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Paris, 1789. The Oberst Factory, which crafts exquisite wallpaper for the most fashionable French homes, is a place shrouded in mystery. Most enigmatic is the woman pictured in each of its prints, rumoured to be the late Mrs Oberst, who died in peculiar circumstances.When sisters Lara and Sofi arrive there for work, they quickly form a friendship with Josef Oberst, the motherless heir to the factory. Whilst Sofi's political fervour intensifies, Lara is disturbed by the uncanny way her life appears mirrored in the wallpaper. Meanwhile Hortense, Josef's spoilt aristocratic wife, is similarly unnerved by the scenes that line the walls of her new home. With the mobs growing ever more violent, is she in danger of meeting the same untimely end as the last Mrs Oberst?As revolution blazes across France, the lives of Sofi, Lara and Hortense are set to collide in unimaginable and irrevocable ways. Can they change what lies ahead, or are some patterns destined to be repeated?

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Do you repeatedly defer life to later, convinced there will come a time when you'll be better prepared to seize its opportunities?Do you spend your best hours on chores or trivia before allowing yourself to get to what most matters to you?The real mystery of procrastination is why we avoid goals to which we're passionately committed. It's understandable that we'd put off cleaning the fridge or completing our tax return; but why do we swerve a loved one, a vocation, a hobby, or a new life that feels supremely meaningful to us?Simon May argues that the almost universal consensus around overcoming procrastination - setting priorities and optimizing time management: working "smarter not harder" - might work for the boring things but is of little use when it comes to treasured goals that we're avoiding.Jump! proposes seven radically new ways in which we can overcome this life-sabotaging procrastination. May claims that, for all their pain, the regret and boredom created by procrastination can shine the brightest light on our top priorities, either reaffirming our commitment to them or teaching us that we're on the wrong path. This is the unexpected blessing of procrastination: that it offers hope of becoming ourselves.

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Mummy and Daddy have some VERY exciting news . . . Piper the Puppy is going to be a big sister for the first time!But as Piper learns more about the baby growing in Mummy's tummy, she starts to worry . . . What if she doesn't have room in her bed for the baby?What if the baby cries all night? Luckily, Mummy, Daddy, Granny, Pops, her older brother Finn and even her cuddly toys - Hippety, Hoggle and Bear - are all there to help reassure Piper just in time! A gentle, reassuring first experience story about the excitement and nerves that come with waiting for a new sibling to arrive. Also available: Piper the Puppy: First Day At School Piper the Puppy: Visits The DoctorPiper the Puppy: Goes SwimmingPiper the Puppy: Goes on HolidayPiper the Puppy: Visits Her Grandparents

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"A modern classic" Observer"Astonishing and compelling . . . Impossible to put down" Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow KingEthiopia, 1982: After a decade of conflict, the government is determined to quash the Eritrean insurgency once and for all. As head of propaganda, it's Tsegaye's job to keep the people onside.When the Red Star Campaign lands him in Asmara, Tsegaye is swept up in the city's nightlife, the bars and coffeehouses buzzing with spies and government agents. But even as Tsegaye begins to fall in love with Asmara ‒ and with bold, dazzling, enigmatic Fiammetta ‒ his misgivings about the campaign grow, and soon his loyalties will be tested to their limit.Tsegaye is confronted with the horror of war when the army attacks the insurgents' mountain stronghold, and encounters betrayals that shake his faith in both the regime and human nature.A masterpiece of Ethiopian literature, Oromay is a thrilling political satire and a turbulent tale of love and war. It became an instant sensation when first published in 1983 and was quickly banned. Baalu Girma vanished in 1984, most likely kidnapped and murdered by the same regime in retaliation for this novel.Translated from Amharic by David DeGusta and Mesfin Felleke Yirgu

