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A Blandings novelWhen the moon is full at Blandings, strange things happen: among them the commissioning of a portrait of The Empress, twice in succession winner in the Fat Pigs Class at the Shropshire Agricultural Show. What better choice of artist, in Lord Emsworth's opinion, than Landseer. The renowned painter of The Stag at Bay may have been dead for decades, but that doesn't prevent Galahad Threepwood from introducing him to the castle - or rather introducing Bill Lister, Gally's godson, so desperately in love with Prudence that he's determined to enter Blandings in yet another imposture. Add a gaggle of fearsome aunts, uncles and millionaires, mix in Freddie Threepwood, Beach the Butler and the gardener McAllister, and the moon is full indeed.

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Discover Mikhail Bugakov's classic literary love letter to the city of Kyiv.Drawing closely on Bulgakov's personal experiences of the horrors of civil war as a young doctor, The White Guard takes place in Kyiv, 1918, a time of turmoil and suffocating uncertainty as the Bolsheviks, Socialists and Germans fight for control of the city. It tells the story of the Turbins, a once-wealthy Russian family, as they are forced to come to terms with revolution and a new regime.Bulgakov's first novel, The White Guard is one of the greatest works of twentieth century Russian literature. As epic a chronicle of life and death in the Russian Empire as War and Peace.'The tumultuous atmosphere of the Ukrainian revolution and civil war is brilliantly evoked' Daily Telegraph

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A New York Times bestseller, now updated with an afterword and exclusive new material From the #1 bestselling author behind acclaimed oral histories of Saturday Night Live and ESPN comes "the most hotly anticipated book [in decades]" (Variety): James Andrew Miller's irresistible insider chronicle of the modern entertainment industry, told through the epic story of Creative Artists Agency (CAA)-the ultimate power player that has represented the world's biggest stars and shaped the landscape of film, television, comedy, music, and sports. Started in 1975, when five bright and brash upstarts left creaky William Morris to form their own innovative talent agency, CAA would come to revolutionize Hollywood, representing everyone from Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro, and Steven Spielberg to Jennifer Lawrence, J.J. Abrams, Will Smith, and Brad Pitt. Over the next decades its tentacles would spread aggressively into sports, advertising, and digital media. Powerhouse is the fascinating, no-holds-barred saga of that ascent.Drawing on unprecedented and exclusive access to the men and women who built and battled with CAA-including co-founders Michael Ovitz and Ron Meyer and rivals like Ari Emanuel of William Morris Endeavor-as well as the stars themselves, Miller spins a unique and unforgettable tale of brilliance, ambition, betrayal, and outrageous success.

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New edition of the popular gift title with re-designed cover to compliment the new edition Original "Flower Fairies" Books.

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Here, for the first time, in a brilliant, panoramic portrait by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, is the definitive, often shocking story of the politics and the science behind the development of the hydrogen bomb and the birth of the Cold War. Based on secret files in the United States and the former Soviet Union, this monumental work of history discloses how and why the United States decided to create the bomb that would dominate world politics for more than forty years.

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Bob Rotella is a golf coach who has set out to help golfers revolutionize their mental habits. In this book, he explains his method of mental game management that has helped golfers attain their goals. Rotella's maxims include: play every significant round of golf with a game plan; accept the results of any shot, no matter how bad, and go on to the next one; select the shot you know you can hit, not the shot Arnold Palmer would hit; choking occurs when golfers let anger, fear, or some other extraneous factor distract them before a shot.

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Italiaanse sywurmboere word ingevoer om 'n sybedryf te kom vestig in Gouna se boswereld, maar moerbeibome verseg om in die potklei te groei. In die strawwe boswinter word die verwarde immigrante geteister deur reen, koorssiekte en onbegrip, en raak hulle al meer verbitter teen die goewerment wat hulle onder valse voorwendsels in die wildernis afgelaai het. Die man wat hulle tot hulp kom, is 'n bosmens met 'n onregeerbare dogter en 'n kop vol planne - die eiesinnige Silas Miggel. Hy wil hulle op 'n skip kry, terug Italie toe.

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of the internationally bestselling series that inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. In the world of Divergent, society is divided into five factions – Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful) and Erudite (the intelligent). Every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. Beatrice Prior must choose between staying with her family and being who she really is. Her choice shocks everyone – including herself. During the initiation that follows, Tris and her fellow initiates undergo extreme tests with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them, Tris must determine who her friends really are – and whether she can trust the man who both threatens and protects her. Because Tris has a deadly secret. And as growing conflict threatens to unravel their seemingly perfect society, this secret might save those she loves … or it might destroy her.

