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Lieutenant Jack Pembroke’s most dangerous mission yet. It’s the summer of 1942 and the fate of the Mediterranean hangs in the balance. After evacuating South African troops from Tobruk, Jack and his small escort ship, HMSAS Gannet, join a vital and secret convoy from Egypt to relieve the island of Malta, which is under siege. Powerful German and Italian forces have been assembled to make sure the ships don’t get through and the course of the war could well be determined by this mission, codenamed Operation Assegai. However, reaching Malta is just the beginning. Gannet is chosen for a daring raid on an enemy-held island and the crew must join a commando in a lightning strike on a radar facility. It’s a dangerous – but crucial – sortie with the odds heavily stacked against Jack and his men. And while his love affair with the Spanish beauty Alana is taking on troubling overtones, Jack is haunted by flashbacks to the mayhem of Dunkirk. Malta Inferno is the fourth book in the thrilling Jack Pembroke series, each of which is a stand-alone story.

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Vier hasies soek na die perfekte drukkie in hierdie flappie-avontuur. Daar is allerhande verrassings om te ontdek, van stekerige krimpvarkie-drukkies tot wollerige lammetjie-drukkies. Daar is al meer as 3 miljoen boeke wêreldwyd oor dié hasie-maatsverkoop! Dis ook die eerste boek in die internasionale topverkoperreeks om in Afrikaans gepubliseer te word. Join four adorable bunny friends on their delightful quest to discover the perfect hug in this lift-the-flap adventure. From prickly hedgehog squeezes to woolly lamb cuddles, little ones will lift flaps to uncover hidden hugs throughout this treasure hunt-style journey. The first Bunny Adventures title available in Afrikaans from this internationally successful series that has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Teaches children about friendship and love through engaging interactive play and beautiful storytelling.

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'Smart, sexy, and always romantic' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series'Fabulous' Eloisa James'For a smart, witty and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean' Lisa KleypasThe third in Sarah MacLean's sensational new Scandal & Scoundrels series . . . all the fun and guilty pleasure of celebrity gossip, with a Regency twist! The one woman he will never forget . . . Marcus Bevingstoke, Duke of Haven, has lived the last three years in self-imposed solitude, paying the price for a mistake he can never reverse and a love he lost forever. The dukedom does not wait, however, and Haven requires an heir, which means he must find himself a wife by summer's end. There is only one problem - he already has one.The one man she will never forgive . . . After years in exile, Seraphina, Duchess of Haven, returns to London with a single goal - to reclaim the life she left and find happiness, unencumbered by the man who broke her heart. Haven offers her a deal; Sera can have her freedom, just as soon as she finds her replacement... which requires her to spend the summer in close quarters with the husband she does not want, but somehow cannot resist.A love that neither can deny The duke has a single summer to woo his wife and convince her that, despite their broken past, he can give her forever, making every day . . . the day of the Duchess!This is the third novel in the Regency romance Scandal & Scoundrels series by New York Time bestselling author Sarah MacLean - perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and Eloisa JamesScandal & Scoundrel series:The Rogue Not TakenA Scot in the DarkThe Day of the DuchessPraise for Sarah MacLean'Sarah MacLean has reignited the romance genre with a bolder edge' The New Yorker'Funny, smart, feminist and roastingly hot' BookRiot.com'Do yourself a favor and discover the compelling magic of Sarah MacLean' Amanda Quick'MacLean writes with an entirely unique blend of elegance and ferocity that bursts from every page' Entertainment Weekly'Great chemistry, intelligence and sparkling humor' RT Book ReviewsPraise for The Day of the Duchess:'Absolutely one of my favorite second chance romances ever!' The Genre Minx'The Day of the Duchess is a well-written, passionate and insightful story, full of heartbreak, hope, redemption and love lost and won . . . an excellent second-chance romance' All About Romance'As soon as I finished The Day of the Duchess, I knew it would be one of the best books I'd read all year. I wholeheartedly loved every bit of this wonderful book, and I encourage all historical romance lovers and second chance romance lovers to read this book!' Booklovers For Life

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Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and Costa Novel of the Year, this international bestseller has become a reading group classic.We don't want to tell you too much about this book. It is a truly special story and we don't want to spoil it. Nevertheless, you need to know something, so we will just say this:It is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific.The story starts there, but the book doesn't.And it's what happens afterwards that is most important.Once you have read it, you'll want to tell everyone about it. When you do, please don't tell them what happens either. The magic is in how it unfolds.

