Two beautifully illustrated board books that provide the perfect introduction to early learning, featuring the wonderful and perennially popular designs of William Morris.
The Decent Of Alette is a rich odyssey of transformation in the tradition of The Inferno. Alice Notley presents a feminist epic: a bold journey into the deeper realms. Alette, the narrator, finds herself underground, deep beneath the city, wh
A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to discover if a fake date can go the distance in this fun and flirty multicultural romance debut by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory--author of the Resse Witherspoon x Hello Su
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This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different colorful and attractive kaleidoscope prints.The handmade look of this paper was selected to enhance the creative work of modular origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains prints unique to this package,..
The new must-read psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice For Murderers 'A gripping psychological thriller tapping into the world of dark academia’ Female First Jane is unhappy. She’s a struggling writ
Environmental Chemistry: A global perspective describes the chemical principles which underpin the natural processes occurring within and between the air, water, and soil, and explores how human activities have impacted on these processes, giving rise to environmental issues of global concern.
Lonely Planet's annual bestseller returns with this game changing edition for 2026 featuring 25 must-visit destinations and 25 must-do experiences... This evolution of Best in Travel reflects the way travellers encounter the world. Featuring a mix of emerging travel hotspots, fresh takes on well-known locations and unforgettable experiences, every page contains Lonely Planet's signature enthusiasm and worldly expertise. Inside Best in Travel 2026: Presenting a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary Brand new top 25 places and top 25 experiences around the world right now as selected by our panel of experts More personalised recommendations from Lonely Planet's staff, authors, and online travel community than ever before Features details on when to go with practical advice and indispensable travel tips to help you get there Presented with a fresh, vibrant cover with new internal layouts, inspirational photography and a large fold-out map From food tours to wild camping, vibrant cities and more, expect unexpected ideas for every kind of traveller. Your next big adventure starts now with Best in Travel 2026 – the ultimate guide for globetrotters planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip in the year ahead.
A great read for fans of Patrick Ness and Charlie Higson, this is the second chilling and atmospheric stand-alone novel from the UK YA author, whose debut title was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Ages: 12-15yrs
From Norman invaders, religious wars--and the struggle for independence--the fascinating, turbulent history of a tortured nation and its gifted people When Shakespeare referred to England as a "jewel set in a silver sea," he could just as well have been speaking of Ireland. Not only has its luminous green landscape been the backdrop for bloody Catholic/Protestant conflict and a devastating famine, Ireland's great voices--like Joyce and Yeats--are now indelibly part of world literature. In Irish History For Dummies, readers will not only get a bird's-eye view of key historical events (Ten Turning Points) but, also, a detailed, chapter-by-chapter timeline of Irish history beginning with the first Stone Age farmers to the recent rise and fall of the Celtic tiger economy. In the informal, friendly For Dummies style, the book details historic highs like building an Irish Free State in the 1920s--and devastating lows (including the Troubles in the '60s and '70s), as well as key figures (like MP Charles Parnell and President Eamon de Valera) central to the cause of Irish nationalism.The book also details historic artifacts, offbeat places, and little-known facts key to the life of Ireland past and present. Includes Ten Major Documents--including the Confession of St. Patrick, The Book of Kells, the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, and Ulysses Lists Ten Things the Irish Have Given the World--including Irish coffee, U.S. Presidents, the submarine, shorthand writing, and the hypodermic syringe Details Ten Great Irish Places to Visit--including Cobh, Irish National Stud and Museum, Giants Causeway, and Derry Includes an online cheat sheet that gives readers a robust and expanded quick reference guide to relevant dates and historical figures Includes a Who's Who in Irish History section on dummies.com With a light-hearted touch, this informative guide sheds light on how this ancient land has survived wars, invasions, uprisings, and emigration to forge a unique nation, renowned the world over for its superb literature, music, and indomitable spirit.
Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE Chemistry First teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2026 AQA approved GCSE Science is changing and AQA GCSE (9-1) Chemistry from Collins has been developed to embed the skills your students need to succeed in all three assessment objectives, while providing a clear and supportive route through the new, more challenging GCSE content. Each spread starts with language and ideas at a lower level and increases in complexity, engaging students of all ability levels Key concept spreads highlight knowledge that students must grasp before they can move on Dedicated pages on analysing, interpreting and evaluating all the required practicals, so students are fully prepared for the indirect assessment. Maths activities at the appropriate level are embedded throughout, along with Maths skills pages that focus on developing the skills needed for each topic Prepare students for the demands of the new specification with differentiated questions, worked examples and lots of opportunities to practice Co-teach both Foundation and Higher tier with a single book (the Higher-only content is clearly flagged).
