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On a cruiseship bound for Buenos Aires, a wealthy passenger challenges the world chess champion to a match. He accepts with a sneer. He will beat anyone, he says. But only if the stakes are high. Soon, the chess board is surrounded. At first, the challenger crumbles before the mind of the master. But then, a soft-spoken voice from the crowd begins to whisper nervous suggestions. Perfect moves, brilliant predictions. The speaker has not played a game for more than twenty years, he says. He is wholly unknown. But somehow, he is also entirely formidable...

The Sunday Times-bestselling author of Dresden returns with a monumental biography of the city that defined the twentieth century - Berlin'I loved this book . . . apposite and wise . . . To anyone who knows Berlin a little and is fascinated by it, but would like to understand it better, this is a wonderful aid' David Aaronovitch, The Times Throughout the twentieth century, Berlin stood at the centre of a convulsing world. This history is often viewed as separate acts: the suffering of the First World War, the cosmopolitan city of science, culture and sexual freedom Berlin became, steep economic plunges, the rise of the Nazis, the destruction of the Second World War, the psychosis of genocide, and a city rent in two by competing ideologies. But people do not live their lives in fixed eras. An epoch ends, yet the people continue - or try to continue - much as they did before. Berlin tells the story of the city as seen through the eyes not of its rulers, but of those who walked its streets.In this magisterial biography of a city and its inhabitants, bestselling historian Sinclair McKay sheds new light on well-known characters - from idealistic scientist Albert Einstein to Nazi architect Albert Speer - and draws on never-before-seen first-person accounts to introduce us to people of all walks of Berlin life. For example, we meet office worker Mechtild Evers, who in her efforts to escape an oncoming army runs into even more appalling jeopardy, and Reinhart Cruger, a 12-year-old boy in 1941 who witnesses with horror the Gestapo coming for each of his Jewish neighbours in turn. Ever a city of curious contrasts, moments of unbelievable darkness give way to a wry Berliner humour - from banned perms to the often ridiculous tit-for-tat between East and West Berlin - and moments of joyous hope - like forced labourers at a jam factory warmly welcoming their Soviet liberators.How did those ideologies - fascism and communism - come to flower so fully here? And how did their repercussions continue to be felt throughout Europe and the West right up until that extraordinary night in the autumn of 1989 when the Wall - that final expression of totalitarian oppression - was at last breached? You cannot understand the twentieth century without understanding Berlin; and you cannot understand Berlin without understanding the experiences of its people. Drawing on a staggering breadth of culture - from art to film, opera to literature, science to architecture - McKay's latest masterpiece shows us this hypnotic city as never before.

It's Not Summer Without You, a TV Tie-In, is a mesmerizing novel penned by the talented Jenny Han. Published recently on 1st December 2022, this book is a delightful addition to your reading list. It's a fascinating tale that belongs to a genre that Jenny Han has mastered over the years. The book takes you on a journey filled with twists and turns, keeping you engaged till the very last page. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), one of the most prestigious publishing houses, this book is a testament to their dedication to bringing high-quality literature to readers worldwide. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Don't miss out on this captivating read!

THE 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH NEW, NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED MATERIALAfter the Internet, what came next?Enter the Metaverse - cyberspace home to avatars and software daemons, where anything and just about everything goes. Newly available on the Street - the Metaverse's main drag - is Snow Crash. A cyberdrug that reduces avatars in the digital world to dust, but also infects users in real life, leaving them in a vegetative state.This is bad news for Hiro, a freelance hacker and the Metaverse's best swordfighter, and mouthy skateboard courier Y. T.. Together, investigating the Infocalypse, they trace back the roots of language itself to an ancient Sumerian priesthood and find they must race to stop a shadowy virtual villain hell-bent on world domination.In this special edition of the remarkably prescient modern classic, Neal Stephenson exploreslinguistics, computer science, politics and philosophy in the form of a break-neck adventure into the fast-approaching yet eerily recognizable future.'Fast-forward free-style mall mythology for the twenty-first century' William Gibson'Brilliantly realized' New York Times Book Review 'Like a Pynchon novel with the brakes removed' Washington Post'A remarkably prescient vision of today's tech landscape' Vanity Fair

