and honest, You & Me & You & Me & You & Me is a time travel rom-com with all the joyful hallmarks of an instant feel-good classic.' A heartwarming insight into love after your happily ever after' Gillian Anderson ‘Witty, relatable, and packed full of nostalgia’ Paige Toon, Sunday Times bestselling author of WHAT IF I NEVER GET OVER YOU ‘The best treat... funny, heart-wrenching, clever, thought provoking’ Jenny Colgan

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Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules! Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman, Tiny Hercules is the hilarious debut full colour children's graphic novel from co-creators Jon Lock and Nich Angell. 'A blast! Tiny Herc packs a powerful – and hysterical – punch!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGators. He’s brave! He’s strong! He’s the size of a jam jar! He’s Tiny Hercules, the world’s tiniest, mightiest hero - and he’s winning his way back to Tiny Olympus, one legendary deed at a time! Tiny Hercules has been banished to Earth as a punishment for ruining Tiny Zeus's bodacious party. To get home he must complete twelve legendary tasks but it isn't going to be easy - even for a demigod. Crash landing in the peaceful town of Chutney-on-Toast, Tiny Hercules soon spots his first task: defeating a lion!Except it's not a lion . . . it's actually a cat! Soon, Tiny Hercules is racing across town after the cat and causing chaos as he goes. When the cat's owner, 10-year-old Jeff, and a suspiciously Zeus-like swan join the chase all hell breaks loose in this zany comic book adventure!

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Unlock a world of fresh and flavorful possibilities with Salads for Every Season, your ultimate resource for creating vibrant and satisfying salads that cater to every occasion and dietary need. Explore a global tapestry of tastes, from the vibrant Mediterranean Mezze to the zesty Asian Slaws and the bold Southwest Bowls, expanding your culinary horizons without ever leaving your kitchen. This book goes beyond simple side dishes, offering a wealth of main-dish salad options that are satisfying enough for a complete meal. Whether you're catering to specific allergies or intolerances or simply seeking a hearty and nutritious lunch or dinner, you'll find a diverse range of choices to suit your needs.The enduring appeal of salads lies in their inherent freshness and adaptability. In today's health-conscious world, consumers are increasingly seeking lighter, more vibrant meal options, and salads are the perfect answer. Salads for Every Season taps into this growing demand, offering a modern and exciting take on a classic dish. By focusing on seasonal ingredients, the book ensures that your salads will always be at their peak flavor and nutritional value.And when it's time to impress, Salads for Every Season provides inspiration for creating stunning salads perfect for gatherings, holidays, and even elevating your everyday meals into something special. Discover how to transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces that will delight your friends and family. From vibrant spring celebrations to cozy winter gatherings, this book offers a salad for every occasion.CAPITALIZE ON FRESH, SEASONAL PRODUCE: Using seasonal ingredients ensures fresh flavors and high-quality results.100 RECIPES FOR YEAR-ROUND ENJOYMENT: A substantial collection of diverse and appealing salad options for every season, ensuring freshness and variety throughout the year.MAIN-DISH SALADS GALORE: Plenty of choices to make salads the centerpiece of any meal, with satisfying blends of greens and seasonal ingredients.BIG ON GLOBAL FLAVORS: Exciting ingredients and dressings inspired by global cuisines keep recipes fresh and appealing to adventurous eaters.

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Do you want to liven up your indoor space, but have no idea where to start? Are you looking to improve your productivity, reduce your stress, or even improve your health? If so, The Pocket Houseplants is the perfect companion. Houseplants don't just make any space more beautiful – they've also been shown to offer real physical and mental health benefits. From the delicate Bonsai to the hardy Snake Plant, this pocket guide profiles the most popular indoor plants, highlighting their care needs, unique qualities and fascinating history. Packed with tips, trivia and inspiration, it's ideal for both complete beginners and seasoned plant lovers. By the end, you'll be well on your way to becoming a proud plant parent!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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It's a botanical burglary! Who is swiping precious and priceless plants from the Narlybone Gardens?Barnaby Moss, Head of Horticulture is flummoxed. Somebody is thieving very rare specimens from the wintergarden and they are worth a lot of money! The latest Detective Stanley mystery is curlier than a vine and full of twisty secrets. Join Detective Stanley and his pal, Parker Pine, to catch the botanical bandit!A perfect comic for young readers moving on from picture books, children who love comics, or anyone who likes a good mystery!

