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Enter master story-teller Terry Pratchett’s incredible Discworld in this second book in the Tiffany Aching series . . .Something is coming after Tiffany Aching . . .Tiffany Aching is ready to begin her apprenticeship in magic, but life isn't exactly what she thought it would be. She expects spells and magic – not chores and ill-tempered goats! Surely there must be more to witchcraft than this?But when a sinister creature starts pursuing her, Tiffany realises that she’ll need her magic more than ever to fight it off. And this time, neither Mistress Weatherwax (the greatest witch in the world) nor the fierce, six-inch-high Wee Free Men can protect her. In the end, it will take all of Tiffany's inner strength to save herself.Will she succeed?‘If you've never read a Discworld novel, what's the matter with you?’ Guardian‘Oodles of dry wit, imagination and shrewdly observed characters’ Independent on Sunday‘Fantastically inventive and humorous’ The Sunday TimesDISCOVER THE FULL TIFFANY ACHING SERIES, THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO DISCWORLD:The Wee Free MenA Hat Full of Sky Wintersmith I Shall Wear Midnight The Shepherd’s Crown ???????

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Packed with over 130 wordsearches, this book is the perfect way for 8-year-olds to boost their vocabulary and spelling. The wordsearches gradually get more difficult as the book progresses, letting the reader get to grips with the puzzle style and build on their skills.Features fun and engaging artwork throughout.With over 130 different themes of puzzle from planets in space to types of shapes, each wordsearch theme is designed to appeal to 8-year-olds and their interests. Each wordsearch has been created by bestselling puzzle author, Dr Gareth Moore, creator of Buster Books’ Clever Kids series and Bright Sparks series.

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'Inside every living person is a dead person waiting to get out.'Death has been fired by the Auditors of Reality for the heinous crime of developing . . . a personality. Sent to live like everyone else, Death takes a new name and begins working as a farmhand. He's got the scythe already, after all.And for humanity, Death is just . . . gone. Which leads to the kind of chaos you always get when an important public service is withdrawn. If Death doesn't come for you, then what are you supposed to do in the meantime?You can't have the undead wandering about like lost souls - there's no telling what might happen. Particularly when they discover that life really is only for the living . . .'One taste, and you'll scour bookstores for more' Daily MailReaper Man is the second book in the Death series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.

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PRE-ORDER RELEASE DATE: 03 AUGUST 2026 The Unlikely Candidate is the astonishing story of a boy from Kuruman, a boy no one expected anything great from whose life became evidence that God writes the most beautiful stories with the most least expected beginnings. The rejected boy became a builderof people. The one who struggled to speak became a communicator. The insecure child became a leader of leaders. The boy without a father became a father to many. The broken became a healer. Today, Koketso travels the world speaking hope, truth, and courage, reminding thousands that God does not choose the qualified, He qualifies the chosen. This book is not just a memoir, it is a testimony that reminds you that your failures do not disqualify you. Your wounds can become weapons in God’s hands. It is a story of pain and redemption, insecurity and calling and a story of how God takes the unlikely and turns them into instruments of impact.

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This stunning tarot deck is based on the wildly popular steampunk genre. Retooling the gears of the Rider-Waite tradition, the artwork evokes the imagery and spirit of this unique visual style. The guidebook includes tips, original spreads, and guidance in card interpretation.

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When unambitious scholar Ramon Beltra receives a mysterious invitation to a lucrative six-month fellowship at the University of Lerna in Switzerland, he reluctantly complies with the unusual qualifying paperwork requiring several pages of detailed measurements and photographs of his entire body. Beltra soon finds himself in the deserted university town of Lerna, together with twenty-three other 'novices' subject to the same undisclosed project – all of them doppelgangers of Beltra himself. At first, Beltra is the only one to bristle at the school's dizzying array of rules and regulations, but this all changes with the onset of an uncontrollable epidemic, and the fellows begin dying off one by one...The Novices of Lerna is a meditation on identity, surveillance, and isolation that remains eerily relevant. Shot through with wry humour and tender absurdity, this novella offers a perfect introduction to Ángel Bonomini's incomparable body of work.

