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From the bestselling author of the book behind the HBO Europe show Blinded by the Lights comes a brand-new claustrophobic mystery thriller that's taking Europe by storm.

Through ten decades and across three continents, The Ash Museum is an intergenerational story of loss, migration and the search for somewhere to feel at home.

A new series of climate-conscious children''s books.Tyler is a thoughtful little turtle who likes playing with his friends in the sea. When he finds out that his friend Finn the butterfly fish has a problem he wants to help. But just what can a turtle do for a fish?Tyler Helps Find a New Home is part of the Little Helpers series, written to support the United NationsΓÇÖ Sustainable Development Goals. With fantastic, colourful animal characters, the stories show children how helping each other and their environment can be lots of fun!PRAISE FOR THE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESΓÇ£Engaging and educationalΓÇ¥ People''s Trust for Endangered SpeciesΓÇ£WonderfulΓÇ¥ Peter Hylands, President, Australian Wildlife Protection CouncilΓÇ£Truthful and inspiringΓÇ¥ Emma Girvan, PR and Communications, The Australian Koala FoundationΓÇ£BeautifulΓÇ¥ Anne Rowberry, Chair of The British Beekeepers AssociationΓÇ£Educates and inspiresΓÇ¥ Iglika Trifonova, Chair of APECS BulgariaΓÇ£Fun and engagingΓÇ¥ Jason McCartney, MP for Colne ValleyΓÇ£Really engage[s] children and provide[s] a platform for them to explore some really big questionsΓÇ¥ Debbie Kelly, Principal, Beaumont Park AcademyΓÇ£We love ClaireΓÇÖs charactersΓÇ¥ Rufus Bellamy, Manager, David Bellamy Conservation Award SchemeΓÇ£Fun and accessibleΓÇ¥ Joe Eisen, Executive Director of the Rainforest Foundation UKTHE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESHector Helps Clean up the ParkPenny Helps Protect the Polar Ice CapsTyler Helps Find a New HomePaula Helps Prevent Air PollutionKati Helps Avoid HungerBella Helps Increase PollinationEddie Helps Locate WaterPan Pan Helps Shelter From Acid RainDolly Helps Steer Clear of an Oil SlickLalit Helps Stay Away From Light Pollution

In her second adventure in Cyberland with her friend Webby, Nettie is shocked to discover Charlie the dog pretending to be her after she had left her tablet device unlocked.Young children may not be able to read words or design passwords, but they can begin to understand the importance of keeping things safe. Parents and carers will also be opening a discussion about privacy which is important to small children outside of their use of computers and devices. Using the story of Nettie and Webby, adults can continue their introduction to cybersecurity that they began in the first books. For young children it is not only about getting them to behave securely online, it is also about establishing a way children and adults can talk about cyber security as they grow. In this book the start the conversation is around the importance of locking screens on devices, but where it goes from there is up to you. Academic research has shown the importance of planting the seeds of understanding of password safety with children as soon as possible so they develop good safe cyber habits.Further discussion at the end of the book points towards a basic understanding about designing secure password security and the importance of keeping passwords private.''Perfect for starting conversations around online safety'' Heather Toomey, Cyber Lead, Derbyshire''s Education Data Hub''Very child friendly and engaging'' Teju Herath, Associate Processor in Information Systems, Brock University

Twenty years ago, Helen is forced to give up her newborn baby, Lily. Now living alone in her small flat, there is a knock at the door and her bee, her Lily, is standing in front of her.

This is the story of the prophet Al-Mustafa and his conversations with various acquaintances, as he returns home after a long absence. Told in 26 prose poetry fables written in English, the book covers areas such as love, passion, pain, freedom and friendship.

Arabella Lane is found dead in the Thames on a frosty winter''s morning after the office Christmas party. No one is sure whether she jumped or was pushed. The one person who may know the truth is the office temp, Eleanor.

This book, presented in considerably updated and extended second edition, is a call to educators everywhere to open their eyes to what is coming. If we do so, then the future will be shaped by us for the common interests of humanity ¿ but if we don¿t, then it will be imposed, and we will all lose.

