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In ‘Razzle Dazzle ‘Em’, John Lahr, the lead theatre critic for The New Yorker for 21 years and a multi-award-winning biographer, captures the essence of some of Hollywood’s most influential actors and directors. This compelling collection of pen portraits offers a rare glimpse into the minds of those we see on screen.
As the nation’s foremost investigators of the paranormal, Isolde and Warren Wilby are accustomed to bumping up against things that go bump in the night. They have made quite a name for themselves as the Hexologists: detectives of the uncanny, the monstrous, the strange. After a decade of wedded bliss and dozens of fantastical adventures, there is little in the world that can still surprise them. But when a famous artist dies under suspicious circumstances, Isolde finds herself investigating a murder that may not have happened, and a crime scene that seems to shift beneath her feet.
Fall in love with art the Bushel & Peck way! Explore 150 of the world’s greatest works of art — interactively — with flaps, translucent pages, colour wheels, and hidden gems on every page. In museums, we’re often told ‘look with your eyes’ at famous paintings adoring the walls. But, what if a child could follow their impulse, reach out, and touch a masterpiece! This thrilling, interactive book allows kids of all ages to go beyond the world of sight, exploring art like never before — interacting with Mona Lisa, van Gogh, and other artists with lift flaps, folding booklets, secret pockets, and other hidden treasures! Come along on this 3-D journey and discover the secrets of the masters — the paintings, the techniques — and why these works of art are still studied, revered, and cherished to this day. Featured artists include: Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Mary Cassat, Jean-Michel Basquiat,
Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she’s been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon’s world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves.But Prague is an old and dangerous city, steeped in folklore and mystery. For over two thousand years, the tides of history have washed back and forth over it, leaving behind echoes of everything that has gone before. Little can Langdon know that he is being stalked by a spectre from that dark past. He must use all of his arcane knowledge to decipher the world around him before he too is consumed by the rings of treachery and deception that have swallowed Katherine.
White Road is a gritty eco-thriller set in the High Arctic, from the author of ‘surrealistic’, ‘powerful’ and ‘thought-provoking’ The Cannibal Spirit.
Myrtle Stormwhisper is certain of one thing: she has given up magic for good. But when a knock at the door calls for her to pick up her wand again, she doesn’t know if she can. It’s been so long since Myrtle has cast a spell – what if she’s forgotten how? Some very strange characters live in Anderson House, retirement home for witches, and one of them is the magnificent Myrtle Stormwhisper. Join Myrtle as she learns how to find her magic again – all with the help of her witchy friends, of course. So, grab your broom and get ready for an adventure like no other, because things do go bump in the night – and they live at Anderson House.
From country girl to international superstar, explore all things Taylor Swift in the ultimate unofficial activity book – with stylish activities like mastermind codebreakers, guitar pick designing and mirrorball crafting!Young superfans will love to embrace their inner popstar and learn more about Taylor’s life. Test your knowledge on her star-studded career while finding all the hidden hints to her songs and albums within the puzzles and activities. Little ones will love to fearlessly dive into the 10-Minute activities on long journeys, holidays or at home – perfect for keeping them entertained for hours!Written for Taylor fans by Taylor fans, this enchanting activity book features gorgeous illustrations from Amanda Morrow, and contains a pair of press-out heart shaped sunglasses, a personalised VIP pass door hanger, stencils and over 100 stickers!
Yves Saint Laurent and his designs, as captured by the greatest photographers of the 20th century
Gabriel Dax, travel writer and accidental spy, has found himself back in the shadows. Unable to resist the allure of his MI6 handler, Faith Green, he has returned to the that life of secrets and subterfuge, to that life of espionage. Under the guise of covering a knife edge presential election, Dax is sent to Guatemala, where he quickly finds himself tangled a web of intrigue involving a planned coup, the CIA, and the Mafia. As political turmoil erupts, Gabriel’s reluctant involvement deepens, leading him to West Berlin, where he faces a chilling realization: there is a plot to assassinate magnetic young President John F. Kennedy. In a race against time, Gabriel must navigate deceit and danger, knowing that the stakes have never been higher.
The fifth book in the phenomenal, bestselling Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series, set in a very special Tokyo cafe.
Nibbles the book-eating monster has gone nibbling. But this book is too slimy, that one is too sweet and this one too smelly. Will Nibbles ever find a book that’s just right? Perhaps the perfect snack is a little closer to home. Everyone’s favourite cheeky book monster is back, and he is HUNGRY!
Arundhati Roy’s first work of memoir, this is a soaring account, both intimate and inspiring, of how the author became the person and the writer she is, shaped by circumstance, but above all by her complex relationship to the extraordinary, singular mother she describes as ‘my shelter and my storm’.
When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were scathing – and often downright sexist. Written off as a social climber, her glamorous social life and infamous erotic adventures overshadowed her true legacy. Much of what she did behind the scenes to shape the twentieth century, on both sides of the Atlantic, remained invisible. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how Harriman left an indelible mark on the world today. There is practically no-one in twentieth-century politics, culture and fashion whose lives she did not touch.
In ‘Tracks on the Ocean’, Sara Caputo tells how our journeys around the globe became fixed lines on maps – and how journey lines themselves reshaped maps and the way that we view the world. From Captain Cook’s route across the South Seas to the disorientating power of digital technology, the tracks we’ve left on the oceans – trading, exploring and conquering – are a hidden record of humanity’s impact on the planet. Revealing their histories, Caputo uncovers a fascinating new history of maritime travel and modernity. Weaving human history, cartography, literature and climate science, ‘Tracks on the Ocean’ reveals how, on the path to discovery, we have changed the world.
Who does the Mona Lisa actually depict? Why do we still look to the Greeks and Romans to inform our politics? Where do we find meaning in a world dominated by technology? Culture is like a language. Art, architecture, history and philosophy are its grammar. And, like a language, anyone can learn it. In 2022, Sheehan Quirke took to Twitter (now X) as The Cultural Tutor with the aim of making culture accessible for everyone. He wrote about poetry, paintings, building design, and counter-intuitive but fascinating facts about history and geography. Taught in forty-nine short lessons – from Babylon to Brutalism, Ronaldo to Ragnark – Sheehan takes readers on a delightful and fascinating journey through culture.
When Hansel and Gretel wander too far into the forest, they uncover a world of danger, drama… and music! With each scene brought to life by magical, real orchestral sound, this interactive retelling is a thrilling first step into classical music and opera.
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