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Toddlers will love this egg-citing board book from Priddy Books, with a silly surprise inside every pop-up egg. The perfect gift for Easter!Young children can turn the pages of this shaped board book and delight in the colourful scenes on every spread. As they open each Easter egg, they'll love to discover the silly surprises that pop up. Like a lead guitarist dinosaur that needs to rejoin his rock band and a unicorn surfing on a rainbow!The simple but fun format, bright and charming illustrations, and Easter egg surprises, make this the perfect book to share with toddlers.

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Brain Quest Phonics Readers are the newest addition to the best-selling Brain Quest series. Grounded in the science of reading, vetted by literacy experts, and addressing the urgent need for quality phonics resources, this boxed set covers Kindergarten vowel skills and includes a bonus chart and stickers.With cute art, silly stories, and simple text, Brain Quest Phonics Readers contain 12 adorable books written to help kids learn to read. Reviewed by a literacy expert, this box set contains decodable fiction and non-fiction books focused on two fundamental phonics skills: short and long vowel sounds. These fun, engaging stories feature familiar characters like the Brain Quest mascot Gizmo, Amanda the Panda, and Ryan the Lion, and build on the concepts introduced in the Brain Quest Phonics Workbooks (pub. May 2025). As with all Brain Quest products, children celebrate their literacy success with the included stickers and progress map. Parent notes at the beginning and end of each book provide targeted support for caregivers and teachers.Included in the sturdy storage box:- 12 full-color, 12-page books- Downloadable Audio Read-Alouds of Each Book- Progress-tracking poster and over 30 celebratory stickers- Caregiver notes, including related activity and game suggestions- Downloadable Additional Practice Activities Set B: Blends, Vowels, and More will complete the set and publish on 2/2/27.

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Challenging the received wisdom, this candid portrait of three cities reveals a history of co-existence between Muslims, Christians and Jews from the nineteenth century until the present day. Most books dealing with the Israeli–Palestinian conflict see events through the eyes of policy-makers, generals or diplomats. Menachem Klein offers an illuminating alternative by telling the intertwined histories, from street level upwards, of three cities — Jerusalem, Jaffa and Hebron — and their intermingled Jewish, Muslim and Christian inhabitants, from the nineteenth century to the present. Each of them was and still is a mixed city. Jerusalem and Hebron are holy places, while Jaffa till 1948 was Palestine’s principal city and main port of entry. Klein portrays a society in the late Ottoman period in which Jewish-Arab interactions were intense, frequent, and meaningful, before the onset of segregation and separation gradually occurred in the Mandate era. The unequal power relations and increasing violence between Jews and Arabs from 1948 onwards are also scrutinised. Throughout, Klein bases his writing not on the official record but rather on a hitherto hidden private world of Jewish-Arab encounters, including marriages and squabbles, kindnesses and cruelties, as set out in dozens of memoirs, diaries, biographies and testimonies. Lives in Common brings together the voices of Jews and Arabs in a mosaic of fascinating stories, of lived experiences and of the major personalities that shaped them over the last 150 years.

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100 Absolutely Disgusting Poo Jokes from Ridley’s Games includes putrid puns and toilet humor that will have you laughing on the floor . . . just hopefully not in the bathroom. Bleurgh!Packaged in a turd-shaped box, these joke cards are perfect for entertaining kids and making grown-ups giggle. Suitable for ages 8+, 1+ players, average 15 minutes of fun. At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this set is printed using FSC paper and soy inks and is fully recyclable.

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John Maynard Keynes's General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money revolutionized economics. But it can be dense and cryptic, an intimidating work for the uninitiated. This companion volume approaches the argument methodically and with clarity, explaining obscure terms and breaking down Keynes's ideas and their significance for his time and ours. Award-winning economist and author Geoff Mann allows readers to comprehend why the word "Keynesian" has become so contentious today - and so important.

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A richly atmospheric fantasy set across one day, as a ballet troupe of lost souls perform an ancient dance for the faerie realms, knowing they could be snatched away by their audience of faerie princes, imps and sprites at any moment. For fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Caraval by Stephanie Garber, Pantomime by Laura Lam and The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee.As dawn breaks on All Souls Day, the lingering mists part to unveil an unending vista of serried gravestones. Between them looms a theatre like a haunted house from a horror film and the sleek iron carapace of a steam train - the Pearl. On board are the cast, orchestra and crew of a travelling ballet company, performing a show called The Apple and the Pearl.Nine o' clock in the morning and as he stumbles toward the restaurant car the lighting director, Zach, is introduced to a new recruit, Lara. "Have you ever worked in ballet before?" he asks her and quickly follows up with, "Have you had any contact with the supernatural?"Everyone from the principal ballerina to the first violinist, from the wardrobe mistress to the newest members of the corps de ballet does everything they can to get the show on stage and looking fantastic. But in the world of The Apple and The Pearl these artists also have to contend with the malevolent glamour of an audience of Fae creatures only too eager to snatch them away into the Otherworld.

