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A completely revised, redesigned and updated edition of the definitive woodworker's bible. Authoritative, superbly crafted and easy to use, Collins Complete Woodworker’s Manual is the one book every woodworker needs. This new revised edition has been extensively rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations to give the book a contemporary feel, and includes all the new products and techniques developed...

Six ideas to understand artificial intelligence today Since Alan Turing first posed the question, 'Can machines think?', artificial intelligence has evolved from a speculative idea to a transformative force. The Shortest History of AI traces this evolution, from Ada Lovelace's visionary work to IBM's groundbreaking defeat of the chess world champion and the revolutionary emergence of ChatGPT. It also explores...

Embargoed to March 2016, Simultaneous Release For the first time, the collected texts from the critically and commercially acclaimed fantasy video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are bound together in three exciting volumes. Lavishly illustrated and produced, these titles are straight out of the world of Skyrim — and a must for any wandering adventurer.

Vivian Shaw knocks it out of the park yet again. If you aren't reading Dr Greta Helsing, you're missing out. T. Kingfisher, New York Times bestselling author Strange New World finds Greta Helsing, doctor to the undead, facing the strangest challenge of her career... accompanying an anxious angel and a sullen demon on a road trip across America in the...

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962. Edgy, subversive, and darkly comedic, this over-the-top series depicting a Martian invasion of Earth has a loyal following and continues to win new generations of fans. For the first time, this book...

Now Halo fans of all ages can join the ranks of the most powerful super-soldiers in the galaxy with this in-world military handbook based on the bestselling video game series! Spartans. Humanity's first and last line of defence in a hostile 26th-century galaxy. You have been selected to join their ranks. The Official Spartan Field Manual is a guide to...

“Old-school creepy… a five-star horror novel.” Stephen King A mind-bending speculative thriller in which the sudden appearance of a mountain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean leads a group of scientists to a series of jaw-dropping revelations that challenge the notion of what it means to be human. IF YOU EVER READ THIS, TELL OTHERS. DON’T COME HERE. When...

The long-awaited fourth and final book in Ben Alderson's bestselling Realm of Fey series sees the fate of Robin Icethorn's world at stake, and a war that could ruin everything... great for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. The long-awaited conclusion in Ben Alderson's bestselling Realm of Fey series... As the dust settles and...

Have a sing-along with your favourite toy friends for the celebration of 60 Years of Play School! The wheels on the bus go round and round ... This delightful picture book features ten popular children's songs. With bright, colourful pictures of all your favourite Play School toys, this fun collection will have your child happily singing along! 10 Classic Songs...

540 chess puzzle positions to solve. Think like a grandmaster with this ultimate test of chess skill, drawn from the pages of The Times. Byron Jacobs challenges you to find the critical move that turned the tide or sealed the win. Pit your wits against the likes of Kasparov, Carlsen, and other elite players. Can you spot the breakthrough they...

From New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham comes a romantasy steeped in the folklore of ancient Ireland and its people's battle to defend their homeland from invasion. Will fabled objects of myth be enough to defend their emerald isle? The mystical Tuatha De Danann walked the hills of ancient Ireland long before the first Rí, or king, ever ruled...

By the author of The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells, featured as a Waterstones' Best Romantasy Book. "I absolutely treasured it from beginning to end" — Cecelia Ahern, Sunday Times Number One bestseller on The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells. Old Magic. New power. A contest to die for. Sophia DeWinter has been bound to her cruel uncle, the Collector,...

For fans of the Lovelight series and The Pumpkin Spice Café, this cosy and sexy romance follows a young event planner who returns to her family’s inn on an apple orchard to help run their Harvest Festival—only to find herself butting heads with the handsome son of the apple orchard’s owners. Ellie Lawson’s city life was treating her just fine...

The Investigators meet The First Cat in Space in this hilarious graphic novel. Fairy and Mouse will forever change young readers’ perspectives on stepmothers, princes, and pumpkins as they help Cinderella set things right when her carriage veers off course. Every fairy tale needs a fairy. Because sometimes stories go off the rails, and this fairy knows just what to...

When a burned book falls into the hands of a young bookbinder, she uncovers a tale of forbidden love, a fortune lost … and murder – which puts her own life in jeopardy. Fans of The Shadow of the Wind and The Thirteenth Tale will love this thrilling historical novel, with an intriguing mystery, which is perfect for lovers of...

