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Join the Famous Five on a brand-new adventure in this NEWLY CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it's up to the Five launch a rescue mission. Will they make it in time? Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into six short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, illustrated by Becka Moor. Enid Blyton's eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy Afternoon George's Hair Is Too Long Well Done, Famous Five Five and a Half-Term Adventure When Timmy Chased the Cat Five Have a Puzzling Time Good Old Timmy Happy Christmas, Five! *** The Famous Five®, Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

The Thrice-Bound Fool is the epic, rollicking next chapter in the bestselling and "awesome as hell" (Nicholas Eames) fantasy adventure series that began with The Blacktongue Thief . Professional thief and inveterate trickster Kinch Na Shannack has always enjoyed a good book. But now his life, and the future of all of Manreach, depends on him deciphering a very bad book indeed; a stolen, sentient tome that tries to kill him every time he opens it-and often when it's closed. Galva, veteran of the goblin wars and death's sworn handmaiden, has vowed to protect Kinch while he mines the book for its dark magic and even darker secrets. She does so not for Kinch's sake-though the cheeky bastard is growing on her-but because the book is the key to stopping the shadowy tyrants out to kill the queen she serves, and loves. The ruthless, all-seeing Taker's Guild dogs their every step, and thief and knight must flee the known world entirely if they hope to succeed in their mission. But trouble finds Kinch wherever he goes, and the pair may have traded the devil they know for horrors far darker and hungrier as they enter lands unknown.

The Skystriker soars into action with over 200 deco ops! You’ll immediately notice the quality of engineering, right down to the moveable joystick in the cockpit. The cockpit isn’t the only feature to get an update. There are all new functioning landing levers, one for landing gear and one for wings, swappable black tail fins to match the packaging art, a useable tow hook, and multiple options for dog bone pins to customize weapon load out. The sculptural integrity is miles ahead of previous Skystriker This combat jet is made to last. It’s customizable! The Skystriker comes with different sets of high-quality decals. One set to look like the Skystriker we know and love, and one to look like an F-14 Tomcat! Plus, additional stickers of the pilot’s names to put on the window for that extra personalized touch. AND a second canopy to decorate the heck out of with all those stickers. Accessories: No combat jet can be ever ready without a re-fueler tank and ammo cart. With new deco and pit crew design, the re-fueler tank and ammo cart are prepared to aid the Skystriker on any missions. Bring your G.I. Joe battle display to the next level with an arsenal of blast effects pieces and missiles. The showdown display possibilities are nearly endless. Pose your favorite figures doing some maintenance work on the Skystriker with the included ladder and fuel tanks. Pose the Skystriker at multiple death-defying angles with the jet stand and recreate scenes from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and your childhood. The original combat pilot, the o-ring Ace action figure is here and reporting for duty in his original deco Adding to the nostalgic, the o-ring Wayne Ruthel co-pilot action figure is included as an homage the character look inspired by the original art on the Skystriker Plus, two fabric parachutes for all those “tossing out of the treehouse” needs Dieses Produkt ist für erwachsene Sammler bestimmt. Dieses Produkt ist kein Spielzeug und nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet!

Dive into a year of laughter and patriotic pride with our I want you animals annual calendar. Each month, be greeted by a hilariously posed animal channeling the iconic Uncle Sam, promising to inject a dose of humor into your daily life. From different animals with a finger pointed right at you, these funny animals are on a mission to recruit you into a year of smiles and giggles. Perfect for anyone who adores America and its quirky side, this AI generated calendar is not just a way to keep track of dates but a constant reminder to smile. Ideal as a gift for American lovers, it's a unique blend of patriotism and playful charm that's sure to be a hit. Don't miss out on making someone's day, month, and year with this delightful collection of furry patriots. Get yours now and start laughing. 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: Horse February: Wolf March: Squirrel April: Raccoon May: Skunk June: Beaver July: Pig August: Badger September: Bear October: Cat November: Dog December: Eagle 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. A year of laughter with funny animals in Uncle Sam pose, author: Peter Rübsamen

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' - Oscar, age 7 Pablo and Splash go to visit Professor O'Brain in her lab, only to find that their friend has been left behind in the Ice Age by her misbehaving time machine. The brave penguin buddies set out on a rescue mission - destination 68,000 years ago! When a Neanderthal man accidentally wanders into their time machine, it's not just the professor who is stuck in the wrong time period. But luckily a scientific breakthrough for Pablo combined with Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life can save the day! The race against time - several times over! - makes this pacey and hilarious graphic novel irresistible. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man will love it. 'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' - Noah, age 8 'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash Don't miss the World Book Day 2026 mini book - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Spencer Quinn's It's a Wonderful Woof presents a holiday adventure for Chet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in crime fiction" (Boston Globe), and his human partner, PI Bernie Little. Holiday time in the Valley, and in the holiday spirit-despite the dismal shape of the finances at the Little Detective Agency-Bernie refers a potential client to Victor Klovsky, a fellow private eye. It's also true that the case-promising lots of online research but little action-doesn't appeal to Bernie, while it seems perfect for Victor, who is not cut out for rough stuff. But Victor disappears in a rough-stuff way, and when he doesn't show up at his mom's to light the Hanukkah candles, she hires Chet and Bernie to find him. They soon discover that Victor's client has also vanished. The trail leads to the ruins of a mission called Nuestra Señora de los Saguaros, dating back to the earliest Spanish explorers. Some very dangerous people are interested in the old mission. Does some dusty archive hold the secret of a previously unknown art treasure, possibly buried for centuries? What does the Flight into Egypt-when Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus fled Herod-have to do with saguaros, the Sonoran desert cactus? No one is better than Chet at nosing out buried secrets, but before he can, he and Bernie are forced to take flight themselves, chased through a Christmas Eve blizzard by a murderous foe who loves art all too much.