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Scrapper goes on an epic squirrel chase in the second book of a brand-new chapter book series from the creators of the Good Dog that's full of adventure, imagination, and puppy hijinks! Dogs chase squirrels. It's just a fact of life...or is it? One afternoon, Scrapper digs up a huge pile of acorns in the middle of the forest. Turns out, he's accidentally uncovered the forest squirrels' secret snack stash, and they're not too happy about it! Can Scrapper make it up to them, or are dogs and squirrels destined to feud forever? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Scrapper chapter book series is perfect for emerging readers.

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Wanna burn for all eternity? No? Then cleanse your soul, you filthy human. In Ticket to Hell from Ridley’s Games, you must pay for your mortal sins. But that doesn’t mean you have to play fair . . .You have three Tickets to save yourself from the fiery pit. But your opponents are out to get you. And you must respond in kind. Use your Actions to trick, disrupt, and outwit the others, and ultimately watch their Tickets burn while yours stay nice and cool. If someone tries to drag you down, use your Defenses to fend off their attack. If you commit a Mortal Sin, like ghosting your mom or not replacing the toilet paper, then you’d better hope for some Divine Intervention to stay in the game. But if you commit an Unforgivable Sin, there’s no saving you. Sorry. Bet you wish you never pushed Grandma now. Made for people who like to play fast and loose with fairness, this game is suitable for ages 10+, 2–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this game is printed on FSC paper with soy inks and made using 30% recycled materials.How to Play: Ready for one hell of a time? Line up your defenses with three starter cards. Now draw a card from the Hell deck and follow its instruction. No excuses. Use your Actions to preserve your Tickets, redirect attacks onto your opponents, and save yourself from damnation. You might take a peek at what’s to come, pull some strings to wreck another player’s plans, or just plain steal something. Can’t defend yourself? Burn a Ticket on the path to Hell. If you burn your final Ticket, you must throw yourself into the Pit. The last player teetering on the edge of damnation when all others have been eliminated is the winner. Unless someone leaves a Parting Gift. Then you’re all doomed.Who It’s For: Fans of strategy, sabotage, and silliness.  What's Inside: 35 Defense cards, 20 Mortal Sin cards, 18 Action cards, 5 Unforgivable Sin cards, 4 Trigger cards, 18 Tickets, Hell Pit board, and English instructions.

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Meet Scrapper, a puppy full of imagination and high-energy hijinks, in the first book of a brand-new chapter book series from the creators of Good Dog! Scrapper loves swimming with his best puppy friend, Bo, and playing fetch with his human family. But most of all, Scrapper loves going on adventures in the forest! He's even the proud founder of Camp Monster-Finder. Now all he needs is some new friends to join his pack...and maybe find a monster or two along the way! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Scrapper chapter book series is perfect for emerging readers.

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You Read My Mind from Ridley’s is the game that will have you asking, “What were you thinking?!”Think you’re in sync with your sister? Feel like you share the same brain as your bestie? Are you on the same wavelength as your wife? Let’s test that theory. Connect with another player to link two random words together. Sound easy? Well, here’s the catch: you must not speak! Instead, write down your answers and hope you’ve both caught the same vibe. If your answers are the same, congrats, you’re Master Mind Readers! If they’re not, then prepare yourself because people will probably start shouting stuff like, “How does that have anything to do with pets?”, “When are beans ever blue?”, or “Oh my god, you’re so annoying. Why aren’t you thinking of the same thing as me?!” This is a party game of perfect harmony and total chaos. But no matter which way it goes, we promise you’ll have fun. Made for friends and families who think they know each other, You Read My Mind is suitable for 3 or more players, ages 10+, and takes around 30 minutes to play—although that really depends on you! At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this game is printed on FSC paper with soy inks, and the box is made using 40% recycled materials.How to Play: This game is all about mind-reading. Well, sort of . . . Players attempt to choose the same word or phrase to link two cards. But here’s the catch: they must not speak! Nominate two Mind Readers to lead the round. They each turn over a card on the table. Now everyone writes down an answer, but only two players can win points. The Mind Readers go first. If their answers match, they win the cards! If they don’t, that brings everyone else into play. If any two players—but only two players!—match answers, then they win the cards. The player who wins the most cards is the Master Mind Reader, and everyone should be wary of them from now on. Seriously.Who It’s For: Friends who think they know each other, families who think they’re awesome communicators, and people who actually believe they’re psychic. It’s an easy game to bring out at parties and a brilliant icebreaker for new college dormmates!What's Inside: 200 cards, Predictions Pad, two pencils, and English instructions including a Winners Board.