She yearns for adventure, but the road to freedom is paved with peril. The thrilling new historical adventure from a bestselling Australian author. Albany, Western Australia, 1881 Stifled by English society, Molly Bentley has always yearned for adventure. When her father offers to send her to the bustling port town of Albany in Western Australia, Molly readily agrees, even if...

From critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Sour Grape, comes a story featuring Sleepy Sheepy and his very first sleepover! It's time for Sleepy Sheepy's very first sheepover at Grammy and Grampy's! But when it's time for bed, Sleepy Sheepy cannot sleep! The blankets scratch, and his pyjamas don't match!...

The matchmakers of the Wagtail Ridge Knitting Club return with a new couple in their sights. A moving story about finding and accepting love from the award-winning author of The Library at Wagtail Ridge. Anna Prentiss, the town vet, keeps herself emotionally distant from everyone. Badly scarred in an accident, she believes she will never be loved. But the matchmakers...

The tenth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series encourages care and respect for the ocean and its creatures. Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape follows Rainbow Fish and his friends, who have only ever heard stories about the nets that come through and take away shoals of fish from the ocean. Luckily, they’ve never had to...

At the start of summer, billionaire couple Francis and Lila Cameron set off on their private luxury sailboat to celebrate the high school graduation of their two beloved children. Three weeks later, the Camerons have not been heard from, the captain hasn’t responded to radio calls, and the sailboat is found floating off the coast of Florida. Empty. Where are...

Will her island escape change everything? The new captivating read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenter. ‘Glorious escapism!’ SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Utterly engaging, deliciously escapist' CATHY KELLY 'Wonderfully escapist – marvellous' ANTON DU BEKE ___________________________________ Lies, seduction and secrets await under a Spanish sun… When Camille Fontaine arrives on the sun-drenched island of Majorca, she’s running from a shattered...

Critically acclaimed and reader-favourite author Susan Lee’s hilarious adult debut is a shimmering and joyful look at the magnificent — and sometimes suffocating — weight of family, the ways we limit ourselves, and the irresistible power of love. CEO seeks dating coach. Julia Song, CEO of Starlight Cosmetics, is at the height of her career. Then why does she feel...

The planets play a key role in astrology—from revealing aspects of your personality to exerting their influence upon different areas of your life—thanks to their movements in the sky. But what do we really understand about these cosmic powerhouses? How to Thrive in Retrograde helps you navigate the twists and turns of life, get a deeper understanding of who we...

A visual and fact-filled feast for every true F1 fan. Formula 1 Cars is a stunning Formula One book with amazing photography showcasing 50 iconic F1 cars from 1950 to the modern day. It highlights engineering innovations, their impact on the automotive industry, historic races, drivers, pioneering engineers, and the teams who put them on the racing track. Maurice Hamilton...

Winner of the CrimeFest award 2022 for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults! A stunning collectors edition of this breathtaking standalone thriller, presented in a beautiful hardback format with an introductory letter from the author, sprayed edges and a ribbon bookmark. Eighteen-year-old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for...

Turn the wheel to feed your dinosaur in this hilarious novelty book. Your dinosaur is so hungry it's begun to chew on the book. Quickly, find something for it to eat! Will it like a bunch of flowers? Or tennis balls? Iced donuts? Turn the wheel on each page to find out! This ingenious novelty book will provide lots of...

In this fresh, propulsive take on fame in the tabloid era of the ‘00s, a former child star struggles to figure out who she is beyond the characters she’s played, on television and in relationships. Former child star Michaela Turner is ready for her next big role — she just doesn’t know what it is yet. As someone whose days...

The brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of the smash hit No.1 bestseller The Woman in the Window. ‘Elegant, absorbing, full of Hitchcockian menace’ Lucy Foley ‘I was mesmerised’ Lisa Jewell 'Brilliantly plotted' Liz Nugent ‘Fans of detective fiction will be thrilled!’ Shari Lapena A house filled with secrets… Young writer Nicky Hunter is summoned to the lavish mansion...

"Scott Jennings is a Patriot from the Great State of Kentucky... A Revolution of Common Sense was directly inspired by my Inaugural Address and the many Common Sense actions we have taken in our effort to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.... Scott totally gets it and, unlike the many Fake News books that are being written about my Administration, Scott's book...

From the author of You Are a Badass, the New York Times bestselling book everyone is talking about. You Are a Badass at Making Money is the book you need if you've spent too much time watching money land in your bank account and then roll through your fingers. Jen Sincero went from living in a converted garage to travelling...

