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Northumberland is the Land of the Far Horizon and Englands most northerly county. It was once a place of industrial innovation and manufacturing, literally fuelled by the coal brought up from its depths. Now Northumberland is a quieter place, loved by residents and visitors alike for its rolling hills and long, sandy beaches, as well as its charming towns and villages. With this book in hand, meet Grace Darling, a Victorian heroine who took to storm-tossed seas to help rescue survivors of a terrible shipwreck; visit Amble, the Friendliest Port, and discover its connection to the Mauretania, once the fastest passenger ship to sail the Atlantic; and take in Turners View, an atmospheric stretch of coastline that was a lifelong inspiration to Britains greatest landscape painter. You can also take a walk to the top of Cheviot, the countys highest mountain and what was once a massive and very active volcano; and then top it off in the tranquil setting of St Cuthberts Island, where the eponymous saint went to get away from the strangely hectic whirl of monastic life. Written by a proud northerner, this book will help you discover the more offbeat corners of Northumberland, and appreciate its many treasures. Autorid: David Taylor

Discover Hastings and Rye, the heart of 1066 Country, where history, charm, and the sea collide. Hastings, an ancient fishing mecca still home to Europes largest beach-launched fleet, has long carved its own path along the Channel coast from the castle-capped Old Town to the vibrant, artistic streets of St Leonards. Walk where William the Conqueror landed, and explore the nearby town of Battle, where Englands most famous clash reshaped a nation. Beyond Hastings, this region brims with contrasting delights: the medieval jewel of Rye, one of Englands loveliest towns, quirky Dungeness with its shingle expanse, Bexhills understated charm, and timeless back-country villages. From sunken forests older than the Pyramids to Roman relics, forgotten castles, wartime memories, eccentric locals, and modern creatives, the stories here span millennia. Rich, evocative, and endlessly surprising, this guide invites you to explore the landscapes, history, and culture that make Hastings and Rye utterly unforgettable. Dive in and experience it all. Autorid: Norman Miller

Study the customs and traditions of Italian witchcraft with a full Book of Shadows.A Grimoire of Italian Witchcraft: Practical Spells & Rituals of the Old Religion is a vital tome for anyone seeking the ancient path of the Strega. Raven Grimassi created a complete Book of Shadows for witches dedicated to the Italian path, including incantations, practical spells, and more. Explore everything from witchcraft for the monthly full moon to magic dedicated to festivals, utilizing secret symbols and everyday ingredients.Grimassi’s classic insights on Italian witchcraft center on practical applications for the reader, derived from traditions and history sure to inspire practitioners at any stage. This book also functions as a course, full of spells, rites, and reflective questions to bolster learning. A Grimoire of Italian Witchcraft is a brilliant exploration of both practice and the religion, history, and tradition that underlies Italian witchcraft—in the past and today. Autorid: Raven Grimassi

Awaken the power of runes with modern perspectives. Galdramal: A Practical Guide to Rune Magick and Spell Work is an in-depth exploration of the ancient runes and their magickal significance in Nordic tradition. Designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, this book delves into the rich history, symbolism, and spiritual applications of the runes, offering readers a comprehensive road map to harnessing their power. Whether the book is used as a reference or a ritual companion, Andre Jooste unlocks the hidden potential within each rune and guides practitioners on their path to magickal mastery. Galdramal takes readers into the realm of practical magick. Through easy-to-follow rituals, meditations, and exercises, Jooste demonstrates how to use runes for divination, protection, healing, and manifestation. Written in clear, accessible language, Galdramal blends ancient wisdom with modern application, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Nordic magick, runes, and spirituality. Autorid: Andre Jooste

A falling star. A secret mission. A world to save. High above Victorian London, teenage H. G. 'Bertie' Wells watches the stars fall - and a mysterious object crash near the Crystal Palace. Bertie is caught up in a cosmic race with spies, secret societies and sky-high danger. He must team up with daredevil Leona Dare, trailblazing Black actor Ira Aldridge, and celebrity socialite Lilly Langtry - but can he trust them? And can Bertie stop humanity from making an intergalactic enemy? If Bertie fails, Earth won't get a second chance. An exhilarating adventure that sparks the imagination of a future writer and might just prevent a real-life War of the Worlds. Autorid: Graham Whitlock

Of all the counties surrounding London, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire are most closely associated with the title 'home counties' and both contain large stretches of what is thought of as quintessential English countryside. The Chilterns dominate the south, a plateau-like maze of chalk hills covered with beechwoods, villages and fields rising from the Thames Valley to a steep northern escarpment, and at its foot the fertile farmland of the Vale of Aylesbury stretches northwards towards the River Great Ouse and the start of the Midlands beyond. Across the Thames lies the more densely populated East Berkshire, which nevertheless still boasts some wonderful countryside, including the landscaped parkland of Windsor Castle. Autorid: Ben Giles

