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Dick Whittington goes to London to make his fortune, but gets a cat! What happens when Dick gives his cat to a wealthy man? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. There are more than ninety titles in the Read it yourself series, ranging from classic fairy tales and traditional world stories to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Angry Birds and Peter Rabbit. All-new, first reference titles complete the range, with information books about favourite subjects that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension questions or puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Dick Whittington is a Level 4 Read it yourself book, ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.

NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING STEVE COOGAN AND JONATHAN PRYCE This is the true story of the unlikely friendship between a flightless bird and a teacher out of his depth... ' So touching that I didn't want it to end. I really loved this book ' Michael Bond, creator of Paddington ' Heartwarmingly eccentric' Guardian ' Charming ' Daily Mail - Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. He has a plane ticket to South America, a teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school, and endless summer holidays. What he doesn't need is a pet. What he really doesn't need is a pet penguin. But while on holiday in Uruguay he spots a penguin struggling in an oil slick and knows he has to help. And then the penguin refuses to leave his side . . . Clearly Tom has no choice but to smuggle it across the border, through customs, and back to school. He names him Juan Salvador. Whether it's as the rugby team's mascot, the housekeeper's confidant, the host at Tom's parties or the most flamboyant swimming coach in world history, Juan Salvador transforms the lives of all he meets - including Tom, who discovers a compadre like no other . . . - Readers adore The Penguin Lessons: ' I can't remember the last time I read a book that made me smile so continuously ' 5***** Reader Review ' How could a penguin transform so many lives? Read it and see. You'll not regret it ' 5***** Reader Review ' Delightful, uplifting, enjoyable, fun and beautifully written ' 5***** Reader Review Praise for The Penguin Lessons ' Lively and endearing' Publishers Weekly ' Warm and unique ... it's hard not to wish you were there ' Bookseller ' One of the most touching tales we've read all year ' Heat

NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING STEVE COOGAN AND JONATHAN PRYCE This is the true story of the unlikely friendship between a flightless bird and a teacher out of his depth... ' So touching that I didn't want it to end. I really loved this book ' Michael Bond, creator of Paddington ' Heartwarmingly eccentric' Guardian ' Charming ' Daily Mail - Tom Michell is in his roaring twenties: single, free-spirited and seeking adventure. He has a plane ticket to South America, a teaching position in a prestigious Argentine boarding school, and endless summer holidays. What he doesn't need is a pet. What he really doesn't need is a pet penguin. But while on holiday in Uruguay he spots a penguin struggling in an oil slick and knows he has to help. And then the penguin refuses to leave his side . . . Clearly Tom has no choice but to smuggle it across the border, through customs, and back to school. He names him Juan Salvador. Whether it's as the rugby team's mascot, the housekeeper's confidant, the host at Tom's parties or the most flamboyant swimming coach in world history, Juan Salvador transforms the lives of all he meets - including Tom, who discovers a compadre like no other . . . - Readers adore The Penguin Lessons: ' I can't remember the last time I read a book that made me smile so continuously ' 5***** Reader Review ' How could a penguin transform so many lives? Read it and see. You'll not regret it ' 5***** Reader Review ' Delightful, uplifting, enjoyable, fun and beautifully written ' 5***** Reader Review Praise for The Penguin Lessons ' Lively and endearing' Publishers Weekly ' Warm and unique ... it's hard not to wish you were there ' Bookseller ' One of the most touching tales we've read all year ' Heat

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The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did). Philippa Perry. Taschenbuch.

'A wonderful book' Richard Osman 'So clear and true ... Helpful for all relationships in life' Nigella Lawson 'A fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry' Elizabeth Day ______________________________________________________________________________________ How can we have better relationships? In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the vital do's and don'ts of relationships. This is a book for us all. Whether you are interested in understanding how your upbringing has shaped you, looking to handle your child's feelings or wishing to support your partner, you will find indispensable information and realistic tips in these pages. Philippa Perry's sane, sage and judgement-free advice is an essential resource on how to have the best possible relationships with the people who matter to you most. Featuring exclusive new chapter on sibling relationships. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 'It gave me hope as a new parent' Babita Sharma 'This has genuinely had such a positive impact on my life and my relationship with my daughter' Josh Widdicombe 'She writes with an inquisitive elegance rarely found in parenting guides ... it is forgiving and persuasive' Hadley Freeman, the Guardian 'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times Magazine The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read has sold over 1.3 million copies worldwide since publication, BBVA March 2024 Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023

