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The Collaborators: An exhilarating debut spy thriller, packed with explosive action and up-to-the-minute tradecraft
by Michael IdovA brilliant young intelligence officer and a troubled heiress stumble into a global conspiracy that pits present-day Russia against the CIA in this electrifying, globetrotting spy thriller. Combining realistic thrills with sophisticated spycraft and witty dialogue, The Collaborators delivers a gut-punch answer to the biggest geopolitical question of our time. How exactly did post-Soviet Russia turn down the wrong path? Criss-crossing the globe on the way to this shocking revelation are disaffected millennial CIA officer Ari Falk, thrown into a moral and professional crisis by the death of his best asset, and brash, troubled LA heiress Maya Chou, spiralling after the disappearance of her Russian American billionaire father. The duo&’s adventures take us to both classic and surprising locales – from Berlin and Tangier to Latvia, Belarus and a semi-abandoned technopark outside Moscow. Dynamic, fast-paced and filled with captivating details that provide a window into a secretive world, The Collaborators is a first-rate thriller that pays homage to both meanings of &‘intelligence&’. &‘A terrific espionage thriller with a propulsive plot and fantastic twists, but what really sets this book apart is the writing, sparkling on every page&’ Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of The Expats and Two Nights in Lisbon &‘Crackles with energy as it veers between international caper and more classic espionage thriller, laced with the promise of romance. Idov . . . brings a pleasing cinematic sweep, insider knowledge of Russia and sharp dialogue to this enjoyable tale as it roams around the world&’ Financial Times &‘Gathers stories from the headlines – novichok, Ponzi schemes, Wagner Group mercenaries – and blends them into a hipster spy smoothie&’ The Times, Book of the Month &‘Idov breathes fresh air into [the genre] . . . A sparkling new voice in spy thrillers&’ CrimeTime
Til Death
by Busayo MatulukoA slick and addictive YA mystery thriller that celebrates the nuances and dramas of Nigerian family and culture, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.Save the date . . . for a killer wedding! True-crime-obsessed Lara Oyinlola is heading to Lagos for her favourite cousin, Dérin&’s, wedding. It&’s going to be a holiday filled with glitzy dress-fittings, glamorous parties and, of course, the star-studded event of the year. But everything isn&’t perfect in Dérin&’s world. She&’s been receiving anonymous threats telling her to cancel the wedding . . . or face dire consequences. This is the moment Lara&’s been waiting for: put her sleuthing knowledge to work and solve a real-life mystery. As Lara investigates, what she doesn&’t expect to uncover is a web of secrets, malicious crimes, and near‑death encounters which promise to tear the family apart for good . . . With sinister secrets, bitchy bridesmaids, annoying exes, and a gossip-loving amateur detective, this gripping mystery thriller from a standout debut author and award-nominated BookTokker will have readers hooked.
Ice Apprentices: A BREATHTAKING new children's fantasy series
by Jacob NorthA frozen world, mighty monsters and spellbinding magic. Journey to the very edge of the world in this BREATHTAKING fantasy trilogy. Perfect for fans of Skandar and Philip Pullman . . .&“The Ice Apprentices is an extraordinary fantasy debut. The world-building is stunning, the pacing perfect, the characters immediately relatable. Oswin is endlessly curious, hilariously funny and wonderfully kind - he became my new favourite hero within a few sentences. North is such an exciting new talent in middle grade.&” A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series Tundra is the last settlement in a world of ice. Oswin Fields is its only stray – a foundling, rescued from the Endless Expanse. So, when he's summoned to the school for ice apprentices, he sets out to prove his worth. But all isn&’t as it seems in this enchanted place. When the beasts begin to strike, Oswin has to risk everything he holds dear. Can he look deep within himself to find the strength to prove that he belongs? .