Cameron Johnston returns in this innovative space fantasy, where wizards race to be the first on the moon – also known as the land of the gods. A fast paced read perfect for fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky.Ella Pickering is drowning in debt. Once a Unity skymage trained to make aerial supply runs in the great war with the Ranneas Empire, following a crash she now uses a wheelchair and works gruelling shifts making magical weapons in the Unity workshops, thinking of better days.One night Ella witnesses an experiment by engineer Jackan Grissom go awry. His device morphs into a crude rocket blasting skywards before falling into the war’s spell-ravaged No Man’s Land. But this inspires a dangerous dream: could such a device reach the moon – the forbidden home of the gods? Could they go and beg them to stop the war?They will need help, but as more folk get involved in their blasphemous plot, can they keep it under wraps? Can magic get them to the moon? Or will their heresy lead them to the gallows? Autorid: Cameron Johnston

A riveting, quirky, and authentic tale of a disgraced former Texas Sheriff who takes it upon himself to investigate the murder of a hog trapper, and in doing so try to atone for the sins of his past.Still reeling from the scandal that cost him his badge, Randy Mayhill – fallen lawman, dog rescuer, Dr Pepper enthusiast – sees a return from community exile in the form of a dead hog trapper perched on a fence. The fence belongs to the late Van Woods, Mayhill’s best friend and the reason for his spectacular fall. Determined to protect Van’s land and family from another scandal, Mayhill ignores the sherriff who replaced him and investigates the death of the unidentified man.His quest crosses with two others: Birdie, Van’s surly, mourning daughter, who has no intention of sitting idly by and leaving her father’s legacy in Mayhill’s hands; and Bradley, Birdie’s slow, malnourished but loyal friend, whose desperation to escape a life of poverty has him working with local criminals, and possibly a murderer.A riveting debut novel about family and loyalty, old grudges and new lives, Ain't Nobody Nobody is a cross between Faulkner and Breaking Bad, from a talented new writer with an authentic Texas voice. Autorid: Heather Harper Ellett

Kyice is one of the foundation texts of the modern Czech literary canon. It inspired the composer, Antonin Dvorak, to write his famous tone poems. The collection has inspired countless other musical compositions, artworks, TV and movie adaptations Autorid: Karel Jaromir Erben

Uncovers the irrational philosophy behind today’s “confidence men” – from Jordan Peterson, to Elon Musk, Andrew Tate, and beyond.Why do millions of Americans support a system that is making them poorer, sicker, and less secure every day? If modern capitalism routinely exploits working people, then why do so many flock to its most reactionary defenders in personalities like Jordan Peterson, Elon Musk, and Andrew Tate? Or, as the philosopher Baruch Spinoza asked, why do we fight for slavery as if it were our salvation? Confidence Men: The Duping of the American Mind provides a compelling answer to those questions.Mere journalistic accounts of these hucksters have pointed out their many lies and inaccuracies, their personal failings and rank hypocrisy. Confidence Men does something different. Instead of treating these sensational figures as individual bad actors, it identifies a common philosophy that animates them all. Each of them are, in their own ways, irrationalists – believing in the power of a strong will to overcome ordinary reality (and ordinary people). Objective facts, nature, and even “human nature” melt away before the creative genius or the mystical hero. Today’s “confidence men” are the cheerleaders of hierarchy and domination, where the supreme value is one of unhinged belief in oneself. As against reactionary forms of self-help, Confidence Men proposes a rationalist alternative – neither wishing our problems away, nor “manifesting” success – but instead, understanding the world so that we can change it for the better. Autorid: Harrison Fluss, Landon Frim

When herds of excited animals line up to audition for a new show, the swan ballerinas are a little too quick to judge their abilities. This fun rhyming romp celebrates the richness of diversity and shows that being different is always cool. A story that champions those that might get picked last with their strengths often unseen, but who have lots of heart and unique talents to boot. Get ready to laugh, cheer and maybe even dance along with this colourful cast of characters that shows, no matter who you are, you deserve the chance to shine! Autorid: Samuel Langley-Swain, Emily Knight

Marc Haeberlin has a sublime culinary heritage: following in the footsteps of his father Paul, he is the fourth generation to cook at the Auberge de L'Ill in Illhaeusern, which has been in existence for over 150 years, and has held 3 stars in the Michelin guide for 50 years. He has also worked alongside Paul Bocuse, and Jean and Pierre Troisgros. According to the Michelin Guide: 'The Auberge de l'Ill is much more than just a restaurant. It embodies the Alsatian inn in all its glory - an inviting and friendly place, untouched by the passage of time, where every customer is welcomed like a member of the family... It is an institution in the region, but also renowned throughout France and beyond. Since it was established in 1882 the restaurant has made a name for itself thanks to its matelote with riesling and dishes based on local game. Marc Haeberlin, grandson of the founders, now serves the classical repertoire (foie gras terrine served by the spoonful, frog's leg mousseline, and salmon souffle) alongside more modern creations.' The legend lives on and has expanded with the creation of the Hotel des Berges and the opening of three Auberges de l'Ill in Japan. Laurent Dupont's magnificent photographs throughout the book capture not only the elegance of the plated recipes but the beauty of the countryside and especially the Ill, the placid river flowing under the willows past the family's inn. Autorid: Marc Haeberlin

