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'I was immediately hooked on this story and the pages just flew by. It was over before I realised how deep into the book I was' Real reader review 'Exciting to the last pages' Real reader review Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth is seconded by counter-terrorism to investigate a spate of domestic events. First it was needles in strawberries, then tampering with lipstick samplers and baby formula. But when toxic mushrooms hit the supermarket shelves and a death occurs, a wave of panic is set to sweep the country. Breaking news of a possible serial killer only heightens the alarm. There are no leads, no DNA, no witnesses, no CCTV footage. Jack and his team must work on instinct to figure out why someone would want to harm innocent victims, each of them curiously linked to a single blood transfusion. Then a hospital bomb threat erupts, and its up to Jacks team to prevent the inevitable bloodshed. But the clock is ticking, and no one is safe from the possibility of a tragedy on a catastrophic scale. Autorid: Fiona McIntosh

'Phillips is dark, dangerous, and important . . . Crime fiction at its best.' Michael Connelly This dark historical adventure captures the beginnings of the Hollywood studio system and the 'blue movie' industry that grows up alongside it. Los Angeles, 1916: Photographer Bill Ogden has opened a portrait studio in seedy Hollywood, where he is joined by his granddaughter, Flavia a woman in need of a fresh start after bludgeoning her drunken, abusive husband to death. Though his business is mainly legit, Bill finds himself brushing up against the porn industry growing in the shadows of the motion picture mainstream. When a series of grisly murders take place across the city, Bill and his granddaughter are pulled into events as tricky and tangled as anything this side of The Big Sleep. We meet a cast of unforgettable characters living on the margins looking to make a quick buck, launch a career, or just keep their family together. The Devil Raises His Own is a stripped-down noir thriller and a panoramic look at Los Angeles at the beginning of motion pictures a Boogie Nights set in the era of D.W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin from one of the best crime novelists working today. Autorid: Scott Phillips

EDIE CARTER. FORGIVE ME. The four words carved into the body of an unidentified patient which bring the repressed childhood trauma of young trainee anaesthetist Edie Carter flooding back. But what terrible secret does the sedated man fighting for his life in her intensive care unit hold? And when she finds out, will she still want to save him?** READER REVIEWS 'Brilliant! I was hooked from the first chapter and couldnt put it down.' 'This is an amazing read, from the very beginning it is intriguing and compulsive.' 'What a clever story! Couldn't put the book down.' Young doctor Edie Carter is bright, talented and ambitious. She is embarking on her dream career in anaesthetics and is engaged to a man who adores her. The one thing she doesnt have is a childhood. Suffering from traumatic repression, large parts of her past are blank spaces. When an unidentified patient arrives in her intensive care unit with her name carved on his body, she realises that memories can refuse to stay buried. The man is unknown to Edie, but digging deeper, she discovers that the patient is Samuel Cox, a man imprisoned and brutalised over the last two decades for horrifying crimes he had committed. As she investigates further, and begins to reveal Coxs motives, Edie realises that even those she trusts have been complicit in deceiving her. With the lives of those closest to her at risk, is Edie ready for the truth of what happened all those years ago? And will she do whatever it takes to keep it hidden? Autorid: C.J Griffiths

Twenty superb new crime stories have been commissioned specially to celebrate the final CrimeFest, described by the Guardian as 'one of the fifty best festivals in the world'. Sixteen years of murder, mystery, and mayhem CrimeFest stands as a cornerstone of crime fiction, uniting the genre's finest minds. Now the most distinguished names in crime writing have collaborated to commemorate this milestone with an exceptional anthology of meticulously crafted short stories. Featuring contributions from globally renowned authors and compelling new voices including Jeffery Deaver, Lee Child, Vaseem Khan, and Ruth Dudley Edwards this collection represents essential reading for connoisseurs of crime. CrimeFest: Leaving the Scene, offers a worthy celebration of the festival's remarkable heritage. All royalties are donated to the RNIB library. Autorid: Adrian Muller, Lee Child

'Mrs. Hinch meets Raven Leilanis Luster' Elle 'Gen Zs Lady Macbeth' Times Literary Supplement 'Gem of a debut novel... funny, vibrant and utterly unpredictable.' Service95 (Dua Lipa's cultural concierge), Augusts Best New Releases Sharp, funny and engaging Daily Mail A LOVE READING DEBUT OF THE MONTH, STAR BOOK AND BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK A woman in her mid-twenties moves back home to live with her parents, where her listlessness fuels an obsession with cleaning, and sets in motion a series of events that lead to her posing as a model in a nude gallery where she encounters a woman whose life will intertwine with her own. An utterly unflinching debut novel about becoming adrift: a rare and profound book about loneliness, self-expression and disillusionment, featuring sex, love, drugs and cleaning Ian Sansom 'A tremendous display of talent' Gonzalo Ceron Garcia, author of We Are The End Autorid: Jess Shannon

THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE 'Rav Grewal-Köks literary thriller illustrates the consequences of naivety in public life, and the impossibility of reconciling duty and conscience' The Times 'A chilling peek into U.S. Intelligence' New York Times ' The Snares* will keep you turning the pages as quickly as any thriller' Studies in Intelligence, the CIAs academic journal An eye-opening meditation on morality, violence, and the price of a human soul. While America is still reeling from the events of September 11th, Neel Chima is recruited into a new, ruthless federal intelligence agency eager to seek revenge for their recent tragedy. Neel soon finds himself intimately involved in the selection of foreigners for drone assassination men who often look just like his Sikh family members. As both his ambitions and his moral qualms mount, he is drawn farther and farther away from his wife and two young daughters. When he makes a critical mistake at work, he is left vulnerable to shadowy figures in the intelligence world who seek to use him in their own, still more radical counterterrorism missions. Is Neel an insider or an outsider? The hunter or the hunted? An idealist or a mercenary? What truths, and whose lives, is he willing to sacrifice? Autorid: Rav Grewal-Kök

