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When Dr. Thomas Doherty published his groundbreaking paper The Psychological Impacts of Global Climate Change in American Psychologist over a decade ago, he predicted a perfect storm brewing for a mental health crisis of global proportions. And it has arrived. Today, we are more anxious than ever, seized by an impossible new source of mental anguish: climate change and the...

A love story with real bite . . . Following an incident that involved accidentally almost killing her best friend, 18-year-old Gabrielle is sent to stay with her grandmother in a Gothic castle in Whitby for the summer. There, Gabrielle befriends nice-guy Ethan, the handsome young builder renovating the castle. She has no choice but to ignore the attraction between...

THREE STORIES. THREE CRIMES. WILL JUSTICE PREVAIL? Is the law always black and white? These stories show the shades of grey... Jake Brigance has a choice to make: help an old friend who stole money from his clients or turn him over to the police? Cody Wallace is three hours away from his execution. There will be no last-minute requests...

Queen of the Cosmos, Beatrice Hill Tinsley lived every day as if she was on borrowed time. Over her short time on Earth, she was determined to further the world's knowledge of the stars and galaxies. But it was not easy being a female scientist in those times. She would have to make a heartbreaking decision in order to follow...

Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay, author of Farringdon’s Fate. One noble family. Five eager daughters. An upcoming ball. Having five daughters, Lord Farringdon has more than enough to keep him busy at Nettlecombe Manor. With his wife Lady Charlotte already in London, Edwin must help his daughter Victoria prepare for the Season...

At fifty-seven, Julia Ames has found herself with an improbably lovely life. Despite her inclination towards self-sabotage, she has a husband she loves, two happy children, and a quiet, contented existence in the suburbs. But, out of the blue, things begin to change. Her always well-behaved son is acting strangely. Her beloved but belligerent teenage daughter is about to depart...

Celebrate the simplicity of cooking in a Dutch oven or casserole dish with 100 delicious, globally inspired recipes from Larousse. The casserole dish or Dutch oven is an essential kitchen tool for creating convenient meals without compromising on taste. In One Pot, author Amandine Bernardi presents 100 effortless recipes featuring vibrant international dishes. This beautifully designed cookbook offers an appealing...

This isn't just a puzzle. It's a lethal game of survive or die ... Estranged twins Mabel and Kai each receive an unexpected invitation to stay for a week at their grandfather's Parisian chateau. Neither remembers meeting their grandfather, and neither had any idea that he was still alive. The author of a notoriously difficult puzzle book, their grandfather is...

My Amazing ADHD Brain Journal is an engaging, beautifully illustrated workbook designed for children with ADHD, aged 5+. This fun, helpful journal is packed with confidence-boosting activities, well-being trackers, and daily reflection sheets to help your child express, process, and manage emotions, be more organised, establish healthy routines, and foster resilience. Throughout, your child will be guided by Pip, an...

Little Guides to Great Lives: Vincent van Gogh is an illustrated biography that offers a deep dive into the life of one of the world's most famous artists. This engaging book is filled with artwork and letters from various stages of Van Gogh's life. Embark on a journey from his early days in the Netherlands to his vibrant life as...

A new reign of terror has brought fear and hatred to the land, while an ancient legend stirs in the heart of the wildwood... The Norman conquest of England is complete, but for one young man, the battle has only just begun. When Bran ap Brychan's father is murdered by Norman soldiers, he flees to London, seeking justice. The journey...

Target Consumer: Beginner to advanced artists looking to either learn classical realist watercolour techniques or improve upon the skills they already have. In the tradition of American painters such as Andrew Wyeth, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent, Robinson shows readers how to create beautiful, timeless, classical watercolour paintings through the use of simple, yet sophisticated, techniques every...

A thrilling and satisfying new mystery featuring Keigo Higashino's enduringly popular Detective Galileo, first introduced in The Devotion of Suspect X. The body of a young man is found floating in Tokyo Bay. But his death was no accident - Ryota Uetsuji was shot. He'd been reported missing the week before by his live-in girlfriend, Sonoka Shimauchi. However, when detectives...