How did a beautiful Georgian house inspire Agatha Christies Dead Mans Folly? Or a stretch of the East Anglian coast become the place in which a murder victim is discovered in P.D. Jamess Devices and Desires? Novel Crime Scenes explores the landscapes of twenty crime novels in forensic detail. Beginning with the Devon moorland of The Hound of the Baskervilles (1899) and ending with Londons Brick Lane as described in Ajay Chowdhurys The Waiter (2021), it ranges from John Buchans Galloway Hills and Gwen Moffats Cape Wrath to Ellis Peterss Shropshire, Margery Allinghams Essex, Colin Dexters Oxford and Sam Llewellyns Isles of Scilly. Each chapter also delves into the authors background and discovers what the setting of the book meant to them, often by following in the footsteps of Britains best-known crime writers. Whether you are an armchair detective or an intrepid investigator, this book will inspire you to appreciate old favourites with deeper insights and discover thrilling new literary destinations. Autorid: Christina Hardyment

A fascinating guide to early train disasters, illustrated through contemporary postcards and explained expertly by John Hannavy. The track record of Britains railways in the early 20th century was not a good one in 1909, a report titled General Report to the Board of Trade upon the Accidents that have occurred on the Railway of the United Kingdom during the year 1908, was published, concluding that over 1,000 people had died on the railways during the year, and nearly 8,000 others had been injured. With the Edwardian era marking the heyday of the photographic postcard, many of the accidents which occurred were photographed in often-graphic detail and, in the days before photographs in newspapers became commonplace, postcards disseminated those news pictures rapidly across the world. John Hannavy is a writer, photographer and historian, with a lifelong fascination for both postcards and railway history. Autorid: John Hannavy

A guide to cast-metal signs, an under-researched aspect of Britains industrial history. The manufacture of cast-metal signs is an aspect of Britains industrial history about which remarkably little research has been carried out, and yet the output of the unsung but highly-skilled craftsmen who created those signs was essential, informative, instructive and undoubtedly saved countless lives. The sign-makers made everything from the little brass Do not use the toilet while the train is standing in the station signs in railway carriages and the nameplates and makers plates on locomotives, right up to very large two-part signs. A fascinating account for anyone interested in railway or industrial history. Autorid: John Hannavy

This dip-in, flick-through, quick-fire resource book, part of the bestselling Drama Games series, offers dozens of games and exercises to explore the fundamental concepts of clowning and physical comedy, encourage playfulness, curiosity and collaboration, and help develop performance material. These active and engaging games focus on a wide range of core skills, including: Building and strengthening connections through collaboration and ensemble work Developing physical and mental flexibility Using restrictions, problems and accidents to devise routines and scenes Using props to reveal thoughts and emotions and deepen relationships Throughout, the focus is on how to develop a playful mind and body, listen to and observe the world around you, and improve your ability to express yourself physically. This essential book is invaluable for actors, improvisers, comedians, directors and teachers looking to explore the principles of clowning to enrich performance skills, generate original material or bring a fresh approach to scripted work. 'There are eighty games in this book: eighty opportunities to capture a mood, provoke a response and excite creativity. They are a gift. I wish I'd had this book a couple of decades ago' John Wright, from his Foreword 'The perfect companion for any director, this is the most imaginative and comprehensive book of theatre games I have seen' Cal McCrystal (comedy director for The Mighty Boosh, One Man, Two Guvnors and Paddington) Joe Dieffenbacher is a teacher, director, designer, author and actor known for his theatre, circus and cabaret performances under the name nakupelle. He has worked with companies and venues including Shakespeare's Globe, Disney and the Scottish National Opera, as well as co-creating sequences for the Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Autorid: Joe Dieffenbacher, John Wright

Award-winning youth activist Katie Hodgetts presents eight steps towards a new type of activism: by building inner resilience we create the tools we need to bring about impactful outer action.What happens once the marches end? "Activism" has become synonymous with disruption, superglue and arrest – but there is another way. Award-winning youth activist Katie Hodgetts founded The Resilience Project after a period of burnout from climate activism. In this book she empowers young adults to navigate a changing world by building up resilience through rest, community, connection and celebration.Drawing on her own experiences, as well as research conducted alongside Imperial College London and Stanford University, California, Katie proposes a new type of activism for an anxious generation: one that breaks the cycle of fighting fire with fire, and is sustainable for our mental health and sense of identity as well as the planet. Follow the eight steps in this book:Guidepost 1: Humans first, changemakers secondGuidepost 2: The power of peer-supportGuidepost 3: Let your feelings eatGuidepost 4: Narratives: resist, reclaim and reimagineGuidepost 5: The wisdom of burnoutGuidepost 6: Your resilience rucksack Guidepost 7: The eight types of rest Guidepost 8: Gratitude without numbing This is a rallying cry for a different way to do changemaking – one that centres self-change over self-care – for young people who want to be responsible world citizens without sacrificing themselves in the process. Autorid: Katie Hodgetts

