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1000 PIECE PUZZLE Immerse yourself in the lush tranquility of Houseplant Haven, a 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle from Galison that invites you into a beautifully styled living room overflowing with greenery. From trailing vines and leafy ferns to sculptural succulents and blooming potted plants, this serene indoor jungle is a celebration of botanical beauty and cozy interior design. As you assemble each piece, the peaceful, plant-filled scene slowly comes together, offering a moment of calm and creative satisfaction. ELEGANT FOIL DETAILS Delicate foil accents bring added dimension and subtle shine to the illustration, highlighting ceramic pots, picture frames, textiles, and decorative touches throughout the room. These shimmering elements create a sense of texture and light, elevating the puzzling experience and making the finished piece a stunning visual display. PERFECT FOR GIFTING Houseplant Haven makes a thoughtful and inspiring gift for plant parents, design lovers, or anyone who enjoys relaxing with a hands-on, screen-free activity. With its warm, detailed artwork and refined foil details, this puzzle is perfect for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, or simply treating yourself to a peaceful project that invites you to slow down and unwind. HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION Crafted from premium materials, Galison puzzles feature sturdy, precision-cut pieces that fit together cleanly and securely. Printed with vivid, non-toxic inks on high-quality paperboard, the completed puzzle measures 27 x 20 and offers a satisfying and immersive puzzling experience from start to finish. GALISON Since 1979, Galison has been committed to bringing art into everyday life through thoughtfully designed puzzles, stationery, games, and more. Whether youre looking for a moment of quiet joy, a creative escape, or a beautiful way to spend time with loved ones, our puzzles offer a rewarding and artful experience piece by piece. Autorid: Galison, Faye Guanipa

1000 PIECE PUZZLE Step into a cozy living room bursting with life in the Room to Bloom 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison. This charming scene features houseplants thriving everywhereeven growing out of a vintage guitarcreating a whimsical, lush indoor jungle thats full of personality and warmth. Every piece you fit together brings you closer to this vibrant, green-filled sanctuary. BRIGHT AND PLAYFUL ARTWORK With a lively and inviting illustration style, this puzzle captures the delightful details of a living room transformed by nature: trailing vines, potted plants on shelves, and leafy blooms spilling over furniture and instruments alike. The fun mix of cozy home vibes and unexpected greenery makes puzzling here a joyful adventure. PERFECT FOR GIFTING Ideal for plant enthusiasts, music lovers, and anyone who adores a quirky, comfy home. Room to Bloom makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, or a special treat for yourself. Once completed, its a unique artwork worthy of framing and display. EASY HANDLING Contains 1000 high-quality, ribbon-cut pieces that fit together smoothly for a relaxing puzzle experience. Finished size is 27 x 20. Made from 90% recycled greyboard and printed with nontoxic inks, packaged in FSC-certified materialsa puzzle thats as kind to the planet as it is fun to complete. GALISON Since 1979, Galison has been inspiring creativity by bringing art to everyday moments through puzzles, stationery, and home décor. Room to Bloom invites you to slow down, connect with nature, and celebrate the whimsical charm of indoor greenery. Autorid: Galison, Jessica Smith

1000 PIECE PUZZLE Escape into the tranquil beauty of a countryside scene with the Blooming Meadow 1000 Piece Puzzle. This serene puzzle showcases a picturesque cottage nestled within a vibrant meadow, where wildflowers bloom in every color imaginable. As you piece together this peaceful landscape, you'll feel the calm of a quiet, sunlit afternoon in the countryside. Each puzzle piece fits into place, creating a scene that invites you to relax and breathe in the beauty of nature. CAPTIVATING RURAL SCENE The Blooming Meadow puzzle brings to life a charming cottage surrounded by a lush, flowering meadow. The vibrant hues of spring are on full display as blossoms in shades of pink, lavender, and yellow sway in the breeze, while the cozy cottage stands serenely in the heart of the scene. Whether its the tranquil sky above or the delicate petals below, every piece of this puzzle invites you to enjoy natures calm beauty from the comfort of your own home. PERFECT FOR GIFTING This puzzle makes a thoughtful and calming gift for anyone who loves the charm of rural life or the simple beauty of nature. Whether for a loved one who enjoys puzzles, gardening, or simply relaxing in a cozy, serene setting, the Blooming Meadow 1000 Piece Puzzle offers a perfect way to unwind and enjoy hours of peaceful entertainment. Once completed, the stunning artwork becomes a beautiful piece of décor that will brighten up any room with its calming tones and natural beauty. PREMIUM QUALITY Crafted with 1000 thick, ribbon-cut pieces, this puzzle offers both durability and stunning visual appeal. The completed puzzle measures 27 x 20 and provides a satisfying challenge for puzzlers of all levels. Made with 90% recycled greyboard and eco-friendly packaging, this puzzle is built to last. Printed with non-toxic inks, it ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all ages. GALISON Since 1979, Galison has been dedicated to creating high-quality puzzles, games, and home décor that combine functionality with creativity. By collaborating with talented artists, we bring captivating artwork to life through products that inspire and entertain. Whether you're seeking relaxation or a creative escape, our puzzles promise hours of enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment with every fitting piece. Autorid: Galison, Flore Couserran

