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\'Mandasue has played a real blinder with this fantastic novel\' Martina Cole\'Captivating from first page to last\' Jeffery DeaverA serial killer is hunting for women on Manchester\'s Westy Lane.Every time there is a murder, a tiny blue flower is found on the torn body of the victim.Lisa Noone, twelve years old and wise beyond her years, lives too close for comfort to Westy Lane. Not only that, but her mother is a member of the oldest profession in the book. Their lives are far from perfect, but they will always have each other.Or will they?One night Benny arrives in Lisa\'s life. Tall dark, the most gorgeous man she\'s ever seen, Benny is not all he seems. While Lisa savours true love, Benny wants more from her than she will ever know.\'One of the bad girls of gritty crime\' Daily Mirror \'A cracking read that will chill you to the bone\' Sun on Two-Faced Σελίδες: 448, Διαστάσεις: 16.7x16.7cm

Discover the perfect summer read from the bestselling author of We All Want Impossible Things.‘Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry.’ Ann Patchett, bestselling author of Tom Lake\'Engaging, frank, funny and moving\' Daily MailAn instant NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerOne of Barnes & Noble BEST BOOKSSTYLIST Book of the Month: ‘A gem’GUARDIAN Book of the Week: ‘Wise and exquisitely written\'GRAZIA Book of the month****One week at golden Cape Cod. The perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong?For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to the beach.The humble, quirky house they rent has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, shared mishaps and memories. It is a place where her family comes together and Rocky wants to cling to every moment.Now, sandwiched between her children who are adult enough to be fun but still young enough to need her, and her parents who are ageing but healthy enough, Rocky wants to preserve this precious moment for ever.But with her body in open revolt and surprises invading her peaceful haven, the seesaw of Rocky’s life is tipping towards change…Praise for SANDWICH:‘If you are after a book to pack on your next holiday, look no further. Here is a novel which will go down as easily as a chilled poolside drink’ i Newspaper‘A wonderful book about how families love, disagree, fail one another - and endure’ Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry‘I stand in awe… it’s just perfect’ Elin Hilderbrand, bestselling author of Swan Song and The Perfect Couple‘A protagonist like Rocky is so necessary, because a whole generation will now be able to read this wise and exquisitely written story and say I know how you feel.’ Guardian‘Will have you laughing through your tears . . . . You’ll be screenshotting paragraphs of this heartbreakingly honest novel to send to your friends’ Real Simple‘Astute emotional insight and an infectious sense of humour. A gem of a novel’ Observer‘I adored this novel and am forcing it on everyone I know - Jenny Colgan, author of The Summer Skies‘Newman is truly a master of taking complex and chaotic human emotion and making sense of it’ Guardian‘If you want to laugh out loud, tear up and rush to pull out a book in the 35 seconds between subway stops, this sweet, savory, tenderhearted Sandwich fits the bill, and goes down like (bread and) buttah’ New York TimesNew York Times bestseller, July 2024 Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

For Cal, some of the choices are devastatingly simple...He can work in an abattoir that nauseates him or join the dole queue; he can brood on his past or plan a future with Marcella. Springing out of the fear and violence of Ulster, Cal is a haunting love story in a land were tenderness and innocence can only flicker briefly in the dark. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A long time ago in the Holy Land lived a dirty little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph are told they have to go to Bethlehem, who will carry Mary on the long journey? And when Herod\'s soldiers come looking for them, who will help them escape across the desert to Egypt? This is an exciting and beautifully told version of the Christmas story and the early years of little Jesus\'s life, from a unique, child-friendly perspective. It is ideal for family reading through the Advent season. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

