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From the New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a romantic comedy about how one adorable puppy brings together two perfect strangers. "The Happy Ever After Playlist tackles love after loss with fierce humor and fiercer heart." —Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue Artist Sloan Monroe just can't seem to get her life on track. But one troublemaking pup who randomly jumps into her car with a ""take me home"" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With Tucker by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back. Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot, nice, and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: With his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak? USA Today bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller Goodreads Choice Award Finalist for Best Romance SheReads Award Best Romance of the year Frolic’s Best Books of the year

Words incessantly pounded into our brains, hearts, and souls by the various mass media organs of our Global Motherland often cannot help but stick-if we seek to protect ourselves from them only in some wishy-washy, merely "conservative" type of defense. And, lo and behold, it was not surprising that just as I sat down to prepare this back cover blurb, the lyrics of a popular song from over fifty years ago, deeply imbedded in my then very vulnerable, unredeemed, "Old Adam" self, popped into my head, begging me to paraphrase them for Traditionalist "New Adam" purposes. Continuing with this reference to words familiar to me from my unfortunately all too impressionable youth, the answer to that question might still be "if so, I can't imagine why," were I not robbing them now for different much more militant counter-revolutionary ends. For the Catholic Cautionary Calendar is a counter-revolutionary project, designed to nip such a nihilistic response in the bud, offering those who consult it solid reasons for waking up in the morning wanting to know what day it is, care about knowing it, and be eager to utilize that knowledge as an evangelical tool in these dramatic "end days" of the whole self-destructive, long-festering development of the repulsive monster that we call "Modernity." "Modernity," which claims to be the paladin of all that is good, with individual dignity, freedom, democracy, social order, and peace emblazoned on its banners, has actually been the exact opposite of what it claims to be. "I am not what I am," Iago admits, in Shakespeare's Othello, thereby revealing his Satanic character. Modernity "is not what it says that it is," and, in consequence is similarly diabolical, the enemy of the God "who is what He is," and who, through the Incarnate Word, has given to all of nature the ability to correct its sins, transform itself in Christ, and blossom in all of its true diversity, assisting each and every individual soul to reach eternal union with God in the supernatural realm, for all eternity. This calendar, which serves as a somewhat whimsical guide to all writings that will follow it, traces the history of the growth of the modern imbroglio and the often "limping," but sometimes quite glorious Catholic labor to fight against its ravages. It works in its humble, Virgilian, Divine Comedy way to introduce those who leave their castles to fight their daily battles against the Devil and for Christ with a Vade Mecum, showing them what they are up against and what they can look to for help in "taking arms against a sea of troubles.""Does anybody really know what day it is? Does anybody really care?" Yes, indeed! And why? Because each and every blessed day given to us by our loving Creator is an opportunity to fight for "the greater glory of God and Christ the King" against the "world, the flesh, and the Devil."Viva Cristo Rey!

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Head back down to Clarkson Farm with the bestseller from our favourite welly-wearing wannabe farmer, Jeremy Clarkson ___________ Enthusiastic trainee farmer Jeremy Clarkson made just £144 in his first year at Diddly Squat Farm. This year he's determined to do better. Not because he now knows what he's doing. But because he's fed up of getting stick from Kaleb. Yet farming continues to be a challenge. For instance . . . · Loading a grain trailer was more demanding than flying an Apache gunship? · Cows were more dangerous than motor-racing? · It's easier to get planning permission to build a nuclear plant than to turn a barn into a restaurant? Jeremy's always got a plan. Loads of them. Often cunning. Not always greeted with wild enthusiasm by Kaleb and Cheerful Charlie, however . . . ___________ PRAISE FOR DIDDLY SQUAT 'Clarkson has done more for farmers in one series than Countryfile achieved in 30 years' James Rebanks, author of A Shepherd's Life 'Clarkson has showcased the passion, humour and personalities of the people who work throughout the year to grow the nation's food . . . and brought an understanding of many of the issues faced by farmers to the British public' National Farmers Union 'A deserving Farming Champion of the Year' Farmers Weekly 'I don't know anything about farming. It's like David Attenborough doing jet-skiing, or Nicholas Witchell saying, "I'm going to be a cage fighter'" Jeremy Clarkson Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, October 2022

From preeminent math personality and author of The Joy of x, a brilliant and endlessly appealing explanation of calculus-how it works and why it makes our lives immeasurably better. Without calculus, we wouldn't have cell phones, TV, GPS, or ultrasound. We wouldn't have unraveled DNA or discovered Neptune or figured out how to put 5,000 songs in your pocket. Though many of us were scared away from this essential, engrossing subject in high school and college, Steven Strogatz's brilliantly creative, down-to-earth history shows that calculus is not about complexity; it's about simplicity. It harnesses an unreal number-infinity-to tackle real-world problems, breaking them down into easier ones and then reassembling the answers into solutions that feel miraculous. Infinite Powers recounts how calculus tantalized and thrilled its inventors, starting with its first glimmers in ancient Greece and bringing us right up to the discovery of gravitational waves (a phenomenon predicted by calculus). Strogatz reveals how this form of math rose to the challenges of each age: how to determine the area of a circle with only sand and a stick; how to explain why Mars goes "backwards" sometimes; how to make electricity with magnets; how to ensure your rocket doesn't miss the moon; how to turn the tide in the fight against AIDS. As Strogatz proves, calculus is truly the language of the universe. By unveiling the principles of that language, Infinite Powers makes us marvel at the world anew.

