A Load of Bull is a stunning photographic book recording the extraordinary beauty of farm animals—cattle to be precise! Amanda King grew up in Brisbane, Australia, and like so many young Australasians before her, she eventually headed off on her OE. On her travels, she met a Kiwi farmer and ended up living on a farm in Canterbury, New Zealand,...

The Grand Design, co-authored by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking and acclaimed thinker Leonard Mlodinow, embarks on an ambitious quest to answer some of humanity's most profound questions. Delving deeply into the origins and workings of the universe, the book explores cutting-edge theories in physics that challenge traditional views and push the boundaries of our understanding. From the beginning of time...

As the world burns, wars are claiming thousands of innocent lives and governments do nothing, activism offers the antidote to our growing sense of hopelessness. But then why does it sometimes feel like direct action is hindering rather than helping? Shouldn’t people be addressing the climate catastrophe head-on, rather than gluing themselves to trains at rush hour or throwing soup...

This third volume in N. T. Wright's magisterial series, Christian Origins and the Question of God, stands as a major point of reference for all students of the New Testament. The Resurrection of the Son of God covers ancient beliefs about life after death, from Homer's Hades to ancient Jewish beliefs, and from the Bible to the Dead Sea Scrolls...

In 1990 those living on Chatham Islands/ Rekohu/ Wharekauri faced crisis. Annexed to New Zealand by a London proclamation, the Islands had experienced 150 years of New Zealand control. Years of muddlement, some good intentions, financial waste exploitation and theft, and failure to deliver democratic rights and basic infrastructure. The after-effects of Rogernomics had produced a government decision to “walk...

The official tie-in colouring book of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Gingerbread Bakery! “Will likely be your most cherished autumn companion”―Buzzfeed on The Pumpkin Spice Café colouring book Includes two pages of exclusive Dream Harbor festive stickers Welcome to The Gingerbread Bakery This cosy colouring book features: ❄️ 37 hand-drawn festive scenes and seasonal aesthetic designs ❄️ Two...

A beautiful colouring book for adults that invites readers into a vivid reimagining of the animal kingdom. Inside, readers will discover over 50 new and original illustrations based on imaginary animal hybrids – clever mashups that feel both fantastical and strangely believable. Each creature is inspired by real-life connections found in nature, from mimicry and shared habitats to clever survival...

Bring the power of the Force with you wherever you go with the Bookcessories: Star Wars: Tiny Book of Grogu, a collectible miniature storybook filled with iconic moments from The Mandalorian—now tucked inside an adorable Grogu-shaped case! Full of heart, mystery, and undeniable cuteness, Grogu has captured the imaginations of Star Wars fans across the galaxy. Now you can carry...

The Brain Cliff will change how you think about brain ageing and give you new ways to keep away from the edge. What many of us fear, especially as we hit our forties and fifties, is not being as quick of mind. Not remembering as well as we used to. By our 60s and 70s, we worry there's nothing we...

GAME ON, the final book from the MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING INTO DARKNESS series is OUT NOW Colour your way through the story you couldn't get enough of, full of intrigue, hidden identities, witty banter, and salacious romance. This deliciously twisted colouring book inspired by the dark world of Lights Out features some of the first official artwork of the Into Darkness...

A visual exploration of the universe of Marvel Studios' Spider-Man saga, covering every element from Homecoming to the impending fourth film. Swing into the cinematic universe of Spider-Man and discover everything there is to know about the silver screen's most famous superhero. Chart the rise of your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, from his early days as a scientific prodigy in Spider-Man:...

In this deluxe edition, you'll see the sights of the world, sample the tastiest dishes, meet people from different cultures and encounter amazing wildlife. It is a stunning compendium of 66 countries and six continents, each with beautiful illustrations and packed with detail. Discover fjords in Norway and gorillas in the Congolese jungle. You'll dance the rumba in Cuba and...

