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No sex. No kids. No future?
When Tom Feiling moved to Tokyo as a student in the early nineties, Japan was a beacon of the future: a rising superpower, a technology giant, and a global symbol of prosperity, civility and success. When he returned twenty-four years later, the country was still a sign of things to come – but, he began to realize, it was no longer a beacon. It was a warning.
This book offers a unique portrait of life in contemporary Japan, from the quiet of its furthest flung villages to the dynamism of its megacities. It tells the story of how, from the mid-seventies onwards, Japanese society unknowingly embarked on a vast, silent process of transformation that is still unfolding today. The country is still peaceful; it is still prosperous. But the population is shrinking. As things stand, it will fall by a third with each new generation.
Travelling through shrines and bars, rice fields and mango farms, coffee shops and old peoples’ homes, Feiling meets those affected by, and driving, this transformation. Through countless interviews and extensive research, he weaves together a powerful account of how and why men and women are ceasing to pair off and have kids. He reveals how sexual appetites and behaviours are both shaped by, and reshaping the evolving economy, and considers the risks – and the opportunities – of the rise in solo living in Japan, and beyond.
Clear-sighted and surprising, Alone in Japan is a portrait of love, sex and death in contemporary Japan that should provoke and engage us all. It is an electrifying portrait of a nation on the brink by one of the most original reporters working today.
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The Elements of Power: A New Yorker writer uncovers the darker side of the green revolution
‘A tale of rapacious colonialism, Cold War spy games, dazzling technical innovation, big business rivalry, big power geopolitics […] Niarchos has produced an unflinching, landmark work on the nature of extractive capitalism.’ Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing
How we became addicted to a supply chain that wreaks havoc across the globe.
Epic, shocking, and deeply reported, The Elements of Power tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals – essential for the decarbonization of our economies – and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry.
Congo is rich. Swaths of the war-torn African country lack basic infrastructure, and, after many decades of colonial occupation, its people are officially among the poorest in the world. But hidden beneath the soil are vast quantities of cobalt, lithium, copper, tin, tantalum, tungsten, and other treasures. Recently, this veritable periodic table of resources has become extremely valuable because these metals are essential for the global “energy transition”―the plan for wealthy nations to wean themselves off fossil fuels by shifting to sustainable forms of energy, such as solar and wind. The race to electrify the world’s economy has begun, and China has a considerable head start. From Indonesia to South America to Central Africa, Beijing has invested in mines and infrastructure for decades. But the U.S. has begun fighting back with massive investments of its own, as well as sanctions and disruptive tariffs.
In this rush for green energy, the world has become utterly reliant on resources unearthed far away and willfully blind to the terrible political, environmental, and social consequences of their extraction. If the Democratic Republic of the Congo possesses such riches, why are its children routinely descending deep into treacherous mines to dig with the most rudimentary of tools, or in some cases their bare hands? Why are Indonesia’s seas and skies being polluted in a rush for battery metals? Why is the Western Sahara, a source for phosphates, still being treated like a colony? Who must pay the price for progress?
With unparalleled, original reporting, Nicolas Niarchos reveals how the scramble to control these metals and their production is overturning the world order, just as the global race to drill for oil shaped the twentieth century. Exploring the advent of the lithium-ion battery and tracing the supply chain for its production, Niarchos tells the story both of the people driving these tectonic changes and those whose lives are being upended. He reveals the true, devastating consequences of our best intentions and helps us prepare for an uncertain future. If you have ever used a smartphone or driven an electric vehicle, you are implicated.
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Starship Under Siege: From Far Beyond 1st Trilogy (Books 1-3): An Epic Space Opera & First Contact Adventure (From Far Beyond: A Galaxy in Peril)
From reject to starship captain in 1 nanosecond
Kevin’s father thinks he’s a loser, and a brand-new rejection from MIT isn’t going to convince dad otherwise.
He goes for a lakeside walk to sort things out in his mind – and an alien ship crashes right in front of him.
With his last breath, the dying captain imparts Kevin with a chilling revelation. An intergalactic war looms ominously, threatening all sentient life. A war that Kevin, in a twist of fate, will now need to fight.
On the losing side.
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With billions of lives hanging in the balance.
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The Starship Under Siege Box Set contains the first three books (Trilogy) adrenaline-fueled From Far Beyond novels, and includes the riveting bonus short story: Red Alert. If the sheer joy of diving into movies like Ready Player One and The Last Starfighter left you spellbound, then brace yourself, because you’re in for an absolute whirlwind of cosmic escapades with our hero, Kevin, and his faithful Beagle, Boomer, as they navigate across galaxies in high-stakes interstellar combat.
From Far Beyond is a pulse-pounding Space Opera, brimming with relentless action, endearing characters, punctuated with sparkling humor and a double-shot of 80’s and 90’s action movies pop culture references and nostalgia. This coming-of-age saga, with its unconventional technologies and diverse alien realms, is sure to captivate and ignite your imagination like a supernova. Take a daring leap and become a part of the adventure, today.
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In the quaint town of Walnut Falls, Ohio, excitement bubbles as two celebrity chefs arrive to compete in a culinary battle reality show. But when shots ring out in a shocking drive-by, the competition takes a violent turn. Chef Remmsey is the victim of the attack, and Chef Finetti is swiftly handcuffed and charged. The town reels, but local sleuth Holly Harkins suspects a more complex recipe for murder. She’s convinced that the arrested chef is just a scapegoat, and someone else is stirring the pot.
Determined to uncover the truth, Holly sifts through the underbelly of the show’s glittering facade. With a dash of intuition and a sprinkle of persistence, she follows a trail of clues that promises to reveal the real villain. As the cameras roll on, the stakes rise, and Holly must race against time to serve justice before the final curtain call. In this first installment in the Reality Show Cozy Mysteries, the small screen hides big secrets, and the truth is a dish best served cold.
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We can rewrite genes, edit embryos, build artificial minds, extend life, and terraform worlds. The old miracles – omniscience, omnipresence, even resurrection – are becoming standard operating procedure. But the real question isn’t whether humanity can play god. It’s whether we can do it wisely.
