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Introducing readers to the little known name of Marshall "Major" Taylor, the world's first African American cycling champion. Canterbury weaves a wild and suspenseful tale full of atmosphere and historical details that transports the reader to another time and place in history. Sonja Hazzard, author of "Motley Tales." The boys of Poplar Cove, a small "colored" town on the edge of Northern California's western coast are excited to show off their bicycle skills before the World Famous Major Taylor, who is visiting their town on the way to a bicycle exhibition in Japan. Can they have their race before someone tries to prevent Major Taylor from judging their event? When legendary racing cyclist Major Taylor comes to Poplar Cove, danger follows him. Taylor wants to spend a few days fishing before attending a cycling expedition in Japan, but someone is planning to prevent the famous cyclist from competing in that country.To honor Taylor, the small community of Poplar Cove organizes a bicycle race of their own. While people from neighboring towns come to join in the race, others came scheming to do harm to Taylor. Their efforts are foiled by the brave actions of the town's young boys who are drawn into action and expose the criminal. This story is set in the 1930s in an imaginary colored town below Eureka. It is the third of a popular series about the adventures of the children who live there.

The conclusion to Ken Liu's chronicle of the Dandelion Dynasty - one of the Greatest Fantasy Series of all Time (TIME MAGAZINE) Ukyu-Gondé: Stalked by foes and dogged by betrayal, Princess Théra is pursued across a continent vaster than she could ever have imagined, to the hidden valleys of the World's Edge Mountains, into the barrows and subterranean halls of the City of Ghosts, across the ice floes of the far north. She breached the Wall of Storms intent on taking war to the Lyucu homelands, but how do you conquer the unconquerable? Dara: Empress Jia, Prince Phyro and Pékyu Tanvanaki find themselves bound to paths they never would have chosen. Amid atrocity and subterfuge, they will discover that the Courage of Brutes is no substitute for the Grace of Kings, and that little separates the Grace of Kings from the Madness of Tyrants. On both sides of the Wall of Storms, defeat's bitter tears mix with the fruits of knowledge new and ancient as two empires bound by blood and bone, by writ and iron, by time and custom, face a whirlwind that threatens to utterly consume them. The teeth, as they say, are on the board. Reviews for The Dandelion Dynasty: 'Epic fantasy fans will enjoy this large-scale story of political strategy and skullduggery.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Impossibly exciting' EVENING STANDARD 'An instant classic... poetry on every page' HUGH HOWEY

Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2026Trapped with a killer in a remote asylum, investigator Cesare Aldo must face his fears in Shadow of Madness, an atmospheric historical thriller by D. V. Bishop, set in Renaissance Italy.Tuscany. Winter, 1540.Travelling north into the hills above Florence, investigator Cesare Aldo seeks answers about his past. The trail leads him to Ospedale de' Pazzi, a secure institution for the criminally insane.Soon after arriving a blizzard engulfs the area, trapping Aldo and his companion, Doctor Saul Orvieto. Even more alarming, their cart driver is found dead. It looks like he fell over a nearby cliff in the whiteout – but Aldo suspects foul play. When a brutal slaying occurs in the central courtyard, it becomes clear a killer lurks among them.With the snowstorm sealing everyone in and a murderer hunting fresh victims, Aldo's search for the truth proves deadlier than he could ever have imagined . . .Shadow of Madness is the sixth Cesare Aldo mystery by D. V. Bishop, preceded by Carnival of Lies, A Divine Fury, City of Vengeance, The Darkest Sin and Ritual of Fire.Praise for D. V. Bishop:'It's hard to think of a better guide than D. V. Bishop to the brutality and glamour of Renaissance Florence' – Andrew Taylor, author of A Schooling in Murder'A brilliant series' –Anna Mazzola, author of The Book of Secrets'Aldo is a magnificent creation' – Vaseem Khan, author of The Edge of Darkness

PLEASE NOTE: This compact 8.5 × 8.5 inch calendar is designed for desks, tables, shelves, and easy portability. It does not include a hanging hole or wall-hanging feature. Each month features a beautiful image, making it a practical calendar and a great gift for family, friends, or anyone who loves this theme. Celebrate the distinctive beauty of wild turkeys throughout the year with the Wild Turkeys Calendar 2027 . Each month features a beautiful wild turkey-themed image showcasing these fascinating North American birds in natural settings. From their impressive plumage and characteristic profiles to their presence in forests, fields, and woodland edges, wild turkeys make captivating subjects for wildlife and bird lovers. The convenient 8.5 × 8.5 inch format is perfect for desks, tables, shelves, office workspaces, bedside tables, study areas, and other flat surfaces. Whether you're a birdwatcher, wildlife enthusiast, nature lover, or simply appreciate wild birds, this calendar is a practical and enjoyable way to celebrate wild turkeys throughout 2027. Features: 2027 calendar covering January through December 12 monthly wild turkey-themed images Compact 8.5 × 8.5 inch format Designed for desks, tables, shelves, and flat surfaces Easy to carry and display Suitable for home, office, study, or nature spaces Great gift for bird lovers, birdwatchers, and wildlife enthusiasts Combines practical date planning with beautiful wildlife imagery Enjoy a different wild turkey image every month and appreciate these remarkable birds throughout 2027 .

