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Prize-winning poet and artist Catherine Hyde celebrates the magic of the night from dusk till dawn as she follows the owl's journey in a gorgeous gift book of full colour paintings.I turnto the old orchardwhere she hunts:a ghost glimmeringsweet heart of the moon.Swooping between trees,a beating clock of claw and feather,hush winged, in half lightAs we sleep, the forest comes to life. The owl swoops. Moths dance in the moonlight, fireflies mimic the stars, a stag grazes, badgers burrow, foxes prowl, ferns catch the dew.Resplendent, arresting artwork sit alongside an original poem. Prepare to be enchanted by the creatures of the night. Prize-winning poet and artist Catherine Hyde celebrates the magic of the night from dusk till dawn as she follows the owl’s journey in a gorgeous gift book of full color paintings.

'Smart, sexy, funny and so sharply written. A total freaking delight.' Carley Fortune, bestselling author of Every Summer After School librarian Alexis usually keeps out of the spotlight. But when she's dumped for being too meek in bed, she decides it's time for a change. Enter Logan, the mysterious stranger she meets at a hotel bar. Foul-mouthed, funny and forward, he's Alexis' opposite and wow, do opposites attract. But the next day, Alexis finds her face splashed all over the news. It turns out her mysterious stranger is Logan Arthur, the hotshot candidate running for Texas governor. And they were photographed leaving the hotel together. A scandalous one-night-stand could sink Logans career, so there's only one thing for it: Alexis must pretend to be his long-term girlfriend until election night. A shy librarian in a fake relationship with a hot politician for two long months What could possibly go wrong? Praise for THE BOYFRIEND CANDIDATE: 'Charming, swoony, and utterly unputdownable. I LOVE this book!' Lynn Painter, bestselling author of Better Than the Movies 'Catches fire, sizzles throughout then bursts into flames. HIGHLY recommend.' Abby Jimenez, bestselling author of The Friend Zone 'Winstead brings both hilarity and heartfelt moments to this rousing rom-com. Readers will cheer Alexis on her path to discovering her inner strength and swoon over idealistic Logan. This is a winner.' Publishers Weekly, *STARRED review*

'A simmering slow burn bursting with banter This is a romance for anyone whos ever felt too messy to be loved.' ROSIE DANAN, author of The Roommate In this fierce and funny battle of the exes, Ashley Winstead's Fool Me Once explores the chaos of wanting something you used to have. Lee Stone is a twenty-first-century woman: she kicks butt at her job as a communications director at a women-run electric car company (thats better than Tesla, thank you), and after work she is 'Stoner', drinking guys under the table and never letting any of them get too comfortable in her bed... Thats because Lees learned one big lesson: never trust love. Four major heartbreaks set her straight, particularly grad-school boyfriend Ben Laderman who wasnt actually cheating, but she could have sworn he was, so she reciprocated in kind. Then Ben shows up five years later as a policy expert for the Texas governor, just as Lee is trying to get a clean-energy bill rolling. Tension builds as old sparks reignite when they're forced to work together, fanning the flames for a romantic dustup the size of Texas. Don't miss The Boyfriend Candidate, Ashley Winstead's next laugh-out-loud rom-com about learning to embrace living outside your comfort zone! 'A hilariously sharp-tongued romance with an unforgettable, unapologetic heroine.' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON 'A love story for every truly hot mess A romance with bite, wit, and heart.' KIRKUS 'Fool Me Once delivers a wild, sexy ride from start to finish!' TRISH DOLLER 'Fresh, funny, and chaotically wonderful... Winstead weaves an undeniably sexy tale of will-they/wont-they.' KATE BROMLEY 'Sparks fly and laughs abound.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

In this dark and deeply radical novel, Dambudzo Marechera offers an account of a photojournalist's entanglement with a terrorist organisation. In this dark and deeply radical novel, Dambudzo Marechera offers a visceral account of a photojournalist's entanglement with a terrorist organisation.In an unnamed totalitarian state, the members of Black Sunlight – a group of violent anarchists – are the only ones fighting for change and justice. As their actions push the country further towards chaos, journalist Christian records it all through the lens of his camera.Christian's life so far has been one of immense struggle and alienation. So when he becomes tangled in the Black Sunlight uprising, he is determined to remain a bystander and nothing more; to capture their actions without praise or condemnation.In evocative flashes of sex, violence, war, and myth, Christian's story explodes in a labyrinthine plot, told through a chaotic stream-of-consciousness that mirrors the nation's crumbling climate. Black Sunlight is a piercing insight into the darkness of the human psyche and a raw examination of a nation in battle against itself – where everything political turns deeply personal.'Complex, challenging – and uniquely potent.' Guardian 'A writer in constant quest for his real self.' Wole Soyinka.

The Woodland Explorers solve mysteries and protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods. A magical new series for 6+ inspired by Forest School, by prize-shortlisted author Ewa Jozefkowicz, full of friendship, adventure, and learning through nature, with fun illustrations on every page. In Willow Wish Woods stands the ancient Emerald King. It is the tallest tree in the forest and there's something special about it. Something magic... Benji, Shyla, Ajay, Trix, Fujiko and Eric discover its branches are damaged. Who could have hurt the tree, and why? The stream, the Tadpole Run, is full of rubbish, and there's not a frog in sight. The friends decide to form the Woodland Explorers Club. Their mission is to solve the mystery of the Emerald King, protect the animals of Willow Wish Woods and bring the magic of the forest back to life. Join the Explorers on their next adventure, Shyla's Wood Wide Web publishing in November 2024!

