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The Shortest History of AI: 21 (Shortest Histories)
A Global Expert tells the Story of AI in Six Key Ideas
Since Alan Turing asked ‘Can machines think?’ artificial intelligence has grown from a pipe dream into a transformative force. The Shortest History of AI traces this journey, from Ada Lovelace’s visionary work to Deep Blue’s shocking defeat of chess world champion Garry Kasparov and the barnstorming emergence of ChatGPT.
This expert, illuminating book distils AI into six key ideas, equipping readers to understand where we’ve been – and where we may be headed.Read more
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The Bone Broth Book: Nourish yourself naturally with delicious, feel-good recipes
Naturally nourishing, delicious recipes to simmer, sip and savour
In the beginning, there was bone broth. Every culture had a version. Every family had a recipe. Broths and stocks remain at the heart of almost every cuisine, yet many of us now reach for processed stock cubes that lack both flavour and nutrients. In The Bone Broth Book, you’ll learn to make your own nourishing homemade stocks, unlocking deep, rich flavours and unparalleled natural nutrition.
With more than 100 inventive recipes, this book shows just how versatile bone broth can be. From sipping broths and hearty soups to flavour-packed pasta and noodle dishes, you’ll find nutrient-dense takes on comforting classics like Bone Broth Bolognese and The Ultimate French Onion Soup.
You can also explore adventurous recipes like Hot and Sour Prawn Tom Yum and Sticky Short Rib Birria, or discover clever ways to boost rice, pulses and vegetables with extra protein and richer flavour.
Whether you’re a bone broth beginner or looking for exciting new ways to cook with it, this book will inspire you to simmer, sip and savour your way to delicious, naturally nourishing meals.
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Under a December Sky
Anything could happen this Christmas under a December Sky…When Lottie Hart’s holiday plans change, she finds herself snowed in at a remote Highland house, surrounded by family, crackling fires, and the quiet magic of Christmas.
Her older brother’s best friend, Theo, has always been part of her world. Lottie loved him once, quietly and from a distance, convinced she was invisible to him. Now, recently divorced and more guarded than ever, Theo is suddenly right there, sharing meals, conversations, and long winter days.
As snow falls outside and the house fills with warmth and laughter, Lottie begins to wonder if the love she’s been searching for isn’t something new at all but the one who was there all along.
Under a December Sky is a cosy Christmas romance about second chances, found family, and discovering that sometimes, love has been waiting patiently all along.
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Out Law: A Dresden Files Novella (Audio Download): Jim Butcher, James Marsters, Podium Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Books
The past comes back in a big way for Chicago’s only professional wizard in this action-packed novella from the #1 New York Times–bestselling Dresden Files.
In a city that’s just beginning to recover from the devastation caused by the Battle of Chicago, Harry Dresden is finally pulling himself together as well. He’s ensconced in his own personal castle, healing his various wounds, and training an eager new apprentice. The last thing he wants is any trouble. But, as history has consistently—and quite annoyingly—shown, what Harry wants is rarely what Harry gets.
It starts with a visit from Harry’s most powerful frenemy, Gentleman John Marcone, Baron of Chicago. He needs Harry to assist in the redemption of an underling who’s looking to go straight. And since Harry does kinda sorta owe Marcone for saving his life once (stupid honorable debt!), it’s not a request he can refuse. He’ll just wish he had.
Because this little favor is going to drag Harry into a fight he doesn’t want on behalf of a lowlife he doesn’t trust against an enemy more powerful and pestilent than he ever could’ve expected: an insatiable, demonic foe whom Harry himself may have created when he wiped out the vampires of the Red Court so long ago.
Before, all it wanted was blood. Now it wants the entire world . . .
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Heated Rivalry: Game Changers Series, Book 2 (Audio Download): Rachel Reid, Tor Thom, Tantor Media: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Nothing interferes with Shane Hollander’s game – definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.
Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn’t just crazy talented, he’s got a spotless reputation. Hockey is his life. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that, especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night.
Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him – except Shane. They’ve made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. The risk is too great.
As their attraction intensifies, they struggle to keep their relationship out of the public eye. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option…
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What’s Your Dream? The Workbook
Do you want to be an astronaut? A politician? A footballer?
Well, you can! DREAM BIG!