'A wonderful book' Richard Osman 'So clear and true ... Helpful for all relationships in life' Nigella Lawson 'A fascinating read on the emotional baggage we all carry' Elizabeth Day ______________________________________________________________________________________ How can we have better relationships? In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the vital do's and don'ts of relationships. This is a book for us all. Whether you are interested in understanding how your upbringing has shaped you, looking to handle your child's feelings or wishing to support your partner, you will find indispensable information and realistic tips in these pages. Philippa Perry's sane, sage and judgement-free advice is an essential resource on how to have the best possible relationships with the people who matter to you most. Featuring exclusive new chapter on sibling relationships. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 'It gave me hope as a new parent' Babita Sharma 'This has genuinely had such a positive impact on my life and my relationship with my daughter' Josh Widdicombe 'She writes with an inquisitive elegance rarely found in parenting guides ... it is forgiving and persuasive' Hadley Freeman, the Guardian 'Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met' Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Times Magazine The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read has sold over 1.3 million copies worldwide since publication, BBVA March 2024 Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023

'An ode to one of the world's best-loved birds' Harper's Bazaar 'The perfect book for the penguin person in your life' Daunt Books 'A joy' Horatio Clare, The Spectator 'Electrifyingly charismatic' Dan Snow, author of On This Day in History 'The world's best-loved bird from the world's best-known publisher - what's not to like?' Stephen Moss, author of The Bird Biography series 'Simply wonderful. If you like feeling joy, you'll love this book' Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read a Tree 'Beautifully written and illustrated' Matt Merritt, Editor of Bird Watching * A charming and beautifully illustrated book about the world's most beloved bird, written by Peter Fretwell, a leading scientist at The British Antarctic Survey, and illustrated by Lisa Fretwell. There's something about penguins that makes them irresistible. Maybe it's their comical waddle, their black-and-white 'tuxedo' plumage, or their apparent cheerfulness in the face of extreme weather conditions. Whatever the reason, their cult following around the globe is indisputable. Penguins can tell us so much about the world we live in - and what the future of both our species might look like. In The Penguin Book of Penguins, leading British Antarctic scientist Peter Fretwell introduces us to eighteen charismatic species of penguin and the fascinating lives they lead: their evolution, behaviours and habitats, and their history with humans. From the fact that emperor penguins dive twice as deep as any other bird, to the story of a king penguin called Sir Nils Olav III who was made a Major General by the Norwegian Army, we discover through fascinating first-hand encounters (and even penguin jokes and emojis!) why penguins matter so greatly to all of us.

'Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began' The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world's great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the final end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book Kevin Crossley-Holland brings alive the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories.

This exciting collection celebrates the richness and variety of the Spanish short story, from the nineteenth century to the present day. Featuring over fifty stories selected by revered translator Margaret Jull Costa, it blends old favourites and hidden gems - many of which have never before been translated into English - and introduces readers to surprising new voices as well as giants of Spanish literary culture, from Emilia Pardo Bazán and Leopoldo Alas, through Mercè Rodoreda and Manuel Rivas, to Ana Maria Matute and Javier Marías. Brimming with romance, horror, history, farce, strangeness and beauty, and showcasing alluring hairdressers, war defectors, vampiric mothers, and talismanic mandrake roots, the daring and entertaining assortment of tales in The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories will be a treasure trove for readers.

