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A jaunt through the art-inspired cocktail menu from the National Portrait Gallery’s glamorous new speakeasyExperience iconic works from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection and the cocktails inspired by them in the menu for the gallery’s award-winning underground speakeasy, Larry’s, by the Daisy Green Collection. From the regal gin cocktail “The Cecil Beaton” to the experimental, colorful gin fizz “The Yevonde” and the award-winning “McBean” dirty martini, these fabulous cocktails evoke bygone eras and the creative spirit of London’s West End, which is known for its hub of creativity and pioneering jazz scene. This beautiful hardback publication begins with an introduction to Larry’s Bar and the story of its namesake, the actor Sir Laurence Olivier. It then showcases each of Larry’s bespoke cocktails, telling the stories behind their inspiration, ingredients and design. Each story is illustrated with portraits of iconic figures from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection, ranging from Audrey Hepburn to Francis Bacon. Autorid: Tom Onions

One of The Millions Most Anticipated Books for Spring ! Set in the uncanny valley between Bugs Bunny and Franz Kafka, Cartoons is an explosive series of outrageous, absurdist tales. The true surrealist is unblinking, convulsive, and cheerfully open to the mysterious flow, into their texts, of mythic and archetypal elements operating beyond their conscious control. In Cartoons, Kit Schluter vaults into the zone of Julio Cortázar, Richard Brautigan, and late Giorgio di Chirico, where the reader breaths the air of pure freedom attained rattling inside the chains of self.Jonathan Lethem, author of Motherless Brooklyn More than simply a book, Cartoons proposes itself as a genre of imaginary writing in opposition to the realism of most contemporary U.S. fiction, aligning itself with the French symbolism and Latin American fabulism its author is known to translate. A giant cricket with a tiny Kit Schluter in a jar, The Girl Who Is a Piece of Paper, an umbrella who confuses the words porpoise and purpose in its quest for self-fulfillment, these are just a few denizens of its pages, suffused with a fairy tale-like animism. A pair of slugs go on a bender. A microwave oven decries microaggressions. A beer bottle is filled with regret. An escalator mechanics shoe conceals a terrible secret. As befits its title, Cartoons defies the laws of physics and fiction alike, eschewing tonal consistency in favor of a simultaneity of joy and horror, ecstasy and disgust, wrapped in an extravagant layer of black humor. The stories blur the boundary between microfiction and poets prose, featuring impossible transformations and surrealistic events, even as they wrestle with urgent psychic and moral dilemmas. Heightening the atmosphere of pervasive unreality are a number of drawings by the author, which dont so much illustrate as parallel the tales with their own fantastic scenarios. Autorid: Kit Schluter

WITH A FOREWORD FROM TIM SPECTOR, author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed and Food for LifeNamed BBC Radio 4's The Food Programme Book of the Year, chosen by Dan Saladino"Fubini takes readers on a tour—from tomato growers in Italy to flower farmers in Cornwall to citrus groves in California . . . (and] makes a compelling case for strengthening the connections between consumers and farmers."—Civil Eats"A pioneering approach."—Anna Jones, cook and bestselling author of Easy WinsLet flavour guide our food choices – and lead us to a better food future. In Search of the Perfect Peach shows us how this simple desire can bring about a healthier, tastier and brighter future for our food, the people who produce it and the soil it grows in.That first bite of a perfectly ripe peach can be truly transformative – a joyful moment that will stay with you forever. For Franco Fubini, founder and CEO of Natoora, this encounter also leads him to realise that flavour is not simply a fleeting, visceral experience but a window into the farmer, a connection to our natural environment and a taste test for our food system.What makes a great-tasting tomato? Why is scarring on a greengage a good sign? Does ‘eating local’ narrow our priorities to the exclusion of others? In Search of the Perfect Peach follows Franco as he navigates the food system in pursuit of this elusive element. As he takes us from Sicily’s citrus groves to the streets of Mexico City, he shows how we have allowed the wider industry to compromise on more than just flavour.Franco’s search for the Greta peach culminates in his own clarity and conviction: by looking to flavour, we can unpick the industrialisation of our food production, restore nutrition and seasonal diversity to our plates and the craft of growing back to our landscapes. And, above all, we can find that perfect peach every summer."This exciting and important book now brings Natoora and all its ingredients not just to restaurants like ours but to everyone’s home."—Ruth Rogers, chef and co-founder of The River Cafe"An incredible read for those who love food and care about its future. In Search of the Perfect Peach is both a love story and technical guide."—Kyle Connaughton, chef and owner of SingleThread Farm, Restaurant and Inn"By valuing and reclaiming flavour, Franco argues that we can transform the system and also enrich our relationship with food. Essential reading."—Dan Saladino, journalist, broadcaster and author of Eating to Extinction WITH A FOREWORD FROM TIM SPECTOR, author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed and Food for LifeNamed BBC Radio 4's The Food Programme Book of the Year, chosen by Dan Saladino"Fubini takes readers on a tour—from tomato growers in Italy to flower farmers in Cornwall to citrus groves in California . . . (and] makes a compelling case for strengthening the connections between consumers and farmers."—Civil Eats"A pioneering approach."—Anna Jones, cook and bestselling author of Easy WinsLet flavour guide our food choices – and lead us to a better food future. In Search of the Perfect Peach shows us how this simple desire can bring about a healthier, tastier and brighter future for our food, the people who produce it and the soil it grows in.That first bite of a perfectly ripe peach can be truly transformative – a joyful moment that will stay with you forever. For Franco Fubini, founder and CEO of Natoora, this encounter also leads him to realise that flavour is not simply a fleeting, visceral experience but a window into the farmer, a connection to our natural environment and a taste test for our food system.What makes a great-tasting tomato? Why is scarring on a greengage a good sign? Does ‘eating local’ narrow our priorities to the exclusion of others? In Search of the Perfect Peach follows Franco as he navigates the food system in pursuit of this elusive element. As he takes us from Sicily’s citrus groves to the streets of Mexico City, he shows how we have allowed the wider industry to compromise on more than just flavour.Franco’s search for the Greta peach culminates in his own clarity and conviction: by looking to flavour, we can unpick the industrialisation of our food production, restore nutrition and seasonal diversity to our plates and the craft of growing back to our landscapes. And, above all, we can find that perfect peach every summer."This exciting and important book now brings Natoora and all its ingredients not just to restaurants like ours but … to everyone’s home."—Ruth Rogers, chef and co-founder of The River Cafe"An incredible read for those who love food and care about its future. In Search of the Perfect Peach is both a love story and technical guide."—Kyle Connaughton, chef and owner of SingleThread Farm, Restaurant and Inn"By valuing and reclaiming flavour, Franco argues that we can transform the system and also enrich our relationship with food. Essential reading."—Dan Saladino, journalist, broadcaster and author of Eating to Extinction Autorid: Franco Fubini, Tim Spector