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Introduce your child to new situations through these entertaining and sensitively written stories, which are perfect for reading together. Each story is packed with facts and humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience. In Starting School, Kipper has his first day at school. What will it be like? First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child, talk about shared feelings and emotions, and build vocabulary through the fun activities included in every book. Each book also includes advice on how to get the most out of reading together and practical tips on navigating new experiences. Biff, Chip & Kipper are characters from the Oxford Reading Tree series, which is used in 80% of primary schools, and now appear in a popular new CBeebies series. This story has been written by Roderick Hunt, author of the original Oxford Reading Tree stories, and Annemarie Young; superb storytellers with over 50 years educational experience between them. Alex Brychta's humorous and detailed illustrations bring the stories alive and are known to and loved by millions of young readers all over the world.

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'Mindblowing' Michael PollanWhy do we know so much more about the cosmos than our own consciousness? Are there limits to the scientific method? Why do we assume that only science, mathematics and technology reveal truth?The Flip shows us what happens when we realise that consciousness is fundamental to the cosmos and not some random evolutionary accident or surface cognitive illusion; that everything is alive, connected, and 'one'. We meet the people who have made this visionary, intuitive leap towards new forms of knowledge: Mark Twain's prophetic dreams, Marie Curie's séances, Einstein's cosmically attuned mind. But these forms of knowledge are not archaic; indeed, they are essential in a universe that has evolved specifically to be understandable by the consciousnesses we inhabit.The Flip peels back the layers of our beliefs about the world to reveal a visionary, new way of understanding ourselves and everything around us, with huge repercussions for how we live our lives. After all, once we have flipped, we understand that the cosmos is not just human. The human is also cosmic.

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Calm Parents, Happy Kids is the UK version of Dr Laura Markham's hugely successful and ground-breaking book, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids. Now adapted for UK audiences, this practical and inspiring book reveals a three step programme that will transform family life. Most parenting books focus on changing a child's behaviour, but the truth is that children only change when their relationship with their parents changes. In Calm Parents, Happy Kids, Dr Laura Markham introduces an approach to parenting that eliminates threats, power struggles and manipulation, in favour of setting limits with empathy and communication. Bringing together the latest research in brain development with a focus on emotional awareness (for both parents and children), it will appeal to all parents who don’t want to force their children into compliance and lose their temper, but want to keep calm and help their children want to behave.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A Telegraph Book of the Year • A New York Times Notable Book of the Year • A Washington Post Book of the Year • A Wall Street Journal Book of the Year • A Slate Book of the Year ‘Probably Chabon’s greatest, a piece of sustained writing that will be hard to see outdone in 2017’ The Times ‘Entirely sure footed, propulsive, the work of a master at his very best. The brilliance of Moonglow stands as a strident defence of the form itself, a bravura demonstration of the endless mutability and versatility of the novel’ Observer ‘The world, like the Tower of Babel or my grandmother’s deck of cards, was made out of stories, and it was always on the verge of collapse.’ Moonglow unfolds as a deathbed confession. An old man, his tongue loosened by powerful painkillers, his memory stirred by the imminence of death, tells stories to his grandson, uncovering bits and pieces of a history long buried. Why did he try to strangle a former business partner with a telephone cord? What was he thinking when he and a buddy set explosives on a bridge in Washington, D.C.? What did he feel while he hunted down Wernher von Braun in Germany? And what did he see in the young girl he met in Baltimore after returning home from the war? From the Jewish slums of pre-war Philadelphia to the invasion of Germany, from a Florida retirement village to the penal utopia of a New York prison, from the heyday of the space programme to the twilight of ‘the American Century’, Moonglow collapses an era into a single life and a lifetime into a single week.