In this book, the bestselling authors of Abundance and Bold return with a sweeping exploration of our species’ next great transformation. Blending hard science with vivid storytelling, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler chart humanity’s ascent from scarcity to superabundance – and the psychological, ethical, and existential challenges that come with it.
Across breakthroughs in AI, robotics, genetics, longevity, and consciousness research, they reveal a paradox at the heart of progress: as our external power expands, our inner resilience must evolve to match. Abundance without meaning leads to collapse. Intelligence without wisdom leads to extinction. To thrive in a world of everything, everywhere, all the time, we must learn to wield our godlike powers with humility, creativity, and flow.
Equal parts warning and invitation, We Are As Gods is a map for flourishing in the exponential century. Because the future won’t be built by those who fear what’s coming, but by those who know how to turn chaos into creation.
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“I cannae wait for the weddin’ night, lass. Ye’ll ken soon enough what it means to be mine.”Lady Laura thought she was finally free.
But then, he finds her.
And he is determined to tame her… no matter what.
Laura lets him take her to protect her home – but she vows to never submit.
No matter how he makes her blood simmer…
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Laird Bradley just killed his father.
Now, he must have an heir soon – but he has no bride.
She ran away from him four years ago.
But he will not let her stay away from him anymore…
Even if he has to burn down the abbey to reclaim her.The Highlander’s Runaway Nun is a steamy Scottish historical romance novel, written by Bonnie Kimmons and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, lots of steam and a happy ending.
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Mrs Sidhu’s Just Desserts: A charming cosy culinary crime mystery whodunnit… The proof is in the pudding!
In this twisting and richly sauced mystery, will the proof be in the pudding?
‘Perfect for fans of Richard Osman’ Guardian
‘Slough’s answer to Miss Marple’ S.J. Bennett
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It’s the most glamorous event of the year
Mrs Sidhu has snagged the contract of her life: the chance to cater the grand opening of Berkshire’s new art gallery.
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Mrs Sidhu is back for a second helping
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Alibi by Accident
F*ck It isn’t just the name of her favorite smoothie—it’s also Verona Montero’s approach to murder investigations.
“I grinned like a lunatic from page one to the end.” —Shannon Baker, award-winning author of Stripped Bare
Verona Montero loves calling herself a private dick because it makes her sound like she’s in a 1940s detective movie. And she gets to say “dick” a lot. So when Miami—a walking Barbie with an emoji addiction—needs proof her billionaire husband Javier is cheating, Verona’s all over it. Bonus: it means working with divorce lawyer Quentin, whose cologne gives her “crotch headaches.”
Then bam—Javier turns up dead in Greece, and Miami is staring down a murder charge. With her client’s billions at stake and a hefty retainer padding her account, Verona’s jetting off to Mykonos faster than you can say “Dark and Stormy.”
Between conning hotel staff and recruiting a drag queen to go undercover in a secret sex club, evidence suggests that the wrong person might be taking the fall. Now Verona’s facing her toughest moral dilemma yet: pursue justice for a dead predator, or let a killer with excellent taste in victims walk free.
Wickedly funny and twisty, this whodunit delivers the goods for fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series and Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan series.
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The Lighthouse Recipe (CHOOSE THE FUTURE BOOK COLLECTION)
She wanted a health permit. She got a murder suspect.
Clara Von Hapsburg used to worry about seating arrangements at the Met Gala. Now, she worries about the humidity ruining her blowout and the structural integrity of her great-aunt’s crumbling lighthouse.
Exiled to the foggy, fishing village of Salt Point after her husband’s high-profile financial disgrace, Clara has one goal: open her bistro and bake her way back to dignity. But when she arrives at the town hall with a box of “Persuasion Muffins” for the grumpy health inspector, she finds him dead behind a locked door.
The police chief thinks it was a heart attack. The town thinks it’s the “Mainlander Curse.” But Clara’s nose, insured for millions, smells something else: Devil’s Lavender, a rare poison that grows on the cliffs.
With her assets frozen and her freedom on the line, Clara teams up with her hacker niece and a tarot-reading local to clear her name. But as she peels back the layers of this sleepy town, she discovers that bad flour isn’t the only thing being smuggled through the harbor.
Clara must trade her stilettos for combat boots (metaphorically—she’d never actually wear them) to catch a killer before her new life goes up in smoke.
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All at Sea: Can you solve the clues in the most fiendish new cosy crime novel?
A murder at sea, a killer below deck?
BELOW DECK meets KNIVES OUT in this breathless voyage into murder and mayhem on the high seas…
Howie Temple is down on his luck and desperate for cash. Once an action movie star, he now lives off a crumbling reputation. On his way to film a new reality TV show, which casts a team of c-list celebrities as crew aboard a luxury yacht, he meets fellow contestant, influencer-of-the-moment Cassandra Troy. The duo take an immediate dislike to each other.
After a hectic first day of filming, the pair are shocked discover that the captain of the ship has been murdered – locked in his control room, slumped over the wheel, a knife in his back. Convinced by the show’s ever-opportunistic director to keep the cameras rolling, the pair team-up to hunt the murderer.
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When Hollywood producer Will Greyson finds himself in a bind because a star baker has been poisoned, he travels to Walnut Falls to recruit Holly Harkins as a substitute contestant. After she steps into the heat of the kitchen of The Great Baking Contest, she’s thrust into the dangerous role of amateur sleuth. With the competition on the line and a saboteur on the loose, Holly must sift through clues and suspects, all while whipping up delectable desserts!
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries or televised baking contests, this installment in the Reality and Game Show Cozy Mystery series serves up a perfect blend of intrigue, romance, and culinary delight.
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Murder of a Silver-Tongued Suitor: A totally addictive cozy historical English murder mystery (A Lady Margot Blackwell Mystery Series Book 5)
One man’s death ignites a mystery… another man’s love may save her life.
Lady Margot Blackwell has survived village gossip, social obligations, and the occasional festive disaster, but nothing quite prepares her for the silver-tongued charmer who arrives at Blackwell Manor… and promptly drops dead.
During a glittering exhibition meant to elevate Crayford’s cultural standing, tragedy strikes, tongues wag, and Margot’s name shoots straight to the top of the suspect list. (“Terrible for the Manor, splendid for conversation,” as Mrs Biddlecombe cheerfully puts it.)
