Passion, deception, an unexplained death and a detective with quite a lot to hide lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz's brilliant murder mystery, the second in the bestselling series starring Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne. 'Easily the greatest of our crime writers' Sunday Times 'An absolutely wonderful writer' Richard Osman 'My favourite literary hero at the moment is Anthony Horowitz' Shari Lapena ____________ Secrets can kill. Smooth-tongued divorce lawyer Richard Price is bludgeoned to death at his London home. Scrawled on the wall beside the body: the number 182. What does it mean? And who was at his front door just minutes before he died and while he was still talking on the phone? Confronted with this most baffling of mysteries, the police are forced to turn to private investigator Daniel Hawthorne. ____________ Praise for The Sentence is Death: 'A must-read delight' Wall Street Journal 'Anthony Horowitz gets away with murder in all sorts of ways and emerges triumphant' The Times 'A cracking read ' 5-star reader review 'This is crime fiction as dazzling entertainment' Sunday Times Crime Club 'A crime story that keeps you up into the small hours... a page-turning mystery' Metro 'A joy from start to finish' Independent 'A very engaging, entertaining and enjoyable read with a well constructed plot ' 5-star reader review 'Fans of traditional puzzle mysteries will be enthralled' Publishers Weekly 'Succeeds on all levels . . . Horowitz has the Midas touch' Booklist

**WINNER OF THE PHILIP K. DICK AWARD** **SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL** '5 hundred thousand freaking beautiful, burning stars!! I freaking loved this so much' ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿ reader review Jun Ironway, hacker, con artist, and only occasional thief, has got her hands on a piece of contraband that could set her up for life: evidence that implicates the powerful Nightfoot family in a planet-wide genocide seventy-five years ago. The Nightfoots control the precious sevite that fuels interplanetary travel through three star systems. And someone is sure to pay handsomely for anything that could break their hold. Of course, anything valuable is also dangerous. The Kindom, the ruling power of the three star systems, is inextricably tied up in the Nightfoots' monopoly - and they can't afford to let Jun expose the truth. They task two of their most brutal clerics with hunting her down: preternaturally stoic Chono, and brilliant hothead Esek, who also happens to be the heir to the Nightfoot empire. But Chono and Esek are haunted in turn by a figure from their shared past, known only as Six. What Six truly wants is anyone's guess. And the closer they get to finding Jun, the surer Chono is that Six is manipulating them all - and that they are heading for a bloody confrontation that no one will survive unscathed. 'One of the best SF books I've read. Period' Michael Mammay, author of Planetside 'These Burning Stars pulls off one of the most brazen, gasp-inducing reveals I've experienced in an age' Esquire 'Vivid, violent and visceral: an impressive debut' Kate Elliott, author of Unconquerable Sun 'Intricately plotted and tightly paced . . . Space opera fans will eat this up' Publishers Weekly 'A multi-layered saga full of courtly intrigue and indelible characters, Bethany Jacobs' These Burning Stars warps readers across the galaxy on a devilishly fun thrill ride' Bookpage 'A fast-moving novel of action and intrigue, which Jacobs pulls off with vivid energy, bringing her threads together in an explosive conclusion' Locus Reader reviews: '6/5¿¿ This book is quite literally the definition of perfection to me' ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿ I feel like I just overdosed on emotions. This book is extraordinary . . . 5 stars and I only wish I could give it more' ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿ 'It is a crime that this book isn't more popular, and I will be throwing myself at the feet of Bethany Jacobs for the next in the series' ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿ 'I cannot seem to find the words to convey how much I enjoyed this book. The only thing I can say is . . . holy shit' ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿ 'What kind of intergalactic masterpiece did I read?' ¿¿¿ ¿ ¿

Dylan First, brilliant psychologist turned FBI agent, cannot shake off the tragic discovery of her past—that her mentor and father figure, a brilliant psychiatrist and professor, was secretly a serial killer—especially now that he has escaped. And yet if she is to catch a new killer—one who leaves his victims mysteriously staged in chairs with a bundle of yarn—then it is precisely her mentor that Dylan must find for his brilliant psychological insight. Finding him, though, may just be the last thing Dylan wants. "This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don't have to wake up early!" —Reader review for The Killing Game Out of Bounds is Book #4 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 1,500 five star ratings and reviews. A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Dylan First series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. More books in the series are also available! "This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series." —Reader review for The Killing Game "Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!" —Reader review for The Killing Game "I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news... Looking forward to book 2." —Reader review for The Killing Game "This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn't mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it." —Reader review for The Killing Game "Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!" —Reader review for The Killing Game "Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done." —Reader review for The Killing Game "WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well." —Reader review for The Killing Game "Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn't put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold." —Reader review for The Killing Game "Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book." —Reader review for The Killing Game "Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can't wait to read book two!" —Reader review for The Killing Game