This striking DELUXE LIMITED EDITION is available while supplies last ―featuring stenciled sprayed edges, a new introduction from the author, a foil stamped case, and custom endpapers. This must-have special edition is only available on a limited first print run while supplies last. The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne's bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance. The final battle for the fate of Vigrid approaches... Varg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon. Elvar is struggling to consolidate her power in Snakavik, where she faces threats from without and within. As she fights to assert her authority in readiness for the coming conflict, she faces a surely insurmountable task: reigning in the ferocity of a wolf god. As Biórr and his warband make their way north, eager for blood, Guðvarr pursues a mission of his own, hoping to win Lik-Rifa’s favor and further his own ambitions. All paths lead to Snakavik, where the lines are being drawn for the final battle—a titanic clash that will shake the foundations of the world and bear witness to the true fury of the gods. "A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." ― Anthony Ryan, author of The Pariah Look out for the special editions of the entire Bloodsworn Saga, available in November 2025! For more from John Gwynne, check out: The Bloodsworn The Shadow of the Gods The Hunger of the Gods The Fury of the Gods Of Blood and Bone A Time of Dread A Time of Blood A Time of Courage The Faithful and the Fallen Malice Valor Ruin Wraith

He was dressing low-profile, but it was definitely him: red skin, horns, barbed tail, cloven hoofs, black goatee. He was unmistakable. Satan was buying soy milk and forty bucks' worth of unleaded fuel.This audiobook is brilliantly read by the playwright himself, who also performed the story onstage in its first production at Soho Theatre.'No one tells a story like Christopher Brett Bailey.' Guardian'A sort of crazed neo-beatnik equivalent of Charles Dickens's celebrated recitals . . . a luridly gonzo piece of storytelling that revels in absurdist twists [and] moments of pure WTF.' Time OutIn a small town two miles north of Hell, our deadbeat narrator spots Satan filling up his red Corvette at the 7-Eleven. Satan's a washed-up has-been who's totally lost his edge . . . but when their eyes meet across the parking lot, the two embark on a torrid romance, by turns screwball, surreal, terrifying and tender.Christopher Brett Bailey's electrifying monologue premiered at Soho Theatre, London, in April 2026.Portions of this audiobook contain mature language. Listener discretion is advised.'Landing blow after blow right in the kisser of literary decorum, this freewheeling freak-out proves once and for all that language is no match for counter culture's last living mutant, Christopher Brett Bailey. You aren't ready and you never will be.' LAUREN J JOSEPH'A short sharp shock of a story, every sentence spoken is filled with something grotesque, hilarious, deeply sad or some unholy melding of all three. It's so gross! It made me very happy.' ALISON RUMFITT

The all NEW heart-stopping, nail-biting thriller which will keep you guessing from Gemma Rogers bestselling author of The Honeymoon . Perfect for the fans of Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell. Her every move is watched. They know everything... Abbi Montgomery thought her life was perfect until an anonymous email shatters it. Attached is a photo of her and her boyfriend, Rick in a moment that was meant to stay private. The message is clear: Do exactly as we say, or everyone will see. As the demands escalate, Abbi's world begins to unravel. Someone is inside her life tracking her every move, invading her home, her work, her mind. She doesn't know who to trust-her friends, her colleagues, even Rick. Everyone has something to hide. To keep her secret buried, Abbi must play The Watchers' deadly game. But in a world built on secrets and lies, the most dangerous enemy may be closer than she thinks... Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'Unputdownable. a nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last page' - Keri Beevis 'Excellent storyline - Rogers has excelled with this book! A massive five stars. Highly recommended' - Reader Review 'Captivating and enthralling, I give this book five shiny golden stars' - Anita Waller 'A claustrophobic psychological thriller with an explosive finale. Gripping and absorbing'- David Beckler 'Thrilling - Really enjoyed this book, it kept me up at night wanting to read more. Character's good. Lots of twists. Loved the ending. Would definitely recommend it' - Reader Review 'It's a shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved it' - Lauren North 'This book had me hooked within a few pages. I would really recommend it - just make sure you are free to keep reading it!' - Reader Review 'A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a very talented author' - John Nicholl 'A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing right until the end' - Dreda Say Mitchell 'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat' - Kerry Barnes 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page' - Jacqui Rose