Inspector Simon Grant returns to investigate, struggling between bureaucratic duty and increasingly undeniable feelings for Margot, feelings that flare the moment someone appears determined to halt her involvement in the most lethal manner possible.
Armed with courage, wit, and a lady’s maid who treats gossip like a competitive sport, Margot dives headfirst into a maze of jealous lovers, financial betrayals, and suspiciously polished motives.
If she does not discover the killer first, the killer may well discover her.
Dramatic, charming, and wickedly funny, Murder of a Silver-Tongued Suitor proves that in Kent, death is never simple, romance is never straightforward, and a silver goblet can be far deadlier than it looks.
If you crave sparkling banter, delicious intrigue, and a heroine who turns society on its ear, Murder of a Silver-Tongued Suitor will keep you guessing (and smiling) to the very last page. This is historical cosy mystery with heart, humour, and a heroine you will simply want as your new best friend.
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Diners, Dives, & Drive-Bys (Reality Show Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)
★★★★★ “A wonderful tale that has both funny moments and heartfelt ones. The dialogue sparkled, and the pacing never dragged… The mystery was crafted so well that it kept me guessing.” — Demetria Head for Readers’ Favorite
In the quaint town of Walnut Falls, Ohio, excitement bubbles as two celebrity chefs arrive to compete in a culinary battle reality show. But when shots ring out in a shocking drive-by, the competition takes a violent turn. Chef Remmsey is the victim of the attack, and Chef Finetti is swiftly handcuffed and charged. The town reels, but local sleuth Holly Harkins suspects a more complex recipe for murder. She’s convinced that the arrested chef is just a scapegoat, and someone else is stirring the pot.
Determined to uncover the truth, Holly sifts through the underbelly of the show’s glittering facade. With a dash of intuition and a sprinkle of persistence, she follows a trail of clues that promises to reveal the real villain. As the cameras roll on, the stakes rise, and Holly must race against time to serve justice before the final curtain call. In this first installment in the Reality Show Cozy Mysteries, the small screen hides big secrets, and the truth is a dish best served cold.
Get ready to step inside the world of reality TV, where the drama may be scripted, but the crimes are chillingly real. Download your copy today!
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The Novel of the Story of Creeping Jazz
A fantasy crime comedy, drenched in noir, nightmares, and nonsense.An unlikely team investigate a string of sinister murders. The only consistent detail? The killer wears a beret and is always accompanied by their own soundtrack—a slow, slinking tune that has been coined, The Creeping Jazz. Some say it’s cursed. Others say it’s catchy but everyone agrees it’s terrifying. The team must go up against a killer who can strike anywhere throughout time and make people dance to death.
In their way will be an unreliable narrator, a Welsh busybody, the magic of hip-hop and the horror of never having enough stationary.
For Dale Allen, a radio presenter with a low chat show survival rate, this is his breakthrough interview, with a band pushing a dangerous cultural phenomenon.
For Lead Detective Michaels, it’s the case that could finally earn him that long-overdue promotion, assuming he can survive his meeting with the notorious surgeon and serial killer, Dr Karlous Kennedious.
And for Charlie Blunderwedge, ex-erotic novelist turned reluctant consultant, it’s a chance to move away from writing naughty titivation and enter the big league of police procedure true crime fiction.
Somewhere in the fogbound city, the truth waits in the shadows—wearing a beret and humming a tune that makes your bones itch.
Unravel the mystery and try not to dance to The Creeping Jazz.
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The Cat Noir Comedy Podcast is a character based, fully scored, British comedy series trapped within a podcast, where you can follow the fortunes or misfortunes of an ever growing cast of characters, born from sketches but forged in the stories we tell. Each episode is full of action, adventure and drama wrapped in a huge hug of funny. This is a novel of just one of our stories.
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Dying to Escape: Swinging Into Love (Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery Series Book 11)
Cozy Mystery, Book 11
Dying to Escape (Swinging Into Love)Each book is a self-contained mystery, but the character arcs build upon each other.
When Safia splurges her singing-competition winnings on a Valentine’s Day field trip to Southwest Park Zoo, Rosi expects cupcakes, cupids—and maybe a few cranky flamingos. What she doesn’t expect: the gibbons staging a jailbreak, a missing zoo director, and her old newsroom instincts roaring back to life.
Between escaped primates, meddling seniors, and Keaton begrudgingly back for round two, Rosi and the Tucson Valley crew are about to learn that curiosity doesn’t just complicate a holiday: it turns it into an adventure. Valentine’s Day might not go as planned, but it’s sure to bring chaos, laughter, and a surprise that changes everything.
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Kill Billionaire
Perhaps one reason not enough people kill billionaires is it’s actually quite tricky…
An electrifying, ultra-contemporary heist, a wild and hilarious story that is also dangerously prescient.
When her home is destroyed in wildfires, fourteen-year-old Australian outback genius Kayla Connolly decides to hunt down the culprits of climate change: billionaires.
She teams up with Mr P, a giant ex-soldier from Tuvalu whose home is being flooded by rising sea levels. Together, they find ingenious ways to kill a property developer building on protected wetlands and a mining company CEO poisoning the earth with toxic chemicals. They also find an unexpected ally in Nancy, a wealthy elderly woman with a shocking past.
The trio’s mission soon develops a life of its own, taking them first to California to crack billionaire tech bros and then to London for superrich oil executives, spawning a global movement along the way. In pursuit are the FBI and Detective Sergeant Kate Anderson of Scotland Yard, but Kate is having doubts about whether Kayla is even in the wrong. Will Kayla be able to stay ahead of the game and pull off one final, remarkable hit?
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I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home
RETIREMENT WILL HAVE TO WAIT.
When former serial killer Carol takes her place in a luxury retirement home, she begins to find her feet with a small new group of friends. If she can only keep her past hidden, maybe she has a chance at happiness.
That’s when she discovers that, absurdly, every other one of Sheldon Oaks’ residents was involved in the law somehow. It’s not long before her true identity is leaked, and when a former police commissioner resident is murdered, naturally all eyes turn to her…
Now she must solve the case to prove her innocence – just as her new friends start their own investigations into whether there is more than one killer at Sheldon Oaks.
