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Prepare for take-off as Maisy goes on a plane for the very first time! A story of flying for the first time from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Maisy is off on a journey to see her friend Ella, but Ella lives such a long way away that Maisy must go by plane, and what an exciting trip it is! As she makes her way through security and steps on board, Maisy peeks in at the captain: what a lot of lights and buttons it takes to make a plane go! Maisy soon makes friends with Mr Percy and Betsy; and after drinks, magazines and a tricky toilet stop, the journey is over in no time! The perfect buy before going on holiday, this will prepare little ones who have never flown before. MY FRIEND MAISY is a preschool animated series based on the beloved MAISY books, which have sold over 46 million copies worldwide. Maisy is a preschooler's BEST best friend! Maisy can go anywhere and do anything - repair a car, fly a rocket to the moon, or drive an ambulance to help a friend. Big or small, Maisy does it all! Watch it now on Sky Kids.

Emerson (Emmy) Hartwell has waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she'll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling D.C. Stars. Maverick Miller is the best player in the league, but he's never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they're total opposites. After a night where the tension between them reaches a tipping point and they fall in bed together, Emmy and Maverick vow it was only one time. Just once to get it out of their systems so they can play better and help their team. It doesn't mean anything. She doesn't date hockey players. He's a notorious playboy who doesn't date. Period. Except... what should've been just once happens again, then again. They tell each other their friends with benefits arrangement is only for the season, but despite facing off on the ice, behind closed doors, the pair is nothing but fire. Face Off is a spicy dislike to lovers sports romance with professional athletes, friends with benefits, he falls first and a guaranteed happily ever after.

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.

From star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan comes the New York Times bestselling first book in an empowering, fun-filled middle grade series about believing in yourself and working as a team. Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer. If she hadn’t just left Connecticut to move across the country, she would have been named seventh-grade captain on her school soccer team. But now that Devin is starting seventh grade in Kentville, California, all bets are off. After all, some of the best players on the US national team come from California. She’s sure to have stiff competition. Or so she thinks. When Devin shows up for tryouts, she discovers that the Kentville Kangaroos—otherwise known as the Kicks—are an absolute mess. Their coach couldn’t care less whether the girls win or lose. And Devin is easily one of the most talented players. The good news is, Devin quickly makes friends with funny, outgoing Jessi; shy but sweet Zoe; and klutzy Emma. Can Devin and her newfound friends pull together and save the team from itself?

"An immensely entertaining novel” (Tor.com) from the author of The Thousand Names... The King of the Vordan is on his deathbed. Soon his daughter, Raesinia will be the first Queen Regnant in centuries—and a target for those who seek to control her. The most dangerous is Duke Orlanko, Minister of Information, and master of the secret police. He is the most feared man in the kingdom, and he knows an arcane secret that puts Raesinia completely at his mercy. But Raesinia has found unlikely allies in the returning war hero Janus bet Vhalnich, and his loyal deputies, Captain Marcus d'Ivoire and Lieutenant Winter Ihernglass. As Marcus and Winter struggle to find their places in the home they never thought they would see again, they help Janus and Raesinia set in motion events that could shatter Orlanko's powers, but perhaps at the price of throwing the nation into chaos. But with the people suffering under the Duke's tyranny, they intend to protect the kingdom with every power they can command, earthly or otherwise.

**The limited deluxe edition comes with foiling, printed edges, and exclusive art** From New York Times bestselling author Rina Kent comes the third book in the Vipers series, a dark hockey romance set in a glamorous secret world. When two ruthless enemies collide. My name is Preston Armstrong, and I'm the most depraved bastard you'll ever meet. I take what I want, ruin what I don't, and live exactly how I please. That is, until I crash into the force of nature that is Marcus Osborn. Captain of our rival hockey team and the perpetual thorn in my side. A migraine in human form and the one person who refuses to play by my rules. He's my brand of heartless and just as deranged. I set out to crush him, his career, and his infuriatingly gorgeous face. But Marcus hits back with equal force, turning our rivalry into a violent, addictive dance neither of us can walk away from. We were supposed to annihilate each other. Instead, we spark a fire that threatens to devour everything in its path. In this battle of two unhinged souls, our bodies become collateral damage. But I never expected our stone-cold hearts to get involved.

