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<p>Meatball Sundae - How New Marketing Is Transforming The Business World (And How To Thrive In It) </p>

<p>How to match the right marketing approach to your product, by legendary business thinker Seth Godin.</p>

<p>The shiny new marketing technique isn't necessarily the right one to use. According to bestselling author Seth Godin, these new-fangled tactics can be like the toppings at an ice cream parlour. If you start with ice cream, adding cherries and hot fudge and whipped cream will make it taste great. But if you start with a bowl of meatballs . . . yuck!</p>

<p>As traditional marketing fades away, the new tools seem irresistible. But they don't work as well for boring brands (meatballs?) that might still be profitable but don't attract word of mouth, such as Cheerios, Ford trucks, Barbie dolls or Budweiser. When Anheuser-Busch spends $40 million on an online network called BudTV, that's a meatball sundae. It leads to no new Bud drinkers, just a bad case of indigestion.</p>

<p>Meatball Sundae is the definitive guide to the fourteen trends no marketer can afford to ignore. It explains what to do about the increasing power of stories, not facts; about shorter and shorter attention spans; and about the new math that says five thousand people who want to hear your message are more valuable than five million who don't.</p>

<p>The winners aren't just annoying start-ups run by three teenagers who never had a real job. You'll also meet older companies that have adapted brilliantly, such as Blendtec, a thirty-year-old blender maker. It now produces 'Will it blend?' videos that demolish golf balls, Coke cans, iPhones and much more. For a few hundred dollars, Blendtec reached more than ten million eager viewers on YouTube.</p>

<p>Godin doesn't pretend that it's easy to get your products, marketing messages and internal systems in sync. But he'll convince you that it's worth the effort.</p>

<p>I'll Wait, Mr Panda</p>

<p>A hilarious Mr Panda picture book about learning to be patient. Something young children can often struggle with!</p>

<p>Mr Panda is making a delicious surprise. What could it be? The animals must wait and see. One by one Mr Panda's friends get bored and give up. All except one little penguin... Will his patience be rewarded?</p>

<p>"This deliciously droll Panda and his gigantic doughnut will have you shouting for seconds." WRD</p>

<p>Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!</p>

<p>Thank You Mr Panda</p>

<p>Please Mr Panda</p>

<p>Goodnight Mr Panda</p>

<p>Mr Panda's Colours</p>

<p>Mr Panda's Feelings</p>

<p>Fairy Tale Play : A Pop-up Storytelling Book</p>

<p>Play out your favourite fairy tales and invent your own stories with this intricate and beautifully illustrated pop-up book.</p>

<p>Featuring four evocative scenes including under the sea, in a forest, at a castle and inside a cave, and over 100 characters to press out and use.</p>

<p>The book also includes four plays to read and act out: The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Ali-Baba and the Forty Thieves.</p>

<p>The story possibilities are limited only by your imagination!</p>

<p>A Moonless, Starless Sky: Ordinary Women and Men Fighting Extremism in Africa</p>

<p>'Absolutely essential reading, period'&nbsp;Alexandra Fuller, bestselling author of&nbsp;Don't Lets Go to the Dogs Tonight</p>

<p>WINNER of the 2018 PEN Open Book Award

In the tradition of&nbsp;Behind the Beautiful Forevers, this is a masterful, humane work of literary journalism by&nbsp;New Yorker&nbsp;staff writer Alexis Okeowo - a vivid narrative of Africans who are courageously resisting their continent's wave of fundamentalism.</p>

<p>In&nbsp;A Moonless, Starless Sky&nbsp;Okeowo weaves together four narratives that form a powerful tapestry of modern Africa: a young couple, kidnap victims of Joseph Kony's LRA; a Mauritanian waging a lonely campaign against modern-day slavery; a women's basketball team flourishing amid war-torn Somalia; and a vigilante who takes up arms against the extremist group Boko Haram. This debut book by one of America's most acclaimed young journalists illuminates the inner lives of ordinary people doing the extraordinary - lives that are too often hidden, underreported, or ignored by the rest of the world.</p>

<p>The Power Of Chowa</p>

<p>A guide to finding balance in every area of our busy lives, using the Japanese wisdom of chowa</p>

<p>'Following Tanaka's wisdom is an easy way to start making life feel just a little more balanced' the Independent</p>

<p>The Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh perspective on how to live, and new ways to find balance among the many different directions that modern life pulls us in.</p>

<p>Chowa is a Japanese concept that is often translated as 'harmony', but more accurately means 'the search for balance'. Chowa is both a philosophy and a set of practices that can help us get to the heart of what is most important to us, and change our way of thinking about ourselves and others.</p>

