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Break the rules and explore acrylic paint in a free and fun way. This book encourages you to get over the fear of the blank canvas and the anxiety over the outcome so you can focus on the process of painting and the pure joy of creating. Whether you're a novice who doesn't know how to get started or a classical painter looking to try something new, you will benefit from the activities in this book, which range from quick, messy and expressive exercises to relaxing and meditative paintings. Courtney Pilgrim shares 100 prompts, projects and playful activities that will build your confidence, inspiring you to roll up your sleeves and play with acrylic paint in a pressure-free way. There is no right or wrong way to create a painting, so enjoy the journey, relax, unwind and have fun!

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Laurel Burch was a self-taught artist who created brilliantly coloured, vibrant and moving themes with paint and paper, exquisitely embellished with gold and silver. A tribute to the infinite bliss of flowers, this Wild Flowers design symbolizes the blossoming of the spirit as much as the beauty of a lovely garden. With this motif, Laurel's hope was to speak in the universal language of symbols that touch us all, and her flowers certainly have the ultimate ability to do just that. With a bursting of brilliant wildflower blooms, Laurel's florals are a never-ending source of happy inspiration and joy.

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Seneca the Younger was a playwright, essayist, lecturer (and tutor to the emperor Nero) who remains one of the most important Stoic philosophers. Emphasizing both theory and practical advice, Seneca’s writing is perfectly suited to contemporary readers. He articulated the difficulties of living ethically and influenced many writers, including Marcus Aurelius, Michel de Montaigne, Dante Alighieri, Tertullian, Baruch Spinoza, and Edmund Burke.

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Featured in these pages are Edgar Allan Poe's best-loved and most-feared literary creations: the clever C. August Dupin, precursor to Sherlock Holmes; the terrifying ghouls of Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque; as well as the tragic sensibilities of The Raven and Other Poems. This is an essential treasury for Poe novices and experts alike. 

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Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse delights in interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protégée, Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.

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When writer Harriet Perlman and photographer Mark Lewis set about documenting the lives of the families whose loved ones had been so horribly killed in the Life Esidimeni tragedy, they were determined to honour the dead, and to recognise the sufferings of those left behind. They travelled, often long distances to people’s homes, and listened to their stories. Family members brought out a picture that they selected of their brother, parents, sister or child who had died Each picture held meaning for those left behind.They met with families grappling with the unimaginable loss of loved ones. Their heartbreaking stories, accompanied by powerful photographs, forge a deep connection with the victims. These portraits are not just faces on a page, but a testament to the human cost of this tragedy. This book pays tribute to the people who had someone they loved cruelly taken from them and tells the story of those who fought back. In late 2015 and 2016, South Africa witnessed a horrific human rights tragedy. 144 people entrusted to the public health system died from neglect, starvation and torture. This book delves into this heartbreaking event, the Life Esidimeni tragedy, offering a powerful narrative built on the stories of those most affected. But this book is not merely a chronicle of loss; it is a celebration of resilience and courage. It shines a light on the tireless efforts of organisations like SECTION27, SADAG, and the Life Esidimeni Family Committee. These unsung heroes fought relentlessly for truth, justice and accountability, holding those in power responsible for their actions. It is also a stark reminder of how horribly wrong things can get with an arrogant, callous and unaccountable political leadership. But a measure of justice has been achieved. Presided over by former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke, families were awarded damages for the loss of their loved ones in the arbitration in 2021. Then on 10 July 2024, Judge Mmonoa Teffo pronounced her findings from the Inquest. But the fight for true justice continues. The book explores the ongoing struggle for better mental healthcare in South Africa and the urgent need to ensure such a tragedy never happens again. This is a call to action, urging readers to engage with the ongoing fight for mental health reform.