France, 1939 In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn't believe that the Nazis will invade France ... but invade they do, in droves of marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that fill the skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When a German captain requisitions Vianne's home, she and her daughter must live with the enemy or lose everything. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalates all around them, she is forced to make one impossible choice after another to keep her family alive. Vianne's sister, Isabelle, is a rebellious eighteen-year-old girl, searching for purpose with all the reckless passion of youth. While thousands of Parisians march into the unknown terrors of war, she meets Gaetan, a partisan who believes the French can fight the Nazis from within France, and she falls in love as only the young can...completely. But when he betrays her, Isabelle joins the Resistance and never looks back, risking her life time and again to save others. With courage, grace and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of WWII and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women's war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France - a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.

A city on the brink. A murder that could ignite it. When a Hindu theologian is found murdered in his home, the city is on the brink of all-out religious war. Can officers of the Imperial Police Force, Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee track down those responsible in time to stop a bloodbath? Set at a time of heightened political tension, beginning in atmospheric Calcutta and taking the detectives all the way to bustling Bombay, this instalment in the 'unmissable' (The Times) series presents Wyndham and Banerjee with an unprecedented challenge. Will this be the case that finally drives them apart? 'The Shadows of Men finds the always reliable Crime Writers' Association Dagger Award-winner Abir Mukherjee on fine form' Financial Times Discover the rest of the Wyndham and Banerjee series: A Rising Man A Necessary Evil Smoke and Ashes Death in the East The Burning Grounds 'An engaging, evocative thriller' Janice Hallett 'Breathtaking' Peter May 'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin

XO, Kitty meets Dash & Lily in this rom com about two teens falling in love via letters left in their favorite library books - even if in real life they think they have nothing in common. Lizzie Wei is a huge book nerd, and proud of it. And when she realizes there is a mysterious reader who has been checking out all of her favorite books from the library, she can't help but get a crush on someone she's never even met. Her friends make it their mission to find Lizzie's long lost book soulmate and convince her to leave notes for her crush. But what if the person Lizzie is looking for, isn't at all what she expects? Dylan Lin loves reading, secretly anyway. Ever since a bullying incident at his last school, he's hidden his love of fantasy novels, instead leaning into his jock persona. Now he's the tennis team captain, runs every day, and actively avoids reading. So, when he decides to start volunteering at a kitten nursery, and his super cute co-volunteer Lizzie asks if he likes reading, he says no. He never expects the look of complete and utter disappointment on Lizzie's face. Lizzie is certain her secret crush isn't Dylan. It can't be! But when he accidentally makes an obscure reference to her favorite book during their volunteer shift, she's not so sure anymore. Can Lizzie forgive Dylan for lying? And can Dylan be brave enough to be himself? Jennifer Chen's Checking You Out is a contemporary romance about being true to yourself and celebrating what you love, because you just might find the perfect person to share it with.

A city on the brink. A murder that could ignite it. When a Hindu theologian is found murdered in his home, the city is on the brink of all-out religious war. Can officers of the Imperial Police Force, Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Surendranath Banerjee track down those responsible in time to stop a bloodbath? Set at a time of heightened political tension, beginning in atmospheric Calcutta and taking the detectives all the way to bustling Bombay, this instalment in the 'unmissable' (The Times) series presents Wyndham and Banerjee with an unprecedented challenge. Will this be the case that finally drives them apart? 'The Shadows of Men finds the always reliable Crime Writers' Association Dagger Award-winner Abir Mukherjee on fine form' Financial Times Discover the rest of the Wyndham and Banerjee series: A Rising Man A Necessary Evil Smoke and Ashes Death in the East The Burning Grounds 'An engaging, evocative thriller' Janice Hallett 'Breathtaking' Peter May 'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin

On the track, we can pretend, but we can't outrun our secrets forever. Taylor Only two things matter to me in this shitty town: freestyle motocross and my best friend. They're my only escape from my father's fists, but one slip in junior high almost changed everything. I confessed a secret to a beautiful boy, and I've been punishing him-and myself-ever since. I can't have Huckslee the way I want, so I take from him in the only way I can-with violence. When my mother wants back into my life, and I'm forced to move in with the object of my obsession, the lines between hate and desire begin to blur. I'm not sure we'll survive each other. Huckslee High school is hell when your worst enemy knows your darkest secret. To everyone else, I'm the perfect son: swim team captain, football running back, and the Bishop's golden boy. But beneath the surface, I'm hiding desires only one person knows-my bully, my tormentor, my crush. And starting tomorrow, my dad is marrying his mom. Taylor has wielded my secret like a weapon for years, making my life a nightmare. Now, he'll be living right down the hall. Each encounter with him cracks my facade a little more. How long can I wear this mask before it shatters completely? Finding Delaware is a full-length enemies-to-lovers MM forced proximity romance containing themes and situations not intended for readers under the age of 18. Both characters are consenting adults. This story features two broken boys, found family, slowburn to spice and a guaranteed HEA.