The unfading popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) attests not only to the particular appeal of his luxuriant painting but also to the universal themes with which he worked: love, feminine beauty, ageing, and death. The son of a goldsmith, Klimt created surfaces of ornate and jewel-like luminosity which show the influence of both Egyptian and Japanese art. Through paintings, murals,...

Now in a 25th anniversary edition, featuring a foreword from bestselling author Rob Henderson of the Manhattan Institute and a new postscript from Theodore Dalrymple."A classic for our times. It is as fundamental for understanding the world we live in as the three R's." -Thomas SowellAs a British psychiatrist who treated the poor in a slum hospital and a prison...

In his acclaimed national best seller, A Fighter's Heart, Sam Sheridan took readers with him as he stepped through the ropes into the dangerous world of professional fighting. From a muay Thai bout in Bangkok to Rio, where he trained with jiu-jitsu royalty, to Iowa, where he matched up against the toughest in MMA, Sheridan threw himself into a quest...

The Cross is the universal symbol of the Christian faith. But what does the Cross mean? Why did Jesus have to die? In this magisterial and best-selling book, John Stott explains the significance of Christ's cross and answers objections commonly brought against biblical teaching on the atonement. Stott will help you discover how Jesus himself understood the cross, and how...

What processes and physical materials have shaped the planet we live on? Why do earthquakes happen? And what can geology teach us about contemporary issues such as climate change? From volcanoes and glaciers to fossils and rock formations, this user-friendly book gives a structured and thorough overview of the geology of planet Earth and beyond. Geology: A Complete Introduction outlines...

This timeless, compelling, and thought-provoking book on the Christian faith, now updated, includes two all-new chapters, a current list of recommended resources for further study, and a new discussion guide. In The Case for Faith, bestselling author, journalist, and former atheist Lee Strobel turns his investigative skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief in God— the eight "heart...

In this exploration of Cocteau Twins' quintessential album, Chris Tapley traces lines in all directions from Blue Bell Knoll to paint a revealing portrait of the enigmatic trio and their career-long struggles with self-doubt, stubborn principles, and pure experimentation. Throughout their career, Cocteau Twins sought to escape definition. Lyrics were a closely guarded secret, their transcendent recordings sounded completely unique,...

Julia Kristeva offers an extensive and profound consideration of the nature of abjection. Drawing on Freud and Lacan, she analyses the nature of attitudes toward repulsive subjects and examines the function of these topics in the writings of Louis-Ferdinand Céline, Marcel Proust, James Joyce, and other authors. In Powers of Horror, Kristeva delves into the psychological and cultural dimensions of...

An anthology of some of the greatest poetry in the English language. Poetry and music have been associated with each other from the very beginning. The Penguin Book of English Song draws together a great variety of English poetry (including Irish, Scots and Welsh writers) that has reached a wider audience through the magic of music. Richard Stokes's rich anthology...

Singleness can feel like...waiting. Like you're just hoping the right guy stumbles along while you stand by. But what if there was a resource that showed how you can move from passively waiting to actively praying for your future husband? Christian Bevere shares how single women can lace their desire for marriage with prayer—moving from a place of uncertainty to...

Master the art of English grammar with this updated edition of the bestselling guide, The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need, featuring fresh examples and quizzes to test your knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for business professionals, students, and anyone looking to improve their English language proficiency.The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need, Updated Edition is a comprehensive guide...

Ideal for churches and ministries buying in bulk, the NIV, Outreach New Testament, Paperback is a great tool to give to first-time Bible readers looking to discover God's Word. You can feel comfortable and confident handing this New Testament to anyone interested in spiritual issues or open to talking about God. Features include the New Testament text of the accurate,...

Future Me: Ballet Dancer by Phoenix Bright What do you want to be when you grow up? How about a dancer? Pack your dance bag and grab your ballet shoes! Find out what it’s like to: Go to an audition Attend a rehearsal Dance the lead role on stage What a busy day!

