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Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day. This special collector’s edition features an exclusive short story, a letter from the author, and a stunning stepback cover with a brand-new design. #1 New York Times bestseller * four starred reviews * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Bustle Best YA Novel * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book * A Book Riot Best Queer Book * A BuzzFeed Best YA Book of the Year * A BookPage Best YA Book of the Year On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day. In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called "profound." Plus don't miss The First to Die at the End: #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of international phenomenon They Both Die at the End in this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Cast’s fateful calls. One day to live. One last chance to find a connection. A Fateful Day: What would you do if you got the call? For Mateo and Rufus, it means finding a stranger on the Last Friend app to share their final hours. Opposites Attract: A shy, sheltered boy and a street-smart foster kid meet for their first and last date, determined to live a lifetime of adventure in a single day. Found Family: From Rufus's loyal foster brothers, the Plutos, to the unforgettable bond formed in just a few hours, this story celebrates the families we choose. A BookTok Sensation: Discover the #1 New York Times bestseller that broke hearts around the world and became a viral phenomenon.

'The queen of crime . . . You-Jeong Jeong is shaking up the world of suspense' Glamour ' You-Jeong Jeong is a certified international phenomenon . . . one among the best at writing psychological suspense' Los Angeles Times A young girl is found dead in Seryong Lake, a reservoir in a remote South Korean village. The police immediately begin their investigation. At the same time, three men - Yongje, the girl's father, and two security guards at the nearby dam, each of whom has something to hide about the night of her death - find themselves in an elaborate game of cat and mouse as they race to uncover what happened to her, without revealing their own closely guarded secrets. When a final showdown at the dam results in a mass tragedy, one of the guards is convicted of murder and sent to prison. For seven years, his son, Sowon, lives in the shadow of his father's shocking and inexplicable crime. When Sowon receives a package that promises to reveal at last what really happened at Seryong Lake, he must confront a present danger he never knew existed. Dark, disturbing, and full of twists and turns, Seven Years of Darkness is the riveting new novel from the internationally celebrated author of The Good Son. 'South Korea's preeminent author of psychological thrillers' Entertainment Weekly 'Rightly compared to Stephen King' Die Zeit (Germany)

THE ONE WHERE IT'S UP TO GREG TO SAVE HIS SCHOOL The eighteenth laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 300 million copies of the series sold worldwide! Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg? WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on Laughter guaranteed! LOOK OUT FOR: Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2 in August 2026! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight (Book 21) in October 2026! Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series? Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper

Three years without even seeing him. Three years without Axel. How do you move on from a broken heart? Three years have passed since Axel Nguyen shattered Leah Jones'' heart into a million pieces, and Leah has spent every moment of those three years distracting herself from the devastation. She tries to move on with Landon, a guy she meets in college, but she can only truly escape thoughts of Axel when she''s painting. At least one good thing has come out of all of it: her dream of exhibiting her work is finally coming true. Axel is achingly aware every day of how much he misses Leah. The moment he learns about Leah''s exhibit, Axel can''t think about anything else but to go see her. Being in the same room with Leah, as beautiful and magnetic as he remembers, leaves Axel desperate and Leah breathless in his presence. He offers to be her agent; she accepts. One work trip to Paris later leaves Leah and Axel full of pent-up attraction and wondering if their whirlwind romance is a forever kind of love or if it''s better off left in the past. International bestselling author Alice Kellen concludes her emotional new adult duology with an evocative and passionate love story for readers of Colleen Hoover, Anna Todd, and books to make you ugly cry.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER “Daring . . . a brilliant contemporary novel.”—Colm Tóibín An intimate, sharply funny contemporary novel about a couple heading toward their wedding, and the three friends who may draw them apart Meet Celine and Luke. For all intents and purposes, the happy couple. Luke (a serial cheater) and Celine (more inter­ested in piano than domestic life) plan to marry in a year. Archie (the best man) should be moving on from his unrequited love for Luke and up the corporate ladder, but he finds himself utterly stuck. Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. And Vivian (a wedding guest) is the only one with any emotional distance and observes her friends like ants in a colony. As the wedding approaches and their five lives intersect, these characters will each look for a path to the happily ever after—but does it lie at the end of an aisle? In her wry, sprightly, and unmistakable voice, Naoise Dolan makes the marriage plot entirely her own in a sparkling ensemble novel that is both ferociously clever and supremely enjoyable.

