HarperCollins

<p>The Diamond Eye</p>

<p>New York Times Bestseller</p>

<p>The bestselling author of The Rose Code returns with an unforgettable World War II tale of a quiet bookworm who becomes history’s deadliest female sniper. Based on a true story.</p>

<p>In 1937 in the snowbound city of Kiev (now known as Kyiv), wry and bookish history student Mila Pavlichenko organizes her life around her library job and her young son—but Hitler’s invasion of Ukraine and Russia sends her on a different path. Given a rifle and sent to join the fight, Mila must forge herself from studious girl to deadly sniper—a lethal hunter of Nazis known as Lady Death. When news of her three hundredth kill makes her a national heroine, Mila finds herself torn from the bloody battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America on a goodwill tour.</p>

<p>Still reeling from war wounds and devastated by loss, Mila finds herself isolated and lonely in the glittering world of Washington, DC—until an unexpected friendship with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and an even more unexpected connection with a silent fellow sniper offer the possibility of happiness. But when an old enemy from Mila’s past joins forces with a deadly new foe lurking in the shadows, Lady Death finds herself battling her own demons and enemy bullets in the deadliest duel of her life.</p>

<p>Based on a true story, The Diamond Eye is a haunting novel of heroism born of desperation, of a mother who became a soldier, of a woman who found her place in the world and changed the course of history forever.</p>

<p>And Then There Were None</p>

<p>Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, and the best-selling murder mystery book of all time, celebrates its 80th birthday with this gorgeous hardback Special Edition.</p>

<p>‘We’re not going to leave the island. None of us will ever leave. It’s the end, you see – the end of everything…’</p>

<p>1939. Europe teeters on the brink of war. Ten strangers are invited to Soldier Island, an isolated rock near the Devon coast. Cut off from the mainland, with their generous hosts Mr and Mrs U.N. Owen mysteriously absent, they are each accused of a terrible crime. When one of the party dies suddenly they realise they may be harbouring a murderer among their number.</p>

<p>The 10 strangers include a reckless playboy, a troubled Harley Street doctor, a formidable judge, an uncouth detective, an unscrupulous mercenary, a God-fearing spinster, two restless servants, a highly decorated general and an anxious secretary. One by one they are picked off. Who will survive? And who is the killer? Copies of an ominous nursery rhyme hang in each room, the murders mimicking the awful fates of its ‘Ten Little Soldier Boys’.</p>

<p>The Lord Of The Rings 2: The Two Towers</p>

<p>Building on the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the second part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth.</p>

<p>Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.</p>

<p>Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.</p>

<p>The Return Of The King</p>

<p>Begin your journey into Middle-earth.</p>

<p>A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.</p>

<p>The third part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS.</p>

<p>The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor.</p>

<p>To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. The Ring corrupts all who bear it and Frodo's time is running out.</p>

<p>Will Sam and Frodo succeed, or will the Dark Lord rule Middle-earth once more?</p>

<p>Bridgerton 8: On The Way To The Wedding</p>

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

<p>From 1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Gregory Bridgerton, in the final installment of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.</p>

<p>GREGORY’S STORY</p>

<p>Unlike most men of his acquaintance, Gregory Bridgerton believes in true love. And he is convinced that when he finds the woman of his dreams, he will know in an instant that she is the one. And that is exactly what happened. Except ...</p>

<p>She wasn’t the one. In fact, the ravishing Miss Hermione Watson is in love with another. But her best friend, the ever-practical Lady Lucinda Abernathy, wants to save Hermione from a disastrous alliance, so she offers to help Gregory win her over. But in the process, Lucy falls in love. With Gregory! Except ...</p>

<p>Lucy is engaged. And her uncle is not inclined to let her back out of the betrothal, even once Gregory comes to his senses and realizes that it is Lucy, with her sharp wit and sunny smile, who makes his heart sing. And now, on the way to the wedding, Gregory must risk everything to ensure that when it comes time to kiss the bride, he is the only man standing at the altar …</p>

<p>Pieces Of Her</p>

<p>The gripping standalone thriller from Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter, now a major Netflix series starring Toni Collette and Bella Heathcote

She’s the person you think you know best…</p>

<p>But what if you don’t actually know her at all?</p>

<p>Andy Oliver thinks she knows everything about her mother Laura.</p>

<p>Until, in a moment of terrible danger, Laura steps forward into the line of fire.</p>

<p>Now, Andy must embark on a desperate race against time to uncover the secrets of her mother’s past.</p>

<p>Before they both run out of time…</p>

<p>Praise for the Number One bestselling author:

‘Passion, intensity, and humanity’ Lee Child</p>

<p>‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn</p>

<p>‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen</p>

<p>‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly</p>

<p>‘A writer of extraordinary talents’ Kathy Reichs</p>

<p>‘Fiction doesn't get any better than this’ Jeffery Deaver</p>

<p>‘A great writer at the peak of her powers’ Peter James</p>

<p>'Karin Slaughter has – by far – the best name of all of us mystery novelists' James Patterson</p>

