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Change the history that pupils learn at Key Stage 3. Reframe familiar topics, discover forgotten stories and amplify unheard voices. Through an evocative, story-based approach,…

Our popular Religion and Ethics student book has been completely revised and updated to provide a single book for AS and A-level. Written by a…

THE MASTERFUL NEW THRILLER IN THE ICONIC KAREN PIRIE SERIES, NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES Praise for Val McDermid 'McDermid is at her considerable best'…

Orphan. Governess. Lover. Survivor. Orphaned at a young age, Jane Eyre endures a childhood of abuse and neglect, first at the hands of her aunt…

How do we engage students in the study of 19th century literature? How can a novel of this period be made relevant to the 21st…

The day after his tenth birthday, the last thing Zak expects - or wants - is to have to give up his room for an…

The pumpkin hunt is starting, come and join the SPOOKY fun! It's time for an adventure, Halloween has just begun . . . Set off…

'Spain's finest contemporary novelist' Guardian 'Juan Marsé's contribution to European fiction has been consistently remarkable' Times Literary Supplement From one of Spain's most acclaimed authors,…

THE THRILLING SEQUEL TO THE EPIC SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BONESMITH 'A dark fantasy thrill ride from start to finish' Amélie Wen Zhao Wren is still…

Sometimes legends don't tell the whole story. After the sudden death of her boyfriend, Vera would have been happy to spend her life completely unnoticeable,…

In this heartfelt novel about family, friendship, and identity perfect for fans of The List of Things That Will Not Change and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter…

Meet the Lakefront Billionaires . . . Book #3 coming in 2025 Look out for the next must-read Lakefront Billionaire romance from Sunday Times and…

Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered Stephen King's seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction. It has sold millions of copies and…

YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHOR'S FAVOURITE AUTHOR: KAREN MARIE MONING IS BACK WITH A SEDUCTIVE NEW SERIES... 'Moning's world building is extensive and inspired' NEW YORK TIMES…

From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this escape room edition contains an exciting array of puzzles to solve, all…

'Every new novel by Giles Foden is something to celebrate - my hand leaps to the shelf' PAUL THEROUX 'The most original and interesting novelist…

All the things that you've lost - that you've loved - are not gone, When they're held in your heart, a small part still lives…

Empower little ones to be proud of where they come from with this beautifully illustrated celebration of food, family, and the magic of memories... Tariq…

Discover the fascinating world of the Romans through 99 questions and answers How big was the Roman Empire? Did all Romans wear togas? And just…

'Reading this book is a strange and shimmering joy; a glimpse of a miracle' Jon McGregor Six o'clock in the morning, Sunday, at the worn-out…

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'Find where you belong and make that place your own...' Tanner has spent his whole life moving from place to place, belonging nowhere. So when…

Elevate your beauty regime with this compilation of simple hacks, covering everything from skincare secrets to hairstyling tricks, pampering rituals to make-up techniques, and more!…

Unlock the secret to a long and happy life with this beautiful guide to the Japanese philosophy of ikigai We all seek a reason for…

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When Noah hears beautiful piano music sweeping through the station, he longs to play. Without a piano of his own, he carefully crafts one out…

Don't get too comfortable. This isn't the type of book you can snuggle up with under the covers. Not even close! You're off on the…

Neurodivergent people are often thwarted in academic and corporate careers because we don't know the unwritten social codes of large organisations, even though we excel…

Northern California, end of summer. Fire Hazard Severity Zone: Very High. A mysterious death. On the anniversary of her mother's death, CEO-in-waiting Robyn Sandoval goes…

This fabulously fun flipbook allows you to generate 60 million brilliantly beastly insults for all occasions. Wacky, zany, and sometimes plain silly, this book will…

Can you help the boy find his way through the mazes and back to his friends? Navigate towering treetops, prickly cactus fields, mysterious caverns, and…

What is life? This is among the most difficult open problems in science, right up there with the nature of consciousness and the existence of…

'Vast and arresting' SPECTATOR 'A remarkably human take on the geological world' NEW STATESMAN Rocks are the record of our creative planet reinventing itself for…

The latest title in the blockbuster series, BIRDS brings you up close and personal with eight different bird species in astounding motion. Seeing is believing…

The latest title in the blockbuster series, BUGS brings you up close and personal with eight different bug species in astounding motion. Another addition to…

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When you are raised to believe that the person you are is unacceptable, you hide. And you stay hidden. If you are X-Men and Dance…