In the heart of the clandestine world, where allegiances are fluid, and danger lurks at every corner, a tormented warrior embarks on a perilous journey towards redemption. "Valhalla Road to Tehran" is a gripping political thriller that thrusts readers into a high-stakes game of deception, revenge, and sacrifice. Conner "Skid" Ryan, a former SAS soldier haunted by his past, finds himself caught in a web of manipulation orchestrated by the hidden puppet masters of Britain, America, and Israel. As tensions escalate, the Global Military Alliance (GMA) falsely accuses North Korea of spreading a deadly virus, pushing the world to the edge of a nuclear showdown. In a bid to claim political asylum, Ryan infiltrates the Iranian embassy in London, subjected to a mind-bending chemical interrogation. But, unbeknownst to him, he is a pawn in a larger game, with strings being pulled by unseen forces. His mission? To eliminate his own brother, Declan O'Malley, known as Javed Kassem Hanadani, the enigmatic 'Red Haired Viper.' With acute PTSD gnawing at his soul, Ryan sees this mission as his final chance for peace, envisioning Valhalla as his ultimate destination. So, unarmed and alone, he steps foot on Iranian soil, unaware of the dangerous game he's become a part of. As he navigates the treacherous path towards Tehran, Ryan grapples with loyalty, betrayal, and the blurred lines between truth and deception. Along the Valhalla Road, he uncovers hidden agendas, shifting alliances, and a sinister plot that could change the course of history. Will Ryan unravel the truth and escape the manipulation that binds him? Or will he succumb to the forces that seek to exploit his every move? As time runs out and the noose tightens, he must confront his brother and complete his sworn duty, all while facing the terrifying prospect of a suicide mission. "Valhalla Road to Tehran" is an adrenaline-fueled thriller that delves into the darkest corners of international espionage, where personal vendettas collide with global power plays. Prepare for a relentless journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat as Conner 'Skid' Ryan races against time to find redemption and expose the hidden truths that lie along the treacherous road to Tehran.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 WINNER OF THE SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE 2023 LONGLISTED FOR THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE 2023 NAMED AS ONE OF GRANTA MAGAZINE'S BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELISTS 2023 A powerful, compressed masterwork for fans of Shirley Jackson and Claire-Louise Bennett A woman moves from the place of her birth to a remote northern country to be housekeeper to her brother, whose wife has just left him. The youngest child of many siblings - more than she cares to remember - from earliest childhood she has attended to their every desire, smoothed away the slightest discomfort with perfect obedience, with the highest degree of devotion. The country, it transpires, is the country of their family's ancestors, an obscure though reviled people. Soon after she arrives, a series of unfortunate events occurs - collective bovine hysteria; the demise of a ewe and her nearly-born lamb; a local dog's phantom pregnancy; the containment of domestic fowl; a potato blight. She notices that the local suspicion about incomers in general seems to be directed particularly in her case. What is clear is that she is being accused of wrongdoing, but in a language she cannot understand and so cannot address. And however diligently and silently she toils in service of the community, still she feels their hostility growing, pressing at the edges of her brother's property. Inside the house, although she tends to her brother and his home with the utmost care and attention, he too begins to fall ill...

'Ken Follett can't write a bad book' – Stephen KingInternational no. 1 bestselling author Ken Follett crafts the ultimate knife-edge drama in Whiteout. A family gathering, a blizzard and a deadly virus let loose . . .A Family ReunitedAs a blizzard descends from the north on Christmas Eve, several people converge on a remote family estate in Scotland. Stanley Oxenford, director of a pharmaceutical research company, has everything riding on a drug he is developing to fight a lethal virus.A Brewing StormSeveral others are interested in his success too: his children, at home for Christmas with their offspring, have their eyes on the money he will make; Toni Gallo, forced to resign from the police department in disgrace, is betting her career on keeping the drug safe; and a local television reporter, determined to move up, has sniffed the story, even if he has to bend the facts to tell it.A House Under SiegeA sinister gang spots an opportunity to use one of Stanley's children against him and steal the virus. As everyone takes shelter, it becomes apparent that being inside the house may be more dangerous than the storm outside, especially when a lethal virus might be on the loose . . .***Praise for Ken Follett:'There's a reason he's a bestseller - he can tell a story' – The Times'Effortlessly engaging and entertaining' – Daily Mail'Follett is masterly in conveying so much drama and historical information so vividly' – The Scotsman'Extraordinarily satisfying . . . truly suspenseful' – Los Angeles Times

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline comes a boldly original reimagining of the astonishing true story of two sisters in nineteenth-century North Carolina - Kline's own distant relatives - who married world-famous conjoined twins from Siam. When Eng and Chang Bunker arrive in Wilkes County in 1839, they're not just a curiosity-they're a sensation. Everyone is eager to learn whether the salacious rumors about them are true. Within months, the twins have opened a general store, bought land, and begun building a plantation. Now, word has it, they're looking for wives-and in a place that thrives on gossip and legacy, their ambitions set the community on edge. Sarah and Adelaide Yates, daughters of a once-prominent local family brought low by scandal, are drawn into their orbit. Bold, beautiful Adelaide sees in the twins' fame a chance to reclaim her future. Sarah, quiet and observant, isn't so sure. When the twins' lives become entangled with theirs, they must navigate loyalty, longing, and identity in a world where everything-including race, class, and gender-is rigidly defined. Spanning five decades and unfolding against the backdrop of a fractured nation hurtling toward war, The Foursome is both intimate and epic: a story of love and constraint, identity and reinvention. With piercing insight and emotional precision, Kline brings to life a forgotten chapter of American history and the complex, boundary-defying marriages at its center.