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Fascism was a distinct movement in European history that left deep scars across the continent, but the term 'fascist' is now more broadly applied to those on the political right, especially the new populists who have seized power across much of the globe in recent years. Although most far-right populists vocally disavow historic fascism, many critics see worrying parallels with the earlier movement. Could we be witnessing a return to the fascist politics of Mussolini, Franco and Hitler?Maximiliano Fuentes Codera and Javier Rodrigo have written both an assessment of the current crisis of democracy and a brief history of fascism and far-right populism around the world. By illuminating the historical record, this book will help readers better understand the distinctive, twenty-first-century challenges faced by our democracies.

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It's hard to be good when living is expensive. And times are tough on the streets these days. Luckily for Rilke at Bowery Auctions the demand for no-questions-asked cash is at an all-time high, and business is booming. When Rilke hears his old acquaintance Les is fresh out of prison, his inclination is to stay well out of his way. Letting sleeping dogs lie is one thing - but when one of Bowery's customers winds up dead on their tarmac, Rilke needs a bit of help from his friends to tidy things up. If only his friends didn't have such a habit of making things worse.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new marriage of convenience, friends-to-lovers sports romance about a baseball catcher and the burlesque club owner he can’t get out of his head.Madden Donahue, the newest catcher for the Yankees, has been in love with Eve Mitchell since high school, but for some mysterious reason, the burlesque club owner always turns him down. That never stopped him from being her self-appointed protector. Case in point, now that Eve’s sister has left Eve with her two children indefinitely, Madden steps in with a proposition—marry him for the much needed health benefits.Eve has secretly harbored feelings for Madden all along, but there’s one problem—her best friend Skylar called dibs on him when they were fourteen. Eve has always put their friendship above all else, and she’s not willing to risk losing Skylar over a man. Raised by the local strip club owner, Eve is woefully short on friends and treasures the ones she has. But with Skylar happily paired off, Eve finds herself accepting Madden’s proposal—on the condition that their marriage remains strictly private. She’s not about to let her unique profession and maligned reputation destroy Madden’s shiny new career.Madden won’t let Eve get away that easily, though. What starts as a marriage of convenience soon ignites into something much hotter, and now it’s up to Madden to convince Eve that their connection is far more than a business arrangement. As the passion builds, can their fake marriage become the real deal?

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She is a curator, who spends her time dressing the rooms of historic buildings to bring them to life. But in the lush private quarters of a medieval palace, she finds herself so transfixed by the reign of an almost-forgotten King that the edges of her life begin to blur.He is a reluctant ruler with no hunger for power, rushed to the throne after the untimely deaths of his older brothers. But it isn't long before whispers begin to fly around the court. And with the growing belief that the King is not fit for the throne comes the idea that another might rule in his stead.May We Feed the King dances between the lives of a historical subject who risks the future of his kingdom and a woman who turns to the past to hide from her present. Laced with desire and longing, it is a playful, stirring meditation on history and storytelling: on what makes a King 'Great', and a life meaningful.

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Bring colour to the striking world of Pokémon! This official adult colouring book contains the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region. From the dark purple of Gengar, to the bright orange of Charmander, to the iconic yellow of Pikachu, explore the colourful world of Pokémon. With intricate designs for mindful, relaxing and cosy colouring, this is the perfect gift for any Pokémon fan (including yourself!)

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The captivating new companion to international bestsellers Here We Are and What We’ll Build A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork. Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.

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AN ADORABLE AND SOOTHING STORY TO GENTLY ENCOURAGE THE BEDTIME WIND-DOWN FROM TWO PICTURE BOOK SUPERSTARS!​It’s bedtime for Little Digger and friends as the sun sets and the stars start to twinkle. As all the other vehicles make their way home, Little Digger isn’t ready to finish work just yet, but even little diggers need to rest so that they can get up bright and early and do their very busy best?A calming, perfectly pitched text by author Smriti Halls, is delightfully complemented by Sue Hendra's (co-creator of blockbuster series Supertato) charming, fun-filled illustrations. First in a new bedtime series from two picture book superstars!Soothing, rhythmic text centred on a childhood favourite to encourage little ones to go to sleep.Fun and appealing illustrations whose colours gradually blend to night-time.The last picture book you'll need before they go to sleep!Selected titles by Smriti Halls (illustrated by Steve Small):I'm Sticking with YouI'm Sticking with You TooLet's Stick TogetherTiny Tiger says Why Can't I?Selected titles by Sue Hendra (co-created with Paul Linnet):Supertato Supertato: Night of the Living VegSupertato: Happy Birthday, Nitwit!Barry the Fish with FingersNorman the Slug with the Silly ShellNo-Bot the Robot with No Bottom​