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Collins Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry provides complete coverage of the revised Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry syllabus (0620/0971) for examination from 2023 and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education · Ensure complete and comprehensive coverage of the updated Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry syllabus· Engage students with accessible language and challenging science presented in a clear and fresh way· Establish and build on prior knowledge with a quick recap of what students should already know at the start of each unit· Build and apply the skills needed to understand and carry out practical investigations· Enable students to be fully prepared for their exams with lots of questions all the way through the books, including short text-related questions, worked examples and exam-style questions· Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning using the end-of-unit summary checklists· Stretch and challenge students with supplement material clearly marked throughout and hints on how to get the best results We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this title.

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‘WOW! WOW! WOW! What a read!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘The blockbuster of the summer!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘THAT twist. I did not see it coming!’ NetGalley reviewer You’re looking over your shoulder, thinking someone’s watching. You’re checking the doors are locked, spooked by a noise. You’re running through the woods, convinced you’re being followed. You’re being stalked. And they won’t stop until you’re theirs. If you enjoy reading twisty psychological thrillers that leave your heart racing, then you’ll love The Stalker from USA Today bestselling author, Sarah Alderson. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Harlan Coben. Readers love The Stalker: ‘Wow!! What an ending!… Suspense, intrigue, and lots of twists and turns!… Then BAM! I did not see that ending coming at all!!… Wow, what a crazy good book!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a book. Couldn’t put it down, had me reading in into the night.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me on the edge of my seat… I did not expect the twists and turns throughout this book at all!… The ending had my head spinning, I was so shocked and couldn’t believe how clever this was.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping… I devoured in a couple of sittings! Nothing is quite as it seems… Brilliant!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book. The mystery was amazing and I read this in one sitting!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Are you ready for a pulse-pounding, edge of your seat thrill ride?… I was glued to pages from the very beginning, dying to see what would happen in the end and wow…was there a big twist!! I never would have guessed this one!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Stunning 40th anniversary collector’s edition of this collection of tales which takes readers further into stories told in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, featuring 18 full-colour paintings, housed in a matching illustrated slipcase with two removable full-colour posters unique to this edition. Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, and provides those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with a whole collection of background and new stories. The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and comprises such elements as The Quest of Erebor, Gandalf’s lively account of how it was that he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End; the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand; and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan. Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long ages of Númenor before its downfall, and all that is known about such matters as the Five Wizards, the Palantíri and the legend of Amroth. The tales were edited by Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story, helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of the rest of his father’s writings. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, this new edition features 18 stunning paintings from critically acclaimed Tolkien artists, Alan Lee, John Howe & Ted Nasmith, which reveal the three Ages of Middle-earth like never before. This special collector’s edition is printed on superior quality paper, features a unique special binding and ribbon marker and is housed in a custom-made, fully illustrated slipcase.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A masterly history of the Dambusters raid from bestselling and critically acclaimed Max Hastings. Operation Chastise was one of the most extraordinary episodes of the Second World War, yet it has also become one of the most misunderstood. Max Hastings tells the gripping story of the Dambusters raid, from the invention of the bouncing bomb to the moonlit cockpits of young pilots flying at treetop height through lethal enemy fire. But Hastings also challenges what we think we know about the Dambusters, bringing to light the difficult truths that have often been left out of the legend. ‘Brings it to life as never before … Hour by nerve-jangling hour’ Daily Mail ‘Superb … The heroes shine, but their achievement haunts’ Times ‘A virtuoso performance from a veteran military historian. It is a white-knuckle narrative that brings clarity and insight to a much-loved tale, as well as offering a vital corrective to the drum-thumping conclusions of earlier books’ Sunday Times

