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The Zodiac Academy series from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is a Booktok phenomenon. This print re-issue includes an exclusive bonus chapter, brand new world map, and a new cover. As well as the stunning interior chapter pages which were included in the previous edition. After the devastating...

Judith Mackrell has done an incredible job in bringing to life the stories of these two great artists - Anthony D'Offay This is a must read . . . a deeply moving account of a family bursting with talent - Anne Sebba In Artists, Siblings, Visionaries, acclaimed biographer Judith Mackrell turns her attention to British brother and sister artists Gwen...

The Zodiac Academy series from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is a Booktok phenomenon. This print re-issue includes an exclusive bonus chapter, a brand new world map, and a new cover, as well as the stunning interior chapter pages which were included in the previous edition. Fate has...

Age range 6+ A unique collection of over 200 breeds of dogs, with fun facts and witty illustrations, accompanied by heroic stories from the exclusive Dogs' Post Daily newspaper! Paw on the heart that you can't guess how many dog species there are in the world. In our well-arranged atlas, you can find them all, from the smallest Chihuahua to...

A fabulous sequel to Where's Asterix featuring the loveable Dogmatix and his friends in a variety of fun, action-packed scenes. Younger readers and fans of Where's Wally will be absorbed for hours as they search for Dogmatix amidst the hustle and bustle.

If you've been searching for flavourful recipes within the realm of Asian cuisine that hit all the right notes, look no further than This Is a Book About Noodles. Featuring over 60 noodle dishes, including recipes for incredible sauces and step-by-step guides for shaping a variety of homemade noodles from dough, this is a cookbook that will take you on...

All of the Asterix stories feature references to Obelix falling into the Druid's Cauldron of magic potion when he was about six years old. This was the event through which he derived his phenomenal physical strength. Here is the full story of how it happened. www.asterix.net.au

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix in Switzerland is the 16th book in the series where Quaestor Vexatius Sinusitus arrives in Gaul to investigate the creative accountancy of Governor Varius Flavus. When the quaestor is poisoned, he turns to Getafix the...

One photograph, one treasured memory, one chance to go back . . . In a cosy photography studio in the mountains between this world and the next, someone is waking up as if from a dream. A kind man will hand them a hot cup of tea and gently explain that, having reached the end of their life, they have...

A woman bard is unheard-of in Ancient Gaul. However, when the mothers in Asterix and The Secret Weapon's little village decide that besides being a terrible musician, Cacofonix, the local bard and school-teacher, is not educating their children properly, it's Bravura they call in. The men of the village are horrified at first, but Bravura proves a useful ally in...

‘What does “good” look like – and how do we build it?’ Aotearoa New Zealand is grappling with tough economic questions. Inequality is rising, the cost of living is biting, and many feel left behind. Despite talk of recovery and progress, there’s a growing sense that the system isn’t working – at least, not for everyone. In The Good Economy,...

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne...

'Poverty in Aotearoa is not accidental. It is designed into our systems, our institutions, and our policies.' Poverty is not the result of individual failure or misfortune. It is a product of the design of our economic and institutional systems. Pakukore brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to expose the systemic nature of poverty in Aotearoa and explore pathways for...

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album. Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success... but...

Lonely Planet Fiji by Anirban Mahapatra, Chantae Reden, and Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveals all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Fiji. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from snorkelling with blacktip and whitetip reef sharks in Kuata, to hiking the wilderness trail of Lavena Coastal Walk to find beautiful hidden beaches, and visiting...

‘I am deadly, desirable and delicious!’ This is Alice's mantra as she hilariously negotiates her way through the rocky terrain of singledom. Alice Aigner is successful, independent and a confirmed serial dater—but at her ten-year school reunion she has a sudden change of heart. Bored rigid by her married, mortgaged and motherly former classmates, Alice decides to prove that a...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand's South Island. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from taking New Zealand's most scenic train route, the TranzAlpine, to whale spotting in Kaikoura, and exploring Christchurch's beautifully restored city centre. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's...

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 and The Chieftain's Shield is book 11 in the series. The hero Vercingetorix once defeated Julius Caesar near Gergovia in the Arvernian country. Although the tables were turned later at the battle of Alesia, the Gauls...

