'Like Ursula K. Le Guin rewriting The Lord of the Flies for the quantum age' NPR 'Cixin Liu is the author of your next favourite sci-fi novel' WIRED Eight years ago and eight light years away, a supermassive star died. Tonight, a supernova tsunami of high energy will finally reach Earth. Dark skies will shine bright as a new star blooms in the heavens and within a year everyone over the age of thirteen will be dead, their chromosomes irreversibly damaged. And so the countdown begins. Parents apprentice their children and try to pass on the knowledge they'll need to keep the world running. But the last generation may not want to carry the legacy of their parents' world. And though they imagine a better, brighter future, they may not be able to escape humanity's dark instincts...

The fourth laugh-out-loud, full colour story in the bestselling Nina Peanut series. She's an amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius, drama queen. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town. Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool. Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen. Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks.

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by Aldous Huxley, James Tait Memorial Prize Winner for Fiction in 1939. Titles in this study guide include Brave New World, Point Counter Point, After Many a Summer Dies the Swan, and Eyeless in Gaza. As a gifted critic with an unprecedented intelligence, Huxley's science fiction vividly expresses the power and corruption of technology and politics in contemporary society. Moreover, Huxley's lifelong concentration on the impacts of science and technology on life can be seen through his use of dystopian imagery and symbolism. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Huxley's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.

The Secret History meets The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in #1 bestselling author Ava Reid's brand new, epic, dystopian YA novel. There is no application process for Valeran Academy, but it boasts the brightest - and precociously criminal - students in the nation. A disgraced politician from a powerful American dynasty. A coldly brilliant strategist who will sacrifice anything to win. A former pageant queen with a talent that could change the world. A prodigious female soldier with an enigmatic past - and a dangerous secret. With eerie war simulations, cutthroat competitions and foreboding new technology, Valeran trains its students to be elite assets in a Cold War that has dragged on for nearly a century. But as a sinister conspiracy takes shape and these four are drawn together for a mysterious mission, their loyalties are tested, their convictions shaken and they all begin to wonder: are they ushering in a new era of freedom, or tyranny?

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An awful lot has happened since that bright, fateful May morning in 1997 when New Labour swept to power. Things, we were told, Could Only Get Better. Instead, things took a turn for the worse... To console Tony Blair as he embarks on his long, grinning journey into oblivion, Craig Brown has packed a special time-capsule of Britain during the Tony Years: from Cool Britannia to ASBOs and from Posh and Becks to Charles and Camilla, the nation's funniest satirist makes sense - and nonsense - of it all.

Bring a new favorite friend home with Flora Iris’ Flower House. With her bright colors and sparkling details, this Flora unicorn is ready for adventure. The Flower House matches Iris’ design and can be opened to reveal a cozy little room where the Flora figure can play and sleep. Put on the wings and embark on amazing adventures, collecting flowers with Iris’ magical nose. The playset is fully compatible with all BRIO Flora toys and offers flexible, endless play possibilities - perfect for small hands and imaginative play.

A lighthearted celebration of friendship and kindness from the bestselling creators of The Worrysaurus, now in board! One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets of into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn't long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness? A joyful celebration of kindness and its potential to change the world from Rachel Bright, the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and Love Monster. Chris Chatterton's charming illustrations will draw readers. The Hugasaurus is sure to become a storytime favorite!

A lighthearted celebration of friendship and kindness from the bestselling creators of The Worrysaurus, now in board! One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets of into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn't long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness? A joyful celebration of kindness and its potential to change the world from Rachel Bright, the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and Love Monster. Chris Chatterton's charming illustrations will draw readers. The Hugasaurus is sure to become a storytime favorite!

We Burned So Bright is the heartfelt, queer, road trip of a novel from TJ Klune, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Cerulean Chronicles and The Bones Beneath My Skin Husbands Don and Rodney have lived a good, long life. Together, they've experienced the highest highs of love and family, and lows so low that they felt like the end of the world. Now, the world is ending for real. A wandering black hole is coming for Earth, and in a month, everything and everyone they've ever known will be gone. Suddenly, after forty years together, Don and Rodney are out of time. They're in a race against the clock to make it from Maine to Washington State to take care of some unfinished business before it's all over. On the road, they meet those who refuse to believe death is coming and those who rush to meet it. But there are also people living their final days as best they know how - impromptu weddings, bright burning bonfires, shared meals, new friends. And as the black hole draws near, among ball lightning and under a cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky, Don and Rodney will look back on their lives and ask if their best was good enough. Is it enough to burn bright if nothing comes from the ashes? Praise for TJ Klune 'Enchanting' - The New York Times on Somewhere Beyond the Sea 'Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket' - V. E. Schwab, author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, on The House in the Cerulean Sea

Bright, colorful socks to knit! The 26 designs in this book will ramp your sock knitting from ho-hum to WOW! Each pair of socks is a masterpiece of luscious color, but the repeating patterns ensure that the knitting is still relaxing and easy to track. Divided into five color sections--bright, maritime, natural, pastel, and classic retro--there are patterns to please every taste. Wonder what the socks would look like in other colors? Check out the inspirational chapter showing some of the socks knitted in other color schemes, and then choose your own color combinations to try. New to sock knitting? We've got you covered! Explanations of sock knitting techniques--from the anatomy of a sock to how to work the heel and toe--are included, along with illustrations. Your feet will be doing a happy dance every time you wear these beautiful socks you knit yourself!

