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Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Denpa Books, Author: Kengo Hanazawa, ISBN-13: 9781634429924, Date of issue: 2023

After the war with no name a cat assassin searches for his lost love in Repino s strange, moving sci-fi epic that channels both Homeward Bound and A Canticle for Leibowitz.The war with no name has begun, with human extinction as its goal. The instigator of this war is the Colony, a race of intelligent ants who, for thousands of years, have been silently building an army that would forever eradicate the destructive, oppressive humans. Under the Colony's watchful eye, this utopia will be free of the humans' penchant for violence, exploitation and religious superstition. As a final step in the war effort, the Colony uses its strange technology to transform the surface animals into high-functioning two-legged beings who rise up to kill their masters. Former housecat turned war hero, Mort(e) is famous for taking on the most dangerous missions and fighting the dreaded human bio-weapon EMSAH. But the true motivation behind his recklessness is his ongoing search for a pre-transformation friend a dog named Sheba. When he receives a mysterious message from the dwindling human resistance claiming Sheba is alive, he begins a journey that will take him from the remaining human strongholds to the heart of the Colony, where he will discover the source of EMSAH and the ultimate fate of all of earth's creatures.

**NOW A MAJOR FILM BY CHLOE ZHAO STARRING JESSIE BUCKLEY AND PAUL MESCAL**THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER - WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION'Richly sensuous... something special' The Sunday Times'A thing of shimmering wonder' David MitchellA LOVE THAT DRAWS THEM TOGETHER. A LOSS THAT THREATENS TO TEAR THEM APART.On a summer's day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a sudden fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. Why is nobody at home?Their mother, Agnes, is over a mile away, in the garden where she grows medicinal herbs. Their father is working in London.Neither parent knows that Hamnet will not survive the week.Hamnet is a novel inspired by the son of a famous playwright: a boy whose life has been all but forgotten, but whose name was given to one of the most celebrated plays ever written.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 40, Publishers: KATHERINE TEGEN BOOKS, Author: Lian Cho, ISBN-13: 9780063237513, Date of issue: 2024

Oh no! The famous Diamondo del Mondo has been stolen! There's something fishy going on. And no one knows fishy quite like . . . Inspector Penguin! Spot the clues throughout the book to help Inspector Penguin solve the mystery! Who could have broken into Baron von Buffetworth's super-secure top-secret safe? And where have they taken his precious diamond? There's only one detective who can solve this mystery: Inspector Penguin! That is, if he can keep his mind off tuna long enough to find some clues . . . An exciting, interactive detective story from the team behind Secret Agent Elephant.

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Chappell Roan - your favourite artist's favourite artist - is hot-to-go right now following her multiple Grammy Award nominations at next year's prestigious ceremony. With more than three billion streams on Spotify (after just one album!), Chappell has come a long way from her religious, super-conservative upbringing in Willard, Missouri. But she's no overnight sensation. For ten years now, singer-songwriter Kayleigh Rose Amstutz has been hard at work mastering her musical craft and sculpting her drag queen alter-ego into the magnificently-manicured masterpiece we marvel at today. Now, is Chappell's time to shine, and we all can't wait.Witty, wise and wickedly refreshing, this tiny tome celebrates all that is fantastic about Chappell Roan, as told by the Midwest Princess herself through 175 of her most iconic interview quotes, plus a sprinkling of glittery trivia too, obvs. Only one question remains: Are you bitches ready for it?SAMPLE TEXT"I'm very turned off by celebrity. Some girls have been in this so long that they're used to that, but I'm not that girl. I'm not gonna be a sweetie pie to a man who's telling me to shut the fuck up. If you're an asshole, I'm gonna be like: 'Yo, fuck off.' You don't get to talk to me like that. I'm confrontational."Chappell Roan"I feel like I'm just being my 10-year-old self. This whole project is to honour my 10-year-old self. My whole persona is just me trying to honour that version of myself that I was never allowed to be."Chappell RoanWith more than 42 million monthly listeners on Spotify and more than three billion total streams on the platform to date, Chappell Roan is now one of the most streamed female artists - ever! Her most popular song on the platform is "Good Luck, Babe!" with more than 950 million streams. It'll be well over a billion by the time you read this.Chappell's debut album earned her her first Grammy Award nominations at the 67th annual ceremony in 2025, making her one of 12 artists in history to have earned Grammy nominations in all of the "Big Four" categories for their debut studio album, including album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist. Autorid: OH