Obsessed with the 1990s kids’ fantasy series Sunderworld, Leopold Berry believes the mythology is real and he’s destined to be Sunder’s chosen one, which turns out to be half right when he must survive LA’s magical side that’s less disappointing and far stranger than he ever imagined. Simultaneous eBook. The much-anticipated new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, his first since introducing the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series.Seventeen-year-old Leopold Berry is seeing weird things around Los Angeles. A man who pops a tooth into a parking meter. A glowing trapdoor in a parking lot. A half-mechanical raccoon with its tail on fire that just won’t leave him alone. Every hallucinatory moment seems plucked from a cheesy 1990s fantasy TV show called Max's Adventures in Sunderworld—and that’s because they are. Not a good sign.In the blurry weeks after his mother’s death, a young Leopold discovered VHS tapes of its one and only season in a box headed for the trash—and soon became obsessed. Losing himself in Sunder was the best way to avoid two things: grieving his mother and being a chronic disappointment to his overbearing father. But when the strange visions return—at the worst possible time on the worst possible day—Leopold turns to his best friend Emmet for help. Together they discover that Sunder is much more than just an old TV show, and that Los Angeles is far stranger than they ever imagined. And soon, he’ll realize that not only is Sunderworld real, but it’s in grave danger.Certain he’s finally been chosen for greatness, Leopold risks everything to claim his destiny, save the world of his childhood dreams, and prove once and for all that he’s not the disappointment his father believes him to be. But when everything goes terribly, horribly, excruciatingly wrong, Leopold’s disappointments prove to be more extraordinary than he ever could have imagined.How do you battle darkness when no one believes in you—not even yourself?Visionary storyteller Ransom Riggs weaves the familiar with the peculiar in a stunning loss, triumph, friendship and magic, reminding readers everywhere that true heroes are made, not born—and that when you’re never the chosen one, sometimes you have to choose yourself. Welcome to Sunderworld. Autorid: Ransom Riggs

Meet Us and Eat Us: Food plants from around the world is a book of poetry, prose, and fine art photography introducing a selection of 90 food plants. It explores them in the context of their family relationships, history of use, geographical origin, their role in culture and mythology, and the journeys they take to reach our plates. The book gives food plants a voice and agency, to encourage readers and cooks across a wide age range to actively engage in and take responsibility for their everyday food choices. Meet Us and Eat Us aims to stimulate thought, discussion and appetite through imaginative, playful, and scientifically rigorous exploration. Autorid: Vilma Bharatan, Liz Kendall

"A.L. Morton's classic 1952 study of utopias in the context of British social history constitutes one of the earliest sustained engagements with the social and ideological sources of the utopian imagination, the transformation of its function, content and direction in different historical moments, the importance of the class struggle for literary production and of literary production for cultural, if not political hegemony. Traversing English literary history from the medieval poem on the Land of Cockaygne to Sir Thomas More and his Puritan revisions in the seventeenth century, to Defoe's and Swift's paradigmatic adaptations of utopian and dystopian themes and from thence to William Morris's towering achievement in News from Nowhere and the subsequent decline of the genre and the eventual rise of anti-utopian and dystopian strains in the early twentieth century, The English Utopia remains provocative and critically engaging more than seventy years after its original publication, testifying to the vitality of British Marxist Literary Criticism from its earliest inception. In addition to charting its significance as an intervention, the present edition also brings to light Morton's complex role as Left political activist, historian, scholarly catalyst and cultural critic-a paradigmatic instance of the engaged and public intellectual"-- The English Utopia remains provocative and critically engaging more than seventy years after its original publication. This edition brings to light Morton’s complex role as Left political activist, historian, scholarly catalyst and cultural critic—a paradigmatic instance of the engaged and public intellectual. «Antonis Balasopoulos is to be heartily thanked for bringing back into print A. L. Morton’s marvelous book The English Utopia – and for providing us with not only a useful and insightful Introduction, but also a comprehensive bibliography of Leslie Morton’s many writings. We definitely need such works in these difficult times when democracy is under siege by authoritarian forces. Morton’s chapters may well truly serve both to empower our critical thinking and to inspire our radical-democratic imaginations.»(Harvey J Kaye, Professor Emeritus of Democracy & Justice, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay)«Antonis Balasopoulos describes his job as an ‘exercise in historical reclamation.’ He is due much gratitude for both the scrupulousness and the expertise he brings to his task. The Introduction is a model of its kind, positioning Morton in his own milieu as a committed intellectual. Morton’s book more than deserves this careful attention. In this new Ralahine edition, The English Utopia appears as the seminal text in utopian studies it should have been. »(Patricia McManus, Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Brighton)A. L. Morton’s classic 1952 study of utopias in the context of British social history constitutes one of the earliest sustained engagements with the social and ideological sources of the utopian imagination, the importance of the class struggle for literary production and of literary production for cultural, if not political hegemony. Traversing English literary history from the medieval poem on the Land of Cockaygne to Sir Thomas More, to William Morris’s News from Nowhere and the subsequent decline of the genre and the eventual rise of anti-utopian and dystopian strains in the early twentieth century, The English Utopia remains provocative and critically engaging more than seventy years after its original publication. In addition to charting its significance as an intervention, the present edition also brings to light Morton’s complex role as Left political activist, historian, scholarly catalyst and cultural critic – a paradigmatic instance of the engaged and public intellectual. Autorid: Antonis Balasopoulos, Raffaella Baccolini, Antonis Balasopoulos, Joachim Fischer, Michael G. Kelly, Tom Moylan, Phillip E. Wegner, A.L. Morton

In Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion, learn the story behind the man whose vision, over 60 years, has dramatically helped forge and transform American style. Cheek Fashion memoirOn any given day, more people will be “wearing” Stan Herman than any other American fashion designer. As he continues to work and thrive in his 95th year, Herman is the most acclaimed uniform designer of our time. But that is just part of a life well-lived, and well-loved. In Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion, Herman reflects on a remarkable life and career, from his childhood in Brooklyn, NY and Passaic, NJ, to WWII Army service in Europe, and back to NYC as a young freelance designer in the fashion hothouse of the Garment District. Next up, 16 years as head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, where he was instrumental in bringing New York Fashion Week to Bryant Park – all the while continuing his thriving uniform and leisurewear design business. It's also a deeply moving and insightful memoir, following personal triumphs and tragedies, including his nearly 40 year relationship with novelist Gene Horowitz, who suffered a heart attack and passed away in 1992. Together they lived their lives in the shadow of the AIDS crisis that decimated their personal and professional worlds. They also shared a beloved poodle named “Mozart,” who helped fill the void when Herman found himself suddenly alone. With equal aplomb, Herman writes with good humor and compassion, recalling the cruel and casual racism he witnessed in the military, his focus on animal rights in the fashion industry – as well as encountering the indignities of one's aging anatomy. Learn the story behind the man whose vision, over 60 years, has dramatically helped forge and transform American style. Autorid: Stan Herman

Dive into the Hidden Wonders of the Coral Triangle. The Coral Triangle, a kaleidoscope of marine life, boasts the greatest biodiversity in the oceans. Yet, most focus on the giants of the deep. Coral Triangle Cameos focuses in on the "small majority" - the tiny but vital creatures that power this underwater paradise. Renowned underwater photographer Alan Powderham brings the unseen to life with stunning photography and unveils the fascinating science behind these diminutive wonders. Uncover a Secret World: Explore the crucial role of these often-overlooked creatures in maintaining the Coral Triangle's health. Witness breath-taking underwater photography showcasing the dazzling diversity of the "small majority." Gain scientific insights into the intricate dance of life on the reef. Embrace the unseen and discover the true heart of the Coral Triangle. Coral Triangle Cameos is a captivating book for anyone fascinated by the hidden wonders of the natural world including scuba divers, ocean enthusiasts, marine biologists, ecologists, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of what is at stake for marine conservation efforts. Autorid: Alan J Powderham, Sancia van der Meij, Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock

Bright, colorful and minimalist, Michael Craig-Martin’s paintings and sculptures tackle the semiotics of everyday objectsMichael Craig-Martin (born 1941) is an important figure in British Conceptual Art, and among the most influential artists and teachers of his generation. Since his rise to prominence in the late 1960s, he has moved between sculpture, installation, painting, drawing and print, creating works that fuse elements of Pop, Minimalism and Conceptual Art. His work transforms everyday objects—from buckets and ladders to sneakers, mobile phones and laptops—with bold colors and simple, uninflected lines. Renowned as an art educator, he has inspired generations of artists, most notably the Young British Artists (YBAs). This handsome book, the catalog of the largest exhibition of Craig-Martin’s work to have been mounted in the UK, contains thought-provoking text by critics Michael Bracewell and Richard Cork and an illuminating conversation between the artist and the writer Carolina Grau. Autorid: Michael Bracewell, Richard Cork, Carolina Grau

From the vibrant shores of Trinidad to the bustling streets of the UK, Rudolph Walker's journey has been as captivating as the roles he has portrayed on our screens. In this profound autobiography, Walker shares the stark realities of his early life in the Caribbean, his bold move to Britain, and his struggle his struggle against the pervasive racism of the 1960s and 70s and his continued efforts to promote equality today. As one of the first prominent Black actors to break into British television, Rudolph has faced immense challenges but never lost his enduring optimism or his distinctive sense of humour. This book examines his pioneering contributions to British TV, highlighting his iconic roles in the controversial sitcom Love Thy Neighbour and the beloved soap EastEnders. Through these roles, Rudolph not only entertained millions but also subtly challenged and reshaped cultural perceptions. Rudolph Walker: Walking With Dignity is more than just a memoir. It is a reflection on a life filled with both adversity and triumph, an exploration of the evolving landscape of race and media, and a testament to the resilience and warmth of a man who has become a cultural staple in homes around the world. Join Rudolph as he recounts a career that spans over six decades, offering an insightful look into the life of a man who has witnessed profound social changes and emerged with his spirit unbroken. Autorid: Rudolph Walker

For anyone who needs proof that the world is full of good people, this beautifully illustrated book features 101 feel-good stories from Upworthy, the beloved social media platform where millions go to seek inspiration.GOOD PEOPLE is a much-needed trove of life-affirming stories told straight from the heart. Handpicked from Upworthy’s community of millions, each piece speaks to the breadth, depth, and beauty of the human experience. With proof that decency surrounds each and every one of us, Upworthy's first book is a perspective-changing salve that will leave even the most unlikely reader feeling better about the world.Rippling with wit, compassion, and courage, each chapter offers a restorative opportunity to believe in people’s fundamental goodness. Inside, you’ll find beautifully illustrated stories, including:The Kindest of Strangers, when a waitress’s regular customer gives her the opportunity to chart a new life course.Learn by Heart, when a teacher’s brilliance helps her class accept a little boy with an eye patch.It’s the Little Things, when a former baker finds a creative, and tasty, way to rally his community through the most difficult of times.The Kids Are All Right, when a lonely woman and a four-year-old girl bond over some unexpected fairytale magic.When I Needed It Most, when a landlord’s generosity helps his tenant navigate his grief. Away From Home, when a toddler and her mother provide safe haven for a sick fellow traveler.An essential counterbalance to today’s daunting news cycle, this deeply moving book is emotional nourishment for navigating modern life, both online and off. Autorid: Gabriel Reilich, Lucia Knell

