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<p>Tolkien And The Great War: The Threshold Of Middle-earth</p>

<p>* TOLKIEN * Now a major motion picture</p>

<p>Acclaimed as 'the best book about Tolkien', this award-winning biography explores J.R.R. Tolkien's wartime experiences and their impact on his life and his writing of The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings.</p>

<p>"To be caught in youth by 1914 was no less hideous an experience than in 1939 ... by 1918 all but one of my close friends were dead."</p>

<p>So J.R.R. Tolkien responded to critics who saw The Lord of the Rings as a reaction to the Second World War. Tolkien and the Great War tells for the first time the full story of how he embarked on the creation of Middle-earth in his youth as the world around him was plunged into catastrophe. This biography reveals the horror and heroism that he experienced as a signals officer in the Battle of the Somme and introduces the circle of friends who spurred his mythology to life. It shows how, after two of these brilliant young men were killed, Tolkien pursued the dream they had all shared by launching his epic of good and evil.</p>

<p>John Garth argues that the foundation of tragic experience in the First World War is the key to Middle-earth's enduring power. Tolkien used his mythic imagination not to escape from reality but to reflect and transform the cataclysm of his generation. While his contemporaries surrendered to disillusionment, he kept enchantment alive, reshaping an entire literary tradition into a form that resonates to this day.</p>

<p>This is the first substantially new biography of Tolkien since 1977, meticulously researched and distilled from his personal wartime papers and a multitude of other sources.</p>

<p>One Snowy Night (A Tale From Percy's Park)</p>

<p>Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!</p>

<p>Percy the park keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter’s night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them.</p>

<p>Includes a surprise pull-out poster!</p>

<p>More than 9 million Percy the Park Keeper books sold, worldwide!</p>

<p>The War Of The Ring</p>

<p>The third 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>The War of the Ring takes up the story of The Lord of the Rings with the Battle of Helm's Deep and the drowning of Isengard by the Ents, continues with the journey of Frodo, Sam and Gollum to the Pass of Cirith Ungol, describes the war in Gondor, and ends with the parley between Gandalf and the ambassador of the Dark Lord before the Black Gate of Mordor.</p>

<p>The book is illustrated with plans and drawings of the changing conceptions of Orthanc, Dunharrow, Minas Tirith and the tunnels of Shelob's Lair.</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>With A Mind To Kill</p>

<p>Internationally bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s third James Bond novel, after Forever and a Day.</p>

<p>It is M's funeral. One man is missing from the graveside: the traitor who pulled the trigger and who is now in custody, accused of M's murder—James Bond.</p>

<p>Behind the Iron Curtain, a group of former Smersh agents want to use the British spy in an operation that will change the balance of world power. Bond is smuggled into the lion's den—but whose orders is he following, and will he obey them when the moment of truth arrives?</p>

<p>In a mission where treachery is all around and one false move means death, Bond must grapple with the darkest questions about himself. But not even he knows what has happened to the man he used to be.</p>

<p>JUDAS 62</p>

<p>The second book in Charles Cumming's gripping new thriller series surrounding BOX 88 - a covert intelligence organization that operates below the radar. A spy in one of the most dangerous places on Earth...</p>

<p>1993: Student Lachlan Kite is sent to Russia by secret intelligence agency BOX 88. To the outside world, he is there as a language teacher. In reality, he is there as a spy. But Kite's mission soon goes wrong and he is left stranded with a former KGB officer on his trail.</p>

<p>An old enemy looking for revenge...</p>

<p>2020: Kite discovers he has been placed on the 'JUDAS' list -enemies of Russia who have been targeted for assassination. His only hope of survival is to confront the Russian secret state head on...</p>

<p>Who will come out on top in this deadly game of cat and mouse?</p>

<p>'Judas 62 has all you could want from a tense, topical and intelligent spy thriller' The Times Books of the Year</p>

<p>One Little Lie</p>

<p>*Previously published in hardback as&nbsp;Where the Grass is Green*</p>

<p>The escapist new novel from the global bestselling author of&nbsp;The Devil Wears Prada</p>