Flight attendant turned New York Times bestselling author T. J. Newman - whose first book Falling was an instant international bestseller and the biggest thriller debut of 2021 - returns for her second book, an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a commercial jetliner that crashes into the ocean, and sinks to the bottom with passengers trapped inside, and the extraordinary rescue operation to save them.Six minutes after takeoff, Flight 1421 crashes into the Pacific Ocean. During the evacuation, an engine explodes and the plane is flooded. Those still alive are forced to close the doors—but it’s too late. The plane sinks to the bottom with twelve passengers trapped inside. More than two hundred feet below the surface, engineer Will Kent and his eleven-year-old daughter Shannon are waist-deep in water and fighting for their lives. Their only chance at survival is an elite rescue team on the surface led by professional diver Chris Kent - Shannon’s mother and Will’s soon-to-be ex-wife - who must work together with Will to find a way to save their daughter and rescue the passengers from the sealed airplane, which is now teetering on the edge of an undersea cliff.There’s not much time.With devastating emotional power and heart-stopping suspense, Drowning is an unforgettable thriller about a family’s desperate fight to save themselves and the people trapped with them - against impossible odds.Praise for Drowning: \'Stunning, emotional, and unforgettable. Drowning reads like Apollo 13 underwater\' Don Winslow, New York Times bestselling author of City on Fire and The Border \'Drowning is The Poseidon Adventure meets The Martian. It is another can’t-put-down, edge-of-your-seat thriller from T. J. Newman, one of our most exciting new authors\' Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain and The Island \'Drowning is pure adrenaline and all heart. Gripping, relentless, effortlessly assured, T. J. Newman’s thriller is tense and moving. You’ll be grabbed from page one as the crew and passengers of a downed airliner fight for survival and rescuers race to reach them. Drowning is an incredible ride - strap in, brace, and remember to breathe\' Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author \'Drowning is the first terrific thriller of 2023.  Honest. It has at least a dozen legit cliffhangers and a dozen huggable characters you can’t stop rooting for.  T.J. Newman has the goods.  Make that the greats!\' James Patterson \'No second album syndrome for TJ Newman, who follows up her hit plane-hijack debut Falling with another tense, affecting account of an aviation disaster in Drowning. This feels like a movie blockbuster-to-be, with James Cameron the ideal director.\' The Sunday Times  ‘Buckle up because this edge-of-the-seat thriller won’t let you go, not until you know the outcome, anyway. Cue rescue teams, complex plans, and a nail-biting and emotional race against the clock. Breath taking stuff.’ Zoe West, Women’s Weekly \'With devastating emotional power and heart-stopping suspense, Drowning is an unforgettable thriller about a family’s desperate fight to save themselves and the people trapped with them - against impossible odds.\' Magic Radio Book Club   Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0620, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Book 7 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.In London, the past is never dead. It only lies sleeping...Martin Chorley - aka the Faceless Man - wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. Peter Grant, Detective Constable and apprentice wizard, now plays a key role in an unprecedented joint operation to bring Chorley to justice. But even as the unwieldy might of the Metropolitan Police bears down on its foe, Peter uncovers clues that Chorley, far from being finished, is executing the final stages of a long-term plan. A plan that has its roots in London\'s two thousand bloody years of history, and could literally bring the city to its knees. To save his beloved city Peter\'s going to need help from his former best friend and colleague - Lesley May - who brutally betrayed him and everything he thought she believed in. And, far worse, he might even have to come to terms with the malevolent supernatural killer and agent of chaos known as Mr Punch...Praise for the Rivers of London novels:\'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London\'NICK FROST\'As brilliant and funny as ever\'THE SUN\'Charming, witty, exciting\'THE INDEPENDENT\'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups\'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you\'re a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don\'t panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch\'s imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0514, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

A nostalgic and subversive trip rife with sly nods to H. P. Lovecraft and pop culture, in the vein of It and Stranger Things. An exuberant and wickedly entertaining celebration of horror, love, friendship, and many-tentacled, interdimensional demon spawn. SUMMER 1977. The Blyton Summer Detective Club (of Blyton Hills, a small mining town in Oregon\'s Zoinx River Valley) solved their final mystery and unmasked the elusive Sleepy Lake monster-another low-life fortune hunter trying to get his dirty hands on the legendary riches hidden in Deboen Mansion. And he would have gotten away with it too, if it weren\'t for those meddling kids. 1990. The former detectives have grown up and apart, each haunted by disturbing memories of their final night in the old haunted house. There are too many strange, half-remembered encounters and events that cannot be dismissed or explained away by a guy in a mask. And Andy, the once intrepid tomboy now wanted in two states, is tired of running from her demons. She needs answers. To find them she will need Kerri, the one-time kid genius and budding biologist, now drinking her ghosts away in New York with Tim, an excitable Weimaraner descended from the original canine member of the club. They will also have to get Nate, the horror nerd currently residing in an asylum in Arkham, Massachusetts. Luckily Nate has not lost contact with Peter, the handsome jock turned movie star who was once their team leader... which is remarkable, considering Peter has been dead for years. The time has come to get the team back together, face their fears, and find out what actually happened all those years ago at Sleepy Lake. It\'s their only chance to end the nightmares and, perhaps, save the world. Σελίδες: 322, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

