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It\'s summer, Royal Ascot, and life is good for young trainer Simon Waterford. He has inherited his father\'s top-class yard, his brilliant two-year-old has just won the Coventry Stakes and he is soon to marry his beautiful half-Brazilian girlfriend. But Mariana has a secret which would wreck her hopes of marriage - and which Geoff has found out. And he has threatened to tell Simon. On their way back from the races, two rough-looking young men pass lewd comments about Mariana. There\'s not much of a brawl - it\'s over too quickly and is hardly even-handed - but it leaves Mariana in a sea of blood tending to Simon\'s wounded face and Geoff lies dead on the floor. It\'s a tragedy, of course, but Mariana can\'t help but feel relieved. Her secret is safe, for now... Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0916, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

The Mighty Shandar, the most powerful wizard the world has ever seen, returns to the Ununited Kingdoms. Clearly, he didn\'t solve the Dragon Problem, and must return his fee: eighteen dray-weights of gold. But the Mighty Shandar doesn\'t do refunds, and vows to eliminate the dragons - unless sixteen-year-old Jennifer Strange and her sidekicks from the Kazam house of enchantment can bring him the legendary jewel, The Eye of Zoltar.The only thing that stands in their way is a perilous journey with a 50% Fatality Index - through the Cambrian Empire to the Leviathan Graveyard, at the top of the deadly Cadair Idris mountain. And it\'s a quest that sees Jennifer fighting not just for her life, but for everything she knows and loves . . . Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0101, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

A Minute to Midnight is the gripping follow up to Long Road to Mercy featuring Special Agent Atlee Pine from one of the world’s most favourite thriller writers, David Baldacci.Without Mercy.At six years old, Atlee’s twin sister, Mercy, was taken from the family home while Atlee was left for dead. Since that fateful night, Atlee has dedicated her life and career to catching those who hurt others.Word of a killer.Atlee has never stopped searching for answers about her sister. A notorious serial killer, locked in a maximum-security prison, continues to haunt her. Does he really know what happened to Mercy?Quest for justice.When Atlee oversteps the mark on the arrest of a dangerous criminal, the FBI gives her a leave of absence – the perfect opportunity to return to where it all began.Determined to finally uncover the truth, Atlee Pine’s journey home turns into a rollercoaster ride of murder, long-buried secrets and lies . . . and a revelation so personal that everything she once believed is fast turning to dust. Σελίδες: 656, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0929, Διαστάσεις: 19.6x19.6cm

Identifying the murderer of the Chancellor of the University is not the only challenge facing physician Matthew Bartholomew. Many of his patients have been made worse by the ministrations of a \'surgeon\' recently arrived from Nottingham, his sister is being rooked by the mason she has commissioned to build her husband\'s tomb, and his friend, Brother Michael, has been offered a Bishopric which will cause him to leave Cambridge. Brother Michael, keen to leave the University in good order, is determined that the new Chancellor will be a man of his choosing. The number of contenders putting themselves forward for election threatens to get out of control, then more deaths in mysterious circumstances make it appear that someone is taking extreme measures to manipulate the competition. With passions running high and a bold killer at large, both Bartholomew and Brother Michael fear the very future of the University is at stake. Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0808, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Lane is in the middle of an identity crisis. Her friends are all partnered up, her career is leading nowhere, and she’s just not happy. So, after a night out celebrating her birthday, she makes one hell of an impulse purchase: a giant yellow forty-eight passenger school bus that she intends to make a home.With little-to-no renovation experience, but a large sum of inheritance money, Lane enlists the help of her friend Matt – mechanic by trade, handyman by practice, and hottie by nature.While their mutual attraction is undeniable, Matt’s a total family guy with ‘settle down with me’ tattooed across his forehead, whereas Lane is entirely commitment averse. Matt and Lane have silently agreed that friendship is the only thing that can ever exist between them. So when Matt offers to help her with the bus, and in the bedroom, Lane’s sure it can never work… can it? Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

See behind the scenes at a bustling airport, as planes speed along the runway and soar into the sky in this fascinating book with over 50 flaps to lift. Young children will be fascinated to find out how an airport works, and see the equipment and machines, vehicles and passengers, all colourfully illustrated. Scenes include \'Handling baggage\', \'Preparing the plane\', \'Taking off\' and \'Carrying cargo\'. Richly informative and full of surprises, this book is perfect for little fingers and curious minds. Σελίδες: 14, Διαστάσεις: 19x19cm