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With a fun and steamy twist on the only-one-bed trope, this debut contemporary romance will delight fans of THE PARADISE PROBLEM and THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS“What a wild ride! Bed Chemistry is an absolute blast from start to finish—a wonderfully unique premise with an unconventional heroine, a swoon-worthy hero, and tension that sizzles so hard I needed to crank up my AC.”—Amy Ewing, New York Times bestselling author of The Jewel and The Irish GoodbyeChemistry teacher Ashleigh Hutchinson knows better than anyone that love and lust don’t mix. The feelings come from different hormones, they trigger different responses, and they demand different reactions. Which is why she doesn’t date. She hooks up. No catching feelings required.When Ashleigh is fired from her job without notice, she signs up to participate in a month-long sleep study, which will pay her enough to cover rent while she job hunts. It seems easy enough—until she walks into the clinic and finds herself staring right into the gorgeous eyes of Xander Miller, the only man to have ever tempted her to abandon her no-relationships rule.When Xander and Ashleigh realize the study is only looking for couples, they agree to pretend to be together—which means sleeping in the same bed every night for the next few weeks. How hard can it be to keep their cool under the covers?You can expect...- Fake dating (for science)- Only one bed (every night)- No feelings (allegedly)- Second chance romance- Golden retriever MMC- Hot mess FMC- Banter as a love language- Undeniable chemistry!“Maybe my favourite romance set-up of all time! But it's Elizabeth McKenzie's sharp, sexy voice that really makes this debut sing.”—Jessie Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of The Heirloom and All The Signs“Electric, hilarious, and absolutely sizzling. With incredible emotional depth and heart, Bed Chemistry is one of my new favourite reads.”—Katie Holt, author of Not in My Book and The Last Page“Bed Chemistry is a bold experiment in forced proximity and fated second chances. You'll find yourself believing in love all over again.”—Ingrid Pierce, author of Not You Again

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A GLOBAL CABAL OF HITMEN. ONE MAN STOOD IN THEIR PATH.'Two things to make a Summer afternoon great: a Stephen Leather novel, and a cold beer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Spider keeps getting better and better' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The best series I have ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A group of professional killers, known as The Office, are carrying out hits for the Iranian government across the European continent, hitting targets amongst the wealthiest and most privileged.After a slew of murders in London, MI5 decide that enough is enough. The Office must be destroyed, root and stem.Dan 'Spider' Shepherd, the secret service's most dangerous weapon, is tasked with infiltrating the organisation and unmasking its leader. But just how far is he willing to go in the name of justice . . . ?A hundred-mile-an-hour whirlwind of a novel from one of the world's most gifted thriller authors.PRAISE FOR STEPHEN LEATHER'Let Spider draw you into his web, you won't regret it' Sun'He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real' Daily Mail'Leather knows the inner workings of the security services. But beyond the enthralling storylines he also asks some tough questions about contemporary Britain' Financial Times'A master of the thriller genre' Irish Times'Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself' Chris Ryan

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'A redeeming way to look at the condition, as not merely a burden but ultimately a blessing ... unexpectedly moving ... validating and hopeful' GuardianAnxiety. It's all in your head, right? Wrong.Psychiatrist Dr Ellen Vora challenges the conventional view of anxiety as a mental disorder, suggesting instead that much of what we call anxiety begins in the body. Rather than our troubled thoughts creating physical symptoms, she argues that many types of anxiety are the result of states of imbalance in our bodies, whether blood sugar crashes, caffeine highs or sleep deprivation.Her clinical observation shows this type of anxiety is far more preventable than we may realise, responding almost immediately to straightforward adjustments to diet and lifestyle.Backed by the latest scientific research and Dr Vora's own clinical work, The Anatomy of Anxiety offers a fresh, much needed look at mental health, offering actionable strategies for managing our moods.She further argues that other forms of anxiety, when listened to and honoured instead of suppressed, can be seen as a course correction to help nudge us back to a more balanced life.In her groundbreaking book, Dr Vora walks beside us through a healing process to reframe our relationship with anxiety, creating a more joyful and fulfilled life.

