Category Archives: Accessories
The New Nomads: How the Migration Revolution is Making the World a Better Place
We have lost the plot when it comes to migration. In our collective consciousness, the term `migration` conjures up images of hordes of refugees fleeing `their` country, escaping on rafts and coming to invade `ours`. When we think of migration, we think of (largely unwanted) immigration and its ills. We`ve got it all wrong. Far
Jumblecat
Billy Slipper is a fairly normal boy with a definitely not-so-fairly normal family. All he wants to do is add to his `Collectabillya` (an assortment of weird and wonderful objects he finds) in peace, but his cleaning-mad mum (she even clingfilms the carrots!) and his fantastically horrid twin sister have other ideas. However, they don`t
Sea-ing is Believing!
Welcome to The Nothing to See Here Hotel! A hotel for magical creatures run by Frankie Banister and his parents. `Exuberant story and witty illustrations, this is my kind of book!` Chris Riddell `Giggles guaranteed` Nick SharrattFrankie Banister and his family are preparing to celebrate Grandad Abraham`s 175th birthday – an occasion that`s going to
Uncharted: How to Map the Future
`An urgent read … Karl Popper for the 21st century` Robert Phillips, former CEO, Edelman EMEA and author of Trust me, PR is Dead `Heffernan is … a deft storyteller. Uncharted is … wise and appealingly human` Tim Harford, Financial TimesHow can we think about the future? What do we need to do – and
Lancaster: The Forging of a Very British Legend
`The epic story of an iconic aircraft and the breathtaking courage of those who flew her` Andy McNab, bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero `Compelling, thrilling and rooted in quite extraordinary human drama` James Holland, author of Normandy 44 From John Nichol, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Spitfire, comes a passionate and profoundly moving
King of the Swamp
A striking and unique story perfect for little people interested in climate awareness and looking after nature. McDarkly lives quietly all on his own, growing orchids in his dank swamp, until one day his peace is disturbed by an arrogant king who wants to turn the swamp into a roller-skate park. McDarkly has ten days
The Littlest Yak
Perfect for fans of Simon Philip and Pip Jones, The Littlest Yak is joyous, rhyming caper that reminds us to celebrate our own unique talents!On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie .
999 – My Life on the Frontline of the Ambulance Service
In this updated edition, taking in his experiences during the coronavirus pandemic, Dan Farnworth brings vividly to life his astonishing times as a medic working on the frontline of the UK Ambulance Service. When the 999 call goes out, he has little idea what he will find – and how he will cope with the
The Mueller Report
Read the findings of the Special Counsel`s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election, complete with accompanying analysis by the Washington Post reporters who`ve covered the story from the beginning. One of the most urgent and important investigations ever conducted, the Mueller inquiry focuses on Donald Trump, his presidential campaign, and Russian interference
The Invisible
A moving, powerful story that shines a light on those that feel invisible in our world – and shows us that we ALL belong. The Invisible is the story of a young girl called Isabel and her family. They don`t have much, but they have what they need to get by. Until one day, there
I`m Sticking With You Too
A joyful tale about acceptance and belonging from the creators of international sensation, I`m Sticking with You! Praise for I`m Sticking with You: `A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.` – Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog and The Lion Inside. `Deftly humorous images and warmly rhyming text make
Dreamland
For fans of Children of Men, Years and Years & Station Eleven, a postcard from a future Britain that`s closer than we think. `A beautiful book: thought-provoking, eerily prescient and very witty.` Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half `Water courses through its pages, as rising sea levels heighten inequalities, buoy populist politicians and wash
The Best Worst Day Ever
Having the WORST DAY EVER? Turn that frown upside down in this wiggling, hooting, roaring adventure from picture book superstar, Sophy Henn! Arthur is having the WORST DAY EVER. So he runs away – nearly to the end of the garden. But when it`s time to go home, Arthur`s journey back is full of surprises
Rage
BOB WOODWARD`S NEW BOOK, RAGE, IS AN UNPRECEDENTED AND INTIMATE TOUR DE FORCE OF NEW REPORTING ON THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY FACING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, ECONOMIC DISASTER AND RACIAL UNREST. Woodward, the No 1 international bestselling author of Fear: Trump in the White House, has uncovered the precise moment the president was warned that the Covid-19
Everdark
The stunning prequel to Abi Elphinstone`s mesmerising The Unmapped Chronicles series. Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also empower them to
You
*** NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES *** `Thriller of the Year` Daily Mail `Hypnotic and scary` Stephen KingWhen aspiring writer Guinevere Beck strides into the bookstore where Joe works, he is instantly smitten. But there`s more to Joe than Beck realises and much more to Beck than her perfect facade. And the obsessive relationship quickly
Child 44
THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. INCLUDING A FOREWORD FROM JOSEPH KANON.OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD MOSCOW, 1953. Under Stalin`s terrifying regime, families live in fear. When the all-powerful State claims there is no such thing as crime, who dares disagree?AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER IN OVER 30 LANGUAGES An ambitious secret police officer, Leo Demidov believes he`s helping
The Storm Whale Book and Soft Toy
This stunning set is the perfect gift for fans of Benji Davies and The Storm Whale, featuring a hardback edition of the bestselling, award-winning picture book and a gorgeous soft toy. Enjoy the story, then recreate Noi`s adventure with your very own knitted whale, perfect for cuddling at bedtime.Noi and his father live in a
What Happened
The Sunday Times Number One BestsellerComplete with new afterword where she discusses the past eighteen months since President Donald Trump has been serving in office. `A compelling read` – Financial Times `A sporadically absorbing, pleasingly vengeful and often darkly funny account of one woman`s bid for presidential history.` Sunday Times `Her new book is more
Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe
Nikki Maxwell`s adventures continue in the twelfth instalment in the bestselling DORK DIARIES series! Now with over 30 million copies in print worldwide! In Nikki`s newest diary, it`s the countdown to the end of the school year, and Nikki`s juggling some big questions about how she`ll spend her summer. She`s also facing an unexpected crush