\'Riveting, twisty as all hell, and very, very clever, A Knock at the Door is a rollercoaster ride of brilliance. TW Ellis is a superb thriller writer\' --- SARAH PINBOROUGHThey ask for your husband. They just want to talk. THEY\'RE LYING.Your husband isn\'t who he says he is, say the people at your door. Come with us.Don\'t trust them, says a voice on the phone. Run.Who would you believe?In this terrifying first psychological thriller by bestselling author T.W. Ellis, one woman goes on the run and is forced to question everything she held dear . . . \'A Knock at the Door is a riveting, twisty thriller that grips and intrigues from the very beginning. T. W. Ellis is the real deal\' --- ALEX NORTH\'Highly original and very twisty . . . this is his first psychological thriller and it\'s a cracker\' --- DAILY MAIL\'A thrilling fast-paced story, full of twists and turns\' --- CLAIRE MCGOWAN\'Only one thing is certain with this heart-pounding thrill-ride of a novel, and that is nothing is what it seems\' --- HEAT Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0209, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Bertha Ley comes of age, inherits her father\'s money and promptly marries a handsome, calm and unimaginative man. Bertha is wildly in love with Edward and believes she can be happy playing the role of a dutiful wife in their country home. But, intelligent and sensual, she quickly becomes bored by her oppressively conventional life, and finds her love for her husband slipping away.Originally rejected by publishers, Mrs Craddock was first published only on condition that certain \'shocking\' passages were removed. It was thirty years before the full text could be published. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Alexander\'s beauty, strength and defiance were apparent from birth, but his boyhood honed those gifts into the makings of a king. His mother, Olympias, and his father, King Philip of Macedon, fought each other for their son\'s loyalty, teaching Alexander politics and vengeance from the cradle. His love for the youth Hephaistion taught him trust, while Aristotle\'s tutoring provoked his mind and Homer\'s Iliad fuelled his aspirations. Killing his first man in battle at the age of twelve, he became regent at sixteen and commander of Macedon\'s cavalry at eighteen, so that by the time his father was murdered, Alexander\'s skills had grown to match his fiery ambition. Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0930, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

#1 Bestseller in both hardback and paperback: SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE _______\'A directory of wonders.\' - The Guardian\'Jaw-dropping.\' - The Times\'Classic, wry, gleeful Bryson...an entertaining and absolutely fact-rammed book.\' - The Sunday Times\'It is a feat of narrative skill to bake so many facts into an entertaining and nutritious book.\' - The Daily Telegraph_______\'We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us.\' Bill Bryson sets off to explore the human body, how it functions and its remarkable ability to heal itself. Full of extraordinary facts and astonishing stories The Body: A Guide for Occupants is a brilliant, often very funny attempt to understand the miracle of our physical and neurological make up. A wonderful successor to A Short History of Nearly Everything, this new book is an instant classic. It will have you marvelling at the form you occupy, and celebrating the genius of your existence, time and time again.\'What I learned is that we are infinitely more complex and wondrous, and often more mysterious, than I had ever suspected. There really is no story more amazing than the story of us.\' Bill Bryson Σελίδες: 544, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\'I wanted this to be bad, but Josh and Rob have written an incredibly funny book about parenting\' - Romesh Ranganathan\'Exactly why I\'m glad I don\'t have kids\' - Tom Allen\'This is the story of two blokes who thought life was really easy and then they had two kids each and realised it was absolutely impossible...\'What\'s it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sleep depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all?Filled with all the things they never tell you at antenatal classes, Parenting Hell is a beguiling mixture of humour and conversation from the hosts of the no.1 smash hit podcast (but this time, their wives andparents get a say too).Unlike those who might pretend to have it all together, Rob and Josh comfortably discuss the highs and lows of parenting. Whether it\'s moments of unmatched euphoric joy or realising you took going to the toilet in peace for granted, this book is a reminder that everyone figures it out along the way.This edition is updated with bonus parenting \'tips\' from Rob and Josh.READERS LOVE PARENTING HELL:\'Best laugh out loud book on parenting\'\'I laughed and cried! Not being a parent I can now appreciate everything my friends do a lot more!\'\'Every parent needs to read this\'\'Every parent or parent-to-be or parent-adjacent needs to read this! It\'s also surprisingly empowering for women - the way they include the wives perspectives is beautiful\'\'An honest account of parenting with a welcome twist/dose of humour. Buy it! Gift it.\'\'I laughed out loud many times and once had to go into another room because I thought I might wake my sleeping husband.\' Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2011, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Ever wondered how fast the fastest winds blow? How heavy is a cloud? Where are the driest and wettest places on Earth? Find out the answers and learn lots more curious and original facts about the weather in this delightful information book. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 19.2x19.2cm