Die F-16 V3 von FMS ist ein originalgetreuer RC-Jet aus EPO-Hartschaumbauweise. Das Modell kommt nahezu flugfertig aus der Box – inklusive zahlreicher Scale-Details, einem robusten Fahrwerk, einem effizienten 12-Blatt-Impeller und funktioneller Beleuchtung. Das Vorbild Die F-16 ""Fighting Falcon"" ist ein amerikanisches einsitziges Überschall-Mehrzweckkampfflugzeug, das ursprünglich von General Dynamics (heute Lockheed Martin) im Rahmen des ""Lightweight Fighter""-Programms der US-Streitkräfte entwickelt wurde. Ursprünglich als Luftüberlegenheitsjäger konzipiert, sollte die F-16 die Hauptjäger der US-Luftwaffe, die F-15, ergänzen und eine Mischung aus hoher und niedriger Kapazität schaffen. Nach ihrem Eintritt in den Dienst entwickelte sie sich durch mehrere Upgrades zu einem Mehrzweckkampfflugzeug und gehört zur vierten Generation der Kampfflugzeuge. Das Modell Die neu geformte F16-Modell von FMS überzeugt nicht nur durch größere Abmessungen, schlankere Konturen und präzisere Details, sondern auch durch eine deutliche Verbesserung der Realitätsnähe. Die Komponenten des vorderen Fahrwerks sind CNC-gefräst und mit einem Kunststoffhalter ausgestattet, was ein hohes Maß an Realismus und hervorragende Stoßdämpfung bietet. Das hintere Fahrwerk besteht aus kunststoffummanteltem Stahldraht, was die Realitätsnähe erhöht, ohne die Stärke zu beeinträchtigen. Navigationslichter wurden an den Flügeln, am Heck und am Lufteinlass hinzugefügt, um die Atmosphäre während des Fluges zu verbessern. Sie sind sorgfältig gestaltet, um dem Beleuchtungseffekt des echten Flugzeugs zu folgen, und sorgen für ein authentischeres Erscheinungsbild bei schlechten Lichtverhältnissen. Zusätzlich zu den vorhandenen Steuerungen für Querruder, Bugradlenkung und Höhenruder wurde auch eine Seitenruderkontrolle hinzugefügt, die die Manövrierfähigkeit des Flugzeugs erheblich verbessert und die originalgetreue Nachbildung der meisten Kampfjetmanöver ermöglicht. Der Rumpf, die Flügel, das Höhenleitwerk und das Seitenleitwerk sind alle mit eingebetteten Verstärkungsrohren ausgestattet, um ein Verbiegen oder Verformen während aggressiver Flugmanöver zu verhindern. Es sind zwei Lackierungen verfügbar: die Battlefield Gray Lackierung und die Thunderbirds Airshow Lackierung. Die Battlefield Gray Lackierung ist mit realistischen Treibstofftanks und Raketen ausgestattet und enthält fünf verschiedene Sticker-Sets zur individuellen Gestaltung. Die F-16 wird ab Werk mit einem 64mm-12-Blatt-Impeller, einem 2840-KV3150-Brushless-Motor und einem 40A-Regler geliefert. Das Modell verfügt über sechs digitale 9g Servos, die die Steuerbefehle des Empfängers präzise ausführen und sowohl bei hohen als auch bei niedrigen Geschwindigkeiten eine stabile Flugleistung bieten, um Anfängern im Bereich der Impeller-Modellflugzeuge zu helfen. Eigenschaften: Konstruktion aus extrafestem und leichtem EPO-Hartschaummaterial effizienter 64mm 12-Blatt Impeller eingebaut leistungsstarker Brushless 2840-KV3150 Innenläufer und 40A Regler eingebaut zahlreiche Scale Details (u.A. Cockpitdetails, Paneellinien, realistische Antennen und Geschwindigkeitsmesser, vorderes und hinteres Fahrwerk, Navigationslichter (Flügel, Heck, Lufteinlässe), maßstabsgetreue Treibstofftanks und Raketen (nur graue Lackierung) sechs hochpräzise 9g Digital Servos eingebaut stoßdämpfendes vorderes CNC-gefrästes Fahrwerk CNC-gefräst mit Kunststoffhalter und kunststoffummanteltes Stahldraht-Fahrwerk hinten Verriegelung verhindert unerwartetes Öffnen der Kabinenhaube während des Fluges in wenigen Minuten flugfertig montiert fertig lackiertes Farbschema auf umweltfreundlicher Wasserbasis Zwei Lackierungen verfügbar: Battlefield Gray (mit fünf Sticker-Sets) und Thunderbird deutschsprachige bebilderte Montageanleitung Technische Daten: Spannweite: 740 mm Länge: 1090 mm Fluggewicht: ca. 1350 g Flächeninhalt: 15,8 dm² Flächenbelastung: 85,4 g/dm² Motor: Brushless 2840-KV3150 Impeller: 64mm, 12-Blatt Regler: Brushless 40A Servos: 6x 9g MG B