Create stunning crochet collages with this collection of 100 patterns for crochet flowers, plants, and petals. Crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrington, has created 100 crochet motifs arranged in 10 collages based on the beautiful flowers and plants found in her wonderful cottage garden on the edge of the beautiful North York Moors National Park. All of the motifs are...

Matiu Douglas has a bone tiki he stole from a tangi. His father's important new client wants it. Badly. And he has some very nasty friends. When Mat is forced to flee for his life, an unexpected meeting with a girl called Pania sets his world spinning. Suddenly he's running through the bush with a girl-clown, a dog who is...

Olivia De Zilva's Plastic Budgie is a brutally funny and inventive debut about family and self, full of itchy Y2K nostalgia, curses, and glimpses of birds. ‘There was no use googling am I cursed because the search engine algorithm would always say yes.’ Olivia was named after a lycra-clad singer her parents saw on Rage. As a child, she lost...

A baby boy is left in a basket outside Asterix's hut—who can have dumped the foundling there, and why? Child-care is something new to the Gaulish warriors, but Asterix and Obelix do their best, although they have had more practice in thumping Romans. Child-care is also new to Crismus Cactus, Prefect of Gaul, who finds himself masquerading as a Gaulish...

Elevate your crafting game with Crocheted Flowers by Emma Varnam. This stunning collection includes: 30 impeccably designed and ultra-realistic flowers Unique crocheted creations are perfect for enhancing displays, embellishing accessories, clothing, and home décor. Emma Varnam isn't just any author; she is a beloved artist known for creating charming pieces that invariably put a smile on people's faces. Over the...

Compelling, propulsive and darkly funny, this is a perfect follow-up to Jack Heath's bestselling Kill Your Husbands. Detective Sergeant Kiara Lui has just broken up a very loud and very public fistfight between two blokes in the main street of the small town of Warrigal. But just as she's leaving the scene, a man inexplicably plummets from the sky and...

If you're looking for a beautiful and faithful companion, then these gorgeous crocheted dogs have the right pedigree. Just as loyal and charming as the real thing, these 10 crocheted canines are sure to be everyone's best friend. Each project includes detailed patterns, stunning photographs, and helpful hand-drawn charts. There is also an extensive techniques section explaining all the stitches...

In this groundbreaking book for teens, research psychologist Professor Phillippa Diedrichs empowers us to respect our bodies and disrupt the harmful societal pressures we experience every day. By age 15, 60% of us lack body confidence. It’s now seen as normal to grow up feeling unhappy with our bodies. But it doesn’t have to be this way. From filtered faces...

Turn losing your job into an epic comeback with this unfiltered, comprehensive GPS guide to rebuilding your career on your terms. So, you got fired, laid off, restructured, canned. Welcome to the club, baby! In today's seismically changing job market, getting fired doesn't automatically mean you failed; it's a rite of passage. With their decades of experience in high-stakes leadership...

Unfold pages, lift flaps, gaze into mirrors, and peek through acetate holes to interact with art like never before. Inspired by the many ways that art can be viewed and experienced, Art This Way encourages children to spend time with a curated selection of fine art from the Whitney collection - and to dig deeper and consider all angles. Each...

From the bestselling author of Chernobyl comes a sweeping history of the geopolitics behind the nuclear arms race, from the first atomic bomb to today. On 16 July 1945, the Nuclear Age began with the explosion of the first atomic bomb and the words of J. Robert Oppenheimer: "Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds." While the threat...

Art is Everywhere. It's in our galleries, on our streets, and even in our homes. Under the playful guidance of Keith, a world-renowned art historian (who also happens to be an ostrich), this book encourages young readers to use the basic tools of visual analysis when studying art, giving them the eyes to see art outside of the restrictions of...

Multi-million copy bestselling author Terry Deary shows you the history of the world through the eyes of Mr and Mrs Peasant (and their good friend Monsieur Guillotine...). A globetrotting, laugh-out-loud popular history for fans of David Mitchell. It is a truth universally acknowledged that the rich and powerful always look after their own and the working people are always revolting....

Winner, 2016 Stella Prize Co-winner, 2016 Prime Minister's Literary Award Winner, Fiction Book of the Year, 2016 Indie Awards Winner, 2016 Indie Book of the Year Award Shortlisted, 2016 Miles Franklin Literary Award Shortlisted, 2016 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards Shortlisted, 2016 Barbara Jefferis Award Shortlisted, 2016 Queensland Literary Award for Fiction Shortlisted, 2016 Voss Literary Prize The Natural Way of...

