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The second laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - top choice for Class Captain, ghost hunter and detective extraordinaire, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. Guess who is a GHOST and is living RIGHT HERE in this school? It's Lady Deborah from our HISTORY LESSON, and she is stuck in her OWN SHOE. Watch as Brian and I film our investigations to find out WHAT she's doing there and how we can set her free. I'm also battling Megan Dunne to become class captain - vote for me, because who is more of a GHOST EXPERT than I am? Answer: HARDLY ANYONE! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks.

'This is first-class space opera' - The Guardian A Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular sequel to A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine, winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel. An alien terror could spell our end. An alien threat lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is supposed to win a war against it. In a desperate attempt to find a diplomatic solution, the fleet captain has sent for an envoy to contact the mysterious invaders. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass - both still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire - face an impossible task: they must attempt to negotiate with a hostile entity, without inadvertently triggering the destruction of themselves and the Empire. Whether they succeed or fail could change the face of Teixcalaan forever. A Desolation Called Peace is the second book in the Teixcalaan duology. 'All-round brilliant space opera, I absolutely loved it' - Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary Justice, on A Memory Called Empire 'A cutting, beautiful, human adventure . . . The best SF novel I've read in the last five years' - Yoon Ha Lee, author of Ninefox Gambit, on A Memory Called Empire

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Join Lioness captain Leah Williamson as she shows girls that they can be a leader at any age, and that huge things can happen when they believe in themselves! In the summers of 2022 and 2025, Leah led the Lionesses to victory in the European Championships - now she wants to show kids that they can achieve anything they put their mind to, both on and off the pitch, no matter what other people say. This positive guide for life will inspire young girls to lead like a pro, and motivate them to do what they love. Written with football writer Suzanne Wrack, You Have the Power is filled with stories from Leah's own life and tons of brilliant advice, to show children and teens how to find their strength and empower them to follow their dreams.

Written in 1915, The Shadow-Line is based upon events and experiences from twenty-seven years earlier to which Conrad returned obsessively in his fiction. A young sea captain's first command brings with it a succession of crises: his sea is becalmed, the crew laid low by fever, and his deranged first mate is convinced that the ship is haunted by the malignant spirit of a previous captain. This is indeed a work full of "sudden passions," in which Conrad is able to show how the full intensity of existence can be experienced by the man who, in the words of the older Captain Giles, is prepared to "stand up to his bad luck, to his mistakes, to his conscience." A subtle and penetrating analysis of the nature of manhood, The Shadow-Line investigates varieties of masculinity and desire in a subtext that counters the tale's seemingly conventional surface

Nothing screams captain material like messing around with my hockey coach's daughter . . . 'Sparkling prose and delicious tension . . . Grace Reilly is the queen of sports romance!' STEPHANIE ARCHER ----- 'Sports romance perfection' 'The spice. The love. The humour. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK WAS PERFECT' 'Cooper 100% stole my heart' 'Grace Reilly's writing is excellent . . . it was like magic' Discover your new TikTok obsession, a SPICY coach's daughter hockey romance! Perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Liz Tomforde and Elsie Silver. ----- Cooper As a pro-bound college ice hockey player, I usually have my pick of puck bunnies. But lately, I've been in a dry spell that feels more like a curse, and the stress is affecting my game - the one thing that can't happen if I'm going to make team captain. Enter Penny Ryder. She's my coach's daughter, but from the moment she grabs me on the ice rink, she's the only thing on my mind. She wants me to introduce her to all the things she's been dying to experience in the bedroom. If I say yes, I'll be relaxed on the ice again - but if her dad finds out, I can kiss any chance of being captain goodbye. Penny Thanks to the ex from hell, I'm a long way from being ready for a relationship - but it's finally time to reclaim my agency, one sexual experience at a time. Enter Cooper Callahan. He's the most casual guy I can think of - but he just so happens to be my hockey coach dad's star defenseman. The agreement is simple: become secret friends-with-benefits until he makes captain, whilst I cross off all the experiences on my list. Yet the longer our connection goes on, the less I want to say goodbye. I know love can lead to heartbreak, but what if it could also clear the ice for a breakaway. . .? READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE BEYOND THE PLAY SERIES: 'THE SPICE!!!!! Top tier' 'There's spice. There's cuteness. There's a man who knows what he's doing' 'If you want spice and two stubborn college students this is it!' 'This book was EVERYTHING I needed'

