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My First 123 & My First Colours (Twirlywoos)
My First 123 & My First Colours (Twirlywoos)
Anonymous
¥36.79
It’s the Twirlywoos! Today they’re learning all about . . . counting! Introducing a new range of early learning concept board books with a Twirlywoos twist! This sturdy board book is the perfect introduction to numbers. Packed full of their trademark slapstick humour but with a strong educational underpinning, every child can learn something new with the Twirlywoos!
Little Grey Cells: The Quotable Poirot
Little Grey Cells: The Quotable Poirot
Agatha Christie
¥73.58
Discover the man behind the moustache in this book of one-liners by the world’s most famous Belgian detective, revealing the wit and wisdom of Hercule Poirot and his creator, Agatha Christie. A perfect stocking-filler for every Christie fan, to help celebrate her 125th birthday. ‘My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the greatest detective in the world.’ The dapper, moustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect for his own ‘little grey cells’ solved some of the twentieth century’s most puzzling crimes. But what do we really know about the eccentric genius underneath that fussy fa?ade? Sometimes funny, often profound, and always revealing, this book of quotes and comments, from more than 50 Poirot novels and short stories, gives an entertaining glimpse of the man behind the moustache, and the wit and wisdom of the Queen of Crime who created him. Includes an exclusive essay by Agatha Christie from the archives on her love/hate relationship with her most famous creation.
Big Slide (Bing)
Big Slide (Bing)
Anonymous
¥36.79
Bing and Pando are visiting the park in this wonderful story book, based on the hit TV series. Woohoo! There’s a new climbing frame in the park. It has a tunnel and a bridge and a slide. A very high slide. Will Bing be brave enough to slide down the very high slide? Trying something new… it’s a Bing thing!
Rumours At Court (Mills & Boon Historical) (Royal Weddings, Book 3)
Rumours At Court (Mills & Boon Historical) (Royal Weddings, Book 3)
Blythe Gifford
¥38.36
Wed by royal command! Widow Valerie of Florham wants nothing more than to forget her abusive marriage and live peacefully at the mercy of no man. She’d never have dreamed of a liaison with handsome Sir Gil Wolford, but then comes a royal decree…they must wed! Gil craves military conquest in Castile, far from his haunted past. Marriage to Lady Valerie is the last thing he should want, yet both have truths to hide from the rumour-mongers at court. They have no choice…and, once wed, the marriage bed changes everything!
From Runaway To Pregnant Bride (Mills & Boon Historical) (The Fairfax Brides, Bo
From Runaway To Pregnant Bride (Mills & Boon Historical) (The Fairfax Brides, Bo
Tatiana March
¥36.79
Carrying her rescuer’s baby! Annabel Fairfax has fled west, in disguise, to find her sisters. But on her way a threat catches up with her―and she’s forced to turn to a ruggedly handsome stranger on horseback! Clay Collier, her reluctant protector, tries to keep his distance from the beautiful runaway―but neither can resist one stolen night! Honour demands he marry her, but discovering Annabel's affluent background convinces Clay she doesn’t belong in his dangerous world. Except his forbidden bride is already secretly pregnant…
Besieged And Betrothed (Mills & Boon Historical)
Besieged And Betrothed (Mills & Boon Historical)
Jenni Fletcher
¥38.36
Bound to her enemy Ruthless warrior Lothar the Frank has laid siege to Castle Haword, but there’s a fiery redhead in his way – and she’s not backing down! More tomboy than trembling maiden, Lady Juliana Danville would rather die than lose the castle. Caught on opposite sides of a war, a marriage bargain is brokered to bring peace. But is blissful married life possible when Juliana has a dangerous secret hidden within the castle walls…?