A guide to Fulham that offers a record of the Cottagers since the club began back in 1879 with Sunday-school boys knocking a ball around a park pitch. It covers the story of Fulham FC, from its beginnings in the 19th century to the present day. It includes profiles of the club's great players, the managers, the programmes, and the attendences. Autorid: Dennis Turner

Bruno Munari was one of the most important and eclectic twentieth-century European artists. Dubbed the «Leonardo and Peter Pan» of contemporary art, he pioneered what would later be labelled kinetic art, playing a key role in the constitution and definition of the aesthetic programmes of groups such as Movimento Arte Concreta and Programmed Art. He became an internationally recognized name in the field of industrial design, winning the prestigious «Compasso d’Oro» prize four times, while also being a prominent figure in Italian graphic design, working for magazines such as Tempo and Domus, as well as renowned publishing companies such as Einaudi and Bompiani. He left an indelible mark as an art pedagogue and popularizer with his famous 1970s artistic laboratories for children and was the author of numerous books, ranging from essays on art and design to experimental books.Capturing a resurgent interest in Munari at the international level, the exceptional array of critical voices in this volume constitutes an academic study of Munari of a depth and range that is unprecedented in any language, offering a unique analysis of Munari’s seven-decade-long career. Through original archival research, and illuminating and generative comparisons with other artists and movements both within and outside Italy, the essays gathered here offer novel readings of more familiar aspects of Munari’s career while also addressing those aspects that have received scant or no attention to date. Bruno Munari was one of the most important and eclectic twentieth-century European artists, pioneering what would later be labelled kinetic art. Through original archival research and illuminating comparisons with other artists and movements, both within and outside Italy, this volume offers a unique analysis of Munari’s seven-decade-long career. Autorid: Pierpaolo Antonello, Robert S.C. Gordon, Pierpaolo Antonello, Matilde Nardelli, Margherita Zanoletti

From the bestselling author of A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar comes an extraordinary memoir of growing up in a cult Suzanne Joinson grew up in a 1980s council estate in Crewe, where her parents were followers of The Divine Light Mission cult. This clash of class and counterculture destroyed her family, leaving a legacy of turmoil and poverty. Years later, she attempts to reclaim what she’s lost and piece together the impact of a childhood infused with esoteric yoga practices, psychedelic encounters, and meditation techniques. She acquires replicas of beloved objects that had to be destroyed in regular purges in the hope of restoring family ties.Museum of Lost and Fragile Things explores the realm of mother-daughter relationships and inherited trauma, in a moving, delicately-woven account of coming to terms with a complicated past. Autorid: Suzanne Joinson

Winner of the 2017 European Union Prize for Literature for readers of Min Jin Lee andThe Namesake by Jhumpa LahiriWhen young Minnie is orphaned, the Campanis family decides to take her in. Ex-hippie Susan and her husband Basil, a second-generation Greek American, along with their daughter Leto react to Minnie’s arrival in ways that make old family scars flare up again. Set in crisis-ridden 1980s Camden, New Jersey, among a community of immigrants trying and failing to realize the American dream, Dendrites is a poetical elegy to dignity and courage. In this sensitively told story about the quest for a meaningful life amid the ruins of lost second chances, Kallia Papadaki, one of Greek literature’s most brilliant voices, delivers an unforgettable novel about the power of hope and compassion in the face of adversity. Autorid: Kallia Papadaki, Karen Emmerich

"This monograph demonstrates that the Acts of the Apostles is a result of highly creative, hypertextual reworking of the Letter to the Galatians. This detailed reworking consists of over 500 strictly sequentially organized conceptual, and at times also linguistic correspondences between Acts and Galatians. The strictly sequential, hypertextual dependence on Galatians explains numerous surprising features of Acts. Critical explanations of such features, which are offered in this monograph, ensure the reliability of the new solution to the problem of the relationship between Acts and the Pauline and post-Pauline letters"-- This monograph demonstrates that the Acts of the Apostles is a hypertextual reworking of the Letter to the Galatians. The strictly sequential dependence on Galatians explains numerous surprising features of Acts. Therefore, this monograph offers a new solution to the problem of the relationship between Acts and the Pauline and post-Pauline letters. In this monograph, the author demonstrates that the Acts of the Apostles is a highly creative hypertextual reworking of the Letter to the Galatians, with over 500 strictly sequentially organized conceptual and linguistic correspondences between Acts and Galatians. This hypertextual dependence on Galatians explains numerous surprising features of Acts. Critical explanations of these features, which are offered in this monograph, ensure the reliability of the new solution to the problem of the relationship between Acts and the Pauline and post-Pauline letters. Autorid: Bartosz Adamczewski, Bartosz Adamczewski

It is a story about journeys. The two strands of the narrative are Ben travelling from London to a small German island to see his friend Pascal, who is in his last days of his life. As he travels, he listens to voice notes from Pascal, each relating to a photograph from a different moment in his life. Autorid: Paul Scraton

Packed with 24 fabulous Christmas activities to enjoy, this fill-in activity book will keep children aged 5 - 7 years busy every day of advent! Use the 150 stickers to complete activities such as decorate your own Christmas jumper, make your own Christmas card and decorate a gingerbread house. Then complete a Christmas wordsearch, spot Santa on his many adventures and count up how many reindeer you can see. Plus festive facts, Christmas Sudoku, odd-one-out and spot the difference. All the Christmas fun you could wish for. Autorid: Sarah Walden, Liza Lewis