TRIVIA – Get ready for the most entertaining trivia game around with Bizarre Animal Trivia by Brass Monkey! Packed with strange and quirky facts about the animal kingdom, this game will have you and your friends questioning everything you thought you knew about wildlife. With questions covering everything from odd animal behaviors to mind-blowing records, this game is full of surprises and will keep you on your toes. It’s trivia with a twist—fun, engaging, and guaranteed to make you laugh! INCLUDES – Ready to become an animal trivia master? This game is perfect for 2 to 8 players (or more!) and contains 200 cards filled with the most mind-boggling animal facts. Whether you’re aiming to stump your friends with some obscure animal knowledge or just want to learn the weirdest things the animal world has to offer, this game’s got you covered. Plus, it includes instructions for three different game modes, making it perfect for any crowd—from casual players to trivia champions. GREAT FOR PARTIES – Picture this: You and your friends are deep into a heated trivia showdown, with everyone laughing, gasping, and maybe even googling some of the wildest animal facts you've ever heard. Bizarre Animal Trivia is the ultimate party game, offering tons of laughs and jaw-dropping facts. The mix of quirky questions and oddball animal facts will spark lively conversation, making it the perfect icebreaker. With 200 trivia cards, there’s never a dull moment. Grab your crew and let the wild trivia adventures begin! PERFECT FOR GIFTING – Why settle for a regular trivia game when you can give the gift of Bizarre Animal Trivia? This game is perfect for animal lovers, trivia buffs, or anyone who enjoys a good laugh (and maybe some shock and awe). It’s got a bit of everything—ridiculous facts, strange creatures, and the kind of questions that will have your friends questioning everything they thought they knew about animals. If you want to gift something that’s sure to stand out and get the conversation flowing, look no further! BRASS MONKEY – At Brass Monkey, we don’t do ordinary—we make things that are quirky, fun, and a little offbeat. Whether it's an unexpected game, a stylish gift, or a piece of decor with a wink and a smile, we’re here to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Our products are all about bringing laughter and joy to the everyday, because we believe the best things in life should also be a little bit weird. Autorid: Brass Brass Monkey

1000 PIECE PUZZLE – Step into a serene world of delicate beauty with the Between the Blooms 1000 Piece Foil Puzzle. This intricate puzzle showcases lush layers of leafy greens, blooming peonies, fluttering butterflies, and tiny hidden critters nestled among the foliage. Each piece you place brings you deeper into this enchanting botanical scene—a peaceful moment suspended in time where nature quietly thrives. Whether you’re puzzling solo or with loved ones, Between the Blooms is a calming, immersive experience from start to finish. NATURAL ELEGANCE IN EVERY DETAIL – Featuring richly detailed artwork, this puzzle celebrates the subtle magic of a hidden garden. Blush-pink peonies burst between leafy vines, curious bugs peek from behind petals, and butterflies glide gently across the scene. The soft palette and painterly textures make each section a joy to assemble, offering surprises and small delights at every turn. It’s like a nature walk—no sunscreen required. A BEAUTIFUL GIFT – Thoughtful and visually stunning, Between the Blooms makes a perfect gift for puzzle lovers, garden enthusiasts, or anyone who finds joy in the little things. Ideal for birthdays, Mother’s Day, holidays, or just because, this puzzle offers hours of mindful relaxation and a finished piece that’s lovely enough to frame. It’s a unique and heartfelt way to share the quiet charm of nature. EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY – With 1000 precision-cut pieces, this puzzle delivers a satisfying tactile experience and a seamless fit. The completed size of 27” x 20” is ideal for tabletop or display, and the pieces are made from 90% recycled greyboard for an eco-conscious touch. Printed with non-toxic inks and packaged responsibly, this puzzle is as sustainable as it is beautiful. GALISON – Since 1979, Galison has been combining art and functionality to create puzzles, games, and gifts that spark creativity and connection. We collaborate with emerging and established artists to bring unique visions to life through high-quality, thoughtfully crafted products. With Between the Blooms, we invite you to slow down, explore nature’s wonders, and find beauty between the leaves—one piece at a time. Autorid: Galison, Christine De Carvalho

What would you choose - a beautiful untrue life, or a broken true one? Hal is living a fairy tale - almost. Thanks to tech genius Francis Knox and her company's pioneering work building the perfect World 2.0, the universe is available at a swipe, and Hal has everything she wants. (Except for her family, which fell apart after her dad's disappearance years ago.) Except, perhaps, winning the notoriously competitive Knox Cup. That's a dream even World 2.0 can't fulfil, not when Hal doesn't have the funds to enter. Then out of the blue Hal's guardian challenges her to prove herself, arranging for Hal to compete. It's an opportunity she can't waste. If she wins, she'll meet Francis Knox herself - then all of Hal's deepest, secret wishes might really come true. But as the competition progresses, Hal discovers decay hidden beneath the world's perfect veneer - and, as the cracks begin to grow, she is forced to make a choice about what it is she truly wants. HUNGER GAMES meets BLACK MIRROR - a speculative YA thriller, tackling themes of technology and power dynamics, for fans of Malorie Blackman, Louise O'Neill, READY PLAYER ONE and THE UPPER WORLD. Autorid: K. L. Kettle

First publication (outside of India) for this playful and moving masterpiece of psychological intrigue and feminist space-making by the International Booker winner In this Indian modern classic by the International Booker Prize-winning author, roofs are meant for wild things, for romance and for play. They are realms of freedom freedom from the male gaze, sexual freedom and freedom from society. Chachcho and Lalna use their roofs to build a friendship that transcends time and memory. One of the finest Hindi writers, Geetanjali has created for herself a thoughtful, lyrical and contemporary fictional world, which is free from moral posturing and political hectoring. And Rahul Sonis English translation of The Roof Beneath Their Feet is attentive to its poetic nuances and intelligently responsive to its complexity. Alok Bhalla In The Roof Beneath Their Feet, Geetanjali Shree has created a dazzling, multifaceted narrative that plays around with shifting time and perception, leading the reader on a wild journey as only she can. Rahul Sonis fleet-footed translation keeps up with Shrees pyrotechnics, nimbly evoking a world like no other. Jeremy Tiang Autorid: Geetanjali Shree, Rahul Soni

'MADELEINE GRAY IS A DAZZLING WRITER - A HUGE TALENT' GILLIAN ANDERSON 'BEAUTIFUL, DEVASTATING, HILARIOUS AND FULL OF LIFE' JESSICA STANLEY 'ALL KINDS OF GORGEOUSNESS' JENNIE GODFREY 'GRAY WRITES SO ACUTELY ABOUT THE MESS OF DESIRE AND THE HUMAN CONDITION' NIGELLA LAWSON Books about friendship are not often described as love stories, but this is one. At the age of twelve, Nell has accepted that hers will likely be a friendless existence. She's not interested in boys or makeup or competing to see who can eat the least - so fitting in at her all-girls' school feels impossible. But then, a new girl arrives at school. Eve has short hair like a boy, a wicked sense of humour and an unshakable confidence that she will find her place in the world. The moment they meet, Nell begins to rethink the whole friendless existence thing. As they grow into themselves, Nell and Eve will love each other and hurt each other - through the chlorine-scented savagery of adolescence; long, drunken nights in share houses and gay bars; and the highs and lows of parenthood. And always, despite unspoken feelings and sexual confusion, they will choose each other. Again, and again. As friends, as lovers, as family. COMING JANUARY 2026. PRE-ORDER NOW. Autorid: Madeleine Gray