<p>_________________________________________________________________</p>

<p>LAST SUMMER’S SECRET</p>

<p>It was one harmless little lie, that was all.</p>

<p>You were only looking out for your daughter, like any mother would.</p>

<p>IS THIS SUMMER’S HOTTEST SCANDAL . . .</p>

<p>But secrets always surface.</p>

<p>Now yours is suddenly the talk of the town. And everything you tried to protect – your family, your career, your picture-perfect life – is about to come crashing down . . .</p>

<p>And when it all explodes, when the truth finally catches up – who can you really trust?</p>

<p>Go behind closed doors in this deliciously gripping novel of perfect marriages, perfect families – and&nbsp;perfect lies&nbsp;. . .</p>

<p>(Previously published in hardback as&nbsp;Where the Grass is Green)</p>

<p>Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?</p>

<p>Agatha Christie’s classic mystery reissued with a new cover to tie in with Hugh Laurie’s highly anticipated 2022 TV adaptation.</p>

<p>While playing an erratic round of golf, Bobby Jones slices his ball over the edge of a cliff. His ball is lost, but on the rocks below he finds the crumpled body of a dying man. The man opens his eyes and, with his last breath, says, ‘Why didn’t they ask Evans?’</p>

<p>Haunted by those words, Bobby and his vivacious companion, Frankie, set out to solve a mystery that will plunge them into mortal danger…</p>

<p>Code Name Bananas</p>

<p>Go back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day…</p>

<p>1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany.</p>

<p>Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla.</p>

<p>With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude.</p>

<p>Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot…</p>

<p>Join David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!</p>

<p>The Children Of Hurin</p>

<p>Painstakingly restored from Tolkien's manuscripts and presented for the first time as a fully continuous and standalone story, this illustrated paperback of the epic tale of The Children of Hurin will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves, dragons, Dwarves and Orcs, and the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien.</p>

<p>It is a legendary time long before The Lord of the Rings, and Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwells in the vast fortress of Angband in the North; and within the shadow of the fear of Angband, and the war waged by Morgoth against the Elves, the fates of Turin and his sister Nienor will be tragically entwined.</p>

<p>Their brief and passionate lives are dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bears them as the children of Hurin, the man who dared to defy him to his face. Against them Morgoth sends his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire, in an attempt to fulfil the curse of Morgoth, and destroy the children of Hurin.</p>

<p>Begun by J.R.R. Tolkien at the end of the First World War, The Children of Hurin became the dominant story in his later work on Middle-earth. But he could not bring it to a final and finished form. In this book Christopher Tolkien has constructed, after long study of the manuscripts, a coherent narrative without any editorial invention.</p>

<p>Bridgerton 3: An Offer From A Gentleman</p>

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

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

<p>BENEDICT’S STORY</p>

<p>Sophie Beckett never dreamed she’d be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton’s famed masquerade ball—or that “Prince Charming” would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight.</p>

<p>Ever since that magical night, a radiant vision in silver has blinded Benedict to the attractions of any other—except, perhaps, this alluring and oddly familiar beauty dressed in housemaid’s garb whom he feels compelled to rescue from a most disagreeable situation. He has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, but this breathtaking maid makes him weak with wanting her. Yet, if he offers her his heart, will Benedict sacrifice his only chance for a fairy-tale love?</p>

<p>The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Book 2)</p>

<p>Continuing the story of The Hobbit, this is the second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring an exclusive cover image from the film, 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>To celebrate the release of the first of Peter Jackson’s two-part film adaptation of The Hobbit, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, this second part of The Lord of the Rings is available for a limited time with an exclusive cover image from Peter Jackson’s award-winning trilogy.</p>

<p>A Colter Shaw Thriller Book 3: The Final Twist</p>

<p>The gripping new thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Jeffery Deaver

Twist left.</p>

<p>Unique Investigator Colter Shaw is searching for the answer to his father’s final, posthumous riddle. It will lead him to evidence that will topple the secretive espionage company, BlackBridge.</p>

<p>Twist right.</p>

<p>He believes BlackBridge to be responsible for his father’s murder and brother’s disappearance. &nbsp;They &nbsp;can outmanoeuvre anyone, as the long trail of bodies behind them can confirm.