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‘What’s better than a good crime novel? I’ll tell you – a spoof crime novel, by the absurdly funny and clever Fergus Craig’ MIRANDA HART
‘I can’t wait for you to get involved in [this] VERY silly thriller. We all need more laughs like this’ AISLING BEA
‘Laugh out loud funny.’ MARK BILLINGHAM
‘Tea-spittingly hilarious.’ CHRIS BROOKMYRE
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A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage: Don’t miss this gripping new darkly funny crime thriller for fans of HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY
The witty and gripping new thriller introducing your new favourite murderous heroine: Lalla Rook.
‘Lalla Rook is ruthless, unapologetic and shamelessly murderous, you’re going to love her’ Gillian McAllister
‘A wickedly dark and hilarious debut … witty, wise and wildly entertaining’ Alice Feeney
‘Deliciously dark, clever satire. Lalla Rook is a genius creation. I absolutely loved it!!’ Shari Lapena
‘The most wildly entertaining novel you’ll read this year: suspenseful but funny, shocking yet stylish’ A. J. Finn
‘Razor-sharp … Destined to be a hit’Vaseem Khan
‘Big Little Lies meets Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ Booklist
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There’s a dead body in my living room.
I’ve not called the police because it was I who stabbed him. Seven times in all. The truth is, it’s surprisingly difficult to dispatch someone with a vegetable knife.
In case you’re wondering, the dead man is not my husband. I do resent our pitiful sex life and his woeful lack of ambition, but I wouldn’t murder him for it. Not yet, anyway.
Right now, I have far more pressing concerns: scheming to get my daughter into the perfect school; buying my dream home in Hampstead; and disposing of a corpse.
A woman’s work is never done. I’ve created the perfect life – and I’ll kill to keep it.
READERS LOVE LALLA ROOK
‘This one is a wild ride, but in the best way possible … What a main character!!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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‘Witty and wild … an unforgettable female protagonist finding her own way through some very bad days’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief: A Novel (The Ernest Cunningham Mysteries Book 4)
Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling series—perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.
I’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. I’ve never been a hostage before.
The doors are chained shut. No one in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered, everyone is a suspect.
THE BANK ROBBER
THE MANAGER
THE SECURITY GUARD
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THE FILM PRODUCER
THE PRIEST
THE RECEPTIONIST
THE PATIENT
THE CAREGIVER
ME
Turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today. You can steal more from a bank than just money.
Who is stealing what? Are they willing to kill for it? And can I solve the crime before the police kick down the door and rescue us?
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Judge Dredd: And to the Sea Return
When The Barge, an aquatic prison containing 10,000 violent inmates, crashes into a Mega-City One port, it brings with it a plague of black worms that infect the citizens Judge Dredd has sworn to protect. At the head of this horrific incursion is the prophet Carver, who claims immortality and heralds the arrival of a god from the depths determined to bring destruction to Dredd’s city. Judge Dredd and Judge Anderson must stop an insane enemy that does not care one iota for his Law!Read more
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The Castle
** AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW **
The million-copy bestselling author of The Psychopath Test, So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed and the award-winning BBC podcast Things Fell Apart moves to Penguin for his first book in eleven years, a darkly comic true crime mystery set within the masculinity crisis, The Castle.
I honestly have no clue what is going on.
This is very weird.
We left. Was completely fucked. All good now.When Jon Ronson received a series of disquieting texts after his son Joel had been lured to a mysterious castle in the forests of New England under false pretences late one evening, it set Ronson Sr. off on an extraordinary adventure into a world of unmoored men on a desperate search for purpose, whatever the cost.
Why did the wealthy scion of a gilded age tycoon entice Jon’s son to his castle on the pretext of a party, when the reality was something else entirely? Could Jon uncover what was really going on inside that strange castle? Why was a popular online lawncare influencer wrongly implicated in a bizarre plot to traumatize millions of unsuspecting children? And, more pressingly, why are two recently paroled murderers on their way to pay Jon an ominous visit?
Against the backdrop of the sometimes moving, often disturbing masculinity crisis, Jon follows the trail of those men who are acting out, checked out or just plain out of time. Drawing on his trademark brand of humour, psychological insight and unrivalled prescience, and told in the riveting style of a true crime thriller, The Castle marks Jon Ronson’s triumphant return to the written page in his darkest and most wildly enjoyable journey yet – deep into the recesses of the Castle and the secret lives of men.
PRAISE FOR JON RONSON:
‘Simultaneously frightening and hilarious’ The Times
‘Funny and compulsively readable’ Louis Theroux
‘His scalpel-sharp journalistic mind comes wrapped in disarming, diffident warmth’ Miranda Sawyer, Guardian
‘Ronson is one of our most important modern-day thinkers’ US News & World Report
‘Funny and thought-provoking . . . original, inspired journalism’ Financial Times
‘Gutsy and smart’ New York Times
‘Simmering with humour, weirdness and pathos’ Sunday Times
‘A diligent investigator and a wry, funny writer, Ronson manages to be at once academic and entertaining’ Boston Globe
‘The belly laughs come thick and fast – my God, he is funny’Observer
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Death in a Green Room: A 1920s Murder Mystery (The Maeve Morgan Historical Cozy Mystery Series Book 10)
Bad acting is forgivable. Murder is not!Strathfulton Castle is many things—ancient, imposing, and never dull for long—but when a troupe of temperamental London actors descends upon the estate, even Maeve Morgan isn’t prepared for the drama that follows.
What begins as a harmless rehearsal for a touring production quickly spirals into real-life tragedy when a celebrated actress collapses in the castle’s green room. At first, it looks like theatrical excess gone too far. But Maeve, former police officer turned reluctant countess, knows the difference between make-believe murder and the real thing, and this is most definitely the latter.
With the police frustratingly absent, Maeve finds herself navigating a castle full of oversized egos, secret grudges, and actors who all seem to be performing even when the curtain is down. As tensions rise and another death shocks the household, it becomes chillingly clear that someone is rewriting the script—and they’re not done yet.
Surrounded by poison pens, prop daggers, and a company where everyone has a motive and no one is entirely trustworthy, Maeve must uncover the truth before the final act claims yet another victim.