<p>‘With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the last’ Camilla Lackberg</p>

<p>‘It’s big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody – like a perfectly cooked steak’ Stuart MacBride</p>

<p>The Princess Rules: The Mammoth Adventure</p>

<p>This third volume in THE PRINCESS RULES series sees the feisty princess take her baby brother and best friend, Bennett, on another round of adventures together.</p>

<p>Can they rescue their new-found friend the sea serpent from a travelling circus? And hold back the pirate, Five-fathom Freida. Or will Florizella’s worst fairygodmother prove that in a fairytale world, you really do have to be careful what you wish for?…</p>

<p>The Devil And Miss Prym</p>

<p>In this stunning novel, Coelho's unusual protagonist sets the town a moral challenge from which they may never recover.</p>

<p>A stranger arrives in the small mountain village. He carries with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars.</p>

<p>Burying these in the vicinity, the stranger strikes up a curious friendship with a young woman from the village - Miss Prym. His mission is to discover whether human beings are essentially good or evil.</p>

<p>A fascinating meditation on the human soul, The Devil and Miss Prym illuminates the reality of good and evil within us all, and our uniquely human capacity to choose between them.</p>

<p>The Zahir</p>

<p>It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession.</p>

<p>One day a renowned author discovers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no trace. Though time brings more success and new love, he remains mystified - and increasingly fascinated - by her absence. Was she kidnapped, blackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts.</p>

<p>His search for her - and for the truth of his own life - takes him from France to Spain, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that, it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally unknown path, searching for a new understanding of the nature of love and the power of destiny.</p>

<p>With 'The Zahir', Paulo Coelho demonstrates his powerful and captivating storytelling.</p>

<p>Sir Gawain And The Green Knight: With Pearl And Sir Orfeo</p>

<p>This smart new paperback edition contains the fully-reset text of three medieval English poems, translated by Tolkien for the modern-day reader and containing romance, tragedy, love, sex and honour. It features a beautifully decorated text and includes as a bonus the complete version of Tolkien's acclaimed lecture on Sir Gawain.</p>

<p>Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl are two poems by an unknown author written in about 1400. Sir Gawain is a romance, a fairy-tale for adults, full of life and colour; but it is also much more than this, being at the same time a powerful moral tale which examines religious and social values.</p>

<p>Pearl is apparently an elegy on the death of a child, a poem pervaded with a sense of great personal loss: but, like Gawain it is also a sophisticated and moving debate on much less tangible matters.</p>

<p>Sir Orfeo is a slighter romance, belonging to an earlier and different tradition. It was a special favourite of Tolkien's.</p>

<p>The three translations represent the complete rhyme and alliterative schemes of the originals, and are uniquely accompanied with the complete text of Tolkien's acclaimed 1953 W.P. Ker Memorial Lecture that he delivered on Sir Gawain.</p>

<p>Autopsy</p>

<p>The legendary Patricia Cornwell is back with her No.1 bestselling, groundbreaking series following Kay Scarpetta</p>

<p>Kay Scarpetta is back, and this time she's right in the path of danger...</p>

<p>World-renowned forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta and her husband Benton, a psychologist with the US Secret Service, have returned to Virginia. They are headquartered five miles from the Pentagon in a post-pandemic world that's been torn by civil and political unrest.</p>

<p>Just weeks into the job, Scarpetta is called to a railway track where a woman's body has been shockingly displayed, her throat cut down to the spine. But the trail of clues will lead Scarpetta back to her own neighbourhood.</p>

<p>At the same time, a catastrophe occurs in a top-secret lab in outer space, endangering the scientists aboard. Scarpetta is summoned to the White House to find out what happened. As she starts the new investigation, an apparent serial killer strikes again, this time dangerously close to home.</p>

<p>Praise for Patricia Cornwell</p>

<p>'A pioneer of the genre of forensic psychological thriller' BBC</p>

<p>'Devilishly clever' Sunday Times</p>

<p>'The top gun in this field' Daily Telegraph</p>

<p>'Cornwell's books run on a cocktail of adrenaline and fear' The Times</p>

<p>'One of the best crime writers writing today' Guardian</p>

<p>I Love You Already!</p>

<p>From the award-winning creators of Goodnight Already!, Come Home Already!, and All Right Already!</p>

<p>Bear can't wait to spend a pleasant day by himself. But his persistent next-door neighbor, Duck, wants to take a morning stroll . . . with Bear.</p>

<p>He just wants Bear to like him already. . .</p>

<p>Jory John, author of Penguin Problems and The Bad Seed, and Benji Davies, creator of The Storm Whale, join together again to bring us this standout hilarious story of unrequited admiration that will leave children laughing at every page. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any story time!</p>

<p>The Nature Of Middle-earth</p>

<p>First ever publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide range of subjects and perfect for those who have read and enjoyed The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth, and want to learn more about Tolkien's magnificent world.</p>

<p>It is well known that J.R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954-5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973.</p>

<p>For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. From sweeping themes as complex and profound as the metaphysics of Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earth-bound subjects of the lands and beasts of Numenor, the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor, and even who had beards!</p>