In celebration of the incredible life of HM Queen Elizabeth II, here is the history of her reign, told through the enthralling life stories of The Queen and 25 amazing people who have called Britain home.The reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II has been long and eventful. Over the past 70 years, Great Britain has seen incredible changes in the ways we live, think and feel, shaped by the inspiring people who were born in Britain or arrived on its shores. As we commemorate the Queen\'s life and reign, learn about her extraordinary life and 25 other amazing history-makers - from modern pioneers, leaders and scientists to writers, athletes and activists - in this fully updated new special edition paperback. Each beautifully illustrated page spread is devoted to a tale of an incredible Briton, told by talented writer and children\'s book critic Imogen Russell Williams and brought to life by Sara Mulvanny\'s vivid colour illustration. The book also features a gloriously illustrated timeline, showing key events from Queen Elizabeth\'s long reign.Discover the life-changing events of the last 70 years, from the foundation of the NHS by Aneurin Bevan to the creation of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by Sarah Gilbert. Learn about how amazing activists like Paul Stephenson and Malala Yousafzai fought hard for equal rights for all, and scientists like Stephen Hawking and Tim Berners-Lee made incredible advances that allowed us to know more about the universe, or communicate in a whole new way via the Internet. Find out about the fantastic achievements of athletes like Mo Farah and Tanni Grey-Thompson and writers like Judith Kerr and Lemn Sissay, despite the challenges they faced. The tales include key figures from all areas of British life - science, medicine, entertainment, sports, activism and more.Featuring the inspirational lives and achievements of amazing people such as Alan Turing, Kelly Holmes, Stormzy and Anita Roddick, this book is not only a glorious celebration of Queen Elizabeth\'s life and reign, but also the citizens who have contributed to such an incredible 70 years on the throne. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 25x25cm

___________________6 JULY, 1972David Bowie appears on Top of the Pops for a third time.His quiff is big, bold, and the colour of fire. His make-up is lavish. His jumpsuit is a wild burst of colourful patterns, like a fluorescent fish skin. He carries a brand-new blue acoustic guitar. There\'s excitement, mixed with incredulity. And then he begins to play.It\'s a moment that will change the world of music forever.This is Ziggy Stardust, what would become Bowie\'s most famous persona. It\'s an instant seismic shift in the zeitgeist. This one performance embeds Ziggy Stardust into the nation\'s consciousness, and music will never be the same again.In When Ziggy Played Guitar, Dylan Jones looks back at one of the most influential moments in pop history,the birth of an icon, and the myriad unexpected ways that David Bowie reshaped pop culture. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and create your own delicious meals in this new interactive and sturdy magnet book!Will The Very Hungry Caterpillar have an egg for breakfast?Or strawberries at the tea party?Or perhaps a slice of pizza for dinner? Let your little caterpillar decide!With 5 magnetic scenes and 12 chunky magnets, children can play again and again for endless foodie fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar - ideal for encouraging little fussy eaters to explore different foods.Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\'s Feast Sticker and Colouring BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\'s Bugs: Wipe-Clean Board BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\'s Jungle Slide-and-SeekThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\'s Very Big Colouring Book Σελίδες: 10, Διαστάσεις: 21.9x21.9cm