Dogs of all shapes and sizes star in this delightful book, but which of them is the biggest? Its up to you to decide Children aged 3-5 can meet dogs big and small, with all sorts of unique and special features, in this playful picture book. From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but only one of these lovable pups can be the biggest. A fun surprise at the end of the book reveals just who is the BIGGEST dog in the book. This picture book for children offers: A charming story written by celebrated author Ben Lerwill, following Agnes the Chihuahua and her friends as they search for the Biggest Dog in the book. Adorable illustrations of a variety of dogs by award-winning illustrator Mark Chambers. A surprise open-out page at the very end revealing the Biggest Dog in the book. This fun story introduces different dog breeds and involves playful repetition throughout, reinforcing new vocabulary for little ones. Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prizewinning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to dog lovers everywhere and anyone who appreciates animals, no matter their size.
A fabulously clever and creative puzzle book for all fans of fantasy, with one hundred mysteries to challenge, inspire, and entertain. Pit your wits against dangerous dragons, malevolent witches, and deceitful sorcerers in this fantastically inventive collection of one hundred original puzzles.In The Fantasy Puzzle Book you will join Miralda and Orien on their epic quest as they journey to the fabled kingdom of Ellamir, and attempt to take back what's rightfully theirs. Together, the outcasts must rescue the Crystal of Divinair from the ancient sorcerer Nefaron, before their kingdom is lost forever to eternal darkness.Along the way, you'll be dodging hostile weapon-forgers by moonlight, navigating mystical mazes, cracking cryptic incantations, and much more besides. These brain-teasers include logic, word, and number puzzles and will provide hours of entertainment.Written by puzzle-masters Dr Gareth Moore and Laura Jayne Ayres, this is the perfect book to satisfy all fantasy fans by putting your knowledge and imagination to the ultimate test. Autorid: Dr Gareth Moore, Laura Jayne Ayres
A tragic accident . . . or was it? Emperor Domitian has been awarded (or rather, has demanded) yet another Triumph to celebrate two so-called victories. Preparations are going smoothly until one of the men overseeing arrangements for the celebration accidentally falls to his death from a cliff on the symbolic Capitoline Hill. But Flavia Albia suspects there's more to the incident than meets the eye, as there are plenty of people who would have been delighted to be rid of the overseer. He was an abusive swine who couldn't organise a booze-up in a winery and was caught up in a number of scams, including one surrounding the supply of imperial purple dye and a family of shellfish-boilers. As Flavia finds herself drawn into a theatrical world of carnival floats, musicians, incense and sacrificial beasts, can she see to the heart of the matter and catch those responsible for the unpopular man's untimely death? ************* Praise for Lindsey Davis and the Flavia Albia series 'Lindsey Davis has seen off all her competitors to become the unassailable market leader in the 'crime in Ancient Rome' genre . . . Davis's squalid, vibrant Rome is as pleasurable as ever' - Guardian 'Davis's prose is a lively joy, and Flavia's Rome is sinister and gloriously real' - The Times on Sunday 'For fans of crime fiction set in the ancient world, this one is not to be missed' - Booklist 'Davis's books crackle with wit and knowledge . . . She has the happy knack of making the reader feel entirely immersed in Rome' - The Times Autorid: Lindsey Davis
READ THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER PHENOMENON . . . Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal, magic and mystery, decadence and darkness Perfect for readers who crave morally grey characters, irresistible romance and dark academia 'Full of magic and intrigue . . . the perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' STEPHANIE GARBER ---- ARE YOU READY TO ENROL INTO THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE? Quell Marionne was born cursed with Toushana a perilous dark magic. The sentence for having it? Death . . . So when her secret is threatened, Quell hides in the one place that might save her: The House of Marionne. Run by her estranged grandmother, the school trains students to enter The Order, a society of magical elites. More importantly, it may be the key to burying Quells forbidden magic forever. Yet hiding who you truly are is hard especially when handsome, brooding Jordon stands close. Must Quell really choose between her true nature and those she's growing to love? But if her Toushana is discovered, death awaits . . . Tropes: - Dark academic - Enemies-to-lovers - Family drama ---- Dazzling and deceptive. The perfect escape! Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After An enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams. House of Marionne is going to delight not only fantasy readers, but romance lovers of all ages! Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author Readers are loving House of Marionne If you are thinking of reading this the answer is YES! 5 ***** Reader Review Im SO excited for everyone to get your hands on this beautiful, dark & delicious story! 5 ***** Reader Review Wow - what a great novel! Mystery, magic, love, finding who you truly are and accepting the parts of yourself that have been called bad and dark all wrapped up in a glittery world where not everything is as its seems 5 ***** Reader Review Wow. Just wow. I loved this book. I loved the characters. I loved the detailed descriptions of Diadem, the masks, the Chateau 5 ***** Reader Review House of Marionne is perfect for fans of dark academia and fantasy, and the ending left me wanting to start book 2 immediately! 5 ***** Reader Review I. Am. Speechless. This book was absolute perfection (. . .] Ugh, my heart. Definitely plan to read this one again in the near future because it was PERFECTION 5 ***** Reader Review Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, September 2023 Autorid: J. Elle
A disturbing mystery that grips like a serpent. DAILY MAIL A chilling read. SUNDAY TIMES This novel hits home. And it hurts. Terrifyingly real and addictive. SHARON BOLTON Three women. One Killer. Talking to strangers has never been more dangerous... When the body of forty-four-year-old Karen Simmons is found abandoned in remote woodland, journalist Kiki Nunn is determined this will be the big break she so desperately needs. Because she has a head start on all the other reporters. Just a week before Karen was killed, Kiki interviewed her about the highs and lows of mid-life romance. Karen told her all about kissing strangers on the beach under the stars, expensive meals, roses. About the scammers and the creeps... While the police appear to be focusing on local suspects, Kiki sets out to write the definitive piece on one woman's fatal search for love. But she will soon learn that the search for truth can be just as deadly... A phenomenal, unputdownable standalone thriller from the author of the record-breaking Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Widow. Readers are gripped by Talking to Strangers! 'The story was well paced and intense and had some great twists and turns and shocking revelations. I read it over a couple of days and didnt want to put it down!' FIVE-STARS 'The pacing of this book was relentless. Every chapter ended with a cliffhanger, leaving me desperate to know what happened next.' FIVE-STARS 'WOW. I did NOT see this twist coming. This is my favorite kind of book - a whodunnit that leaves you guessing...right up until the very last words.' FIVE-STARS 'Made me consider the kind of society we live in and left me wanting more with its thought-provoking issues and gripping story. It's a must read.' FIVE-STARS 'Fiona Barton knocks it out of the park... this had so many twists and turns I nearly got whiplash!' FIVE-STARS 'Once I started, I couldn't put it down! I absolutely loved it! Absolute must read.' FIVE-STARS Autorid: Fiona Barton
Scamper in the colourful autumn leaves with Squirrel. Squirrel loves autumn. He chases the swirling leaves and collects food with his little brother. But Squirrel has so much fun that he forgets where he put his food! Will he find it again before his little brother eats it all? Animal Seasons is a beautifully presented series of picture books, designed to entertain as well as to inform young readers about the essence of each of the four seasons. Suitable for reading together as well as reading alone, these books are not only highly enjoyable picture books but also a learning tool for literacy and the natural world. The Animal Seasons series includes: Rabbit's Spring Adventure: Hardback 9781848358164, Paperback 9781848358768 Mouse's Summer Muddle: Hardback 9781848358171, Paperback 9781848358775 Squirrel's Autumn Search: Hardback 9781848358188, Paperback 9781848358782 Owl's Winter Rescue: Hardback 9781848358157, Paperback 9781848358751 Autorid: Anita Loughrey, Daniel Howarth
The Cage of Dark Hours is the second novel in the epic fantasy trilogy from acclaimed author Marina Lostetter, where the defeat of a serial killer back from the dead has pulled the mask off the myths and magics of a fantastical city.Krona and her Regulators survived their encounter with Charbon, the long-dead serial killer who returned to their city, but the illusions of their world were shattered forever.Allied with an old friend they will battle the elite who have ruled their world with deception, cold steel, and tight control of the magic that could threaten their power, while also confronting beasts from beyond the foggy barrier that binds their world. Now they must follow every thread to uncover the truth behind the Thalo, once thought of as only a children's tale, who are the quiet, creeping puppet masters of their world.The Five Penalties Series:The Helm of MidnightThe Cage of Dark HoursThe Teeth of Dawn Autorid: Marina Lostetter