Turn a Blind Eye (DI Maya Rahman, Book 1)
Turn a Blind Eye (DI Maya Rahman, Book 1)
Vicky Newham
¥95.75
’Remarkable’Paul Finch; ‘Impressive’Daily Mail; ‘Fresh and enthralling’Roz Watkins A dead girl. A wall of silence. DI Maya Rahman is running out of time. A headmistress is found strangled in an East London school, her death the result of a brutal and ritualistic act of violence. Found at the scene is a single piece of card, written upon which is an ancient Buddhist precept: I shall abstain from taking the ungiven. At first, DI Maya Rahman can’t help but hope this is a tragic but isolated murder. Then, the second body is found. Faced with a community steeped in secrets and prejudice, Maya must untangle the cryptic messages left at the crime scenes to solve the deadly riddle behind the murders – before the killer takes another victim. Turn a Blind Eye is the first book in a brand-new series set in East London and starring DI Maya Rahman.
Entanglement
Entanglement
Katy Mahood
¥95.75
‘Dexterously structured … [a] wise debut’ Observer ‘A hugely impressive debut’ Stella Duffy ‘Beautifully written’ Hannah Beckerman ‘A really accomplished debut’ Red Magazine On a hot October day in a London park, Stella sits in her red wedding dress opposite John. Pregnant and lost in thoughts of the future, she has no idea that lying in the grass, a stone’s throw away, is a man called Charlie. From this moment, Stella and Charlie’s lives are bound together in ways they could never imagine. But all they have is a shared glance and a feeling: have we met before? Entanglement is a bewitching novel of love and sacrifice which explore show our choices can reverberate across the generations, and the sparks of hope they can ignite.
Mind Time: How ten mindful minutes can enhance your work, health and happiness
Mind Time: How ten mindful minutes can enhance your work, health and happiness
Michael Chaskalson,Dr Megan Reitz
¥95.75
Michael Chaskalson Michael is one of the pioneers of mindfulness teaching and research in Europe. He is the author of the agenda-setting The Mindful Workplace and Mindfulness in Eight Weeks. Based on his 40 years of personal practice of mindfulness and related disciplines, Michael now shares his insights and research with audiences worldwide as a keynote speaker, coach, consultant, and teacher. Michael is founder and CEO of Mindfulness Works and a Professor of Practice at Ashridge Business School. Dr Megan Reitz Megan is Associate Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Ashridge Business School where she speaks, researches, and consults on the intersection of leadership, change, dialogue and mindfulness. She has presented her research to audiences throughout the world and is the author of Dialogue in Organizations.
The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder
The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder
Sarah J. Harris
¥95.75
How do you solve a mystery when you can’t remember the clues? ’A rich tapestry… distinctive and compelling’ Observer ’A stunning whodunnit’ Mail on Sunday ‘A beautiful, original novel, at once funny and tragic and brave’ Sarah Pinborough There are three things you need to know about Jasper. 1. He sees the world completely differently. 2. He can’t recognise faces – not even his own. 3. He is the only witness to the murder of his neighbour, Bee Larkham. But it’s hard to catch a murderer when you can’t recognise their face… An extraordinary and compelling debut which will make you see the world in a way you’ve never seen it before
Specials: Based on the BBC TV Drama Series: The complete novels in one volume
Specials: Based on the BBC TV Drama Series: The complete novels in one volume
Brian Degas,Harry Robertson
¥95.75
This novel, based on the groundbreaking BBC TV drama series, shows how it takes both guts and a sense of humour to become a part-time policeman. It was adapted by the series’ creators from all twelve episodes, four of which are published here for the first time. ‘You’ll learn what it’s like out there in the streets, and we’ll learn whether you’re competent to wear the uniform.’ From nine to ?ve, they are like the rest of us. Come the twilight, they don the blue uniform with pride, and volunteer their spare time to share the night vigil of the Bobby on the beat. BOB LOACH, a partner in a coach tour business, is ‘all grease and few graces’, with an ambition to be the first millionaire Special. ANJALI SHA is an NHS physiotherapist who treads the mine?eld of con?icting traditions: ‘My family think it’s a bad business for a well brought-up Hindu girl to prowl the streets at night with a man.’ JOHN REDWOOD is a solicitor with an unshakable belief in the decency of his fellow-man. VIV SMITH is a young bank clerk: ‘It might come as a surprise to you, Sarge, but not all women come with a built-in maternal expertise of how to deal with kids.’ And FREDDY CALDER, an overweight salesman of ladies’ lingerie, conceals a shy and sentimental heart under a brash exterior. Five ordinary people whose commitment makes them extraordinary.