Mireille Duval Jameson is living a fairy tale. The strong-willed youngest daughter of one of Haiti’s richest sons, she has an adoring husband, a precocious infant son, by all appearances a perfect life. The fairy tale ends one day when Mireille is kidnapped in broad daylight by a gang of heavily armed men, in front of her father’s Port au Prince estate. Held captive by a man who calls himself The Commander, Mireille waits for her father to pay her ransom. As it becomes clear her father intends to resist the kidnappers, Mireille must endure the torments of a man who resents everything she represents. An Untamed State is a novel of privilege in the face of crushing poverty, and of the lawless anger that corrupt governments produce. It is the story of a wilful woman attempting to find her way back to the person she once was, and of how redemption is found in the most unexpected of places. An Untamed State establishes Roxane Gay as a writer of prodigious, arresting talent. Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0702, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'A delicious Big House mystery mirrored from one timeline to the next … I was swept along in this seductive story sewn together with Shakespeare and secrets!\' – Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House and The Moon Gate\'I was swept away, desperate to unlock the mystery... I really couldn\'t have enjoyed it more... gorgeous... atmospheric... page-turning plot... it might just be Rachel Burton\'s best novel yet!\' – Jenny Ashcroft***A captivating and moving tale of love, the true meaning of home, and the haunting secrets that can bind generations. 1933. Annie Bishop is sixteen years old when she first climbs the steps of Haverford House ready to take service as a maid. She knows her place until, during a summer of high society, she crosses paths with wealthy America heir, Thomas Everard. In his arms, Annie dares to dream of a different life. Until she vanishes without a trace.2003. Viola Hendricks knows what it\'s like to dream big. So when she reads about Annie’s disappearance shortly before she sees an advert for a job at Haverford House, it seems fate is at work. Five years later, when the house faces closure, Viola is determined to do everything she can to keep it open. What’s not in her plans is enigmatic American Chase Matthews, with an agenda of his own…If they want to save Haverford House, they must look for answers together - but are they prepared for the truth about what really happened to Annie Bishop?Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Lorna Cook and Kathryn Hughes.***Readers LOVE The Mystery of Haverford House: \'This was my favourite so far from Rachel Burton. I take my hat off to her as this story was so well put together and I loved the characters.\' - Amazon reviewer, 5*\'Amazingly Engaging Story\' - Amazon reviewer, 5*\'What a delightful book, kept me intrigued and wanting to know more...loved every page.\' - Amazon reviewer, 5*\'I\'d highly recommend this read to fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a mystery.\' - Amazon reviewer, 5*\'The perfect escapist historical mystery.\' - Amazon reviewer, 5* Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0702, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

INTRODUCED BY JANE GARDAM\'A small Gothic masterpiece . . . I have read it many times, and with every re-read I marvel again at its many qualities\' SARAH WATERS\'It projects its fantastic story with a tangible realness . . . A wonderful and original novel\' ALAN HOLLINGHURST\'She shows mastery of the structures of a fast-moving narrative and a consistent backdrop to the ecstasies and agonies of the human condition\' JANE GARDAM, SPECTATOR Growing up in Edwardian South London, Alice Rowlands longs for romance and excitement, for a release from a life that is dreary, restrictive and lonely. Her father, a vet, is harsh and domineering; his new girlfriend brash and lascivious. Alice seeks refuge in memories and fantasies, in her rapturous longing for Nicholas, a handsome young sailor and in the blossoming of what she perceives as her occult powers. A series of strange events unfolds that leads her, dressed in bridal white to a scene of ecstatic triumph and disaster among the crowds on Clapham Common. The Vet\'s Daughter is a uniquely vivid, witty and touching story of love and mystery. Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Shortlisted for the Barry Award. At first everyone presumes that the woman behind the windbreak is asleep. It is only when the tide comes in, lapping at her feet, that the horrific crime is discovered. The woman is identified as Emma Tysoe, top psychologist and criminal profiler. Bath detective Peter Diamond and DCI Hen Millen are desperate for answers: why was she sun-bathing alone so far from home? Where is the murder weapon? What happened to the man who found her? When they discover that Emma was secretly investigating the assassination of a celebrity, the case seems tantalisingly near to a close. But as a cold and calculating killer shakes their grasp, even Diamond struggles to make all the pieces fit. Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0610, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

This house has been a regular presence in my life for as long as I can remember. My heart has sunk a little every time I walk in . . .Samantha Clark enjoyed a busy career as an artist before returning home to Glasgow to take care of the house that her parents had left behind. Moving from room to room, sifting through the clutter of belongings, reflecting on her mother\'s long, sedated years of mental illness and her father\'s retreat to the world of amateur radio and model planes, Samantha began to contemplate her inheritance.A need for creativity and a desire for solitude had sprung up from a childhood shaped by anxiety and confusion. Weaving in the works and lives of others, including celebrated painter Agnes Martin and scientist of dark matter Vera Rubin, The Clearing is a powerful account of what we must do with the things we cannot know.\'Samantha Clark writes on the subtle edge of words and thought. She renders the world within and the world of ideas with electric sensitivity and acute intelligence\' Jay Griffiths Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0604, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

