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Discover the standalone enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark. 'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review ‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review 'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review 'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review When Cecily Knight sneaks into the Heathen Club’s initiation on behalf of a...

Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventional moral law. But as he embarks on a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a suspicious police investigator, Raskolnikov is pursued by the growing voice of his conscience and finds the noose of his own guilt tightening around his ne...

What is the life of a human being - a drop of dew, a flash of lightning? This is so sad, so sad.' Autobiographical stories from one of Japan's masters of modernist story-telling.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan,...

Ziemia powoli dogorywa, zmiany klimatyczne zaszły już zbyt daleko. Największe mocarstwa świata szykują się do wojny o kurczące się zasoby naturalne. Wiadomo, że koniec jest bliski, dlatego ludzkość desperacko szuka innej planety zdatnej do zamieszkania. Oficjalnie zajmuje się tym firma Secure Your Future, gigant technologiczny o nieograniczonym budżecie. Aleks zainwestował całe swoje pieniądze w udział w programie ewakuacyjnym. Jest to jedyna szansa dla niego i jego rodziny n...

In the small town of Steventon, Hampshire, one of the world's most important authors was bornJane Austen is a luminary of the global literary canon and is adored for her wit, social observation and insight into the lives of women. But behind the books is a life largely unknown, with an idyllic childhood, a busy social life and an affectionate family circle. Elizabeth Jenkins' account of Austen's story not only brings to life the country gentry of Regency England, but also ill...

Discover the fundamental skills, insights and technical knowledge behind UX design and development. The UX (user experience) industry is growing by 39% every year. This is an exciting sector which demands a combination of technical expertise and creative flair.UX is also a vital ingredient for business success in a wide range of industries: every company that has a website, app or platform also has a UX team working behind the scenes. From research and information architectur...

'The feeling that the very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world ... this prospect frightens me much more than bombs'On the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's death, a new collection of his brilliant essays written during the Second World WarFascism and Democracy collects five brilliant examples of Orwell's writing during the darkest days of World War Two. Grappling with the principles of democracy and the potential of reform, the meaning of literature and fr...

A colourful universe of aristocratic buffoonery and public school nonsense' Greg James, host of BBC Radio 1 BreakfastPoor Pongo Twistleton only has to endure his energetic seventy-year-old Uncle Fred for lunch, once a year, but when he descends from Ickenham (he's the fifth Earl, don't you know) he has a plan that will make Pongo's hair stand on end and re-introduce him to his long-lost fiancée Sally Painter.But Pongo is busy impressing his future father-in-law Sir Aylmer Bos...

Nick Hornby's second bestselling novel is about sex, manliness and fatherhood. Will is thirty-six, comfortable and child-free. And he's discovered a brilliant new way of meeting women - through single-parent groups. Marcus is twelve and a little bitnerdish: he's got the kind of mother who made him listen to Joni Mitchell rather than Nirvana. Perhaps they can help each other out a little bit, and both can start to act their age.

'The pain of losing something precious can be forgotten over time. But our missed opportunities never leave us, and every time they come back to haunt us, we ache.' A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade and discover life in 1920s Berlin. There, amid the city's bustling streets, elegant museums, passionate politics and seedy cabarets, a chance meeting transforms his life forever. Caught between his desire for freedom and his yearning to belong, he st...

Arguably America's most influential short story writer, Edgar Allan Poe's tales of suspense never fail to spook and amaze. Gathered in this selection are his very best horror stories, including the gothic tour de force 'The Fall of the House of Usher', the other-worldly 'The Masque of the Red Death', and the murderous 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

The Darling children are tucked up in bed when Peter Pan bursts in to their nursery. Peter and his mischievous fairy Tinker Bell entice Wendy and her brothers to fly away with them to a magical world called Neverland. There you can swim with mermaids and play all day with the Lost Boys. But you must watch out for pirates, especially Captain Hook. And how do you find Neverland? Second to the right and straight on till morning of course...

The world's threats are universal like the sun but Ricardo Reis takes shelter under his own shadow. Back in Lisbon after sixteen years practising medicine in Brazil, Ricardo Reis wanders the rain-sodden streets. He longs for the unattainably aristocratic Marcenda, but it is Lydia, the hotel chamber maid who makes and shares his bed. His old friend, the poet Fernando Pessoa, returns to see him, still wearing the suit he was buried in six weeks earlier. It is 1936, the clouds o...