At the Bottom of the Garden
by Camilla BruceA murderous aunt, strangely gifted children and witchcraft come together in Camilla Bruce&’s new intensely dark adult Gothic fairytale. For fans of Catriona Ward and C.J. Cooke &‘All the elegance and all the venom of one of E.Nesbit&’s supernatural stories served with a side of arsenic.&’ Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House The dead won&’t stay silent forever… Clara Woods has a secret. At the bottom of the garden is a flowerbed, long overgrown, where her murdered husband rests in peace – or so she always thought. Then the girls arrived. Lily and Violet, her adolescent nieces, are recently orphaned and in urgent need of care. Raising teenagers is certainly not what Clara had envisioned for herself, but they come with a hefty sum attached. There is only one problem: both girls are untrained witches. Lily can literally see how people feel. And young Violet can see the dead man wandering at the bottom of the garden. In fact, she can see all the dead and call them back. Soon, Clara finds herself surrounded by apparitions – and two girls who know far more about her dark past than they should. A war is waging in this house, and only one side can win… 'Theatrical and deliciously dark, this book is pure magic' A.J. West, author of The Spirit Engineer 'One gorgeously morbid gothic novel that's just as gleeful as it is gashlycrumb.' Clay McLeod Chapman, author of What Kind of Mother and Ghost Eaters
The Blackbirds of St Giles
by Lila Cain&‘Readers are in for a true treat … Dazzling&’ PATERSON JOSEPH &‘This powerful story is steeped in truth and resonates with humanity. It&’s a gritty thriller and a whirlwind adventure, but most of all it&’s a tale of love and hope. A beautiful, original and heart-stopping read&’ JANICE HALLETTSome things are earned. Some things are worth fighting for… It&’s 1782, Daniel and his sister Pearl arrive in London with the world at their feet and their future assured. Having escaped a Jamaican sugar plantation, Daniel fought for the British in the American War of Independence and was rewarded with freedom and an inheritance. But the city is not a place for men like Daniel and he is callously tricked and finds himself, along with his sister Pearl, in the rookeries of St Giles – a warren of dark and menacing alleyways, filled with violence and poverty. The underworld labyrinth is run by Elias, a man whose cruelty knows no bounds. But under his dangerous rule is a brotherhood of Black men, the Blackbirds of St Giles, whose intention is to set their people free. Can Daniel use his strength, wit and the fellowship of the other Blackbirds to overthrow Elias and truly find the freedom he fought for…? &‘The novel Dickens didn&’t write, but should have done. Simply magnificent&’ SEAN LUSK &‘Equally thrilling and informative, a journey you won&’t forget!&’ AJ WEST &‘Full of twists and turns, peopled with characters to care about and shining a light on a little-known area of history&’ FRANCES QUINN &‘Brava! A charismatic cast. A plot to stir your heart&’ ESSIE FOX &‘Bringing Black Georgian London to life, this is a dark and wonderful tale of a brother and sister finding their feet in an unfriendly city&’ LOUISE HARE
Nesting: The tender, soaring debut you won't be able to forget
by Roisin O'DonnellTHE INSTANT IRISH TIMES NUMBER 2 BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2025'Tense, forensically realistic and compulsively readable. Genuinely urgent... A real achievement' SUNDAY TIMES&‘Here is a novelist who has powerful news to tell, and an impressive range of narrative gifts with which to tell it&’ IRISH TIMES&‘Should become essential reading for all. A novel that truly matters&’ SUNDAY INDEPENDENT'A moving portrait of life inside the housing system and the courage it takes to try to build a home in society&’s cracks' GUARDIAN_______________________________________________________________An extraordinary and urgent debut by a prize-winning Irish writer, NESTING introduces an unforgettable new voice in fiction. On a bright spring afternoon in Dublin, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change everything. Grabbing an armful of clothes from the washing line, Ciara straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away. Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe. This was meant to be an escape. But with dwindling savings, no job, and her family across the sea, Ciara finds herself adrift, facing a broken housing system and the voice of her own demons. As summer passes and winter closes in, she must navigate raising her children in a hotel room, searching for a new home and dealing with her husband Ryan&’s relentless campaign to get her to come back. Because leaving is one thing, but staying away is another. What will it take for Ciara to rebuild her life? Can she ever truly break away from Ryan&’s control – and what will be the cost?Tense, beautiful, and underpinned by an unassailable love, hope and resilience, this is the story of one woman&’s bid to start over. _______________________________________________________________&‘Brand-new, urgent and hugely satisfying&’ RODDY DOYLE'As emotionally charged as it is brutally real. The writing is flawless. I was profoundly moved&’ ELAINE FEENEY&‘Will make your blood boil and your heart soar. This is an important novel' CLAIRE KILROY&‘Gorgeous, maddening, thrilling and compassionate&’ SHEILA ARMSTRONG
