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Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it underpins all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering, no computers.A century after the development of quantum mechanics, In Search of Schrödinger's Cat tells the full story of how scientists reckoned with a truth stranger than any fiction. John Gribbin leads us into the ever more bizarre and fascinat...

Before Charlie, before the Chocolate Factory, comes a story of invention and imagination . . .Ever since he was a child, Willy Wonka had dreamed of making chocolate and sharing it with the world. As a young man, he arrives at the world-famous Galeries Gourmet, determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time. But hounded by a trio of jealous chocolatiers, and tricked into a lifetime of washhouse drudgery, Wonka will need a little luck and a whole lot of magic – al...

A writer is seized by apocalyptic visions; a voyeuristic marquis commits a brutal act; and a trio of beatniks dance to modern jazz in the ruins of an abandoned church. Here, stark autobiography contrasts with pure horror, and the tenderness of first love cedes to obsession, heartbreak and deathly beauty. A new selection of Mishima’s short stories from the 1960s, Voices of the Fallen Heroes traces the final decade of Mishima’s career and offers a unique glimpse into the mind o...

It is late September in 2001 and the walls of New York are papered over with photos of the missing. Cora Brady’s father is there, the poster she made taped to columns and bridges. Her mother died long ago and now, orphaned on the cusp of adulthood, Cora is adrift and alone. Soon, a letter will arrive with the offer of a new life: far out on the ragged edge of Ireland, in the town where her parents were young, an estranged aunt can provide a home and fulfil a long-forgotten pr...

Conversation is at the heart of our relationships and our decision-making. From meeting a colleague to saying goodnight to our loved ones, our days are filled with verbal communication -- but the science of everyday conversation is little known. We may spend time thinking about difficult exchanges, but research shows that there’s room to improve seemingly easy interactions too. In Talk, Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks shows how simple changes in how we communicate can en...

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits.One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he's never met - who tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god.The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has ...

It’s Duggee’s birthday! Join the Squirrels as they prepare a surprise party for Duggee. Follow the tabs as they plan party invitations, decorations, and a cake all by themselves! This chunky eight tabbed board book is full of party fun.Happy Birthday Duggee!Don’t miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Getting Ready for Bed: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee: Vehicles: Tabbed Board BookHey Duggee: Duggee’s Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed Board Book...

With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction.Brick Lane, a Level 6 Reader, is B1+ in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future continuous, reported ques...

Vladimir Nabokov's early novel is the dazzling story of the coarse, strange yet oddly endearing chess-playing genius Luzhin. Discovering his prodigious gift in boyhood and rising to the rank of International Grandmaster, Luzhin develops a lyrical passion for chess that renders the real world a phantom. As he confronts the fiery, swift-swooping Italian Grandmaster Turati, he brings into play his carefully devised defence. Making masterly play of metaphor and imagery, The Defen...

Things are getting very bad, very fast, for Apollo...The former God Apollo is having a pretty rough time of it. Well, for one thing, he's been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. And he's called Lester. But being an awkward mortal teenager is the least of his worries right now.Though he and some of his friends have emerged from the Burning Maze, they still have a triumvirate to defeat, oracles to rescue and prophecies to decipher, so that the world may be saved, an...

Return to the spellbinding magical world of the Hatmakers in this sweeping, epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas - perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter.‘A magical children's fantasy set in pirate-infested Georgian England . . . Sumptuously written and wonderfully inventive’ The TelegraphCordelia Hatmaker has finally united the Maker families and restored the kingdom's trust in Maker magic. But mysterious, chaotic magical outbreaks are b...

If you found a tiny golden dragon would you know what to do with it? Moomintroll thinks he does, but when he takes his new-found pet home, things don't quite go to plan. And suppose Too-ticky brought you an invisible child, would you know how to make her visible again? Meet new and delightful characters and re-encounter old friends, such as Snufkin and Little My in this entertaining collection of stories about life in Moominvalley. There are some new characters to meet, such ...