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No more corpses. At least, that was the plan.THE MULTIMILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNSLawyer turned murderer Björn wants to stop killing. Unfortunately, the prisoner in his basement is getting restless, the parents' committee at his daughter's preschool is clamouring for his attention, and to cap it all, he's also being blackmailed.To manage all this stress, he turns to a mindfulness coach to learn about the unmet needs of his inner child. As he begins listening to this inner child, he finds it doesn't just have needs, but solutions: creative ways he can solve his problems. All of them.The trouble is, they involve murder.NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIESREADERS LOVE MURDER MINDFULLY:'Funny, intelligent, can't wait for the next part.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Loved the intelligent spin on mindfulness and organised crime. Also, the pay off at the end is beautiful.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review'Real good read. Before I knew it, I was trying to be mindful myself!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader reviewAND YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS DO TOO:'What a breath of fresh air! Dark, very funny, totally engaging.' CRAIG RUSSELL, author of HYDE'A razor-sharp satire on stressed-out modern society, a darkly comic and hugely entertaining crime thriller and - believe it or not - also a handy guide to improving your life through mindfulness.' ROBBIE MORRISON, author of EDGE OF THE GRAVE'A violent, feel-good rampage of a book where the pace and positivity never let up. Twisted and hilarious!' CALLUM MCSORLEY, author of SQUEAKY CLEAN

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** A heartfelt and uplifting picture book from an exciting new talent featuring special blended family relationships and fiery dragon magic **Tom has an amazing secret – hidden under his bed is an egg. An egg that’s cracking, ready to hatch. An egg that contains . . . a dragon!When Tina and her mum come to stay with Tom and his dad, Tina and Tom strike up an instant friendship. Tom shares his magical secret with Tina and soon the pair spend their days caring for their little dragon. They make her a bed from a shoebox lined with moss and leaves, feed her tasty morsels of sausages and pizza in special midnight feasts, climb trees together and give her lots and lots of cuddles. Soon she grows - and grows, and grows! And as they grow their dragon, Tina and Tom grow their own very special friendship too.But then Tina's mum decides it's time for them to go back home. Tom and Tina's friendship looks like it will have to come to an end.Unless their dragon can keep them together. . .

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Alfie and Kat’s school trip takes an unexpected turn when they’re whisked back to a Viking village in this exciting time-slip adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie. Things take a weird turn for Alfie and Kat when they get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip to the Viking Museum. The models around them start to come to life, and at first Kat is sure they’re being pranked for a TV game show. She urges Alfie to play along, and they take part in Viking village life – cooking, weaving and even digging a toilet pit. But will they ever be able to find their way back home? Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

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‘Isabel Allende enchants in Maya’s Notebook’ Vanity FairNeglected by her parents, nineteen-year-old Maya Nidal has grown up in Berkeley with her grandparents. When her grandfather dies of cancer, Maya's life collapses, and she finds herself in a downward spiral that eventually bottoms out in Las Vegas.Lost in a dangerous underworld, she is caught in the cross­hairs of warring forces. As she tries to make sense of the past, she unravels myste­rious truths about life and about her family, and embarks on her greatest adventure: the journey into her own soul.

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The perfect sensory Easter book for toddlers to explore!Meet five adorable bunnies each with a different texture in this touch-and-feel board book with a soft felt flap finale! The ultimate sensory reading experience for babies and toddlers! In This Little Bunny, you can stroke a bunny's soft fur, find big shiny carrots, meet a cute bunny with a fluffy tail, and more . . . This is a brand new series of sturdy board books from Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning illustrator behind the bestselling Peekaboo and Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series. Also available: This Little Puppy, This Little Duckling, This Little Lion and This Little Dinosaur Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!

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A wide-ranging philosophical and practical guide to incorporating the wisdom of ancient philosophers into daily modern life.How can I live a good life? Who do I want to become? And how do I get there?These are some of life's biggest questions. But they can be hard to think through. Fortunately, a group of philosophers from ancient Greece and Rome have already done a lot of the heavy lifting. Drawing on the philosophies, life lessons and experiences of key thinkers, Live Like a Philosopher will help you navigate these existential waters with invaluable insights for modern life.From finding balance with Aristotle and embracing uncertainty with Carneades, to avoiding pain with Epicurus and learning how to question everything with Socrates, this is a powerful toolkit to help you navigate the highs and lows of modern life. Organized around three main themes of pleasure, character, and doubt, there's something to learn from each master in this philosophical quest. Live Like a Philosopher is the helping hand we all need to make life better.