Advances in Data Clustering: Theory and Applications
by Joseph Constantin Fadi Dornaika Denis Hamad Vinh Truong HoangClustering, a foundational technique in data analytics, finds diverse applications across scientific, technical, and business domains. Within the theme of “Data Clustering,” this book assumes substantial importance due to its indispensable clustering role in various contexts. As the era of online media facilitates the rapid generation of large datasets, clustering emerges as a pivotal player in data mining and machine learning. At its core, clustering seeks to unveil heterogeneous groups within unlabeled data, representing a crucial unsupervised task in machine learning. The objective is to automatically assign labels to each unlabeled datum with minimal human intervention. Analyzing this data allows for categorization and drawing conclusions applicable across diverse application domains. The challenge with unlabeled data lies in defining a quantifiable goal to guide the model-building process, constituting the central theme of clustering. This book presents concepts and different methodologies of data clustering. For example, deep clustering of images, semi-supervised deep clustering, deep multi-view clustering, etc. This book can be used as a reference for researchers and postgraduate students in related research background.
The Future of Amazonian Aquatic Biota
by Samara Silva de Souza Susana Braz-Mota Adalberto Luis ValThe aquatic habitats of the Amazon region are subject to natural daily and seasonal variations in the physico-chemical properties of the water. The organisms that inhabit these habitats have developed adaptations to cope with these natural events. However, human-induced environmental changes are threatening ecosystems and affecting biodiversity at all levels of biological organization by causing drastic changes in climatic conditions in a shorter period of time, without giving organisms time to adapt. In this sense, the book addresses the future of aquatic organisms in the Amazon, including bacterial symbionts, insects, crustaceans, fish, plants, and amphibians, and provides an overview of what the future of biodiversity in the Amazon will look like, both in terms of organisms' adaptations to natural changes and in terms of vulnerability and responses to human impacts, highlighting possible mechanisms to minimize the expected impacts. The book also provides a brief overview of the risks that climate change poses to livestock, strategies for the sustainable use of species in the Amazon region and the impact of climate change on fish diseases.
Microbial Electrolysis Cells for Biohydrogen Production
by Soumya Pandit Kyu-Jung Chae Dipak A. Jadhav Kyoung-Yeol KimThis book covers microbial electrolysis cells (MEC) for biohydrogen production and explores the basics, challenges, limitations and applications of this technology. The latest advances in electrochemical reactors and microbial electrochemical systems are also presented, accompanied by a discussion on the way forward towards practical use of MEC technology. Divided into 3 parts, the book commences with an introduction to the fundamentals of microbial electrolysis cells and biohydrogen production, followed by an overview of the latest advances in microbial electrolysis cell research, with particular attention given to the performance and operating conditions. The third part of this book is devoted to MEC scaling-up, were readers will find the recent progresses in the field. The possibilities and challenges of integrating conventional wastewater treatment systems with MEC, commercialization challenges of MECs, and life cycle assessment of MEC for biohydrogen production are alsodiscussed in this part of the book. In this book, readers will also find useful case studies detailing pilot-scale applications of MEC for industrial wastewater treatment. Given its breadth, this book is a valuable resource for scholars in the energy domain, policymakers and researchers actively working with MEC applications. Furthermore, it also appeals to early-stage researchers and scientists interested in the dynamics of microbial electrolysis for wastewater treatment, biohydrogen generation and resource recovery from wastewater.