Rory Gallagher's life and music are traced through iconic guitar artistry, private struggles, and Irish rock history. Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered '61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him; the Rolling Stones tried to hire him; and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold umpteen million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, inspiring musicians such as Brian May of Queen, The Edge of U2, Slash of Guns N' Roses and Johnny Marr of The Smiths to strap on a guitar and make history in their turn. But away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man whose heart was a closed book to the outside world. His closest confidante was his brother, Dónal, who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances, the Irish showband scene across the north and south of the Irish border through to the deafening heart of the 70s rock scene in London - and far beyond. From playing bomb-shattered Belfast at the height of the Troubles to touring across America with everyone from Blind Faith to KISS, Dónal was at Rory's side to witness his greatest triumphs and, after all too brief a span of years, his decline into illness and a tragically early death. Offering a definitive account of his life and music, Edged in Blue is not only the tour de force biography that Rory's fans have hungered for, but also an extraordinary eyewitness chronicle of rock's golden era, peopled by a dazzling cast of characters from Van Morrison to Janis Joplin, from Eric Clapton to Jerry Lee Lewis and countless other giants of modern music. No less remarkable are the sketches of life on the streets of post-war Cork, where ships bore away a lost generation of Irishmen to new lives on the other side of the world, monks ruled classrooms with a bitter rod of iron and police cars vanished beneath the waters of the river Lee when drunks mistook them for taxis.

REBELLION WAS THEIR WEAPON. NOW IT'S THEIR CURSE. Sarai believed the worst was behind her. However, months after exposing the government's corruption in what has now been deemed The Great Unravelling, she faces scorn from citizens who preferred her and Kadra as the underdogs than victors. Worse, eerie omens rock the country: from a deadly plague outbreak to a sweeping madness that leave the afflicted ranting of an approaching reckoning. Accused of angering the gods, Sarai returns to the only place that can clear her name: Ur Dinyé's frozen north. But among the secrets buried in its ice are Kadra's. Cursed with frightening, new abilities, Kadra struggles to protect Sarai against a land at odds with itself. When historical tensions worsen between the north and the south, a powerful religious order seizes control in the chaos, led by a man whose very voice can kill - Noceo bu Kader. Trapped between love and a crumbling country, Sarai and Kadra must outwit a power with roots as deep in fear as in cruelty. But the gods are always watching, and Sarai and Kadra may not escape a second time . . . The compelling and romantic sequel to the #1 Sunday Times bestseller, This Blade of Ours is a world of corruption, monsters and intoxicating love. TROPES Enemies to lovers Slow Burn Romance Morally grey FMC and MMC Magical world Political intrigue Vengeance High Stakes !!!SPICE ALERT!!! Join the legions of readers who have fallen hard for This Monster of Mine: 'Six stars if I could! This Monster of Mine is a masterclass in fantasy storytelling - combining political intrigue, betrayal, and a rigid class system with a slow-burn romance that keeps you on edge.' 'This book was absolutely phenomenal and exactly what I've been craving . . . I already want to reread this!!' 'This book swept me away . . . absolutely fire' 'OMG this book is absolutely incredible and interesting, I loved it so much. This Monster of Mine must be one of the most fascinating and unique books I've ever read . . . I couldn't put it down.' 'This Monster of Mine is an incredible romantasy book that I really can't recommend enough' 'I AM FREAKING OUT BY HOW DELICIOUS AND AWESOME AND AMAZING THIS IS!!!!! I am obsessed, I am Kadra's wine glass and Sarai's glower, THIS BOOK IS PHENOMENAL AND I HAVE OFFICIALLY LOST ALL BRAIN CELLS AND COHERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dark romantasy perfection, people!!! YOU NEEEEEEEEEEED TO READ THIS!!!'

Wren has spent her life learning to read water, and she has never needed the skill more than now. She crossed an ocean to keep an appointment. After years of circling the drowned coasts of Britain, she and Rhea, the engineer she loved and lost to the deep, finally did the one thing two people in motion can do: they named a fixed point. The Irish Sea crossings, at summer's end, where the great flotilla gathers. Wren consigned the promise north along the relay, made herself findable, and sailed to be there. She finds the meeting place cut loose and gone. The Knot is a nation that has never owned a harbour. Its people, the Bound, lash their boats into one floating town and unbind to fish, following the shoals down a lifetime of seasons. But the shoals have gone north and not come back, three summers running, and now the Knot must do the hardest thing it knows: hold together and cross the deep to grounds beyond the edge of the old charts, or cut the lashings and scatter to the land for good. Into that foundering nation, days before Wren, came Rhea, who reads a community by what is broken in it. She mended what she could, and she did not wait. She threw her keel in with a fleeing people and sailed on with them. So Wren has a choice, and it is the cruellest one the search has handed her yet. She can crowd on sail and run a warm trail down alone, the way she always has. Or she can give her craft to the Knot, pilot a whole moving town across a sea that has stopped feeding it, and follow the only people who hold the thread of where Rhea has gone. The trail is the warmest it has been in years. The season is closing. And the sea, which keeps every appointment it makes, is making one now that no one aboard is ready for. The third novel of The Drowned Atlas a story in the world of the Tides of Tomorrow, The Crossing is hopepunk for readers of Becky Chambers, Emily St. John Mandel, and Lily Brooks-Dalton: warm, sea-deep, and built on the conviction that the way to find one person in a broken world is to help mend the whole of it, one community at a time.