A marvellously illustrated look at the life of the whale. Whales are the majestic giants of the ocean, yet much of their world remains a mystery to us. The routes of their vast oceanic migrations are largely elusive, as are the intricacies of their behaviour and social dynamics. This narrative biography takes you out beyond our shorelines and into the...

The current trend of growing your own cut flowers has brought back into frenzied popularity many varieties that are actually grown from bulbs. Bulbs are easy to plant and simple to grow if you have some guidance. However, none of the bestselling titles currently on the market provide much guidance on how to actually tend and grow and care for...

Frozen 2 (Disney: Classic Collection) follows Anna and Elsa as they continue to live happily in the kingdom of Arendelle, where Elsa reigns as Queen. Despite their happiness, Elsa remains curious about the source of her mystical powers. When a mysterious voice beckons her, Elsa, along with her friends, embarks on a journey to the Enchanted Forest. What will they...

‘My favourite book of the year! I inhaled this fast-paced, clever thriller. A race against time through ancient manuscripts where every revelation comes with a price and nobody can be trusted, The Burning Library crackles with paranoia and tension on every page’ — Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The New Neighbours. For over a century two rival organisations of women...

The Solar System by Sophie Allan is a spectacular reference book for children aged 7-9 that explores our Sun and the planets. This incredible guide to the solar system launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey into space through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. The perfect introduction for young readers who want to learn about our...

Charlotte Lucas finally becomes the heroine of her own story in this heartfelt and mesmerising sequel to Pride and Prejudice, written by comedian and Austentatious founding member Rachel Parris and published to coincide with Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Charlotte Lucas always thought she wasn't romantic and had written herself out of her own life – but is it ever too...

Night and blood were unchanged, night and blood had been with us always. The utterly gripping new novel from the internationally bestselling author of A Death in the Family. Night and blood were unchanged, night and blood had been with us always. In the summer of 1985, Kristian Hadeland leaves his life in Norway behind and moves to London to...

Before the Coffee Gets Cold meets Xo, Kitty in this cosy YA timeslip romance with a gorgeous Korean setting, cute cheesecake dates, and a rogue time traveller you can't help but fall for. Here's one thing I know for certain: if I never see you again, the world will end. Yang Mina was born with the power to travel through...

The scorching, much-anticipated new book from the winner of the 2022 Stella Prize for Dropbear. The Rot is a recalcitrant study of the decaying romances, expired hopes, and abject injustices of the world. A liturgy for girlhood in the dying days of late-stage capitalism, these poems expose fraying nerves and tendons of a speaker refusing to avert their gaze from...

Let the wisdom of Outlander guide and inspire you with this beautifully rendered oracle deck, based on the #1 New York Times bestselling series by Diana Gabaldon. Drawing on Outlander's universal themes of love, loss, and fate, these 54 original watercolours include portrait cards that evoke beloved—and sometimes despised—Outlander characters, such as Jamie and Claire as the Lovers, Brianna as...

Through gorgeous, dramatic, and mysterious photography, Haunted America is a visual exploration of abandoned homes across the United States. America is littered with abandoned homes, and all are subject to weather and natural decay. The furniture, decor, and personal belongings of the former inhabitants remain inside, even as ceilings cave in, mould grows, and dust settles. Photographer Bryan Sansivero has...

Dress Up Fashion Dolls Style City by Sophie Collingwood invites young fashion enthusiasts to explore their creativity with its engaging sticker activity book. Dress up, accessorise, and design stylish characters using a variety of mix-and-match stickers tailored for create-your-own outfit activities. From cute pyjamas to cosy winter wear, this delightful book is perfect for aspiring fashionistas aged 5 and up....

You are a wonder of creation. This represents Pope Francis' story for you. Even when your face is lined with worries or fatigue, remember that you are always a light that shines through the night. This is the greatest gift you've ever received, and no one can take it away from you. Never stop dreaming. Believe in even greater and...

Two rival schools stand next door to each other—one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper... This cute and twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet is the latest hit in...

GRUESOME MURDERS His victims are young, beautiful and coldly mutilated. He calls himself the Beijing Ripper. Li Yan, head of Beijing's serious crime squad, must stop him. FEARSOME LETTERS Just as pathologist Margaret Campbell finds an insight into the killer's cruel signature, Li receives a letter from the killer, betraying his cruel intentions. Chinese Whispers There's no way Li can...