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A ‘retired career anorexic’ examines herself and her, and our, culture in a masterpiece of confessional literature. At the age of four Marya Hornbacher looked in a mirror and decided she was fat. At nine, she was bulimic. At twelve, she was anorexic. By the time she was eighteen, she’d been hospitalized five times, once in the loony bin. Her doctors and her parents had given up on her; they were watching her die. But Marya decided to live. Four years on, now 22, here is her harrowing tale, powerfully told in a virtuoso mix of memoir, cultural criticism and psychological examination. Here is the amazingly articulate fury of a clever woman made stupid by her culture, who threw away her teenage years in a continuous cycle of bingeing and vomiting or just plain starvation. The first book to explore, from the inside, the intimate relationship between eating disorders and 1990s culture’s historically unprecedented obsession with body, diet and gender; not a testimony to a miracle cure, but the story of one woman’s travels to the darker side of reality, and her decision to find her way back, on her own terms. ‘Hornbacher is articulate, clever, and has all the persuasive zeal of a convert, furious at the pressures that made her what she was. Paradoxically, her painful journey is also gripping and…dare one say it….entertaining in a way that no fiction could ever be. A compulsive read.’ Publishing News; ‘A gritty unflinching look at eating disorders written from the raw disintegrated centre of young pain with stark candour and power.’ New York Times• The slimming industry is worth £1billion in GB alone• The UK has 3.5 million anorexics and bulimics

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A whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanity’s enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companions Cats have been beloved and depicted by humans for millennia. These captivating animals appeared as worship statuettes in ancient Egypt, in anthropomorphic illustrations in Victorian England, and, today, in contemporary artwork, on fashion runways, and as social media memes.Cat celebrates how our feline friends have been depicted in art, popular culture, and history across time and around the world. This vibrantly illustrated book features more than 210 full-page images artfully arranged into playful pairings. Filled with famous artworks, vintage advertisements, classic animations, high-end fashion designs, and more, the book presents a stunning array of imagery, from maneki-neko lucky cats to artists’ pets, and ancient mosaics to contemporary couture.Readers will find iconic pop-culture characters, including Puss in Boots, the Cheshire Cat, and more; renowned artists, such as Andy Warhol, Tracey Emin, Judy Chicago, and Utagawa Hiroshige; and famed creatives, including street-style photographer Jamel Shabazz and fashion designer Thom Browne.Balancing style with substance, the book includes a foreword by Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady, who declares that celebrating the cat in images empathetically connects us to this beloved animal, and an enlightening essay by curator Leïla Jarbouai, who traces humanity’s symbiotic relationship with cats through the lens of art history.Featuring an elegant and irresistible cover design depicting a curled-up black cat, this charming volume revels in the undeniable appeal of this captivating animal.Advisory panel: Yekaterina Barbash, Claire Catterall, Anja Charbonneau, Mihoko Iida, Leïla Jarbouai, Jenny Pierson, Hannah Shaw aka Kitten Lady, Anna Stothart, BriAnne Wills, and Kristiina WilsonAdditional texts: Sara Bader, Yekaterina Barbash, Tim Cooke, Anita Croy, Ellen Mara De Wachter, Catherine Ingram, Leïla Jarbouai, Rebecca Morrill, Ilana Novick, Hannah Silver, Katy Sprinkel, David Trigg, and Alexandra Zagalsky 

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book two in her Flesh and Fire series...This special edition features premium design enhancements-including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork.The only one who can save Sera now is the one she spent her life planning to kill. The truth about Sera's plan is out, shattering the fragile trust forged between her and Nyktos. Surrounded by those distrustful of her, all Sera has is her duty. She will do anything to end Kolis, the false King of Gods, and his tyrannical rule of Iliseeum, thus stopping the threat he poses to the mortal realm. Nyktos has a plan, though, and as they work together, the last thing they need is the undeniable, scorching passion that continues to ignite between them. Sera cannot afford to fall for the tortured Primal, not when a life no longer bound to a destiny she never wanted is more attainable than ever. But memories of their shared pleasure and unrivaled desire are a siren's call impossible to resist. And as Sera begins to realize that she wants to be more than a Consort in name only, the danger surrounding them intensifies. The attacks on the Shadowlands are increasing, and when Kolis summons them to Court, a whole new risk becomes apparent. The Primal power of Life is growing inside her, pushing her closer to the end of her Culling. And without Nyktos's love-an emotion he's incapable of feeling-she won't survive her Ascension. That is if she even makes it to her Ascension and Kolis doesn't get to her first. Because time is running out. For both her and the realms.