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South Africa was the hope of the leftist world when it emerged from apartheid in 1994. It had an impressive and rich tradition of left politics. At the heart of post-apartheid democracy-making was a revolutionary nationalist ANC, the oldest Communist Party in Africa, the SACP, and one of the most militant labour union federations in the world, COSATU. Yet, today South Africa finds itself at a crossroads. It can either devour itself through inequality engendered social conflict; plunge further into racial polarisation due to the resurgence of exclusionary nationalist and neo-fascist politics; or risk being overcome with failure as socio-ecological systems collapse and the country gets overwhelmed by the many persistent crises. Many are deeply concerned about what South Africa has become and where it is headed. This book explains through a political economy/ecology analysis why and how the degeneration, delegitimation and crisis of national liberation politics has happened. Moreover, Left politics have failed. The world historical defeats of Soviet socialism, social democracy and revolutionary nationalism also became defeats for the South African left. This was not inevitable. At the same time, neoliberal dogma’s primacy of the sovereignty of capital and markets, over the state, people and nature, has also not worked. The grand and deep criminalized experiment has reached its limits. Its product: a hollow and criminalized market democracy predicated on an unviable society while producing a dialectic of reaction; the new extreme right. In these informed writings there is pushback against the neoliberal turn, Zumafication, emergent neofascism, the fraud of the National Democratic Revolution and the normalisation of the dangerous climate contradiction. At the same time there is a consistent transformative intellectual praxis, against the grain of defeat, that embraces the opportunity of left renewal initially inside the SACP but extending beyond. These arguments document 27 years of working with trade unions, township communities, waste pickers, unemployed peoples’ movements, informal traders, social movements and the global left to reconstruct the left imaginary beyond the traditional left, reform versus revolution, binary. These writings provide critical resources for transformative left politics and points to new frontiers for further elaboration. Finally, this volume curates a small part of post-apartheid history. It adds to the invisible archive of the left and takes its readers into a world that has been feared, misunderstood or caricatured. This volume is a contribution to decolonial South African thought. It is shared as a gift to the many, specifically to the next generation, so that they continue to struggle for and build an emancipated country and world in the present, before it is too late. Through a self-reflexive transformative politics, informed by an ethics of care, another future is possible.

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It’s Valentine’s Day, the perfect time to show our appreciation for each other! Author Frederick Glasser and illustrator Edward Miller’s Share the Love invites young readers to lift the flaps to give out candies and cards to all kinds of community helpers in this festive board book. Open the doors to give a valentine to all the folks who make our communities bright—a firefighter, veterinarian, mail carrier, nurse, librarian, bus driver, and teacher. A final double gatefold spread reveals a heartfelt Valentine’s Day party, thrown in appreciation of our ever-dependable community helpers.

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The second volume of the first-ever middle-grade anthology series, featuring all-new Marvel comics stories by 15 all-star cartoonists The second volume in a brand-new middle-grade anthology series with Marvel Comics, edited by John Jennings. Featuring 15 all-new six-page stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics for young readers, this all-star lineup features original stand-alone stories featuring Spider-Man, Captain America, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, Thor, Moon Knight, Silk, Spider-Man 2099, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Hawkeye. This all-star roster takes a fun, fresh look at everyone’s favorite Marvel super heroes, delivering delightful stories that will introduce them to first-time fans for a whole new generation of readers. Contributors in Book Two: Ethan M. Aldridge (Estranged): Doctor Strange; Ryan Andrews (This Was Our Pact): Silver Surfer; Mike Cavallaro (Nico Bravo): Thor; Chan Chau (The Baby-Sitters Club): Moon Knight; Gabriela Epstein (Invisible: A Graphic Novel): Silk; Tim Fielder (Matty’s Rocket): Spider-Man 2099; Brian Fies (The Last Mechanical Monster); The AvengersDean Haspiel (Mo and Jo Fighting Together Forever): Fantastic Four; John Jennings (Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation): Black Panther; Jarrett Krosoczka (the Lunch Lady series): Spider-Man; Kat Leyh (Snapdragon): Guardians of the Galaxy; Jamar Nicholas (Leon the Extraordinary): Hulk; Amber Padilla (The Secret Garden on 81st Street): Ant-Man; Carlisle Robinson (Deafverse) Hawkeye; Judd Winick (Hilo): Captain America

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Winner, LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Lammy Award (Lambda Literary Award)Robin Gow’s acclaimed middle grade novel in verse about a young trans boy dealing with the loss of his friend by writing to his favorite cryptid, Mothman Moving and lyrical, Dear Mothman is a story about finding belonging and hope in the most unexpected places. A few months ago, Noah’s best friend and the only other trans boy in his school, Lewis, passed away in a car accident. Feeling lost and alone, Noah starts writing letters to Mothman, Lewis’s favorite cryptid, wondering if he would understand how Noah feels. At first, Noah isn’t sure whether he actually believes in Mothman—not like Lewis did. But when strange things start to happen around his wooded home, Noah wonders whether there might be something to the stories. He decides to make his science fair project about Mothman, despite his teacher’s urging to study something “real.” As Noah’s mind begins to open, so does his world. He makes friends with a group of girls in his grade and finally feels like he belongs. But most people are not so accepting, and he has no evidence to prove that Mothman exists. With the science fair looming closer, Noah decides to risk everything, trek into the woods, and find Mothman himself. “A hauntingly moving examination of grief, friendship, and identity, reminiscent of my favorite classics. Robin Gow has a magic with words, stirring and shining a light on the deepest of emotions, leaving behind goosebumps (and tears) for Noah’s story. This book is a gift.” —Kacen Callender, author of the National Book Award winner King and the Dragonflies

