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Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life. Enter Mrs. Yeom, a retired teacher turned convenience-store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo's act of kindness in returning her purse, offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unexpected alliance when the ma...

The surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Ninth Legion, Elizabeth I a minor royal without the Spanish Armada, and Churchill an opposition windbag without the Nazis. Britain loves its heroes so much we have been known to pickle them in brandy to keep them fresh. And after all, every nation sometimes needs a bit of unifying Blitz spirit (although in an ideal world, we wouldn’t have accidentally let Corporal Hitler go in the first place).Britain ...

How do you solve a murder... when everyone has the same motive? From global bestselling Anthony Horowitz, a brilliantly entertaining new mystery in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. 'The Lord of television mystery' LA Times‘Easily the greatest of our crime writers’ Sunday Times‘[Horowitz is] a master puppeteer’ The Times‘Anthony Horowitz is an absolutely exceptional writer’ Daniel Mays‘Incredible plotting, richly layered and wonderfully intricate.I inhaled it' Liz Nugent'A c...

The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents of the 20th century. Anne Frank kept a diary from 1942 to 1944. Initially she wrote it strictly for herself. Then, one day in 1944, a member of the Dutch government in exile announced in a radio broadcast from London that after the war he hoped to collect eyewitness accounts of the suffering of the Dutch people under the German occupation, which could be made available to the public. As an example, he specially me...

**A New York Times Bestseller** 'Co-Intelligence is the very best book I know about the ins, outs, and ethics of generative AI. Drop everything and read it cover to cover NOW' Angela DuckworthConsumer AI has arrived. And with it, inescapable upheaval as we grapple with what it means for our jobs, lives and the future of humanity.Cutting through the noise of AI evangelists and AI doom-mongers, Wharton professor Ethan Mollick has become one of the most prominent and provocative...

'An indispensable guide' James Clear, author of Atomic Habits'A game-changer' Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of Money'A must-read' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck'A masterwork' Ryan Holiday, author of The Daily Stoic We all face thousands of decisions every day. They define the trajectory of our lives. There’s just one problem: most of us have no idea how to make them. Here, Shane Parrish – ‘the former spy who helps Wall Street mavens think...

Commissario Guido Brunetti returns with a gripping and powerful case about the murkiness of power and a test of loyalties'Perfectly crafted . . .this only proves what a truly great writer [Leon] has become' Mark Sanderson, The Times'One of the most subtle and exquisite detective series ever' Washington PostWhen two teenage gangs are arrested after clashing violently in one of Venice’s campi, the son of a local hero is implicated. But when Commissario Guido Brunetti is asked b...

***OUT NOW - PRECIPICE, THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS******NOW A MAJOR MOVIE ******WINNER OF THE BAFTA FOR OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM******WINNER OF THE OSCAR FOR BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY***THE POWER OF GOD. THE AMBITION OF MEN. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBehind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election.They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals.Over t...

Written specifically with the aim of calming little ones before bedtime, this stunning adventure story sees two little playful dragons - Flicker and Flash - doing all they can to avoid bed!

Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of shimmering fish, dancing crabs, a friendly whale... and one adventurous little mermaid!Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Splash get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Disney's The Little Mermaid and the right length for sending little ones off to sleep. ...

The award-winning, best-selling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design.This colourful, carousel playbook is specifically designed to engage and entertain babies during their daily tummy time sessions, helping to encourage movement and develop neck strength. Fold it out and let your baby explore the immersive world full of high-contrast colours, stimulating touch-and-feels and peepo holes.

Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

My Dad is FANTASTIC
He's clever, kind and wise.
You'll know he's really smiling
By the twinkle in his eyes! A read-aloud rhyming board book that celebrates dads everywhere - from their most FANTASTIC moments to their most magnificent WHIZZPOPS!

‘There is some kind of magic in you somewhere.’This beautiful edition of Matilda, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffi...

‘I have secret plans and clever tricks.’This beautiful edition of The Enormous Crocodile, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 20...

The Enormous Crocodile is hungry and ready to use cunning plans and clever tricks to snap up a snack. Just be careful that he doesn't snap up . . . YOU!A finger puppet book that really bites, this is a laugh-out-loud book for adults and chiddlers to read together

Early one morning a little spider begins to spin her web on a fencepost. In this multi-sensory book, children can feel the pictures aswell as see them, while they hear or read the easy rhythmic text.Alongside the visual excitement of Eric Carle's vibrant collages offamiliar animals is the tactile experience of feeling the spider's webas it grows from a simple line into a complex and beautiful creation -a perfect story for reading aloud and sharing.

The serene and maternal Mrs Ramsay, the tragic yet absurd Mr Ramsay, together with their children and assorted guests, are holidaying on the Isle of Skye. From the seemingly trivial postponement of a visit to a nearby lighthouse Virginia Woolf constructs a remarkable and moving examination of the complex tensions and allegiances of family life, and the conflict between male and female principles. One of the great literary achievements of the twentieth century, To the Lighthou...

Agonia frachtowca trwała trzy kwadranse, ostatecznego dzieła zniszczenia żywioł dokonał dwanaście minut po piątej nad ranem.W nocy z 13 na 14 stycznia Bałtyk pochłonął 55 ofiar. Osamotnili żony, osierocili dzieci, pozostawili po sobie pustkę w sercach bliskich i przyjaciół. Cały kraj wstrzymał oddech przytłoczony bólem i rozpaczą rodzin zmarłych. Jednak by ratować interesy armatora rzucono ich na pożarcie – w Izbie Morskiej ustalono, że zawinił kapitan, który źle manewrował s...

Eight years ago Anne Elliot bowed to pressure from her family and made the decision not to marry the man she loved, Captain Wentworth. Now circumstances have conspired to bring him back into her social circle and Anne finds her old feelings for him reignited. However, when they meet again Wentworth behaves as if they are strangers and seems more interested in her friend Louisa. In this, her final novel, Jane Austen tells the story of a love that endures the tests of time and ...

The midnight hour approaches. You lie in bed and try to sleep, but there is the howling of the wind outside, the creak of a floorboard, the scream of a cat, the ticking clock...Your heart beats, your skin crawls, and despite yourself you reach for this book and enter a world like a nightmare, haunted by dark fears, guilty secrets and the bloody consequences of rage, revenge and obsession.You cannot tear yourself away, these tales will appall and yet enthrall you, for no mere ...

Rumble is missing somewhere in the Land of Nod! Can you find the little dinosaur before bedtime?This magical lift-the-flap adventure features sturdy, durable flaps on every spread as young children search for Rumble, meeting all their favourite characters from the Ten Minutes to Bed series along the way, from Twinkle the Unicorn to Splash the Mermaid!Weaving a journey from lively beginning to a gentle end, this gorgeous novelty board book is perfect for little ones winding do...

Baby Touch: Shapes is part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series, designed to help stimulate a baby's senses from birth. Encouraging interaction and play, the Baby Touch books are lots of fun for the very youngest babies, as well as toddlers.Baby Touch: Shapes is a bold, bright board book perfect for little hands to explore. With a big touch-and-feel on every double page, it helps to stimulate your baby's senses as well as gently helping to teach first shapes such as s...

However small the chance might be of striking lucky, the chance was there. This beautiful edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions o...