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A comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of color, Universal Principles of Color presents 100 core concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful use of color. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in theory and in practice. The book is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced. For those interested in addressing a specific color challenge or...

THE NEXT SENSATION FROM THE AUTHOR OFI WHO HAVE NEVER KNOWN MENThere’s a voice in Aline’s head: a voice that wants out.Brash, boisterous and sexually adventurous, this voice seems to be the antithesis of Aline, a prim literature professor for whom each day promises to be as quiet and conventional as the last.That is until, after thirty-five years of imprisonment, her alter ego breaks free.Taking on a life of his own, Orlanda – Aline’s second self – slips into the taut, rugged...

At sixty-six, Paula Spencer – mother, grandmother, widow, survivor – is finally living her life.A job at the dry cleaners she enjoys, a man – Joe – with whom she shares what she wants, friends who see her for who she is, and four grown children. Despite its ghosts, Paula has started to push her past aside.That is until Paula’s eldest, Nicola, turns up on her doorstep. Independent, a loving wife and mother, “a success” – Nicola is suddenly determined to leave it all behind.Ove...

Robert Langdon returns in Dan Brown's brilliant new thriller, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, available for pre-order now.The bestselling continuation of global phenomenon THE DA VINCI CODE, featuring symbologist Robert Langdon.The Capitol Building, Washington DC: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon believes he is here to give a lecture. He is wrong. Within minutes of his arrival, a shocking object is discovered. It is a gruesome invitation into an ancient world of hidden wisdom.When L...

Inspector Maigret is known for his infallible instinct, for getting at the truth no matter how complex the case, but when someone starts killing women on the streets of Montmartre, he finds himself confounded. In the sweltering Paris summer heat, with the city in a state of siege, Maigret hatches a plan to lure the murderer out.Translated by Siân Reynolds

Effie's still not over her parents splitting up a year ago and her dad and his new girlfriend are posting photos everywhere (with the hashtags #viagraworks and #sexinyoursixties). Now they're selling the beloved family home and holding a 'house-cooling' party, but Effie hasn't been invited.Then she remembers her precious Russian dolls, safely tucked away up a chimney, and has no choice but to go back for them. She'll just creep in, grab the dolls and leave. No one will know s...

The international bestseller. Our families shape who we are. From the circumstances of our conception and the family structure we are born into, to the expectations placed upon us and the love we receive, we are formed by our social and familial network.So if we want to truly know ourselves – to find out why we falter, to explain our anxieties, our repeated relationship patterns – we must look beyond our own lives and discover the secrets, unprocessed losses, and limiting bel...

'A truly original literary mystery . . .A humane work that really seeks to understand… Like the best really serious novels, it’s profoundly uncomfortable, avoids easy dramatic answers and forces you to really think and question – yourself as much as its own narrative' Luke Kennard, author ofThe Transition---S was a good person. Such a good person. They all told me that – so it had to be true.S is unique. It seems that most people think so – his mother, his sister, his best fr...

The key to developing your sixth sense is your imagination. Unlock the power of imagination and you open yourself to a world of new possibilities. When most people think of a sixth sense, they tend to think of an intuitive power. After consideration, it becomes apparent that what we call 'intuition' is not only a mental facility but also a super-sense, the cumulative power of all the senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. As we all possess intuition, we are therefore...

What if changing the way we breathe can change the way we live? Breathing is perhaps the biological process to which we pay the least attention - but it's the most fundamental. Noticing and controlling our breathing sits in the overlapping section of a Venn diagram between mindfulness and yoga, between science and the spiritual, and chiefly between high-minded theory and practical solutions. Breathing - unlike many forms of complementary therapy - requires no special equipmen...

There was only one woman who could set me free.But I would rather set myself on fire than ask Sloane Walton for anything.Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. Determined to erase his abusive father’s mark on his family name, he spends every waking minute pulling strings and building his empire. The more money and power he gains, the safer he feels.Except when it comes to one feisty small-town librarian.Although they are bonded by a dark secret from the past ...

Dive into the eerie allure of the supernatural with this compact collection of uncanny trivia and spooky quotes. From historical hauntings to modern-day mysteries, this book offers a compelling insight into the mysterious world of the paranormal. Perfect for dipping into on a dark, stormy night, it explores ghostly apparitions and inexplicable phenomena from around the world.Whether you're a seasoned ghost hunter or a curious sceptic, this little book is sure to captivate and...

The last word in luxury, sophistication and romance, Tiffany & Co. has dazzled shoppers since its beginnings in nineteenth-century New York. From Breakfast at Tiffany's to collaborating with Beyoncé, and with celebrity fans including Elizabeth Taylor and Lady Gaga, Tiffany & Co. has taken its glamorous jewellery from Fifth Avenue to the world. Featuring over 100 stunning images - including the breathtaking Tiffany Diamond, jewel-encrusted brooches and the iconic blue box - ac...

Copenhagen has a reputation for its incredible food and drink scene, inspiring galleries and, most importantly, the city's unmistakable style. Little Book of Copenhagen Style is packed with stunning imagery of notable fashion-forward residents, runway looks from the city's favourite labels and inspiring locations across the capital. Discover some of Copenhagen's finest fashion exports from key classics like Stine Goya and Ganni to streetwear staples like WoodWood and Soulland...

I.V. Marie's thrilling dark academia debut set at a magical boarding school in purgatory where some fates are worse than death … For fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House, Olivie Blake's The Atlas Six and Naomi Novik's A Deadly Education.Welcome to Blackwood Academy: a boarding school located on the fringes of the afterlife.No one knows why they end up at Blackwood; but when they enter the school's arched gates the only way out is to be chosen for the Decennial – a series of ma...

‘The best kind of book: the one you didn’t know you were craving until it appeared … self-interrogative, intricately perceptive. I absolutely inhaled it’ JIA TOLENTINO‘A very richly interesting exploration of a complex subject. Begona Gómez Urzaiz tells the stories with such intelligence and wit and generosity’ TESSA HADLEY‘Fascinating … I suspect there are many, many other mothers who are going to inhale TheAbandoners’OBSERVERWhen it comes to children: a man leaves, a woman ...

A propulsive novel about music, coming of age and the cost of fame, for fans of Megan Abbott and Daisy Jones and the Six.'The secrets simmer in this atmospheric, powerful novel' KATIE BISHOP'You won't be able to put it down' RUFI THORPETHIS IS MY STORY. NOT MY DEAD BEST FRIEND'S STORY.Dylan Read, the legendary country pop star, has spent fifteen years learning to craft the perfect good-girl image. But Dylan is privately haunted by the loss of her best friend Kelsey, who went ...

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO COUNT? WHY ARE HUMANS THE ONLY SPECIES ON EARTH THAT CAN DO IT? WHERE DID COUNTING COME FROM? HOW HAS IT SHAPED SOCIETIES ALONG THE WAY? AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?Counting is an innovative, erudite, world-wrapping journey through humanity’s marvellous ability to impose numbers on things. Acclaimed historian and mathematician Benjamin Wardhaugh draws on stories from the Stone Age to cyberspace in pursuit of the elusive, fascinating, endlessly diverse history ...

Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare – the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children. Stunningly illustrated throughout with contri...

Inspector Maigret’s wife has fallen ill during their seaside holiday at Les Sables-d’Olonne. When he visits her in the hospital, he receives a strange note instructing him to see a patient in another ward. Soon he finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a quest to find justice for a young girl – and confronting an evil that is hidden in plain sight.

NO GREATER FRIENDEvan Smoak is the guy you want on your side.  A former government black ops assassin, he'll be there for you in your darkest hour - and he'll rain hell and thunder on those who caused your pain.NO WORSE ENEMYA lone wolf operator, Evan can't afford to lose any of the few people he likes and trusts.  But when Tommy Stojack, Evan's loyal, long-time gunsmith and armourer, betrays him, it's war.Because a good assassin keeps his friends close, but his weapons close...

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Rod Campbell's classic, Dear Zoo, with bright, bold artwork and a whole host of favourite animals.'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .'Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent – a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet?Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first ...

It is the late 1980s, the closing years of Thatcher’s Britain. For the Trainspotting crew, a new era is about to begin – a time for hope, for love, for raving.Leaving heroin behind and separated after a drug deal gone wrong, Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie each want to feel alive. They fill their days with sex and romance and trying to get ahead; they follow the call of the dance floor, with its promise of joy and redemption.Sick Boy starts an intense relationship with Aman...

The Jedi are reeling from Qui-Gon Jinn’s sudden death at the hands of a Sith. Jedi Master Mace Windu’s feelings about Qui-Gon have always been complicated, and have not been made any simpler in death. While they often disagreed, Mace valued Qui-Gon's unique perspective, and their shared dedication to the Force made them allies. Without Qui-Gon and his unorthodox views, Mace feels out of balance.While considering his fallen friend’s legacy, Mace is surprised to receive a final...