<p>This new collection, which has been edited by Carl F Hostetter, one of the world's leading Tolkien experts, is a veritable treasure-trove offering readers a chance to peer over Professor Tolkien's shoulder at the very moment of discovery: and on every page, Middle-earth is once again brought to extraordinary life.</p>

<p>The Creature Choir</p>

<p>Sing your heart out with a whole choir of characters, in the showstopping new picture book from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross!</p>

<p>There's more than one star of the show... In fact, there's a whole choir of them!</p>

<p>Warble the walrus LOVES to sing.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, she is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling causes an avalanche, the other walruses leave her all alone.</p>

<p>But when you SING like no-one is listening, SOMETIMES, they start to hear you...</p>

<p>The perfect story for anyone who loves to laugh or sing, this brand-new story from David Walliams is a delightfully wonderful warble about doing what makes you HAPPY, and being LOUD about it!</p>

<p>Molly Of Denali: Molly's Awesome Alaska Guide</p>

<p>Based on the&nbsp;Molly of Denali&nbsp;TV show now on PBS KIDS!&nbsp;This fun picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.</p>

<p>In&nbsp;Molly’s Awesome Alaska Guide, Molly shares all about her life in Qyah, Alaska. In this colorful paperback, written by Molly herself, you can meet her family and friends, explore Molly’s community, learn about her Alaska Native culture, and&nbsp;check out all the cool things there are to do in Alaska. From dog sledding in the wintertime to berry picking in the summer, there’s always a new adventure around the corner.</p>

<p>Produced by WGBH Boston,&nbsp;Molly of Denali&nbsp;is an action-adventure comedy that follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaska Native girl. Molly helps her mom and dad run the Denali Trading Post, a general store, bunkhouse, and transport hub in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska. Each episode follows Molly, her dog Suki, and her friends Tooey and Trini on their daily adventures in Alaska, from fishing for salmon to delivering a camera to friends on a volcano—via dog sled!</p>

<p>A Secret Vice: Tolkien On Invented Languages</p>

<p>First ever critical study of Tolkien's little-known essay, which reveals how language invention shaped the creation of Middle-earth and beyond, to George R R Martin's Game of Thrones.</p>

<p>J.R.R. Tolkien's linguistic invention was a fundamental part of his artistic output, to the extent that later on in life he attributed the existence of his mythology to the desire to give his languages a home and peoples to speak them. As Tolkien puts it in 'A Secret Vice', 'the making of language and mythology are related functions''.</p>

<p>In the 1930s, Tolkien composed and delivered two lectures, in which he explored these two key elements of his sub-creative methodology. The second of these, the seminal Andrew Lang Lecture for 1938-9, 'On Fairy-Stories', which he delivered at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, is well known. But many years before, in 1931, Tolkien gave a talk to a literary society entitled 'A Hobby for the Home', where he unveiled for the first time to a listening public the art that he had both himself encountered and been involved with since his earliest childhood: 'the construction of imaginary languages in full or outline for amusement'.</p>

<p>This talk would be edited by Christopher Tolkien for inclusion as 'A Secret Vice' in The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays and serves as the principal exposition of Tolkien's art of inventing languages. This new critical edition, which includes previously unpublished notes and drafts by Tolkien connected with the essay, including his 'Essay on Phonetic Symbolism', goes some way towards re-opening the debate on the importance of linguistic invention in Tolkien's mythology and the role of imaginary languages in fantasy literature.</p>

<p>My Awesome Year Being 9</p>

<p>A great gift for birthdays and other special occasions, My Awesome Year Being 9 is bursting with ideas and inspiration for making awesome memories!</p>

<p>With tons of activities to try and prompts to jot down day-to-day experiences, this is the perfect place for a nine-year-old to record all the fun things they do throughout the year. From bowling to burying a time capsule, making pizzas to growing your own veg, it's great for getting kids outdoors and being active indoors! And with space to fill-in, doodle and draw, the finished book will be something to treasure forever.</p>

<p>Collins International Primary English As A Second Language Workbook 5</p>

<p>Written with a range of international contexts in mind, this highly flexible, 6-level course provides coverage of the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language syllabus. Consisting of an appealing, magazine style Student Book, extensive Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels.</p>

<p>The Workbooks link closely to the Student Books, providing additional activities related to the key topics presented in the Students Books. Learners are able to practise the four skills – Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening – and build their confidence and understanding of the key vocabulary and language structures covered in the syllabus. ‘Thinking Deeper’ tasks and projects challenge learners to stretch themselves by spending longer thinking about a topic and investigating it further.</p>

<p>The workbooks should be used together with the Student Books, to provide full syllabus coverage and give learners the opportunity to reinforce and consolidate their learning, while developing fluency and accuracy.</p>

<p>Provides support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework from 2011.</p>

<p>This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.</p>

<p>Every Woman For Herself</p>

<p>A hilarious tale of divorce and dating from the No.1 bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Carole Matthews</p>