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last -featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and special cover design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. Sometimes relationships come along that define you. Someone who brings out sides of you that no one else sees. The reason that you try to be the best version of yourself. Savannah Abbott was my North Star growing up. She was my best friend, my neighbor, and the person who knew me best. But without warning, she was gone in the blink of an eye. My life began unraveling the day she left Magnolia Falls. Because apparently, when you lose the best thing in your life, it's all downhill from there. But I'm a survivor- and I forced myself to move on. My guard went up, and my ability to trust people disappeared. Until the day Savannah came back to town-more than a decade later. And now she's acting like I'm the enemy. She wants nothing to do with me, even all these years later. Until she needs a favor. A temporary husband. I may not be the marrying type, but for Savannah, I'm willing to bend the rules. None of this is real, and she reminds me of that every day while we're playing house. I may fight fires for a living, but my new wife is a flame that I don't want to extinguish. She's the fire that's been missing all along.

When cross country skiers discover a body on the remote grounds of a luxury resort in northern Montana, FBI Special Agent Katie Winter must team up with her Canadian counterpart to stop a new serial killer before he strikes again. "Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read the next book in the series!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder HIDE ME is book #3 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black. FBI Special Agent Katie Winter is no stranger to frigid winters, isolation, and dangerous cases. With her sterling record of hunting down serial killers, she is a fast-rising star in the BAU, and Katie is the natural choice to partner with Canadian law enforcement to track the killer across the brutal and unforgiving landscape. Yet Katie, lost in the secrets of her past, has finally found a lead into her missing sister—and this time she will track it down—even if she must battle a killer while doing so. Can Katie keep it together long enough to solve both crimes? Or will this case lead to her undoing? A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the KATIE WINTER mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series will be available soon.

The first novel in the First Law Trilogy from New York Times bestseller, Joe Abercrombie. Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian—leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies. Nobleman, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, Captain Jezal dan Luthar has nothing more dangerous in mind than fleecing his friends at cards and dreaming of glory in the fencing circle. But war is brewing, and on the battlefields of the frozen North they fight by altogether bloodier rules. Inquisitor Glokta, cripple turned torturer, would like nothing better than to see Jezal come home in a box. But then Glokta hates everyone: cutting treason out of the Union one confession at a time leaves little room for friendship. His latest trail of corpses may lead him right to the rotten heart of government, if he can stay alive long enough to follow it. Enter the wizard, Bayaz. A bald old man with a terrible temper and a pathetic assistant, he could be the First of the Magi, he could be a spectacular fraud, but whatever he is, he's about to make the lives of Logen, Jezal, and Glokta a whole lot more difficult. Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood. Unpredictable, compelling, wickedly funny, and packed with unforgettable characters, The Blade Itself is noir fantasy with a real cutting edge.

Lose yourself in the thrilling story of an unforgettable heroine who reminds us to hold on to our humanity even in a broken world. This stunning collector’s deluxe limited edition of the fourth book in the globally bestselling Shatter Me: Series One features: Shimmery cover with shiny gloss highlighting the iconic art Striking silver holographic edges A vivid new type colorway Quantities for these gorgeous editions are limited, so be sure to order yours today! The addictive fourth book in Shatter Me: Series One from #1 bestselling author Tahereh Mafi continues the unforgettable story where power has a price, control is an illusion, and our choices continue to haunt us. It’s been sixteen days since Juliette Ferrars killed the supreme commander of North America and took over as ruler of The Reestablishment on the continent. Sixteen days since she assassinated Warner’s father. Juliette thought she’d won. Instead, she might’ve stepped inside a new cage. Juliette and Warner have risked everything. Will they be able to control the power Juliette wields, or will it control them? One girl. A lethal touch. A world on the brink. Shatter Me: Series One Book One: Shatter Me Novella One: Destroy Me Book Two: Unravel Me Novella Two: Fracture Me Book Three: Ignite Me Book Four: Restore Me Novella Three: Shadow Me Book Five: Defy Me Novella Four: Reveal Me Book Six: Imagine Me Novella Five: Believe Me Novella bind-ups: Unite Me and Find Me Shatter Me: Series Two Book One: Watch Me Book Two: Release Me Book Three: Escape Me And more to come!

Join zoologist Mark Carwardine and Britain's best-loved wit and raconteur, Stephen Fry, as they follow in their great friend Douglas Adams' footsteps, in search of some of the rarest and most threatened animals on Earth. Twenty years ago, zoologist Mark Carwardine teamed up with the late Douglas Adams (author of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and together they embarked on a groundbreaking expedition, travelling the globe in search of some of the world's most endangered animals. Now Mark has teamed up with one of Douglas's closest friends - comic genius Stephen Fry - to see how all those animals have been faring in the years since. In Last Chance to See, and the accompanying major BBC television series, we follow the unlikely duo on six separate journeys which take them from the steamy jungles of the Amazon to the ice-covered mountain tops of New Zealand and from the edge of a war zone in Central Africa to a sub-tropical paradise in the North Pacific. Along the way, they search for some of the weirdest, most remarkable and most troubled creatures on earth: a large, black, sleepy animal easily mistaken for an unusually listless mudbank, a parrot with a song like an unreleased collection of Pink Floyd studio outtakes, a rhino with square lips, a dragon with deadly saliva, an animal roughly the length of a Boeing 737 and the creature most likely to emerge from the cargo doors of a spaceship. A unique insight into the disappearing world around us, this is their hilarious, entertaining, informative and thought-provoking story.

Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Susan Hill, Nicci French and Val McDermid, this is an astute and intelligent psychological thriller centring around obsession and rage from international multi-million copy seller Joanne Harris. Fast paced with unexpected twists and turns, it will get right under the skin... '[A] gripping psychological thriller... Harris is one of our most accomplished novelists and Gentlemen & Players, with its pace, wit and acute observation, shows her at the top of her form' -- DAILY EXPRESS '[A] delicious black comedy ... the plot is so cleverly constructed, the tension so unflagging, you'd think she'd been writing thrillers all her life' -- DAILY MAIL 'It kept me on the edge of my seat and I was thinking about it long after I turned the last page' -- ***** Reader review 'An intricate, engrossing novel' -- ***** Reader review 'Wonderfully, horribly plausible' -- ***** Reader review 'I read it in three days which is as close as I get to "couldn't put it down"' -- ***** Reader review 'Well written and enthralling' -- ***** Reader review 'A must read....' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely loved this book!' -- ***** Reader review ******************************************************************************************* At St Oswald's, a long-established boys' grammar school in the north of England, a new year has just begun. For the staff and boys of the school, a wind of unwelcome change is blowing. Suits, paperwork and Information Technology rule the world; and Roy Straitley, the eccentric veteran Latin master, is finally - reluctantly - contemplating retirement. But beneath the little rivalries, petty disputes and everyday crises of the school, a darker undercurrent stirs. And a bitter grudge, hidden and carefully nurtured for thirteen years, is about to erupt. The trilogy continues with blueeyedboy and Different Class.

Emily Henry’s beloved New York Times bestselling novel, now in a gorgeous special hardcover collector’s edition with: · A dazzling revamped cover · Beautifully illustrated endpapers with matching sprayed edges · A unique foil-stamped case, and… · A new letter from Emily and a never-before-seen epilogue from the original draft of the book! One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn't see coming... Nora Stephens' life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby. Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip away—with visions of a small town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute. If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again—in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow—what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves.

Before the Tang dynasty rose to power, China stood on the edge of collapse. The Sui rulers had reunited the country and built grand projects such as the vast Grand Canal linking north and south, but these achievements came at a heavy cost. Farmers were forced from their fields, taxes grew harsh, and families struggled to survive. Across the land, anger and hardship slowly turned into rebellion. Roads became unsafe, villages emptied, and the authority of the emperor began to weaken. As the old order crumbled, military leaders and local groups competed to shape what would come next. Among them was Li Yuan, a commander who watched and waited as the Sui lost control. This book traces the rise of the Tang dynasty and the remarkable world it created. You will see how Li Yuan and his son founded a new government, how powerful emperors such as Taizong strengthened the empire, and how Tang China became a center of trade, culture, and poetry. Along the way, you will meet famous figures, explore life in the capital of Chang'an, and discover why the Tang dynasty remains one of the most celebrated periods in Chinese history.This is the 3rd book in the Dynasties of Ancient China series of graded readers for English speakers learning to read Simplified Chinese. The book uses the 1200-word HSK-4 vocabulary, with additional words added as necessary. It also includes a pinyin version and a complete English translation, as well as a glossary that defines all Chinese words used. This makes it ideal for learners who want to improve their language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture.

Bloomsbury presents The End of Eden by Adam Welz, read by Jason Keller."At once an elegy and an exhortation."—ELIZABETH KOLBERTA revelatory exploration of climate change from the perspective of wild species and natural ecosystems – an homage to the miraculous, vibrant entity that is life on Earth.The stories we usually tell ourselves about climate change tend to focus on the damage inflicted on human societies by big storms, severe droughts, and rising sea levels. But the most powerful impacts are being and will be felt by the natural world and its myriad species, which are already in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Rising temperatures are fracturing ecosystems that took millions of years to evolve, disrupting the life forms they sustain – and in many cases driving them towards extinction. The natural Eden that humanity inherited is quickly slipping away.Although we can never really know what a creature thinks or feels, The End of Eden invites the reader to meet wild species on their own terms in a range of ecosystems that span the globe. Combining classic natural history, firsthand reportage, and insights from cutting-edge research, Adam Welz brings us close to creatures like moose in northern Maine, parrots in Puerto Rico, cheetahs in Namibia, and rare fish in Australia as they struggle to survive. The stories are intimate yet expansive and always dramatic.An exquisitely written and deeply researched exploration of wild species reacting to climate breakdown, The End of Eden offers a radical new kind of environmental journalism that connects humans to nature in a more empathetic way than ever before and galvanizes us to act in defense of the natural world before it's too late.