Rock and Roll are very different. Rock is strong and Roll is soft. Rock hates attention. Roll loves it. But hang on . . . Maybe they have more in common than we think . . . This standout debut from Ruby Amy Thompson introduces two unforgettable characters! With bold visuals, big laughs, and a brilliantly playful layout, this is a story that celebrates connection; Rock and Roll always appear on opposite pages, yet their worlds are cleverly linked through shared experiences. Perfect for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph, or Squirrel and Bird by Laura Baker and Stacey Thomas. This is a joyful picture book packed with read-aloud energy. A brilliant springboard for conversations about first impressions, identity, and all the weird and wonderful things that bring us together - even when we seem worlds apart. Autorid: Ruby Amy Thompson

You know that little voice in your head - the one that says, "Do NOT do that thing." Doug ignores it. Every. Single. Time. From shaking fizzy pop (uh-oh) to pressing oh-so-tempting red buttons, Doug just cannot help himself. Look! There he goes again . . . Don't do it, Doug! From the powerhouse pair behind Hank Goes Honk comes a whirlwind of a story about one tiny hamster and his big-time battle with impulse control. Packed with bold art, belly laughs and brilliant read-aloud energy, this book is perfect for kids who struggle to sit still (and the grown-ups who struggle to keep up)! If you loved I Really Want the Cake by Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, Barbara Throws a Wobbler by Nadia Shireen, or The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, you're going to adore Doug - even if he is chaos walking . . . Part of the sensational series 'The World of Hank.' Also available . . . Hank Goes Honk, Hank Meets Frank, Hank Goes Peck Autorid: Maudie Powell-Tuck, Duncan Beedie

Tickle Crocodile's scaly nose, stroke Wolf's soft fur and lift the flaps to find out fun animal facts in this stylish and contemporary first words book! In this first words book, little ones will love interacting with the flaps and touch-and-feel elements, great for encouraging sensory exploration and developing toddlers' vocabulary. Dive into ocean life, play with the pets and find the forest friends - with a different habitat explored on every spread, children can learn all about the basics of the animal kingdom. Featuring adorable illustrations by Dawn Machell, this stylish board book makes a lovely modern addition to every child's bookshelf! Perfect for fans of the That's Not My . . . series, Animal ABC by Nikolas Ilic, Noisy Baby Animals by Patricia Hegarty and Edward Underwood's 100 First Words. Autorid: Villetta Craven, Dawn Machell

I'm your adoring mama bear, my love is fierce and strong. I'll wrap you in my bear hug so you know that you belong. This Mother's Day, celebrate the love your little one shares with their precious ?mama bear with this heartwarming gift book.? Cuddle up with your little one to remind them how much you love them while you enjoy a cute cast of characters, from beautiful birds to cuddly bears. With the series' signature heartwarming rhyming text, charming parent and baby die-cut animal pairings, and chunky pages for little hands, this sweet read is perfect for parents and children to read together at bedtime, nap time or anytime! Get to know the bestselling You're My Little... series! From Valentine's Day to Christmas Day and every day in between, the international bestselling You're My Little... series celebrates the love between parents and children using creative characters and clever rhymes. They're perfect for bedtime, story time, or just for a cuddle and a celebration of your little one. Autorid: Nicola Edwards, Natalie Marshall

In this hugely original blend of thriller, sci-fi and horror, a trio of Blockbuster employees discover they may be able to change the endings of popular films and, thus, the world around them.The last Blockbuster video store in the United States is hanging on by a thread. And after a crazy night attempting to track down a lost VCR rental to collect the record-setting and internet-famous late fee, three employees, idealistic Eva, cinephile Jerry, and their tyrannical manager Randy, discover that this machine may actually have the power to change the endings of popular films, which, depending on the historical basis of the film, might also be changing the real world around them.Or could this just be an elaborate, increasingly deadly prank?When they begin receiving videotapes and voicemails seemingly depicting their deaths, Eva, Jerry, and Randy scramble to keep the VCR from falling into the wrong hands. And as one action-packed evening begins to seemingly repeat itself (or does it?), scores are settled and unwanted confessions begin to fly, until a Final Girl finally unravels a grand psychological experiment orchestrated at the highest levels of a crumbling social media empire. Autorid: David James Keaton

Grab a piece of cake and get ready to learn all about birthdays with Ms Rachelthe New York Times bestselling author and fastest-growing phenomenon in childrens educational entertainment. This upbeat and colourful storybook is the perfect introduction to birthdays for little ones. "The day you were born was such a special day. You are a gift to the world! No one is exactly like you." Birthdays are amazing! Theres a cake, gifts, and best of all, friends and family to celebrate with! Are you ready to have the greatest birthday ever with Ms Rachel? With lyrics and characters that fans will love, this celebratory book of looking forward to your special day is perfect for kids who cant get enough of Ms Rachel! Even featuring tips for how to attend a friends party, this story has everything needed to keep birthdays the happiest of occasions. Spend your birthday with Ms Rachel pretending to prepare invitations, decorate for a party, bake a birthday cake and open a special present. Happy birthday to you! Don't miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel: Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise My First Colouring Book Potty Time with Bean 100 First Words Hide and Seek with Herbie Frankie's Train Day A Day on the Farm Autorid: Ms Rachel, Monique Dong

With colourful, engaging illustration and simple explanations, this is a fun and informative introduction to the life cycles of chickens. This book will take the reader on a journey from the hatching of a tiny chick, learning about how it grows, eats and the habitat it lives in. With two levels of text, this series is easy to follow for early readers and gives additional context for curious independent readers. Autorid: Bianca Austria, Sara Forster