<p>First comes marriage. Then comes divorce. Then it’s every woman for herself…</p>

<p>When Charlie’s husband Matt tells her that he wants a divorce she has to start from scratch. Suddenly single, broke and approaching forty, she is forced to return to her childhood home in the Yorkshire moors.</p>

<p>Living with her father and eccentric siblings could be considered a challenge, but soon Charlie finds her new life somewhat refreshing. Now that she’s single she’s got no need to dye her roots nor to be the perfect wife and she can return to her first love – painting.</p>

<p>But just as she begins to feel settled, handsome, bad-tempered actor Mace North moves in down the road and starts mixing things up for Charlie in more ways than one…</p>

<p>Praise for Trisha Ashley:</p>

<p>‘One of the best writers around!’ Katie Fforde</p>

<p>‘Full of down-to-earth humour’ Sophie Kinsella</p>

<p>‘A warm-hearted and comforting read. Trisha at her best’ Carole Matthews</p>

<p>‘An absolute delight. Every Woman for Herself is a laugh-out-loud read that leaves you feeling pleased with the world’ Take a Break</p>

<p>Nightflyers And Other Stories</p>

<p>An epic collection of science fiction tales around space exploration and cosmic horror by the 1 bestselling author of A Game of Thrones - with the titular story, Nightflyers, coming to Netflix in 2018.</p>

<p>On a voyage toward the boundaries of the known universe, nine misfit academics seek out first contact with a shadowy alien race.</p>

<p>But another enigma is the Nightflyer itself, a cybernetic wonder with an elusive captain no one has ever seen in the flesh.</p>

<p>Soon, however, the crew discovers that their greatest mystery - and most dangerous threat - is an unexpected force aboard the ship wielding a thirst for blood and terror...</p>

<p>Also included are five additional classic George R.R. Martin tales of science fiction that explore the breadth of technology and the dark corners of the human mind.</p>

<p>The Legend Of Sigurd And Gudrun</p>

<p>The world first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the epic story of the Norse hero, Sigurd, the dragon-slayer, the revenge of his wife, Gudrun, and the Fall of the Nibelungs.</p>

<p>In the Lay of the Voelsungs is told the ancestry of the great hero Sigurd, the slayer of Fafnir most celebrated of dragons, whose treasure he took for his own; of his awakening of the Valkyrie Brynhild who slept surrounded by a wall of fire, and of their betrothal; and of his coming to the court of the great princes who were named the Niflungs (or Nibelungs), with whom he entered into blood-brotherhood. In that court there sprang great love but also great hate, brought about by the power of the enchantress, mother of the Niflungs, skilled in the arts of magic, of shape-changing and potions of forgetfulness.</p>

<p>In scenes of dramatic intensity, of confusion of identity, thwarted passion, jealousy and bitter strife, the tragedy of Sigurd and Brynhild, of Gunnar the Niflung and Gudrun his sister, mounts to its end in the murder of Sigurd at the hands of his blood-brothers, the suicide of Brynhild, and the despair of Gudrun. In the Lay of Gudrun her fate after the death of Sigurd is told, her marriage against her will to the mighty Atli, ruler of the Huns (the Attila of history), his murder of her brothers the Niflung lords, and her hideous revenge.</p>

<p>Miss Marple’s Final Cases (Marple)</p>

<p>This new mini hardback edition completes the series of collectable Miss Marple hardbacks – the first time all 14 Marple books have had their own uniform hardback series.</p>

<p>Nine intriguing tales</p>

<p>One unequalled storyteller</p>

<p>An unknown wounded man in a church. A fatal riding accident. A corpse and a tape measure.</p>

<p>Whether in St Mary Mead or further afield, there is always much wickedness lurking below the surface, should, like Jane Marple, you have the eyes to see it.</p>

<p>Published posthumously, this collection of tales, seven of them featuring Agatha Christie’s much loved Miss Marple, plus two stand-alone stories, is a treasure trove.</p>

<p>Never underestimate Miss Marple</p>

<p>’She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed.’</p>

<p>Susan Lewis</p>

<p>’The acknowledged queen of detective fiction.’</p>

<p>Observer</p>

<p>Sauron Defeated</p>

<p>The final part of The History of The Lord of the Rings, an enthralling account of the writing of the Book of the Century which contains many additional scenes and includes the unpublished Epilogue in its entirety.</p>

<p>In the first section of Sauron Defeated Christopher Tolkien completes his fascinating study of The Lord of the Rings. Beginning with Sam's rescue of Frodo from the Tower of Cirith Ungol, and giving a very different account of the Scouring of the Shire, this section ends with versions of the hitherto unpublished Epilogue, in which, years after the departure of Bilbo and Frodo from the Grey Havens, Sam attempts to answer his children's questions.</p>

<p>The second section is an edition of The Notion Club Papers. These mysterious papers, discovered in the early years of the twenty-first century, report the discussions of an Oxford club in the years 1986-7, in which after a number of topics, the centre of interest turns to the legend of Atlantis, the strange communications received by other members of the club from the past, and the violent irruption of the legend into the North-west of Europe.</p>