Witty, atmospheric, and delightfully twisty, Death in a Green Room is a classic British cozy mystery packed with sharp dialogue, theatrical intrigue, and a heroine who proves that murder is far harder to conceal than bad acting.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, golden-age mysteries, and British TV dramas where secrets lurk behind every polite smile—and the deadliest performances happen offstage.
Get your copy of Death in a Green Room and see how events unfold in this historical cozy mystery.
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Star Wars Dad Jokes Strike Back: The Best Worst Jokes and Puns from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. . . .
The cringe is strong with this one. An all-new collection of Star Wars–inspired dad jokes, perfect for geeky fathers, pun lovers, and sci-fi fans of any age.
What is Lando Calrissian’s fashion philosophy? “Cape it simple.”
How did Han Solo get out of his prison cell? With a Wook-key.
What do you call a famous Mon Calamari? A star fish.
So dad they’re good, the hokey and wholesome jokes in this sensational sequel to Star Wars Dad Jokes finds the fun in the Star Wars galaxy. From silly Sith knee-slappers to jokey Jedi jests, behold the groan-inducing power of this fully armed and operational dad joke collection. Featuring more than 150 new Star Wars puns and gags by author Kelly Knox, irresistibly illustrated by artist Johnny Sampson, these are the laughs you are looking for.
© & TM 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.
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The Little Book of Cracking Christmas Jokes
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Chris.
Chris who?
Christmas.Don’t worry, the jokes get better than that, though not much more, admittingly. Welcome to Cracking Christmas Jokes!
This tiny tome is full of Christmas spirit, and celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with an endless stream of yuletide cheer. It’s stuffed to bursting with cracker jokes as timeless as Santa himself – and they feel just as old, too. From classic cracker gags to, well, even more classic cracker gags (too many, if we’re honest), this compact celebration of Christmas is as Christmassy as a trip to the tip on Boxing Day – and almost as fun.
The Little Book of Cracking Christmas Jokes is all you and your family need this festive season to diffuse fraught family tensions (after fighting over the last roast potato), and fill the awkward silence after Mum’s caught cheating at Monopoly. For the third time. Enjoy!SAMPLE CONTENT
What did the football announcer get as a gift from Santa Claus?
COOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!What does Santa tell his elves after he’s delivered all the presents?
“And that’s a wrap!”What’s Santa’s favourite drink at Christmas dinner?
H2O, H2O, H2O!Read more
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Book of Cheery Chuckles
Tired of long books that take forever to get to the punchline? This one gets to it every single time, in one line or a few more. Packed with over 500 short jokes, puns, and one-liners, this collection is your ultimate laugh-on-demand kit. Whether you’re breaking the ice, dodging awkward silences, or just need a reason to smirk at your phone like a maniac, this book has you covered. It’s like carrying a standup comedian in your pocket—minus the travel fees and emotional baggage.Read more
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500 Riddles & Jokes That’ll Make You Laugh Out Loud: The Ultimate Collection of Funny Puns, Wordplay, Brain Teasers & Hilarious One-Liners for Kids, Teens & Adults
Looking for endless laughs? Get ready for 500 side-splitting riddles and jokes guaranteed to make you, your kids, and the whole family laugh out loud!★★★ THE ULTIMATE JOKE COLLECTION ★★★
This book is packed with 500 carefully curated riddles, puns, one-liners, and brain teasers organized into 7 hilarious chapters:
✓ ANIMAL ANTICS – Why don’t elephants use computers? Because they’re afraid of the mouse!
✓ FOOD FOR THOUGHT – What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
✓ SCHOOL & WORK – Why was the math book sad? It had too many problems!
✓ SCIENCE & NATURE – Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
✓ SPORTS & GAMES – Why did the golfer bring two pants? In case he got a hole in one!
✓ HOLIDAY HILARITY – What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet!
✓ RANDOM & RIDICULOUS – What do you call a can opener that doesn’t work? A can’t opener!PERFECT FOR:
– Family game nights and road trips
– Kids who love telling jokes at school
– Breaking the ice at parties
– Teachers looking for classroom laughs
– Anyone who needs a good groan-worthy punWHY THIS BOOK?
✓ 500 unique jokes – no repeats!
✓ Family-friendly content – safe for all ages
✓ Easy-to-read format – one joke at a time
✓ Mix of classic puns and fresh wordplay
✓ Great for reading aloudMakes the PERFECT GIFT for birthdays, holidays, stocking stuffers, or just because!
Warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable giggling, eye-rolling, and the irresistible urge to share these jokes with everyone you meet.
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Pokémon Joke Book: Brand new for 2026, the official joke book packed full of 200 giggles. Perfect for kids aged 6, 7, 8 and 9!
Join your Pokémon pals for a hilarious joke journey!
Get ready to giggle in Galar and joke in Johto in the official Pokémon Joke book!
Packed with over 200 jokes and featuring your favourite Pokémon (including Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax and more), tag along on a joke journey as you giggle your way through the regions.
Why did the Trainer reject a Pokémon?
Because it wasn’t their type!
What do you call a Pokémon who doesn’t move fast?
A slow-poke!
Catch and collect more of our Pokémon titles to become the ultimate Trainer:
Pokémon Brain Teasers (ISBN 978-0755501854)
Pokémon Word Games (ISBN 978-0008616731)
Pokémon Pocket Puzzles (ISBN 978-1405296533)
Pokémon Code Breakers (ISBN 978-0008509545)
Pokémon Mini Mazes (ISBN 978-1405296304)
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Mr Bean’s Joke Book
Laugh out loud with Mr Bean’s Joke Book!
This fun paperback is packed with more than 300 jokes inspired by everyone’s favourite mischievous character, Mr Bean. Illustrated throughout in a playful line-art style, this 144-page collection delivers a perfect mix of silly, witty and downright ridiculous humour – just like Mr Bean himself.
Why you’ll love it:
Ideal for all ages: Whether you’re a child discovering Mr Bean’s quirky humour for the first time, or an adult looking for a dose of nostalgia, this joke book offers smiles for everyone.
Perfect for sharing: Great as a stocking filler, birthday gift or rainy-day companion – fun for family gatherings, road trips, or quiet evenings.
Keeps it short & sweet: Quick one-liners and snappy punchlines – perfect when you need a giggle, fast.Perfect for:
Fans of Mr Bean (obviously!)