A stirring call to action TIM HARFORD A masterclass DARON ACEMOGLU 'An excellent book' NASSIM NICHOLAS TALEB Two decades ago, behavioral economics burst from academia to the halls of power, on both sides of the Atlantic, with the promise that correcting individual biases could help transform society. The hope was that governments could deploy a new approach to addressing societys deepest challenges, from inadequate retirement planning to climate changegently, but cleverly, nudging people to make choices for their own good and the good of the planet. It was all very convenient, and false. As behavioral scientists Nick Chater and George Loewenstein show in Its On You, nudges rarely work, and divert us from policies that do. For example, being nudged to switch to green energy doesnt cut carbon, and it distracts from the real challenge of building a low-carbon economy. Its on You shows how the rich and powerful have repeatedly used a clever sleight of hand: blaming individuals for social problems, with behavioral economics an unwitting accomplice, while lobbying against the systemic changes that could actually help. As two original proponents of the nudge principle, Nick and George now argue that rather than trying to fix the victims of bad policies, real progress requires rewriting the social and economic rulebook for the common good. Autorid: Nick Chater, George Loewenstein

As societies struggle to respond to the revival of private renting, this book offers the first comprehensive and critical account of the inequality at the heart of contemporary housing systems. Bringing together cutting-edge research and case studies from a host of countries – from the USA to Australia, from Berlin to Barcelona – Michael Byrne examines inequality, financialization, the rise of ‘generation landlord’, and evictions. He analyses the everyday power dynamics between landlords and tenants and the social and economic structures that mean homeownership is concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. Moving beyond the kind of thinking that treats landlordism as natural and inevitable, Byrne’s political economy framework demonstrates how declining homeownership and its consequences for inequality and housing justice are major political challenges for contemporary societies. At the same time, a new generation of tenant activism can point the way to fairer housing systems. A groundbreaking study, Beyond Generation Rent is crucial reading for housing researchers, policy makers, activists, and anyone who cares about decent housing for allAs societies struggle to respond to the revival of private renting, this book offers the first comprehensive and critical account of the inequality at the heart of contemporary housing systems. Bringing together cutting-edge research and case studies from a host of countries – from the USA to Australia, from Berlin to Barcelona – Michael Byrne examines inequality, financialization, the rise of ‘generation landlord’, and evictions. He analyses the everyday power dynamics between landlords and tenants and the social and economic structures that mean homeownership is concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. Moving beyond the kind of thinking that treats landlordism as natural and inevitable, Byrne’s political economy framework demonstrates how declining homeownership and its consequences for inequality and housing justice are major political challenges for contemporary societies. At the same time, a new generation of tenant activism can point the way to fairer housing systems. A groundbreaking study, Beyond Generation Rent is crucial reading for housing researchers, policy makers, activists, and anyone who cares about decent housing for all As societies struggle to respond to the revival of private renting, this book offers the first comprehensive and critical account of the inequality at the heart of contemporary housing systems. Bringing together cutting-edge research and case studies from a host of countries – from the USA to Australia, from Berlin to Barcelona – Michael Byrne examines inequality, financialization, the rise of ‘generation landlord’, and evictions. He analyses the everyday power dynamics between landlords and tenants and the social and economic structures that mean homeownership is concentrated in fewer and fewer hands. Moving beyond the kind of thinking that treats landlordism as natural and inevitable, Byrne’s political economy framework demonstrates how declining homeownership and its consequences for inequality and housing justice are major political challenges for contemporary societies. At the same time, a new generation of tenant activism can point the way to fairer housing systems. A groundbreaking study, Beyond Generation Rent is crucial reading for housing researchers, policy makers, activists, and anyone who cares about decent housing for all. Autorid: Michael Byrne

Increasing bacterial resistance to antibiotics is one of todays greatest threats to public health. Yet a possible solution has emerged from a surprising source. Phage therapy deploys viruses called bacteriophages, bacteria eaters, to treat bacterial infections. What concernsboth biological and socialarise from using viruses in this way? What does phage therapy reveal about the links between humans and microbes? In Our Viral Futures, Charlotte Brives examines the development and implications of this therapy, providing new ways to understand our interconnections with the microbial world. Considering patients seeking treatment for chronic infections, the establishment of new regulatory frameworks, and the processes of laboratory research and clinical trials, she highlights the complexity and variety of the relationships among humans, phages, and bacteria. Brives places phage therapy in the context of the widespread use of antibiotics under industrial capitalism, which has deployed these treatments in order to enable ecologically devastating forms of mass production and consumption. She argues that the connections between human societies and microbial communities defy the usual categories through which science and medicine understand the world, giving rise to new moral and political questions. Interdisciplinary and nuanced, Our Viral Futures poses a provocative challenge: Instead of continuing to assert that we can control and master microbes, we must learn to coexist with them. Autorid: Charlotte Brives, Bruno Latour

Who said Buzz? Was it Caterpillar? No, it was Bee! This touch-and-feel board book will make children laugh as they learn which noise matches which minibeast! With sturdy flaps to lift, funny pairings and a surprise mirror ending. Collect them all! Autorid: Becky Davies, Yi-Hsuan Wu

A healthy week with how you fuel your body, and when you're busy, it's easy to let that slip... The cupboard is empty, so online order it is - we've all been there. Meal Prep Made Easy is a three-step practical guide that gives you a fridge full of healthy, ready-to-eat meals and takes the 'what's for dinner' worry out of your busy days. Meal prepping will have you stressing less and eating better, spending less and living more. STEP 1 is prepping your protein: think foolproof oven-baked salmon or chicken, falafel, fishcakes, Asian-style mince and satay tofu. STEP 2 teaches you to batch and stash. Get the fridge, freezer and pantry packed with healthy staples to last the week: muesli, paleo bread, hummus, dressings, fritters and loads of great sweet treats. STEP 3 puts it all together in over 75 different combos. This is fast-action meal assembly that will stop you ever getting bored: try poached chicken with buckwheat and miso broth; salmon gravlax with zucchini fritters and tzatziki dressing; or turkey meatballs with waffles and pesto. Autorid: Sally O'Neil