Hello Sunshine (A Graphic Novel) is a lush and romantic queer horror graphic novel where a troubled teen disappears from his small town, sending his loved ones on a paranormal journey to bring him home. Noah is heartbroken. He returns from Bible camp to find that Alex, his secret boyfriend, has had a breakdown and disappeared. He wishes more than...

That thing in Tiltspire, it keeps Cahan like a trophy. It says to us, here is your strongest and I have killed him. Cahan Du Nahare is lost, taken by a dark god whose tendrils reach throughout the world, intent on its destruction. Those who followed Cahan are spread across the land, desperate and lost now fate has turned against...

Nutrition isn't rocket science; it's harder. There are new diet fads, bold claims about superfoods, and articles promising the secrets to lasting weight-loss and longevity. The more 'expert' advice we hear about diet, the less clarity we have about what to eat. In Food Intelligence, award-winning health journalist Julia Belluz and internationally renowned nutrition and metabolism scientist Kevin Hall cut...

1975. A new Apollo mission launches into orbit, on course to dock with a Russian Soyuz spacecraft: three NASA astronauts and three cosmonauts, joining to celebrate a new dawn of Soviet-American cooperation. But a third power is rising, in the race to dominate Space. As NASA Flight Controller Kaz Zemeckis listens in from Earth, three of the six astronauts are...

Claire Lidman died fourteen years ago. So why does she appear in the background of a recent holiday snap taken in Venice? Her husband brings the anomaly to Hans Rekke and Micaela Vargas. Initial scepticism gives way to cautious belief, but Rekke is falling apart again and Vargas has her own problems. Her gangster brother is threatening to silence her...

The new novel from the author of William 'A propulsive gasp of a novel' - Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes It is 2030. A three-person human crew are on a shuttle travelling to Mars as part of a colonising mission. Four years earlier, three robots were sent to the planet to build the base...

Private detection is no profession for a woman of standing. Evie Winstanley doesn't care. When Evie's father, a collector of occult books, dies in suspicious circumstances, she decides to uncover the truth. Her only clue is a mysterious reference to the 'circle of shadows.' Her investigation takes her from a séance in a manor house on the Yorkshire moors to...

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King comes a chilling exploration of one of America's most haunting wrongful conviction cases. Based on the hit podcast, Bone Valley dives into the dark heart of rural Florida, where a young man's life was upended by a tragic miscarriage of justice. "Captivating, enraging, and all too true." – Bob Kolker, New York Times bestselling...

Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling, and the brilliant curators of the British Library. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – from Alchemy and Potions classes through to Herbology and Care of...

A breathtaking debut poetry collection from black&write! fellowship winner Dakota Feirer. Where wisdom made me there's a ceremony ground piling with dead leaves. So much, I lit a cultural fire by my porch so my feet wouldn't bleed. If this colony is a house its doorstep is where I sleep. Igniting his love for people and Country in a potent...

WINNER OF THE 2024 CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR OLDER READERS SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 ETHEL TURNER PRIZE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 UTS GLENDA ADAMS AWARD FOR NEW WRITING This song has a grace note, a tiny note that's there for embellishment but can easily be ignored, not played. Tonight, I add it in -...

A powerful, unsettling examination of fear and anxiety from the multi-award-winning Mal Peet, with stunning illustrations from Kate Greenaway-longlisted illustrator Emma Shoard. Sandie has been battling it since childhood: the hulking, snarling black dog of her nightmares. For years, her precious pet dog Rabbie has kept the monster at bay, but when he is no longer there to protect her,...

Before Zoey is Marked and arrives at the House of Night, before she rises in power to confront utter darkness, and the House of Night is divided, there is Dragon, and the dark choice that won't let him go. Long before he's a professor at the House of Night with Zoey and the gang, in the early 19th century, Bryan...