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THE SIXTH BOOK IN THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING CHAPTER-BOOK SERIES ABOUT THE UNICORNIA ACADEMY OF MAGIC – PERFECT FOR FANS OF ISADORA MOON!Welcome to the magical school where you’ll learn spells, potions and everything you need to know about Unicorns!It’s the day of the Magical Unicorn Show and Claudia is super excited to watch Chai and the other unicorns perform. But – oh no! – she and her friends have missed the flying bus! How will they ever get there in time? Find out in this whizzy airborne adventure, filled with unicorn acrobatics, sparkling skies and zooming skates.There’s a whole world of Unicornia to read: Unicornia: Learning to Fly – perfect for talking to children who are worried about starting school Unicornia: A Magical Birthday – perfect for birthdays and celebrations Unicornia: The Cupcake Contest – perfect for budding bakers and for talking to children about teamwork Unicornia: The Dance Show – perfect for talking to children about stage fright and nerves Unicornia: The Frozen Palace – a perfect stocking fillerUnicornia: Rainbow Roller Skates – perfect for encouraging new skills and active outdoor fun

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'I can even turn the stories in your head into a novel.' Okitsu, who had been wandering around Okinawa and had been sleeping rough, takes refuge in the home of novelist Ibu after a typhoon. Ibu claims to be able to read other people's minds, and from the moment they first meet, he shows interest in Okitsu, who suffers from claustrophobia due to past trauma...!?Is he a delusional maniac or a liar? A vivid and stormy night spent with a man with mysterious powers - !!

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The best-selling book about today’s greatest gridiron stars—completely revised and updated.Stars of the NFL profiles 28 top players across the league, from established powerhouses like Jalen Hurts and Tyreek Hill to promising newcomers like C. J. Stroud and Jared Verse. Young readers will learn about these stars’ life stories, their unique styles of play, and their defining moments on the field. Full of colourful photos and key stats, Stars of the NFL is part of the Abbeville Sports series, which also includes Legends of the NFL (about the greatest players of the past), Stars of the NBA, and Stars of World Soccer.

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This volume offers a deep dive into Dickinson’s most iconic poems are organized into thematic sections that illuminate her contemplations on individuality, spirituality, nature, love and the afterlife.From the haunting stillness of 'Because I Could Not Stop for Death' to the vibrant celebration of nature in 'A Narrow Fellow in the Grass', Dickinson’s poems resonate with an intimacy and depth that remain remarkably relevant today.This collection features both well-loved works and lesser-known gems, paired with insightful commentary that places them in their historical and personal context.Poet and lecturer Pelé Cox writes an introduction to the book and analysis of ten of the more complex poems, providing readers with a greater understanding of Dickinson’s solitary life, her reclusive nature, and the quiet genius that has captivated generations of readers.As Dickinson’s poetry continues to inspire new generations of readers and feminists, this book is the perfect companion for anyone fascinated by her unique voice and profound impact on poetry.

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Introduce babies to daily tummy time with My First Tummy Time Book, perfect to help strengthen their muscles!The sturdy design folds out and stands upright, allowing baby to interact with it as they lie on their frontPeep-through holes and fold-down flaps encourage them to lift their heads and reach towards the bookBright, stimulating, high contrast patterns and illustrations by Jo Lodge are designed to help babies focusAn ideal gift book to share from birth!

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100 Fart Jokes from Ridley’s Games includes cheeky puns and stinky sarcasm that will blow you away!Packaged in a butt-shaped box, these joke cards are perfect for entertaining kids and making grown-ups giggle. Suitable for ages 8+, 1+ players, average 15 minutes of fun. At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this set is printed using FSC paper and soy inks and is fully recyclable.

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Take your customers on a journey of self-improvement, meaning, and change.A new fundamental economic shift is emerging: an economy based on transformative experiences that guide people to change, achieve their aspirations, and become who they want to be.Welcome to the Transformation Economy. Creating transformative experiences offers businesses the largest opportunity for creating economic value today, particularly as goods and services become increasingly commoditized. Enterprises can create no greater value than to help customers achieve their aspirations—whether improving health, increasing wealth, developing wisdom, or finding purpose. These aspirations speak to our customers' greatest desires, their dreams for the future, and their conceptions of who they are and who they strive to be.In this book, bestselling author B. Joseph Pine II builds on his iconic work on the Experience Economy to explain what this new shift means for companies looking to stand out and gain competitive advantage in the market. Using examples from organizations across industries, including Noom, Eataly, Burning Man, the US Army, and Texas State Technical College, Pine provides practical, proven frameworks for organizations to design, create, and guide transformation offerings that help customers reach their greatest aspirations and flourish.