Moving and masterful . . . transports you to 18th-century Scotland and says as much about modern life as it does about those harrowing times Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal Inspired by an infamous real-life case, The Mourning Necklace is the unforgettable original feminist historical novel from the Womens Prize-longlisted author of The Maiden, Kate Foster. They said I would swing for the crime and I did . . . I wear the rope-mark like a mourning necklace. 1724. In a tavern just outside Edinburgh, the family of Maggie Dickson hanged for the murder of her newborn child drown their sorrows, mourning her death yet relieved she is gone. Shame haunts them; passers-by avert their eyes from her cheap coffin on its rickety cart. But as her family pray her soul rests in peace, a figure appears at the door. It is Maggie. She is alive. Bruised and dazed, Maggie has little time for her familys questions. All that matters to her is answering one: will they hang her twice? Praise for Kate Foster: 'Riveting . . . The tension persists until the last page' - The Times 'Tense, thrilling . . . with a decidedly feminist slant' - Daily Mail Kate excels at bringing the forgotten women of history back to life and giving them the attention they deserve Claire Evans, author of The Fourteenth Letter Captivating . . . Scratch beneath the surface of a Kate Foster novel and all of life is there in the most elegant prose Marion Todd, author of the bestselling DI Clare Mackay series Brilliant . . . the new Hilary Mantel Tina Baker, author of What We Did In The Storm Autorid: Kate Foster

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new marriage of convenience, friends-to-lovers sports romance about a baseball catcher and the burlesque club owner he can’t get out of his head.Madden Donahue, the newest catcher for the Yankees, has been in love with Eve Mitchell since high school, but for some mysterious reason, the burlesque club owner always turns him down. That never stopped him from being her self-appointed protector. Case in point, now that Eve’s sister has left Eve with her two children indefinitely, Madden steps in with a proposition—marry him for the much needed health benefits.Eve has secretly harbored feelings for Madden all along, but there’s one problem—her best friend Skylar called dibs on him when they were fourteen. Eve has always put their friendship above all else, and she’s not willing to risk losing Skylar over a man. Raised by the local strip club owner, Eve is woefully short on friends and treasures the ones she has. But with Skylar happily paired off, Eve finds herself accepting Madden’s proposal—on the condition that their marriage remains strictly private. She’s not about to let her unique profession and maligned reputation destroy Madden’s shiny new career.Madden won’t let Eve get away that easily, though. What starts as a marriage of convenience soon ignites into something much hotter, and now it’s up to Madden to convince Eve that their connection is far more than a business arrangement. As the passion builds, can their fake marriage become the real deal? Autorid: Tessa Bailey

An insightful discussion of the seven immutable principles that power financial prosperity In the newly revised and expanded second edition of The Strategic Millionaire: Seven Laws of Wealth The Rich Don’t Tell You, veteran financial technology leader Armando Pantoja challenges the conventional mindsets that prioritize instant gratification and embrace immediate rewards in favor of strategies that emphasize long-term decision making, foresight, and calculated risk taking. Pantoja explains how you can recognize emerging trends before they become mainstream and capitalize on opportunities early. He walks you through how to cultivate a mindset of abundance, build diverse networks, and invest in income-generating assets. You’ll also find: Strategies to build a balanced lifestyle that incorporates rest and collaboration Ways to build sustained productivity and progress toward realistic and ambitious financial goals Careful and clear discussions of the practical, hands-on laws that enable sustainable financial success Perfect for entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders, The Strategic Millionaire is also a must-read for investors, traders, finance and tech enthusiasts, and anyone else interested in building a financially prosperous future. Autorid: Armando Pantoja

For centuries, Western scholars portrayed China either as a land of superior morality, economy, and governance or as a formidable country of pagans that posed a global threat to Western values. Idealized images of China were used to shame rulers for their incompetence, while China was demonized as an external threat to cover up domestic political failures. In the twentieth century, the geopolitics of global capitalism have facilitated more nuanced perspectives, but the diversifying of knowledge about China is far from complete. In this thought-provoking study, Ho-fung Hung finds that both Western elites and China's authoritarian regime today continue to promote many Orientalist stereotypes to advance their economic interests and political projects. He shows how big-picture historical, social, and economic changes are inextricably linked to fluctuations in the realm of ideas. Only open debate can overcome extremes of fantasy and fear. Autorid: Ho-fung Hung

A magical nighttime story for little ones about overcoming your fears and standing tall on your own two feet. From Kate Rolfe, the award-winning creator of Wiggling Words and Wolf and Bear, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. When Moon shines down, Owl's toes feel tingly and her wings feel fluttery, and she can't help but dance in the moonlight. But what happens when Moon begins to wane and Owl is left in the darkness? Will she find the inner strength to venture out beyond her treetop home and dance anyway? Owl and Moon is an uplifting story for young children about resilience, friendship, and how to shine your light even in the deepest dark, that will bring a touch of comfort and magic to bedtime. Autorid: Kate Rolfe

Em has lived a quiet life with her complicated mother and is now looking for love and a potential escape from her small hometown. When a masked man kidnaps her in the dark of night, though, she is drawn into a terrifying world. Jodie has been trying to forget a troubling time in her life, pouring her trauma into her work and out of her mind. Until one night her daughter is kidnapped and Jodie is dragged back into the violence. As Em and Jodie race into the darkness, the agony of the past rushes up to meet them. It will take all their devotion and courage to escape this night alive. Bold, vivid and heart-racingly intense, The Long Night is the darkest and most exhilarating novel yet from bestselling author Christian White. Autorid: Christian White

This volume offers a deep dive into Dickinsons most iconic poems are organized into thematic sections that illuminate her contemplations on individuality, spirituality, nature, love and the afterlife. From the haunting stillness of 'Because I Could Not Stop for Death' to the vibrant celebration of nature in 'A Narrow Fellow in the Grass', Dickinsons poems resonate with an intimacy and depth that remain remarkably relevant today. This collection features both well-loved works and lesser-known gems, paired with insightful commentary that places them in their historical and personal context. Poet and lecturer Pelé Cox writes an introduction to the book and analysis of eight of the more complex poems, providing readers with a greater understanding of Dickinsons solitary life, her reclusive nature, and the quiet genius that has captivated generations of readers. As Dickinsons poetry continues to inspire new generations of readers and feminists, this book is the perfect companion for anyone fascinated by her unique voice and profound impact on poetry. Autorid: Emily Dickinson, Pele Cox

