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Return to the magical world of the Greenwild ten years later in The Frozen King. Get ready for an epic adventure with a brand new heroine and a perilous voyage to the ends of the earth!Readers were enchanted by Pari Thomsons bestselling, award-winning Greenwild trilogy...I couldnt put them down . . . This series is a must read! - 5 star reviewMy daughter loved this book and couldnt wait for the sequel - 5 star reviewFantasy, magic and marvel. - 5 star reviewThis book brought me all the warm, fuzzy feelings I remember from the likes of Narnia, the Golden Compass, and Harry Potter - 5 star reviewPhenomenal . . . If you dont believe in magic, you will after youve read Greenwild. - A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesEleven-year-old Annika Marina is heir to the throne of Iffenwild, a kingdom ruled by its ocean magic. Preferring to spend her time at sea with her travelling theatre troupe rather than in stuffy halls discussing politics, Annika hopes the day never comes when she is called upon to take up the throne.But then the unthinkable happens and her uncle Max, king of Iffenwild, returns from a secret mission to the Utter North injured and close to death. At the prospect of losing her beloved uncle, she decides to make the perilous journey to the Utter North - where the landscape is treacherous and the people wield dangerous magic with the ice - to find a long-forgotten cure.But beneath the snow, a dark force is threatening the Utter North. And if Annika fails, its not only her uncles life, but the fate of the magical world that hangs in the balance.

A Serving of Hope, translated from the Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the fourth book in the bestselling, heartwarming sleuthing series, perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. This is an interconnected series, which can be read separately, or binged all at once!If I hadnt searched for the flavours of my memories, I think I would have spent my life endlessly chasing the past . . .Near Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto, the Kamogawa Diner continues to attract lost souls seeking meaning in their lives. From the morning miso soup before heading to Kyoto for the judicial examination, to the onigiri gifted alongside cherished promises, the ginger pork that became a memory of unrequited love, the not-too-sour chilled noodles from grandmas house, the fried chicken treated by the diners owner to the struggling baseball team, to the macaroni gratin shared with my young son for the last timewelcome to the diner without a sign, where a chef father and a detective daughter await.Welcome to another delicious mystery, the fourth installment in the series! A Serving of Hope follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, and The Menu of Happiness.Feel-good and foodie themes collide in this follow-up to The Kamogawa Food Detectives - The Times on The Restaurant of Lost RecipesReaders are eating up this series so far . . .These books are so beautifully wholesomeUtterly charmingAn uplifting tale that I savoured along with the dinersI hope thye keep coming!A captivating, heartwarming novel

On Christmas Eve, seven-year-old Mary excitedly opens her presents. She unwraps an intriguing little nutcracker figure from her godfather. Alexandre Dumass retelling of this festive story is full of wonder and imagination, and inspired Tchaikovskys famous ballet. This edition features original black-and-white illustrations by French artist Bertall.One night, as the clock strikes twelve, young Marys Nutcracker comes alive to battle a ferocious army of mice. The next day Mary eagerly tells her family what she witnessed, but only godfather Drosselmayer believes her.Drosselmayer tells Mary the story of a young mechanic who accidentally brought a curse upon the charming Princess Pirlipata. A far-flung quest for the mystical Cracatook Nut ensues, and all of a sudden Mary and her Nutcracker are whisked away to a magical land . . .Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

This magical collection of folk stories from across the world celebrates the winter season in all its frosty glory. From Norse, Japanese and Icelandic mythology to Chinese, Scottish and Indigenous American folklore, these stories range from charming to chilling.Discover myths that explore the origins of the season and the importance of embracing icy weather, alongside tales which welcome you into the warm glow of festive gatherings. Featuring beloved storytellers such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm as well as little-known, rediscovered treasures, this flurry of wintery tales is the perfect companion for cosying up by the fireplace during the colder months of the year.Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Flemming Borck is the ideal bank teller: quiet, meticulous, perhaps a little dull. He even stays late to tidy up, which is how he finds the note: THE THING IN MY POCKET IS A REVOLVER. HAND OVER THE CASH YOUVE GOT IMMEDIATELY.This draft of a stick-up, discarded at the counter, is Borcks warning that the Father Christmas outside the shopping centre is not all that he seems. So Borck hatches a plan. But he soon finds out that being quiet and meticulous wont save him from the messy and dangerous situation hes got himself into...