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This gorgeous deluxe hardback edition of Kaylie Smith's bestselling romantasy includes a seductive new cover, sprayed edges, a foiled case, and beautiful endpapers. Available for a limited time and while supplies last.Welcome to Enchantra. There's only one rule. Never, ever trust your heart.When Genevieve Grimm's mother is killed, she goes searching for answers in Enchantra, a cursed palace filled with temptations and illusions.A sinfully handsome stranger meets her at the door. Rowin Silver refuses to let Genevieve inside. But she finds her own way in... And soon realizes her mistake.Enchantra is a twisted labyrinth of marble and thorns, where Rowin's family are trapped forever in a deadly game. One hunts, the others hide-until a single survivor remains.Now, Genevieve must win or die.Rowin offers her a deal. They can compete together... if they convince everyone watching that they're desperately in love.Genevieve knows she can't trust Rowin, but she'll do whatever it takes to survive. As they hunt and hide together, she tries to ignore the desire burning between them.After all, it was Rowin who taught her Enchantra's first rule...Never, ever trust your heart.Packed with deadly intrigue and spicy romance, Enchantra will transport you to a world of feisty heroines and morally gray love interests, fake dating, forbidden desire and family secrets. If you love books by Kerri Maniscalco, Carissa Broadbent and Lauren Roberts, prepare to discover your new romantasy obsession.See why readers love this spicy fantasy romance series:"WHERE DO I BEGIN? Has my heart forever!!... I absolutely devoured this... Plenty of spice... Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time, I was hanging onto every word that came out of that man's mouth... I was sobbing!!... A complete rollercoaster!" Books.and.bunlife ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"WOW what a ride!... Leaves you breathless... A hauntingly addictive read that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish... What am I going to do with my life now? I need more Phantasma!!!" NESSASBOOKREVIEWS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"ALL THE STARS. I LOVED THIS BOOK. I finished this in less than two days and I didn't want it to end!... Gripping... An absolute must-read." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"God, I am never going to recover from this book... I'm addicted!... I can't even begin to put into words the rollercoaster of this book; the tension, the twists and turns that literally had me holding my breath until the VERY last page." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I cannot begin to describe how much I love this... I have not stopped thinking about this story... Oh gosh I wish I could read this for the first time again!... I FELT EVERY EMOTION POSSIBLE WHILE READING THIS!!!... will forever hold a special place in my heart." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Aliens land on Earth but no one can understand what they want in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning author Ethan Long. WARNING EARTHLINGS! Aliens have landed! And they have just one thing to say over and over again: BEEP BOP BOOP! BEEP BOP BOOP! Everyone they meet runs away in fear, scared of these three little outer space creatures. What in the world are they saying? What could they want?

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'Lucid, clear, visionary' - Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps The Score'An important book' Bruce Perry, author of What Happened to You?'Buy this book' - Lemn Sissay, author of My Name is Why'A book of profound importance' - Lisa Damour, author of UntangledIn recent years the word 'trauma' has become ubiquitous. Yet it remains widely misunderstood. In Trauma Proof international expert Benjamin Perks redefines how we see childhood trauma, and outlines a new path towards healing and prevention.For 25 years, Perks has worked for the UN and UNICEF on eradicating global barriers to child wellbeing, including poverty, hunger, disease, the mobilisation of child soldiers and population displacement. But he has also been on a personal journey of healing from his own childhood, spent living in the UK's care system and on the streets. Today, new research is revealing little-known aspects of childhood trauma. It is no surprise that it drives addiction or poor mental health. But how does it explain a heightened risk for heart disease or diabetes? Why does it so comprehensively correlate with poor life outcomes? And how can we not only heal from, but prevent, the types of experiences that negatively impact on child development?In Trauma Proof, Perks explains the science behind these findings, and argues that making simple changes can break damaging inter-generational cycles. Ultimately, he shows how building secure attachments and improving the quality of your relationships can radically transform your life, at any age.