CSR und Kommunikation: Unternehmerische Verantwortung überzeugend vermitteln (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility)
by Peter HeinrichDiese aktualisierte und überarbeitete 3. Auflage liefert einen fundierten, praxisbezogenen Überblick über die Kommunikationsinstrumente und -möglichkeiten sowie den Planungsprozess im Bereich CSR. Das Buch ist ein Ideenkatalog und vermittelt zugleich auch das wissenschaftliche Hintergrundwissen. Die Beiträge wurden den aktuellen Entwicklungen angepasst und erweitert. Der Praxisteil des Werkes wurde um noch mehr Best-Practice-Beispiele aus unterschiedlichsten Branchen ergänzt. 26 Praxisbeiträge aus verschiedenen Branchen zeigen, wie die CSR-Kommunikation wirksam angewendet wird. Viele Unternehmen engagieren sich heute gesellschaftlich und übernehmen Verantwortung. Ein sinnvoller Schritt, denn so leisten sie einen Beitrag zur gesamtwirtschaftlichen Nachhaltigkeit, prägen ihr Image und generieren dabei gezielt Wettbewerbsvorteile. Ein wichtiger Schlüssel zum Erfolg liegt dabei in der Kommunikation. „Tue Gutes und sprich darüber“ – es geht um die Kommunikation mit allen relevanten Dialoggruppen. In diesem Zusammenhang gibt dieses Buch den Menschen, die sich mit CSR beschäftigen – ob auf Unternehmens- oder Beraterseite, ob als Newcomer oder als Experte – Orientierung, Impulse und Handlungsempfehlungen für die tägliche Praxis.
Student Success and Intersectionality at Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Policy and Practice
by Rosa M. Banda Jocelyn A. Gutierrez Nikola Grafnetterova Alonzo M. Flowers III Jarett T. LujanWith the influx of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) on the landscape of higher education, it has become apparent that institutional policy, practices, and procedures for student success must be understood from an empirical and practitioner standpoint. This edited book offers current scholar/practitioners the opportunity to evidence empirical-based strategies and practices at HSIs relating to student success.
Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems and Industrial Applications: CITISIA 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #117)
by Subhas Chandra Mukhopadhyay S. M. Namal Arosha Senanayake P. W. C. PrasadThis book presents the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems & Industrial Application (CITISIA), held in virtual mode in Sydney, Australia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 16-18, 2023. It showcases advances and innovations in Industry 4.0, smart society 5.0, mobile technologies, smart manufacturing, smart data fusion, hybrid intelligence, cloud computing, and digital society.
Antibiotics and Their Mechanisms of Action
by Deepesh Nagarajan“Antibiotics and their mechanisms of action” provides a deep and lucid understanding of the mechanisms of action of various antibiotics. The experiments followed to decipher the mechanisms have been explained in great depth, which is a novelty in this textbook. Most undergraduate textbooks on antibiotics place emphasis on their use from the clinician’s perspective. Taking penicillin as an example, typical textbooks discuss its discovery, penicillin’s β-lactam derivatives, routes of administration, the diseases and pathogens treated with β-lactam antibiotics, side effects, and finally the mechanisms of resistance that have evolved against penicillin. No description of how its mechanism of action was deciphered is ever provided. This textbook describes how simple experiments using protoplasts, covalent affinity chromatography, SYPRO Orange binding assays, and X-ray crystallography have all been used to elucidate the mechanism of action of penicillin. Like this, the complicated mechanisms of action of different antibiotics have been presented in simple terms with the help of original illustrations. Chapters 8-10 cover the mechanisms of action of anti-ribosomal antibiotics (tetracycline, streptomycin, chloramphenicol). Elucidating the mechanisms of action for these antibiotics requires complex experiments such as ex vivo transcription via a cell-free ribosomal reaction mixture, photolabelling experiments, and sucrose density gradient centrifugation of radiolabelled translation reactants and products. These experiments are conveyed to the reader in the simplest possible language and with easily understandable, appealing illustrations. Finally, the reader is challenged at the end of every chapter with original questions, testing whether hecan apply the concepts he learned in the preceding chapter to research-level problems. This book is written primarily for undergraduate students in microbiology or biotechnology courses to help them develop a simplistic yet comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying antibiotics action. It is believed that this book will prepare the students for PhD level research.
