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A A Gill

Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

A J Pollard

A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

A L Gaylin

A Maxwell-Hyslop

A McArthur

A P Wavell

A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

A S Webb

A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. A. Gill

A. A. Milne

A. Anatoli

A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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A. Bradley

Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. D. Miller

A. E. Ellis

A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

A. Igoni Barrett

The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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Christian Talbot

Sophie Hodge

This is a laugh-out-loud guide to the weird and wonderful world of sharks – from sharks that can walk on land, to sharks that glow in the dark, to sharks that fart to swim deeper (yes, really). 
 
Did you know...<ul><li>There's a species of shark that can swim faster than a jet ski?</li><li>Or that some sharks like eating vegetables?</li><li>Or that playing 'Baby Shark' is the most effective way to annoy a shark?</li></ul>(OK, maybe that last one isn't scientifically proven...) 
 
From the creators of popular webcomic The Life of Sharks, this is a funny and almost 100% factual guide to the ocean's most misunderstood creature. 
 
Perfect for landlubbers aged 7+ who want to learn more about their finned friends!

The World According to Sharks

In the incredibly diverse environments of our Planet Earth, animals must compete to find the resources they need to survive. Each animal has its own unique strengths that give it an advantage in the natural world. And sometimes, the underdog can come out on top.<ul><li>In this next instalment in the Who Wins series, inspired by the BBC's ground-breaking natural history programmes, readers must decide which animal they think would 'win' in each scenario – whether it's for travelling the longest distance, impressing a potential mate, or escaping from a predator.</li><li>Each creature has its own fact-file that rates its strengths and special features, with hidden clues for the reader that lead to the answer.</li><li>Scattered throughout the book are fascinating facts about these amazing creatures and their habitats, all of which have been verified by the team of experts at BBC Earth.</li></ul> 
Leap into a fascinating world of real-life animal scenarios – and make sure you choose your winners wisely! This fact-packed book is perfect for animal-obsessed kids aged 7–9.

Who Wins? Planet Earth III

Eiko Kadono

Joe Todd-Stanton

Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Kiki's Delivery Service, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025. 
 
'Everyone has some type of magic inside them. . .' 
 
On her thirteenth birthday Kiki must decide whether she's going to leave home with her cat Jiji in tow and move to a town without another witch. She knows she has to use her magic to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells... 
 
Can Kiki learn to control her magic and make her own way in the world?

Kiki's Delivery Service

A fascinating interactive game book that takes real-life scenarios from the world of Blue Planet II, and turns them into a puzzle for readers to solve! 
<ul><li>Each animal has its own unique strengths that give it an advantage in the natural world. And sometimes, the underdog can come out on top.</li><li>Readers must decide which animal they think would 'win' in each scenario – whether it's for travelling the longest distance, building the most impressive underwater home, or being the first to snap up a tasty morsel.</li><li>Each creature has its own fact-file that rates its strengths and special features, with hidden clues for the reader that lead to the answer.</li><li>Packed full fascinating facts that have been verified by the team of experts at BBC Earth.</li></ul> 
Dive into a fascinating world of real-life animal scenarios – and make sure you choose your winners wisely! This fact-packed book is perfect for animal-obsessed kids aged 7–9.

Who Wins? Blue Planet II

Do you know… 
 
Which fish can communicate with an octopus? 
 
Or which bird can fly 500 miles per day? 
 
Or which sea creature can release a powerful electric shock? 
 
Test your knowledge of the world's oceans with over 200 questions that reveal the wonders of our natural world, inspired by the ground-breaking Blue Planet II series. And discover behind-the-scenes stories about how the series was filmed from the production team. 
 
With hours of fun quizzes to enjoy, this curious exploration of ocean wildlife is perfect for getting children aged 7–9 excited about nature.

Blue Planet II Quiz Book

Majestic whales, playful dolphins, mighty sharks and more!

Ladybird

Jiatong Liu

Explore the wonders and magic of the night sky in this spellbinding introduction to astrology. What to Look for in the Night Sky is the perfect gift and guide for children who are curious about planets, stars, constellations and signs of the zodiac. Wrap up warm, and see what you can discover in the night sky above you!

What to Look For in the Night Sky

Becky Brown

Laura Martín

Ever wondered which fossils you may find in the sand at the beach or why they have flags at the beach? 
 
This book takes a closer look at sights you can see along and under the shores such as lighthouses, sandcastles, sea sports and the creatures found in rock pools.

What to Look For by the Shore

Sheila Kanani

Liz Kay

You've probably heard of dogs in space. Maybe even chimpanzees. But jellyfish? Almost certainly not! 
 
Join Dr Sheila Kanani as she discovers a weird and wonderful cast of animals who have travelled into space, from Ham the chimpanzee to Félicette the cat, and the 60,000 jellyfish who have orbited the Earth (did you know you can also get jellyfish-shaped galaxies?). You'll meet the microscopic creatures that can survive in the vacuum of space, and wonder &ndash; could aliens really exist? 
 
