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Gala and her dad Jordi have just moved to a new town in Scotland, where Jordi's boyfriend Ryan lives. Gala struggles to speak English and feels lost and lonely, but things start to change when she...

Tyson Fury, the towering figure who has dominated the world of boxing, is a man of immense physical presence and personal strength. Born in 1988, Fury's life has been marked by both incredible...

Windows Internals: System Architecture, Processes, Threads, Memory Management, and More, Part 1 Gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of the Windows operating system. This comprehensive...

The world's first cyberweapon was a game-changer. In 2010, a piece of code known as Stuxnet was unleashed on Iran's nuclear facilities, causing widespread destruction and sparking a new era of...

Penny Parks' Counsellor's Guide to Parks Inner Child Therapy is a comprehensive handbook for counsellors and therapists working with victims of child abuse. Based on her own experience of recovering...

Helping Your Child with Worry and Anxiety is written by a team of mental health care professionals who have decades of experience working with children and young people. If your child is showing...

Surviving a world without power requires more than just physical preparation. It demands a deep understanding of the skills needed to thrive in a crisis. "How to Survive When the Grid Goes Down"...

Unlock the mysteries of Indian astrology, Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish, can be a powerful tool for insights and revelations in daily life. This beginner's guide breaks down the core...

The Green Gardening Handbook is a comprehensive guide to growing and enjoying your own food, with a focus on sustainable, eco-friendly practices. Former Great British Bake Off winner Nancy...

Comprehensive Chemistry AQA GCSE Combined Science Student Book This in-depth student book from Coordination Group Publications comprehensively covers every Chemistry topic from Grade 9-1 AQA Trilogy...

Edgar Degas: A Unique Style Edgar Degas was a complex artist who defied easy categorization. His style was influenced by Old Masters, the body in motion, and everyday urban life, setting him apart...

The Tour: A History of the England Cricket Team Overseas 1877-2022 by Simon Wilde An England cricket tour is a unique phenomenon, presenting its participants with a prolonged test of skill, physical...

Nick Moore invites you to rediscover the joy of cycling as a meditative experience. In this collection of focused meditations, he explores the simple yet profound power of the bicycle to bring...

Rory Morris isn't thrilled to be back in her hometown, where bad memories linger. Her twin sister, Scarlett, is pregnant and needs support, so Rory returns to the place she thought she'd left behind...

One Blade of Grass is a deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir by award-winning novelist and poet Henry Shukman. Born into a rationalist household in Oxford during the spiritual heyday of the...

Get fit and feel great with Kama Sutra Workout, a modern sex guide that combines 300 sensual exercises with top workout tips. This all-encompassing sex manual is designed to help you achieve your...

Healing Visualizations: A Comprehensive Guide to Imagery Therapy for Health and Wellness. For years, it has been widely recognized that the mind plays a significant role in our physical well-being...

Create your own unique handmade greetings cards with confidence. Despite the digital world we live in, there's something special about sending and receiving handwritten cards. In fact, studies show...

This comprehensive cookbook is packed with easy-to-follow recipes and photos to help you recreate authentic British Indian Restaurant curries, starters, and accompaniments at home. From popular...

Jim Smith's Derby County is a story of transformation and success, as told by those who were part of it. In the summer of 1995, Smith took charge of a club struggling to balance the books, but...

Olive and her identical twin sister Ami couldn't be more different. While Ami is about to marry her dream man and has a perfect life, Olive is forced to play nice with her sworn enemy, Ethan, at her...

The Great Reset: Joe Biden and the Rise of Twenty-First-Century Fascism by Glenn Beck and Justin Trask Haskins is a warning about a highly influential movement among the world's elite to "reset" the...

The Falklands War was a pivotal moment in British military history, and the Royal Marines played a crucial role in the conflict. In "Mountain Commandos at War in the Falklands", Rod Boswell recounts...

Lexie Turner is still struggling two years after losing her husband, Finn. She knows she needs to move on, but she has no idea where to begin. Packing up her life in London, Lexie heads to the...

The Return of the King is the third part of The Lord of the Rings, featuring Tolkien's original unused dust-jacket design. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes special packaging and the definitive...