Get creative with over 100 glow-in-the-dark-stickers of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Black Widow, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther, and some of their most notorious enemies Packed with cool facts about all of their favourite characters from the comics, kids can expand their knowledge of the ultimate Super Hero team, and with the glowing stickers inside, create action scenes to thrill both night and day! Light up the sky with the God of Thunder's hammer Mjolnir, soar through space with Captain Marvel, or envision some truly epic team ups. Avengers Assemble! (c) 2024 MARVEL

This is about the quest of Captain Ahab, a man consumed by his obsession with a legendary, giant white whale, Moby Dick. As the ship sails into dangerous waters, The captain's hysterical pursuit becomes a symbol for the inherent, often destructive, nature of human ambition. "Moby-Dick" is not merely a tale of daring do; it is a profound meditation on the human condition itself. It can be read as part thriller, part sea adventure and part allegory.

A digital exclusive short story starring Quint, from Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell's bestselling Edge Chronicles. Quint is in urgent need to money to repair his skyship, the Stormchaser. So when Multinius Gobtrax offers him a job creating a sky chart of the Deepwoods, he eagerly accepts - on the condition that his wife Maris can go with him. But Maris has a secret that she must keep hidden from their superstitious new captain at any cost. After all, it is considered very bad luck to give birth onboard a skyship . . .

Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a delightfully funny, boy-friendly series . . . Can Stinky Spike sniff out a missing royal pup? Stinky Spike and Captain Fishbeard are thick as thieves and ready for adventure! That is, until they're captured! When Princess Petunia offers Spike a chance to find her lost puppy and free the Driftwood's crew, Spike is the top dog for the job. How hard could it be to find a fluffy royal pooch?

The book can be understood as a "continuation" of Edgar Allan Poe's novel "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket" and takes place one year after its publication respectively eleven years after the catastrophe in Antarctica. The wealthy American Joerling travels on Captain Len Guy's ship towards Tristan da Cunha. On their way there, they find the body of a sailor on a drifting iceberg, together with notes pointing to survivors in the Antarctic. They set out on an adventurous and dangerous quest, as one of the survivors is Len Guy's brother...

Goku and his friends journey to the planet Namek to confront the deadliest enemies Earth has ever seen-in full color! After years of training and adventure, Goku has become Earth's ultimate warrior. And his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the stakes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet. Now experience this legendary manga classic in full color! Captain Ginyu has exchanged bodies with Goku, and Gohan and Kuririn must use the seven Dragon Balls of Namek to summon the mighty Dragon Lord, who can grant any three wishes. But if they do summon the Dragon Lord, can they prevent Vegeta and Freeza from wishing for immortality for themselves?

Eight years ago, Anne Elliot followed the advice of Lady Russell, her only true friend, and broke off her engagement to the dashing young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. When Anne and the newly wealthy Captain Wentworth cross paths years later, it is clear that he has neither forgotten—nor forgiven—their past. Can true love survive heartbreak? Who should we listen to in matters of the heart? Filled with Jane Austen’s trademark wit and social commentary, Persuasion is a delightful romance and a surprisingly subversive exploration of our need to persuade, and be persuaded by, others.

She lost her future on the ice. He's fighting to save his. Neither planned on each other. Monroe Abrams once trained for the Olympics-until an injury shattered her future and sent her spiraling. Now her trust fund is gone, her confidence is shot, and the only job she can get is teaching kids at the rink she swore she'd never step foot in again. Rhodes McKnight has enough problems. As the captain of the Connecticut Wolverines, he's juggling a losing season, a locker room on edge, and a father who seems determined to ruin him. The last thing he needs is the coach's daughter sneaking past his walls. When Monroe reluctantly returns to the ice, Rhodes is the one who ends up helping her find her footing again-literally. She doesn't want a hockey player in her life. He doesn't have time for feelings. But their late-night practices turn into something they never anticipated, and the girl who swore she'd never skate again might be the only person who can steady the captain who's falling apart.

In unabashed celebration of Captain James T. Kirk’s singular fighting skills, Star Trek: Kirk Fu Manual is every Starfleet cadet's must-have training guide for surviving the final frontier. As captain of the legendary U.S.S. Enterprise, James T. Kirk engaged in his share of fisticuffs, besting opponents with a slick combination of moves and guile that remains unmatched. Is there anyone you’d rather have watching your back as you take on Klingons, alien gladiators, genetically engineered supermen, and even the occasional giant walking reptile? Kirk Fu is a series of unarmed combat techniques developed by one of Starfleet’s most celebrated starship captains over several years of encounters with alien species on any number of strange new worlds. A blend of various fighting styles, Kirk Fu incorporates elements of several Earth-based martial arts forms as well as cruder methods employed in bars and back alleys on planets throughout the galaxy. It is as unorthodox in practice as it is unbelievable to behold. Including excerpts from Kirk’s own notes and personal logs, the Star Trek: Kirk Fu Manual is the perfect training guide for surviving the depths of space. With proper training and practice, every Starfleet cadet can become one with Kirk Fu.