We Burned So Bright is the heartfelt, queer, road trip of a novel from TJ Klune, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Cerulean Chronicles and The Bones Beneath My Skin Husbands Don and Rodney have lived a good, long life. Together, they've experienced the highest highs of love and family, and lows so low that they felt like the end of the world. Now, the world is ending for real. A wandering black hole is coming for Earth, and in a month, everything and everyone they've ever known will be gone. Suddenly, after forty years together, Don and Rodney are out of time. They're in a race against the clock to make it from Maine to Washington State to take care of some unfinished business before it's all over. On the road, they meet those who refuse to believe death is coming and those who rush to meet it. But there are also people living their final days as best they know how - impromptu weddings, bright burning bonfires, shared meals, new friends. And as the black hole draws near, among ball lightning and under a cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky, Don and Rodney will look back on their lives and ask if their best was good enough. Is it enough to burn bright if nothing comes from the ashes? Praise for TJ Klune 'Enchanting' - The New York Times on Somewhere Beyond the Sea 'Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket' - V. E. Schwab, author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, on The House in the Cerulean Sea

We Burned So Bright is the heartfelt, queer, road trip of a novel from TJ Klune, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Cerulean Chronicles and The Bones Beneath My Skin Husbands Don and Rodney have lived a good, long life. Together, they've experienced the highest highs of love and family, and lows so low that they felt like the end of the world. Now, the world is ending for real. A wandering black hole is coming for Earth, and in a month, everything and everyone they've ever known will be gone. Suddenly, after forty years together, Don and Rodney are out of time. They're in a race against the clock to make it from Maine to Washington State to take care of some unfinished business before it's all over. On the road, they meet those who refuse to believe death is coming and those who rush to meet it. But there are also people living their final days as best they know how - impromptu weddings, bright burning bonfires, shared meals, new friends. And as the black hole draws near, among ball lightning and under a cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky, Don and Rodney will look back on their lives and ask if their best was good enough. Is it enough to burn bright if nothing comes from the ashes? Praise for TJ Klune 'Enchanting' - The New York Times on Somewhere Beyond the Sea 'Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket' - V. E. Schwab, author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, on The House in the Cerulean Sea

ICONIC ACTION FIGURE FROM THE NEW EMPIRE MOVIE: Immerse yourself in the epic clash between the king of the monsters and the ruler of Skull Island with the launch of the latest movie 'The New Empire'. Experience the ultimate battle of the century with this exclusive collectible action figure, featuring realistic representations of the characters and highly articulated joints for dynamic poses. AUTHENTIC: The Godzilla x Kong 11” Giant Kong figure is highly detailed with intricate designs to capture the essence of the King of Skull Island in his movie look. From his precise sculpting to imposing figure, every detail is made to match the new movie, ensuring an authentic representation of his iconic character BATTLE POSES: Standing at 11” tall, the Giant Kong figure is ready to reign over any display or play setting. With multiple points of articulation, Kong is ready for action, so you can recreate your favorite scenes from his epic battles! MOVIE PACKAGING: Giant Kong comes in bright, bold Godzilla x Kong packaging inspired by the fearsome Hollow Earth landscape in the new movie! COLLECT THEM ALL: Complete your monstrous collection with other figures and accessories from the new Godzilla x Kong line. Choose from a wide range of characters, including old allies, dangerous foes, and new challengers to recreate epic battles and awesome new adventures!, Hersteller: GIOCHI PREZIOSI

From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. Eric Carle's bright artwork and signature style will charm both ardent fans and new readers alike. This board book features sturdy pages and is the perfect size for little hands. As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners. For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted readers of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else. Readers will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn't always the best option.

From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. Eric Carle's bright artwork and signature style will charm both ardent fans and new readers alike. This board book features sturdy pages and is the perfect size for little hands. As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the benefits of friendship and good manners. For generations, The Grouchy Ladybug has delighted readers of all ages with the story of a bad-tempered bug who won't say "please" or "thank you," won't share, and thinks she is bigger and better than anyone else. Readers will love how this testy ladybug introduces them to many new animals and learns that maybe being grouchy isn't always the best option.

The Secret History meets The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in #1 bestselling author Ava Reid's brand new, epic, dystopian YA novel. There is no application process for Valeran Academy, but it boasts the brightest - and precociously criminal - students in the nation. A disgraced politician from a powerful American dynasty. A coldly brilliant strategist who will sacrifice anything to win. A former pageant queen with a talent that could change the world. A prodigious female soldier with an enigmatic past - and a dangerous secret. With eerie war simulations, cutthroat competitions and foreboding new technology, Valeran trains its students to be elite assets in a Cold War that has dragged on for nearly a century. But as a sinister conspiracy takes shape and these four are drawn together for a mysterious mission, their loyalties are tested, their convictions shaken and they all begin to wonder: are they ushering in a new era of freedom, or tyranny?

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