Rebecca is happily married and content with her job in a London art gallery. But when tragedy strikes and her life comes crashing down around her, she flees to her childhood home in the country, hoping time will help her heal. Born in the same country town, Joe had a falling out with Rebecca and hasnt seen or spoke to her in a decade. Now hes the successful owner of a wine bar, and is breaking local hearts. Rebecca finds living with her parents again a challenge. Nor is it easy to discover that Joe lives and works too close for comfort. When she sees him again, bittersweet memories rush back to haunt her, along with unanswered questions. Will she ever be able to forgive, forget and move on? Autorid: Alice Peterson

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LISA SCOTTOLINE RETURNS 'A compelling thriller with dashes of romance and excellent twists!' New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author, Karin Slaughter When Julias husband is brutally murdered in a random attack, her life unravels in ways she never could have foreseen. Haunted by his death and spiraling into despair, Julia seeks refuge in a secluded Italian villa she has mysteriously inherited from a stranger. But her sanctuary becomes a prison as she uncovers disturbing connections to her own past and faces chilling threats that may not be imaginary. Caught between a heritage she doesnt understand and a darkness she cant escape, Julia must confront secrets that could cost her what little she has left. The Unraveling of Julia is a gripping, atmospheric tale of grief, memory, and a descent into psychological terror that will keep readers turning pages deep into the night. Autorid: Lisa Scottoline

'Great locations, sharp dialogue, intriguing mystery, plus a charming detective-dog with knowing hazel eyes - a delight.' Greg Mosse, author of the bestselling Maisie Cooper Mysteries 'An excellent procedural featuring a likable heroine and her talented canine partner' Kirkus Reviews Meet Sergeant Ali Wren and her trusty companion Officer Police Dog Wilson, a springer spaniel with a nose for trouble. Together they serve the small Yorkshire town of Heft, where everyone knows everyone elses business. And if they dont, thats a cause for concern Ali, who has just returned home to Heft, needs all her diplomatic skills, not to mention a huge sense of humour, to navigate the requirements of her job. Drama lurks around every corner, from rogue parking in the disabled bays to a feud between the long-established Hooley bakery and a fancy new cakery-bakery. When Brian Bright reports his wife Melody missing, at first Ali thinks its just another routine case. The evidence overwhelmingly suggests that Melody has simply left, tired of playing a supporting role to Brians obsession with classic cars and his first (dead) wife. But something niggles. When Ali and Wilson doggedly continue their investigation, they find there was more to Melody than anyone realised and more to her disappearance too Autorid: Maria Malone

'Witty, moving and eminently readable, Nearly Departed is the millennial Truly Madly Deeply weve all been waiting for' Mike Gayle 'A sweet, sometimes spiky rom-com that takes in the stickiness and complexity of grief' The Times 'Wonderfully readable: tender, funny, and quietly profound' Service95 LOVE READING Romance Book of the Month Joel Foster is a hapless twenty-something. His girlfriend, Beth Lewis, would likely have been a hapless twenty-something, too, had she not been obliterated by a very large cement truck. Some time after Beths tragic death, Joel is still trying to juggle grief with the world of modern dating. And while he still feels like a widower, he has to find a new love before three years is up. The catch? Just as Joel thinks hes finally falling for someone, he starts getting haunted by Beth. Its not a ghost story, its a love story. With ghosts. Autorid: Lucas Oakeley

Some of the world's most romantic castles are found in the Celtic nations. Castles of Scotland, Ireland & Wales celebrates the stories behind more than 100 strongholds. In these we find tales of religious dissent, of English Parliamentarians attacking Irish Catholic refuges, of warring Scottish clans, and of the Welsh fighting for independence. • 150 striking photographs of castles large and small • Expert text explains the fascinating stories behind each castle • Wide selection of entries from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man Some of the most romantic castles in the world are found in the Celtic nations on the northwestern fringes of Europe.These strongholds may now largely be ruined, but in their dilapidation they have gained an air of mystery and beauty. The people they once protected are gone, the borders they guarded have dissolved, the fragile communities and wooden buildings that built up around them have been dismantled. Only the castles, centuries on, remain – proof of how robustly they were constructed in the first place.From the tip of southern Ireland to northern Scotland, from castles maintained over the centuries to ones that are now mere ruins, Castles of Scotland, Ireland & Wales celebrates the stories behind more than 100 strongholds.In these we find tales of religious dissent, of English Parliamentarians attacking Irish Catholic refuges, of warring Scottish clans, of the Welsh fighting for independence. And in the buildings we find such curiosities as Britain’s only triangular castle or the hiding place for the Scottish crown jewels.With 150 outstanding photographs, Castles of Scotland, Ireland & Wales is a brilliant pictorial examination of worlds gone by. Autorid: Martin J Dougherty

50th anniversary edition. Everest – the highest peak in the world, the ultimate challenge to a mountaineer’s skill and endurance. It had been climbed before, but never like this. Chris Bonington and his team had ambitions to climb it – the hard way. Everest the Hard Way is an exhilarating story of courage, endurance and teamwork. A dramatic account of the 1975 British expedition’s perilous, pioneering ascent of Everest’s South West Face.50th Anniversary EditionEverest – the highest peak in the world, the ultimate challenge to a mountaineer’s skill and endurance. It had been climbed before, but never like this. Chris Bonington and his team had ambitions to climb it – the hard way.Yet before Bonington and his team set out in August 1975, even their well-wishers gave them only a fifty–fifty chance of success. The South West Face of Everest had already defeated five expeditions, including one led by Bonington himself.Everest the Hard Way is an exhilarating story of courage, endurance and teamwork. Bonington’s narrative celebrates the big moments and recreates the excitement and danger of the climb with vivid immediacy. He shares the logistical problems involved in keeping a large expedition moving, and the very real psychological ones of balancing and pairing lead climbers and giving each a chance to make the route on the face. He describes the constant avalanche threat which made the Western Cwm more dangerous than the ever-treacherous Ice Fall, and explains how lowering the sites of camps 4 and 5 solved a supply problem and kept the upward momentum for the attack on the notorious thousand-foot-tall Rock Band at 27,000 feet which had barred the way to the summit for all previous attempts.Drawing upon his experiences and the first-hand accounts and diaries of his fellow climbers, Bonington gives us the first-time jitters and unexpected emergencies, the pressures of balancing egos and skills, the meticulous planning, and the undiluted joy of mastering a seemingly impossible climb which would see Britons stand on the summit of the world for the first time. It is an immensely absorbing narrative, stunningly augmented with photographs and maps, with eleven appendices on everything from communications and equipment to food and medicine.How Bonington’s team climbed on Everest in 1975 bears no relation to how Everest is climbed fifty years on, with endless resources and helicopter support. It was much riskier in 1975. Weather forecasts were threadbare and, although equipment was improving, it was much more basic than today, so the risk of frostbite was much greater for mountaineers in the 1970s. These climbers, the best of their generation, were leading hard new ground in the only style which gave them a meaningful chance of success. Chris Bonington’s Everest the Hard Way is a beautiful, fascinating and tragic story of their legendary achievement. Autorid: Chris Bonington, Lord Hunt

'I cant remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book!' Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of *Everything, Everything 'Its giving Succession meets Crazy Rich Asians vibes, and Im absolutely obsessed with it!' The Bookish Newsletter 'Succession meets K-drama' Red Magazine As the daughter of Korean bodega owners, Jia Song promised herself that she would have every luxury when she grew up. Now shes made junior partner at her prestigious law firm, and its all finally within reach. So when her boss asks her to sit in on the hush-hush family implosion of a client, she accepts without hesitation only to find out that it is one of the most famous Korean families in the world. The Parks and their mega successful Korean beauty brand are worth a billion dollars. But the father is filing for divorce while his wife is dying, and the children cant stop fighting. With both the family fortune and their legacy under threat from the worst kind of scandal, its up to Jia to set things right and she only has a month to do it. As Jia chases the truth across the globe, she finds herself falling for this broken family, though its clear theyre hiding dark secrets. Can she find the truth in time to protect their fortune and secure her success at the firm? And can she hold on to whats most important, even if it means admitting that what she's always wanted isnt what she actually needs? Autorid: Renée Ahdieh

Catherine Haines’ lively account of student life is enriched with literary, philosophical and existential questions. As the Cambridge Weight Plan spins out of control, a post-graduate’ s academic subject, ‘ the mind-body problem’ , goes through an existential phase to become ‘ extraordinary morality’ rather than a mental health problem. The iron will with which Catherine imposes on herself ever more onerous conditions is awe-inspiring. The author is clearly fiercely intelligent, as we can see from the way she exposes the ugly truth behind historical depictions of women with eating disorders and indeed the way society frames abstinence from food as an ally of virtue. However, starving her body means that Catherine also begins to starve her brain. Incisive literary criticism of Hamlet descends into feverish noodlings about Einstein’ s theory of relativity. Her descriptions enfold the reader in the hideous illogic of the anorexic.This is a rigorous, philosophical case for regarding an eating disorder as pilgrimage, a personal exorcism, the kind which writers perform on paper while fighting with demons, fears, fate and death, an exorcism which, while painful, is also saving. Autorid: Catherine Haines

'The book that you do not want to end yet cannot wait to finish reading - all at the same time!' Real reader review 'Exciting story, loved it' Real reader review 'Fantastic crime/police procedural' Real reader review Newly promoted Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth has headed up three major serial operations in England and in each of these cases he has lost a part of himself. Then, while on sabbatical as guest lecturer in a London university, one of his female students dies under highly suspicious circumstances, and he finds himself drawn into a chilling new case that reaches across the world. Jacks investigations lead him to Australia, where he identifies a cynical international crime consortium that preys on the anguish of childless couples and vulnerable women. Together with local major crime officers, he follows his leads to a windswept coast, and becomes caught up in an intoxicating private drama. With his personal and professional business entangled once again, Jack must put his own life on the line to bring justice to those who are grieving. Autorid: Fiona McIntosh

With detailed captions explaining the origins, habitat and behaviour of these fascinating species, Crocodiles, Alligators & Lizards is an engaging pocket pictorial guide in over 200 brilliant photographs, each accompanied by a caption with fascinating information about the featured reptile's characteristics. Crocodiles, alligators, caimans, gila monsters – these creatures all have dinosaur ancestries dating from 94 million years ago. There is something elemental and scary about a crocodile, with its tough scaly skin, long powerful tail, conical, peg-like teeth and vicious bite. And these creatures can still be found in every part of the world. Divided by continent, Crocodiles, Alligators & Lizards introduces the American alligator, an apex predator that swims the coasts, estuaries and swamps of southeast USA feeding on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals; the black caiman, which can grow up to an enormous 6 metres (20ft) in length and prefers the habitat of the slow-moving rivers and lakes of the Amazon basin; the frilled lizard, which spreads its frilly neck when threatened or to impress other lizards; the gila monster, whose two- tone camouflage colouring allows it to easily blend into its desert habitat; and the Komodo dragon, which can run up to 20km/h (13mph) over short distances and has a venomous bite that can paralyze large animals. With detailed captions explaining the origins, habitat and behaviour of these fascinating species, Crocodiles, Alligators & Lizards is a vivid pocket pictorial guide in over 200 brilliant photographs. Over 200 stunning photographs of the main species of crocodile, alligator and lizard Expert text explains each creature's diet, habitat and behaviour Includes a wide range of habitats, from the Amazon jungle to the Nile River Autorid: David Alderton

The 78 cards in the Tarot deck each have their own imagery, symbolism and story. This beautiful pocket edition showcases each card from the Rider-Waite-Smith set, the one most commonly used by Tarot readers, from number 0 - The Fool - to number 21 - The World – as well as each of the minor Arcana cards. Gaining insight into our deeper selves through the use of divination tools to help decide future actions has preoccupied mankind since ancient times. In Europe, cards which became known as Tarot have been used to map the soul and predict the future since the 16th century. The 78 cards in the Tarot deck each has its own imagery, symbolism and story. This beautiful pocket edition showcases each card from the Rider-Waite-Smith set, the one most commonly used by Tarot readers. Practitioners believe that the 22 Major Arcana cards represent life’s karmic and spiritual lessons, and the 56 Minor Arcana cards reflect the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Tarot offers an elegantly presented, concise guide to the 78 cards, from number 0 The Fool – who represents unlimited potential, through The Hermit – who represents a break from everyday life, to number 21 The World – which indicates a sense of wholeness, completion and fulfilment. Beautifully packaged in handy pocket format Features full colour illustrations of all 78 Tarot cards from the most popular Rider-Waite-Smith set Provides a concise description and key meanings for each card Autorid: Nikkie Jay

A dark Southern tale of desperate souls who've wound up on the road of poor choices, a messianic child with untold powers, and those out hunting her for their own reward, all drawn together by Michael Farris Smith's trademark mournful, spirit-gnawing prose. An old woman, riddled with dementia, walks off into the woods in the middle of the night. A light in the wood draws her to a campfire with two strange, dangerous men, who are there plotting a crime of as-yet-indeterminate purpose. The two men have a job to do. They are hunting something precious but have only been told: youll know it when you see it. When they arrive at the place, an abandoned church cellar in the burned-out countryside, they find an answer they never could have predicted. Now, the job feels dubious, one thatll surely bring them to ruin. Yet if theyre to go against orders, no step can be undone, and nothing can be taken back. In spare prose, Lay Your Armour Down reduces the epic to its most elemental. It charts the course of several broken people, all outrunning dangers dark fingers, and all brought together for one last chance at redemption. Autorid: Michael Farris Smith

Includes a dozen black and white illustrations commissioned exclusively for this publication by acclaimed Welsh artist Guy Manning.From a young age Carly Holmes has been in thrall to the creatures that live around us. Her childhood companion was a blind gander called Beep Beep who thought she was his wife. She nearly postponed her wedding when a pair of wrens nested in a hole by her back door and cut it very fine to fledge their chicks into an assorted audience of cats and magpies.This collection of essays, beautifully illustrated throughout, are each of them love letters to the Teifi valley and to the river that winds through Carly’ s days. The wild animals ? the badgers who visit nightly for peanuts; the juvenile osprey who learned to fish on the estuary across the lane; the young jackdaw she nurtured until it was healthy enough to ignore her whenever she went into the garden; the cuckoos she discovered in flagrante one afternoon on a lockdown walk ? are the very heart of it. Autorid: Carly Holmes, Guy Manning

'From the very first page to the very last Foul Play just gave it a winning goal after goal' Real reader review 'Great book and storyline... so many twists and turns. I couldn't put it down' Real reader review Superstar footballer Luca Bruni is being blackmailed for a night of sex he swears he didnt participate in except the photos contradict that. A media darling on and off the field, Luca has a perfect home life hell do anything to protect, and more money than he knows what to do with. Hes determined to defy the extortion racket. When Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth learns that the mastermind behind this crime has already swindled a dozen of the worlds most highly prized male sporting stars, he knows he has to keep the situation from escalating and prevent a media frenzy. Intrigued by the creativity of the crime and the shockwaves it is creating through the global sporting fraternity, Jack begins a journey into a case that has tentacles far more wide-reaching than he could have imagined and far more deadly. Autorid: Fiona McIntosh

This stunningly-illustrated, accessible reference work features the most impressive and formidable dinosaurs to have been discovered. The entries are arranged by chronological period, running from the Triassic period through to the late Cretaceous, and each entry is illustrated throughout with full-colour annotated artworks and information boxes. For 150 million years, dinosaurs were the undisputed rulers of the Earth. Today, these great lizards still fire our imaginations. Dinosaurs describes the creatures who lived during the great Age of Reptiles, the real-life giants and monsters such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Stegosaurus who once dominated our planet. This stunningly illustrated and accessible reference work features the most impressive and formidable dinosaurs to have been discovered. The entries are arranged by chronological period, running from the Triassic period through to the late Cretaceous, and each entry is illustrated throughout with full-colour annotated artworks. Each of the dinosaur features also includes information boxes containing key facts and figures. The text, using the latest palaeontological research, outlines how the dinosaurs lived and died. Readers will discover the fantastic, extraordinary and outlandish types of dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth – making Dinosaurs essential reading, not only for dinosaur enthusiasts, but for anyone intrigued by nature at its most majestic. Contains descriptions of all dinosaurs yet discovered Features annotated, large-format illustrations of each dinosaur Provides a valuable reference source as well as being a fascinating read Autorid: Carl Mehling

Reader Reviews 'Delightful read' 'Heartwarming' 'A gorgeous and vivid setting, and a really special romance' When Lucys childhood sweetheart leaves her at the altar, her world shatters. But instead of canceling her honeymoon, she boards the plane alonebound for a sun-soaked island that will change everything. In Naples, recently widowed Elena is fighting to keep her husbands family mozzarella factory and language school afloat while raising her young son. Desperate to save both businesses, she posts a job advertand fate delivers Lucy to her doorstep. Together, these two womeneach nursing heartbreak and lossdiscover that friendship, food, and a dash of courage can heal even the deepest wounds. Filled with pasta, laughter, and second chances, this is a story of resilience, renewal, and the unexpected magic of connection. 'Real heart, sunshine and a smattering of Italian, the story is a holiday in book form' People's Friend 'Totally hooked. Loving it. Pictorial, warm and evocative. Really entrancing and beautifully written'. Rula Lenska Autorid: Jane Lambert

A Love Reading Star Book and Best Book of the Year Pick 'Melding modern mystery with fairy tale truths, this engrossing gothic crime novel is a thrilling, lyrical triumph' Love Reading. From Bonnie Burke-Patel, author of I Died at Fallow Hall, shortlisted for the 2025 Betty Trask Award, CWA Gold Dagger, and the Theakstons Old Peculier McDermid Debut Award. Adam Conlan has made a new life for himself in Morrow-on-Sea. After a wild youth, the goldsmith had settled down, determined to be around for his young son. But now Ophelia Richards appears at his studio door, asking if he will buy her gold. The writer entices and unsettles him; he sees she is adrift in the same cold pain and loneliness as he is. At the same time, faces begin appearing at the studio window, an unwelcome gift arrives in the post, gold goes missing. Then comes death, then comes Detective Inspector William Kent. Woven through with Morrows fairy tales, Dead as Gold is a modern gothic crime novel veined with love, violence, family, and desire. Humans still use fairy tales to explore their deepest truths. So who is a wolf, and who is a sparrow? Autorid: Bonnie Burke-Patel

What do you do if youre 34 and recovering from being jilted two weeks before your wedding day? While friends are marrying, having children and moving to the depths of the countryside, Gilly Brown finds herself alone in London with just her little dog Ruskin for company. Its time to move on, so on a friends advice she looks for a lodger, a Monday to Friday one, and finds handsome television producer Jack Baker. Gilly falls for Jacks charm and is transported into an exciting social whirlwind of parties, dining out and glamour. When Jack is introduced to Gillys family and friends, its only the attractive and eccentric Guy, the newest recruit in the dog walking group, who isnt quite so convinced about Jacks intentions. As Guy watches them grow closer, his suspicions of Jack and his feelings for Gilly deepen. Is Jack so perfect after all and what exactly does he get up to at the weekends? Autorid: Alice Peterson

'Up Here' by Tristan Hughes won the O M Henry award. 'Seal Skin' by Tyler Keevil, Winner of the Writers' Trust of Canada Journey Prize. 'Flamingos' by Gail Hughes. Art designed and illustrated by Catrin Menai. With an afterword by Tyler Keevil. Tyler Keevil was born in Edmonton, raised in Vancouver, and moved to Mid Wales in his twenties. He began his career by writing stories and novels about the life he knew on the West Coast of Canada. His works include No Good Brother, Fireball and Burrard Inlet. The story in this book, Sealskin, won the Journey Prize, Canada's most prestigious short story honour. He now lives in South Wales with his wife Naomi and their two children. Tristan Hughes was born in Atikokan in northern Ontario and grew up between Canada and Ynys Mon, an island off the coast of Wales. After completing his education in the UK he began writing short stories, winning the Rhys Davies award, and since then he has published award-winning novels set both in Wales and Canada. The story in this book, Up Here, won an O. Henry award, an annual prize awarded to the best stories published in north America. He is a reader in creative writing at Cardiff University. Gail Hughes was an adventurer and linguist. She settled in Bangor, north Wales after travels in Europe and the Middle East. She began writing stories about her childhood and adolescence in southern Alberta, Canada in the 60s influenced by Alice Munro and Katherine Mansfield. They were published to critical acclaim as Flamingos, a year before her death in 2001. Catrin Menai is an artist and writer from North Wales. Her practice explores the relationship between landscape and self, layering poetic fragments, correspondences, and archival materials across time, place, and language. Her work has been exhibited at Mostyn and The Turner House, published in the Artes Mundi Journal and Poetry Wales, and translated in collaboration with Literature Across Frontiers. Currently, she is studying a PhD at the Aberystwyth School of Art and the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, focusing on nature restoration past and present. She is the daughter of Gail Hughes. Autorid: Tyler Keevil, Tristan Hughes, Gail Hughes

And So I Run is a story about running. Jamie Doward uses running as an escape, as a way to evade lifes most painful realities. As the marathon medals stack up, a new obsession creeps in beating the clock, needing to run a time, a time that once attained would magically solve all of lifes problems. In a world where some self-medicate with alcohol or drugs, Jamie finds his solace in marathon running, each training run, each race, a desperate attempt to outrun depression, shame and a sense of failure. But And So I Run is more than just a story of a 26.2-mile obsession its a celebration of lifes absurdities and an uplifting story about how Jamie redefined his relationship with running. Engaging and relatable, with the marathon at its heart, And So I Run speaks to all runners, offering a raw, witty and human exploration of how we cope, heal and sometimes keep on just putting one foot in front of the other. Autorid: Jamie Doward

A Love Reading Book of the Month 'Mark Ezra's impressive debut creatively mixes biblical themes with echoes of Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club... but is very much its own work' Financial Times 'It's a well-written book. Punchy throughout' Spectator 'Compelling and engaging' Julian Fellowes '...distinct echoes of the classy Agatha Christie espionage novels' Peter James 'Anyone who enjoys Richard Osman and Mick Herron will love this taut, atmospheric spy thriller.' Charles Cumming When retired former spy Felicity Jardines mission to drown herself is interrupted by a baby drifting down river, her training kicks in at once. She manages to save the baby, and conceals them both from the shady-looking man who is searching for it. Then an elderly neighbour to whom she bears a resemblance is found dead, and Felicity knows shes been rumbled. She has to dust off the highly trained and resourceful secret service officer she used to be, ensure the safety of the baby, and re-enter the fray. She can count on the help of two former MI6 colleagues to identify the murderer and find out exactly whats going on. But Felicity will soon realise that her work in 1970s Germany and her present are entangled and she will have to face some hard truths before she can confront the demons of her past. 'Quirky and inventive. Splendid stuff!' Luke Jennings, author of Killing Eve 'A hugely entertaining spy thriller. Pacey and laced with dark humour' Emma Curtis Autorid: Mark Ezra

The twist is perfection. I think its just about the cleverest thing I've ever read Gillian McAllister This joyous adventure is one of Sophie Hannah's very best books Alex Michaelides You think it will never happen to you: the ring of the bell, the policeman on the doorstep. What he says traps you in a nightmare that starts with the words, 'I'm afraid' Sally Lambert is also afraid, and desperate enough to consider the unthinkable. Is it really, definitely, impossible to escape from this horror? Maybe not. There's always something you can do, right? Of course, no one would ever do this particular something except the Lamberts, who might have to. No one has ever gone this far. Until Sally decides that the Lamberts will Autorid: Sophie Hannah

This book is an invitation to embark on a transformative journey, to lead with intention, and to build organizations that are not only successful but also equitable, innovative, and reflective of the rich tapestry of humanity. In managerial literature, principal aspects converge on the pivotal role of leadership commitment, where the tone set by top management is foundational for embedding diversity and inclusion (D&I) within an organizations culture. This is complemented by the strategic integration of D&I, ensuring that such initiatives are not isolated programs but interwoven with broader business strategies and objectives. Equally important is the literatures focus on policy development and the implementation of D&I principles, which calls for clear, actionable policies that are consistently enforced. Managerial literature also scrutinizes the impact of organizational culture on D&I outcomes, delving into how inclusive norms and values must permeate every level of the organization. Training and development occupy a central role, addressing the need for continuous learning opportunities that promote D&I competencies among employees and management alike. Communication is another critical aspect, emphasizing transparent, open dialogues about D&I goals and challenges. Lastly, the literature on change management is instrumental, providing insights on managing resistance and fostering an adaptive workforce that is receptive to D&I initiatives. These aspects are explored in depth in this book and collectively shape the discourse on how to effectively manage and nurture a diverse and inclusive organizational environment. Autorid: Marco Valeri, Charbel Salloum

Systemic thinking is required to design increasingly complex mechatronic systems. SySML is a description language that is tailored precisely to this purpose. Based on UML, it also enables the modelling of requirements, hardware and time behaviour in the context of both simulation and testing. A model-based engineering decision is expensive and risky, so efficient assessment of the suitability of SysML is critical to success, as is rapid familiarisation. The book and the accompanying digital material with the models in two modelling environments (EASystems and CoDeSys) enable a step-by-step, efficient introduction that extends to the various facets of more complex mechatronic production systems. The book plus material can be used both as a basis for courses, including exercises and interactive formats, and as a step-by-step introduction to more realistic models from the perspective of manufacturers of mechatronic systems through to production systems. Autorid: Birgit Vogel-Heuser

Owen Morgan, an Oxford undergraduate, returns to his family home on the rural north coast of Wales for the summer. The world has changed for Morgan. He is a man coming to terms with himself. University has offered new experiences; desires he had suspected but never acted upon have become real. It was a crime against both the law and God. He asks for forgiveness each time. A month in the decadence of Weimar Germany has shocked and enthralled him. At home, his cousin Nest waits for him; patient, loving. Matthews will be waiting for him in college; impatient, demanding. Autorid: Goronwy Rees

In his twenties, Ed Garland came close to suicide but later discovered reading to help him cope with hearing loss and tinnitus. In this unique blend of memoir and literary criticism, right at the cutting edge of research drawing on both the literary and the medical worlds, the author reveals his own journey – through music then fiction – towards an understanding of sonic loss and, ultimately, towards healing. A genre-busting mix of literary criticism, sound studies and memoir, the essays explore what fictional sonic experiences can tell us about sound in everyday life. Written with humorous honesty about the ups and downs – mostly downs – of a young man’ s mental health, this is a thoughtful and original exploration of recovey, and of literature’ s ability to challenge preconceptions. Winner of the New Welsh Writing Awards 2018 Aberystwyth University Prize for an Essay Collection. Autorid: Ed Garland

In this atmospheric novella, the mysterious Plankton Collector visits members of a family torn apart by grief and regret. He comes in different guises. In this atmospheric novella, the mysterious Plankton Collector visits members of a family torn apart by grief and regret. he comes in different guises. For ten year-old Mary, he is Mr Smith who takes her on a train journey to the seaside. Her mother, Rose, meets him as Stephen, by her son’ s graveside. Rose’ s youngest, Bunny, encounters him as the gardener. For husband and father David, meanwhile, the meeting is with a love from his youth. And long-lost Uncle Barnaby takes the children for a week’ s holiday during which their parents begin a reconciliation. All visitors are manifestations of the Plankton Collector who teaches those he encounters the difference between the discarded weight of unhappy memories and the lightness borne by happiness recalled. Autorid: Cath Barton

The slate quarries were walking distance; they'd have a smoke, a party in an abandoned hut, try and climb something. A small culture emerged of punks, nutters, artists and petty thieves, crawling up abandoned rock, then heading to the disco at the Dolbadarn. These were the Slateheads. The people in these interleaving worlds - the punk dole dropout star- climbers; the Victorian quarrymen pioneers; the Welsh-speaking grandson of a ropeman, abseiling in to bolt sport climbs like Orangutang Overhang in the Noughties, Lee and his mates slogging west today - all are polished like nuggets in this 360 Degrees view over patience, pride, respect, thrill, movement, the competing claims of home and agency, and above all, a belief in second chances. Autorid: Peter Goulding

Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this selection of Chinese quotations is the perfect compact volume of quotes to inspire readers. Ancient Chinese culture has a been a rich source of wisdom for many millennia. Chinese Wisdom provides a concise insight into the ideas of great Chinese thinkers, arranged thematically. Living in the 5th century BCE, great teacher Confucius laid the foundations for an outlook and way of life that focused on correct behaviour, humaneness and respect for one’s elders, precepts that are deeply embedded across East Asian countries to this day. His disciple, Meng Ke, outlined new ideas for rulers which provided the basis of Chinese political culture for many centuries afterwards. Laozi, the founder of Taoism and author of the Tao Te Ching, wrote about the Tao, or the Way – the correct way of living attainable to all and which links all things. Sun Tzu’s Art of War provides advice on how to overcome and outwit an opponent (the basic tenets of which are often applied to business strategy today), while Zhu Xi taught the advantages of meditation as a method for self-knowledge and self-cultivation. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, Chinese Wisdom offers more than 80 succinct quotes from Chinese thinkers through the ages, on topics as wide- ranging as filial piety, love, clear thinking, work, business, war and family. A compact volume for anyone interested in ancient Chinese thought Features more than 80 quotes from great Chinese thinkers, such as Sun Tzu, Laozi, Zhi Xi and Confucius A beautifully packaged gift made using traditional Chinese book-binding techniques Autorid: James Trapp

Zen is not effort. Effort is tension, effort is work, effort is to achieve something. Zen is not something to achieve. Just relax, relax so deeply that you become a revelation to yourself. Zen proverb Zen is the Japanese pronunciation of Chinese chán, meaning meditation. Rather than representing a particular ethic or set of beliefs, Zen Buddhism as practiced in Japan since the 12th century is a discipline that seeks to reveal profound insight into the nature of things through thought, experience and meditation, passing on wisdom from master to disciple, rather than through reliance on formal doctrine and ideas. Zen emphasizes rigorous self-restraint, the practice of meditation, and perceiving the true nature of reality through mindfulness. This insight can be expressed in daily life through acts of kindness towards others. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, Zen Wisdom offers more than 80 succinct quotes from Zen masters such as Bankei Ytaku, Matsuo Bash, and the Buddha, on topics as wide-ranging as discovering purpose, maintaining concentration, mindfulness, tranquility, learning, kindness and finding joy. Autorid: Abbie Headon

Using specially commissioned maps and artworks to illustrate the battles, equipment and tactics of the era, Medieval Warfare Illustrated Atlas shows in detail the methods by which armies gained and lost ascendancy on the battlefield. This is an essential companion for any reader interested in medieval warfare. Why were Welsh longbowmen and Italian mercenaries more effective in battle than French armoured knights? How able were the crusaders? What is the difference between chain mail and scale mail? Medieval Warfare Illustrated Atlas describes combat in what has been characterised as the ‘age of chivalry’. The book explores the tactics and strategy required to win battles with the technology available and points out how the development of such weapons technology changed the face of the battlefield. Divided into five sections, the text begins with the foot soldier and the mounted soldier, the equipment they wore and used, and how they fought together as a unit. The third section discusses how these units were used together on the battlefield, and the importance of a general correctly disposing his troops before the battle began. The fourth section looks at siege warfare, while the final chapter covers naval warfare, from the ships to the weapons the soldiers carried to the major encounters of the period. Using specially commissioned artworks to illustrate the battles, equipment and tactics of the era, Medieval Warfare Illustrated Atlas shows in detail the methods by which armies gained and lost ascendancy on the battlefield. This is an essential companion for any reader interested in medieval warfare. Includes more than 100 artworks and 20 colour battle maps Contains accounts of key battles like Crecy, Agincourt and Lincoln Concise and analytical text written by experts in their fields Autorid: Matthew Bennett, Kelly DeVries, Iain Dickie, Jim Bradbury, Phyllis G Jestice

The joy of chess lies in its endless possibilities. With each move, you immerse yourself in a world of strategy, calculation and creativity. Every game presents a unique challenge, testing players’ intellect and intuition to the maximum. Chess is also known for its ornate and beautiful pieces as much as it is for strategy and tactics. Even many people who don’t play will often display a polished wooden set in their homes. Chess offers a compact, accessible introduction to the pieces, classic sets and basic moves of this supreme game of strategy. Learn about the Staunton chess pattern, which provides a model for most modern chess sets; marvel at the Isle of Lewis chess pieces, which offer a fascinating insight into the culture and wider connections of medieval Scotland; and understand how skilled players use pawns to control the centre of the board. The book also includes features on some of the great players and classic games of the modern era. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 100 illustrations and photographs, Chess will fascinate anyone interested in the material culture of one of the world’s oldest and most widely played games. A beautifully packaged gift using classic Chinese binding Includes more than 100 illustrations and photographs Offers an accessible, high-quality guide to chess pieces, sets and classic moves Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 100 illustrations and photographs, Chess Illustrated will fascinate anyone interested in the material culture of one of the world’s oldest and most widely played games. Autorid: Alastair Horne

Stoicism is a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the 3rd century BCE. It is a philosophy that stresses positive emotions over negative and helps in providing a framework for living well and achieving happiness. Embraced by emperors in Rome, Stoicism has been an influence on philosophers throughout the years, such as Thomas More and Descartes, and is currently undergoing a cultural resurgence. Divided thematically, Stoics Illustrated contains over 100 quotes from key philosophers, including Zeno of Citium, Cleanthes, Diogenes of Babylon, Cato the Younger, Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, and will give the reader many emotional and practical tools for living a better life. Autorid: Paul Scade

Foreword by Lord Gregory Mostyn. Since the first 'Welch' sailor set foot on Japanese shores in the seventeenth century to the present-day presence of high-tech Japanese companies in the Valleys, Wales and Japan are two nations with deeply entwined roots. Captured in this groundbreaking book is a chorus of modern-day Welsh migrants to Japan. There is Catharine who, in 1965, followed her Japanese husband to an 'out of kilter' house in the seaside town of Zushi; Jac, the 'capitalist ski bum', who guides tourists through the bear-infested wilds of snowy Hokkaido, while on a volcanic island in the Seto Inland Sea, Simon clears jungle vines to develop his vegan farm. There are also actors, writers, teachers, an ex-bouncer turned martial artist, a filmmaker, a games localiser, and many more. There are even Japanese fans who promote Welsh culture in their homeland. Together they form a polyphonic group portrait based on oral-history techniques, mixing travel writing, character study and reportage, while proving an ear for natural speech. Autorid: Susan Karen Burton

Over 130 years ago, mountaineer Sir Hugh Munro published the first list of Munros Scottish mountains with a height over 3,000 feet and inspired the hobby of Munro bagging, a pastime which combines rugged adventure on a personal and literal journey around the Scottish Highlands with a nerdy compulsion to maintain a ticklist. Peak Bagging Munros Volume 1 by Nicola Hardy (Munroist number 6,765) features 64 routes designed to link up the 141 most southerly Munros so you can enjoy the challenge of compleating them at your own pace over years, months or, in rare cases, even just a few weeks. It presents not only the most efficient routes, but does so in such a way that each route is a fantastic walk or run in its own right. The featured routes include the iconic Ring of Steall and Ben Nevis via the Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête, alongside classic entry-level walks up the likes of Ben Chonzie, Ben Lomond in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and Mount Keen in the Cairngorms. To assist you in building an itinerary, the routes are split into ten Highland hubs which include Glencoe, Fort William, Braemar and Pitlochry. These are chosen to be easy to access and with decent public transport links to help you make environmentally sustainable choices when you can. Base yourself in a Highland hub for a long weekend or a lengthier stay, springboard to Munro routes from each hub and return to access the recommended local facilities including shops, pubs and cafes. In addition, the book is packed with useful information, including 1:40,000-scale maps, elevation profiles, route directions, public transport and parking details, refreshments, downloadable GPX files for each route, and custom timings for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and runners. Along with stunning photography, there are rest day suggestions, accommodation ideas to suit multiple budgets and a series of supportive indices through which you can find suitable walks, whatever your current level of hillwalking experience. Whatever your timescale for compleating Scotlands Munros, Peak Bagging Munros Volume 1 is the indispensable guide to this Scottish hill challenge. Autorid: Nicola Hardy

The world’s largest and most populous continent with 4.6 billion inhabitants, Asia offers a variety of culture and landscape unmatched elsewhere, ranging from the 6000km-long Yangtze River – centre of Chinese culture and commercial life for millennia – to the deepest recesses of the Bornean rainforest, one of the most biodiverse environments on the planet. Divided into five chapters by region, Asia is a sumptuous introduction to this most vibrant of continents. Explore the 12th century Hindu complex at Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world# be amazed at the beauty of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam# marvel at the Komodo dragon in its natural environment in the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia – an apex predator dating from the dinosaur age# learn about the Great Wall of China, the world’s longest and oldest fortification dating back to the seventh century BC# and gaze upon the iconic Mt Fuji, one of Japan’s three holy mountains and the highest in the country. Presented in a landscape format with more than 180 vivid photographs of Asia, this book offers a pictorial exploration of the culture, flora and fauna of this hugely diverse continent. Autorid: Victoria Burrows