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"Queer, dirty, insightful, and so funny" (Andrea Lawlor), this coyly revolutionary debut story collection imagines new origins and futures for its cast of unforgettable protagonists-almost all of whom are named...

As Marie Antoinette took her last breath as Queen of France in Paris, another formidable monarch-Antoinette's dearly beloved sister, Charlotte-was hundreds of miles away, in Naples, fighting desperately to secure...

Destiny toys with us all, but Anita Garibaldi is a force to be reckoned with. Forced into marriage at sixteen, Anita feels trapped in a union she does not want....

Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just twelve years later they stood...

Chareese "Reese" Devlin spent every summer of her childhood in the lake town of Mount Dora, Florida, where her days were filled with fun in the sun. Reese never realized...

Discover a feminist pop history that looks beyond the Ton and Jane Austen to highlight the Regency women who succeeded on their own terms and were largely lost to history...

Hello, puppy! We don't know where you came from. We don't know what kind of dog you are. We've been waiting and waiting for you ... look! A little girl...

Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the British Science Fiction Association award for best novel, and the Kitschies Red Tentacle Marine biologist Hana Ishikawa is racing against time to...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Ten years ago, a tragic accident tore through a community. Ever since, the nine survivors - just teenagers at the time - have met on...

Master the art of weaving with over 20 stunning projects Phoebe Jones is on a mission to make weaving accessible to all. In her debut book Made Weave Love Phoebe...

' Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.' New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean, on Aphrodite and the...

Is it your dream to make it as a creative? Imagine for one moment that there are no employers, no firms to send your CV to, no interviews to be...

The sharp, sexy and glamorous romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling author of SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE 'This juicy page-turner is the ultimate beach read' InStyle She's finally...

This unparalleled and wide-ranging book surveys the history of applied arts and industrial design from the eighteenth century to the present day, exploring the dynamic relationship between design and manufacturing,...

'Powerful and moving' RACHEL EDWARDS 'O utstanding' SUSAN LEWIS 'Original and powerful . . . You'll love it' LOUISE BEECH Two families divided by hate A love that will not...

*Find out how to live a more harmonious life thanks to NAGOMI, the ancient Japanese philosophy that helps you find balance and peace in everything you do * There is...

Imposter syndrome is a term that all but the most overconfident of us will recognise. Acknowledging self doubt and uncertainty needn't imply weakness, and the urge to question one's own...

'Wonderful . . . a vivid and endearing pictures of family life' The Times 'Heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure, this is an esquisite, compelling study of survival and emotional...

'Poignant and fiercely intelligent, this is the best work of creative non-fiction I have read in years' FIONA MOZLEY 'Profound, moving and courageous' IRISH TIMES 'Stimulating and often engaging ....

The bestselling author of Crisis Economics argues that we are heading toward the worst economic catastrophe of our lifetimes, unless we can defend against ten terrifying threats. Renowned economist Nouriel...

THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2022 "Don't mistake being busy for being productive! Create time to read this important book and start spending your time where it counts." Marshall Goldsmith,...

Spanning forty years, two women's stories of love, loss and betrayal are intertwined in this award-winning novel by Jojo Moyes, internationally bestselling author of Me Before You , After You...

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK Gold Winner of the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards 'A stunning and unforgettable voyage through the stars. Almost every page will make you...

How often in your life do you spend time following a rule or a procedure that makes no sense, offers little or no advantage, and slows you down in the...

In this uplifting picture book, you imagine a world where everyone looks identical, where all food tastes the same, where we all speak the same language. A world that is...well,...

Each night as the sun goes down and the sky grows dark, STARS come out. But what are stars? Where are they? And what role have they played throughout history?...

Join a group of four kid detectives and help them find out about STEM while developing problem solving, observation and deduction, and investigation skills. Our four detectives, Farah, Isla, Mohammad...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories of ten real-life sea monsters, the myths and legends surrounding them, their discoveries and how they survive today. Around the world, sailors from ancient...

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott. Join the Space...

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher, Dr Bott. Join the Space...

Uncover the mysteries of space in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up Will we ever live on Mars? Why can't we fly planes to the Moon?...

Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up What's the difference between a bug and a virus? Why were early computers so...

Learn all about division with Mo the Monster and his friends in these fun first maths books for children aged 5 and up. Mo and his class are off to...

Discover the key words and terms from the world of technology. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them...

Discover the intricate workings of the natural world! Understand how nature has shaped the world, through fun illustrated flowcharts that demonstrate STEM processes and consequences. What happens when a volcano...

Explore the diverse Indian Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+ The Indian Ocean is Earth's third biggest ocean, connecting Africa with Asia and Australia. Its...

Take a look at the wackier side of history! Why did Minoans have strong ankles? How did an owl inspire a city? And why on Earth did the ancient Greeks...

Find out why bugs are so important - to humans, animals and the survival of our planet Our amazing bugs are in trouble. Without bugs, plants would not be able...

Where will you live in 2030? Where will your children settle in 2040? What will the map of humanity look like in 2050? Mobility is a recurring feature of human...

The Eighties were about big ideas writ large - new money, new style, gender fluidity, gay pride, attritional politics, the 'special relationship', nuclear fear, AIDS, cocaine, ecstasy, tabloid royalty, the...

'A magnificent beast of a book: epic' Roxane Gay 'Large in scope and heart' Patrick deWitt 'It blew me away' Emma Donoghue 'Unforgettable' Nathan Hill 'A blast' Karen Russell On...

What would you do to protect your family if the world stopped working? Not long from now, in a recognisable yet changed London, Signy and Matthew lead a dull, difficult...

In THE REFUGEES , Viet Thanh Nguyen gives voice to lives led between two worlds, the adopted homeland and the country of birth. From a young Vietnamese refugee who suffers...

Rediscover eight people in the Bible whose hopes and expectations went from disappointment to life-changing transformation through Jesus. Remarkable Hope reveals a pattern of hope where individuals were surprised by...

Finally settled into their new home after losing their house in a fire, and fully established in their new shared offices, private investigator Sharon McCone and her business partner husband...

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the mysterious world that lies beneath our oceans and seas From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth's...

Find out about India with this fun and engaging first information book. Topics include major cities, interesting places, food, sport and much more. For children progressing through Book Bands, it...

Go back in time to the 'Age of the Dinosaurs' and unearth some incredible , terrifying and fascinating beasts. Hundreds of millions of years before humans had evolved, our planet...