Methods in Neurodegenerative Disease Drug Discovery (Neuromethods #216)
by Diego Muñoz-TorreroThis book explores the latest developments in the identification of biomarkers for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases and methodologies for the biophysical; in vitro; cell-based; and in vivo profiling, during the early phases of drug discovery, new hits, leads, and drug candidates directed to a variety of biological targets with key pathogenic roles in neurodegenerative diseases. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory. Comprehensive and thorough, Methods in Neurodegenerative Disease Drug Discovery offers practical guidance to researchers in the medicinal chemistry community. The methods described in this book can be readily implemented in many laboratories and will aid new and experienced researchers with creating future treatments for these devastating diseases.
Multi-Species Dementia Studies: Towards an Interdisciplinary Approach
by Nicholas Jenkins, Anna Jack-Waugh and Louise RitchieDementia is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Responding to the global dementia challenge, however, affects more than humans alone. We live in a multi-species world but often think about dementia in mono-species ways. From the lab to the living room, other beings are “on the scene” and our relations with them affect how we understand, experience, and respond to dementia. Drawing on cutting-edge work across the social and biological sciences, this book offers readers the tools to respond to dementia in multi-species ways. By exploring a range of topics, from pathology to personhood, contributors highlight how thinking about dementia as a more-than-human phenomenon may enable new ways of responding to our global dementia challenge.
Rural Criminology in Global Perspective: State of the Art on the World's Continents (Research in Rural Crime)
by Matt Bowden and Gorazd MeškoThis timely collection crosses international boundaries to highlight criminological issues with a rural focus. Using a variety of different perspectives, the contributors offer lessons from research on rural crime, justice and security from the seven continents with a macroscopic perspective on issues of international concern. The book identifies the global context in which rural crime takes place, presenting insights on crime prevention, safety and security to students, researchers, policymakers and practitioners. Chapters 2 and 8 available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.
Civil Society and Intergovernmental Negotiations at the United Nations: Exclusion Despite Inclusion
by Leah R. KimberEPDF and EPUB available open access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations have increased at the United Nations (UN) since the 1990s. Yet few studies discuss the notion of inclusion and what it entails in intergovernmental negotiations. This book delves into the UN’s relationship with CSOs, exploring who participates in negotiations and how their input is integrated into ratified documents. Drawing on ethnographic research, the author uncovers the complexities of accreditation, participation, and the interpretation of CSOs’ contributions. Offering a sociological analysis, she highlights the increased exclusion of CSOs despite their apparent inclusion in institutions of global governance unbounded to public accountability. Leah R. Kimber examines the practices of exclusion CSOs are subjected to in UN negotiations by opening the machinery of intergovernmental negotiations in light of the UN’s future and legitimacy.
Learning through Collective Memory Work: Troubling Testimonio in Post-war Peru (Bristol Studies in Comparative and International Education)
by Goya Wilson VásquezThis book traces the process of producing testimonio with the children of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA), an insurgent group during Peru’s internal war (1980–2000). It examines how the group navigates post-war struggles over memory while dealing with the ‘children of terrorists’ stigma. Drawing from a cycles of inquiry approach, the book theorizes three movements for memory work: a realist presentation of testimonial narratives, a ‘politics of memory’ engaging with the conditions of production and a ‘poetics of memory’ that troubles memory, voice and representation for qualitative inquiry in post-war contexts. Challenging the notion of war-torn countries as pure devastation, the author invites readers to see them as sites of knowledge and creativity, with much to offer for education, peace studies and social justice research.