But they haven’t yet met Colter Shaw.</p>

<p>Don’t slip up.</p>

<p>This time the stakes are huge – the fate of a nation is in Colter’s hands. He must find the solution as to why his father died – but to do that he needs to stay alive…</p>

<p>Sheila Rae, The Brave</p>

<p>Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of&nbsp;Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse,&nbsp;Owen, and&nbsp;Kitten's First Full Moon,&nbsp;Sheila Rae, the Brave&nbsp;is a warm, humorous, and loving story of sibling sympathy and support. Just because Sheila Rae is older, she doesn't always know better! This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.</p>

<p>I am very brave, Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn't afraid of anything--not thunder, not lightning, not the big black dog at the end of the block. And when she wanted to walk home a new way and Louise wouldn't, she called her sister a scaredy-cat and set out alone. But all the bravado in the world failed to help when Sheila Rae found herself lost. Luckily, her sister was not far behind.</p>

<p>Children will love it.--School Library Journal</p>

<p>Supports the Common Core State Standards</p>

<p>Beyond The Mountains</p>

<p>The thrilling sequel to the bestselling middle-grade debut of autumn 2020, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize</p>

<p>Imogen and Marie return through the door in the tree to a whole new Yaroslav.</p>

<p>Miro is king, but hates it. Anneshka is no longer Queen. . . and hates it.</p>

<p>When Anneshka hears a prophecy that she will rule the Greatest Kingdom, she seizes Marie, believing her to be key to fulfilling it, and heads over the mountains. Imogen and Miro chase after them, in hot pursuit.</p>

<p>But what they find in the lands beyond will change everything again, and see them facing dangers they could never have imagined, both human and otherwise.</p>

<p>Beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Riddell, exciting and funny, the Clock of Stars trilogy is a timeless fantasy from the most astonishing new voice in middle grade.</p>

<p>The Worlds Worst Teachers</p>

<p>Millions of young readers have loved the Worlds Worst Children tales now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The Worlds Worst Teachers. From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot. These ten tales of the worlds most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster Watch out for the ghastly Miss Seethe. She is ALWAYS furious and shes on a detention rampage. And as for Pent, hes a teacher with a real difference. He is bone-shakingly terrified of children!</p>

<p>How To Be Confident: The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller</p>

<p>From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT – the third instalment in James’ no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your decision-making and change your life.</p>

<p>Now, more than ever, we are so often lost within a cycle of negativity – from comparing ourselves to others and doom scrolling on social media, to a paralysis of choice and chasing external gratification that does nothing to nurture authentic happiness. We need confidence to master our true ambitions, realise our genuine strengths, and achieve the life we need, but might not know we want. Luckily, with his candid, no-nonsense advice, experience, and passion, James is here to lead the way.</p>

<p>The Other Miss Bridgerton</p>

<p>1&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author Julia Quinn presents the third novel of the delightful Bridgerton Prequel series in a stunning new package.</p>

<p>There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings, and in this novel, we go back to where it all began. . .</p>

<p>She was in the wrong place...</p>

<p>Fiercely independent and adventurous, Poppy Bridgerton will only wed a suitor whose keen intellect and interests match her own. Sadly, none of the fools from her London season qualify. While visiting a friend on the Dorset coast, Poppy is pleasantly surprised to discover a smugglers’ hideaway tucked inside a cave. But her delight turns to dismay when two pirates kidnap her and take her aboard a ship, leaving her bound and gagged on the captain’s bed...</p>

<p>He found her at the wrong time...</p>

<p>Known to society as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby actually transports essential goods and documents for the British government. Setting sail on a time-sensitive voyage to Portugal, he’s stunned to find a woman waiting for him in his cabin. Surely, his imagination is getting the better of him. But no, she is very real—and his duty to the Crown means he's stuck with her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Can two wrongs make the most perfect right</p>

<p>When Andrew learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal—though Poppy has no idea that he is the son of an earl and neighbor to her aristocratic cousins in Kent. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew’s secret is revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to capture her heart...</p>