Love brought them together. Lies could tear them apart... The third instalment in Mona Kasten's MAXTON HALL series - the multi-million copy international bestselling series. Read the series that inspired the Amazon Prime TV show! -- Can they save themselves? Or will they destroy each other? Ruby's worst nightmare has come true, and now Oxford and all her dreams are at risk. And everything points to James as the one responsible. She thought that she had met the real James, that he had finally let her in. But, after an explosive fight between the two, they discover a terrible truth. While Ruby fights to graduate, James tries to clear her name at school. But that means once again James must challenge his father. Ruby and James must ask themselves if the worlds they live in are perhaps too different after all, or if they can finally find a way back to each other...? -- Readers have fallen for Save Us 'That trilogy was literally LIFE. I'm on emotional fire after this book, and I'll never ever forget these characters' 5* Reader Review 'I am really speechless' 5* Reader Review 'Fantastical end to this series!' 5* Reader Review 'I've been devouring these books and absolutely love this series!' 5* Reader Review 'Highly Highly recommend! Best read so far this month!' 5* Reader Review

"Sister Outsider's teachings, by one of our most revered elder stateswomen, should be read by everyone." -Essence Presenting the essential writings of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde, Sister Outsider celebrates an influential voice in twentieth-century literature, with a foreword by Mahogany L. Browne. A New York Times New & Noteworthy book A Penguin Vitae Edition In this charged collection of fifteen essays and speeches, Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class, and propounds social difference as a vehicle for action and change. Her prose is incisive, unflinching, and lyrical, reflecting struggle but ultimately offering messages of hope. The groundbreaking feminist's timely collection of nonfiction writings on race, gender, and LGBTQ issues is now for the first time in Penguin Classics as part of the Penguin Vitae series, with a foreword by poet Mahogany L. Browne. Penguin Classics launches a new hardcover series with five American classics that are relevant and timeless in their power, and part of a dynamic and diverse landscape of classic fiction and nonfiction from almost seventy-five years of classics publishing. Penguin Vitae provides readers with beautifully designed classics that have shaped the course of their lives, and welcomes new readers to discover these literary gifts of personal inspiration, intellectual engagement, and creative originality.

Peppa and her friends are playing a game of football. Who will be the winners? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Peppa Pig: Playing Football is a Level 2 Read it yourself book, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

THE DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT'S SOLD OVER A MILLION COPIES **PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT** 'Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time' 5***** Reader Review 'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5***** Reader Review _______ For ten years, I lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas's golden castle. Now I'm the prisoner of the Fourth Kingdom's army, with no hope for escape. And behind all of my worries, there is Commander Rip: the renowned brutal warrior of Orea. When he turns those black eyes on me, I fall captive for an entirely different reason. I may be out of my cage, but I'm not free. Not even close . . . _______ 'A spectacularly written, engaging, imaginative retelling of the ancient myth of King Midas' 5***** Reader Review 'I literally devoured this book in one sitting' 5***** Reader Review

After Her Mother's Mysterious Death, Mackenzie Receives a Chilling Letter: Want to Know a Secret? Love, Mom. For fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, and twisty psychological thrillers that keep you second-guessing everything... -- Mackenzie Casper has always lived in the shadow of her mother-a bestselling author known for writing twisted thrillers. But when her mother dies in a so-called accident, Mackenzie is left with more than grief. She's left with questions. Then a letter arrives. Inside: pages from her mother's diary and a chilling message: Want to know a secret? Love, Mom. As more letters appear, Mackenzie uncovers buried family secrets...and one of them was worth killing for. -- Why readers are OBSESSED with LOVE, MOM 'One of the best psychological thrillers I've read in a long time' 5***** reader review 'This is the twistiest thriller I have ever read in my entire life' 5***** reader review 'Some great plot twists that had me gasping out loud' 5***** reader review ' OMG wow...so original, so many twists. One of the best books I have read this year' 5***** reader review ' Best thriller I've read in a while - unputdownable! The twists and turns are a rollercoaster ' 5***** reader review ' The first twist left me speechless! And they kept on coming ' 5***** reader review

"Sister Outsider's teachings, by one of our most revered elder stateswomen, should be read by everyone." -Essence Presenting the essential writings of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde, Sister Outsider celebrates an influential voice in twentieth-century literature, with a foreword by Mahogany L. Browne. A New York Times New & Noteworthy book A Penguin Vitae Edition In this charged collection of fifteen essays and speeches, Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class, and propounds social difference as a vehicle for action and change. Her prose is incisive, unflinching, and lyrical, reflecting struggle but ultimately offering messages of hope. The groundbreaking feminist's timely collection of nonfiction writings on race, gender, and LGBTQ issues is now for the first time in Penguin Classics as part of the Penguin Vitae series, with a foreword by poet Mahogany L. Browne. Penguin Classics launches a new hardcover series with five American classics that are relevant and timeless in their power, and part of a dynamic and diverse landscape of classic fiction and nonfiction from almost seventy-five years of classics publishing. Penguin Vitae provides readers with beautifully designed classics that have shaped the course of their lives, and welcomes new readers to discover these literary gifts of personal inspiration, intellectual engagement, and creative originality.

