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Hailed by STEPHEN KING as 'a brilliant, massive combination of history and supernatural horror'.And made into an acclaimed, chilling 10-part Ridley Scott-produced BBC TV seriesHailed as the most advanced scientific enterprise ever mounted, Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition in search of the fabled North-West Passage had every expectation of triumph.But for almost two years his ships HMSTerrorandErebushave beentrapped in the Arctic ice. Supplies of fuel and food are running l...

'James Anthony has done something I would have confidently stated to be impossible. He has "translated" Shakespeare’s sonnets and he has done so with an insolent, loveable charm … A dazzling success’ – Stephen FryRediscover the greatest love poetry ever writtenShall I compare you to a summer’s day?You’re more delightful, always shining strong;High winds blow hard on flowering buds in May,And summer never seems to last that long…Shakespeare’s sonnets are some of the nation’s f...

The essential new science-backed parenting guide to building healthy boundaries around technology and social media, from the leading cybertrauma expert and child psychotherapist, Catherine Knibbs.'A must-read for the tech-anxious generation' Pete Etchells, psychologist and author ofUnlocked: The Real Science of Screen Time'An essential, expert (and overdue) guide for any parent worried about how tech is affecting their children, but wanting to rely on science instead of paran...

THE COVEN IS BACK in HUMAN RITES, the spectacular, hotly anticipated conclusion to Juno Dawson’s SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE bestselling HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL COVEN series.PRE ORDER NOW!The Coven is reunited but broken…Niamh is back from the dead … but she hasn’t come back alone. Elle mourns a son she never had. Ciara languishes in a prison for witches. And Leonie reels from a very unexpected surprise.Five very different witches with one thing in common: they were unwittingly chose...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Termination Shock and Cryptonomicon, the first installment in a monumental new trilogy?an expansive historical epic of intrigue and international espionage, presaging the dawn of the Atomic Age.Born in the American West to a clan of cowboy anarchists, Dawn Rae Bjornberg is raised in post-Revolution Leningrad by her father, a party-line Leninist who re-christens her Aurora.She spends her early years in Russia but then grows up a...

I’m a liar, to begin with.'I wasn’t always a goddess, you see. My only real power was my beauty – you’ll have heard. It’s legendary. But that was never going to be enough for me.It took a web of lies to convince the gods of Olympus I was one of them. But I did. I was that good. Zeus gave me a title and riches and loved me. And all he wanted in return was for me to love him back.But of course, Zeus was a tyrant. (Not entirely surprising when you’re ninety per cent insecurities...

Progress is power. But our modern story of progress is a very dangerous fiction.In the pursuit of progress, of growth and expansion, we have levelled cities, flattened mountains, charted the globe and ushered in a new geological epoch unique in our planet’s 4.5-billion-year history. The idea of progress has compelled societies toward exploration, invention, and grandiosity on one hand, and on the other, genocide, slavery, ecocide, and conquest: it is the root of our civilizat...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Tiktok sensation MURDER IN THE FAMILY and the DI Adam Fawley series comes a brand new gripping crime thriller about a figure from the past…You thought she was dead.She fooled you once.Will she fool you again?In 2016, eight-year-old Daisy Mason vanished.Her mother was convicted of her murder. But her body was never found.Now, evidence at a current murder scene calls the whole case into question. DCI Adam Fawley and the team are b...

Teddy has earned a fresh start. But some secrets just won't stay hidden…It is the summer of 1969 and Rome is awash with glamour and intrigue. Teddy Huntley Carlyle is fresh off a plane from Texas with a new husband in tow and a new life on the horizon. After some wayward years of bad men and bad decisions, she’s promised herself a fresh start. In Rome, Teddy will be good. She will wear the right clothes and the perfect lipstick and she will charm her husband’s colleagues at t...

Theirs was a love that defied the gods…Beautiful, headstrong Psyche has captured the eye of every suitor – but also the jealous gaze of Aphrodite. When she is tied to a rock to be sacrificed to a ‘monstrous husband’, no monster arrives: instead, she is spirited away by Aphrodite’s daughter Eros.Eros, goddess of desire, can change gender at will. In her hidden palace, she visits Psyche under a cloak of darkness, unable to reveal her face. As they discover new pleasures togethe...

The truth is, everyone lies. All that matters is who lies the best…'A multi-layered thriller in which no one can be trusted set against a stunning desert backdrop – absolutely loved it.' Catherine Cooper‘Exotic, intriguing and utterly addictive’ MJ ArlidgeSara is about to spend a week in a villa with people she barely knows.She’s been invited to join her daughter, Liv, her boyfriend and his parents on their holiday. She can’t say no. After what happened, she’ll jump at any ch...

Take a whistle-stop tour through the alphabet from amazing aardvarks, big brown bears and crazy cats to dancing ducks, naughty narwhals and sleeping sloths. With gorgeous illustrations by Sophia Touliatou, simple facts and capital and little letters on every page, this is a lovely book to share with a young child.

Bursting with fun fingerprinting ideas, this colourful activity book comes with its own inkpad of seven bright colours. Decorate the garden scenes with dragonflies, squirrels, birds drinking from a fountain and much more.
There are simple instructions showing how to fingerprint each animal and the book has a spiral binding so that it lies flat.

From the bestselling author of This Book Kills comes a deadly new YA thriller of murder, mystery and mind-blowing twists. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus."Clever, witty and so much fun...I was on the edge of my seat. At this point, if Ravena Guron writes it, I'm first in line to read it." Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen Seventeen-year-old Kay left her sleepy hometown after the devastating death of her friend, Ivy. But when Kay...

The modern witch's guide to protection spells and karma magic, with over 60 spelllsWhatever energy you put out into the universe, will eventually return to you. Karma is an incredibly strong force, and it is vital you learn how to protect yourself from such negative energies.In this essential guidebook, you will discover the transformative power of Karma magic and, more importantly, how to craft your own spells to shield yourself from the people who are trying to harm you in ...

Cold brew has taken the coffee world by storm, with its sweeter, mellower taste and potential health benefits. Brewed by leaving coffee grounds to steep in cold water for hours, it offers a fresh take on coffee - and once you try it, there's no going back. This handy guide will give you all the knowledge you need to get on top of this trend that's here to stay, with illustrated step-by-step techniques for making your own cold brew at home, plus expert advice to help you get t...

Police Chief Nash Morgan is known for two things: being a good guy and the way his uniform accentuates his rear end . . .But two bullets put a dent in his Southern charm and now he's facing a criminal still on the loose and a town full of citizens that consider the law more of a 'guideline'. The last thing he needs is the leggy, smart-mouthed Lina Solavita moving in next door, making him feel things he doesn't have the energy to feel. Lina is on a mission.As soon as she gets ...

The Little Guide to Givenchy delves into the legacy of Hubert de Givenchy, the visionary designer who founded the House of Givenchy in 1952. Known for his impeccable taste, innovative designs, and dedication to elegance, Givenchy quickly became a favorite among celebrities and fashion icons, including Audrey Hepburn, whose timeless style was epitomized by his creations.From haute couture to ready-to-wear, including the iconic "Little Black Dress" in Breakfast at Tiffany's to ...

From kitsch to cool girl, street style to the stage, Ariana Grande's rise to fame has been accompanied by her fashion evolution.Whether in custom Vera Wang at the Met Gala, or Internet-breaking Giambattista Valli tulle layers at the Grammys, or off-duty in thigh boots and oversized sweats, Ariana owns her look. Beginning with Ariana's early days on Nickelodeon, through her series of bestselling albums and iconic performances to her most recent starring role in Wicked, Icons o...

The Tour de France has been thrilling people and challenging cyclists for well over a century and is seen by many to be the pinnacle of cycling achievements. From the controversies to the coloured jerseys and the mountain climbs to the sprints, the Tour de France is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world and makes headline news every year.With fascinating tidbits and remarkable stories behind this prestigious and grueling event from dramatic victories to heart-wr...

Memory of the Holocaust, the ultimate atrocity of Europe’s civil wars and the paradigmatic genocide, has shaped the Western political and moral imagination in the postwar era. Fears of its recurrence have been routinely invoked to justify Israel’s policies against Palestinians. But for most people around the world – the ‘darker peoples’, in W. E. B Du Bois’s words – the main historical memory is of the traumatic experiences of slavery and colonialism, and the central event of...

'The Japanese crime novel everyone will be talking about in 2025!' READER REVIEW'Full of unexpected twists . . . A perfect mystery for a chilly night.' READER REVIEWA CLASSIC MYSTERY FROM JAPAN'S QUEEN OF CRIMEWhen American student Jane Prescott is invited to spend the holidays with her classmate Chiyo, she jumps at the chance to see in the new year at a luxurious mansion at the foot of Mount Fuji. Chiyo belongs to one of Japan's wealthiest families, the heiress to a pharmace...

Sixteenth-century Istanbul: a stowaway arrives in the city bearing an extraordinary gift for the Sultan. The boy is utterly alone in a foreign land, with no possessions, except Chota, a rare white elephant destined for the palace menagerie.So begins an epic adventure that will see young Jahan rise from lowly origins to the highest ranks of the Sultan’s court. Along the way, he will meet deceitful courtiers and false friends, gypsies, animal tamers and the beautiful, mischievo...

THE LANDMARK SECOND NOVEL FROM ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST WRITERS'A pleasure, revelation and genuine literary event' GUARDIAN'Beguiling and distinctive' INDEPENDENT'Warm, sardonic ... wryly funny' SUNDAY TIMES'Perhaps the most important novel on race to come out of the white South in decades' NEW YORK TIMES'Compelling in its timeliness' WASHINGTON POST‘Every man’s island, Jean Louise, every man’s watchman, is his conscience.’Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Fi...