Inspirational, uplifting and an utter delight\' M.G. Leonard, author of Beetle Boy Life can be tricky. You have school, homework, hobbies and friendships to juggle . . . and all the time you\'re trying to work out what sort of person you want to be. Do you know who can help you? A lion. A koala. Even . . . a wombat. Animals have so much to say about how to be brave, confident and kind. So step into the wild, listen to the animals around you . . . and learn how to be the best YOU you can be! Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

Test your knowledge and speed with this brand new edition of quick crosswords from the Daily Mail.With more than 400 quick crosswords to choose from, this bumper collection is the perfect way to exercise your brain while enjoying some spare time. Σελίδες: 464, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0829, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The debut by author of modern classic The Unbearable Lightness of Being, of which Salman Rushdie said: \'It is impossible to do justice here to the subtleties, comedy and wisdom of this very beautiful novel.\'\' A funny, sad, gripping, wise, marvellous book.\' Sunday TimesLudvik returns to his hometown a bitter man with a single aim: to do unto others what has been done to him. Expelled from the Communist Party as a student for a youthful joke, he has spent years exiled to a bleak labour camp. awaiting his chance for revenge on those who betrayed him - and one-time friends, lovers and comrades soon become entwined in his machinations as he devises the perfect plan . . . Kundera\'s iconoclastic debut novel was a sensation during the Prague Spring: later banned, it launched his worldwide literary reputation, and its passionate exploration of humour, censorship and individualism is even more powerful over half a century later. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Bobs and Ba live in happy prosperity. They began with nothing, but now they have a successful chain of car repair yards. Bobs has even bought a racehorse! But on a Caribbean holiday to celebrate Bobs\' fiftieth birthday, it becomes clear he is a man with things on his mind. Has he found a younger woman? The receipt in his pocket from Sasha Lingerie is pretty damning. And what\'s the terrible secret in the cupboard behind his pool table? As the gossip starts at the golf club and the kids stop calling, Ba\'s life is turned upside down. What\'s more, her daughter Melody is getting married and everyone\'s nerves are in shreds. It takes events beyond their control to show Bobs and Ba just what their marriage is made of. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0101, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

This classic novel tells the phantasmagorical story of an alcoholic man and his search for his dead palm-wine tapster. As he travels through the land of the dead, he encounters a host of supernatural and often terrifying beings - among them the complete gentleman who returns his body parts to their owners and the insatiable hungry-creature. Mixing Yoruba folktales with what T. S. Eliot described as a \'creepy crawly imagination\', The Palm-Wine Drinkard is regarded as the seminal work of African literature.\'Brief, thronged, grisly and bewitching.\' Dylan Thomas, Observer\'Tutuola\'s art conceals - or rather clothes - his purpose, as all good art must do.\' Chinua Achebe Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 12.5x12.5cm