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AN INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . .*Features map artwork by Virginia Allyn*THEY SAY LOVE CONQUERS ALL . . .BUT CAN LOVE WIN IN A WAR BETWEEN DEMONS AND EXORCISTS?OR WILL IT JUST TEAR THEM ALL APART . . . ?A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix, unrivalled in battle.When their paths cross, despite initial distrust – then unwelcome attraction – Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City . . .Soon Jules is forced to question everything he’s ever known – including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty.Serpent and Dove meets Empire of the Vampire, with a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart. Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals.PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT:‘Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension’ Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace‘A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching’ Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen‘A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.’ Eliza Chan, bestselling author of Fathomfolk‘Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.’ Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind‘A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written’ Vanessa Len, bestselling author of Only a Monster‘A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.’ Imani Erriu, bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies‘I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.’‘This book is for sure to be a new romantasy obsession, and I am hooked. The ending left me itching for more and I cannot wait for the continuation of the story.’‘It completely consumed me.’‘I loved everything about this book, from the world building and politics to the lead and side characters, the tension, the simping… ugh so good.’‘My new obsession, I will never stop recommending this book!’‘WOW!!!!! . . . This book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!’Please note: stock may differ depending on availability.

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Discover Homer's epic tale of Achilles and the Trojan War, now repackaged with a beautifully designed jacket by noted illustrator Malika Favre. Set during the siege of Troy, The Iliad, along with The Odyssey, is a foundational work in Western literature and is considered one of the greatest epic poems of all time. It is also one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences today. Complete with epic battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the infamous Greek gods, The Iliad remains of the most significant war stories ever told.

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Machiavelli's classic works of political philosophy, now repackaged with a beautifully designed jacket by noted illustrator Malika Favre. Niccolo Machiavelli's 16th-century political treatise has been controversial and influential for centuries. Written as a guide for new princes and royals, Machiavelli provides a candid and unflinching assessment of the realities of power and politics. The Prince is often considered one of the first works of modern political philosophy. This edition also includes Machiavelli's The Art of War, a work of political theory that examines the role of the military in the lives of everyday citizens.

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Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal work of philosophical fiction, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square and Co. Signature Editions line. Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a foundational work of Western literature and is widely considered to be Friedrich Nietzsche's masterpiece. It includes the German philosopher's famous discussion of the phrase 'God is dead' as well as his concept of the Superman. Nietzsche delineates his Will to Power theory and devotes pages to critiquing Christian thinking, in particular Christianity's definition of good and evil.

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It’s the weekend! What games will Bluey and Bingo play? Join them and discover what happens when Dad buys a statue that is definitely not a magic statue and meet Bingo’s new bug friend!“You sold me a magic statue!”“Give me back my dollar-ee-doos!”This board book will keep little ones entertained at the weekend!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Granny MobileBluey: BBQBluey: Daddy RobotBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

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An innovative board book design that lets toddlers place three chunky shapes into matching slots.This bold, bright board book makes learning about shapes and first words endlessly fun. Three chunky circles, featuring 6 bright colours, attach to the book with colourful ribbons to create an engaging colour-sorting game, perfect for children from one to three years. The shapes slot into a die-cut on the page, with satisfying ease, completing a variety of images, from an ice cream cone to a branch full of bugs. Matching the colours aids children in their fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Each spread also introduces popular first words, making this the ideal book to learn from while having fun.Illustrated in vivid colour and effortless style by Polish artist Susie Hammer.Also available: Match the Shape

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From the creators of Vegan Chinese Food, Yang and Kathi of littlericenoodle present a vibrant exploration of vegan Asian street food that goes beyond the familiar bowl of steaming noodles. This enticing cookbook offers recipes from various regions across China, as well as other Southeast and East Asian countries that have captivated the authors during their travels. With dishes ranging from Thai iced tea and Vietnamese bánh mì to Indonesian nasi goreng and Japanese okonomiyaki, each recipe reflects the rich culinary traditions of Asia. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply a lover of flavorful street food, this book provides a treasure trove of delightful recipes. Featuring everything from scallion pancakes and satay skewers to fresh summer rolls and hearty rice dishes, Yang and Kathi guide you in creating these beloved street foods from scratch or transforming traditional favorites using vegan ingredients. Embrace the simplicity, versatility, and bold flavours of vegan Asian street food and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates innovation and cultural exchange.