In the autumn of 2022, Liz Truss took Britain on a journey into economic la-la land and comprehensively tanked the economy. The result? Higher mortgages…

'As an exploration of the social fabric of Afghan life, this book takes some beating' Daily Telegraph 'Åsne Seierstad is one of the greatest, most…

The New India is the unforgettable account of the struggle between modern forces and ancient ideas to shape the young country's destiny. It reveals a…

In January 2017, Chimene Suleyman was on her way to an abortion clinic in Queens, New York with her boyfriend, the father of her nascent…

This is a book about feeding babies. Nothing more, nothing less. How to Thrive: An evidence-based guide to feeding your baby is the first book…

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER & A TIMES, TELEGRAPH, IRISH TIMES & IRISH INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR Fully updated to cover Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup…

Shape, form, colour and line are the visual language of abstract art and the inspiration for the designs in this creative pattern cutting book. Taking…

It's "captivating from the very start and entertaining to the very end" (India Holton, The League of Gentlewomen Witches) as family secrets and scandalous mystery…

In this heartwarming romance, summertime in a small seaside town brings one woman an unexpected second chance with the first man to melt her heart-now…

Keep track of your Life Total with this officially licensed Magic: The Gathering counter. - Deluxe Component: Inspired by the timeless MtG card back design,…

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLACK NARCISSUS AND THE RIVER 'One of our best and most captivating novelists' PHILIP HENSHER '[Godden has] a genius for…

'Truly enchanting' Trudi Canavan The Outcast Mage is an unmissable epic fantasy debut, packed with adventure, mystery and dragonfire, where a young mage's struggle to…

SAMKIEL AND DIANNA WILL RETURN in the next sizzling, dark romantasy series from Amber V. Nicole. EPIC. SPICY. ADDICTIVE. Embrace the darkness . . .…

People Like Us is Jason Mott's electric new novel. It is not memoir, yet it has deeply personal connections to Jason's life. And while rooted…

'Part memoir, part shoe leather investigative journalism, Mafiopoli is a vital exploration of how organised crime takes hold of a society from the bottom up…

Adrianna, heir to the multimillion dollar Kensington nightclub empire, is planning her dream wedding - a lavish ceremony funded by exclusive sponsors, on the Kensington's…

Discover 50 simple, thrifty, low-tech projects that you can create, even if you're a novice builder! With simple tools and materials and just basic building…

The storm is coming... The most painful of Evie Cormac's memories have been locked away, ever since she was held prisoner as a child -…

'I loved it - another hugely satisfying read from Roisin' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon Affair Three great loves. Two very different countries. One…

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'Whitehouse is a skilful, attentive writer' The Guardian BODY FOUND AT MOSELEY BOG IS KEY WITNESS IN SHOCKING CASE When 18-year-old Ben Renshaw is found…

Keyana is heading back to school in this exciting picture book written by bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (I Love My Hair!) and illustrated by…

'Been reading this on m'olidays. It's perfectly ridiculous & also v funny...' DAWN FRENCH 'Curtain Call To Murder positively explodes with the double-entendres and vicious…

The brand-new crime thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, J, D. Robb. 'J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages…

Maths is all around you, it can be seen everywhere in nature and in the human-made world. In Fractions, discover how we use fractions and…

Maths is all around you, it can be seen everywhere in nature and in the human-made world. In Shapes, discover how triangles make strong structures,…

Inspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable steps Join Rav as he finds out about the courage it takes to ride…

Inspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable steps Join Jack as he finds out about responsibility and takes little steps towards…

Take a look inside your incredible body and learn about the weird and wonderful heart and lung systems that keep you healthy and make you…

Take a look inside your incredible body and learn about the weird and wonderful processes that happen as you grow. In Growing, learn about what…

A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about light. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle thinks she can get rid of an annoying dog by…

A humorous science comic-book story that explains key concepts about plants. Loveable anti-heroine Evil Beetle thinks she can get rid of an annoying kid by…

Be surprised by the astonishing science of forces, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl, the internet's most inspiring curator of facts and observations of our…

Be surprised by the astonishing science of the plant kingdom, with Sabrina Rose, AKA Science Girl, the internet's most inspiring curator of facts and observations…

Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a wood! Whatever trees are found there, woods are wonderful places to spot nature.…

Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find in a park! Big or small, parks are great places to spot nature. From busy…

Produced in partnership with the RHS, this fun book for young children tells all about super seeds! Plant life begins with a seed. But how…