Propaganda is thousands of years old. But it came of age in the 20th century, when the development of mass media (and later multimedia communications) offered a fertile ground for its dissemination, and the century's global conflicts provided the impetus needed for its growth. Put simply, propaganda is the dissemination of ideas intended to convince people to think and act in a particular way and for a particular persuasive purpose. But it takes many forms, is fluid and indeed is constantly developing, most fervently in our own digital era. Terms such as 'fake news', 'post-truth', 'gate-keepers' and 'asymmetrical warfare' were unknown a decade ago yet today are now commonplace, and often cynically derided, in daily media communications. In this timely and fully international book, David Welch has selected fifty images to highlight the continuities and dis-continuities of mass-communication throughout history, be they via images, events, films or by 'propaganda by deed'. Such an approach demonstrates how changing technological innovations (such as television and the internet) have continued to shape the propaganda narrative but also demonstrate how tried and trusted forms of propaganda - such as the humble leaflet - can still prove highly effective. The fifty images included are not all necessarily the most striking - rather they have been chosen because they illustrate recurring themes and devices (such as humour) and different mediums employed by propagandists - from early Egyptian coins eulogizing Alexander the Great to the psychological warfare used in the war against terrorism following the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York, and the use of social media employed so widely in the current Covid pandemic. Autorid: David Welch

"In this tongue-in-cheek guide, a kid expert explains to young readers how to teach their grown-ups about the basics of robotics"-- The best-selling author of the Baby Loves Science series levels up with this playful STEM picture book introducing kids–and grown-ups–to the robotics world.Do you want to know a secret? Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like robotics!In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining robotics to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn:what makes a robot a robot, who designs and builds robots, and how robots work on their own to get a job done. Fun and fact-filled, the How to Explain Science series will empower kid experts to explore complex scientific concepts with any grown-up who will listen. Autorid: Ruth Spiro, Teresa Martinez

A women-led team of scientists protect the Amazon rainforest from destruction as readers get a firsthand account of real-life fieldwork in action. A compelling, nonfiction, photo-illustrated STEM read for 8-12-year-olds who aspire to be future scientists, environmentalists, and conservationists!Over 22 years, a team of scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago has helped conserve 28.9 million acres of the Amazon rainforest. Follow the team as they race to gather data over three precious weeks in the field.During rapid inventory, information is gathered in two ways:Biologists trek through mud and rain and count every animal and plant they see, recording everything that flies, swims, crawls, slithers, or walks. They then look at key plant and animal groups to assess the health of the ecosystem.Social scientists visit villages, speaking with local people about their desires and goals for the land, as each community has developed its own way of taking care of its environment.The team then makes a compelling, evidence-based case for conservation.Developed in partnership with the Field Museum, this action-packed book focuses on Rapid Inventory 30, which is conducted in Colombia with the help of local and Indigenous scientists and community members.Photographs from the scientists themselves give readers a glimpse into real-life fieldwork in the Amazon that will captivate STEM readers and the next generation of scientists. Autorid: Jennifer Swanson

