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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,...

No food, no water, no government, no obligation, no order.Discover a chillingly powerful and prescient dystopian vision from one of Europe's greatest writers. A driver waiting at the traffic lights goes blind. An ophthalmologist tries to diagnose his distinctive white blindness, but is affected before he can read the textbooks. It becomes a contagion, spreading throughout the city. Trying to stem the epidemic, the authorities herd the afflicted into a mental asylum where the...

Agent Smith namierzył kolejnego "Oswalda", czy tym razem to ten prawdziwy? Jackie wciąż słysz trzepot skrzydeł oraz przerażający śmiech. Kevin Yamagata znowu rysuje. Tymczasem w Dallas odbędzie parad prezydenta Kennedy'ego. Wszystko prowadzi do najsłynniejsze teorii spiskowej w historii dziejów! Kolejna (po PLUTO, MONSTERze oraz 20th Century Boys - Chłopaki z XX wieku) seria Naokiego Urasawy, pełna odwołań do historycznych wydarzeń i postaci, a także czerpiąca gar...

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. ...

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 ...

THE THRILLING THIRD BOOK IN THE HILDUR SERIESAs Christmas comes to the west cost of Iceland, a corpse is found in a fish farming pond. Detective Hildur Rúnarsdóttir and trainee Jakob Johanson barely have time to start their investigation before another body is discovered. And soon a third.While investigating the case, Hildur's lost sister weighs heavy on her mind. Meanwhile, Jakob travels to Finland for the hearing of his fraught custody battle, that leaves him facing dire co...

Follow The Colour Monster on a brand new adventure, as he navigates his way through his first day at school!Anna Llenas's popular Colour Monster is back, and this time he's heading off to school! But what exactly is school? A spooky castle filled with terrifying animals? A place in the sky, amongst the rainbows and clouds? From music lessons, to lunchtime, to making new friends, the Colour Monster's first day of school is filled with exciting new adventures....

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, ...

FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Lamine YamalNationality: SpanishHero Rating: 88Proving a gifted footballer from the age of four, Lamine Yamal overcame adversity to sign with La Masia at the age of seven.A talented right winger, Yamal's pace and powerful long-range shots have propelled him in his career to become one of the best young footb...

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'.

Featuring a diverse range of spaces, this book explores how bold, creative use of colour can bring energy, warmth, and personality to any room. From bright, playful palettes to sophisticated, rich tones, Vibrant Interiors showcases homeswhere colour is the star, enhancing both the design and mood of each space. With beautifully photographed rooms, the book offers readers ideas and inspiration on how toincorporate colour into their own interiors, whether through statement wall...