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' - Oscar, age 7 Pablo and Splash go to visit Professor O'Brain in her lab, only to find that their friend has been left behind in the Ice Age by her misbehaving time machine. The brave penguin buddies set out on a rescue mission - destination 68,000 years ago! When a Neanderthal man accidentally wanders into their time machine, it's not just the professor who is stuck in the wrong time period. But luckily a scientific breakthrough for Pablo combined with Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life can save the day! The race against time - several times over! - makes this pacey and hilarious graphic novel irresistible. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man will love it. 'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' - Noah, age 8 'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash Don't miss the World Book Day 2026 mini book - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

MEGA-CITY JUSTICE The world-shattering Tour of Duty storyline continues as Judge Dredd is forced to consider abandoning his mission to clean up the lawless streets of Mega-City One to see out the rest of his career from behind the desk of the Chief Judge. But by taking on the Council of Judges, Dredd risks being stripped of his badge and exiled to the penal colony on Titan. Written by John Wagner ( A History of Violence ), Gordon Rennie (Missionary Man), Rob Williams ( Suicide Squad ), Al Ewing ( The Immortal Hulk ), Robbie Morrison ( The Authority ), Si Spurrier ( Hellblazer ) and Alan Grant ( Batman ) with art by Carlos Ezquerra ( Preacher ), John Higgins ( Watchmen ), Colin MacNeil (Strontium Dog), Mike Collins ( Captain Britain ), Jon Haward (Tharg's Future Shocks), Karl Richardson ( Warhammer ), Boo Cook ( Doctor Who ), PJ Holden ( Terminator/RoboCop ), Leigh Gallagher (Kingmaker), Guy Davis ( B.P.R.D. ), Paul Marshall (Firekind), Dylan Teague ( Jonah Hex ), Peter Doherty ( Kingsman: The Red Diamond ), Nick Dyer (Anderson, PSI Division), David Roach( Batman & Demon ) and Anthony Williams ( Deadpool ).

For lovers of Sierra Simone, a high-heat romance about a young woman breaking free from her father’s patriarchal grip by embarking on a journey of sexual awakening with the help of her older, experienced neighbor. You’re an innocent until you let him unfurl you. An upbringing steeped in purity culture has saddled me with three things: an intact V-card, enough Catholic guilt to fill a cathedral... and a raging priest kink. My religious extremist father is intent on preserving my virtue, but when I meet my magnetic older neighbour, Rafe, it seems the universe has other plans for my body... and my soul. He’s the precise opposite of me: a man who views sex as a commodity, whose club caters to the wealthiest, most debauched clientele in London. But when I discover the club offers a programme to “unfurl” inexperienced women like me in a safe space, I’m in. Even the entry questionnaire has me aching with desire. It seems I’m about to get schooled in every delight I’ve been missing. Rafe makes it his mission to bring my wildest fantasies to life. When he and his friends don their dog collars, they put the hot into hot priests. He’s so attentive, so possessive, and I have to remind myself that a boring little virgin like me could never make a man like him happy in the long run. So when all the religious BS I’ve been battling comes to a head in the most horrifying way, what right do I have to think he’ll stick by me?

Dive into a year of laughter and patriotic pride with our I want you animals annual calendar. Each month, be greeted by a hilariously posed animal channeling the iconic Uncle Sam, promising to inject a dose of humor into your daily life. From different animals with a finger pointed right at you, these funny animals are on a mission to recruit you into a year of smiles and giggles. Perfect for anyone who adores America and its quirky side, this AI generated calendar is not just a way to keep track of dates but a constant reminder to smile. Ideal as a gift for American lovers, it's a unique blend of patriotism and playful charm that's sure to be a hit. Don't miss out on making someone's day, month, and year with this delightful collection of furry patriots. Get yours now and start laughing. 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: Horse February: Wolf March: Squirrel April: Raccoon May: Skunk June: Beaver July: Pig August: Badger September: Bear October: Cat November: Dog December: Eagle 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. A year of laughter with funny animals in Uncle Sam pose, author: Peter Rübsamen

