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A stunning flapped paperback edition of the classic tale of Mary Lennox and her journey from loneliness to belonging.Misselthwaite Manor has a secret. Hidden in its gloomy grounds, concealed by thorns and ivy, is a magical garden. It has been locked for ten years and will remain so until the arrival of Mary Lennox.Spoilt, selfish and disagreeable, the young orphan is determined to like nothing and nobody. But try as she might, Mary cannot resist the mystery of the secret garden. So, when a friendly robin leads her to the missing key, the door is opened at long last.With the help of Dickon, a village boy who can tame the wildest of animals, and her sickly cousin, Colin, Mary starts to heal not only the land but also her lonely heart. And as flowers begin to bloom again, the magic of the secret garden unfurls...Part of the new Pushkin Childrens Classics series of thrilling, magical and inspiring stories from around the world, which young readers will return to time and again.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester, England, but moved to America as a teenager when her family fell on hard times. There she began writing stories for magazines in order to earn money and soon became a successful novelist. She is best known for creating timeless childrens books such as The Secret Garden, A Little Princess and Little Lord Fauntleroy.

Hope Crumble and her family serve up cakes, coffee and calamity in this hilarious new series from much-loved author Catherine Wilkins. Illustrated throughout by the brilliant Katie Abey.The second heartwarming and hilarious story in the Cafe Chaos series.Hopes mum has mistakenly over-ordered the beans and they only have two months to get through them all! Several hilarious family meetings take place to discuss ideas: Aunt Rita comes over all flavours of Mexico while Connor wants a bean-eating competition to catch the post-gym crowd.Hope is trying to distance herself from it all in a bid to have time to be a child and let her family sort out their own crises. But she cant deprive her family of her problem-solving abilities for long. Rescue comes in the unlikely form of Skyla Hopes arch enemy and school bully who needs a place to hold her charity fashion show.Praise for Cafe Chaos : My Family Is not a Piece of Cake"A beautifully funny story effortlessly brilliant." Romesh Ranganathan"This funny and relatable story will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Wilson, as well as children who, like Hope, have to stand up to their families to make their wishes heard." The BooksellerLook out for these the laugh-out-loud funny books by Catherine Wilkins:- Cafe Chaos: My Family is not a piece of cake- My Best Friend and Other Enemies: A Jess Jackson Book- Youre Not the Boss of Me! (WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen)- My Brilliant Life and Other Disasters: A Jess Jackson Book- And more cafe capers in upcoming Cafe Chaos books!

The Colonels Plute is set in the 1970s and 1980s, when plutonium was thought to be vital to the UKs nuclear energy programme. The book includes short but important appearances by famous people, such as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, President Ronald Reagan, Tony Benn, and Arthur Scargill, as well as members of the IRA, and Greenpeace, the leading environmentalist group at the time.The story centres, however, upon ordinary people: a family with working links to Sellafield, where much of the UKs plutonium is still stored (until some use is found for it). The head of the family is Sergeant Len Stanton, a policeman, who left the West Midlands with his family for a better paid job with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary; a healthier lifestyle for all of them in the Lake District. Lens wife, Rita, died of cancer, and Len is becoming an increasingly embittered man.Lens son-in-law, Tony Miles, is a process worker working with radioactive materials and married to Jenny. They have a seven-year-old son, Jamie. The boy has leukaemia and is being treated at the world-famous Christie Hospital in Manchester. Jenny is convinced that Jamies condition has been caused by her husbands work. Len begins to think this may be true, persuaded by a local doctor, who has pointed the finger at Sellafield as the cause of a cancer cluster he claims to have identified in a small village close to the sprawling Sellafield site. The doctors claims are picked up by the national press, causing panic among those with children, or expecting them.All of this is of little interest to Gaddafi who is desperate to obtain plutonium, convinced that it will give him more authority at home and the status abroad to help him become a major international, respected figure. He has tried to obtain plutonium from several countries but without success. He turns his attention to Sellafield, which is known to have the biggest stockpile of plutonium in the world. He approaches the IRA for assistance, reminding its leaders that he has provided them with finance and weapons for decades. "Now it is payback time," he tells the IRA representative attending the colonels 25th anniversary celebration of his coup in Libya. Eventually, after a lot of soul searching, a deal is reached.Many of the cases of plute held in the Sellafield plutonium store have been there for decades, and potentially explosive nitrogen gas has built up in them. If this happened, plutonium, in powder form, could spread over the countryside, the government deciding that all the cans must be repackaged. It is not going to be easy. It will involve moving the cans around the Sellafield site and in and out of makeshift storage facilities, providing an obvious opportunity for theft.Len Stanton sees whats going on but turns a blind eye to it. The IRA succeeds in stealing a small amount of plute for the colonel. It is shipped to Libya and promptly impounded as soon as the ship arrives in Libya. The source of the information about its movements is Michael Quinn, thought by Greenpeace to be one of their most enthusiastic supporters (and by the IRA as one of their own silent members).He is in fact employed by Americas Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA. His main contact in Libya is Captain Hassan al-Rida, the colonels aide-de-camp, the leader of a group of young Libyan officers who want Gaddafi removed, dead or alive. They believe he has dissipated his nations oil wealth supporting other countries rather th...

The eighteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Childrens Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.Jasmines dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...The perfect Easter book for animal lovers! Gorgeously illustrated, this is a heartwarming tale of an abandoned chick who finds friendship in an unlikely place... A little chick is abandoned by her mother and left for dead after a terrible accident.Jasmine rescues the tiny bird and nurses her back to health but she is again rejected by her family. An old cockerel takes the little chick under his wing, saving her from a buzzard attack and showing that friendship can be found in the most unlikely of places.Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.Check out Jasmines other adventures: A Piglet Called Truffle A Sheepdog Called Sky A Kitten Called Holly and many more! "Perfect for the young animal enthusiast" The Guardian"Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smiths Sophie books" The Bookseller

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 IN THE WASHINGTON POST, VULTURE, LIT HUB, THE MILLIONS, CHICAGO REVIEW OF BOOKSIn a sprawling complex in Delhi, the sons and daughters of SP Chopra, one of Indias political architects, live together vying for influence in a family shaped by the great mans legacy.Sachin Chopra leaves for America, with his bride Gita following not long after, as the newlyweds are eager to forge their own lives beyond the pressures of the family compound. Yet Delhi remains an inescapable force, one that keeps pulling them back, even as Gita is menaced by Sachins predatory uncle, Laxman. Meanwhile, Vibha, Laxmans sister, tries to keep the peace and the reputation of the family intact even as she wrestles with her own exile.As India erupts in violence and long-buried secrets come to light, the embattled Chopras must reckon with the cost of power, the weight of tradition and the shifting nature of love and allegiance. Equal parts brilliant family saga and piercing political drama, The Complex is a virtuosic novel of revenge and redemption, ambition and undoing, loyalty and love, by a lauded voice in contemporary fiction.

Charting twelve turbulent years of modern Ukrainian history, from the Maidan protests of 2014 to Russias full-scale invasion in 2022 and beyond, Ukraine Unbroken is a powerful cycle of short plays about courage, truth and survival in the face of an existential threat.Across five gripping plays by some of todays most acclaimed British and Ukrainian writers, this volume explores the resistance and resilience of a nation determined to remain free.Always by Jonathan Myerson depicts a married couple held hostage in a hotel in 2014 as their son protests in Maidan Square below.Five Day War by David Edgar takes a darkly comic and sinister look at the ambition and delusion of Russias 2022 Special Military Operation, the invasion that was not an invasion.Three Mates by Natalka Vorozhbyt, translated by Sasha Dugdale, explores the shame of survival in a darkly humorous confession from a Ukrainian man hiding from conscription.Wretched Things by David Greig tells the story of Ukrainian front-line troops who have captured a wounded soldier and must decide whether to risk their own lives to save his.Taken by Cat Goscovitch confronts the harrowing reality of the twenty thousand Ukrainian children stolen by Russia, following one mothers search for her daughter.This collection includes a foreword from Nicolas Kent, who conceived and directed the project at Arcola Theatre, London, in 2026. He produced and directed the Olivier Award-nominated play cycle The Great Game Afghanistan at the Tricycle Theatre, London, where he was Artistic Director.

Six of the best recent short stories, disassembled by their authors. Magic & Mechanics features six phenomenal stories, each followed by an interview with its author exploring how it was written. An innovative anthology revealing the inspiration, the ideals and the work involved in great writing. An essential book for everyone interested in how fiction works

I have a voice in the University, Im in the House of Lords, I have this lovely permanent home. Everythings hunky-dory. I just need a bit of help.Jim Hacker is back - older, but perhaps not wiser, utterly bewildered by the world today. Hoping for a quiet retirement as Master of Hacker College, Oxford, instead Jim finds himself facing a very modern crisis: cancelled by the college committee.Enter the delightfully devious Sir Humphrey Appleby, who has lost none of his love for Latin phrases and obstructive bureaucracy. But when faced with meddling students, faculty Fellows and the reality of old age itself, it might at last be time for him to say, Im Sorry, Prime Minister . . . Im Sorry, Prime Minister is the final chapter of the BAFTA-winning political comedy first seen in the 1980s television series Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.The play was first performed at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester, in September 2023, and transferred to the Apollo Theatre, London, in February 2026.Enjoyable and touching . . . honours a magnificent comic project.GuardianDeliciously rueful.Daily Telegraph

Hiatos contém 81 poemas breves divididos em três séries: Corpos, Tecidos e Hábitos. Os tecidos integram os corpos, que se moldam pelos hábitos. Os versos são permeados pela disjunção, por palavras en

Embora minha vida — como todas as vidas — seja uma história, ela não daria um livro. Seria, mais ou menos, assunto para uma conversa com outras vidas.E foi o que resolvi fazer: escrevi o que me vinha

Gravel Rides Northumberland showcases 15 of the best gravel bike rides across North East England. From 10 to 104 kilometres in length and covering a variety of terrain, there is something for every gravel cyclist.From the gentle beauty of the Reiver Trails and South Tyne Trail to the wild uplands of Kielder and the Cheviots, Gravel Rides Northumberland captures the regions full variety. Riders can enjoy peaceful commons, hidden forests and rolling valleys, with everything from easy lowland spins to remote and challenging routes through the most dramatic and rewarding landscapes of Northumberland and the North Pennines.Researched, ridden and written by local author Jordan Matthews, 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.

Se a sua meta é ter um imóvel nos Estados Unidos, este livro mostra o caminho.Com base em sua experiência de vida e na atuação direta com centenas de clientes, a autora apresenta um guia objetivo, pr

Em um cenário de crescente violência urbana, Carros Blindados: Um guia determinante aos profissionais de segurança surge como uma resposta essencial ao mercado de proteção pessoal. Profissionais de s

Você já se sentiu "diferente", como se enxergasse o mundo por outro ângulo?Em Uma terapeuta com pensamento invertido, Adriana Miranda compartilha sua jornada de vida e atuação como terapeuta ocupacio

Homeless on Aucklands streets, Max Grimes fights to survive when someone starts killing the citys forgotten. Pulled into a dark past, he must stop the killer or be next. The gripping second instalment in a breathtaking series, from New Zealands queen of crime.`Brutal, raw and utterly realistic Trevor Wood`Pacy, twisty, relentlessly unpredictable journey through the dark side of New Zealands biggest city, where a man battling his own demons must confront a far deadlier one working in the shadows Michael Bennett`Absorbing and addictive. Once youve started you wont be able to put it down until the end. A truly gripping thriller Michael Wood___The City looks away but someone is watchingA killer is hunting Aucklands homeless. No one cares. No one but Max. These are his people.Max Grimes is homeless, living on the streets of Auckland among the forgotten, the invisible. But now someone is hunting the homeless, killing them one by one. No one cares. Except Max.Trying to put his shattered life back together, Max is pulled into a deadly game when a face from his past reappears, reopening wounds he thought were long buried.As whispers of a Grim Reaper spread terror through the city, Max must race against time not only to find the killer, but to outrun the ghosts chasing him.Because if he fails, hell be next._______The setting is vivid in these dark but hopeful crime thrillers. It took three years for Max to return but it was worth the wait this is socially aware fiction with gripping story-telling. SuperbPaul Burke, CrimeTimePraise for Vanda Symon`Tauter and tougher than Symons delightful Dunedin procedurals superb The Times`Completely gripping a poignant study of how our society shapes unlikely saints and monsters Eve Smith`From the opening pages, this story left me gasping for breath Michael Robotham`New Zealands modern Queen of Crime Val McDermid`A one-sitting read Ann Cleeves`Fast, furious and intense Helen Fields`Astonishingly good compelling, horrifying, intriguing and entertaining. One of the best thrillers Ive read this year Liz Nugent`Edgy, thrilling and terrifyingly realistic Lisa Hall`Atmospheric, emotional and gripping Foreword Reviews`Fans of The Dry will love Vanda Symon Red Magazine`If you like taut, pacey thrillers with a wonderful sense of place, this is the book for you Liam McIlvanney`A portrait of the underbelly of society, this is a deeply involving novel and a damn good thriller Paul Burke, NB Magazine`Fast-moving New Zealand procedural ... the Edinburgh of the south has never been more deadly Ian Rankin`A sassy heroine, fabulous sense of place, and rip-roaring stories with a twist. Perfect curl-up-on-the-sofa reading Kate Mosse`A plot that grabs the readers attention with a heart-stopping opening and doesnt let go Sunday Times`Reads like the polished effort of a genre veteran. More, please Booklist

The fourth book in this action-packed adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Childrens Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!"A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BITE! Kit and his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, are heading to land of the vampires for their most fearsome test yet.In a dungeon that is deadlier than anything theyve faced before, theyll take on monsters, hunt for treasure and crack codes. But can they make it to the finish, or will this be game over?DANGER! CHAMPIONS ONLY! "Highly illustrated, humorous and immediately enthralling, this first volume in a new series will appeal to 7+ D&D fans in particular" - The GuardianFollow Triple Troubles other adventures in the Bottom Feeder League:Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial, The Week Junior Childrens Book of the Year, Younger Fiction 2025 Dungeon Runners: Sky BattlesDungeon Runners: Ocean Chase

In 50,000 acres of remote Scottish mountains and moor sits Dorcha Hall: a former hunting lodge nestling amongst ancient forests, on the shores of the enigmatic Black Loch. At night, lights glow from within, smoke curls from its chimneys, and in the forgiving murk of the gloaming, it looks magical. In daylight, its mouldering plasterwork and failing plumbing present a less romantic reality.Dr Ava Dickens has come to Dorcha to visit her godson, Alastair a young man whose parents sudden death has taken him from a quiet life in academia to owning Loch Dorcha. He and his very new wife are convinced the only way to make the estate work is to run the Hall as a hotel. But Ava is a rigorous scientist, her specialty animal behaviour, and she is by no means certain that the evidence is indicative of a successful outcome.When one of the hotel guests is found dead in his bed, having gulped down poisonous insect repellant rather than the whisky sitting next to it, Avas knowledge of the female Culicoides impunctatus aka the Highland midge leads her to doubt that it was an accident. And worse is to come

The cuisine of Gaza is a vibrant reflection of its rich heritage, blending bold flavours, fresh ingredients and time-honoured techniques. Spicy stews, tangy dips, fragrant fish dishes and honey-soaked desserts embody a culinary tradition shaped by history and sustained through adversity. Each dish tells the story of a people whose connection to their land and culture endures despite immense challenges, showcasing the power of food as a cultural anchor.The Gaza Kitchen brings new life to this cuisine with more than one hundred recipes collected first-hand by Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Schmitt. It offers an intimate portrait of Gazan life through hundreds of photographs of Gazan cooks, farmers and fresh-produce merchants at work, and in-kitchen interviews in which these women and men tell the stories of their food, their heritage and their families.This new edition of this much loved, award-winning cookbook stands as both a celebration of Palestinian cultural identity and a powerful testament to the resilience of the Gaza community.