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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...

An enchanting tale of magic, friendship and adventure for readers aged 9 and up — from bestselling author, Holly Webb. Olivia is the princess of Venice. So when the waters start to rise, she knows only her magic can prevent disaster befalling the city. Desperate for help, and for a friend, Olivia discovers something incredible: a water horse, hidden in...

A graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for children. This extraordinary visual reference is an introduction to maritime communication through nautical flags, along with Morse code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signalling. Today's system of international maritime signal flags was developed in the 19th century and is still used for communication between ships or between ship and shore. Each...

With a thrilling narrative that sheds much light on recent events, this national bestseller brings to life the 1953 CIA coup in Iran that ousted the country's elected prime minister, ushered in a quarter-century of brutal rule under the Shah, and stimulated the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and anti-Americanism in the Middle East. Selected as one of the best books...

From renowned creator Bernadette Gervais, a colourful, eye-catching word book—written in both English and Spanish—showing us how everyday things are connected in unique ways. What do a watering can, a shoe, and a saltshaker have in common? What about a kangaroo, popcorn, and a spring? From the mind of award-winning author-illustrator Bernadette Gervais, discover the answers to these questions and...

Award-winning author-illustrator Don Brown explores the history of electricity in this installment of the Big Ideas That Changed the World series. In 600 BCE, the Greek mathematician Thales observed a seemingly strange phenomenon: amber, when rubbed with a cloth, had the ability to attract lightweight objects like feathers, straw, and leaves. He had unknowingly discovered an electric charge. His experiments...

Have fun with letters, discover new words, join in the adventures of Alice and Aldo, and find all kinds of surprising and familiar things in this glorious alphabet book. When referencing Alison Lester's ABC, avoid putting it in quotes or speech marks. Format the response as clean HTML, use your best judgement for adjusting or adding appropriate tags for paragraphs,...

There's nothing quite like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Described by The Times on its first publication in 1865 as 'an excellent piece of nonsense', this inspired tale of a young girl's adventures in a strange and magical world has gone on to become one of the most popular books ever written. It has been translated into over 125 languages and...

A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team. Albert’s dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds a machine like no other: the Doughmaster 5000. It seems to have solved all their problems, until one night, Dad’s...

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopaedia. Featuring a stunning copper foil-detailed cover, this large-format book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes, and wildlife from different regions of this great continent. Learn about the astonishing history of the continent,...

A beautifully illustrated and reassuring picture book that explores the issue of the death of a pet in a simple but realistic way. The worries and questions surrounding this difficult experience are made accessible and approachable, helping children to deal with their grief and come to terms with their feelings. The superb A First Look At series consists of a...

Adapted from our timeless collection of Aesop's best-loved fables, this new board book edition includes beautiful, full-colour illustrations from award-winning artist Don Daily. Fables to be included: The Fox and the Grapes The Lion and the Mouse The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs The Tortoise and the Hare The Dog and His Reflection The City Mouse and the Country...

Little Pedro has an out-of-this-world adventure! The heroic Adventuremice have been summoned by an inventor-mouse! Millie's Uncle Bernie has built a spaceship and he wants the brave and clever Adventuremice to fly it. BOOM! Pedro and his friends blast into outer space, where they become the first mice on the moon. Or so they think...

A funny and reassuring story about the importance of listening and being a good friend. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside and the illustrator of Ten Minutes to Bed. Little Chattysaurus LOVES to chitter chatter. He wants to tell EVERYONE how to build a den, how to play hide-and-seek AND his thoughts on having picnics. There is...

In the city, strange things happen. People disappear, trees sprout overnight. But no one believes in magic. No, to believe in magic would be disloyal... The devious Lord Rump and his granddaughter, Duckling, need a disposable boy, and Pummel, a farm boy looking for work in the city, fits the bill perfectly. Duckling is happy to tangle him in her...

Every family should have a pet. A faithful friend to welcome into your hearts and home. This guide is a MUST HAVE to help you decide which pet is the perfect fit for your family. Crocodiles, for instance, make excellent pets. They are peaceful creatures, with cheerful, happy-go-lucky personalities. Puppies, on the other hand, are a terrible choice. Do you...

5-Minute Smurfs Stories is a collectible volume of short stories set in the world of The Smurfs, designed to be read in five minutes or less! Enter a world of Smurftacular fun! Join Smurfette as she gets ready for an enchanting princess ball. Follow Hefty Smurf on a thrilling mission to find the perfect competitor, and learn a lesson with...