Before the international superstardom, the stadiums and the global success of Make It Big, Wham! were two ambitious school friends trying to turn cheap demos, club culture and youthful confidence into a career. Iconic Albums: Wham! - The Fantastic Era (1983) tells the story of the duo's explosive rise from George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's teenage friendship to the release of their chart-topping debut album, Fantastic. The book follows the collapse of their early band The Executive, the creation of the first Wham! demos, their difficult deal with Innervision and the initial failure of "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do?)". It explores how an unexpected Top of the Pops appearance transformed "Young Guns (Go for It!)" into a breakthrough hit and how George Michael rapidly developed from an inexperienced teenage songwriter into the musical driving force behind one of Britain's hottest new pop acts. Every song from Fantastic is examined, including "Bad Boys," "A Ray of Sunshine," "Love Machine," "Club Tropicana," "Nothing Looks the Same in the Light" and "Come On!", alongside the hit singles that established Wham!'s original combination of funk, soul, humour, youthful rebellion and irresistible pop. The book also explores the colourful image of early Wham!, the famous Ibiza video for "Club Tropicana," the Club Fantastic tour, the growing importance of George Michael as a producer and the increasingly bitter contractual battle that eventually allowed George and Andrew to escape Innervision. By the end of the Fantastic era, Wham! had achieved a UK number-one album-but George Michael was already outgrowing the sound and image that had made them famous. The next chapter would bring "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go," "Freedom," "Careless Whisper" and international superstardom. This is the story of the album that made all of it possible.

The definitive account of the Lizzie Borden murders—the subject of Netflix’s Monster anthology series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. In Cara Robertson’s “enthralling” book, The Trial of Lizzie Borden, “the reader is to serve as judge and jury” (The New York Times). Based on twenty years of research and recently unearthed evidence, this true crime narrative of the Lizzie Borden murder trial and legal history is the “definitive account to date of one of America’s most notorious and enduring murder mysteries” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). When Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally hacked to death in Fall River, Massachusetts, in August 1892, the arrest of the couple’s younger daughter Lizzie turned the case into international news and her murder trial into a spectacle unparalleled in American history. Reporters flocked to the scene. Well-known columnists took up conspicuous seats in the courtroom. The defendant was relentlessly scrutinized for signs of guilt or innocence. Everyone—rich and poor, suffragists and social conservatives, legal scholars, and laypeople—had an opinion about Lizzie Borden’s guilt or innocence. Was she a cold-blooded murderess or an unjustly persecuted lady? Did she or didn’t she? An essential piece of American mythology, the popular fascination with the Borden murders has endured for more than one hundred years. Told and retold in every conceivable genre, the murders have secured a place in the American pantheon of mythic horror. In contrast, “Cara Robertson presents the story with the thoroughness one expects from an attorney…Fans of crime novels will love it” (Kirkus Reviews). Based on transcripts of the Borden legal proceedings, contemporary newspaper accounts, unpublished local accounts, and recently unearthed letters from Lizzie herself, The Trial of Lizzie Borden is “a fast-paced, page-turning read” (Booklist, starred review) that offers a window into Gilded Age America. This “remarkable” (Bustle) book “should be at the top of your reading list” (PopSugar).

A Modern Classic That Redefined Ferrari for the 21st Century Produced between 1999 and 2004 in Modena coupé, Spider convertible and Challenge Stradale form, the Ferrari 360 marked a turning point for the brand. With its aluminium-spaceframe chassis and curvaceous new styling, it set the blueprint for two decades of Ferrari design and engineering. Offering improved ergonomics and everyday usability without sacrificing performance, the 360 remains one of the most accessible and desirable Ferraris, praised for its balance of practicality, power, and presence. Launched in 1999 with the elegant 360 Modena coupé, the Ferrari 360 marked a bold new chapter in Maranello’s history. It was soon joined by the convertible 360 Spider and the lightweight, track-focused Challenge Stradale – each a masterclass in performance and design. In true Ferrari fashion, competition versions of the 360 were also produced, both for the exclusive Ferrari Challenge series and for top-level national and international GT racing. Although the 360 followed a proud tradition of mid-engined, V8-powered, two-seat Ferraris, its all-aluminium chassis and curvaceous Pininfarina styling signalled a shift toward the future – one that combined breathtaking performance with an accessible driving experience. By the end of production in 2004, over 17,000 had been built – the highest production volume for any Ferrari up to that point. More than just a performance icon, the 360 introduced a new ethos: to offer Ferraris that were more accessible to a wider range of customers, with improved interior space, ergonomics and drivability. Today, it has become a favourite among both first-time Ferrari buyers and seasoned collectors, known for its relative affordability, stunning performance, reliability and distinctive character.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL . . . "Matt Dinniman has cooked us all up a deliciously terrifying gamer geek stew, mixing up Avatar and Ender's Game, with a dash of The Last Starfighter and Independence Day thrown in. This tale is more twisted fun than you can shake a joystick at." Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ready Player One "Strap in and grab your pitchfork because Matt Dinniman is back again with a fast-paced stand-alone novel that's sure to leave you itching for more." SFF Insider -- WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BECOME YOUR PLANET'S FINAL BOSS? THIS IS THE EPIC AND FAST-PACED NOVEL FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SMASH-HIT DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL. - THEIR GAME. OUR WAR . . . All life on planet New Sonora is to be exterminated. And the Apex Corporation has made it a game: OPERATION: BOUNCEHOUSE Inviting bored Earthers to remotely pilot deadly war machines. Which is bad news for the planet's human colonists. But one - rancher Oliver Lewis - refuses to die quietly. Together with his friends, Cindy the pig, Betty Sue the chicken and an ancient fleet of agri-robots, including the sassy Roger, Oliver will fight back. They wanted a game. He'll give them a war . . . ---- *** Praise for Operation Bounce House *** "Irreverent yet heartfelt, nostalgic yet wholly original, with Operation Bounce House, Dinniman delivers another anarchic adventure rich with riotous characters and a plot that crackles towards chaos with all the alacrity of a dynamite fuse." Pierce Brown, bestselling author of Red Rising "Fast-paced, clever, and with plenty of heart-the rare book that's both thoughtful and tremendously entertaining." James Islington, International bestselling author of The Will of the Many "Creative and well-written as ever, Operation Bounce House reminds me how much storytelling a great writer can pack into a single volume." Will Wight, bestelling author of The Cradle Series "An all-hands-on-deck sci-fi war novel that pits the peasants against the plutocracy, pitchforks against spaceships, rock 'n' roll against oppression, and love against greed... you're gonna love every bloody page of it." Philip Fracassi, author of The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre

'The Debordian analysis of modern life resonates more deeply and darkly than perhaps even its creator thought possible...' - The New Yorker 'Never before has Debord's work seemed quite as relevant as it does now' - The Guardian 'Guy Debord is a time bomb, and a difficult one to defuse.' - Michael Löwy First published in 1967, Guy Debord's stinging revolutionary critique of contemporary society, The Society of the Spectacle has since acquired a cult status. The Das Kapital of the 20th century. An essential text, and the main theoretical work of the Situationists. Few works of political and cultural theory have been as enduringly provocative. From its publication amid the social upheavals of the 1960's up to the present, the volatile theses of this book have decisively transformed debates on the shape of modernity, capitalism, and everyday life. 'In Society of the Spectacle, Debord sets out his best-known statement of how the categories of capitalism colonise everyday life to such an extent that we can barely imagine an existence beyond them.' - Sydney Review of Books 'The Society of the Spectacle [is] about not just the clamor of images but also the silence of power, a silence which, since the seventies, has become deafening.' - McKenzie Wark 'Never before has Debord's work seemed quite as relevant as it does now, in the permanent present that he so accurately foretold? Open his book, read it, be amazed, pour yourself a glass of supermarket wine - as he would wish - and then forget all about it, which is what the Spectacle wants.' - Will Self 'In The Society of the Spectacle, Debord made plain that a 'unified critique of culture' implied a critique of the social totality. This was his practico-theoretical method throughout his career as a revolutionary: he saw no distinction between cultural work and political work.' - Bruce Russell 'I read [The Society of the Spectacle] again and I thought, "This is a fucking amazing book!" I had forgotten how terrific it was, and it was actually quite different to how I remembered it. I insist that the key chapter is not the first one, on the spectacle itself, but the second to last - the chapter on détournement. To me, that concept is the great gift of the Situationists. [They] realized that one can exploit this critically - one can copy and correct in the direction of hope.' - Los Angeles Review of Books About the author Guy Debord (1931-1994) was a Marxist theorist, writer, poet, filmmaker, hypergraphist, cultural revolutionary and a founding member of the Lettrist International and Situationist International - groups that fused avant-garde art and politics as an anti-capitalist weapon. Few works of political and cultural theory have been as enduringly provocative as Debord's Society of the Spectacle, which decisively transformed debates on the shape of modernity, capitalism and contemporary life.

The bestselling global phenomenon, now updated for the 10th anniversaryThe runaway international bestseller- now fully revised and updated Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense?Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results?Does your colleague's manner of communication always get your back up? You are not alone. In Surrounded by Idiots, communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we struggle to connect with certain types of people. Now a global bestseller, this book uses four core personality types - Red, Yellow, Green and Blue - to explain other people's baffling behaviour and help you understand yourself better. You will learn to hone communication and social skills based on who you're dealing with, handle conflict with confidence and get the best out of everyone you interact with and manage. Now offering you the wisdom of the four personality types with even more verve and insight, this fully revised and expanded edition brings you a completely new and up-to-date translation, and marks a global moment for fans of Thomas Erikson's books. This updated and enhanced edition has used questions and feedback from Thomas's more than 10 million global readers to bring you 30% more material than before, honing this classic, comprehensive toolkit to new heights. Packed with 'aha!' and 'oh no!' moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and influence those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck, you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you!The no.1 Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

