New Fiction & Nonfiction
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The Disappearing ACT
A British actress discovers the dark side of Hollywood when she is the only witness to the sudden disappearance of a woman she meets at an audition, in this psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water and Mr. Nobody.
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When Stars Collide
#1 New York Times bestseller Susan Elizabeth Phillips returns to her beloved Chicago Stars series with a romance between a Chicago Stars quarterback and one of the world's greatest opera singers--and a major diva.
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Hope
For anyone who's dreamed of immortality comes a twice-in-a-lifetime love story by Marc Levy, the phenomenal, internationally bestselling French author of P.S. from Paris and The Last of the Stanfields.
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New Year, New Guy
When Polly organises a surprise reunion for her fiance and his long-lost American friend, her sister, Laura, grudgingly agrees to help keep the secret. And when the plain-spoken, larger-than-life Hunter McQueen steps off the bus in her rainy Devon town and only just squeezes into her tiny car, it confirms that Laura has made a big mistake in going along with her sister's crazy plan. But could the tall, handsome man with the Nashville drawl be just what Laura needs to shake up her life and start something new?
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What to Watch When
Answering the eternal question... WHAT TO WATCH NEXT?
Looking for a box set to get your adrenaline racing or to escape to a different era? In need of a good laugh to lift your spirits? Hunting for a TV show that the whole family can watch together? -
Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Graphic Novel
The latest volume in our World Citizen Comics graphic novel series, Fault Lines in the Constitution teaches readers how this founding document continues to shape modern American society.
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How I Learned to Understand the World
The moving, playful memoir of Hans Rosling, Swedish statistics mastermind, researcher extraordinaire and author of the global bestseller, Factfulness, with Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund
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How Did I Get Here?
From his hardscrabble post-World War II childhood and coming of age in Ontario to Mad Men-era New York City and the creative pinnacle of advertising, to the hallowed halls of Saturday Night Live and The New Yorker, Bruce McCall’s personal and creative journey is stunningly honest, bittersweet, and, above all, inspiring.
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Fool Me Twice
Pulling off an impossible crime is the only way he can stay alive.Stealing a Faberge egg. Surviving a double cross. And pulling off the most incredible robbery ever, for the world’s most demanding—and dangerous—collector.
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HRH : so many thoughts on royal style
**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
Veteran style journalist Elizabeth Holmes expands her popular Instagram series, So Many Thoughts, into a nuanced look at the fashion and branding of the four most influential members of the British Royal Family: Queen Elizabeth II; Diana, Princess of Wales; Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge; and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. -
Admission
Lie. Cheat. Bribe. How far would you go to get into your dream school? How far would your parents go? Inspired by the recent college admissions scandal, this ripped-from-the-headlines YA novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things sees one teenage girl's privileged world shatter when her family's lies are exposed.
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Elsie 2. Ne jamais dire jamais
Elsie se remet difficilement du drame qu'elle a vécu et qu'elle a fait subir à ses proches en utilisant un jeu de Ouija pour communiquer avec son amie Francine dans l'au-delà. Depuis des mois, tant bien que mal, elle tente de reprendre sa vie normale d'étudiante.
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Learn to Make Amazing Resin and Epoxy Clay Jewelry
Featuring expert tips and tricks to achieving beautiful results every time, see for yourself the limitless possibilities of making one-of-a-kind jewelry! Award-winning jewelry designer and author of Making Wow Jewelry, Gay Isber brings you this comprehensive guide to everything beginning jewelry makers need to know about working with resin and epoxy clay. You'll learn how to colorize resin using micro powders and tints, make a mold, embed objects in clay, and much more. With thorough introductory info about both resins and clays and 26 DIY jewelry projects - from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and more - this fun, hands-on guide is perfect to start a new and exciting hobby in the colorful world of jewelry making!
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Find Your Mantra
Be mindful and present in your daily life with these 75 uplifting messages, organized by theme. Founder of MantraBand Aysel Gunar provides an inspiring introduction on the importance of positive, meaningful mantras in your life.
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Le corps
'Eté 1962. Quatre adolescents un peu fous s'élancent le long de lavoie ferrée à la recherche d'aventure et de frisson. '
Spring
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Experiment with outdoor science
Science isn't limited to the classroom -- it can be found out in the garden! This photographic book of experiments and projects covers chemical reactions, states of matter, microbiology, and much more -- all with materials and equipment that can be found at home.
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Copain des jardins : le guide des jardiniers en herbe
Des conseils pour apprendre à semer et à entretenir ses plantations.Des activités, des observations, des recettes.Des illustrations très précises pour identifier plantes et animaux du jardin.
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How to attract birds to your garden
Make a difference to your local birdlife. Help reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which they will thrive. It's a win-win. Provide the best shelter, feeding, and nesting opportunities for them and then you can reap the rewards as they sing and entertain.
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The blackbird girls
On a spring morning, neighbors Valentina Kaplan and Oksana Savchenko wake up to an angry red sky. A reactor at the nuclear power plant where their fathers work-- Chernobyl-- has exploded. Before they know it, the two girls, who've always been enemies, find themselves on a train bound for Leningrad to stay with Valentina's estranged grandmother, Rita Grigorievna. In their new lives in Leningrad, they begin to learn what it means to trust another person. Oksana must face the lies her parents told her all her life. Valentina must keep her grandmother's secret, one that could put all their lives in danger. And both of them discover something they've wished for: a best friend. But how far would you go to save your best friend's life? Would you risk your own? Told in alternating perspectives among three girls-- Valentina and Oksana in 1986 and Rifka in 1941-- this story shows that hatred, intolerance, and oppression are no match for the power of true friendship.
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I found hope in a cherry tree
The child in this story observes the sun by playing with her shadow, though sometimes it disappears. She listens to the wind tell stories, even when it howls like wolves. She tastes snowflakes--sometimes sweet and delicate; other times sharp on her cheeks. And finally, she finds hope in the buds on a cherry tree that survive through the winter to blossom in spring.
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Bake the seasons : sweet and savoury dishes to enjoy throughout the year
Inspired by the abundance of the farms, orchards, and gardens of her childhood, Marcella DiLonardo focuses on simplicity, sharing over 100 sweet and savoury recipes, these homey favourites are often modern twists on familiar classics and takes us through the vibrant produce and enticing flavours of the spring, summer, fall and winter.
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Emily writes : Emily Dickinson and her poetic beginnings
In Amherst, Massachusetts, in spring, 1834, young Emily Dickinson uses scraps of paper and a pencil nub to write a poem, before she even knows her ABCs, and shares it with her household and garden. Includes author's note about Dickinson's life and work.
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Modern faux flower projects : fresh, stylish arrangements and home décor with silk florals and faux grenery
Contains information on choosing and arranging faux flowers through various methods. Also includes step-by-step instructions on creating twelve faux floral arrangements inspired by the four seasons.
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Celebrations around the world
Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries and continents. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and how the world's biggest tomato fight, La Tomatina in Spain, gets cleaned up! Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It's time to celebrate!