In this exciting and innovative children’s workbook, viral-sensation entrepreneur and bestselling author Simon Squibb will help kids to unwind from exam and school pressures and help them to dream BIG!
With inspiring real-life celebrity stories and journal pages, this book is packed with tips and tricks to help children feel comforted and supported as they realise their dreams, map out what they truly love and build happier and more fulfilling lives in the future.
This is the perfect book to help children navigate the tricky perils of growing up, especially during the transition to secondary school, unlocking their potential and creativity.
So, pick up a pencil and let’s begin. . . what’s your dream?
‘Simon is the ultimate dreamer. As a like-minded optimist, I know just how important it is to have a dream and, therefore, a purpose…Dreams aren’t just for the lucky few. They’re for everyone. So, start today. Read this book, follow your spark, and go make your dream happen.’ – Richard Branson
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You’re Overwatering It!: A Plant Guru’s Guide to Houseplants
You don’t need a green thumb, you just need the right guide.
Jonny Balchandani (a.k.a thebeardedplantaholic) is the plant whisperer, showing thousands how to know, grow and style their space from the backdrop of his own indoor jungle.
This is the ultimate guide to levelling-up your house plant care, full of wild wisdom a few hard truths and lots of leafy love:
Watering hacks
Light mastery
Pest control
Soil sorcery
Repotting rules and moreDiscover the simple secrets to help your house plants thrive and become a jungle boss at home.
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Seven
‘What a writer.’ ALI SMITH
‘One of the most brilliant British writers working today.’ SpectatorWho decides the rules of the games we play?
In August 2007, or thereabouts, a young philosopher leaves Oslo, heading for Greece, on a mission to find Theodoros Apostolakis, the head of the Society of Lost Things. Fortunately, Apostolakis isn’t lost, but everything else is: ancient libraries, entire civilisations, priceless books and a beautiful box, once used to play the world-famous game of Seven. The hunt for this small thing, among the countless lost things, becomes an absurdist quest through time and space: from the earliest human societies to the advent of AI.
Told, shared and mythologised by our narrator, along with a wild cast of dreamers, philosophers, poets, rebels and optimists, Seven is an extraordinary, uplifting journey through an ever darkening world.
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They Bloom Because of You: on the infinite love, growth and magic of motherhood
Sunday Times bestselling author and Instagram sensation Jessica Urlichs returns with a new collection of beautifully observed poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood – the hard, the magic, and the fleeting.
A mother is born the moment her children are, growing and blossoming alongside them. They Bloom Because of You is a celebration of that profound journey – a testament to the significance of mothering, and the quiet, extraordinary beauty of watching our children unfurl into who they are meant to be.
Through words that have comforted millions, Jess Urlichs has become that gentle, unwavering friend – the voice that walks beside mothers through shimmering highs and the darkest, sleepless nights. In this new and deeply personal collection, her poetry resonates with fresh meaning as she reflects on the ever-changing joys and challenges of raising her growing family.
Whether Jess’s words have already touched your heart or you are discovering them for the very first time, this collection will leave you feeling held, seen, and deeply moved – with an ever-deepening love for your children and the journey of motherhood itself.
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The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World
‘A powerful alternative to burnout culture and digital distraction’ CHARLES DUHIGG, author of the bestsellers The Power of Habit and SupercommunicatorsAre the conveniences and distractions of modern life undermining your personal growth and ability to realise your true potential?
Each of us has an innate drive for progress and growth. It’s why we feel alive and fulfilled when we channel that drive into meaningful goals, be it starting a business, writing a book, learning an instrument, studying a craft or training for a marathon. Excellence is not a destination so much as an energising process of growth and becoming – one that yields our best performances and, every bit as important, our best selves. Except too often the hustle of our demanding, distracting and fad-driven lives works against us, leaving us frustrated, unfulfilled and unable to focus on what really matters.
Performance coach and international bestselling author Brad Stulberg offers a fascinating new theory of excellence and why our pursuit of it is integral to personal growth, satisfaction and lasting well-being. Stulberg will help you reclaim your excellence by teaching you how to define, live and work in alignment with your values, cultivate focus and concentration, prioritise consistency over intensity, build durable confidence, and develop the courage to care deeply.
Eye-opening, informative and empowering, The Way of Excellence will give you a new perspective on prioritising excellence and building a more fulfilling life around it.