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The acclaimed economist and author of The Future of Money argues that the forces meant to stabilize the world's economy are in fact driving global instability. Global economic power is shifting, liberal market-oriented democracies face growing domestic turmoil, and international trade and financial integration is crumbling. How did we get here? In The Doom Loop, economist Eswar Prasad argues that the very forces that we long believed could stabilize the world order are fueling its destabilization. Rather than promoting shared prosperity, globalization has instead deepened economic inequality, stoked political backlash, and prompted escalating trade wars. Institutions like the International Monetary Fund and World Trade Organization, founded to foster international cooperation, have failed to adapt to twenty-first-century realities. The rise of "middle power" countries like India, Brazil, and Indonesia once suggested a stable multipolar future, but today, such nations are increasingly forced to pick sides as the United States and China fight for global dominance. Prasad argues that we are caught in a destructive feedback loop between economics, domestic politics, and geopolitics. The Doom Loop offers a clear-eyed and bracing account of a world spiraling into disorder, and makes it clear that old solutions cannot pull us out--we need radically new solutions to solve the world's problems.

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A scorching drama full of secrets and sinIn the town of Dominion, Mississippi, Reverend Sabre Winfrey is more than a preacher. From his pulpit at the Seven Seals Baptist Church to the airwaves of his local radio station, he exerts influence over every aspect of society. By his side is his wife Priscilla, who types up his sermons and raises their five sons, favouring the youngest, Wonderboy.Handsome and adored, Wonderboy is destined to carry on his father’s legacy. But, after a violent altercation with a stranger, Wonderboy’s actions send shockwaves through the community. Told through the perspectives of the women who love these two men, this Morrisonian, God-troubled novel illuminates the pervasive sins of the patriarchy, and the bargains women strike to survive them.A vivid and unforgettable story that exalts the beauty and strength of Black womanhood, Dominion is the incandescent debut from one of America’s most exciting writers.

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An atmospheric and beautifully written adventure, from the award-winning author of the Ingo series. Morveren lives with her parents and twin sister Jenna on an island off the coast of Cornwall. As Morveren and Jenna’s relationship shifts and changes, like driftwood on the tide, Morveren finds a beautiful teenage boy in a rock pool after a storm. Going to his rescue, she is shocked to see that he is not human but a Mer boy. With Jenna refusing to face the truth, Morveren finds herself alone at the worst possible time. Because when the worlds of Air and Mer meet, the consequences can be terrible…

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Celebrate fifteen years of rhyming fun with The Rhyming Rabbit 15th Anniversary Edition from the brilliant partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks – the bestselling team behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures.Featuring a fun make your own rabbit ears craft activity and letters from the creators, this celebratory edition with its eye-catching cover, brilliant rhyming verse and bright, distinctive illustrations is a perfect gift.The Rhyming Rabbit loves to make up entertaining poems, inspired by everything he sees, but the other rabbits don’t appreciate his talent for rhyme. Sad and lonely, the Rhyming Rabbit sets off one starry night all on his own – will he ever find someone to share his poems with?Enjoy more stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and the What the Ladybird Heard series.

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Stunning reissue in a beautiful new cover-look of this third novel in the critically acclaimed Ingo Chronicles. A devastating flood has torn through the worlds of Air and Ingo, and now, deep in the ocean, a monster is stirring. Mer legend says that only those with dual blood – half Mer, half human – can overcome the Kraken. Sapphy must return to the Deep, with the help of her friend the whale, and face this terrifying creature – and her brother Conor and Mer friend Faro will not let her go alone…

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Empire and race have become the most discussed – and most problematic – subjects in political and historical discourse. It is now an unquestionable orthodoxy both in academia and in progressive political discourse that European colonial empires – particularly the British – were uniquely evil, the West’s ‘original sin’, and that their legacy continues to underpin systemic racism, injustice, and oppression.   Marie Kawthar Daouda, a Moroccan and French academic who now works in Britain, argues that this narrative is dangerously wrong. Weaving her personal experience with erudite reflection on history, literature, and politics, she argues that we are all heirs of complex waves of immigration, conquest, and colonization. A closer look at French and British history belies a simplistic worldview wherein all the evil in the world is the result of the peculiarly vicious nature of white, western colonisers. Indeed, she argues, such a perspective nurtures the very prejudices it claims to fight by valorising victimhood above individual or collective agency and by denying ethnic minorities any sense of responsibility.    A coruscating attack on the perverse solipsism, moral blindness, and historical illiteracy of ‘decolonising’ progressive elites, this book upends our tired debates over colonialism, Empire and immigration. It offers a more nuanced, hopeful vision of our historical self-understanding.

