From Cerrie Burnell, author of Wilder than Midnight, comes a gorgeous brand new tale of spellbinding magic, wild adventure and the power of friendship and courage.In the Kingdom of Veniera is a mystical place called 'the ether', where subjects can find the magical strands afforded to their place in society. Most magic is good, but there are also dark enchantments, extremely rare, only to be used in the most desperate of times. . .Fifteen years ago, two babies were born to very different families. But both girls were born without their right hands and, as they grew up, their matching long dark hair, sparkling green eyes and disabilities make it tricky to tell them apart.Neva grew up to be a talented thief, able to cast enchantments she shouldn't. She also longs to be an opera singer, but lacks the confidence to step into the spotlight.Aria is the last princess of her tragic family. She can only access one golden strand, a royal enchantment. Though she's a brave girl, her secret lack of magic makes the kingdom extremely vulnerable to foes.Though they were expected to lead very different lives, a chance encounter one midsummer's eve will entwine Aria and Neva in a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change their fates forever.

Little Bear, Barney, likes everything to be just right. He always has to have the best chair, the best bed and the best porridge. So one night, when Barney cant sleep, he goes out in search of the very best bed in the forest.But Fox's underground bed is too dark . . .Hedgehog's log-pile bed is too rough . . .and Mouse's grassy nest is too small!And with night falling, will Barney the bear be able to find his way home - back to the bed that's just right for him?Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, a ten-minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this magical rhyming picture book. Packed with best-loved fairytale and forest characters, this brand-new Ten Minutes to Bed story is the perfect book to help little ones settle down to sleep.

PRE ORDER the new novel from Claire Daverley: a love triangle that will fill you up and keep you guessing . . . PRAISE FOR TALKING AT NIGHT'A beautifully observed, tender love story with characters you really care about . . . a bit like Normal People. I devoured it' JOJO MOYES'Stunning, tender and true' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Moving and beautifully told . . . Gave me One Day vibes' LIBBY PAGE'Deeply romantic . . . Reminded me of just how all-consuming first love can be' LAURA BARNETT'A passionate, page-turning debut' DAILY MAIL'Beautiful and very cleverly written' FEARNE COTTON'Quietly devastating, entirely beautiful, bruising and hopeful. In a world of compromise, Claire Daverley has created a perfect thing CHRIS WHITAKER'The story of Will and Rosie is a classic love story in every sense, and yet, in Claire Daverley's hands, it felt entirely new' MARY BETH KEANE'One of the very best literary love stories I've read. Utterly spellbinding' JULIE OWEN MOYLAN'This isn't just escapism, it is also full of heartbreak and human failings and mistakes. I loved it' KATE SAWYER'Talking at Night should be on everyone's must-read list' CARLEY FORTUNE'I was rapt' ANN NAPOLITANO'So gorgeously harrowing and romantic' CATHERINE NEWMAN'A delicious treat. Prepare yourself to sink into this one, to be torn between reading fast and slow' LOTTIE HAZELL

India, 1856. Chompa and her fierce army of magical children are in hiding, running a secret school to spread magic and literacy to those who need it. Their mission is more important than ever, as their enemy, Devaynes, is now the all-powerful Governor of India.Then Chompa learns that Devaynes is on the hunt for a legendary amulet, one which will allow him to summon an army of djinn. Chompa must get to it before Devaynes does, or all will be lost.Chompa and her friends must split up and take three perilous journeys in search of the amulet: to Bengal bandit country, territory of an exiled Hindu queen; the Indian jungle, home of a haughty Muslim queen who has formed an uncomfortable alliance with the Company; and the British Museum, prison to countless treasures stolen in the name of Queen Victoria.But if they find it, will they be able to resist unleashing the djinn themselves?The epic and breathtaking sequel to City of Stolen Magic, and an unmissable read which reimagines our history in a way you've never seen before.

Offers an introduction to encyclopedias for any child. This title is packed with easy-to-read words, detailed images and exciting topics to engage your child in learning in a new way. It is sorted into themes, to make finding information and learning new things easy.

