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We have always looked up at the sky and wondered. The desire to explore and understand what lies beyond us is at the heart of scientific discovery. Ever since the ancient Babylonians tracked celestial objects on clay tablets, the search for meaning in an infinitely vast universe has been a profoundly human pursuit. In this spellbinding book, Dr Sarah Alam Malik takes us on a journey through the discoveries that shaped our perception of the cosmos. From the Earth-centred worldview of Aristotle and the Copernican revolution to Isaac Newton unifying the terrestrial and celestial under the law of gravity. Each breakthrough is a testament to humanitys determination to peek behind the curtain of our world to examine whats underneath. Our ability to imagine and seek out a much grander and more mysterious reality drives us towards an incredible future. From the fiery deaths of faraway suns to the complexities of the subatomic, this is the story of what weve found and how they continue to change us. A Brief History of the Universe (and our place in it) is a fascinating story of discovery and a beautiful celebration of our endless curiosity. Autorid: Sarah Alam Malik

A contemporary study of New York's Public Theater, told through the eyes of its artists and practitioners working throughout the years of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis (2015 - present day), and which tells of hits such as Fun Home and Hamilton as well as Public Works and Shakespeare in the Park. Since its founding by Joseph Papp in the 1950s, The Public Theater has been an American artistic leader defined by its breadth of programming, from Hair and A Chorus Line, to Free Shakespeare in the Park. With the recent critical and financial success of Fun Home and Hamilton, and its emphasis on new play development, The Public's contemporary history has been equally remarkable, even as world crises and social changes have tested the mettle of its foundation of accessible and “radically inclusive” theatre for all. One Public presents the broader organization, its creative methodology, and its enormous growth over the past 20 years. Framed by the tenure and leadership of its current artistic director, the book tells the contemporary story, recorded over many interviews with iconic practitioners and performers ranging from Diane Paulus, Tony Kushner and Lynn Nottage to Kevin Kline, Chelsea Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda.Case-study driven, One Public uses oral history accounts and authorial experience to illuminate The Public Theater, Eustis and their cultural influence on the city of New York and the greater United States. The story highlights the successes and challenges of an institution at once espousing a mission of inclusivity and community-based arts creation, while also developing Broadway hits and international fame. Autorid: Kevin Landis

Now a major BBC drama, Waiting for the Out. A unique insight into survival behind bars, inherited shame and some of lifes most pressing questions. An Irish Times and The i Book of the Year 'Tense and intimate . . . an education' Geoff Dyer 'Authentic, fascinating and deeply moving' Terry Waite Andy West teaches philosophy in prisons. Every time he steps behind bars, he also confronts his inherited shame: his father, uncle and brother all spent time inside. While Andy has built a different life for himself, he still fears that their fate will also be his. Every day he has conversations with prisoners about their lives. Together they tackle the big questions: Can someone in prison be more free than someone outside? Would we ever be good if we never felt shame? What makes a person worthy of forgiveness? As he discusses pressing questions of truth, identity and hope with his students, Andy searches for his own form of freedom too. Now a six-part BBC drama, 'Waiting for the Out', The Life Inside is an elegantly written and unforgettable memoir, offering a new insight into our stretched justice system, our failing prisons and the complex lives being lived inside. 'Inspiring' The Observer 'Enriching, sobering and at times heartrending' - Lenny Henry 'A remarkable insight into prison life' Amanda Brown 'Expands both heart and mind' Ciaran Thapar 'A fascinating and enlightening journey . . . A legitimate page-turner' 3:AM Magazine Autorid: Andy West

'Boy Evil'is a powerful, heart-wrenching story about redemption, resilience, and the fight to be seen for who you are - not who you were. 'Freddie Ashton Doesn't Belong Here'. Twelve-year-old Freddie Ashton is starting at a new school-but not for the usual reasons. After serving time in prison, he's back in the classroom, trying to blend in when all eyes are on him. Whispers follow him down the corridors. Teachers tread carefully. Classmates keep their distance. As he navigates the minefield of school life - detentions, new friendships, and the ever-present threat of getting into trouble - Freddie must decide who he really wants to be. Can he outrun his past, or will he always be Boy Evil? Autorid: Deborah Hunt

USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's next Game Changers hockey romance sees a grumpy professional hockey player meet his match in an out-and-proud social media manager The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence” with the team’s peppy social media manager.Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about the trade, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. Even when he’s developing a crush he’s sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to.Suddenly, Troy’s move to the new team feels like an opportunity—for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all.Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Available now!Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Autorid: Rachel Reid

Having a baby is a big deal. Such a big deal in fact that something like 3 BILLION books have been written to give women the advice and support they need to get through safe and sound. But this isn't one of them. The book you are holding is a rare and precious thing; a comprehensive and utterly honest guide designed to help men navigate the choppy waters of pregnancy - waters that may well eventually break all over the back seat of your car and usher in the MOST EXTRAORDINARY EVENT OF YOUR LIFE, witnessing the birth of your child. Taking the whole thing a month at a time and using the experiences of scores of first time Dads, this is a FRANK, FACTUAL AND FUNNY journey charting what men need to know, need to do and need to avoid like the absolute plague when they partners are carrying a baby. Autorid: Mark Woods