For some years now, an extraordinarily lively street art scene has been developing in Cologne. Dreary walls are enriched by huge colorful murals by internationally active artists. A fascinating open-air museum for modern art has been created. Let the Urban Art fever take hold of you. Enjoy great art outside and for free. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine at the back This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations: January: Tasso 2011 February: Viva con agua 2015 March: Layla Xing + Huami 2015 April: Guache May: Christian Böhmer 2015 June: Interesni Kazki, 2017 July: Christian Böhmer 2015 August: Rami Meiri 2014 September: Sasha Kisselkova 2020 October: Benten 2015 November: inner fields 2019 December: Dabtra/Captain Borderline 2013 QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Cologne - The Street Art art scene can no longer be overlooked in the city with its fascinating murals, author: U boeTtchEr

Diana Gabaldon s brilliant storytelling has captivated millions of readers in her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga. Now, in her first-ever graphic novel, Gabaldon gives readers a fresh look at the events of the original Outlander: Jamie Fraser s side of the story, gorgeously rendered by artist Hoang Nguyen.   After too long an absence, Jamie Fraser is coming home to Scotland but not without great trepidation. Though his beloved godfather, Murtagh, promised Jamie s late parents he d watch over their brash son, making good on that vow will be no easy task. There s already a fat bounty on the young exile s head, courtesy of Captain Black Jack Randall, the sadistic British officer who s crossed paths and swords with Jamie in the past. And in the court of the mighty MacKenzie clan, Jamie is a pawn in the power struggle between his uncles: aging chieftain Colum, who demands his nephew s loyalty or his life and Dougal, war chieftain of Clan MacKenzie, who d sooner see Jamie put to the sword than anointed Colum s heir. And then there is Claire Randall mysterious, beautiful, and strong-willed, who appears in Jamie s life to stir his  compassion . . . and arouse his desire.    But even as Jamie s heart draws him to Claire, Murtagh is certain she s been sent by the Old Ones, and Captain Randall accuses her of being a spy. Claire clearly has something to hide, though Jamie can t believe she could pose him any danger. Still, he knows she is torn between two choices a life with him, and whatever it is that draws her thoughts so often elsewhere.      Step into the captivating, passionate, and suspenseful world of The Exile , and experience the storytelling magic of Diana Gabaldon as never before.

From New York Times bestselling author Rina Kent comes the third book in the Vipers series, a dark hockey romance set in a glamorous secret world. When two ruthless enemies collide. My name is Preston Armstrong, and I'm the most depraved bastard you'll ever meet. I take what I want, ruin what I don't, and live exactly how I please. That is, until I crash into the force of nature that is Marcus Osborn. Captain of our rival hockey team and the perpetual thorn in my side. A migraine in human form and the one person who refuses to play by my rules. He's my brand of heartless and just as deranged. I set out to crush him, his career, and his infuriatingly gorgeous face. But Marcus hits back with equal force, turning our rivalry into a violent, addictive dance neither of us can walk away from. We were supposed to annihilate each other. Instead, we spark a fire that threatens to devour everything in its path. In this battle of two unhinged souls, our bodies become collateral damage. But I never expected our stone-cold hearts to get involved.

Return to the world of the Liveships Traders and journey along the Rain Wild River in the second instalment of high adventure from the author of the internationally acclaimed Farseer trilogy. A mythical city: a dangerous quest... As the fledgling dragons and their keepers forge a passage through the uncharted waters of the Rain Wild River, they are supported by the liveship Tarman, its captain, Leftrin, and Alise Finbok, who has escaped her cruel marriage in Bingtown. A vial of dragon blood can earn a man enough gold to last a lifetime: there may be some in the party who see the dragons as more valuable as body parts than whole and alive. But it is the Rain Wilds themselves - mysterious, unstable and ever perilous - that may provide the deadliest danger as they make their way towards the mythical haven of Kelsingra. The hazards of that journey will push them all to the very brink of survival.