The Thrice-Bound Fool is the epic, rollicking next chapter in the bestselling and "awesome as hell" (Nicholas Eames) fantasy adventure series that began with The Blacktongue Thief . Professional thief and inveterate trickster Kinch Na Shannack has always enjoyed a good book. But now his life, and the future of all of Manreach, depends on him deciphering a very bad book indeed; a stolen, sentient tome that tries to kill him every time he opens it-and often when it's closed. Galva, veteran of the goblin wars and death's sworn handmaiden, has vowed to protect Kinch while he mines the book for its dark magic and even darker secrets. She does so not for Kinch's sake-though the cheeky bastard is growing on her-but because the book is the key to stopping the shadowy tyrants out to kill the queen she serves, and loves. The ruthless, all-seeing Taker's Guild dogs their every step, and thief and knight must flee the known world entirely if they hope to succeed in their mission. But trouble finds Kinch wherever he goes, and the pair may have traded the devil they know for horrors far darker and hungrier as they enter lands unknown.

With over 10 million copies sold, The Expanse has become one of the biggest science fiction phenomenons of the decade. The sixth book in the NYT bestselling Expanse series, Babylon's Ashes has the galaxy in full revolution, and it's up to the crew of the Rocinante to make a desperate mission to the gate network and thin hope of victory. Now a Prime Original series. HUGO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SERIES A revolution brewing for generations has begun in fire. It will end in blood. The Free Navy -- a violent group of Belters in black-market military ships -- has crippled the Earth and begun a campaign of piracy and violence among the outer planets. The colony ships heading for the thousand new worlds on the far side of the alien ring gates are easy prey, and no single navy remains strong enough to protect them. James Holden and his crew know the strengths and weaknesses of this new force better than anyone. Outnumbered and outgunned, the embattled remnants of the old political powers call on the Rocinante for a desperate mission to reach Medina Station at the heart of the gate network. But the new alliances are as flawed as the old, and the struggle for power has only just begun. Babylon's Ashes is a breakneck science fiction adventure following the bestselling Nemesis Games. The Expanse Leviathan Wakes Caliban's War Abaddon's Gate Cibola Burn Nemesis Games Babylon's Ashes Persepolis Rising Tiamat's Wrath ​Leviathan Falls Memory's Legion The Expanse Short Fiction Drive The Butcher of Anderson Station Gods of Risk The Churn The Vital Abyss Strange Dogs Auberon The Sins of Our Fathers

For lovers of Sierra Simone, a high-heat romance about a young woman breaking free from her father’s patriarchal grip by embarking on a journey of sexual awakening with the help of her older, experienced neighbor. You’re an innocent until you let him unfurl you. An upbringing steeped in purity culture has saddled me with three things: an intact V-card, enough Catholic guilt to fill a cathedral... and a raging priest kink. My religious extremist father is intent on preserving my virtue, but when I meet my magnetic older neighbour, Rafe, it seems the universe has other plans for my body... and my soul. He’s the precise opposite of me: a man who views sex as a commodity, whose club caters to the wealthiest, most debauched clientele in London. But when I discover the club offers a programme to “unfurl” inexperienced women like me in a safe space, I’m in. Even the entry questionnaire has me aching with desire. It seems I’m about to get schooled in every delight I’ve been missing. Rafe makes it his mission to bring my wildest fantasies to life. When he and his friends don their dog collars, they put the hot into hot priests. He’s so attentive, so possessive, and I have to remind myself that a boring little virgin like me could never make a man like him happy in the long run. So when all the religious BS I’ve been battling comes to a head in the most horrifying way, what right do I have to think he’ll stick by me?

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Spencer Quinn's It's a Wonderful Woof presents a holiday adventure for Chet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in crime fiction" (Boston Globe), and his human partner, PI Bernie Little. Holiday time in the Valley, and in the holiday spirit-despite the dismal shape of the finances at the Little Detective Agency-Bernie refers a potential client to Victor Klovsky, a fellow private eye. It's also true that the case-promising lots of online research but little action-doesn't appeal to Bernie, while it seems perfect for Victor, who is not cut out for rough stuff. But Victor disappears in a rough-stuff way, and when he doesn't show up at his mom's to light the Hanukkah candles, she hires Chet and Bernie to find him. They soon discover that Victor's client has also vanished. The trail leads to the ruins of a mission called Nuestra Señora de los Saguaros, dating back to the earliest Spanish explorers. Some very dangerous people are interested in the old mission. Does some dusty archive hold the secret of a previously unknown art treasure, possibly buried for centuries? What does the Flight into Egypt-when Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus fled Herod-have to do with saguaros, the Sonoran desert cactus? No one is better than Chet at nosing out buried secrets, but before he can, he and Bernie are forced to take flight themselves, chased through a Christmas Eve blizzard by a murderous foe who loves art all too much.