Nation of Strangers aims to open a global conversation about our contemporary understanding of home, in the way How to Lose a Country did for the global rise of Fascism and Together for the progressive politics of emotions as an antidote to new Fascism. The book will define the identity of the 'homeless' beyond the clichés of victim and survivor....

The companion workbook for the million-copy international bestseller. From the New York Times bestselling author, former co-owner of the #1 restaurant in the world, and co-producer of the Emmy Award-winning series The Bear comes the much-awaited interactive guide, with full colour illustrations, to putting the principles of Unreasonable Hospitality into action in your organisation. A beautiful companion journal that elevates...

Reaching your goal weight isn't the finish line-it's where the real journey begins. New York Times best-selling author Susan Peirce Thompson, brain and cognitive scientist and founder of Bright Line Eating, teaches you the three identity shifts that will finally keep the weight off for good. Conventional weight-loss programs, GLP-1s, gastric bypass, and fad diets aren't the magic bullets everyone...

The debut collection of poetry from Matariki Bennett (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Hinerangi) is a series of goodbyes and attempts to slow the shedding. It's a group of teenagers sparking up as they watch the great pacific garbage patch catapult into space and become a second moon, it's endless conversations with Grandmama about stars, it is the constant rebirth...

Assurancetourix is entering the legendary Gallic bards' competition to win the golden menhir. But with the Romans keeping a close watch, Asterix and Obelix must protect him at all costs. Their mission? Keep him safe-no matter what... even if it means risking their own ears! First released as a book-disc in 1967, this adventure soon became a rare treasure, long...

What is love? It is the gold thread connecting between our hearts. In this light-filled and multi-faceted book, her first since being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang draws together the threads of her work and life, tracing the connections between her interior and exterior worlds through a sequence of essays, poems, photographs and diaries. A book of...

A radical exploration of how our bodies can harness heat for optimum health by #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Outlive. "This book moves beyond anecdotal claims...and provides a critical synthesis of the evidence demonstrating how hyperthermia can enhance endurance, improve metabolic health and generate the protective physiological changes necessary for extending healthspan." - Peter Attia, #1 New York...

The Odyssey reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men, heroes are both deceitful and brave, and a sea voyage becomes a test of human ingenuity and endurance. Following the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for home. But beset by monsters, Sirens, and sorceresses, and at the mercy of the vengeful sea god Poseidon, he...

As one of the most sought-after exorcists in the Roman Catholic Church, Father Carlos has been called to the most disturbing and vicious cases of possession worldwide. He has witnessed levitation, paranormal violence, foaming at the mouth—everything you've seen from the most terrifying horror movies, but in real life. His book, The Exorcist Files, tells ten of his most compelling...

The wisdom and encouragement of Scripture are found in this convenient, user-friendly edition of the NIV Bible, ideal for evangelism and missionary work. Perfect for those reading the Bible for the very first time, the NIV, Outreach New Testament, Large Print, Paperback helps explore what God's Word has to say to you and the rest of his people. This affordably...

THE PULSE-POUNDING TRUE STORY BEHIND THE ASSASSINATION THAT CHANGED THE COURSE OF HISTORY 'Breathtaking . . . This is lucid, kaleidoscopic history' - RORY CARROLL 'As good as any thriller' - HELEN RAPPAPORT 'Hugely compelling' - ROGER MOORHOUSE In August 1940, a man walked into Leon Trotsky's study in Mexico City and drove an ice pick into his skull. The...

Welcome to the shadowy world of Stranger Things, where the ordinary slips into the extraordinary and secrets lurk in every corner of Hawkins, Indiana. This book is your gateway to the eerie mysteries that haunt the Upside Down, packed with chilling quotes, spine-tingling quips, and unsettling facts that breathe life into this Netflix phenomenon. From Eleven's haunting "Friends don't lie"...