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A full-colour paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-colour cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie— step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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THE ULTIMATE FAMILY COOKBOOK FROM LITTLE LOU COOKS — TRANSFORM YOUR MEAL TIMES!Discover 100 delicious, nutritious and convenient recipes for the whole family that are only ever a freezer away. Meal prep can seem daunting, but professional chef and busy mum of two, Lou Robbie of @LittleLouCooks makes it easy and manageable for everyone. She understands that life is hectic and has come up with delicious, homemade recipes that can be prepared in advance and frozen, ensuring that wholesome, tasty meals and snacks that the whole family will love are always in steady supply. Meal prep will save you time and money; let this cookbook show you how.From tempting, tasty breakfasts and easy sweet and savoury lunchbox fillers to delicious family dinners and better-than-shop-bought-treats, including recipes for your air fryer and slow cooker, Make & Freeze provides you with easy, quick and tasty batch-cooking solutions for every meal of the day. Featuring a selection of Lou's most popular tried-and-tested recipes, as well as brand new and exclusive content, recipes include:Blueberry breakfast barsPesto & cheese pastry scrollsCreamy garlic and lemon chicken with buttery mashBeef stroganoff cottage pieRed pepper and black bean enchiladasBeetroot & chocolate traybakeSchool morning pancakesWith expert tips on freezing, storing and reheating, you'll master the art of meal prep and transform your kitchen routine.Nourish your family whilst saying goodbye to last-minute scrambles and hello to stress-free, delicious food.

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Goosebumps now on Disney+!Reader beware -- it's the original scare!In this exclusive retro collector's tin are five terrifying Goosebumps books including: Welcome to Camp NightmareEgg Monsters from MarsGo Eat Worms!The Girl Who Cried MonsterThe Blob That Ate Everyone

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'The style of Woolf but the heart of Dickens . . . impressive'Sunday Times'A blistering debut . . . vital reading'Spectator'A powerful, moving, compelling, utterly enthralling debut'Jon McGregor, author of Reservoir 13'So fresh, so sharp, so wry, so alive'Lucy Caldwell, author of These Days'I miss it already . . . What a beautiful, hilarious blast of brilliance'Donal Ryan, author of Heart, Be at Peace'A cast of characters so vividly drawn it feels like you've known them all your life'Colin Walsh, author of Kala'There's not a sentence I don't believe, or a character I don't feel something for . . . what a joy it is to read'Michael Magee, author of Close to HomeFrom the prize-winning author of Dance Move and Sweet Home, this is an astounding novel about intimate histories, class and money - and what being a parent means.Meet Frankie, Miriam and Bronagh: three very different women from Belfast, but all mothers to eighteen-year-old boys.Gorgeous Frankie, now married to a wealthy, older man, grew up in care. Miriam has recently lost her beloved husband Kahlil in ambiguous circumstances. Bronagh, the CEO of a children's services charity, loves celebrity and prestige. When their sons are accused of sexually assaulting a friend, Misty Johnston, they'll come together to protect their children, leveraging all the powers they possess. But on her side, Misty has the formidable matriarch, Nan D, and her father, taxi-driver Boogie: an alliance not so easily dismissed.Brutal, tender and rigorously intelligent, The Benefactors is a daring, multi-voice presentation of modern-day Northern Ireland. It is also very funny.