ONE LOOK AND YOU'LL BE FROZEN WITH FEAR.Braydon Harris and Suki, his little girl, are leaving her grandparent's house when a huge truck jack-knifes in front of their car. Suki is thrown from the vehicle and ends up in hospital suffering with terrible burns.Luckily, cryptozoology professor Nathan Underhill is working on a perfect cure. Underhill breeds mythological beasts, and lately he's been working with the legendary phoenix – whose cells he believes might hold exceptional healing properties against burns.Despite the treatment, Suki finds that the pain from the burns only exacerbates a terrible nightmare she's had for years – one that's becoming realer by the minute, about scary things flying through the sky and now they're headed straight for her.Petrified is an original and terrifying fantasy horror thriller from the Master of Horror himself, Graham Masterton.Praise for Graham Masterton:'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' Peter James'Suspenseful and tension-filled... all the finesse of a master storyteller' Guardian'One of Britain's finest horror writers' Daily Mail'You are in for a hell of a ride' Grimdark Magazine A fantasy horror thriller from bestselling author Graham Masterton in which a cryptozoology professor brings mythological beasts to life.

FBI Special Agent Pendergast and Constance Greene take a final stand against the deadliest serial killer in the history of New York: Pendergast's own ancestor, Dr. Enoch Leng. The latest thrilling timeslip adventure in the New York Times-bestselling series from Preston and Child. A desperate bargain is broken... A clever trap is set... A vengeful angel will not be deterred... Having travelled back in time to Victorian-era New York City to save her siblings, Constance Greene confronts Manhattans most dangerous serial killer, Dr. Leng, but she is betrayed and left incandescent with rage. Agent Pendergast is determined to assist Constance, who is now on a fanatical quest for vengeance. And Diogenes, Pendergast's brother, also takes a trip out of his own time, offering to help the duo for unexplained reasons of his own. Diogenes establishes himself in New York's notorious Five Points slum, watching Dr. Lengs every move and awaiting a chance to strike. But Constance strikes out on her own, intent on savage retribution. Yet Dr. Leng is one step ahead of everyone, and still has a macabre surprise in store... 'Get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci on Preston and Child

The BRAND-NEW festive instalment of The Little Board Game Cafe series! Kate seems to have it all wonderful friends, a successful career, and an idyllic life in the quirky Yorkshire town of Essendale. But under the surface, Kate is lonely and yearns for family especially at Christmas. With the holidays approaching and the town desperate to attract more visitors, Kate plans an enchanting living Advent calendar to feature the local businesses. But Kates picture-perfect plans take an unexpected turn when her ex-boyfriend returns, determined to create the pivotal Christmas Eve display. Caught between a new spark and an old flame, Kate must pull off her festive campaign and protect her heart. Will she let go of the past and embrace the future she dreams of? *** Perfect for fans of: Second chance romance Small-town settings Cosy reads *** Praise for Jennifer Page: 'An absolute delight from the very first page to the delicious end!' Faith Hogan 'Word perfect! I loved it!' Heidi Swain 'Another cracker from Jennifer Page! This is a hug of a book.' Caroline James 'A heart-warming romance perfect for curling up with. I absolutely loved it.' Kitty Wilson *** Readers LOVE Christmas at the Board Game Cafe: 'If you are looking for a book to lose yourself in that will leave you feeling like youve had a warm hug, this is for you.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5* '5 stars are not enough - congratulations Jen and thank you for this beautiful book.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5* 'I say this after every book I read by Jennifer, this one's my favourite. But this time I really think this is it.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5* 'I couldn't read this fast enough, and I was astounded at the author's creativity and imagination at bringing 24 different but all equally brilliant windows to life.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5* 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all I needed was a roaring fire, some hot chocolate (with or without marshmallows) and mince pies.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

A dark Christmas thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger. Instead of presents this Christmas, one true crime podcaster is opening up a cold case When true crime podcaster Harley Granger drifts into Madeline Martin's bookshop days before Christmas, he seems intent on digging up a past that Madeline would much rather forget. Granger's work has earned him fame and wealth and some serious criticism for his various unethical practices. Granger also has a lot of questions about the night Madeline was left for dead, the only surviving victim of killer Evan Handy. Handy, who also murdered Madeline's best friend and is suspected in the disappearance of two local sisters, has been in jail for a decade. Since then, though, three other young women have gone missing in similar circumstances. Is the true predator still out there somewhere? As Christmas approaches and a blizzard bears down, Madeline must confront the past to answer questions that have haunted her since that day. Is the truth more terrible than she ever imagined? Coupling a picturesque, cosy setting with a deeply unsettling and suspenseful plot, Christmas Presents is a chilling seasonal tale that can be enjoyed all year long. 'A cold-blooded nasty thriller. I loved it!' R.L. Stine 'The perfect mix of thrills and chills to delight any suspense reader.' Lisa Gardner

The first time Lara Marlowe interviewed Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko in Ukraine in 2023, Marlowe realized that the 28-year-old woman army officer was one of the most extraordinary people she had encountered in 42 years of journalism. Mykytenko was born in Kyiv in July 1995. She co-founded the female squad of the 16th regiment of the Self-Defence Force during the 2013/14 Euromaidan protests, which overthrew the corrupt, pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych. She married Illia Serbin, a soldier, in 2015 and joined the army to serve with him in Donbas the following year. Mykytenko briefly left the army after her husband was killed in a Russian bombardment, but re-enlisted on the first day of the full-scale Russian invasion of 24 February 2022. She commands a 25-man drone unit on the frontline in Donbas. Drawing from a series of interviews with Mykytenko through the winter of 2023/24, Marlowe paints a searing portrait of life on the frontline and offers insights into Ukraines past and possible future. How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying is a compelling story of a country at war and a fearless woman fighting for its survival.