With over 10 million copies sold, The Expanse has become one of the biggest science fiction phenomenons of the decade. The fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Expanse series, Cibola Burn sees the crew of the Rocinante on a new frontier, as the rush to colonize the new planets threatens to outrun law and order and give way to war and chaos. Now a Prime Original series. Enter a new frontier ... "An empty apartment, a missing family, that's creepy. But this is like finding a military base with no one on it. Fighters and tanks idling on the runway with no drivers. This is bad juju. Something wrong happened here. What you should do is tell everyone to leave." The gates have opened the way to a thousand new worlds and the rush to colonize has begun. Settlers looking for a new life stream out from humanity's home planets. Ilus, the first human colony on this vast new frontier, is being born in blood and fire. Independent settlers stand against the overwhelming power of a corporate colony ship with only their determination, courage, and the skills learned in the long wars of home. Innocent scientists are slaughtered as they try to survey a new and alien world. The struggle on Ilus threatens to spread all the way back to Earth. James Holden and the crew of his one small ship are sent to make peace in the midst of war and sense in the midst of chaos. But the more he looks at it, the more Holden thinks the mission was meant to fail. And the whispers of a dead man remind him that the great galactic civilization that once stood on this land is gone. And that something killed it. "Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written." —George R. R. Martin Hugo Award Winner for Best Series The Expanse Leviathan Wakes Caliban's War Abaddon's Gate Cibola Burn Nemesis Games Babylon's Ashes Persepolis Rising Tiamat's Wrath ​ Leviathan Falls Memory's Legion The Expanse Short Fiction Drive The Butcher of Anderson Station Gods of Risk The Churn The Vital Abyss Strange Dogs Auberon The Sins of Our Fathers​

Meet the fat, flatulent and eloquent Ignatius J. Reilly in John Kennedy Toole's light and pithy comic tale A Confederacy of Dunces, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. 'This city is famous for its gamblers, prostitutes, exhibitionists, anti-Christs, alcoholics, sodomites, drug addicts, fetishists, onanists, pornographers, frauds, jades, litterbugs, and lesbians . . . don't make the mistake of bothering me.' Ignatius J. Reilly: fat, flatulent, eloquent and almost unemployable. By the standards of ordinary folk he is pretty much unhinged, too. But is he bothered by this? No. For this misanthropic crusader against an America fallen into vice and ignorance has a mission: to rescue a naked female philosopher in distress. And he has a pirate costume and hot-dog cart to do it with . . . 'I succumbed, stunned and seduced, page after page, vocal with delight. A masterwork of comedy' New York Times 'A fine funny novel. This is the kind of book one wants to keep quoting from' Anthony Burgess John Kennedy Toole was born in New Orleans in 1937. He received a master's degree in English from Columbia University and taught at Hunter College and at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He wrote A Confederacy of Dunces in the early sixties and tried unsuccessfully to get the novel published; depressed, at least in part by his failure to place the book, he committed suicide in 1969. It was only through the tenacity of his mother that her son's book was eventually published and went on to win the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. His long-suppressed novel The Neon Bible, written when he was only sixteen, has also been published.

In this riveting sequel to Sabriel, master of fantasy and globally bestselling author Garth Nix returns to the fantastic world of the Old Kingdom. Who is Lirael? And what is her destiny? Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father’s identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr’s Glacier. She doesn’t even have the Sight — the ability to see into the present and possible futures — that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands the fate of the Old Kingdom lies. She must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil — one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clay; and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny. “What makes Lirael a delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his characters.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) But what will she find at the end of her path—a hero’s destiny or a forgotten past? A Coming of Age Fantasy: Lirael feels like an outcast, but she may be the only one who can save the Old Kingdom from a rising darkness. A Magical Librarian: In the Great Library of the Clayr, Lirael finds more than just books—she discovers forbidden knowledge and awakens a power she never knew she possessed. Necromancer Magic: Featuring the unique magic system of the Abhorsen, who walks into Death armed with a sword and seven bells to put the dead back to rest. Hidden Destiny: Abandoned as a child, Lirael’s quest to find her true self will uncover a secret that could change the fate of the Kingdom forever.

With over 10 million copies sold, The Expanse has become one of the biggest science fiction phenomenons of the decade. The biggest science fiction series of the decade comes to an incredible conclusion in the ninth and final novel in James S.A. Corey’s Hugo-award winning space opera that inspired the Prime Original series. The Laconian Empire has fallen, setting the thirteen hundred solar systems free from the rule of Winston Duarte. But the ancient enemy that killed the gate builders is awake, and the war against our universe has begun again. In the dead system of Adro, Elvi Okoye leads a desperate scientific mission to understand what the gate builders were and what destroyed them, even if it means compromising herself and the half-alien children who bear the weight of her investigation. Through the wide-flung systems of humanity, Colonel Aliana Tanaka hunts for Duarte’s missing daughter. . . and the shattered emperor himself. And on the Rocinante, James Holden and his crew struggle to build a future for humanity out of the shards and ruins of all that has come before. As nearly unimaginable forces prepare to annihilate all human life, Holden and a group of unlikely allies discover a last, desperate chance to unite all of humanity, with the promise of a vast galactic civilization free from wars, factions, lies, and secrets if they win. But the price of victory may be worse than the cost of defeat. "Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written." —George R. R. Martin Hugo Award Winner for Best Series The Expanse Leviathan Wakes Caliban's War Abaddon's Gate Cibola Burn Nemesis Games Babylon's Ashes Persepolis Rising Tiamat's Wrath ​ Leviathan Falls Memory's Legion The Expanse Short Fiction Drive The Butcher of Anderson Station Gods of Risk The Churn The Vital Abyss Strange Dogs Auberon The Sins of Our Fathers​