SAS Brothers in Arms: Blood-And-Guts Defiance at Britain's Darkest Hour tells the action-packed story of the band of mavericks and visionaries who made the SAS. Using hitherto untold stories and new...

D-Day Through German Eyes: How the Wehrmacht Lost France The Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day is a well-known story, but what about the German perspective? This book tells the story of the...

Echo of the Dead by Alex Gray is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page. A stressful winter has left DSI William Lorimer looking forward to a relaxing...

Playful Parenting: A Guide to Building Strong Bonds Through Play. Play is a fundamental way for children to explore the world, communicate their feelings, and connect with those around them. By...

Way of the Wolf: Straight Line Selling is a step-by-step sales and persuasion system proven to turn anyone into a sales-closing, money-earning rock star. Jordan Belfort, the mastermind behind this...

Discover the hidden stories of nature, waiting to be uncovered in the wild. This beautifully crafted field guide takes you on a journey around the world, exploring the mysteries and histories hidden...

A crime scene frozen in time, a hostile local population, and a cryptic set of clues make this one of Enzo's most challenging cases. Forensics expert Enzo Macleod travels to a tiny island off the...

Discover the world of art with this fascinating book. Open its pages to explore explosive ideas, wild colours, and amazing works of art by world-famous artists. You'll learn how artists get their...

One summer can change everything. Demi's plans for a quiet summer in Cornwall are turned upside down when she meets Cal, a man with a passion for restoring his holiday resort to its former glory. As...

Bernard Mandeville's provocative ideas sparked outrage and debate in 18th-century Europe. His most famous work, The Fable of the Bees, presented a humorous tale of a prosperous hive that traded vices...

Tom Neil's story is one of courage and survival during the Battle of Britain. In May 1940, at just 19 years old, he was thrust into the midst of air fighting, flying Hawker Audax biplanes from his...

The Cyclemania event at Charleton House is coming to a close, but the summer sun is setting on a very different kind of celebration. Olivia Sharp, a cycling activist, is found dead, strangled with a...

Viscountess Elaine Winters has long known the comfort of quiet, unassuming life. Her daughter's marriage to her perfect match has brought her a sense of peace, but also a lingering question: has love...

The battle for the soul of professional golf has been waged in secret, but Alan Shipnuck's latest book brings the drama to the forefront. LIV and Let Die is a gripping account of the war between the...

Arthur Ransome was a renowned author, best known for his children's series Swallows and Amazons. However, his life took a dramatic turn in the 1910s and 1920s, when he worked as a Russian...

Behind enemy lines, with no backup or air support, a small team of British soldiers must fight to survive. This is the true story of Captain David Blakeley and his team, who were given a critical...

Stephanie Plum is on the hunt for a notorious mob boss. If she doesn't catch him, he may just take her out. In this latest installment of the Stephanie Plum series, Stephanie must track down...

David Baldacci's Divine Justice is an explosive and enthralling novel that marks the fourth installment in his popular Camel Club series. John Carr, operating under the alias 'Oliver Stone', has been...

Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café is a heartbreakingly moving and uplifting Christmas story that will leave you crying for all the right reasons. When Hollie inherits her family's beloved café, she...

The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins Debate by John H. Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture...

The Rise of the Oligarchs and the Greatest Wealth in History In this gripping true story, New York Times bestselling author Ben Mezrich reveals the untold tale of Russia's most famous billionaire...

The Pre-Raphaelites was founded in 1848 as a secret society that sought to revolutionize art by rejecting classical ideals and embracing a more spiritual and naturalistic approach. Led by William...

The Final Curtsey: A Royal Memoir by Margaret Rhodes is an intimate and revealing autobiography that offers a unique glimpse into the life of the late Margaret Rhodes, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth...

Swan Song is a post-apocalyptic epic of terror and renewal, set in a world devastated by a nuclear attack. The US government's response has left America in ruins, and its citizens must fight to...

Unlock the Secrets of Psychic Witchcraft Discover the powerful techniques and meditations to unlock your psychic abilities and elevate your witchcraft. Mat Auryn, a popular writer and witch, shares...

The German MG 34 and MG 42 Machine Guns In World War II This book provides a detailed look at the design, manufacturing, and development of the German MG 34 and MG 42 machine guns, two of the most...

Camille Paglia's Glittering Images explores the vast and varied landscape of art history, tracing the evolution of visual culture from ancient Egypt to contemporary digital art. With trademark...

Electronically Yours Vol. I is a candid and insightful autobiography that takes readers on a journey through the life and career of Martyn Ware, a key figure in the pioneering bands of 1980s new wave...

The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel The long-awaited sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, this book brings to a triumphant close Hilary Mantel's Man Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall...

The Mountain in the Sea is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that explores the intersection of human and artificial intelligence. In a remote archipelago, a team of scientists, including a...

The Other Side of the Coin: Platinum Edition Angela Kelly's Platinum Jubilee edition of her book offers a unique glimpse into the life of the Royal Household. With never-before-seen photographs from...

The Holy Hour: A Collection of Meditations for Eucharistic Adoration In a world where the pace of life can be overwhelming, the Holy Hour offers a unique opportunity to slow down and connect with God...

Safiyyah's War is a heart-pounding tale of courage and resilience set against the backdrop of war-torn Paris. When the streets turn violent and her best friend's family is forced to flee, Safiyyah...

A modern-day Robin Hood tale with a tantalizing love triangle, Flock is a steamy and suspenseful romance that will leave you breathless. The story follows Cecelia Horner, who strikes a deal with her...

Against the electrifying backdrop of the 1960s, Danielle Steel tells the gripping story of Meredith McKenzie, a young woman driven by a passion for justice. Born into a prominent Manhattan family,...

A new novel of friendship and redemption in the face of tragedy and loss, set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in 1980s Chicago and contemporary Paris. Yale Tishman's career is on the rise,...

Develop your Year 4 students' reading comprehension skills with this engaging 6-book series. The specially written texts and activities are designed to help primary school children progress from...

Jonathan Sacks explores the roots of violence and its relationship to religion, focusing on the historic tensions between the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Drawing on...

Flora Steele and her fiancé, crime writer Jack Carrington, are drawn into their most puzzling case yet when they discover a murder at the local library. A gift to mark librarian Maud Frobisher's...

Scattershot Life, Music, Elton and Me is a deeply personal and humorous memoir that offers a unique insight into the life of Bernie Taupin, the man behind some of music's most iconic lyrics. With his...

The Complete Guide to Nature Photography is a comprehensive guide for amateur photographers looking to capture the beauty of the natural world. With expert advice and over 200 inspiring images, this...

Brisk, bawdy and reckless, Simon Raven's writing style defies easy categorization. His Alms for Oblivion sequence is a wild and unpredictable ride, featuring a series of murders, suicides, affairs,...

Island Walks Book One: Lindisfarne to Iona takes you on a journey of 300 miles and 20 days, from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in the north-east of England to the Scottish Inner Hebridean island of...

Violence and Social Orders: A Conceptual Framework for Interpreting Recorded Human History This book explores the complex relationship between violence and social order, offering a framework for...

The twenty-first century's great geopolitical contest has begun, with a major trade war unfolding and American and Chinese naval vessels having close encounters in the South China Sea. Kishore...

The Lost Days of Summer is a heartwarming and engaging story from the Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Flynn. When war breaks out, Nell Whitaker is sent to live with her Auntie Kath in a remote...

The Ward Witch by Sarah Painter Mysterious and magical, Unholy Island is a place of secrets and hidden dangers. Esme Gray, a skilled witch, tends to the ethereal wards that protect the island, while...

In the midst of London's 16th-century intrigue, a deadly conspiracy unfolds. A group of wealthy young Catholics plots to assassinate Elizabeth, free Mary Queen of Scots, and open England to Spanish...

Gay Bar: A History of the Gay Bars of London, San Francisco and Los Angeles The gay bar has long been a place of joy, solidarity and sexual expression, where people from all walks of life could come...

Big Tree Is Sick is a heartwarming story about the importance of love and support during difficult times. When Big Tree falls ill with woodworm, his best friend Snibbles is left feeling upset and...

The Arctic Convoys of World War II: A Story of Survival and Sacrifice In the darkest days of World War II, a perilous sea battle raged in the Arctic ice pack and the savage Scandinavian coastline...

Daphne Bridgerton, the fourth of eight siblings in her close-knit family, has always struggled to find her place in society. Her kindness and wit have earned her many friends, but no one truly...

George Michael's life was marked by two contrasting worlds: the private man and the public legend. This is his story, told with honesty and affection by bestselling biographer Sean Smith. Born as...

A chilling story of deception and murder from Linwood Barclay. Keisha Ceylon is a psychic who claims to have visions of missing family members. In reality, she watches the news for stories of missing...

A mother's worst nightmare becomes a detective's most daunting case. On an icy morning, Detective Erika Foster is faced with the gruesome discovery of her daughter's body, brutally murdered and left...

All Eyes on Her by L.E. Flynn is a gripping young adult thriller told from the perspectives of everyone except the alleged killer. A girl and a boy went into the woods, with the girl carrying a...

A General Theory of Love by Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini, and Richard Lannon This book offers a profound exploration of the complexities of love and its essential role in human well-being. Drawing on the...

Glenn Ford: A Life is a biography that delves into the life of the renowned actor, exploring his move from Canada to California, his early discovery of theater, and his long and successful career in...

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule In 1971, Ann Rule met a charismatic young man who would become her close friend and confidant. Three years later, a series of brutal murders shook the nation, and...

Those Girls Life has never been easy for the three Campbell sisters. They live on a remote ranch where they work hard and try to stay out of their father's temper. But one night, a fight gets out of...

Sex matters. It is a crucial part of who we are and what we do. Yet, we often police what is 'normal' and what is 'bizarre'. This insightful book argues that whenever we disapprove of others or...

The fifth novel in Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time, is a gripping tale of power, prophecy, and the struggle between good and evil. Four of the most powerful Forsaken band...

Charlotte Kingston returns to the isolated Scilly Isle, where she spent her childhood summers with her grandparents, to close a school. With a newly broken heart, she's desperate to escape her life...

This memoir has a powerful quality that makes it hard to put down. Fiona Hill shares her personal journey from a world of poverty and decline to one of hope and opportunity. Born in a region where...

Andrée Blouin's autobiography is a powerful account of her journey as an African revolutionary. Born in French Equatorial Africa and abandoned at a young age, Blouin's early life was marked by...

A new terror is sweeping the streets of San Francisco, with killers posing as law enforcement officers. Detective Lindsay Boxer must navigate a complex web of deceit to uncover the truth. As she...

The OCR Gateway GCSE Chemistry Student Book provides comprehensive support for the new 2016 OCR Gateway GCSE (9-1) specifications. As OCR's Publishing Partner for Science, Oxford University Press has...

A beautifully written account of an exceptional life, Autobiography of a Yogi is a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. The book tells...

Del Williams is a man to be reckoned with in the world of Soho's underworld. With a monopoly on the drugs, clubs, and girls, he's a force to be feared. But one person has managed to breach his...

Peg Entwistle and the Hollywood Sign Suicide: A Biography This biography tells the story of Peg Entwistle, a Hollywood actress who tragically took her own life in 1932. The book delves into her...

Lisbeth Salander is a force to be reckoned with, and her latest actions are no exception. When a brutal exposé of human trafficking is on the brink of publication, the lives of two people close to...

This is the miracle of flight as you've never seen it before: the evolutionary story of life on the wing. A bird flits overhead, a common occurrence repeated hundreds, thousands, millions of times...

A House Through Time by David Olusoga and Melanie Backe-Hansen is a fascinating exploration of the history of ordinary homes in Britain. This book offers a unique perspective on the country's past,...

Dire Straits: The Inside Story of One of the Biggest Bands in Rock History Dire Straits filled giant stadiums around the world and sold hundreds of millions of records, leaving an indelible mark on...

The dramatic clashes between the Spitfire II/V and Bf 109F in the skies above Northwest Europe during World War II are vividly captured in this volume. As the Battle of Britain drew to a close, two...