Part of the Hero Classics seriesΓÇ£Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.ΓÇ¥A collection of personal writings covering an array of topics. Marcus delves into spiritual reflections and exercises, which he developed as a leader, in his struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. The book cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and Aurelius''s own emotions such as doubt, despair and exaltation.The Hero Classics series:MeditationsThe ProphetA Room of OneΓÇÖs OwnIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe Art of WarThe Life of Charlotte BronteThe RepublicThe PrinceNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

ΓÇ£It''s only because of their stupidity that they''re able to be so sure of themselves.ΓÇ¥A novel of such ambiguity will inevitably lend itself to a diversity of interpretation, but in The Trial you can at least be sure to find every element of storytelling now defined as Kafkaesque.Josef K., our protagonist, is unexpectedly arrested on the morning of his thirtieth birthday. The agents who arrest him are unidentified, the agency they work for is unspecified, and the crime for which he has been accused is unknown. When he is released, shortly after, he is told to await further instruction. So begins the manic and emotionless trial of a man beholden to the whims of an unknown force, and his painstaking attempts to find a way out of this existential maze.The Trial brings into focus the absurdity of life, our universal fear of judgement, and one ultimate question: how much of this endless maze will you explore before you accept the fate life has bestowed upon you?The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice''s Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan PoeGrimm Fairy TalesThe AwakeningMrs DallowayGulliverΓÇÖs TravelsThe Castle of OtrantoSilas MarnerHard Times

One small island, six troubled residents hunt for the truth before the storm arrives.Johnny is a powerful and successful businessman and is finally considering settling down with elusive new arrival Scarlett. However, there are whispered rumours about possible past involvement in corruption and even kidnap with his violent business partner. And the repercussions of these events are still impacting the Island’s residents.It is said many people move to Hong Kong to make a break from their past. In one of the world’s most vibrant international cities, a number of paths intertwine in the hunt for the truth as the storm of the century approaches.‘I thoroughly enjoyed reading this gripping and intriguing mystery… Not only is the story full of deep secrets and provocative characters but it also captures the many compelling and diverse facets of Hong Kong in the narrative. This captivating and dynamic book is a must for anyone who enjoys a stormy atmospheric ride set in a city rich in culture and intrigue.’ Jules Hannaford, author of Fool Me Twice, Podcaster of Hong Kong Confidential''I was utterly immersed in this complex, intriguing, vividly atmospheric tale of Hong Kong.'' Charity Norman''Gripping... a sinuous mystery juggl[ing] murder, kidnapping, child trafficking, corrupt policing, assault, arson and political oppression'' South China Morning Post

Soldier Boy is gripping story about secrets, fear, longing, lies and the power of being true to yourself, even when the price is higher than you could have imagined.Under the shadow of trauma, Liam has been discharged from the army. As night terrors torment him and he struggles to keep his anger intact, he finds himself in his car, his daughter Alannah asleep in the back, while his wife Emma has gone AWOL. With no idea where to go for shelter, his only goal is to hold onto his daughter at all costs. But Alannah is on a journey of her own.As the consequences of Alannah’s choices unfold, nothing will ever be the same again.‘The writing is glorious, beautiful… the handling of the subject matter is so tender, so sensitive, so utterly well done. This book is just what the world needs right now. No one could read it and not learn something, not let their mind and heart open up just a little bit more. I adored it.’ Louise Beech‘Uniquely structured, Cassandra Parkin''s Soldier Boy is a masterclass in interior storytelling that keeps you glued to the page.’ Ana Johns, Internationally Bestselling author of The Woman in the White Kimono

Coffee Days, Whiskey Nights is a collection of poetry, prose, and aphorisms that juxtaposes the hopefulness a brand new day can bring with the lingering thoughts that keep us up into the late-night hours. A lot can happen between the first sip of coffee and the last taste of whiskey, and this book takes a look at the way a single day can change our outlook on everything from relationships with others, to our relationships with ourselves, and everything in between. Ultimately, it illustrates that no matter how hopeless we may feel at the end of a day, a new one is only a few hours away.

''If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.''Meet Emma Woodhouse: handsome, clever, and rich.Our dear protagonist, a victim to the hubris of youth, takes delight from meddling in the romantic affairs of others, but soon these playful escapades unravel and ensnare her - until, inevitably, she is but a helpless player trapped in her own game.Here, in her fourth novel, Jane Austen applies her caustic wit to ideas of decorum, marriage, gender, and social status.The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice''s Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan PoeGrimm Fairy TalesThe AwakeningMrs DallowayGulliverΓÇÖs TravelsThe Castle of OtrantoSilas MarnerHard Times

The second book in The Little Helpers series, a new collection of climate-focused children''s books. Penny is a positive little penguin who likes sliding along the ice caps into the sea. When she finds out that the ice caps are in danger because of climate change, she wants to help. But just what can a penguin do to stop the ice caps melting?