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Teaching Life Skills in the Foundation Phase is a transformative handbook designed to empower teacher-students in the early years of schooling to present Life Skills in the Foundation Phase. Through innovative teaching strategies and age-appropriate activities, it equips teachers with tools to seamlessly teach life skills in their Foundation Phase classrooms. Furthermore, Teaching Life Skills in the Foundation Phase recognises the transformative potential of presenting coding and robotics to Foundation Phase learners. In a dedicated section, the handbook explores the invaluable role of these technological skills in fostering problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity. Authored by experts at the forefront of educational technology, this addition ensures that educators are well-equipped to introduce coding and robotics seamlessly into their classrooms, thereby preparing Foundation Phase learners to navigate an increasingly tech-driven world with confidence and proficiency. Aligning seamlessly with the South African Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) curriculum , this book offers practical guidance for educators to enhance their pedagogical approach and support them in becoming architects of lifelong resilience and competency. Based on the outlay of the CAPS curriculum, this book focuses on the following knowledge areas. Teaching Life Skills in the Foundation Phase is aimed at teachers, school managers and parents.

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Each company is a complex system and requires systemic thinking to make sure that the various functional areas work in harmony toward its success. Sales may generate revenue, but it is only when credit sales are converted into cash once debtors have settled their accounts that these goals are achieved. It is the role of the financial manager to ensure the financial sustainability of a company by maintaining its profitability, liquidity and solvency. Finance for non-financial managers provides an overview of the principles of financial management required to contribute favourably to the long-term sustainability of a company. Finance for non-financial managers explains the financial goals of a company and illustrates how the principles of finance should be applied in creating wealth as opposed to simply maximising profit. With its thought-provoking opening cases and user-friendly content, it is ideal for anyone who has little or no prior knowledge of accounting or financial management. Finance for non-financial managers is a useful resource for managers involved in marketing, human resources, logistics, supply chain management and information management, and for professionals such as engineers, architects, attorneys and medical professionals in private practice.

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The harder you climb, the higher you live.Buntaro Mori is a loner, but being alone in a crowd is almost as bad as being forced to fit in. When a dangerous bid for solitude introduces Mori to the rush of solo climbing, he becomes addicted to the brilliant sense of freedom he finds as he pits his body and soul against the heights. But how high does he have to climb to leave humanity behind?Transfer student Buntaro Mori starts his first day at his new school already on the administration’s radar. He’s withdrawn and sullen, and the teachers are just waiting for him to explode. When his annoying classmate Miyamoto promises to leave him alone forever if he climbs to the top of the school, Mori eagerly takes up the challenge and shocks everyone when he makes it all the way to the roof. Flushed with the victory of his first successful climb, Mori can’t resist the lure of the local peak, despite warnings from more experienced climbers about the risks of climbing alone. But Mori doesn’t care. A little danger is nothing in the face of his new obsession.

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Chef Thomas Straker shares the Food You Want to Eat in over 100 classic recipes for cooking at home. Uncomplicated, seasonal and delicious, each recipe has the perfect balance of flavours.With cook-on-repeat recipes including:- ‘Nduja and mozzarella flatbread- Burnt chilli butter- Sweetcorn, tuna and fennel salad- Spiced tomato tagliolini- Roast chicken and butter beans- Sea bass with lentils and salsa verde- Classic tarte tatin- Chocolate mousseThomas cooks with the same stylish simplicity whether at home, online or in the kitchen of his acclaimed London restaurant, STRAKER’S. By breaking down the barriers between chef and home-cook, he shows how quality ingredients and simple techniques lead to amazing results in any kitchen.‘I want to eat everything in this book’ – Angela Hartnett‘An absolute natural with a pitch perfect palate. He has the gift of intuitively and effortlessly knowing how to throw ingredients together and make magic on a plate’ – Phil Howard‘He knows his way around the kitchen like no one else – every page is a knockout. His recipes are the real deal’ – Laurent Dagenais