Imagined instruments reveal how we shape music—and how music shapes us.The Museum of Imaginary Musical Instruments is a guided tour through centuries of instruments that never existed. From ancient myths to futuristic media, these imagined devices appear in literature, theory, video games, and art, at times echoing real instruments, other times pushing far beyond the bounds of technology. This book presents a wide-ranging collection of such creations, showing how they reflect changing ideas about sound, invention, and the limits of the possible. At once a cultural history and a study of creative thought, it uncovers unexpected links between music, design, and the human urge to make meaning through sound. These are not just fictional artifacts; they are windows into what music might mean, even when it cannot be played. Autorid: Deirdre Loughridge, Thomas Patteson

Ireland, 1988. Storm Cordelia rages through the village of Kilcraven. Still reeling from a devastating love affair and the collapse of a promising career in the Gardaí, Emma Daly is stuck. Shes moved back in with her dad and taken a job as a librarian in Kilcraven, the small West Cork village she thought she left behind. But when Emma witnesses a murder and the local guards arrest the wrong man for the crime, shes forced to act. To prove a man innocent, she must sift through the villages past, her own training and her beloved collection of detective stories before either the guards or the murderer can stop her. Shes joined by a stubborn widow, an elderly hypochondriac and a charming ex-boyfriend but quickly finds herself at the centre of a mystery that threatens to tear the whole village apart. Autorid: R.P. O'Donnell

In a land torn by crusade and rebellion, honour is earned in blood. 1205. Richard Fitz Simon has fled England after his title was usurped, joining the Livonian Order of Swordbrothers a German brotherhood of warrior-monks fighting to bring the word of God to the pagan frontier. After slaying the Lithuanian champion at the Battle of Rodenpois, Richard is celebrated by the Order and their Semigallian allies. Yet his position remains precarious. Jealous rivals question his right to stand among the brotherhood, and his master, Knight-brother Rudolf, is enraged by Richards disobedience. When dark secrets from Lübeck resurface, Richard also finds himself at odds with Bishop Albert, head of the Christian mission in Livonia. As he struggles to reconcile faith, duty and identity, he is drawn into a brutal world of suspicion, hardship and bloodshed. Sent on an expedition to build a castle deep in the wilderness, Richard soon sees tensions erupt and the path he has chosen threatens to destroy everything he has fought to become. Autorid: Jon Byrne

Your grandmother was right about food, and science is starting to prove it. WHAT NOURISHES US explores how Swiss psychiatrist Dr Gregor Hasler challenges modern nutrition science by revealing that food is far more than isolated nutrients and that the physical structure of whole foods what he calls The Food Matrix fundamentally changes how our bodies process nutrition. Drawing from real medical cases including a tragic story of a young woman who died despite receiving perfect intravenous nutrition Hasler demonstrates why people in Blue Zones live to 100+ eating supposedly 'unhealthy' foods because they understand that how you eat matters more than what you eat. Through groundbreaking research combining neuroscience with ancient wisdom he shows how mindful eating activates healing systems we never knew we had, and investigates whether social isolation even something as simple as drinking alone rather than sharing a glass with others could impact health more than diet alone. This revolutionary guide moves beyond telling you what to eat and instead reveals what it truly means to be nourished by reconnecting with whole foods eating rituals, community dining and the transformation of nutritional energy through practices rooted in both cutting-edge science and mystical traditions that have sustained human health for millennia. For readers of Michael Pollan and anyone ready to escape the confusion of modern nutrition advice to find the path back to real health. Autorid: Gregor Hasler, Janette Walton

The Afterlife exists, but not as you know it. There are no pearly gates, no weighing of hearts, no rivers to be crossed just a mundane office, a clerk, and a lot of paperwork. The green stamp lets you through the door behind the desk, and the red stamp well, you dont want to know what the red stamp does. You would think that this should suit Brian Brown, but it doesnt. Because there has been a mistake. Brian Brown isnt dead. Not quite. And now he is very late for work As he battles valiantly to complete his commute, Brian must navigate the whims of a petulant God, grapple with the necessity of Death who insists he is just doing his job and fathom the nature of Time; an overworked matron who is tired of it all. Autorid: M. A. Cullinane

England, 2026. The Jones family business is struggling with the aftermath of Brexit for which Kevins parents had voted. Ten years on, the familys views are still bitterly divided. Will Kevins school project help him sort the facts from the opinions? And lead him to what conclusions? Meanwhile Kevin faces personal challenges. Getting decent GCSE grades, for a start. And then? Will he go along with his dads wishes and join the family business? Or follow his own dream of a different future? His love life is a challenge too: his heart belongs, secretly, to his sisters best friend in France. Can he find the right words to tell her? In French?! On the sports field, Kevin is competing with Danny to become top scorer of the season, and their team is making surprising progress in the regional tournament. Could they really have a chance of winning? Danny and Kevins other close friends have their own, more serious, challenges to face in the form of racism, islamophobia and homophobia. Can they help each other to win through? Between hilarious accidents, high drama, emotional revelations, political arguments and insightful reflections, theres never a dull moment in Kevins company! Autorid: David C. Monkcom