This fantastical journey into the wild and surprising realms of space weaves together astronomy, physics and biology, and is sure to inspire space-obsessed and animal-loving kids everywhere.

Can You Get Jellyfish in Space? A World Book Day 2024 Mini Book

Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb? Why is the world 'going green'? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light? 
 
You'll discover the answers to these questions - and many more - in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour. We'll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach - though you will learn why the sea looks blue!). You'll find out how some animals are able to glow in the dark and how others change their colours to hide from predators. 
 
Keep reading to discover why leaves change colour in the autumn, why your veins look blue but your blood is red, and how the language we use shapes the colours we see . . . 
 
And you'll even be taught by a real astronomer, Dr Sheila Kanani, exactly how to make a rainbow - in space.

Can You Get Rainbows in Space?

A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science

Gerhard Van Wyk

From Annapurna to Zugspitze and almost everything in between, readers can learn all about mountains and mountain ranges in this informative guide for inquisitive kids. How do mountains form? What sort of animals call mountains their home? Why are some summits underwater? Do precipitous peaks exist on other planets?

A Ladybird Book: Mountains

Dawn Cooper

From its colossal continents to its vast oceans, and its rocky layers to its atmosphere, readers can learn all about Planet Earth in this informative guide for inquisitive kids. What makes Earth unique? How did it get here? Which animals call our planet home? And what will become of our planet in the future?

A Ladybird Book: Planet Earth

Teo Georgiev

A rainforest is a natural environment covered in tall trees that receives an incredibly high volume of rainfall. These lush forests are home to over half of all the species of animal and plants in the world! 
 
Rainforests takes readers on a journey through some of the world's most incredible rainforests to discover the animals, plants and people who call those rainforests home. Along the way readers will learn about how rainforests can help combat climate change and how we can all work together to protect rainforests for future generations.

A Ladybird Book: Rainforests

Michael Parkin

Rivers looks at how these amazing waterways develop, change and shape the landscape around us. It celebrates these changing and adapting habitats for plants and animals and explores how important rivers are to human life.

A Ladybird Book: Rivers

Amy Grimes

From Krakatoa to Vesuvius and Pompeii to Olympus Mons, readers can learn all about volatile volcanoes in this informative guide for inquisitive kids. How do volcanoes form? Why are some underwater? What's the difference between lava and magma? Do volcanoes exist on other planets and moons?

A Ladybird Book: Volcanoes

HRH The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales

Tony Juniper

Emily Shuckburgh

Aleesha Nandhra

Climate Change looks at the causes and effects of climate change on human life, nature and the Earth's geography. It celebrates the youth climate change movement and highlights the small changes everyone can do, today, to help slow and halt the progression of climate change.

A Ladybird Book: Climate Change

Ben Lerwill

Harriet Hobday

Families come in all shapes and sizes, from spiders who can carry hundreds of their babies, to elephants who babysit each other's calves. Perfect for every animal and wildlife fan, discover the incredible true stories of our wilder family members . . . 
 
Did you know that clownfish can have hundreds of babies? 
Or that some families like to be on the move, like monarch butterflies who will travel together for their entire lives! 
Did you know that lions are ruled by a king, but in a bee family the queen is the boss . . . 
 
Meet families of all shapes and sizes, in these incredible true stories about wild families. These fascinating stories for curious young minds are fully illustrated with imaginative, colourful artwork, perfect for dipping into and to treasure all year round.

Wild Family

Olivia Waller

Kings and Queens takes a look at the British monarchy, explaining what a monarchy is, how it works and who gets to sit on the throne. It also looks at fifteen influential monarchs whose actions have helped to shape the power and position of the king or queen of the country today.

A Ladybird Book: British Kings and Queens

Sidra Ansari

Anja Sušanj

The Ancient Egyptians is a simple, accessible introduction to this amazing ancient civilisation. This book is packed full of amazing facts to transport children back in time, where they'll journey down the River Nile, explore towering temples, and discover how the pyramids were built. Along the way, they'll find out about gods and goddesses, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, and much, much more.

A Ladybird Book: The Ancient Egyptians

Beatrice Cerocchi

The Roman civilisation began in 753 BC. As it grew over the course of 1,000 years, it formed an empire that forever left its mark on history. From the roads we travel on to the languages we speak, we still owe many parts of our everyday lives to the Romans. 
 
The Romans is a simple and accessible introduction to the history and legacies of this remarkable civilisation. This book is packed full of amazing facts to transport children back in time, where they'll explore the founding of Rome and the dramatic rise and fall of the Roman Empire, as well as what daily Roman life looked like, from its thrilling sports and entertainment, to its infamous baths and banquets.

