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...an intelligent take-down, but funny tooThe TimesPeloton. Pilates. Biohacking. Colonics. Ashwagandha. How did we get here and how did the idea of wellness become integrated with womens lives?Penetrating and thought-provoking, this will cause readers to think twice before reaching for the latest purported cure-all. Publishers WeeklyA rollicking exploration of our desperation for wellness, our devotion to CBD, (and) self-care...deftly separating the gobbledygook from the truly transformative. Ariel Levy, author of The Rules Do Not ApplyToday, the wellness industry is a $3.7 trillion behemoth that touches us all. Amy Larocca takes readers into the communities that swear by their activated charcoal toothpaste and green juice enemas, explaining what each of these practices really is, and what the science says.Larocca holds a magnifying glass to alternative medicine and nouveau lifestyle prescriptions and tries a lot herself along the way ultimately delivering an assessment of how the wellness industry embodies our (gendered, class-based, racialised) perceptions of care and self-improvement, and how it preys on our unshakable fear of the unknown. She traces the history of how the beauty and fashion industries have peddled snake oil to women for decades, and why we keep coming back for more.

Ancient Rome provides rich plunder for fantasy writers...Godstorm is a grand addition to the genre Daily MailThis startling alternative history takes us to a newly-imagined world... The result is a vivid, ferocious adventure Kim Stanley-RobinsonA highly original, vividly-imagined fantasy Roman Empire where oil is power Ruth DownieLOVE READING SCIFI/FANTASY BOOK OF THE MONTHA Female Gladiators Vow. A Stolen Child. A Storm to End EmpiresIn an oil-fuelled Roman Empire which never fell, Arrow a gladiatrix turned governess must rescue Livy, the child she never meant to love, a girl who could tear down the world.When Livy is abducted during a devastating Godstorm, Arrow must unleash years of the gladiator training shed sworn to forget in order to save her. Defying her owner, a heartless Consul, Arrow turns to her ex-lover and the illegal druid underworld in a desperate attempt to rescue the girl she has tried not to think of as her own.Her search will take her across Londinium, a city of petrol-powered chariots, to the pagan Old Town, and eventually the edge of the known world: the Amazon, where destiny and destruction intertwine.Facing battle and betrayal Arrow must choose: reclaim her past as a killeror risk everything for the child who might call her mother.She is the Sword.

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOWBanville is one of my favourite writers alive. REBECCA F. KUANGMore than a touch of genius. THE TIMES A pleasure to readIRISH TIMESOn the east coast of Ireland, one of the countrys most prominent citizens takes his business partners son out sailing and, while out at sea, shoots himself dead. This strange, enigmatic event captures the attention of pathologist Quirke who begins to investigate. When a second death occurs, one even more shocking than the first, Quirke uncovers dark secrets buried in a rivalry between two entangled families.Praise for the Quirke Series:A joy to read.Sunday TimesDarkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.Daily TelegraphBeguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.The Times

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOWStunningIndependentImpressiveIrish TimesWhen spring storms descend on 1950s Dublin, a body is found in a canal, and pathologist Quirke must find the truth behind this brutal murder. The investigation leads him into the dark heart of the organisation that really runs this troubled city: the church. As Quirkes traumatic childhood in a priest-run orphanage returns to haunt him, he must face his greatest trial yet.Praise for the Quirke Series:A joy to read.Sunday TimesDarkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.Daily TelegraphBeguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.The Times

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOWBanville is one of my favourite writers alive. REBECCA F. KUANGMore than a touch of genius.THE TIMES As a deep, bewildering fog cloaks Dublin, a young woman named April is found to have vanished. Flawed pathologist Quirke responds to a request to help find her. Speaking with those who knew her, he begins to realize that there may have been more behind the young womans secrecy than he could have imagined.When a disturbing discovery is made, the complex web of love, lies, jealousy and dark secrets that April spun her life from finally begins to unravel.Praise for the Quirke Series:A joy to read. Sunday TimesDarkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.Daily TelegraphBeguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.The Times

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOWBanville is one of my favourite writers alive. REBECCA F. KUANGMore than a touch of genius.THE TIMES Newspaper magnate Richard Jewell is found dead at his country estate, a shotgun still in his hands. Few see his demise as cause for sorrow, but before long, Quirke realizes that, rather than the suspected suicide, Diamond Dick has been murdered.Suspicion soon falls on one of Jewells biggest rivals, but as Quirke gets to know Jewells beautiful, enigmatic wife, his fragile sister and those who work for the family, it becomes clear that not everything in this household is as it seems.Praise for the Quirke Series:A joy to read.Sunday TimesDarkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.Daily TelegraphBeguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.The Times

When a mutilated body surfaces and a woman dies mysteriously, Jakob Weber uncovers a chilling trail through Norways wild north. SECOND in a darkly addictive Nordic Noir series.`Expertly written, compelling and impossible to put down. This is perfect Scandi Noir. Im hooked Michael Wood`Provides a boilerplate for anyone wishing to write a Scandi crime novel Mark Sanderson, The Times`A must-read series Nordic Watchlist____In Norways far north, something unspeakable is surfacingWhen a mutilated body rises from the icy waters off the jetty in Kjerringy, it shocks the quiet coastal village and stirs something darker beneath. Not long after, a young woman is found dead in a drab Bod apartment. Suicide, perhaps. Or something far more sinister.Detective Jakob Weber and former national investigator Noora Yun Sande are drawn into both cases. Then a hiker reports a terrifying encounter in the nearby wilderness: a solitary cabin and a man without a face.As the investigation deepens, the clues grow more disturbing and the wild, wintry landscape closes in. Jakob is certain of one thing: if they dont find the killer soon, hell strike again.SECOND in the dark, addictive Nordic Noir series set in Norways unforgiving Arctic north.______Praise for the Arctic Mysteries series `Atmospheric Crime Monthly`Jakob Weber is a great protagonist, and the sense of place is phenomenal Thomas Enger`This is first-class Nordic Noir from the real North, where danger lurks around every corner Gunnar Staalesen`Dark and totally gripping adds a new dimension to the police procedural European Literature Network`Nearly as many twists and turns as Norways Trollstigen pass will satisfy even the pickiest crime reader Crime Fiction Lover

Old rivalries, new friends and a fresh start. Can Lottie rebuild her connection with Patch enough to get them to the championships and one step closer to her dream?"A fantastic story, full of deep family secrets and all the details on horse care and showing that readers will love" Holly WebbIn this second gripping adventure, Lottie works hard to heal her bond with Patch, desperate to learn how to hear him. But ever since the Rhinefields Show when he galloped off, Patch has been detached and afraid...Meanwhile, Lotties friendship with Felix is over and she feels betrayed. But when he texts her out of the blue, she realises how much shes missed him. Could she trust him again? And why does he need her help? As more secrets emerge, Lottie and Felix try to make sense of the photograph he found and the old connection between their two families.With Wild Hill up for sale, theres still so much to overcome. Lottie knows that without Wild Hill, there will be no more time with Patch. And without Patch, there is no dream."It has echoes of all the classic horse stories I loved but with a wonderful modern twist!" Catherine BrutonMore brilliant books by the author: The Horse Who Came Home The Horse Who Danced Sunshine Stables series A Pony Called Secret series The Palomino Pony series

Gravel Rides Loch Lomond & The Trossachs showcases 15 of the best gravel bike rides across the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and west into Argyll. From 15 to 177 kilometres in length and covering a variety of terrain, there is something for every gravel cyclist.Immerse yourself in the Gravelfoyle trails around Aberfoyle, the heart of Scottish gravel riding; sample sections of the West Highland Way and John Muir Way, two of Scotlands Great Trails; and take on coastal adventures on Mull, while scanning the skies for Scotlands eagles. Also included is a coast-to-coast challenge, cycling west from the Firth of Forth across the Central Belt into the national park.Researched, ridden and written by Bikepacking Scotlands Markus Stitz, the routes feature clear and easy-to-use Ordnance Survey maps; easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings; stunning action photography; refreshment stops and local knowledge; and a detailed appendix. Also included is a link to downloadable GPX files.

A warm and moving collection of 60 poems about mental and emotional health that encourage us to stay strong in the face of lifes many challenges.Samantha Crillys first collection of poems Hope through Poetry was inspired by her personal experience of mental illness and recovery, and by what she had learned from friends and family. Five years after it was first enthusiastically receives, she returns with a new collection that draws on her ongoing recovery together with her work as an actor and script writer raising awareness of mental health struggles. Giving honest and relatable insights into what it means to have a mental illness and what causes and triggers may lie behind it, these insightful poems are here as comforting companions and to promote understanding and acceptance.

Divine Ruin is fearlessly inspired Gillian FlynnIts a steamy, restless end of the school year in New Orleans. Sister Holiday is busy teaching music classes and preparing for her permanent vow ceremony, a pivotal moment in her journey of faith. But when one of her favourite students is found dead of a fentanyl overdose, Sister Holiday and her partner-in-PI, Magnolia Riveaux, are launched on a mission to track down the drug dealers.As students continue to fall prey to this sinister drug under her watch, Sister Holiday becomes more and more desperate to stop the epidemic. All the while, she must contend with her own past with addiction, a demon that is never too far.As she goes deep undercover with a local gang, Sister Holidays darkest and most shocking case yet will test the limits of her faith-and her sanity.

A practical guide to the most effective diet for reducing the inflammation associated with all autoimmune diseases, including lupus, multiple sclerosis and Hashimotos thyroiditis. As a nutritionist, health educator and former nurse who effectively keeps her own MS at bay, Karen Lee explains why and how (including 100 recipes) a whole-food, plant-based diet can restore your health.

Go all in for the National Year of Reading 2026 with this inspiring, accessible and powerful collection of words that matter.Featuring a stunning cover and inside illustrations by best-selling illustrator Axel Scheffler and expertly selected extracts with accessible, thoughtful commentary by Nicolette Jones, childrens book expert for The Sunday Times. The perfect gift for every occasion.Celebrate the joy of reading with this inspiring collection of poetry, prose, letters, song lyrics, speeches, quotations and more! From Shakespeare to Stephen Hawking; Greta Thunberg to Galileo; Malala to Martin Luther King, Jr.; and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Alfred Lord Tennyson - these are all in turn powerful, funny, moving, wise, and thought-provoking.Previously published in hardback as Writes of Passage

Join a school where children can change into animals! A thrilling new magical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Kitty books.Animagicals are children born with the power to change into an animal. They can change into any animal and they need help controlling their ability until they find their true form - the animal they are destined to be. Will they fly like an eagle, leap like a leopard or skulk like a fox? Come and join them at Wild Haven, a magical school set up to protect and train animagicals in a magical forest hidden from the ordinary world.Mia can hardly believe it when she discovers she is an animagical. Shes so pleased to join the magical school where shell be helped to control her gift - especially because she cant stop turning into a mouse.Will that be her true form forever? Or is there something more exciting in store? Mia cant wait to find out. Adventure awaits...

A thrilling adventure set in the jungles of India from the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize shortlisted author of Secrets of the Snakestone.A lost monkey.A cursed jewel.A race through the jungleWhen Roma stumbles upon a rare golden monkey, she vows to return it to its hidden home in the Himalayas. But the path is riddled with peril: ruthless bandits, prowling beasts, and the sinister power of the Snakestone a jewel that stalks her dreams.To make matters worse, Roma is forced to travel with Max and Arabella, two pampered children who seem more trouble than help. Only a mysterious map offers a chance of success but with every step, pursuers of the Snakestone draw closer.Can Roma unlock the maps secret before the jungle swallows them whole?

In every way a beautiful book. Sebastian FaulksWhen novelist Anuradha Roy and her husband stumble upon a derelict cottage in the hill station of Ranikhet, they decide it is where they will now live. After the frenetic city of Delhi, Roy is initially bemused by the gentle pace of life in the mountains but then won over: spellbound by the landscape, taken to the heart of their sometimes recalcitrant neighbours and adopted by four mountain dogs and counting. Over twenty-five years, as she becomes accustomed to living among forests where leopards roam freely, she will come to encounter nature at its most fierce, captivating and vulnerable and bear witness to the destructive impact of global warming on the alpine ecosystem.Written with unsentimental clarity, humour and poignancy, Called by the Hills: A Home in the Himalaya is a tender and intimate portrait of a home, a community and a rugged, extraordinary landscape.

There are houses that are not empty, only quietwaiting for someone who remembers how to listen.Songs Written in Moonlight V: The House Where Silence Learned to Breathe is a gentle, atmospheric fantasy story about memory, grief, and the healing power of stillness. Set in a forgotten house at the edge of a moonlit clearing, this book follows a quiet journey through listening rooms, breathing walls, and lantern-lit memories that refuse to fade.Written in lyrical, soothing prose, the story unfolds like a slow walk through silence itself. Dust remembers warmth, mirrors hold unspoken sorrow, and lanterns dream of voices long gone. This is not a story of fear or urgency, but of patienceof allowing silence to soften, to breathe, and to dream again.Perfect for evening reading, moments of calm, or winding down before sleep, this book offers a comforting pause from the noise of the world. Readers who love dreamlike fantasy, poetic storytelling, and gentle magical realism will find a quiet refuge within these pages.Songs Written in Moonlight continues as a series of modern bedtime stories for adultssoft, reflective, and written for nights that ask nothing but attention.

After his dads boat crashes, Ed finds himself on a strange beach. He meets a girl - headstrong Steff - who doesnt know where they are, either.As Ed and Steff explore, they discover the deep lore of this new realm. They meet a pack of wolves with a secret and an armoured pangolin called Astolpho, who reveals the only way home involves a dragon who lives at the top of an impossibly tall, rocky spire . . .Traditional fantasy elements are mixed deliciously with Toms unique humour and originality, in this breathtaking, heartfelt, utterly immersive story.

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