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A devout iconographer must paint an exiled saint in this sumptuous gothic romantasy full of slow-burn tension and windswept moors, for fans of DIVINE RIVALS and A STUDY IN DROWNING 'Nothing less than blasphemy brought you to me,' Jude told her. Maeve trembled. He was an open flame. Any closer, and she’d burn. Jude is a saint with dangerous magic – exiled by the Abbey to live out his days alone in a decaying estate on the moors – until gifted iconographer Maeve is sent to paint his icon. Suspecting she’s a spy for her beloved Abbey, Jude makes it his mission to get rid of Maeve as soon as possible. That is, until he discovers that Maeve holds the same tainted magic as he does, and she may be the key to destroying the Abbey’s power… But this institution has eyes everywhere, and the only thing the Abbey loves more than a saint is a martyr.

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Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world. Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds – the force at the centre of all these dangerous natural events – are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, strengthening in power, speed, and frequency. While this prediction worried the insurance industry, governmental leaders, scientists, and conscientious citizens, one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm. To the energy industry, rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind – a vital source of clean and ‘safe’ power. Between these two poles – wind as a malevolent force, and wind as saviour of our planet – lies a world of fascination, history, literature, science, poetry, and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and Vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works. In The Breath of the Gods, he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives, from airplane or car travel to the ‘natural disasters’ that are becoming more frequent and regular. The Breath of the Gods is an urgently-needed portrait across time of that unseen force – unseen but not unfelt – that respects no national borders and no vessel or structure in its path. Wind, the movement of the air, is seen by so many as a heavenly creation and generally a thing of essential goodness. But when it flexes its invisible muscles, all should take care and be very afraid.

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A revelatory, jaw-dropping portrait of Tucker Carlson’s career and his history of reinvention, and a story of how the right-wing media lost its mind. New York Magazine writer Jason Zengerle’s eye-opening narrative follows Tucker Carlson’s infamous journey from gifted young intern at The New Republic to a noxious talking head on Fox News, and then to his dethroning and defenestration. In the tradition of Our Man and The Loudest Voice in the Room, Zengerle examines how Tucker Carlson’s Zelig-like career offers a unique lens into the confusing, myopic, and utterly shameless evolution of American conservatism, its media presence and punditry, from the 1990s to the present.

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'The best crime fiction I’ve read in twenty years. You’d think Winslow was mobbed up – it’s that good.' Stephen King #1 internationally bestselling author Don Winslow – America’s King of Crime Fiction – is back and he’s better than ever in this intense, deeply felt, gripping collection of six all-new, never-before-published short novels. In six all-new short novels written with the trademark literary style, trenchant wit, and incisive characterization that have made Don Winslow “America’s greatest living crime writer” (Providence Journal), this repeat New York Times bestselling author serves up a collection of tales sure to delight Winslow’s most devoted fans and first-time readers. The multi-million-dollar casino heist is impossible—it can’t be done. That’s what makes it irresistible to a legendary robber facing the rest of his life in prison for his “Final Score.” An ambitious, hard-working college-bound teenager has a side job delivering illegal booze to “The Sunday List” until a crooked cop, a seductive customer, and a fake guru threaten to end his dreams. Two wise guys tell each other a “True Story” over breakfast at a diner. It’s all bullshit and laughs until someone else has to pick up the check. An otherwise honest patrolman has to make an excruciating choice between his loyalty to the job and his love for a ne’er-do-well cousin in “The North Wing.” The entitled, substance-addicted movie star that surfer/PI Boone Daniels and his crew are hired to babysit in “The Lunch Break” is a problem. She also has a problem—someone wants her dead. Finally, the one terrible, momentary mistake that a devoted family man makes sends him to prison and on a “Collision” course between the man he wants to be and the killer he’s forced to become to survive. With a foreword written by award-winning crime author Reed Farrel Coleman, The Final Score is a propulsive, perceptive, and deeply immersive collection of crime writing — the ultimate testament to Don Winslow's prowess as a living legend of the genre.

