AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 A Court of Thorns and Roses Sarah J. Maas

Lose yourself in a world so sumptuous that you may never return home ... The tantalising start to a seductive high-fantasy trilogy from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas for fans of E.L. James and Deborah Harkness

Description Feyre is a huntress. And when she sees a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she kills the predator and takes its prey to feed herself and her family. But the wolf was not what it seemed, and Feyre cannot predict the high price she will have to pay for its death ...

Dragged away from her family for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding even more than his piercing green eyes suggest. As Feyre's feelings for Tamlin turn from hostility to passion, she learns that the faerie lands are a far more dangerous place than she realized. And Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever.

Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the global #1 bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series. A New York native, Sarah lives near Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 A Court of Mist and Fury Sarah J. Maas

Surrender your heart in a world of temptation and danger ... The steamy second book in the seductive high- fantasy trilogy from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas for fans of E.L. James and Deborah Harkness

Description Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court Co but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.

Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms Co and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future Co and the future of a world cloven in two.

Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the global #1 bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series. A New York native, Sarah lives near Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 A Court of Wings and Ruin Sarah J. Maas

Be swept away as a world of seductive beauty reaches the brink of war ... The tempestuous third book in the high-fantasy trilogy from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas for fans of E.L. James and Deborah Harkness

Description Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit Co and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other.

Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the global #1 bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series. A New York native, Sarah lives near Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 A Court of Frost and Starlight Sarah J. Maas

Forget yourself on one magical night ... A sparkling companion tale to the seductive high-fantasy trilogy from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas for fans of E.L. James and Deborah Harkness

Description In this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated Co scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.

Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the global #1 bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series. A New York native, Sarah lives near Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Sorry For Your Trouble Richard Ford

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sportswriter comes a profound, moving collection of stories about men, women, and the gulfs that lie between them

Description A woman and man, parted a quarter of a century, reunite in a bar in New Orleans as the St Patrick's Day parade goes by. A divorced suburban dad helps his daughter pick out a card for her friend who's moving away. A group of friends in late middle age, all once promising, reunite for dinner when one of their number loses her husband, but the gathering splinters when bitter revelations about their shared past emerge. Two teenage boys sit in a drive-in, the air thick with the scent of gin and popcorn and longing.

A visionary collection of luminous landscapes, of great moments in small lives, of the people we carry with us long after they are gone, Sorry for Your Trouble takes disappointment, ageing, grief, love and marriage and silhouettes them against the heady backdrop of Irish America in the past and present. Earthily humane and profoundly wise, the collection reconfirms its author as the master of contemporary American fiction.

About the Author Richard Ford was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He has published eight novels and four collections of stories, including The Sportswriter, Independence Day, The Lay of the Land and the New York Times bestseller, Canada. Independence Daywas awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, the first time the same book had won both prizes. Let Me Be Frank with You was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize in 2015. His work has been translated into twenty- eight languages, and most recently was awarded the Prix Femina tranger in France and the Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature in Spain. Richard Ford lives in Maine with his wife.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 City of Girls Elizabeth Gilbert

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER

'Transcendent: art at its most carnal and healing ... Empathic, generous, wise, sensual, brave, stunning and luminous' Lisa Taddeo, author of THREE WOMEN

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'Stunning' Lisa Taddeo, author of THREE WOMEN 'Warm and wise' Stephanie Merritt, Observer 'Glamorous, sexy, compelling' Dolly Alderton, Sunday Times 'I fell in love with Vivian from page one' Daisy Buchanan 'An education in love, and an iridescent delight' Rowan Pelling, Spectator Nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris arrives in New York City in the summer of 1940 with nothing but a sewing machine and a heretofore unindulged taste for adventure. Finding employment as seamstress at the Lily Playhouse, a charmingly down- at-heel Manhattan revue, Vivian quickly becomes the toast of the showgirls, transforming the tat only fit for the cheap seats into creations for goddesses. Adventure and opportunity blossom on every corner of this strange wartime city of girls, and Vivian and her girlfriends mean to down New York to its last drop. But there are hard lessons to be learned, and bitterly regrettable mistakes to be made. Vivian learns that to live the life she wants, she must live many lives, ceaselessly and ingeniously making them new.

About the Author Elizabeth Gilbert is the number one bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, which has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 46 languages, and several other international bestselling books of fiction and non-fiction. Her story collection Pilgrims was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway award; The Last American Man was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her follow-up memoir to Eat Pray Love, Committed,

Price: $19.99 $22.99 became an instant number one New York Times bestseller. She has published two novels, Stern Men and The Signature ISBN: 9781526624901 of All Things, which was longlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction and shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize. Format: Paperback - B format She lives in New Jersey. www.elizabethgilbert.com / @GilbertLiz Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 480 pages Bic1: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Pb AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Offing Benjamin Myers

From the Walter Scott Prize-winning author of The Gallows Pole comes a powerful new novel about an unlikely friendship between a young man and an older woman, set in the former smuggling village of Robin Hood's Bay in the aftermath of the Second World War

Description 'What a radical thing, these days, to have written a book so full of warmth and kindness ... Gorgeous' Max Porter, author of Lanny

A Times Book of the Year An i Book of the Year A Reading Agency Book of the Year A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick A BBC Radio 4 'Book at Bedtime' An Observer Pick for 2019 One summer following the Second World War, Robert Appleyard sets out on foot from his Durham village. Sixteen and the son of a coal miner, he makes his way across the northern countryside until he reaches the former smuggling village of Robin Hood's Bay. There he meets Dulcie, an eccentric, worldly, older woman who lives in a ramshackle cottage facing out to sea. Staying with Dulcie, Robert's life opens into one of rich food, sea-swimming, sunburn and poetry. The two come from different worlds, yet as the summer months pass, they form an unlikely friendship that will profoundly alter their futures.