'This is first-class space opera' - The Guardian A Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular sequel to A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine, winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel. An alien terror could spell our end. An alien threat lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is supposed to win a war against it. In a desperate attempt to find a diplomatic solution, the fleet captain has sent for an envoy to contact the mysterious invaders. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass - both still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire - face an impossible task: they must attempt to negotiate with a hostile entity, without inadvertently triggering the destruction of themselves and the Empire. Whether they succeed or fail could change the face of Teixcalaan forever. A Desolation Called Peace is the second book in the Teixcalaan duology. 'All-round brilliant space opera, I absolutely loved it' - Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary Justice, on A Memory Called Empire 'A cutting, beautiful, human adventure . . . The best SF novel I've read in the last five years' - Yoon Ha Lee, author of Ninefox Gambit, on A Memory Called Empire

The second laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - top choice for Class Captain, ghost hunter and detective extraordinaire, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. Guess who is a GHOST and is living RIGHT HERE in this school? It's Lady Deborah from our HISTORY LESSON, and she is stuck in her OWN SHOE. Watch as Brian and I film our investigations to find out WHAT she's doing there and how we can set her free. I'm also battling Megan Dunne to become class captain - vote for me, because who is more of a GHOST EXPERT than I am? Answer: HARDLY ANYONE! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks.

Written in 1915, The Shadow-Line is based upon events and experiences from twenty-seven years earlier to which Conrad returned obsessively in his fiction. A young sea captain's first command brings with it a succession of crises: his sea is becalmed, the crew laid low by fever, and his deranged first mate is convinced that the ship is haunted by the malignant spirit of a previous captain. This is indeed a work full of "sudden passions," in which Conrad is able to show how the full intensity of existence can be experienced by the man who, in the words of the older Captain Giles, is prepared to "stand up to his bad luck, to his mistakes, to his conscience." A subtle and penetrating analysis of the nature of manhood, The Shadow-Line investigates varieties of masculinity and desire in a subtext that counters the tale's seemingly conventional surface.

"And I - I have shown him...that a man without hope is a man without fear." From the powerhouse pairing of Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli comes the definitive DAREDEVIL tale! Karen Page, Matt Murdock's former lover, has traded away his secret identity for a drug fix. Now, Daredevil must find all the strength he can muster as Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime, wastes no time taking him down as low as a human can get! As he is nursed back to health by a nun named Sister Maggie, Matt discovers a shocking secret that will change their relationship forever! But can he piece his life back together and survive a battle against the brutal super-soldier named Nuke? Guest-starring Captain America, this classic masterpiece looks better than ever on the oversized pages of a Gallery Edition! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #226-233.

"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds . . . whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. The Bad Guys have strangely acquired SUPERPOWERS! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you'd call hero-caliber skills. Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a job to do. With Dr. Marmalade ready to destroy the world, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark finally have their chance to be (super)heroes! And this time, they may just get some help . . .

At last, the original two League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen epics are collected in a single volume! In this amazingly imaginative tale, Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, and Hawley Griffin, the Invisible Man unite to defeat a deadly menace to London and all Britons! Then, one month later, the skies over England are filled with flaming rockets as Mars launches the first salvo of an invasion. Only our stalwart adventurers can save mother England and the Earth itself.

Get creative with over 100 glow-in-the-dark-stickers of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Black Widow, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther, and some of their most notorious enemies Packed with cool facts about all of their favourite characters from the comics, kids can expand their knowledge of the ultimate Super Hero team, and with the glowing stickers inside, create action scenes to thrill both night and day! Light up the sky with the God of Thunder's hammer Mjolnir, soar through space with Captain Marvel, or envision some truly epic team ups. Avengers Assemble! (c) 2024 MARVEL

New York Times bestselling author Kathleen E. Woodiwiss debut romance... The Flower Doomed to a life of unending toil, Heather Simmons fears for her innocence-until a shocking, desperate act forces her to flee. . . and to seek refuge in the arms of a virile and dangerous stranger. The Flame A lusty adventurer married to the sea, Captain Brandon Birmingham courts scorn and peril when he abducts the beautiful fugitive from the tumultuous London dockside. But no power on Earth can compel him to relinquish his exquisite prize. For he is determined to make the sapphire-eyed lovely his woman. . .and to carry her off to far, uncharted realms of sensuous, passionate love.