The first in an addictive young adult fantasy trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake, perfect for fans of RED QUEEN and THRONE OF GLASS. 'If there is one epic fantasy series that you pick up next year, make sure it's this one.' - K-BOOKS 'Fast-paced and brimming with magic and intrigue.' - Lori M. Lee, GATES OF...

For all fans of Jenny Han, Holly Bourne and The Kissing Booth comes the must-have teen read from bestselling fiction author, Jenny Oliver! Summer term and the heat is rising … It's summer term at Chelsea High, the most exclusive school in town, and Norah Whittaker is wishing she was still in NYC with her boyfriend, Ezra. But at least...

With Dr. Sharie's carefully devised Choose You! process, teens will discover how to take control of deciding who they want to be. Choose You! is for teenagers who want to: Be challenged by thought-provoking ideas Learn about the neuroscience of the teenage brain Discover philosophical and psychological concepts Complete activities and find out how they can reinvent themselves and build...

It’s 2019 in Hong Kong and sixteen-year-old Phoenix fears the city she calls home could be lost forever. She defies her parents and joins a secret protest network. Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Kai reluctantly joins the police academy to please his father. When Phoenix and Kai first meet, they accidentally swap phones. Kai realises he finally has a way to earn his...

A bone-shaking new trilogy begins – the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Six years ago, the universe ended. When it restarted, blinking back into existence, it brought with it a darkness that remains hidden from the mortal population. A week ago – fuelled by unimaginable hatred and unstoppable rage – a masked sorcerer killed one of those...

The new 5 Centimeters per Second novel re-tells the emotional love story of Takaki and Akari. "The Other Side" gives readers a different side to the story, retold more from Akari's perspective with more details. Fans of the original series will again be immersed in the beautiful world of Shinkai. A contemporary classic, 5 Centimeters per Second won animator Makoto...

A wounded soldier and a free spirit, both determined to follow their dreams -- but can they resist the call of true love? The Army and his dearly beloved explosive detection dog Indy are Dean's life -- he can't imagine doing anything else. Although physically and emotionally tested by the death of his mother in a recent accident, and by...

Fans of Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn will adore this opposites-attract romance featuring a dashing duke, a shy bookshop owner, and a wager that will change their lives forever. Evie Harlow runs a quaint little bookshop in London, which is the biggest adventure an unmarried woman with no prospects could hope for. Until Maximillian Shaw, Duke of Westbourne, saunters into...

A fiery slow-burn that blazes into the loveliest, sweetest connection — Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other Childhood enemies discover the fine line between love and loathing in this heartfelt reimagining of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Katerina Wilmot and Christopher Petruchio shared backyards as kids, but as adults they won't even share the same hemisphere. That...

When everything you hold dear is torn apart by war, can love put you back together again? It's 1943, and the Second World War is raging. Ruby Mottram works for her local newspaper, the Bartonford Herald, typing up adverts and obituaries, whilst dreaming of a more exciting life. Between her shifts as an ARP warden and caring for her ailing...

From the internationally bestselling author of Bared to You (Crossfire trilogy), A Touch of Crimson is the first novel in Sylvia Day's sensationally sexy Renegade Angels series. If you fell for Gideon Cross, wait until you meet the men who really are out of this world... Adrian Mitchell is an angel of immense power and an insatiable desire for the...

I wanted to lose myself in the small town of Pelion, Maine. To forget everything I had left behind. The sound of rain. The blood. The coldness of a gun against my skin. For six months, each breath has been a reminder that I survived—and my dad didn't. I'm almost safe again. But the moment I meet Archer Hale, my...

A woman must track down a murderer to save her brother from the hangman's noose. A rollicking and entertaining historical mystery, filled with adventure and romance from the Australian author of Daughter of the Hunter Valley. 1842, Hunter Valley: Lucy Stewart's life turns chaotic when she finds herself caught up in a murder investigation in order to save her brother-in-law,...