A unique collaboration between an ADHD psychiatrist and an author-illustrator with ADHD explaining this disorder using case studies, sound medical information, nuanced insights and humorous illustrations.Discussion around ADHD has exploded in recent years. On TikTok alone, #adhd appears 30 billion times a month! Yet understanding remains elusive. Its symptoms are all too often missed or misunderstood, especially among girls and women.Heightened awareness has led to more people seeking help, but it has also created a cacophony of voices - from sceptics and advocates alike. In an era of information overload, it's crucial to have a reliable source.Amid the turbulence, this book offers a much-needed anchor to help women make informed choices about their mental health, bringing clarity to a muddled conversation. The good news is that ADHD is treatable, in fact, it's one of the most treatable conditions in psychiatry as the seven women in the book's case studies discover.This unique book brings empathy, a passion to help and a uniquely readable and visual style. This is an intimate, humorous and relatable exploration of the disorder that will be a go-to survival guide for women with ADHD.

The Routledge Handbook of Religion and American Culture is a much-needed resource for Religious Studies scholars and students interested in the study of religion and culture in the United States. It offers essays profiling cultural sites including energy, industry, public life, music, arts and entertainment, and life and death.

Rafa Fernandez was always crystal clear about one thing; hell would freeze over before he was dragged into the dirty business that made his father one of the richest and most powerful criminal bosses in the world. But now his father is dead, hell has indeed frozen over and, whether he likes it or not, his father's billions are his. Unfortunately, the old man's rivals have an eye not just on the drugs' business but the other assets too. Soon his family is under threat: his sister has been kidnapped, and his wife and son living in fear. If they, and he, are to survive, he must become the master of his father's world. Dr Laura Strong also has dark secrets - some crippling gambling debts accumulated trying to care for her disabled brother. When Rafa offers her the chance to transform her finances by caring for his own son, she has no choice but to say yes, particularly when agents from the National Crime Agency urge her to take the job - and inform on her new boss. As a reluctant drug dealer and a damaged doctor are pushed together by an increasingly brutal series of events, the question is simple; can either of them survive? And, if so, how?

From New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes the second book in the Arrowood Brothers series. Two high school sweethearts must overcome not only their pride, but numerous obstacles before they can finally reunite in this second-chance romance.

**A short history of post-war Britain through twelve alcoholic drinks from the G&T to the Aperol Spritz. **

A renowned social scientist reflects on democratisation theory as applied in the Middle East.

A lavishly illustrated exploration of the US Air Force Reserve in the 1980s. Take a step inside the day-to-day operations AFRES in the 1980s.

A fascinating, expertly researched illustrated history of the rise and fall of what were once some of north-east England's busiest freight lines.

The most comprehensive text on testing racial and ethnic minorities in the United States and internationally Handbook of Multicultural Assessment covers the most current assessment information in a variety of psychological and educational domains, focusing specifically on multicultural and diverse populations, including recent immigrants and refugees. This Fourth Edition represents a major update, addressing current versions of popular assessments, remote testing, and issues of fairness, intersectionality, and cultural equivalence. The focus has been expanded to more domains of application, and this edition adopts a more international perspective. The handbook highlights new and innovative testing practices and ways to overcome barriers in the assessment process. Forensic assessment is also covered. Develop an awareness of contemporary, state-of-the-art testing practices Learn about issues that arise when assessing multicultural populations, and take intersectional identities into account Gain the skill to perform common assessments in a way that is appropriate to the identity of each individual Perform assessments to discover sociocultural characteristics of individuals who have migrated from other cultures This important resource offers an instructional text for conducting culturally competent psychological assessment for clinicians, educators, and researchers.

This edited collections brings together different approaches to born-digital literature across the foreign language learning curriculum, with practical applications for curriculum design and course planning. The book develops a framework that takes into account the increasing appearance of born-digital literature and how it shapes the interaction between creator and audience. It covers a broad variety of types of born-digital literature which so far have not been an explicit focus in the context of language teaching, while also providing a grounding in the current discussions around digital literacies in education. In response to the pace of change in recent years in the accessibility and wider use of new types of digital literature, this volume focuses on innovative approaches from a wide range of educational contexts while considering the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds. Running themes across the chapters are: creativity, learner autonomy, critical reading, reader response and teacher development. The volume includes contributions from both renowned scholars in the field and the new voices of early career researchers, from Belgium, Germany, Japan, Libya, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Start with a crash course in the basics of crochet, then get straight into 20 cute and easy amigurumi projects.