“This ode to combining Southern and Californian menus and hospitality calls to mind a Martha Stewart entertaining tome . . . a very personal ethos on the art of entertaining.” —BooklistEntertaining Secrets from an Accomplished Hostess and Down-to-Earth Southern Belle! Set on a ranch in the stunningly beautiful Southern California wine country, well-known writer and television personality Frances Schultz’s hospitality is no secret in Santa Barbara County and beyond. The cooking of chef and recipe creator Stephanie Valentine is acclaimed by all who’ve sampled it, including Martha Stewart and Julia Child. Frances invites us into her home, her heart, and a place at her beautiful table, and she shows us how she does it. Whether you're planning a simple picnic for two or a celebration dinner for twenty, California Cooking and Southern Style is the perfect cookbook and table-scape guide to have at your fingertips always. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients and tested by everyday home cooks, the recipes are tried, true, do-able, and delicious. The same goes for the beautiful and deceptively simple table settings. A unique, at-a-glance listing of eighteen menus is followed by chapters featuring each menu with recipes, table settings, and entertaining tales and tips. With a hundred-plus recipes and photographs, California Cooking and Southern Style will make your mouth water, your eyes dance, your guests grateful, and your heart happy. Autorid: Frances Schultz, Stephanie Valentine

Military historian Jeremy Black continues his review of the global context of martial conflict and spatial conquest into the modern era (16th20th centuries), focusing on the British empire and its lasting effect on this landscape. Black offers a representation of the "imperial experience" that is eye-opening for a generation of readers who associate this with a strictly negative connotation. But the notion of an empire is not understood at all if this is true. Indeed, not only is there "no one type of empire, no prototype," the basis of empire is much more 'order' than it is 'invasion.' Furthermore, reflecting on the unavoidable cultural and sociological symbiosis and transfer, Black makes the case that in all instances of influence and encounter, sameness between peoples never results. But how does one distinguish influence from control? What are the long-term benefits among peoples? "To many today, empire might seem obvious: governors with ostrich-feathers in their colonial garb ruling non-White peoples; but this scarcely describes the situation across time and place." Why did the European empires ultimately fall? When approaching this question, Britain's Imperial Histories proposes that the perspective of "making and remaking of the international system" be made distinct from the "rational pursuit of power and wealth and the use of technology." As seen in earlier work, Black's brilliance is centered in his capacity to incorporate the complexity of war and its battles in his assessments, while never neglecting the fact that wars themselves have specific and broad contexts that must be read thoroughly. Another highlight of the present work includes more insight into the British-American relationship and American political identity. "If the British empire is blamed for many of the aspects of modernization and globalization, is also serves as a way of offering historical depth to a critique of American power." Yet he is also adept at drawing in Asia into the study and does so with uncommon acumen. This book provides an approach to history that has been neglected, especially in the New World, and connects the present to the past with a kind of hermeneutical responsibility that has been of late abandoned. Autorid: Jeremy Black

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant: Petra is a prominent fashion designer who lives with Marlene, her much put-upon assistant. Petra is deeply attracted to the younger Karin and asks her to move in. But Karin is married and plans on rejoining her husband later. Petra is upset by this but still gives Karin money for a flight to Frankfurt to meet her The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant: Petra is a prominent fashion designer who lives with Marlene, her much put-upon assistant. Petra is deeply attracted to the younger Karin and asks her to move in. But Karin is married and plans on rejoining her husband later. Petra is upset by this but still gives Karin money for a flight to Frankfurt to meet her husband. Drunk on her 35th birthday, a huge row erupts between Petra, her daughter, Gaby, her mother Valerie, and her friend, Sidonie, who gives Petra a doll as a birthday present. Karin eventually telephones, but Petra declines to see her. Afterwards, Petra apologizes to Marlene suggesting they work together again. Marlene simply packs her bags, and leaves silently, taking the doll with her.This play is combined in a dual edition with:Blood on the Neck of the Cat: An alien from space named Phoebe Zeitgeist arrives at a cocktail party and learns about human beings from those attending. First the main characters deliver confessional monologues about themselves then Phoebe speaks one-on-one with the characters, picking up certain phrases and attitudes from them. Finally, Phoebe repeats some of what she has heard, with the other characters commenting that she must be either drunk or smart. Autorid: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Anthony Vivis, Martin Hall

From the Spanish Civil War to postpunk London—this is the untold story of a legendary community space where anarchy meant action.For the first time, the tangled twelve-year history of the Centro Iberico is unraveled and laid bare—a story that begins in the trenches of antifascist resistance and ends in a squatted school echoing with experimental noise and uncompromising politics.At its heart is a Spanish anarchist who fought the Nazis, survived a death sentence under Franco, and spent his final years keeping the flame of resistance alive from exile in London. His survival and the inauguration of the Centro Iberico were thanks to London's anarchist underground, which maintained a foothold and kept the torches burning before finding new life amid punk’s co-optation of “anarchy” as a youth culture phenomenon. Around him gathered an intergenerational network of political anarchists, punks, squatters, and artists—keeping the Centro Iberia alive through state harassment, shifting countercultural tides, and one of the most absurd antiterror trials in British history.A sanctuary for radical organizing and a crucible for underground sounds, the Centro Iberico was the UK’s only enduring anarchist center of the 1980s. It served as a vital hub that connected international political prisoner support efforts led by the Anarchist Black Cross to anarchist movements abroad, while sustaining its own activities in support of the cause.This is its definitive story—a vivid, deeply researched account of a space where ideology, art, and defiance collided. Autorid: Nick Soulsby

Toddlers will love this egg-citing board book from Priddy Books, with a silly surprise inside every pop-up egg. The perfect gift for Easter! Young children can turn the pages of this shaped board book and delight in the colourful scenes on every spread. As they open each Easter egg, they'll love to discover the silly surprises that pop up. Like a lead guitarist dinosaur that needs to rejoin his rock band and a unicorn surfing on a rainbow! The simple but fun format, bright and charming illustrations, and Easter egg surprises, make this the perfect book to share with toddlers. Autorid: Priddy Books

