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The powerful new thriller from the global No.1 bestselling author, Paula Hawkins. 'Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.' – Independent 'Undoubtedly Hawkins' best novel yet' – Observer * For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house was...

From renowned historian and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Yuval Noah Harari comes the story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world. For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological...

The Kai Cookbook: 100 Recipes from Galway’s Award-Winning Restaurant The Kai Cookbook is the long-awaited collection of 100 of the restaurant’s best-loved dishes, from the legendary Kai fish fingers that they can’t take off the menu to showstopper cakes from the irresistible daily line-up on the bar. Kai is the Maori word for food, and Jess and Dave Murphy opened...

The practical, pocket-sized macramé manual that every crafter needs. Tips, techniques, and trusted advice on everything from estimating cord length and creating neat knots to working in the round, making a fringe, and adding beads. Whether you are new to knotting or not, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of...

Lush, evergreen and made entirely from paper, create 50 stunning projects, from delicate leaves and dreamy floral bouquets to sculptural potted plants. Step into a world of paper botanicals with celebrated artist Fideli Sundqvist. Discover the enchanting art of paper crafting with this inspiring guide endorsed by the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a...

Unlock your inner artist and create a stunning, everlasting floral arrangement with The Bouquet in a Book: Winter. This innovative book offers ready-to-use press-out paper pieces and step-by-step instructions to craft an exquisite paper bouquet that will never wilt, bringing seasonal colour into your home to brighten the dark winter days. Inside this book, you'll find: Vibrant Floral Designs: From...

Every piece must go with this practical guide to quilt making, using even the tiniest pieces of scrap fabric from your stash. No piece is too small when you follow author Emily Bailey's advice on how to turn all your fabric crumbs, strips, and string scraps into beautiful patchwork quilts and quilted projects. Includes step-by-step instructions for how to turn...

Lonely Planet Nepal's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Nepal. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from hiking to the hilltop Changu Narayan Temple, to taking a meditation retreat at Kopan Monastery, and dining on traditional Newari food in Kirtipur. Build a trip to remember with Lonely...

Inside Lonely Planet's Central America Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak. Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Eating and drinking in Central America - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have...

Lonely Planet Cambodia's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Cambodia. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from spotting dolphins on the Mekong Discovery Trail, to exploring the castaway-cool archipelago of Koh Sdach, and visiting the Sosoro Museum to learn about the history of money in Cambodia. Build a trip to...

Master craftsmen offer detailed information about handmade Japanese woodworking tools! This unique guide to traditional handmade Japanese tools offers hobbyists, woodworkers, and craftspeople an essential introduction to the artistry of Japanese tools. Their structure, mechanics, use, and care are described in loving detail as only master Japanese craftsmen and tool experts are able to do. This unique book features: Detailed...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor the first time, Charlie Sheen, the star of Platoon, Wall Street, Major League, and Two and a Half Men, writes the story of his extraordinary life in an unfiltered memoir.“We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former.”Charlie Sheen should not be alive to write this book.But in The Book of Sheen, the movie and...

Gold Under the Manuka

Intrepid hunter and adventurer Peter Ryan takes you around the world in a collection of lavishly illustrated essays on hunting and the natural world from a master of outdoor literature. Explore the lives of the great hunters of the past—from the primeval forests of early New Zealand to Africa, Asia, and the Americas—to the present and future of wilderness hunting....

The State of Māori Rights was first published in 2011 and brought together a Māori view of events and issues that occurred between 1994 and 2009 with a direct impact on Māori. This includes the 1994 fiscal envelope policy debate, the 50,000-strong protest march against the foreshore and seabed legislation, the Waitangi Tribunal and its Treaty claims process, and media...

Dahin believes he has clues to the location of the Hierarchs' Well, and the Witch King Kai, along with his companions Ziede and Tahren, knowing there's something Dahin isn't telling them, travel with him to the rebuilt university of Ancartre, where all the evidence leads. Can Kai stop the rise of a new Hierarch? And can he trust his companions...

Dahin believes he has clues to the location of the Hierarchs' Well, and the Witch King Kai, along with his companions Ziede and Tahren, knowing there's something Dahin isn't telling them, travel with him to the rebuilt university of Ancartre, where all the evidence leads. Can Kai stop the rise of a new Hierarch? And can he trust his companions...

House of Dragons is an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romantasy that has been called 'Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass', from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author K. A. Linde. Ten years ago, half-Fae, half-human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off at the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changed completely as she was swept into the...