A deft and immersive psychological suspense debut about a luxury party planner who becomes obsessed with a woman she encounters in a hospital waiting room.Cady has worked hard to have a good life. She has a thriving luxury event-planning business, the man she’s loved since she was seventeen, and a social calendar she can barely keep up with. She also has Dana, her identical twin, her beyond best friend, her most trusted confidante. When Cady gets a call that Dana has been in a serious accident and arrives moments too late to say goodbye, her world falls apart.But to Cady’s family’s growing concern and confusion, it’s not Dana’s death that consumes her. It’s Morgan, a grieving mother Cady encountered in the hospital waiting room, the day her sister died. It can’t be a coincidence, that they both experienced tragedy at the same moment, in the same place—Cady doesn't believe in coincidences. Instead, she is convinced that she must help this stranger overcome her tragedy, in order to come to terms with her own.Or...is there more to it? Is it possible that Cady wants something else from Morgan? Something she can’t even admit to herself?Slyly twisted and deeply provocative, Good Intentions captures the moral ambiguity that can arise in the face of impossible choices. Like the aftermath of a car accident—and against your better judgment—you won't be able to look away. A deft and immersive psychological suspense debut about a luxury party planner who becomes obsessed with a woman she encounters in a hospital waiting room. Autorid: Marisa Walz

"A fast-paced, juicy debut novel that peeks behind the curtain at the cutthroat world of hip-hop music and the glamorous magazine scene in the late 1990s, written by the ultimate insider It's 1999, and Nikki Rose is the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine she once thought would be her ticket to becoming a respected editor-in-chief. But after being told one too many times by her boss that "Black girls don't sell magazines," she walks away to take over Sugar, a struggling hip-hop music and lifestyle magazine with untapped potential. Thrown into an entirely new world of wealth, decadence, and debauchery, Nikki has just six months to save Sugar-and her own dreams. As she pulls all-nighters at the office and parties with the era'smost influential bad boys, Nikki must prove she has what it takes to lead. Along the way, Nikki leans on a circle of loyal friends, and navigates unexpected romances that force her to reckon with what-and who-she truly wants. But her most dangerous challenge is evading Alonzo Griffin, her very married, very powerful ex-boyfriend and former boss, who's determined to destroy both her and Sugar. If I Ruled the World is a smart, utterly immersive romp through one of the most dynamic eras in pop culture history-a story of ambition, friendship, love, and the journey to finding your own voice"-- Provided by publisher. A fast-paced, juicy debut novel that peeks behind the curtain at the cutthroat world of hip-hop music and the glamorous magazine scene in the late 1990s, written by the ultimate insider It’s 1999, and Nikki Rose is the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine she once thought would be her ticket to becoming a respected editor-in-chief. But after being told one too many times by her boss that “Black girls don’t sell magazines,” she quits to take over Sugar, a struggling hip hop music and lifestyle magazine with untapped potential. Thrown into an entirely new world of wealth, decadence, and debauchery, Nikki has just six months to save Sugar—and her own dreams. As she pulls all-nighters at the office and parties with the era’s most influential bad boys, Nikki must prove she has what it takes to lead. But her most dangerous challenge is evading Alonzo Griffin, her very married, very powerful ex-boyfriend and former boss, who’s determined to destroy both her and Sugar. Along the way, Nikki leans on a circle of loyal friends, and navigates unexpected romances that force her to reckon with what—and who—she truly wants. If I Ruled the World is a smart, utterly immersive romp through one of the most dynamic eras in pop culture history—a story of ambition, friendship, love, and the journey to finding your own voice. Autorid: Amy DuBois Barnett

Follow Lilo and Stitch on their Hawaiian adventures through this colouring book and discover 50 new mystery colouring pages. From Stitch's trial and escape to his arrival in Hawaii and his meeting with Lilo, rediscover the iconic characters and highlights from the first two Lilo & Stitch animated films. Colour in the boxes using the colour codes and discover legendary scenes! So, are you ready to join Lilo and Stitch under the Hawaiian sun? These bestselling colour-by-number books have 100 pages to provide hours of entertainment. Large pages (300mm x 215mm) bring the characters to life with vivid detail, with premium paper that ensures no bleed-through. Suitable for use with pencils, water-based markers, or acrylic markers. 1. CHOOSE YOUR TOOLS - coloured pencils, water-based markers or acrylic markers 2. COLOUR IN THE NUMBERS according to the colour code to reveal a magnificent Disney illustration! 3. GET COMFORTABLE and enjoy a relaxing moment with Hachette Heroes colouring books The bestselling French editions, now in English for the first time! Discover the full range and find the perfect gift for Disney fans of all ages: · Princesses - from Moana to Snow White, Cinderella to Ariel, discover the most iconic princesses · Pixar - Toy Story or Wall-E? Up or Ratatouille? Colour in legendary scenes from Pixar · Classics - dedicated to the great classics, this book includes The Lion King, Sleeping Beauty, The Incredibles and more · Family - from brothers and sisters to large families, discover the families of Disney · Portraits - spotlight a range of cult characters, human and animal, in this portrait-focused book · Classics for Beginners - with a simplified process, this is the perfect book for those new to the world of colouring · Classics by Number - discover classic characters from 1938 all the way to 2024 · Heroes & Villains - characters from both sides come together in themed double-page spreads A perfect gift for Disney fans of all ages Autorid: Aurélia Bertrand

An eccentric artist's book that invites the reader to follow its exploratory process of association-building among objects, ideas and peopleGuiding the reader on an associative journey led by Dutch conceptual artist Cindy Moorman (born 1976), I and the Others sees the artist assume the voice of eight different "attendees." Each presents their own set of connections among graphic shapes, represented objects, ideas and personal experiences. Autorid: Cindy Moorman