I can never forget the sense of pure astonishment I felt when I first read Mieko Kawakami' - Haruki Murakami 'The most exciting Japanese novelist at work today' - The Times A heart-stopping story of teenage girls on the brink in 1990s Tokyo from the International Booker Prize-Shortlisted author of Heaven and Breasts and Eggs. Hana has nothing but she's hopeful. She's fifteen years old. She lives in a tiny apartment in a suburb of Tokyo with her young mother, a hostess at a local dive bar. They have no money, no security. Then Kimiko appears. Kimiko is older, a bright light in Hana's dark world. Together they set up Lemon, a bar that, despite its shabby setting and seedy clientele, becomes a haven for Hana. Suddenly Hana has a job she loves, friends to share her days with, and the glittering promise of money. She feels like a normal girl. She feels invincible. But in the narrow alleys of Sangenjaya, nothing is as it seems. Soon all of Hana's hope, her optimism, and her drive, will be tested to the limit . . . A story of enduring friendship and deep betrayal, Sisters in Yellow is a masterpiece of teenage dreams and adult cruelties that confirms Mieko Kawakami as one of the great writers of her generation. 'Relentlessly riveting . . . My heart felt very tender reading this' - Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face Readers love Sisters in Yellow: 'My new favourite book of ALL TIME. The ending absolutely destroyed me.' 'A powerful, emotionally charged exploration of friendship, survival and the quiet brutality of inequality' 'Mieko Kawakami doesn't need a high-speed chase to create tension; she lets a heavy, unsettling mood seep into the floorboards' 'Confirms Kawakami's place as one of the most vital voices in contemporary literature' 'The character building is second to none . . . Mieko Kawakami is a generational talent' 'This is Kawakami at her best. Not for a second does the pace let up.

Fans of Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy, meet your new obsession! The international college-romance phenomenon with over one million copies sold and now an Amazon Prime TV series. He's the college bad boy trying to change gears . . . When Donovan, basketball star and notorious heartthrob of the Campus Drivers, realises just how much damage his womanising behaviour has caused, he decides it's time to change his ways and become the perfect boyfriend. And who better to coach him than romance-obsessed, all-round good girl, Carrie? . . . but she's never believed in the Reformed Player trope. Too bad Carrie wants nothing to do with him. She'd much rather lose herself in the heroes from her romance novels. They're uncomplicated and drama-free, just the way she likes it. If only Donovan would take the hint. Now she's reluctantly putting him through his paces in a tough, no-nonsense crash course in love, where the lessons are starting to feel all too real. But can this hopeless romantic really believe a heartbreaker is capable of happily ever after? Pick this up if you love : reformed playboy, he falls first / she falls harder, opposites attract, tutor / student relationship, sports romance.

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The elegant walking stick of the Malfoy patriarch, Lucius Malfoy, is replicated in fine detail with a wooden shaft and a die cast zinc alloy handle with silver plating and genuine crystals. This prop replica is designed as a striking display piece. Measuring approx. 46in (117cm) in overall length, the head of the cane can be separated to reveal Lucius Malfoy's wand hidden inside, measuring approx 18in (45cm) in length and attached to the silver plated snake's head handle. The Noble Collection has gained an international reputation for products with exquisite design and fine craftsmanship; every Harry Potter product we produce is officially licensed and is based on the props and designs used in the Wizarding World film series. Every one of our Wizarding World products makes the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life. Become a wizard with our Noble Collection wands, show your house pride with our badge sets, or simply cuddle up with your very own plush toy. In the unlikely event you're not completely happy with your Harry Potter merchandise we will provide you with a full refund in accordance with Amazon terms.

An instant New York Times bestseller! Batuman has a gift for making the universe seem, somehow, like the benevolent and witty literary seminar you wish it were . . .This novel wins you over in a million micro-observations. The New York Times From the acclaimed and bestselling author of The Idiot, the continuation of beloved protagonist Selin s quest for self-knowledge, as she travels abroad and tests the limits of her newfound adulthood Selin is the luckiest person in her family: the only one who was born in America and got to go to Harvard. Now it s sophomore year, 1996, and Selin knows she has to make it count. The first order of business: to figure out the meaning of everything that happened over the summer. Why did Selin s elusive crush, Ivan, find her that job in the Hungarian countryside? What was up with all those other people in the Hungarian countryside? Why is Ivan s weird ex-girlfriend now trying to get in touch with Selin? On the plus side, it feels like the plot of an exciting novel. On the other hand, why do so many novels have crazy abandoned women in them? How does one live a life as interesting as a novel a life worthy of becoming a novel without becoming a crazy abandoned woman oneself? Guided by her literature syllabus and by her more worldly and confident peers, Selin reaches certain conclusions about the universal importance of parties, alcohol, and sex, and resolves to execute them in practice no matter what the cost. Next on the list: international travel. Unfolding with the propulsive logic and intensity of youth, Either/Or is a landmark novel by one of our most brilliant writers. Hilarious, revelatory, and unforgettable, its gripping narrative will confront you with searching questions that persist long after the last page.