The brand-new novel from global sensation Tomi Adeyemi: The Siren is a dark, propulsive speculative thriller that will leave you breathless.When Emery joins Dartmouth College shes determined it will be the ticket to her future, as she leaves the chaos of her past behind.But before long she meets glamorous, intoxicating Roux, and her close-knit band of sirens. Why cant she stay away from them - and what do they want from Emery?As she learns more about these women, it becomes clear that there is a dark power operating at the heart of their circle. And, with everything on the line, Emery decides its a power she must take for herself - no matter the cost.An addictive and sinister examination of power and survival - and the frighteningly thin lines between life and death.

From Sunday Times bestseller Travis Baldree, Tales from the Territory is a beautiful collection of cosy fantasy tales, set in the much-loved world of Legends & Lattes.There are many tales yet untold . . .GOBLINS & GREATCOATS: Chaos goblin Zyll is involved in a case of mistaken identity, where she solves a murder at an inn whilst simultaneously stealing all the cutlery.JUST A THIMBLEFUL: The sweet rattkin baker Thimble finds a new home for his soon-to-be famous cinnamon rolls.PAGES TO FILL: An act of mercy leads to a life-changing discovery for warrior orc Viv.In MIROGRAPH, young succubus Tandri assists a university professor on a mysterious project where art and science collide.In CAVALIERS & COFFEES, Viv, now the owner of Legends & Lattes coffee shop, discovers that imitation is not the highest form of flattery.Featuring bespoke, full-page colour illustrations, this is a deluxe collection of cosy short stories.

An injured, housebound man believes he might have witnessed a murder and must uncover the plot without leaving his apartment. An accidental killer hides the corpse of his neighbour in a fold-down bed - just as his landlord decides to start holding viewings. An innocent youth accused of murder goes on the run, only to discover he has an unexpected aptitude for crime. In this new selection of his best short stories - including the one that inspired Alfred Hitchcock - Cornell Woolrich shines as one of the twistiest, smartest and most thrilling crime writers of the 20th century.

John Cooper Clarke may have an honorary doctorate and a poem on the English Literature GCSE syllabus, but dont let that fool you: the Poet Laureate of Punk is still a bona fide iconoclast. In Have It, a collection of scathing new poems, the Bard of Salford puts his pen to work across a host of painfully funny critiques of modern life.Praise for John Cooper ClarkeA rhymer to be reckoned with . . . with a panache contemporary poets should aspire to and respect The Sunday TimesJohn Cooper Clarke uses words like Chuck Berry uses guitar riffs melody and anger, humour and disdain in equal measure. Hes the real deal, really funny and really caustic, the velvet voice of discontent Kate MossJohn Cooper Clarke is one of Britains outstanding poets. His anarchic punk poetry has thrilled people for decades . . . long may his slender frame and spiky top produce words and deeds that keep us on our toes and alive to the wonders of the world Sir Paul McCartney

Tell me the worst thing youve ever done.On Christmas Eve, in a hotel on Irelands west coast, a man and a woman meet for the first time. As a snowstorm gathers outside windows twinkling with fairy lights, they share a meal, pour wine, propose a toast.Janice and Gerry are strangers to one another, but they each have a story to tell, a confession to make.As the blizzard howls, the night will take an unexpected turn, and their conversation will have consequences far beyond the candlelit table.

ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO STEP INTO THE DARKNESS?Edgar Allan Poe did not truly die. In the years since his mysterious demise, his works have captivated millions and spawned the genres of horror and the detective story. His masterpieces filled with talking ravens and buried women, haunted houses and beating hearts live on in our imaginations and our nightmares. His most famous tales (The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart) are endlessly adapted, parodied and obsessed over. His darkness has shaped our world.But who was Edgar Allan Poe? And why does he haunt us still?Following the course of Poes fascinating, short and tragic life from his fame as the poet of The Raven to his tortured romances and mysterious disappearances Emily Ogden dives deep into the mind of the man who authored the worlds most famous and enduring horrors, and interweaves his story with those of the devoted readers who have found solace and recognition in his haunted legacy.Edgar Allan Poes darkness surrounds us. Might it also help us to see the light?