Bloomsbury presents Transitional by Munroe Bergdorf, read by Mia Juul. WATERSTONES' BEST BOOKS OF 2023: POLITICS 'A riveting blend of memoir and manifesto ... I found myself dog-earing every page' Elizabeth Day 'Profoundly articulate. Entirely wise. Beautifully real.' Attitude 'Transitional is a clever, moving book that packs a lot into its 194 pages' Guardian Transitioning is an alignment of the invisible and the physical. It is truth rising to the surface. It is one of the most fundamental aspects of the human condition – a part of our experience as a conscious being, no matter who we are. As time goes on, we all develop as people. We all transition. It's what unites us, not what separates us. In this life-affirming, heartfelt and intimate book, activist and model Munroe Bergdorf shares reflections from her own life to illustrate how transitioning is an essential part of all our lives. Through the story of one woman's extraordinary mission to live with authenticity, Transitional shows us how to heal, how to build a stronger community and how to evolve as a society out of shame and into pride. ——— PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR: 'Bergdorf is proof that speaking up for what you believe in can provoke real change' Vogue 'A phenomenon' Owen Jones, Guardian 'A powerful and unstoppable new force . . . The world should take notice' Teen Vogue 'One of the UK's most committed and outspoken transgender activists' Stylist

Agents of Timekeepers Incorporated, we need you! In trying to uncover the location of Cleopatra's tomb, we seem to have accidentally unleashed a monumental curse upon the world that is ripping the space-time continuum apart. Nothing is where it should be-one agent has sighted a caveman eating a hot dog in Times Square! You must travel back and break the curse to restore the timeline to its proper order. Embark on a thrilling journey through Ancient Egypt in this captivating escape-room experience. Solve challenging puzzles, break centuries-old curses, and discover hidden treasures as you delve into the mysteries of Cleopatra's tomb. Use your powers of logic, cunning, and courage to solve the puzzles and save the future. The fate of time itself rests in your hands. Perfect for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics, it's suitable for ages 12+, 2 or more players, and has an average 60-minute gameplay. Plus, unlike most escape puzzle games, Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is entirely reusable and re-giftable as the content is not damaged during play if erasable pencil is used for note-taking. How to Play: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Ancient Egypt. You and your fellow agents must work together to break the curse of Cleopatra's tomb before your enlightened" Time Agency bosses inadvertently unleash it on the world! You and your team will uncover clues, decipher codes, and unravel mysteries to navigate your way through this escape room-style game. Use your combined powers of logic, cunning, and courage to solve the seven puzzles and outwit the Queen of Kings. If you fail, history will be rewritten. But succeed in your mission, and the true timeline will be restored! Who's It For: Perfect for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics. What's Inside: Your Mission, Seven Puzzle Packets (containing clues and puzzle-solving aids), Answers, Scoresheet ESCAPE ROOM - If you love an Escape Room, then Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is the game for you. Put your powers of logic and wit to the test as you uncover clues, decipher codes, and unravel mysteries. Best of all? You can do it from the comfort of your own home, and it's up to you whether you put a clock on it! PERFECT FOR PARTNERS OR PARTIES - Gather your friends and family, and let the games begin! Ideal for two or more players, ages 12+, this Escape Room-style game has an average 60-minute gameplay. Whether you're playing with your partner to see who can solve the puzzles first or teaming up with a group of friends at a game night, there's something for everyone to enjoy! RE-GIFTABLE - Unlike most escape puzzle games, Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is entirely reusable, so it can be shared with friends and family to enjoy. There's no destruction required to complete the mission, and as long as erasable pencil is used for note-taking, the game can be re-played or re-gifted again and again. And when everyone you know has played, just pop it in the recycling! RIDLEY'S - Ridley's Games invents exciting, original, quality games and toys to spark imaginations, banish boredom, and open up a world of immense fun. Our games offer players a truly unique experience, with innovative bespoke packaging and gameplay."

