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The Flynns are not alright. It’s been disastrous since Bud and Catherine opened up their marriage, and none of the Flynns can remember the last time a meal was cooked, a load of laundry done, or a social code abided by. Their daughters spiral in their own chaotic orbits: Abigail, the eldest, is dating a man in his twenties nicknamed War Crime Wes; Louise, the middle child, maintains a secret correspondence with an online terrorist; the brilliant youngest, Harper, is being sent to wilderness reform camp due to her insistence that someone – or something – is monitoring the town’s citizens. Casting a shadow across their lives, and their small coastal town, is Paul Alabaster, a nefarious local billionaire. Rumours of corruption circulate, but no one dares dig too deep. No one except Harper, whose obsession with Alabaster’s machinations sends the family hurtling into a criminal conspiracy – one that may just, finally, bring them closer toget
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£12.99
Insects are essential for life as we know it. There are at least one million species of insects, together making up over 80 per cent of all living species on Earth. Around 10,000 new species of insects are discovered every year. In ‘Insectarium’, learn about the secret world thriving right underneath your feet. How did insects evolve into what they are today? How do they work together and how do they defend themselves? Explore the rooms of ‘Insectarium’ and meet the beautiful demoiselle and the gigantic goliath beetle. Learn why these small creatures have such a huge impact on the world around us, and why we should be protecting them.
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£18.99
When Max meets Eliana, a dazzling modern Orthodox Jewish girl, in a bar in Edinburgh one night, he never expected it kickstart an agonising identity crisis. While their connection is instant and deep, Max discovers a devastating truth: that to millions around the world, including the girl he’s fallen for, he is deemed non-Jewish. Determined to build a future with her, comedian and writer (and uncircumcised liberal Jew) Max Olesker embarks on the world’s most demanding religious conversion process. He attempts to navigate the dizzying complexities of Jewish law, the challenges of maintaining a relationship without physical contact, and the looming prospect of a date with a scalpel. From moving into the home of an Orthodox family for eight months to enduring gruelling interrogations by a high court of Rabbis, Max’s journey is a rollercoaster of humour, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
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£9.99
Hal is living a fairy tale – almost. Thanks to tech genius Francis Knox and her company’s pioneering work building the perfect World 2.0, the universe is available at a swipe, and Hal has everything she wants. (Except for her dad, who disappeared years ago. Except for her mum, who is an empty shell in hospital). Except, perhaps, winning the notoriously competitive Knox Cup. That’s a dream even World 2.0 can’t fulfil, not when Hal doesn’t have the funds to enter. Then out of the blue Hal’s guardian challenges her to prove herself, arranging for Hal to compete. It’s an opportunity she can’t waste. If she wins, she’ll meet Francis Knox herself – then all of Hal’s deepest, secret wishes might really come true. But as the competition progresses, Hal discovers decay hidden beneath the world’s perfect veneer – and, as the cracks begin to grow, she is forced to make a choice about what it is she truly wants.
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£7.99
Smell? What smell? I don’t smell. YOU smell. The Pigeon needs a bath! Except, well, the Pigeon’s really not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It looks like it’s going to take some serious convincing to get the Pigeon to take the plunge!
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You think it will be silent when it rises. But it comes in a thunder and rush, a clatter and clanking of cars smashing on lampposts and the sides of fried chicken shops, of things in the water that should be on land. When the unthinkable happens to the planet, two ragtag groups of kids on opposite sides of England beat the odds and escape death. But they soon realise that the only way to be truly safe is to seek a place they’ve only heard about in stories. As their treacherous journeys unfold, can they help each other survive – even when the world is ending around them?
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£12.99
Weather happens all around us, but have you ever wondered how it works? How does the wind blow? What are hailstones? How do we feel heat? Discover the answers to these questions and more by delving into five amazing weather systems. Join in the lift-the-flap fun and get ready to come across fascinating facts about everything from rain, thunder and lightning to sunshine, wind and snow. Combining STEM learning with engaging text and colourful illustrations, this wonderful guide to the weather not only provides valuable geographical knowledge but also inspires young children to get outside and explore nature.
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£12.99
Could we ever see Vladimir Putin in the dock for his crimes? What about a Western ally like Benjamin Netanyahu? Putting a country’s leader on trial once seemed unimaginable. But as Steve Crawshaw describes in ‘Prosecuting the Powerful’ – a blend of powerful eyewitness reporting and gripping history – the possibilities of justice have been transformed. Crawshaw includes recent stories from the front lines of justice in Ukraine, Israel/Palestine and at The Hague, as well as his earlier encounters with war criminals like Slobodan Milosevic.
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£14.99
Explore the enigmatic life and poetry of Emily Dickinson, whose poetry delves into themes of death, nature, love and the complexities of the human soul, making her a timeless figure in American literature.
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£12.99
Bear finds a new dance partner who shows him the joy of self expression!
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£10.99
Borders draw one map of the world; money draws another. A journalist’s riveting account exposes a parallel universe exempt from the laws of the land and reveals how it became a haven for the rich and powerful.
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£9.99
The power dynamics of the office are never more obvious than when it comes to food: mandatory lunches with the boss, the colleague who tries to curry favour with home-baked goods, discovering the discarded remnants of someone else’s late-night binge. In their Saitama office, Ashikawa is the kind of woman Nitani knows he will likely marry: sweet, obliging, and determined to wean him off his addiction to instant noodles. But he finds himself increasingly unable to respect her – or the sugary treats she shares around the workplace, winning their colleagues’ affection with baking rather than hard work. Oshio is bolder and uninhibited – she is Nitani’s drinking buddy. In the oppressive office atmosphere, the pair grows closer, both outsiders struggling with the rigid status quo.
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From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author and creator of Peter Rabbit.
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£7.99
A mischievous gang of dogs set off after a bright red ball. Nothing will stop the chase!
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A brand-new mystery fiction series from the pen of Kristyna Litten!
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My Friend Billy Whiskers is a playful, heart-warming tale about the magic of imaginary friends, brimming with energy and adventure. Celebrate the fun, mischief, and comfort of friendship with award-winning author-illustrator David Litchfield.