As the New Republic takes devastating losses in the ongoingwar with the scattered remnants of the Empire, the galaxy's future depends on three small children -- among them the Jedi twins -- born to incredible powers and perils, as an extraordinary new saga unfolds... While the New Republic struggles to decide what to do with the deadly Sun Crusher -- a new doomsday weapon stolen from the Empire by Han Solo -- the renegade Imperial Admiral Daala uses her fleet of Star Destroyers to conduct guerrilla warfare on peaceful planets. And now she threatens the watery homeworld of Admiral Ackbar. But as the battle for a planet rages, an even greater danger emerges at Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy. A brilliant student delves dangerously into the dark side of the Force and unleashes the spirit of an ancient master of the evil order that warped Darth Vader himself. Working together, they may become an enemy greater than the New Republic has ever fought... more powerful than even a Jedi Master can face.

Play hide-and-seek with every toddler's favourite teacher and rock star to the under 4's Ms Rachel, in this fun-filled, lift-the-flap book. Join the fun and help Ms Rachel search for her friend Herbie as they play a wonderful game of hide-and-seek! Can you count to five while Herbie hides? Now see if you can find him! Is he behind the green plant? Or under the purple chair? Little ones will love lifting the six flaps and turning the pages as they search for Herbie. With colourful and bright illustrations and lots of surprises along the way, this interactive board book is perfect for reading fun with little ones. Don't miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel: Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise My First Colouring Book Potty Time with Bean 100 First Words Frankie's Train Day A Day on the Farm Ms Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine

From Fei Tian Ye Xiang (also known as Arise Zhang, author of Legend of Exorcism, Joyful Reunion, Astrolabe Rebirth, and more!) comes a modern-day superstar x assistant danmei! After years of drifting through Beijing, Xiao Yi finally hits rock bottom: dumped, unemployed, his family home on the brink of foreclosure, and buried under credit card debt. So when an old friend offers him a lifeline—a job as personal assistant to megastar Lu Zhou—Xiao Yi says yes without thinking twice. Lu Zhou is everything the public adores: gorgeous, brilliant, untouchable. But behind closed doors, he’s mercurial, chronically online, and impossible to manage. Xiao Yi tells himself he’s only here for the paycheck…and maybe an autograph that could help him win back the love he lost. Yet the longer he stays at Lu Zhou’s side, the more Xiao Yi realizes two things: Lu Zhou isn’t as untouchable as he seems, and leaving might be the one thing he can’t afford to do.

"Roy Spence is a brilliant, sparkling gem. True greatness comes in direct proportion to passionate pursuit of a purpose beyond money." -Jim Collins, author of Good to Great Over the last thirty-five years, Roy Spence has helped organizations such as Southwest Airlines, BMW, the University of Texas, Wal-Mart, the Clinton Global Initiative, and many others achieve greatness by obsessing about one big idea: purpose. With purpose as the North Star, employee engagement is higher, competition is less threatening, customers are more loyal, and innovation flows. As Spence writes, "Purpose is a reason for being that goes beyond making money-and it almost always results in making more money than you ever thought possible." Especially during times of great economic uncertainty, purpose is the key to creating and maintaining a high- performing organization, deserving just as much attention as strategy, execution, and innovation. These insider insights and case studies will help you discover your organization's purpose, proclaim it to the world, and apply it to everything you do.

Make potty training a breeze with this helpful board book brought to you by every toddler's favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel! Worried about potty training? Wave goodbye to nappies and say hello to toilet trained toddlers! Ms Rachel brings her wealth of expertise to this fun and relatable board book for little ones. Join Bean as Ms Rachel guides him through the tricky, toilet training journey and helps him to learn how to use the potty in a stress-free and playful way. Little ones will love the comforting and engaging story, soothing songs and cute illustrations. With pages of practical advice from Ms Rachel and plenty of potty-training tips, this book helps make this important milestone an enjoyable experience for everyone. Don't miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel: 100 First Words Hide and Seek with Herbie Frankie's Train Day A Day on the Farm Ms Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise My First Colouring Book

Collecting Drawing the Head and Hands and Figure Drawing for All Its Worth, this gorgeous box-set contains everything the art student needs to perfect drawing the human body, guided by master illustrator Andrew Loomis. Revered among artists - including the great Norman Rockwell and comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, realist style, Loomis's hugely influential art instruction books have never been bettered. Hailed by the American Academy of Art as "one of the most brilliant contributions that figure drawing has ever received" Loomis's books are packed with beautiful examples to help you master anatomy and capture the human form at any age, in movement and at rest. For the first time, this attractive box set collects two of Loomis' most popular works to create the ultimate guide to drawing the human body. Containing Drawing the Head and Hands and Figure Drawing for All It's Worth, this set is perfect for students, amateur artists, and professionals alike.