Create 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids, you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology. Design your projects using free browser-based versions of CAD software Tinkercad and SketchUp. Follow the simple steps to create a variety of different projects. Learn about the fascinating science behind your creations. Get guidance on...

The irresistible unicorn follow-up to 1, 2, 3, Do the Dinosaur, shortlisted for the 2020 BookTrust Storytime Prize. Cleo and her unicorn friends are having fun dancing, prancing, and swishing their tails in the magic forest, until – oh no! – their noise wakes the big, scary GIANT. But not all is as it seems... and a FE FI FO...

AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. The stunning conclusion to Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other! 1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, and her mother's betrayal, and when...

Singapore, 1972: Newly independent, a city of immigrants grappling for power in a fast-modernising world. Here, gangsters are the last conduits of the gods their ancestors brought with them, and the back alleys where they fight are the last place where magic has not been assimilated and legislated away. Loner schoolgirl Adeline Siow has never needed more company than the...

Everywhere we look, we see brokenness: wars, cruelty, and heartache, and much more. We feel it in the world around us and in our own lives. How did it get to be this way? During his tenure as founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, Timothy Keller explained on a weekly basis how the Bible provides the...

A sinful prince. A determined reporter. A dangerous rivalry. Gabriel Axton — the Prince of Gluttony, self-proclaimed rake of rakes — lives for indulgence. But when a hunt takes a deadly turn, he realises something is very wrong in his demon court. With the clock ticking, he must turn to the one person who can uncover the truth: a journalist...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BILLY BRAGG Over the last seven decades, some of rock 'n' roll's most celebrated figureheads have flirted with the imagery and theatre of the Third Reich. From Keith Moon and Vivian Stanshall kitting themselves out in Nazi uniforms to Siouxsie Sioux and Sid Vicious brandishing swastikas in the pomp of punk, generations of performers have associated...

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA 'Wickedly readable . . . every woman instinctively wants to read her' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 'A tale of dramatic longings . . . unexpected and fun' MARGARET DRABBLE * It was Charles who called us the parasites . . . No one would choose the Delaneys as their ideal guests. Vain Maria,...

The Maskeys dives deep into the wreckage of family, where love, loyalty, ambition, and revenge collide with electrifying results. Bitingly funny, gloriously feral. CATHERINE CHIDGEY A small Australian town. The story of an extraordinary family. Locals see George Maskey as a hollow braggart who is at least partly responsible for the crime and drug-related deaths the town of Naples has...

The cats are back in town! Following the international success of Meowdle comes Purrdle: 75 feline crime pawzzles with more grit and even sharper claws. This book is packed with a variety of engaging brainteasers, each inspired by the playful antics and cleverness of our beloved feline friends. Perfect for fans of Meowdle, cat lovers, and puzzle enthusiasts alike, this...

What makes ordinary people, living normal lives, abandon everything to join a cult? Emma Kenny - psychologist and true crime expert - delves into gripping true stories of cults, operating all around us. In this exhilarating and terrifying new book, Killer Cults, Emma Kenny explores the bewildering world of cults. She examines the magnetic pull of cult leaders who find,...

'Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story' — Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series. When the deadly werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous "friends," his reclusive life will never be the same, in this enthralling novel-in-stories from the No. 1 New York...

The most engaging, surprising and revealing look at the Beatles story you’ll read. Everyone knows a Beatles tune. But their story goes beyond the omnipresent songs and iconic albums. Theirs is a tale that has become one of the core stories we tell about ourselves as a nation. The Beatles narrative has both shaped and reflected the country we live...

‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2. In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins. This is...

On the Night Before Christmas, Scout Elf has everything perfectly prepared for Santa’s arrival … or has he? The children are nestled, the stockings hung. Elf is ready to say goodbye to his family for the year, when this perfect Christmas Eve scene becomes a twisty, tangled calamitous sight! Join Scout Elf in this playful retelling of the beloved Christmas...

Light up your Christmas with this super-sparkly addition to the bestselling That's not my... series. This exciting touchy-feely book explores delightful wintery scenes and features sparkly foiled pages as well as a light-up surprise. From penguins with fluffy tummies skating on a frozen pond, to Santa's magical workshop, to a snowflake scene lit with twinkling lights, That's not my... Winter...