Die F-16 V3 von FMS ist ein originalgetreuer RC-Jet aus EPO-Hartschaumbauweise. Das Modell kommt nahezu flugfertig aus der Box – inklusive zahlreicher Scale-Details, einem robusten Fahrwerk, einem effizienten 12-Blatt-Impeller und funktioneller Beleuchtung. Das Vorbild Die F-16 ""Fighting Falcon"" ist ein amerikanisches einsitziges Überschall-Mehrzweckkampfflugzeug, das ursprünglich von General Dynamics (heute Lockheed Martin) im Rahmen des ""Lightweight Fighter""-Programms der US-Streitkräfte entwickelt wurde. Ursprünglich als Luftüberlegenheitsjäger konzipiert, sollte die F-16 die Hauptjäger der US-Luftwaffe, die F-15, ergänzen und eine Mischung aus hoher und niedriger Kapazität schaffen. Nach ihrem Eintritt in den Dienst entwickelte sie sich durch mehrere Upgrades zu einem Mehrzweckkampfflugzeug und gehört zur vierten Generation der Kampfflugzeuge. Das Modell Die neu geformte F16-Modell von FMS überzeugt nicht nur durch größere Abmessungen, schlankere Konturen und präzisere Details, sondern auch durch eine deutliche Verbesserung der Realitätsnähe. Die Komponenten des vorderen Fahrwerks sind CNC-gefräst und mit einem Kunststoffhalter ausgestattet, was ein hohes Maß an Realismus und hervorragende Stoßdämpfung bietet. Das hintere Fahrwerk besteht aus kunststoffummanteltem Stahldraht, was die Realitätsnähe erhöht, ohne die Stärke zu beeinträchtigen. Navigationslichter wurden an den Flügeln, am Heck und am Lufteinlass hinzugefügt, um die Atmosphäre während des Fluges zu verbessern. Sie sind sorgfältig gestaltet, um dem Beleuchtungseffekt des echten Flugzeugs zu folgen, und sorgen für ein authentischeres Erscheinungsbild bei schlechten Lichtverhältnissen. Zusätzlich zu den vorhandenen Steuerungen für Querruder, Bugradlenkung und Höhenruder wurde auch eine Seitenruderkontrolle hinzugefügt, die die Manövrierfähigkeit des Flugzeugs erheblich verbessert und die originalgetreue Nachbildung der meisten Kampfjetmanöver ermöglicht. Der Rumpf, die Flügel, das Höhenleitwerk und das Seitenleitwerk sind alle mit eingebetteten Verstärkungsrohren ausgestattet, um ein Verbiegen oder Verformen während aggressiver Flugmanöver zu verhindern. Es sind zwei Lackierungen verfügbar: die Battlefield Gray Lackierung und die Thunderbirds Airshow Lackierung. Die Battlefield Gray Lackierung ist mit realistischen Treibstofftanks und Raketen ausgestattet und enthält fünf verschiedene Sticker-Sets zur individuellen Gestaltung. Die F-16 wird ab Werk mit einem 64mm-12-Blatt-Impeller, einem 2840-KV3150-Brushless-Motor und einem 40A-Regler geliefert. Das Modell verfügt über sechs digitale 9g Servos, die die Steuerbefehle des Empfängers präzise ausführen und sowohl bei hohen als auch bei niedrigen Geschwindigkeiten eine stabile Flugleistung bieten, um Anfängern im Bereich der Impeller-Modellflugzeuge zu helfen. Eigenschaften: Konstruktion aus extrafestem und leichtem EPO-Hartschaummaterial effizienter 64mm 12-Blatt Impeller eingebaut leistungsstarker Brushless 2840-KV3150 Innenläufer und 40A Regler eingebaut zahlreiche Scale Details (u.A. Cockpitdetails, Paneellinien, realistische Antennen und Geschwindigkeitsmesser, vorderes und hinteres Fahrwerk, Navigationslichter (Flügel, Heck, Lufteinlässe), maßstabsgetreue Treibstofftanks und Raketen (nur graue Lackierung) sechs hochpräzise 9g Digital Servos eingebaut stoßdämpfendes vorderes CNC-gefrästes Fahrwerk CNC-gefräst mit Kunststoffhalter und kunststoffummanteltes Stahldraht-Fahrwerk hinten Verriegelung verhindert unerwartetes Öffnen der Kabinenhaube während des Fluges in wenigen Minuten flugfertig montiert fertig lackiertes Farbschema auf umweltfreundlicher Wasserbasis Zwei Lackierungen verfügbar: Battlefield Gray (mit fünf Sticker-Sets) und Thunderbird deutschsprachige bebilderte Montageanleitung Technische Daten: Spannweite: 712 mm Länge: 1090 mm Fluggewicht: ca. 1070 g Flächeninhalt: 15,8 dm² Flächenbelastung: 68,0 g/dm² Motor: Brushless 2840-KV3150 Impeller: 64mm, 12-Blatt Regler: Brushless 40A Servos: 6x 9g MG B