Bittershore: The Sunday Times bestselling world of Sanctuary returns in this dark fantasy thriller of magic, romance and witches
by V.V. JamesTHEY LEFT SEEKING SANCTUARYTHEY RETURNED SEEKING VENGEANCEAll of America knows what happened in Sanctuary - a boy lost his footing at a party and a town went mad with grief. But not everyone believes it.Now Detective Maggie Knight is forced before a congressional hearing, following a revival of persecution that hasn't been seen since Salem.Exiled witch Sarah Fenn and her daughter Harper fled, seeking refuge. Instead, they find hope carried on whispers of a dangerous magic and a centuries-old legend promising power. Until a brutal magical crime throws them all back into the crucible. Murder mystery meets dark fantasy in this scorching fusion of modern-day witchcraft, small-town secrets, and the persecuted reclaiming their power - perfect for fans of Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow, and Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson.
Drawing for Product Designers Second Edition: From Hand Sketching to Virtual Reality
by Kevin HenryDesigners do far more than visualize new products; they are called upon to imagine a future and bring it to life through visuals. Whether such futures begin as elaborate maps and diagrams of emerging technology or speculative "world-building," the contemporary designer's skill set must cover the entire spectrum, from abstract to representational, and from "low fidelity" to "high fidelity" visualizations.The advent of tablet-based sketching, VR sketching, and hybrids bring new and more intuitive ways of working. But confidence in manipulating lines, curves, and surfaces in space (whether flat, computer-assisted, or virtual) will remain a coveted skill regardless of where technology leads. In this practical guide to both hand-and computer-drawn design, essential principles are outlined so that readers will learn to think in 3D and build complex design ideas that are structurally sound and visually clear. Specially created sketches and computer models show how to develop rough sketches into finished illustrations, while also explaining how to select the right type of representation for the right purpose. This revised edition contains new material on sketching principles, working across platforms, and hybrid workflows. Also new to this edition: coverage of UX/UI design for smart devices and digital platforms, and information on cutting-edge technology such as AI tools and intuitive and collaborative VR sketching platforms. There are fifteen new case studies featuring work by leading designers, and a selection of videos further illuminate themes discussed in the book.List of chapters: The Sketching Spectrum Perspective Visual/Spatial Overview Orientation Registration Form Line Exploring Ideas in Space and Time Sketching and Storytelling
The Familiar Stranger: (Re)Introducing the Holy Spirit to Those in Search of an Experiential Spirituality
by Tyler StatonIs the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Or are you longing for more of his presence and power? In The Familiar Stranger, Tyler Staton draws on Scripture, tradition, and spiritual practices to help you step into a genuine relationship with the Holy Spirit and discover a fully alive spirituality.For a generation searching desperately for authentic spiritual experiences, there's good news: the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence is freely available. Yet, confusion and unfamiliarity surround the Holy Spirit, leading too many Christians either to sideline him or misunderstand what he means for their spiritual lives.In The Familiar Stranger, Staton reintroduces this oft-neglected person of the Trinity, tracing the story of the Holy Spirit as it unfolds throughout the Bible, and inviting believers to close the gap between what Scripture reveals about the Holy Spirit and their lived experience. Along the way, readers will:- dig into key biblical images and metaphors that reveal the Holy Spirit's nature, roles, and personality;- learn about common misperceptions that keep believers and churches from experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit's power and presence;- discover how the Spirit brings discernment and access to miraculous power to partner with God in the work he's doing in the world;- reckon with the indispensable role of spiritual experience for walking with God; andunderstand how both Word and Spirit work together to draw people into a vibrant, intimate knowledge of God.The Familiar Stranger will challenge, inform, and encourage believers from every background to become more deeply acquainted with the Person and work of the Holy Spirit - and experience his transformative, life-giving power in their lives.