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Discover the beauty of unconditional love in this gorgeously illustrated picture book. From cuddling koalas to snuggling penguins, protective lionesses to gentle elephants, Our Love tenderly captures the reassuring bond between a parent and child through the lens of the animal kingdom. With soft watercolour artwork, this is the perfect read for any moment you want to remind your little one of your unending support and affection. 

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Are you ready to get in the creativity zone and unleash your imagination with Sonic and his friends? Filled with plenty of fun activities to suit any Sonic fan, this creative activity book is sure to get those cogs whirring. Write your own funny story about a classic Sonic vs Metal Sonic showdown, learn how to draw the adorable chao, invent your own secret code to send a message to Tails, sketch a new, evil robot for Dr. Eggman – and more! With over 100 Sonic stickers to use however you like, this activity book is bursting with ideas and prompts from favourite characters. Whether you’re looking for a mindful moment with the zen master Big the Cat, or you’d prefer to achieve ultimate power by colouring in the Chaos Emeralds with Shadow, this book is for you. Just grab your favourite pens or pencils, and let’s roll!

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'I really REALLY felt for Esther. This is such a great book. People will LOVE it!’ Marian Keyes'I loved this book. A wild ride of a read, funny yet poignant, it is a gripping page turner.' Liz Nugent'Easily the funniest book I’ve read this year, I adored it.' Andrea MaraYou have one new follower.Esther first sees Ted walking in a park in London. They lock eyes and for a fraction of a second, she feels something she’s never felt before.She starts by reading up about his life in Canada and his work as an actor. Then she watches every interview with him online. It isn’t long before she’s joined Ted’s fan site online where her and the ‘Tedettes’ stalk his every move.When Ted gets a new celebrity girlfriend, Esther decides that things have gone far enough. She leaves her husband, takes all their savings, and buys a one-way ticket to Canada.After all, Ted might not know it yet, but they are meant to be together – he just needs a little bit of persuading.Esther is Now Following You is an irresistible debut novel about obsession and celebrity fandom.***Readers love Esther is Now Following You!***'I was utterly immersed in this and hope that Sweeney writes more.' FIVE-STAR Review'It's a must-read and I've never seen anything quite like it before.' FIVE-STAR Review'I was hooked on Esther's character.' FIVE-STAR Review

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Would you know what to do if there was an AI takeover or an asteroid hit Earth? If not, don’t worry. Preppers and podcast hosts Cam and Coby have got your back!In this fun and practical guide, you’ll learn prepping 101, from basic first aid and water purification to packing auseful emergency kit and how to communicate during a tech outage. Then you’ll discover how to survive all kinds of disasters, including a zombie apocalypse, a supernatural takeover, and an alien invasion.Packed with useful tips, tricks, and strategies, this laugh-out-loud handbook will have you hoping for the worst!

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In the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore our modern cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages and highlights of magical overthinking. "Magical thinking" can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world. Whether that's "manifesting" their way out of poverty, staving off cancer with positive vibes, or transforming an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one through loyalty alone. In a series of razor sharp and introspective chapters, Montell delves into cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, from how the "halo effect" cultivates worship (and hatred) of larger-than-life celebrities, to how the "sunk cost fallacy" can keep us in detrimental relationships long after they no longer serve us. Told with her signature brilliance and wit, Montell's prevailing message is one of hope and forgiveness for our anxiety riddled human self. If you have all but lost faith in our ability to reason through the noise of information overload, this book aims to make sense of the senseless. To crack open a window in our minds and let the fresh air in. To help quiet the cacophony for a while, and maybe, even hear a melody in it.