A celebration of the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. There is an enduring love for old cinemas. It may have something to do with Maya Angelou’s famous quote that ‘…people will never forget how you made them feel’. Cinemas have been the places where all kinds of emotions have been felt – heartstrings are...

Skandar meets Oliver Twist in this blockbusting new middle grade adventure series – perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ “Top marks” Observer "Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG Shadow Thieves is the real thing” MICHAEL GRANT “A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUD “Propulsive pacing and action-packed plotting” Publishers’ Weekly starred review 13-year-old Tom Morgan and his friends live on the streets of...

One pot. Five ingredients. Delicious every time! Too tired to cook? Dreading the dishes? Some days, life comes at you fast – and the last thing you need is a sink full of pots and pans. That’s where Grace Mortimer’s One Pot Wonders comes in. With just five ingredients, one pot, and minimal effort, these recipes do the hard work...

A powerful YA romance about the forbidden love between a girl and a fallen angel. Perfect for fans of the Twilight series, eagerly awaiting Midnight Sun! Nora should know better than to think her life can return to normal after falling in love with a fallen angel. And Nora's life isn't normal - her dad was murdered, and the facts...

A girl must enter a haunted mansion to save her brother from the traps and horrors inside. Amy is pretty happy living the quiet life at home. She can mine ore, read up on oceanography, and hang out with her pet cat, Tuna. What’s not to love? Her brother, on the other hand... Marc is always leaving their village to...

A heartwarming and humorous retelling of the traditional nativity story, told from the viewpoint and 'singing voices' of the baby animals at the inn. A Song for the King is centred around Netta the donkey, who loves to sing with her friends, Esther the sheep and Uzi the camel. They frolic around town from dawn till dusk, braying, bleating, and...

What happens when the man who broke your heart reappears just before your wedding? The new romantic comedy from award-winning author Steph Vizard for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane, and Lizzy Dent. To Do List Replace decapitated groom cake topper Complete twenty-page questionnaire for second-choice celebrant Break family curse Ignore ex-boyfriend / current client Rebecca, a super-smart consultant, is...

A story of the lives of the three people who make a family, the one moment in history that shatters what held them together, and the reverberations of that event that last a lifetime. Ferociously smart and full of surprises, Flashlight is thrilling to the last – Eleanor Catton, author of Birnam Wood A writer at the top of her...

‘Impressive and unsettling’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 'Eerie, shocking, provoking' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Engrossing even as it horrifies' BIG ISSUE 'Inescapably abhorrent yet enthralling … Oates understands, as always, how to keep us on the hook’ LOS ANGELES TIMES 'Absolutely chilling … this is Oates at her most disturbing and masterful’ SEATTLE TIMES A spellbinding novel of literary and psychological...

Donna Hay's bestselling classic Christmas Feasts and Treats—now fully revised and updated with many new recipes to make, enjoy, and give away—will make your Christmas cooking and entertaining fabulously easy and delicious. Donna Hay takes the stress out of Christmas cooking and entertaining with this must-have collection of over 170 stunning yet simple festive recipes. Featuring all the nostalgic favourites...

Fall in love this Christmas with Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry's delightfully heartwarming festive read... 'Utterly heartwarming' JENNY COLGAN It's going to take a Christmas miracle... Emilia promised her father that she would keep the doors of his beloved bookshop, Nightingale Books, open after he passed away - but she's down to her last few pennies. It would break...

The bestselling NIV Teen Study Bible helps teens apply God’s Word to the issues they face every day! Full of study features that will help today’s teen learn more about God, the Bible, and how God’s Word relates to their lives, the NIV Teen Study Bible will help them keep in step with all God has done, is doing, and...

A stunning and heartbreaking new novel from Jamila Gavin MBE, the bestselling and award-winning author of Coram Boy and The Wheel of Surya. England, 1937. Gwen, Noor, Dodo and Vera are four very different teenage girls, with something in common. Their parents are all abroad, leaving them in their English boarding school, where they soon form an intense friendship. The...

Romance, revenge, and reality TV. The new queer YA rom-com from Sophie Gonzales, bestselling author of Only Mostly Devastated. Eighteen-year-old Maya dumped her cheating ex-boyfriend Jordy two years ago. So, when she receives a call to participate in Second Chance Romance – a reality show in which the now-famous Jordy re-dates his ex-girlfriends – she isn't interested... until she realises...