In this gripping page-turner, an ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life. The brand-new thriller from international number one bestseller Stephenie Meyer.She used to work for the U.S. government, but very few people ever knew that. An expert in her field, she was one of the darkest secrets of an agency so clandestine it doesn\'t even have a name. And when they decided she was a liability, they came for her without warning.Now she rarely stays in the same place or uses the same name for long. They\'ve killed the only other person she trusted, but something she knows still poses a threat. They want her dead, and soon.When her former handler offers her a way out, she realises it\'s her only chance to erase the giant target on her back. But it means taking one last job for her ex-employers. To her horror, the information she acquires makes her situation even more dangerous.Resolving to meet the threat head-on, she prepares for the toughest fight of her life but finds herself falling for a man who can only complicate her likelihood of survival. As she sees her choices being rapidly whittled down, she must apply her unique talents in ways she never dreamed of.In this tautly plotted novel, Stephenie Meyer creates a fierce and fascinating new heroine with a very specialised skill set. And she shows once again why she\'s one of the world\'s bestselling authors. Σελίδες: 528, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0627, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'An unremitting powerhouse of a novel that marks the arrival of a major new talent. Trainspotting is a loosely knotted string of jagged, dislocated tales that lay bare the hearts of darkness of the junkies, wide-boys and psychos who ride in the down escalator of opportunity in the nation\'s capital. Loud with laughter in the dark, this novel is the real McCoy. If you haven\'t heard of Irvine Welsh before-don\'t worry, you will\' The Herald Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘A wonderfully hopeful, queer, LA love story’ Anita Kelly, author of Something Wild & Wonderful ‘Highly relatable, laugh-out-loud funny, and full of hot-bartender sapphic swoon’ Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive Max Van Doren has a wish list, and a great career and a girlfriend are at the top. But despite being pretty good at her job, she has no idea how to move up the ladder of Hollywood agenting. And when it comes to her love life, well, she’s stuck in perpetual lust for an adorably perfect bartender named Sadie. Her goals are clear, she just needs the self-confidence to go for them. So when Max’s roommate Chelsey – an irritatingly gorgeous and self-assured influencer in plus-size and queer spaces – offers to sponsor her for a new self-actualization app, Max knows this is the opportunity she’s been waiting for. Soon Max is scoring big everywhere and she dares to hope her wish list might come true. As her influence takes off, is it possible her Hollywood romance might also be closer than she thinks? Praise for Amy Spalding ‘Pure romance magic’ Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners ‘Joyful… thoughtful and real’ Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author ‘Funny, sexy and super queer’ Cameron Esposito ‘Cute and heartfelt, a charming romantic comedy’ Erica Ridley ‘Sucks you in, makes you swoon and leaves you utterly satisfied and wanting more… wonderfully relatable’ Kate Spencer ‘Anyone with a serious celebrity crush will be able to relate’ Celia Laskey ‘A fiercely funny, super sexy story about believing in your dreams, finding your chosen family and letting yourself be loved’ Kerry Winfrey ‘A heartening, dishy, celebratory novel that features true-to-life queer characters’ Camille Perri Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A book was sitting lonely on the shelf, waiting to be read. Tired of having no one to talk to, it decided to make a promise to potential readers: \'You keep turning my pages, and I\'ll make it fun!\' Packed full of interactive jokes and games, The Book No One Wants to Read is a riotously colourful, mischievous book with a mission: to hook in even the most reluctant of readers. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

From the author of the international bestseller The Elegance of The Hedgehog comes a life-affirming novel about unexpected second chances set against the temples and teahouses of Tokyo.\'A moving tale of emotional awakening and blossoming love\' Woman\'s Own\'An enjoyable, immersive read\' The LadyRose has just turned forty when she is unexpectedly summoned to Japan for the reading of her father Haru\'s will, who seemingly abandoned her when she was a baby.Leaving behind her life as a botanist in Paris, Rose travels to Kyoto and is led around its enchanting tea houses, temples and zen gardens by Paul, Haru\'s former assistant. Initially a reluctant tourist, Rose comes to discover her father\'s legacy through the itinerary he set for her, finding gifts greater than she had ever imagined and connecting with gentle widower Paul.This is a mesmerising story of second chances, of beauty born out of grief and roses grown from ashes. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Mexico City, 1988. Long before iTunes or MP3s, you said \"I love you\" with a mixtape. Meche, awkward and fifteen, discovers how to cast spells using music, and with her friends Sebastian and Daniela will piece together their broken families, and even find love... Two decades after abandoning the metropolis, Meche returns for her estranged father\'s funeral, reviving memories from her childhood she thought she buried a long time ago. What really happened back then? Is there any magic left? Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0915, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in French with this illustrated dictionary for French-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the French English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 French vocabulary words.Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this French dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful French vocabulary and expressions.Structured sections around a theme (e.g., sports, food and drink, transport).Clear, bright illustrations which 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 French 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.French 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: 14x14cm

A clairvoyant and a werewolf must work together to solve a mystery at the heart of their school. A perfect LGBT+ romantic fantasy for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Margaret Rogerson and Legends and Lattes! ​ Cam is planning to fly under the radar at his new school, which should be easy as a human among kids with super-cool paranormal powers. But after a very public psychic vision, he’s suddenly the centre of attention. With a mystery to solve to prevent a dark future, Cam teams up with handsome werewolf (and long-term crush), Mateo. As the two get closer and the mystery deepens, can they trust the sparks between them, or is Cam’s vision getting closer to coming true?Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for:So This is Ever AfterIn Deeper Waters Spell Bound Otherworldly  Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0429, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