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In her final year of a degree in psychology, and struggling to relate to the world around her and find her place within it, a young woman drifts from lectures on gifts, vision, the history of global warming, and study groups discussing babies manipulating objects. Yet nothing seems to bring her closer to the great insight she's been promised - except, perhaps, for her budding interest in a fellow student named Luke, a postgraduate in computer sciences, with whom a series of seemingly mundane encounters provides her with a hint of what she might be looking for - a hidden meaning to all that surrounds her. But a chasm between them that grows and shrinks unexpectedly calls into question whether he might be as incomprehensible as the world around her. She yearns, and continues to endeavour to shape her experiences and environment - a Louise Bourgeois exhibition, the underwhelming men she meets on Tinder, a Mitski song, the dreams she has of Luke's ex-girlfriend - she narrates all as she grapples with questions of embodiment and subjectivity.Set in an unnamed campus in England in the early 2020s, To Rest Our Minds and Bodies queries the nature of one's experience, mapping the disintegration of a young woman's sense of self and her struggle to keep a grip on reality. From a voice as unique as it is relatable, and in prose that is keenly observant, delightfully wry, and utterly despairing, the anonymous narrator of this unconventional coming-of-age novel is as brave as she is unforgettable.'A work of art. Armstrong's prose has that meticulous and urgent quality reminiscent of Beckett and Duras, achieving the same uncanny shared consciousness that keeps you hooked from the first sentence... It charts some deep and dark territories we all know but barely acknowledge. It cuts through the platitudes of love and life in a way most writers wouldn't dare.' - Luke Kennard, author of Notes on the Sonnets'There is great skill and craft involved in the construction of a voice which feels simultaneously as alive and deliberate... Harriet Armstrong is unafraid to look honestly at sex, love and humiliation and consequently has written a book which is somehow both confronting and warm.'-Rachel Connolly, author of Lazy City'An assertive and captivating novel, To Rest Our Minds and Bodies is a poignant portrait of the uncertain state of being alive.' - Rebecca Watson, author of I Will Crash'The rarest debut... a must read, a new immediate classic, a heart-wrenching work of fiction that for once tells the real truth about being young, ravenous, desperate, too big for the container of the body of youth.... This novel is written in gold - every line is marvellous and perfect. I can't believe this novel exists.' - Luke Goebel, author of Fourteen Stories, None of Them Are Yours'A novel of humiliations and revelations where heartbreak gets logged in a spreadsheet. Harriet Armstrong has a singular voice, writing girlhood like a field study - obsessive, precise, and unexpectedl

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A wide-ranging yet deeply personal examination of depression in cricket by former first-class cricketer turned author Andrew Murtagh.Cricket's Black Dog draws on exclusive interviews with well-known figures such as David Frith, Jeremy Snape, Graeme Fowler, Barry Richards, David Nash, Huw Turbervill and Ian Thomas, as well as the author’s personal experiences.English cricketers are almost twice as likely to commit suicide as the country’s average male – to date, 151 former first-class cricketers have taken their own lives. But why?This groundbreaking book poses many important questions, including:Is cricket to blame or are cricketers – by their nature introspective and self-critical people – more susceptible to depression and thoughts of suicide?Why should cricketers, who spend their days in healthy, outdoor pursuit, be more vulnerable than others? Does the game provide adequate support for sufferers or is mere lip service being paid to tackling the problem?What conclusions – if any – can be drawn from careful research and empirical examination?As a former county cricketer who has battled depression for most of his life, the author is perfectly placed to explore this urgent and perplexing problem that is blighting England’s gentle summer game. Just how do we tackle this silent killer?

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Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this magical edition of The Phoenix and the Carpet.It's startling enough to have a phoenix hatch in your house, but even more startling when it talks and reveals that you have a magic carpet on the floor. The vain and ancient bird accompanies the children on a series of adventures through time and space which, magic being what it is, rarely turn out as they were meant . . .This sequel to Five Children and It continues the magical adventures of siblings Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother.

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 In today's dynamic business landscape, aligning strategy with execution is critical. But how do you bridge the gap? This practical guide unlocks the power of business architecture, equipping you to design and implement solutions that deliver real-world results.Business architecture is an evolving professional discipline that is increasing in importance to organisations across the globe. Business Architecture delivers much needed clarity about business architecture and the business architect role. It provides practitioners with practical techniques and guidance to help them direct strategically aligned, customer centric and outcome focused change.This book is THE guide for all business architects and those that want to find more about this exciting and dynamic discipline, written by an expert team sharing a wealth of knowledge and practical experience.Provides an invaluable guide and a new standard for all business architecture professionals.Offers practical and concise guidance for individuals to drive strategically aligned, customer centric and beneficial change outcomes.Blends business architecture and service thinking principles and concepts.Clarifies business architecture techniques and terminology using relevant examples.