SHE DIGS UP THE PAST. AND HE'S BOUND TO ITS CURSE... The Mummy meets Indiana Jones meets dark academia in this lush, slow-burn romantasy of danger, devotion and forbidden love. 'I absolutely loved this book. The ending had me gripped! I need the next book in series NOW' 5 Reader Review -- At the centre of a forbidden ruin, an artifact of black stone is unearthed. Archaeologist Ru Delara , vilified by the scientific community for believing in magic , is summoned to investigate. When she arrives she finds herself inexorably drawn to the artifact and, unable to resist its pull, Ru reaches out to touch the stone ... Waking in the dark , naked and alone , Ru sees that everything and everyone within a mile radius has been vaporized . Only she and the artifact remain intact . When a windswept stranger called Fen finds her, she has no choice but to accept his help . Ru and Fen must unravel the secrets of the artifact before it falls into the wrong hands... before its darkness engulfs them all. -- Readers love Destroyer 'This book was so compelling, start to finish. I couldn't put it down!' 5 Reader Review 'Fascinating mystery, engaging characters, and beautiful prose' 5 Reader Review 'Finished this book in one sitting and was left desperately craving the next part of the story' 5 Reader Review 'Destroyer is stunning!' 5 Reader Review

When the single dad hockey player falls for the nanny... The fifth instalment of the steamy Love and Hockey ice-hockey romance series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely. -- Just what every bride dreams of-running straight from her cheating fiancé into the arms of a hot hockey star... and then getting hired as his kids' nanny. Tyler Falcon is protective, flirtatious...and frustratingly responsible. We almost did something reckless when he found me alone in my wedding dress, and I blurted out all the things I'd never truly experienced. Now, the sexy single dad is saving me again with a nannying job I desperately need-and a promise to never mention The Night of 1001 Confessions. Until one night, the tension snaps. Now we have a deal. Five lessons in seduction. No strings attached. But the more nights we spend tangled up together though, the harder it is to pretend it's just physical. Because I'm not only falling for my boss-I'm falling for the man whose kids have stolen my heart. Tropes: ice hockey romance single dad/nanny runaway bride forced proximity spicy lessons she's his daughter's skating coach confession of all secrets love notes found family -- Readers LOVE The Overtime Kiss: 'A beautiful, feel-good romance with just the right emotional depth!' ***** Reader Review 'Lauren Blakely is, without a doubt, one of my absolute top authors, and her releases are always at the very top of my reading list...This novel is an absolute joy to read, a testament to Lauren Blakely's skill in crafting romances that are both incredibly fun and deeply meaningful' ***** Reader Review 'I laughed, I smiled and I swooned as I cheered this couple on' ***** Reader Review 'I am a massive Lauren Blakely fan and I don't think she is capable of writing a bad book. In my eyes she is the gift that keeps on giving. Every time I read a book of hers, it automatically becomes my new favourite and the Overtime Kiss is no exception' ***** Reader Review