Study the role, impact, and influence of sport in society.The fifth edition of Social Issues in Sport provides updated content and fresh perspectives on critical issues in sport, making it an invaluable resource for students, educators, and professionals. It delves into current trends in sport and examines complex ways that sport interconnects with politics, economics, religion, race, gender, and more. The textbook is intended for those exploring sport objectively for the first time, aiming to understand the role sport plays in society and in their personal lives.Updates include the following:New statistics on youth sport participation and trends in youth team sports, including a new focus on mental health and coach trainingExaminations of high-profile coaching scandals, deviant behavior, and violence in sport, as well as strategies for promoting fair play and ethical conductConversations surrounding the importance of diversity and inclusion and efforts to address racial and economic disparities, visibility of women’s sports, and gender issues in sportInformation on the increasing attention given to NIL policiesAdvancements in adaptive sport technology and inclusive fitness programsThe text’s approachable presentation style, full-color design, and ample learning tools are designed to stimulate critical thinking and enhance student engagement. To enrich the reading experience, students will find learning objectives, chapter introductions, key terms, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and engaging sidebars throughout the text. New to this edition are interviews with seasoned sport professionals, providing practical real-world insights on a variety of topics. Related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel include case studies for each chapter, all-new video interviews featuring author Nalani Butler, flash cards, supplemental video lectures, and chapter quizzes.Part I defines terms and establishes the purpose and importance of studying sport in society. Part II explores sport as an institution and delves into how it functions in relation to other institutions such as schools, colleges, and the Olympics. Part III focuses on the interaction between culture and sport and lays out the significance of social issues in the sport world, including sporting behavior, ethics, and morals; race and ethnicity; gender; and social class.Social Issues in Sport, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, offers an accessible pathway to understanding the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society. Students will gain an appreciation for how sport has developed as both a component and reflection of our society.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books. Social Issues in Sport, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, introduces the study of sport as a social phenomenon, offering a blend of historical and cultural perspectives. The text encourages students to think critically about how to better serve sport participants, spectators, and society at large. Autorid: Ron Woods, Nalani Butler

On the 22nd of January 2017, Pateh Sabally, a twenty-two-year-old Gambian refugee living in Italy since 2015, arrives in Venice from Milan. He leaves his backpack near the Scalzi Bridge, puts his train ticket and residence permit in a plastic pouch, and then plunges into the cold waters of the Grand Canal, amidst the gaze of onlookers and tourists. As he drowns, some insult him, while others shout "Africa". Outraged by this tragic death, the novels narrator, a young writer based in Paris, follows Patehs trail aiming to piece together and understand the sequence of events leading up to his death. Venice Requiem tells the story of a Venice where literature grapples with the pressing dramas of our time. Throughout the novel, the narrator quotes authors who lived in or wrote about Venice: Goldoni, Thomas Mann, Ernest Hemingway, Lord Byron, Marcel Proust, and others. Through a dialogue with the writings and experiences of these authors, the novel explores the potential of literature to rescue humanity. Autorid: Khalid Lyamlahy, Ros Schwartz

Create a workplace that attracts and inspires the worlds brightest talent In Future Work World: How Leaders Can Create Destinations for Talent that Excite, Entice & Engage, Chief Strategy Officer of Cpl and Head of the Future of Work Institute, Barry Winkless, delivers a practical strategy guide for attracting, retaining, and empowering the talent you need to drive your business forward. Winkless describes the contemporary reality of work, how it is evolving, and how it represents a new opportunity for leaders to create organisations capable of innovation and growth. He explains how to straddle the challenge of building a company that is both a hyper-efficient machine and a healthy living organism. Inside the book: Expert analysis of the future of work and what it means for firms of all sizes and in all industries Powerful models developed by the Future of Work Institute that you can implement immediately to improve your organisations ability to hire the best people Exciting insights from leading, multinational companies Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, Future Work World is also a cant-miss resource for lawmakers, human resources and people professionals, consultants, and anyone else with a stake in recruiting, training, and leading effective workforces. Autorid: Barry Winkless

A handbook for professionals implementing or upgrading chatbots In AI Chatbots For Dummies, chatbot expert Kelly Mirabella and veteran tech educator Eric Butow deliver a from-scratch guide to deploying AI-powered chatbots that keep your business' customers happy. The book offers step-by-step instructions to building your bot and putting it into use — even if you don't know how to code. You'll learn how to reduce your workload, improve your company's efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and accomplish a ton of other useful business goals, like creating automated marketing campaigns and new sales strategies. The authors walk you through exactly how you can use chatbots in a variety of use cases, from generating leads and sales to gathering audience and customer data and growing an audience. You'll also learn how to: Automate customer service and support, ensuring your customers remain loyal and satisfied Measure the success of your chatbots and expand their capabilities over time Connect your chatbots to other systems and tools, including email, CRMs, calendars, and more AI Chatbots For Dummies is the perfect how-to guide for business owners, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders interested in using chatbots to upgrade their company's abilities, improve its efficiency, and grow its bottom line. Autorid: Kelly Noble Mirabella, Eric Butow

The remarkable history of forged and fabricated Islamic ceramics, their makers, and their unique role in colonial tradeIn the heyday of Islamic art collecting around the turn of the twentieth century, thousands of premodern ceramic objects circulated on the international antiquities market. Invisible Hands tells the story of how traditional craft skills of the Islamic world, often thought to have died out with the advent of industrialization, were redirected toward a thriving new market in the colonial era: the fabrication and fictionalizing of antiquities, especially ceramics.In this stunning work of art history, Margaret Graves shakes the foundations of the discipline, challenging us to reconsider what is and is not art. She traces how sophisticated fabrications—as modern as they were believed to be medieval—moved within an international network of diggers, dealers, and collectors who took advantage of a largely unregulated marketplace to exchange and amass objects that were fabulous in every sense of the word. She looks at canonical artworks as well as many previously unpublished and rarely seen objects, shedding light on the astonishingly varied ways Islamic ceramics were altered and remade by highly skilled craftspeople to meet the demands of Western collectors. Shifting away from the moralizing stance of past studies on reconstructed Islamic ceramics, Graves shows how fabrication and forgery became a major site of participation in modern global capitalism and establishes an entirely new paradigm in the history of art.Drawing on a substantive new body of provenance research, archaeology, economic history, and laboratory analysis, Invisible Hands centers previously marginalized objects, reframing the practices of fabrication and forgery as crucial forms of invention and artistic skill worthy of study and admiration. Autorid: Margaret S. Graves