<p>Postscript</p>

<p>The long-awaited sequel to the international bestseller PS, I Love You.</p>

<p>The PS, I Love You Club.</p>

<p>These are the six words written on a card handed to Holly Kennedy. They’re words that are engraved on her heart – because PS, I Love You is how her husband, Gerry, signed his last letters to her, letters that mark a year she will never forget.</p>

<p>Now, the mysterious club wants something from her. And if Holly can find the courage meet them, she’ll learn what it really means to live life to the full.</p>

<p>Because every love story has one last thing to say…</p>

<p>Both Of You</p>

<p>In a marriage built on lies, the truth will destroy BOTH OF YOU.</p>

<p>‘Absolutely gripping’ Richard Osman</p>

<p>‘Chilling … and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell</p>

<p>‘Had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin</p>

<p>‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic’ Louise Candlish</p>

<p>‘Smart and thought-provoking’ T.M. Logan</p>

<p>Happy. Married. Missing.</p>

<p>Leigh Fletcher, devoted wife and stepmum, goes to work one day and never returns home.</p>

<p>Same week, different world … Kai Janssen leaves her sexy, wealthy husband and their luxurious penthouse, and vanishes into thin air.</p>

<p>Both husbands seem distraught, claiming they have no idea where their wives have gone.</p>

<p>DC Clements wants answers. Did these women run away or were they taken? Most importantly, where are they now? When the detective discovers a shocking link between the missing women, it’s clear the truth can devastate. Now Clements must work against a ticking clock, before both wives disappear forever.</p>

<p>The Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with her most provocative book to date: Both Of You.</p>

<p>Praise for Both Of You:</p>

<p>‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman</p>

<p>‘Yet another stick of literary dynamite from Adele Parks: chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell</p>

<p>‘Really enjoyed this! Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin</p>

<p>‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings’ Louise Candlish</p>

<p>‘Clever and twisty’ Fabulous</p>

<p>‘Smart and thought-provoking with an absolutely brilliant mid-point twist’ T.M. Logan</p>

<p>‘Sizzling. Shocking. Sassy’ Jane Corry</p>

<p>‘A dark and intense tale that will keep you turning the pages’ Jane Fallon</p>

<p>‘Crackles with toxic relationships, dark desires and shocking twists’ Eve Chase</p>

<p>‘Clever and full of unexpected turns’ Woman &amp; Home</p>

<p>‘Taut, raw, emotionally astute, clever and shocking. Parks gets better and better – a writer at the mind-blowing top of her game’ Gillian McAllister</p>

<p>‘Deliciously dark, sharp and intriguing … Another brilliant page-turner from domestic noir queen Adele Parks’ Tasmina Perry</p>

<p>‘Wildly compelling’ Rachel Edwards</p>

<p>Planting Stories: The Life Of Librarian And Storyteller Pura Belpré</p>

<p>RECIPIENT OF THE&nbsp;PURA BELPRÉ&nbsp;HONOR</p>

<p>* A&nbsp;Today Show's Best Kids' Books of 2019&nbsp;* Indie Next List Pick *&nbsp;Junior Library Guild Selection *</p>

<p>"An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian...a must-have for all libraries."&nbsp;--School Library Journal&nbsp;(starred review)</p>

<p>An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature.</p>

<p>When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular retellings into libros and spread story seeds across the land. Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her tales and celebrate Pura's legacy.</p>

<p>Brought to colorful life by Paola Escobar's elegant and exuberant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise's lyrical text, this gorgeous book is perfect for the pioneers in your life.</p>

<p>Informative backmatter and suggested further reading included.</p>

<p>A Spanish-language edition,&nbsp;Sembrando historias: Pura Belpré bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos,&nbsp;is also available.</p>

<p>"Anika Aldamuy Denise's intimate telling captures the magical, folk-tale feeling of Belpré's own stories. Her lyrical text, sprinkled like fairy dust with Spanish words, begs to be read aloud, while Paola Escobar's stylishly detailed and warmly expressive illustrations capture the joy of sharing stories." --New York Times Book Review</p>

<p>Gangsta Granny</p>

<p>Another hilarious and moving novel from bestselling, critically acclaimed author David Walliams, the natural successor to Roald Dahl. A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David's previous bestsellers. Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma's house. She's the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma. </p>