In this crackerjack Cold War thriller, MI5 faces a deadly threat, one only Richard Knox can avert. But he only has six days and the clock is ticking fast. How long can you survive in the shadows? Richard Knox, freshly returned to active duty after a year out of the field, is ordered to uncover the invisible enemy that’s infiltrated the Service in his absence. His quest takes him to Hong Kong, a city on the brink of chaos, where he discovers the lines between friend and foe have never been more blurred. Who is behind the assault on MI5? How long have they been operating in the shadows? And what is their endgame? Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1003, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘Fantastic … It explains the misperception of stacked odds and personal powerlessness that stops individuals challenging bad behaviour. Stunning. Humbling. Thought-provoking’Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind In the face of discrimination, bad behaviour, evil and abuse, why do good people so often do nothing? Every day, we see examples of bad or immoral behaviour – from sexual harassment to political corruption, from negligence to bullying. Why did no one stop the abduction of Jamie Bulger, despite many witnesses reporting they felt uneasy seeing the two-year-old\'s distress? How did the USA gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar, abuse hundreds of young women under his care for so long? Why didn\'t anyone intervene when David Dao, an innocent sixty-nine-year-old man, was forcibly removed from his seat on a United Airlines aeroplane and dragged down the aisle by security officers? How did large crowds of men get away with sexually assaulting an estimated 1,200 women in Cologne during the 2015 New Year\'s Eve celebrations? In The Bystander Effect, pioneering psychologist Catherine Sanderson uses real-life examples, neuroscience and the latest psychological studies to explain why we might be good at recognising bad behaviour but bad at taking action against it. With practical strategies to transform your thinking, she shows how we can all learn to speak out, intervene, think outside the group mentality and ultimately become braver versions of ourselves. Courage is not a virtue we\'re born with. A bystander can learn to be brave. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The last time Tess de Vere saw William Benson she was a law student on work experience. He was a twenty-one year old, led from the dock of the Old Bailey to begin a life sentence for murder. He\'d said he was innocent. She\'d believed him.Sixteen years later Tess overhears a couple of hacks mocking a newcomer to the London Bar, a no-hoper with a murder conviction, running his own show from an old fishmonger\'s in Spitalfields. That night she walks back into Benson\'s life. The price of his rehabilitation - and access to the Bar - is an admission of guilt to the killing of Paul Harbeton, whose family have vowed revenge. He\'s an outcast. The government wants to shut him down and no solicitor will instruct him. But he\'s subsidised by a mystery benefactor and a desperate woman has turned to him for help: Sarah Collingstone, mother of a child with special needs, accused of slaying her wealthy lover. It\'s a hopeless case and the murder trial, Benson\'s first, starts in four days. The evidence is overwhelming but like Benson long ago, she swears she\'s innocent. Tess joins the defence team, determined to help Benson survive. But as Benson follows the twists and turns in the courtroom, Tess embarks upon a secret investigation of her own, determined to uncover the truth behind the death of Paul Harbeton on a lonely night in Soho.True to life, fast-paced and absolutely compelling, Summary Justice introduces a new series of courtroom dramas featuring two maverick lawyers driven to fight injustice at any cost. Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0912, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Page Street, a shabby, cobbled and gaslit Bermondsey backstreet is home to a diverse and close-knit community fighting an ongoing battle against poverty, hunger and the devastating effects of the Great War.George Galloway owns a cartage business; his right-hand man is William Tanner. William\'s loyalty has worn thin over the years but he cannot break the ties with Galloway because times are hard and the house in which he lives belongs to him. Carrie Tanner grows up in the heart of a poor yet loving family, but as she becomes a young woman she becomes involved in the Suffragette movement. The times are changing - and quickly. Will this close-knit community be able to pull together or will it be torn apart? Σελίδες: 640, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0501, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'ADDICTIVELY GOOD\' The Times\'Over-whelming\' Independent\'Supercharged\' Evening Standard\'Deliciously, startlingly, exuberantly fresh\' GuardianWith GLOW, Ned Beauman has reinvented the international conspiracy thriller for a new generation.A hostage exchange outside a police station in Pakistan.A botched defection in an airport hotel in New Jersey.A test of loyalty at an abandoned resort in the Burmese jungle.A boy and a girl locking eyes at a rave in a South London laundrette . . .For the first time, Britain\'s most exciting young novelist turns his attention to the present day, as a conspiracy with global repercussions converges on one small flat above a dentist\'s office in Camberwell. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0512, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I\'d rather read her than most other authors.\' Harriet EvansAshley Court: the tumbledown ancestral home of the Ashley family, all blessed with \'the gift\' of being able to speak to each other without words. When Bryony Ashley\'s father dies under mysterious circumstances, his final words a cryptic warning to her, Bryony returns from abroad to uncover Ashley Court\'s secrets. What did her father\'s message mean? What lies at the centre of the overgrown maze in the gardens? And who is trying to prevent Bryony from discovering the truth?Tell Bryony. The cat, it\'s in the cat on the pavement. The map. The letter. In the brook. Tell Bryony. My little Bryony to be careful. Danger. Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0518, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'If you\'ve ever been in a relationship with another person, if you\'ve ever had a family, you need to read this book\' Ann PatchettPolly Solo-Miller Demarest is the perfect flower of the Solo-Miller family.The Solo-Millers have everything: looks, brains, money, a strong, fortified sense of clan, and branches in Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, as well as London, just like a banking house.And Polly, along with Henry Demarest, a big handsome lawyer, has a beautiful household of her own and two nice, sturdy children.But one day - completely unexpectedly - she finds herself entangled in a sweet yet painful love affair with a painter, who loves her in the specific and allows her to cry freely in front of him. Suddenly all the values she has lived by are called into question.From Laurie Colwin, the ultimate chronicler of the human heart, comes a novel about a woman tired of being taken for granted - and a reminder that family, like happiness, can take many forms.A W&N Essential with an introduction by Lisa Owens Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0225, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