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Collected together for the first time, two of Goodreads Choice award winning author Grady Hendrix’s most beloved novels: The Final Girl Support Group and How to Sell a Haunted HouseTwo of Grady Hendrix’s most beloved horror novels, collected together for the first time: The Final Girl Support Group and How to Sell a Haunted House. Ever wonder what happens to those Final Girls? After the cops eliminate them as suspects, after the press releases their brace-faced, bad-hair-day photos. For Lynette Tarkington, it’s been a support group with five other final girls. Close to twenty years. Today’s the last day for group, and maybe the final day for all of them, because someone’s been planning a nasty surprise for a long time.When their parents both die in a car accident, Louise and Mark Joyner are devastated but nothing can prepare them for how bad things are about to get. The two siblings are almost totally estranged:. now, however, they don’t have a choice but to get along. They need to get their childhood home on the market as soon as possible, yet the house has morphed into a hoarder’s paradise, and before they died their parents nailed shut the attic door...

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Create stunningly realistic embroidered animal masterpieces.Our beloved pets hold a special place in our hearts; we want to capture them in stitches whether they’re covered in fur, scales, or feathers! Join embroidery artist Michelle Staub to immortalize your pets with thread painting. From an adorable rabbit and guinea pig, to a colourful parakeet and stately lizard, you’ll stitch through 12 animal projects that teach you to create a much wider variety of pet portraits. With all the information you need to get started, including supplies, basic stitches, stitch patterns, and colour guides, Embroidered Animal Portraits is your handbook for creating strikingly realistic and personalized embroidered masterpieces.Expanding on her first bestselling book, Pet Portrait Embroidery, Michelle Staub offers instruction on stitching a new variety of textures with non-traditional pets, including a hen, hedgehog, snake, and horse!From start to finish, learn to turn an animal photo into a realistic thread painting that captures lighting, detail, and personality.Includes embroidery basics, patterns, and 12 step-by-step animal projects, ranging in skill level from beginner accessible, to intermediate stitcher.

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Megan is dreading going home to her tiny Irish town for the holidays. She hasn't returned since she left her fiancé at the altar four years ago.Christian hates being single at Christmas. Everyone back home is love-struck and coupled up, but he can't disappoint his mam and not go.So when the childhood friends bump into each other in a Dublin pub, they come up with a pact. They're going to be the very best fake dates for each other, ever.But with two big families to deal with alongside old friends, old flames and old feelings, things are bound to get messy. And when a snowed-in cabin and a little Christmas magic are added to the mix, anything could happen...A swoonworthy and utterly gorgeous romantic comedy that will make you laugh out loud and fall completely in love. Fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Abby Jimenez won't be able to put this down! What readers say about Snowed In:"LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOOVVVEEE, LOVED IT!!! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC... an absolutely stunning rom com!!!... It made me laugh, cry, scream, shout, angry and jump for joy!!... CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES AS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN!!!!" Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"THIS. WAS. AMAZING. Probably one of the best Christmas books I have read!... I had BUTTERFLIES. The chemistry between MMC Christian and FMC Megan were top tier for me. I was out here kicking and squealing reading between their POVs." @beyondthebindings ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I was HOOOKED. I couldn't put it down!... I felt ALL the emotions! I was crying, laughing, blushing, yelling and bursting with pride. It was a perfect read and more... I. Was. FLOORED." @talesandlattess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"'Kay this settles it, Catherine Walsh writes the best Christmas rom-coms!! I fell in love... amazing... I basically binged it until it was finished. And the fake dating?! Brilliantly executed... They have great chemistry. Very swoony." @booksandbubblesclub ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"PERFECT... I love the chemistry...! I am an absolute sucker for fake dating romances AND holiday romances and the fact that these two were combined so beautifully has left me giddy!... my favourite holiday romance this year." @books.with.ads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I don't think I can put into words how much I loved this book!... I have fallen hard for Megan and Christian... I devoured this... grinning ear to ear while reading and did not want it to end!... the perfect blend of drama, swoon and spice... just delicious!!" @tyffturnspages ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Can I rate this more than 5 stars?... The build-up was *chef's kiss*. There was no way I could put this book down." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"SOUND THE ALARM!!! IT'S A BANGER ALERT!!!... THE CUTEST AND FUNNIEST ROMCOM I'VE EVER READ!!!" NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"OH MY GOODNESS!... I looooooved this so much!... Their chemistry!... Sizzling... I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE... PERFECTION!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"BRB, booking a flight to Ireland... one of those stare at ceiling, giggle and kick your feet kind of romcoms!... Add to your tbr if you're looking for: THE SWOONING. THE TENSION. THE