<p>This book will teach you how to apply the lessons of chowa to your own life to better focus on what really matters and cultivate an everyday state of equilibrium and calm that will help you feel ready for anything. Chowa helps us to better balance our priorities and our relationships and find inner strength and flexibility in times of change and difficulty.</p>

<p>Whether you are searching for balance at home, at work, in your relationships or in any other area of your life, chowa offers new solutions and a way of thinking that we could all benefit from, now more than ever.</p>

<p>Against the Fall of Night (Golden Age Masterworks)</p>

<p>In the year ten billion A.D., Diaspar is the last city on Earth. Agelss and unchanging, the inhabitants see no reason to be curious about the outside world. But one child, Alvin - only seventeen and the last person to be born in Diaspar - finds that he is increasingly drawn to what lies outside the city walls. Even though he knows the Invaders, who devastated the world, may still be out there...</p>

<p>Later rewritten, expanded and republished as&nbsp;The City and the Stars, this early novella by one of the greats of science fiction remains a powerful and evocative depiction of the future of humanity...</p>

<p>Death of a Kingfisher (Hamish Macbeth)</p>

<p>'Explosive and engaging' - Booklist</p>

<p>A featherbrained scheme to make cold, hard cash . . .</p>

<p>PC Hamish Macbeth can't help but admire the resourcefulness of the Highlanders during the Recession - in tough times they have to lure tourists to their sleepy towns and the quaint village of Braikie has come up with a novel solution. It really doesn't have that much to offer apart from a place of rare beauty called Buchan's Wood, which the clued-up local tourist board director has rechristened 'The Fairy Glen' and has had brochures printed with a beautiful kingfisher rising from a lake on the cover.</p>

<p>It isn't long before coach tours begin to arrive but just as the town's luck starts to turn, a kingfisher is found hanging from a branch in the woods with a noose around its neck. As a wave of vandalism threatens to ruin Braikie forever it is up to Hamish to get involved... and his investigation quickly turns from mistreatment of birds to murder...</p>

<p>Praise for M C Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series:</p>

<p>'Once again M C Beaton has concocted an&nbsp;amusing brew of mystery and romance&nbsp;that will keep her fans turning the pages'&nbsp;Publishers Weekly</p>

<p>'It's always a pleasure to return to Loch Dubh' -&nbsp;New York Times Book Review</p>

<p>The Ancient Egyptians: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations (The Genius of)</p>

<p>Which genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during life and after death. Discover their brilliant developments in farming, paper-making, time-keeping and medicine and how they have influenced the way we live today.</p>

<p>The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.</p>

<p>Pet Stories (Bumper Short Story Collections)</p>

<p>A wonderful new collection of short stories about our favourite fluffy friends, from national treasure Enid Blyton</p>

<p>Enjoy 30 charming tales about cats, dogs, budgies, rabbits and other adored family pets in this fantastic new bumper collection. Enid Blyton, author of The Famous Five, loved dogs and other animals. Her perfectly crafted short stories about children and their pets are ideal for young readers to enjoy alone or as read-aloud stories in the classroom or at bedtime. Ideal for children aged 5 and over.</p>

<p>Don't Panic, It's Puberty! - A Guide For Boys</p>

<p>A funny, body-positive look at puberty for boys</p>

<p>Boys today are learning about and going through puberty at a younger age than ever before. Don't Panic, It's Puberty! offers a positive, reassuring look at the main changes that they will go through during puberty both physically and emotionally - from hair sprouting in unexpected places to spots, growth spurts, tiredness and mood swings.</p>

<p>The funny, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tone light but are anatomically accurate and show a range of real body types, encouraging inclusivity and self-acceptance. Perfect reading for children aged 8+</p>

<p>The text and illustrations have been reviewed by a qualified medical doctor.</p>

<p>Contents</p>

<p>Don't panic!</p>

<p>All change</p>

<p>Growing up. And up. And up.</p>

<p>You sound different</p>

<p>Hormones behind it all</p>

<p>A Spot of Bother</p>

<p>Hair everywhere</p>

<p>Time for a shave?</p>

<p>Keeping clean</p>

<p>Looking after your body</p>

<p>Catch some Z's</p>

<p>Down there</p>

<p>First crushes</p>

<p>Feeling moody?</p>

<p>When it all gets too much</p>

<p>Talk it out</p>

<p>Time to man up?</p>

<p>Your own pace, your own destination</p>

<p>The end of puberty</p>

<p>Puberty timeline</p>

<p>Frequently asked questions</p>

<p>Glossary</p>

<p>Index</p>

<p>Autonomous</p>

<p>'Autonomous&nbsp;is to biotech and AI what&nbsp;Neuromancer&nbsp;was to the internet' NEAL STEPHENSON</p>