Explore the most marvellous mouths of the animal kingdom, from the awesome jaws of the great white shark to the tiny teeth of the garden snail. Some animals sport tongues that are longer than their bodies, others have super-sticky spit that can speedily snare an insect snack. And animals use their mouths for lots of things other than just eating to carry their food or their babies, to build their homes or even to climb waterfalls! Join scientist and author Letizia Diamante to discover some of the most important animal body parts that are often overlooked, even though theyre right under our noses! Autorid: Letizia Diamante, Ed J. Brown

How do scientists see into space? How do polar bears keep warm? How do keys open locks? How do fireworks explode? Featuring more than 150 compelling questions about space, Earth, machines, buildings, animals and the human body, this magnificent book by the author-and-illustrator team behind the bestselling First Big Book of Why provides answers for every inquisitive child. And these are answers you can trust, as they have all been thoroughly fact-checked and reviewed by subject experts, who are proudly profiled in the book. By encouraging children to question how things are happening in the world around them, First Big Book of How supports STEAM learning and nurtures curious minds. The warm and playful text is accompanied by stunning real-life photography as well as gorgeous original illustrations and helpful, friendly diagrams. This book is the ultimate gift for kids who need to know everything and now! Autorid: Sally Symes, Saranne Taylor, Kate Slater

Dessau, Germany, 1939. A 49-year-old veteran of the Great War hobbles over to his sleek, green racing car, hands his walking stick to his mechanic and awkwardly pulls his damaged leg into the bowels of the machine. His hosts, the glamorous young drivers of the Nazi state-sponsored Silver Arrows team, share bemused grins as he rolls up his sleeves, dons an old-fashioned leather racing cap and pulls down his goggles. A few minutes later, to the astonishment of the Germans, the mostly selffunded car flashes past at over 200mph, setting a host of new international records. Goldie moves from the brutality of an Edwardian public school, through the jungles of Ceylon and into the blood-soaked trenches of the Somme. The book follows Goldie Gardner as he emerges into the post-war world, trying to make sense of what has happened, finding friendship and love, and searching for a way to prove himself. Motor racing and record breaking seem to offer a solution, but what follows is a story of obsession that establishes him as one of the most extraordinary record breakers of all time but leads to heartbreak, betrayal and eventually taking one risk too many. Autorid: John Mayhead, Duke of Richmond and Gordon

An unflinching and emotionally insightful debut about cultural identity, homesickness, love and loss. In the five years following his brother's death, Aaron has built himself a life of solitary routines. After moving from Dublin to Boston, and illegally overstaying her visa, Róisín has done the same. When the two meet on a night out, they each find in the other something missing in their lives. A semblance of home. Their relationship is complicated by their disparate religious backgrounds - Aaron is Jewish; Roísín is atheist - and by the harsh realities of everyday life. Just as they're pushed to their breaking point, Roísín realises she is pregnant. Placeholders is a poignant story of loneliness corrected and the transformative power of love. Autorid: James Roseman

"Vincent Fox has a unique talent: he can dive into paintings and move around inside them to explore the world in which the painting takes place! Apart from his mother and grandfather, only the director of the National Gallery in London knows about it, and she allows him to jump into the paintings hanging in the museum. When the painting The Storm is stolen from a London mansion, Vincent decides to track it down. In the course of his search, to his great surprise, he comes across Holly, who can jump into paintings just like him! Vincent sets Holly a challenge: Whoever finds The Storm first wins"--Provided by publisher. "When the painting The Thunderstorm is stolen from a London mansion, 13-year-old Vincent, who can jump into paintings, decides to track it down with Holly, who has the same talent, and as they search for the painting, Vincent discovers something is wrong with van Gogh’s Starry Night. " An action-packed story about a group of children with a unique ability to jump into paintings and move around in them! Thirteen-year-old Vincent has a very special talent: He can jump into paintings and move around inside them! When the painting The Thunderstorm by an old Dutch painter is stolen from a London mansion, Vincent decides to track it down. During his search, to his great surprise, he meets Holly, who can dive into paintings just like him. The two make a bet: Whoever finds The Thunderstorm first wins! Vincent is sure that he will be faster than Holly, but the search turns out to be unexpectedly difficult. And suddenly something is also wrong with Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. Why is it that when Vincent jumps into it, the painting feels like a fake? Autorid: Christina Wolff, Claire Storey

Half Swimmer. A German term for one who has recently learnt to swim but hasnt yet mastered the technique. Growing up in 1980s East Germany, as the daughter of an army officer and a teacher, Tanja seems set up to become a model citizen of the German Democratic Republic. Except she has other ideas. And so, it turns out, does the course of history. This is a collection of memories from one life, following a girl as she attempts to forge her own identity under the social pressures of both the GDR, and the capitalism of a unified Germany. Katja Oskamp knows how to capture the essence of people beautifully. They really come to life in her portraits. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany Autorid: Katja Oskamp, Jo Heinrich

"Raised in a militant atheist family, Sy Garte fell in love with the factual world of science. He became a respected research biochemist and had no intention of seeking a God he didn't believe in. That is, until the very science he loved led him to question the validity of atheism. His journey to find answers drew him into a fully committed faith, determined to show others the truth: modern science doesn't contradict God at all, but instead supports Christianity. Lessons from physics, biology, and human nature that argue for belief in God are all presented for anyone to easily understand. Sy also tackles contentions against God often presented in academic and scientific settings and explains the false foundations on which they rest. If you've been told the realities of science call for a rejection of God, but you can't quite get rid of the feeling that this shouldn't be true, The Works of His Hands shares the beauty of the marriage between science and faith; and how, together, they can bring even the most likely to salvation."--Publisher's Description Raised in a militant atheist family, Sy Garte fell in love with the factual world of science. He became a respected research biochemist with an anti-theistic worldview to bolster his work--and he had no intention of seeking a God he didn't believe in. That is, until the very science he loved led him to question the validity of an atheistic worldview.His journey to answer the questions that confronted him drew him into becoming a fully committed Christian, determined to show others the truth: modern science doesn't contradict God at all but instead supports Christianity.In the first half of the book, Sy begins with how his experiences and quest for knowledge as a student and early in his career brought him to question his materialist assumptions. He goes on to reveal how lessons from physics, biology, and human nature--all presented for lay readers to easily understand--actually argue for belief in God. In the second half of the book, Sy looks at the arguments often presented against God in academic and scientific settings and explains the false foundations on which they rest.For those who have been told that the realities of science call for a rejection of God--but can't quite get rid of the feeling that this shouldn't be true--The Works of His Hands is an ideal reminder that the two don't have to be bitter enemies. Instead, this transformative book shares the beauty of the marriage between science and faith--and how, together, they can bring even the most unlikely to salvation. Autorid: Sy Garte, Alister Mcgrath