Nineteen-year-old hockey phenom Alexander Price is the youngest-ever captain in the NHL. With a polarizing social media presence and a predilection for dirty play, he typifies the stereotype of young, out-of-control athlete. But away from the cameras, Alex is a kid with an anxiety disorder and the expectations of an expansion franchise on his shoulders. And maybe he tries too hard to fit the part of asshole playboy, but it's better than the alternative; in his line of work, gay is the punchline of an insult, not something he can be. Eighteen-year-old vlogger Elijah Rodriguez is a freshman in college recovering from an injury that derailed his Olympic figure-skating dreams. Mixed-race, disabled, and out of the closet since he was fourteen, Eli is unapologetically himself. He has no qualms about voicing his disapproval of celebrity jocks who make homophobic jokes on Twitter and park their flashy cars in the handicapped spaces outside of ice rinks. After an antagonistic introduction, Alex and Eli's inexplicable friendship both baffles and charms the internet. But navigating relationships is hard enough for normal teenagers. It's a lot harder when the world-much of it disapproving-is watching you fall in love with your best friend.

'Brilliant, passionate, and effective, this may be the ultimate guide to making your dreams come true . . . A beautiful gem of a book.' - Rick Hanson, PhD, bestselling author of Buddha's Brain In Mind Magic, neurosurgeon and compassion expert Dr. James Doty redefines manifestation - not as a quest for wealth or possessions, but as a powerful daily practice. He teaches how to focus your attention intentionally and provides the tools to manifest your visions and transform your life. With heart, compassion, and captivating storytelling, Dr. Doty shows how empowering inner dialogue and self-agency unlock true manifestation, inspiring lasting positive change. Follow the guided meditations and journaling exercises to become the captain of your own journey and create the life you deserve. 'Powerful and profound.' - Arianna Huffington, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thrive 'Mind Magic is a book we need now! Dr. James Doty offers neuroscience-backed techniques for manifestation that can change lives and the world.' - Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason

If the crown fits, she will wear it. Georgina never wanted to be a princess. Now she's free to chart her own course and love the woman who holds her heart. But Redmere's pull is strong, and the world has turned its back on the people's suffering. Yet while George is ready to storm the castle, Lou won't risk everything on a doomed revolution. She'd rather search for the true heir of Redmere, a lost princess who hasn't been seen in years. If only she can convince George to be patient a little longer. The winds of change are coming, and friends and family are calling for help. To save Redmere and themselves, George and Lou must sail a united path together, or else the seas of fate will part them forever. Unleashed concludes the adventures of George, Captain Cinder and their crew. It should not be read as a standalone novel. For maximum enjoyment, start with Uncharted, book 1 in The Pirate & Her Princess.

Ditch static drills and build smarter, more adaptable Ultimate Frisbee players. Traditional line drills teach mechanics, but they rarely prepare players for real match chaos. Written by 2x European Championship winning coach Ian French, this practical guide replaces rigid patterns with 30 field-tested training games grounded in the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) and Game Sense pedagogy. Instead of running static reps, your players learn spatial awareness, tactical intelligence, and split-second decision-making through dynamic gameplay. Inside this practical guide, you'll find: 30 Purpose-Built Games: Field-ready games covering offensive spacing, zone breaks, defensive pressure, and transition play. CLA Framework Made Simple: Clear guidelines on how to modify rules and constraints on the fly for your team's needs. Scalable for Every Level: Perfect for secondary school PE classes, college club teams, and elite competitive squads. High Engagement: Active scenarios that keep players moving, thinking, and solving tactical problems. Whether you're a PE teacher, college captain, or club coach, this book gives you practice plans you can bring directly to the pitch tonight. Help your team read the field faster and play instinctive Ultimate!

“The Aubrey-Maturin series . . . ebbs and flows with the timeless tide of character and the human heart."—Ken Ringle, Washington Post A British whaler has been captured by an ambitious chief in the Sandwich Islands at French instigation, and Captain Jack Aubrey is dispatched with the Surprise to restore order. But stowed away in the cable-tier is an escaped female convict. To the officers, Clarissa Harvill is an object of awkward courtliness and dangerous jealousies. Aubrey himself is won over and indeed strongly attracted to this woman who will not speak of her past. But only Aubrey's friend, Dr. Stephen Maturin, can fathom Harvill's secrets: her crime, her personality, and a clue identifying a highly-placed English spy in the pay of Napoleon's intelligence service. In a thrilling finale, Patrick O'Brian delivers all the excitement his many readers expect: Aubrey and the crew of the Surprise impose a brutal pax Britannica upon the islanders in a pitched battle against a band of headhunting cannibals.