The latest novel in the smash-hit Plated Prisoners by Sunday Times bestselling author Raven Kennedy'Find me in another life. Find me in them all' It all ends now. . . But Every end is also a beginning. I was supposed to die. If it weren't for Slade, I would have. But he tore a hole the world I know and I went through it. To Annwyn. To home. Annwyn is the realm of the fae, a magical place full of beauty and danger. Here, I am known as Lyäri Ulvêre - the golden one gone. And there are people in this world who want to keep me that way. But I am not that girl in the gilded cage anymore, and I won't be used again. Nor stopped on my way back to Slade. I am my own woman. And I will find him. In this world, or the next.'An emotional rollercoaster of a book that brings vivid and layered characters into a magical realm. The world building and pace is intricate and fast, this is a book you will race through' Glamour Praise for The Plated Prisoner Series 'Raven writes with a magic that comes to life on the page. Every single word gleams like gold' Beck Michaels, author of Divine Blood 'This is one of those series that started off phenomenal, and only gets better with every subsequent book' Laura Thalassa, author of The Bargainer Series 'An astonishing world with captivating characters and a story you won't be able to put down' Ivy Asher, author of The Osseous Chronicles and The Lost Sentinel Series 'This series is amazing and I can't recommend it enough.' Kay Thatcher, author of Prince of Blades 'TEN GILDED STARS! Remarkably original. . . gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous' Olivia Wildenstein 'An emotional rollercoaster' Elizabeth Brown, author of Blood Crown*Gleam by Raven Kennedy featured on The Sunday Times bestseller list May 2023*

Small Worlds, penned by the talented Caleb Azumah Nelson, is an immersive piece of literature that promises to captivate readers from start to finish. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK) in 2023, this book is a testament to Nelson's storytelling prowess and his ability to weave intricate narratives that resonate with readers. The genre of the book is not explicitly mentioned, but knowing Nelson's previous works, one can expect a compelling mix of drama, suspense, and deep insights into the human condition. As the title suggests, Small Worlds might revolve around the interconnectedness of our lives, the relationships we form, and the impact of our actions on the world around us. This book, like all of Nelson's works, is bound to leave a lasting impression on readers and further establish Nelson's place in the literary world.

HER HUSBAND IS IMPRISONED. WHAT WILL SHE RISK TO SAVE HIM? . . .DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH'The brilliant writing style, the pure angst and heartache; lust and longing - wow!' 5***** READER REVIEW'This book is EPIC. I'm in love with this series' 5***** READER REVIEW___________A QUEEN IN EXILE AS A TRAITOR . . .Lara has watched Ithicana be conquered by her own father. But when she learns her husband, Aren, has been captured in battle, Lara knows her father is only keeping him alive to lure in his traitorous daughter.It is bait she fully intends to take.Risking her life, Lara returns to free the Bridge Kingdom and its king using her father's greatest weapons - her warrior sisters.But her greatest adversary of all might be the very man she's trying to free.Now Lara must decide who she is fighting for: her kingdom, her husband, or herself . . .Tropes/themes: 1. Political Intrigue2. Alternate World3. Enemies to Lovers4. Action & Adventure5. Romantasy ___________'So good I didn't want it to end. This book left me crying so hard' 5***** READER REVIEW'Absolutely phenomenal. These characters don't just jump out the page, they leap' 5***** READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf KingPRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' BookistA Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

On the day the world ends . And then the wave comes - a huge wave, dragging black night behind it and bringing a schooner which sails over and through the island rainforest. . Wise, witty and filled with Terry Pratchett's inimitable comic satire, this is a terrific adventure that - quite literally - turns the world upside down.