‘Everything I look for in fantasy’ – George R. R. MartinTwo outcasts find themselves caught in a web of dangerous magic and dark secrets that could change the world forever . . . From the author of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare is start of a riveting epic fantasy series with expert worldbuilding, political intrigue and swordplay. *This edition includes an exclusive extract of The Ragpicker King, the spellbinding sequel to Sword Catcher****One was raised to rule. One was trained to die . . . In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, Kel is an orphan, stolen from his old impoverished life to become Prince Conor Aurelian’s body-double. As his ‘Sword Catcher’, he and Conor will become as close as brothers. Yet Kel lives for one purpose: to die for Conor.Lin Caster is an Ashkar physician, part of a community ostracized for its rare magical abilities. After a failed assassination attempt pulls her and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, who rules Castellane’s criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets are uncovered and forbidden attractions blossom, will their discoveries plunge their land into war – and nations into chaos?***‘Spellbinding’ – Leigh Bardugo, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ninth House‘A triumph of a book’ – Holly Black, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Book of Night ‘Vivid and clever’ – Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence***Continue the action in The Ragpicker King.Sword Catcher was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 5th October 2024. Σελίδες: 640, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0813, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

J\'ailbird has the crackle and snap of Vonnegut\'s early work - his best since Cat\'s Cradle. Using the laid-back, ironic voice that has become his stademark, Vonnegut combines fiction and fact to construct an ingenious, wry morality play\' - NewsweekVonnegut\'s riotous urban fairytale about the various fiascos of the Nixon years - a firm fan favouriteWalter J. Starbuck’s life was on the up. With a Harvard education, a job in federal government and then in Nixon’s White House, everything was going great. Only things took a truly spectacular turn for the worse when his involvement in the Watergate scandal landed him in jail.Now, as the brave new world of the 1980s dawns, Starbuck is finally free and on his way back into the world. This is the story of the first twenty-four hours after his release, told with Kurt Vonnegut’s razor-sharp wit and satirical bite. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

It\'s the time of year ... to run away from your lifeHolly is looking for an escape - from the trappings of Christmas, her least favourite time of year, and from the fallout of her decision to call off her wedding six weeks before the big day.A job decluttering a remote country house back in Ireland seems like the answer to her prayers. But when Holly arrives at Knockboden, it\'s in a far worse state than she expected, and there\'s no money available to carry out glamorous owner Serena\'s very big, and very unrealistic, renovation plans.Just when Holly is tempted to run away again, Serena gets a phone call that looks set to change the fate of Knockboden - and she\'ll need Holly to make it happen. So, as the countdown to Christmas begins, Holly ignores the interference of Serena\'s handsome but moody son and works hard to help save the Harpur family home. And at the most wonderful time of year, nothing can go wrong ... right?\'Joyously exuberant\' Irish Examiner\'Unputdownable\' Irish Central Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0109, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The perfect book for any adult who loves to challenge their brain but also craves a creative outlet that allows them to use the artistic and inventive side too.Featuring over 120 fantastic puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, crosswords, spot the difference, hanjie, sudoku and more, as well as colouring pages, The Adult Activity Book truly lives up to its name and presents a variety of puzzles and activities that will help boost your brain power. Apart from enhancing the brain, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on an activity has real therapeutic benefits too, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.All the activities increase in difficulty as you work through the book, and all you need are pens and pencils to get stuck in – so challenge your brain to ever-harder puzzles or kick back and relax with bit of creative colouring. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 17x17cm

“Don’t let it end like this. Tell them I said something.”—Pancho Villa “Drink to me!”—Pablo Picasso A collection of notable last recorded words of the dying, Famous Last Words is bursting with life, hope, wisdom, and often laughter. Here are writers, philosophers, athletes, kings and queens, movie stars, politicians, and more, in all sorts of moods and states of preparedness. Some merely want to say goodbye to loved ones, others want to create a legacy. Ultimately, every one of these parting statements is a reflection of the person behind it. Each is accompanied by a mini-biography of the speaker, including the context of death, from the golf course (“That was a great game of golf, fellers.”—Bing Crosby) to a favorite armchair (“Go on, get out. Last words are for fools who haven\'t said enough.”—Karl Marx). Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0801, Διαστάσεις: 9.4x9.4cm