Children aged 5-11 looking for age-appropriate laughs
Anyone needing their daily dose of light-hearted fun and cheerRead more
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101 Funniest Minecraft Mémếs: Adult Survival, Chaos & Epic Fails: Hilarious Stories, Tips, and Mini-Guides for Adult Minecraft Players – Creepers, Lava
Welcome to the ultimate Minecraft adventure for adults!
This book is packed with hilarious stories, memes, and mini-guides for anyone who loves surviving, building, and failing in the blocky world of Minecraft.
Inside, you’ll find:- Creeper panic and mining disasters that will make you laugh (and scream).
- Villager scams, trading fails, and multiplayer chaos that only adult players can truly appreciate.
- Redstone disasters, lava traps, and epic builds that end in hilarity.
- Boss battles and hardcore nightmares that test your patience, reflexes, and sanity.
- Tips, tricks, and memes cleverly woven into every adventure.
Whether you’re a veteran adult Minecraft player or just enjoy laughing at epic fails, this book is your perfect companion for fun, chaos, and pixelated adventures.
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DAD JOKES: Book 1 of “Funny Stuff”
Get ready to groan, chuckle, and roll your eyes with DAD JOKES: Book 1 of “Funny Stuff” – the ultimate collection of hilariously bad puns, cringe-worthy one-liners, and classic knee-slappers that only a dad could love!Packed with hundreds of family-friendly jokes so corny they’re guaranteed to elicit sighs from kids and secret smiles from adults, this is the perfect starter for anyone building their dad joke arsenal. From punny riddles and knock-knocks to overly literal quips that are just the right kind of awful, these jokes are clean, silly, and endlessly repeatable.
Whether you’re a new dad prepping for family road trips, a grandparent stocking up on embarrassment ammo, or just someone who appreciates humor that’s painfully punny, Book 1 kicks off the “Funny Stuff” series with hours of laugh-out-loud (or facepalm-inducing) fun.
Warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable eye-rolling and spontaneous groans. Read at your own risk – and share with caution!
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Steppingstone For Life
Story Description:
Steppingstone for Life is an uplifting coming-of-age novel about Dory, a young woman who bravely leaves her familiar home in search of new opportunities. Her journey is filled with excitement and uncertainty as she moves from the quiet comfort of her village to an unfamiliar city in a new country.
As Dory navigates the challenges of adapting to a new environment—coping with homesickness, learning new routines, and finding her place in a different world—she discovers that change, though difficult, is also full of possibilities. Each obstacle, whether it’s understanding a new school system or adjusting to a strange climate, becomes a lesson in resilience and self-discovery.
Throughout her story, Dory draws strength from her family, whose love and encouragement give her the courage to face each day. Their support—whether through heartfelt letters, phone calls, or shared memories—reminds her she is never truly alone, no matter how far apart they may be.
Steppingstone for Life is a heartfelt tribute to the power of adaptability and the unbreakable bonds of family. It’s a story about believing in yourself, finding hope in unexpected places, and realizing that with the support of loved ones, any challenge can become a steppingstone to a brighter future.
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Snarky Crochet: Irreverent Patterns, Jokes & Puns for Silly Stitchers
Craft your sass into every stitch with the hilariously irreverent patterns and crochet fun waiting for you in Snarky Crochet!If you’ve ever wanted to say what you really think—without actually saying it—Snarky Crochet has you covered. From viral crochet creator Lisa Ha (@gettohookingcrochet), this bold and brilliantly petty pattern book is designed for makers who want to turn their feelings into fiber. Whether it’s pettiness, irritation, heartbreak, or straight-up spite, there’s a project here to help you stitch it out with sass.
With 15 lippy crochet patterns that blend sarcasm, humor, and passive-aggressive charm, Snarky Crochet redefines what a craft book can be. Along with the patterns, you’ll find a hefty supply of crochet jokes, practical listicles, and must-learn tips, like how you can keep crocheting when surrounded by idiots.
Inside this one-of-a-kind book, you’ll find:
- 15 cheeky patterns, including the Middle Finger Cactus, Spite Stripe Scarf, Cat Butt Coasters, and more!
- Beginner-accessible instructions so anyone can join the petty party—no matter their skill level.
- Tips for customizing projects to throw even more shade with your stitches.
- Listicles, jokes, and fiber puns for endless crochet fun!
- Inspiration for gifts, gag projects, and yarn-fueled emotional catharsis.
Each pattern is an outlet—whether you’re crocheting a revenge project for an ex-friend, or just need a reason to cackle while you craft. Lisa’s voice is equal parts hilarious and empowering, inviting you to be unapologetically yourself and have fun with your yarn.
Perfect for Gen Z crafters, punk-hearted fiber artists, and anyone who’s tired of pastel bunnies and cozy clichés, Snarky Crochet is a celebration of humor, honesty, and handmade rebellion. Use it to start conversations, get a laugh, or just vent in the most productive (and passive-aggressive) way possible.
Because sometimes the best way to heal—or roast someone—is one stitch at a time.
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Why The F Am I So High. : Funny Picture Books For Adults. (Why The F Am I So….. Book 1)
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE:
This book is a gag gift for adults.
It is intended for humour and entertainment only and contains mostly funny illustrations, strong language, and ridiculous situations.Ever wake up feeling dry, confused, ashamed… and somehow still hungry?
This is Why the Fuck Am I So Hungover?
A funny picture book for adults designed to be gifted, laughed at, and immediately recognised as “that mate.”This is not poetry.
It’s not deep.
And it’s definitely not classy.It’s a hilarious book for adults packed with wild illustrations, stupid decisions, and exaggerated moments inspired by getting high, bad judgement, and morning-after regret.
Perfect as:
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a funny picture book for adults
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a funny joke book for adults
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a humorous book for adults with dark humour
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an adult humour picture book made to be flicked through, not studied
This adult picture book funny does not promote drug use or risky behaviour.
If anything, it explains why the snacks disappeared and why Aunt Karen is furious.Buy it for a mate.
Laugh when they read it.
Laugh harder when they say,
“Why is this literally me?”Short. Illustrated. Ridiculous.