Great ideas are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Here's how to find them. We're used to imagining creativity as a lightbulb moment - sudden, mysterious, reserved for the gifted few. But what if ideas aren't conjured from thin air? What if they're discovered - more like precious artifacts that we unearth and refine? In How Great Ideas Happen, cognitive scientist George Newman draws on cutting-edge research to show that creativity isn't magic, it's method. The most successful innovators don't wait to be struck by brilliance; their creative process is more like archeology. As keen-eyed explorers, they scan the terrain, dig with intention, and, with a little luck, find gold. With vivid examples from the arts, science, and business, Newman shows how creativity often comes from discovering what was already there. For example, how Jackson Pollock tapped into deep patterns in nature to create his famous "drip" paintings; how Korean filmmakers created an entirely new genre by closely studying foreign films; or, how Paul Simon made Graceland by carefully sifting through previously recorded material for what he could take away. By revealing the hidden steps behind breakthrough success, How Great Ideas Happen uncovers a repeatable method that anyone can follow, reframing creativity not as a rare gift, but as a universal capacity waiting to be unlocked through exploration. The creative process is an adventure of ideas - this book is your guide. Autorid: George Newman

Aligned to the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations phonics programme, Phonic Books Lift Off Readers: Affixes comprises 10 non-fiction books and is aimed at children aged 7-11. This set covers the following: Book 1: -sion, -tion Book 2: -ture Book 3: -er, -or, -ist Book 4: -ish Book 5: -y Book 6: -ness Book 7: -ment Book 8: -able, -ible Book 9: uni-, bi-, tri- Book 10: affixes review Autorid: Phonic Books

Aligned to the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations phonics programme, Phonic Books Lift Off Readers: Low Frequency Spellings comprises 8 non-fiction books and is aimed at children aged 7-11. This set covers the following: Book 1: ar, or/er/ Book 2: air, are, ear /air/ Book 3: ear /ear/ Book 4: ei, eigh, ey, ea, aigh /a/ Book 5: alternate long u Book 6: ough /aw/ ough /o/ Book 7: signal vowels c /s/, g /j/ Book 8: ch /sh/, ch /k/, gn /n/, gh /g/, silent t Autorid: Phonic Books

Aligned to the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations phonics programme, Phonic Books Lift Off Readers: Suffixes and Prefixes comprises 12 non-fiction books and is aimed at children aged 7-11. This set covers the following: Book 1: -s/-es Book 2: -er/-est Book 3: -ly Book 4: -less, -ful Book 5: un- Book 6: pre-, re- Book 7: dis- Book 8: affixes review dis-, pre-, re-, un-, -ful, -less, -s, -es, -er, -est, -ly Book 9: doubling rule -ed, -ing Book 10: doubling rule -er, -est Book 11: drop e rule Book 12: y to i rule Autorid: Phonic Books

Go to Empty Wigs for prose that never ceases to dazzle, for an extended holiday from contemporary pieties and to disgrace yourself with laughter Paul Genders, Literary Review Empty Wigs is a hallucinatory ride through the twentieth century that will cement Jonathan Meades as one of the great imaginative writers of our age. It moves from bloody Algiers in 1962 to the Welsh Marches in the late nineteenth century, from Lüneburg Heath to suburban southern England. Its characters are damned and doomed. They exert free will so make terrible choices. Their appetites are base. Their lives are without end. They lurch to extremes. From euthanasia to terrorism and political assassination, with secrets and betrayals, great gothic houses and pseudo-scientific experiments, Empty Wigs is a vast compendium of tales from the jungle of existence which show humankind at its most abject. Many of its stories are bleak, perverse, harrowing. Many are tragically farcical. But the writing is neon-rich, gorgeous and baroque, funny and joyfully offensive. Told through frames within frames, mazes within mazes, colliding narratives and quick changing moods, Empty Wigs is a late modern masterpiece and a return to the novels origins. Loudly immoral, deafeningly well written and indiscriminately offensive, Meadess novel is a breath of filthy air in a puritanical age Cosmo Adair, The Times Meades finds the mot juste, the striking reference, to complete every brilliant line. Is it all a bit too much? Reader, it is Stephen Smith, The Observer A head-spinning turn that can quicken from high farce into deep seriousness, vaulting across time and space Chris Harvey, Daily Telegraph Autorid: Jonathan Meades

Beattie Cavendish and the Highland Hideaway is the second in a series that follows Beattie's undercover work with GCHQ as the Cold War intensifies. 1949. The Cold War is intensifying and rumours abound that the Russians are close to creating an atomic bomb.Beattie Cavendish, special operative for a covert section of GCHQ is sent to Scotland, to a listening station in the Highlands at Kilbray. Beattie's arrival is greeted with suspicion by the station's staff. She faces an uphill battle to turn things around. When Beattie discovers that her uncle Howard, who lives nearby, has gone missing, she becomes convinced his disappearance is more sinister. She learns Howard has been visiting a remote Highland lodge used during the war to hide out of favour special operation executive officers. As she delves deeper, there is no one she feels she can trust except for private detective Patrick Corrigan. But Corrigan has troubles of his own as he needs to get out of London after crossing the Kutsnetsov brothers, a pair of notorious Russian gangsters.As the snow begins to fall hard and fast, Beattie realises the search is putting her life and that of Corrigan's in danger, and that the answers she is looking for lie buried in her wartime past. Beattie Cavendish is an unusual figure in the world of espionage. As a woman in the male-dominated world of the late 1940s and 1950s, she is passionate, opinionated, and gives no quarter to anyone. The launch of an exciting new series from the publisher of both the Maisie Dobbs and Mary Russell series. Autorid: Mary-Jane Riley