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Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in I Am Me, the companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love, now in board bookSometimes I stand out in a crowd. Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone.I start to ask myself, why can’t I blend in? Fit the mold?But when I stop and look, I see nothing in this world is exactly the same. Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don’t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world—and share our joy! From author Susan Verde and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series, comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone who’s ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful—and that each of us matters, just as we are. Inside you’ll also find exercises to celebrate who we are. I Am series:I Am MeI Am WeWho I AmI Am CourageI Am One I Am Love I Am HumanI Am PeaceI Am Yoga

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Who doesn’t love a POP of color?! Every title in our original Color Pops board book series from author/artist Aurore Petit focuses on a single color. Green Pop features six playful, clever, and surprising pop‑up objects. What is green? A frog . . . a crocodile . . . an alien! Infants and young readers will delight as these objects jump off the page in this unique “first colors” and “first words” pop-up board book. These sturdy, small books are absolutely perfect for little hands, but the clever and surprising images will appeal to all ages. Each spread is printed in black and white, but the pop-up object is filled in with a bold pop of color—a unique take on high-contrast books!Color Pop seriesYellow PopPink PopRed PopGreen Pop

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Travel with Ugandan American designer Nasozi Kakembo as she explores iconic home goods—from Malian mudcloth to Moroccan rugs—at the source and offers thoughtful guidance on collecting and decorating with traditional African treasures In The African Decor Edit, author Nasozi Kakembo shares her deep knowledge of ethically sourced and aesthetically elevated heritage wares. Through xN Studio, her interior design and product design practice, Nasozi collaborates with artisans throughout Africa, and hers is the rare design book that delves into the origin and meaning behind the furnishings and accessories shown. Each chapter presents artisans in their home countries, telling their stories in their own words. The book also demonstrates the beauty of African decor, with a collection of inspiring, layered interiors from all over the world. The African Decor Edit is a must-have for all who admire African wares and wish to decorate with them in a thoughtful and ethical way.

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First in a pawsome original full-color chapter book series about a hotel for dogs from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh ClelandWelcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch). It’s the grand opening of the hotel, and Rufus and Ms. Coco want everything to be pawfect. Especially for their VIP guest, movie star Greta Garbark. But how can Rufus keep the puparazzi from hounding Ms. Garbark? And what will Ms. Coco do when a (very itchy) problem hits the hotel? With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this new early chapter book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone! The Woofmore series:Welcome to the Woofmore (#1)The Woofmore is Not Haunted (#2)The Woofmore on Thin Ice (#3)

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Who doesn’t love a POP of color?! Every title in our original Color Pops board book series from author/artist Aurore Petit focuses on a single color. Red Pop features six playful, clever, and surprising pop‑up objects. What is red? A ladybug . . . a firetruck . . . a heart! Infants and young readers will delight as these objects jump off the page in this unique “first colors” and “first words” pop-up board book. These sturdy, small books are absolutely perfect for little hands, but the clever and surprising images will appeal to all ages. Each spread is printed in black and white, but the pop-up object is filled in with a bold pop of color—a unique take on high-contrast books!Color Pop seriesYellow PopPink PopRed PopGreen Pop

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From bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, Things That Go is an original concept board book showing young Kitty-Corns things that race, fly, pedal, paddle, and goTeeny-tiny mini-moo Kitty-corns will read with you. Pitter-patter fast and slow let’s explore some things that go! From sports cars to bumper cars, skateboards to hoverboards, submarines to trampolines, and every silly vehicle in between, Kitty and Unicorn demonstrate the many ways to ZOOM! in this original board book. Also Available:Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn Party-Hearty Kitty-Corn Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn

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The highly anticipated finale of the graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune comes to an epic conclusion in DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The Prophet. The final battle for Arrakis is swiftly approaching. Paul Atriedes has accepted his role as the leader of the Fremen but knows his power over them teeters on the brink—they will either take back their planet or lead a jihad that will consume the entire cosmos. Lady Jessica has become a Reverend Mother and must balance her support of her son with the expectations of the Bene Gesserit Order. Meanwhile, Baron Harkonnen has continued to groom his cunning nephew, Feyd-Rautha, to rule the desert planet. All their destinies collide in an epic finale that will change Arrakis—and the universe—forever. Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, and New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson conclude their faithful adaptation of the novel Dune with Paul’s manifestation of his great and terrible purpose. Once more, illustrators Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín transport readers to the Dune universe in this visual masterpiece that blends classic science fiction with contemporary comics storytelling.