Agents of Timekeepers Incorporated, we need you! In trying to uncover the location of Cleopatra's tomb, we seem to have accidentally unleashed a monumental curse upon the world that is ripping the space-time continuum apart. Nothing is where it should be-one agent has sighted a caveman eating a hot dog in Times Square! You must travel back and break the curse to restore the timeline to its proper order. Embark on a thrilling journey through Ancient Egypt in this captivating escape-room experience. Solve challenging puzzles, break centuries-old curses, and discover hidden treasures as you delve into the mysteries of Cleopatra's tomb. Use your powers of logic, cunning, and courage to solve the puzzles and save the future. The fate of time itself rests in your hands. Perfect for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics, it's suitable for ages 12+, 2 or more players, and has an average 60-minute gameplay. Plus, unlike most escape puzzle games, Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is entirely reusable and re-giftable as the content is not damaged during play if erasable pencil is used for note-taking. How to Play: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Ancient Egypt. You and your fellow agents must work together to break the curse of Cleopatra's tomb before your enlightened" Time Agency bosses inadvertently unleash it on the world! You and your team will uncover clues, decipher codes, and unravel mysteries to navigate your way through this escape room-style game. Use your combined powers of logic, cunning, and courage to solve the seven puzzles and outwit the Queen of Kings. If you fail, history will be rewritten. But succeed in your mission, and the true timeline will be restored! Who's It For: Perfect for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics. What's Inside: Your Mission, Seven Puzzle Packets (containing clues and puzzle-solving aids), Answers, Scoresheet ESCAPE ROOM - If you love an Escape Room, then Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is the game for you. Put your powers of logic and wit to the test as you uncover clues, decipher codes, and unravel mysteries. Best of all? You can do it from the comfort of your own home, and it's up to you whether you put a clock on it! PERFECT FOR PARTNERS OR PARTIES - Gather your friends and family, and let the games begin! Ideal for two or more players, ages 12+, this Escape Room-style game has an average 60-minute gameplay. Whether you're playing with your partner to see who can solve the puzzles first or teaming up with a group of friends at a game night, there's something for everyone to enjoy! RE-GIFTABLE - Unlike most escape puzzle games, Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is entirely reusable, so it can be shared with friends and family to enjoy. There's no destruction required to complete the mission, and as long as erasable pencil is used for note-taking, the game can be re-played or re-gifted again and again. And when everyone you know has played, just pop it in the recycling! RIDLEY'S - Ridley's Games invents exciting, original, quality games and toys to spark imaginations, banish boredom, and open up a world of immense fun. Our games offer players a truly unique experience, with innovative bespoke packaging and gameplay."

In this riveting sequel to Sabriel, master of fantasy and globally bestselling author Garth Nix returns to the fantastic world of the Old Kingdom. Who is Lirael? And what is her destiny? Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father’s identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr’s Glacier. She doesn’t even have the Sight — the ability to see into the present and possible futures — that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands the fate of the Old Kingdom lies. She must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil — one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clay; and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny. “What makes Lirael a delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his characters.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) But what will she find at the end of her path—a hero’s destiny or a forgotten past? A Coming of Age Fantasy: Lirael feels like an outcast, but she may be the only one who can save the Old Kingdom from a rising darkness. A Magical Librarian: In the Great Library of the Clayr, Lirael finds more than just books—she discovers forbidden knowledge and awakens a power she never knew she possessed. Necromancer Magic: Featuring the unique magic system of the Abhorsen, who walks into Death armed with a sword and seven bells to put the dead back to rest. Hidden Destiny: Abandoned as a child, Lirael’s quest to find her true self will uncover a secret that could change the fate of the Kingdom forever.

A brand new crime-fighting western series from Casey Nash has arrived! This is "Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal" and if you're a criminal—he's coming to get you! The frontier was no place to hang your hat if you were a coward or weakling, and sometimes even the strong and brave fell victim to the violence that stalked the land and plagued this new and untamed country. Such was the case with Sheriff Joe Stone and his family. Joe was a man's man from his narrow-brimmed hat down to his tarnished iron spurs. He had a hickory spine and anvils for fists. A lawman for over twenty-five years, Joe Stone split his time as a Texas ranger and sheriff, keeping law and order in frontier towns all over the Texas territory. Yet, because of the incessant pleadings from his wife, Millie, and his own desire to live a more tranquil life, Stone checked his badge, hung up his shootin' iron, and took up raising cows and a few head of horses. Together, with their daughter and son, they were committed to make a go of it, and had started well. With two-and-a-half decades behind the star, Joe, like other lawmen with his tenure, he had plenty of enemies. Unfortunately, the last who tried achieved their mission. Four killers showed up at his ranch one day, bank robbers recently released from prison, men Stone had put behind bars. They ambushed Joe and his family, shooting them down like dogs. However, the assassins made a grave mistake that fateful day. They failed to confirm that fourteen-year-old Jubal, shot and left for dead, was indeed dead. Now, eight years later, Marshal Jubal Stone wears a badge of his own. A .44 Colt sits low on his hip in a dark brown, well-worn leather holster latched down to his leg, both gun and holster his pa's. Now behind a United States Marshal's badge, Jubal Stone will show no mercy when he crosses paths with killers, highbinders, and outlaws foolish enough to challenge his authority. He's curry combing the frontier in search of his family's killers, but in the meantime, he will mete out justice along the way.