<p>1) She was once an international jewel thief. </p>

<p>2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the crown jewels, and now she needs Ben's help...</p>

<p>The Fellowship Of The Ring</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 first part of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS.</p>

<p>In a quiet village in the Shire, young Frodo is about to receive a gift that will change his life forever.</p>

<p>Thought lost centuries ago, it is the One Ring, an object of terrifying power once used by the Dark Lord to enslave Middle-earth. Now darkness is rising, and Frodo must travel deep into the Dark Lord's realm, to the one place the Ring can be destroyed: Mount Doom.</p>

<p>The journey will test Frodo's courage, his friendships and his heart. Because the ring corrupts all who bear it - can Frodo destroy it, or will it destroy him?</p>

<p>The Thirteen Problems - 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>A weekly dinner party</p>

<p>Ten amateur sleuths</p>

<p>The Tuesday Club murders</p>

<p>On a quiet Tuesday in St Mary Mead, a group of friends gather for dinner.</p>

<p>A policeman, a clergyman, a solicitor, an author, an artist, and an unassuming lady with a shrewd gaze – Miss Jane Marple. Conversation naturally turns to crime.</p>

<p>Each recounts a seemingly unsolvable mystery. Each thinks they know the answer.</p>

<p>But it’s the one they least expect who understands the true nature of each wicked act…</p>

<p>Never underestimate Miss Marple</p>

<p>‘Billions of readers can’t be wrong.’</p>

<p>Dreda Say Mitchell</p>

<p>‘The plots are so good that one marvels . . . most of them would have made a full-length thriller.’</p>

<p>Daily Mirror</p>

<p>Disrupting The Game: From The Bronx To The Top Of Nintendo</p>

<p>WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER</p>

<p>LESSONS FROM A BOSS-LEVEL DISRUPTOR AND GAMING LEGEND</p>

<p>Reggie Fils-Aimé, retired President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America Inc., shares leadership lessons and inspiring stories from his unlikely rise to the top.</p>

<p>Although he’s best known as Nintendo's iconic President of the Americas-immortalized for opening Nintendo’s 2004 E3 presentation with, “My name is Reggie, I'm about kicking ass, I'm about taking names, and we're about making games”-Reggie Fils-Aimé’s story is the ultimate gameplan for anyone looking to beat the odds and achieve success.</p>

<p>Learn from Reggie how to leverage disruptive thinking to pinpoint the life choices that will make you truly happy, conquer negative perceptions from those who underestimate or outright dismiss you, and master the grit, perseverance, and resilience it takes to dominate in the business world and to reach your professional dreams.</p>

<p>As close to sitting one-on-one with the gaming legend as it gets, you will learn:</p>

<p>- About the challenges Reggie faced throughout his life and career-from his humble childhood as the son of Haitian immigrants, to becoming one of the most powerful names in the history of the gaming industry.

- What it takes to reach the top of your own industry, including being brave enough to stand up for your ideas, while also being open to alternative paths to success.

- How to create vibrant and believable visions for your team and company.

- How to maintain relentless curiosity and know when to ask questions to shatter the status quo.</p>

<p>The Big Cheese (The Food Group)</p>

<p>An Instant 1 New York Times Bestseller!</p>

<p>Don’t miss the seventh picture book in the 1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!</p>

<p>The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best? </p>

<p>Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their 1 New York Times bestselling series!</p>

<p>Check Out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s other funny bestselling books for kids ages four to eight and anyone who wants a laugh:</p>

<p>The Bad Seed</p>

<p>The Good Egg</p>

<p>The Cool Bean</p>

<p>The Couch Potato</p>

<p>The Smart Cookie</p>

<p>The Sour Grape</p>

<p>The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!</p>

<p>The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky!</p>

<p>The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets!</p>

<p>The Bad Seed Goes to the Library</p>

<p>The Good Egg and the Talent Show</p>

<p>That’s What Dinosaurs Do</p>

<p>Mad About You</p>

<p>‘I love, love, love Mhairi . . . I read this with delight and envy’ MARIAN KEYES

The brilliant new romcom from the bestselling author of mega-hit, Last Night</p>

<p>Two strangers.