Exactly what a gag gift book for adults should be.Read more
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“MrBeast vs. Minecraft: The Total Chaos Adventure”: Mr. Beast’s Hilarious, Epic, and Totally Ridiculous Adventure with Minecraft & Mr. Moto.
🎮💥 Enter the CRAZY world of Minecraft with MrBeast! 💥🎮
Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure where diamonds fly, chickens act like philosophers 🐔🤯, and MrBeast is BUSY… punching trees, building insane worlds, and pulling off the wildest stunts ever!
Join him and his sidekick, Mr. Moto, as they face hilarious challenges, exchange funny lines that blow your mind, and turn a simple Minecraft day into TOTAL CHAOS!
Perfect for kids, teens, and anyone who loves Minecraft, crazy fun, and MrBeast-style madness!
📚 Grab your copy now and dive into the funniest pixelated adventure ever!
ALSO,
If you want a story that:
🔥 grabs you in the very first line,
😂 makes you laugh like a confused maniac,
💥 throws chaos straight at your face,
⚔️ and secretly teaches you to handle anything life explodes at you…
Then welcome.
You’ve opened the most dangerous, stupidly funny book ever.
Because MrBeast just woke up INSIDE Minecraft and screamed:
“WHY DOES MY HAIR LOOK LIKE A SQUARE BURGER?!”
Before he can fix his pixel-face identity crisis, Mr. Moto shouts one random word—“BOOMTASTIC!”—
and suddenly the forest detonates, chickens sprint like Olympic athletes,
and the cows file complaints about emotional damage.
Nothing is normal.
Everything is ridiculous.
And somehow… every disaster hides a lesson that makes you braver, smarter, and ready to level up in real life.
So don’t tiptoe into this adventure—
JUMP. HEADFIRST. NOW.
Because Minecraft is glitching, MrBeast is panicking,
and the chaos isn’t waiting another second.
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Le Reflet du Temps: Learn French through Suspense
What if the mirror in your hallway has been recording your conversations for years?
THE STORY:
Investigative journalist Thomas Vidal thinks he’s recording just another episode of his skeptic podcast. His guest: Dr. Éline Rousseau, a controversial scientist with an impossible theory—that antique glass captures sound like a vinyl record.Thomas thinks it’s a hoax. Then, Éline turns on her device.
They don’t hear static. They hear a voice from 1960. And it’s screaming for help.
THE METHOD:
Forget boring textbooks. Le Reflet du Temps teaches you French through the power of immersion. Written entirely as a podcast script, this book focuses on the one thing learners struggle with most: Real Conversation.-
100% Dialogue: Master the flow of natural speech, slang, and rapid-fire exchanges.
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Bilingual Format: Every French sentence is immediately followed by its English translation. No dictionary needed.
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Binge-Worthy: Structured like a Netflix miniseries, the suspense keeps you turning pages—and learning—until the very end.
Perfect for intermediate learners who want to leave the classroom behind and dive into a real mystery.
Get your copy today and listen to the past.
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A Frequency Dictionary of Multi-Word Expressions in British English: Core Phrases and Exercises for Learners (Routledge Frequency Dictionaries)
A Frequency Dictionary of Multi-Word Expressions in British English presents 5,000 of the most common multi-word expressions (MWEs) in contemporary British English, based on data from the British National Corpus 2014.
Organized into ten functional categories―including idioms, phrasal verbs, collocations, and academic or speech formulas―the dictionary provides detailed frequency, dispersion, and association metrics for each entry. Visual aids such as collocation graphs, sparklines and thematic boxes support comprehension and practical use. It is a comprehensive, research-based resource for understanding and using natural, high-frequency expressions in spoken and written English.
Additional support materials for this book are available at https://lancslex.lancaster.ac.uk .
Designed for learners, educators, and researchers, the dictionary highlights real-world phraseology across genres and registers.
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Reading Biblical Greek: A Graded Reader for Beginners
Reading Biblical Greek is aimed at students who are studying New Testament Greek for the first time, or refreshing what they once learned. Designed to supplement and reinforce The Elements of New Testament Greek, by Jeremy Duff, each chapter of this textbook provides lengthy, plot-driven texts that will be accessible as students study each chapter of The Elements. Each text is accompanied by detailed questions, which test comprehension of content from recent lessons and review challenging topics from previous chapters. The graded nature of the texts, together with the copious notes and comprehension questions, makes this an ideal resource for learning, reviewing or re-entering Greek. The focus of this resource is on reading with understanding, and the exercises highlight how Greek texts convey meaning. Finally, this book moves on from first-year Greek, with sections that cover the most important advanced topics thoroughly.Read more
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How I Wish I’d Taught Writing
There are four myths that hinder the teaching of writing. First, that it is so cognitively complex that there can be no established pedagogy that captures that complexity in a rational and teachable progression. Second, that the research on teaching writing is so thin as to be almost irrelevant. Third, that reading and writing are inverses and so long as we teach reading we are per se teaching writing. Fourth, that writing is a creative form and is therefore a divine gift rather than a teachable social necessity. Through analysis of the substantial and growing research into writing, this book aims to dispel all four myths and offer a clear, research-led and unambiguous companion to the DfE Writing Framework on how writing is best taught in primary schools.Read more
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The Elements of Style: The Essential Guide to Clear Writing
Clear, concise, and practical, The Elements of Style is one of the most influential writing guides ever published. William Strunk Jr. offers straightforward rules and principles that help writers communicate with precision and confidence. Trusted by students, professionals, and authors for generations, the book emphasizes simplicity, clarity, and effective expression. A timeless reference for anyone who writes and values strong, elegant language.
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Ready for school: maths Sticker Book Ages 4-5 (Easy Learning)
Level: Early years foundation stage (EYFS)
Subject: Maths
Learn the easy way with this preschool maths activity book!
Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.
Included in this book:
- questions that enable children to practise the important skills learned at home, nursery or preschool
- colourful activities with stickers that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at home
- helpful tips and answers so that you can support your child’s learning
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From English Language Test to University Success (Pocket Study Skills)
This short and pithy guide helps readers to understand the differences between English language tests and university-level work. It covers the study and language skills directly connected to using (English) language successfully in an academic context. It also covers critical thinking, disciplinary knowledge, styles and genres, useful skills for reading, making notes, writing assessments (particularly use of language) understanding lectures and seminars, and speaking in seminars.This Pocket gives readers the tools and information needed to not only cope with university study, but to excel and produce top-level work. It encourages the reader to see themselves not just as a ‘student’ but as a researcher, an original and creative thinker, and as someone who can share their ideas and insights with others in order to add to the knowledge of their field.