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Een van die gewildste Afrikaanse reekse is nou in ’n omnibus beskikbaar! Kom deel in die lekkerste tye van Shani en haar sussie Sunette se lewe – die Reënboogrant-jare! In die Reënboogrant Maats-boeke is Shani-hulle op laerskool, en hulle beleef allerlei opwindende avonture – van ’n geheimsinnige hanswors wat sy verskyning tydens ’n skooluitstappie maak, tot ’n wetenskap-ekspo wat lelik skeefloop.Hierdie omnibus bevat die volgende drie titels uit dié gewilde reeks: ’n Nag van angsDie hansworsTeddie se geheim

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Drawn from a former BBC QI Elf'slifetime’s search for the weird and the wonderful, The Most Interesting Book in The World is a miscellany of things too strange to be true, yet somehow are.   This remarkable treasury of tales and trivia will whisk you on a jaw-dropping journey through time and space, stopping off to marvel at only the obscure, the startling and the straight-up weird.   In it, Edward Brooke-Hitching considers questions such as:   Why is a cat technically a liquid and a solid? How did nineteenth-century scientists attempt to signal aliens? Why did the Dutch once eat their prime minister?     Nowhere else will you find woven together the stories of the religious leader who attempted to build a robot messiah from a dining table, the anti-gravity ‘air-walkers’ of Victorian London, and the pirates who rode sheep; or practical advice for correctly exorcising a house and casting ancient love spells, along with recent scientific discoveries like the mould that can navigate a maze and that humans can glow in the dark.   A unique hybrid of encyclopaedia, trivia and drunken-bar raconteur, all stitched together in one colossal Frankenstein volume packed full of images and photographs - this is the ultimate must-read for anyone looking to tickle the cortex of their curiosity. 

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A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography. From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers. Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted images from the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. These awe-inspiring images are submitted in several categories: Skyscapes, Our Sun, Galaxies, Our Moon, Aurorae, Planets, Comets and Asteroids, People and Space, Stars and Nebulae. Plus Best Newcomer, Image Innovation and Young Competitor categories. Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details. There is also a location map showing the origin of all images and a visual appendix of all images. The judges are from an expert panel of distinguished astronomy experts. The Exhibition The National Maritime Museum hosts an exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing these incredible images of the sky. www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto

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'Jaw-dropping' – Daily Mail'A gripping tale, full of insight. Blackhurst is an enormously talented writer' – City A.M.Manchester United is more than just a football team; it's an institution. But, when the Glazer family took charge in 2005, they immediately plunged it into record levels of debt. Their reign has coincided with fan protests and a decline in Manchester United’s fortunes on the pitch . . . if not on the balance sheet.In The World’s Biggest Cash Machine, award-winning reporter Chris Blackhurst charts the history of Manchester United, from its start as a community-driven club to the sale of a minority stake to British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe.In this captivating account, informed by interviews with key figures behind the scenes, Blackhurst charts the gripping story of the world’s biggest football club – as well as exploring the wider transformation of the Premier League into a playground for billionaire owners.'Packed with insights and details that will both amaze and appal you . . . if it doesn't make you angry, you need to check your pulse' – Oliver Bullough, author of Butler to the World, on Too Big to Jail