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* Don't miss THE ACCOMPLICE, the next heart-pounding and intelligent espionage novel from 'master of the genre' (The Washington Post), Joseph Kanon * 'Up there with the very best . . . Kanon writes beautifully, superbly . . . He is the master of the shadows of the era' The Times From the author of The Good German (made into a film starring George Clooney), Leaving Berlin is a sweeping post-war story and an international bestseller.Berlin is still in ruins almost four years after the war, caught between political idealism and the harsh realities of Soviet occupation. Alex Meier is a young Jewish writer who fled the Nazis for America before the war. Now, the politics of his youth have left him embroiled in the McCarthy witch-hunts. Faced with deportation and the loss of his family, Alex makes a desperate bargain with the fledgling CIA: he will earn his way back to America by acting as their agent in his native Berlin.  But almost from the start things go fatally wrong. Espionage, like the black market, is still a way of life. Praise for Leaving Berlin: ‘An unforgettable picture of a city wrecked by defeat and betrayal. Brilliant’ The Times 'Leaving Berlin is hauntingly and beautifully written. You’re going to love it . . . Falling into the book is like falling into a vice; it grips you, pitilessly, until the last page' Richard & Judy Book Club ‘Hugely exciting’ Daily Telegraph ‘One of the most exciting books I’ve read in years’ Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series ‘Brings the hardships and moral decay of post-war Berlin to life in glorious detail’ Daily Express

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In this vibrant and generous celebration of food, friendship and conviviality, photographer Aline Princet and Anto Cocagne, a young chef from Gabon, invite musicians, writers, artists and creatives from all over African, south of the Sahara, to share their recipes and bring the spotlight to focus on the rich diversity of African food. The 80 authentic recipes showcased here include the best dishes from Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Congo and Ethiopia, and with each recipe comes information on its origins, its key ingredients and tips and advice for the home cook on how to cook them to perfection. They use fruit, grains, vegetables, spices and are delicious, healthy, often vegetarian or vegan and some gluten-free. Interwoven throughout are interviews with the artists who talk about what African food means to them. Saka Saka pays tribute to food-loving Africans and African culture and invites us all in to taste and savour.

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Will rain spoil the maypole dance or can Mrs May save the day in May Morning? Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop are an exciting new set of stories from Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. Full of humour and drama with a delightful mixture of familiar settings and brand new magic key adventures to inspire young readers. Featuring all your favourite characters, children will enjoy exploring the detailed humorous illustrations and be captivated by the storylines.These phonics-based stories are perfect for embedding and building on children's phonics knowledge. They contain high-interest vocabulary to support language development beyond Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds.Each book contains inside cover notes to help adults read and explore the content with the child, supporting their decoding and language comprehension development. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl support independent reading, guided reading, writing, and speaking, listening and drama activities.

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In his phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey told women what it takes to succeed in love. Now, he tells everyone how to succeed in life, giving you the keys to fulfill your purpose. Countless books on success tell you what you need to get that you don't already possess. In Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success, Steve Harvey tells you how to achieve your dreams using the gift you already have. Every one of us was born with a gift endowed by our creator-something you do the best at with very little effort. While it can be like someone else's, your gift is yours alone. No one can take it away. You are the only one who can use it-or waste it. Steve shows how that gift holds your greatest chance at success, and the fulfillment of your life's mission and purpose. He helps you learn to define your gift-whether it's being a problem solver, a people-connector, a whiz with numbers, or having an eye for colors. He makes clear that your job is not your gift; you may use it in your work, but it can also be used in your marriage or relationship, your community, and throughout every aspect of your life.Throughout, he provides a set of principles that will help you direct your gift. "The scriptures say your gift will make room for you and put you in the presence of great men," Steve reminds us. This book is your roadmap to identifying your gift, acknowledging it, perfecting it, connecting it to a vehicle, and riding it to success. Because Success is the gift you already have." Funny yet firm, told in Steve's warm and insightful voice, and peppered with anecdotes from his own life, practical advice, and truthful insights, this essential guide can help you transform your life and achieve everything you were born to.

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Every manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, the MoT, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier.

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Artisan Art Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the moment and featuring magnificent art. They’re hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good!Sandro Botticelli, was one of the most esteemed artists of the Florentine Renaissance. His The Birth of Venus depicts the goddess Venus arriving at the shore after her birth, emerging from the sea fully-grown. The painting is in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.

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