The nation\'s favourite doctor, Dr Ranj, is here to explain everything you ever wanted to know about puberty - plus lots more. What does it mean to be a boy? And I\'m not just talking about what you have between your legs, but what life is really like for boys. Growing up is a real minefield! So I\'ve put everything I\'ve learned both from my career as an NHS doctor and my own life experiences into this twenty-first century guide to being a boy.It covers the obvious things like the physical changes you\'ll go through during puberty and adolescence (hello, pubic hair and voice breaking!), but also helps you to figure out how to manage your emotions, deal with friends and family and learn about healthy relationships.Filled with easy-to-understand explanations, down-to-earth advice and cheeky illustrations, this growing-up guide by trusted paediatrician Dr Ranj is perfect for readers aged 10+ who want to discover the confidence to be the very best version of themselves.Content includes:- Puberty and physical development, including genital, skin, hair and voice changes- Looking after your body, from shaving, good hygiene and healthy eating to body confidence and exercise- Mental health awareness, including the importance of sleep, managing mood swings and anxiety- Managing relationships, from parents and siblings to friends and crushes, and how to cope with bullying- A sensitive, age-appropriate introduction to sex, consent and privacy- Navigating the online world, including social media and cybersafety Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0309, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

James Leininger was just two years old when he began having disturbing nightmares that would not stop. He screamed out in the night: \'Plane on fire! Little man can\'t get out!\' While nightmares are common among children, what happened next shocked those around him... James began to reveal details of planes and war tragedies that no two-year-old boy could know. His desperate parents were at a loss to help him until he said three things: \'Corsair\', \'Natoma\' and \'Jack Larsen\'. From these tantalising clues, James\'s parents travelled thousands of miles and spent many long years piecing together these facts to try and find an answer that could end his torment. Finally, despite his mother\'s fears and his father\'s staunch Christian beliefs, they found only one possibility to the endless coincidences that surrounded every detail in James\'s life - that their son was reliving the past life of a World War II fighter pilot.Their touching story is one that will challenge sceptics and confirm the beliefs of those who already believe in life after death. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0103, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

This charming book will help children recognize and talk about the seasons and weather. There are spring, summer, autumn and winter scenes with lots to spot and over 80 flaps to lift, plus pages on seasonal changes and what to wear when it\'s sunny, rainy or snowing. A delightful book to share and to help develop language skills. Σελίδες: 16, Διαστάσεις: 22.4x22.4cm

\'An unexpected ride! If you love suspense, mystery, and action, these books are the ones to read.\' - Cosmopolitan“We love rainy days, don’t we, baby?”Dominic King doesn’t want or need anything . . . except his freedom.The key to his cage is tucked in the suit pocket of his overbearing, overprotective, older brother, Tobias — the leader of a secret vigilante group Dominic helps govern.Their mission? Destroy Roman Horner. And what better way to start than with their target’s daughter?The problem is, the moment Cecelia Horner arrives in Triple Falls, plans and motivations change. For Dominic, she’s a potent reminder that there’s still good in the world. With Tobias away for the summer, things start to quickly heat up until she’s not just a want, she’s a need. With the Ravenhood’s fate on his shoulders, Cecelia becomes Dom’s only solace, and a light for his tortured soul. Because he knows, better than anyone, that a choice is coming. And once the decision is made, there’ll be no coming back . . .One Last Rainy Day is the first book in Kate Stewart\'s Ravenhood Legacy, the deliciously steamy continuation of the internationally bestselling Ravenhood series – the Robin Hood retelling that set TikTok on fire. Irresistibly edgy, this spin-off series sheds new light on the secret, morally grey brotherhood – this time from the brooding and magnetic perspective of Dominic. Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1210, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

With all the wit, knowledge and wisdom of one of the UK\'s foremost cultural commentators, Stephen Bayley takes the reader on a satirical roller-coaster ride through the world of art and design in the late 20th century.\'Brilliantly drawn ..the pages are full of Wildean paradoxes\' The Spectator______________________________Someone once said you can find beauty anywhere. But all Eustace Dunne can see is ugliness.The buildings are grey, the people are tired and unimaginative, the food is inedible and life is drab, drab, drab.Growing up in an England ravaged by the Second World War, Eustace resolves to make things beautiful again. A mercurial stint in art school gives him a springboard into a world that is changing so fast you have to hold on tight to keep up. And in that world, ambition, timing and a modicum of talent can transform you into anything you want to be.Before long he\'s an artist, a designer, a restaurateur, an entrepreneur, a genius. But becoming a bastion of perfect taste can be a grubby business. Eustace\'s charm may have secured his influence on the homes and hearts of a nation, but there are still people out there who know where the bodies are buried... Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm