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A self-important but good-hearted toad, with an ample amount of self-love, discovers his love for others in this entertaining, award-winning picture book originally published in Germany.Truman Toad lives in a cozy little apartment, all by himself. In...

'Unforgettable . . . a hilarious, poignant and impassioned plea to revolutionise our attitudes to death' Gavin Francis, Guardian From her first day at Westwind Cremation & Burial, twenty-three-year-old Caitlin Doughty threw herself into her curious...

Your new business went online yesterday and you've got a marketing budget of zero. How are you supposed to create a movement around your product? How can you get to your first thousand - or million - customers? Starting from zero, it feels impossible. ...

Rome, AD 63. Vespasian has been made Governor of Africa. Nero, Rome's increasingly unpredictable Emperor, orders him to journey with his most trusted men to a far-flung empire in Africa to free 500 Roman citizens who have been enslaved by a desert...

In Search of Excellence has long been a must-have for the boardroom, business school and bedside table, and continues to influence the thinking of leaders and managers across the globe today. Based on a study of forty-three of America's best-run...

Succession meets The House That Horror Built by Christina Henry in this taut, fast-paced tale of sibling betrayal as the three heirs - the golden boy, the ferocious middle sister, the dilettante youngest child - to a powerful syndicate rush to fill the...

Exploring the lives and diversity of Australia's newest naturalists, Nature People shares the important work being done by conservationists and wildlife carers across the country. It features stories and interviews with a wide range of inspiring...

Paul Kennedy's Funkytown is the vivid true story of a year in the life of a teenager leaping into manhood.It is 1993: a serial killer is loose on the streets of Frankston, Victoria. The community is paralysed by fear and a state's police force and...

Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century and - because many have never been recorded - when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against...

In these intimate and frank conversations with some of our best-loved writers, Hattie Crisell uncovers the mysteries of the creative process, asking: Where do ideas come from? How do stories find their shape? What happens when confidence falters or the...

'A moving and extraordinary evocation of the 20th-century tragedy of China... compelling' Guardian SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION AND THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE In Canada in 1991, ten-year-old Marie and her mother invite a guest into their...

Female kings have always been a rarity, an oddity, or an undesirable outcome. In almost all places on the globe a male ruler was preferred to a woman, with female inheritance vanishingly rare and frequently disputed. In spite of this, women have secured...

'A compelling story, beautifully told, about how animals can show you a way forward.' - Richard Glover A story of the tender power of animals to heal broken humans. Tim Husband was born into a Jehovah's Witness family who spent their weekends...

'This novel isn't just good; it's superb. Assured, and powerful, and intelligent, and very, VERY hard to put down. I consumed it in a passion.' - Annabel Crabb 'Smart, witty and super steamy, The Work oozes intelligence and pulses with energy. I...

'The ethos that shines through this remarkable collection is, to quote Simone de Beauvoir, one of "devotion to individuals, to groups or to causes, [...] and to intellectual and creative work". I strongly recommend it.' The Conversation Robust,...

Confronted by US-China conflict, decaying global rules, disruptive new technologies and increasing inequality, Australia needs to rethink its place in the world. Overhaul presents a new way of thinking about Australia's future, demanding a renewed...

'Keeps you gripped ... The perfect tonic for anyone who has had a difficult client.' RICHARD BEASLEY SC and author of Hell Has Harbour Views 'Everyone is going to say what a great guy and a great lawyer he was. He wasn't. He was a prick ... And a...

Behind the tall, foreboding gates of a commune in Brazil, Daniella Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult the Children of God, also known as The Family. Beholden to The Family's strict rules, Daniella suffered physical, emotional, and sexual...

'This is a moreish reading experience, the type of book you'll want to gulp down in one breathless sitting.' The Guardian At a crossroads in their lives, a couple arrives in Greece to house-sit for a friend. Emma is searching for a meaningful next step...

Green and Blue are best friends. But . . . who is the bestest? Green builds a bigger, better shell. And then Blue builds a biggerer, betterer shell! Uh-oh - I think we can guess where this is going. Who, or what, will ultimately triumph? Green and Blue...

An exciting and funny new murder mystery from author Niyla Farook, author of Indie Book Award-shortlisted MURDER FOR TWO. After solving the murder of Mrs Kostas the previous summer, twins Ani and Riri have moved past tolerating each other to a budding...

Every teacher knows the frustration: despite your best efforts, some pupils still struggle whilst others race ahead. This game-changing toolkit reveals the research-proven solution that's transforming classrooms across the UK. Disadvantaged children...

A classic poem with a timeless message, presented in a small and beautiful gift book. Rose Milligan never intended to publicly share her poem 'Dust If You Must', but a series of events led her to publish it in The Lady magazine in 1998. Her charming...

In this deluxe edition, you'll see the sights of the world, sample the tastiest dishes, meet people from different cultures and encounter amazing wildlife. It is as stunning compendium of 66 countries and six continents, each with beautiful illustrations...

Joint Winner 2018 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel When Apollo Kagwa was just a child, his father disappeared, leaving him with recurring nightmares and a box labelled 'Improbabilia'. Now a successful book dealer, Kagwa has a family of his own after...

Despair and uncertainty surround us: in the news, in our families, and in ourselves. But even when life is at its bleakest, Anne Lamott shows how we can rediscover the hope and wisdom that are buried within us and that can make life sweeter than we ever...

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2024 A BBC BEST BOOK OF 2024 In thirteenth-century Ireland, a woman with power is a woman to be feared. When a young Alice Kyteler sees her mother wither under the constraints of family responsibilities, she vows that she...

A ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen who must root out the corruption in her community. For fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange Eighteen-year-old Daunis's mixed heritage has always made her feel like an outsider, both in her...

Sydneysider Abbey Parker, 42, arrives on an idyllic island resort in the Maldives. Her marriage is over, it's her first holiday alone, and an identity crisis is looming. Her solution? A complimentary bottle of champagne and a swim in the Indian Ocean...

Aged eight, Dina Nayeri fled Iran along with her mother and brother, and lived in the crumbling shell of an Italian hotel-turned-refugee camp. Eventually she was granted asylum in America. Now, Nayeri weaves together her own vivid story with those of...

A one-of-a-kind paper-cut book where science comes to life! Paper World: Human Body uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of the human body, from lifting the lid on your brain, to following the journey of a single bite of food. With detailed...

Little Explorers: Let's Go! is a first information series for curious youngsters from 3 to 6 years old about the familiar places we go. Let's explore the fire station! With sturdy flaps to lift on every page, little ones can have hands-on fun finding...

When Sophie discovers a map and an unusual request for help in the library, she has no choice but to answer it. Soon she's transported to a magical world full of adventure and intrigue, and it's up to her to save the day in this puzzle mystery! Join...

With a new introduction on the Ukraine crisis LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 A DAILY MAIL BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS BOOK OF 2022 A DAILY MIRROR BEST NON-FICTION...

A Bill Gates Summer Pick for 2022 'Powerful [and] intelligent' - Fareed Zakaria, CNN 'Superbly researched and written' - Francis Fukuyama, The Washington Post America's political system isn't broken. The truth is scarier: it's working exactly as...

FROM THE NO.1 MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING TRUE CRIME AUTHOR In the aftermath of Nurse Lucy Letby's conviction in August 2023 for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six others, cold-blooded killings by some of the most trusted...

While very few people start enormous companies or discover lifesaving medical cures, we all make mistakes. Yet there are lots of books about successful entrepreneurs, massive failures, and compelling scientific discoveries, and no book that helps us...

Words of comfort to bring solace to the darkest days of grief, from the no.1 Sunday Times bestseller of To the Women and Wild Hope. 'Donna's words speak to my heart' Davina McCall 'Powerful and comforting' Dawn French 'Comfort for the soul' Tamzin...

Sip like a star with 65 cocktails inspired by cinema's greatest moments and characters. Popcorn optional, cocktails essential: Raise a glass like it's an Academy Award as your movie nights get a red carpet upgrade. Cinematic Cocktails features 65...

Witness one of the most stunning revolutions in rock 'n' roll history in this authoritative and visually rich history of grunge. In the early 1990s, a new sound from the Pacific Northwest changed everything. Grunge! charts the rise of the movement that...

'Skillfully translated . . . Cheon's novel is more than a queer paranormal mystery' - firstCLUE 'An incredible blend of a murder mystery and vampire fantasy' - Reader review 'Stuffed to the brim with mystery, queer romance, and just the right dash of...

"This is the steamy rom-com every F1 girlie has been waiting for." —Sarah Adams • "Deliciously addictive!" —Ellie K. Wilde • "The Paddock Club is one of my top reads of the year." —Tarah DeWitt • "Madge Maril is a delightful voice in romance!” —Chelsea...

This perfectly spooky volume collects some of the most well-known Washington Irving tales originally published in the early to mid-19th century for a new generation of young readers—featuring a freshly reimagined cover! “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is...

TOP 10 USA TODAY BESTSELLER A practical, science-based road map to identify and eliminate hidden inflammation—the root cause of chronic health issues—through diet, lifestyle changes, and environmental modifications that will help you reclaim your...

Crackling with wit, this is a monstrous, gleeful, bitingly funny tale of murder, body-swapping and bloody vengeance from the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award ® for Lifetime Achievement and ‘Queen of African Horror’.Betrayed by the men in their lives,...

From the bestselling creator of Stumpkin and Vampenguin comes a whimsical picture book about the unexpected friendship that blooms between a boy and a dog of intergalactic origins. A visitor from outer space comes to Stephen’s yard one night. It may...