The addictive, savvy and steamy new romcom inspired by My Best Friend's Wedding from bestselling author Meghan Quinn'Meghan Quinn is the QUEEN of romcoms' 5***** Reader Review'Oh my . . . Meghan Quinn NEVER disappoints!' 5***** Reader Review'Meghan Quinn knocks Rom Coms out of the park!' 5***** Reader Review_________Ophelia thought wedding planning would be fun.But with her nightmare of a mother-in-law, she's struggling to adjust to life with a ring on her finger.Thankfully her best friend of over ten years, Breaker, agrees to be her faithful 'man in waiting'.While nervous to play the part, Breaker takes his title very seriously.That is until he starts to realise that it's not nerves he feels at all.But a weird, butterfly sensation directed at his soon-to-be-married best friend . . ._________Praise for Meghan Quinn:'I can't get enough of her writing. Her books are my romantic comedy happy place' A Novel Glimpse'Meghan is an absolute QUEEN when it comes to writing stories that are not only funny but have a lot of heart in them too' Elle's Book BlogMeghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling author, April 2024

'One of the greatest avant-garde Japanese writers of the twentieth century' - New YorkerBeautiful Star is a 1962 tale of family, love, nuclear war and UFOs, and was the novel Mishima considered to be his masterpiece. Translated into English for the first time, this atmospheric black comedy tells the story of the Osugi family, who come to the sudden realization that each of them hails from a different planet: Father from Mars, mother from Jupiter, son from Mercury and daughter from Venus. This extra-terrestrial knowledge brings them closer together, and convinces them that they have a mission: to find others of their kind, and save humanity from the imminent threat of the atomic bomb...

The steamy and addictive workplace-enemies-to-lovers, When-Harry-Met-Sally-inspired romance from bestselling author Meghan Quinn'JP IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE' 5***** Reader Review'OBSESSED' 5***** Reader Review'A HOT, SWEET AND HILARIOUS ENEMIES TO LOVERS ROMANCE' 5***** Reader Review_______Am I in love with JP Cane?Ha! He certainly thinks so . . .He's annoyingly loud, obnoxiously handsome, and having watched When Harry Met Sally is convinced that men and women can't just be friends.So when we have to fly to San Francisco for work and stay in the same penthouse, I'm happy to prove him wrong.Yet with his continuous flirting and his polished good looks, I'm soon finding it hard to sleep at night.But guess who can control herself? This girl.Because if there is one thing I know for certain, it's that JP Cane is wrong.Men and women CAN just be friends and we are SO not meant to be . . ._______Full of simmering sexual tension, how long will Kelsey and JP Cane resist the chemistry between them?'Once again, I was laughing out loud through this entire book!' Elle's Book Blog'In true Meghan Quinn style, this story was an easy read with steamy scenes. Steamy is not even a strong enough word. These scenes were panty-melting hot and I love each one of them...So Not Meant to Be made me blush, smile, laugh, and lose myself in the story' A Soccer Mom's Book Blog'So Not Meant To Be can be read as a standalone, but if you haven't read A Not So Meet Cute I highly recommend binging the two books. You won't regret it' A Novel GlimpsePraise for Meghan Quinn'I can't get enough of her writing. Her books are my romantic comedy happy place' A Novel Glimpse'Meghan is an absolute QUEEN when it comes to writing stories that are not only funny but have a lot of heart in them too' Elle's Book BlogMeghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling author, April 2024

A GUIDE TO USING THE SCIENCE OF THE BODY CLOCK TO CREATE THE OPTIMUM PERSONAL ROUTINE. SLEEP BETTER, WORK BETTER, FEEL BETTER.'A superlative guide to some of the most intriguing questions of human existence' Bill BrysonIn the twenty-first century, we increasingly push our daily routines into the night, carrying out work, exercise and our social lives long after dark. But we have forgotten that our bodies are governed by a 24-hour biological clock which guides us towards the best time to sleep, eat and think. New science has proven that living out of sync with this clock is not only disrupting our sleep, but leaving us more vulnerable to infection, cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and mental illness.In Life Time, Professor Russell Foster shares his life's work, taking us on a fascinating and surprising journey through the science of our body clocks. Using his own studies, as well as insights from an international community of sleep scientists and biologists studying circadian rhythms, he illustrates the surprising effects the time of day can have on our health:- how a walk outside at dawn can ensure a better night's sleep- how eating after sundown can affect our weight- the extraordinary effects the time we take our medication can have on our risk of life-threatening conditions, such as strokesIn the modern world, we have neglected an essential part of our biology. But with knowledge of this astonishing science, we can get back into the rhythm, and live healthier, sharper lives.