Named Most Anticipated by: Bustle · Popsugar · Goodreads · Zibby Magazine · SheReads · Book Riot And featured in Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire *Nominated for the 2023 Goodreads Best Debut Novel award and longlisted for the Book of the Year award through Book of the Month* 'Achingly beautiful, and heartbreakingly relatable. DANA SCHWARTZ 'Beautiful and raw, Adelaide is a visceral portrayal of love and loss... Wheeler is a master.' ELLA BERMAN, Reese's Book Club Pick author On an otherwise ordinary day, 26-year-old American expat Adelaide Williams walks into a London hospital and asks for help. Somethings not right. She doesnt feel like herself any more. For the past year, she's been dating Rory Hughes, the charming man she met when she was least expecting to fall in love. Does he respond to texts? Honour his commitments? Make advance plans? Sometimes, rarely, and no, not at all. Despite everything, Adelaide is convinced hes The One. But when tragedy strikes unexpectedly, their relationship crumbles, and Adelaide realises she doesn't want to live without him. Because how can you move on from a love thats changed you forever? An emotional, relatable debut from a fresh new voice that captures the timeless nature of what its like to be young and in love with your friends, with your city, and with the one person who cannot, will not, love you back. 'Open-hearted and tender writing with characters so convincing I was sure I could hold a conversation with them off the page.' Lottie Hazell, author of Piglet 'Adelaide is an eternally relatable tale of longing, loss and love... equally heart-breaking and heart-warming.' Emily Slapper, author of Everyone I Know is Dying A beautifully-written, deeply-felt exploration of what it means to love and be loved A remarkable debut. Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost Wheelers debut is searingly raw Her whole soul is poured out onto the pages, and youll find it hard not to feel your own heart crack and stomach turn Vulnerable, tender, and impossible to put down. Kirkus, Starred Review Heartfelt Booklist 'A fearless portrayal of unrequited love... Wheeler's debut is engrossing and poignant, full of grit and vulnerability Carola Lovering, author of Tell Me Lies The complex heroine animates every page Publishers Weekly 'An incredible debut exploring mental illness, grief and how to know when to put yourself first' My Weekly 'If youve ever loved the wrong person or the right person at the wrong time then your heart will ache' Serendipity

THE DEAD CAN'T PUNISH PEOPLE – BUT THEY CAN SEEK REVENGEWhen composer Gideon Lake moves into his new apartment building, he becomes infatuated by his neighbour Kate Solway. After they begin a passionate affair, they travel to Europe to continue their fling in secret.But, when strange and unexplainable events start to happen, what should have been a romantic trip turns into a nightmare.Deeply disturbed, Gideon returns home, but he can't stop thinking about Kate.As he considers all of the terrifying things that have happened in her presence, he begins to search for answers to questions he has never been brave enough to ask:WHO – OR WHAT – IS KATE? AND WHAT DOES SHE WANT WITH HIM?Praise for Graham Masterton: 'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' Peter James 'Suspenseful and tension-filled... all the finesse of a master storyteller' Guardian 'One of Britain's finest horror writers' Daily Mail The haunting, chilling horror novel from the million-copy bestselling master of the genre, Graham Masterton.

Laozis Dao De Jing was written around 400 BC by a compassionate soul in a world torn by hatred and ambition, dominated by those that yearned for apocalyptic confrontations and prized ideology over experience. By speaking out against the cleverness of elites and the arrogance of the learned, Laozi upheld the wisdom of the concrete, the humble, the quotidian, the everyday individual dismissed by the great powers of the world. Earthy, playful, and defiant, Laozis words gave solace to souls back then, and offer comfort today. Now, this beautifully designed new edition serves as both an accessible new translation of an ancient Chinese classic and a fascinating account of renowned novelist Ken Lius transformative experience while wrestling with the classic text. Throughout this translation, Liu takes us through his own struggles to capture the meaning in Laozis text in a series of thoughtful and provocative interstitial entries. Unlike traditional notes that purport to be objective, these entries are explicitly personal and unapologetically subjective. Gradually, as Liu learns that true wisdom cannot be pinned down in words, the notes grow sparser until they fade away entirely. His journey suggests the only way out of struggle is to engage with texts that have survived the millennia, wrestling with ideas that gesture at something eternal, in hopes that we might eventually reach that moment of transcendent joy. Lius translation, by eschewing cleverness, paradoxically reveals the slipperiness of Laozis original. The Dao De Jing has been translated countless times and will be translated countless times in the future. In that constant change and flow, we finally find our home in Dao, the eternal principle that allows us, finite beings in time and space, to reckon and reconcile with the infinite.

*** Pre-order THE TIME HOP COFFEE SHOP, the uplifting new novel from Phaedra Patrick, now! *** "An escapist romp that offers it all: a European vacation, an unsolved mystery, and a whole lot of love" - Christina Lauren *** Can the future be rewritten? On the verge of her second marriage, Carla Carter knows shes finally found the one. She and her fiancé, Tom, met through Logical Love, a dating agency she founded for the pragmatically minded, and shes confident that, together, they will dispel an old family curse claiming Carter women are unlucky in love. But Carlas highly superstitious family insists she visit a fortune teller before her big day, and the tarot cards reveal that a different man holds the key to Carlas happiness someone she met while travelling during a gap year, twenty-one years ago. This startling information spurs Carla to trace and revisit the ex-boyfriends she met during that time before she walks down the aisle. From Barcelona to Amsterdam, Turkey to Paris, will Carla find her perfect match? And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history, forever? *** PRAISE FOR PHAEDRA PATRICK: A feel-good story with oodles of charm Daily Mail A balm for the soul and the heart Sun A gorgeous journey Heat 'The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday' Sally Page

The Renaissance is one of the most studied and celebrated eras of history. Spanning the end of the Middle Ages to the beginning of modernity, it has come to symbolise the transformative rebirth of knowledge, art, culture and political thought in Europe. And for the last two hundred years, historians have struggled to describe what makes this famous golden age unique. In Inventing the Renaissance, acclaimed historian Ada Palmer provides a fresh perspective on what makes this epoch so captivating. Her witty and irreverent journey through the fantasies historians have constructed about the period show how its legend derives more from later centuries mythmaking than from the often grim reality of the period itself. She examines its defining figures and movements: the enduring legacy of Niccolò Machiavelli, the rediscovery of the classics, the rise of the Medici and fall of the Borgias, the astonishing artistic achievements of Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Cellini, the impact of the Inquisition and the expansion of secular Humanism. Palmer also explores the ties between culture and money: books, for example, could cost as much as grand houses, so the periods innovative thinkers could only thrive with the help of the super-rich. She offers fifteen provocative and entertaining character portraits of Renaissance men and women, some famous, some obscure, whose intersecting lives show how the real Renaissance was more unexpected, more international and, above all, more desperate than its golden reputation suggests. Drawing on her popular blogs and writing with her characteristic energy and wit, Palmer presents the Renaissance as we have never seen it before. Colloquial, funny and brilliant, you would never expect a work of deep scholarship to make you alternately laugh and cry.