From rising culinary star Danny Bowien, chef and cofounder of the tremendously popular Mission Chinese Food restaurants, comes an exuberant cookbook that tells the story of an unconventional idea born in San Francisco that spread cross-country, propelled by wildly inventive recipes that have changed what it means to cook Chinese food in America Mission Chinese Food is not exactly a Chinese restaurant. It began its life as a pop-up: a restaurant nested within a divey Americanized Chinese joint in San Francisco's Mission District. From the beginning, a spirit of resourcefulness and radical inventiveness has infused each and every dish at Mission Chinese Food. Now, hungry diners line up outside both the San Francisco and New York City locations, waiting hours for platters of Sizzling Cumin Lamb, Thrice-Cooked Bacon, Fiery Kung Pao Pastrami, and pungent Salt-Cod Fried Rice. The force behind the phenomenon, chef Danny Bowien is, at only thirty-three, the fastest-rising young chef in the United States. Born in Korea and adopted by parents in Oklahoma, he has a broad spectrum of influences. He's a veteran of fine-dining kitchens, sushi bars, an international pesto competition, and a grocery-store burger stand. In 2013 Food & Wine named him one of the country's Best New Chefs and the James Beard Foundation awarded him its illustrious Rising Star Chef Award. In 2011 Bon Appétit named Mission Chinese Food the second-best new restaurant in America, and in 2012 the New York Times hailed the Lower East Side outpost as the Best New Restaurant in New York City. The Mission Chinese Food Cookbook tracks the fascinating, meteoric rise of the restaurant and its chef. Each chapter in the story-from the restaurant's early days, to an ill-fated trip to China, to the opening of the first Mission Chinese in New York-unfolds as a conversation between Danny and his collaborators, and is accompanied by detailed recipes for the addictive dishes that have earned the restaurant global praise. Mission Chinese's legions of fans as well as home cooks of all levels will rethink what it means to cook Chinese food, while getting a look into the background and insights of one of the most creative young chefs today.

With Sisters in Yellow, [Kawakami] proves she is still the most exciting Japanese novelist at work today' The Times A heart-stopping story of teenage girls on the brink in 1990s Tokyo from the International Booker Prize-Shortlisted author of HEAVEN and BREASTS AND EGGS Hana has nothing but she's hopeful. She's fifteen years old. She lives in a tiny apartment in a suburb of Tokyo with her young mother, a hostess at a local dive bar. They have no money, no security. Then Kimiko appears. Kimiko is older, a bright light in Hana's dark world. Together they set up Lemon, a bar that, despite its shabby setting and seedy clientele, becomes a haven for Hana. Suddenly Hana has a job she loves, friends to share her days with, and the glittering promise of money. She feels like a normal girl. She feels invincible. But in the narrow alleys of Sangenjaya, nothing is as it seems. Soon all of Hana's hope, her optimism, and her drive, will be tested to the limit . . . A story of enduring friendship and deep betrayal, Sisters in Yellow is a masterpiece of teenage dreams and adult cruelties that confirms Mieko Kawakami as one of the great writers of her generation. Readers love Sisters in Yellow: 'My new favourite book of ALL TIME. The ending absolutely destroyed me.' 'A powerful, emotionally charged exploration of friendship, survival and the quiet brutality of inequality' 'Mieko Kawakami doesn't need a high-speed chase to create tension; she lets a heavy, unsettling mood seep into the floorboards' 'Confirms Kawakami's place as one of the most vital voices in contemporary literature' 'The character building is second to none . . . Mieko Kawakami is a generational talent' 'This is Kawakami at her best. Not for a second does the pace let up.

Rebirth of a platforming legend: Rayman Origins brings back many of the classic characters, revived in their original 2D form, as well as a whole new world of characters and environments. Discover the roots of Rayman by collecting pieces of the Glade's history, and assemblethemto reveal the truth behind Rayman's origins. 4-Player, jump-in/jump-out, co-op gameplay: Play as Rayman in the solo campaign, or have up to three friends jump in at any time to play as Globox or as one of thetwoTeensies. Players can leave at any time without affecting the others' progression. Unique approach to 2D art: A rich world with over 100 characters and 12 unique environments created by some of the videogaming's most reputed artists and animators. This creative approach to 2D design will recapture the hearts of platformer fans and introduce a new generation to a much-loved characters in his original 2D form. Variety of gameplay: Rayman Origins is a platformer at its core, but it has elements of many game genres. Rayman, Globox and the Teensies gain unique abilities as they progress through the adventure, including swimming, diving and the sensational "HairlyCopter." The game also features many elements of action, adventure and beat-'em-up gameplay. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