Step into Starling House, if you dare . . . Alix E. Harrow reimagines Beauty and the Beast in this gorgeously modern Gothic fantasy, perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Naomi Novik. This edition includes a bonus short story that reaches beyond the house's gnarly, tangled gates. Opal is a lot of things - orphan, high-school dropout, full-time cynic. Most of all, she's determined to find a better life for her younger brother. One that gets them both out of Eden, a town renowned for bad luck. So when Opal gets the chance to earn a good wage at Starling House, Eden's very own haunted mansion, she can't resist. Her new workplace is uncanny and full of secrets - just like Arthur, its brooding heir. It also feels strangely, dangerously, like something Opal never had: a home. As sinister forces converge on Eden, Opal realizes she might finally have found a reason to stick around. But now she'll have to fight for it . . . This is a romantic and spellbinding Gothic fairytale from Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow. Praise for Starling House 'Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent' - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six 'Alix E. Harrow's greatest work yet' - Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning 'This book has everything you could possibly want this fall . . . a cursed town, a haunted house, a vivid & eerie setting' - Reese Witherspoon **A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick** Starling House was a No. 6 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18/11/2023

Step into Starling House, if you dare . . .Alix E. Harrow reimagines Beauty and the Beast in this gorgeously modern Gothic fantasy, perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Naomi Novik.Opal is a lot of things – orphan, high-school dropout, full-time cynic. Most of all, she's determined to find a better life for her younger brother. One that gets them both out of Eden, a town renowned for bad luck. So when Opal gets the chance to earn a good wage at Starling House, Eden's very own haunted mansion, she can't resist.Her new workplace is uncanny and full of secrets ­­– just like Arthur, its brooding heir. It also feels strangely, dangerously, like something Opal never had: a home. As sinister forces converge on Eden, Opal realizes she might finally have found a reason to stick around. But now she'll have to fight for it . . .This is a romantic and spellbinding Gothic fairytale from Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow.Praise for Starling House'Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent' – Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six'Alix E. Harrow's greatest work yet' – Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning'This book has everything you could possibly want this fall . . . a cursed town, a haunted house, a vivid & eerie setting' – Reese Witherspoon**A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick**Fans love Starling House:'This book is literally EVERYTHING TO ME''This was the perfect mix of fantasy and horror''I will never not be swooning over this book!''10/10, no notes, will absolutely read again when I'm prepared to cry'

The Limited Edition (one printing only!) debut of the hit danmei/Boys' Love novels, originally released in Chinese, that inspired animation and the comic/manhua—also available from Seven Seas! In an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life. (Takes place in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism.) Once, ancient China was brimming with magic…but three hundred years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth dried up in the Silence of All Magic. Hundreds of years with no spiritual qi have allowed resentment to build unchecked, and it’s only a matter of time before calamity descends and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Once-powerful exorcists have done their best to preserve their legacy in the centuries since, but now only one remains: Chen Xing, now tasked with venturing out into the war-torn world to prevent the impending apocalypse. Chen Xing’s sole magical ability is a heart lamp, a supernatural light source that’s supposed to guide him to the destined Protector who will fight at his side. The heart lamp picks Xiang Shu, a mysterious stranger with no interest in being a hero—but fate has other plans for them both. A terrifying conspiracy looms over the Divine Land, and whether Xiang Shu likes it or not, Chen Xing may be his only hope of thwarting the impending darkness. This limited Special Edition contains the Regular Edition, but with bonus merchandise shrinkwrapped to the book: a double-sided bookmark, a lined notebook, a set of five trading cards, and a sticker sheet. Don’t miss the new art from guest artists included in this special merch!

'No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself' EMILY HENRY 'Funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'Abby Jimenez's words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life' ALI HAZELWOOD 'The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page' PAIGE TOON ......................... Life is never like the love songs . . . Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a 'take me home' look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: he wants Tucker back. Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: with his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak? . ......................... ¿¿¿¿ DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE ABBY JIMENEZ . . . ¿¿¿¿ 'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' BETH O'LEARY 'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' CASEY MCQUISTON 'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat' L. J. SHEN 'This book deserves all the stars in the universe' READER REVIEW 'Things I loved about this book . . . I mean it's literally everything. Not a single flaw' READER REVIEW 'Wow. wow. WOW. Every book I've read of Abby's just gets better and better' READER REVIEW

"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing" Sunday Times This fabulous board book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness. The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don't have to be big to be brave, and baddies don't always win. This brilliant board book edition with sturdy pages and softly rounded corners is perfect for little ones Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and The Smeds and The Smoos - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day More praise for The Baddies: '[The Baddies] is every bit as charming and wonderful and funny as you'd imagine' Nihal Arthanyake, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A mean ghost, witch and troll try, yet hilariously fail, to frighten a girl in this brilliant new tale from the superstar picture book duo' The Bookseller 'Keeps little ones grinning and guffawing from the first colour-soaked page to the last hilarious line of this fresh, funny and exuberant rhyming story ... With Donaldson's heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies, a wise and enchanting story in a rhyme perfectly created for reading aloud, and Scheffler's stunning and richly detailed illustrations providing lots to spot on every page, this is a creative partnership made in children's reading heaven!' Lancashire Evening Post