Restaurateur, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Danny Meyer reveals the secrets of his widely-admired leadership philosophy and the tools he uses to build an energized, cohesive, and motivated culture.In 2006, Danny Meyer owned eleven restaurants, was nurturing a single parkside burger kiosk called Shake Shack, and had just written a bestselling book, Setting the Table, about his companys unique culture of Enlightened Hospitality. On the first page of that book, Danny proudly declared that in twenty-five years he had never closed a restaurant. But just a few years later, he shuttered his beloved Tabla, a decision that filled him with shamebut sparked a reckoning within him about what it means to be a leader.Danny realized that his fear of failure wasnt just misguided: it was also an impediment to his innate entrepreneurial spirit, and that clinging to the past was holding his company back. In WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO RIGHT, he takes the reader along on his journey to learn how hes delivered a winning culture ofexcellence at scale. Businesses and organizations have long understood how to scale systems of production. But its a much trickier challenge to scale uplifting human relationships, particularly in a fluid, growing organization one that has now spawned 700 businesses spread across twenty-four countries. As Danny writes, Along the way, Ive tripped and scraped my knee more times than I can count, andyet the general trajectory has been upward and to the right.WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO RIGHT offers fascinating, lively stories from the last twenty years of Dannys career, along with plenty of his trademark mantras (D.F.SDont Fing Settle; Change Your Grip; and Think Like a Winemaker) and leadership concepts (the Hospitality Quotient; the Rule of Two; and the Four Gears ofLeadership). Together, they offer an insightful, practical, and transformative roadmap for success, yes, but more important: for making things that matter and endure. Danny believes that culture is an aspiration, not a destination. When you get your culture on the right path in any field, your missteps end up mattering far lessthan the innumerable lives youll have changed for the better.

Award-winning journalist Camilla Cavendish embarks on a compassionate yet frank investigation into why were having fewer children, how its changing the world and what we should do about itCamilla Cavendish travels across cultures and continents to investigate one of the most intimate decisions we all make whether or not to have children. In Britain, one in five couples have no children, and almost half of all families have only one. The populations of China, Japan, Russia and Italy are shrinking rapidly. Poland and South Korea could all but vanish from the map. Pro-natalists wail that feminism has killed the family. Governments throw money at childcare subsidies. Would-be grandparents wring their hands at the apparent selfishness of the young. But the conversation is in the wrong place.As birth rates plummet, Cavendish offers a startling blend of data and stories to uncover what is really driving the baby gap. Meeting people from a diverse range of ethnicities and experiences, she reveals a tapestry of motivations from a dating recession to a loss of faith in the future; from the pressures of modern parenting to infertility struggles; from the atomisation of society to a deeply human instinct to mirror each other.Interviewing voices from across the new political divide, Cavendish warns against weaponising babies. She encounters women going it alone and men whove missed out, finds communities quietly bucking the trend and speaks to scientists on the verge of extending the biological clock.By examining the profound implications of a world where fewer children are born, Generation Maybe argues for a future in which we respect the happily childfree, while genuinely empowering those who long for children. Incisive and humane, this is essential reading for anyone who cares about the world we may or may not choose to make for the next generation.

Find calm, clarity and joy in seconds with micropractice a revolutionary, science-backed method that can deliver powerful benefits anytime, anywhere.How do we care for ourselves when life wont slow down? This is the question that psychologist Eli Susman spent a decade pursuing the answer to at Harvard and Berkeley as he observed how too many of us think mindfulness, self-compassion and joy are only achieved through lengthy retreats, intensive meditation or hours on the yoga mat.Enter micropractice: a term Susman coined for the powerful, bite-size techniques that help us find calm and well-being right in the middle of modern lifes many demands. In this beautifully illustrated, accessible and highly practical guide, Susman distils ancient wisdom and his own pioneering research into 14 practices anchored in 4 core elements:MOVE: Energise instantly with microyoga, a quick power pose or a spontaneous microdance no mat, dancefloor or skills required. TOUCH: Enhance self-compassion, calm anxiety and lower cortisol through something as simple as petting a cat, resting your hands on your belly and chest or even sharing a fist bump with a friend or colleague.BREATHE: Reset your nervous system and release endorphins with intentional breathing exercises, laughter yoga or by singing a few lines of your favourite song.FLOW: Infuse ordinary moments with intention, from mindful eating to silently offering lovingkindness to the people you encounter throughout your day.Along the way, Susman reveals the science of habit formation so these micropractices dont just inspire you once they stick. No elaborate rituals, just research-grounded tools that slip naturally into your day to build emotional resilience, spark creativity, sharpen focus and make well-being a way of being.