<p>'Something genuinely and thrillingly new' WILLIAM GIBSON</p>

<p>'Holy hell.&nbsp;Autonomous&nbsp;is remarkable' LAUREN BEUKES</p>

<p>WINNER OF THE 2018 LAMBDA AWARD FOR SFF

SHORTLISTED FOR&nbsp;THE NEBULA AWARD 2018

SHORTLISTED FOR&nbsp;THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT 2018</p>

<p>Earth, 2144.&nbsp;Jack is an anti-patent scientist turned drug pirate, traversing the world in a submarine as a pharmaceutical Robin Hood, fabricating cheap medicines for those who can't otherwise afford them. But her latest drug hack has left a trail of lethal overdoses as people become addicted to their work, doing repetitive tasks until they become unsafe or insane.

Hot on her trail is an unlikely pair: Eliasz, a brooding military agent, and his indentured robotic partner, Paladin. As they race to stop information about the sinister origins of Jack's drug from getting out, they begin to form an uncommonly close bond that neither of them fully understands.

And underlying it all is one fundamental question: is freedom possible in a culture where everything, even people, can be owned?</p>

<p>Dreamland</p>

<p>From the 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wish comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream - and whether it's possible to leave the past behind.</p>

<p>Fate drew them together . . . but will their dreams tear them apart?</p>

<p>Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, but tragedy grounded his dreams. Now the dust has settled, he spontaneously takes a gig playing at a bar in Florida, seeking a rare break from his duties at home.</p>

<p>But when he meets Morgan Lee, his world is turned upside-down, and Colby can't help but wonder if the responsibilities he has shouldered need dictate his life forever. Morgan is on her way to Nashville with plans to become a star and she wants Colby to come with her.</p>

<p>While they are falling headlong in love, Beverly is on a heart-pounding journey of another kind. Fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, she is trying to piece together a new life in a small town far off the beaten track. Danger is never far and her money is fast running out.</p>

<p>In the course of a single unforgettable week, three very different people will have their own ideas of love put to the test. As fate draws them together, they will each be forced to question whether the dream of a better life can ever overcome the weight of the past.</p>

<p>Praise for Nicholas Sparks:</p>

<p>'This one won't leave a dry eye' Daily Mirror</p>

<p>'A fiercely romantic and touching tale' Heat</p>

<p>'An A-grade romantic read' OK!</p>

<p>'Pulls at the heartstrings' Sunday Times</p>

<p>'An absorbing page-turner' Daily Mail</p>

<p>Are You Thinking Clearly?</p>

<p>'An endlessly fascinating tour of the many different factors influencing our decision-making and reasoning' David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect</p>

<p>'An eye-opening and engaging richness of information that gives us a detailed insight into the strengths and weaknesses of human behaviour' Melissa Hogenboom, author of The Motherhood Complex</p>

<p>Do emotions really cloud your thinking? Are habits holding you back? Is AI manipulating your mind? Does IQ help you think better?</p>

<p>Every one of our thoughts, actions, moods and decisions is shaped by a whole array of factors, most of which we don't pay any attention to. From culture, time and language to genetics, technology and the microorganisms living inside us - even our own unconscious routines and habits - it's clear that we aren't always in the driving seat.</p>

<p>The good news is that by better understanding the external and internal forces at work, we can minimise their impact on our lives. Drawing on rigorous interdisciplinary research, leading science journalists Miriam Frankel and Matt Warren bring us extraordinary stories and studies that open our eyes to the inner workings of the mind, challenge our thought processes and improve our decision-making. Most of all, Are You Thinking Clearly? is a rallying cry to know yourself, think broadly, think boldly - and to listen.</p>

<p>'Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand why their beliefs, mistakes, emotions and intuitions are the way they are' Richard Gray, BBC Future</p>

<p>At the end of&nbsp;Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured in New York with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's plans, Albus Dumbledore enlists Newt, his former Hogwarts student, who agrees to help once again, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. This second original screenplay from J.K. Rowling, illustrated with stunning line art from MinaLima, expands on earlier events that helped shaped the wizarding world, with some surprising nods to the Harry Potter stories that will delight fans of both the books and films.</p>

<p>Blacktop Wasteland</p>

<p>*GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2020*

*LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER 2020*</p>

<p>'BLACKTOP WASTELAND may be the book of the year.' MICHAEL CONNELLY

'Sensationally good' LEE CHILD

'I loved BLACKTOP WASTELAND' STEPHEN KING

'Stunning. Can't remember the last time I read such a powerful crime novel' MARK BILLINGHAM</p>