'There are good publishers and there are great publishers. And then there's Anthony Cheetham.' Richard DawkinsIn November 1966, by way of Mexico City, Eton College, Balliol College, Oxford, and a Norwegian raspberry farm, Anthony Cheetham entered the doors of a publishing company for the first time to begin work as a junior editor. Fifty-eight years later he could look back on a career in which he had shaped the landscape of post-war British publishing to a significant degree, having established such prominent and notably successful companies as Century, Orion, Quercus and Head of Zeus, and launched imprints – from Abacus in 1973 to Zephyr in 2017 – that continue to flourish in the third decade of the twenty-first century.Starting with Homer's Odyssey and ending with works by the evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and the German historian Ernst Kantorowicz, Anthony Cheetham has selected fifty books as mileposts with which to map the course of his long and productive career. Many of these are titles that he himself published (Dune, The Thorn Birds, A Suitable Boy, Meetings with Remarkable Trees, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo); some are books he wished he had published (Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time); others are simply masterworks that left an indelible mark on him (The Lord of the Rings, War and Peace).A Life in Fifty Books is an affectionate and revelatory account of a publishing life remarkable for its longevity, its entrepreneurial energy and for the breadth and catholicity of its output – which runs the gamut of seriousness from academically distinguished works of history, science and philosophy to Confessions of a Window Cleaner. Full of encounters with remarkable individuals as well as extraordinary books and embellished with beautiful photographs of book jackets from the 1950s to the present day, A Life in Fifty Books is an engagingly written survey of an industry which, in its author's well-chosen words, offers its practitioners ' a passport to roam across the entire spectrum of human experience, endeavour and belief'. A charming and entertaining memoir of one of the most remarkable careers in post-war British publishing – that of Anthony Cheetham, the brilliantly creative entrepreneur who founded Century, Orion, Quercus and Head of Zeus – told through the stories of fifty of his favourite books from a lifetime of reading and publishing.

JACK TAYLOR WOKE UP. HE WISHED HE HADNT. In the private-detective business, you get on the wrong side of some dangerous people. For Galway investigator Jack Taylor, that meant a violent assault that left him comatose. Waking up during the Covid pandemic, Jack struggles to cope with the radical changes the world has seen during his absence. Work and the bottle helps. One thing that never changes is the venality of human nature. Local nuns are being attacked, the perpetrator wielding a hammer, and Jack is called in to investigate. With no help from official channels, he finds himself hunting a particularly vicious criminal alone once again. And as he delves deeper into these senseless attacks, Jack soon discovers a darkness that makes him wish he had never woken up. A gripping slice of Irish neo-noir from the critically acclaimed author of the Jack Taylor series. 'Nobody writes like Ken Bruen' New York Times 'Bruen is the godfather of the modern Irish crime novel' Irish Independent One of Irelands most original voices in crime fiction Crime Review

'An addictive, hilarious, rom-com adventure that I couldn't put down' - Donna Marchetti, author of Hate Mail***They say you should keep your enemies closer For Fliss, the prospect of a team building work trip fills her with dread. Mostly because she cannot stand her pushy colleague James, who often attempts to derail her brilliant plans. But when the two arrive in the Scottish Highlands, they find themselves facing a unique challenge: their boss has abandoned them in the middle of nowhere with only one tent, two sleeping bags and a few protein bars.Cut off from the outside world, the pair are forced to put aside their differences to weather the unpredictable elements of the Highlands and get home. As they set out on a journey across miles of rugged wilderness - pushing each other to survive and testing their physical and emotional limits - they remain fully aware of their boss's manipulative plan to orchestrate a hook up between them.But even with only each other for company, Fliss and James stand firm in their resolve: they won't give in to any romantic notions. Or will they?Readers LOVE Work Trip!'Work Trip is the spicy, swoony, blissful escape I didn't know I needed. I absolutely devoured it' - Annabel Monaghan, USA Today bestselling author of Summer Romance'Work Trip is what enemies-to-lovers romance is all about... bursting with sparkling wit and crackling tension.' - Catherine Walsh, bestselling author of Snowed In'From the laugh-out-loud moments to that classic rom-com movie feel, I loved every bit of this book' - Carlie Walker, author of The Takedown'From the gorgeous Scottish Highlands setting to witty banter and crackling chemistry, I devoured this book.' - Lauren Ford, author of Liv Is Not A Loser'I fell for this novel from the first page. The sexual tension crackles between both characters and the smutty bits are *chef's kiss*' - Emma Rae, author of Love Game'Work Trip is the perfect romantic comedy. I cannot recommend it enough. Fun and thoughtful' - Catherine Balavage, author of Ember'Work Trip had me swooning, blushing, and laughing all at once... with undeniable banter, crackling chemistry, and hilarious but unfortunate mishaps' - Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love Colleagues Fliss and James constantly butt heads, but when they are forced into a teambuilding work trip in the Scottish Highlands, survival means getting along and sharing one tent

'Churchill and Eberholst put the world back into First World War.' Dan Snow A remarkable, eyewitness-based view of the outbreak of the First World War. As war broke out in the summer of 1914, not a nation on Earth understood the magnitude of what they were about to face. To win it, whole populations had to be mobilised, and neutrality was impossible. The scale of destruction was unfathomable and no life was left unchanged. Our understanding of this complex conflict has been coloured by a blinkered approach to popular history. It has ignored the fact that Denmark actively participated in laying minefields as soon as war began; that the first British shots were fired in West Africa, by a black man; and that the first Australian casualties occurred not at Gallipoli, but in the Pacific. The authors of this radical new history have scoured the globe in search of an enormous quantity of fresh material. This is not history told by 'great men', this is a people's view of the war. Eyewitness accounts translated from more than a dozen languages break new ground to reveal an inclusive, touching and surprising tale of events we thought we knew.