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Am I Normal?: Understanding your place in a complex world (Audio Download): Dr Alex George, Dr Alex George, Aster: Amazon.co.uk: Books
‘The world can feel a hard place at times, who hasn’t asked themselves ‘Is it me?’ How wonderfully reassuring to have Dr Alex ask those same questions with his trademark warmth and honesty. A must read for everyone trying their best at life.’ DR JULIE SMITH‘This is the story of all of the ways in which I didn’t fit in and of all the things I would rather change about the world, than myself.’
How many of us have at some time wondered ‘Am I Normal?’ And yet, our society is set up in such a way that there is very little room for difference or quirks or for us to question what normal really is.
In this powerful, honest, and ultimately comforting book, mental fitness advocate and former A&E doctor Dr Alex George explores what it means to be “normal” in a society that often fails to embrace any kind of straying from the accepted path laid out by the expectations of others.
After years spent trying to fit the mould of what others expected of him, Alex’s ADHD diagnosis became a turning point – not just in understanding himself, or helping him navigate the highs and lows he had experienced in childhood, whilst working in A&E and after the devastating loss of his brother, but in challenging the systems and society that marginalise so many.
This is a book that will give hope to anyone who has ever felt different and help you realise that your version of your normal is enough.
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How to Grow Food: Your Crop-by-Crop Guide to Growing, Cooking, & Preserving
Gardener Huw Richards and chef Sam Cooper bridge the gap between the garden and kitchen, profiling the growing and cooking of 70 crops.
In this super practical companion for all kitchen gardeners, each crop has no-nonsense growing information on spacing, sowing, and harvesting accompanied by delicious and simple recipes for food made well.
Whether you’ve got containers on a balcony or acres of land, knowing how many plants can grow per square metre and the expected yield means you can easily work out how much food you can grow in your space. There are also suggestions for the best varieties to grow for resilience and flavour.
Recipes are easily adapted depending on how much you harvest and range from dishes to tuck into right away, such as a root vegetable tartiflette, to preserves to enjoy later, like a tomato sauce to add to pastas and stews.
So if you’re motivated by food and flavour, How to Grow Food has everything you need to grow, harvest, store, cook, and preserve the tastiest fresh produce.
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Career Comedown: What to do when work isn’t working for you
Make work work for you with this empowering guide to overcoming ‘career comedown’.
You’ve spent years climbing the career ladder, snagging promotions and basking in the glow of well-deserved pay rises. On paper (read: LinkedIn), everything seems great – enviable even. However, you can’t quite help but feel … underwhelmed? The go-getter energy that once propelled you out of bed has been replaced with burnout and now, beneath it all, you’re left wondering: ‘Is this really it?’
If this sounds familiar, then you may be experiencing ‘career comedown’. Thankfully, Stefanie Sword-Williams, award-winning founder and author of F*ck Being Humble, is here to help. Drawing upon Stefanie’s years of experience as a career expert, and hundreds of hours of interviews and research, this personable and relatable handbook offers a trove of practical advice on what to do when work isn’t working for you.
Exploring three distinct pathways – sticking with your current job but moulding it to suit you, twisting down a different path and reinventing yourself professionally, or tapping out from work being your identity altogether – Career Comedown is an engaging and essential guide to prioritising your needs in your working life.
So if you’ve ever asked yourself…
- Am in the right career?
- Am going to feel stuck forever?
- How can I find better work life balance?
- How can I stop letting work take over?
- Can I reinvent myself and still be successful?
…then this book is the one for you.
Feel empowered to reflect on your values, take charge of your career journey and redefine success on your own terms.
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Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble: A Funny Comic Book Adventure!
Laugh yourself silly with the Agents of S.U.I.T. in Sew Much Trouble – a hilarious InvestiGators adventure!
If you like perfect puns, silly supervillains and special BBQ sauce, then this is the book for you! The fourth side-splitting book in the InvestiGators spin-off series, a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel.
‘Fantastically funny!’ – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey on InvestiGators.
Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls’s special BBQ sauce! Badgers Bongo and Marsha are teamed with Cilantro the chameleon and Sven Septipus on a super-secret pilot programme and a not-so-secret reality TV competition, Sew You Think you Can Sew. Can the Agents discover the thief in time and save the day?
Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Agents in Sew Much Trouble, a hilarious series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man. Don’t miss more Agents of S.U.I.T. adventures in Badger to Worse and Wild Ghost Chase.
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Kill Dick
ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF FOURTEEN STORIES, NONE OF THEM ARE YOURS, CO-WRITER OF EILEEN
RECIPIENT OF PRESTIGIOUS RONALD SUKENICK INNOVATIVE FICTION PRIZE AND JOAN SCOTT MEMORIAL FICTION AWARD
“If this book were any better I’d cut my own head off.”–Ottessa Moshfegh
“Kill Dick is a fever dream.”–Harriet Armstrong, author of To Rest Our Minds and Bodies
A fever dream, Kill Dick is a literary thriller that plunges into the chaos of Los Angeles where addiction, privilege, and corruption combust.
At nineteen, Susie Vogelman should be coasting: she’s an NYU dropout with no responsibilities, endless prescription pills, and a Brentwood estate to waste away in. But Los Angeles has other plans. A string of brutal murders targeting addicts spreads through the city, and Susie’s ivory tower begins to crumble. The headlines point too close to home: her father’s ties to an opioid empire, a sinister secret society, and her own complicity in the systems holding it all together.
Then there’s Peter Holiday, a disgraced professor running a rehab scam so audacious it’s almost admirable. When their lives collide, Susie and Peter are dragged into a web of privilege, corruption, and violence, where every escape leads deeper into the rot.
Dark, satirical, and razor-sharp, Kill Dick is a modern literary thriller that unflinchingly dissects wealth, exploitation, and the perilous line between survival and self-destruction.
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Medium Rare
Phil is ordinary. A mid-level Washington lobbyist for a decidedly unsexy organization, unhappy in the way all mildly successful, minimally influential men are. That is until the spring of 2019, when Phil’s picks for the NCAA March Madness Tournament start panning out, and heads begin to turn his way. He really may do it: predict a perfect bracket, for a billion-dollar prize. At first, Cassandra is just along for Phil’s soaring rise – she had foreseen it happening, after all. Despite moving in different circles since their shared university days and Cassandra never much liking him, she recognizes in Phil the making of a legend worthy of the highest art. What Cassandra fails to predict, though, is just how much she’d grow to care about Phil’s wife, Raleigh – and that the grandest narrative arcs sometimes unfold at the steepest of personal costs. Dazzling in its absurd comedy, Medium Rare is not only a gambol through the upper echelon, but also a shrewd examination of madness, desire, and credibility – why don’t we listen when prophetic women speak? A. Natasha Joukovsky delivers a story as layered and incisive as it is high-flying fun.Read more
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Murder Bimbo: A gloriously deranged, stylish, debut literary thriller: ‘Flays the political moment’ Torrey Peters
‘Flays the political moment. At all levels, it is a blast’ Torrey Peters, author of Detransition, Baby‘Brimming with acidic humour . . . perfect for fans of A Certain Hunger and Boy Parts. Murder Bimbo is surely going to be the book everyone is talking about in 2026’ Jessie Elland, The Ladie Upstairs
I’m a 32-year-old sex worker who just killed a politician. Please, please, please turn me into a feminist anti-hero . . .
A 32-year-old sex worker has just killed extremist political hopeful Meat Neck. Holed up in an off-the-grid cabin in the woods, she now has only two days, her wits and a high-speed internet connection to save her own life.
Her best bet is to reach out to the wildly popular feminist investigative podcast Justice for Bimbos. In a hastily-typed series of emails, the newly-minted “Murder Bimbo” explains how she was recruited and then trained by a cabal of code-named US agents to take out Meat Neck.
But, when she starts a new set of emails, this time addressed to her ex-girlfriend, we begin to realize that Murder Bimbo might not be the unsuspecting cog she claims to be.
In a time where ‘truth’ is more flexible than ever before – who really is Murder Bimbo? And what will she do next?
Introducing an unforgettable character for our times: hyper-articulate, totally untrustworthy, politically murky, charmingly petty, and wholly egotistical – this is . . . MURDER BIMBO.