The Rare Find by George Anders - the definitive work on winning the war for talent - now in paperback. How do venture capitalists pick winners like Apple? How do the FBI's hostage rescue team find agents for the world's toughest job? How do Hollywood casting agents and major sports scouts size up the best talent? There's a huge difference between the very best performers and everyone else; in terms of productivity there's a five-to-one gap. No one can afford to settle for mediocrity. So how do talent scouts in every field identify genius and put it to work? Talking to the world's best, most secretive talent scouts, George Anders found that they all share an intense belief in finding high achievers who can create big successes. These are the arenas where brilliant recruiting is most vital - and in The Rare Find Anders reveals how the rest of us can learn the hidden 'tells' that really matter. Pairing these frontline observations with cutting-edge research from psychiatrists, economists, recruiters and business strategists, Anders shows how anyone can hone the ability to recognize future greatness and discover tomorrow's stars. 'Anders brings piercing intellect and persistent curiosity to examine the single most important leadership skill: finding and picking the right people' Jim Collins, author of Good to Great George Anders spent two decades as a top feature writer for The Wall Street Journal, where he was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting. He has also written for The New York Times, Parade, Fast Company, Smart Money and Harvard Business Review. He is the author of three previous books, including the New York Times bestseller Perfect Enough, a biography of Carly Fiorina. He lives in northern California.

A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE A NEW YORK TIMES 'SIZZLING NEW SUMMER THRILLER' TIME'S BEST NEW BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER VOGUE EDITORS' PRIME DAY PICK TOWN & COUNTRY'S BOOK CLUB PICK A HARPER'S BAZAAR BEST BOOK OF THE SUMMER A DAILY MAIL BEST BOOK OF THE SUMMER AIRMAIL EDITORS' PICK A BELLETRIST BOOK PICK "A New York cool girl novel (in the vein of Emma Cline)…a delicious escape and a perfect beach read. Highly recommend!” —Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author "This is the smart, sexy, scandalous read of the season.” —Town & Country "If you want a glam, racy New York City novel with elements of dark romance and thriller, take The Plunge with Lila Raicek." — Time Magazine A searing suspense novel that follows a grieving young woman as she is pulled into a seductive love triangle. As secrets from her past begin to resurface, she is forced to question who’s lying, who she can trust—and whether, in the end, she can trust herself. I had become good at hiding things, and most of all from myself. In the wake of her fiancé’s shocking death, Liv flees to New York where she seeks refuge in the apartment of an old mentor. Broken and lonely, she ventures to a party one night and sees him: Damon, her magnetic former neighbor. At his side is Isabel, a beguiling older widow whose presence intrigues and unsettles her. Desperate for escape, Liv is drawn into their charged dynamic and becomes entangled in their dazzling lives. But when an investigative journalist invades their circle, threatening to expose a shattering secret from her past, Liv begins to unravel. She embarks on an all-consuming affair with Damon, complicated by her deepening bond with Isabel. Over the course of one scorching summer – moving from Manhattan to the North Fork to Lake Como – their lives collide in a dangerous game of desire and betrayal that pushes them to an explosive edge. Searing, taut, and propulsive, The Plunge plumbs the depths of obsession and the ravages of grief. Told with razor-sharp prose and emotional precision, it offers an unflinching examination of the deceptions that undo us, and marks the arrival of a resonant and provocative new voice in fiction.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When dealing with a masterpiece, only the best will do. That s why writer Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson were chosen to adapt George R. R. Martin s beloved fantasy classic A Game of Thrones as a graphic novel. And as anyone who has read the previous two collected volumes of the ongoing series can attest, the result has been a stunning tour de force faithful in every respect to its brilliant original. In King s Landing, Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell the Hand of King Robert Baratheon is surrounded by enemies. Some are openly declared, such as Ser Jaime Lannister and his sister, Queen Cersei. Others are hidden in the shadows. Still others wear the smiling mask of friends. But all are deadly, as Eddard is about to discover. Nor is the enmity between Eddard and the Lannister siblings the sole source of friction between these powerful noble families. For Tyrion Lannister, the Imp whose stunted, twisted body houses the mind of a genius has but lately won his freedom from Lady Catelyn Stark, Eddard s wife, who had accused him of attempting to murder her youngest son, Brandon. Now he seeks out his father, his restless thoughts bent on revenge. Far to the north, the bastard Jon Snow, newly sworn to the Night s Watch, takes the first faltering steps toward a destiny stranger than he could ever dream a destiny that will bring him face-to-face with unspeakable horrors from beyond the edge of the world. While across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen, wed to the great Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo, and pregnant with his child a son prophesied to conquer the world will see her own destiny take an unforeseen turn.