‘Loved this clever and funny novel’ Anna Mazzola \'A heartwarming depiction of female friendship as a bond stronger than any other\' The Times \'Wonderful… all sorts of common assumptions about motherhood and family are turned on their head. It’s brilliant on friendship, identity, longing and resilience\' Daily Mail ‘A thought-provoking and unputdownable story about the interconnectedness of female friendship, love, romance and family’ My Weekly ********************************************************************************* Kessie and Robin have been best friends since they were small. Now they’ve reached their mid-thirties, and biological clocks are ticking loudly. But Kessie is single, Robin’s partner is ambivalent about trying for a baby, and single parenting sounds almost impossible. When one of them gets pregnant, the other finds herself helping out to an extent that neither had expected. How far is a supportive friend supposed to go? What do you do when you feel like a mother to a child who isn’t yours? Are there alternative ways to conceive of a family? ********************************************************************************* A funny, addictive and poignant novel about what happens when the lines between friendship, romance, and family begin to blur. For fans of Meg Mason and Dolly Alderton. \'Funny and heartwarming\' Closer ‘Wiles writes with humour, tenderness and wisdom\' Marianne Levy \'An intelligent, thought-provoking, tender and very real exploration of friendship, pregnancy and the changing face of modern parenting\' Susannah Wise \'I didn\'t want this novel to end…offers a brutally honest portrait of motherhood in its joys and despairs. Radiant\' Donna Freitas \'This novel reminds us that chosen families are as complicated, messy and thick with love as biological ones\' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan \'Original, thoughtful, stimulating and highly readable\' Vesna Goldsworthy Readers love Ellen Wiles \'Absorbed from page one\' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'A fantastic read. I was completely gripped throughout\' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Communicates a difficult topic with incredible insight and poetic language. I became completely absorbed by the characters\' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Loved the characters and the way the story was told through them\' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The go-to book about growing up for teenage (or soon-to-be teenage) boys everywhere, updated with brand-new content for today\'s social media-driven world.Why do crushes make a person go crazy?Where is the best place to break up?What\'s up with bad teenage mustaches?With chapters covering everything from dating, kissing, and shaving, to moods, peer pressure, bullying, and drugs, The Teenage Guy\'s Survival Guide offers the real deal on everything guys want to know. Author Jeremy Daldry tackles the various issues adolescent boys face with irreverence and true understanding - and without giving them a nervous breakdown.This revised second edition has been updated to address all sexualities, to reflect changes in the way kids hang out and party, and to tackle the myriad of other challenges brought on by today\'s social media-driven world. Like nothing else in the market, The Teenage Guy\'s Survival Guide gives kids the advice they need from someone who feels like a big brother. Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

There is no doubt in Thomasina Elliott\'s mind that her oldest schoolfriend is a creature of habit. So when, after three years of regular correspondence, Anna\'s letters suddenly stop, Thomasina becomes concerned. And even more so when it transpires that her friend has disappeared without trace, in extremely odd circumstances. Fortunately, however, the indomitable Miss Silver is on hand to investigate. Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 16.4x16.4cm