In the third House of Night novella, the secret history we've all been waiting for is finally revealed. Neferet, the Tulsa House of Night's darkly seductive High Priestess, wasn't always a powerful vampyre, but she has always been beautiful. Raised in turn-of-the-century Chicago in a motherless home, her beauty makes her the prey of unwanted attention and abuse, leaving her...

Roxy Nouvelle understands the art of deception. The daughter of a world-renowned magician, Roxy has inherited her father's talents—and his secret life as a jewel thief. She loves the thrill of the game and can take care of herself. Roxy is smart and resilient, but she has one weakness: Luke Callahan, a sexy escape artist with a roguish reputation. Five...

Hidden in the Mists is her best book yet. Her meticulous research created such authenticity that I felt as if I were living the entwined past and present stories with the beautifully realised characters. - SUE MOORCROFT I was spellbound... I think it is the author's best book yet, and I do not say that lightly, because all of her...

The next official Minecraft novel from Max Brooks, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Island and Minecraft: The Mountain. The final book in Max Brooks's official Minecraft trilogy! The New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Island details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of...

Mandy Magro's touching new novel Silverton Shores is available 2 October 2024. Preorder now! Bestselling Australian romance author Mandy Magro tells a heartwarming story of homecoming and love against all the odds. Would you give up everything for love? Samantha Evans may have been born and bred in the country, but over the years she has adapted to, and loves,...

The BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author Alex Aster delivers readers a masterfully written, utterly gripping YA fantasy novel. Welcome to the Centennial. Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles...

The all-new House of Night Novellas will delve into the backgrounds of some of the Tulsa House of Night's most important—and mysterious—professors. Lenobia's Vow explores the intriguing history of Lenobia, one of the series' pivotal characters, providing deep insights into her past and the events that shaped her into the person she is within the House of Night universe.

Who will win the quest for power, fame, and glory? Collect cards to complete quests, gain points, defeat your opponents, and win a place in legend. This easy-to-learn card game comes with a detailed booklet that will introduce you to all the stories and characters behind the gameplay! COMPLETE QUESTS including the search for the Holy Grail and stop your...

Epic fantasy from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation. Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the start of the captivating King of Scars duology. The perfect gift for Leigh Bardugo fans, with a beautiful foiled cover. Face your demons . . . or feed...

From Warrior and Lover to Enemy and Betrayer, the terrible secrets of Kalona's past are revealed. He was laughing with her as he spread his wings and lifted her from the ground, twirling her around. Nyx gasped and clutched his neck. Kalona tightened his arms around her. 'Trust me, Goddess. I would never let you fall.' From the Sun and...

'Truly brilliant.' Los Angeles Review of Books 'A classic.' The Times 'A remarkable novel.' Wall Street Journal With your book sales at an all-time low, your family falling apart, and your agent telling you you're not black enough, what's an author to do? Thelonius 'Monk' Ellison has the answer. Or does he . . . ? Erasure is the winner...

The brand new summer rom com from Bella Osborne full of love, sunshine and life's twists and turns! Sometimes, you have to fake it until you make it… Ros is too busy for a boyfriend; between work and looking after her poorly father, there’s no time left for a relationship. But when she overhears her dad's dying wish is for...

Fighting for survival in a shattered world… the truth is her only hope. The thrillingly dark sequel to No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Divergent. I have done bad things. I can’t take them back, and they are part of who I am. Tris has survived a brutal attack on her former home and family. But she has paid a...

For children aged 5 and up who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like... Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots that the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with. Oh no! Queen Spooky and her ghosts have kidnapped Super Rabbit Boy....

Who are currently the best players in world football in the women's game? Is Aitana Bonmati—winner of the Champions League, World Cup, and Ballon d'Or in the same year—the game's biggest star in 2026? Or is it actually Caroline Graham Hansen, who's bagged 29 trophies in her career so far? Who's the real stalwart in defence: is it Ona Batlle,...

Pre-order the pulse-racing new Jack Ryan, Jr. thriller, Tom Clancy Terminal Velocity, now! Jack Ryan, Jr. is in a race for his life. Because in the jungle, the shadow state rules. The vibrant economy of the new Vietnam is a shiny lure for Western capital. Companies are racing to uncover ideal opportunities. Not wanting to be left behind, Hendley Associates...