The Christmas Tree that Loved to Dance is a charming, hopeful illustrated tale about one forgotten Christmas tree, from beloved writer and comedian Miranda Hart. Featuring delightful illustrations by Lucy Claire Dunbar. In January, Christmas trees across the land are taken down, discarded, and forgotten. But what if one Christmas tree wants a different fate... This is a story about...

Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong!—I have as much soul as you,—and full as much heart! Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a beloved classic, celebrated today by readers of all ages and revered as a masterwork of literary prowess. But what of the famous writer herself?...

Curious Questions and Answers about Our Oceans introduces curious young readers to the exciting and hidden depths of the world’s ocean. If you’ve ever wanted to know why whales spout water or how smart an octopus really is, this non-fiction book has all the amazing answers. The amusing illustrations and easy-to-read text are also sure to engage young readers.

Olveston is one of New Zealand’s most remarkable and beautiful heritage homes. Built in 1907 by David Theomin, a wealthy merchant and one of Dunedin’s accomplished Jewish businessmen of that era, its opulence reflects the economic power that was concentrated in Dunedin at the start of the twentieth century, largely thanks to the earlier gold rush and the booming farming...

‘James Anthony has done something I would have confidently stated to be impossible. He has "translated" Shakespeare’s sonnets and he has done so with an insolent, loveable charm … A dazzling success’ – Stephen Fry Rediscover the greatest love poetry ever written Shall I compare you to a summer’s day? You’re more delightful, always shining strong; High winds blow hard...

Featuring numerous updates and additional anthology selections, the 3rd edition of Introduction to Old English confirms its reputation as a leading text designed to help students engage with Old English literature for the first time. A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old English: Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar. Includes basic...

From the bestselling author of Threads that Bind and Hearts that Cut comes a brand-new compulsive romantasy about a girl obsessed with the dark and the shadowy magical prince she falls in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Laini Taylor. The dark has come alive . . . Six years ago, vicious creatures began to crawl out...

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book all about counting and sums, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child. Perfectly funny and perfectly formed, this hilarious picture book sees top negotiator Lola take on numbers in everyday life and bend them to her endearing and unique will. I have this little sister Lola. She is small and very funny. Sometimes for a...

Use a rainbow of bold, bright and brilliant colours to bring Barbie to life!

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child - now in a brilliant board book edition! Charlie's little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But Lola is not so sure... Lola says, "I am absolutely not BIG. I am still really quite small. I probably do not have...

Make a splash with Barbie and her magical friends! Enter a wonderful world of colouring fun with mermaids, fairies, princesses, and unicorns! Barbie Fantasy: Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour.

With two dangerous magical artifacts already recovered, our heroes Taako, Magnus, and Merle are feeling confident as they're sent out after their latest target: a notorious thief known as The Raven. She's gotten her hands on another Grand Relic, and she's using it to terrorise the city of Goldcliff with killer vines, poisonous thorns, and one tree monster named Trent....

Follow Team Avatar as they search for an Earthbending master to teach Aang. It's harder than it seems, but when the team meet a young blind girl known as the Blind Bandit, Aang is sure she is meant to be his teacher. Avatar The Last Airbender: The Power of Toph (Nickelodeon: Screen Comix) delivers a captivating adventure as part of...

When her koala friends are stolen by the Dragon Army and whisked away to a distant land, Wylah knows she must follow. But life on the other side of the portal is not what she expects, and soon Wylah and her crew find themselves taking part in a series of epic challenges. The stakes are high but the rewards just...

Helen Garner’s acclaimed three volumes of diaries are collected here in one sumptuous book. Spanning two decades—from the publication of her lightning-rod debut novel in the late 70s, to the throes of a consuming affair in the late 80s, and the messiness and pain of a disintegrating marriage in the late 90s—the diaries reveal the life of one of the...

Sidney and Carrie return in this uplifting Little Gem by award-winning author Lisa Thompson as Carrie embarks on a mission to discover her special talent. Carrie’s best friend Sidney is planning to show off his tap-dancing skills during Friday Fun Time at school, and Carrie wants to join in. She plans an amazing routine where Sidney will dance and she...

‘The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time What do we want to do with our one precious life? What is our deepest desire? In How to Dream, world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to let our deep desire nourish us and, in turn, how to keep that desire alive. If our aspiration is lost or depleted, we...