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'A fresh, unexpected, and revealing portrait of Russia' ANNE APPLEBAUM, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gulag and Red Famine 'A century of Russian history told through the women who lived it, shaped it, and survived it' NADYA TOLOKONNIKOVA, founder of Pussy Riot Award-winning journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy. In 1990, seven-year-old Julia Ioffe and her family fled the Soviet Union. Nearly twenty years later, Ioffe returned to Moscow—only to discover just how much Russian society had changed while she had been living in America. The Soviet women she had known growing up—doctors, engineers, scientists—had seemingly been replaced with women desperate to marry rich and become stay-at-home moms. How had Russia gone from portraying itself as the vanguard of world feminism to the last bastion of conservative Christian values? In Motherland, Ioffe turns modern Russian history on its head, telling it exclusively through the stories of its women. From her own physician great-grandmothers to Lenin’s lover, a feminist revolutionary; from the hundreds of thousands of Soviet girls who fought in World War II to the millions of single mothers who rebuilt and repopulated a devastated country; from the members of Pussy Riot to Yulia Navalnaya, wife of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, she chronicles one of the most audacious social experiments in history and how it failed the very women it was meant to liberate—and documents how that failure paved the way to the revanche of Vladimir Putin. Part memoir, part journalistic exploration, part history, Motherland paints a portrait of modern Russia through the women who shaped it. With deep emotion, Ioffe shows what it means to live through the cataclysms of revolution, war, idealism, and heartbreak—and reveals how the story of Russia today is inextricably tied to the history of its women.

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The AGE OF MAMMALS began when the dinosaurs died out 66 million years ago. Today about 6,400 species of mammals still roam the Earth, although almost ten per cent of them are endangered. This beautifully illustrated overview of our best-loved animals shows how they live and how they are coping with loss of habitat and climate change. AGES: 9 plus AUTHOR: Jamie Collins has a degree in evolutionary biology from the University of Bath. He is based in London where he works as a freelance author and editor of children's reference and non-fiction. SELLING POINTS: . More than 300 stunning photographs of over 100 species . The perfect gift for young animal lovers . In depth information on 50 iconic species and loads of information on dozens more . Ideal for home & school libraries

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Sometimes people fall. It happens. Sometimes people are pushed. Sometimes people jump. And sometimes there's someone there to catch them. The summer Beth turns sixteen, she grows. She grows so fast her bones hurt and she feels like throwing up. Everyone - including Etienne, the boy who lives over the road - looks at her differently. Then she starts catching people. People who are falling out of trees or from tall buildings. Soon Beth discovers that helping strangers sometimes hurts. Sometimes it also hurts or annoys the people she loves. It isn't great for her school grades, either. Is there a way to balance family and friendship and basketball and romance and ... catching? An extraordinary story about finding out who you are, and discovering who you want to be.'Catch is a graceful exploration of what it means to hold others up while trying to find your own balance, and learning to trust yourself, even when the ground is shifting beneath your feet.' --Karys McEwen, Books+Publishing

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Tan is back in another deliciously spooky adventure! Book 3 in the bestselling series that kids describe as 'seriously hilarious' and 'fabulously funny'. Tan and the Chosen Few have another mystery on their hands... the 'stonies' (stone animal statues) around Peppercorn Valley have been mysteriously disappearing. But who would steal them? What could the thief want with a stone emu or flamingo? this mystery is truly baffling! It's a good thing tan has the mind of a Great Detective... A brilliant chapter series for fans of Alice-Miranda, Judy Moody and the Famous Five. Ages: 8-12

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Lotta Dann's journey with extreme dieting and drastic weight loss led to endless praise for her skinny body. But no one knew what she had to do to maintain it.When the weight came back on, Lotta started asking fundamental questions that she'd never considered before.Why do we believe that to be healthy you must be skinny? Why do we think any measure of fat on our body is bad? Why do so many of us hate our bodies? And why do we spend so much time, money and energy trying to shrink ourselves?The answers surprised her, angered her, and ultimately empowered her. She thinks they will do the same for you.

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The illustrations of Cicely Mary Barker have delighted readers of all ages for over a hundred years. Her perfect matching of each fairy to a flower suggests a poetic truth to their existence. The illustration reproduced here, from Barker's Fairies of the Wayside collection, is known as The White Bindweed Fairy.