Bloomsbury presents Amnesiac written and read by Neil Jordan.A haunted record of a life devoted to the visual art of the cinema and the written word, by Ireland's greatest director and one of her finest novelists.In this vivid, moving and strange memoir, Neil Jordan – the author of classic fiction like The Past, Sunrise with Sea Monster and Night in Tunisia, and the creator of celebrated movies like Angel, Mona Lisa, The Crying Game and Interview with the Vampire – reaches deep into his own past and that of his family.His mother was a painter, his father an inspector of schools who was visited by ghosts, and Jordan grew up on the edge of an abandoned aristocratic estate in north Dublin whose mysterious ruins fed his imagination. Passionate about music, he played in bands and theatre groups and met, at University College Dublin, a young radical called Jim Sheridan. Together they staged unforgettable dramatic productions that hinted at their future careers.His first collection of stories and first novel, Night in Tunisia and The Past, were met with acclaim, but Jordan was also drawn to the freedom and visual richness of film, and worked with the great English director John Boorman on his Arthurian epic Excalibur. His own first movie with Stephen Rea, Angel, was a brilliant angular take on the horrific violence of the Troubles, and in the years since then his films have combined in a unique way, intense supernatural elements with reflections on violence and sexuality.Jordan describes his work with Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Bob Hoskins, Tom Cruise and many others, but this is not a conventional story of life in the movies. The book is an eerie meditation on loss, love and creativity, on inspiration and influence, by one of the most unusual artists Ireland has produced.

Preorder the BRAND NEW heart-pounding thriller from the BESTSELLING author of The Honeymoon, Gemma Rogers. Every family has their secrets... No.6 Church Road was the Reilly family's dream home. A recently renovated 3-storey house with just three occupants and more importantly a whole vacant top floor. So, there was plenty of space for one more. Right? They had no idea I was sleeping in their empty loft conversion, cohabiting with them, eating their food, using their water, heating and Wi-Fi. Basically living for free, but it wasn't for the thrill, I had discovered 'phrogging'. It seemed like the perfect set-up, but when a local woman vanished, I suspected Jack Reilly was involved. You see I'd witnessed their illicit affair and Jack had a cast iron alibi, but I didn't believe it for one second. The secrets in Church Road wouldn't stay hidden for long, all I had to do was watch, wait and hope I wouldn't be discovered. A pacy, heart stopping, page turning thriller for the fans of Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell. Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'A super propulsive thriller spun from a super intriguing premise, that kept me up late into the night.' - S.E. Lynes 'Thrillingly tense and twisty from beginning to end... a true five star read' - Valerie Keogh 'A completely original anxiety-inducing thriller. I loved it!' - Ruby Speechley 'Unputdownable. a nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last page' - Keri Beevis 'Excellent storyline - Rogers has excelled with this book! A massive five stars. Highly recommended' - Reader Review 'Captivating and enthralling, I give this book five shiny golden stars' - Anita Waller 'A claustrophobic psychological thriller with an explosive finale. Gripping and absorbing'- David Beckler 'Thrilling - Really enjoyed this book, it kept me up at night wanting to read more. Character's good. Lots of twists. Loved the ending. Would definitely recommend it' - Reader Review 'It's a shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved it' - Lauren North 'This book had me hooked within a few pages. I would really recommend it - just make sure you are free to keep reading it!' - Reader Review 'A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a very talented author' - John Nicholl 'A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing right until the end' - Dreda Say Mitchell 'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat' - Kerry Barnes 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page' - Jacqui Rose

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Egypt.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from navigating the internal corridor shafts of the Great Pyramid, to delving into Cairo's culture on a Downtown Food Tour, and taking in the dunescape on the edge of Siwa Oasis before venturing to the craggy cliffs in El Arag Oasis.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Egypt travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Egypt and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Cuban culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and mapsCovers: Cairo; Northern Nile Valley; Luxor; Southern Nile Valley; Siwa Oasis & the Western Desert; Alexandria & the Mediterranean Coast; Red Sea Coast; SinaieBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Add notes to personalise your guidebook experienceSeamlessly flip between pagesBookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flashEmbedded links to recommendations' websitesZoom-in on maps and images Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Egypt.

LONGLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE WINNER OF THE WARWICK PRIZE FOR WOMEN IN TRANSLATION "Devastatingly brilliant. . . . Poignant, heart-stopping, sublime." -New York Times Book Review War and Peace for the twenty-first century, the internationally bestselling, award-winning multigenerational epic that begins with the Russian Revolution and spans a century-a novel of war, loss, love requited and unrequited, ghosts, joy, massacres, tragedy, and hot chocolate. At the start of the twentieth century, on the edge of the Russian empire, a family prospers. It owes its success to a delicious chocolate recipe, passed down from generation to generation with great care and caution. A caution which is justified: it is a recipe for ecstasy that carries a very bitter aftertaste . . . Stasia learns it from her Georgian father and takes it north, following her new husband, Simon, to his posting in St. Petersburg, the center of the Russian Revolution. Stasia's is only the first in a symphony of grand but all too often doomed romances that swirl from sweet to sour in this epic tale of the red century. Moving across years and vast expanses of longing and loss, each succeeding generation of this remarkable family hears echoes and sees reflections of their past. A ballet dancer's dream of performing in Paris never comes to fruition; a singer pines for Vienna. These and other unforgettable characters engage in larger-than-life relationships that come and go and come again; their world shakes and shakes more. A grand and sweeping epic, The Eighth Life (for Brilka) is one of those glorious classic books that readers can embrace and learn, be lost and found, and make indelible new friends. Translated from the German by Charlotte Collins and Ruth Martin