Cuddly Animals to Crochet by Lucia Förthmann offers a delightful array of wonderfully cute animal creations for you to crochet! With clear, straightforward patterns and fun photography, you'll be inspired to make every one of the 28 different animals available. Crocheted in beautifully soft merino and organic cotton yarns, these super-cuddly creatures are perfect as toys for children or grandchildren...

In Somebody is Walking on Your Grave, Mariana Enriquez blends journalistic rigour and her fascination with the macabre as we encounter famous graveyards steeped in history, such as Montparnasse in Paris, Highgate in London, and the Jewish cemetery in Prague, as well as more remote, decrepit, hidden, or secretly beautiful ones. These pages are full of the graves of famous...

Buckle up for the adventure of a lifetime in the hilarious first children's book from Paddington star, Hugh Bonneville. Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room introduces us to Rory Sparkes, a boy with a head full of dreams. He might become a strongman and travel the world with the circus. Or he might try to make it as...

The fun of scratch art with dramatic nighttime views of the sky and space. Usborne Scratch Activities Night Sky is a scratch activity book filled with stunning scenes of the night sky and space, plus inviting patches to scratch. Using the wooden scraper provided, scratch off whole patches to reveal hidden details, or scratch lines and patterns to create your...

A fleet of modern rockets among the most powerful in the world. A lunar land rush that has sparked a competition over the strategic high ground. Scientific discoveries that could offer new insights into the origins of the solar system. Escalating brinkmanship between the world's two richest men. Space has entered a golden age, and this is just the beginning....

The highly anticipated 10th book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over ten million copies in print! Jack and Quint are trapped in the Monster Dimension! Their mission: prevent Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from reaching Earth and annihilating civilization. To do this, they must secure an audience with a...

Two sisters raised in fear are about to find out why in a chilling novel of psychological suspense from the author of The Thinnest Air. Ignorant of civilisation and cautioned against its evils, nineteen-year-old Wren and her two sisters, Sage and Evie, were raised in off-the-grid isolation in a primitive cabin in upstate New York. When the youngest grows gravely...

The Console Chronicles will take you on a unique journey through the history of gaming platforms. Fifty years ago, the home console was an anomaly that predated when everyone around the world knew the name Nintendo. With each passing generation, consoles evolved, their pixels exchanged for polygons. Over time, these machines gained popularity and brought the beginnings of a new...

A BIG Christmas book for sharing with a little person, introducing festive first words, Christmassy colours, snowy shapes and more early-learning concepts – with additional felt flaps and a mirror! With bright, stylish artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, illustrator of the internationally bestselling Felt Flaps and Peekaboo series, this BIG Christmas-themed playbook is perfect for a first Christmas present or...

This fine collector's edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes features striking cover art from artist Laci Fowler and distinctive interior design elements, making it a must-have for book lovers and literature fans. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his iconic detective. Venture back in...

'A book of great openness and courage' - Sir John Kirwan Country boy and television host Matt Chisholm seemed to have it all. With a plum job on TV and a great family, his future looked bright. But behind the happy facade, Matt was barely coping, driving himself into the ground with work and withdrawing from everyone but his family....

ROBERT FISK HAS BEEN REPORTING FROM THE MIDDLE EAST WITH INCOMPARABLE DEPTH AND UNDERSTANDING…AND EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE — NOAM CHOMSKY In this final work from renowned journalist Robert Fisk, he picks up reporting on the Middle East where his internationally bestselling The Great War of Civilisation left off. From the Arab uprisings and the Syrian civil war to Israel’s conflicts with...

Packed full of atmosphere and deliciously gothic detail, the first in a brand-new adventure series: when three cousins discover they're descendants of Dracula, they combine their powers to form the infamous vampire healing company, Dracula & Daughters! Strange happenings are afoot in Temstown. Everyone is saying vampires are to blame and the townsfolk have their stakes at the ready. But...

A bumper sticker book of fairies, unicorns, mermaids and magical scenes. Join playful mermaids as they navigate a shipwreck, collect treasure and meet all kinds of sea creatures. Then, see unicorns and fairies play in forests and palaces, splash in waterfalls and dance by moonlight. With enchanting illustrations and over 700 stickers, this magical sticker book will keep little children...