<p>"Bug" Montage: honest mechanic, loving family man. He's no longer the criminal he was - the sharpest wheelman east of the Mississippi.</p>

<p>But when his respectable life crumbles, a shady associate comes calling with a one-time job promising a huge payout. Inexorably drawn to the driver's seat - and haunted by the ghost of his outlaw father - Bug is yanked back into a savage world of bullets and betrayal.</p>

<p>Like Breaking Bad in a high-speed collision with Drive, this dazzling novel holds up a cracked mirror to the American Dream - and tells the story of one man pushed to his limits by poverty, race and a self-destructive masculinity.</p>

<p>'Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice...add S. A. Cosby to that list.' STEVE CAVANAGH</p>

<p>'An urgent, timely, pitch-perfect jolt of American noir' DENNIS LEHANE</p>

<p>'A superb character study wrapped up in a high-octane heist novel' Guardian</p>

<p>'The action sequences are superb, the dialogue wouldn't shame Elmore Leonard, and Bug's experiences recall Walter Mosley at his most powerful...fantastic' Sunday Times</p>

<p>'Spectacular....a voice as stark and distinctive as Elmore Leonard's, and a humanity that touches the soul.' Daily Mail</p>

<p>'A delicious slice of country gothic wrapped in smart, hard, contemporary neo noir.' ADRIAN McKINTY</p>

<p>'The book will leave you breathless, but also desperate to know where Cosby will take us next.' LAURA LIPPMAN</p>

<p>'...S. A. Cosby reinvents the American crime novel. Blacktop Wasteland thrums and races - it's an intoxicating thrill of a ride'. WALTER MOSLEY</p>

<p>Crave: Court (Book 4)</p>

<p>The epic story continues in Court, the fourth inNew York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff's lush, action-packed and romantic young adult paranormal fantasy series.</p>

<p>'Fandom's new favourite vampire romance obsession' Hypable</p>

<p>'This generation's Twilight' Lynn Rush</p>

<p>'I'm having the BEST book hangover. Filled with danger, humour, and heart, Crave proves that vampires are definitely back!' J. Kenner</p>

<p>'Beautifully descriptive with amazing pacing and wonderfully sinister settings' Christine Feehan

...................</p>

<p>No one survived the last battle unscathed. Flint is angry at the world, Jaxon is turning into something I don't recognize, and Hudson has put up a wall I'm not sure I'll ever break through.</p>

<p>Now war is coming, and we're not ready. We're going to need an army to have any hope of winning. But first, there are questions about my ancestors that need answers. Answers that might just reveal who the real monster is among us.</p>

<p>And that's saying something in a world filled with bloodthirsty vampires, immortal gargoyles, and an ancient battle between two gods.</p>

<p>There's no guarantee that anyone will be left standing when the dust settles, but if we want to save this world, I have no choice. I'll have to embrace every part of me...even the parts I fear the most.

...................</p>

<p>Don't miss a single book in the series that spawned a phenomenon! The Crave series is best enjoyed in order:</p>

<p>Crave

Crush

Covet

Court

Charm

Cherish</p>

<p>'Suffice it to say: I have a new book boyfriend!' Pintip Dunn</p>

<p>'Intricately crafted, deeply romantic' Victoria Scott</p>

<p>'Funny, smart, and compelling' Emily McKay</p>

<p>Football Legends 2024</p>

<p>Messi may have won the World Cup in 2022 but is he reallly a better striker than Mbappé? Which midfielder creates more chances for his side – City's De Bruyne or Barca's Pedri? Who's the best penalty saver – Alisson or Neuer? While every fan has their opinion, back yours up with the latest stats featured in Football Legends 2024 and show them who's the best football pundit!</p>

<p>Showcasing the top 100 stars in the modern game, Football Legends 2024 offers the latest facts and stats of players in every position who play in Europe's elite leagues.</p>

<p>With a star profile on each page, this visually arresting almanac is packed with incisive data and includes stunning heat maps that show the pitch movements of every player featured. Get your copy now and start comparing the goals, assists, saves, freekicks (and a host of other data) of the current icons in world football.</p>

<p>Kindred</p>

<p>Octavia E. Butler's ground-breaking masterpiece, with an original foreword by Ayòbámi Adébáyò.</p>

<p>'A marvel of imagination, empathy and detail' NEW YORK TIMES</p>

<p>'The marker you should judge all other time-travelling narratives by' GUARDIAN</p>

<p>'One of the most significant literary artists of the twentieth century. One cannot exaggerate the impact she has had' JUNOT DIAZ</p>

<p>--</p>

<p>In 1976, Dana dreams of being a writer. In 1815, she is assumed a slave.</p>

<p>When Dana first meets Rufus on a Maryland plantation, he's drowning. She saves his life - and it will happen again and again.</p>