'An evocative romance with a delightfully unconventional heroine and a hero I fell in love with' Virginia Heath A Debutante's Desire John might be a catch for any debutante, but Georgiana is no lady . . . Georgiana Bailey is making her debut, but she's not looking for a husband. Her heart is finally on the mend and she's on...

Secrets. Everyone has at least one ... When Sophie Copinni's love life turns sour, a trip to her hometown in Far North Queensland is the perfect time for her to take stock of her future. There, two weeks before she turns thirty, she finds a bucket list from her teenage years. Most of the challenges are fun, although one thing...

In-depth, intense, insightful. For more than a decade, radical science fiction author and activist journalist Terry Bisson interviewed some of the most provocative and outspoken authors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Anarchism, sexuality, creativity, and the future of humanity itself—no topic was taboo. Bisson's prankster spirit also shone through as he quizzed his subjects about what cars they drove,...

Since its publication in 2007, Yes! has shown how small changes can make a big difference to everyone's powers of persuasion—both at work and at home. Every day, we face the challenge of persuading others to do what we want. But what makes people say 'yes' to our requests? Based on decades of research into the psychology of persuasion, this...

This pocket-size version of Universal Principles of Branding presents 100 concepts, theories, and guidelines that are critical for understanding brands and branding in a handy, condensed take-along format. Winner of the 2023 American Graphic Design Award for Book Design from Graphic Design USA Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this comprehensive reference pairs clear one-page explanations of each principle with...

When the Harvard Business Review asked Robert Sutton for suggestions for its annual list of Breakthrough Ideas, he told them that the best business practice he knew of was the no asshole rule. Sutton's piece became one of the most popular articles ever to appear in the HBR. Spurred on by the fear and despair that people expressed, the tricks...

A must-read for anyone thinking of opening a coffee shop; everything you need to know is here. Make your first investment this very practical guide, and it will save you time, money, and heartache. If you read this book and absorb its contents, once you have secured a site and stocked up with the minimum necessary equipment, you will be...

What will your 100-year life look like? A new edition of the international bestseller, featuring a new preface. 'Brilliant, timely, original, well written and utterly terrifying' - Niall Ferguson Does the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the potential for a more stimulating future as a result of having so...

A clear guide that offers solutions and advice on a wide range of contemporary issues, from how to defuse tense situations, to where to turn if you think you are being discriminated against, to stepping in to help others. While we'd all like a quiet life, there are some workplace situations that can't be ignored. Both virtually and in offices,...

A sailing/camping holiday in Tasmania’s southern waterways becomes an exercise in independence and resourcefulness for a group of Kiwi and Australian children as a series of unforeseen events unfold, and youthful idealism comes head-to-head with challenges and misconceptions.

A carefully curated selection of articles about managing your personal power from Harvard Business Review. Highly curated collections of HBR articles provide a variety of perspectives from recognised experts on the topic. The book teaches readers how to wield soft power effectively to influence others. It helps readers understand power dynamics between people and how power plays a role in...

Whether it’s a business deal or who is going to buy the next round, we all negotiate. Think you already know how? Then this book is for you. Negotiation expert David Sally cuts through the myths and dissects the data to reveal the unexpected truths of the art. By studying great examples, from Machiavelli to Gandhi and Wall Street to...

Discover the transformative power of regularly going offline. Imagine your life without the distractions of the digital world. What would you do if you could silence the constant buzz of social media and retreat from the demands of a hyperconnected existence? In Offline Humans, writer and creator Natalie Alzate invites you to stop the endless doom scroll and find joy...

The benefits of mindfulness include better performance, heightened creativity, deeper self-awareness, and increased charisma—not to mention greater peace of mind. This book gives you practical steps for building a sense of presence into your daily work routine. It also explains the science behind mindfulness and why it works, and provides clear-eyed warnings about the pitfalls of the fad. This volume...