THE WINNER OF THE 2022 FINGERPRINT AWARDS' CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DR RUTH GALLOWAY MYSTERIES A propulsive new thriller set in London featuring Detective Harbinder Kaur. A murderer hides in plain sight - in the police. DS Cassie Fitzherbert has a secret. When she was at school, she and her friends were...

A gigantic monster returns to the town it ravaged years earlier in this poignant kaiju manga from the creator of the hit series Colorless. In the spirit of the classic Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One, GAEA-TIMA the Gigantis 2 combines thunderous action and character drama with the social conscience and thematic complexity of the genre's post-war roots. A monster that...

Special edition of the award-winning Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A Song for the Dark Times - includes exclusive extra material. 'Britain's best crime novelist' - Daily Express 'Ian Rankin is a genius' - Lee Child In the 1960s, the infamous Bible John terrorised Scotland when he murdered three women, taking three souvenirs. Thirty years later, a...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a beautiful hardcover bind-up of the first two novellas in the Fairy Tale Retellings series, Mountains Made of Glass and Apples Dipped in Gold, with exclusive new art. Once upon a time, there were seven brothers... Mountains Made of Glass All Gesela's life, her home village of Elk has...

‘High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted’ Lisa Gardner The heart-stopping new thriller in the New Orleans series, from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose. Assistant District Attorney Kaj Cordozo's life is thrown upside down when two masked men attempt to kidnap his son, Elijah. Given the high-profile case Kaj is working on, he's not about to take any more risks....

The third episode in the epic fantasy series by Anthony Horowitz. Nightrise takes place in Nevada, USA, where fourteen-year-old twins Jamie and Scott Tyler are performing a mind-reading act in a dingy theatre. Their lives take a drastic turn when a sinister multinational corporation, Nightrise, kidnaps Scott, leaving Jamie alone and accused of murder. Jamie becomes embroiled in a corrupt...

Number One for Fiendish Fun! This book contains a bake-off, a HORRID guidebook, an EVIL girl and an ancient curse! Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.

The second story in the bestselling fantasy series The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz. After his experiences at Raven's Gate, fourteen-year-old Matt Freeman thinks his days of battling evil are over. But he is pulled into another horrifying adventure when he discovers a second gate exists. Matt and his friend Richard travel to Peru, assisted by a secret organisation...

Western civilization is facing a critical moment. Foreign enemies sensing its weakness are circling. Internally, the West is being consumed by division, decadence, and demoralization. The October 7 attack on Israel presented it with a choice between civilization and barbarism—a challenge the West has failed. But this damaged society is far from lost if it takes advice from an unexpected...

Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben unveils the lives of Sara and Michael, the ideal celebrity couple and media darlings, until their world is shattered by a mysterious illness. Dr Harvey Riker's clinic has discovered the miracle cure that millions are seeking. One by one, his patients are recovering. Yet, one by one, they become targets of a serial killer more...

Wish (Disney: Classic Collection) introduces us to Asha, a bright and optimistic young woman committed to her community in the magical kingdom of Rosas. Deeply caring and perceptive, Asha uncovers a hidden injustice that compels her to take action. In her quest for change, she turns to the sky and makes a wish filled with passion and generosity. This wish...

'What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient...highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.' - Cobb, Inception How has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games? Visually, he offers a steely science-fiction noir...

Step into the Hundred-Acre Wood in this collection of delightfully written and beautifully illustrated Winnie The Pooh: My Deluxe Treasury of Bedtime Stories (Disney) stories! Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends as they explore the wonderful world outside. Full of stunning illustrations and smackerels of adventures, this is the perfect treasury for every lover of the silly old...

This collectible retelling of Disney’s classic film Up is the story of Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, who fulfils a lifelong dream in memory of his late wife, Ellie. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But Carl’s worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is...

Shake, Shake, Shudder...near the sludgy old swamp. The dinosaurs are coming. Get ready to romp. Join in with Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and their friends as the dinosaurs stir up a dinosaurumpus! Instantly appealing with its irresistible rhyming text and exuberant illustrations. Another sure-fire winner from the popular duo, Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees.

This Is Groot: Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Marvel) follows the adventure of Groot and Rocket Raccoon, who are renowned members of the Guardians of the Galaxy. In this thrilling tale, they are answering a distress call from a nearby planet. A massive asteroid threatens to collide with it, and only Groot possesses the unique abilities to save the day!