Inspired by true events, Forget You Saw Her is the pulse-pounding standalone prequel to the international bestselling, BookTok sensation Ask for Andrea. She lost her daughter once. Now, she’ll go to hell and back to find her. Seventeen years ago, Sabina made the most difficult decision of her life: giving her newborn daughter, Andrea, up for adoption. She’s lived with...

I cannot think of a single person who wouldn't find hope and inspiration in these pages. - Mel Robbins This book doesn't just speak to your heart, it revives it. - Jenna Kutcher Perfect for fans of Untamed, Awake is a powerful memoir of self-discovery, authenticity and finding the courage to rethink and rebuild your life after heartbreak. A truly...

Unleash your IMAGINATION and learn all about INVENTING in this fact-packed new picture book from the bestselling creator of the FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN series and We Are All Astronauts. This is the perfect introduction to inventing for the next generation of curious creators, whoever they may be. Can you feel it? That FANTASTICAL FIZZ of CURIOSITY? Lizzy Sparks has the...

A tautly written, deliciously gothic tale of a prodigal daughter returning home to family secrets – and the man she could never forget. Twelve years ago, Maven ‘May’ Blackthorn fled her hometown of Solstice, Vermont, making her way to New York City to reinvent herself. Now Maven’s back for her grandmother’s funeral, bringing along her daughter, Bea. What starts as...

Hooked Up

See through the bogus claims for boosting immunity and understand what the science actually tells us. Is it true that orange juice can help ward off colds? How does age affect our immune system? Is mental health really connected to inflammation? We are surrounded by bold claims and quick fixes for 'boosting' our immune health. But one thing the science...

Brilliantly told and sumptuously illustrated, The Magic Callaloo is based on the fairy-tale "Rapunzel" and inspired by stories of enslaved Africans. By the celebrated author of So Much "Master storyteller Trish Cooke is in top form with this vibrant story of community, magic, love and family that's bursting with life and colour." Dapo Adeola Long ago and far away, a...

'Almost nothing in life is only what it seems.' Soldier, journalist, historian, author of forty books, Jan Morris led an extraordinary life, witnessing such seminal moments as the first ascent of Everest, the Suez Canal Crisis, the Eichmann Trial, The Cuban Revolution, and so much more. Now, in Allegorizings, published posthumously as was her wish, Morris looks back over some...

Tired of boring and drab Māori language learning books? First Hundred Words in Māori is bursting with vivid, entertaining illustrations by Stephen Cartwright that will attract even beginner adult learners. The book includes verbs, adjectives, opposites, numbers, colours, shapes, and many, many other vocabulary themes. A complete bilingual index of the vocabulary, with a pronunciation guide, is included in the...

Lonely Planet's Scotland is our most comprehensive guide, extensively covering all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Venture across the sea to explore Skye, admire the views from Ben Nevis, and experience historic and beautiful Edinburgh, all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Scotland Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks -...

Crocheted Cats is a collection of 10 crochet patterns for popular cat breeds including Siamese, tabby, and tortoiseshell. If you are firmly in the 'cat person' camp, get your paws on this book of stunning crochet patterns. With 10 breeds to choose from, these furry pals are astonishingly lifelike and carefully crafted to be accurate down to the last detail....

Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma is the perfect heroine…for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanour, Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in. But her whole life changes when she befriends the most popular boy in class, Shota Kazehaya. Can love trump her cursed life? Even though Sawako is dating Kazehaya, lately he’s been distant. When...

The paperback edition of Charlie and the Christmas Factory is a collection of twelve new Christmas stories from the worlds of Dahl, written by the best and biggest children's authors. A star-studded cast of authors, including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay, delivers twelve brand-new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that...

Crochet the zodiac with these crochet patterns for amigurumi horoscope dolls - the perfect present for all astrology lovers. Whether you're a sensitive Pisces or a loyal Leo, you can create your own special zodiac dolls with these cute amigurumi patterns from best-selling author, Carla Mitrani. Astrology has never been so popular - it offers fun and distraction in challenging...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to New Orleans - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover New Orleans' most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From strolling the crypts at Lafayette Cemetery No...

The long-awaited memoir of the legendary actor, for readers of Keith Richards' Life and Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run. From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in full. To the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role,...

The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television. A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and THE TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023. The exhilarating and startlingly honest autobiography of the living legend. 'Over almost a thousand pages, the diva to end them all documents her rise to the top and the tears and joys that went with...

Make your own quick and delicious brines for pickling or cooking. Adapted from the best-selling The Quick Pickle Cookbook, Super Simple Pickling for Beginners is packed with recipes for homemade vegetable and fruit pickles, plus suggestions for creative uses for each pickled fruit or vegetable in dishes and cocktails. The instructions are quick and easy, making this the perfect guide...