Wimbledon meets Blue Crush in this sexy sports romance, where sports writer Iris accompanies former pro surfer Leo as he attempts to qualify for Australia's legendary Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest. COMING SUMMER 2025... A brand new spicy sports rom-com, perfect for fans of sizzling chemistry and forced proximity. Readers of ICEBREAKER and THE FAKE OUT will LOVE this epic romance.***In surfing, everyone's chasing the perfect ride...Twelve years ago, Leo Silva was a world champion surfer-until reckless partying and tabloid scandals ended his career. After a mysteriously sudden and early retirement, Leo retreated to a sleepy seaside village in Portugal, where he's remained out of the spotlight ever since. But when he receives a surprise invitation to compete in Australia's legendary Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest, the news of his comeback sends shockwaves through the surf world.Enter Iris Gray, an ambitious sports journalist from London. Her editor wants her to make Leo and his comeback the topic of glossy Studio magazine's next big feature, but there's one small catch – he happens to be the son of TV star and media proprietor Michelle Martin, the owner of Studio. With a lot of pressure riding on this project and Iris's career hanging in the balance, there's simply no room for mistakes.When Iris flies to Portugal, she expects to uncover the truth behind Leo's infamous past, but she is unprepared for his stubbornness-or the undeniable chemistry that simmers between them. But as her interviewee and the boss's son, Leo is strictly off-limits...With a fierce rival threatening to derail Leo's comeback and the competition fast approaching, can they stay focused on their goals, or will love pull them under?***Perfect for fans of: Sports romance Forced proximityForbidden love Spicy love stories***Readers LOVE Katherine Reilly:'A delightful read, full of angst, romance and heapings of humour!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'I LOVED this book... It made me cry, giggle, scream and everything in between!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*'Honestly, now I want more romances like this in my life.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*"So well-written... full of charm and just the right amount of spice.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

Through its 75-year-old narrator, Pericles Drakos, The Last Apartment in Istanbul tells the story of Istanbul's deterioration, beginning from the Coronavirus crisis and weaving its way backwards to the 1950s I was writing to her, so that she would know me not as this old person whose joints creaked when he rose from a chair, but as the real Pericles: the man who dreamt, deceived, envied, loved Pericles Drakos has lived in the exquisite Circle Building for all of his seventy-five years. From its lofty windows, he has seen his little corner of Istanbul shift and transform. But as the area has become increasingly gentrified, Pericles has retreated into its shadowy corners. And when the pandemic hits, his isolation deepens.But when Leyla, a sparky and beautiful thirty-something moves in, Pericles is enthralled. And when he discovers Leyla is a writer, he decides to put his own pen to paper and record his own fraught history: that of a Greek man subjected to the politics of oppression and intimidation in twentieth-century Turkey.

All I wanted was a simple life in my cozy forest cottage, hiding out from the witch finders. So when a vampire appears to disrupt my peace, I kill him instantly. Unfortunately, I learn he was the best friend of Sion--the vampire king. Sion, unaware of what I did, shows up next. The dangerously seductive vampire wants to harness my death powers to fight the Order. And with the witch-hunters closing in, I have no choice but to join him. He promises to help me master my death-touch, and though he's a bloodthirsty killer, his dark allure is frustratingly irresistible. Together, we must bring down the Order's reign of terror in the kingdom of Merthyn. If we fail, every last witch sanctuary will be destroyed, and I'll burn at the stake. In battle, the line between desire and danger blurs, and our connection might be our only hope for survival. Hallowed Games is the first book in a new series of dark romantasy, readers of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Hunger Games, and Serpent and the Wings of Night will fall in LOVE with this gorgeous story. *** Perfect for fans of: Morally-grey characters Deadly trials Vampires Spice *** Readers LOVE Vanquished Gods 'I love CN Crawford's books!! I love how they blend the world together, with stupendous character development, amazing plots and epic romances!! This is romantasy at it's best!! I honestly didn't want to put this down!!' - Amazon Reviewer, 5* 'I loved every bit of this adventure and would definitely recommend reading it!' - Amazon reviewer, 5* 'This book was spectacular and I truly wish I could read it again for the first time already!' - Amazon reviewer, 5* 'Action, secrets revealed and more than a couple of twists and turns. Who could ask for anything more? CN Crawford has written another masterpiece.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

When his lover is murdered, Jason Bourne plunges into a maelstrom of violence and deceit. The thrilling new instalment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from the world of Robert Ludlum. One moment Jason Bourne is on a boat in the Mediterranean moonlight with his lover, Johanna. The next, he finds himself alone, floating on wreckage as fire and smoke choke the sky. With his memory fragmented once more, Bourne must piece together the truth behind the attack even as Johanna's killers try to complete their mission. A deadly game is being played from Moscow to Washington. Bourne's surrogate father, a long-missing spy chief, is revealed to be alive. Bourne's controller, Shadow, has answers... but she also has hidden agendas of her own. Bourne must track down his father figure before his enemies do, and avenge Johanna at the same time. But in a game destined to have no winners, the only certainty is that the body count will continue to rise. 'This guy can tell a story' Michael Connelly