About the Author Benjamin Myers was born in Durham in 1976. His novel The Gallows Pole received a Roger Deakin Award and won the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction. Beastings won the Portico Prize for Literature and Pig Iron won the Gordon Burn Prize, while Richard was a Sunday Times Book of the Year. He has also published poetry, crime novels and short fiction, while his journalism has appeared in publications including, among others, the Guardian, New Statesman, Caught by the

Price: $19.99 $22.99 River and New Scientist. He lives in the Upper Calder Valley, West Yorkshire. ISBN: 9781526611307 benmyers.com / @BenMyers1 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 272 pages Bic1: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Other Americans Laila Lalami

'One of the most affecting novels I have ever read about race and immigration ... Subtle, wise and full of humanity' THE TIMES

The acclaimed novel from the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Booker Prize-longlisted author

Description Finalist for the National Book Award 2019

An Observer, Literary Review and Time Book of the Year

'One of the most affecting novels I have read. Subtle, wise and full of humanity' The Times

Late one spring night, Driss Guerraoui, a Moroccan immigrant in California, is walking across a darkened intersection when he is killed by a speeding car. The repercussions of his death bring together a diverse cast of characters, deeply divided by race, religion and class. As the characters tell their stories and the mystery unfolds, Driss's family is forced to confront its secrets, a town faces its hypocrisies, and love, in all its messy and unpredictable forms, is born. 'A state-of-America family saga told as a slow-burn detective story' Observer

'I experienced the same pleasure reading it as I got from the great classic novels . . . The characters seem so real, so alive, you can almost touch them' Leila Slimani, author of Lullaby

'Exceptionally rich' Sunday Times

Price: $19.99 $21.99 About the Author ISBN: 9781526606716 Laila Lalami is the author of three novels including The Moor's Account, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Format: Paperback - B format longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the American Book Award. She has written for publications including the Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Guardian and the New York Times, and is the recipient of a British Council Fellowship, a Fulbright Fellowship and a Bic1: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) Guggenheim Fellowship. She lives in Los Angeles. Bic2: @LailaLalami Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 You Will Be Safe Here Damian Barr

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The stunning and shocking debut novel from the award-winning author of Maggie & Me. Set in South Africa You Will Be Safe Here explores legacies of abuse, redemption and the strength of the human spirit

Description An Observer, Guardian, Financial Times, Sunday Times South Africa, Irish Times, Irish Independent, Big Issue and Strong Words Pick of the Year An Irish Times and The Times Summer Reading Pick Shortlisted for the Saltire Society Fiction Book of the Year Award

A beautiful and heart-breaking story set in South Africa where two mothers - a century apart - must fight for their sons, unaware their fates are inextricably linked.

Orange Free State, 1901. At the height of the Boer War, Sarah van der Watt and her six-year-old son Fred can only watch as the British burn their farm. The polite invaders cart them off to Bloemfontein Concentration Camp promising you will be safe here.

Johannesburg, 2010. Sixteen-year-old Willem is an outsider who just wants to be left alone with his Harry Potter books and Britney, his beloved pug. Worried he's turning out soft, his Ma and her new boyfriend send him to New Dawn Safari Camp, where they 'make men out of boys.' Guaranteed.

The red earth of the veldt keeps countless secrets whether beaten by the blistering sun or stretching out beneath starlit stillness. But no secret can stay buried forever.

About the Author Price: $19.99 $22.99 Damian Barr is an award-winning writer and columnist. Maggie & Me, his memoir about coming of age and coming out in ISBN: 9781408886052 Thatcher's Britain, was a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and Sunday Times Memoir of the Year, and won the Paddy Format: Paperback - B format Power Political Books 'Satire' Award and Stonewall Writer of the Year Award. Damian writes columns for the Big Issue Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages and High Life and often appears on BBC Radio 4. He is creator and host of his own Literary Salon that premieres work Bic1: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) from established and emerging writers. You Will Be Safe Here is his debut novel. Damian Barr lives in Brighton. Bic2: @Damian_Barr Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Lodger Louisa Treger

The debut novel of Louisa Treger, author of The Dragon Lady

Description Dorothy Richardson is existing just above the poverty line, doing secretarial work at a dentist's office and living in a seedy boarding house in Bloomsbury, when she is invited to spend the weekend with a childhood friend, Jane. Jane has recently married a writer who is on the brink of fame. His name is H.G. Wells, or Bertie, as they call him. Bertie appears unremarkable at first. But then Dorothy notices his grey-blue eyes taking her in, openly signalling approval. He tells her he and Jane have an agreement which allows them the freedom to take lovers, although Dorothy can tell her friend would not be happy with that arrangement. Not wanting to betray Jane, yet unable to draw back Dorothy free-falls into an affair with Bertie. Then a new boarder arrives at the house- beautiful Veronica Leslie-Jones-and Dorothy finds herself caught between Veronica and Bertie. Amidst the personal dramas and wreckage of a militant suffragette march, Dorothy finds her voice as a writer.

About the Author Louisa Treger, a classical violinist, studied at the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and worked as a freelance orchestral player and teacher. She subsequently turned to literature, earning a Ph.D. in English at University College London, where she focused on early-twentieth-century women's writing and was awarded the West Scholarship and the Rosa Morison Scholarship 'for distinguished work in the study of English Language and Literature'. Louisa's first novel, The Lodger, was published by Macmillan in 2014. She lives in London.