Produced in partnership with the RHS, this brightly coloured, fun book for young children tells all about cactuses! Clever cacti are amazing. They can be…

Understand the science of the world around you by making art Can you tell the difference between kinetic, stored and chemical energy? This book will…

Understand the science of forces and flight by making art Is gravity weighing you down? Find out how to rise above it with this book…

Galileo Galilei tells the story of 'the father of science - covering his origins as the son of a musician, through his work in astronomy…

Isaac Newton tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins as the son of a farmer through his work in mechanics,…

Giraffe Saves Water offers a gentle introduction to the concept of not wasting water for young children. In this humorous story, Giraffe is always wasting…

Lemur Saves Energy offers a gentle introduction to the concept of using energy carefully for young children. In this humorous story, Lemur is always wasting…

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A TALE FOR EVERYONE WHO'S EVER FALLEN FOR THE VILLAIN... When her whole life collapsed, Rae still had books.…

'Kwajo's voice is leading the call for change on behalf of a generation who have been seriously failed by Westminster.' Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater…

A hilarious, informative, and vibrantly illustrated guide to 101 bird songs that sound surprisingly familiar. Have you ever gone for a walk in the woods…

You're invited to a show to remember at the prestigious Buckingham Hotel . . . London, 1942. The war is far from over for soldier…

'Certain to become the definitive work' DOUGLAS SMITH 'Elegantly written and magisterially researched' ROBERT SERVICE 'Masterful . . . a chilling lesson' VLADISLAV ZUBOK The…

This authoritative, focused and bestselling guide by two of the UK's brightest young entrepreneurs - The Apprentice runner-up, Bianca Miller-Cole and serial entrepreneur, Dr Byron…

THEY LEFT SEEKING SANCTUARY THEY RETURNED SEEKING VENGEANCE All of America knows what happened in Sanctuary - a boy lost his footing at a party…

Katherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best. Then the worst actually…

Would you know if you lived next door to a serial killer? Emma Kenny - psychologist and true crime expert - reveals the chilling true…

The quest for happiness is universal. This state of blissful being is universally desired and has been for many millennia. Today it is widely accepted…

Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were…

Behind every important scientific discovery there is an equation. They are far from baffling, and now you too can understand their power and beauty! Discover…

"A compulsive, page-turning thriller - kept me invested and guessing from start to finish. Loved it"- Jennie Godfrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST…

This is the story of the first human being born on Mars: Rose Fuller, who saw a better future than the one that came to…

The most spectacular array of high-quality matt art stickers - over 1000 - drawn from museum and ephemera collections around the globe. The perfect gift…

Discover a clever new way to approach watercolour painting. Begin by building up the muscle memory of the stroke pattern, then put brush to paper,…

'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST 'Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATER What if love is the best magic of all? A witch…

In this heartwarming story, all three Monroe sisters have said "I do," but when the eldest sister's marriage hits a rough patch, it takes the…

'A bird in a cage may be safe but it will know no peace until it can fly. After all that we have seen, all…

From an unmissable voice in epic fantasy comes the final novel in a trilogy where guilds clash, magic fuels machines, and an all-out war has…

A local woman is found in a children's playground, tied up and burned to death. Her clothes are neatly folded and laid at the base…

Find out about money and how to spend, save and use it wisely with this fun guide to becoming a more confident you! Money affects…

Find out how to be more respectful and inclusive of others with this fun guide to becoming a more confident you! Respect is showing that…

A fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! How is an earthquake like a stuck door? Why are…

A fun, quirky geography series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! What makes a volcano blow its top? How violent is…

THEN Alone in New Orleans, Selina is struggling to fit in until a charismatic stranger invites her for a drink. It feels like fate, but…

The Short Story of Contemporary Art is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge. This…

The untold story of the women behind the greatest mass poisoning of the 20th century The women in Nagyrév are desperate. They are suffering. `…

ONE OF THE MILLIONS' MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2024 "This is an astonishingly accomplished novel...Just stunning." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Magnificent" - Publisher's Weekly,…

'One of the greatest historical novels ever written' SARAH WATERS 'I love to find queer representation in historical fiction . . . Renault's eye for…

'Mary Renault's portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics' Madeline Miller,…

'Mary Renault is a shining light' HILARY MANTEL 'Mary Renault's portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent' MADELINE MILLER The sequel to…