*Featured in Stylist 2026 fiction: books everyone will be talking about next year*
‘Murder Bimbo is Gone Girl for the Luigi Mangione era, and Rebecca Novack is one of our funniest and most acerbic new writers’ Catherine Lacey, author of Biography of X
‘Fun, layered, and loaded with wit. Murder Bimbo is a romp through the American political landscape, infused with a propulsive plot and a voice that shouts right from the page. Impossible to put down’ Jodie Matthews, author of Meet Me at the Surface
‘I devoured this sharp and acidic romp of a thriller, with its deliciously dark and unreliable narrator. Intriguing, compelling, beguiling – I was completely at the mercy of our slippery heroine, and loved every minute of it. Gloriously, riotously unhinged’ Emma van Straaten, author of This Immaculate Body
‘What a ride! A self-mythologizing, feminist heroine for our awful age, a political assassination, and lesbian longing – I did not want this bloody clever and acerbic novel to end’ Charlotte Vassell, author of The Other Half
‘Refreshing, raw and radically funny’ Christine Anne Foley, Kate O’Brien Award shortlisted author of Bodies
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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.
Will the show make Howie and Cassandra bigger stars than they could ever dream of? And can they crack the case before the killer strikes again, or will they go down with this sinking ship?
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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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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?
Praise for Anders Lustgarten’s writing
‘Bursting with energy… extraordinary’ The Times
‘A fierce writer whose activism blends intellectual curiosity and idealism’ Evening Standard
‘Brave and provocative’ GuardianRead more
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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.
Praise for Fergus Craig:
‘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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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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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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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
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From £2.35Mr Bean’s Joke Book
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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French All-In-One for Dummies, (with Audio Online!)
A fun and comprehensive guide to learning conversational French
French All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition covers the ins and outs of basic French. You’ll learn all about French grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This accessible resource thoroughly explains how to speak, write, and understand French–including phrases you’d encounter on a vacation to a French-speaking country, in a business meeting, or hanging out with friends.
Packed with everything you need to start learning French from scratch, includes French-Canadian content, popular French phrases, and exercises you can use to practice at home.
Inside:
- Online audio content to help you get your pronunciation perfect
- Easy-to-follow instruction that addresses common hurdles for new French learners
- A clear and straightforward approach to French instruction that works great as a companion to app-based, in-class, and solo language learning
Perfect for anyone interested in learning a fun and exciting new language, French All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition is also a great way for French speakers to brush up on their fundamentals and refresh their memory.
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William Tyndale and the English Language
‘Dearly beloved’, ‘say the word’, ‘the powers that be’, ‘for ever and ever’ – these familiar phrases and many more were set down in print for the first time by William Tyndale. For his groundbreaking English translation of the Bible, he deliberately chose to write in a way that could be understood by the widest possible audience.
In the first half of this pioneering exploration of the extraordinary impact Tyndale’s writing had on the development of the English language, David Crystal provides an analysis of his prose style, demonstrating its character as a novel genre of ‘written speech’, and bringing to light the remarkable number of cases where Tyndale is the first recorded user of a word or phrase in English. He also draws attention to the hitherto unrecognised role of Tyndale as an early lexicographer. The second half of the book is a linguistic detective story, devising an innovative lexical and grammatical metric to investigate the often-stated claim that eighty per cent of later biblical translations display Tyndale’s influence.
The result is a fascinating exploration of the work of the Father of the English Bible.
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Ready for school: writing Sticker Book Ages 4-5 (Easy Learning)
Level: Early years foundation stage (EYFS)
Subject: English
Learn the easy way with this preschool writing 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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Modern Standard Arabic Grammar, Revised and Updated: A Comprehensive Reference and Guide
This comprehensive guide to Arabic grammar is an essential resource for the first five years of language learning and beyond, now in a revised edition
Thorough and carefully organized, this book covers all the basic structures and grammar that students need for the first five years of learning Modern Standard Arabic, from beginner through to advanced proficiency levels.
– Filled with diagrams, tables, and examples for ease of learning
– Provides straightforward explanations of the all the key grammar points, avoiding overly jargonistic language
– Presents grammar rules and structures in order of frequency and communicative functional useAlready a time-proven favorite among students and teachers alike, this classic book now has a new chapter as well as updates and new material throughout.
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Penguin Readers Level 3: Sherlock Holmes – The Hound of the Baskervilles (ELT Graded Reader): Abridged Edition
This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read.