A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Josie Lawrence, Steven Pacey and Imelda Staunton – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!Travel the world with the little snail and the humpback whale, soar through the sky with the witch and her animal friends, join the Gruffalo's Child as she searches for the mysterious Big Bad Mouse, and enjoy the world inside a book with Charlie Cook! The Snail and the Whale and Other Stories is brilliantly performed by well-known actors Josie Lawrence, Steven Pacey and Imelda Staunton, and each story also has a song and sound effects, with a total running time of an hour.Perfect for listening to at home or to brighten up a car journey with the much-loved creations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This fantastic collection includes four stories: The Snail and the Whale, Room on the Broom, The Gruffalo's Child and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book.

In the Los Angeles suburbs, the Crawfords seem like the average American family. Leo is a rising star in advertising. His wife, Rose, is brilliant, restless, and pregnant with their second child. Their teenage daughter, Melinda, is already leaning toward rebellion. Then Rose vanishes during a family vacation. When she comes back, she's not the same. As time goes by, Rose seems to readjust to everyday life-until a new color television triggers a complete breakdown. She claims voices are speaking to her through the screen. Doctors call it hysteria. Her family feels terrified. And Rose is locked inside an institution where women are silenced, drugged, and erased. Desperate to help his wife, Leo uncovers evidence that Rose's breakdown might not be mental at all. Especially when he learns the truth about why she was institutionalized in the first place. The deeper Leo digs, the more he realizes his entire family may be in danger. Because what they did to Rose was only the beginning.

William Gibson, author of the extraordinary multiaward-winning novel "Neuromancer, has written his most brilliant and thrilling work to date . . ."The Mona Lisa Overdrive. Enter Gibson's unique world--lyric and mechanical, erotic and violent, sobering and exciting--where multinational corporations and high tech outlaws vie for power, traveling into the computer-generated universe known as cyberspace. Into this world comes Mona, a young girl with a murky past and an uncertain future whose life is on a collision course with internationally famous Sense/Net star Angie Mitchell. Since childhood, Angie has been able to tap into cyberspace "without a computer. Now, from inside cyberspace, a kidnapping plot is masterminded by a phantom entity who has plans for Mona, Angie, and all humanity, plans that cannot be controlled . . . or even known. And behind the intrigue lurks the shadowy Yazuka, the powerful Japanese underworld, whose leaders ruthlessly manipulate people and events to suit their own purposes . . . or so they think.

From Fei Tian Ye Xiang (also known as Arise Zhang, author of Legend of Exorcism, Joyful Reunion, Astrolabe Rebirth, and more!) comes a modern-day superstar x assistant danmei! After years of drifting through Beijing, Xiao Yi finally hits rock bottom: dumped, unemployed, his family home on the brink of foreclosure, and buried under credit card debt. So when an old friend offers him a lifeline—a job as personal assistant to megastar Lu Zhou—Xiao Yi says yes without thinking twice. Lu Zhou is everything the public adores: gorgeous, brilliant, untouchable. But behind closed doors, he’s mercurial, chronically online, and impossible to manage. Xiao Yi tells himself he’s only here for the paycheck…and maybe an autograph that could help him win back the love he lost. Yet the longer he stays at Lu Zhou’s side, the more Xiao Yi realizes two things: Lu Zhou isn’t as untouchable as he seems, and leaving might be the one thing he can’t afford to do.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted as a brand-new pop-up book! Please - draw me a sheep. I blinked. The voice belonged to a charming little prince. The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love. Now with enchanting pop-ups that bring iconic scenes to life! 'Will enchant little ones' - The Times 'Brilliant and beautiful' - The Scotsman Highly Commended - British Book Design and Production Award, Children's Trade 0-8 Category Adapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.