Connect with nature's sacred roots with this enchanting exploration of the magick and mysticism of trees Their stories are written in folklore, they are revered…

'Having grown up in working-class North Manchester, I can vouch for the remarkable accuracy of Dead Lucky. But Connor Hutchinson goes beyond surface naturalism to…

MERCY HAS A COST. TIME FOR VICTOR TO PAY. Assassin-for-hire Victor is in Bucharest, Romania, to kill two targets meeting to exchange stolen intelligence his…

'The Alexander Trilogy contains some of Renault's finest writing. Lyrical, wise, compelling: the novels are a wonderful imaginative feat' SARAH WATERS 'The Alexandriad is one…

From the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask comes an inspiring romance novel about honouring the past, living in the present, and loving for…

***The instant Sunday Times bestseller*** 'An epic and heart rending struggle between gods and mortals, lovers and siblings . . . Stewart is a writer…

USA Today bestselling author Debbie Mason takes another trip to Sunshine Bay in this heartwarming story about family, love after loss, and self-discovery-perfect for fans…

All Jay wants is to start again, to set himself up in a small, quiet town where no one knows him. Because here, no one…

Ease your little one's mind and share God's promises with this encouraging story all about worry--written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.…

'A captivating sweep of a novel about love, resilience and impossible choices' Christina Lamb, chief foreign correspondent Sunday Times 'An unflinching look at the cost…

Growing up in Yorkshire and with farming blood in his genes, James Greenwood always knew he would end up as a vet. Animals have been…

'In 1953, at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Alice was dressed from head to foot in a long gray dress and a gray…

WINNER OF A COSMOPOLITAN BOOK AWARD FOR MOST RELATABLE READ 2024 'A rich coming-of-age story full of punchy and astute observations about everyday relationships' COSMPOLITAN…

Master the ideas that have shaped the study of genetics today. In a series of 50 accessible essays, Mark Henderson and Helen Sims introduce and…

'I very much doubt I'll read a better crime novel this year' IAN RANKIN 'Dominic Nolan is a wonderful writer' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Crime writing of…

What if changing the way we breathe can change the way we live? Breathing is perhaps the biological process to which we pay the least…

Gail is in trouble at school. Saint Saviours, the exclusive private girls school that she attends on a scholarship, cannot contain her. Impulsive, bored and…

All aboard the Immortal Express - Lady Jing is off to Paris where she will encounter romance, danger and vampires in the sequel to the…

'Powerful, joyful, heartbreaking and so funny all at once' SARA NISHA ADAMS 'Every now and then a book comes along that changes the way you…

THE SANATORIUM MADE YOUR BLOOD RUN COLD. NOW, GO DEEP INTO THE WOODS WITH THE WILDS . . . In Portugal's national park, dark forests…

A Time Travellers Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of the ancient world Living in ancient Rome was superbly and…

A thrilling and satisfying new mystery featuring Keigo Higashino's enduringly popular Detective Galileo, first introduced in The Devotion of Suspect X The body of a…

SOMETIMES TRUE LOVE DEFIES DEATH ITSELF. New York, 1926. Reapers - once-human vampires - stalk the shadows. The Saint family has reigned over the city…

Explore the ingenious and funny behaviours found in the animal kingdom. Animals can't talk like we do, and yet they have found a variety of…

Explore the ingenious and funny behaviours found in the animal kingdom. To survive in the animal kingdom, creatures big and small have developed clever and…

Charles Darwin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a wealthy doctor, his famous voyage on HMS…

Each book in the A Dinosaur Story series follows a group of dinosaur friends who get into some sticky situations but in doing so, helps…

Each book in the A Dinosaur Story series follows a group of dinosaur friends who get into some sticky situations but in doing so, helps…

Marie Curie tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering her origins as the daughter of a Polish teacher through her work on…

Learn about different sorts of energy by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important! This book makes…

Learn about the human body by meeting some hilarious characters who are keen to explain why they are the most important! This book makes science…

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future. Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups…

Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future. Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups…

Does the topic of materials give you a sinking feeling? Find out how to float to the top of the class with this book -…

Is the science of light a bit shadowy to you? This book will help you to work like a scientist: testing ideas, making investigations and…

This heart-warming second chance love story about hope and healing from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains is perfect for fans of Raeanne Thayne and…

THE ULTIMATE ROMANTIC SUMMER READ: FORCED-PROXIMITY, RIVALS TO LOVERS AND GRUMPY/SUNSHINE! A delayed flight won't stop them from breaking up the wedding of the year…