From renowned, prize-winning historian Frank Dikötter – ‘the historian of China’ (Spectator) – a commanding new history of China’s path to Communism, brought to the people at the barrel of a gun. The history of modern China has long been portrayed as a tale of Communists fighting in the hills for freedom, gradually gaining popular support by taking land from...

How we eat, farm and shop for food is not only a matter of taste. Our choices regarding what we eat involve every essential aspect of our human nature: the animal, the sensuous, the social, the cultural, the creative, the emotional, and the intellectual. Thinking seriously about food requires us to consider our relationship to nature, to our fellow animals,...

Hawaii, 7th December 1941, shortly before 8 in the morning: Japanese torpedo bombers launch a surprise attack on the US Pacific fleet anchored in Pearl Harbor. The devastating attack claims the lives of over 2,400 American soldiers, sinks or damages 18 ships, and destroys nearly 350 aircraft. The US Congress declares war on Japan the following day. In this vivid...

Your grandfather's life story is like no other. This beautiful keepsake journal helps him to preserve it for future generations. With over 100 prompts that guide his memories, this is a gift he will never forget. You probably have cherished memories of times spent with your grandfather. But chances are there's a lot about him that you still don't know....

Many leaders consider executive presence a make-or-break factor in high-powered promotions. But what exactly is this elusive quality, and how do you develop it? Leadership Presence (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) explains how to build the charisma, confidence, and decisiveness that top leaders feel and project out to the world. Whether you're in a hectic meeting or delivering a critical presentation,...

Discover the Jesus who has been pursuing you since before time! Join an unforgettable journey through the birth, ministry, and death of the Messiah as found in the Old and New Testaments, and have your own life-transforming experience. When reading the Bible we often miss essential details that add richness and significance, and therefore don't grasp the bigger picture. New...

A fun collection of 20 colourwork knitting designs for accessories including hats, cowls, socks, and mittens. The five unique designs that are adapted to make 20 different accessories are all inspired by towns in the Netherlands where author Carmen Jorissen has lived. They reflect her skill at creating eye-catching colour combinations and designs that work across a range of accessories....

Grow in your love together with the gift of her story! Girlfriend, I Want to Hear Your Story is part of The Official Hear Your Story Collection. There's nothing as intimate and bonding as sharing the stories of life—the hard moments, the happiest memories, and the experiences she treasures. Make her day with this heartfelt invitation to share her story...

You think, therefore you are. Get a straightforward rundown on philosophy from the ancient world to today. If you’ve ever pondered your existence over your morning coffee or considered the nature of crime and punishment, you’re an amateur philosopher. From everyday questions about happiness and responsibility to deep, spiritual examinations about God and the cosmos, philosophy pervades every part of...

In summer when I picked dandelionsfor the geriatric guinea pig I changed the world.I killed a weed. I filled a mouth with gold. In this debut poetry collection, Sophie van Waardenberg considers girlhood and grief, love and its loss, distance and the return home, including at its heart a sequence of emotionally raw ‘Cremation Sonnets’. In its essence, this collection...

Wood ID Handbook is a gift book for wood lovers—an indispensable and informative guide to over a hundred different kinds of wood. This compact directory explores the world's most valuable natural resource in detail. This new gift edition provides helpful details about the most popular and useful woods, featuring illustrations and photographs to aid in identification. Additionally, it offers valuable...

Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysics Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic...

In 50 Physics Ideas You Really Need to Know, Joanne Baker uncovers the physics all around us, from basic concepts like gravity, light, and energy through to the complexities of quantum theory, chaos, and dark energy. Featuring short biographies of iconic physicists, explanatory diagrams, and timelines showing discoveries within their historical context, this book is the perfect guide to the...

The six titles published in the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series have been such a hit that they are now available together in a gorgeous slipcase edition. Each title is written by Te Papa curators and species experts and includes specialist illustrations and insights into the museum's fieldwork and collections. Native Plants of Aotearoa by Carlos Lehnebach and Heidi...