'A lush, delicious, sexy page turner the best of romantasy!' Carissa Broadbent, bestselling author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night Hell do anything to keep her. Shell do anything to escape. Rhiannon is dying of what she doesnt know. Kept protected by her family in their clifftop home, she spends her days searching for a cure. Her world is torn apart when an unseelie King of the Dead arrives and gives her a simple choice: descend to the underworld as his bride or hell take her family instead. Trapped in a twisted bargain, Rhiannon is thrust into a world of withered gods, scheming courtiers, and ancient magic, but she refuses to be a pawn in a game she never agreed to play. Her new husband is powerful, cold, and infuriating and she is determined to hate him. But in a court where beauty masks cruelty and every promise has teeth, hatred burns slowly into something else. Something dangerous. Something that could undo them both King of Ravens is the first book in a new series featuring a lushly dark fae court, morally grey hero, and an unforgettable enemies-to-lovers romance - perfect for fans of The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Phantasma and Kingdom of the Wicked. Autorid: Clare Sager

LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers The Times A literary phenomenon Evening Chronicle YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CANT HIDE... Kate Irving arrives at her grandfathers cottage at Frenchmans Creek in the dead of night with her young son, a small suitcase and little else. Its scattered community of fishermen, farmers, artists and jetsetters barely bat an eyelid, because theirs is a rarefied world, tucked beneath the lush forest that lines the banks of the Helford estuary, deep in the heart of Cornwall, where life is slow and people generally mind their own business. Unless, of course, your grandfather happens to be a pillar of the local community Kates left the past behind and guards her privacy and her son fiercely. Shes wary of accepting the friendship her new neighbours offer, but their kindness is too great to refuse and she begins to feel she has found her place in the world. That is, until tragedy strikes, and her new friends look to her for the answers Kate soon learns that the past always catches up with you, in the endthe question is, will she be able to face it, when it does? Suspense is peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced mystery, set amidst the spectacular Cornish landscape. Autorid: LJ Ross

Here you are, on the balcony, the sea serenading you, the sun with its armful of light. In Afterburn, his first collection since Shingle Street (2015), the renowned life writer Blake Morrison returns to poetry, his first calling, to offers scenes from his own life and the lives of others. In psychology, 'afterburn' refers to the period of time before a past event is assimilated: an idea that resonates through these poems – which themselves linger after reading – about memories and our human attempts to articulate, shape or contain them. Revisiting past and alternate selves, the poet dives back into the unassuming stream of our dailiness, to see with new eyes the turning points in a lifetime's accidental course. What holds these wise, touching, joyful poems together are the small intimacies that bind us to others, under time’s lengthening shadow: ‘you moved too fast for me to catch you / and so did the years.’ Playful, charming, sometimes rakishly so, Afterburn nevertheless reveals an open, and vulnerable, heart. 'Lucid, tender and humane . . . One of the most formally agile and compassionate poets of our age’ Fiona BensonHere you are, on the balcony,the sea serenading you,the sun with its armful of light.In Afterburn, Blake Morrison returns to poetry, his first calling, to offers scenes from his own life and the lives of others. In psychology, 'afterburn' refers to the time before a past event is assimilated – an idea that resonates through these poems (which themselves linger after reading) about memory and our attempts to articulate, shape or contain it.Throughout the collection, not least in two extraordinary sequences – one about his sister, the other about Elizabeth Bishop – the poet sees with new eyes the turning points in a life's accidental course. What holds his wise, touching, melancholy yet joyful poems together are the small intimacies that bind us to others, under time’s lengthening shadow: ‘you moved too fast for me to catch you / and so did the years.’Playful and charming, sometimes rakishly so, Afterburn nevertheless reveals an open, and vulnerable, heart.***'Distils the insights of a seasoned memoirist into images that linger long after the final page' Julia Copus'A master of the sonnet . . . I’m taking Afterburn to my desert island' Hugo Williams Autorid: Blake Morrison

From the bestselling author of The Paris Wife comes an irresistible story of love, courage and resistance on the streets of Paris and in the secret network of tunnels that lies beneath * A Good Morning America Book Club pick for January 2026! * 'A real treat' The Times 1664: Alouette Voland is the daughter of a master dyer at Paris' famed Gobelins Tapestry Works. With a gift for her craft and a drive to prove she is as good as the male dyers controlling the industry, Alouette dreams of creating her own masterpiece. But her boldness will put everyone she loves at risk. 1939: Kristof Larson is starting his medical residency in the same Parisian neighbourhood once dominated by the tapestry works. The shadows of his past have left him determined to improve conditions for the patients of the infamous Salpetrière asylum. But as war breaks out across Europe and Nazi forces descend on Paris, he could lose his career and his life. Alouette and Kristof are both ambitious, idealistic and brave. But faced with authorities who will do anything to silence them, the secret web of tunnels lying beneath the shimmering streets of Paris might be their only hope of survival. Skylark is a spellbinding story about defiance and love that beautifully uncovers the hidden history of the City of Light. Autorid: Paula McLain