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by The New York Times Book Review, AV Club, Variety, The Boston Globe, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Vulture, Men's Health, Book Riot, The New York Post, Goodreads, AARP, Paste, and more! From master storyteller Stephen King comes an extraordinary new novel with intertwining storylines—one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and...

Whatu Kakahu is a celebration of the science and art of Maori weaving, focused on the largest collection of Maori cloaks in the world. Weaving is more than just a product of manual skills. From the simple rourou (food basket) to the prestigious kahukiwi (kiwi feather cloak), weaving is endowed with the very essence of the spiritual values of Maori...

When Meredith Penvale and her writer brother, Joe, step aboard the iconic Orient Express, they're embarking on a journey steeped in both luxury and mystery. The train, a literary legend, is a bucket-list destination for detectives and writers alike. But as the train winds through the Italian Alps, a sinister undercurrent begins to emerge. A virus has infiltrated the train...

Don't leave creativity up to the creatives in your organisation. Fostering creativity within your team can help your organisation solve problems, create innovative products, break out into a new market, and even communicate and collaborate more effectively. Innovative Teams shows you how to: Create the right environment for inventive thinking Build a diverse team Generate a wide array of new...

Enter the Infinite Staircase - a dreamlike expanse with doors leading to fantastical worlds and planes of existence. Quests from the Infinite Staircase embraces the magic of the most beloved *Dungeons & Dragons adventures of all time, updated for the game's fifth edition. Your journey begins in the Infinite Staircase, a dreamlike expanse with doors leading to fantastical worlds, where...

Everyone deserves to feel a sense of respect and belonging. And we all want our coworkers to feel safe, heard, and free to be their authentic selves at work. But being an inclusive colleague doesn't always come naturally. This book will teach you how to be more empathetic, accepting, and socially aware, so you can create a more inclusive work...

Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi cross on each wing. Before the bombs hit the ground, Lidia realises her life is about to change forever. Poland has fallen under German occupation, and her father makes the brave decision to join the Polish army to fight against the Nazis. Lidia wants to follow...

When a shiny idol is a sad mess in real life, can his number one fan help him stay upbeat? High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favourite member of boy band F/ACE. When work serendipitously sends her to the home of her idol, she discovers that...

Pretty Ugly by Kirsty Gunn is the inaugural title in a new series of short story collections from Landfall Tauraka and Otago University Press, celebrating the art of short fiction in Aotearoa New Zealand. Contradictions, misunderstandings, oppositions, enigmas, provocations, challenges - these messy troubles are the stuff of life. In Pretty Ugly, Gunn reminds us of her unparalleled acumen in...

A delightfully perplexing collection of challenges from throughout history, featuring some of the greatest-ever puzzle masters. From the riddles of the ancients to puzzles that perplex the greatest minds of today, The Penguin Book of Puzzles is a glorious compendium of conundrums from throughout history, together for the first time in one collection. These challenges will require all the reader's...

No one will pay as close attention to your personal growth and development as you will. Whether you're lucky enough to work for an organisation that encourages a learning mindset for everyone, or you're in a place where only a handful of stars get all the heat and light when it comes to professional development, you are the best person...

Sales leadership essentials for an era of rapidly advancing digital technology. Effective sales management and running an effective sales organisation is the key to revenue generation, customer satisfaction, and business results. Whether you are a sales manager or a sales executive, your role is complex, and it is increasingly challenging to balance today's demands with leading the digital sales transformation...

Open yourself to new possibilities. Curiosity is a powerful tool for leaders. It can help you cope with complexity, learn from challenging conversations, build trust, and discover new perspectives. This book provides the expert research and advice you need to break free of your assumptions, strengthen your relationships, and see the world differently. This volume includes the work of: Tomas...

In order to build trust, gain buy-in, and move up in your organisation, you need to be confident. But self-doubt and anxiety can break your composure—and faking it doesn't feel comfortable. How do you push these insecurities away? This book explains how you can better understand your emotions to become more self-assured at work. You'll learn from the latest research...