Nevs life stinks. His mother left, and he lives with his Dad, who is a bit weird. The school bully, Kez, is making his life a misery. The best things in Nevs life are his five hens, especially his favourite, The Clocker. He can talk to her, and she understands. After struggling to find something to write for a poetry competition, Nev decides on a poem about The Clocker. He is chosen to represent his school and read his poem at the Regional Schools Poetry Festival. On the downside, the poem ramps up the bullying. Will Nev ever gain the confidence to stand up to Kez? Autorid: Liz Mackenzie

In 2019 Melvyn Bragg, in a Sunday Times interview with Bryan Appleyard, described being at a family christening when the priest asked everyone to join in the Lords Prayer. Bragg realised he was the only one who knew the words. We have lost it Bryan, in two generations said Bragg, not just the faith but the narratives that go with it As the son of a clergyman who grew up in rural north Suffolk in the 1950s Andrew Hayward realised that Bragg spoke the truth. Indeed, the church attendance figures prove it. This book is not just about the loss of faith but what then happened to society in its absence. How it affected education, culture and indeed life itself. The age of deference was dead. The author took four years to write this book and happily, as a Christian, post covid has seen numerous signs of revival. Long may that continue. Autorid: Andrew Hayward

Explore the timestream-entangled world of Marvel Rivals with your favourite heroes and villains, including icons like Spider-Man and Venom - and new sensations like Squirrel Girl, Peni Parker, Luna Snow and Jeff the Land Shark! In Tokyo 2099, the time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny, leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it! When Krakoa throws a Hellfire Gala, the champions of the Multiverse assemble intheir finery to wine and dine the night away - but who invited Ultron?! Head back in time to ancient Japan and feast your eyes on reimagined legends! And Knull, the horrifying King in Black, exerts his symbiotic supremacy! Collecting MARVEL RIVALS (2025) #1, MARVEL RIVALS: HELLFIRE GALA (2025) #1, MARVEL RIVALS: IGNITE (2025) #1 AND MATERIAL FROM MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS (2025) #1 Autorid: Paul Allor, Peach Momoko, Yuji Kaku

Five women. Twenty-two years of friendship. One annual holiday that promises escape, connection and chaos in equal measure. No matter how hectic their careers, relationships or family lives become, they keep their tradition alive: one week away together EVERY year. This time, the Mini Breakers are heading to Portugal. But as the sun comes out, so do the secrets. Between complicated love lives and the messy realities of middle age, this getaway might just be their most dramatic yet. Scandals, revelations and questionable decisions are guaranteed when this group of gloriously imperfect, perimenopausal and fun-loving friends reunite. THE MINI BREAKERS is a warm, sharp, wickedly funny story about the friendships that shape us. Autorid: Lucy Kennedy

A history of the energy economy from the perspective of critical theoryWorking Nature offers a history of the energy economy and its representations over the 19th and 20th century.Russ argues that “Energy” is not a thing nor an ability, but a social relation to nature forged in capitalist industrialisation. The concept of energy mediates the appropriation of diverse natural forces - water, steam, coal, electricity – altering the way these forces would naturally behave to perform work in production. From the valuation of coal and crafting of the current to the formalization of the substitution of energy commodities, it asks how engineers, scientists and economists achieved the production and circulation of nature’s work against social and natural resistance. In so doing, they undermined the very purpose of the energy economy - to emancipate humanity from nature. Can there be a human reconciliation with nature’s resistance for our time? Autorid: Daniela Russ

When agents of luck are targeted by an unknown force, the newly formed Medusa Division are sent to investigate in this brand-new delightful urban fantasy mystery. Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Jodi Taylor and Garth Nix's 'Booksellers' series. 'This is the perfect book. It's joyful and funny and sad and flamboyant: everything I always went to Terry Pratchett for' NATASHA PULLEY (on Acts of Cupidity) For agents of the Fortuna Division, being lucky isn't just their blessing, it's their business. Responsible for gifting doses of good fortune to oblivious mortals, they are known for being invincible to disaster. However, when agents of luck start turning up dead, it is clear their own fortunes have taken a bad turn. Agents Erron Grover and Nikita Wolf are recruited to a new team solely tasked with unravelling this mystery, but they face an almost insurmountable challenge. Since the almost-apocalypse, several mortals have developed an uncanny ability to see the auras of agency staff and piece together their role in controlling destiny - and will do anything to reclaim their fate. This is one problem croissants and ice cream cannot solve. Has the Afterlife Agency's luck finally run out? 'The perfect balance of fast paced and fun ... It hit me in the heart with a gold arrow!' ROSE BLACK, author of Til Death Do Us Bard (on Acts of Cupidity) Tropes: > Grumpy x Sunshine > M/M Friends to Romance > High Stakes (Good vs Evil) > Larger-Than-Life Threat Autorid: E. S. Drake