Motherland: A Journey through 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity
by Luke Pepera'A wonderful debut by a talented and exciting young historian' Peter Frankopan'Simultaneously capacious and personal...a masterful achievement' Tom Holland'Elegant and powerful, Pepera's magnificent book elevates our understanding of Africa's overlooked histories' Olivette Otele, author of African EuropeansMotherland is a ground-breaking exploration of African culture and identity, told via Luke Pepera's journey through 500,000 years of history to connect with his extraordinary heritage. Pepera tackles the questions many people of African descent ask - Who are we? Where do we come from? What defines us? And how might knowledge of deep history affect our understanding of our identity?With illuminating examples, Pepera explores aspects of African identity from nomadic culture to matriarchal society. We meet an array of intriguing characters including Mansa Musa, the wealthiest man who ever lived, and the Kandake Queen Amanirenas, who defeated the Romans in Nubia. We learn how the response to the actor Chadwick Boseman's death demonstrated Yoruba beliefs about ancestral veneration, and how the rap battle evolved from earlier forms of African oral literature.Interwoven with Luke's own experiences of exploring his Ghanaian family history, this is a comprehensive, relevant and beautifully told account of the stories that have shaped Africa.
Buzz Club
by Xena KnoxA brilliantly bold, funny and spicy YA novel about female empowerment and finding your buzz. Perfect for fans of Sex Education and the Barbie film.The first rule of Buzz Club: do NOT talk about Buzz ClubWhen Tavi's boyfriend dumps her, days before her seventeenth birthday, friends Ella and Liss gift her the perfect post-breakup present: a vibrator.Tavi is mortified, but Ella is inspired. It's time for the girls to take matters into their own hands and start Buzz Club, an exclusive club for discussing everything from porn to the patriarchy. Soon the girls are finding their own buzz and figuring out their boundaries, but with Tavi still pining after her ex, Ella shutting out her boyfriend, and Liss's secret crush, one heavenly climax is coming - especially when one of the girls breaks the club's number one rule . . .
Five and the Forgotten Treasure: Book One in the thrilling new adventure series by Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton (The New Famous Five)
by Chris Smith'A rip-roaring delight. Captures the spirit of Blyton with a fresh, fun new story.' Anna James, author of Pages and Co and Alice With a WhyCan the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it's too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay with Professor George Kirrin for the holidays, they soon find themselves caught up in a robbery of a top-secret treasure map. Professor George will have to tell them about an old case of the Famous Five if they're ever going to catch the thief and rescue the forgotten treasure...The Famous Five by Enid Blyton was one of Chris Smith's favourite series as a child. Now, this bestselling author weaves the action, adventure and danger of this thrilling and exciting world into a brand-new story, perfect for every generation of readers, with artwork by James Lancett. Join the adventure!
We Used To Be Magic: A dazzling dreamy romance debut set in NYC
by Bea IngallsWhat if the universe wants them to be together, but they're too messed up to notice? A gorgeous cinematic 'Brits in New York' Love Story that's perfect for fans of Better Than the Movies, Emily Henry and One Day.'I'll come back.' I tell him, squeezing his hand. 'Of course I will.' 'You have to. You don't want to offend the universe after it put in so much work to get you here.' 'Right.' I smile. 'Except I thought you didn't believe in that stuff?' 'Yeah, well, life happens. You happened.' Rookie model, Audrey, is navigating the dizzying bright lights of New York for the first time as Ezra - no stranger to the city, returns from studying abroad with a broken nose and a broken heart. Their connection is instant, smouldering and all-consuming. But when Audrey is confronted with the darker facets of the fashion industry and Ezra's past proves impossible to outrun, will it be enough?Fate brought them together, but it might also tear them apart . . .This gorgeous 'will they, won't they' dual POV romance is irresistible escapism in the most glamorous New York package - perfect for Valentines Day. Scintillatingly hot yet endearing flawed characters strut (and stumble) right off the page as Audrey and Ezra's tension fizzes throughout.