A Ladybird Book: The Romans

Rosie Haine

The Stone Age is a simple, accessible introduction to this mammoth part of history. This book is packed full of amazing facts to transport children back in time, where they'll find out how early people lived and survived, from making fire and taming wolves, to creating art and crafting stone tools.

A Ladybird Book: The Stone Age

Roald Dahl

Quentin Blake

"One child a week is fifty-two a year. Squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear." 
 
This is a story about REAL WITCHES. 
 
Real witches dress in ordinary clothes, have ordinary jobs and look very much like ordinary people. 
 
But they are far from ORDINARY . . . 
 
The Grand High Witch, leader of all the witches, has a plan to make each and every child disappear. 
 
That is, unless one boy and his grandmother can stop her . . .

The Witches

Picture a city. What do you see? Traffic and towering buildings? Or maybe you imagine something a little . . . wilder? 
 
These are the astonishing stories of the animals who are adapting to live in our urban world - and how you can help them to thrive. 
 
From the pitter-patter of penguins in Cape Town, to the prowl of a leopard in Mumbai, the splash of a seal in Sydney, cities are home to all sorts of unexpected residents. 
 
Keep your eyes wide open as as we travel the globe discovering wild cities. With magical illustration and beautiful storytelling, these incredible stories will fascinate every reader who has the travel bug, or is an animal fan, or has ever wondered what else exists in our big cities. 
 
Featuring: London, Berlin, Paris, Warsaw, Calgary, New York City, Chicago, Sydney, Beijing, Tokyo, Mumbai, Singapore, Cape Town and Seoul.

Wild Cities

Adam Larkum

Danielle Brown

"For all those finding it difficult: the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away. Remember that tomorrow will be a good day." 
 
Captain Sir Tom Moore captured the hearts of a nation, as he walked 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS. Captain Sir Tom wished to celebrate many other inspirational stories from this uncertain time, and with his blessing, these one hundred stories make a book of hope for the future. This is a book of gratitude for his inspiration, and a celebration of incredible everyday heroes from across the UK. 
 
These beautifully illustrated true stories of everyday heroes across the nation is introduced by Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore. During the pandemic we have found hope in unexpected places, and these one hundred stories of hope - written by Paralympian Danielle Brown MBE - show just how extraordinarily we can work together. We feature well-known stories such as Joe Wicks' family workouts, as well as equally astonishing stories of everyday heroes, such as dancing binmen and fancy-dress postal workers, who brought joy to their neighbourhoods. 
 
These are stories of courage and community, of everyday kindness and perseverance. From the scientists racing to find a vaccine, to frontline workers putting themselves at risk, from clapping together to celebrate keyworkers, to breathing cleaner air, discover one hundred hopeful stories from an uncertain time. With lively and engaging illustrations, these are stories that will help you hope that tomorrow will be a good day. 
 
£1 donation will be made to The Captain Tom Foundation (now called ‘1189808 Foundation’) for all hardback sales in the UK and Ireland.

One Hundred Reasons To Hope

True stories of everyday heroes

Elizabeth Jenner

Natasha Durley

Uncover the secrets of the seasons in this complete collection of What to Look For titles. These wonderful non-fiction books will help children to engage with the changing seasons and allow them to explore the beauty of the natural world, one season at a time.

What to Look For in Every Season

A Ladybird Book Boxset

Brave The Woods

Explore how electric currents appear in nature, from static to lightning bolts, and how these natural marvels inspired scientists to conduct experiments. In this book, you can see how we create electricity and the many ways it is used every day.

A Ladybird Book: Electricity

Pawel Mildner

Every human being is different and yet we are made from the same building blocks. In this book you can explore the human body - from the tiny cells to the intricate organ systems - and learn how it all works together to help us live, breathe, move and feel.

A Ladybird Book: The Human Body

Stuart Atkinson

Journey from the Earth's surface, through the atmosphere and out into space. In this book, you can travel from centre of the universe to discover the stars, planets, moons and comets that call our solar system home.

A Ladybird Book: The Solar System

Jamey Christoph

Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers. They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel between countries. In this book, you will discover the wonder of the railway and see how train travel has developed through history - from simple mining wagons to high-speed machines and beyond.

A Ladybird Book: Trains

Tom Frost

Weather moves and changes every day. It is temporary and yet we can study it, create forecasts and prepare for it - whether that's for sunny skies, heavy rain or blustery winds. In this book, you will discover where weather comes from, how clouds are formed and the power of extreme weather events.

A Ladybird Book: Weather

Ayang Cempaka

Animals have adapted to live and survive in different environments around the world - from the marshlands of England to the outback of Australia. The natural home of an animal is known as its habitat and in this book you will journey through the extremely different and diverse habitats of our world to discover the animals found there.

A Ladybird Book: Animal Habitats

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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