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One woman. One ship. One astonishing true story. Summer 1856. Nineteen-year-old Mary Ann Patten and her husband, Joshua, are young and ambitious. Both from New England seafaring families, they have already completed their first voyage around the world with Joshua as captain. Their dream of building a home and a family is almost within reach, but the price is one last dangerous transit – a race to deliver supplies to the other side of the country. And there is no alternative but to sail all the way around.  Yet as their ship leaves New York, navigating towards the jagged coastline of South America, Joshua falls ill, confined to his bunk and delirious. The treacherous first mate is imprisoned in the brig for insubordination, and with no obvious option for a new captain, Mary Ann steps into the breach. Within days she has put down a mutiny and must now attempt to steer this 216' clipper ship laden with the modern equivalent of $11 million of cargo through Drake’s Passage and around Cape Horn – the most treacherous waters in the world.  To the Edge of the World is the true story of one woman who, when faced with impossible odds, would do all that was necessary to survive. 'What a breathtaking journey! The perilous ship race, the treacherous weather, a mutinous uprising, the life-threatening illness of the captain, and most of all, the heroic efforts of his wife, Mary Ann Patten... A spellbinding triumph' Marie Benedict, author of Queens of Crime 'An epic tale of courage, fortitude, and grit' Siddharth Kara, author of Cobalt Red and The Zorg

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AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW'Pulses with urgency . . . unforgettable.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Bold and compelling, with complex, memorable characters.' Mary Watson, author of The CleanerTwo patients are fighting for their lives. Nina, the hospital nurse, reads their notes:Leroy: stab wound, gang member, police escort.Dev: stomach pain, artist, distraught mother.Nina is meant to treat all her patients equally: not to pick favourites, and not to judge. Except tonight, understaffed and overstretched, both patients need her. She makes a split-second choice - and leaves one man to die.And that's when she realises that on this busy hospital ward, no-one is exactly what they seem.'A tense read with a slow build up to an explosive ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Dark, profound and deeply thought provoking.' Lisa TimoneyREADERS LOVE NILESHA CHAUVET'S PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS'Brilliant! . . . I binged it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Powerful . . . a first class thriller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'I could not put this down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'In this deliciously dark thriller, nothing is as it seems.' iNews'Such compulsive reading . . . its ferocious energy takes you on a wild, thought-provoking ride.' Jennie Godfrey'It's a long time since I've read a thriller that is quite so well written.' Liz Nugent'I devoured it.' Chris Whitaker

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Can she give her love story a happy ending? This laugh-out-loud debut romcom about love, friendship (and accidentally telling everyone you're not getting any) is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi Macfarlane and Lindsey Kelk. Lottie and Theo have it all – except it. Lottie and Theo are definitely happily married: deeply in love, beautiful house, two adorable puppies… except that after seven years together, the only action they’re having in the bedroom is Netflix marathons. Why has every night become ‘not tonight’? Frustrated in more ways than one, Lottie drunkenly calls in to her favourite podcast (The Cliterati) to let off some steam. But her anonymous rant goes viral, with thousands of women replying with tales of their own long-term relationships going limp and floppy. Now everyone is trying to unmask the ‘horny wife’, the podcast agency make Lottie an offer which could change her life. The only problem is… Lottie still hasn’t told Theo about her confession. How on earth can Lottie admit to her husband that they could be famous – for being sexless? The laugh-out-loud romcom about love, friendship, and trying to keep lust alive in long-term relationships, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi Macfarlane and Lindsey Kelk.

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‘A small masterpiece, written with heart, self-belief and wisdom. Wonderful!’ PAUL THEROUX 2020: while the world is grounded, Bird arrives in the life of writer, Candida Meyrick, living with her young family on Anglesey. The twelve-week-old Harris Hawk, Sophia Houdini Whitewing – aka Bird – is trained over the following months by the author and her children to be most herself: a skilled hunter and dazzling aerial gymnast, whose flights enrapture the family and set the author on a deepening love affair with life on the wing. Working with her Harris Hawk over the following years reveals a new world: confronting mortality daily, moving through a liminal landscape, part sky-, part earth-bound. And every day’s hunting brings a new life-lesson. Bird opens up a way of being that is everything the author most longs to be: courageous, compassionate, independent, full of joy – free as a bird. Through daily adventures across field and woodland, through bog and briar, the author comes to realise that Bird is showing her the way, guiding her soul, revealing truths about her life that would otherwise have remained hidden. Be More Bird charts this deepening relationship between bird and woman, set in one of Britain’s wildest landscapes. It reveals the subtle dynamic possible between human and avian – the species most closely related to the dinosaurs – and in poetic prose illuminates the ancient, worldwide art of falconry and its urgent relevance for the modern mind: the importance of untethering our souls and belief-systems and re-establishing a connection with the wilder world. Structured around a series of ‘life lessons’, this astonishing and mesmerising book, executed in lyrical and emotionally charged prose, will transport readers into the wildness hidden within themselves as it encourages us to think profoundly about our connections with nature and our lives. Joy in adversity, the freedom of travelling light, the power of strength and patience, the certainty of change and importance of letting go – all this and more Bird has taught the author. By embodying the age-old rites of the hunt and the supreme skill and subtlety of the hunter, Bird suggests a way to honour and more deeply inhabit the lives we have been granted. Be More Bird is a true story, still unfolding, of a wild predator who by choice flies in partnership with a woman as her earth-bound helper. Bird crosses boundaries: between species, cultures, sky and earth. In this way, Be More Bird is a fable for our times. Dare to be more. Be more Bird.