<p>This series of fascinating books has now been repackaged to complement the distinctive and classic style of the 'black cover' A-format paperbacks of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales.</p>

<p>The Two Towers</p>

<p>Begin your journey into Middle-earth.</p>

<p>A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.</p>

<p>The second part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS.</p>

<p>The Fellowship is scattered. Some prepare for war against the Dark Lord. Some fight against the treachery of the corrupt wizard Saruman. Only Frodo and Sam are left to take the accursed Ring to be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom.</p>

<p>Mount Doom lies in the very heart of the Dark Lord's realm. Their only guide on the perilous journey is Gollum, a deceitful and obsessive creature who once possessed the Ring and longs to wield its power once again.</p>

<p>As dark forces assemble, the fate of Middle-earth rests with two lonely hobbits - but is Gollum leading them to their deaths?</p>

<p>The Lost Road : And Other Writings</p>

<p>The fifth volume of the History of Middle-earth, containing the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.</p>

<p>At the end of 1937, J R R Tolkien reluctantly set aside his work on the myths and heroic legends of Valinor and Middle-earth and began The Lord of the Rings.</p>

<p>This fifth volume of The History of Middle-earth completes the examination of his writing up to that time. Later forms of The Annals of Valinor and The Annals of Beleriand had been composed, The Silmarillion was nearing completion in a greatly amplified form, and a new Map had been made. The legend of the Downfall of Numenor had entered the work, including those central ideas: the World Made Round and the Straight Path into the vanished West. Closely associated with this was the abandoned 'time-travel' story The Lost Road, linking the world of Numenor and Middle-earth with the legends of many other times and peoples.</p>

<p>Also included in this volume is the The Lhammas, as essay on the complex languages and dialects of Middle-earth, and an 'etymological dictionary' containing an extensive account of Elvish vocabularies.</p>

<p>Penny And Her Sled</p>

<p>Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story&nbsp;about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled. Told in five short chapters,&nbsp;Penny and Her Sled&nbsp;is perfect for reading alone, reading aloud, and sharing together.</p>

<p>When Penny, a sweet and curious mouse, gets a new sled, she can’t wait to use it. But there’s one big problem—there’s no snow!</p>

<p>Patiently, Penny waits and watches for the snow to appear. She puts on her scarf and hat. She sleeps with her mittens. Maybe if she’s ready, the snow will finally come. But day after day, the snow does not arrive. Finally, Penny decides she will use her sled for other things—it’s too wonderful not to!</p>

<p>With a little imagination, the sled becomes a bridge for her glass animals to cross. It becomes a bed for her doll, Rose.&nbsp;It becomes a magic carpet that takes Penny and Rose on adventures all around the world.</p>

<p>And as Penny waits for a snowfall that may never appear, she learns all about the power of patience, imagination, play . . . and spring! Told in five short chapters, and with an emphasis on family and patience,&nbsp;Penny and Her Sled&nbsp;is the perfect choice for emerging readers and for family sharing.</p>

<p>Murder, She Said: The Quotable Miss Marple</p>

<p>Did you know that one of the world’s sharpest and most forensic minds inhabited the persona of an attractive old lady, with pink cheeks and blue eyes, and a gentle, rather fussy manner? Discover the secrets of Miss Marple in this gorgeous book of her quotes and sayings, and an essay by Agatha Christie appearing for the first time in any book!</p>

<p>‘Really, I have no gifts – except perhaps a certain knowledge of human nature.’</p>

<p>Everyone in St Mary Mead knew Miss Marple: fluffy and dithery in appearance, but inwardly as sharp and as shrewd as they make them.</p>

<p>‘This is a wicked murderer, Inspector – and the wicked should not go unpunished.’</p>

<p>Now, in her own words, discover the razor-sharp mind of the world’s favourite armchair sleuth, and the wit and wisdom of the Queen of Crime who created her.</p>

<p>Includes an exclusive essay by Agatha Christie written to promote the Miss Marple stories: Does a Woman’s Instinct Make Her a Good Detective?</p>

<p>The Problem With Forever</p>

<p>From 1 NY Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a deeply powerful and emotional story about struggling to overcome your past and find where you belong.</p>

<p>A story about friendship, survival, and finding your voice</p>

<p>Growing up, Mallory Dodge learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it's been four years since her nightmare ended, she's beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime. Now, after years of homeschooling, Mallory must face a new milestone―spending her senior year at a public high school. But she never imagined she'd run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn't seen since childhood, on her very first day.</p>

<p>It doesn't take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet soon it becomes apparent that she's not the only one grappling with lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider's life spiral out of control, Mallory must make a choice between staying silent and speaking out―for the people she loves, the life she wants and the truths that need to be heard.</p>