'No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself' EMILY HENRY 'Funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'Abby Jimenez's words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life' ALI HAZELWOOD 'The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page' PAIGE TOON ......................... Life is never like the love songs . . . Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a 'take me home' look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: he wants Tucker back. Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: with his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak? . ......................... ¿ DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE ABBY JIMENEZ . . . ¿ 'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' BETH O'LEARY 'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' CASEY MCQUISTON 'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat' L. J. SHEN 'This book deserves all the stars in the universe' READER REVIEW 'Things I loved about this book . . . I mean it's literally everything. Not a single flaw' READER REVIEW 'Wow. wow. WOW. Every book I've read of Abby's just gets better and better' READER REVIEW

"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing" Sunday Times The fabulous picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness and is now in accessible early-reader format, with extra-clear font and layout to support those gaining confidence in reading. The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can’t wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don’t have to be big to be brave, and baddies don’t always win. This early reader edition has extra-clear font and layout making it acessible for those gaining confidence in reading Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Highway Rat - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day. More praise for The Baddies: '[The Baddies] is every bit as charming and wonderful and funny as you'd imagine' Nihal Arthanyake, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A mean ghost, witch and troll try, yet hilariously fail, to frighten a girl in this brilliant new tale from the superstar picture book duo' The Bookseller 'Keeps little ones grinning and guffawing from the first colour-soaked page to the last hilarious line of this fresh, funny and exuberant rhyming story ... With Donaldson's heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies, a wise and enchanting story in a rhyme perfectly created for reading aloud, and Scheffler's stunning and richly detailed illustrations providing lots to spot on every page, this is a creative partnership made in children's reading heaven!' Lancashire Evening Post

An undeniably fierce, unforgettably funny, unapologetically queer feminist romp through the England of medieval legend. Bestselling and acclaimed authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner bring readers along on an epic quest for valor, freedom, and, above all, love. A Knight's Tale meets the Lady Jane series, with a dash of The Great! Gwen is sick of hiding-hiding the fact that she's taken over her father's blacksmithing duties, hiding her attraction to girls, hiding her yearning for glory as a knight. Meanwhile, Lady Isobelle of Avington, queen bee of the castle, has never once considered hiding who she is-until now. She's been chosen as the grand prize in the Tournament of Dragonslayers, to be given to whichever knight can claim her hand. And for the first time in her life, she can't talk her way out of trouble. When Isobelle discovers Gwen's knightly ambitions, they hatch a scheme together-Gwen will joust in the tournament, disguised as Sir Gawain. Winning means freedom for Isobelle, and glory for Gwen. Losing means... well, let's not go there. One thing's for sure: Falling in love was never the plan. But the best laid plans...are often trampled all over by dragons. Don't miss the sequel, One Knight Stand! "A sapphic delight, full of jousts, jaunts, and courtly love. Lady's Knight sparkles with wit and charm and has lady knights to swoon over. Kaufman and Spooner will leave you breathless." -C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise "Kaufman and Spooner are auto-buy authors for me, always guaranteed to get my heart pumping with their page-turning romance and high-stakes adventure." -New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard "There are a lot of damsels in Lady's Knight, but none of them need a man to fix their problems. (Men seem to be the source of the problems, in fact.) Wholesome, heartfelt, and more fun than cheesecake on a stick, Kaufman and Spooner's latest book is all about women's work. You know, jousting, dragonslaying, and saving the kingdom-all while looking fabulous." -Jodi Meadows, coauthor of the New York Times bestselling novels My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane "Clever, funny, thrilling, and romantic-Lady's Knight will inspire readers to take up their swords to fight dragons and the patriarchy. Perfect for fans of A Knight's Tale and anyone who loves a romantasy with wit, charm, and the occasional comedic fourth wall break." -F. T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of So This Is Ever After "You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be ready to fight any dragon after reading this delightful tale full of swoony romance, heart-racing action, and the very best banter in the realm!" -Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Night of the Witch "Writing that is above all else marvelously warm and at the same time witty, adventure and romance that will sweep you off your feet-a double sweep, and a triumph!" -Sarah Rees Brennan, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Long Live Evil "Sparkles with wit and romance! So many quotable lines. Not to mention the sexiest gown-lacing scene in modern literature. Like its characters, Lady's Knight is endlessly clever and resourceful." -Ellen Kushner, award-winning author of Swordspoint

"Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing" Sunday Times This fabulous picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness. The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can't wait to scare her out of her wits. But the little girl quickly shows them that you don't have to be big to be brave, and baddies don't always win. A brilliant paperback edition for new and old fans alike Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and The Smeds and The Smoos - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day The animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voice artists including Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) as Betty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) as Harry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda) as the Narrator. More praise for The Baddies: '[The Baddies] is every bit as charming and wonderful and funny as you'd imagine' Nihal Arthanyake, BBC Radio 5 Live 'A mean ghost, witch and troll try, yet hilariously fail, to frighten a girl in this brilliant new tale from the superstar picture book duo' The Bookseller 'Keeps little ones grinning and guffawing from the first colour-soaked page to the last hilarious line of this fresh, funny and exuberant rhyming story ... With Donaldson's heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies, a wise and enchanting story in a rhyme perfectly created for reading aloud, and Scheffler's stunning and richly detailed illustrations providing lots to spot on every page, this is a creative partnership made in children's reading heaven!' Lancashire Evening Post