Make every day before Christmas feel heroic with a Marvel Advent calendar featuring 25 festive envelopes, collectible cards, and an exclusive holiday story. Countdown to Christmas with Spider-Man, Captain America, the Thing, J. Jonah Jameson, and more Marvel heroes and villains. Each envelope hangs along a decorative ribbon and contains a card with classic Christmas-themed Marvel comic art, a holiday greeting, and space for your own super-powered message. Inside you'll find: 25 numbered envelopes and holiday cards for a daily December countdown Festive Marvel comic artwork featuring fan-favorite Super Heroes Space on every card for personal notes to family, friends, classmates, or coworkers A display-ready ribbon that can be draped across a mantel, staircase, wall, doorway, or Christmas tree An exclusive book by New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman retelling the Marvel Holiday Special story Jonah's Holiday Carol Use the cards as a family Advent tradition, share them with your own team of heroes, or display the complete countdown as a colorful Marvel Christmas garland. Perfect for Marvel fans of all ages, this interactive holiday keepsake brings comic-book action, daily surprises, and Super Hero spirit to the most wonderful time of the year.

The greatest Clayface stories from across the decades, collected in one volume in advance of the upcoming feature film! Washed-up actor Basil Karlo. Matt Hagen, a common crook. Preston Payne, tragic scientist. These are just a few of the many people who have claimed the name Clayface! Some of them have incredible shape-changing abilities, while others have a deadly touch that can melt a person into a puddle of protoplasm. All of them have tormented the citizens of Gotham City and been defeated by the Dark Knight and his allies. Now witness the origins of their transformations and learn their ultimate fate! Batman Arkham: Clayface collects some of the villain’s greatest stories by some of the industry’s greatest creators, including Ed Brubaker (Captain America), Len Wein (Swamp Thing), Mike W. Barr (Batman and the Outsiders), Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), and many more! Collects Detective Comics #40, #298, and Ǟ Outsiders #21; Secret Origins , Batman Ȧ Catwoman #4; Batman: Gotham Knights #23 and #69-71; and Batman Villains Secret Files #1.

Diana Gabaldon s brilliant storytelling has captivated millions of readers in her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga. Now, in her first-ever graphic novel, Gabaldon gives readers a fresh look at the events of the original Outlander: Jamie Fraser s side of the story, gorgeously rendered by artist Hoang Nguyen. After too long an absence, Jamie Fraser is coming home to Scotland but not without great trepidation. Though his beloved godfather, Murtagh, promised Jamie s late parents he d watch over their brash son, making good on that vow will be no easy task. There s already a fat bounty on the young exile s head, courtesy of Captain Black Jack Randall, the sadistic British officer who s crossed paths and swords with Jamie in the past. And in the court of the mighty MacKenzie clan, Jamie is a pawn in the power struggle between his uncles: aging chieftain Colum, who demands his nephew s loyalty or his life and Dougal, war chieftain of Clan MacKenzie, who d sooner see Jamie put to the sword than anointed Colum s heir. And then there is Claire Randall mysterious, beautiful, and strong-willed, who appears in Jamie s life to stir his compassion . . . and arouse his desire. But even as Jamie s heart draws him to Claire, Murtagh is certain she s been sent by the Old Ones, and Captain Randall accuses her of being a spy. Claire clearly has something to hide, though Jamie can t believe she could pose him any danger. Still, he knows she is torn between two choices a life with him, and whatever it is that draws her thoughts so often elsewhere. Step into the captivating, passionate, and suspenseful world of The Exile , and experience the storytelling magic of Diana Gabaldon as never before.

Emerson (Emmy) Hartwell has waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she'll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling D.C. Stars. Maverick Miller is the best player in the league, but he's never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they're total opposites. After a night where the tension between them reaches a tipping point and they fall in bed together, Emmy and Maverick vow it was only one time. Just once to get it out of their systems so they can play better and help their team. It doesn't mean anything. She doesn't date hockey players. He's a notorious playboy who doesn't date. Period. Except... what should've been just once happens again, then again. They tell each other their friends with benefits arrangement is only for the season, but despite facing off on the ice, behind closed doors, the pair is nothing but fire. Face Off is a spicy dislike to lovers sports romance with professional athletes, friends with benefits, he falls first and a guaranteed happily ever after.