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THE BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE AWARD-WINNING OCCUPATION SERIES, FEATURING DETECTIVE EDDIE GIRALIn Paris 1940, survival means sacrifice. Like most in the city, Detective Eddie Giral has already lost so much under Occupation: the people he once loved, the job he once believed in. And his latest investigation into the murder of a black-marketeer has made it clearer than ever: Eddie is no longer just catching criminals. He's working for them. Because when a German trader is the next to die, the authorities decide it's innocent civilians who will pay the price - unless Eddie can find the killer in time.As hunger grows, tensions rise and a fierce rebellion brews, Eddie will tread a dark path between doing whatever it takes to live with the enemy... and also with himself.*****PRAISE FOR CHRIS LLOYD'S OCCUPATION SERIES:'Ranks alongside Alan Furst and Philip Kerr ... Powerful stuff' SUNDAY TIMES 'A thoughtful, haunting thriller' MICK HERRON 'Such a powerful and morally nuanced crime novel. Both a gripping murder mystery and a vivid recreation of Paris under German Occupation' ANDREW TAYLOR 'It's up there with luminaries such as Philip Kerr, Sebastian Faulks and Manda Scott - in fact, it's probably better than all of those' DAVID YOUNG 'A haunting and eye-opening portrayal of life under occupation' ADELE PARKS 'Lloyd does a masterly job of conjuring a hungry, defeated Paris. Eddie is a convincing protagonist; a flawed man trying his best to be a good one' THE TIMES

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This is one case Miller won't want to open . . .'I'm excited to have found a new favourite detective' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Neat plot twists and a likable cast of offbeat characters, all served up with plenty of black humour' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Simply fantastic' LISA JEWELLUnconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands.Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler - a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of. Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of.READER REVIEWS FOR THE WRONG HANDS'Brilliant . . . Highly entertaining and a complete change from Tom Thorne, who I have enjoyed for years''The characters, structure and storytelling remain as strong as ever. An excellent, enjoyable read''A very good plot with plenty of humour''What a cracker''I love everything about Miller, and can't recommend The Wrong Hands highly enough''I really enjoyed The Last Dance, but this one was even better. DS Miller is such a brilliant character''Hilarious . . . The Detective Miller books are a breath of fresh air'

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'Addictive and impossible to put down, my favourite book of the decade' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van DykenYou made a bargain... Your soul for his - and now, you are mine.Cate Holloway knows the unspoken rule of New Orleans: avoid the powerful Gage crime family at all costs. Of course, that was before her brother got caught in their chaos. Now Cate has no choice but to confront the dark and forbidding prince of New Orleans himself... and beg for her brother's life.But Lachlan Gage is as lethal as he is beautiful... and the only currency he's interested in is her soul. Because Lachlan isn't just some ruthless criminal. He's fae. And he has his own secret reasons for binding her to him.Tricked and desperate, Cate is torn between humanity and the breathtaking Otherworld. A place filled with shadows and secrets, with members of each fae court plotting against her just as her captor's motives for trapping her become more mysterious.And if she can't break this sinister bargain in the next thirty days, she'll be bound to the inscrutable yet infuriatingly tempting fae prince and his deadly world... forever.A deliciously dark and totally addictive new romantasy series from the bestselling author of Filthy Rich Vampires, set in the dark and deadly fae world of New Orleans. Perfect for fans of A Touch of Darkness and Sarah J Maas.

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The definitive biography of Liverpool legend and most famous Egyptian footballer in the history of the sport, Mohamed Salah.Salah's achievements are, in many ways, unparalleled. A Champions League and Premier League winner, he is a two-time African Footballer of the Year who straddles two worlds.The first is the continent he comes from, as well as the Islamic Middle East. The second is Europe, where he has broken all sorts of goalscoring records at Liverpool, helping him to become the most identifiable Arabic player on the planet.And yet, despite his consistent success on the pitch, record-breaking playing, team victories and popular persona, little is known about the Liverpool forward, or the competing forces around him. That is, until now. Award-winning football journalist and author Simon Hughes expertly pieces together a fascinating portrait of this enigmatic football icon. From his relationships with his teammates to what motivates him; from how the events of the past decade in Egypt have impacted his life, to what's next in his career - Chasing Salah reveals all.