Winner of the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction * Finalist for the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize * A Globe and Mail Best Book of 2024 'A revelation... Lubrin is one of the finest writers and thinkers of our time.' Maaza Mengiste 'Code Noir is storytelling at its deepest and most intimate.' Dionne Brand *** A dazzling political tour de force from multi-award-winning author Canisia Lubrin The original Code Noir was an infamous set of fifty-nine decrees passed by King Louis XIV. The Code enforced strict rules governing the lives of slaves in the French colonies for over a hundred years. Canisia Lubrin's stunning debut brings together fifty-nine linked fictions, riffing on the historical to take an electrifying new look at the present day. Interspersed with original black-and-white drawings by acclaimed visual artist Torkwase Dyson, this inventive, shape-shifting braid of narratives ranges from contemporary reality to unexpected dystopia, futuristic fantasy to historical adventure. Linked by the determination of individuals to look beyond official decrees, beyond the ruins of the past, and to create meaning and freedom for themselves, the fictions of Code Noir combine immense literary and political force in unforgettable, multi-layered fragments. Autorid: Canisia Lubrin

This is my story, messy and unfiltered. Its offered to you with an open heart in the hope that somewhere between these lines, you might find something you need. Helens story begins in January 2024, at the lowest point in her life following a breakdown. Years of stress and struggle against the pressures of fame and her own mental health have left her shattered. The only way forward is to reflect and rebuild. Head and Heart is a powerful, frank, and moving memoir that follows Helen from childhood right up to present day. From her life-changing audition for Coronation Street and the incident that led to her leaving Rosie Webster forever, to her relationship with her fiance Bristol Rovers winger Scott Sinclair and its eventual collapse and becoming a mum to her three children. In her memoir, Helen retraces every bump in the road and reveals the real woman behind the constant headlines. And, having experienced more ups and downs than most, Helen hopes to help others facing struggles in their lives and to show there really is a way back from rock bottom. Autorid: Helen Flanagan

500 PIECE PUZZLE Relax and unwind with the Pattern & Petal 500 Piece Puzzle by Galison, featuring a cozy living room scene filled with vibrant patterns and textures. The illustration depicts a comfortable chair with a dog lounging, surrounded by playful, decorative elements that make this puzzle both inviting and fun. With every piece you fit together, youll reveal more of this charming, peaceful space, making it the perfect puzzle for anyone looking to relax and enjoy some quality time indoors. WHIMSICAL ARTWORK The artwork of this puzzle combines playful patterns with a heartwarming living room setting, giving it a sense of cozy charm. The scene is rich with color and detail, from the colorful throw pillows to the intricate design of the furniture. The friendly dog curled up on the chair adds an element of warmth and comfort, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the process of putting it together. Its a delightful puzzle thats sure to brighten your day. PERFECT FOR GIFTING Pattern & Petal is a great gift for puzzle enthusiasts, animal lovers, or anyone who enjoys a cozy, relaxing vibe. Whether its for a birthday, holiday, or simply a thoughtful surprise, this puzzle offers hours of entertainment and a finished product thats perfect for display. Its charming design and enjoyable challenge make it an ideal gift for those who appreciate the beauty of a well-designed home and the simple pleasures of life. HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Crafted with care, Galison puzzles are made with sturdy, precision-cut pieces that fit together seamlessly. Printed with non-toxic, vibrant inks on high-quality greyboard, this 20 x 20 puzzle ensures a lasting, vivid experience. The 500-piece design offers a satisfying challenge without being overwhelming, making it perfect for puzzlers of all ages and experience levels. GALISON Since 1979, Galison has been dedicated to bringing art into everyday life. Our beautifully crafted puzzles, stationery, games, and home décor pieces inspire creativity and joy. Whether you're seeking relaxation, a creative escape, or a way to spend time with loved ones, our puzzles promise a satisfying and delightful experience with every piece placed. Autorid: Galison, Molly Egan

I'M AN ADVENTURER...GET ME OUT OF HERE!The players of Free Life Fantasy Online have been sent to a deserted island as part of the game’s second official event. Kotone, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess Anastasia, has been relishing the opportunity to meet new people, craft, and explore, but the developers were never going to make things so breezy. After making it through the first day, the island finally begins to reveal a few of its terrifying secrets. Will Anastasia and her friends be able to survive all the way to the end? Autorid: Akisuzu Nenohi, Sonohara, Warita, Sherry

IS THE STRONGEST SHAPE REALLY A TRIANGLE?Miu has feelings for her boss, Takeda, but it seems like all they've got is sexual chemistry. She has no clue how to make things develop into something more. Life gets even more complicated when her coworker Jinguji starts trying to woo her. Will Jinguji’s persistence get Takeda to turn his and Miu’s booty call arrangement into a real relationship? Or will he just cut things off? Autorid: Shin Kawamaru

THE SECRET BEHIND HER POWERKaya-chan can defeat evil spirits with her fists and uses her supernatural skills to protect the people around her, even though she’s misunderstood. However, it seems that there is a terrible secret behind Kaya-chan's ultimate power...? New developments in Volume Four deepen the mystery! Autorid: YURITARO

The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Chappell Roan.Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for anyone wanting to know more about their favorite artist’s favorite artist. Autorid: Arie Kaplan, Risa Rodil