"In an annual trial to the death, a hundred are forced to enter. Only one survives." I'm cursed to kill with a brush of my fingertips. Everyone I touch diesuntil I meet Maelor. Hes the mysterious, beautiful hunter of the cursed. And he's immune to my touch. The cursed like me are forced into deathly trials every year. Magic is forbidden, and our god chooses only one to grant mercy. The rest will die. But it turns out, Maelor has a curse of his own. The reason I cant kill him? Hes already dead. Turns out, hes a vampirelethally sexy, and dangerous as hell. As the trials go on, I find that Maelor is as drawn to me as I am to him. Can this beautiful monster help me become the chosen one, or will our forbidden attraction lead me to ruin? Hallowed Games is the first book in a new series of dark romantasy, readers of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Hunger Games, and Serpent and the Wings of Night will fall in LOVE with this gorgeous story. *** Perfect for fans of: Morally-grey characters Deadly trials Vampires Spice *** Readers LOVE Hallowed Games: 'From the very first page, you're thrown into a world where nothing is as it seems. With characters you can't help but root for and a plot that keeps you guessing until the very end, this book will have you hooked from start to finish.' - Amazon reviewer, 5* 'THIS WAS SO ADDICTING !! I could not put this book down.' - Amazon reviewer. 5* 'This was such a great book! Its the perfect spooky season vibes with witches, vampires, magic and deadly trials.' - Amazon reviewer, 5* 'This book is perfect if youre looking for a world steeped in dark, gothic vibes, it practically infuses every page and sets a beautiful fitting tone for this book.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion. Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Her mother's kin, the Descendants, are one of the two magical races of Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde's disappearance, and worse yet, she is giftless born with no magical ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Descendants, are growing in strength. The Fomorians no longer control any Irish kingdoms, but they still desire control over the mortal world. They seek to spread their dangerous webs wider by manipulating Englands Norman lords to invade Ireland. Not yet eighteen, Isolde's world is about to change for ever. But when death and destruction seem inevitable, her true worth will show itself, for Isolde is far more than she seems. Reviews for Shauna Lawless 'Highly recommended' Lucy Holland 'Highlander meets The Last Kingdom' Anthony Ryan 'Gripping and beautiful' Anna Smith Spark 'An excellent read' Mark Lawrence

Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his crew take on the mighty Byzantine Empire. A gripping Viking-era historical adventure in the A Time for Swords series. Hunlaf risks the wrath of the mighty Byzantine Empire on a dangerous voyage to the Holy Land. A rip-roaring Viking-era adventure from the author of the Bernicia Chronicles.'Extremely satisfying and rewarding, Dominion of Dust rampages across the page with slicing action' LoveReadingAD 797, Cyprus. Warrior-monk Hunlaf and his crew are on a voyage to acquire an important Christian relic before it falls into the hands of Byzantium's scheming Empress Eirene.Hunlaf's crew receive unexpected help as they seek their treasure, but soon find themselves betrayed. About to leave for home empty-handed, the adventurers instead sail further east: to Jerusalem, the Holy Land, abundant in relics.And dangerous intrigues.Hunlaf and his friends will face a deadly race against time as they attempt to secure a holy treasure, outwit Byzantium's zealous agents, and avoid grisly deaths at the hands of the local rulers.From bestselling author MATTHEW HARFFY, A Time for Swords is an epic historical action-adventure series set during the dramatic Viking Age. The thrilling tale of Hunlaf, a monk who becomes a warrior following a devastating Viking attack, the series chronicles his daring quests through Early Medieval Europe. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Giles Kristian.READ ALL OF MATTHEW HARFFY'S TERRIFIC A TIME FOR SWORDS SERIES:#1 A Time for Swords#2 A Night of Flames#3 A Day of Reckoning#4 Dominion of Dust - AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW

*ELODIE HARPER'S FIRST STANDALONE NOVEL, BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER, OUT NOW* Shortlisted for Pageturner of the Year at the British Book Awards A Waterstones Book of the Month Winner of the 2022 Glass Bell Award 'Vivid, wise and unflinching, this is a triumph' The Times 'I loved it' Jennifer Saint 'I couldn't put it down' Claire Douglas 'Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Deeply moving' William Ryan 'Gripping' Independent 'One of a kind' Red Sold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to the Wolf Den... Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father's death plunged her family into penury. Now, she is owned by a man she despises and lives as a slave in Pompeii's infamous brothel, her only value the desire she can stir in others. But Amara's spirit is far from broken. Sharp, resourceful and surrounded by women whose humour and dreams she shares, Amara comes to realise that everything in this city has its price. But how much will her freedom cost? The Wolf Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii's lupanar. Perfect for fans of Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls and Madeline Miller's Circe. Reviews for The Wolf Den: 'This is a mesmerising, richly detailed tale of sisterhood and courage that fans of Circe will love' Red 'A deeply moving and stunningly realised start to one of the most original historical fiction trilogies of our time' Dan Jones 'A compelling story of survival, friendship and courage. Amara and her fellow she-wolves are vividly drawn in a fascinating depiction of women at the time. Utterly spellbinding' Woman & Home 'Rich in historical detail, beauty and brutality, The Wolf Den brings to vivid life the doomed city of Pompeii and the powerlessness of its women. I loved it' Caroline Lea, author of The Glass Woman 'A vivacious piece of work underpinned by a woman's longing for freedom' LoveReading 'Utterly gripping' Daisy Dunn, author of In the Shadow of Vesuvius 'Unflinching... The best book I've read in ages' Sophie van Llewyn, author of Bottled Goods 'The best historical fiction holds a mirror up to the present and The Wolf Den is a triumph. Harper transports us thousands of years and thousands of miles and yet we see ourselves reflected there' Claire McGlasson, author of The Rapture 'A riveting tale of power, love, hate, privilege, female empowerment and female friendships found in the most unlikely situations' Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder 'It is a wonderfully clear-sighted tale seen from the viewpoint of its main protagonist, Amara, a doctor's daughter, who was sold as a slave into prostitution when she and her mother became destitute after his death. You really live and feel Pompeii in this book. An amazing achievement' Financial Times

What makes the perfect swim? It's all about the most magical locations (and how to protect them), finessing your kitbag, keeping yourself and others safe . . . and maybe discovering a nice place for a warm-up cuppa and cake. Whether you're a seasoned dipper or a fledgling, The Art of Wild Swimming is the ultimate guide to becoming an awesome, joyful and responsible swimmer. From the otherworldly fens of the east to the vast dramatic waters of the Lake District, the thundering icy waterfalls of Snowdonia to the secluded sandy coves of Cornwall. Locals who know the secrets of their patch share over 100 spectacular swim spots across England and Wales. Now they are yours to explore too. Autorid: Anna Deacon, Vicky Allan