\'What you are about to read is a call to arms. Best to prepare for a confrontation.\' New York Times Book Review\'A hard-hitting masterpiece. I devoured it.\' Kristen Arnett, author of WITH TEETH \'A madcap story you won\'t want to put down\' Rachel Yoder, author of NIGHTBITCH Damani is tired. Every day she cares for her mum, drives ride shares to pay the bills and is angry at a world that promised her more before spitting her out. The city is alive with protests, fighting for people like her, but Damani can barely afford - literally - to pay attention.That is until the summer she meets Jolene and life opens up. Jolene seems like she could be the perfect girlfriend - attentive, attractive, an ally - and their chemistry is undeniable. Jolene\'s done the reading, she goes to every protest, she has all the right answers. So maybe Damani can look past the one thing that\'s holding her back: Jolene is rich. And not only rich, but white, too. But just as their romance intensifies, just as Damani learns to trust, Jolene does something unforgivable, setting off a truly explosive chain of events. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.5x12.5cm

This compact, pocket-sized Venice travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Venice. It\'s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Venice guidebook covers: San Marco and the Piazza, Dorsoduro, San Polo, Santa Croce, Cannaregio, Central Castello, Eastern Castello, Canal Grande, Northern islands, Southern islands.Inside this Venice travel book you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Things not to miss in Venice - Basilica di San Marco, Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, Rialto market, San Giorgio Maggiore, Regata Storica, Punta della Dogana, Wine bars, Treviso, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Torcello, Padua, Verona, Palazzo Ducale, San Sebastiano, The Accademia, The Miracoli, The Gypsotheca in Possagno, The Frari, Villa Barbaro - Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip- Venice at a glance - an overview map of Venice with key areas and short descriptions of what you\'ll find there- Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield- Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory- Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink- Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors- Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets - Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked- What\'s new - a short overview of the changes in Venice in recent years for repeat travellers- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed Venice guidebook - Fully updated post-COVID-19The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Venice with a concise edit of all the information you\'ll need. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 11.6x11.6cm

\'A jolly quest to make the greying years more colourful\' The TimesWhen journalist Jane Gordon was hospitalised and left immobile after a nasty car accident, dependent on others to feed her and help her to the bathroom, she suddenly had to confront what it might be like to one day be old and infirm. Determined to not only regain her strength but find ways to stay physically and mentally fit for as long as possible, Jane decided to road-test different self-help programmes designed to promote longevity. From ballroom dancing to brain training, learning a second language to silent meditation, joining the gym and improving her gut health, Jane seeks advice from top neuroscientists and medical professionals to assess the impact these courses have on her health, and whether they will stop her getting old before her time. Part self-help, part manifesto, How Not To Get Old is about future-proofing your physical and mental wellbeing and taking control of the ageing process, rather than wallowing in it. For what begins as a clever experiment in the art of stopping time becomes a joyous celebration of what we CAN do, not what we can\'t or shouldn\'t, and ultimately demonstrates how later life is still very much for living... Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1011, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Upon wielding an ancient sword that has been passed down through his royal family for generations, Prince Vald is struck by a curse that turns him into a demon! In search of guidance, Vald appeals to the powerful sorcerer Halvi for help, and the two set out on a journey to break the curse. However, there is one thing the handsome sorcerer is keeping secret from the young prince - the raging demon that Vald turns into every night can only be calmed when Halvi satisfies his lust! And so begins their epic journey in search of clues to break the young prince\'s curse. Σελίδες: 170, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0102, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

‘Laugh-out-loud funny, intricately plotted and big-hearted’ – SFXWarning: supervillain in training. Risk of world domination.Locus and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi brings us Starter Villain, a turbo-charged tale of a family business with a difference. This one comes with a hidden headquarters, minions, talking cats and villainous rivals worthy of James Bond. Divorced, broke and emotionally dependent on his cat, Charlie hasn’t been loving life. Then he finds out his recently deceased Uncle Jake has left him a top-secret, international supervillain business. And, as if this wasn’t problematic enough, Jake’s vengeful rivals ambush the funeral. Charlie must decide if he should stay stuck in his rut, or step up to take on the business, the enemies, the minions, the hidden volcano lair . . .Even harder to get used to are the talking, computer-savvy cats – and the fact that they’re management. If Charlie says yes to his inheritance, could this lifeline become a death wish? Or could it finally be his chance to shine?‘An enormously entertaining comedy’ – Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Service Model and Children of Time‘You will laugh so loudly you will wish you weren\'t reading in public’ – New Scientist‘Prepare to be delighted’ – Daily Mail Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0325, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Portuguese and English and a free bilingual audio app, DK\'s Portuguese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Portuguese.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more.Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this Portuguese dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful Portuguese words and expressions. Structured sections around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport). Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding Portuguese easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travellers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organised vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Portuguese English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Σελίδες: 360, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