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Come hang with the cuties in Rainbow Town, where being kind is the cutest thing you can be! Penny Panda is getting ready for the Number One Cute Contest, the biggest day of the year in Rainbow Town. She puts on her cutest outfit: her rainbow glasses, her most colourful headphones and her sweetest dress. But on her way through town, she meets some fellow cuties who are having a hard time! Will Penny Panda help them, even if it means missing out at the Number One Cute Contest?

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Following her best friend’s passing, Chloe has been finding solace in the world through her VR headset, including going on virtual dates with the charming Blaine amongst the glittering skyline of Manhattan.Everything seems to be perfect, except for the obvious, that Blaine is just an avatar she doesn’t know in the real world. As their chemistry grows, offering Chloe the escape she has been seeking, Blaine throws out the idea that Chloe should go to New York to find him. But going to New York will open more than just a search for the mysterious Blaine, as the city holds old wounds too with Chloe's ex boyfriend Jimmy now living there. The memories of Jimmy, as well as of her friend Kerry, begin to come flooding back with each step closer Chloe takes toward New York City.Deciding to go and find Blaine, Chloe finds herself reuniting with Jimmy and she is forced to ask herself the question of what it is that she really wants.

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The electrifying conclusion to the stunning Shakespearean fantasy trilogy, The Forge & Fracture Saga. It all ends with the Fae Queen. The fragile peace pact between humans and fae has been shattered. Once again, magical forces terrorise the streets of Jacobean London under the command of their queen, Titania. To save her beloved city, seventeen-year-old Joan Sands must banish the Fae, just as her ancestors did two thousand years ago. As a child of the Orisha, Joan is armed with gifts from the gods. She will need her trusted magical sword and the power to manipulate metal in the war that is coming. But faced with the lies of the past and the formidable power of the Fae, Joan must decide if her world is worth saving or if it is time to forge something frighteningly new? Praise for the series:'Perfect for anyone looking for a fresh take on faerie magic.' Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow & Bone 'A groundbreaking addition to the fantasy genre.' Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey'Every sentence will thunder through your bones.' Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves 'Wildly imaginative and refreshingly diverse . . . taut with intrigue.' J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony

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Twisty, ingenious, unguessable . . .'So clever, and has the perfect twist' GILLIAN McALLISTER What if the only way to prevent a murder is by confessing to it? Jemma Stelling has confessed to a murder - one she can't have committed. She has an unshakeable alibi: when Marianne Upton was stabbed to death outside her home, Jemma was at the police station confessing to a murderous obsession with Marianne and a plan to kill her in precisely the way she was killed. So is Jemma innocent? Or is she an ingenious, cold-blooded murderer? Can someone be guilty of the opposite of murder? PRAISE FOR SOPHIE HANNAH: 'A new novel by Sophie Hannah is a cause for celebration!' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'One of the best crime writers currently working' SCOTSMAN 'High concept and so satisfying' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Brain-bending' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

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*The Sunday Times top ten bestseller* *A Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month* Get hooked on this year’s most addictive thriller Is revenge the most lethal dose of all? ‘Without a doubt the best crime thriller I’ve read this year … A story of loyalties and desperation. A brilliant read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A. A. Dhand is masterful within the gangland genre. He grabs the reader’s attention from the start, and we remain gripped to the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The Chemist is absolutely compelling, inventive and original … Simply brilliant. State of the art British Crime fiction. Read it as soon as you can!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * * Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to the hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust Idris with their secrets, and so he knows more than his mild manner suggests. So when his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca, doesn't turn up for her daily methadone dose, Idris is worried. Worried enough to go looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds, alone. The mess Idris finds catapults him into the middle of a turf war between the two most powerful drug cartels in Yorkshire. Now, he must use every bit of intelligence and cunning he has to keep those he loves safe. Because a war is on the way. And when Idris goes after his enemies, they won't see him coming. * * * * Praise for A. A. Dhand: ‘Dark, daring and utterly propulsive … blurs the lines between hero and villain’ Kia Abdullah, author of Those People Next Door ‘Terrific … dispensing thrills and tension from start to finish’ Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street ‘Gritty, dark, and visceral … If I read a better book in the next year, it's probably because I've read this one twice’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave

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‘Oozes charm, wit and bloody murder’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, author of THE BINGO HALL DETECTIVES‘Beautifully unguessable ... bursting with life ... brilliant!’ ALEX HAY, author of THE HOUSEKEEPERSAudrey Brooks loves people. She even loves clearing up their messes - which is lucky, as she works as a cleaner. The only thing more satisfying than making a new acquaintance smile is shifting a particularly stubborn stain.Lewis McLennan finds people irritating. Especially people like Audrey. His writing career is in the toilet and he hates his day job. His closest relationship is with his coffee machine and, frankly, he likes it that way.The only thing they have in common is that they both live in the smallest square in London. And that one of their neighbours is currently lying dead on his kitchen floor.The police think the victim's wife did it. Their landlady, Celeste, is having none of that. And so a very unwilling detective duo is born. In theory they have the skills to find the real killer - if they don't kill each other first. But should they be looking closer to home? After all, how well do you know your neighbours?The perfect mystery for fans of Tom Hindle, Janice Hallett and Kristen Perrin.**Audrey, Lewis and Celeste return in MURDER LIKE CLOCKWORK - available to pre-order now!**

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The war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore the mortal realm apart. Now it is an increasingly dangerous place, falling into eternal night where ravenous demons roam and every day is a fight for survival… The Immortality Trials offer a second chance in this brutal world and are open to any mortal willing to risk the journey to the immortal realm. The prize for completing them is eternal life… However, first they must survive. Àn’yīng knows the prize can heal her dying mother and that she’ll need all the help she can get if she’s to complete them. But when a rival contestant, both powerful and handsome, promises protection and a chance of survival for both Àn’yīng and her mother, she will need to find out quickly whether she can truly trust the stranger she’s falling for or if he’s the most dangerous player of all … for herself and for all the realms.

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'Ingenious… a glorious portrait of the great 15th-century prince of learning' Daily Telegraph 'A deeply fascinating, sui generis book by a brilliant scholar-writer, which uses the life story of a Renaissance prodigy to summon an angel-host of ideas, people and stories, all circling the question of language's ability to transcend the mortal realm' Robert Macfarlane, bestselling author of Underland Does there exist a form of speech so powerful as to allow the speaker to control the listener, taking over their thoughts and even their will? Renaissance prodigy and polymath Giovanni Pico della Mirandola – the uncontested marvel of an age of true wonders – believed that there was. The Grammar of Angels tells how Pico dedicated his short, brilliant life to finding a philosophy that would settle the most important questions about human existence. This philosophy would, he believed, provide tools by which man could transcend his mortal limitations and join the ranks of the angels. At the heart of Pico’s ideas were questions that he traced through the breadth and depth of human thought, from the ancient Greeks and Egyptians to the medieval Arabs and Jews. He made use of everything at his disposal from Europe’s broadening horizons and asked primal questions of himself and the world. Why is it that we can be astonished by beauty? That the hairs on the backs of our necks can be made to stand by intoxicating rhythms and harmonies? That we can be provoked to ecstatic experiences by the simple means of an incantation? In 1486, when he was just twenty-three, he declared his intention to defend 900 theses on religion, philosophy, natural philosophy and magic against all comers and for which he wrote a speech that is often deemed the ‘manifesto of the Renaissance, even though the ideas it introduced were subject to an unprecedented ban by the Church. He died mysteriously aged only thirty-one. The implications of his thought were dangerous in the Europe of his day, suggesting as they did that the notion of the individual might be just as much of an illusion as a flat earth or a geocentric universe. Pico’s tempestuous life at the heart of the Renaissance was a testament to intellectual daring, to a human dignity founded in the willingness to think the unthinkable and to peer over the edge of the abyss in search of answers.

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In this quiet town, a magic awakens . . .Thirteen-year-old Yumna lives in a sleepy town where nothing ever happens. So when her friends start sneaking into the woods at night, curiosity gets the better of her and she follows. There, she discovers something unbelievable. Kareem can turn into a golden horse. Sami can touch fire without burning. Even her cousin Nafisa has a strange new power. Everyone's changing . . . except Yumna.But when Kareem vanishes and a mysterious new family, the Maidstones, seem to be hiding something, Yumna is the only one asking the right questions. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer, it's up to Yumna to rally her friends and uncover the truth.In a town full of secrets and powers, can one ordinary girl become the hero they all need?

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