In this story, after Sir Charles Baskerville dies on the moor near his house, his friend Doctor Mortimer visits Sherlock Holmes in London. “Sir Charles’ pipe was on the ground near the gate, and between Sir Charles and the gate, I saw footprints,” Doctor Mortimer tells the famous detective. “They were the footprints of an enormous hound!”
Our Penguin Readers books include:
- Simple text (CEFR-levelled)
- Pictures to help you understand the story
- Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English
With the print book, you can get even more help online:
- Read the book online
- Listen to the book being read out loud
- Get lesson plans for teachers
- Find answers to check your understanding
Note: online resources not available with the eBook.
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Sonic The Hedgehog Young Readers Level 2: Sonic Vs Dr. Eggman: New for 2026! Step into reading with this official Sonic adventure for young or reluctant readers
Meet Sonic’s biggest enemy, Dr. Eggman in this brand-new Level 2 Sonic Reader!
It’s time to learn all there is to know about Dr. Eggman and his minions in this levelled reader. Packed full of facts!
Perfect for children who are starting to read independently, these Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers can help readers grow in confidence, learn new vocabulary and develop reading comprehension skills with Sonic by their side. This story is accessible and fun with large images, featuring Sonic the Hedgehog characters!
Check out more Sonic the Hedgehog Young Readers:
- Meet Team Sonic: 9780008775582
These early readers are a fantastic introduction to reading with simple text and pictures.
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Python Workout, Second Edition
You know Python’s syntax, but when it comes to real projects you freeze or second-guess yourself. You are not alone. Many learners struggle to turn knowledge into action, even after completing tutorials or coursework. What if you could practice daily with focused challenges that build confidence, fluency, and muscle memory for writing clean, efficient, and professional Python code?
- 50 focused exercises: build muscle memory for core and advanced language features.
- Built-in data structures: write shorter, faster code with lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets.
- Functional techniques: unlock map, filter, and comprehensions for elegant data pipelines.
- Object-oriented drills: design, create, and extend classes that stay maintainable.
- Iterators and generators: process large data streams while saving memory and time.
- Full solutions and explanations: verify your approach and learn professional idioms.
Python Workout by veteran instructor Reuven M. Lerner offers a practical, workbook-style route to skill mastery.
Each self-contained challenge targets a specific concept, then walks you through a clear, annotated solution. The progressive sequence mirrors real coding tasks so readers advance naturally from fundamentals to powerful patterns.
Finish the book able to read, refactor, and write Python that stands up in production code reviews. The habits you form here stick because you learn by doing, not by memorizing.
Ideal for developers who know basic syntax and need fluency for work, study, or personal projects.
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Sahidic Coptic: An Introductory Textbook (Textbook of World and Minority Languages)
This concise textbook provides beginner students with the knowledge and skills required for reading primary sources and teaches the grammar of documents written in Sahidic Coptic.
The text enables students to study the historical and cultural context of Coptic through studying informal documents as well as more formal and religious texts. There are 20 language lessons followed by 7 chapters of sample reading and a detailed vocabulary list.
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MBA Day by Day: How to turn business school insights into real-world excellence
MBA Day by Day (3rd edition) is the practical companion for managers and MBA students who want to translate business-school thinking into real workplace habits.
Written by Henley Business School’s Chris Dalton, this fully updated 3rd edition covers leadership, decision-making, strategy, marketing and finance through concise frameworks, real-world cases and daily practice prompts. It places reflective practice and personal development at the centre of management learning, helping you build the habits, judgement and emotional resilience that make strategy stick.
This edition mirrors contexts managers now face: digital transformation and AI, tighter governance and a stronger regulatory focus on ESG, and sustainable business. A new chapter on Information connects tactical data management with the rigorous critical thinking needed for sense-making and strategic decisions.
A primer for anyone considering an Executive MBA, companion for current students, and refresher for alumni, MBA Day by Day will also help any manager who just wants to think better, act smarter and lead with a clearer purpose, one day at a time.
- Four-part framework: Combines personal development with tactical, strategic, and visionary skills for every career stage.
- Daily practice prompts: turn MBA insights into real decisions and habits.
- Reflective practice at the core: builds judgement, self-awareness and emotional resilience.
- Cross-functional clarity: leadership, strategy, marketing and finance in one coherent toolkit.
The real value of what you learn isn’t what you know, it’s what you keep using. This book is not an MBA replacement; it is an MBA amplifier.
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