Support your child’s educational journey with the Spectrum grade 2 math workbook that teaches essential math skills to 2nd graders. 2nd Grade Math Workbook for kids ages 7-8Support your child’s educational journey with the Spectrum grade 2 math workbook that teaches essential math skills to 2nd graders.Spectrum’s second grade math workbook is a great way for students to learn essential math skills such as addition, subtraction, fractions, and more through a variety of problem-solving activities that are both fun AND educational! Why You’ll Love This 2nd Grade Math BookEngaging and educational math activities. Working with 2-D and 3-D shapes, telling time, and writing in expanded form are a few of the activities included to help inspire math learning. Helping your child along the way. Parent support pages are included at the beginning of each chapter with helpful definitions, tools and tips, and a skills list to provide a spectrum of support for your leaner. An answer key is also included.Practically sized for every activity The 192-page math workbook is sized at about 8.4” x 10.9”—giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise.About Spectrum For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals—providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum.The 2nd Grade Math Workbook Contains:Parent support pages at the beginning of each chapterAnswer key Autorid: Spectrum, Carson Dellosa Education

**Shortlisted for the SLA Information Book Award 2025** From the deepest, darkest oceans to shallow coastal seas, warm tropical waters and the cold Arctic Ocean, jellyfish colour our underwater world. But what do we really know about jellyfish? Are they poisonous? Can you eat them? Is it true that they are immortal? Can they really indicate climate change? Welcome to The Jellyfish Garden, where the fascinating world of jellyfish is revealed in extraordinary detail. Includes a jellyfish spotters guide, the anatomy of a jellyfish, the importance of jellyfish in a biodiverse ecosystem and an in-depth look at their varying superpowers from their ability to self-heal to glowing in the dark. Autorid: Paola Vitale, Rossana Bossù, Margaret Greenan

Find inspiration from your daily life and build your own personal or creative brand.Renowned visual artist and content creator Maris Jones guides you on a journey of creative self-discovery through a series of personal stories, visually captivating guides, and quirky prompts. By building on your specific interests and tastes—in everything from fashion, music, and art, to decor, color, and more—Jones helps you tap into your creative voice. You’ll learn how to bring your unique creative visions to life, whether you’re putting together a show-stopping look for a big party, creating a video for your social media channel, or decorating your new living room.Unlock Your Aesthetic offers valuable insights and practical tips for finding your own personal aesthetic and expressing it through every aspect of life. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your adventures in creativity, with Jones's expert guidance, you'll learn how to embrace your interests and passions and turn them into a visually stunning cohesive brand that will help you set yourself apart. Autorid: Maris Jones

David Hieatt is the man who proved to a world full of shallow brands the benefits of having a real purpose. There is no greater expert on the matter. ' - Richard Reed, co-founder of innocent. The most important brands in the world make us feel something. They do that because they have something they want to change. And as customers, we want to be part of that change. These companies have a reason to exist over and above making a profit: they have a purpose. Yes, we love the product they make. But the thing we love most about them is the change they are making. Purpose is an incredibly powerful thing. It provides the strength to fight the impossible. It tells your story. It builds your teams, and it defines your culture. In Do Purpose, David Hieatt shares insights on how to build one of these purpose-driven companies. You know, those rare brands we all fall in love with. The crazy ones that don't just make something, but change something as well. This new edition marks 10 years in print and features a foreword by Sophie Bambuck, Chief Marketing Officer at The North Face. Autorid: David Hieatt

Listening to children is a skill which parents, teachers, caretakers and school counsellors need to employ every day. From a deep respect for the already existing attitude of these adults, the authors offer an extra dimension to the art of communicating with children. This book is about listening in many ways, both to your deepest self and to others. It is listening to what children say, feel, and think, but also to what is deeper than thoughts and feelings.Change in behaviour arises when children learn to listen inwardly, sensing what is bodily felt inside them. This process of change, called 'Focusing', is explained with many examples from the personal experiences of the authors, from their workshops, training and child-therapy sessions. The authors give a structured approach for use in schools and other group situations, but much of it can also be used at home by parents. With this book you can, quite independently, start to accompany children more consciously in their development, and by doing so, you will watch their confidence grow. Autorid: Marta Stapert, Erik Verlieferde

Reinforce your kindergartner’s reading skills with Spectrum Sight Words. With this workbook’s targeted activities, including sight word sentence strips, your child will practice recognizing and writing commonly used words. Spectrum(R) Sight Words will help your child master 300 high-frequency words that appear in books for early readers. Based on Fry’s Instant Sight Words, this engaging workbook series includes fun activities, flash cards, and answer keys to help build fluency, reading, and writing skills. Spectrum, the best-selling workbook series, is proud to provide quality educational materials that support your students’ learning achievement and success. Reinforce your kindergartner’s reading skills with Spectrum Sight Words. With this workbook’s targeted activities, including sight word sentence strips, your child will practice recognizing and writing commonly used words. Autorid: Spectrum

Kali has a lot to deal with. Her crush doesn't notice her, her parents love her cousin more, and a big family wedding is overshadowing her 16th birthday. So, she really did NOT need a demon appearing in her bedroom and for the fate of the world to rest in her hands. It turns out that all girls named after the Indian demon-fighting goddess Kali are imbued with special powers, and are destined to fight demons. At least she's not alone in this mess - she's got the very cool, very confident K to teach her how to be a demon slayer. Now, if only she could also figure out how to slay at life... Autorid: Radhika Sanghani