When sixteen-year-old Naomi Ward and her family head to a secluded cabin in the Shenandoah Valley for summer vacation they dont know the small, mountain town of Sparksburg, Virginia has a dark and twisted past. But when they arrive, Naomi cant shake the feeling that something about Sparksburg just isnt right - and it smells god awful, but for some reason Naomi is the only who can smell the towns stench. When she learns Sparksburg had once been a Sundown Town - a town where Black people werent allowed after sunset lest they be murdered - Naomis unease starts to make sense. As Naomi digs more into Sparsburgs violent origins, she finds herself haunted by the ghost of a girl, appearing nightly outside her window. Then she learns of two girls whove recently gone missing and suspects the past may still be present in Sparksburg and beneath the quaint façade of this tourist town is a palpable danger. When Naomi decides to track the disappearance of the two girls herself, she becomes suspicious of a local man who has kindled fear in Naomi more than once. She soon learns he has a connection to one of the missing girls, and Naomi is certain hes responsible for the disappearances. When no one believes her, Naomi takes matters into her own hands. But to save the missing girls, shell have to finally face her own past trauma as a missing girl as she finds herself in a fight for survival. Gripping and triumphant, L.S. Stratton tells an important and unforgettable story of racial reckoning inspired by historical events. Autorid: L.S. Stratton

DOES THE MELEA PASS MUSTER !After training under Marie's wing, Emma has finally managed to move the hearts of the Melea’s crew—just in time for them to join the Empire’s war!But before they’re permitted to head into battle, the Melea’s notoriously laid-back crew has to prove they’re ready. The inspector who turns up to take stock definitely doesn’t mesh with the ship's slackers…and the quirkiness on the team developing a new mobile-knight unit adds fuel to the fire.Staying focused on justice will be a challenge while Emma's hemmed in by countless eccentric comrades—especially if those comrades start to clash… Autorid: Yomu Mishima, Nadare Takamine

The light novel series that inspired the manga and anime! A story about a modern man who finds himself reincarnated as a young nobleman with powerful magic.Shiina Kazuya’s life is as ordinary as it gets—until one fateful night, a bid to protect his friend’s sister leads to his death. But when he wakes up, he’s no longer a high schooler—he’s Cain von Silford, a three-year-old heir to an aristocratic family in a fantastical world.To his surprise, Cain learns that upon turning five, he'll receive powerful blessings from the gods, each one enhancing his stat abilities to godlike levels. With immeasurable strength, magical prowess, and intelligence far beyond human limits, Cain begins to uncover the vast scope of his powers. As he navigates his new life, he must keep his extraordinary powers a secret while dealing with gods, aristocrats, and charming young ladies. His adventure is just beginning.Adapted into the hit anime The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far! Autorid: Yashu, Yotsuba

TRAPPED IN THE PASTWe paid Yuzuki’s mother a visit and learned all about the Katabuchi family’s dark past. The truth horrified us, but the family’s haunting tale is still being spun. The ritual known as the “left-hand memorial service” binds them to this day, but Keita is determined to save Ayano—even if it means risking his own life... Autorid: Kyo Uketsu, Ayano

DEMONIC DUTYIn 1862, unrest broiled in the city of Edo, the movement to overthrow the shogunate growing stronger every day. While dealing with an evil sword, Jinya met Yasuhide Hatakeyama, a samurai of the Aizu clan who was loyal to the shogunate. This samurai has been using demons to keep the shogunate alive. With the country on a razor's edge, both demons and samurai are on the verge of extinction! Autorid: Motoo Nakanishi, Yu Satomi

"A boy's wish for his family to return to the way it used to be goes awry, teaching him the real meaning of roots and how new ones can grow if we let them"-- Provided by publisher. Wishtree meets Song for a Whale, in this beautifully moving story about a boy whose wish for his family to return to the way it used to be, teaches him the real meaning of roots and the new ones that can grow if we let them.Ever since getting a little stepbrother named Harlan, Denver hasn’t felt like he fits into his own family. Lots of people find Harlan charming, but not Denver. His pesky stepbrother tags along everywhere Denver goes, breaking things and wanting Denver’s attention every. single. second. After an especially disastrous morning, Denver escapes to the forest, experiencing a whiff of ancient magic when he meets an old and dignified but lonely tree named Spiro. When Spiro offers to turn Harlan into a tree for a few hours, Denver jumps at the chance—only to realize he’s made a mistake when nobody, including his mom and stepdad, seems to remember Harlan existed. And now Spiro isn’t certain he can reverse the transformation.To save Harlan, Denver will need to find out what happened to Spiro to make him so disconnected from the other trees in the forest . . . but to do so the change he might have to make first is within himself. Autorid: Celesta Rimington

A poignant novel in verse about a Hmong girl losing and finding home in the aftermath of the Vietnam War. For fans of Jasmine Warga and Veera Hiranandani. "As gripping as it is informative and as beautiful as it is heartbreaking, A Year Without Home does what all great books do: spark curiosity, ignite compassion, and leave its readers changed for the better. The young people who read V.T. Bidania's story will feel energized and empowered to make their future kinder, more peaceful, and more just than either the past or our present."—Jarrett Lerner, award-winning author-illustrator of A Work in ProgressFor eleven-year-old Gao Sheng, home is the lush, humid jungles and highlands of Laos. Home is where she can roll down the grassy hill with her younger siblings after her chores, walk to school, and pick ripe peaches from her family’s trees.But home becomes impossible to hold onto when the communist government takes over after U.S. troops pull out of the Vietnam War. The communists will be searching for any American allies, like Gao Sheng’s father, a Hmong captain in the Lao Army who fought alongside the Americans against the Vietnamese. If he’s caught, he’ll be killed.As the adults frantically make plans – contacting family, preparing a route, and bundling up their silver and gold, Gao Sheng wonders if she will ever return to her beloved Laos and what’s to become of her family now. Gao Sheng only knows that a good daughter doesn’t ask questions or complain. A good daughter doesn’t let her family down. Even though sometimes, she wishes she could be just a kid rolling down a grassy hill again.On foot, by taxi and finally in a canoe, Gao Sheng and her family make haste from the mountains to the capitol Vientiane and across the rushing Mekong River, to finally arrive at an overcrowded refugee camp in Thailand. As a year passes at the camp, Gao Sheng discovers how to rebuild home no matter where she is and finally find her voice.Inspired by author V.T. Bidania’s family history, A Year Without Home illuminates the long, difficult journey that many Hmong refugees faced after the Vietnam War. Autorid: V. T. Bidania