The feel-good, hilarious and swoon-worthy new book from the author of MR WRONG NUMBER'I was obsessed with Hallie and Jack right from the start' 5* READER REVIEW'Lynn Painter never fails to make the best romcoms and this was no different! This had EVERYTHING - fake dating, only one bed, jealous love interest - I loved every SECOND!' 5* READER REVIEW'I already know this is going to be one of my favourites of the year . . . Just perfection. I want to read this book again already' 5* READER REVIEW__________After yet another disastrous date, Hallie Piper decides it's time to grow up.She gets a new apartment, a new haircut, and a new wardrobe. But when she logs into an app to find new love, she matches with none other than Jack: the guy the wrong kind of sparks had flown with just weeks earlier.Agreeing that they are absolutely not interested in each other, Jack and Hallie realise that they're each other's perfect wing-person - and join forces in their searches for The One. They even place a wager on who can find romance first.But when they agree to be fake dates for a wedding, all bets are off.Because as they pretend to be a couple, they struggle to remember why dating for real was a bad idea to begin with . . .__________Readers are head-over-heels for THE LOVE WAGER . . .'I had an absolute blast reading this book! I was consistently laughing out loud . . . This book is fun and entertaining and I didn't want to put it down' 5* READER REVIEW'I LOVED this book! Read this if you love: fake dating, bookish/Jane Austen inspired banter, heroes who fall first, flirty texts, dual POV' 5* READER REVIEW'There is something about Lynn Painters writing that is so addictive and you can't help but fly through her books because you just don't want to put the book down' 5* READER REVIEW'Beautifully written, it was heartfelt and a little bit emotional. The friends-to-lovers and fake dating was amazing. Hallie and Jack were hilarious, I was actually laughing out loud' 5* READER REVIEW'An adorable, perfect read that I would happily fall in love with again and again and again' 5* READER REVIEW'This was funny and sweet and such an absolute joy to read' 5* READER REVIEW'This book had me hooked from start to end' 5* READER REVIEWPraise for Lynn Painter'The most sidesplittingly funny, sexual tension-filled book I've read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love!' ALI HAZELWOOD, author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS 'Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of THE UNHONEYMOONERS

**The Richard and Judy Book Club Pick** Uncover the secrets that lie beneath Notting Hill; the captivating new mystery from Sunday Times bestseller Eve Chase - now in paperback! 'A clever mystery that kept me gripped. I loved every word' Claire Douglas'A book you want to race back to' Lisa Jewell'A wonderful twisty novel of family and secrets' Kate Morton'Moody, evocative, with a dream-like quality no other author can master' Gillian McAllister'Lush, evocative, nostalgic; gripping. A true treat of a book' Sarah Vaughan*****Present day Paris: Maggie Parker receives a call. The new owners of her family's old Notting Hill home are digging up the basement. They've no idea what might lie beneath . . .London, twenty-one years earlier: teenaged Maggie, babysitting her little brother, waits in vain for her mother to come home after a night out. Seeking clues to her mother's mysterious disappearance, she's drawn away from the neighbourhood's grand terraces and into its hustling backstreets - and the arms of someone else living on their wits.Over two decades later, the clock is ticking on a secret set to shatter Maggie's grown-up life. But the draw of the past is irresistible . . . *****Praise for The Midnight Hour:'Evocative, beautifully written and absolutely gripping, The Midnight Hour is sensational' Rosie Walsh'A gripping tale of family secrets' Woman's Own'I was up all night reading' Elizabeth Fremantle'Engrossing, atmospheric and beautifully written' Anna Mazzola'A plot as tightly sprung as a Swiss watch' Veronica Henry'Absorbing and compulsive . . . a brilliantly imagined and beautifully written story' Hazel Gaynor'An exquisitely-written, immersive mystery' Tammy Cohen'I adored every word' Gill Paul'So vivid, it's like a time machine' Tasmina Perry