Featuring seven experts sailing six popular modern single-handed and twin-crewed dinghies this is for sailors who want to develop their knowledge, understanding, and sailing expertise. From the novice wanting to get to grips with the basics to the hotshot who wants to be at the head of the fleet, this book gives the latest and most innovative sailing techniques and racing strategies. It is filled with all the top tips, secrets and advice every dinghy sailor craves, so join the experts on the water and learn Preparing your Boat, Self and Crew Reading the Wind Sheeting, Tweaking & Trimming Points of Sailing and Maximum Speed Spinnaker Sailing Helm Crew Communications Turning Negatives into Positives Understanding the Inner Game This book covers a variety of dinghies to reflect typical modern designs, which provide user-friendly sailing, great performance and good value for recreational, high performance and regatta sailors. Recreational: RS QBA and RS Vision suitable for novices and improvers through to intermediate level. Regatta: Laser Radial and RS200 for improved boat handling techniques that are vital for racing. High Performance: RS500 and RS700 for skiff-style high speed sailing with asymmetric spinnakers and trapezes. Comprehensively written by leading RYA author Jeremy Evans and richly illustrated with clear and instructive photographs and diagrams, RYA Dinghy Techniques is required reading! Autorid: Jeremy Evans

Her mother was taken by the Nazis. Would she ever find her way home? Inspired by the true story of how Jewish people escaped fascist Germany, helped by two extraordinary sisters. 'I adored it... A truly heartrending, stirring, important novel, perfect for anyone who enjoys a cracking good tale' LOUISE MORRISH 'An emotional rollercoaster with unforgettable scenes... A powerful novel of love, loss and healing' SUZANNE GOLDRING And readers can't get enough! 'An absolutely extraordinary read-one of those rare historical novels that completely immerses you from start to finish' 'This was a story that truly touched my heart!' 'The characters' emotions are so vivid and real that you experience every moment alongside them' 'A story about trying to find courage and hope during the darkest times, and helping others' 'A deeply moving, beautifully researched novel that stayed with me long after I finished it . . . This is historical fiction at its best' 'Full of heartbreak and hope in equal measures' 'Be prepared to cry' ----------------- Her hands tremble as she tightens her grip on the letter, taking in the familiar script that is scratched into the fading parchment. For more than thirty years, she has carried this testimony - these secrets - with her. It's time her story was told. 1937. As fascism rises across Europe and the threat turns to very real danger for their Jewish friends in Berlin, sisters Josephine and Constance smuggle out possessions to help to finance their friends' new lives as refugees in London - if they make it out. Then, one day, they're asked to rescue something much more precious: a little girl. Her mother, Ilse, has been imprisoned for her journalism and her father, Daniel, knows he must do all he can to protect their child - even if that means letting her go... 1939. When war breaks out, the sisters are tortured by thoughts of those they couldn't save and commit to doing all they can on the Home Front - Jo, at the Ministry of Information, where she becomes part of a network of intelligence workers, and Constance as an air raid warden during the Blitz. Meanwhile in Germany, Ilse is moved to Ravensbrück, where she bands together with other women in the camp to expose the atrocities they face every day. But can Ilse find a way to connect with her daughter? Praise for Gill Thompson's novels: 'Heartrending. Riveting. Definitely on my list of Ten Best Books of the year' SHARON MAAS 'A stunning tale about courage, and sacrifice that will keep you enthralled' ANDIE NEWTON 'Really brought a lump to my throat. It has stayed with me since finishing it' SUZANNE GOLDRING 'A heartrending story that spans the world' DINEY COSTELOE 'A heartrending story' JANE CORRY Autorid: Gill Thompson

Recent scholarship has recognized that Philip II and Alexander the Great adopted elements of their self-fashioning and court ceremonial from previous empires in the Ancient Near East, but it is generally assumed that the advent of the Macedonian court as a locus of politics and culture occurred only in the post-Alexander landscape of the Hellenistic Successors. This volume of ground-breaking essays by leading scholars on Ancient Macedonia goes beyond existing research questions to assess the profound impact of Philip and Alexander on court culture throughout the ages. The papers in this volume offer a thematic approach, focusing upon key institutional, cultural, social, ideological, and iconographical aspects of the reigns of Philip and Alexander. The authors treat the Macedonian court not only as a historical reality, but also as an object of fascination to contemporary Greeks that ultimately became a topos in later reflections on the lives and careers of Philip and Alexander. This collection of papers provides a paradigm-shifting recognition of the seminal roles of Philip and Alexander in the emergence of a new kind of Macedonian kingship and court culture that was spectacularly successful and transformative.