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'Craven has unleashed Ben Koenig into the thriller world. Long may he raise hell in the pages.' David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author'Perhaps for the first time, Jack Reacher has a convincing rival in the form of MW Craven's Ben Koenig' The Times-----The man who can't feel fear is back, in a race against time to find the woman who knows a secret that could take down the world as we know it. When a shocking murder and abduction on the streets of London leads investigators to him, Ben Koenig has no idea at first why the highest echelons of the CIA would need his help. But then he realises he knows the woman who carried out the killings. Ten years earlier, without being told why, he was tasked with helping her disappear. Far from being a deranged killer, she is the gatekeeper of a secret that could take down the West, so for years she has been in hiding. Until now. And if she has resurfaced, the danger may be closer and more terrifying than anyone can imagine. So Ben Koenig has to find her before it's too late. But Ben suffers from a syndrome which means he can't feel fear. He doesn't always know when he should walk away, or when he's leading others into danger . . . Fast, brutal and smart, the second book in the Sunday Times bestselling Ben Koenig series is a pulse-raising, adrenaline-filled rollercoaster featuring ruthless killers, hard choices - and one fearless man . . .'An absolute white-knuckle ride of a book. Fingernail-chewingly tense, lightning paced and as hard-edged as Koenig's Fairburn-Sykes dagger. Just brilliant.' Neil Lancaster, bestselling author of the Tom Novak and Max Craigie seriesPraise for Fearless and the Ben Koenig series:'Tough, explosive, badass and brilliant, Fearless is everything you could want in a thriller. Blistering pace and all-out action, impossible to put down, impossible to forget. If you like Reacher, you'll LOVE this.' Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End'A knockout thriller! Fans of Reacher will love this.' Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Thirteen'Adrenaline-fuelled plotting, hard-charging characters, and small town evil...this is a thriller with all the right ingredients. And yeah, Reacher fans, you're gonna love this too.' Vaseem Khan, award-winning author of the Malabar House series'A superb thriller that will have everyone talking, and gasping.' David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author'Fans of Jack Reacher, get excited. . . Imagine if Reacher and John Wick had brought up a child together, and you'd get Ben Koenig. . . A blistering barnstormer of an action thriller, this demands to be read.' Heat Magazine, Heat's Book of the Week (UK)'If you haven't read any M. W. Craven yet, fix that immediately.' S. A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of Razorblade Tears'Koenig's insouciant style and sharp thinking pack a very hefty punch. Paging Lee and Andrew Child: you've got company.' Daily Express (UK)'Thrill-ride' gets tossed around a lit

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Beyond the Throne will cover in detail Kristian's extraordinary time on 'Thrones', including how the show was made and what the actors behind the characters were like. Kristian was auditioned 'off-the-street' with no formal acting training, and yet became one of the series' best-loved characters with arguably the most moving exit scene. His memoir will also explain how Kristian grew his confidence to take his place in one of the biggest franchises of the 21st Century: he survived a difficult childhood growing up gay in 80s Belfast at the height of the Troubles to tentatively becoming a 6ft 10 inch drag queen, DJing in Belfast's legendary nightclub Kremlin.A true story of an outsider who found his voice, Beyond the Throne will appeal to 'Thrones' fans around the world as well as anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in society.

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FIVE OLD FRIENDS. A REUNION TO DIE FOR . . .A weekend on the wild, beautiful Dorset coast. Seven adults, six kids. A nanny: the ultimate special treat.It should be perfect: old friends, a stunning house, champagne and windswept beaches. But it isn't.Past grudges won't rest. Secrets won't stay put.And by the end of the weekend, at least one of them will be dead.Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Lucy Clarke, this is a gripping locked-room thriller brimming with secrets and lies.

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A man as tormented as he was beloved, Oscar Wilde (1854 1900) overcame a life of extraordinary ups and downs to become a world-renowned playwright, author and poet. Oppressed by a largely homophobic world, Wilde remained resilient. He used his experiences to form brilliant, if controversial, literary works, including The Importance of Being Earnest. Today, he is remembered as one of the most influential writers of the Victorian era.