I romped through Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas, and I absolutely adored it – Jilly Cooper Tis’ the season to get trollied! Mummy has always loved Christmas. Sure, the kids turn into demons, the dinner gets burnt to a crisp and Aunt Louisa’s general staggering inappropriateness sends Mummy reaching for the nearest maximum-strength festive tipple, but nevertheless, for her, Christmas...

Dive into this second funny and heart-warming adventure from star of stage and screen, Matt Lucas. Perfect for young readers of 8-12!  

A kingdom at war. A girl with a gift. A destiny to be revealed. Your new romantic fantasy obsession awaits in this captivating epic adventure, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Sarah J. Maas. ……… The sky is a dangerous place for a girl without wings. In the war-torn kingdom of Lordach, Ezer has spent two years as...

A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) The iconic start to the timeless, Newbery-winning series from Cynthia Voigt Dicey began to panic. The four of them had been waiting in the car for hours now. Why wasn’t their mother back? Why had she just walked off like that? What would they do if she never came back? Dicey...

Everything you want to know about whales in an easy-to-read book. How do whales sleep? Why do they blow bubbles? What can narwhals do with their tusks? Beginners Whales has the answers to these questions and many more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, and links to websites with video clips and activities.

“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+.” Guardian Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen - because...

The much-awaited new novel from the Miles Franklin Award-winning author, Sofie Laguna. The Underworld is for every reader you know; thinkers, laughers, empaths, quirky folk, queer folk, nostalgists, the young and those getting on. Readers seeking a happy ending and anyone ready to feel. Anyone who has ever been fourteen. Martha Mullins is a misfit. Her mother is glamorous, aloof...

A heartwarming bestselling Korean novel about the power of books to heal, as a woman leaves her busy life in Seoul to open a bookshop café in the countryside where guests can stay overnight. Welcome to Soyangri Book Kitchen In a peaceful village in the countryside, far from the bustling heart of Seoul, lies a book lovers' paradise. With its...

After a series of escapades both online and offline that brought him in and out of the halls of power, heroin addiction, and federal prison, Barrett Brown is a free man, at least for the time being. In 2012, he was prosecuted for his part in an attempt to catalog, interpret, and disseminate top-secret documents exposing a series of intelligence-community...

Discover the stunning second book in the Bristol Keats fantasy duology, filled with swoon-worthy romantasy, faeries and non-stop action, from New York Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson. Everyone needs something to hold onto, even if it’s a lie. After Bristol nearly loses Tyghan to the monsters her mother unleashed, their love deepens to a whole new level. Together, Bristol...

There used to be a café called Mon Cheri at Nishi Waseda where members of the Waseda Mystery Club spent day after day frothing in excitement over the latest mystery novels, and now he and Kaede solve mysteries together... As a lover of classic crime stories, it’s perhaps no surprise that twenty-seven-year-old schoolteacher Kaede encounters everyday mysteries more often than...

'An absolute treat of an historical crime novel. Sheer perfection' - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal The Art of a Lie is a beguiling cat-and-mouse thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Square of Sevens, Laura Shepherd-Robinson. That's the trouble with stories, especially the ones you write for yourself. Sometimes you think they've ended, when they've...

The Portrait is a poignant story of two successful people who have built walls around themselves, and the rocky path to true courage and connection, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel. As a highly sought-after portrait artist, Devon Darcy seems to have the ability to peer into the souls of her subjects and then capture them on canvas. The world...

The Dazzling New Novel from the Master of Crime He had been here, that was clear from the marks in the dust. And he had been alone. In a dying town, Ro Crowley waits for her son on the evening of his 21st birthday. But Sam never comes home. His footprints in the dust of three abandoned houses offer the...

Sitting alongside his Nero series and set in Ancient Rome, master storyteller Conn Iggulden's epic next novel follows a freed slave's fierce fight to survive and ascend through the ranks of power. Ancient Rome, AD 37 A scribe in a noble household, all Cormac has ever known is a life of slavery. When his master suddenly relieves him of his...

Nau mai, hoake tātou ko Aroha Te Whai Ora, i a ia e kaupare ana i te taiatea, i te mataku, i te māharahara, me te anipā, ki ana tukanga māmā ka taea e te katoa. Nā te ringatuhi rongonui nō Aotearoa, nā Craig Phillips, nāna ngā pukapuka o The Adventures of Jack Scratch me Giants, Trolls, Witches, Beasts (te...