A richly detailed prop replica of Rowena Ravenclaw’s lost diadem, a treasure that Lord Voldemort later turns into his fifth Horcrux, as featured in the Harry Potter film series. Etched upon the surface of the diadem is the quote: “Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure.” This intricate diadem replica is made of silver-plated brass with crystal stones and measures approx. 5.5 x 2 x 1in (14 x 5 x 2cm). Comes complete with a fine display box featuring the Ravenclaw crest inside the lid and a satin-feel lining. The Noble Collection has gained an international reputation for products with exquisite design and fine craftsmanship; every Harry Potter product we produce is officially licensed and is based on the props and designs used in the Wizarding World film series. Every one of our Wizarding World products makes the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life. Become a wizard with our Noble Collection wands, show your house pride with our badge sets, or simply cuddle up with your very own plush toy. In the unlikely event you're not completely happy with your Harry Potter merchandise we will provide you with a full refund in accordance with Amazon terms.

A New York Times bestselling mathematician reveals how math can take your game playing and puzzle solving to the next level. "A thrilling tour of all the ways you can win with math." -Matt Parker, author of the international bestseller Humble Pi "A winning book by a winning personality." -Ben Orlin, author of Math Games with Bad Drawings Imagine entering a bingo parlor where one thousand cards are in play. "I'll bet that the winning card is horizontal instead of vertical," a man says. Should you take the bet? Or suppose you've reached Final Jeopardy! with $7,000 to your opponents' $8,000 and $4,000. What should you wager? Or imagine you're at the blackjack table. The dealer's up card is a four, and you've been dealt a jack and a two. Should you hit or should you stand? In How to Win, Art Benjamin answers these questions and many more. Breaking down the mathematics of games and puzzles, he finds winning strategies, hidden paradoxes, and profound ideas. He shows us the best opening guesses and follow-up moves in Wordle, an easy way to solve a Rubik's Cube and almost any sudoku, and how to determine which games at the casino will let your money last the longest. And he reveals how the same math extends to everyday life, enabling us to transcend luck in whatever we do. Now that's a winning proposition.

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM. FIGHT FOR LOVE. WELCOME TO THE KILLING GROUND. Enter a world where, livestreamed to millions, prisoners fight like gladiators for the ultimate prize: their freedom. 'America's new Hunger Games' SUNDAY TIMES 'So good. This one is from the heart' STEPHEN KING **SHORTLISTED FOR THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE TIKTOK BOOK AWARDS** Fan-favourite female stars Loretta Thurwar and Hamara 'Hurricane Staxxx' Stacker are teammates and lovers. Thurwar is nearing the end of her time on the circuit, free in just a few matches, a fact she carries as heavily as her lethal hammer. But as protestors clash with the baying crowds and the programme's corporate owners stack the odds against her - will the price be simply too high? 'Brutal, thrilling, devastating and beautiful' THE TIMES 'So compelling - right up to the final, fatal blow' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Defiant, awe-inspiring' JESSAMINE CHAN 'Vividly imaginative and startling' ELLE 'The new maestro of dystopian lit' WIRED 'A pure fire page turner' MAX PORTER Shortlisted for the TikTok Book Awards, International Book of the Year, 2024

Discover the serial killer romance series everyone is talking about! 'So fresh and different. It's like a funny, irreverent version of Dexter - only there's two of them and sexual tension' Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly ---- From the no.1 New York Times bestselling author of the genre-breaking international TikTok sensation Butcher & Blackbird and Leather & Lark comes the final book in the Ruinous Love Trilogy - a friends-with-benefits dark romantic comedy. Murder. Mayhem. And spice. Doctor Fionn Kane is running from a broken heart, one he hopes to mend in small-town Nebraska, far away from his almost-fiance and his derailed surgical career. It's a simpler life: head down, hard work, and absolutely no romantic relationships. He wants none of the circus he left behind in Boston. But then the real circus finds him. Motorcycle performer Rose Evans has spent a decade on the road with the Silveria Circus, and it suits her just fine, especially when she has the urge to indulge in a little murder when she's not in the spotlight. But when a kill goes awry and she ends up with an injured leg, Rose finds herself stuck in Nebraska, at the home of the adorably nerdy town doctor. The problem is, not every broken heart can be sewn back together. . . . And the longer you stay in one place, the more likely your ghosts are to catch up. *** What do Readers think of The Ruinous Love Trilogy? 'The chemistry is explosive. The romance will make your heart squeeze painfully. The banter will have you giggling and kicking your feet. The one-liners and screwball scenarios are laugh-out-loud hysterical' 'Butcher and Blackbird is indulgent and decadent; reading it feels like eating chocolate cake' 'If I could rate this book infinity stars, trust me, I would in a heartbeat' 'One of the most creative dark romances I've EVER read . . . perfection from start to finish' 'I was so engaged I couldn't put it down' 'The banter was chef kiss' 'There is nothing more I can say except . . . I think I am in love with a serial killer' 'Writing a romantic comedy about vigilante serial killers who kill other serial killers for fun, and somehow making it cute is no small feat' Tropes: Friends with benefits Small town romance Fish out of water Forced proximity Hurt/care Touch her and die