Death is not an end – it’s a new beginning. After death, all of the molecules that came together to form the living “you” become nutrients for millions of creatures, large and small. Your body becomes the hub of a complex ecosystem of microbes, insects, worms, plants and more. Cheer up! This book shows how you are going to live forever – as components of so many other wonderful creatures. It describes the science behind the remarkable recycling of your body. We begin with lessons about how your body functions, is a collection of valuable nutrients and is a home to millions of microbes. The book goes on to describe the various stages the body passes through as it decomposes following death. The microbes and insects that make use of your tissues are then introduced. Finally, you will learn about the enduring effects that your body will have on the wider biosphere. We are rich in valuable resources that will end up feeding an immense number and variety of other creatures. Inevitably, your body supports the continuation of life on our beautiful planet – this book describes how all this happens. Autorid: Michael Wilson

This book provides an integrated perspective of the automotive market for the next decade. It shows how customers and producers are shaping the market simultaneously and contends that the first steps of the mobility revolution have already been taken. It compels automotive companies to strike new paths to participate in this journey.The authors provide a comprehensive analysis of the automotive industry, including prevailing business models of OEMs and 'tier-n' automotive suppliers, the competitive environment they are embedded in as well as socio-economic changes affecting future market conditions. Subsequently, elements of the automotive disruption are presented; these enable the provision of novel urban mobility concepts and offer a new source for additional services accompanying the user. A comprehensive insight into consumer behavior, potential automotive business models which can be sustained by 2030, smart city models, transformation strategies, and diverse market penetration scenarios are also provided in the book. It also outlines the challenges and key actions that shape the automotive sector even beyond 2030 as well as knock-on effects across different industries arising from the technological and economic changes in the automotive market are projected. Autorid: Martin Lempp, Patrick Siegfried

Master English Paper Piecing with this portable guide!With the English Paper Piecing Handy Pocket Guide, you will have everything you need to get sewing. This compact, take-anywhere guide provides everything you need to dive into this beautiful craft, perfect for both seasoned EPP enthusiasts and beginners. With step-by-step instructions, advice on essential tools and materials, illustrated techniques, and expert tips from Becky Goldsmith, it’s the ultimate companion to keep your creativity flowing. Portable, inspiring, and packed with patterns, it’s designed to make mastering EPP fun and accessible wherever you go!Clear, easy-to-follow instructions and recommendations for tools and supplies make it simple to start your first project with confidenceHow-to photos demonstrate each step, with quick-reference tips to help you achieve professional resultsEnjoy creative inspiration with eight unique English paper piecing blocks that will spark your next project With step-by-step instructions, advice on tools and materials, illustrated techniques, unique patterns, and expert tips from Becky Goldsmith, it’s the ultimate companion to keep your creativity flowing. Master English Paper Piecing with this portable guide!With the English Paper Piecing Handy Pocket Guide, you will have everything you need to get sewing. This compact, take-anywhere guide provides everything you need to dive into this beautiful craft, perfect for both seasoned EPP enthusiasts and beginners. With step-by-step instructions, advice on essential tools and materials, illustrated techniques, and expert tips from Becky Goldsmith, it’s the ultimate companion to keep your creativity flowing. Portable, inspiring, and packed with patterns, it’s designed to make mastering EPP fun and accessible wherever you go!Clear, easy-to-follow instructions and recommendations for tools and supplies make it simple to start your first project with confidenceHow-to photos demonstrate each step, with quick-reference tips to help you achieve professional resultsEnjoy creative inspiration with eight unique English paper piecing blocks that will spark your next project Autorid: Becky Goldsmith

Sozaboy powerfully describes the fate of a young, naive soldier thrown into the frontline of a civil war, from his first proud days of recruitment to the disillusionment and horrors that follow.Mene yearns for manhood. He dreams of gaining the glory that the ex-soldier in his village brags about, with his stories of hunting 'Hitla'. So when war breaks out and soldiers appear in Mene's isolated village, he sees his chance to finally wear a uniform. Too soon, however, Mene's innocence turns to terror. While witnessing the unfathomable, Mene must learn to evade the carnage of warfare if he wants to make it home alive...Writing in Nigerian Pidgin English, Ken Saro-Wiwa creates a unique window into the dark consequences of meaningless war.'Haunting.' Guardian 'Sozaboy is not simply a great African novel, it is also a great anti-war novel, among the very best the twentieth century has produced.' William Boyd Sozaboy powerfully describes the fate of a young, naive soldier thrown into the frontline of a civil war, from his first proud days of recruitment to the disillusionment and horrors that follow. Autorid: Ken Saro-Wiwa

Through a focused analysis of work made from textiles, ceramics, wood, paper, metal, and glass, this book explores how contemporary artists, designers, and practitioners identifying as LGBTQ+ use a range of craft materials and processes to explore their identity and queerness. Queer Crafts provides a nuanced and timely study of the dynamic intersection of queerness and craft, examining a wide range of media textiles, ceramics, wood, paper, metal, and glass. Daniel Fountain demonstrates how LGBTQ+ practitioners including LJ Roberts, Paul Yore, Rose Schmits, Nicki Green, Hansel Tai, Affect Metals, Troy Montes-Michie, Antonius Tín-Bui, Raul De Lara, Nifemi Ogunro, Tim Tate, and Hamad Butt use these materials as powerful vehicles for self-expression, community building, and social critique. Reframing craft through a queer and trans theoretical lens, the book analyzes how these practitioners reclaim histories, rewrite narratives, disrupt hierarchies, and craft their own worlds. A significant contribution to the field, Queer Crafts is an invaluable resource for scholars and practitioners across a range of disciplines. Autorid: Daniel Fountain

Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Gilmore Girls in your next autumn obsession, with a murder mystery twist! Recipe for a potion to demolish life as you know it: Step one: pack up your life and move to your aunts old house in a small, sleepy town. Step two: discover that she was a witch. Step three: discover that youre also a witch. Step four: Add a sprinkle of butterflies for your childhood friend (whos suddenly incredibly hot), a dash of prying neighbours who want you to leave their town and never come back, and the key ingredient a murder on the steps of your aunts old tea shop (which, as it happens, is also a magic apothecary). Voila. Your spell is complete. Readers love Something Wicked: 'Such a unique book I loved the plot, and oh my god the characters were amazing!' 4 star Netgalley review 'A delight from start to finish... super cosy and had all the vibes I was looking for. A cute, close community feel and a great main character to get behind.' 5 star Netgalley review 'Such a cosy, adorable and easy read, I could not put it down.' 5 star Netgalley review 'I absolutely loved this book, I couldnt put it down. A loveable may character who you really root for. A lovely Halloween read!' 5 star Netgalley review 'I loved this book so much. As a huge fan of gilmore girls this had the perfect small town vibe. A really cozy book perfect for anyone who loves witches, mystery and a little hint of romance!' 5 star Netgalley review Autorid: Gretchen Rue, Gretchen Rue

Of all the major singers of the late 20th century, Nina Simone was one of the hardest to label. She recorded extensively in the soul, jazz, and pop and was also comfortable with blues, gospel, and Broadway. She has subsequently been labelled as a soul singer in terms of emotion, rather than form. Her repertoire included jazz standards, gospel and spirituals, classical music, folk songs of diverse origin, blues, pop, songs from musicals andopera, African chants, as well as her own compositions. Nina Simone: Piano Songbook Volume 2 includes a variety of her classic songs including I Get Along Without You Very Well and Strange Fruit, authentically transcribed for piano, voice and guitar. Autorid: Nina Simone

Originally published in two volumes between 1923 and 1925, Africa for Africans: Or, The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey is a compilation of letters, speeches and essays by one of the Fathers of Pan-Africanism.Hailed by Martin Luther King, Jr. as, "the first man of color. . . to make the Negro feel like he was somebody," Marcus Garvey was a polarizing yet influential figure whose legacy continues to be felt today. These philosophies, collected by Amy Jacques Garvey, his second wife and a pioneering journalist, chronicle Garvey's initial impressions and recollections of America, the formation of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), his imprisonment and subsequent trial over the Black Star Line, and his scathing opinions of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).Including such pieces as, "An Appeal to the Soul of White America," "The Negro's Greatest Enemy," and "Declaration of Rights of the Negroes of the World," Africa for Africans; Or, The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey is an essential piece of Black history, professionally typeset and reimagined for modern readers. Autorid: Marcus Garvey, Marcus Garvey, Amy Jacques Garvey, Amy Jacques Garvey

The nineteenth century has been regarded as an era of decline for Scottish literature. This INTERNATIONAL COMPANION shows that it was instead a transformational period. Through a lively and extensive publishing community, widely varied Scottish writers found expression. New voices and genres flourished. Alongside cultural giants such as Scott and Stevenson, women, working-class, immigrant, and emigrant authors writing in English, Gaelic, and Scots propelled Scotland onto the international literary stage. From Shetland to Tasmania, from Celtic Twilight to science fiction, this volume explores the many modes of Scottish expression that emerged from this complex and fertile age. Autorid: Sheila M. Kidd, Caroline McCracken-Flesher, Kenneth McNeil

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Willow Stokes, the teenage owner of a magical curiosity shop selling mostly fakes, meets Brianna Hargrave, who’s cursed to turn everything she touches into magic, and together they uncover a plot and risk almost-certain death. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Seventeen-year-old Willow Stokes gets by selling fraudulent charms and magical items at her father's shoppe, but when outlander Brianna unintentionally turns her fake wares real, the girls' paths intertwine as they search for a missing grimoire and try to break Brianna's curse. Willow Stokes, the teenage owner of a magical curiosity shop selling mostly fakes, meets Brianna Hargrave, who's cursed to turn everything she touches into magic, and together they uncover a plot and risk almost-certain death. 75,000 first printing. "If anyone's looking for me, I live in this book now." - Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and Daughter of Smoke & BoneHowl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly fake) magical curiosity shop and a girl cursed to turn everything she touches into magic.Everyone in Ardmuir knows that Willow Stokes is a charlatan, including Willow herself. Her father’s shoppe hasn’t sold anything magical in decades, and it’s only hanging on by the skin of the fake dragon’s teeth Willow sells as charms, along with “enchanted” ostrich eggs, taxidermied chimeras, and talismans made of fools’ gold.Until outlander Brianna Hargrave appears and turns Willow’s fakes into exactly what they’re purported to be. But try as Willow might to enlist Bri’s help, she wants nothing to do with Willow and her curiosities.Because Brianna is harboring a secret of her own: everything she touches turns to magic, and the consequences have chased her all the way to Ardmuir. All she wants to do is find a particular missing grimoire, which contains a spell that can finally put an end to her curse. Desperate to keep her father's shoppe, Willow proposes a bargain that could save them both. Together with the frustratingly handsome printer's assistant, the girls will uncover a plot that goes far deeper than either could have imagined. But when Willow is forced to participate in an ambitious collector's quest for the rarest magical object in the world—a quest that risks almost-certain death—she learns that not all treasure is for sale, and that true magic is closer than she ever could have imagined. Autorid: Mara Rutherford

Forwards Always is a collection of poems to be read aloud with friends and loved ones.You may need to practice certain poems more than once before you get the hang of them, as you would dancing the rumba or making pancakes. Play with the book, it is a toy. Rotate it, squeeze it and wave it about. Hold it with someone else, wear it as a hat or try reading it upside down. Some poems may be improved by two readers taking turns or even reading aloud at the same time. You will figure it out. Please be aware that the book is neither waterproof or fire resistant. Dogs and goats will eat it, if given the opportunity. It tastes of paper. Autorid: Matthew Hodson