This Christmas introduce someone to a wise and aged wolf who takes a young, lost pup on an unforgettable journey . . .----There are times when we have done everything we can do. Then we must learn to step back and allow the universe to play out in all its unfathomable wonder. . .Deep in the silent mountains wanders Amaya, a lost pup searching for her parents after a terrible snowstorm which, for the first time in her life, leaves her alone.Until she meets a wise and aged wolf who, having saved her life, becomes her guide on an unforgettable adventure to follow the moon.As they make their way through day and night across a wintery landscape, together they both learn profound lessons about love, sacrifice, life, loss and ultimately change.James's books and illustrations have inspired millions around the world, touching deep spiritual chords with readers. In this, his fourth book, he takes readers, old and new, on a quest that will stay with them forever.----PRAISE FOR JAMES NORBURY'James has a way to speak to your soul' VEX KING'While the drawings have the charm of Winnie-the-Pooh, the captions have the depth of ancient proverbs' GUARDIAN'A beautifully illustrated book which draws on tender moments. Exquisite' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE

***AS SEEN ON THIS MORNING***CHANGE YOUR APPROACH TO EATING IN 2025 FOR A LIFETIME OF HEALTH'An essential nutrition and lifestyle guide across the lifespan. A fascinating DIY guide to food and health - read it!' Dr Tim Spector, author of Spoon Fed and Food for Life'This book contains the most critical answers to nutrition that we've all been searching for. A must read' Steven Bartlett'Truly amazing and completely transformative' Davina McCall----A SCIENCE-BACKED NUTRITION GUIDE FOR ALL LIFE STAGESIn Every Body Should Know This, medical scientist and Head Nutritionist at ZOE, Dr Federica Amati explores the real science behind nutrition. By following her advice, you will learn how to eat for best health at each life stage and discover what every body should know, such as . . . - The truth surrounding superfoods and ultra-processed foods - Why nutrition plays a crucial role from before conception to senior years - How food choices can support longevity - Targeted tips for good health at each life stage With this book, you will gain insights into what foods work for the bodies and minds of you and your loved ones, and implement clear, nutritional strategies backed by the latest scientific research for men, women and children. Because when it comes to food, one size does not fit all.----'A definitive guide on not just what to eat, but when and why' Daily Telegraph'So good, so informative. There's so much incredible stuff in here' Cat Deeley and Ben Shepherd, ThisMorning'An easy to implement and practical guide to nutritional science!' Dr Karan Rajan, author of This Book Will Save Your Life 'Federica offers a novel framework for thinking about nutrition and points to the lifestyle factors that do make a difference in protecting and enhancing our long-term health. This is a book you shouldn't miss' Dr Sarah Berry

THE EXTRAORDINARY LOST NOVEL FROM THE NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA AND ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDESitting alone, overlooking the still and blue lagoon, Ana Magdalena Bach surveys the men of the hotel bar. She is happily married and has no reason to escape the world she has made with her husband and children. And yet, every August, she travels here to the island where her mother is buried, and for one night takes a new lover.Amid sultry days and tropical downpours, lotharios and conmen, Ana journeys further each year into the hinterland of her desire, and the fear that sits quietly at her heart.Constantly surprising and wonderfully sensual, Until August is a profound meditation on freedom, regret, and the mysteries of love, from one of the greatest writers the world has ever known.'No writer since Dickens was so widely read, and so deeply loved, as Gabriel García Márquez' Salman Rushdie'One of the greatest visionary writers - and one of my favourites from the time I was young' Barack Obama'Few writers can be said to have written books that have changed the whole course of literature. Gabriel García Márquez did just that' Guardian