The sizzling conclusion to the icy-cold Korean YA thriller Snowglobe - for fans of Squid Game, Black Mirror, and The Hunger Games. "This fast-paced examination of reality television and surveillance ... boasts a cast of resourceful and morally gray teens and teems with anticipatory tension reminiscent of The Hunger Games." Publishers Weekly WHEN YOU'RE INSIDE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING....

The perfect conclusion to this duology that will rip out your heart, stomp on it a few times, and then put it back together again…It was a battle cry and a love letter, and I was here for it all Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen The spellbinding, sultry conclusion to the Sunday Times bestselling...

Fourteen-year-old Lexie is a talented public speaker who has just won the regional competition and is about to represent the region in the state finals, with dreams of the nationals beyond that. But when a freckle on her cheek turns out to be a rare form of melanoma that requires surgery to have it removed, Lexie is left with a...

Three stories in one book! The second book in this hilarious illustrated fiction series from the author of bestselling series Dragon Girls and illustrator of Diary of a Pug! Violet Voom has three pets, one jet, and an itch to travel. Wherever Violet goes in her fabulous purple jet, her fabulous (but not purple) pets go too. The pets –...

The No. 1 New York Times bestselling Silver in the Bone. A deliciously addictive high-stakes fantasy duology from Alexandra Bracken, author of Lore. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas. 'Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak' - Leigh Bardugo, author of Six of Crows Join a deadly hunt fuelled by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline. Rumours...

A great middle-grade read for all kids -- fun, funny and relatable. Just like Dylan! My life so far has been pretty awesome. At home I've got a great family (sure, even my big brother, Jacob, when he's not being a total pain) and my pet legless lizard, Pogo (she can lick her own eyeballs, really). Then there are my...

Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic — Angela Knight Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked — Christine Feehan True love brings a deadly threat to the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this sizzling new novel in J.R. Ward's No.1 New York Times bestselling series. Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells and fighting...

An empowering and funny new series from Australian Paralympic Gold Medallist & Grand Slam Champion Dylan Alcott! Dylan Alcott Fair Game (Dylan Alcott, #2) follows the adventures of Dylan, who loves to come first: from breaking the Wheelchair Wheelie world record, to playing with his little sister, to coding amazing games. He's always trying to win. And with the school...

Get swept away by the dual-POV sequel to the instant Sunday Times bestseller Spice Road, a romantic, action-packed fantasy set in an Arabian-inspired land. Once, Imani swore to protect her home from the monsters roaming the desert. But now an even worse enemy threatens the Sahir, and as the Harrowlanders march south with their stolen magic, it is only a...

Learning to be your own champion is the cornerstone of good mental and emotional health, especially when you’re a teen. That’s where Be Your Own Best Friend comes in! Believe it or not, you are your own best counsel, and this book will help you better understand that. Designed especially for teen readers, Be Your Own Best Friend helps you...

A stunningly illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by bestselling poet Nikita Gill. The stories of the Panchatantra have been read aloud and shared for thousands of years, kept alive by generation after generation of storytellers. In this captivating collection of ten animal tales, reimagined with warmth and wit, you'll meet mighty elephants and courageous mice, cunning crocodiles...

From the bestselling author of The House of Now and Then comes a taut and twisty psychological mystery, perfect for readers of Sally Hepworth and Nicola Moriarty. Bestselling author Marnie Elliott has invited her three oldest friends to a secluded holiday house in Tasmania. On the surface, it’s an excuse to catch up and drink champagne — but really, Marnie’s...

Live for Me is a dark, spicy vampire romantasy for lovers of True Blood and The Vampire Diaries, from the bestselling author of Die for You. A vampire uncovering dark secrets to save the town, her tormentor trying to break a witch's curse, and a prisoner who won't provide any answers. How will they survive? THE FIGHTER I'm being hunted...

In thoughtful, candid, and often funny vignettes, Hilaria Baldwin—mother, wellness expert, and star of TLC’s The Baldwins—reveals the highs and lows and unpredictable outtakes from her different and not-so-different life. There’s no set of instructions when it comes to navigating the challenges life throws at us. However, by sharing our narratives and finding our commonality, we can better deal with...