<p>30 Days 30 Ways To Overcome Anxiety</p>

<p>A clear, practical day-by-day workbook, written by experienced counsellor and bestselling author of the classic national bestseller about anxiety, Living with IT, Bev Aisbett, to help people control their anxiety. Based on many of the exercises Bev has been teaching and writing about for the past twenty years, the book provides clear, simple daily building blocks to help people manage their anxiety and assist in recovery. Designed to be carried in handbags or backpacks as a daily companion, this is a highly approachable, concise, practical, simple and above all proven method of overcoming anxiety. Bev Aisbett is Australia's leading author in books around managing anxiety. In 1993, after recovering from severe anxiety and depression herself, Bev turned to her artistic talents to create the first of her ground-breaking illustrated self-help books Living with IT- A Survivor's Guide to Panic Attacks, which rapidly became a national bestseller, with over 200,000 copies sold. In 2013, HarperCollins published the fully revised and updated 20th anniversary edition of this classic book.</p>

<p>The Nick Miller Trilogy: Graveyard To Hell</p>

<p>Nick Miller is Central Division’s maverick Detective Sergeant. Disliked and distrusted by friends and foes, he works alone. He crosses the line. And he gets results.</p>

<p>The Graveyard Shift…</p>

<p>Nick Miller is new to the graveyard shift – the midnight hours when the driven and the desperate come out to play. Tonight Ben Garvald is out of prison. After nine years inside, he’s back in the old neighbourhood. Back to his remarried ex-wife. Back for revenge.</p>

<p>Brought in Dead…</p>

<p>Then after a fatal night out, a girl’s body is pulled from an isolated stretch of river. The last person to see her alive had enemies on both sides of the fence. Miller wants justice. But so does her father – with or without the law on his side.</p>

<p>Hell Is Always Today…</p>

<p>And the Rainlover. Whose victims are always women. Always at night when the streets are wet. He could be any one of a thousand men. Hounded by the public and the press, Miller needs to find him before he strikes again. It’s time to throw out the rule book in the line of duty.</p>

<p>GRAVEYARD TO HELL</p>

<p>Jack Higgins’ gritty police saga set in the 1960s, first released as three short volumes and long out of print, is now reimagined as one gripping novel, packing a punch as only ‘The Legend’ of thriller fiction knows how.</p>

<p>Eddie Albert And The Amazing Animal Gang: The Amsterdam Adventure</p>

<p>The hilarious and action-packed middle grade adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O'Grady.</p>

<p>Unbeknownst to anyone, Eddie Albert can speak to animals - including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two pet goldfish (who claim they were once pirates). What Eddie can't do is fit in . . . until he is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt in Amsterdam.</p>

<p>But then Eddie spots a captive orangutan being taken along the river. So begins a hilarious adventure as Eddie, his new friend Flo, Aunt Budge and a whole gang of amazing animals take on the most dastardly villain Amsterdam has ever seen, in a desperate race to save one of their own . .</p>

<p>Eddie Albert is a technicolour cinematic adventure packed full of friendship, animals, action... and always, of course, a wicked sense of humour.</p>

<p>The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous</p>

<p>From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud story for readers of 8 and up that takes you on a roller-coaster ride of fame and friendship...</p>

<p>Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to Billy Smith. In fact, every single thing about him is ordinary, including his name. But when a documentary crew turns up at Billy's school to film the new TV series School Daze, everything changes.</p>

<p>Billy shouldn't stand out: all the other kids are much more interesting than him. But when remixes of his boring class presentation go viral, Billy finds himself accidentally an overnight star. With his friends Bo and Rinor by his side, his life turns into a whirlwind of red carpets, TV shows, albums and even the possibility of meeting Sunshine De Marto - the coolest girl on the planet. But as everyone knows, fame comes with a price...</p>

<p>The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous is an epically entertaining tale, brought to life with illustrations by the brilliant Steven Lenton, which asks the question - what if everyone suddenly knew your name...?</p>

<p>The Winner Stands Alone</p>

<p>The Winner Stands Alone is an enthralling novel by the incomparable Paulo Coelho.</p>

<p>The story is set during the Cannes International Film Festival and the entire action plays out over 24 hours. Igor is a wealthy Russian businessman. His wife Ewa left him two years ago and Igor has never really come to terms with their break up, especially as Ewa is now remarried to a famous fashion designer, Hamid Hussein. Igor is insanely jealous and when Ewa left him he told her that he would destroy 'whole worlds' in order to get her back and he intends to keep his promise...</p>

<p>The star-studded film festival acts as a backdrop to a maniacal murder spree and we are introduced to various characters along the way, all of whom are desperately trying to get their big break in the shallow world of show business; Gabriela a young and naive actress who is being exploited by her agent and Jasmine a troubled young Rwandan refugee working as a model.</p>

<p>The Winner Stands Alone is a gripping, fast-paced thriller and Coelho cleverly weaves in elements of social satire, as he pokes fun at our celebrity and money obsessed culture.</p>

<p>Mothers And Daughters</p>

<p>A sweeping family drama of old secrets and new beginnings…</p>

<p>‘A satisfying treat’ Adele Parks, Platinum</p>

<p>‘A compelling family drama’ Sarah Morgan</p>

<p>‘Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns’ Rachel Hore</p>

<p>‘Emotional and uplifting’ Veronica Henry</p>

<p>‘Captivating and vivid’ Miranda Dickinson</p>

<p>Even happy families have their secrets…</p>

<p>Anchor House is the coastal home where Naomi and her husband raised their two girls. Now widowed, Naomi is building a new life alone, but the arrival of Ellis next door is bringing some long-awaited fun back too.</p>