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BLM Reader AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Road to Grantchester James Runcie

The captivating prequel to the treasured Grantchester series follows the life, loves and losses of a young Sidney Chambers in post-war London

Description The captivating prequel to the treasured Grantchester series follows the life, loves and losses of a young Sidney Chambers in post-war London

It is 1938, and eighteen-year-old Sidney Chambers is dancing the quickstep with Amanda Kendall at her brother Robert's birthday party at the Caledonian Club. No one can believe, on this golden evening, that there could ever be another war.

Returning to London seven years later, Sidney has gained a Military Cross, and lost his best friend on the battlefields of Italy. The carefree youth that he and his friends were promised has been blown apart, just like the rest of the world Co and Sidney, carrying a terrible, secret guilt, must decide what to do with the rest of his life. But he has heard a call: constant, though quiet, and growing ever more persistent. To the incredulity of his family and the derision of his friends Co the irrepressible actor Freddie, and the beautiful, spiky Amanda Co Sidney must now negotiate his path to God: the course of which, much like true love, never runs smooth.

The touching, engaging and surprising origin story of the Grantchester Mysteries's beloved Archdeacon, Sidney Chambers, The Road to Grantchester will delight new and old fans alike.

About the Author James Runcie is an award-winning film-maker and the author of ten novels that have been translated into twelve languages, including the six books in the Grantchester Mysteries series. In October 2014, ITV launched Grantchester, a prime-time series starring James Norton as Sidney Chambers, which aired its fourth season in spring 2019. James Runcie is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and Commissioning Editor for Arts at BBC Radio 4. He lives in London and Edinburgh. www.jamesruncie.com Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781408886861 www.grantchestermysteries.com Format: Paperback - B format @james_runcie Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Show Them a Good Time Nicole Flattery

'I truly love and admire Nicole Flattery's writing. Show Them a Good Time is a masterclass in the short story Co bold, irreverent and agonisingly funny Co and it does full justice to its author's immense talent' SALLY ROONEY

Description A New Statesman, Irish Times and Guardian Book of the Year

'A masterclass . . . Bold, irreverent and agonisingly funny' Sally Rooney

A young, broke Irish woman narrates her relationship with a successful comedian in New York; two hapless university students take to the stage in a bid to assert their autonomy; a school teacher makes her way through a series of dead- end dates, gamely searching for love or distraction as the world teeters towards ruin.

The characters in these magnificently accomplished stories are haunted as much by the future as they are by their pasts. Urgent and unforgettable, Show Them a Good Time marks the arrival of a strikingly original new voice in fiction. 'Demands repeated reading' Jon McGregor

'Explores difficult questions about self-worth, agency and intimacy with thrilling sharpness' Sunday Times 'Announces the arrival of a brilliant talent' Financial Times

Winner of the Irish Book Awards Short Story of the Year 2019

About the Author Nicole Flattery's work has been published in the Stinging Fly, the White Review, the Dublin Review, BBC Radio 4, the Irish Times, Winter Papers and the forthcoming 2019 Faber anthology of new Irish writing. Her story 'Track' won the 2017 White Review Short Story Prize. She is twenty-nine years old and lives in Galway.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Serpent's Skin Erina Reddan

From a Walkley award winning journalist comes a gripping, literary crime novel about male power and the secrets that can haunt a family.

Description It's a cold and wintery night in 1968 and ten-year-old JJ's mother isn't home. The cows are milked, the pigs fed, and her dad won't answer any questions.

The four children survive as best they can in a cloud of their father's lies and clear misery, dealing with their mother's absence in their own ways. But it's always been JJ's job to cause trouble, and her sleuthing wreaks havoc in their tight- knit community.

Fourteen years on, JJ has a new life, a loving partner and a good job, but she finds herself being pulled back in to the unsolved mystery of her childhood. While pretending to have made peace with her father's dishonesty, she organises a final farewell for her mother so they can all put the past behind them. Will the tragic truth finally set them all free?

The Serpent's Skin is a gripping, literary crime novel about male power and the secrets that can haunt a family. Most of all, it's about the many ways we prove our love.

This novel ushers in Erina Reddan as a brilliant new voice in Australian fiction. 'The Serpent's Skin is a powerful, gripping read, with a cast of complex, satisfyingly original characters. Erina Reddan has written a rich, memorable Australian novel.' Graeme Simsion

About the Author Erina Reddan is a writer, a strategist, a public speaker and author.

She has been awarded the prestigious Walkley Award for her work as an ABC foreign correspondent, and won the Screen Producers Association of Australia's pitching award (Holding Redlich) for the documentary concept, Ghosts in the Price: $29.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781925700732 Machine. Erina has a Master's Degree in Professional Writing (University of Technology Sydney) and is currently Format: Paperback - C format undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing (La Trobe University). Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Bic1: Fiction & related items Erina is Executive Director of a media messaging business and has lectured in international politics at The University Of Bic2: Melbourne, tutored in creative writing at La Trobe University and taught at Writers Victoria. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Erina's latest novel The Serpent's Skin will be published in June, 2020.

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BLM Pantera AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Codes of Love Hannah Persaud

Multiple prize-winning short story writer's first novel. A compelling and unflinching look at the power of sexual attraction

Description Ryan and Emily seem to have it all, successful jobs, beautiful house and the secret to a happy marriage. A secret that involves certain 'rules'. But beneath the surface trouble is brewing in the shape of Ada. Whimsical, free spirted and beholden to no-one, she represents he freedom that Emily's been striving for and the escape that Ryan didn't know he wanted. As they are separately (and secretly) drawn to her, things start to unravel. The 'rules' are still the rules, to be taken seriously, not to be broken C .This is a wonderfully compelling and acutely observed novel which looks unflinchingly at the power of sexual attraction and what can happen when people give into their desires. A page-turning portrait of a contemporary marriage where all is not quite as perfect as it seems.