The final volume of The Song of Silver, coming autumn 2026. - - - As the years turn, the villagers of Lunneset tell tales of the elusive Lady Silver, a benevolent noblewoman who was once a slave; of Saria Granger, protector of their fields, and of Fen Singer, the jester whose songs fill taverns across the kingdom. They speak darker words of Christian Westhill, the crowns iron fist in Lunneset. His strict enforcement of the kings law falls heaviest on those who struggle most, punishing the smallest of missteps with ruthless brutality.Having reinvested her merchant fortune in land, Livy strives to grow a new community on the coast of Lunneset: a burgeoning haven for those who once suffered as she did. With Saria as her right hand, she plays the dance of courtly politics while her partners push back against the ever-encroaching abuses of Christians authority.Tension prickles like dry tinder in the villages of Lunneset, and the return of an old friend may strike the spark that ignites it. Fen Singer, now a trusted member of the counts household, is finally coming home. With his silver tongue whispering in the highest courts of the county, Christian sees his enemies aligning against him once more. Spurred by his uncompromising vision of justice, he sets his sights on the villagers under Livys protection. Swords seek blood in the night and voices clash in court as Livy, Saria, and Fen struggle to defend their corner of the kingdom.With everything they have grown to love at stake, the tales of Livy, Fen, Saria, and Christian are about to reach their end.

An electrifying picture book by New York Times bestselling author and US presidential inaugural poet Amanda GormanWho are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight.Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this galvanizing original poem by US presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, girls and girlhood are celebrated in their many forms, all beautiful, not for how they look but for how they look into the face of fear. Creating a rousing rallying cry with vivid illustrations by Loveis Wise, Gorman reminds us how girls have shaped our history while marching boldly into the future.

An electrifying picture book by New York Times bestselling author and US presidential inaugural poet Amanda GormanWho are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight.Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this galvanizing original poem by US presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, girls and girlhood are celebrated in their many forms, all beautiful, not for how they look but for how they look into the face of fear. Creating a rousing rallying cry with vivid illustrations by Loveis Wise, Gorman reminds us how girls have shaped our history while marching boldly into the future.

A masterwork by one of the great thinkers of our time. - Dani ShapiroAdeliriously smart and empathetic book that makes a match between the way you love and the way you were loved: sparks ensue. - Joshua CohenWhat keeps us from having the relationships we want?Why cant we find the right partner?Why do we repeat the same painful patterns?How can we keep love alive? The children we once were live inside us, and our early relationships are the templates for our later emotional and sexual attractions. Although they try to protect us, they are also the source of our relational struggles, awakening our fears and longings, and constructing our love life, often without our permission.Diving deep into patients intimate lives, as well as her own, here psychoanalyst Dr Galit Atlas exposes our most private desires, unmet needs, yearnings and pain. Through her intricate portrayal of lives as complex as our own, we uncover the frightened child, the melancholic child, the ashamed child, the invisible child and the guilty child, and are gifted a nuanced understanding of the link between our childhood wounds and our adult love. By inviting our childhood selves to have a seat at the table, we learn to work through our past instead of playing it out in our relationships.This therapeutic journey is an emotional, multi-dimensional understanding of intimacy, offering a transformative path to healing.

Over 50% of Irish people under 40 are either living with their parents or in share accommodation, unable to live either by themselves or with partners despite that being their preference. The housing crisis is often spoken of as a bubble, but economics professor Ronan Lyons argues that this metaphor is outdated. Rather, Ireland suffers from a brittle housing system, one that has lost the ability to respond to change. This groundbreaking book shows what that brittleness is doing to society, how it emerged and, most critically, how a healthier housing system can be built.