UNBREAKABLE BONDS OF FAMILY AND LOVE ARE EXPLORED IN THIS BRILLIANTLY TENDER STORY FROM THE AUTHOR OF GUY'S GIRL ---- On the day she arrives in Canada for her older brother's wedding, Eliot Beck hasn't seen her family in three years. Eliot adores her wacky collection of siblings and in-laws, but there's a reason she fled to Manhattan and buried herself in her work - and she's not ready to share it with anyone. Eliot thinks she's prepared to survive the four-day wedding extravaganza - until she sees her best friend, Manuel , looking as handsome as ever. When they met as children, she felt like she'd found the missing half of her soul. She tried so hard not to fall in love with him. . . but did anyway. Manuel's presence threatens to infiltrate the fortress Eliot has built around herself. If she isn't careful, by the end of this wedding, the whole castle might come crumbling down. . . ---- READERS ARE LOVING HOW TO HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT 'Bring out your napkins and heavy weapons (hard drink, comfort food, cuddles, wishful thinking to relax) before starting and get ready to be shaken to the core!' 5 ***** Reader Review 'Broken and beautiful' 5 ***** Reader Review 'This book boldly approaches many sensitive subjects that make your heart bleed' 5 ***** Reader Review 'Incredibly raw and honest' 5 ***** Reader Review 'A beautiful story about family and love and fighting a hidden battle inside your own head' 5 ***** Reader Review 'I simply could not put this book down' 5 ***** Reader Review

The essential poems of the inspirational thirteenth-century Persian philosopher, scholar and mystic The founder of the order of the Whirling Dervishes, Rumi was also a poet of transcendental power. His verse speaks with the universal voice of the human soul and brims with exuberant energy and passion. Rich in natural imagery, from flowers to birds and rivers to stars, the poems have an elemental force that has remained undiminished through the centuries. Their themes - tolerance, goodness, the experience of God, charity and awareness through love - still resonate with millions of readers around the world. Translated by Coleman Barks with John Moyne

A heart-stopping story of friendship, thrill-seeking and defying expectations 'Tender, immersive, and thrilling' GABRIELLE ZEVIN, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow 'One of the best novels I've ever read about friendship between a young man and a young woman ... Exciting and tension filled' STEPHEN KING 'A breathtaking, thrilling and unforgettable story of friendship, of hopes and dreams against a reality so harsh it broke my heart' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of All the Colours of the Dark 'An adrenalized, heart-stopping, stomach-lurching ride of the highest stakes' ELIZABETH GILBERT 'Profound and stunning ... It will make you question yourself and every one of your beliefs' LIZ NUGENT, author of The Truth About Ruby Cooper and Strange Sally Diamond *** ''All this is, is the thing we've always known: we have nothing and nobody except each other. But that, we have in spades. Now, let's go climb rocks." Dan and Tamma are two teenagers growing up in the shadow of California's Joshua Tree National Park. One is a gifted golden child, the other a mouthy burnout. Climbing boulders in trash-strewn parking lots during cold desert nights, their friendship is forged as they dream of a life of adventure. As their final year of high school unfolds and adult reality looms, they are rocked by change and pulled apart by irreconcilable obligations. And as their climbs become ever more dangerous, and their home lives ever more extreme, it's inevitable that something is going to snap...

The New York Times, BusinessWeek, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller that redefined what it means to be a leader.   Since it was first published almost a decade ago, Seth Godin's visionary book has helped tens of thousands of leaders turn a scattering of followers into a loyal tribe. If you need to rally fellow employees, customers, investors, believers, hobbyists, or readers around an idea, this book will demystify the process.   It's human nature to seek out tribes, be they religious, ethnic, economic, political, or even musical (think of the Deadheads).  Now the Internet has eliminated the barriers of geography, cost, and time. Social media gives anyone who wants to make a difference the tools to do so.   With his signature wit and storytelling flair, Godin presents the three steps to building a tribe: the desire to change things, the ability to connect a tribe, and the willingness to lead.   If you think leadership is for other people, think again leaders come in surprising packages. Consider Joel Spolsky and his international tribe of scary-smart software engineers. Or Gary Vaynerhuck, a wine expert with a devoted following of enthusiasts. Chris Sharma led a tribe of rock climbers up impossible cliff faces, while Mich Mathews, a VP at Microsoft, ran her internal tribe of marketers from her cube in Seattle.   Tribes will make you think really think about the opportunities to mobilize an audience that are already at your fingertips. It's not easy, but it's easier than you think.