IT'S TIME TO REDEFINE MIDDLE AGE MAKE THE MIDPOINT THE START OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! Inspired by the hit podcast, The Mid-Point Plan…

A brand new thriller from the internationally bestselling author of A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS **** A masterful, gripping serial-killer thriller covering three killers over…

This is volume 1 of the complete collection of tales set in the Revelation Space universe, by British Science Fiction Award-winner Alastair Reynolds. The 'mastersinger…

This is volume 2 of the complete collection of tales set in the Revelation Space universe, by British Science Fiction Award-winner Alastair Reynolds. The 'mastersinger…

If you liked PARASITE or SQUID GAME, you've come to the right place... A sleeper hit with over a QUARTER OF A MILLION copies sold…

Cristina's son was about to embark on gender-affirming care that would likely cause infertility, when she realised the need to support both her child and…

This comprehensive guide brings together the diverse experiences of supervisors and supervisees following the music therapy career journey from the first training placement to an…

Embark on 20 epic expeditions alongside real-life explorer Levison Wood, from the Silk Road and medieval pilgrimages to the Holy Land to Nellie Bly's trip…

"A champagne fizz of a romance." --New York Times Indiana Jones meets Bridgerton in this delightful Regency romance romp. Bold, curvy Elizabeth Wynchester loves cuddling…

'Extraordinary . . . a glimpse into a future of endless possibility.' - Martin Dorey, travel writer 'A gripping, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking account of…

Go on an around-the-world trip to meet eight of the world's most beloved big cats. Meet the cats that roar from the highest mountains, the…

'York is a witty, whip-smart, lithely engaging science storyteller, truly one of our best' Mary Roach, author of Stiff and Fuzz A playful examination of…

'A terrific read' Andy McNab In November 1942, two nights after the Battle of El Alamein, a young British army officer was captured. As the…

Surviving a helicopter crash in the Vietnamese Highlands is only the start of the challenges facing Jack Ryan, Jr., in the latest propulsive thriller of…

Dr. Sunyata Song must travel across the Milky Way to learn to communicate with the greatest discovery of her century: an artificial intelligence the size…

'Visceral and unpredictable, Silverback is doing what novels do best . . . Told with real intelligence, skill and compassion, this is a seriously impressive…

When Rosie first embarked on exploring her sexuality, she didn't know where to start and spent a long time longing for something that didn't feel…

'Seductive' Daily Mail 'Vivid and packed with emotion, this assured debut about a mother searching for her son will take you on a journey to…

The incredible true story about a Galilean stonemason who changed the course of the world forever. Beautifully told through the eyewitness accounts of those who…

From the No. 1 New York Times and TikTok bestselling author Vi Keeland comes a twisty and addictive thriller. As a college English professor, Elizabeth…

'In this gripping tale, a close band of women are scattered by a ruthless occupation, each finding her own path through resilience, cunning and taking…

'Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth' Naomi Novik, on Thornhedge Halla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle's estate... and, unfortunately,…

After a decade on the run, Tory Arknett knows the ugly business of staying free better than he knows himself. But his freedom hinges on…

'It's Murder She Wrote as you've never seen it before' Sir Lenny Henry 'The formidable Miss Hortense will be your new favourite literary sleuth! Fresh,…

It's the middle of the night. It's pouring with rain. You've woken up in the middle of a field, alone, surrounded by dead bodies. And…

How do you stop an assassination when you're working with the number one suspect? When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity…

Dive into this hilarious, fully illustrated guide packed with tongue-in-cheek tips to prepare you for the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime - being a grandparent!…

If you've ever been curious about the rich culture and vibrant history of Ancient Greece, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of…

Brain Quest Phonics is a new extension to the best-selling Brain Quest series. These fun, engaging, and curriculum-based workbooks are designed to meet the need…

A REMARKABLE, UNIQUE DOUBLE-AWARD-WINNING JAPANESE THRILLER In the wake of a brutal war with a rival cartel, a certain drug lord flees Mexico and ends…

THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING JAPANESE HISTORICAL THRILLER The winter of 1578, four years prior to the Honnnoji Incident. Araki Murashige has betrayed his ally Oda Nobunaga and…

One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge. In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson's family. Twelve years later, she's ready for…

Don't miss the next utterly gripping and spine-tingling thriller from bestselling author Nina Manning, available to pre-order now! You won't want to leave... until you…