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2024****A BEST BOOK OF 2024 BY THE NEW YORKER** From the Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author of Ghost Wars, the inside story of America's long and ruinous relationship with Saddam HusseinThe Achilles Trap masterfully untangles the people, ploys of power and geopolitics that led to America's disastrous war with Iraq and, for the first time, details America's fundamental miscalculations during its ruinous, decades-long relationship with Saddam Hussein.Beginning with Saddam's rise to power in 1979 and the birth of Iraq's secret nuclear weapons programme, Steve Coll traces Saddam's motives through understanding his inner circle. He brings to life the diplomats, scientists, family members and generals who had no choice but to defer to their leader - a leader directly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis, as well as the torture or imprisonment of many more. This was a man whose reasoning was impossible to reduce to a simple explanation, and the CIA and successive presidential administrations failed to grasp critical nuances in his paranoia, resentments and inconsistencies - even when the stakes were incredibly high.Using unpublished and underreported sources, interviews with surviving participants, and Saddam's own transcripts and audio files, The Achilles Trap is a remarkable picture of a dictator who was convinced the world was out to get him and acted accordingly. A work of great historical significance, it is the definitive account of how corruptions of power, lies of diplomacy and vanity - on both sides - led to avoidable errors of statecraft: ones that would enact immeasurable human suffering and forever change our political landscape.

NO ONE LIKES A SHOW OFF IN JANE FALLON'S HILARIOUS NEW TALE OF A WOMAN OUT FOR REVENGE - WITH UNEXPECTED RESULTS . . .'It's a joy - a smart, sharp revenge comedy, with plenty of lols too' DAILY MAIL'Laugh-out-loud funny' SUNDAY EXPRESS-------------If you can't have the perfect life, why should she?Social influencer Maddy's life is picture perfect.Wholesome videos of her husband andtwin girls project the happiest of families.And court the fame she so clearly craves.Iris knows Maddy as the woman who broke up her marriage.Her whole world was turned upside down and she can't bear the hypocrisy.But there's one thing that might bring back Iris's happiness.Taking away Maddy's . . .Revenge, however, is best served up close and personal.Iris needs to get know to Maddy.Which is when things get very messy indeed . . .--------------'Her snappy, clever fiction seems to slip down like a glass of nicely chilled white wine'Sunday Telegraph'Her books are so smart, funny and warm' ADELE PARKSPRAISE FOR JANE FALLON'Gripping, sharp and brilliantly twisty. Deliciously readable. A rollercoaster of revenge' DAILY MAIL'Witty, smart, topical and full of heart. the sun-lounger smash of the summer' TAMMY COHEN'Impossible to put down. Fabulous characters and a story that just will not let you go!' RUTH JONES'Jane Fallon's wry observation and razor-sharp wit in this unputdownable page-turner will grab you from the first page and the action races along at breakneck speed' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Her snappy, clever fiction . . . seems to slip down like a glass of nicely chilled white wine' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'Witty, funny, beautifully written and dotted with life's truths like sprinkles on a birthday cake' CATHY KELLY'Sharply observed, wickedly funny, with real depths of emotion too. Absolutely unputdownable' MILLY JOHNSONJane Fallon, Sunday Times bestselling author, January 2023

Spring 2024 Jimmy Fallon Book Club Winner DISCOVER THE THRILLER KEEPING EVERYONE AWAKE'The most gripping thriller I have ever read' GILLIAN McALLISTER'Like nothing I've read before. I wolfed it down in two sittings, it's amazing' LISA JEWELL'As tender as it is terrifying' ABIGAIL DEAL'You won't be able to look away' SHARI LAPENA'Heart-thumping and mesmerizing' ASHLEY AUDRAIN'One of the best thrillers I've ever read' JENNIE GODFREYWASHINGTON POST FEBRUARY 2024 PICKTODAY SHOW 'Books we can't wait to read in 2024'----There was someone in the house.Home alone with her young children during a blizzard, a mother tucks her son back into bed in the middle of the night. Then she hears a noise - old houses are always making some kind of noise. But this sound is disturbingly familiar: it's the tread of footsteps, unusually heavy and slow, coming up the stairs...In that split second, she has three choices.Should she hide? Should she run? Or should she fight?----NIGHTWATCHING is the unmissable thriller of the year:'Terrifying and unputdownable' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Absolutely, breathtakingly superb' SOPHIE HANNAH'A scalpel-sharp thriller' NIKKI SMITH'I couldn't put it down' ALAFAIR BURKE'Eerily atmospheric, pulse-pounding and unputdownable' SARAH PEKKANEN'One of the most haunting, gripping novels I've read in a long time' KATIE GUTIERREZ'I am trying to think of a book that has grabbed me by the throat more quickly' LINWOOD BARCLAY