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Waste not, pickle a lot, and make the most of the fruit and veg in your home with this expert guide to pickling and fermenting. Add flavour to your pantry and help your fresh food last through the seasons with over 80 classic recipes - from quick pickles to shelf-stable preserves, riffs on classics from around the world like kimchi and sauerkraut, plus a wide range of chutneys and relishes. Enjoy old favourites like gherkins or oven-dried preserved tomatoes, or try out a plum and ginger chutney or a sticky onion Worcestershire relish.This handy pocket guide also includes detailed preservation and bottling instructions so your pickles last longer, making for perfect gifts all year round. Including seasonal photography and detailed preservation and bottling instructions. Help your fresh ingredients last through the seasons and add flavour to your pantry with wide-ranging, flexible recipes that comprise the very best of Cornersmith's 10 years as veteran pickling workshop instructors and industry leaders in preventing food waste.

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) is a classic of children’s literature that has become one of the most translated books in the world. His unmistakable illustrations and the tale’s collective ideas on the human condition continue to captivate and inspire imagination in readers of every age.

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Relax with these entertaining word puzzles. Packed full of 300 wordsearches, get ready to tackle this fun collection of word challenges at your leisure. Arranged in themes, they will provide a mental workout and relaxation therapy at the same time. How quickly can you find the words in the grid? Relax and give your brain a workout at the same time. Ideal for whiling away your time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home. You will find the solutions at the back of the book.

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Lose yourself with these challenging number puzzles. Packed full of 300 Su Doku puzzles to test your mental dexterity, powers of logic and deduction. You will find 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles in this collection so you can monitor your progression through the difficulty levels. Keep your mind sharp and test your powers of deductive reasoning. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home. You will find the solutions at the back of the book.

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A thoughtful and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about recognising and dealing with jealousy Everyone feels jealous sometimes. Little Miss Princess may live in a castle, but she can feel envious of her friends when they are free to have fun while she has royal jobs to do. While Mr Fib sometimes tells tall tales to hide how jealous he is of what other people have. We all want what we can’t have sometimes, but how we deal with that feeling is what’s important. Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they help little ones unpack big feelings in the brand new, collectable series: Discover You The Mr Men and Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional intelligence.

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Die grootste en omvattendste fotogids van Suider-Afrika se voëls in een boekdeel, dié boek verleen ’n nuwe dimensie aan die uitkenning van voëls in die streek. Dit beskryf en illustreer al 958 voëlspesies plus 17 spesies van Antarktika en die eilande van die Suidelike Yssee. Meer as 2 500 kleurfoto’s wys verekleedverskille en kleurmorfe. Die teks fokus op uitkenning, roepe, habitat, status, broeibesonderhede en kos. Verspreidingskaarte wys stand- en trekvoëlstatus en voëldigtheid, en kalenderbalke wys wanneer spesies broei. ’n Onontbeerlike metgesel in die veld.

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A life-changing and empowering guide to discovering your personal and professional passions, goals, and dreams so you can create a life full of joy and purpose.Welcome to the Life Audit, an exercise in self-reflection that helps you clear the cobwebs of noisy, external goals and distractions, and revisit or uncover the real themes and core values that drive and inspire you. Think of it as spring-cleaning for the soul. For anyone looking to find fulfillment in every aspect of life—love, friendship, career, finances, and beyond—this encouraging handbook offers the tools to prioritize your goals and turn personal insights into action to create a beautiful, meaningful future. In this step-by-step guide, made irresistibly and uniquely engaging by insightful and entertaining illustrations throughout, you’ll learn how to use design thinking and creative exercises to: Identify the core values and key themes hidden within your goals. Overcome the internal judgments and outside expectations that stifle your growth. Find the people, skills, and resources you need to nourish your dreams. Design a practical, personal action plan you can follow with confidence and clarity.   Whether you’re a recent graduate, contemplating a career change, facing a personal crossroads, or searching for satisfaction, The Life Audit is a safe space for dreaming big, a path to kickstart dreams previously on hold, and a rousing call to design a life that honors your values and desires every day.

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