In a quiet suburb of Paris, Matou passes a mosque on her way home from school and cant resist trying on some of the shoes she finds outside. Curious about the shoes wearers, she begins to imagine the lives they might lead. Why do the trainers of the neatly-dressed boy look like they have never been worn? Why are the ballet shoes of the girl from her school so worn out? With no-one to give her any answers, she starts to imagine the answers for herself. One day, when her mum has to work late, Matou feels frustrated and let down. Can stepping into her mums shoes help her build a bridge of understanding between them? A delightful story about empathy in which a little girl takes the expression to step into someones shoes literally. Autorid: Alkisti Halikia, Fotini Tikkou, Konstantine Matsoukas

Renowned murder mystery playwright Bertie Carroll returns, this time in London's West End, to solve the mystery of an impossible murder and the newspaper advert that preceded it. An unexpected phone call from a rival playwright puts Bertie centre stage in another mystery. Can he help unravel the motive behind a mysterious newspaper advert that boldly declares a murder will take place during a show's third act? There's only one problem, there is no murder in the third act of the play! When a victim is discovered and the police are brought in, Bertie and Inspector Hugh Chapman get thrown awkwardly back together as they both work to find the killer. The spotlight falls on each suspect in turn and, this time, even Bertie is not above suspicion. But can rivalries and differences be put aside to solve this devious murder? Following on from the success of Death on the Pier, Jamie West - the West End's resident murder mystery author - brings you the second book in this golden-age-style whodunnit series, set in the exciting world of theatreland in 1930s London. ----------------------- A wonderfully realised crime novel in the best tradition of the Golden Age William Hussey So happy to be taken back once again to that poignant lost land of nineteen-thirties theatre. And at the heart of is this perfect, impossible murder! J.M. Hall A book cosy crime fans and theatre buffs will enjoy from Act One all the way through to the final curtain! Fiona Leitch Elegantly crafted and expertly plotted Orlando Murrin A brilliantly entertaining 1930s whodunnit Greg Mosse Another wonderfully clever and satisfying Golden Age-inspired mystery Tom Mead A stylish, charming murder mystery Kitty Murphy Autorid: Jamie West

Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 1?2 gives students a head start for their second-grade year. Review first-grade skills such as two-digit place value and using verb tenses while preparing for second-grade skills such as measurement and compound words. School stops for summer, but learning never should! The best-selling, award-winning Summer Bridge Activities series helps prevent summer learning loss while getting students ready for the school year ahead. Engaging practice activities for math and language arts skills can be completed in just 15 minutes during each weekday of summer vacation. All activities support current state standards. In addition, these exclusive features help kids stay active and healthy by moving, thinking, and doing activities such as goal setting, character development exercises, fitness challenges, hands-on science experiments, social studies activities, and outdoor learning experiences. Bonus flash cards and an online companion are included. With 12 weeks of learning fun, Summer Bridge Activities is the perfect way to keep skills sharp all summer long! Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 1?2 gives students a head start for their second-grade year. Autorid: Summer Bridge Activities

Colour with Brian Clarke: Collages 1 is the first in a series of activity books published by HENI, based on the artworks of world-renowned contemporary artist, Sir Brian Clarke. Designed in close collaboration, and with an inspiring introduction by the artist himself, these are activity books with a difference for children to enjoy transforming each page into their very own masterpiece! Giving children a peek into the exciting world of art, guided by a leading British artist, the activity books present drawing pages alongside reproductions of 15 original artworks, providing inspiration and guidance for children whilst letting their imaginations run wild to discover their own creativity! In this volume, the beautiful outlines are taken from collage artworks first displayed at Clarkes major exhibition A Great Light (8 Jun 2023 7 Jan 2024) at Newport Street Gallery, London. Suitable for those aged three years and over, and allowing for a wide range of colouring applications to be used including pencil, crayon, pastel, felt marker and paint, this book provides hours of fun and is a great introduction to drawing and the delights of art. Autorid: Brian Clarke

STEM careers like doctor, architect, games developer and pilot offer some of the most fulfilling job opportunities. However, the broad scope of STEM, encompassing science, technology, engineering and mathematics, can feel challenging or intimidating, leading individuals to feel unsure about their abilities to succeed in these areas. In this fully updated 2nd edition, STEM-careers expert Liz Painter helps you decide whether a STEM-related career could be right for you and, if so, how to put yourself in the best possible position to secure your dream role. Complete with unique insider insights from young people working in STEM occupations and inspiring stories about heroes in STEM, inside you will find: A wealth of job ideas in the various STEM sectors Details of academic and vocational qualifications and entry routes Practical advice on finding work experience, applying for jobs and building STEM skills Chapters dedicated to the parents, carers and teachers supporting young people on their STEM journey With a clear and logical structure, this best-selling guide will tell you everything you need to know to plan for success in your future STEM career. 'A really practical tool for career explorers, and one with an emphasis on both broadening horizons ... and drilling into the detail of what STEM careers really look like in practice.' Chris Webb RCDP, Career Consultant and Freelance Careers Writer Autorid: Liz Painter

A Little Gay Natural History is a celebration of the astonishing diversity of sexual behaviour, biology and reproduction found in nature. From penguins to primates, same-sex behaviours and courtship are more widespread in the natural world than many people realize, while how nature organises sex is not always as straightforward as usually thought. Davis considers how, in many different organisms - both animals and plants - sexual reproduction and determination rely on a surprisingly complex interaction between genes, hormones, environment and chance. We meet turtles whose sex is determined by the incubation temperature of their eggs and butterflies that embody male and female biological tissue in the same organism. He also reveals animal and plant behaviours in nature that have previously either been covered up or explained away, and presents animal behaviours that challenge us to rethink our assumptions and prejudices. Autorid: Josh L. Davis

