Prepare for the ultimate dance party mission in this brilliant new storybook, based on the incredibly popular BBC CBeebies series, Supertato.
What value does solitude bring to the creative mind? How can withdrawing from the world help us endure in times of crisis? As an author himself, Guy Stagg has long been fascinated by the role that retreat plays in the lives of writers and artists. Determined to see if seclusion could help his own work, he decided to follow in the footsteps of three seminal figures of the twentieth century: Ludwig Wittgenstein, David Jones and Simone Weil. Beautifully written and researched, THE WORLD WITHIN sees Stagg trace each of their journeys to isolation, hoping to see what they saw. He shadows Wittgenstein to the monastery outside Vienna where he worked as a gardener's assistant, and sails to the forbidding holy island off the Welsh coast where Jones immersed himself in his art. He visits the Solesmes Abbey in France that Weil found so transformative, and travels to Norway to stay in Wittgenstein's famous, rustic lake cabin. With an eye for natural beauty and sharp social observation, Stagg mediates on these landscapes and communities, seeking to understand their power. Effortlessly weaving together biography, history, travel and criticism, THE WORLD WITHIN illuminates the worth of retreat in this crowded day and age, and the ways in which solitude can help us connect with ourselves. It is an account of creation and crisis, drawing a parallel with Stagg's own personal experiences, and casting new light on the lives of three of the most important thinkers of our age.
Foyle’s War meets Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime, with a smidgeon of Robert Thorogood.
Debut magical middle grade adventure. For fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Percy Jackson and Skandar!
Australian BookTok star Stacey McEwan’s stunning new slow-burn romantasy duology traces a fated pair who stumble upon a world-changing secret in youth and are catapulted into a violent class war in adulthood, finding each other amidst love, loss, and devasting betrayals.
A blend of travel writing, memoir, history and current affairs that tells the story of Sri Lanka. A perfect read for first time visitors, Sri Lankans abroad or at home, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of the world’s most fascinating and paradoxical countries. Razeen Sally was born to a Sri Lankan Muslim father and a Welsh mother. Just before his teens, a political conflict tore his family apart and he left Sri Lanka, barely going back for thirty years. When he finally returned ‘home’, he spent much of the next decade crisscrossing the island, trying to understand this paradoxical place. Blessed with nature’s bounty and an easy, pleasure-loving people, it was nevertheless scarred by ethnic conflict and the violence of civil war. As a native and a tourist, Razeen Sally makes an ideal guide to Sri Lanka’s past and present. He won’t tell you which restaurant has the best reviews or the price of a hotel room. Instead, he will accompany you like a learned friend, sharing his journeys, pointing out the unmissable gems beyond the obvious spots, and unpacking the nation’s culture and history. Insightful, intimate and moving, Return to Sri Lanka is an indispensable book, whether you're already familiar with this spectacular country, or planning your first visit.
The entertaining, irreverent, and surprisingly moving memoir by the visionary restaurateur behind such iconic New York institutions as Balthazar and Pastis. A memoir by the legendary proprietor of Balthazar, Pastis, Minetta Tavern, and Morandi, taking us from his gritty London childhood to his serendipitous arrival in New York, where he founded the era-defining establishments Odeon, Cafe Luxembourg, and Nell’s. Eloquent and opinionated, Keith McNally writes about his stint as a child actor, his travels along the hippie trail, his wives and children, his devastating stroke, and his Instagram notoriety.
The South Wind is a brand-new standalone fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance from TikTok sensation Alexandria Warwick. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Raven Kennedy.
Amid the chaos of war, this spitfire girl will soar with courage and determination. But as she fights for her country, a secret threatens to bring her crashing down.
The third book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in the Dales. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and The Snow Foal. Illustrated by Rachael Dean.
A special Dork-tastic journal full of questions from Nikki for you to answer across the year!
Dark academia about a working class student's transformative first year at a prestigious university, surrounded by gothic architecture, secret societies and witchcraft.
For readers of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs and Chris Miller’s Chip War, a riveting look at how Apple helped build China’s dominance in electronics assembly and manufacturing only to find itself trapped in a relationship with an authoritarian state making ever-increasing demands.
The epic conclusion to Blood for Blood, the cinematic heart-wrenching Mafia romance trilogy from number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle.
The gripping second instalment in Blood for Blood, the heart-racing Mafia romance trilogy from number one bestselling author Catherine Doyle.
Summer is in full swing when Kat drives back into Wynmouth in her almost-clapped-out car, having left both her most recent job and the man her parents thought she was going to get married to. Coming home is just what she needs to heal her broken heart. At Wynbrook Manor, things are in disarray. Owner Algy isn’t getting any younger, and Kat’s mum Janet, housekeeper at the manor, spends her days running around after him. They have been let down by the person he had lined up to take care of the new cut-flower garden – and this could be just the thing Kat needs to take her mind off her worries. With Kat settled into working the gardens during the day and working the bar at the local pub in the evenings, sparking up a potential fling with alluring newcomer Josh along the way, things are starting to look up. But when Josh turns out to be not the person he appears to be, will the spark fizzle out? And with it the chances of this becoming the best summer ever?
The third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .
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