One big coincidence.

Driving each other crazy is just the beginning…</p>

<p>Harriet Hatley is running away from everything.</p>

<p>Getting married.

Her boyfriend’s family.

Her past.</p>

<p>A dream house-share seems like the perfect place to hide, but her unlikely housemate Cal is no stranger to running away himself. And he's also hiding secrets of his own . . .</p>

<p>Can these two take a crazy risk, face the past and finally find a reason to stay?</p>

<p>____________________</p>

<p>‘Gorgeous, funny, life-affirming’ JENNY COLGAN</p>

<p>‘Funny, poignant, full of insight . . . a triumph’ KATIE FFORDE</p>

<p>’Mhairi’s writing is always just super witty with layered, emotional depth . . . Loved. Adored. All-star.’ LIZZY DENT</p>

<p>‘A compelling, clever story, while still being so ridiculously funny and heartwarming’ LUCY VINE</p>

<p>‘A plot that gets under your skin, and one scene in particular that will have women everywhere cheering out loud’ LUCY DIAMOND</p>

<p>‘The master of thought-provoking romantic fiction’ SOPHIE COUSENS</p>

<p>’Burningly funny, achingly romantic, and a plot so tightly crafted it’s like a song’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS</p>

<p>’Mhairi consistently writes flawless romantic comedies and Mad About You is no exception’ HOLLY BOURNE</p>

<p>‘So funny, so sad . . . so sharp and heartwarming’ LIA LOUIS</p>

<p>‘Full of compassion and hope, and blissfully, wonderfully romantic’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN</p>

<p>‘Laugh-out-loud funny, devastatingly moving, and delightfully swoony’ LOUISE O’NEILL</p>

<p>‘Mhairi is absolutely brilliant . . . I’m in awe of her talent’ EMMA HUGHES</p>

<p>‘I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a book so much’ GILLIAN MCALLISTER</p>

<p>‘Smart, funny and feel-good with cracking one liners. Mhairi at her brilliant best’ ALEX BROWN</p>

<p>‘Hilarious, wise, and clever . . . and chemistry that sizzles off the page’ JUSTIN MYERS</p>

<p>The Lord Of The Rings -&nbsp;The Fellowship Of The Ring</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 first part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS.</p>

<p>In a quiet village in the Shire, young Frodo is about to receive a gift that will change his life forever.</p>

<p>Thought lost centuries ago, it is the One Ring, an object of terrifying power once used by the Dark Lord to enslave Middle-earth. Now darkness is rising, and Frodo must travel deep into the Dark Lord’s realm, to the one place the Ring can be destroyed: Mount Doom.</p>

<p>The journey will test Frodo’s courage, his friendships and his heart. Because the ring corrupts all who bear it – can Frodo destroy it, or will it destroy him?</p>

<p itemprop="description"> Lilly loves her chocolate heart.Will she save it?Forever and ever?What do you think?</p>

<p>The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country – beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake.</p>

<p>"Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…”</p>

<p>It all starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit. But when it looks like he might be driven out of town, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed.</p>

<p>Now Chloe's got to make sure no one finds out her secret. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye… or the nose.</p>

Paperback:&nbsp;272 pages

Age Range:&nbsp;9 - 12 years

Product Dimensions:&nbsp;13.3 x 2.2 x 19.7 cm

<p>A Clash Of Kings</p>

<p>The second volume of A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. GAME OF THRONES is now a major TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast.</p>

<p>Throughout Westeros, the cold winds are rising.</p>

<p>From the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding lands of Winterfell, chaos reigns as pretenders to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms stake their claims through tempest, turmoil and war.</p>

<p>As a prophecy of doom cuts across the sky - a comet the colour of blood and flame - five factions struggle for control of a divided land. Brother plots against brother and the dead rise to walk in the night.</p>

<p>Against a backdrop of incest, fratricide, alchemy and murder, the price of glory is measured in blood.</p>

<p>The Hobbit Facsimile First Edition (80th Anniversary Edition)</p>

<p>This sumptuous gift set includes a replica of the very rare first edition of The Hobbit, the only edition where one can now read the original version of the story before Tolkien re-edited it to become the one enjoyed by readers since 1951.