<p>Naomi’s daughters are very different: Martha is determined and driven like her father, while Willow is a free spirit. The three women have always been close, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have secrets of their own. There are things Naomi has kept from her girls, like the fact that her marriage to their father wasn’t quite what it seemed…</p>

<p>The Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James returns with this gloriously compelling tale of mothers and daughters, secrets and love.</p>

<p>Praise for Mothers and Daughters:</p>

<p>‘A beautifully written story that examines the wonderful intimacy between mothers and daughters … a satisfying treat’ Adele Parks, Platinum</p>

<p>‘A brilliant read. A compelling family drama, full of twists and turns. Completely absorbing’ Sarah Morgan</p>

<p>‘Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns, you'll love this engrossing family story’ Rachel Hore</p>

<p>‘A wonderfully compelling family drama that deftly touches upon some serious issues’ Sunday Express</p>

<p>‘You’ll be swept away then brought gently back to harbour in this beautiful portrait of a family and its multigenerational secrets. Emotional and uplifting, it unfolds in the most glorious coastal setting’ Veronica Henry</p>

<p>‘Glorious … a real treat’ Sunday Post</p>

<p>‘Surprising and reassuringly wise, captivating and vivid, beautiful and authentic … I adored this book’ Miranda Dickinson</p>

<p>‘Deliciously immersive … tracing the complex emotions and dangerous undercurrents that lie beneath the deceptively smooth surface of family life’ Iona Grey</p>

<p>‘A brilliant and gripping family drama … full of heart’ My Weekly</p>

<p>‘A captivating read’ OK!</p>

<p>Dog Rose Dirt</p>

<p>‘Creepy and compelling’ HARRIET TYCE

‘Brilliant – filled with tension and twists’ SARAH PINBOROUGH

‘An unsettling, terrifying thriller’ ABIGAIL DEAN

‘Masterclass in suspense’ THE TIMES

‘Will have you up all night with the lights on’ ELLE</p>

<p>What if your mother had been writing to a serial killer?</p>

<p>A convicted murderer with a story to tell</p>

<p>Serial killer Michael Reave – known as The Red Wolf – has been locked in Belmarsh Prison for over 20 years for the brutal and ritualistic murders of countless women.</p>

<p>A grieving daughter with a secret to unearth</p>

<p>Ex-journalist Heather Evans returns to her childhood home after her mother’s inexplicable suicide and discovers something chilling – hundreds of letters between her mother and Reave, dating back decades.</p>

<p>A hunt for a killer ready to strike again</p>

<p>When the body of a woman is found decorated with flowers, just like his victims, Reave is the only person alive who could help. After years of silence, he will speak to Heather, and only Heather.</p>

<p>If she wants to unearth the truth and stop further bloodshed, she’ll have to confront a monster.</p>

<p>PRAISE FOR DOG ROSE DIRT:

‘One of the creepiest serial killer thrillers I’ve encountered in a long time’ AMY MCCULLOCH

‘I read it heart in mouth’ HARRIET TYCE

‘Terrifying, fun and insightful’ NATHAN RIPLEY

‘Taut and stylish’ E.G. SCOTT

‘Brimming with secrets’ MEGAN COLLINS

‘Reminiscent of SHARP OBJECTS’ SARAH PINBOROUGH

‘Strangely beautiful, powerful and disturbing.’ HEAT

‘Chilling’ BELLA</p>

<p>Fing: An Explosively Funny Tale</p>

<p>The jaw-achingly funny children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.</p>

<p>Meet the Meeks!</p>

<p>Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn’t enough. She wants more, more, MORE! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there’s only one problem… What is a FING?</p>

<p>Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING?</p>

<p>An explosively funny, totally surreal Tall Story about two perfectly nice parents and their unbelievably monstrous daughter from the phenomenal bestselling author David Walliams.</p>

<p>Running With Purpose: How Brooks Outpaced Goliath Competitors To Lead The Pack</p>

<p>Discover how Brooks Running Company CEO Jim Weber transformed a failing business into a billion-dollar brand in the ultracompetitive global running market.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This leadership memoir starts with Jim Weber's seventh-grade dream to run a successful company that delivered something people passionately valued. Fast forward to 2001, Jim Weber became the CEO of Brooks. He was on his way to fulfilling his dream, but he faced strong headwinds. Jim was the struggling brand's fourth CEO in two years, and the staff betting pool had him lasting four months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A lifelong competitor, Jim devised a one-page strategy that he believed would not only save the company but would also lay the foundation for Brooks to become a leading brand in the athletic, fitness, and outdoor categories. To succeed, Jim had to get his team to first believe it was possible and then employ the conviction, fortitude, and constancy of purpose to out-execute much larger brands. Brooks' success was validated when Warren Buffett made it a standalone Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary in 2012.</p>

<p>In the pages of Running with Purpose, you will find:

- The untold David vs. Goliath challenger brand story in which Brooks's bold strategy and unique brand positioning fueled its move from the back of the pack to lead.