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. 'Whatever comes,' she said, 'cannot alter one thing. If I am a princess in rags and tatters, I can be a princess inside.' 'A Little Princess' tells the story of Sara Crewe, beloved daughter of the revered Captain Crewe. Sent to board at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies, Sara is devastated when her adored father dies. Suddenly penniless, Sara is banished to an attic room where she is starved, abused, and forced to work as a servant. How this exceptionally intelligent girl uses the only resources available to her, imagination and friendship, to overcome her situation and change her fortunes is at the centre of this enduring classic. First published in 1905, 'A Little Princess' is a heart-warming tale of hope, hardship and love set against a backdrop of Victorian England, and is one of the best-loved stories in all of children's literature.

THE ULTIMATE HERO IS BACK THE WORLD IS ON FIRE At an abandoned Soviet base in the Arctic, a battle to save all life on Earth is about to begin... A TOP SECRET BASE When Dragon Island, a top-secret base that houses a weapon of terrible destructive force is seized by a brutal terrorist force calling itself the Army of Thieves, the fate of the world suddenly hangs in the balance. But there are no crack units close enough to get to Dragon in time to stop the Army setting off the weapon. ONLY ONE MAN CAN SAVE THE DAY Except, that is, for a small equipment-testing team up in the Arctic led by a Marine captain named Schofield, call-sign SCARECROW. * * * * * READERS LOVE SCARECROW AND THE ARMY OF THIEVES 'Each page is a thrill. If you are looking for escapism , this is definitely the book for you' ' Shocks galore and a great ending. Just read it' 'I shouldn't like it...but I do! Scarecrow rocks ' 'A blistering pace with so many twists and turns' 'Rip roaring adventure '

Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before ; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf. This book has matching lined and blank journals (sold separately). They make a great gift when paired together but are also just as beautiful on their own. Northanger Abbey By Jane Austen tells the story of a young girl, Catherine Morland who leaves her sheltered, rural home to enter the busy, sophisticated world of Bath in the late 1790s. Catherine meets Henry Tilney, a young clergyman, and his sister Eleanor, with whom she is anxious to become better acquainted. John thwarts her in this desire, and Isabella and James aide him in deceptions aimed at keeping her away from Henry and Eleanor. After Isabella and James are engaged, Isabella doubles her efforts to interest Catherine in her beloved brother. Although Catherine loves her friend dearly, she cannot extend this love to John, whom she knows in her heart to be an indolent, undesirable young man. While James is at home arranging for an allowance so that he and Isabella can be married, Henry Tilney's brother, Captain Tilney, appears on the scene. He is as worldly as Isabella and, even more important to her, extremely wealthy. Catherine is a little disturbed by the manner in which Isabella conducts herself with Captain Tilney, but she is too loyal to her friend to suspect her of being unfaithful to James.

From star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan comes the New York Times bestselling first book in an empowering, fun-filled middle grade series about believing in yourself and working as a team. Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer. If she hadn’t just left Connecticut to move across the country, she would have been named seventh-grade captain on her school soccer team. But now that Devin is starting seventh grade in Kentville, California, all bets are off. After all, some of the best players on the US national team come from California. She’s sure to have stiff competition. Or so she thinks. When Devin shows up for tryouts, she discovers that the Kentville Kangaroos—otherwise known as the Kicks—are an absolute mess. Their coach couldn’t care less whether the girls win or lose. And Devin is easily one of the most talented players. The good news is, Devin quickly makes friends with funny, outgoing Jessi; shy but sweet Zoe; and klutzy Emma. Can Devin and her newfound friends pull together and save the team from itself?

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart. Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for. The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.

A friends-to-lovers dark academia romance set at the elite Scottish academy, featuring stunning stenciled edges and character art on the inside cover."I don't want to just be anyone to her, I want to be everything."Charles Sinclair has been Victoria Belhaven-Wynford's best friend since fifth grade, the one person Tori can tell anything to-except how her stomach knots every time she's with her new boyfriend Valentine. Deep down, Tori knows what she feels for Valentine isn't comparable to her connection with Sinclair. But now her best friend is starring as Romeo alongside classmate Eleanor's Juliet in Dunbridge Academy's annual play, and Tori has been assigned to write their love story for the production.Since their one kiss years ago, Tori has tried desperately to forget her feelings for Sinclair, convincing herself they're destined to be nothing more than friends. Valentine Ward, rugby captain and unofficial king of their boarding school, seemed like the perfect distraction-until Sinclair's obvious disapproval made everything complicated.Now, she's trapped crafting the perfect love story for the stage while hiding her true feelings. As Tori writes romantic scenes for her best friend to perform with someone else, the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. How can she pen a love story for Sinclair and Eleanor when she wants nothing more than to be his Juliet?