About the Author Hannah spent her early childhood in the UK before moving to SE Asia where she went to school in Kathmandu, Nepal and later India. She now lives in Stroud with her family

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Muswell Press AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Ministry of Guidance Golnoosh Nour

'An utterly original and compelling new voice'.

Description This is a collection of linked perceptive and evocative stories highlighting the lives of young LGBTQI Iranians. It is a brilliant debut collection which is contemporary, relevant and authentic.'Set predominantly in Iran, with forays to Mecca, Germany and London, these stories vividly convey the excitement and fear of challenging society's norms. Their appeal is global, as Golnoosh writes in her dedication, they are 'for all the queers'

About the Author Golnoosh Nour was born in Tehran and studied English Literature at Shahid Beheshti University, after which she moved to London to do an MA in Creative Writing. Her debut poetry collection Sorrows of the Sun was published to acclaim in 2017. Golnoosh has just completed a PhD in Literature and Creative Writing. She now teaches at Birkbeck and works as a translator.

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Muswell Press AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here Frances Macken

A captivating, dark portrayal of youth, friendship and the fine line that separates admiration from envy

Description Katie has always been content to exist in the shadow of her intoxicating best friend Evelyn. In their small Irish village, Evelyn's confidence and glamour are enough to make up for her haughty, unpredictable character, and Katie never questions that their friendship will last forever. But Katie's dreams of becoming a professional filmmaker pull her away from home to a new life in Dublin, and confront her with a choice: to hold onto a friendship that has made her who she is, or risk leaving her best friend behind. This mesmerising debut is a captivating story of the people who shape us and the places we struggle to leave behind. Compellingly readable and effortlessly sharp, this is an unmissable novel from a dazzling new talent.

About the Author Frances Macken (b. 1982) is from Claremorris, Co. Mayo. She completed a BA in Film and Television Production at the National Film School, D n Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford and is the author of several short stories. Her work has twice been shortlisted for national short story awards run by RT , Ireland's biggest public service broadcaster, and Penguin Ireland. You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here is her debut work of literary fiction.

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Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Beyond the Sea Paul Lynch

A powerful new novel from the author of Grace, winner of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year

Description When fishermen Bolivar and Hector set sail from their South American village, they soon find themselves cast adrift in the Pacific Ocean by a sudden storm. As the days pass and no rescue materialises, the two men must come to terms with each other, and with their environment, if they are to survive. Part gripping survival story, part fearless existential parable, Beyond the Sea is a meditation on what it means to be a man, a friend, a father and a sinner in our fallen world, a powerful and redemptive novel from a master of lyrical prose.

About the Author Paul Lynch is the author of the novels Red Sky in Morning, The Black Snow and Grace. He won the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year 2018 for his third novel, Grace, which was also shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction & the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing 2018. The Black Snow won France's Prix Libr' Nous for Best Foreign Novel, and was a finalist for the Prix du Meilleur Livre tranger (Best Foreign Book Prize). He lives in Dublin with his wife and daughter. His website is www.paullynchwriter.com

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Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 A People's History of Heaven Mathangi Subramanian

An atmospheric and inspiring story of resilience: Slumdog Millionaire meets Shantaram

Description A dazzling tribute to the resilience and determination of a remarkable community of women Nestled between the luxury high-rise blocks of Bangalore is an ironically named slum called Heaven. It's here that five girls Co Muslim, Christian and Hindu; gay and straight Co forge a binding friendship. But when Heaven is threatened by government bulldozers, the girls must come together to save the home they've built from nothing. Sparkling with passion and humour, A People's History of Heaven is the story of these unforgettable young women and their determination, not only to survive, but to triumph in a city that would prefer to forget them.

About the Author Mathangi Subramanian is an award winning writer, author, and educator. A former public school teacher, senior policy analyst for the New York City Council, and assistant vice president at Sesame Workshop, her work has appeared in The Washington Post.com, The Indian Express, and the Seal Press anthology Click! When We Knew We Were Feminists, among others. A People's History of Heaven is her debut adult novel. She currently lives in New Delhi, India.

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Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Secret Agent Joseph Conrad

Presented in a new annotated edition accompanied with extra material, The Secret Agent is one of literature's first political thrillers, and is widely considered to be among Conrad's masterpieces

Description The shop owner Adolf Verloc, member of an anarchist group and secret agent for a foreign government, is summoned to meet Mr Vladimir, the country's ambassador, and told of a plot that involves him planting a bomb at a famous London landmark. Verloc has misgivings, but Mr Vladimir knows how to make people do what he wants, and when the plan goes wrong, it is Verloc who must deal with the repercussions. A story of espionage, intrigue and corruption based on a real-life attempted terrorist attack in Victorian London, The Secret Agent was one of literature's first political thrillers, and is widely considered to be among Conrad's masterpieces.

About the Author Joseph Conrad (1857 Co1924) was a Polish-born English novelist, whose works, most famously Heart of Darkness, took a cynical view of imperialism when the British Empire was at its apogee.

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Alma Classics AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Humankind: A Hopeful History Rutger Bregman

A Guardian Pick for 2020. The major new book from Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, international bestselling author of Utopia for Realists and one of the greatest young thinkers of our time

Description A Guardian Book to Look Out For in 2020

'Humankind challenged me and made me see humanity from a fresh perspective' Yuval Noah Harari

From 'the folk hero of Davos', Fox News antagonist and author of the international bestseller Utopia for Realists comes a radical history of our innate capacity for kindness.

It's a belief that unites the left and right, psychologists and philosophers, writers and historians. It drives the headlines that surround us and the laws that touch our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Pinker, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we're taught, are by nature selfish and governed primarily by self- interest. Providing a new historical perspective on the last 200,000 years of human history, Humankind makes a new argument: that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good. When we think the worst of others, it brings out the worst in our politics and economics too. In this major book, internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman shows how believing in human kindness and altruism can be a new way to think Co and act as the foundation for achieving true change in our society. It is time for a new view of human nature.

