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>
This publication offers a glimpse into "operationalization," a process through which the theoretical language and concepts of literary studies are translated into empirically observable properties.
A glimpse into "operationalization," a process through which the theoretical language and concepts of literary studies are translated into empirically observable properties
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.
<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>