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From breakups that ended empires to naps that sank ships, 10 Mistakes That Changed History reveals how overlooked historical errors are responsible for some of the most era-defining events of the past. Featuring many of the most recognisable characters and episodes in history, from Cleopatra to t...

In essential guide that will help you minimise your tax bill and maximise your after-tax earnings In 101 Ways to Save Money On Your Tax Legally! 2025-2026, bestselling author Adrian Raftery - aka Mr. Taxman - shows you how to lower your tax bill and keep more of your hard-earned money. With the c...

Why is Tutankhamun so famous? What was inside a pyramid? And did the ancient Egyptians really love cats? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the ancient Egyptians.

"A is for ants hiking the Alps. B is for bunnies biking to baseball practice. C is for chipmunks camping with caterpillars. Featuring plenty to discover on each charmingly illustrated page, this board book perfectly pairs seasonal art with the letters of the alphabet for the youngest of readers"-...

"The threat to liberal democracy isn't just autocrats - it's a lack of effective action by so-called progressives. We have the means to build an equitable world without hunger, fuelled by clean energy. Instead, we have a politics driven by scarcity, lives defined by unaffordability and public ins...

Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have known each other for fifteen years - and they've disliked each other for every one of them. It started with a minor altercation in an undergrad literature class, but as their academic careers developed, so did the intensity of their arguments. By the time they gra...

"Isabella Shay is usually a very honest person. But when she's running late for her first day at her dream job and the barista yells for "Amy" three times with no answer, she does the unthinkable. Izzy takes that PSL. It's the exact drink she ordered and paid for, only way further ahead in the qu...

"Addicted to Anxiety will help you understand your anxiety from the perspective of addiction, identifying your triggers and learning how to break your habits so you can actively replace them with new, more productive behaviours for a calmer, happier life"--Amazon.

Eliminate the overwhelm and stay on track with your money goals! If you struggle with the time and energy needed to manage your money, you're not alone. So much financial advice is geared toward neurotypical brains. From checking your bank account to impulse spending and budgets that just don't w...

Learn all about ADHD, neurodivergence, and how best to understand it with Ady and Me, the thoughtful and fun-filled story by Rich and Rox, Sunday Times bestselling authors and founders of the iconic ADHD Love. ADHD Love's Rich and Rox bring their personal experience of neurodivergence to this fan...

Aftertaste follows Konstantin "Kostya" Duhovny, a man haunted by the death of his father and the ghosts that have lingered ever since. Though he can't see them, he tastes their favourite foods--flavours that reveal their presence. When Kostya learns he can temporarily reunite the living with the ...

Your ultimate guide to quick, delicious food for any time of day. Featuring over 200 easy-to-follow recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinners and sides, as well as sweets, this collection of favourites will help you make the most of your air fryer. Whether you're new to the air fryer experien...

Stay close, take care,' quacked Alexander's mother.But Alexander did not stay close and he did not take care.He straggled behind with his head in the air - and disappeared down a deep dark hole.Can you help Alexander's mother, his brothers and sister and all the passers-by solve the problem?

"In the tradition of Station Eleven, a literary thriller set partly on the roof of New York's Museum of Natural History in a flooded future. All the Water in the World is told in the voice of a girl gifted with a deep feeling for water. In the years after the glaciers melt, Nonie, her older siste...

"For as long as I can remember, Lachlan West has been my brother's best friend and the love of my life. Trouble is, he kissed me four years ago and then never spoke to me again. I was doing great pretending he doesn't exist until I was assigned to write an article about former college athletes an...

River Santos is stuck-in her job, in her dead-end town, in her grief. Her father died in a house fire, her mother has been MIA for nearly a year, and the only person she can count on is her best friend. Things feel like they're turning around when Logan-the mysterious, hot guy at work-suddenly se...

Working her way up at a storied Stockholm publisher, a young woman develops an ambiguous, shifting relationship with her boss, in this shrewd novel about the tension between tradition and modernity, and expectations and reality. The publishing house is anchored like a ship along Stockholm's main ...

Ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is on a mission to stop a ruthless satanic group from obtaining a treasure of unimaginable power: the legendary Hellfire. If the cult succeeds, they will become more powerful than any government - unleashing chaos and destruction worldwide. Mason and his team must race ...

The Encyclopedia of Animals explores the animal kingdom, from microbes to elephants. Packed with information on anatomy, habitats, lifecycles, and more, this exciting non-fiction book provides young readers with a wealth of detail in an engaging, easy-to-understand format. Photographs, illustrati...