Find tons of animal stickers and mess-free fun with this one-of-a-kind activity book and poster! Fill in the woodland scene with forest animal stickers and learn about moose, skunks, foxes, eagles, and more amazing animals along the way. When you've finished the project, you'll have a beautiful piece of art to display. How it works: Unfold the poster, which has...

An American classic from the No.1 bestselling master legal thriller writer and author of A Time for Mercy and Camino Winds, reissued with striking new cover artwork. Two Supreme Court Justices are dead, their murders unsolved. But one woman might have found the answer - if she can live to tell it. Darby Shaw is a brilliant New Orleans legal...

The ninth episode in the latest sure-fire hit series from the bestselling author of Cherub. Teen rebel and social-media star Robin Hood continues his epic struggle against a new threat to the rebellion. Robin Hood's father may now be Sheriff of Nottingham, working hard to root out police corruption and the remnants of Guy Gisborne's criminal empire, but the Sherwood...

The heart-warming and hilarious international bestseller about grief, love, redemption and a very naughty cat. Meet Frankie the cat. He's a stray who belongs to no one, and that's just how he likes it. Until one day, everything changes. He crosses paths with Richard. Richard isn't doing so well. Grieving the loss of his partner, he's turned his back on...

This adorable book, the fourth in the First Feelings series from Clever, is the perfect way to introduce children to the emotion of feeling angry. Includes flaps to lift on every spread. This adorable book, the fourth in the First Feelings series from Clever, is the perfect way to introduce children to emotions. Toddlers can lift the flaps to see...

From THE PHENOMENON OF 2015 comes a new nugget of wisdom in the record-breaking Ladybirds for Grown Ups series. This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition, and the thoughtful matching...

Promised for marriage, now destined to die. Since Sophronia's murder, princesses Daphne and Beatriz have discovered the truth: they are pawns in their mother's bid for the throne of Vesteria. Separated with enemies on all sides, Beatriz and Daphne's only hope are the few allies who stretch across the borders of Vesteria: Sophronia's husband, the deposed King Leopold; Violie, a...

From the long-time head of Human Rights Watch, the story of taking on the biggest human rights villains and toughest autocrats around the world. In three decades under the leadership of Kenneth Roth, Human Rights Watch conducted investigations in 100 countries to uncover abuses and pressured offending governments to stop them. Roth has grappled with the worst of humanity, taking...

The breakout blockbuster of the year – a deeply moving novel about life, death and the miracles in between, by the award-winning author of The Patterson Girls. What would you do if you thought each day on earth might just be your last? Lucky by name. Not so lucky by nature. Adopted twins Nora and Stevie Lucky have always been...

When YouTube ghost hunters Sam and Colby head to Kauai for an annual bro trip with two childhood buddies, they’re dying for a break from paranormal investigations—instead, they find themselves at the centre of their most horrifying mystery yet. Four best friends—Check. One unforgettable week in Kauai—Check. Sun, surf, and hula girls in bikinis—Check. A creepy mansion on the forbidden...

In 2025, Brandon Stanton, creator of Humans of New York and author of four number one New York Times bestselling books, will publish his most personal work yet: Dear New York, a photographic love letter to the city he has embraced. Opening with a deeply moving prologue that reads like a train ride through the city, the book expands into...

The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife is the definitive introduction to the best knives in the business. The craftsmanship of Japanese knives is unparalleled and much coveted across the globe; to own a blade forged in Japan is to know quality, respect history and love food. The Anatomy of a Japanese Knife walks us through the principles of knifemaking, from...

Death waits beneath the waves as two estranged lovers face their demons... Sergeant Nix Marr left her dark past buried beneath the sea. Then Kessandra, the people’s favourite princess and Nix's much-loathed ex, recruits Nix for a covert mission. Their goal – to investigate a massacre in the underwater city of Fall. Nix refuses, but still finds herself boarding a...

Cooking for two is feeding yourself and your partner, your best friend, your favourite sibling. It can be a magical endeavour – you don’t need a full house to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious, nourishing meal, and A Meal for Two provides all of the tools and inspiration you will need. The book starts with easy,...

An illuminating new essay collection from one of the most distinctive, exciting and acclaimed writers of her generation, Zadie Smith. In this keenly awaited new collection, Zadie Smith brings her unique skills as an essayist to bear on a range of subjects which have captured her attention in recent years. She takes an exhilaratingly close look at artists Toyin Ojih...