About the Author Rutger Bregman is one of Europe's most prominent young historians. Utopia for Realists was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and has been translated from the Dutch into thirty languages. He has twice been nominated for the prestigious European Press Prize for his work at The Correspondent, and his writing has also been featured in the Washington Post and the Guardian. His TED talk, 'Poverty isn't a lack of character; it's a lack of cash', has been viewed Price: $32.99 $34.99 ISBN: 9781408898949 more than three million times. He was ranked number 10 in the Big Issue's Top 100 Changemakers of 2020. Format: Paperback - C format @rcbregman | rutgerbregman.com Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Ethics & moral philosophy Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Humankind 8 Copy Pack

Contains 8 copies of Humankind, plus a free reading copy

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Utopia for Realists Rutger Bregman

The Sunday Times Bestseller: a bold, optimistic and internationally bestselling book giving us cutting-edge ideas for how we might reshape society

Description A Sunday Times Bestseller We live in a time of unprecedented upheaval, with questions about the future, society, work, happiness, family and money, and yet no political party of the right or left is providing us with answers. Rutger Bregman, a bestselling Dutch historian, explains that it needn't be this way. Bregman shows that we can construct a society with visionary ideas that are, in fact, wholly implementable. Every milestone of civilization Co from the end of slavery to the beginning of democracy Co was once considered a utopian fantasy. New utopian ideas such as universal basic income and a 15-hour work week can become reality in our lifetime. This guide to a revolutionary yet achievable utopia is supported by multiple studies, lively anecdotes and numerous success stories. From a Canadian city that once completely eradicated poverty, to Richard Nixon's near implementation of a basic income for millions of Americans, Bregman takes us on a journey through history, beyond the traditional left- right divides, as he introduces ideas whose time has come.

About the Author Rutger Bregman has published four books on history, philosophy and economics. He won the Belgian Liberales prize for best non-fiction book in 2013 and has twice been nominated for the prestigious European Press Prize for his journalism work. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, the Guardian and on the BBC. In 2016 he gave a TEDx talk and in April 2017 he will give a TED talk on the benefits of universal basic income.

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Bloomsbury Pb AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The System: Who Owns the Internet, and How It Owns Us James Ball

Who built, funds and governs the internet? An investigative journey into the inner workings of the System, from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

Description The internet is a network of physical cables and connections, a web of wires enmeshing the world, linking huge data centres to one another and eventually to us. All are owned by someone, financed by someone, regulated by someone. We refer to the internet as abstract from reality. By doing so, we obscure where the real power lies.

In this powerful and necessary book, James Ball sets out on a global journey into the inner workings of the system. From the computer scientists to the cable guys, the billionaire investors to the ad men, the intelligence agencies to the regulators, these are the real-life figures powering the internet and pulling the strings of our society.

Ball brilliantly shows how an invention once hailed as a democratising force has concentrated power in places it already existed Co that the system, in other words, remains the same as it did before.

About the Author James Ball is the Global Editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and the author of multiple books, including Post- Truth. He has worked for BuzzFeed, the Guardian and the Washington Post and his reporting projects have won the Pulitzer Prize for public service, the Scripps Howard Prize and the British Journalism Award for investigative reporting, among others.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The System 8 Copy Pack

Contains 8 copies of The System, plus a free reading copy

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The New Long Life Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott

A practical guide to how we can flourish as longevity and technology change our world, from the internationally bestselling authors of The 100-Year Life

Description A practical guide to how we can flourish as longevity and technology change our world, from the internationally bestselling authors of The 100-Year Life Smart new technologies. Longer, healthier lives. Human progress has risen to great heights, but at the same time it has prompted anxiety about where we're heading. Are our jobs under threat? If we live to 100, will we ever really stop working? And how will this change the way we love, manage and learn from others? One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. In our era of unprecedented change, we haven't yet discovered new ways of living.

Drawing from the fields of economics and psychology, Andrew J Scott and Lynda Gratton offer a simple framework based on three fundamental principles (Narrate, Explore and Relate) to give you the tools to navigate the challenges ahead. Both a personal road-map and a primer for governments, corporations and colleges, The New Long Life is the essential guide to a longer, smarter, happier life.

About the Author Andrew Scott is Professor of Economics at the London Business School, having previously held positions at Harvard, the London School of Economics and Oxford University. An award-winning researcher and speaker, his focus is on the major trends that shape the world around us. He has acted as an advisor and board member to a range of corporates and governments and is co-founder of The Longevity Forum, an organisation aimed at achieving healthier, longer lives.

Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School, where she received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015 and directs the highly acclaimed course on the Future of Work. Lynda sits as a steward on the World Economic Forum's Council on the New Education and Work Agenda and has attended Davos since 2013. She is ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the top fifteen business thinkers in the world, and in 2018 was appointed by Prime Price: $29.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781526615176 Minister Shinzo Abe to be a member of his Council for Designing the 100-Year Life Society. Format: Paperback - C format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 280 pages Bic1: Self-help & personal development Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The New Long Life 8 Copy Pack

Contains 8 copies of The New Long Life, plus a free reading copy

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott

What will your 100-year life look like?