The objective of this book is to stimulate your awareness of Spirituality and Consciousness.

In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, our fun-loving protagonist goes on multiple adventures, getting into all kinds of trouble as he navigates the messiness of boyhood.

''I very much enjoyed this moving and absorbing book. In her compassionate depiction of one manΓÇÖs struggle to live with the aftermath of trauma and loss, Maria Goodin weaves together a compelling cast of characters, drawing the reader into JayΓÇÖs quest to seek the forgiveness of others - and be able to forgive himself.'' Fiona Valpy, best-selling author of The Dressmaker''s Gift and The Beekeeper''s Promise.Jay Lewis is a troubled soul. A single father, just trying to keep everything together, he knows he sabotages any real chance of happiness.Tormented by nightmares and flashbacks, he canΓÇÖt forget the events from one fateful night that steered the course of the rest of his life. Struggling against the crushing weight of guilt, Jay knows there are wrongs he needs to put right. Determined to get closure, he seeks out old friends and a past love. But in his quest for a more peaceful future, is he ready to face the trauma of his past?Praise for Nutmeg:''A delicious confection. A tender fable about love and the power of the imagination to both sustain and heal us'' Laura Harrington''A beautifully quirky gem of a novel'' Laissez Faire''...a heartwarming story about love and the reasons why it''s sometimes easier and kinder to tell lies rather than the truth... simply enchanting'' Bookish Magpie''[A] quirky and touching tale'' Woman''s Weekly

''A gripping book full of twists and turns.'' Alice Clark-Platts''Unsettling and beautiful'' Allie Reynolds''Kept me guessing until the very end with a brilliantly clever twist that I really didn’t see coming'' Sarah Pearse''A little gem'' GJ MinettThree months into her new role as a psychiatrist at a clinic in New York, Erin Cartwright is asked to evaluate the case of a man who murdered his mother and sisters at the age of seventeen.Found not guilty by reason of insanity and held in a maximum-security psychiatric facility for twenty-seven years, Timothy Stern is now eligible for release. Upon learning the crime occurred in the same village she once visited as a child, Erin is on the verge of refusing to take the case, when a startling discovery triggers memories she’d rather keep hidden, and a suspicion the wrong man is behind bars.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING Lies, secrets and hidden pasts all come into play in this beautiful debut from Ann Gosslin. All in all, this book had me hooked throughout, I enjoyed it so much. monsieurmarpleThis is a suspenseful, disquieting psychological thriller, which I found very compelling. silverliningsandpagesI can imagine it being the setting of a new series, and see Erin getting into more complex investigstions. Great for new readers of psychological thrillers. rhirhireaderThe writing is great, it doesn''t feel like a debut book at all. breathingbooks95I enjoyed this one. I raced through it and was pretty much gripped from the start. mrsfegfictionThe writing is truly exquisite and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. […]I would love to read more of Gosslin''s work. escapetothebookshelfGosslin creates the perfect level of suspense throughout, I couldn’t have asked for more. nobooksgivenI absolutely loved this book! Loved it! […] I enjoyed every minute, thrilling and captivating. lostinherbooklandCrikey, #theshadowbird the debut novel from Ann Gosslin really got under my skin. This is a captivating, emotional thriller that I couldn’t stop thinking about. It made me cry, gave me hope and I couldn’t put down with all its twists and turns. noveldelightsFull of twists and turns The Shadow Bird is a brilliantly written psychological suspense book that has been thoroughly researched and paced perfectly […] This is an intense and gripping debut and I cannot wait to read what Ann Gosslin writes next! oncemorewithreadingAs the pieces start to add up I though I could see where this story was head but wow it had some amazing twists that left me reeling! booksandemmaIt is almost impossible to believe that THE SHADOW BIRD is author Ann Gosslin’s first novel. This psychological thriller is sure to gain instant fans […] 5 OUT OF 5 STARS. amiesbookreviewsThere were so many secrets, so much hidden in The Shadow Bird that it was impossible to put the novel down […] It was dark, and unsettling, but with chunks of light that provided that perfect balance. A brilliant debut. amandaduncan12