- The key to building a purpose-driven brand that is oriented around customer obsession, building trust, competing with heart, and having fun along the way.

- The six clear leadership lessons Jim has learned along his path and applies at Brooks to help managers at all levels develop into authentic leaders.

- How Berkshire Hathaway's support and influence provided a tailwind for Brooks' business and brand to surge.

- A riveting inside look at the ups and downs of Jim's personal journey, which led to his conviction that life is too short not to enjoy what you do and the people by your side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Running with Purpose is a highly engaging read with insights, inspirational stories, and tangible takeaways for current and aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, Berkshire Hathaway enthusiasts, and especially the 150+ million runners worldwide and those in the broader running community who continually invest in themselves and put positive energy into the world.</p>

<p>The Killing Kind</p>

<p>A RICHARD &amp; JUDY BOOK-CLUB PICKThe incredible new break-out thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Shortlisted for the Irish Crime Book Awards 2021

Ingrid will never forget what John did.

The people he hurt. The way he lied about it so easily. The way she defended him.</p>

<p>Now he’s back.

He says a murderer is after her. He says only he can protect her.</p>

<p>Would you trust him?

The clock is ticking for Ingrid to decide. Because the killer is ready to strike…</p>

<p>Praise for The Killing Kind

'Nobody understands the dark gap between justice and the law better than Jane Casey' Val McDermid</p>

<p>‘Cool, accomplished, compulsive’ Cara Hunter</p>

<p>‘Extremely tense and very gripping’ Ruth Ware</p>

<p>‘A compulsive page-turner ’ Steve Cavanagh</p>

<p>‘A breathless game of cat-and-mouse’ Erin Kelly</p>

<p>‘A truly masterly thriller’ Liz Nugent</p>

<p>‘Tense and well-plotted’ Harriet Tyce</p>

<p>‘Each twist tightens the screw’ J. R. Ellis</p>

<p>‘Tense, pacy, addictive’ Sarah Vaughan</p>

<p>‘Brilliant plotted’ Catherine Cooper</p>

<p>'One of my favourite writers’ Dervla McTiernan</p>

<p>‘Twisty and unexpected’ Ann Cleeves</p>

<p>‘Heart-stopping twists ’ Sarah Hilary</p>

<p>‘Endlessly surprising’ Catherine Ryan Howard</p>

<p>‘One of those 'just one more page' books’ Susi Holliday</p>

<p>‘Authentic, tense, thrilling’ Will Dean</p>

<p>‘Intricate’ Jane Shemilt</p>

<p>'Fast-paced’ Jo Spain</p>

<p>‘Brilliant’ The Times</p>

<p>‘Creepily good’ Daily Mail</p>

<p>‘Chilling’ Sunday Times</p>

<p>The Road To Middle-earth: How J. R. R. Tolkien Created A New Mythology</p>

<p>The definitive guide to the origin of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth series - includes unpublished Tolkien extracts and poetry.</p>

<p>The Road to Middle-Earth is a fascinating and accessible exploration of J.R.R.Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Tom Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and how he created a work of timeless charm for millions of readers. He discusses the contribution of The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales to Tolkien's great myth-cycle, showing how Tolkien's more 'complex' works can be read enjoyably and seriously by readers of his earlier books, and goes on to examine the remarkable 12-volume History of Middle-earth by Tolkien's son and literary heir Christopher Tolkien, which traces the creative and technical processes through which Middle-earth evolved. The core of the book, however, concentrates on The Lord of the Rings as a linguistic and cultural map, as a twisted web of a story, and as a response to the inner meaning of myth and poetry.</p>

<p>By following the routes of Tolkien's own obsessions - the poetry of languages and myth - The Road to Middle-earth shows how Beowulf, The Lord of the Rings, Grimm's Fairy Tales, the Elder Edda and many other works form part of a live and continuing tradition of literature. It takes issue with many basic premises of orthodox criticism and offers a new approach to Tolkien, to fantasy, and to the importance of language in literature.</p>

<p>This new edition is revised and expanded, and includes a previously unpublished lengthy analysis of Peter Jackson's film adaptations and their effect on Tolkien's work.</p>

<p>Dogs In Disguise</p>

<p>An exciting new collaboration between the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond!</p>

<p>Dogs come in all kinds of colours and sizes

But when no one’s looking they put on DISGUISES.</p>

<p>A joyful peek into the crazy antics of all sorts of dogs in disguise! Dressing up in clothing they find at home, these adventurous pooches blend into the crowd at all the places dogs aren’t allowed, like the store, the cinema and the swimming pool! But not all of their disguises go quite to plan, with hilarious results . . .</p>

<p>From schnauzers in trousers to cosmonaut cockapoos, this jaunty rhyming text from hugely popular, award-winning author, Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books, will have children howling with laughter!</p>