British spy Leonard Flood is asked to investigate the poisoning in London of Willa Karlsson, a retired secret service officer suspected of being a Russian agent. British intelligence is terrified by the possibility that Moscow poisoned her upon her retirement since she was no longer useful to them.
Ever wonder how fireflies light up the sky? And why those sticky plant seeds are so hard to get off your clothes? The Firefly's Light is a mind-boggling non-fiction book about biomimicry - how humans have been inspired by observing the amazing innovations of the natural world. With gorgeous illustrations and incredible stories, explore and celebrate how designers, engineers and scientists have looked to nature and found solutions to everyday problems. Beautiful, colourful art exploring examples of biomimicry in our world Learn all about how inventions and discoveries came to be, from velcro, aeroplanes, the Bullet Train, LED lights and more! Full colour illustrated non-fiction book for ages 8+
<p> <strong>'Impressive ... Fascinating' <em>Sunday Times</em></strong> </p> <p> <strong>'An authoritative history' <em>Financial Times</em></strong> </p> <p> <strong>'Gripping and richly researched' Rana Mitter</strong> </p> <p> <strong>A superb new history of the rise of China and the fall of Hong Kong to authoritarian rule.</strong> </p>
<b>In bestselling author Steve Berry's stunning novel, former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone encounters information from a secret World War II dossier that, if proven true, would not only rewrite history - it could change the political landscape of Europe forever.</b>
Once, Lan had a different name. Now, she goes by the one the Elantians gave her when they invaded her kingdom, killed her mother, and outlawed her people’s magic. When she meets Zen - one of the fabled magicians of the Last Kingdom - it seems fate has connected them. But their destiny remains unwritten: both hold the power to liberate their land. And both hold the power to destroy the world.
When Kevin and his family of monsters get stuck in a strange town, they accidentally wake something old and VERY hungry. It's up to Kevin and new best friend Susie to save the town - or else! This is the first in a brilliantly funny fantasy adventure series, with black and white illustrations throughout.
<b>An astounding work of fiction - resoundingly powerful, endlessly quotable and funny as hell - with its sights set on getting to the heart of racism in America. </b>
<p>Former Secret Service agent, Nick Averose, must expose a dark conspiracy in this standalone thriller from <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Matthew Quirk.</p>
<p>Former Secret Service agent, Nick Averose, must expose a dark conspiracy in this standalone thriller. If he can't uncover the truth, it will consume him and everyone else within the Oval Office...</p>
<p>The history behind 2022's highly anticipated HBO and Sky TV series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON from the internationally bestselling creator of epic fantasy classic GAME OF THRONES</p>
<p> <strong>This lavish visual history-featuring over 150 new, full-colour illustrations-is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO's <em>Game of Thrones</em> prequel series, <em>House of the Dragon</em>.</strong> </p>
<p> <strong>First ever deluxe, slipcased edition of the peerless A-Z guide to the names, places and events in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, fully illustrated in colour throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Ted Nasmith, and featuring an exclusive colour foldout poster.</strong> </p>
<p>A classic, timeless text, republished with a bold and modern design by the award-winning Evi O Studio.</p>
<p>Wollstonecraft produced her declaration of female independence in 1792 - a scathing attack on the understanding of women as docile, domestic figures, and laying out the tenets for a new vision.</p>
<p>New contemporary standalone thriller following a pair of small-town murders that happened fifteen years apart - and the ties that bind them. From the author of <i>Every Last Fear</i>.</p>
<p>A thriller following a pair of small-town murders that happened fifteen years apart - and the ties that bind them.</p>
<p>The grand finale of the Wolf Brother series by million-copy-selling Michelle Paver. Wolf is swept out to Sea and hunted by an ice demon bent on eating his souls.</p>
<p>The grand finale of the Wolf Brother series by Michelle Paver. Wolf is swept out to Sea and hunted by an ice demon bent on eating his souls.</p>