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World War stories 1. Domestic fiction. In WWI a surgeon and a soldier go to war - one boldly, one clandestinely. Both are women, and both will change the world... A romantic and deeply moving novel set in the early months of the First World War. August 1914- Edie Lawrence has never played by the ...

Rachel Reeves's passionate, powerful and inspiring new book tells the untold stories of some of the women whose work, dreams and ideas have shaped modern economics & the way we think about the economy. Drawing on her own experiences & linking them to the women who have gone before, Rachel Reeves ...

A complete guide to total wellness, for women of all ages Women's Health All-in-One For Dummies is a guide to health, healing, balance, and prevention at every age. Improve your own health and help close the gender health gap by learning everything you need to navigate bias in the healthcare syst...

Full of fascinating insights, science, and stunning illustrations, The Wonder of Seashells with deepen every nature lover's appreciation for the ocean treasures. Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean's diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells. This book is a ...

After suffering an injury on the football pitch, Leah is bored of resting at home -- so another journey through time is just what the doctor ordered! Magically transported to 1950's America, Leah and her friends find themselves at the site of a rocket launch! But when the launch ends in a fiery c...

Suspense fiction. Graphic Novel. Wonder Woman- Spirit of Truth reveals the hardships and obstacles that Wonder Woman must face due to public perception based on her appearance and womanhood. But in this journey of self-discovery, the Amazon princess learns more about the person she is as she figh...

YA. Graphic Novel. After a shocking alleged crime, the U.S. government moves to keep all Amazons out of the country. What will Wonder Woman discover when she goes on a quest to uncover the truth? And what new enemies will reveal themselves? After a mysterious Amazonian is accused of mass murder, ...

Without a source of cheap energy to fuel steam boilers and for ore treatment, only the Western Australian mines with rich ore would have been productive. Firewood companies established privately owned train lines up to 120 miles out from major centres such as Kalgoorlie to bring in firewood. Alt...

Luella is determined to do things HER way, including wearing her WOOLLIES and UGGS to the beach on a hot summer's day. Mum thinks she knows best - if only Luella would LISTEN. But maybe Mum isn't always right?

Fantasy fiction. Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes." Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly unco...

Fact: most people would rather die than present in public. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 75% of people rank fear of speaking in public as their number-one fear. In second place: death. For many people, presenting arouses fear of failure, of forgetting their content, o...

This is the ultimate guide to getting the most out the world's most popular hobby, with countless examples of rare, vivid and historical stamps spanning almost two centuries, plus advice on price and guidance about acquisition. Read some of the fascinating stories behind the world's most sought-a...

SIX hugely hilarious and spectacularly moving novels from bestselling, critically acclaimed author David Walliams, in one INCREDIBLE box set! THE MIDNIGHT GANG:When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter...

A search and find activity book featuring illustrations from Dr Seuss's best-loved stories! Immerse yourself in the world of Dr Seuss in this brilliant search and find book! Combining illustrations from ten of Dr Seuss's best-loved stories, join your favourite characters and spot the details with...

This innovative cookbook invites children to explore more than forty countries through the universal language of food. Featuring fun facts & fascinating information celebrating unique ingredients and culinary customs across all five continents, and authentic, kid-friendly recipes ranging from Vie...

Three women. Three secrets. A deadly silence. Kate is a psychologist juggling work, finances, children, and her ailing relationship to Ryan, a musician too engrossed with his band to help at home. She finds herself nostalgic about her first love. Tori, the owner of a successful second-hand clothi...

World War II from Above offers a never-before-seen combination of annotated satellite images and expertly drawn battle maps. It aims to satisfy both the military history buff and those seeking a visually stunning history gift book, bringing the war vividly and dramatically to life by showing the ...

From the award-winning creators of Come Over to My House comes this light-hearted picture book about accessibility and disability, and two kids who are inspired to build a better world. Carla and Sam want to play together, but there's nowhere in their neighbourhood that's accessible to them bot...

"Do you want to hear a bad cat joke? Just kitten." Illustrations bring the silliness to a whole new level in this book of jokes kids will adore. Every joke is illustrated! This illustrated book by the New York Times-bestselling creators of the Happiness Is..project will leave your family in stitc...

Kids love jokes and they also love silly drawings. This book is unique in that every joke is illustrated by New York Times bestselling duo Swerling & Lazar. Each drawing is a sweet comic gem in itself, and will help get the kids reading..and the whole family laughing. This illustrated book by the...

Historical fiction. As fall paints the Pennsylvania countryside in flaming colors, Sylvia Bergstrom Compson is contemplating the future of her beloved Elm Creek Quilts. The Elm Creek Quilt Camp remains the most popular quilter's retreat in the country, but unexpected financial difficulties have b...

Are you ready to meet the World's Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! Like Sofia Sofa -- a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she's turning into one! Or Dribbling Drew -- a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip! And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha -- a...

Worms Are Our Friends invites preschool readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one tiny worm, and to marvel at the essential role it plays in nature. Down in the garden, one fine, sunny day, a young little worm gets ready to play. Each book in the bestselling 'Our Friends...

Animal Stories. At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply! Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret. She can actually TALK to the animals! Zoe's thrilled to welcome a new wombat family...

William Wyatt Orser, a socially awkward middle schooler, is a wordsmith who, much to his annoyance, acquired the ironically ungrammatical nickname of "Worser" so long ago that few people at school know to call him anything else. Worser grew up with his mom, a professor of rhetoric and an introver...

A hilarious new book by bestselling children's author Charlie Higson, perfect for fans of Adrian Mole. Stan is going on holiday to Italy with his (fifth) best friend Felix and a load of strangers. Stan is absolutely terrified. Luckily, his mum's given him an emergency list that includes how to...

Friendship Storie. School Stories. Magical Realism. !When Heidi finds out about a magical wishing well at her school, she's amazed and delighted--even though students are forbidden to use it. Then, an important exam is scheduled at the very same time her crush invites her on a nature walk, and He...

Crime and Detectiv. Suspense fiction. Mystery fiction. Large Print. Large Print. The first in a thrilling new mystery series set around the sacred historical sites of the British Isles Recently retired teacher Hilary decides that the best way to stop herself worrying about her husband, who's away...

Christmas. Love stories. Tessa Bailey delivers a sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who team up to convince their estranged mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert... Melody Gallard may be the daughter of music royalty, but her world is fa...

Red Read doesn't set out to find trouble, but trouble sure has a way of finding him. Expelled from school, he is whisked off by Captain Black Bowen, one of the most infamous smugglers ever to ply the coast of northern Australia in the early years of the twentieth century. Together they battle de...