<p>Neither of them understands his power to summon her whenever his life is threatened, nor the significance of the ties that bind them.</p>

<p>And each time Dana saves him, the more aware she is that her own life might be over before it's even begun.</p>

<p>This is the extraordinary story of two people bound by blood, separated by so much more than time.</p>

<p>'No novel I've read this year has felt as relevant, as gut-wrenching or as essential' CAROLINE O'DONOGHUE</p>

<p>--</p>

<p>PRAISE FOR OCTAVIA E. BUTLER, THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR</p>

<p>'Unnervingly prescient and wise' YAA GYASI</p>

<p>'Butler's evocative, often troubling, novels explore far-reaching issues of race, sex, power and, ultimately, what it means to be human' NEW YORK TIMES</p>

<p>'Butler's prose, always pared back to the bone, delineates the painful paradoxes of metamorphosis with compelling precision' GUARDIAN</p>

<p>'Octavia Butler was a visionary' VIOLA DAVIS</p>

<p>'An icon of the Afrofuturism world, envisioning literary realms that placed black characters front and center' VANITY FAIR</p>

<p>'Butler writes with such a familiarity that the alien is welcome and intriguing. She really artfully exposes our human impulse to self-destruct' LUPITA NYONG'O</p>

<p>The Ickabog</p>

<p>The Ickabog is coming… A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers.</p>

<p>The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them.</p>

<p>Everything was perfect – except for the misty Marshlands to the north which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. Anyone sensible knew that the Ickabog was just a myth, to scare children into behaving. But the funny thing about myths is that sometimes they take on a life of their own.</p>

<p>Could a myth unseat a beloved king? Could a myth bring a once happy country to its knees? Could a myth thrust two children into an adventure they didn’t ask for and never expected?</p>

<p>If you’re feeling brave, step into the pages of this book to find out…</p>

<p>A beautiful hardback edition, perfect for sharing and gift-giving. Brought to life with full-colour illustrations by the young winners of The Ickabog competition.</p>

<p>Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before, in pitch-perfect graphic novel form</p>

<p>Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!</p>

<p>Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, and brought to life through the visual talents of illustrators Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth's desperation becomes more and more deadly. Inclusion is at the heart of this series, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to see themselves in iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels.</p>

<p>Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:</p>

<p>- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly</p>

<p>- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each well-known story</p>

<p>- heaps of extra material at the back to keep the learning and fun going, including an exploration of themes in the play, the language, Shakespeare's inspirations, the publication and performance of the play in history, a time line of Shakespeare's life and works, and much more!</p>

<p>The graphic novel plays available in the series include:</p>

<p>Macbeth</p>

<p>The Tempest</p>

<p>Hamlet</p>

<p>Romeo and Juliet</p>

<p>A Midsummer Night's Dream</p>

<p>Much Ado About Nothing</p>

<p>Boy In The Well</p>

<p>DI WESTPHALL.

No ordinary detective.

No ordinary investigations.</p>

<p>A twisting new crime series set in the Scottish Highlands. For fans of Stephen King, Christopher Brookmyre and John Connolly.</p>

<p>'A dark and satisfying mystery . . . This one comes thoroughly recommended' James Oswald</p>

<p>The body of a young boy is discovered at the bottom of a well that has been sealed for two hundred years. Yet the corpse is only days old . . .</p>

<p>No one comes forward to identify Boy9, and DI Ben Westphall's only suspects are the farmers on whose land the well sits. They certainly seem as though they have something to hide. But it might not be what he thinks.</p>

<p>Soon, similarities from an old crime emerge and Westphall must look to the past to piece together the dark and twisted events taking place in the present.</p>

<p>********</p>

<p>WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BOY IN THE WELL</p>

<p>'Intricately and expertly plotted . . . What an ending! One which left me wholly satisfied'</p>

<p>'The mystery surrounding Boy9 as he comes to be known is a genuine puzzle and had me hooked from start to finish as I was desperate to know who he was and how he got there'</p>

<p>'Westphall is a great character and a breathe of fresh air in this genre. A great series you will be pleased you've found.'</p>

<p>Muslim Mosque (We Worship Here)</p>

<p>What is a mosque for? How much do Muslims pray? What is the Ka'aba? All these questions and more are explored in this first introduction to the religion of Islam.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;We Worship Here&nbsp;series introduces children aged 6+ to the main religions of the world. Each book features information about beliefs, values and the ways people worship. The books are clearly and sensitively written and the text is supported with beautiful illustrations.</p>