Description *A new edition of the international bestseller (a #1 bestseller in Japan), featuring a new preface*

Does the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the potential for a more stimulating future as a result of having so much extra time? Many of us have been raised on the traditional notion of a three-stage approach to our working lives: education, followed by work and then retirement. But this well-established pathway is already beginning to collapse Co life expectancy is rising, final-salary pensions are vanishing, and increasing numbers of people are juggling multiple careers. Whether you are 18, 45 or 60, you will need to do things very differently from previous generations and learn to structure your life in completely new ways. The 100-Year Life is here to help. Drawing on the unique pairing of their experience in psychology and economics, Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott offer a broad-ranging analysis as well as a raft of solutions, showing how to rethink your finances, your education, your career and your relationships and create a fulfilling 100-year life. ‰ How can you fashion a career and life path that defines you and your values and creates a shifting balance between work and leisure? ‰ What are the most effective ways of boosting your physical and mental health over a longer and more dynamic lifespan? ‰ How can you make the most of your intangible assets Co such as family and friends Co as you build a productive, longer life? ‰ In a multiple-stage life how can you learn to make the transitions that will be so crucial and experiment with new ways of living, working and learning? Shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award and featuring a new preface, The 100-Year Life is a wake-up call that describes what to expect and considers the choices and options that you will face. It is also fundamentally a call to action for individuals, politicians, firms and governments and offers the clearest demonstration that Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781526622839 a 100-year life can be a wonderful and inspiring one. Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm About the Author Extent: 432 pages Bic1: Business strategy Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School where she teaches an elective on the Bic2: Future of Work and directs an executive program on Human Resource Strategy. Lynda is a fellow of the World Economic Illustrations: Forum, is ranked by Business Thinkers in the top 15 in the world, and was named the best teacher at London Business Previous Titles: School in 2015. Author now living: Andrew Scott is Professor of Economics at London Business School, a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University and the Centre for Economic Policy Research having previously taught at Harvard and London School of Economics. He has served as an advisor on macroeconomics to a range of governments and central banks and was Non-Executive Director on the UK's Financial Services Authority. Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Circles and Squares: 1930's Hampstead Modernists Caroline Maclean

A spellbinding portrait of the Hampstead Modernists, threading together the lives, loves, rivalries and ambitions of a group of artists at the heart of an international avant-garde

Description A spellbinding portrait of the Hampstead Modernists, threading together the lives, loves, rivalries and ambitions of a group of artists at the heart of an international avant-garde.

Hampstead in the 1930s. In this peaceful, verdant London suburb, Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson have embarked on a love affair Co a passion that will launch an era-defining art movement.

In her chronicle of the exhilarating rise and fall of British Modernism, Caroline Maclean captures the dazzling circle drawn into Hepworth and Nicholson's wake: among them Henry Moore, Paul Nash, Herbert Read, and famed migr s Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus, and Piet Mondrian, blown in on the winds of change sweeping across Europe. Living and working within a few streets of their Parkhill Road studios, the artists form Unit One, a cornerstone of the Modernist movement which would bring them international renown.

Drawing on previously unpublished archive material, Caroline Maclean's electrifying Circles and Squares brings the work, loves and rivalries of the Hampstead Modernists to life as never before, capturing a brief moment in time when a new way of living seemed possible. United in their belief in art's power to change the world, her cast of trailblazers radiate hope and ambition during one of the darkest chapters of the twentieth century.

About the Author Caroline Maclean studied English and History of Art at Oxford University before completing her PhD at the University of London. She worked in film and television and lived in New York and Boston before moving back to London where she combines writing with teaching. She has written for the London Review of Books and the Times Literary Supplement

Price: $49.99 $54.99 ISBN: 9781408889695 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Bic1: 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000 Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Art of Political Storytelling: Why Stories Win Votes in Post-truth Politics Philip Seargeant

Why telling a good story is more important than facts in modern politics and the role language plays in the era of fake news, post-truth and hyper-partisanship.

Description In our post-truth world, tapping into people's emotions has proved far more effective than rational argument Co and, as Philip Seargeant argues in this illuminating and entertaining book, the most powerful tool for manipulating emotions is a gripping narrative. From Trump's America to Brexit Britain, weaving a good story, featuring fearless protagonists, challenging quests against seemingly insurmountable odds, and soundbite after soundbite of memorable dialogue has been at the heart of political success. So does an understanding of the art of storytelling help explain today's successful political movements? Can it translate into a blueprint for victory at the ballot box?

The Art of Political Storytelling looks at how stories are created, shared and contested, illuminating the pivotal role that persuasive storytelling plays in shaping our understanding of the political world we live in. By mastering the tools and tricks of narrative, and evaluating the language and rhetorical strategies used to craft and enact them, Seargeant explains how and why today's combination of new media, populism and partisanship makes storytelling an ever more important part of the persuasive and political process. In doing so, the book offers an original and compelling way of understanding the chaotic world of today's politics.

About the Author Philip Seargeant works for the Open University where he teaches and researches language and communication. He has published books on subjects ranging from social media and politics to emoji and the creativity of language. He is the author of several award-winning educational films and frequently works as a consultant for the BBC. His writing has appeared in publications such as The New European, Prospect, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post and The Independent. Price: $44.99 $49.99 ISBN: 9781350107380 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Discourse analysis Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Academic UK AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Autumn Light: Japan's Season of Fire and Farewells Pico Iyer

From one of our most astute observers of human nature, a far-reaching exploration of Japanese history and culture and a moving meditation on impermanence, mortality and grief

Description We cherish things, Japan has always known, precisely because they cannot last; it's their frailty that adds sweetness to their beauty.

Returning to his home in Japan after his father-in-law's sudden death, Pico Iyer soon picks up the steadying patterns of his everyday rites: going to the post office in the day and engaging in spirited games of ping-pong in the evenings. But in a country whose calendar is marked with occasions honouring the dead, he soon finds himself grappling with the question we all have to live with: how to hold on to the things we love even though we know that they Co and we Co are dying. As the maple leaves begin to turn and the heat starts to soften, Iyer shows us a Japan we have seldom seen before through the season that reminds us to take nothing for granted.