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Deep Learning with PyTorch, Second Edition
Stop guessing at PyTorch syntax, start building production-ready models today. Bridge the gap between theory and working code with guided, hands-on projects. Confused by transformers and diffusion? Learn them through clear, incremental steps. Grow from basic tensors to complete neural networks without drowning in jargon. Feel confident diagnosing training issues using PyTorch’s powerful visualization tools. Stay market-relevant by mastering the latest generative AI techniques right now.
- Project-based learning: Build an end-to-end medical image classifier that cements every concept.
- Flexible PyTorch APIs: Customize layers, losses, and optimizers for research or production speed.
- CNNs, RNNs, Transformers: Apply the right architecture to vision, language, and multimodal tasks.
- Generative models: Create text and images with large language models and diffusion networks.
- Optimization know-how: Improve accuracy, reduce inference cost, and streamline model deployment.
Deep Learning with PyTorch, Second Edition, by Luca Antiga, Eli Stevens, Howard Huang, and Thomas Viehmann, delivers a credible, code-first roadmap for serious AI practitioners. The book guides you through every stage, from data loading to scaled deployment.
Each chapter introduces a single concept, then immediately applies it to a working project. Updated coverage of transformers, diffusion, and distributed training keeps the content current. Friendly explanations, annotated code, and ample visuals make complex ideas clear and actionable.
Finish the book able to design, train, and ship state-of-the-art models using PyTorch’s flexible toolkit. You will upskill confidently and join the ranks of engineers pushing AI forward.
Ideal for Python developers, data scientists, and ML engineers seeking practical mastery of modern deep learning.
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Foundational Skills for Writing: A Brain-Based Guide to Strengthen Executive Functions, Language, and Other Cornerstones for Writers
Strengthen the foundational skills that set students up for writing success
Writing is more than putting words down on paper―it’s a tool for thinking and learning, a vehicle for expression and connection.
Yet, writing instruction has often received less attention than reading, even though it′s just as complex. In fact, writing is one of the most complex tasks the brain coordinates, drawing simultaneously on language skills, executive functions, and motor processes.
Foundational Skills for Writing tackles that complexity by offering evidence-based methods, purposeful strategies, and playful approaches teachers can use to nurture essential writing skills. By supporting educators in developing the cognitive, motor, and language foundations of writing, this book helps students succeed academically, express themselves authentically, and connect meaningfully with the world.
Drawing from brain-based research and the science of writing, this book provides:
- Clear explanations of each foundational writing skill, including executive functions, oral language, motor skills, handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction.
- Practical connections to neurological research on the writing brain and how writing skills develop.
- Strategies, lessons, and routines that strengthen writing foundations during busy school days.
- Instructional activities to introduce, reinforce, and review foundational writing skills across primary, elementary, and middle school classrooms― skills that support growth in every area of literacy.
- Vetted tools, authentic examples, and practical scaffolds―making it a read-today, teach-tomorrow resource for immediate classroom impact.
Educators will gain the knowledge and tools to nurture young writers’ growth, support them through challenges, and build their confidence and competence.
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German All-In-One For Dummies (with audio online!)
An easy and intuitive guide to basic German that will have you speaking Deutsch in no time
Looking for a fun, easy, and accurate guide to conversational German? German All-In-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides helpful guidance on German grammar, vocabulary, rules, structure, and conventions that will get you fully up-to-speed on the German language. This book gets you ready to communicate in German in a ton of everyday situations: at work, on a trip, and online.
German All-In-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition pairs perfectly with in-class German instruction, app-based language learning, and solo study―quickly and reliably improving your German. Plus, you’ll get complimentary access to online audio resources that cover common German conversations!
Inside:
- A huge collection of German vocabulary, including words, common phrases, and grammar
- Practical solutions to common roadblocks and frustrations encountered by beginning German speakers
- Exercises to help you practice the German lessons in the book
German All-In-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition is perfect for anyone looking to brush up on the fundamentals before a work trip, vacation, or just for fun.
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Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: We Can Do it, Quaxly!: Dive into reading with this exciting Pokémon Level 2 adventure for young readers
Join Liko, Roy and Dot on their next adventure in Paldea.
This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.
The time has come for Dot to become an official Pokémon Trainer, so Friede gives her a Poké Ball – and after she throws it, Quaxly jumps right in! Now the trio of Liko, Roy, and Dot are determined to track down the person who stole Liko’s pendant. Join this fun adventure in Paldea and find out what happens next.
This Level 2 reader includes longer sentence structures, more challenging vocabulary, paragraphs and short chapter lengths.
Also look out for these other Pokémon readers, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series:
- Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]
- Level 1: Meet Fuecoco [9780008743154]
- Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]
- Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]
- Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]
- Level 2: Special Training with Cap [9780008743185]
- Level 3: Rivals in the Dark of Night [9780008743147]
- Level 3: Roar of the Black Rayquaza [9780008743161]
- Level 3: A Challenge from the Explorers [9780008743208]
These readers are a fantastic introduction to reading, with simple text and pictures.
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Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers Level 2: Meet Team Sonic: New for 2026, an official adventure for readers aged 5+ who love the games, movies and tv series
Learn to read with Team Sonic!
Say hello to the Blue Blur himself, Sonic the Hedgehog! Meet Sonic’s teammates, Tails and Knuckles, and explore Green Hill and beyond! Learn all about Team Sonic’s amazing friendship, cool moves and how they protect the world from evil Dr. Eggman!
The Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers are the perfect starter books to help new readers grow in confidence, learn new vocabulary, develop reading comprehension skills with Sonic by their side. Packed full of colourful images and fun scenes, this is a great read for Sonic fans.
Race into more adventures by collecting our other exciting Sonic the Hedgehog Young Reader books:
Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers Level 2: Sonic vs Dr. Eggman 978 000877561-2
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