The Bacon Book: Irresistible, mouthwatering recipes!
The Bacon Book: Irresistible, mouthwatering recipes!
Christopher Sjuve
¥95.75
Christopher Sjuve is a chef and food editor. Based in Norway, his motto is your can never have too much bacon!
The laugh-out-loud and feel-good romantic comedy with a difference you must read
The laugh-out-loud and feel-good romantic comedy with a difference you must read
Judy Leigh
¥58.86
‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson Heartwarming, hilarious and joyful – the perfect read for anyone who loved Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, A Man Called Ove, Ruth Jones and JoJo Moyes. Evie Gallagher is regretting her hasty move into a care home. She may be seventy-five and recently widowed, but she’s absolutely not dead yet. And so, one morning, Evie walks out of Sheldon Lodge and sets off on a Great Adventure across Europe. But not everyone thinks Great Adventures are appropriate for women of Evie’s age, least of all her son Brendan and his wife Maura, who follow a trail of puzzling text messages to bring her home. When they finally catch up with her, there are shocks in store . . . because while Brendan may have given up on life and love, Evie certainly has not. 'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins, bestselling author of The Kicking the Bucket List ’Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life . . . a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson, bestselling author of The Woman Who Upped and Left ‘I absolutely loved everything about this book… 5* out of 5*’ The Ginger Book Geek ‘By its end I’d laughed, cringed, felt really concerned, giggled, cried (rather a lot) and emerged into the rosier future with a heart broken, mended, and singing with joy’ Being Anne ‘5 stars! I Loved Evie . . . She has a Passion and Zest for life… I want to go travelling with her! . . . If you read one book that is a little different this month let it be A Grand Old Time! You won't regret It!’ Dash Fan
The Disappeared: A gripping crime mystery full of twists and turns!
The Disappeared: A gripping crime mystery full of twists and turns!
Ali Harper
¥22.27
YOU’LL NEVER FIND ME… A twisty, compelling, characterful crime thriller from a major new talent. NOT TO BE MISSED! A distraught mother… When Susan Wilkins walks into No Stone Unturned, Leeds’s newest private detective agency, owners Lee and Jo are thrilled. Their first client is the kind of person they always hoped to help—a kind woman desperately worried about her son, Jack. A missing son… The case seems simple—kid starts college, takes up with the wrong crowd, forgets to ring his mother. But very quickly, Lee and Jo suspect they’re not being told the whole truth. A case which could prove deadly… Their office is ransacked, everyone who knows Jack refuses to talk to them and they feel like they’re being followed…it’s clear Lee and Jo have stumbled into something bigger, and far more dangerous, than they ever expected. Will they find Jack, or will their first case silence them both for good?
The Sunny Bridesmaid (Bridesmaids)
The Sunny Bridesmaid (Bridesmaids)
Diane Redmond
¥18.93
A mini-series of four titles aimed at 6 – 8 year old girls on the theme of bridesmaids – a role that every little girl longs to play! THE SUNNY BRIDESMAID Molly’s brother James is marrying Chloe, an Australian girl, on a tropical beach. A laid back bride, Chloe has told Molly she can choose her own dress. Molly’s choice of dress is not ideal for a hot climate, however she makes such fuss, her Mum lets her have it. However when she gets to Australia – shock, horror, her luggage has been mislaid so she and Chloe have to buy her a new outfit – a sarong and skimpy top, perfect for a hot beach wedding. James is football mad and after the wedding he celebrates by a game of footie on the beach. Unfortunately he gets sun-stroke leaving his bride dancing the night away with her favourite sunny bridesmaid!
More of the World’s Best Drinking Jokes
More of the World’s Best Drinking Jokes
Edward Phillips
¥23.05
A wife decided she would leave her drunken husband, but a neighbour persuaded her to give him one more chance. ‘Instead of nagging him,’ she was advised, ‘treat him nicely. Maybe he’ll feel so ashamed, he’ll stop drinking so heavily.’ So the next night when he staggered home, she did not rant as usual. She made him a cup of tea, warmed his slippers, loosened his collar and tie and stroked his head. ‘Shall we go to bed now?’ she suggested.‘Might as well,’ he replied. ‘If I go home, there’ll only be a row.’