(Edition updated in 2023) MICHELIN Rhone-Alps Regional Map scale 1/200,000 will provide you with an extensive coverage of primary, secondary and scenic routes for this French region. In addition to Michelin's clear and accurate mapping, this Regional Map includes all the practical information for a trouble free journey, including major town plans as well as tourism information to make the most of your journey. With MICHELIN Regional Maps, find more than just your way! MICHELIN REGIONAL MAPS include practical information for a trouble free journey and show primary & secondary road networks. * Administrative boundaries * Scenic routes and tourist sights * Place name index * Time and distance charts * Plans for a selection of major towns * Practical information: danger alerts, service stations, picnic areas Autorid: Michelin
FEMINIST TALES FROM JAPAN BY THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF WHERE THE WILD LADIES ARE Piercing, inventive, and darkly humorous, the fifty-two stories in Aoko Matsudas The Woman Dies explore the persistent and pervasive sexism faced by women in modern-day Japan. The normalization of violence against women on screen and in the media is confronted in the story The Woman Dies, while others invest inanimate objects with their own perspectives, examine the aesthetics of technology, and use clever wordplay to riff off the absurdity of contemporary life. Masterfully translated by Polly Barton, the translator of Asako Yuzukis Butter, The Woman Dies is more than a simple thrill ride. Blending humour, surrealism, and sharp social critique, its a vast, multifaceted theme park of ideas by one of Japans most exciting writers. Praise for Where the Wild Ladies Are, a Time magazine Best Book of 2022 Delightfully uncanny Matsudas retellings are feminist with a vengeance. New York Times Book Review Funny, beautiful, surreal and relatable, this is a phenomenal book. The Guardian Softly electrifying. The Atlantic Delightful, sharp, poignant. Literary Hub Autorid: Aoko Matsuda, Polly Barton
Written by a team of international experts, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the major applications of airborne and terrestrial laser scanning. It brings together the various facets of the subject in a coherent text that will be relevant for advanced students, academics and practitioners. Autorid: George Vosselman, Hans-Gerd Maas
'Re-imagines a story of gay men in London 200 years ago and under the pain of their betrayal and injustice, he uncovers loyalty and above all, love SIR IAN MCKELLAN An imaginative, layered, clever story THE TIMES London, 1809. By day, minister John Church preaches to a congregation of commonfolk in Southwark. By night, he is drawn to the secretive, alluring world of a molly house on Vere Street. There, ordinary men reinvent themselves as outrageous queens: lads on the make flirt with labourers and princes alike, and John finds himself ordaining marriages between men. When he meets the unworldly and free-thinking Ned, one of a group of African abolitionists who attend his chapel, John falls in love with Ned's tender nature and discovers how quickly desire can turn to obsession. Based on the true story of one of the most important events in queer history, RADICAL LOVE is a sensuous and prescient story about gender and sexuality, and how the most vulnerable survive in dangerous times. One of the boldest novelistic explorations of desire I have read in some time KEIRAN GODDARD Compellingly real DAILY MAIL Autorid: Neil Blackmore
Imagine a time before the whole world knew The Beatles - you are in 1960s Liverpool, standing in an overcrowded, dark, sweaty cellar, waiting for John, Paul, George and Pete to take to the stage - about to witness the face of popular music, and your own life, changing forever. This is the story of Mike and Bernadette Byrne's amazing and uniquely personal journey. They not only witnessed music history being made but they went on to build The Beatles Story, the most successful Beatle exhibition in the world. With no money of their own, little experience, and hardly any support from the city, they succeeded. Bernadette was a Cavern regular who went on to date George and Paul, while Mike was a fellow Merseybeat musician and acquaintance of The Beatles. Like scenes in a Beatles film yet to be made, Bernie was caught with her hair in rollers by George Harrison, Paul McCartney nearly burned her parents' house down and Mike was backed by a 21-year-old Ringo while playing at Butlins Holiday Camp. From escaping screaming fans in George Harrison's car and organising 14 labourers to carry Ringo's customised Mini up an escalator in a Dallas mall, to secret meetings with senior Beatle bosses in a London crypt, this journey is packed with unseen pictures and many untold stories about The Beatles - and how a Liverpool couple helped Liverpool fall in love with the Beatles again. The book is a large, coffee table size hardcover with full colour interior, full of rare and magnificent images. Autorid: Mike Byrne, Bernadette Byrne