Book 7 in the Magic Animal Café series! Written by debut author, Jo Glasspool and beautifully illustrated throughout by Mai Ngo. An old truck reversing into Old Tommys field and dumping a pile of scrap and junk creates quite the stir amongst its animal residents! But whats worse, there is a surprise visitor. It is a kitten called Lyra. She has no idea how she has ended up so far from home she is lost. Thankfully, Preeya and Ashton are there to save the day and try to find where Lyras home is. But it seems there is something else going on behind the scenes and the biggest surprise of all is yet to come. About the Magic Animal Café series: Magic Animal Café is bursting with creatures: feathered ones, furry ones and little and large ones. All of these animals come together through the Magic Animal Café. But there are only a few special children who can hear and speak to the animals, thanks to a magical telephone. Dial into the world of wonder filled with adventure, friendship and adorable animals! With engaging illustrations and quirky talking animals, Magic Animal Café is perfect for animal lovers and young readers aged 7+. Autorid: Jo Glasspool, Mai Ngo

In this book, youll meet the man behind the monarch. Youll quickly discover that looking good in a crown is the very least of Charles many talents. He is the first king with a university degree, can fly jets and helicopters, plays piano, cello and trumpet, and is a best-selling childrens author. Hes also been a pioneer in the campaign against climate change, founded 18 charities and, among his many jobs, is the Keeper of the Cows! His life so far has been one of highs, lows, challenges and triumphs. It's the story of a modern man who is now the head of an ancient institution and set to claim a unique place in British history. To find out how and why, and more besides, read on Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each persons life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that persons life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived. Autorid:

Sashiko, meaning little stabs, uses evenly spaced running stitches to create eye-catching geometric patterns. Originally employed as a form of darning to mend clothes, it is now a popular form of decorative embroidery. With its clean, minimalist look, sashiko is perfect for modern interiors; it is also a great way of using up spare textiles and extending the life of old clothing. The twenty appealing projects show how to apply this technique to a wide range of useful and attractive items. A comprehensive introductory section covers all the tools, materials and basic techniques you will need, so even a complete beginner can make a beautiful and unique piece. Learning the simple art of traditional Japanese stitching has never been so easy nor so useful. Projects Include: tea towel, cushion cover, table mats, covered buttons, stylish knot bag and a furoshiki wrapper (an eco-friendly alternative to gift wrap). Autorid: Susie Johns

A masterclass in atmospheric suspense and domestic unease It begins as an ordinary day of frayed nerves and suburban fractiousness. Following a sharp argument with his wife, Graham sets out across London with his young daughter, Jasmine. It is a journey born of a need for space on the surface, a simple drive to clear the air. But as they move through the city, the familiar begins to feel inexplicably foreign. The motorways are tightening. The air is changing. On every screen, in every shop window, a recurring image of a remote island haunts the broadcast an image that pulls Graham back toward a childhood he has tried to outrun. As the horizon darkens and the path home becomes increasingly uncertain, Graham is forced to navigate the shifting boundary between a fathers protective instinct and a world that is rapidly losing its grip on the known. The Island is a devastatingly controlled novella from one of the UKs finest poets. It is a story of what remains when the structures of the everyday fall away: the memories we cannot escape, and the desperate, quiet love between a father and his child. Autorid: Richard Price

Water Management and Water Loss contains a selection of papers and articles written by various internationally recognised specialists in the field of water loss reduction. The articles have been drawn together from IWA conferences during the past 5 years and provide details of how water losses from Municipal distribution systems can be reduced. The book provides useful background information and reference materials to help explain the different approaches and interventions that are used to reduce water losses. Numerous real case studies are provided that highlight the processes and methodologies employed around the world to reduce water losses. Water Management and Water Loss covers many aspects of water loss control including, pressure management, leak detection and repair, Internal plumbing losses and retrofitting, community involvement and education/awareness, schools education and leak repair projects. Authors: Stuart Hamilton, Hydrotec Ltd.,Thorpe Underwood, Northants, UK and Ronnie McKenzie, Groenkloof, Pretoria, South Africa Autorid: Stuart Hamilton, Ronnie McKenzie

Come and meet Shere Hite—the feminist hero whose notorious work revolutionized how we think about sex, marriage, and the female orgasm...Despite being one of the leading thinkers of the second wave feminist movement, today Shere Hite is little known, little written about, and, unsurprisingly, little read. Her groundbreaking book, The Hite Report, was the first feminist exploration of the link between sex and male power. It sold millions of copies when first published in 1976 and revolutionized the way people thought about marriage and the female orgasm. How, then, did it, and Hite, disappear from public consciousness? Using original research material and sharp cultural analysis, Rosa Campbell explores Hite’s complicated life and literary legacy. Campbell expands on Hite’s ideas about sex — namely, that sex is sexist — and tracks Hite through her fraught childhood, her struggles working in the porn industry, and her eventual cancellation by the far-right Evangelical movement. All the while, Campbell holds Hite and The Hite Report to account for their own failings and absence of intersectionality. In a post-Dobbs, post-MeToo world, this book’s examination of shifting ideological movements is essential to understanding both the current feminist movement, as well as how conservative, reactionary, counter-mobilization efforts can silence even the most successful of women. Contains 8 black and white vintage photos. Autorid: Rosa Campbell