Hag Fold (Dark Winter Tales)
Hag Fold (Dark Winter Tales)
Paul Finch
¥20.01
**A horror short story from #1 bestseller, Paul Finch. Part of the Dark Winter Tales series: unputdownable reads for cold winter nights…**
The Buried Cities (Endgame: The Fugitive Archives, Book 3)
The Buried Cities (Endgame: The Fugitive Archives, Book 3)
James Frey
¥25.60
The final story in a heart-stopping novella trilogy that follows a forbidden love that threatens Endgame in post-World War II Germany and takes place prior to the events in the New York Times bestseller, Endgame: The Calling. Humanity rests on the shoulders of twelve Players. But when the lives of a Cahokian Player and a Minoan Player intertwine over the search for an ancient weapon in post-World War II Berlin, the last thing they expect is to let their guard down and fall in love. Now Boone and Ariadne must journey deep into the ancient buried cities of Cappadocia, to find the remaining pieces of the weapon - before it's too late. But this is Endgame. And only one can win. This heart-stopping novella arc takes place prior to the events in the New York Times bestseller Endgame: The Calling.
The Girl Who Got Revenge: The addictive new crime thriller of 2018 (George McKen
The Girl Who Got Revenge: The addictive new crime thriller of 2018 (George McKen
Marnie Riches
¥28.45
‘Fast-paced, enthralling and heartrending; I couldn’t put it down’ C. L. TAYLOR Revenge is a dish best served deadly… A twelve-year-old girl is found dead at the Amsterdam port. An old man dies mysteriously in a doctors’ waiting room. Two seemingly unconnected cases, but Inspector Van den Bergen doesn’t think so… Criminologist George McKenzie is called in to help crack the case before it’s too late. But the truth is far more deadly than anyone can imagine… Can George get justice for the dead before she ends up six-feet under too? A heart-racing thriller packed with secrets, lies and the ultimate revenge, perfect for fans of Steig Larsson and Jo Nesbo. The fifth gripping thriller in the Georgina McKenzie series. PRAISE FOR MARNIE RICHES ‘Fast-paced, enthralling and heartrending; I couldn’t put it down’ C. L. Taylor ‘A name to watch!’ BARRY FORSHAW ‘A strong, edgy debut that deserves to do well’ CLARE MACKINTOSH
Mums Just Wanna Have Fun
Mums Just Wanna Have Fun
Lucie Wheeler
¥28.45
‘Heartwarming and poignant’ SUN ‘This book captured my heart’ Bestselling author Christie Barlow Meet Nancy… Single mum Nancy will do anything for her little boy. Jack’s autism makes life difficult at times, but she’s determined to ensure he lives the best life possible. So, when her best friend Harriet suggests a holiday to Ibiza, Nancy is torn: will Jack cope with the change in routine…will she? And Harriet… Workaholic mum Harriet convinces Nancy it’s the break they all need. A chance to have some fun with the kids, away from the stresses of normal life. And she’s determined to switch off her laptop, ignore her inbox, and just have fun with her kids for seven whole days… Cocktails and kids’ club – what could go wrong? Ibiza is beautiful, but Jack struggles with everything, Harriet refuses to put her laptop away, and Nancy begins to think she’s made a huge mistake. And then Nancy meets Cameron and his young son, Aiden and discovers that sometimes the best fun happens when you least expect it… Can these two single-mum’s swap their mummy guilt for sunglasses and sangria?
Broken: Part 3 of 3: A traumatised girl. Her troubled brother. Their shocking se
Broken: Part 3 of 3: A traumatised girl. Her troubled brother. Their shocking se
Rosie Lewis
¥23.45
Rosie Lewis is a full-time foster carer. She has been working in this field for over a decade. Before that, she worked in the special units team in the police force.Based in northern England, Rosie writes under a pseudonym to protect the identities of the children she looks after.