A beautiful and moving testament to the enduring life of Kobe Bryant and the Mamba Mentality. When Kobe and Gianna Bryant died, tragically and unexpectedly, in 2020, the world mourned with a wholehearted ferocity. In perhaps the largest and most intense outpouring of public art the world has ever seen, murals went up on seemingly every available wall in Los...

In An Anthropologist on Mars, Oliver Sacks uses case studies to illustrate the myriad ways in which neurological conditions can affect our sense of self, our experience of the world, and how we relate to those around us. Writing with his trademark blend of scientific rigour and human compassion, he describes patients such as the colour-blind painter or the surgeon...

Create your very own collection of artistic masterpieces by delving into an enchanting realm where romance and fantasy collide. Step into the world of romantasy and bring this stunning collection of images to life with colour. The Romantasy Colouring Book provides the perfect opportunity for you to unleash your passion for romance and fantasy as you embark on your own...

Welcome to a cute and cosy colouring world. From bunnies cuddled up round a fire to cats baking cookies, this super-sweet colouring book is a wonderful way to express your creativity and unwind. Grab your pens and pencils, snuggle up and bring these cosy scenes to life. The first book in the Cute & Cosy series.

Fifty Years of the Waitangi Tribunal celebrates decisions, results and reports of the Waitangi Tribunal over half a century. The Waitangi Tribunal has been a unique and integral part of the Aotearoa New Zealand judicial and legislative process, upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing expertise on historical claims, Maori language, land, resources and contemporary issues.This collection contains chapters on...

An inspirational personal development book from Sunday Times bestselling author James Patterson and renowned leadership expert Patrick Leddin, PhD, that shows readers how to proactively use disruption for positive change. You can live a better life. Start here. Start now. Disruption is everywhere. From artificial intelligence to economic uncertainty to the pandemic's effect on the workplace. We've never seen anything...

Why is profitable growth so hard to achieve and sustain? Most executives manage their companies as if the solution to that problem lies in the external environment — find an attractive market, formulate the right strategy, win new customers. But when Bain & Company's Chris Zook and James Allen, authors of the bestselling Profit from the Core, researched this question,...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025 No matter where we live, What the Wild Sea Can Be, Helen Scales observes in her bracing yet hopeful exploration of the future of the ocean. Beginning with its fascinating deep history, Scales links past to present to show how prehistoric ocean ecology holds lessons for the ocean of today. In elegant,...

The most definitive management ideas of the century, all in one place. Harvard Business Review is the foremost destination for smart management thinking. Now, at its 100th anniversary, this commemorative volume brings together the most influential ideas since its inception. With an introduction written by editor in chief Adi Ignatius, HBR at 100 features business publishing's most influential voices on...

Improve the way you work - and feel - by forming better habits. We all have habits. Some of them we've carefully established; others we may have simply fallen into. Some help us get our work done; others hold us back. This book explores how to change your behaviour to break counterproductive tendencies, combat everyday stressors, and ultimately reach your...

The home of trusted English learner's dictionaries for everyday language learning. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is designed to help learners of all ages build their vocabulary. This easy-to-use, topic-based book is an invaluable resource for students and teachers, and is ideal for use in the classroom and for home study. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is a topic-based vocabulary...

Achieve perfect gut health and optimise your wellbeing with this revolutionary five-week gut healing programme devised by expert nutritionist and chef Christine Bailey. Gut health is crucial for both body and mind – to be healthy and happy, get your gut working! Combining cutting-edge scientific research with mouth-watering recipes, award-winning nutritionist and chef Christine Bailey maps out five key stages...

Woman Hating is Andrea Dworkin's seminal debut which argued that a deep-rooted hatred of women has reigned in society for centuries—and still governs us today. 'This book is an action, a political action where revolution is the goal.' Andrea Dworkin's blazing, prophetic debut argued that a deep-rooted hatred of women has been ingrained in society for centuries—and still governs us...