Ticked all my romcom boxes. A super smart rivals to lovers, which was tender, sexy, snarky and full of big feelings' SARRA MANNING, author of London, With Love The Love Hypothesis meets The Hating Game in a new standalone romcom from New York Times acclaimed author and romance academic Jodi McAlister. From rivals in the classroom. . . to partners in real life? Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have known each other for fifteen years - and they've disliked each other for every one of them. It started with a minor altercation in an undergrad literature class, but as their academic careers developed, so did the intensity of their arguments. By the time they graduate with their doctorates, they're embroiled in a full-on rivalry. So when a position comes up that Sadie and Jonah are both perfect for, their ongoing enmity explodes into a red-hot competition. But as Sadie fights to secure her future, she realises there might be a way for both of them to get their dream job. There's just one catch - they'll have to get married first. When things get personal, though, Sadie will have to keep her eye on the prize. A fake marriage isn't worth jeopardising her real career over, is it? Tropes: Enemies to lovers Marriage of convenience One Bed He falls first Readers are OBSSESSED with An Academic Affair! 'GIVE IT THE BOOKER PRIZE!!!!!!!!! THE MILES FRANKLIN!!!!!! THE STELLA!!!!!!!! I BELIEVE IN LOVE AGAIN!! ... This actually filled my lungs up with joy until I felt like they'd burst' 'A fantastic read! I loved the enemies/academic rivals-to-lovers setup - Sadie and Jonah are EVERYTHING! This also had marriage of convenience and it was heartfelt, and their banter, THEIR BANTER! Yes please' 'From the first sentence I was hooked. The sparkling and witty dialogue to the chemistry between Jonah and Sadie kept me up til '3am to finish because I couldn't put it down' 'Wow, wow wow!! This is my absolute favourite romcom of the year! An Academic Affair is such cute, funny, heartstring-tugger of a book' 'I absolutely adored An Academic Affair ...Sadie and Jonah's chemistry was palpable ... I couldn't get enough of them as a couple. I'm already thinking about rereading it - it's the kind of story that sticks with you!

Jane, Carly and Rose Savage are savage by name, savage by nature. Having lost their mum too young, and with a bedridden father too ill to work, the sisters learnt early to stand on their own two feet. The family's flat in the rough streets of Glasgow's Haghill is their fortress, but when Carly's ex-boyfriend Cole Alexander is released from prison, trouble soon comes knocking at their door. The Alexanders have beef with the Savages, so the girls call for back up in the shape of their uncle Eddie and his two gorgeous but dangerous sons, Harry and Dean. As a turf war breaks out, the Savage sisters have choices to make. Stick to the straight and narrow or fight for what they deserve? And when the vicious girl gang Jane used to lead, the Unbeatable Bitches, are thrown into the mix, their minds might be made up for them. Because once a Savage always a Savage, and when the chips are down, there's no one more deadly than a Savage sister. Bestseller Heather Atkinson is back with a brand-new series, perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane. What readers are saying about Heather Atkinson: 'I have ran out of good things to say about this writer. Just read all her books and thank me later. Thank you Heather Atkinson!' 'Another brilliant book form the amazing Heather Atkinson. Never fails to keep us gripped from first word to the last.' 'I just didn't want to put Wicked Girls down and devoured every delicious turn of the page. What a fabulous book. Praise to Heather Atkinson and a well-earned 5***** and more.' 'I could not stop reading. Every time I finished a chapter, I just had to keep going. I laughed, was sometimes shocked and I cried. I just loved it. 5 stars.' 'Atkinson writes addictive storylines with twists and excitement, creating a world the reader becomes completely absorbed into. The tense atmosphere is surreal, which is one of my favourite things about this author. You could never say these stories are predictable! As one of my preferred genres, this is up with the best! Highly recommended for fans of this genre/author.'