'I can't get enough of this series! Finlay and Vero have the best adventures!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hilariously suspenseful! This is the best series I've read in a very long time!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Well-written and addictive with the right mix of mystery and drama, romance and comedy'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*Finlay Donovan is no stranger to skeletons in the closet . . . But this murder is too close to home.Finlay Donovan is no stranger to skeletons in the closet . . .But this murder is too close to home.Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime, Vero, have not always gotten along with their elderly neighbour, Mrs. Haggerty - the community busybody and president of the neighbourhood watch. But when a dead body is discovered in her backyard, there's nowhere for her to stay . . . except at Finlay's house, right across the street.Finlay and Vero have no interest in getting mixed up in another murder case - but when police suspicions land on Finlay's ex-husband, Steven, they're left with no choice.For everything they've done to stay buried, they'll need to get nosy about this neighbour and unearth her secrets. Before the police start digging up theirs.From New York Times bestseller Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave - the hugely anticipated next instalment in her fan-favourite murder mystery romcom series.⭐ PRAISE FOR FINLAY DONOVAN ⭐'The Finlay Donovan series is simply spectacular and always delightful! I adore everything about it-the humor, the screwball plotlines, the mysteries, and above all the cast . . . Elle Cosimano's books are the perfect blend of mystery and romcom, and I'm ready to follow Finlay wherever she goes!' ALI HAZELWOOD'I love Finlay Donovan so much I would 100% hide a body for her'JESSE Q. SUTANTO, author of Dial A for Aunties'Finlay Donovan is irresistible!' JANET EVANOVICH'Skilfully combines suspense and laughs'NEW YORK TIMES'Funny and smart, twisty and surprising - Finlay Donovan is a character to root for'MEGAN MIRANDA

A concise and engaging exploration of how we understand happiness.What does it mean to feel happiness? As a state of mind, it’s elusive. As a concept—despite the plethora of pop psychology books on the subject—it’s poorly understood. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, psychologist Tim Lomas offers a concise and engaging overview of our current understanding of happiness. Lomas explains that although the field of positive psychology, which focuses on happiness, emerged only in the last twenty-five years, interest in the meaning of happiness goes back several millennia. Drawing on a variety of disciplines, from philosophy and sociology to economics and anthropology, Lomas offers an expansive vision of what happiness means, exploring a significant range of experiential territory.After considering such related concepts as wellbeing and flourishing, Lomas traces ideas of happiness from the ancient Buddhist notions of sukha and nirvana through Aristotle’s distinction between hedonic and eudaemonic happiness to today’s therapeutic and scientific approaches. He discusses current academic perspectives, looking at the breadth of happiness research across disciplines; examines the mechanics of happiness—the physiological, psychological, phenomenological, and sociocultural processes that make up happiness; explores the factors that influence happiness, both individual and social; and discusses the cultivation of happiness.

"Darwin considered humans one part of the web of life, not the apex of a natural hierarchy. Yet today many maintain that we are the most intelligent, virtuous, successful species that ever lived. This flawed thinking enables us to exploit the earth towards our own exclusive ends, throwing us into a perilous planetary imbalance. But is this view and way of life inevitable? The Arrogant Ape shows that human exceptionalism is an ideology that relies more on human culture than our biology, more on delusion and faith than on evidence. Harvard primatologist Christine Webb has spent years researching the rich social, emotional, and cognitive lives of our closest living relatives. She exposes the ways that many scientific studies are biased against other species and reveals underappreciated complexities of nonhuman life-from the language of songbirds and prairie dogs, to the cultures of chimpanzees and reef fishes, to the acumen of plants and fungi. With compelling stories and fresh research she gives us a paradigm-shifting way of looking at other organisms on their own terms, one that is revolutionizing our perception both of them and of ourselves. Critiques of human exceptionalism tend to focus on our moral obligation towards other species. They overlook what humanity also stands to gain by dismantling its illusions of uniqueness and superiority. This shift in perspective fills us with a sense of awe and satisfies one of our oldest and deepest desires to belong to the larger whole we inhabit. What's at stake is a better, sustainable way of life with the potential to heal and rejuvenate our shared planet"--