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Rachel, Gracie and Khadijah are kayaking at the Rainbow Lake National Park. But Jack Frost's goblins have taken Yasmeen's magical paddle, and now no one can enjoy kayaking safely. The girls must find Yasmeen and get her paddle back so everyone can have fun on the water again.Don't miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series:1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving Fairy'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!

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From the creators of the bestselling Ten Little series, this felt flap book makes counting fun and lunchtime better!This brand-new felt flap book follows five little dinosaurs as they have their lunch, from munching on apples to slurping up ice cream. Lift the flaps to help the dinosaurs find their snacks and quieten their rumbly tummies. Roar!Learning to count is fun with these soft and sturdy felt flap books, perfect for little hands to lift. Featuring favourite characters from the Ten Little series, these bright books will cover key routines and fun moments in a preschooler's day.Also available: Five Little Princesses

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From the creators of the bestselling Ten Little series, this felt flap book makes counting fun and bedtime better! This brand-new felt flap book follows five little princesses as they get ready for bed - from having a bath and reading a book to snuggling up tight. Lift the flaps to help the princesses find their teddies and their toothbrushes, then tuck them into bed for the night. Learning to count is fun with these soft and sturdy felt flap books, perfect for little hands to lift. Featuring favourite characters from the Ten Little series, these bright books will cover key routines and fun moments in a preschooler's day.Also available: Five Little Dinosaurs

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When a superhero movie are filming in town, Peggy can't wait to meet the cast. But things don't go to plan as Peggy tries to prove that she can be a super dog, just like the superheroes in the movie. Peggy the pug soon learns that real superheroes don't wear capes or have super powers, but are just the people who love us and who are kind to others.This heartwarming Peggy the Pug story features adorable black and white illustrations throughout as well as a dashing shiny foiled cover. A great read for fans of Peggy the Pug and all aspiring heroes!

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  Explore an enchanted world in this magical sticker activity book! With over 340 stickers. From unicorn names to unicorn hairstyles, from search-and-find fun to enchanted sticker scenes, this amazing activity title is full to the brim with unicorn magic.

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  The first electrifying book in Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Cycle series. "There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark's Eve... Either you're his true love... or you killed him." Part of a clairvoyant family, Blue has spent sixteen years being told that if she kisses her true love, he will die. So when she meets Gansey's spirit on the corpse road, Blue knows that either he is her true love - or she has killed him. The boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and he is a student at Aglionby, a wealthy local private school. With three other mysterious and privileged boys, he is on a quest to find the grave of Glendower - a Welsh king buried somewhere on a Virginia ley line. Whoever finds him will be granted a supernatural favour. Never before has Blue felt such magic around her. But is Gansey really her true love - the one she is destined to kill? Blue never fully believed in the prophecy. But as she is caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore. Absolutely addictive writing for teen girls... and grown-up girls... Magic, mystery and adventure at every turn From the bestselling author of Shiver, Linger and Forever which all debuted at #1 on the UK book bestseller charts Film rights to The Raven Cycle have been acquired   PRAISE FOR MAGGIE STIEFVATER BOOKS The Raven Boys: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year 2012 "Stiefvater is a master storyteller." - USA Today "A dizzying paranormal romance tinged with murder and Welsh mythology." - The Los Angeles Times "Simultaneously complex and simple, compulsively readable, marvelously wrought." - Kirkus Reviews "A tour de force... such a memorable read." - Publishers Weekly  "One unexpected and wonderful surprise after another... a marvel of imagination." - Booklist "The Raven Boys is an incredibly rich and unique tale, a supernatural thriller of a different flavor... Fans have been salivating for Stiefvater's next release and The Raven Boys delivers." - School Library Journal  "Equal parts thriller and mystery, with a measured dash of romance sprinkled on top... Maggie has woven such a unique, intriguing narrative that I struggled for comparisons." - MTV.com   Blue Lily, Lily Blue: "Blue Lily, Lily Blue is, simply, a triumph." - Booklist  "Expect this truly one-of-a-kind series to come to a thundering close." - Kirkus Reviews  "We have not yet finished loving these characters and exploring their world." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books  "Stiefvater's razor-sharp characterizations, drily witty dialogue, and knack for unexpected metaphors and turns of phrase make for sumptuous, thrilling reading

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Join Wally on a spellbinding adventure to find Wizard Whitebeard's missing magic staff which has gone wild transforming everything! Search through twelve extraordinary Where’s Wally? scenes as you’ve never seen them before.Wizard Whitebeard has lost his magic staff and it's stirring up mischief everywhere! Dragons are making a spectacle at the seaside, robots have crash-landed into the Stone Age, dinosaurs are wandering in the Wild West, there's a sticky situation at a castle made of cake and so much more! The magical mayhem seems unstoppable!Join Wally and his friends on a quest to find the sneaky staff and unravel this mighty muddle. With twelve marvellously mixed-up scenes and hundreds more things to look for, this is a truly mesmerizing search adventure!