Howl with laughter with the FIFTH book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side , our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue? Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one’s self. Full colour pages throughout.

'She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older - the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning.' Anne Elliot seems to have given up on present happiness and has resigned herself to living off her memories. More than seven years earlier she complied with duty: persuaded to view the match as imprudent and improper, she broke off her engagement to a naval captain with neither fortune, ancestry, nor prospects. However, when peacetime arrives and brings the Navy home, and Anne encounters Captain Wentworth once more, she starts to believe in second chances. Persuasion celebrates romantic constancy in an era of turbulent change. Written as the Napoleonic Wars were ending, the novel examines how a woman can at once remain faithful to her past and still move forward into the future. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. .

Howl with laughter with the SECOND book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! Dog Man, the next hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages throughout.

Limited edition paperback reissue including sprayed edges and bonus content A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Heat rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Now a hit TV show on Sky/NOW TV The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid. “The book that got me into hockey romance.” - NPR's Weekend Edition Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game. Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that - definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him - except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option…

BECOME THE MOST FEARED PIRATE IN THE CARIBBEAN: Command your ship, the Jackdaw, and strike fear in all who see her. Plunder and pillage to upgrade the Jackdaw with ammunition and equipment needed to fight off enemy ships. A BRASH REBEL ASSASSIN: Become Edward Kenway, a charismatic yet brutal pirate captain, trained by Assassins. Edward can effortlessly switch between the Hidden Blade of the Assassin's Order and all new weaponry including four flintock pistols and dual cutlass swords. EXPLORE AN OPEN WORLD FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES: Discover the most diverse Assassin's Creed world ever created. From Kingston to Nassau, explore 50 unique locations where you can live the life of a pirate. English Language version EXPERIENCE THE GRITTY REALITY BEHIND THE PIRATE FANTASY: Stand amongst legendary names such as Blackbeard and Benjamin Hornigold, as you establish a lawless Republic in the Bahamas and relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Pirates.

John Openshaw tells Holmes that in 1883 his uncle died two months after receiving a letter inscribed "K.K.K." with five orange pips enclosed, and that in 1885 his father died soon after receiving a similar letter; now Openshaw himself has received such a letter. Holmes tells him to do as the letter asks and leave a diary page, which Holmes deduces is connected to the Ku Klux Klan, on the garden sundial. Openshaw is killed before he can do so, but Holmes discovers the killers have been travelling on a sailing ship, and sends the captain a letter with five orange pips. The ship is lost at sea.

Join trans-temporal adventuress Iris Wildthyme (Katy Manning) for a series of eight brand-new half-hour episodes as she travels through time and space aboard her trusty double-decker bus, accompanied by her new friend Captain Turner!1. Comeback of the Scorchies by James GossOne-hit-80s wonder, Brian Bonamy, is back - and he's wowing the crowds of Margate! But when Iris and Captain Turner take in the show, they quickly realise something else is behind his success and that Iris is still under contract!2. Dark Side by Nick CampbellNeeding a break from adventuring, Iris decides to return to her former home -Pink Gables - where she is more than a little surprised to discover that unearthly forces have subsequently taken up residence.3. Oracle of the Supermarket by Roy GillCassie Burdock works on the till in the local branch of Fergusons. She thinks she's nothing special, that she's just like everyone else: until one day, she finds that she can predict the future with unnerving accuracy.4. Murder At The Abbey by Mark B. OliverAfter witnessing the death of one of their friends, Iris and Captain Turner turn sleuth to get to the bottom of things. But just who would want to commit such a beastly crime; and why? Wildthyme is on the case!5. The Slots of Giza by Hamish SteeleThe Giza is the Hawkhead Nebula's premier casino experience: Vegas on an intergalactic scale! But when one of Iris's fellow slotters dies at her machine, she and Captain Turner quickly learn that the Giza's guests are gambling with their lives.6. High Spirits by Cavan ScottWhen Iris lands the bus on the infamous Garden in the Clouds, she and Captain Turner are expecting a world of peace and tranquility. Instead, they arrive on a world plagued by hauntings, where they ghosts want to lay them to rest.7. An Extraterrestrial Werewolf in Belgium by Scott HandcockAfter an unexpected incident with a transdimensional entity in the 1970s, Iris makes an emergency landing in Flanders, where legends of an ancient wolf-like bogeyman soon prove to be frighteningly real.8. Looking for a Friend by Paul MagrsIn a bar in central London, a strangely-dressed woman reappears night after night, drowning her sorrows and searching for a friend she left behind!