Agents of Timekeepers Incorporated, we need you! In trying to uncover the location of Cleopatra's tomb, we seem to have accidentally unleashed a monumental curse upon the world that is ripping the space-time continuum apart. Nothing is where it should be-one agent has sighted a caveman eating a hot dog in Times Square! You must travel back and break the curse to restore the timeline to its proper order. Embark on a thrilling journey through Ancient Egypt in this captivating escape-room experience. Solve challenging puzzles, break centuries-old curses, and discover hidden treasures as you delve into the mysteries of Cleopatra's tomb. Use your powers of logic, cunning, and courage to solve the puzzles and save the future. The fate of time itself rests in your hands. Perfect for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics, it's suitable for ages 12+, 2 or more players, and has an average 60-minute gameplay. Plus, unlike most escape puzzle games, Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is entirely reusable and re-giftable as the content is not damaged during play if erasable pencil is used for note-taking. How to Play: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Ancient Egypt. You and your fellow agents must work together to break the curse of Cleopatra's tomb before your enlightened" Time Agency bosses inadvertently unleash it on the world! You and your team will uncover clues, decipher codes, and unravel mysteries to navigate your way through this escape room-style game. Use your combined powers of logic, cunning, and courage to solve the seven puzzles and outwit the Queen of Kings. If you fail, history will be rewritten. But succeed in your mission, and the true timeline will be restored! Who's It For: Perfect for friends, families, puzzle solvers, and Escape Room fanatics. What's Inside: Your Mission, Seven Puzzle Packets (containing clues and puzzle-solving aids), Answers, Scoresheet ESCAPE ROOM - If you love an Escape Room, then Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is the game for you. Put your powers of logic and wit to the test as you uncover clues, decipher codes, and unravel mysteries. Best of all? You can do it from the comfort of your own home, and it's up to you whether you put a clock on it! PERFECT FOR PARTNERS OR PARTIES - Gather your friends and family, and let the games begin! Ideal for two or more players, ages 12+, this Escape Room-style game has an average 60-minute gameplay. Whether you're playing with your partner to see who can solve the puzzles first or teaming up with a group of friends at a game night, there's something for everyone to enjoy! RE-GIFTABLE - Unlike most escape puzzle games, Timescape: Cleopatra's Curse is entirely reusable, so it can be shared with friends and family to enjoy. There's no destruction required to complete the mission, and as long as erasable pencil is used for note-taking, the game can be re-played or re-gifted again and again. And when everyone you know has played, just pop it in the recycling! RIDLEY'S - Ridley's Games invents exciting, original, quality games and toys to spark imaginations, banish boredom, and open up a world of immense fun. Our games offer players a truly unique experience, with innovative bespoke packaging and gameplay."

With over 10 million copies sold, The Expanse has become one of the biggest science fiction phenomenons of the decade. The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling Expanse series, Babylon's Ashes has the galaxy in full revolution and it's up to the crew of the Rocinante to make a desperate mission to the gate network and thin hope of victory. Now a Prime Original series. A revolution brewing for generations has begun in fire. It will end in blood. The Free Navy—a violent group of Belters in black-market military ships—has crippled the Earth and begun a campaign of piracy and violence among the outer planets. The colony ships heading for the thousand new worlds on the far side of the alien ring gates are easy prey, and no single navy remains strong enough to protect them. James Holden and his crew know the strengths and weaknesses of this new force better than anyone. Outnumbered and outgunned, the embattled remnants of the old political powers call on the Rocinante for a desperate mission to reach Medina Station at the heart of the gate network. But the new alliances are as flawed as the old, and the struggle for power has only just begun. Babylon's Ashes is a breakneck science fiction adventure following the bestselling Nemesis Games. "Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written." —George R. R. Martin Hugo Award Winner for Best Series The Expanse Leviathan Wakes Caliban's War Abaddon's Gate Cibola Burn Nemesis Games Babylon's Ashes Persepolis Rising Tiamat's Wrath ​ Leviathan Falls Memory's Legion The Expanse Short Fiction Drive The Butcher of Anderson Station Gods of Risk The Churn The Vital Abyss Strange Dogs Auberon The Sins of Our Fathers​

Bloomsbury presents Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time by Sheena Dempsey, read by Nigel Pilkington and Hollie Taylor Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, audio graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash Pablo and Splash go to visit Professor O'Brain in her lab, only to find that their friend has been left behind in the Ice Age by her misbehaving time machine. The brave penguin buddies set out on a rescue mission – destination 68,000 years ago! When a Neanderthal man accidentally wanders into their time machine, it's not just the professor who is stuck in the wrong time period. But luckily a scientific breakthrough for Pablo combined with Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life can save the day! The race against time – several times over! – makes this pacey and hilarious audio graphic novel irresistible. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man will love it. 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7 'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8 'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash Don't miss the World Book Day 2026 mini book - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