Collaborating in the Workplace arms readers with tips to help teams collaborate and create more powerful outcomes. Focusing on the key skills necessary for effective collaboration, along with practical exercises to help improve these skills, the goal of this informative volume is to encourage the creation of connections that lead to powerful communication and better results. The authors cover topics...

Harper wants to be an influencer. Badly. She’ll do anything to be like her famous Tubeify-star cousin, Bellee. When Bellee is the latest victim in a string of influencer kidnappings, Harper discovers the kidnappings are fake – ‘victims’ are put on an island for a new reality show. Island of Influencers pits the greatest internet talents against each other, and...

*THE SUNDAY TIMES & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM STARRING KEIRA KNIGHTLEY*'Reads like Agatha Christie got together with Paula Hawkins to crowdsource a really fun thriller' StylistA PASSENGER IS MISSING...BUT WAS SHE EVER ON BOARD AT ALL?This was meant to be the perfect trip. The Northern lights. A luxury press launch on a boutique cruise ship. A chance for travel...

Isabel Dalhousie leads an enviable life in Edinburgh, with time for cloud-gazing, civilised conversation and good coffee from Cat's delicatessen. Alongside these pastimes, she must also keep pace with the varied pursuits of her musician husband and their young son Charlie, who is exhibiting the first, rather worrying signs of mathematical genius. An unexpected appeal for help from a collector...

The heartwarming and hilarious bestseller by the author of treasured novels, The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village and The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home The Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money at the hospital for over fifty years, long after anybody can remember who Marjorie Marshall actually was. Staffed by successive generations of...

The Sweet Remnants of Summer is the latest instalment in the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series. 'Cosy and effortlessly charming' Herald 'Delightful' Sunday Telegraph 'Humorous and thought-provoking' Undiscovered Scotland Isabel Dalhousie joins the advisory committee of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, but soon finds herself swept up in a delicate dispute between members of a prominent family. David's support for Scottish...

Originally published in 2014, Alexis Wright's classic novel The Swan Book is being rereleased in a new edition designed by Jenny Grigg. Accompanies the April release of Praiseworthy, Wright's first work of fiction since 2014. The Swan Book is set in the future, with Aboriginal people still living under the Intervention in the north, in an environment fundamentally altered by...

Book 17 in the hugely popular 44 Scotland Street series by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith Glasgow for Bertie is the promised land. The city of pies and Irn Bru, far from his controlling mother, Irene - his place of escape. But how will he respond to the news of the proposed merging of Edinburgh and Glasgow? A new...

Frank Bascombe has a younger girlfriend and a job as a sportswriter. To many men of his age, thirty-eight, this would be a cause for optimism, yet Frank feels the pull of his inner despair and especially of his recent losses—his preferred career has ended, his wife has divorced him, and a tragic accident took his elder son. In the...

ANDREW MILLER'S WRITING IS A SOURCE OF WONDER AND DELIGHT – Hilary Mantel ONE OF OUR MOST SKILFUL CHRONICLERS OF THE HUMAN HEART AND MIND – Sunday Times 'Sublime' – Independent 'Masterful' – Sunday Times 'Beautiful' – Spectator A profound and tender tale of guilt, the search for atonement and the hard, uncertain work of loving from the critically acclaimed...

London, Present day. As fiercely-independent Georgia clutches a precious gemstone in her hands, she has no idea how it relates to her own family. The rare pink sapphire was left for her at Hope's House, a home for unmarried mothers. Soon Georgia discovers that the sapphire was once part of a precious tiara owned by the Italian Royal family, who...

WINNER OF THE MAN ASIAN LITERARY PRIZE When sixty-nine-year-old So-nyo is separated from her husband among the crowds of the Seoul subway station, her family begins a desperate search to find her. Yet as long-held secrets and private sorrows begin to reveal themselves, they are forced to wonder: how well did they actually know the woman they called Mother? Told...