Why do cats purr? How much can you learn about a cat’s mood from the direction it flicks its tail? How do cats show trust with their eyes? Why do cats rub against their owners’ legs? Arranged in chapters covering wild cats, shorthairs, longhairs, behaviour, and kittens, Cats features a huge range of breeds from all around the world. From Siamese to Russian Blue, Manx to American Bobtail,...

Whether it\'s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy . Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry,...

Little hands can lift the big flaps in this robust board book to find out what all the diggers are doing at the building site, on the farm, at the quarry and on the road. On every spread, there's also a pink cat to look for, lots of things to spot and talk about, and a few hidden surprises along the way.

Discover the story of Disneyland, Walt Disney’s visionary theme park in Anaheim, California. This bountiful visual history includes stunning color photographs, concept drawings, as well as ephemera from the historical collections of the Walt Disney Company and the golden age of photojournalism, to trace the park’s development and immersive world of magic and wonder, from Main Street, U.S.A....

"Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. In his longing for truth and...

A lively introduction to and history of international contemporary art from 1960 to the present. What does it mean? Is it really art? Why does it cost so much? While these questions are perpetually asked about contemporary art, they are not the questions that E. H. Gombrich set out to answer in his seminal book The Story of Art. Contemporary art is very different from what came before. From...

Have you ever wondered how cars roar along roads, or planes soar into the sky? Discover how all sorts of amazing things work, from fire engines and submarines to dishwashers and vacuum cleaners, in this exciting introduction to engineering for young children, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes links to carefully selected websites to find out more.

<b>Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King\'s most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to uncover the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a Midwestern town.</b> Bonnie Dahl is missing . . .  Holly Gibney of the Finders Keepers detective agency is meant to be on leave. But she finds it impossible to turn down...

The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend. This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, through to the modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities as the heroes of mecha anime....

When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their own ruthlessness to prevail. “It appears things are as you suspected, Lord Vader. We are indeed hunted.” Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight, is just a memory. Darth Vader, newly anointed Sith Lord, is...

A POWERFUL NEW NOVEL FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AND BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF THE OVERSTORY AND BEWILDERMENT 'Is there anything Richard Powers cannot write? The world here is complete, seductive, and promising. The writing feels like the ocean. Vast, mysterious, deep and alive' PERCIVAL EVERETT 'An extraordinarily immersive journey through lives linked in mysterious ways - gripping,...

In  The Four Agreements , bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. - A  New York Times  bestseller for...

‘The course of true love never did run smooth …’ Hermia loves Lysander. But she must marry Demetrius or be condemned to life in a convent. Together, they plan to elope to escape their fate. But Helena, Hermia’s best friend, secretly loves Demetrius and, hoping to win his heart, tells him about the plan. Soon, the four unlucky lovers cross paths with Oberon, the jilted fairy king. When a...

She found The One. But when everyone wants him, can she keep him? When there’s a ring on her doorbell, there’s only one person Edie Thompson wants it to be. The person who’s still in her heart. The person who just might be The One. She and Elliot Owen called it quits once before – but aren’t they too good together not to try? And here he is – offering her everything she dreamed of. But...

In the mid-eighteenth century, as new ideas begin to sweep the continent, a young Jew of mysterious origins arrives in a village in Poland. Before long, he has changed not only his name but his persona; visited by what seem to be ecstatic experiences, Jacob Frank casts a charismatic spell that attracts an increasingly fervent following. In the decade to come, Frank will traverse the Hapsburg...

With over 30 shapes for rolled, filled and extruded pasta, plus over 40 recipes for fillings and sauces, this is the ultimate cookbook for any pasta lover. The Pasta Man is back, and this time he's going BIGGER and BETTER. In Pasta Masterclass, Instagram-sensation Mateo Zielonka reveals how you too can make his eye-catching, delicious creations. With “how to” sections guiding...

Published to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 911, the definitive and bestselling first-person account of the day that changed the world

HERE IS A SMALL FACT - YOU ARE GOING TO DIE 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. SOME IMPORTANT...

Now a major series streaming on Disney+, read the whole story here!Everyone wants to get on top . . .'Fun, sexy and unputdownable – a classic' - Marian Keyes'Pure, unadulterated joy' - Sophie Kinsella'Hilarious, witty, wise, astute [and] flawlessly entertaining' -...

»Right person, wrong time. Mich hat schon ewig kein Buch mehr so berührt. Auch Monate nach dem Beenden des Romans bleiben von meinem Herzen nur noch tausend kleine Teile übrig.« Nathalie_readsAuf einer regennassen Straße soll sich Finns und Autumns Schicksal für immer entscheiden. In dem Moment, als das Auto von der Fahrbahn abkommt. Doch eigentlich beginnt Autumns und Finns Geschichte viel...