The complete Tawny Man Trilogy by international bestselling author Robin Hobb. 'In today's crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb's books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons' George R. R. Martin Years have passed since Fitz was tortured by Prince Regal. Now he lives in self-imposed exile far from the court. Even his beloved Molly believes him dead. It is safer that way. But safety remains an illusion. Even though war is over dangerous undercurrents still swirl around the Six Duchies and suddenly young Prince Dutiful disappears just before his crucial diplomatic wedding to shore up the peace. The Fools brings Fitz a secret mission. He and his bonded companion, the wolf Nighteyes, must find Dutiful and bring him back to be wed. For if the Outislanders are snubbed, war will surely resume. But what if the prince does not wish to be found? Enter the extraordinary world of Robin Hobb's enchanting Tawny Man Trilogy. This bundle includes Fool's Errand (book one), The Golden Fool (book two) and The Fool's Fate (book three).

London's Detective Chief Inspector Anna Travis must decide where her loyalties lie, duty to the job or personal ambition, in this masterful tale of suspense from the award-winning, international bestselling author of the Prime Suspect series—one of today's finest crime writers, alongside such talents as Sophie Hannah, Ruth Rendell, Kate Atkinson, and Ian Rankin. Six months ago, London nightclub owner Josh Reynolds was found dead. Ruled a suicide, the police investigation was closed. Then a young man, awaiting trial for armed robbery, tells his guards that Reynolds was murdered, and that he has information to share. DCI Anna Travis is scheduled to leave for training at Quantico, as part of an exchange between the Met and the FBI. But before she can leave, she's got to review the case thanks to her boss, DCS James Langton. Joining her team is senior FBI agent and crime scene expert Jessie Dewar. The American's brash manner quickly ruffles feathers throughout the Met, and what should have been a simple matter of tying up loose ends becomes a political powder keg when the competence of the original investigation team is challenged. Suddenly, Anna is faced with a dangerous choice. Will she close ranks to protect her people, or push to find the truth no matter what the consequences?

In 1985, Steve McCurry photographed an Afghan girl for the National Geographic. The intensity of the subject's eyes and her compelling gaze made this one of the most widely and consistently celebrated portraits in the history of contemporary photography. This image accompanies the other remarkable faces he has encountered whilst travelling throughout the world, collected together in an engaging and moving series of unique street portraits: unposed, unstylized images of people that reveal the true universality of the depths of human emotion. This fresh new edition, expanded to feature more photographs than before, including some never-before published, creates an up-to-date and unrivalled collection of McCurry's portraiture. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last thirty years he has worked on numerous assignments, travelling extensively throughout the Middle and Far East. A regular contributor to many international journals, McCurry is a member of Magnum Photos and a recipient of the Robert Capa Gold Medal and an unprecedented four World Press Photo first prizes in a single year; many of McCurry’s images have since become modern icons. He is most famous for his evocative color photography, which has captured stories of human experience that, in the finest documentary tradition, transcend boundaries of language and culture.

Psychedelic rock's four-part machine rose from early 1990s beginnings, reshaping sound through album-by-album evolution, conflict, and fame. Four equally vital components in one psychedelic machine, The Verve emerged in the early 1990s and set themselves apart, first from shoegaze and then Britpop. From shimmering, other-worldly elegance to timeless songwriting, they set about creating their own sonic soundscapes, releasing four albums which represented different corners of their world. Along the way they had musical differences, went through drug hell, split up three times and released an album that defined the latter years of the 1990s. At the centre of the story is Richard Ashcroft, whose intense personality and songwriting drove the band to international success. This book traces their beginnings and the setbacks that led to internal conflict and breakups. It studies the making of their iconic album Urban Hymns, which brought worldwide recognition and produced unforgettable songs that still resonate today. With in-depth analysis of every album, the book also delves into the challenges that came with fame, including legal disputes and the strain it placed on band relationships. The struggles reveal the fragile balance between creativity and personal conflict that defined much of their career. After The Verve split up as the millennium approached, Ashcroft went on to solo success which, a brief reunion aside, he has maintained to the present day. The book covers the entire musical career of the band members, from their days in Wigan through to Ashcroft's support slots during the Oasis Live '25 tour and his arena shows the following year. A must for any fan.