About the Author Pico Iyer is the author of more than a dozen books, translated into twenty-three languages, and he regularly contributes to the New York Review of Books, Granta, the Financial Times and dozens of magazines around the world. His three recent talks for TED have received seven million views so far.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Design of Childhood: How the Material World Shapes Independent Kids Alexandra Lange

From building blocks to city blocks, an eye-opening exploration of how children's playthings and physical surroundings affect their development.

Description 'Nothing short of spectacular . . . A secret guidebook to a landscape in which we all dwell, but so often fail to see.' --Tom Vanderbilt, bestselling author of Traffic

From building blocks to city blocks, an eye-opening exploration of how children's playthings and physical surroundings affect their development.

Parents obsess over their children's playdates, kindergarten curriculum, and every bump and bruise, but the toys, classrooms, playgrounds, and neighborhoods little ones engage with are just as important. These objects and spaces encode decades, even centuries of changing ideas about what makes for good child-rearing--and what does not. Do you choose wooden toys, or plastic, or, increasingly, digital? What do youngsters lose when seesaws are deemed too dangerous and slides are designed primarily for safety? How can the built environment help children cultivate self- reliance? In these debates, parents, educators, and kids themselves are often caught in the middle.

Now, prominent design critic Alexandra Lange reveals the surprising histories behind the human-made elements of our children's pint-size landscape. Her fascinating investigation shows how the seemingly innocuous universe of stuff affects kids' behavior, values, and health, often in subtle ways. And she reveals how years of decisions by toymakers, architects, and urban planners have helped Coand hindered CoAmerican youngsters' journeys toward independence. Seen through Lange's eyes, everything from the sandbox to the street becomes vibrant with buried meaning. The Design of Childhood will change the way you view your children's world Coand your own.

About the Author Price: $22.99 $24.99 Alexandra Lange's writing has appeared in New York, the New York Times, Curbed, Dwell, The New Yorker, and many ISBN: 9781632866363 other magazines and design journals. She has authored and coauthored several previous books, including Writing About Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Architecture. Lange holds a Ph.D. in twentieth-century architecture history from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York Extent: 416 pages University, and lives in Brooklyn with her family. Bic1: Architecture Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury USA AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Marooned: Jamestown, Shipwreck, and a New History of America's Origin Joseph Kelly

For readers of Nathaniel Philbrick's Mayflower, a groundbreaking history that makes the case for replacing Plymouth Rock with Jamestown as America's founding myth.

Description For readers of Nathaniel Philbrick's Mayflower, a groundbreaking history that makes the case for replacing Plymouth Rock with Jamestown as America's founding myth.

We all know the great American origin story. It begins with an exodus. Fleeing religious persecution, the hardworking, pious Pilgrims thrived in the wilds of New England, where they built their fabled city on a hill. Legend goes that the colony in Jamestown was a false start, offering a cautionary tale. Lazy louts hunted gold till they starved, and the shiftless settlers had to be rescued by English food and the hard discipline of martial law.

Neither story is true. In Marooned, Joseph Kelly reexamines the history of Jamestown and comes to a radically different and decidedly American interpretation of these first Virginians.

In this gripping account of shipwrecks and mutiny in America's earliest settlements, Kelly argues that the colonists at Jamestown were literally and figuratively marooned, cut loose from civilization, and cast into the wilderness. The British caste system meant little on this frontier: those who wanted to survive had to learn to work and fight and intermingle with the nearby native populations. Ten years before the Mayflower Compact and decades before Hobbes and Locke, they invented the idea of government by the people. 150 years before Jefferson, they discovered the truth that all men were equal.

The epic origin of America was not an exodus and a fledgling theocracy. It is a tale of shipwrecked castaways of all classes marooned in the wilderness fending for themselves in any way they could--a story that illuminates who we are today. Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781632867780 About the Author Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Joseph Kelly is a professor of literature at the College of Charleston and a member of the American Studies Association. Extent: 512 pages He is the author of America's Longest Siege: Charleston, Slavery, and the Slow March Toward Civil War, and the editor of Bic1: History of the Americas the Seagull Reader series. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury USA AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Spies and Stars: MI5, Showbusiness and Me Charlotte Bingham

The wickedly funny sequel to the MI5 and Me; 'I loved it' (Daily Mail, Book of the Week)

Description London in the 1950s. Lottie is a reluctant typist at MI5 and the even more reluctant daughter of the organisation's most illustrious spy. Now she has had the bad luck to fall in love with Harry, a handsome if frustrated young actor, who has also been press-ganged into the family business, acting as one of her father's undercover agents in the Communist hotbed of British theatre. Together the two young lovers embark on a star-studded adventure through the glittering world of theatre - but, between missing files, disapproving parents, and their own burgeoning creative endeavours, life is about to become very complicated indeed...

About the Author Charlotte Bingham wrote her first book, Coronet Among the Weeds, a memoir of her life as a debutante, at the age of 19. It was published in 1963 and became an instant bestseller. Her father, John Bingham, the 7th Baron Clanmorris, was a member of MI5 where Charlotte Bingham worked as a secretary. He was an inspiration for John le Carr's character George Smiley. Charlotte Bingham went on to write thirty-three internationally bestselling novels and the memoir MI5 and Me. In partnership with her late husband Terence Brady, she wrote a number of successful, plays, films and TV series including Upstairs Downstairs and Take Three Girls. She lives in Somerset. charlottebingham.com

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Beyond the Thirty-Nine Steps: A Life of John Buchan Ursula Buchan

'John Buchan was a writer of considerable significance but he was also a man who led a remarkable public life. This magnificent biography leads us through that life with great style and understanding' Alexander McCall Smith