<p>The Art Of Business Wars</p>

<p>Based on the chart-topping BUSINESS WARS podcast re-imagined using Sun Tzu's THE ART OF WAR as a guide, THE ART OF BUSINESS WARS features stories and lessons from history's greatest business rivalries revealing why some companies triumph while others crumble.</p>

<p>Business is a fight for survival. In business as in war, leaders match their wills in pursuit of opposing outcomes, they devise strategies, and marshal resources for victory. Success can turn on the smallest of details; a single tactical blunder can topple an empire. Ultimately, one side triumphs - and victory is all that matters.</p>

<p>In The Art of Business Wars, David Brown, host of the hit podcast Business Wars, masterfully frames some of the biggest business rivalries in history using revered Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu's insights and pragmatic advice. Each rivalry tells a story of combined wits, strategies, and resources. Brown chronicles the rise of companies as they vanquish rivals, formulate innovative plans, and adapt to keep up with shifting needs. The goal? Stay ahead of the competition and emerge victorious.</p>

<p>By compiling powerful insights uncovered over hundreds of podcast episodes and more than a year of in-depth research, Brown has developed a formula for business intrigue rich in popular history. The stories in The Art of Business Wars will inspire you, and the lessons you can draw from them - about determination, ingenuity, patience, grit, subtlety, and other traits that contribute to a victorious enterprise - are invaluable, whether you're a creative freelancer or the CEO of a multinational manufacturer.</p>

<p>Factfulness</p>

<p>Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts.</p>

<p>When asked simple questions about global trends—what percentage of the world’s population live in poverty; why the world’s population is increasing; how many girls finish school—we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers.</p>

<p>In Factfulness, Professor of International Health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective—from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse).</p>

<p>Our problem is that we don’t know what we don’t know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases.</p>

<p>It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most.</p>

<p>Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future.</p>

<p>Red Queen - Book 2 - Glass Sword</p>

<p>If there's one thing Mare Barrow knows, it's that she's different.</p>

<p>Mare's blood is red - the colour of common folk - but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court tries to control.</p>

<p>The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from the prince and friend who betrayed her, Mare uncovers something startling: she is not the only one of her kind.</p>

<p>Pursued by the Silver king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join in the struggle against her oppressors.</p>

<p>But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat. Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever?</p>

<p>We Go Eco - The Planet We Share</p>

<p>Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain its future.</p>

<p>In The Planet We Share, we learn about the multitude and diveristy of life on Earth, types of habitat land the loss of habitat, conservation and rewilding.</p>

<p>The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, "Go Eco" panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.</p>

<p>Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.</p>

<p>Titles in the series:</p>

<p>The Journeys We Make</p>

<p>The Planet We Share</p>

<p>The Climate We Change</p>

<p>The Energy We Use</p>

<p>The Crops We Grow</p>

<p>The Food We Eat</p>

<p>The Cities We Live In</p>

<p>The Homes We Build</p>

<p>The Animals We Save</p>

<p>The Things We Recycle</p>

<p>Humans: A Brief History Of How We F*cked It All Up</p>

<p>'This book is brilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant. Apart from the epilogue, which is idiotic' Jeremy Clarkson</p>

<p>'F*cking brilliant' Sarah Knight</p>

<p>AN EXHILARATING JOURNEY THROUGH THE MOST CREATIVE AND CATASTROPHIC F*CK-UPS OF HUMAN HISTORY</p>

<p>In the seventy thousand years that modern human beings have walked this earth, we've come a long way. Art, science, culture, trade - on the evolutionary food chain, we're real winners. But, frankly, it's not exactly been plain sailing, and sometimes - just occasionally - we've managed to really, truly, quite unbelievably f*ck things up.</p>

<p>From Chairman Mao's Four Pests Campaign, to the American Dustbowl; from the Austrian army attacking itself one drunken night, to the world's leading superpower electing a reality TV mogul as President... it's pretty safe to say that, as a species, we haven't exactly grown wiser with age.</p>

<p>So, next time you think you've really f*cked up, this book will remind you: it could be so much worse...</p>

<p>FURTHER PRAISE FOR HUMANS:</p>

<p>'Very funny' Mark Watson</p>

<p>'A light-touch history of moments when humans have got it spectacularly wrong... Both readable and entertaining' The Telegraph</p>

<p>'Chronicles humanity's myriad follies down the ages with malicious glee and much wit ... a rib-tickling page-turner' Business Standard</p>

<p>'A timely, irreverent gallop through thousands of years of human stupidity' Nicholas Griffin, Ping-Pong Diplomacy: The Secret History Behind the Game That Changed the World</p>

<p>Knockemout 1: Things We Never Got Over</p>

<p>THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

THE UNMISSABLE TIKTOK SENSATION

OVER 1.6 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE</p>

<p>Grumpy, small-town barber + hopelessly romantic runaway bride = great big bust ups, all the tension and lots of steamy encounters!</p>