'The greatest story of our age ... Be very afraid' John Arlidge, Sunday Times Michael Lewis's epic bestseller tells the outrageous story of the multi-millionaires and whizz kids who scammed the banking system in the blink of an eye - and the whistleblowers who tried to stop them. It's hilarious, terrifying and it's all true. 'Thrilling, a masterclass' Robert McCrum, Observer, Books of the Year 'Jaw-dropping, astonishing ... Lewis has lit the touch paper' Liam Halligan, Spectator 'The kind of writer who creates his own weather system' John Lanchester, London Review of Books 'I read Michael Lewis for the same reasons I watch Tiger Woods. I'll never play like that. But it's good to be reminded every now and again what genius looks like' Malcolm Gladwell

'The greatest story of our age ... Be very afraid' John Arlidge, Sunday Times Michael Lewis's epic bestseller tells the outrageous story of the multi-millionaires and whizz kids who scammed the banking system in the blink of an eye - and the whistleblowers who tried to stop them. It's hilarious, terrifying and it's all true. 'Thrilling, a masterclass' Robert McCrum, Observer, Books of the Year 'Jaw-dropping, astonishing ... Lewis has lit the touch paper' Liam Halligan, Spectator 'The kind of writer who creates his own weather system' John Lanchester, London Review of Books 'I read Michael Lewis for the same reasons I watch Tiger Woods. I'll never play like that. But it's good to be reminded every now and again what genius looks like' Malcolm Gladwell

Join Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Carter and Sadie Kane as they do battle with an ancient Egyptian magician determined to become a god. Against impossible odds, the four demigods and magicians team up to prevent the apocalypse. Contains the short stories The Son of Sobek, The Staff of Serapis and The Crown of Ptolemy, together in one volume for the first time. Plus, read an exciting extract from The Sword of Summer, the first book in Rick Riordan's latest series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.

This powerful YA memoir-manifesto follows journalist and LGBTQ+ activist George M. Johnson as they explore their childhood, adolescence, and college years, growing up under the duality of being black and queer. From memories of getting their teeth kicked out by bullies at age five to their loving relationship with their grandmother, to their first sexual experience, the stories wrestle with triumph and tragedy and cover topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, inequality, consent, and Black joy. PRAISE FOR ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE A moving and brilliant exploration of Black queerness. Stylist An exuberant, unapologetic memoir infused with a deep but cleareyed love for its subjects. The New York Times An empowering read . . . All Boys Aren't Blue is an unflinching testimony that carves out space for Black queer kids to be seen. Huffington Post Powerful . . . All Boys Aren't Blue is a game changer. Bitch Magazine All Boys Aren't Blue is a balm and testimony to young readers as allies in the fight for equality. Publishers Weekly

'A stunning, clear-sighted history of ancient Egypt' Sunday Times The extraordinary history of Ancient Egyptian civilization - from its earliest origins to the creation of its greatest monument - from specialist John Romer This exceptional book draws on a lifetime of research and thought to recreate the previously untold story of how a civilization which began with handfuls of semi-itinerant fishermen settled, spread and created a rich, vivid, strange civilization that had its first culmination in the pharaoh Khufu building the Great Pyramid. The book immerses the reader in the fascinating world of archaeological evidence, the process by which this long vanished world has gradually re-emerged and the rapidly changing interpretations which these breathtaking but entirely enigmatic remains have been subjected to. Whether he is writing about the smallest necklace bead or the most elaborate royal tomb, John Romer conveys to the reader a remarkable sense of how to understand a people so like ourselves and yet in so many ways eerily different.

The bestselling author of The How of Happiness reveals how to find opportunity in life s thorniest moments Focusing on life s biggest, messiest moments, Sonja Lyubomirsky provides readers with the clear-eyed vision they need to build the healthiest, most satisfying life. Lyubomirsky argues that we have been given false promises myths that assure us that lifelong happiness will be attained once we hit the culturally confirmed markers of adult success. This black-and-white vision of happiness works to discourage us from recognizing the upside of any negative and limits our potential for personal growth. A corrective course on happiness and a call to regard life s twists and turns with a more open mind, The Myths of Happiness shares practical lessons that prove we are more adaptable than we think we are. It empowers readers to look beyond their first response, sharing scientific evidence that often it is our mindset not our circumstances that matters most.