The second book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy trilogy. A secret song. A hidden fortress.A world on the brink of war. Royal guard Sadie Rauxtide has been grappling with how she’ll fit into the Golden Court, after the long, tyrannical reign of the evil sorceress has finally ended. But all thoughts of peace are lost when rival Wolf king Nero kidnaps the new Queen’s friend and mentor, Ora.Sadie along with Navin and Maez are tasked with discovering Nero’s secrets. Yet Navi...

The Boeing 737 is undoubtedly one of the best known of all passenger aircraft and has been built in greater numbers than any other commercial aircraft in the world. There are few airline passengers of the last decade who have not yet flown on one of these aircraft. More than 10,000 examples have been built in all its variants—an unbelievably high number for an airliner. This book describes the aircraft’s early development—from the first concept drawings in the early 1960s to ...

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil: The Dark, Defiant New Epic from V. E. SchwabThe Instant Number One Sunday Times & New York Times BestsellerA Genre-Defying, Unforgettable Novel to Sink Your Teeth Into...“Bury my bones in the midnight soil, plant them shallow and water them deep, and in my place will grow a feral rose, soft red petals hiding sharp white teeth.”A STORY ABOUT IMMORTALITY, HUNGER AND REVENGE.From V. E. Schwab, the internationally bestselling author of The Inv...

In this invaluable guide, Stanford University lecturer and host of the #1 business podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams, provides a six-point methodology to help you cut through the anxiety and find the right words – when it counts.'Filled with practical, tactical advice, this book is indispensable' – Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical Candor Communication is crucial to success in life and business. However, it is not just big speeches that matter: it is also t...

Sharp, swoon-worthy, and profoundly romantic – First Time Caller is brimming with heart' - LYLA SAGE'A beautiful, steamy, effervescent romance' – SARAH ADAMSA hopeless romantic meets a demoralized radio host in this cosy, Sleepless in Seattle inspired love story from New York Times bestselling author of the Lovelight series, B.K. Borison.Aiden Valentine has a secret: he’s fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore’s romance hotline, that’s a bit of a problem. ...

First Learning: First Words from Roger Priddy is an early-learning play set with a board book featuring bright photographs of familiar things and chunky press-out pieces in a plastic pocket.Help your child develop their vocabulary with this engaging early-learning play set. Little ones will enjoy matching the puzzles pieces to the images on the page, while learning core vocabulary and developing fine motor skills.The plastic pocket makes it easy to pack-up and put back on the...

Discover colours through fun play with Little Baby Learns: Colours! The ideal early learning set for toddlers from Priddy Books. With a board book and 12 shaped play pieces to use inside, it is a fun way to introduce young children to colours.Little ones can learn red, green, blue, and yellow as they go through the book and find different objects. Each of the 12 play pieces matches an image on the page and fits securely into the die-cut spaces, but can also be used separately...

You sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your toilet? Discover the history of pooing and weeing in this frankly disgusting non-fiction book.Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out how humans have done their business throughout history. It’s time to get to the bottom of toilets! Prepare to be revolted by:– A fossilized Viking turd discovered by archaeologists – The Mongol catapult used to fl...

There's lots for baby to explore in See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book. This sturdy board book, with bright photographs of happy babies, is specially designed to stimulate curiosity through sensory play. Each page has a colourful picture activity that invites baby to touch and explore. There are raised textures to feel, finger trails to follow, and a shiny mirror to look in to. Can they follow the swirl on the snail's shell? Can they tap the drum?As your baby grows, See, ...

Babies will love exploring the vibrant pages and pressing the squishy sound buttons in this engaging board book, publishing into Priddy Books' hugely successful See, Touch, Feel series.With five fun sounds to listen to and a uniquely-designed sound module, this book is sure to delight babies as they explore the colourful pages. The innovative format has super-soft silicone and interesting textures embossed onto the buttons, which encourages babies to touch and stroke the butt...

A gorgeous romantasy of angels and curses, which will break your heart and mend it again. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Stephanie Garber. 'A TRUE DELIGHT - VIVID, FRESH AND GRIPPING'Laini Taylor, bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Strange the DreamerHeartbreak is always devastating, but for Sare it's life-threatening.Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken four times, and a fifth heartbreak will stop her heart forever. Such is the nature of ...