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From the bestselling author of The Stolen Child and The Lighthouse Secret comes a gripping new novel about two abandoned sisters, a missing mother and a shocking thirty year old mystery.On a cold afternoon in December 1995, two young girls are found abandoned on a platform at Pearse Station in Dublin. Thirty years later, investigative journalist Vega is determined to find out what happened to the so-called 'Nowhere Girls'. Where did their mother go? Why did no one come forward to claim them? And where are they now?Searching for answers takes her on a journey with twists she never could have imagined. And one that could put everything else she knows at risk; including her new relationship, her career, and her life as she knows it.Readers can't get enough of Carmel Harrington!'OMG! Unputdownable! Shocking! Brilliant! Amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This author's books are always brilliant and I honestly think this is her best one yet . . . Brilliant characters and some OMG moments. I loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I love a book with a twist and this one was both unanticipated until the time was right, and believable - a rare combination! Add it to your pile!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn't put this book down. I had so many theories to how the story would end, it kept me guessing . . . it just begs to be read in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Carmel Harrington at her best. Plot twists & turns on every page!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Carmel Harrington:'This complex novel requires faultless plotting, and Harrington pulls it off with consummate ease' SUNDAY TIMES'One of the greatest twists I've ever read' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD'An addictive, immersive, incredibly poignant page-turner' ANDREA MARA'Clever, compelling and compulsive, a read-until-the-early-hours rollercoaster' AMANDA GEARD'A compelling, extremely tender page-turner' ADELE PARKS

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Scandal. Love. Murder.When Sir James Harrison, one of the greatest actors of his generation, passes away at the age of ninety-five, he leaves behind not just a heartbroken family, but also a secret so shocking, so devastating, that it could rock the British Establishment to its core . . .Joanna Haslam is an ambitious young journalist, assigned to cover the legendary actor’s funeral. The biggest icons of the celebrity world are in attendance. But Joanna stumbles on something dark beneath the glamour: the mention of a letter James Harrison has left behind, the contents of which others have been desperate to conceal for over seventy years.As she peels back the veil of lies that have shrouded the secret, she realises that she’s close to uncovering something deadly serious.But someone is on her tracks, and they’ll stop at nothing to reach the letter before she does . . .Praise for Lucinda Riley:‘Complex characters and a fast-paced plot’ Sunday Express‘Plenty of twists, flashbacks, and a dash of romance keep the suspense high’ Booklist‘A brilliant page-turner’ Daily Mail

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST ‘BEST BOOK OF 2025’‘Chokepoints is a masterful narrative of US economic warfare in the 21st century.’ Financial Times‘A timely, riveting world tour … absorbing’ The Economist‘Compelling and dramatic’ Wall Street Journal’A gripping, firsthand account. Unparalleled.’ Chris Miller, author of Chip WarIf you want to understand what’s happening to the world economy, start right here.  It used to take blockades and sieges to ravage a rival’s economy. Now, a single statement posted online by the US government can bring a nation to its knees.Chokepoints is a gripping behind-the-scenes account of one of the most pivotal geopolitical shifts of our time. Drawing on extensive research, personal experience and interviews with key players, Edward Fishman, a former top US State Department official, takes us deep into the back rooms of power around the world. He reveals how sanctions, tariffs and control over modern-day chokepoints – such as the US dollar, advanced microchip technology and critical energy supply chains – have become the primary weapons of twenty-first-century geopolitics.This is the epic story of how America turned economics into a weapon – and how China, Europe and Britain are now doing the same. Urgent and brimming with rare insight, Chokepoints is the definitive guide to the Age of Economic Warfare.

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Stunning reissue in a beautiful new cover-look of this fourth novel in the critically acclaimed Ingo Chronicles. Sapphire, Conor and their Mer friends Faro and Elvira are ready to make the Crossing of Ingo – a long and dangerous journey that only the strongest young Mer are called upon to make. No human being has ever attempted this thrilling voyage to the bottom of the world. Ervys, his followers and new recruits, the sharks, are determined that Sapphire and Conor must be stopped – dead or alive…

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