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK "This book has everything you could possibly want this fall...a cursed town, a haunted house, a vivid & eerie setting-plus, characters willing to risk everything." -Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club October '23 Pick) Starling House is a gorgeous, modern gothic fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January. I dream sometimes about a house I've never seen.... Opal is a lot of things-orphan, high school dropout, full-time cynic and part-time cashier-but above all, she's determined to find a better life for her younger brother Jasper. One that gets them out of Eden, Kentucky, a town remarkable for only two things: bad luck and E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth century author of The Underland, who disappeared over a hundred years ago. All she left behind were dark rumors-and her home. Everyone agrees that it's best to ignore the uncanny mansion and its misanthropic heir, Arthur. Almost everyone, anyway. I should be scared, but in the dream I don't hesitate. Opal has been obsessed with The Underland since she was a child. When she gets the chance to step inside Starling House-and make some extra cash for her brother's escape fund-she can't resist. But sinister forces are digging deeper into the buried secrets of Starling House, and Arthur's own nightmares have become far too real. As Eden itself seems to be drowning in its own ghosts, Opal realizes that she might finally have found a reason to stick around. In my dream, I'm home. And now she'll have to fight. Welcome to Starling House: enter, if you dare. A Book of the Month Club Pick An October 2023 Indie Next Pick A LibraryReads October 2023 Hall of Fame Pick Apple, Best Books of October EW.com, Fall Book Must Reads 2023 Washington Post, Noteworthy Books for October Paste Magazine, The Must-Read Fantasy Books of Fall 2023 PopSugar Best New Fantasy Books of 2023 BookPage, Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2023 Observer, Must-Read Books of Fall 2023 Polygon, 12 Best New SFF for the Fall LitHub, October's Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Bookish, October's Most-Anticipated Books Gizmodo, October's Huge List of New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

"[Sawyer] Bennett has scored a hat trick with the third installment in the Cold Fury Hockey series. It reads well as a stand-alone, and sports fans who love the players as much as the game will be very satisfied with the intense action both on and off the ice."-Library Journal Warning: The following contains spoilers from a cliffhanger in Garrett. Rising star Zack Grantham has been stuck in a downward spiral of grief that has put his career on hold. Back on the road with the Carolina Cold Fury, still crippled by emotional baggage, and now a single dad, he's in need of some serious help with his son. But while the nerdy new nanny wins his son's heart, Zack isn't sure he's ready for a woman's touch-even after getting a glimpse of the killer curves she's hiding under those baggy clothes. Kate Francis usually keeps men like Zack at a distance. Though his athlete's body is honed to perfection, he refuses to move on with his life-and besides, he's her boss. Still, the sparks between them are undeniable, tempting Kate to turn their professional relationship into a personal one. But before she makes a power play for Zack's wounded heart, Kate will have to open him up again and show him that love is worth the fight. The Carolina Cold Fury series from New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett can be read together or separately: ALEX GARRETT ZACK RYKER HAWKE MAX ROMAN LUCAS VAN REED MAREK And don't miss her Arizona Vengeance series: BISHOP ERIK LEGEND The Love Hurts series features sexy standalone novels: SEX IN THE STICKS JILTED And the Sugar Bowl series is one treat you'll want to read in order: SUGAR DADDY SUGAR RUSH SUGAR FREE "One of the best voices in contemporary romance."-New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne Praise for Zack "Emotional, intense, funny, and sexy, Zack has it all. I didn't want this book to end."-#1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover "I have loved this series from the beginning and I continue to fall in love with it every book. I can't wait for Ryker."-The Book Whisperer "Wham! And my heart broke! Kate is so loving, tender, open-minded and amazing that I fell for her almost as hard as I fell for Zack and his ornery ways!"-(un)Conventional Bookviews Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

'Ticked all my romcom boxes. A super smart rivals to lovers, which was tender, sexy, snarky and full of big feelings' SARRA MANNING, author of London, With Love The Love Hypothesis meets The Hating Game in a new standalone romcom from New York Times acclaimed author and romance academic Jodi McAlister. From rivals in the classroom. . . to partners in real life? Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have known each other for fifteen years – and they've disliked each other for every one of them. It started with a minor altercation in an undergrad literature class, but as their academic careers developed, so did the intensity of their arguments. By the time they graduate with their doctorates, they're embroiled in a full-on rivalry. So when a position comes up that Sadie and Jonah are both perfect for, their ongoing enmity explodes into a red-hot competition. But as Sadie fights to secure her future, she realises there might be a way for both of them to get their dream job. There's just one catch – they'll have to get married first. When things get personal, though, Sadie will have to keep her eye on the prize. A fake marriage isn't worth jeopardising her real career over, is it? Tropes: Enemies to lovers Marriage of convenience One Bed He falls first Readers are OBSSESSED with An Academic Affair! 'GIVE IT THE BOOKER PRIZE!!!!!!!!! THE MILES FRANKLIN!!!!!! THE STELLA!!!!!!!! I BELIEVE IN LOVE AGAIN!! … This actually filled my lungs up with joy until I felt like they'd burst' (5 stars) 'A fantastic read! I loved the enemies/academic rivals-to-lovers setup – Sadie and Jonah are EVERYTHING! This also had marriage of convenience and it was heartfelt, and their banter, THEIR BANTER! Yes please' (5 stars) 'From the first sentence I was hooked. The sparkling and witty dialogue to the chemistry between Jonah and Sadie kept me up til '3am to finish because I couldn't put it down' (5 stars) 'Wow, wow wow!! This is my absolute favourite romcom of the year! An Academic Affair is such cute, funny, heartstring-tugger of a book' (5 stars) 'I absolutely adored An Academic Affair …Sadie and Jonah's chemistry was palpable … I couldn't get enough of them as a couple. I'm already thinking about rereading it – it's the kind of story that sticks with you!' (5 stars)