<p>Escaping her seemingly perfect wedding, Naomi Witt arrives in rough-around-the-edges Knockemout, Virginia, running to the rescue of her estranged twin, Tina.</p>

<p>Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn't changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi's car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected: the 11-year-old niece she didn't know she had. Now she's stuck in town with no job, no plan, no home and a whole lot of extra responsibility.</p>

<p>There's a reason local barber Knox doesn't do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi's life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into trouble, he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life.</p>

<p>At least that's the plan, until their lives begin to entwine in ways they never imagined . . .</p>

<p>*New York Times bestseller, 18 weeks from October 2022 - February 2023*</p>

<p>'I laughed. I cried. I laughed while I cried, and I definitely blushed' Book Addict</p>

<p>Stephen, The Sprout Of Kindness</p>

<p>Perfect Christmas present for children!</p>

<p>Stephen is a sprout. He's not just any sprout though, he's a sprout of kindness! Join Stephen in this fun rhyming story as he helps his friends with the power of kindness.</p>

<p>With rhyming text, bright illustrations and a funny refrain, this book all about ways to be kind will inspire and encourage children everywhere. Stephen Sprout helps out his friends when they lose things, if they can't decide who should go next on the swings, and he even helps sort out a little sibling rivalry.</p>

<p>At the end there are some suggestions of ways that the readers can carry on what Stephen starts, and spread a little more kindness in the world.</p>

<p>Brand the Change unpacks the brand building process in practical steps. Whether you are building an innovative new product, creating a service for good, spreading a new idea, or positioning yourself as a leader in your field, thinking like a brand strategist will help you to create a clear, compelling offer, develop unique brand experiences and ultimately attract and convert the right audiences. The book offers the tools and exercises to build your own brand and offers a rich array of tips from trademarking to digital marketing, and inspires with case studies of successful change-making brands.</p>

<p>The content has been developed based on years of experience in building brands, conversations with dozens of changemakers, understanding their branding challenges and required knowlege and skills, and extensive content testing with hundreds of workshop participants. It contains 23 tools and exercises, 14 case studies from change-making organisations across the world and 7 guest essays from experts.</p>

<p>Eclipse: 3 (Twilight Saga)</p>

<p>Bella?'</p>

<p>Edward's soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, and kissed me again. His kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine - like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us.</p>

<p>As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?</p>

<p>Following the international bestsellers Twilight and New Moon, Eclipse is the much-anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's captivating saga of vampire romance.</p>

<p>Winter (STEAM Through The Seasons)</p>

<p>Discover science, technology, engineering, art and maths (STEAM) through original craft projects and recycle at the same time!</p>

<p>This brilliant series combines learning science with seasonal craft projects, scientific experiments and fun activities.</p>

<p>In&nbsp;Winter&nbsp;why not create some ice balloons, investigate crystals or design your own bottle bird feeder, plus many more fascinating ideas to try out.</p>

<p>Combining fun photos, illustrated step-by-step artwork and a dose of eco-friendly fun, STEAM through the seasons will ensure plenty to occupy any 6-8-year-old!</p>

<p>Cracking Complexity: The Breakthrough Formula for Solving Just About Anything Fast</p>

<p>Foreword by: Marshall Goldsmith, 1&nbsp;NY Times&nbsp;bestselling author, Thinkers50-1 Executive Coach and the only two-time 1 Leadership Thinker in the World</p>

<p>Complexity has met its match!&nbsp;Today, organizations are grappling with ambiguity, volatility and paradox surrounding the challenges they face. This is complexity. But too many leaders approach complexity the wrong way - they push their people harder and harder and tackle problems one-at-a-time over months, sometimes even years and nearly always in a linear fashion. It's like setting a pot of water on "low" and waiting for it to boil. To solve the seemingly intractable challenges that leaders bang their heads against for months - to get the metaphorical water to boil - you must generate a high amount of heat very quickly. In this book, the authors share their proven formula for dramatically shortening the process and solving an organization's toughest challenges in mere days.</p>

<p>The Ocean At The End Of The Lane</p>

<p>A special illustrated edition of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, the bestselling magical novel from master storyteller Neil Gaiman. Breathtaking black-and-white illustrations throughout by fine artist and illustrator, Elise Hurst.</p>

<p>'Both a pitch-perfect fantasy and a moving examination of childhood memories and their effects on our adult selves ... superb' The Times</p>

<p>'Some books you read. Some books you enjoy. But some books just swallow you up, heart and soul' Joanne Harris</p>

<p>This is what he remembers, as he sits by the ocean at the end of the lane:</p>

<p>A dead man on the back seat of the car, and warm milk at the farmhouse.