Dua Lipa's Service95 Book Club Pick for July 2026 The International Bestseller Winner of the Ondaatje Prize Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize Shortlisted for the Costa Biography Prize 'The best book I read last year by a mile. . . so beautifully written that anyone would be hooked' Laura Hackett, Sunday Times 'Wonderfully funny and poignant. . . a tale of family secrets and political awakening amid a crumbling regime' Luke Harding, Observer Lea Ypi grew up in one of the most isolated countries on earth, a place where communist ideals had officially replaced religion. Albania, the last Stalinist outpost in Europe, was almost impossible to visit, almost impossible to leave. It was a place of queuing and scarcity, of political executions and secret police. To Lea, it was home. People were equal, neighbours helped each other, and children were expected to build a better world. There was community and hope. Then, in December 1990, everything changed. The statues of Stalin and Hoxha were toppled. Almost overnight, people could vote freely, wear what they liked and worship as they wished. There was no longer anything to fear from prying ears. But factories shut, jobs disappeared and thousands fled to Italy on crowded ships, only to be sent back. Predatory pyramid schemes eventually bankrupted the country, leading to violent conflict. As one generation's aspirations became another's disillusionment, and as her own family's secrets were revealed, Lea found herself questioning what freedom really meant. Free is an engrossing memoir of coming of age amid political upheaval. With acute insight and wit, Lea Ypi traces the limits of progress and the burden of the past, illuminating the spaces between ideals and reality, and the hopes and fears of people pulled up by the sweep of history.

Here's what others are saying: "A fun read from first page to last ... an impressively original and deftly crafted read"—Midwest Book Review "Readers know what a sucker I am for dogs, and the Libby Madsen mysteries are some of the best. I love, love, love Shadow and Libby and the adventures they get themselves into. Jennifer J. Morgan is destined to be one of the brightest new stars in the cozy mystery scene!" – Connie Shelton, USA Today bestselling author Book 1: Shadows in the Forest Libby Madsen offers a favor for a client at her luxurious day spa, to deliver critical medication to the woman's daughter who has gone camping in the Arizona mountains. But when Libby and her black Lab, Shadow, arrive at the campground, the young woman is nowhere to be found, and no one has seen the group she claimed to be traveling with. Something feels sinister, and Libby's own life will be in danger as she seeks the answers. Book 2: Spa Shadows Libby's world is rocked to the core when her business partner Alexis—working late one night—is attacked by an intruder at their spa. JJ shows up in full cop mode, terrified that his wife has barely escaped the serial rapist who's been plaguing the city in recent months. But Lexi isn't convinced. Too many seemingly unrelated incidents mean that there's something more going on. Meanwhile, Libby and Greg are flourishing as a couple although she'd certainly like to put off having him meet her nosey mother Julia and sister Jordan just a little while longer. Book 3: Shadowed Treasures With all the recent turmoil in their lives, it's time for a vacation! Libby and friends get in their RVs and caravan to Utah. Enjoying live music one night at a campground, they meet Eugene Walker and his third wife Agatha, old folks who are dancing the night away. They are the cutest! But soon Libby and her companions become a bit frustrated. The pair say they're on a treasure hunt but their stories don't add up. And then Eugene goes missing, leaving Libby to figure it out. 2024 Winner - International Impact Awards - Best Fiction - Cozy Mystery (Shadows in Alaska) "I'm hooked on this series. Completely adore Libby and Shadow ... couldn't put the book down once amateur sleuth, Libby Madsen, was on the search. I never did figure out how it would all turn out. Overall, it's a clean read--appropriate for all ages." – lovereadingmysteries, 5 star online review "This cozy mystery series has become one of my favorites! Libby Madsen, along with Shadow her dog ... Alexis, her best friend/business partner, and her family ... and the gorgeous forest ranger, Greg! I love the friend group! And Jennifer doesn't disappoint in her second book of the series ... I find myself turning pages just wanting to know what happens next. Hope the next title comes soon..." – 5 stars on Barnes & Noble "After meeting Libby and Shadow, Greg, Alexis and JJ, and the other great characters in this series, I couldn't wait to get right into this second book. Excellent action, just as in the first one—a great overall whodunit!" – avidmysteryfan, 5 stars online review "Shadows in the Forest will leave satisfied mystery buffs looking eagerly toward the next Libby Madsen story." – The Midwest Book Review

Between 1977 and 2012, INXS went from touring the Australian pub scene to conquering the world with their unique hybrid of rock, pop and funk. Despite soaking up a vast number of influences along the way, INXS transcended all music scenes, retaining their individuality which helped them sell 95 million albums across the world. Two things came to define INXS globally; the hit singles from Kick that have seeped into popular culture and the life and loves of their electric frontman, Michael Hutchence. Books, documentaries and even a TV biopic have all been written and produced about the band and Michael’s life but one thing seems to be missing from these, a true deep dive into the most important aspect of INXS’ career, the music. This is the first book that looks at every INXS track and the stories and facts behind them. From their early demos to international breakthrough albums Shabooh Shoobah and The Swing via the phenomenal Kick and the creative rebirth of Welcome To Wherever You Are, all the way through to the post-Hutchence celebration Original Sin, every album track and B-side is covered here.