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Fransien Theron, ’n jong kunstenaar, se lewe stort in duie wanneer haar man besluit om twee jaar ná hul babaseun se dood van haar te skei. Sy vlug na ’n afgesonderde kothuis in die Baviaanskloof, waar sy beplan om ’n einde aan alles te maak. Maar eers wil sy met volmaan bo-op die berg kom en vir oulaas gelukkiger tye herroep. Die oggend van volmaan begin Fransien haar tog na die bergkloof se kruin en onder die waaksame blik van die maan gebeur iets wat Fransien se lewe onherroeplik verander.

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’n Indrukwekkende klooster, geleë in wat eens die vrugbare mieliedriehoek in die Vrystaat was, bied jaarliks ’n Passiespel aan waarop hulle alle hoop vestig vir oorlewing. Maar JC van Schouwenburg, wat die hoofrol vertolk, het onverklaarbaar verdwyn. Dapper de Wet, roosteler, gourmand en deurwinterde loodswaaier, word teen sy sin deur die Departement afgevaardig om vas te stel wat aan die gang is. ’n Verbeeldingryke, onthutsende roman wat die leser sal wegvoer na ’n ander wêreld.

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Chasing the Internet - From Backyards to Boardrooms?, a revised version of Life Lessons - How to Fail and Win, chronicles Alan Knott-Craig's relentless pursuit to bridge South Africa's digital divide, taking readers from his early entrepreneurial struggles to building one of the country's most innovative connectivity companies. This isn't just another startup story -- it's a blueprint for purpose-driven entrepreneurship in emerging markets.

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Dive beneath the waves to discover wonderful whales, splashy sharks and colourful coral! What can YOU see under the sea? This fun and chunky board book features bite-size facts and accessible information to engage even the youngest of readers. Toddlers will love peeping through the cut-out pages to journey through the deep blue! With bright, bold illustrations and endless hidden details to spot, this is the perfect first introduction to marine life.What Can You See? Under the Sea is part of an early learning series for curious toddlers. Each book is packed with fun facts and peep-through pages to engage little learners.Also available in the series: What Can You See? On the Farm, What Can You See? At Night, What Can You See? On the Building Site, What Can You See? In Space and What Can You See? At the Zoo

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The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre.This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'We Can Remember It For You Wholesale' and 'The Electric Ant', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works. Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture.

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"The Art of Violin Making" is the major work for the craftsman, bringing into one volume a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player, as well as providing a historical reference. Part One: The Violin Makers is devoted to separate chapters on the life and work of some of the greatest of all violin makers; the families of Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri, and the unique genius of Jacob Stainer. These chapters include superb colour photographs of examples of their work. Also included is a chapter covering the work of some leading contemporary violin makers. Part Two: The Workshop, Tools and Materials provides essential information on the tools, working environment and material needed by violin makers. Part Three: Violin Construction comprises a detailed, step-by-step guide to the traditional method of violin making, based closely on the teaching system employed at the world-famous Newark School of Violin Making in England.

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 A Times Book of the Year, 2019THE SECOND WORLD WAR IS OVER. BUT THE WORLD IS FAR FROM SAFE.As victorious Russian troops sweep across East Prussia, a group of desperate children face a new battle. Confronted by critical food shortages and the onset of a bitterly cold winter, these 'wolf children' secretly cross the border into Lithuania in search of work or food to take back to their starving families. In a world still reeling from the devastation of war, the children must risk everything to survive.In the Shadow of Wolves is a story of resilience, devastation and, ultimately, hope. Based on meticulous research, Alvydas Šlepikas's stunningly powerful debut novel has won over readers and critics across the world.  

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