A gay Christian's behind-the-scenes account of evangelical megachurches and eight years in conversion therapy. Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez charts a path to authentic faith beyond religious trauma, and reclaims wholeness after leaving the only world he ever knew. "An unflinching account of finding a faith that fits." --Publishers Weekly"A compelling journey of faith, healing, and finding purpose." --Kirkus ReviewsA gay Christian's behind-the-scenes account of evangelical megachurches and eight years in conversion therapy before finding wholeness and authenticity. Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez was an invisible architect behind evangelical Christianity's digital empire, crafting messages of belonging for some of the most influential megachurches--Hillsong Church, Elevation Church, Willow Creek--all while secretly questioning his own place within the faith.In a desperate attempt to "fix" himself, he turned to conversion therapy, spending eight years trying to pray the gay away. And he wasn't alone. More than 700,000 people in the US have undergone some form of conversion therapy. Even though Exodus International, the largest ex-gay organization, closed in 2013, the practice still thrives in many conservative religious communities. After years of this harmful "therapy," Schraeder Rodriguez's sexuality never changed. But his faith did.The more time he spent in evangelical Christianity, the more he witnessed the hypocrisy of institutions that claimed to love everyone while quietly pushing people like him into silence. But Schraeder Rodriguez wouldn't remain silent. Instead, he forged a new path, discovering a vibrant faith beyond the constraints of non-affirming theology and finding a community that embraced his whole self.Conversion Therapy Dropout is a behind-the-scenes look at megachurch culture, the hidden harm of non-affirming Christian spaces, and the ongoing impact of conversion therapy on gay Christians. This isn't just a coming-out story--it's about what happens after. About rebuilding a life outside the only world you've ever known. And the radical act of stepping into the light after being told your whole life to stay in the shadows. Sometimes, the greatest act of faith isn't holding on--it's letting go. Autorid: Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez, Shauna Niequist

???? An intriguing, twisting and heart-warming novel set in a bookshop that has an unexpected impact on people's lives. From the author of The Second Chance Book Club and Found in a Bookshop ???? When the Lost for Words bookshop in York hosts an event for a new reading project, four strangers' lives will change in ways they could never have expected . . . Trixie is hosting the event. She loves her job at Lost for Words, and she's feeling grounded and calm - until a phone call from her ex throws everything off course. Cherry only goes to the event because she needs to get out. Caring for her grandmother without any help is exhausting - and lonely. Maybe things will be different if her long-lost sister finally comes home. Rhiannon and Guy really hit it off at the bookshop; it feels like the start of something special. And Guy is fantastic with Rhiannon's baby. But Rhiannon is keeping quite a big secret . . . When you spend time with people who love books, you're sure to learn something about yourself - and maybe see a way to start in a different direction. As each of them is about to find out . . . Readers love Stephanie Butland! 'One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time' 'A beautiful story beautifully told. This is so readable, the characters come to life and stay in your heart' 'I devoured this book in one day as I just couldn't put it down. Most definitely heart-warming and unforgettable' 'A heart-warming and uplifting story that explores family, love, friendship and, most of all, kindness' 'A lovely read - deeply moving, life affirming' Autorid: Stephanie Butland

“The things I saw completely defy description.”When British troops entered Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in April 1945, they uncovered scenes of horror and depravity that shocked the world. But they also confronted a terrible challenge — inside the camp were some 60,000 people suffering from typhus, starvation and dysentery, who would die unless they received immediate medical attention.After Daybreak is the story of the men and women who faced that challenge — the army stretcher-bearers and ambulance drivers, medical students and relief workers who worked to save the inmates of Belsen — with the war still raging and only the most primitive drugs and facilities available. It was, for all of them, an overwhelming experience. Drawing on their diaries and letters, Ben Shephard reconstructs events at Belsen in the spring of 1945, from the first horror of its discovery through the agonizing process of trying to save the survivors. By the end of June, some 45,000 people had survived, but another 14,000 had not. Should we, therefore, see the relief efforts as an epic of medical heroism — as the British believed? Or was the failure to plan for Belsen, and the undoubted mistakes that were made there, further evidence of Allied indifference to the fate of Europe’s Jews — as some historians now argue?After Daybreak is a powerful and dramatic narrative, full of extraordinary incidents and characters. It is also an important contribution to medical history.

Includes all seven volumes from the Museum of London's highly acclaimed Medieval Finds from Excavations in London series: Knives and Scabbards (9781843833536), Shoes and Pattens (9781843832386), Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (9781843833512), Textiles and Clothing, c.1150-1450 (9781843832393), The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, c.1150-1450 (9781843836797), The Medieval Household: Daily Living c.1150-c.1450 (9781843835431), Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges (9781843835448). All are paperback except for Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges and The Medieval Household, which are hardbacks. A unique collection of these classic, highly illustrated reference books that remain unsurpassed in their detail and usefulness. Essential for students, scholars, archaeologists, re-enactors and historians of material culture, textiles and tools.

Readers are gripped by THE EYEWITNESS! 'The ending took my breath away. I haven't stopped thinking about it since' ????? 'Dark and atmospheric, this thriller had me checking my locks at night' ????? 'I tore through this edge-of-your-seat, up-all-night thriller' ????? 'A gripping and unsettling psychological thriller that'll keep you guessing until the very end' ?????Rachel Cartwright has a terrifying condition. Every 48 hours, her eyes shut tight - and stay that way for two long days. She can't work, can't go out. And, worse, when the world goes dark, she's certain someone is watching her. She can't prove it - but I believe her. And, as her doctor, I owe it to Rachel to help. I may not understand what's happening to her, but I've made it my job to protect her. To keep watch when she can't. But I can't help but feel there's something Rachel's not telling me. A shadow in her past she won't talk about. And now... I'm starting to feel it too. Like someone's watching me.A heart-stopping psychological thriller from the author of THE WOMAN IN WARD 9, with twists that will leave you breathless.Praise for THE EYEWITNESS: 'Deliciously twisty' RHIANNON BARNSLEY 'Completely unputdownable' LUCY ROTH 'Blew me away' RUTH IRONS 'Spine-tingling' G. D. WRIGHT 'Sinister and compelling' CHRIS BRIDGES 'Breathtaking' SAM FRANCES Autorid: Naomi Williams

PRE-ORDER NOW! The highly anticipated new and final instalment in Linda Calvey's gripping gangland series. What will become of the three sisters of the Wills family? . . . As the youngest of three sisters, Charity Wills is used to getting what she wants. When she was a teenager, she fell in love with the dashing bad boy next door and married him. If she wants something beautiful and expensive in a shop, she discreetly puts it in her bag - the Old Bill be damned. If she has enemies that need seeing to, her father-in-law can pull some strings to make the problem go away. So when Charity finds herself suddenly on her own - her beloved Little Danny in prison and no sign of a much-wanted pregnancy on the way - she is at a loss. She wants to start pulling her weight in her influential crime family. But as she works to pull off a plan that will fly under the radar of the law, an old enemy of the Wills family grows ever nearer, determined that Charity will not have her happily ever after . . . A gritty and gripping gangland story set in London's East End - for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Autorid: Linda Calvey, Annie Aldington