The nursery rhyme characters in the magical town of Fable have one job, and that's to rhyme. But when the town loses its license to rhyme, Little Miss Muffet must team up with Spider to fix the problem. Will their solution save the day--or cause even more chaos? This 32-page chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters. Reluctant and avid readers who enjoy humorous stories will not be able to put this hi-lo book down. "All the nursery rhymes in the magical town of Fable have one job, and that's to rhyme. But when the town loses its license to rhyme, the characters have to figure out what to do next. When Little Miss Muffet teams up with the spider who sat down beside her to try and fix the problem, their solution will either save the day...or cause even more chaos!"-- In the magical town of Fable, the nursery rhyme characters who live there have one job, and that's to rhyme. But when the town loses its license to rhyme, Little Miss Muffet must team up with Spider to fix it in this humorous fiction reader. The nursery rhyme characters in the magical town of Fable have one job, and that's to rhyme. But when the town loses its license to rhyme, Little Miss Muffet must team up with Spider to fix the problem. Will their solution save the day--or cause even more chaos? This 32-page chapter book will appeal to kids who enjoy imaginative stories featuring classic, familiar characters. Reluctant and avid readers who enjoy humorous stories will not be able to put this hi-lo book down. Autorid: Joe Rhatigan, Sholto Walker

Based on his upbringing in rural Minnesota, a clinical psychologist’s unique and intuitive principles for mental health draws vivid, surprising parallels between the mind and the natural world.Dr. Scott Eilers began his career by seeking to treat his own disabling depression and self-isolation, and was disappointed to find no relief in today’s popular methodologies. Instead, Eilers found his peace of mind only when he reconnected with nature in the area where he was raised. As he grew up geographically isolated and immersed in the wild tapestry of the lakes region, he observed patterns of the natural world that eventually transformed his understanding of how we view and preserve mental well-being. From the mysterious depths of a lake to the pivotal roles of plants in an ecosystem, Eilers’s observations formed the seeds of unconventional yet commonsense strategies for coping with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Philosophical and powerfully empathetic, The Light Between the Leaves shares Eilers’s therapeutic tools for building a worthwhile life around pain. Learn how to: - Identify essential self-care practices and weed out invasive behaviors - Set boundaries to allow time and space for inner healing - Avoid stagnation through meaningful direction, momentum, and steady work - Engage deeply with the present moment and the complex pains and joys of living A judgement- and jargon-free guide for those whose needs cut deeper than most, The Light Between the Leaves is a love letter to life that invites you to explore clear glacial lakes, sprawling northern forests, and surprising detours through darkness and wonder on the road to improved mental health and reconnecting with the world. Autorid: Scott Eilers

The fourth edition of UltimateGuide: Drywall willteach any reader to install and repair drywall with the confidence of aprofessional. With more than 450 detailed drawings andphotographs, the book leads you step by step through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, repairing, andfinishing drywall ceilings and walls. The new updated edition includes more advanced drywall projects that go beyond the basicsof installing panels on walls and ceilings. Get the inside track on working with drywall with special tips fromprofessional drywall contractors! The fourth edition of UltimateGuide: Drywall will teach any reader to install and repair drywall with theconfidence of a professional. With more than 450 detailed drawings andphotographs, the book leads you step by step through the processes ofmeasuring, cutting, installing, repairing, and finishing drywall ceilings andwalls. In addition to standard drywall practices, the book also covers topicssuch as applying drywall to curved walls and installing drywall over steelstuds. The new updated edition also includes more advanced drywall projectsthat go beyond the basics of installing panels on walls and ceilings. Cornertreatments and the specialized tools used to install drywall are also covered.Get the inside track on working with drywall with special tips fromprofessional drywall contractors! Ultimate Guide to House Framing, 3rd Edition, leads homeowners through the steps of building a structure by means of platform framing, the most popular style of framing in use today. The book also covers the latest in eco-friendly materials as well as green framing techniques. Ultimate Guide to House Framing is the most up-to-date source for framing information. Beginning with background information, the book provides readers with everything they need to know about building, including structural loads and how they interact, sizing lumber, working with tools, and reading blueprints. The book then takes the reader through the framing process-from foundations to floor framing, wall framing, roof framing, sheathing, and more. This expanded and revised edition ends with three project chapters: building stairs, finishing a basement with steel studs, and framing a bay window. Each chapter covers both construction and design information. Autorid: John D. Wagner

Ultimate Guide to Small Space Kitchen Gardens, by Nina Koziol, shares a simple approach to building and designing a high yield kitchen garden in a small space featuring the favorite vegetables, herbs, and fruits that families love. Includes detailed growing profiles for easy-to-grow vegetables including asparagus, lettuce, spinach, peas, zucchini, broccoli, sweet corn, onions, peppers, beans and tomatoes. Expert gardener and author, Nina Koziol also includes sections on how to grow in warm and cool seasons, tools and safety, when to use cages or trellises, soil preparation, advice on preventing disease, composting, raised beds and more! And to help enjoy your harvest, Nina shares a few of her favorite recipes. Ultimate Guide to Small Space Kitchen Gardens, by Nina Koziol, shares a simple approach to building a high yield kitchen garden in a small space featuring the favorite vegetables, herbs, and fruits that families love. Includes detailed growing profiles for easy-to-grow vegetables including broccoli, sweet corn, onions, peppers, beans, and tomatoes. Expert gardener and author, Nina Koziol also includes sections on how to grow in warm and cool seasons, tools and safety, when to use cages or trellises, soil preparation, raised beds, composting and more! And to help enjoy your harvest, Nina shares a few of her favorite recipes. Autorid: Nina Koziol