‘Anne McCaffrey’s Pern novels are truly foundational books; it’s hard to imagine the modern-day landscape of fantasy and science fiction without them.’ Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire seriesWhen Lessa chose a dragon over her birthright, the hold she was to have inherited passed to Lord Jaxom instead. But Jaxom then muddied generations of Pern tradition by impulsively Impressing Ruth, a small, white dragon, as a child. From that moment on, the debate has raged. Is Jaxom n...

Duggee and the Squirrels want to find a dinosaur! Is there one hiding at the clubhouse? Join in the search by lifting the flaps and earn your Dinosaur Badge."There are no dinosaurs here TODAY . . . but what if the Squirrels went back in time?"Don’t miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Where’s Duggly’s Potty? A Lift-the-Flap BookHey Duggee: Dinosaurs: A Touch-and-Feel PlaybookHey Duggee: Duggee at the Farm: A Lift-the-Flap Book

THE ORIGINAL HERO. A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even death himself - so graduating high school should be a breeze, right?Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end.And one thing Percy knows, the gods on Mount Olympus don't do anything for free.To secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover agree to a new quest -...

Moominpappa is feeling at a loss. He has no idea what to do with himself - it seems everything has already been done!
So he takes his family off to start a new life in a lighthouse on a tiny, rocky island far out to sea.
It's rather lonely at first, but it isn't long before the Moomins discover some funny and surprising new things about themselves.

_______________________________________He thought it was his dream job. It turned into his worst nightmare.When Mitch McDeere qualified third in his class at Harvard, offers poured in from every law firm in America. Bendini, Lambert and Locke were a small, well-respected firm, but their offer exceeded Mitch's wildest expectations: a fantastic salary, a new home, and the keys to a brand new BMW.Except for the mysterious deaths of previous lawyers with the firm. And the FBI in...

Horological trends flit by faster than ever in today's fast-paced society. But Rolex does not rely on gimmicks; theirs is a more perennial allure, with a reputation built on traditions and hard-earned skill. A company that innovates while paying homage to their roots, every Rolex is the culmination of centuries of watchmaking expertise.Within this book you will find explanations of the making process, descriptions of the materials involved and expert commentary on what makes ...

With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction.The Canterville Ghost, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple...

With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction.Zoo, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present...

Drawing on decades of research, The Extinction of Experience is a philosophical defence of what makes us human – and a powerful, urgent call to reclaim ourselves in a digital world. Human experiences are disappearing.Social media, gaming and dating apps have usurped in-person interaction; handwriting is no longer prioritised in schools; and emotion is sooner expressed through likes and emojis than face-to-face conversations. With headphones in and eyes trained on our phones, ...

Four new friends. Four dead bodies. One big problem . . .Sally never meant to cave her husband's head in with a skillet. Or at least she didn't until suddenly, she did.But Sally isn't the only woman in town being pushed to breaking point. When coincidence brings four strangers together, a surprising solidarity is formed.So can they find the best way to bury their husbands - and get away with it?Darkly funny and with a big beating heart, The Best Way to Bury Your Husband combi...

The perfect gift for the special little bunny in your life, from everyone's favourite warm and fuzzy friend, Peter Rabbit. When you leapt into my life, you chased the clouds away. You have filled my world with hope, you're the highlight of my day. Join Peter Rabbit and his friends as they celebrate the precious relationship we have with the little ones in our lives - whether you're a parent, grandparent, auntie, uncle, big brother or sister, godparent or guardian, this hear...

It’s Pancake Day! Peppa and George are excited to make yummy pancakes with Mummy and Daddy Pig! But when Daddy Pig flips his pancake, it flies really high into the air and gets stuck to the ceiling! How will they get it down again?This picture book is the perfect gift for Pancake Day!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:
Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Unicorns and Mermaids
Peppa Pig: Peppa’s Gold Medal
Peppa Pig: Dream Big, Peppa