Flit, flap, flutter! You might have seen a robin flying overhead or heard one singing in the trees. Did you know that robins tidy themselves up, teach their babies to find food, and are almost fully grown in just two weeks? From birth to first flutter and beyond, discover all that goes into being a robin in this charming picture book, the third in the Meet Your World series. This playful and informative series invites you to take a closer look at the amazing animals that live right alongside you in rural, suburban, and urban landscapes across North America. In each book, words and art inspire you to act out animal actions that are not so different from your own habits. And robust backmatter offers even more facts and fun. From the animals families and foods to their environments and behaviours, lets meet your world! Autorid: Laurie Ann Thompson, Jay Fleck

"A lonely ghost learns to share and is finally fulfilled through friendship. Includes backmatter on the The Hungry Ghost Festival"-- Provided by publisher. A picture book about a lonely ghost who learns to share and is finally fulfilled through friendship.Gwei the ghost is absolutely famished, but unlike the other ghosts in the cemetery, he won’t eat just anything. Luckily, it’s Ghost Festival month: the one time a year when ghosts roam the realm of the living. Gwei flutters around the city eating steaming bowls of noodles, hot, hot, HOT chestnuts, and crispy fried fish with chili oil.Yet no matter how much Gwei eats, his hunger won’t go away. As he searches for the perfect meal, he catches someone following him. It's another hungry little ghost! When he hears her grumbling belly, he reluctantly reaches into his pouch to share. To his surprise, he finally starts to feel full.With charming Chinese folklore–inspired text by Emeline Lee and warm, glowing illustrations by Basia Tran, Gwei the Hungry Ghost is a story about how friendship feeds the soul.Features illustrated backmatter with more information on the real Hungry Ghost Festival and more spirits of Chinese mythology! Autorid: Emeline Lee, Basia Tran

If you grew up as a Good Kid, you probably heard these words a lot. And you were good. Quiet. Easy. Responsible. So disciplined, you basically raised yourself. You're the one everyone counts on - and you wear it like a good star. But nobody ever checks on you. And you're exhausted from proving your goodness by being an overachieving, people pleasing, perfectionist, pushover, and shape-shifting chameleon. Good Kids is about the invisible trauma and cost of always being "good" - a lifetime of bottling your emotions, performing calm while constantly scanning everyone around you for the slightest sign of upset or disappointment and the crushing fear of being "a burden." Oh, and always worrying that you're in trouble. Maggie Nick was a Good Kid too - the one who "never caused trouble" and always made sure everyone else was okay (even when she wasn't). Now a trauma therapist, parenting expert, and cycle breaking mom, she's here to help you heal from the fallout of being easy to raise and show you how to support the good kids in your life through those same messy, human moments you weren't allowed to have. This book answers the questions you've been asking yourself for years, like: Why do I feel crushing guilt when I say no? Why do I replay conversations for days, convinced I did something wrong? Why do I feel like I'm "too much" and "not enough"? With raw honesty, deep compassion and grounded research, Good Kids gives you the clarity and validation you've been searching for your whole life and the handbook for how to heal and break the good kid cycle for your children. Autorid: Maggie Nick

'Living In a D.A.I.S.Y. Age is a brilliant and in-depth look at not just a pivotal and massively important rap group, but also a generous and incisive dive into the culture that they shaped, the culture that shaped them, and the universe they operated in that many of us still benefit richly from' Hanif Abdurraqib, New York Times bestselling author of There's Always This Year and A Little Devil in America A culturally connected celebration of the groundbreaking hip-hop group De La Soul, and how they changed the look, sound, and feel of Black America. Music artists and trends come and go, but every once in a while, a moment arrives that genuinely changes everything. In 1988, De La Soul, three young men from Amityville, Long Island, did exactly that. Their always innovative work pulled inspiration from artists of the past and popularized cutting-edge music sampling techniques to blend jazz, R&B, and rap as they created a sound unlike any the world had heard before. But the De La Soul experience didn't end there. These weren't just musicians-they were game-changers in so many ways. From the way they dressed, to the words they spoke, to the day-glo colours of their breakout 3 Feet and Rising, De La Soul rejected convention, refused to be talked back into the box, and left the door open for everyone behind them. Now, in Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age, Austin McCoy explores how De La Soul not only defined a new era of hip-hop, but also American and Black culture at the same time. Through his eyes, ears, and well-studied recall of '80s, '90s, and 2000s America, McCoy takes us on a journey through the world this innovative musical act made. One of the few hip-hop groups of their era to stay together long term, De La Soul lived astonishing highs and lows, from forming the Native Tongues collective to influential fights with their publishers to assert the artist's right to control their creations. And after a lifetime left out of music's digital revolution, in 2023 they finally hit streaming services just as it lost founding member David Jolicoeur too soon to see his work reach a brand-new generation of fans. Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age will connect with DLS fans, '80s babies, and students of the rap game alike, in a beautifully rendered and deeply researched tome that places this group atop the pedestal it deserves. Autorid: Austin McCoy