THE MAGICAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER\'A compelling story of magic and survival against the odds.\' SUNDAY TIMES\'Uplifting . . . a welcome escape from our turbulent times.\' GUARDIAN\'An enchanting story of love, loss and survival\' MAIL ON SUNDAY\'Full of hope and bravery\' PRIMABrought together by magic. Torn apart by war._________Europe, 1938. Even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the World of Wonders - a travelling circus that traverses the continent in a luxury steam engine. Brilliant and curious, Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite the limitations she feels in her wheelchair. But when a young French orphan, Alexandre, comes aboard the circus train, Lena\'s life is infused with magic and wonder for the first time.But outside the bright lights of the circus, darkness is descending on Europe. War is about to shatter Lena\'s world, and take away everything she holds dear. And to recover what she has lost, Lena will have to believe in the impossible. A must-read for fans of Water for Elephants, The Circus Train will take readers on a heart-wrenching two-decade journey across a continent in which great beauty and unimaginable horror live side by side. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0213, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!\' P. Djeli Clark, author of A Master of DjinnClara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that\'s left her indebted to the cunning spirit world.So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.Clara can\'t pull off this daring heist alone. She\'ll need the help of an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize with a melody, to an aging actor who can change his face. But as conflict in the spirit world begins to leak into the human one - an insidious mystery is unfolding, one that could cost Clara her life. Praise for The Monsters We Defy:\'Leslye Penelope blends magic, mystery and mayhem in this deliciously complex historical fantasy\' Veronica G. Henry\'Penelope\'s blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed\' Publishers Weekly\'A high-stakes, delightful read\' Buzzfeed\'An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell\' Justina Ireland\'A fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy\' Marie Brennan\'Masterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes\' T. L. Huchu\'Clara is a heroine for the ages\' Alaya Dawn Johnson Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0809, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Northanger Abbey tells the story of a young girl, Catherine Morland who leaves her sheltered, rural home to enter the busy, sophisticated world of Bath in the late 1790s. Austen observes with insight and humour the interaction between Catherine and the various characters whom she meets there, and tracks her growing understanding of the world about her. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The phenomenal #1 Chinese bestseller, with over 4 million copies sold. This is a searing exploration of what makes a hero: a literary masterpiece, available in the English language for the very first time.The boy grows up in a small village in south China listening to stories about the Colonel: some say he was a legendary army doctor during the war, some say he was a traitor to the Party, still others say he is a wicked sex machine. The stories are bawdy and mesmerizing, always larger than life. Yet in reality, the Colonel is just a middle-aged man who loves his cat. And why on earth does everyone call him \'the Eunuch\'?From these disparate sources, the boy tries to piece together who the Colonel really is, just as he himself grows up in a rapidly changing China. It is not until many years later, when the boy also becomes a middle-aged man, that he would look back and finally solve the puzzle.The Colonel and the Eunuch is Mai Jia\'s first new novel in eight years and his most ambitious work to date. An exciting departure from spy thrillers, this is a coming-of-age story, a family saga, as well as a searing exploration of what makes a hero. The Colonel is Mai Jia\'s singular creation: an almost mythic figure shrouded in the tragedy of war and history, whose story will move even the most stone-hearted to tears. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Is love on the small screen better than the real thing?Brynn’s happy ending has gone up in flames. She’s newly divorced and living with a roommate – Josh – to afford her mortgage. At least she’s got Carson’s Cove to binge - her beloved 90s teenage soap.So when a birthday cake shows up on her and Josh’s doorstep, Brynn makes a wish for her own happily-ever-after.The next morning, she doesn\'t wake up in her apartment. She\'s in Carson\'s Cove... and Josh is there too. Except they\'re not Brynn and Josh; they\'re the sweetheart and the bad boy.Will they stick to the script, or will real love change the story forever?A young divorcee finds herself in the ideal world of her favourite 90s nostalgia TV show, in this second-chance romantic comedy from the author of This Spells Love.----Praise for Kate Robb\'Utterly enchanting - a romance voice to watch\' BK Borison, author of Lovelight Farms\'A rom-com meets magic delight...\' Sarah Adams, author of Practice Makes Perfect‘You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll giggle and kick your feet\' *****‘I want to reread it every year because it\'s officially one of my comfort books\' *****‘A super cute romance with a parallel timeline twist\' *****\'This book gives you all the warm and snuggly feelings’\' ***** Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm