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A Working Mother is a perfectly crafted novel that will enthral, entertain and surprise in equal measure. Our unreliable narrator, Betty arch, witty, clever is married with children and feels trapped. While her husband, Adam, drinks and bemoans his lot in life, Betty flirts with their best friend Brendan and tries to avoid the roving hands of her new employer. Soon, Betty plots her escape. Agnes Owens' sharp wit, dark humour and lean prose are expertly displayed in one of her finest achievements. 'Agnes Owens was an absolutely brilliant novelist' Kirstin Innes 'A terrific writer' Liz Lochhead 'Her black humour and piercing observation bear comparison with the work of Muriel Spark' Guardian Published to celebrate Agnes Owens' centenary year in 2026. Autorid: Agnes Owens, Kirstin Innes

How statues, heritage and the built environment have become the battleground for the culture warsThe past is weaponised in culture wars and cynically edited by those who wish to impose their ideology upon the physical spaces around us. Holocaust deniers use details of the ruins of the gas chambers Auschwitz to promote their lies: ‘No Holes; No Holocaust’. Yet long-standing concepts such as ‘authenticity’in heritage are undermined and trivialised by gatekeepers such as UNESCO. At the same, time, opposition to this manipulation is being undermined by cultural ideas that prioritise memory and impressions over history and facts. In Monumental Lies, Robert Bevan argues that monuments, architecture and cities are material evidence of history. They are the physical trace of past events, of previous ways of thinking and of politics, economics and values that percolate through to today. When our cities are reshaped as fantasies about the past, when monuments tell lies about who deserves honour or are destroyed and the struggle for justice forgotten, the historical record is being manipulated. When decisions are based on misinformed assumptions about how the built environment influences our behaviour or we are told, falsely, that certain architectural styles are alien to our cities, or when space pretends to be public but is private, or that physical separation is natural, we are being manipulated. There is a growing threat to the material evidence of the truth about history.We are in serious trouble if we can no longer trust the tangible world around us to tell us the truth. Monumental Lies explores the threats to our understanding of the built environment and how it impacts on our lives, as well as offers solutions to how to combat the ideological manipulations. Autorid: Robert Bevan

The IET Wiring Regulations is the national standard for electrical installations in domestic, commercial and industrial settings. It is the essential standard for all those concerned with the design, installation, certification and maintenance of electrical installations. Amendment 4:2026 is a major update to BS 7671:2018, The IET Wiring Regulations, Eighteenth Edition. BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 is a consolidated publication which incorporates all previous amendments to the standard. New inclusions within BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 are: Stationary Secondary Batteries where the purpose is for electrical storage and supply of electrical installations; Functional earthing and functional equipotential bonding for information and communication technology (ICT) equipment and systems; a new section on Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a major revision of Section 710 Medical Locations and the inclusion of a schedule of test results for recording the resistance of supplementary protective equipotential bonding conductors. From 15th April 2026 you will need to have a copy of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, known as 'the orange book'. Autorid: The Institution of Engineering and Technology

'In a minute there are many days.' In Verona, in the height of summer, two young people meet at a party. The rest is tragedy. Shakespeare's electrifying and timeless tale of love was brought to life in a new production directed by Robert Icke, which premiered at the Harold Pinter Theatre, London, in 2026. It was produced by Empire Street Productions and starred Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe in their West End debuts. This edition features the version of the text used in that production, alongside an introduction by the director and an essay by author and academic Daniel Swift. Autorid: William Shakespeare, Robert Icke

The first comprehensive monograph focusing on the built work of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), one of the most innovative and creative architecture practices working todayFor over two decades, the pioneering, multidisciplinary Danish firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has created a wide range of architectures that stand out for their daring qualities, spectacular shapes, and imaginative solutions. BIG Atlas offers an ambitious and all-encompassing survey of more than fifty completed projects from around the world, from an energy plant topped with a ski slope and a LEGO House that seems to be made out of the famous bricks to the firm’s own recently completed Copenhagen headquarters.Spanning a rich variety of typologies, scales, and materials, the featured projects – many of which have never been published before – are brought to life through more than 600 photographs, plans, and drawings. Presented together for the first time, they trace BIG’s transformation into fully integrated design, synthesizing the fields of landscape, engineering, architecture, and product design (LEAP) to advance more sustainable ways of living within our environments while simultaneously raising the quality of our lives.Beautifully designed, oversized, and spanning more than 500 pages, this definitive monograph captures the groundbreaking work of a visionary firm. Autorid: Bjarke Ingels Group, Kent Martinussen, Joseph Grima, Andri Snær Magnason

Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing is a fundamental guidance book for all those involved with the testing and inspection of electrical installations. It also contains essential guidance for those studying for inspection and testing qualifications and has been fully updated to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, including identification of conductors, Stationary Secondary Batteries, Prosumers Electrical Installations, Recommended initial frequencies of inspection of electrical installations and Maximum permissible measured earth fault loop impedance (EFLI). Autorid: The Institution of Engineering and Technology

The On-Site Guide is an essential guide to BS 7671. It incorporates the extensive changes to BS 7671, making this a vital guide for keeping up to date. It enables the competent installer to deal with installations (up to 100 A, 3-phase) providing essential information in a convenient, easy-to-use format. This publication has been further updated to include all four amendments to the 18th Edition and aligns with BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 The IET Wiring Regulations. BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 incorporates changes from all four amendments to BS 7671:2018 and the On-Site Guide includes new topics, such as bidirectional and unidirectional protective devices; Stationary Secondary Batteries; amended rational for maximum Zs values for protective devices; guidance on selection of RCDs and guidance on prospective fault current for protective devices. Autorid: The Institution of Engineering and Technology

From the crowning of Charles III, thirty-nine coronations have been held in Westminster Abbey since the Norman Conquest. Only two monarchs Edward V and Edward VIII were uncrowned, and a further twenty or so Scottish monarchs were crowned elsewhere, usually at either Scone Abbey or Holyrood Abbey. In The Throne, Ian Lloyd turns his inimitable, quick-witted style to these key events in British royal history, providing fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts: William the Conquerors Christmas Day crowning, during which jubilant shouts were mistaken by his guards as an assassination attempt; the dual coronation of William and Mary in 1689; the pared-back Half Crown-ation of William IV; the televised spectacle of Elizabeth IIs 1953 ceremony; and how Charles IIIs ceremony brought the British monarchy into modern times. Detailing everything from the famous Coronation Chair made for Edward I and the Crown Jewels to the infamously uncomfortable Gold State Coach this is a truly spectacular celebration of British culture and the ultimate pomp of royalty. Autorid: Ian Lloyd

EDWARD J. SMITH was the celebrated captain who went down with his ship. THOMAS ANDREWS was the great and selfless hero who died saving women and children. BRUCE ISMAY was the selfish coward who caused the ship to sink. When disaster struck on the night of 14 April 1912, the lives of everyone aboard the Titanic were changed forever. Lives were lost, heroes were made and villains were cast. The Triumvirate is a minute-by-minute investigation into the three men at the heart of the tragedy and their actions on that fateful night, using the words of survivors themselves. After over a century of half-truths and tabloid lies, it is time to ask the question: are their reputations deserved? Autorid: George Behe

There are so many insights even hardcore Bond fans will be surprised. Indispensable. David Lowbridge-Ellis MBE Only six men can lay claim to wearing the famous Savile Row tuxedo of James Bond; more people have stepped on the Moon. Yet, hundreds more came within an inch of winning the coveted 007 role the pinnacle for so many actors. The Search for Bond tells the extraordinary story of how cinemas most famous secret agent was cast, featuring exclusive interviews with many of the actors who were at one time considered to play Bond, interviewed for the role, or went as far as to be screen tested. From Ranulph Fiennes to Colin Firth, their memories and stories give a fascinating insiders glimpse into the process of how the Bond producers, Broccoli and Saltzman, came up with the right man to play their famous spy. Autorid: Robert Sellers

A fascinating book that covers the history and development of something that is unique to the Middle Ages the castle. - Medieval History Over 1,000 castles were built in the century following the Norman Conquest. Most were constructed in the wake of the Conquest itself by the Norman lords and their allies as they took possession of their lands. These conquerors in a hostile land numbered only a few thousand and their castles became both symbols of subjugation and bastions of paranoia. Nevertheless, contrary to the popular perception, medieval castles were more often lived in than fought over. A castle was a fortified feudal residence, a symbol of a lords power and authority and the instrument of regional domination: administrative, judicial and military. Very few castles remain unaltered from when they were first built and none fits neatly into any particular category. Many have succumbed to the ravages of siege warfare, abandonment and despoliation, especially in the aftermath of the English Civil War. Some have been entirely rebuilt and most have been remodelled many times, according to the current military, domestic and architectural fashion. For several there is evidence of continuous occupation from the twelfth century to the present day. Stephen Friar has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all aspects of castles as well as the ability to place issues within a historical context and explain them succinctly and clearly for the non-specialist. From quadrangular castles to shell keeps, garderobes and gargoyles to tournaments, and anarchy to zig-zag moulding, this detailed AZ reference book, with its lavish illustrations, is essential reading for anyone interested in medieval castles. A fascinating book as well as providing a history of British castles, the book also offers advice on how to get the most enjoyment and fulfilment out of your visits. - The Journal Autorid: Stephen Friar

Gerald Gliddons classic survey of the Somme battlefield in 1916, first published in 1987 to great acclaim, has been greatly expanded and updated to include the latest research and analysis. Supported by a wide selection of archive photographs and drawing on the testimony of those who took part, this new edition covers the famous battle sites, such as High Wood and Mametz Wood, as well as the lesser-known villages on the outlying flanks. It includes a day-by-day account of the British build-up on the Somme and the ensuing struggle; British and German orders of battle; and a full history of the cemeteries and memorials, both lost and current, that sprang up in the years following the First World War. Gliddon also provides thumbnail biographies of all the senior officers to fall, the winners of the Victoria Cross and those who were shot at dawn, as well as Somme personalities such as George Butterworth. Somme 1916 honours the sacrifices made by the people who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. Autorid: Gerald Gliddon

Mother Natures more aesthetically challenged children have been neglected for too long. The plight of the panda is known the world over because of its teddy-like good looks, but most species are not so lucky. This book, however, aims to shine a light on some of the many ignored and unloved wonders of the animal kingdom. Their hideousness hides their incredible biology and means that we may not have noticed that they need our help. It is time to celebrate the Ugly Animals. Autorid: Simon Watt

'Why is the best blood of England to waste itself in scaling hitherto inaccessible peaks, in staining the eternal snow, and reaching the unfathomable abyss never to return? - The Times, 1865 THE STORY OF HOW A WILD MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE EVOLVED INTO AN ELITE OLYMPIC SPORT In the 1950s, rock climbing was a wild mountain adventure that was defined by a rebellious, bohemian culture and practised by small groups of amateur enthusiasts. Today, rock-climbing has become a professionalised, high-performance, mass-participation Olympic sport. There are now more than 400 climbing walls and over 500,000 people climb regularly in the UK. Ascent tells the story of this remarkable transformation. Anthony King a dedicated climber himself traces the sports evolution through decades of rebellion, innovation and achievement to its place today as a vibrant, diverse culture. His own experiences colour the narrative; we discover not just how climbing developed, but what it feels like to climb and be a climber. More than just a history of the sport, through this story we also see how British society itself has changed. Expansive, immediate and deeply engaging, Ascent is both cultural sport history and lived experience. Autorid: Anthony King

A fresh, accessible history of the 1926 General Strike on its centenary – telling a story of working-class community then and now.The Future in Our Past tells the remarkable story of Britain’s only ever General Strike on its centenary. It is an on-the-ground account of how workers brought the country to a standstill for nine extraordinary days. Callum Cant and Matthew Lee take us on a journey through a Britain living on its nerves, from the London docklands to the South Wales coalfields and the railways and warehouses of middle England. They compare the struggles of 1926 with those of workers in these same communities today. We meet a Bangladeshi courier involved in wildcat strikes on the Isle of Dogs. The great grandson of a Welsh miner facing redundancy at the blast furnaces of Port Talbot. This is social history at its most immediate and relevant.Churchill feared that labour militancy presaged a Bolshevik-style revolution. But for socialists, dreams of a brighter future would have to wait. Cant and Matthew Lee ask why this monumental standoff ended in defeat for the unions despite their huge mobilisation. They set out why the General Strike still matters and the lessons it has f Autorid: Callum Cant, Matthew Lee

Based on the ever-popular Lilo and Stitch story, fans will be taken on a brand-new adventure with a twist with this new entry to the Twisted Tale range. Autorid: Keala Kendall

Follow a baby blue whale from a tiny calf all the way to adulthood, in a gorgeous rhyming life cycle story packed with super-cute illustrations Autorid: Autumn Publishing

'A heartfelt celebration of all kinds of queer love' ? Alice Linehan, Gay Community News A ground-breaking Irish lesbian love story, set across the decades from the 1980s AIDS crisis to the 2015 marriage referendum.Ro McCarthy, single in her fifties and working a quiet job, is sustained by her love of books and her deep friendships. Although she still doesn’t approve of marriage – not even for the straights – she is canvassing for yes in the 2015 marriage equality referendum. But, as the ghosts of her activist past join her on the campaign trail and her eagerness to confront a familiar discrimination turns to obsession and fury, Ro must finally face the long-buried trauma and loss of her youth.Thirty years earlier, Ro is a young Cork woman living her best life in Boston, undocumented and working multiple jobs, making life-long friends, and falling in love with Jenny. Soon, however, the young gay men who have become Ro’s new family – from Ireland and elsewhere – begin to die. Shocked and grieving, she finds purpose in AIDS activism and a community that is loving and living against all odds. In the wake of this macabre heyday which Ro just about survives, her charged entanglement with Jenny will bear witness to the resistance and survival of an invisible generation of warriors.Slant is a headbutt to the heart, told from within a protective community, that will reveal and celebrate all the kinds of love needed to sustain a life. A ground-breaking Irish lesbian love story, set across the decades from the 1980s AIDS crisis to the 2015 marriage referendum. Now in paperback. Autorid: Katherine O'Donnell

A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red endpapers, all FSC-certified. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3D masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Bee Brown is a freelance illustrator based in Warwickshire in the UK. She has over 25 years experience in delivering her own brand of whimsical and colourful illustration to clients all over the world. Whether she is drawing animals, people, places or her own style of hand-drawn lettering, she is always trying to infuse her work with charming details, plenty of personality and a generous helping of joy! THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." Autorid: Flame Tree Studio

A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed in full colour, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red endpapers, all FSC-certified. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Regency Pugh graduated from Nottingham Trent university with a degree in Creative Arts and followed a career in design, illustration and art direction. For many years she has studied Japanese art, culture and calligraphy, both in Japan and the UK. She has developed her use of Sumi ink and Japanese brushes into an individual art style, always maintaining the simplest form and minimal line. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." Autorid: Flame Tree Studio

Practical, beautiful and luxurious, Flame Tree Sticky Notes Folders contain delightfully decorative sticky notes and a tear-off pad for lists, notes, reminders and flagging pages, all bound up in a stunning foiled and embossed cover secured by an elastic closure.Flame Tree Sticky Notes Folders are a must-have addition to your stationery collection, with their selection of versatile and delightfully decorative sticky notes and pads, ideal for memos, reminders, lists and flagging pages. The highly crafted covers feature beautiful art and open to reveal a long tear-off notepad on the left, opposite two medium and two thin sticky notepads on the right, each with 50 sheets. Secured with an elastic closure and produced with FSC-certified paper and board.Born in Walthamstow, Essex, William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement, establishing his own firm in 1875. Many of us probably know him best, however, from his superb furnishings and textile designs, intricately weaving together natural motifs in a highly stylized two-dimensional fashion influenced by medieval conventions. This iconic design was created for Morris & Co. by Morris-trained designer John Henry Dearle in 1901. Autorid: Flame Tree Studio

Practical, beautiful and luxurious, Flame Tree Sticky Notes Folders contain delightfully decorative sticky notes and a tear-off pad for lists, notes, reminders and flagging pages, all bound up in a stunning foiled and embossed cover secured by an elastic closure.Flame Tree Sticky Notes Folders are a must-have addition to your stationery collection, with their selection of versatile and delightfully decorative sticky notes and pads, ideal for memos, reminders, lists and flagging pages. The highly crafted covers feature beautiful art and open to reveal a long tear-off notepad on the left, opposite two medium and two thin sticky notepads on the right, each with 50 sheets. Secured with an elastic closure and produced with FSC-certified paper and board.Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the world's greatest painters, his work having had a huge and far-reaching influence on 20th-century art as well as remaining visually and emotionally powerful to this day. Van Gogh painted Almond Blossom as a gift in celebration of the birth of his nephew. He had previously been greatly inspired by flowering trees, and appreciated their power as symbols of rebirth. Autorid: Flame Tree Studio

Practical, beautiful and luxurious, Flame Tree Sticky Notes Folders contain delightfully decorative sticky notes and a tear-off pad for lists, notes, reminders and flagging pages, all bound up in a stunning foiled and embossed cover secured by an elastic closure.Flame Tree Sticky Notes Folders are a must-have addition to your stationery collection, with their selection of versatile and delightfully decorative sticky notes and pads, ideal for memos, reminders, lists and flagging pages. The highly crafted covers feature beautiful art and open to reveal a long tear-off notepad on the left, opposite two medium and two thin sticky notepads on the right, each with 50 sheets. Secured with an elastic closure and produced with FSC-certified paper and board.The most notable period in Hokusai's artistic life was the latter part of his career, beginning in 1830 when he was 70 years old. He began the series of landscapes he is most famous for: 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji', which included The Great Wave, off Kanagawa, probably his most iconic image. Autorid: Flame Tree Studio

The term "culture wars" has taken centre stage in British social and political discourse, characterized by deep divides over values, identity, and sovereignty. These conflicts, driven by class and emancipatory struggles, continue to evolve, highlighting critical divisions over issues such as Brexit, Scottish independence, and attitudes toward the monarchy. Nick Hubble reframes the debate, demonstrating how British culture wars are both unique and interconnected with broader global trends. They explore how cultural divisions shaped British society over the past century, challenging the pervasive narrative of British exceptionalism. Drawing on sources like the British Social Attitudes surveys, political studies, and even literary works such as those by George Orwell, the book traces the legacy of social liberalization and the authoritarian counter-revolution that has emerged in response. With clarity and nuance, Hubble unpacks the ideological dynamics behind terms like "identity politics" and "woke liberalism," offering a fresh framework for understanding the realities of cultural conflict in Britain today. Autorid: Nick Hubble

Fans of Toy Story can have hours of fun with this eye-catching shaped wallet that includes 5 books of story, activity and colouring content Autorid: Igloo Books Ltd

Colonel Richard E “Butch” Sheffield was a working-class boy from Ohio, who was determined to make his life, exceptional. He was the first man to eject from the fastest airplane in the world the SR-71 Blackbird. He introduced the Pentagon to GPS. He became the right-hand man of avionics genius Ben Rich. Ben asked Butch to search the world for UFOs. From humble beginnings in Rootstown, Ohio, to the upper reaches of classified aerospace innovation, Colonel Richard “Butch” Sheffield’s life was anything but ordinary. Ohio to Supersonic charts his remarkable rise from a small-town boy with a learning disability to one of the most trusted men in American defense, Cold War intelligence, and aerospace history.Chosen in 1964 for the ultra-secretive SR-71 Blackbird programmer, Butch was among the first crew members trained by Lockheed’s Skunk Works. He went on to fly some of the most daring reconnaissance missions of the Cold War – including the first SR-71 over North Korea and a supersonic overflight of the North Pole with no chance of recovery. In 1967, he became the first Air Force officer to eject from an SR-71 and survive. Six weeks later, he returned to flying at Mach 3.Butch’s extraordinary career didn’t end in the cockpit. At the Pentagon, he was a key figure behind the early development of GPS and led operations involving the SR-71 and U-2. As an investigator for Congress, he was granted over 300 code word clearances to probe the nation’s most sensitive intelligence programs. Later, as the Skunk Works’ lone representative in Washington D.C., he became the quiet conduit between Lockheed’s black projects and the halls of power.Written with help from his daughter Linda and the rest of the Sheffield family with warmth and unflinching honesty, Ohio to Supersonic offers an intimate, inspiring, and at times hair-raising account of a man who lived through the birth of modern reconnaissance aviation, shaped national security policy, and never forgot where he came from.This is not just a story of supersonic jets and Cold War missions – it is the story of resilience, humility, faith, and a deep love of country. A must-read for aviation enthusiasts, Cold War historians, and anyone who believes in the power of determination to change a life. Autorid: Colonel Richard E. "Butch" Sheffield

A murder cries out for vengeance. A rogue answers the call. For six long years, fired by cold rage, Jonas Flynt has hunted the man who paved the way for the murder of his son across the Caribbean and American Colonies. Many a pirate was delivered to justice during the chase, but Flynt never caught up with the elusive Dan Hawke. Learning that his quarry has returned to London, Flynt races across the Atlantic in pursuit. Back in his old hunting ground, he finds lies and betrayal are now the norm. During his lengthy absence, alliances have shifted among old friends and older enemies and it's hard to tell friend from foe Will Flynt be able track Hawke down at last through this web of intrigue? Or will his years-long quest for revenge have been in vain? Autorid: Douglas Skelton

Experience the myth and magic of antiquity's most alluring-and provocative-goddess as never witnessed before, in this gorgeously rendered, unflinching, and deeply vulnerable retelling from the author of Mother of Rome and Medusa's Sisters. Two hundred years before the common era, Aphrodite surprises an itinerant sculptor with a shocking request: Hear my story, see me for who I truly am, and carve it into stone. Never before has the goddess posed for her likeness, and as the artist works, she shares pieces of herself. Her greatest triumphs and most grievous mistakes. The truth behind the tales of her beneficence and vengeance. And the one epic romance that slips through her perfect fingers, time and time again. Part memoir, part fantasy, and all heart, Aphrodite in Pieces begs the eternal, essential questions: what do love and beauty truly mean? And can they last? Autorid: Lauren J.A. Bear

The Gotham by Gaslight saga continues with writer Andy Diggle and artist Leandro Fernandez introducing the Gilded Age s answer to the Justice League! In 2024, DC s iconic Elseworlds was ushered into a new era with the release of Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age, a sequel to the classic original Gotham by Gaslight by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola. The Kryptonian Age continued the iconic saga of the Batman of the Victorian era and expanded that world by introducing Gilded Age-era versions of DC s most iconic heroes. Now, writer Andy Diggle and artist Leandro Fernandez return to tell the second part of this epic tale in Gotham by Gaslight: A League for Justice! Bear witness to the formation of a new kind of Justice League in a steam-powered adventure that will bring these once-familiar heroes from the open plains of the Midwest to the freezing Arctic as they unravel the mystery of alien artifacts from the Kryptonian Age. This jaw-dropping sequel is the latest release from DC s beloved Elseworlds line, which reinvents DC s timeless characters by placing them in new and exciting settings. This volume collects Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: A League for Justice #1 6. Autorid: Andy Diggle, Leandro Fernandez

London is the most diverse of all the great fashion megacities, drawing from a vast palette of cultures, artistic disciplines and historical references to produce some of the worlds best loved and most influential trends. From the flappers of the 1920s to the swinging 60s, from punks and new romantics to the 21st-century modes of sustainability and representation, the storied British capital has made a habit of crystalising youthful rebellion by wearing its identity on the outside. Home to Vivienne Westwood, Burberry and Palace, iconic stores like Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, as well as some of the most famous fashion streets on Earth, including Carnaby Street, Kings Road, Savile Row and many more. London. In Fashion is an unmissable opportunity to walk among Londons trendsetters without leaving your own home. From Paris and New York to more surprising hotbeds of style, the In Fashion series invites you to discover the most fashionable locations in the world. Covering high fashion, classic street style and trendsetting people, as well as interiors, streets, shops and more, each beautifully presented volume offers a unique glimpse into the clothes and fashion culture of a distinct and remarkable destination. Perfect for fans of fashion and travel. Autorid: Pierre Toromanoff

* An enchanting story centred on the herbal delights of Orkney. James Canton, author of Renaturing From the award-winning author of All My Wild Mothers: a lyrical, tender story of creating a wild apothecary garden on the Scottish archipelago of Orkney. With the years of early motherhood and elderly caregiving over, Victoria faces a time of change. She and her family decide to take a leap, moving five hundred miles north of everything they know to the northern Scottish islands of Orkney, where the winters are long and the summer a perpetual light. Uprooted and in an unfamiliar landscape, Victoria instinctively returns to the work of growing, setting out to transform her scrappy backyard into an abundant apothecary garden by the sea, inspired by Orkneys folklore, ancient landscapes and wild nature. Shaped by tides and storms, wild plants and seaweeds, she creates a biodiverse backyard sanctuary filled with micro-habitats, wildflowers and herbs. Here, in her apothecary by the sea, she crafts teas, tinctures and balms inspired by the surrounding soil and seas. As the year closes and the endless summer light turns once more to dark, Victoria finds belonging not only in the garden she has nurtured, but in the landscape that has quietly embraced her and called itself home. Here, at the wild edge of things, she is reclaiming parts of herself long set aside. A beautiful haven of a book; richly nourishing, inspirational and full of hope. Catherine Simpson, author of When I Had a Little Sister Autorid: Victoria Bennett

This calendar features distinctive full-colour paintings by one of Scotlands best-loved authors and artists and is a wonderful celebration of the extraordinary natural beauty of the Hebrides throughout the seasons. Mairi Hedderwicks drawings, produced over a period of more than forty years, expertly capture the unique character and diversity of Hebridean land and seascapes, from wind-swept moors and dramatic cliffs to rolling hills and secluded woods. Autorid: Mairi Hedderwick

A provocative work of American literary criticism covering Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, Mark Twain, Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Faulkner, and others. Fielder's groundbreaking work changed the way we see the American novel--and American culture at large--forever.Leslie Fiedler was one of the most influential critics of the twentieth century, a maverick of American letters whose fearless and impassioned criticism polarized readers but also informs much of our understanding of American literature and culture today. First published in 1960, Love and Death in the American Novel is Fiedler’s magnum opus, a groundbreaking study of the American novel from the time of the revolution to the time of Fiedler’s writing.Fiedler conceived of his book as being itself a kind of gothic novel, one whose subject was the American experience as portrayed in classic American fiction. Through clear-eyed examinations of the works of writers such as Cooper, Poe, Twain, Melville, Hawthorne, and Faulkner, Fiedler makes the audacious—and compelling—argument that the American novel differs from its European counterpart in its inability to deal with sexuality between men and women, and its obsession instead with violence, escape, and death. Autorid: Leslie Fiedler

Learn to draw the cutest, most whimsical chibi scenes, including delicious fruits, adorable sweet treats, kawaii animals, dancing ballerinas, and more!Crack open your sketchbook, grab your pens and pencils, and get ready to draw the most charming chibi creations imaginable! Drawing Sweet and Cute Chibi is your step-by-step guide to crafting darling chibi characters, foods, animals, and more in an irresistibly adorable kawaii style.This easy-to-use handbook is perfect for beginners and budding artists of all ages. Begin with simple illustrations like popsicles, multilayered cakes, and fruit tarts, then progress into more detailed and imaginative projects, including bears in bee costumes, graceful ballerinas, and more delightful characters. Clear, simple steps show you how to break down each illustration, correctly size each element, and add your own sweet finishing touches.Inside you’ll find:Over 50 step-by-step chibi projects, from food to animals and whimsical charactersSimple instructions to break down each drawing into easy-to-follow shapesTips for adding personal, charming details to each creationWorkbook-style practice pages to hone your chibi-drawing skillsWhether you’re a fan of chibi style, a manga enthusiast, or just love adding sweet, whimsical detail to your artwork, this guide will help you master the art of drawing adorable chibi scenes. Autorid: Tessa Creative Art

Spark happiness and positivity with this activity deck for kids (ages 4 to 8), featuring 50 research-backed activities that encourage fun, connection, mindfulness, and self-reflection!Did you know that feeling happy is something we can easily learn and grow inside ourselves? Research shows that happiness is a learnable skill—and this playful activity deck teaches children tried-and-true tools for emotional regulation and well-being that will last a lifetime. With a wonderful variety of games and practices, mindfulness educators Wendy O’Leary and Dr. Helen Maffini provide science-backed approaches to encourage positivity, joy, and contentment—while embracing and validating emotions of all flavors. The fifty activity cards are divided into five categories: Shine: Sunny ideas focused on playful and fun ways to grow happiness. Connect: Nurturing and spreading happiness through connection with ourselves and others. Be Mindful: Watering our happiness with mindful ways to soak it in. Dig In: Digging in deeper and developing happiness by turning inward. Bloom: Encouraging happiness to blossom by integrating it fully into our lives. From going on a sticker hunt in “Hide and Seek Happiness” and crafting “Beads of Balance” to starting a chain reaction of happiness in “Smile Symphony,” kids will have fun using these easy-to-follow cards while strengthening their emotional regulation skills. Autorid: Wendy O'Leary, Helen Maffini

An intimate glimpse into one of the worlds most renowned contemporary art collections and the collector whose vision and passion shaped it Step inside one of the most captivating private art collections in the world - an extraordinary group of modern and contemporary art curated by Glenn Fuhrman, founder of the esteemed The FLAG Art Foundation, and his wife Amanda. Spanning paintings, works on paper, photographs, and sculptures by both established stars and bold new voices, Fuhrmans eclectically diverse collection brings together iconic and unexpected works of the past forty years of contemporary art. Each piece reflects a deeply intentional process of selection, shaped by curiosity, emotional resonance, and a deep respect for the artists voice. The result is a dynamic, ever-evolving narrative of contemporary creativity - one that captures the zeitgeist while honoring the timeless power of visual expression. Collecting Contemporaries is an invitation into the mind of a collector who sees art not as an investment, but as a life-enriching dialogue. These richly illustrated pages offer a fascinating glimpse at the collectors mindset and the powerful role art plays in shaping personal and cultural identity. The book also features exclusive conversations between Fuhrman, The FLAG Art Foundations director Jonathan Rider, and artist Jim Hodges, as well as a conversation between Fuhrman, the Studio Museums curator Thelma Golden, and artist Simone Leigh. Artists featured include: Derrick Adams, Conrad Bakker, Matthew Barney, Amoako Boafo, Louise Bourgeois, Cecily Brown, Jordan Casteel, Chuck Close, Will Cotton, John Currin, Elmgreen & Dragset, Derek Fordjour, Sam Gilliam, Andy Goldsworthy, Félix González-Torres, Damien Hirst, Jim Hodges, Reggie Burrows Hodges, Shara Hughes, Rashid Johnson, Ellsworth Kelly, Jeff Koons, Cary Kwok, Simone Leigh, Roy Lichtenstein, Kerry James Marshall, Agnes Martin, Marilyn Minter, Ron Mueck, Nicolas Party, Richard Pettibone, Richard Prince, Faith Ringgold, Ugo Rondinone, Ed Rucha, Tom Sachs, Richard Serra, Yinka Shonibare, Cy Twombly, Lisa Yuskavage Autorid: Glenn Fuhrman, Jonathan Rider, Maria Balshaw, Charlotte Burns, Christophe Cherix, James Frey, Carolyn Twersky Winkler, Thelma Golden, Jim Hodges, Simone Leigh

A vibrant, charming celebration of personal style from one of the fashion worlds brightest stars Jenny Sais Quoi: Adventures in Vintage & Personal Style is a peek inside the mind and imagination of a modern-day style icon. Jenny Walton - artist, designer, writer, and Vogue vintage shopping columnist - weaves together illustrations, paintings, candid snapshots, collages, and essays to reveal her journey from fashion student to street style darling to global tastemaker. Known for her impeccable styling of vintage fashion, Jenny approaches personal style with both grace and delight. Here, she shares how embracing her interest in clothing from eras past led to confidence, joy, and self-expression. Readers will discover inspiring stories from Jennys life in fashion, along with insightful advice on cultivating ones own sense of style, shopping vintage, color paletting, curating a wardrobe, and more. Jennys distinctive voice shines throughout, offering encouragement, expertise, and a welcome touch of levity. Reflecting Jennys boundless creativity, Jenny Sais Quoi takes the form of a multi-dimensional visual diary, with a gorgeous trompe-l'il cover design, a mini journal insert, and a cleverly-designed split page that allows you to mix and match illustrated tops and bottoms to create outfits. Autorid: Jenny Walton

THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM RUTH MANCINI, THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WOMAN ON THE LEDGE. 'Lisa Jewell meets the Secret Barrister' Imran Mahmood 'Brilliantly smart, unsettlingly human and impossible to put down' Rob Rinder 'A propulsive, heart-thumping read' Gill Perdue 'A cleverly crafted chilling psychological thriller' Louise Minchin --------- You were only seven years old when you witnessed your mother's murder. Although you did not see her attacker clearly, you are pretty sure who it was. Thanks to you, he went to prison for twenty years. Now he's out. And you are no longer certain that the man you identified that terrifying evening really was the killer. But if it wasnt him, who was the stranger on the stairs? And can he now be coming for you? Inspired by a shocking real-life case, a gripping psychological thriller by a criminal defence lawyer who has seen it all. --------- Praise for Ruth Mancini and The Stranger on the Stairs: 'I absolutely raced through this compulsive page-turner ... Well drawn characters - proper plot and great writing. What more could you want?' Imran Mahmood Its gripping and propulsive, but also moving and quiet in all the right places. Bravo!' Sabine Durrant 'Kept me guessing (and biting my nails) throughout' Anna Mazzola Ruth Mancini is fast becoming a master of the thriller genre' Laura Pearson 'Ruth Mancini writes thrillers with the certainty of someone whos seen the law in action and knows exactly how to unpick it. Brilliantly smart, unsettlingly human and impossible to put down' Rob Rinder Ruth Mancini has done it again. Smart, twisty and propulsive' Harriet Tyce 'Ruth Mancini is like a British Jodi Picoult' Jennie Godfrey 'Only Ruth Mancini can deliver such brilliant twists that keep you turning the pages. Her legal expertise shines through, providing a sense of veracity and immediacy that is uniquely addictive. Kelly Mullen 'Exciting and addictive' 5-star reader review 'I WAS HOOKED!' 5-star reader review 'A fantastic story that had me gripped from the start' 5-star reader review Autorid: Ruth Mancini

Discover the Korean cult thriller, for fans of Butter and Killing Eve. A hilariously unsettling tale of love, food and one woman's unconventional quest to support her family by becoming a contract killer. _____________ I am no ordinary ajumma. I am a killer Recently widowed and unemployed, Mrs Shim and her two children face an empty fridge. As her job options run out, she answers an ad for the Smile Detective Agency. Within weeks, she has turned it around. For Mrs Shim is sharp as a blade, handles business cleanly and is like a padlock when it comes to keeping secrets. By day, she prepares kimchi for her family and her neighbour with dementia; by night Mrs Shim is out on a contract. But what starts as a need for survival escalates into a thirst for vengeance. For Mrs. Shim is done with being everyones doormat. Diving headfirst into her new career among petty criminals, ghosts and assassins, Mrs Shim's past soon comes hurtling towards her. Savage and unexpectedly moving, Kang Jiyoung paints a comedic world of twisted love, unhinged loathing and hopeful reinvention. Among the misfits and the meals is a powerful statement about class, capitalism and the role of women. Autorid: Kang Jiyoung, Paige Morris

* AVAILABLE ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST THE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION: features a gold foiled design underneath the dust jacket and is exclusive to the first print run in the UK only * From the globally bestselling author of Close to Death comes an unputdownable new mystery in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. Easily the greatest of our crime writers Sunday Times 'Nobody does this crime fiction better than Anthony Horowitz Crime Time FM 'Anthony Horowitz is a national treasure' Ragnar Jónasson ----------- The Word is Murder, the first book in the Hawthorne series, is being made into a major feature film. The actors have been cast, the script written, and filming has already started in Hastings. But when Hawthorne and Anthony visit the set, they find a far from happy family. The directors pretentious, the screenwriters an eco-warrior, the two stars hate each other, and the producer has run out of money. And things are about to get much, much worse. In the middle of shooting, the actor playing Hawthorne is stabbed which leaves the real Hawthorne with no choice. He has to step in and investigate his own murder. Because the killer may not have got the right man. Was it Hawthorne himself who was meant to be the target? A Deadly Episode is a wild ride through a world that the author knows only too well, and the most personal case Hawthorne has had to deal with so far. ----------- Praise for A Deadly Episode . . . Clever and playful, this is meta-mystery at its best. iPaper 'Another winner' Financial Times 'The perfect whodunnit' 5-star reader review 'A very entertaining instalment to this fabulous series' 5-star reader review 'A pacy and entertaining mystery that I loved from start to finish' 5-star reader review 'A roller coaster of red herrings' 5-star reader review 'Full of humour, twists and red herrings' 5-star reader review 'Exceedingly brilliant' 5-star reader review Autorid: Anthony Horowitz

This book exposes the strategies that make migrants lives unliveable and explores their resistance to this violence. Drawing on years of research across Europe, the author captures the lived reality of asylum seekers, refugees and other marginalised migrants, including their struggles with constant evictions, detention, push-backs, deportations and violence. Blending feminist, intersectional and decolonial perspectives, the book reframes exhaustion as both a tool of governance and a site of struggle. By amplifying neglected voices and envisioning politics grounded in solidarity, care and friendship, this is a powerful call to rethink how movement, borders and struggle are understood. Autorid: Leonie Ansems de Vries

"In a world suffused with magick, even a trailer park needs a resident warlock!"-- Provided by publisher. In a world suffused with magick, even a trailer park needs a resident warlock! The popular Webtoon series from Matthew J. Rainwater (Plants vs. Zombies, Garage Raja) is finally collected in print editions, with Trailer Park Warlock Volume 1 reprinting the first twenty-six chapters in this mystical comedy!Jake Baker, a working-class warlock, is just trying to get by—casting spells, fixing hexed-up tractors, and keeping supernatural chaos in check. But between the cursed appliances, D.I.Y. magick that backfires, and the occasional undead pest, paying his lot fees might be the least of his worries! Autorid: Matthew J Rainwater