The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937, with a print run of 1,500 copies. With a beautiful cover design, nearly a dozen black &amp; white illustrations and two black &amp; red maps by the author himself, the book proved to be popular and was reprinted shortly afterwards. History was already being made.</p>

<p>The scarcity of the first edition has resulted in copies commanding huge prices, way beyond the reach of most Tolkien fans. In addition, subsequent changes to the text – particularly those to chapter 5, when Tolkien decided in 1947 to revise the text to bring it better into accord with events as they were developing in its ‘sequel’, The Lord of the Rings - mean that the opportunity to read the book in its original form and format has become quite difficult.</p>

<p>This special printing reprints the first edition, so that readers of all ages – not just ‘children between the ages of 5 and 9’, as Rayner Unwin famously declared in his report on the original submission – can finally enjoy Tolkien’s story as it originally appeared.</p>

<p>The Song Of Middle-Earth: J. R. R. Tolkien's Themes, Symbols And Myths</p>

<p>Available for the first time in paperback, this is the pre-eminent critical study, and exploration, of how myth and legend played such a significant role in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.</p>

<p>The Song of Middle-earth takes a fresh look at The Lord of the Rings, digging deep into the foundations of Tolkien’s world to reveal the complex tapestry of history and mythology that lies behind his stories.</p>

<p>The charge that Tolkien's work was merely derivative – that he extracted elements from other mythologies and incorporated them into his own fiction – is dismissed in favour of a fascinating examination of the rich historical background to Middle-earth.</p>

<p>From the mythic tradition of the Tales told in The Book of Lost Tales: I to the significance of oral storytelling throughout the history of Middle-earth, this book examines the common themes of mythology found within Tolkien’s work.</p>

<p>In doing so, The Song of Middle-earth demonstrates how Tolkien’s desire to create a new mythology for England is not only apparent in his writing, but also realised.</p>

<p>Agatha Christie’s first ever Miss Marple mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.</p>

<p>’Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,’ declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, ‘would be doing the world at large a service!’</p>

<p>It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later. From seven potential murderers, Miss Marple must seek out the suspect who has both motive and opportunity.</p>

<p>The Giving Tree</p>

<p>From Shel Silverstein, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, comes a poignant picture book about love and acceptance, cherished for over fifty years. This classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans.</p>

<p>"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."</p>

<p>So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.</p>

<p>Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation.</p>

<p>The Giving Tree is a meaningful gift for milestone events such as graduations, birthdays, and baby showers.</p>

<p>Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit plus Runny Babbit Returns.</p>

<p>The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook (Official Keepsake Box Set)</p>

<p>From the beloved artist-seeker behind&nbsp;The Wild Unknown&nbsp;comes the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling&nbsp;box set of her hit tarot deck and guidebook—together for the first time in a beautifully designed keepsake package.</p>

<p>Kim Krans is not only a vanguard of the new tarot movement, but the person who is redefining it for the twenty-first century. For a legion of contemporary seekers,&nbsp;The&nbsp;Wild Unknown&nbsp;is more than a tarot deck; it’s become a resonant guide for people all over the world, inspiring them to share countless images of their readings, tattoos, and art prints from the deck.</p>

<p>Each of the seventy-eight cards in Krans’s&nbsp;The&nbsp;Wild Unknown&nbsp;tarot deck is a work of art that explores the mysteries of the natural world and the animal kingdom. Hand drawn in her spare, minimalistic style, the striking images invite deep contemplation.&nbsp;The Wild Unknown&nbsp;guidebook is also an extraordinary cult art object—a hand-lettered and fully illustrated primer that leads readers through shuffling and cutting the tarot, creating spreads, and interpretations of all seventy-eight individual cards.</p>

<p>Now, for the first time, Kim’s&nbsp;The&nbsp;Wild Unknown&nbsp;tarot deck and tarot guidebook are available together in one beautiful, high-quality keepsake box set. Newly designed by Kim herself, and including never-before-published material, this boxed set retains the mystery, glamour, and allure that made her original deck a cult sensation, while introducing a whole new audience to its magic.</p>