The boundless positivity and radiant world of renowned street artist Mr Brainwash is captured in this vivid survey, now in a revised and extended paperback edition. Playful, colourful, with a hint of mischief, each work is a journey through his pop culture wonderland. Every surface in the world is a cloak-and-dagger canvas for Mr. Brainwashs franchise of the mind. In 2006 Mr. Brainwash set aside his video camera and quickly became renowned in the burgeoning street art scene alongside Banksy, Shepard Fairey and Invader. Brought to wider attention by Banksys 2010 documentary film Exit Through the Gift Shop, Mr. Brainwashs massive solo art shows have attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors globally and his works have become desirable collectors items. This first paperback edition is an updated version of the popular 2018 publication, with 16 extra pages showcasing the artists latest works including giant Beverly Hills origami sculptures and the Mr. Brainwash Museum in Los Angeles. This rich selection is complemented with critical essays by art historians Eleanor Heartney and Donald Kuspit. Autorid: Ted Vassilev

After Red and her friends are killed by invaders from beyond, they’re revived inside massive organic battle-mechs. Time to take their planet back! It's a truly epic graphic novel about global crisis, mental health, and giant robots.The world is being ravaged by four terrifying robotic monsters. One fateful night, four friends venture out to watch a meteor shower and come face-to-face with doom…only to find that their story is just beginning.Returned to life by a mysterious natural power, these young adults are chosen to bear the only weapons that might turn the tide against the invaders: ancient, enormous forest-monsters that they can pilot from within! They’re enormously powerful…but when you’re struggling with the trauma of your own death, is that really the best time to become a living weapon of mass destruction?Writer Ricky Lima joins artist Daniele Aquilani for a jaw-dropping graphic novel about planetary crisis, mental health, and giant robots. Packed with captivating character designs, epic-scale battle scenes, and thorny questions, Undergrowth is a book about kids trying to do the impossible…and they just might pull it off. Autorid: Ricky Lima, Daniele Aquilani

Invisible Fire is a work that presents the traditional themes in Western Mysticism as it pertains to the perennial school of theology, mysticism, and metaphysics. Invisible Fire strives toward presenting metaphysical exploration in an engaging and all-embracing way. Hence, it fills a vacuum in the mystical and philosophical literature that tends to be too dry and academic for many readers. Still, solidly anchored in history, philosophy, and metaphysics, it is a book that strives to engage the reader with its Gnostic vision to rediscover one’s own center, if not the cosmic center and the divinity of the anima mundi and the world at large in all its cosmic splendor. As such, Invisible Fire is a book that unifies and inspires, a book that brings a vision of world, tradition, and spirituality into a unified and integrated whole that will expand the horizon of the reader and make their perspective on faith and mystery richer. When we speak of Western Mysticism, it is vital to understand that this refers to a cultural conglomerate of shared cosmologies and epistemologies. This means that Sufi schools, schools of Kabbalah, Christian Mystics, Gnostics, and even Eastern traditions are bound by similar cosmologies through shared ideas and a common focus on divine revelation. This commonality is known as “The Timeless Tradition” and the Way of Seth, and Invisible Fire discusses these themes in great length, both in theory and practice. Autorid: Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold

After a terrible tragedy, governess Julia Pearlie finds herself with no job, home, or references. When she's offered a position as companion to Miss Olivia Richmond, her luck appears to be turning. But Mistcoate House is full of secrets. Olivia has a sinister reputation. The locals call her the Mistcoate Witch, thanks to her tarot readings, and her insistence that she can speak to the dead. Her father, Dr Richmond, believes this to be girlish fantasy and is looking to Julia to put a stop to it. Determined to prove herself and shake off her own murky history, Julia sets to work trying to help Olivia become a proper young lady. However, as she becomes a fixture at Mistcoate, it is soon clear that there may be more to Olivia's stories than Dr Richmond would have Julia believe - not least because somehow, Olivia seems to know something of the darkness that Julia desperately hoped she had left behind. As the danger grows, and the winter chill wraps around the dark woods surrounding Mistcoate, Julia will have to fight to uncover the truth, escape her past - and save herself. Original and engrossing, this chilling Victorian Gothic ghost story is an outstanding piece of storytelling, perfect for fans of Sarah Perry, Erin Morgenstern and Jessie Burton. "The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond is a darkly gothic historical mystery in all the best traditions of the genre. Lyrical writing, a perfect setting, haunting characters and a village of broken people. I absolutely loved it. A standout book that I whole-heartedly recommend. Breathtaking." - Helen Fields, bestselling author of Perfect Remains and These Lost And Broken Things "This engaging novel cleverly mixes the psychic and the psychological, as we, along with Julia Pearlie, try to make sense of the disturbing goings-on at Mistcoate House. Peopled by vividly realised characters and with a strong period feel, Davidson's novel pays homage to 'sensational' nineteenth-century literature, keeping some of its secrets to the very end." - Sarah Burton, bestselling author of The Strange Adventures of H "This chilling gothic novel is a well-crafted, twisty mystery, perfect for fans of Stacey Halls." Candis Magazine "Absorbing and twisty." Heat Magazine "Gorgeous." Stella Ireland "Magical a perfect Halloween read." Country and Town House "A captivating, immersive, dark tale of obsession, manipulation and fierce, fierce emotion that leaves you reeling. I thought it was magnificent. Gothic writing of the most compelling kind. My Weekly A brilliant new gothic novel A haunting coming-of-age story that explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling. The Lady "A dark and twisting gothic mystery and a haunting coming of age debut exploring the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling alongside the lot of women in Victorian England." The Gloss Ireland "A gothic novel on the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling. The Daily Mail "Jane Eyre meets Woman in Black with a hefty dose of Mrs Danvers stirred into the mix - this is a real gothic tale of intrigue. Had me gripped." The Yorkshire Times "A dark and twisting Gothic mystery, The Fortunes Of Olivia Richmond is a coming-of-age story that explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling, as well as giving an insight into what life was like for women during the late 1800s." The Belfast Telegraph "Dark and twisty... a haunting coming of age debut which explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling alongside women in Victorian England." SW Londoner Autorid: Louise Davidson