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This was supposed to be the best year of Rowan Lancaster’s life. Instead his ankle is broken and his last football season at Lancaster Prep is done. Just like that.Except for the days that include Arabella Hartley Thomas.Beautiful. Stylish. Quirky. And she gets under Rowan’s skin like no other. Sure, they flirt and banter and give each other grief. But now she invades his dreams and makes his heart pound so hard he’s sure she can see it.When Arabella is able to see every part that he wishes he could hide, he realizes if he let himself, he could fall—hard.

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PRE-ORDER THE SECOND BOOK IN THE SIZZLING NEW ICE HOCKEY SERIES FOR FANS OF HANNAH GRACE, EMILY RATH and LIZ TOMFORDE!From Number One bestseller Ava Harrison comes an exciting new ice hockey romance... Dane Sinclair is on top of the world and not at all interested in settling down. With a Stanley Cup win just under his belt, he’s dead set on putting his career first. Captivated by an alluring stranger at the bar, he opts for a night of pleasure.Except this one night bleeds into Monday, when he arrives to practice and meets the new intern for the Saints.Not only is the captivating stranger from the bar the new intern, but she’s also the coach’s daughter.Josie is off-limits, a forbidden temptation that Dane knows he should resist.The consequences of their relationship being discovered could be catastrophic for both of them. Despite his best efforts, Dane finds himself unable to stay away from her, putting his standing with the Saints at risk.Tropes: Coach's DaughterForced Proximity Forbidden Romance Sports Romance

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Dive into the thrilling new novel featuring Evan Smoak - otherwise known as Orphan X.Once a black book government assassin known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak left the program, went deep underground, and reinvented himself as someone who will go anywhere, and risk everything to help the truly desperate who have nowhere else to turn. Since then, Evan has fought international crime syndicates and drug cartels, faced down the most powerful people in the world and even brought down a President. Struggling with an unexpected personal crisis, Evan goes back to the very basics of his mission - and this time, the truly desperate is a little girl who wants him to find her missing dog.Not his usual mission, and not one Evan embraces with enthusiasm, but this unlikely, tiny job quickly explodes into his biggest mission yet. one that finds him battered between twisted AI technocrat billionaires, a mysterious female assassin who seems a mirror of himself, and personal stakes so gut-wrenching he can scarcely make sense of them.Evan's mission pushes him to his limit - he must find and take down the assassin known only as the Wolf, before she succeeds in completing her mission and killing the people who can identify her - a teenaged daughter of her last target, and Evan himself. Matched skill for skill, instinct for instinct, Evan must outwit an opponent who will literally stop at nothing if he is to survive.Praise for the Orphan X series'Feels like a missile launch' DAVID BALDACCI'Outstanding in every way' LEE CHILD'Weapons-grade thriller writing' GUARDIAN'An immensely entertaining adventure' THE TIMES

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From the bestselling author of Azadi and My Seditious Heart, a piercing exploration of modern empire, nationalism and rising fascism that gives us the tools to resist and fight back‘I try to create links, to join the dots, to tell politics like a story, to make it real…’Over a lifetime spent at the frontline of solidarity and resistance, Arundhati Roy’s words have lit a clear way through the darkness that surrounds us. Combining the skills of the architect she trained to be and the writer she became, she illuminates the hidden structures of modern empire like no one else, revealing their workings so that we can resist.Her subjects: war, nationalism, fundamentalism and rising fascism, turbocharged by neoliberalism and now technology. But also: truth, justice, freedom, resistance, solidarity and above all imagination – in particular the imagination to see what is in front of us, to envision another way, and to fight for it.Arundhati Roy’s voice – as distinct and compelling in conversation as in her writing – explores these themes and more in this essential collection of interviews with David Barsamian, conducted over two decades, from 2001 to the present.WITH AN AFTERWORD FROM NAOMI KLEIN