In the early 1960s a new 'Star' appeared on the pop music scene and burned brightly in the firmament. This was the enchantingly beautiful, French singer-songwriter ('chanteuse'), Francoise Madeleine Hardy. Today, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, Francoise can be resurrected, at any moment of her singing career, simply with a flick of a switch on the television's remote control. And there she is, the epitome of French elegance and style! With Francoise, unlike with many of the popular musicians of the time, there was no blaring music or wild gesticulations. She had no need of devices such as these. Her songs are captivating in their own right, particularly those which tell of love, loneliness, and loss. In fact, she has been described as 'the patron saint of the dispossessed and heartbroken'. By why this focus on personal sadness? Could it be that this French icon, beloved by millions throughout the world and who apparently had the world at her feet, was permanently troubled? And if there was something troubling Francoise, could it be love, or to be more precise, unrequited love? Autorid: Andrew Norman
In this, the second volume of poetry and reminiscences, rock icon Suzi Quatro bares her soul through her poetry and adding many personal stories and images to make this book a very up close and personal look into her art and her life. Suzi Quatro is recognised as the first in a long line of female rock stars to be inspired by her. Here in her own words: A little story that seems appropriate to share with you along with the publication of my second offering of poems: My documentary, SUZI Q, was released worldwide at the end of 2019, and was a big success. I insisted on it being the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help me God! And, even though I had scissors, because after all, it is my life, I stopped myself cutting out what I lovingly refer to as 'cringe' moments. And thank goodness, because they are the best bits in the film. So, at the premier in London's Regents Theatre, I was booked to appear on stage and do a Q & A at the end of the film. Me being me, I really wanted to be inside and watch it on the big screen with the audience, so I snuck in once the lights went down and watched, of course spotted by a couple of of audience members who I immediately said SHHHH to. I watched, feeling humbled, uncomfortable, honoured, every emotion you can think of. But the biggest surprise was watching all the other famous rock n roll women musicians talk so glowingly about me. All of them saying "if it wasn't for me, they would not have even considered picking up an instrument." I found myself crying a river!!! Next day, I called my good friend Cherie Currie, and relayed this story to her. Me: Cherie, I have just realised something Her: what's that? Me: by doing what I did, I gave women all over the world permission to be different! ... Long pause ... Her: And you just got that?!" -Suzi Quatro Autorid: Suzi Quatro
Explore 100 of Australia's most beautiful beaches in this stunning photographic guide with insight from local writers and beach-hopping adventurers. From the red sands of Western Australia to the tropical coast of Queensland; the surfer-friendly waves of New South Wales to the wild, boulder-strewn bays of Tasmania; each of the 100 breathtaking beaches are illustrated by inspirational full-page photography and descriptions from travellers who know the intricacies of each beach and what makes them so special.Inside Best Beaches Australia:100 of Australia's must-visit beaches including their locations and how to access themGorgeous full-page photography that captures the beauty and scenery of each unique beachInsightful descriptions from Lonely Planet's team of expert local writersThemed lists of the top 5 beaches for: surfing, accessibility, family-friendly, adventure, camping and watersportsPractical trip planning information and tips on where to go, how to visit and moreForeword by Sarah Reid the multi-award winning Australian travel writer, editor and sustainable travel expert The perfect gift for the beach lover in your life, Best Beaches Australia offers the ultimate portal to the magnificent stretches of sand and crystal-clear waters that make up this extraordinary part of our planet. Autorid: Lonely Planet, Sarah Reid
I'm a shifter who can never bond with a pack. Not if I want to live.The day I watched my mom's pack destroy her, was the day I knew I had to run from the shifter cities.Mom and I share the same designation, which means we'll share the same fate.For ten years I hide from the cities and the alphas who control them.Until my luck runs out.Dragged to Golden Claw against my will, they charge me as a rogue. I'm facing death until one of the strongest alphas in the city scents me as his match.Scents me... and claims me.Even worse? He's part of the most powerful pack of alphas the cities have ever seen.I have to reject them. It's the only way to avoid my mom's curse of fate. And my own.Except, these alphas have never been rejected a day in their lives, and they're definitely not about to start now.