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The Puffin Keeper
It was Benjamin Postlethwaite`s job all his long life to make sure the light shone brightly high up in the lighthouse on Puffin Island. Not once in all his years as the lighthouse keeper had he ever let his light go out. But sometimes even the brightest light on a lighthouse cannot save a ship.This
Nuclear Folly: A New History of the Cuban Missile Crisis
The definitive new history of the Cuban Missile Crisis from the author of Chernobyl: History of a Tragedy, winner of the Baillie Gifford PrizeFor more than four weeks in the autumn of 1962 the world teetered. The consequences of a misplaced step during the Cuban Missile Crisis could not have been more grave. Ash and
Why Women Are Poorer Than Men and What We Can Do About It
Feel empowered with finances and discover the route to economic equality in this astonishing dissection of the gender wealth gap by pre-ordering now`EVERY WOMAN MUST READ THIS BOOK` 5***** Reader Review`THIS BOOK WILL OPEN YOUR EYES` 5***** Reader Review`SHOCKING AND BRILLIANT` 5***** Reader Review Nearly 70% of Britain`s homeless are women.There are more men called
Brandsplaining: Why Marketing is (Still) Sexist and How to Fix It
Girlboss. Wonder woman. Perfect mother. Feminist go-getter. If you thought misogynist marketing ended with #MeToo, think again. `It`s high time we expose and remedy the pseudo-feminist marketing malarkey holding women back under the guise of empowerment` Amanda Montell, author of Wordslut Brands profit by telling women who they are and how to be. Now they`ve
Everything Under the Sun: a curious question for every day of the year
A collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by original QI Elf, Molly Oldfield. How much bamboo can a giant panda eat? Do aliens exist? What we would do if we didn`t have a prime minister? Why do hammerhead sharks have such strange-shaped heads?Find out
The New Age of Empire: How Racism and Colonialism Still Rule the World
“If you want to get beyond gestures and slogans and to the truth, this is the book to get you there” Russell Brand “Kehinde Andrews is a crucial voice walking in a proud tradition of Black radical criticism and action” Akala”An uncompromising account of the roots of racism today” Kimberle Crenshaw “This clear-eyed analysis insists
I Love My Dinosaur
Discover the enchanting world of five amazing dinosaurs and find out what makes then so lovable.In this charming dinosaur book filled with beautiful illustrations and fun facts, little ones can lift up the flaps and peek at the pop-ups to discover amazing dinosaurs that love to have fun! With five spectacular dinosaurs to visit, help
Fish: A tale about ridding the ocean of plastic pollution
Through this charming story children will become aware of the growing problem of trash polluting the ocean. Fish highlights the issues with a simple and engaging illustrated narrative, and also suggests a solution in the form of recycling.All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner, but no matter how hard
Burnt Sugar
A searing debut novel about mothers and daughters, obsession and betrayal – for fans of Jenny Offill`s Weather, Deborah Levy`s Hot Milk and Diana Evans` Ordinary People`Taut, unsettling, ferocious` Fatima Bhutto, author of The Runaways `Acerbic, full of wit and cool intelligence – every sentence is a coiled spring and each psychological portrait burns itself
Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain
`This remarkable book shines the brightest of lights into some of the darkest and most misunderstood corners of our shared history` James O`Brien In his brilliantly illuminating new book Sathnam Sanghera demonstrates how so much of what we consider to be modern Britain is actually rooted in our imperial past. In prose that is, at
Fifty-Two Stories
Chekhov`s genius left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short fiction. Now renowned translators Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky give us their superb renderings of fifty-two Chekhov stories. These stories, which span the full arc of his career, reveal the extraordinary variety of his work,
Evolution Colouring and Activity Book
Learn about variation, competition and the struggle for existence with the help of this beautifully illustrated and accessible activity book for children.Packed full with detailed colouring pages and mind-grabbing activities, this is a book to inspire creativity as well as an understanding of one of the most fundamental scientific theories of all time.
Bees: A lift-the-flap eco book
This lift-the-flap book uses plant-based inks, glues with minimal plastic content and is made from recycled board. Teaching children all about why bees are so important and how we can help save them, this eco-friendly book is the perfect introduction to an important topic. With flaps to lift and facts to learn, this book also
Trees: A lift-the-flap eco book
This lift-the-flap book uses plant-based inks, glues with minimal plastic content and is made from recycled board. Teaching children all about why trees are important and how we can help save them, this eco-friendly book is the perfect introduction to an important topic. With flaps to lift and facts to learn, this book also includes
Seas: A lift-the-flap eco book
This lift-the-flap book uses plant-based inks, glues with minimal plastic content and is made from recycled board. Teaching children all about why our oceans and seas are so important and how we can help care for them better, this eco-friendly book is the perfect introduction to an important topic. With flaps to lift and facts
The Fail-Safe Startup: Your Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Success
`Creating something from nothing is a daring act. Tom`s wisdom and encouragement will give any reader the confidence to take the leap.` Eric Ries, bestselling author of The Lean Startup 90% of start-ups fail. But why? And is there a way to avoid the common pitfalls when you start your own business?Over the past 23
34 Patients
Pre-order the profound and moving portrait of one doctor`s life and work in the NHS`Wonderful – insightful and compassionate` Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural CausesWe ask so much of our doctors. To heal. To trust. To care. To listen.To tell a man he might be dead tomorrow. To help a man who doesn`t want
Bug Hunter: Nature Activities
Encourage hands-on learning with this bug hunter backpack, ideal for budding scientists age 7 to 9.The Bug Hunter Kit contains everything you need to catch and investigate minibeasts, including an activity book, a bug-catcher, stickers, field guides, and a bug pot. Everything fits neatly in the satchel backpack, which is perfect for carrying around on
News of the Dead
`To tell the story of a country or a continent is surely a great and complex undertaking; but the story of a quiet, unnoticed place where there are few people, fewer memories and almost no reliable records – a place such as Glen Conach – may actually be harder to piece together. The hazier everything
7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week
Pre-order the essential new cookbook from Jamie Oliver and learn easy, tasty and exciting new ways to cook the nation`s favourite ingredients 7 Ways to reinvent your favourite ingredients with more than 120 new, exciting and tasty recipes, including recipes from his brand new TV show, Jamie: Keep Cooking Family FavouritesJamie`s looked at the top
