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Daphne always loved the way Peter told their story. That is until it became the prologue to his actual love story with his childhood bestie, Petra.Which is how Daphne ends up rooming with her total opposite and the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra's ex, Miles.As expected, it’s not a match made in heaven – that is until one night, while tossing back tequilas, they form a plan.And if it involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their adv...

You might not have heard of Earl Slick, but you've heard him play guitar. In 1974 I got a call from a British guy called David Bowie. I wasn't really that familiar with his work, but I thought, what the hell? I'm sitting like a jerk for a couple minutes and then in walks this spooky-ass looking guy with bright red hair and no eyebrows. He was dressed the way an English rock star might think a Harlem pimp would dress. Whoa. David was definitely the strangest cat I'd ever seen,...

Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigns, in book one of a trilogy told through the eyes of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera – for fans of Andor."In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!"With one speech, and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, peopl...

Introduce first colours with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this playful lift-the-flap early learning series!Read along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and discover bright and colourful animal friends!Each page of this chunky board book has been thoughtfully designed with a peep-through flap to encourage little ones to join in and guess the colour. Perfect for getting very little ones excited about learning their very first colours!Discover more early learning books with The...

Approximately 11 million people were killed during the Holocaust. No one will ever know the exact figure. Of those, some six million were Jewish, including one million children. The remainder comprised numerous ethnic and social groups deemed the Untermenschen, the subhuman species that, according to the German Chancellor Adolf Hitler and  the ruling Nazis, were not fit to live.When the implementation of the Final Solution - Reinhard Heydrich's plan to exterminate the remaini...

'A layered, beautifully written, and deeply moving novel. Karissa Chen masterfully blends love, music, history, and heartbreak to create a sweeping tale that spans decades and continents' Abi Daré'[Homeseeking] weaves expertly between present and past, telling the story of childhood sweethearts who meet again late in life and are torn between looking back and moving on' Celeste Ng'As I tearfully turned the last page of Homeseeking, I knew that it had earned a place on my top ...

Ancient Rome, AD 37 The fate of a dynasty hangs in the balance. Into this fevered forum, Agrippina, granddaughter of Emperor Augustus, gives birth to a son: Nero. Imperial blood courses through their veins but will offer no protection. If they are to survive amongst tyrants, they must learn to walk a razor's edge.Agrippina knows all too well that darkness and power plays of Machiavellian proportions lie at the empire's shadowy heart. She faces soldiers, senators, rivals, silv...

Introduce numbers 1 to 5 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this playful lift-the-flap early learning series!Count along with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and discover two leaping frogs, three colourful fish and more bright and bold animal friends!Each page of this chunky board book has been thoughtfully designed with a peep-through flap to encourage little ones to join in and finish the number sequence. Perfect for getting very little ones excited about learning their very f...

NOW A MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FILM STARRING TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET AND ZENDAYA'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST'I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings' Arthur C Clarke'It is possible that Dune is even more relevant now than when it was first published' NEW YORKERBefore The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune, the first book in one of the greatest science fiction series ever written. Melange, or 's...

'Penetrating and splendidly written... Dazzling' New York TimesIn Lacewood, Illinois, Laura Bodey, a divorced mother of two and real estate agent, plunges into a new existence when she learns that she has cancer.This same small town is home to Clare & Company, a soap manufacturer begun by three brothers in nineteenth-century Boston. Over the course of more than a century, it transforms into a powerful international corporation.Clare & Company's stunning growth reflects Americ...

As a bloodline vampire, Lizzie has never had a problem taking what she wants, and right now what she wants are the family heirlooms that were stolen from her, a ship, and a portal home. Unfortunately, even that short list is impossible to accomplish on her own—and her allies have bigger things to worry about. When they rescue a selkie, it’s the perfect solution to her problem. Lizzie needs a guide through Threshold and the selkie needs her skin back.Maeve didn’t choose to giv...

The fifth novel in the bestselling Clay Edison seriesWhen coroner-turned-private investigator Clay Edison is approached to work on a fraud case, he uncovers more than he bargained before: a decades-old scheme targeting the vulnerable.His investigation leads him to a strange town in the remote California wilderness where the residents don't care much for outsiders.They certainly don't like Clay asking questions. And they'll do just about anything to keep him quiet. . .________...

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13, the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serio...

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Welcome to the family," Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I'll soon learn that the Winchesters' secrets are far more dangerous than my own . . .Every day I clean the Winchesters' beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delici...

At kindie, Bluey and her friends are all playing different games. As they play, Calypso finds ways for them to play together. How will all their games connect?Join Bluey for playtime in this action-packed picture book.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:
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WINNER OF THE AKUTAGAWA PRIZE'So bracing, so strange and humane . . . I loved it.' SHARLENE TEO, author of PONTI‘Funny . . . All the people in this novel are alive.’ HIROMI KAWAKAMI, author of STRANGE WEATHER IN TOKYO‘Witty and sharp . . . I devoured it.’ NATALIE SUE, bestselling author of I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL'A slim but impactful novel that will make you laugh and think' DAZEDThe power dynamics of the office are never more obvious than when it comes to food: mandatory ...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing!THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' Daily Mail 'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' Glamour __________________________...

'Thought-provoking, vivid and often entertaining' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Compelling' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Thought-provoking' THE ECONOMIST'Gripping . . . Essential and captivating' BRADLEY HOPE HOW DO WE END TYRANNY? Tyrants seem invincible, but they face constant threats from all sides. Whether it's by members of their inner circle, military elites, alienated masses, assassins, revolutionaries, or simply old age - they always fall. And when they do, they cannot retire: they face ex...

It's the perfect getaway. But the past will always find you . . . When ex-cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea, all he wants is a quiet escape from the city.But when a crime boss moves into town and begins terrorising Bill's friends, he can't just sit back and watch.It's not long before local criminals are turning up dead and The Inn comes under attack.With the help of The Inn's fearless residents, Bill must do everything he can to defend his town, his chosen famil...

Jay Gatsby is the man who has everything. But one thing will always be out of his reach ... Everybody who is anybody is seen at his glittering parties. Day and night his Long Island mansion buzzes with bright young things drinking, dancing and debating his mysterious character. For Gatsby - young, handsome, fabulously rich - always seems alone in the crowd, watching and waiting, though no one knows what for. Beneath the shimmering surface of his life he is hiding a secret: a ...

Set in futuristic Tokyo, rebuilt after an earthquake, this is the story of a rock star who decides to marry a non-existent,virtual reality girl; the bemused American security consultant who has been sent to take care of him; and a teenage fan. A witty futuristic thriller.

Vinyl ManiaThe greatest in jazz LP artPart design history, part trip down musical memory lane, this anthology of jazz album artwork is above all a treasure trove of creative and cultural inspiration. Spanning half a century, it assembles the most daring and dynamic jazz cover designs that helped make and shape not only a musical genre but also a particular way of experiencing life.From the 1940s through to the decline of LP production in the early 1990s, each chosen cover des...

This absolutely essential language guide and workbook will expand your English vocabulary in no time. Spilling over with thousands of entries for useful words and phrases, this is the perfect study aid for any adult learning English as a foreign language.With 3,000 words across hundreds of pages, English Vocabulary Builder brings you everything you need to know and much, much more. From activities, family, holidays, science, and work to animals, feelings, health, sports, and...

Accompanying the English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, this beautifully illustrated workbook features more than 1,000 vocabulary and grammar exercises for children starting to learn English as a foreign language. Following the same unit-by-unit structure as English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, this clearly structured workbook provides children aged 6-9 with all the support they need to build their confidence when using the language skills they have learne...