Two best friends. One timeline. Zero room for mistakes. Tyer and Herobear set off on a new adventure to save time. Part 1 of Saving Time. For fans of Herobear and the Kid Volume 1, Calvin and Hobbes and Superman for All Seasons."Who's Henry really? And what has happened to him?? Thinking the days of magical surprises were behind him, Tyler is settling into life as a young hero with his red-caped, polar bear best friend, Herobear, when an unexpected event pulls him into his greatest adventure yet—Henry, the family's loyal butler, has mysteriously vanished! With the added surprise help of Elmo, it's up to Tyler and Herobear now to figure out what happened to their friend...only they might learn a lot more about Henry than they initially thought as their extraordinary quest takes them through the very fabric of time itself, only to find themselves face to face with Tyler's heritage, beloved family members AND flying mechanical penguins with diabolical jack-in-the-boxes! For the villainous inventor Von Klon has everything to do with Henry's disappearance. He wants revenge, and Tyler's family and friends need Herobear and the kid to stop him! As they chase Von Klon into the unraveled past, Tyler faces powerful questions: What does it mean to carry a legacy? Can a kid shape the course of history? Is fruitcake a good alternate Christmas gift? With Herobear’s courage and his own heart guiding him, can Tyler defend his family's legacy from being destroyed and ultimately save Time?" Autorid: Mike Kunkel

Whats the secret to finding success, happiness and love? You need to feel SECURE. Psychiatrist Amir Levine gives us a set of tools to help us feel more secure in all our relationships, not just romantic ones, but with colleagues, friends, family and even with ourselves. PHILIPPA PERRY In a world where so many people feel disconnected, this book explains why that hurts so much and, more importantly, what we can actually do about it. RANGAN CHATTERJEE How do you become more connected to the people around you, without the fear of being hurt? How can you stop overthinking and letting your emotions impair your judgement? Is it possible to learn emotional resilience? People with a secure attachment style are the most comfortable not just in their relationships, but also in their own skin. Living life in secure mode enables them to cope more effectively with challenges across many areas of life theyre healthier, less reactive, less driven by insecurity, and better able to navigate setbacks and even social media. It is as though they move through the world with a kind of resilient bubble around them. But new research reveals that your attachment style isnt fixed. Anyone can become SECURE. In Secure, Dr Amir Levine multimillion-copy-bestselling author of Attached, and the worlds leading expert on the clinical application of attachment science introduces a transformative framework feeling more secure in your career, your friendships, your romantic life and beyond. Along the way, he makes a simple, revolutionary argument: when you harness the power of secure mode, you can create the life you want. Its never too late to become SECURE. This book will show you how. More praise for Secure: A groundbreaking roadmap to emotional resilience . . . Whether youre anxious, avoidant, or somewhere in between, this book helps you to shift into secure mode and thrive. CHARLES DUHIGG, bestselling author of The Power of Habit 'A profound new model for creating real, lasting security in our patients and in ourselves.' LORI GOTTLIEB, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone A rare kind of guide: humane, hopeful, and immediately useful for anyone who wants to show up better for the people who matter most. AMY EDMONDSON, author of Right Kind of Wrong With science and compassion, Dr. Levine reveals the emotional grounding we need to live, work and lead with resilience. Secure offers a vital roadmap to the inner strength that makes sustainable success possible. ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, bestselling author of Thrive Autorid: Amir Levine

'Hilarious and deeply romantic, Love And Other Side Effects is the perfect friends-to-lovers romance. You can't not fall for Asher and Jocelyn!' - N.S. Perkins, author of The Infinity Between Us Two best friends start a collision course toward something more in this emotional romance for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez and Grey's Anatomy. Doctor Asher Foley feels like an imposter. The letters 'MD' after his name should mean he's confident and respected, but instead, he still feels like the class clown pretending to be a serious doctor. Anesthesiologist Jocelyn Maddox is a paradox, fixing everyone else's pain while refusing to feel her own. After all, she's lost too much already, and she's not about to gamble her heart again. It makes Asher, her charming, light-hearted colleague, a perfectly safe best friend. Right? But when a surgical complication forces Asher to drop the mask and show her the man underneath, Jocelyn sees more than the jokes and easy smiles. She sees him. And the real Asher might just be the one person who can finally break the walls around her heart . . . 'Devastating in its raw vulnerability and gleeful feet-kicking swoonworthiness, Love and Other Side Effects is a book to be devoured' Maggie Eckersley, author of Back In The Saddle Autorid: Deidra Duncan