In this riveting sequel to Sabriel, master of fantasy and globally bestselling author Garth Nix returns to the fantastic world of the Old Kingdom. Who is Lirael? And what is her destiny? Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's Glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight — the ability to see into the present and possible futures — that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nonetheless, it is Lirael in whose hands the fate of the Old Kingdom lies. She must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil — one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clay; and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny. “What makes Lirael a delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his characters.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) But what hope does a girl who can't see her own future have of saving everyone else's? A Coming of Age Story: Lirael should have the Sight of the Clayr, but her future is a blank. To find her place, she'll have to venture into the secrets of the past. An Epic Fantasy Adventure: The fate of the Old Kingdom hangs in the balance as an ancient evil threatens to shatter the boundary between Life and Death. A Magical Library: Deep within the Clayr's Glacier is the Great Library, a place of forgotten lore, magical creatures, and dangerous secrets where Lirael seeks answers. The Abhorsen Legacy: Return to the world of Sabriel and discover the next chapter in the Old Kingdom saga, where the battle against the Dead is never truly over. A Mysterious Companion: With only the strange and clever Disreputable Dog by her side, Lirael must face a destiny she never wanted.

Fresh off his success in the New York Times bestselling Countdown to Midnight, Nick Flynn finds himself once again facing a vicious enemy-one determined to destroy the United States. When Nick Flynn left the US Air Force to join the Quartet Directorate, he did so with the full knowledge that no one could ever know. This covert private force-called Four by its members-promised him the chance to lead his own missions and make his own decisions, though the risks are high. When a former senior CIA executive goes dark, Flynn and his team-including the daring Laura Van Horn-are ready to step in. What begins as a quiet check on his home turns into a firefight against a familiar enemy who is more dangerous than ever. Russian oligarch Pavel Voronin and his shadowy Raven Syndicate are back in action, supported by Russia's aging and autocratic president. Voronin intends to unleash a new force of advanced stealth aircraft against the US in order to make Moscow supreme and cement his own rise to power. With millions of lives at stake, Flynn and his team must track Voronin's operatives and mount a risky counterattack deep into hostile territory. If they fail, the consequences will be horrific. But failure isn't an option-not for Nick Flynn. Dale Brown is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, from Flight of the Old Dog (1987) to, most recently, Eagle Station (2020). A former U.S. Air Force captain, he can often be found flying his own plane in the skies of the United States. He lives near Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

With over 10 million copies sold, The Expanse has become one of the biggest science fiction phenomenons of the decade. The biggest science fiction series of the decade comes to an incredible conclusion in the ninth and final novel in James S.A. Corey’s Hugo-award winning space opera that inspired the Prime Original series. The Laconian Empire has fallen, setting the thirteen hundred solar systems free from the rule of Winston Duarte. But the ancient enemy that killed the gate builders is awake, and the war against our universe has begun again. In the dead system of Adro, Elvi Okoye leads a desperate scientific mission to understand what the gate builders were and what destroyed them, even if it means compromising herself and the half-alien children who bear the weight of her investigation. Through the wide-flung systems of humanity, Colonel Aliana Tanaka hunts for Duarte’s missing daughter. . . and the shattered emperor himself. And on the Rocinante, James Holden and his crew struggle to build a future for humanity out of the shards and ruins of all that has come before. As nearly unimaginable forces prepare to annihilate all human life, Holden and a group of unlikely allies discover a last, desperate chance to unite all of humanity, with the promise of a vast galactic civilization free from wars, factions, lies, and secrets if they win. But the price of victory may be worse than the cost of defeat. "Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be written." —George R. R. Martin Hugo Award Winner for Best Series The Expanse Leviathan Wakes Caliban's War Abaddon's Gate Cibola Burn Nemesis Games Babylon's Ashes Persepolis Rising Tiamat's Wrath ​ Leviathan Falls Memory's Legion The Expanse Short Fiction Drive The Butcher of Anderson Station Gods of Risk The Churn The Vital Abyss Strange Dogs Auberon The Sins of Our Fathers​

Meet the fat, flatulent and eloquent Ignatius J. Reilly in John Kennedy Toole's light and pithy comic tale A Confederacy of Dunces, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range. 'This city is famous for its gamblers, prostitutes, exhibitionists, anti-Christs, alcoholics, sodomites, drug addicts, fetishists, onanists, pornographers, frauds, jades, litterbugs, and lesbians . . . don't make the mistake of bothering me.' Ignatius J. Reilly: fat, flatulent, eloquent and almost unemployable. By the standards of ordinary folk he is pretty much unhinged, too. But is he bothered by this? No. For this misanthropic crusader against an America fallen into vice and ignorance has a mission: to rescue a naked female philosopher in distress. And he has a pirate costume and hot-dog cart to do it with . . . 'I succumbed, stunned and seduced, page after page, vocal with delight. A masterwork of comedy' New York Times 'A fine funny novel. This is the kind of book one wants to keep quoting from' Anthony Burgess John Kennedy Toole was born in New Orleans in 1937. He received a master's degree in English from Columbia University and taught at Hunter College and at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He wrote A Confederacy of Dunces in the early sixties and tried unsuccessfully to get the novel published; depressed, at least in part by his failure to place the book, he committed suicide in 1969. It was only through the tenacity of his mother that her son's book was eventually published and went on to win the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. His long-suppressed novel The Neon Bible, written when he was only sixteen, has also been published.