Wealth, poverty, and what it means to live a 'good life': this is the must-read story for fans of The Trading Game and The Psychology of Money. 'A fantastically compelling personal story that is also the story of a generation . . . Told with perfect timing.' - SIMON KUPER 'Searing insights into the challenges of coming of age in the 21st century . . . an instructive tale about a smart young man looking to grow up in the precariousness of our time.' - BLOOMBERG AS FEATURED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES -------- AFTER THE RISE, THERE COMES A FALL. In 2020, Alexander Hurst was 29 years old and broke, living as a writer in a cramped Paris flatshare. There were murmurs that a global pandemic was coming. Financial stability seemed unattainable, so far removed from his reality - the reality of the generation who came of age during the 2008 financial crisis. On a whim, he poured his meagre savings into highly risky options trading. Within a year this small set of stocks was worth $1.2 million. Enough to turn his life on its head - but not in the way he had imagined, as he began a slow-motion descent into losing it all. In exploring Alexander's remarkable rise and fall from wealth, Generation Desperation grapples with the vital questions of our age: what do class and status mean in a late-stage capitalist society? Can everyone really build the life they want? Or is there a cost to pursuing money above everything? Generation Desperation is an urgent, unmissable fable for our times. --------- 'Has an appealing timelessness . . . Hurst weaves the personal and the generational together with seamless ease in a thrilling book.' - SEB EMINA 'A riveting, tender, and painfully timely epic about what really matters.' - ANGELICA FERRARA 'Clever and brutally honest.' - LINDSEY TRAMUTA Autorid: Alexander Hurst

A man with a deadly past marries into the perfect, respectable family in this riveting thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh . . . A woman buried. A woman broken. A woman crashed. A woman burned. And the man who knew them all. Love at first sight, a whirlwind Vegas wedding, a fairy-tale romance. For seventy-nine days, Tavish Advani has been the happiest man in the world-until his new life turns to ash, his wealthy in-laws' house going up in a fiery explosion. His badly injured wife lies in a coma, her family all but annihilated. Tavish thought he left the sins of his Los Angeles life behind, but it's not so easy to leave behind an investigation into the deaths of several high-profile women-all of whom he professed to love. Tragedy and death follow him no matter where he goes . . . but this time, he knows he's innocent. Desperately trying to clear his name as the authorities zero in, he begins his own investigation into the fire-and learns that his wife's picture-perfect family may have been nothing but a meticulously constructed mirage. The truth is much darker than anything Tavish could've imagined . . . Autorid: Nalini Singh

It’s not easy to take risks—especially in a world that’s quick to judge, and judge harshly. As a result, many people lack the courage needed to live boldly and take chances. Written by a therapist and nationally recognized motivational speaker, this empowering guide encourages readers to stop holding themselves back—and to rethink what’s possible! Through real-life stories, expert advice, and practical exercises, readers will learn to overcome the fear of failure that’s keeping them from reaching their full potential and achieving their dreams. What would your life look like if you gave yourself permission to dream big, take risks, and let go of what’s holding you back? It’s not easy to take risks—especially in a world that’s quick to judge, and judge harshly. Too often, fear of failure, perfectionism, or self-doubt keeps us stuck, and afraid of making the bold choices that could lead to extraordinary opportunities. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In I Give Myself Permission, therapist and nationally recognized speaker George James shows you how to break free from the barriers you’ve built around yourself, so you can live the life you’ve always imagined. Drawing on real-life stories, expert insights, and practical exercises, this book will teach you how to: Conquer the fear and anxiety that limit your potential Build the courage to take meaningful risks Challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck Embrace your unique path and purpose This empowering guide will inspire you to move beyond the self-sabotaging beliefs that hold you back, so you can start taking charge of your life! Whether you’re ready to take a leap in your career or relationships, or challenge yourself to do the things you've always wanted to do, but thought you couldn’t, George’s compassionate advice and actionable tools will help you step boldly into the person you’re meant to be. It’s time to stop waiting for permission from the world—and start giving it to yourself. Autorid: George James

A neurodiversity-affirming guide to communicating with confidence as an ADHDer. If you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may have trouble building and maintaining relationships. Social pressures may send you spiraling into fits of chaotic thought and speech, or feelings of shame and low self-esteem. You aren’t alone, and it’s not your fault. Many adult ADHDers just like you struggle with communication and social interactions as well. The good news is there are skills you can easily learn to help you cultivate meaningful connections and thrive. This empowering guide can help you get started. Packed neurodiversity-affirming strategies, Thrive Socially with Adult ADHD translates the neuroscience behind ADHD into practical skills for improving your communication and building better relationships. You’ll gain crucial insight into how your brain works, and—most importantly—how it differs from a neurotypical brain. You’ll also develop new social executive functioning skills, giving you the ability to appropriately process and respond to social information, smoothly navigate complex relationships, and improve interpersonal interactions. From enhancing self-awareness to staying cool under pressure, this is your guide to genuine, authentic connection with yourself and others. If you’re ready to overcome the obstacles of ADHD and take your conversations, relationships, and confidence to another level, pick up this book on your way to a life full of promise. For adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), building and maintaining healthy relationships can be incredibly challenging. Ineffective communication skills may lead to impulsive actions, interruptions in conversation, or difficulty regulating emotions. Packed with strategies for cultivating lasting connections, this neurodiversity-affirming guide offers practical skills to boost self-confidence and improve communication and social interactions. Autorid: Shawn Horn