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Flann O'Brien's innovative metafictional work, whose unruly characters strike out their own paths in life to the frustration of their author, At Swim-Two-Birds is a brilliant impressionistic jumble of ideas, mythology and nonsense published in Penguin Modern Classics.Flann O'Brien's first novel tells the story of a young, indolent undergraduate, who lives with his curmudgeonly uncle in Dubin and spends far too much time drinking with his frien...

A stunning new gift edition of The Snowman, re-imagined by beloved author Michael Morpurgo for a whole new generation of readers - now with beautiful full-colour illustrations. One December morning, James is thrilled to wake up to see snow falling. He spends the whole day making his perfect snowman, he has coal eyes, an old green hat and scarf and a tangerine nose... just like the snowman from his favourite story. That night, something mag...

Pre-order the chilling and heart-pounding new novel from Norwegian superstar Jørn Lier Horst.THE INSPIRATION FOR THE HIT BBC FOUR SHOW WISTING'Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers' THE TIMES_______ Wisting is back with his most gripping case yet.In 1999, seventeen-year-old Tone Vaterland was killed on her way home from work. Desperate for a conviction the police deemed the investigation an open-and-shut case and sent her spurned ...

A powerful and commanding account of the life of trailblazing political activist Angela DavisIn the book, Davis describes her journey from a childhood on Dynamite Hill in Birmingham, Alabama, to one of the most significant political trials of the century: from her political activity in a New York high school to her work with the U.S. Communist Party, the Black Panther Party, and the Soledad Brothers, and from the faculty of the Philosophy Depa...

PERFECT LIVES OR PERFECT LIES? THE UNPUTDOWNABLE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK, FROM THE AUTHOR OF HBO'S AWARD WINNING BIG LITTLE LIESRead the addictive bestseller coming to Amazon Prime in 2021 and starring Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Regina Hall, Many Jacinto, Bobby Cannavale and Luke Evans.'A super-suspenseful page-turner' Mail on Sunday_____________Nine perfect strangers, each hiding an imperfect life...

Dillibe was the second black boy to study at Eton - joining in 1965 - and the first to complete his education there. Written at just 21, this is a deeply personal, revelatory account of the racism he endured during his time as a student at the prestigious institution. He tells in vivid detail of his own background as the son of a Nigerian judge at the International Court of Justice at The Hague, of his arrival at the school, of the curriculum,...

Some bonds are built to last forever . . .When Alpha was a baby, she washed up by the lighthouse at Haven Point, a remote beach alive with wild magic. Alpha was the first foundling - and now the lighthouse at Haven Point has become a ramshackle home for any disabled child or adult who has ever felt excluded from society.They call themselves the Wrecklings, looting from passing ships with the help of the mermaids who live in their waters, and w...

A brilliantly funny, heartwarming adventure about a boy with the world's most unusual and stinky super-power! Perfect for fans of David Baddiel and Sam Copeland. Aldrin Addis has the world's most unusual and secret SUPER-POWER: By eating very stinky cheese before bedtime, Aldrin can enter people's dreams and nightmares, and help them with their problems. The trouble is, Aldrin has problems of his own. Dad's not been himself since Mum died, the...

An unbelievable talent' - David WalliamsFrom multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson and inspired by E. Nesbit's timeless classic, The Primrose Railway Children is a gorgeous, heartwarming story of family secrets and new adventures.Sit back and enjoy the journey!Phoebe Robinson loves making up stories - just like her wonderful, imaginative Dad.When he mysteriously disappears, Phoebe, Perry, Becks and their mum must leave everything ...

An intimate self-portrait encompassing the life, times, and career of one of the most transformative individuals--let alone athletes--of recent times.Journeying from a blue-collar childhood to shatter tennis's exclusive country-club culture, Billie Jean King paved the way for a more open, inclusive, and equal sports environment. In her memoir, she takes us behind the scenes of the pro tennis tour, through her five years as the top-ranked woman...

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*** FINAL COVER TO BE REVEALED ***Pre-order a hilarious and inspiring guide to transforming your life through lessons from drag, by the UK's favourite drag queen and star of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Bimini Bon Boulash.'Always surprising, unfailingly original and a kind-hearted soul, Bimini Bon Boulash is modern-day, punk-fashion drag royalty' British VogueBimini Bon Boulash is the nation's sweetheart, capturing hearts and minds as the gag-induci...

A tour de force of scholarship, analysis and narration . . . Lloyd is well on the way to writing a definitive history of the First World War' Lawrence James, The Times'This well-researched, well-written and cogently argued new analysis . . . will undoubtedly now take its rightful place as the standard account of this vital theatre of the conflict' Andrew Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny_________________In the annals of milita...

INTRODUCING YOUR NEXT OBSESSION... 'The sleeper hit of the pandemic' Vogue'This slayed me' TAYLOR JENKINS REID 'The ending ... I'M NOT OVER IT' 5***** READER REVIEW'If you only read one book this year, make it this' 5***** READER REVIEW_______EVERYONE IN THE WORLD KNOWS HIS NAME. BUT IT'S YOU HE WANTS. At thirty-nine, Solène Marchand is a devoted mother, a dedicated colleague and a considerate ex-wife.But it's a long time since she's felt like...

A spine-chilling ghost story with a thrilling mystery at its heart, set on a wild island off the coast of Scotland...Alone in the world, Elspeth takes the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea.Her charge is a strange child. Distracted and secretive, Mary hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her twin, William - just days after their former nanny disappeared. Elspeth's questions are met with silence....

Pre-order the chilling and heart-pounding new novel from Norwegian superstar Jørn Lier Horst.THE INSPIRATION FOR THE HIT BBC FOUR SHOW WISTING'Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers' THE TIMES_______ Wisting is back with his most gripping case yet. In 1999, seventeen-year-old Tone Vaterland was killed on her way home from work. Desperate for a conviction the police deemed the investigation an open-and-shut case and sent her spurned...

Celebrate Christmas with everyone's favourite little unicorn! Fall asleep with Twinkle the unicorn after she goes on very festive night-time adventure. It's Christmas Eve and Twinkle is too excited to sleep! But someone very special is also awake, and is having a bit of trouble! Can Twinkle come to the rescue and still get to sleep on time?Finishing on a gentle end, this enchanting story is the perfect length to help little ones settle down fo...

ONE WOMAN'S QUEST TO REBUILD BRITAIN'S BROKEN BANKING SYSTEM'If there was ever a business book suitable for TV adaptation, this is it' FTIn the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash, the British banking industry had come to a standstill. Trust in the sector had been left in tatters and, despite the emergence of technologies which could revolutionise the customer experience, nobody wanted to upset the status quo.That was until Anne Boden decide...