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Enhance your experience of self-discovery and guidance in this updated edition of a beloved 52-card oracle deck, richly reimagined with all-new artwork. Are you ready to connect with your soul's deepest desires and find the path to an enriched life? Unlock a profound connection to your soul and explore the boundless potential of your inner self with this exquisite repackage of a beloved card deck and guidebook. These cards offer remarkably accurate and heartfelt readings that can help you to gain a deeper understanding of what your soul yearns to convey about your relationships, career, creativity, and the tapestry of your future. Inside the 96-page guidebook, you’ll find:· Thoughtful explanations of each card’s meaning, each including an affirmation and a message your soul needs you to hear· Spreads for accessing messages from spirit guides, making decisions, working with the Medicine Wheel, and more· A resource for giving remarkably accurate and heartfelt readings—for yourself or for others Each card resonates with radiant new artwork, breathing life into positive messages that provide profound spiritual insights from your higher self.

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#1 New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein charts a path to healing that can literally change your life—a simple, powerful method informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.Are you ready to unlock the greatest resource of your life? Gabby Bernstein has written the ultimate self-help guide, offering a revolutionary practice to radically shift your core beliefs and connect you to an infallible inner guidance system: the energy of Self within you. In this groundbreaking book, Gabby demystifies the power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, taking its life-changing teachings out of the therapist’s office and into your everyday life. You'll discover how extreme patterns like addiction, rage, pleasing, or constant self-judgment often develop as ways to suppress old feelings of inadequacy, shame, or fear. Once you bring these patterns into the light and care for them, healing happens swiftly. True to her gift, Gabby has translated the principles of IFS into a relatable, step-by-step practice. Sharing her signature wisdom, her calm presence, and her own lived experience, she guides you through a simple 4-step process to help you compassionately care for yourself, resolve inner conflicts, and transform your self perception. As you learn to approach your own behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs with curiosity, love, and understanding, you’ll start to see yourself through the lens of self-compassion, clearing space for miraculous shifts. In Self Help, you’ll discover: · Gabby's 4-step “Check In” process to transform the patterns that have held you back · Relatable, practical tools that fit into your actual life–instead of hours of contemplation · Lasting relief from the negative stories you’ve been playing on repeat · A practice you can apply anywhere, anytime, to connect with Self energy for instant relief Self Help is the culmination of Gabby Bernstein's extensive experience as a motivational speaker, spiritual leader, and best-selling author. Her unique approach, rooted in love, compassion, and authenticity, has resonated with millions of readers worldwide. In these pages, Gabby empowers you to become your own inner healer. This is your chance to change your life.

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Tap into the magic, energy, and healing power of astrology for your well-being with this 44-card deck, designed to help you find harmony in your life by using the cosmos as your guide.From Valerie Tejeda, author of the bestselling Self Care by the Signs, Self Care by the Moon, and Cosmic Care, comes Cosmic Magic Oracle, a deck and guidebook where self-care and astrology are beautifully intertwined, helping you access the ancient wisdom of the stars to live your best life.This deck will empower you to prioritize your well-being and tap into the magic within you. With cards on the 12 zodiac signs, the four elements, the planets and luminaries, asteroids, points, and the lunar cycle, you'll be able to elegantly move through your journey of personal growth, learning more about astrology and self-care along the way.

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Sometimes family is found in the most unlikely of places . . .In the small college town of Troy, Alabama, amidst the backdrop of 1967, Katia Daniels lives a life steeped in responsibility. At the Pike County Group Home for Negro Boys, she pours her heart into nurturing the young lives under her care, harboring a longing for children of her own. Katia's romantic entanglement with an older man brings comfort but also stirs questions about the path she's chosen.The weight of her family's history bears down on her; a twin brother is missing in action in the heart of the Vietnam War. Having lost her father to cancer, Katia took up the mantle of caretaker, ensuring her mother and brothers were looked after. Her sense of duty extends to the boys at the group home, creating a web of obligations that stretches her emotional bandwidth thin.Amidst a power struggle at work with the board, Katia finds solace in the pages of romance novels and the soothing melodies of Nina Simone. When Seth Taylor, a familiar face from her high school days, reenters Katia's life, he brings with him a breeze of nostalgia and a reminder of a time when her dreams felt less tethered. As their friendship rekindles, Katia grapples with the idea of making choices for herself, even as the realization that she can no longer have children weighs heavily on her.This novel is a poignant tale of a woman torn between the demands of her heart and the responsibilities she's shouldered for so long. Set against the backdrop of a changing South, this novel delves into the complexities of love, family, and self-discovery in a time of transformation and upheaval.

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