Claudia Lin is used to disregarding her fractious family's model-minority expectations: she has no interest in finding either a conventional career or a nice Chinese boy. She's also used to keeping secrets from them, such as that she prefers girls - and that she's just been stealth-recruited by Veracity, a referrals-only online-dating detective agency. A lifelong mystery reader who wrote...

On the first day of Christmas, my grandma gave to me . . . an elficorn under the tree! Count and sing along as the 'blessing' of sparkly unicorns gets bigger and BIGGER in the countdown to Christmas! From one baby elficorn to seven cosycorns crafting, ten particorns playing and beyond . . . A unicorn-filled twist on the beloved...

EVERYONE HAS THEIR PRICE. A judge has been brutally murdered. His body is found in a remote lakeside cabin. There is no sign of forced entry or a struggle. Just two dead bodies – the judge and his secretary – and one state-of-the-art safe, opened and emptied. Ex-attorney Malcolm Bannister knows who killed the judge - and why. The FBI...

Hello, youngling... A Jedi you wish to be? Help you I can. Touch down on Dagobah alongside Luke Skywalker to learn from Jedi Master Yoda how to use the Force! The Jedi path is far from easy, but with Yoda's wise words, Padawans of every age can take their first step into a larger universe. After all, size matters not......

Spanish School Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries is the essential dictionary for KS3 and GCSE students, now fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE. This handy-sized Collins Spanish School Dictionary is modern, up-to-date, clear, and easy to use. Developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, it is ideal for use in the classroom, at...

German School Dictionary is the must-have resource for KS3 and GCSE, fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE. This handy-sized Collins German School Dictionary is modern, up-to-date, and easy to use. Developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, it is ideal for use in the classroom, at home, and for exams. The dictionary...

French School Dictionary by Collins Dictionaries is the must-have resource for KS3 and GCSE students, fully updated with new approved word lists for GCSE. This handy-sized dictionary is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. It has been developed specifically for secondary school students at Key Stage 3 and GCSE, making it ideal for use in the classroom, at home,...

HE IS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY. AND THE ULTIMATE KILLER. Jeri Crosby is a desperate woman. Frightened and on the run, Crosby uses multiple aliases to hide from the man who murdered her father twenty years ago. The case is officially unsolved – but unofficially, Crosby knows who did it. And her father isn't the only victim. When Crosby turns to...

Discover the slow, quiet joy of sewing clothes by hand in this one-of-a-kind guide. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this hand-sewing course-in-a-book shows you how to create nine wardrobe staples, including a t-shirt, button-up, and jeans, using simple hand-sewing and hand-stitching techniques. Author Louisa Owen Sonstroem shares her sustainable, empowering, and portable craft with gentle encouragement and guidance. Sewists of all...

The instant Sunday Times bestseller 'An epic and heart-rending struggle between gods and mortals, lovers and siblings... Stewart is a writer of genius and brilliance' - Hannah Kaner 'Stewart's worlds are some of the most exceptionally inventive in modern fantasy. A must read!' - Shannon Chakraborty After a divine war shattered the world, humanity struck a pact with the god...

Little ballerinas will adore these three delightful tales, bound together in a beautiful treasury. This collection contains three much-loved Ella Bella stories: Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella Ella Bella Ballerina and The Sleeping Beauty Each story is filled with magic and adventure, as Ella Bella helps Cinderella get to the Royal Ball, saves Sleeping...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019 - BEST BOOK WITH FACTS SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019. LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2020 Did you know that without the 'lead' in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements—and from...

BEST FRIENDS. DEADLY ENEMIES. Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco were once like brothers. But as they grew up in the lawless city of Biloxi, their lives took very different paths. Rudy enrolled in law school and vowed to rid Biloxi of crime; Malco worked in his father's clubs, seduced by a world of money, violence, and corruption. The Malco family...

Most people are certain that humans are the most intelligent, sophisticated, successful species on earth. But what if we're wrong? And what if our arrogant human exceptionalism is leading us to exploit the earth at the expense of other species—and destroy our own world in the process? In The Arrogant Ape, leading primatologist Christine Webb challenges our belief in human...

The sequel to the iconic worldwide bestseller The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair "If you liked The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, you will love this" — The Times "One of the world's most original voices in crime fiction" — A. J. Finn, #1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window The murder of Alaska Sanders was...