Kuwi's Kitchen - Kiwi Kids Cookbook is a creative way to get kids into making their own fun, well balanced, healthy lunches, and cooking easy meals. This cookbook is filled with yummy, authentic, easy-to-make recipes. Gorgeous classic Kuwi the Kiwi style illustrations will entice kids to create their own wholesome, seasonal and fun recipes.

Learn the Māori words for 50 items of clothing, modelled by the cutest native critters. This beautifully presented te reo Māori and English bilingual board book is drawn from the multi-award-winning Kuwi & Friends Māori Picture Dictionary, and collated into bite-sized pukapuka. This stunning book features matte laminated pages and is robust with rounded corners for durability and longevity. It...

He kiwi ihupuku, he kiwi rangirua hoki a Kuwi. Kua whanau mai tana hua hou hei tiaki mana, i tana kotahi. Kaore ano ia kia tiaki hua... Kuwi is a young and confused kiwi who has found herself alone with her newly laid egg. She has never had an egg before... He paki ngahau, he paki whakaaroha tenei ma te...

Te Toro Huhu a Kuwi is a superb book from a well-known author and illustrator. It offers a simple celebration of the parent/child bond, crafted for young children, with a story that parents can enjoy and relate to. The book features amazing, detailed, and vibrant illustrations, with delightful native gems hidden throughout its pages. The Kuwi the Kiwi™ series proudly...

Ripe Deli has established a reputation among food lovers for preparing some of the most healthy and flavoursome dishes in town. Now they have put together a collection of their most popular recipes, arranged in seasonal sections, for you to cook at home. Knowing how to cook in season means you will get to feast on the most delicious and...

He's on edge while she's en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of the smash hit Collide. If you loved The Striker by Ana Huang, you'll love this...'Fake-dating goodness filled with delicious tension' Lana Ferguson, author of The NannyElias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. The tabloids are reporting on...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Obelix and Co. is Julius Caesar's 23rd cunning attack on the indomitable Gauls. He sends Caius Preposterus, a bright young graduate of the Latin School of Economics, to corrupt them by introducing them to big...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Legionary is the tenth book in this classic series. Asterix and Obelix enlist in the Roman army to rescue Tragicomix, the forcibly conscripted fiancé of the beautiful Panacea.

In this special collectors' edition, books seven to nine are brought together in one fabulous volume. In Asterix and the Big Fight, Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. The fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout. Asterix and Obelix help one little ancient British village hold...

In this fabulous edition, the last three Asterix stories are collected in one volume. In Asterix and The Actress, we see Asterix and Obelix celebrate their joint birthday party back in the Gaulish village – and some surprise guests have been invited! In Asterix and the Class Act, we learn about the day Asterix and Obelix were born (in the...

In this fabulous edition, books 28 to 30 are collected in one volume. In Asterix and the Magic Carpet, Cacofonix's awful singing voice comes to the rescue of the lovely Princess Orinjade, who is about to be sacrificed by the guru Hoodunnit. In Asterix and the Secret Weapon, Caesar has unleashed a troop of female legionaries, relying on the chivalrous...

Publishers Weekly Starred Review: "Of the recent crop of Formula 1 romances, this one's way out in front." It’s Formula One — getting revved up is all part of the fun in this sizzling high-octane rom-com for fans of Rush and The Hating Game. When the curves are this dangerous, only a race car driver will do... Mia Neal is...

Deep in the frozen plains of Barbaricum, the Sarmatians face a terrible threat. The Romans are approaching in huge numbers to capture the Griffin, a sacred and terrifying beast, and they've kidnapped the beloved niece of the wise old shaman, Fanciakuppov, to lead them to it. Determined to stop them, Fanciakuppov seeks the help of his Gaulish friends. Follow Asterix...

Be the first to read the next action-packed adventure from the indomitable Gauls by pre-ordering now! Follow Asterix and Obelix as they set out on their 39th adventure on a long journey in search of a strange and terrifying creature. Half-eagle, half-lion, and idolised and feared by ancient peoples, this creature is the griffin. How will Asterix, Obelix, Dogamatix, along...

The next action-packed adventure from Asterix and Obelix!

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! When Adrenalin, the rebellious daughter of the great Gaulish chieftain Vercingetorix, arrives at their village, Asterix and Obelix are tasked with protecting her from the Romans chasing her. This is easier said than done though, as Adrenalin is desperate to escape! Follow our favourite heroes...

A collection of 12 new stories, all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration. For more information, visit www.asterix.net.au.

Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UK's leading poets, Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan and POET X. A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen—then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the...