Buck is a big, strong dog with a soft, happy life on a warm farm. Then bad men steal him and sell him to the cold north. This is a graded reader to learn English through easy English reading - an illustrated comic book for adult ESL and EFL learners at CEFR A1 level, built to grow your vocabulary one clear picture at a time. In the deep snow, Buck must pull a heavy sled. Cruel men are hard on him, and he learns to be tough and to fight to live. He becomes the strong leader of the sled dogs. Then a kind man named John finds him and loves him - and far away in the dark pine forest, a wild wolf begins to call. Buck's heart is pulled two ways: the man he loves, and the wild that is calling him home. WHY THIS BOOK IS DIFFERENT This is not a wall of hard text. Every page pairs one simple idea with one full-page picture, so you see the image and know the word. The story is told in short, direct A1 sentences, built on the most common words of English, with a few clear story words the pictures teach you. The result is a vivid, rewarding read you can actually finish - a real story with heart, not a dry drill. The art carries the feeling, so difficult words are never needed. You read faster, you understand more, and the words stay in your memory because they are tied to a picture and a moment. Each short scene moves fast, with a clear image on every page and one simple line you can read on the first try. New words come back again and again, so they stick without a dictionary. When you close the book, you have not just finished a lesson - you have read a whole story in English, from the first page to the last. WHAT YOU WILL FIND INSIDE - 118 pages (104 story pages) of full comic-book illustration - CEFR level: A1 (Beginner) - Word count: 1631 words - Headwords: 309 headwords - One clear image for every idea, for strong visual memory - Ten reading exercises and an answer key to check what you learned >A famous adventure, retold in gentle English for grown-up learners, with fresh, original art of its own. The cold north, the long white trail, the loyal heart of a dog, and the deep call of the wild - all of it made simple enough to read, and rich enough to feel. Perfect for adult beginners, returning learners, and anyone who wants to enjoy reading in English again. Use it on its own, or as calm, steady practice next to your class or your app. Read a few pages a day, follow the pictures, and let the story pull you forward. You do not need to know every word to feel the story. The pictures fill the gaps, the sentences stay short, and the same simple words come back until they are truly yours. That is how reading builds real English - quietly, page after page, scene after scene, until one day the words feel natural and the story reads itself. Follow Buck from the warm farm to the frozen trail, from the crack of the whip to the warmth of a true friend, and out to the wide moonlit snow where the wolves are waiting. Read it tonight. See the picture. Know the word. Feel the story in plain English. Then answer the call of the wild. Start Level 1 - A1 today.

The wildly popular and addictive New York Times bestselling LitRPG series, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, continues as a graphic novel in DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, Vol. 2. The Apocalypse will be televised! The world may be over, but Carl and Princess Donut have a motorcycle and a mission: Make it to the second floor. What could possibly stand in their way? For starters, a horde of goblins, homicidal fellow crawlers, a sadistic AI, and a meddling alien talk show host. Stick with Carl and Princess Donut as they battle to survive the latest season of Dungeon Crawler World! Matt Dinniman was consulted every step of the way in the creation of this graphic novel, featuring vibrant art by Laurel Pursuit that brings the action and humor to life. Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not. This volume collects episodes 14-30 of the WEBTOON edition! Praise for DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL (WEBTOON Graphic Novel): "...incredibly entertaining" -- Screenrant "...one of the most unique new stories on Webtoon" -- Screenrant Dungeon Crawler Carl ranked #1 best new series on WEBTOON by Screenrant Praise for DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL (eBook/Print): “Fresh. Creative. Hilarious. I'm obsessed…Princess Donut is my queen.” – Actor, producer and New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day "I don't always say nice things about a book just because the writer has compromising pictures of me engaging in some very complicated international crimes, but when I do, I say them about Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl! Also, this series has no goddamn business burying so much depth and emotion and complexity under its bawdy, gory surface, but it does so anyway. What a wild-ass and unexpected delight." – New York Times bestselling author Scott Lynch “[A] comically cosmic adventure series…often laugh-out-loud funny…Grind your way to dungeon mastery alongside Carl and Princess Donut.” – The Wall Street Journal "This is the book for anyone who ever wondered what it would be like to be a role player in a game with the best game master ever. Also for anyone who wants to read a good book. Or maybe anyone who has been outside at night—in their underwear—looking for their cat and wondering 'What's the worst thing that could happen?' Once you start, you won't put it down." - Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series “One of the most bananapants, funny, inventive books I have read in a while." - Book Riot "If there's a better LitRPG than Dungeon Crawler Carl, I haven't read it." - Travis Deverell a.k.a. Shirtaloon, author of He Who Fights With Monsters “Dungeon Crawler Carl is just one big smile all the way through. Put on your best pair of boxer shorts and sit back for a truly fun and enjoyable read.”—New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson “Dungeon Crawler Carl is the best start to a series I’ve read this year. I wish I’d tried it sooner.” – Will Wight, author of the Cradle series “To describe the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, and the first book in particular, one must blend the darkest, grittiest science fiction with the humour of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It mixes fun, whimsical absurdity, and serious, dark themes with dire consequences…it is so spectacularly good that I cannot recommend it high enough.” - Grimdark Magazine