The eminent neuroscientist and nutritionist explains how what we eat affects how we think. We are what we eat is an age-old adage. But while we often talk about diets affecting our fitness, we don't talk about how what we eat and drink affects the health of the hungriest organ in the body—our brain. Brain Food makes clear the connection...

The poems of Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) are among the most haunting and tender in Indian and world literature, expressing a profound and passionate human yearning. His ceaselessly inventive works deal with such subjects as the interplay between God and the world, the eternal and transient, and with the paradox of an endlessly changing universe that is in tune with unchanging...

Over the course of his short life, John Keats (1795-1821) honed a raw talent into a brilliant poetic maturity. This wide-ranging selection of Keats's poetry contains youthful verse, such as his earliest known poem Imitation of Spenser; poems from his celebrated collection of 1820 - including Lamia, Isabella, The Eve of St Agnes, Ode to a Nightingale and Hyperion -...

In a US election year, the master geopolitical forecaster combines an erudite analysis of US history with a clear-sighted view of the future, including what COVID-19 will mean for America. An illuminating, provocative new book by the master geopolitical forecaster George Friedman predicts that the 2020s will bring to the United States dramatic upheaval and reshaping of government, foreign policy,...

This poem has been called 'the Qu'ran of the Persian language'. Begun in 1262 AD, Masnavi-ye Ma'navi, or 'spiritual couplets', is thought to be the longest single-authored 'mystical' poem ever written. As the spiritual masterpiece of the Persian Sufi tradition, it teaches how to progress to the ultimate goal of the Sufi path - union with God. Jalaloddin Rumi was...

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New translation by Alicia Stallings, with an introduction by Richard Jenkyns. On the Nature of Things by Lucretius is a poem that blends scientific inquiry and philosophical exploration with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour, Lucretius seeks to show humanity that there is nothing to fear in death, as the soul is mortal and the...

The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays by Oscar Wilde is part of the Penguin Classics relaunch. Wilde was both a glittering wordsmith and a social outsider. His drama emerges out of these two perhaps contradictory identities, combining epigrammatic brilliance and shrewd social observation. This collection includes Lady Windermere's Fan, Salome, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband,...

'The most moving lines literature has achieved' – Jorge Luis Borges. In The Divine Comedy & Paradise, having plunged to the uttermost depths of Hell and climbed the Mount of Purgatory, Dante ascends to Heaven, continuing his soul's search for God, guided by his beloved Beatrice. As he progresses through the spheres of Paradise, he grows in understanding, until he...

Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time–war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism–in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all. In a time when our political and cultural perspectives...

The first collected and annotated edition of Carroll's brilliant, witty poems, edited by Gillian Beer. 'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves / Did gyre and gimble in the wabe...' wrote Lewis Carroll in his wonderfully playful poem of nonsense verse, Jabberwocky and Other Nonsense. This new edition collects together the marvellous range of Carroll's poetry, including nonsense verse, parodies, burlesques,...

The Secret Museum is a unique treasure trove of the most intriguing artefacts hidden away in museum archives from all over the world—curated, brought to light, and brought to life by Molly Oldfield in a beautifully illustrated collection. Who knows what’s hidden from view? Locked away in cabinets, secure storage, and aircraft hangars. Most of a museum’s collection never gets...

At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their—and your own—emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you get past passive-aggressive comments? And how do you know if you're difficult to work with? Dealing with Difficult People explains the research behind our emotional response to awful colleagues—and how to build the empathy and...

The sequel to the global phenomenon The Spirit Level, this book explores the impact of inequality on each of us individually. Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's The Spirit Level, now published in more than twenty languages, has been one of the most influential non-fiction books published in the last decade. It shows conclusively how less equal societies fare worse than...

From magic to monsters to amazing heroes—world mythology for kids ages 6 to 9 Myths are stories that have been told over hundreds of years to help explain why the world works the way it does. They're filled with powerful magic, mysterious monsters, and fantastical beasts, but also brave heroes on exciting adventures that teach us about right and wrong....