An ancient little girl, and an old woman who saw the moon being made.

A beautiful housekeeper with a monstrous smile.

And dark forces woken that were best left undisturbed.</p>

<p>They are memories hard to believe, waiting at the edge of things. The recollections of a man who thought he was lost but is now, perhaps, remembering a time when he was saved...</p>

<p>Boys Of Tommen - Book 3 - Saving 6</p>

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<p>He's a boy who's lost. She's girl who might just be the home he's never had.</p>

<p>The second born son in a broken marriage, Joey Lynch has spent a lifetime picking up the pieces of a family unravelling. When his older brother Darren skips town, twelve-year-old Joey finds himself thrown into the role of protector to his younger siblings and mother. Plagued by self-loathing, and furious with the world, he grapples with teenage life, his unwavering sense of duty to his family, while balancing precariously close to a life of addiction that threatens to swallow him whole. The only light in his sea of darkness is his boss's firecracker of a daughter who refuses to back down. A girl who just so happens to be his classmate.</p>

<p>Aoife Molloy has never been backwards in coming forward. Her bubbly and self-assured nature has never led her astray. Until her first day of secondary school when she collides with a hot-headed boy who sparks a burning curiosity inside of her that only grows stronger by the day.</p>

<p>Falling into a complicated friendship with her father's apprentice, Aoife works to unravels the secrets around Joey Lynch's life - while he desperately fights to keep her out.</p>

<p>Minions 2: The Rise Of Gru Official Story Of The Movie</p>

<p>Minions: The Rise of Gru, released in UK cinemas in July 2022.</p>

<p>The official retelling of the highly anticipated movie Minions: The Rise of Gru brings the magic home so fans can experience the Minions' adventures again and again.</p>

<p>The Stranger In The Lifeboat</p>

<p>1 New York Times Bestseller</p>

<p>What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom’s profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be “the Lord.” And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.</p>

<p>Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in.</p>

<p>“Thank the Lord we found you,” a passenger says.</p>

<p>“I am the Lord,” the man whispers.</p>

<p>So begins Mitch Albom’s most beguiling novel yet.</p>

<p>Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us?</p>

<p>In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors in heaven, or are they in hell? The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is discovered—a year later—when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat. It falls to the island’s chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them.</p>

<p>Red Queen - Book 3 - King's Cage</p>

<p>ALL WILL BURN . . .</p>

<p>Mare is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning, tormented by her mistakes. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal.</p>

<p>Maven is a king, continuing to weave his web in an attempt to maintain control over his country – and his prisoner.</p>

<p>But while Mare remains trapped in the palace, the remnants of the rebellion are organising and expanding. As they prepare for war, no longer able to linger in the shadows, Cal – the exiled prince with his own claim on Mare’s heart – will stop at nothing to bring her back.</p>

<p>Family Differences (My Life, Your Life)</p>

<p>A sensitive and positive look at a big issue that concerns children as they grow up.</p>

<p>This book looks at different family set-ups, including single parents and step-families. It examines issues that can arise within families - sibling fall-outs, poverty, abuse, illness and child carers, and getting on with parents.</p>

<p>It is part of the series&nbsp;My Life, Your Life, which takes a sensitive and positive look at some of the issues that concern children aged 10+. It explores issues including sexuality, gender, self-esteem, prejudice and discrimination and promotes and encourages discussion. It examines difficult themes from all angles and promotes discussion and debate. By thinking creatively and critically, children can learn to accept their differences, embrace diversity and improve their sense of self and how they fit into the bigger picture. Each title also provides advice in the form of practical ways to cope with distressing or difficult situations.</p>

<p>A Step So Grave (Dandy Gilver)</p>

<p>'McPherson's wit has been compared to that of PG Wodehouse or Nancy Mitford, and her finely researched and choreographed narratives to the work of Agatha Christie . . . an absolute delight . . . these are the perfect reads for a night by the fire.'&nbsp;Scotsman</p>

<p>Wedding bells are set to ring as Dandy Gilver, family in tow, arrives in windswept Wester Ross on Valentine's Day. They've come to celebrate Lady Lavinia's fiftieth birthday and to meet her daughter Mallory, a less-than-suitable bride-to-be for Dandy's son Donald.</p>

<p>But soon love is the last thing on Dandy's mind when the news breaks that Lady Lavinia has been found dead, brutally murdered in the middle of her famous knot garden. Strange superstitions and folklore abound among the Gaelic-speaking locals. But , Dandy suspects that the tangled boughs and branches around Applecross House hide something much more earthly at work . . .</p>