On her birthday, a girl is presented with a bowl of miyeokguk, seaweed soup—instead of the cake she wants. As she stirs her soup, her mother tells her how mothers eat it after giving birth and how it is served on birthdays to honor them; about haenyeo, women who dive into the ocean’s depths to harvest shellfish and seaweed; and how, many mothers ago, a pregnant haenyeo saw a whale eating seaweed after giving birth and tried it after having her own baby—creating a tradition that would continue for generations of daughters to come.Award-winning picture book creator Hyewon Yum has crafted a luminous and heartfelt celebration of motherhood, heritage, and the deep-rooted connection between women and nature. Honoring the tradition of serving miyeokguk on birthdays and inspired by the lives of Korea’s haenyeo, this lovely picture book celebrates the bond between mothers and daughters. Autorid: Hyewon Yum

"Z. S. Strother uses ethnographic studies of individual mask cultures in Africa to dispute the assumptions that masks universally hide, reveal, or transform"-- In this groundbreaking book, Z. S. Strother, inspired by dialogues with African masquerade patrons and performers, disputes assumptions that masks universally hide, reveal, or transform. In this groundbreaking book, Z. S. Strother, inspired by dialogues with African masquerade patrons and performers, disputes assumptions that masks universally hide, reveal, or transform. In Western European languages, the word mask exerts a powerful presence as a figure of speech. To masquerade is to pretend to be someone or something one is not. By extension, unmasking is a heroic metaphor for exposing a hidden truth. In this volume, art historian Z. S. Strother counters that narrative, using African case studies to offer an alternative vision of masquerading. She explores the aesthetic emotions aroused by masks, or more precisely, by “dances of masks”: joy, wonder, awe, fear, and the release of laughing out loud. She also investigates the uncanny—a sensation of “delicious shiveriness” triggered when familiar spaces and individuals become strange and changeable. Inspired by Strother’s studies in DR Congo, African Masks and Emotions takes a comparative perspective and moves emotion from the periphery to the center of analysis. Autorid: Z. S. Strother

Discover the power of physics! Physics I For Dummies, 4th Edition explains the basic principles of physics simply and clearly. This useful guide includes easy-to-follow explanations of motion, energy, the states of matter, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and beyond. It breaks down complex concepts into manageable chunks and uses relatable examples to you readers understand how physics applies to everyday situations. You'll get a handle on physics in no time! Inside: Work through everything in an intro physics class, explained in plain English Understand physics formulas and how to use them Learn the basics of motion, force, work, heat, and more—and pass your test! Make learning easier with examples that connect physics to the world Perfect for anyone looking for a course supplement or for those simply curious about physics and the way it intersects with our everyday life, Physics I For Dummies takes the work out of learning physics. Autorid: Cynthia Phillips, Shana Priwer

George Orwell: His Life and Legacy by Robert Colls is an intellectual biography which offers an original account of Orwell's life and work from his birth in the high noon of British imperialism in 1903, to his death on the eve of the Cold War in 1950. George Orwell has never been more quoted and misquoted. Can he be rescued from the soundbites?George Orwell remains a work in progress. He is, or has become, a meme, a global writer, a national treasure, a London statue, a scholarly society, a Prize and a Journal, a trope and a show, various movies and murals, too many misquotations, two adjectives, at least half a dozen fictions, and most recently 'a dead metaphor' with plenty more accolades to come. George Orwell: Life and Legacy is an intellectual biography which offers an authentic account of Orwell's life and work from his birth in the high noon of British imperialism in 1903, to his death on the eve of the Cold War in 1950—a life played out against a background of two world wars, the rise of communism, and the war-time pre-eminence of the United States. Yet no matter how alert he was to the world order, and no matter how guarded he was in his personal life, Orwell never shied away from the question of who he was, and the contradictions that entailed.His two great modern masterpieces Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) arrived to define the age he lived in. Interest in him has never abated since; no writer is more quoted or misquoted. Orwell is in danger of being lost to soundbites. Colls reveals the author once again. " Autorid: Robert Colls

127 recipes for stovetop, oven, Instant Pot, and slow cooker, from the editor of the New York Times bestselling Fix-It and Forget-It series!Cozy on up to a delicious, easy, and home-cooked meal! Enjoy an incredible soup, amazing entree, or even breakfast for dinner, all made from the convenience of your oven, stovetop, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Finish off your meal with several delicious desserts to choose from. All 127 recipes are sure to make you feel warm from the inside-out!There's nothing worse than expending thought, time, and energy into cooking a meal, only to have someone turn up their nose at the food before them. With this book, you can cut down on the time spent in the kitchen and make your picky eaters happy! These recipes have earned the reputation of "crowd pleaser" or "family favorite." Whether you prefer to use your stovetop, oven, Instant Pot, or slow cooker, there are plenty of options in this book to get your family excited for dinner!Find dishes such as:Chicken and Vegetable Soup with RiceEasy Chicken Tortilla SoupChipotle ChiliSausage and Kale ChowderMeatball Tortellini SoupHearty Beef StewLemon-Chicken Oven BakeChicken and Broccoli BakePork Chops with Apple StuffingAunt Iris's Barbecue BrisketVegetarian Black Bean BurritosBreakfast for Dinner CasseroleWhoopie Pie CakeAnd more!You can trust these recipes because they are collected from some of America’s best home cooks, tested in real-life settings, and carefully selected from thousands of recipes. This is the perfect cookbook for busy home chefs! Autorid: Hope Comerford, Bonnie Matthews