Der herausragende literarische Klassiker, der Irmgard Keun 1932 zum Literaturstar und eine der wichtigsten deutschsprachigen Autorinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts machte: fesselnd, eindringlich, zeitkritisch und humorvoll! »Irmgard Keun war die erfolgreichste deutsche Autorin der dreißiger Jahre, und die Lektüre lohnt noch heute.« Thomas Karlauf, FAZ »Ich will ein Glanz werden« Doris, das kunstseidene Mädchen, ist Sekretärin bei einem zudringlichen Rechtsanwalt. Sie will nicht mehr tagein, tagaus Briefe tippen, sondern ein Star werden, will die große Welt erobern. Die große Welt, das ist für die Achtzehnjährige Berlin. Dort stürzt sie sich in das Leben der Tanzhallen, Bars und Literatencafés, lässt sich in vornehme Lokale einladen, goutiert die »gute Gesellschaft«– und bleibt doch allein. Ihre Affären mit Männern aus »besseren Kreisen« sind kurzlebig, die erträumte Karriere bleibt eine Illusion. Doch Doris weiß sich zu trösten ... Irmgard Keun hat Doris' kunstseidene Abenteuer »naiv und brilliant, witzig und verzweifelt, volkstümlich und feurig« beschrieben (Hermann Kesten). Bunte Unterhaltung in Verbindung mit satirischer Zeitkritik – eine seltene Einheit und ein wahrer Klassiker der Literatur. »Ich bin so begeistert von der Sprache dieser Autorin, dass ich beim Lesen immer schwanke zwischen Faszination und Neid. Sie hat Menschen und Zeiten beschrieben, die zugleich weit weg sind und denen ich mich trotzdem eigentümlich nah fühle. Ja, so gut wie sie würde ich gern schreiben können.« Christian Baron *** Diesen Klassiker muss man gelesen haben! ***

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted as a brand-new pop-up book! Please - draw me a sheep. I blinked. The voice belonged to a charming little prince. The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love. Now with enchanting pop-ups that bring iconic scenes to life! 'Will enchant little ones' - The Times 'Brilliant and beautiful' - The Scotsman Highly Commended - British Book Design and Production Award, Children's Trade 0-8 Category Adapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.

Space opera&#39,s sharpest mind returns to the world of the Imperial Radch in this brilliant standalone from award-winning author Ann Leckie. The Temporal Location of the Radiant Star has always been a source of both conflict and hope for the people of Ooioiaa. However, the imperial Radch see it only as an inconvenience, an antiquated religious site soon to be absorbed into their own, superior culture. But local politics is complicated, and the Radch have made one last concession: One last man will be allowed to join the mummified bodies in the temporal location to become a &#34,&#34,living saint&#34,&#34,. But this one decision will ripple out to affect every part of the city. Amidst a slowly worsening food shortage, riots, and a communication blackout from the rest of the Radch Empire, a religious savant will entertain visions of his own sainthood, a socialite will discover zer comfortable life upended, and a young man sold into servitude will find unlikely escape.

Space opera's sharpest mind returns to the world of the Imperial Radch in this brilliant standalone from award-winning author Ann Leckie. The Temporal Location of the Radiant Star has always been a source of both conflict and hope for the people of Ooioiaa. However, the imperial Radch see it only as an inconvenience, an antiquated religious site soon to be absorbed into their own, superior culture. But local politics is complicated, and the Radch have made one last concession: One last man will be allowed to join the mummified bodies in the temporal location to become a "living saint". But this one decision will ripple out to affect every part of the city. Amidst a slowly worsening food shortage, riots, and a communication blackout from the rest of the Radch Empire, a religious savant will entertain visions of his own sainthood, a socialite will discover zer comfortable life upended, and a young man sold into servitude will find unlikely escape.

'An enchanting new twist on a classic tale' Elodie Harper When the snow falls, she will be free... The invitations always arrive the same way - without warning, appearing around the city on the first snowfall of the year, simply inscribed with 'Tonight.' When struggling artist, Forster, finds an invitation, he's bewitched by the magic of the evening, swept up in the glamour of this notorious annual party and intrigued as to who is behind them. Determined to find out more about the mysterious host, Forster discovers an abandoned manor house silent with secrets and a cursed woman who is desperate to be free... From the bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood, comes another spellbinding literary fairy tale that's The Great Gatsby meets Swan Lake. Tropes: ¿ Finding the magic of Christmas ¿¿ True love ¿¿ Festive fun! Readers LOVE Upon A Frosted Star 'A delightful dark fairy tale' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Perfect for snuggling up in the winter evenings' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A brilliant read' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Enchanted me' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Make potty training a breeze with this helpful board book brought to you by every toddler's favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel! Worried about potty training? Wave goodbye to nappies and say hello to toilet trained toddlers! Ms Rachel brings her wealth of expertise to this fun and relatable board book for little ones. Join Bean as Ms Rachel guides him through the tricky, toilet training journey and helps him to learn how to use the potty in a stress-free and playful way. Little ones will love the comforting and engaging story, soothing songs and cute illustrations. With pages of practical advice from Ms Rachel and plenty of potty-training tips, this book helps make this important milestone an enjoyable experience for everyone. Don't miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel: 100 First Words Hide and Seek with Herbie Frankie's Train Day A Day on the Farm Ms Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise My First Colouring Book