<p>Package includes:</p>

<p>- Large Keepsake Box with Lifting Ribbon</p>

<p>- 78 Full-Color Tarot Cards in Elegant Lift Top Box with Lifting Ribbon</p>

<p>- Illustrated 200 Page Guidebook, Including 3 New Spreads</p>

<p>The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man</p>

<p>The hysterical, clever, and unforgettable sequel to Jonas Jonasson’s international bestseller&nbsp;The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared.</p>

<p>He's back. Even older. Even funnier.</p>

<p>It all begins with a hot air balloon trip and three bottles of champagne. Allan and Julius are ready for some spectacular views, but they’re not expecting to land in the sea and be rescued by a North Korean ship, and they could never have imagined that the captain of the ship would be harboring a suitcase full of contraband uranium, on a nuclear weapons mission for Kim Jong-un. Yikes!</p>

<p>Soon Allan and Julius are at the center of a complex diplomatic crisis involving world figures from the Swedish foreign minister to Angela Merkel and President Trump. Needless to say, things are about to get very, very complicated.</p>

<p>Another hilarious, witty, and entertaining novel from bestselling author Jonas Jonasson that will have readers howling out-loud at the escapades and misfortunes of its beloved hundred-year-old hero Allan Karlsson and his irresistible sidekick Julius.</p>

<p>India 3.0: The Rising Billion</p>

<p>On 8 November 2016, India radically changed its future course, a change that has precedent only in such momentous occasions in Indian history as the Independence (India 1.0) and economic liberalization (India 2.0). Prime Minister Modi took a decisive step to pluck the scourge of black money at its root, by demonetizing high-value currency notes, and though it caused much inconvenience the people were willing to brave it for the country. It was a resilient India's thirst for self-realization and heralded a new consciousness of the Indian people -- one that seeks political willpower and integrity. India's future has been the ground of many contentions and to date, it remains the greatest and most far-reaching political experiment in human history. From being a democracy to its aspirations of being a global powerhouse -- the world has looked on with curiosity the development of its rising billion.</p>

<p>Wide Awake (Dinosaur Juniors, Book 3)</p>

<p>It’s bedtime, but Winnie is wide awake… Get your young ones to sleep with book three of the incredible Dinosaur Juniors series from the award-winning Rob Biddulph!</p>

<p>This is the spectacularly sleep-inducing third story from the bestselling Rob Biddulph in his delightfully Dinosaur-y series about all the first-time moments every junior enjoys.</p>

<p>It’s bedtime for these Tyrannosaurus twins, and Otto is sleepy – but Winnie is not. In fact, she’s wide awake!</p>

<p>She wakes up poor Otto to help her drift off… and from lullabies to counting dino-sheep, he’ll try anything to help Winnie off to sleep. But will they ever get there?</p>

<p>Meet Winnie and Otto and all the other dinosaur juniors, as they traverse life’s first ups and downs – all in Rob’s trademark rhyme filled with warmth and humour.</p>

<p>Perfect for Rob’s youngest fans, with colourful, detailed artwork and a simple rhyming text just right for reading aloud.</p>

<p>A-maze-ing Snow (Molly Of Denali)</p>

<p>Based on the&nbsp;Molly of Denali&nbsp;TV show now airing on PBS KIDS!&amp;160;A-maze-ing Snow&nbsp;is a storybook with stickers!&amp;160;This 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&amp;;s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.</p>

<p>A blizzard blows through Qyah, Alaska, and the school roof caves in! Luckily, Molly knows just how to raise the money to fix it . . . a winter carnival! When Molly wants to build the most amazing maze for the carnival, she discovers she needs a little help from her friends&amp;;and a LOT of help from a map!</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&amp;;via dog sled!</p>

<p>A Parade Of Elephants</p>

<p>New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? Read and find out!</p>

<p>An ALA Notable Book</p>

<p>This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing.</p>

<p>Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? It’s a surprise!</p>

<p>With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime.&nbsp;A Parade of Elephants&nbsp;is an excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing.</p>