'Gives us all the top tier wit, spice, and swoons.... One to watch!' Evie Dunmore-----Love is more than just a game for two.It's 1857, and anxious debutante Beth has just one season to snag a wealthy husband, or she and her mother will be out on the street.Gwen, on the other hand, is on her fourth season and counting, with absolutely no intention of finding a husband, possibly ever. She has plenty of security as the only daughter of a rakish earl, from whom she's inherited her penchant for drinking too much and dancing 'til dawn.Beth and Gwen are enchanted with each other on sight. And it doesn't take long for Gwen to hatch her latest scheme: rather than join the husband hunt, they should set up Gwen's father and Beth's newly-widowed mother.They had a fling years ago, after all...Can Beth and Gwen find a way to defy convention and be together? And will their parents find love along the way too?A swoon-worthy debut queer Victorian romance in which two debutantes distract themselves from having to seek husbands by setting up their widowed parents, and instead find their perfect match in each other-the lesbian Bridgerton you never knew you needed!

'An invaluable companion for anyone who wants a deep understanding of what's under the hood of often inscrutable machines' Melanie Mitchell A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligenceMachine-learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumour is cancerous, or deciding whether someone gets bail. They now influence discoveries in chemistry, biology and physics - the study of genomes, extra-solar planets, even the intricacies of quantum systems.We are living through a revolution in artificial intelligence that is not slowing down. This major shift is based on simple mathematics, some of which goes back centuries: linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of eighteenth-century mathematics. Indeed by the mid-1850s, a lot of the groundwork was all done. It took the development of computer science and the kindling of 1990s computer chips designed for video games to ignite the explosion of AI that we see all around us today. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental maths behind AI, which suggests that the basics of natural and artificial intelligence might follow the same mathematical rules.As Ananthaswamy resonantly concludes, to make the most of our most wondrous technologies we need to understand their profound limitations - the clues lie in the maths that makes AI possible.

What can the fall of Rome teach us about the decline of the West today? A historian and a political economist, both experts in their field, investigateOver the last three centuries, the West rose to dominate the planet. Then, suddenly, around the turn of the millennium, history reversed. Faced with economic stagnation and internal political division, the West has found itself in rapid decline.This is not the first time the global order has witnessed such a dramatic rise and fall. The Roman Empire followed a similar arc from dizzying power to disintegration - a fact that is more than a strange historical coincidence. In Why Empires Fall, historian Peter Heather and political economist John Rapley use this Roman past to think anew about the contemporary West, its state of crisis, and what paths we could take out of it.In this exceptional, transformative intervention, Heather and Rapley explore the uncanny parallels - and productive differences - between the two cases, moving beyond the familiar tropes of invading barbarians and civilizational decay to learn new lessons from ancient history. From 399 to 1999, the life cycles of empires, they argue, sow the seeds of their inevitable destruction. The era of western global domination has reached its end - so what comes next?

A revelatory and richly varied collection of Korea's greatest short storiesA Penguin ClassicThis eclectic, moving, and wonderfully enjoyable collection is the essential introduction to Korean literature. Journeying through Korea's dramatic twentieth century, from the Japanese occupation and colonial era to the devastating war between North and South and the rapid, disorienting urbanization of later decades, The Penguin Book of Korean Short Stories captures a hundred years of Korea's vibrant short-story tradition. Here are peddlers and donkeys traveling across moonlit fields; artists drinking and debating in the tea-houses of 1920s Seoul; soldiers fighting for survival; exiles from the war who can never go home again; and lonely men and women searching for connection in the dizzying modern city. The collection features stories by some of Korea's greatest writers, including Pak Wanso, O Chonghui, and Cho Chongnae, as well as many brilliant contemporary voices, such as P'yon Hyeyong, Han Yujoo, and Kim Aeran. Curated by Bruce Fulton, this is a volume that will surprise, unsettle, and delight.

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