Description John Buchan's name is known across the world for The Thirty-Nine Steps. In the past one hundred years the classic thriller has never been out of print and has inspired numerous adaptations for film, television, radio and stage, beginning with the celebrated version by Alfred Hitchcock. Yet there was vastly more to 'JB'. He wrote more than a hundred books Co fiction and non-fiction Co and a thousand articles for newspapers and magazines. He was a scholar, antiquarian, barrister, colonial administrator, journal editor, literary critic, publisher, war correspondent, director of wartime propaganda, member of parliament and imperial proconsul Co given a state funeral when he died, a deeply admired and loved Governor-General of Canada. His teenage years in Glasgow's Gorbals, where his father was the Free Church minister, contributed to his ease with shepherds and ambassadors, fur-trappers and prime ministers. His improbable marriage to a member of the aristocratic Grosvenor family means that this account of his life contains, at its heart, an enduring love story. Ursula Buchan, his granddaughter, has drawn on recently discovered family documents to write this comprehensive and illuminating biography. With perception, style, wit and a penetratingly clear eye, she brings vividly to life this remarkable man and his times.

About the Author Ursula Buchan studied modern history at New Hall, Cambridge, and horticulture at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. She is an award-winning journalist and author, having written eighteen books and contributed regularly to the Spectator, Observer, Independent, Sunday Telegraph, Daily Telegraph and The Garden. She is a daughter of John Buchan's second son, William.

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Coconut and Sambal: Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen Lara Lee

Vibrant and authentic recipes from the bountiful islands of Indonesia

Description Vibrant and authentic recipes from the bountiful islands of Indonesia Beyond Indonesia's lush rainforests, tropical seas and abundant rice fields lies a country not often seen by visitors. It is one of bustling local markets, lively street food stalls, colourful shops and houses and generous community spirit. From these islands comes one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, weaving flavours of lemongrass, chilli, tamarind and coconut into dishes that are fragrant, colourful and bold. In Coconut & Sambal Australian-born chef Lara Lee takes us on a journey to trace her family's Indonesian roots, and in the kitchens of her grandmother, extended family and welcoming strangers alike, she discovers the secrets to real Indonesian cookery. Now she shares more than 80 authentic, mouth-watering recipes that have been passed down through the generations, so you can recreate dishes such as Nasi goreng, Beef rendang, Chilli prawn satay and Pandan cake. There are also recipes for a variety of sambals: fragrant, spicy relishes Co ranging from mild to fiery Co that are undoubtedly the heart and soul of every meal.

The recipes in Coconut & Sambal use easily accessible ingredients and simple techniques and are interwoven with beguiling tales of life on the islands and vibrant food and travel photography, shining a light on the magnificent but little- known cuisine of Indonesia.

About the Author Lara Lee is an Indonesian and Australian chef and food writer. She trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine and now runs an event catering business called Kiwi and Roo, serving delicious food to high-profile guests including the royal family and the Australian prime minister; and at venues such as the Natural History Museum and the Royal Academy of Arts. She also holds supper clubs that celebrate her heritage with both Australian and Indonesian cuisine all over London. Coconut & Sambal is her first cookbook. @laraleefood / laralee.com

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Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Jikoni: Proudly Inauthentic Recipes from Asia, Africa and the Middle East Ravinder Bhogal

Recipes from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, inspired by Ravinder Bhogal's mixed heritage and the kitchens she grew up in

Description

Jikoni means 'kitchen' in Kiswahili, a word that perfectly captures Ravinder Bhogal's approach to food.

Ravinder was born in Kenya to Indian parents; when she moved to London as a child, the cooking of her new home collided with a heritage that crossed continents. What materialised was a playful approach to the world's larder, and Ravinder's recipes do indeed have a rebellious soul. They are lawless concoctions that draw their influences from one tradition and then another Co Cauliflower Popcorn with Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce; Spicy Aubergine Salad with Peanuts, Herbs and Jaggery Fox Nuts; Skate with Lime Pickle Brown Butter; Tempura Samphire and Nori; Lamb and Aubergine Fatteh; or utterly irresistible Banana Cake accompanied by Miso Butterscotch and Ovaltine Kulfi.

These proudly inauthentic recipes are what you might loosely call 'immigrant cuisine', with evocative stories from a past that illustrates the powerful relationship between food, people, place and identity. The tastes and smells of this brazen new world are sophisticated, welcoming, fresh, exciting and bold.

About the Author Ravinder Bhogal was born in Kenya to Indian parents and she opened her first restaurant in London, the city she grew up in. Her recipes are inspired by the taste of home, wherever that may be.

Price: $45.00 $49.99 ISBN: 9781526601445 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 272 pages Bic1: Cookery / food & drink etc Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Ten Steps of Positive Ageing: A handbook for personal change in later life Guy Robertson

A new approach to ageing

Description Can ageing really be a positive experience? Yes. You can make a difference to your own ageing process. Research shows that how we think about ageing can have a significant impact on our health and wellbeing in later life. The Ten Steps of Positive Ageing challenges and debunks the inaccurate and negative attitudes that may be contaminating your outlook on getting older, and provides a clear, practical road map for exerting more choice and control over the ageing process. Concentrating on the psychological and emotional aspects of getting older, and deploying a range of personal development techniques, The Ten Steps of Positive Ageing provides you with the keys to a happier and more fulfilled later life. This is the book for those of us who want to do ageing differently.

About the Author Guy Robertson has worked in numerous roles within the field of ageing for over 25 years. He is a passionate proponent of the need to develop more positive approaches to ageing. Guy is on the Board of the Campaign to End Loneliness and is also a bereavement counsellor and life coach. He is married, has two grown up children and divides his time between Bristol and Cornwall.

Price: $29.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781472972804 Format: Paperback - Demy format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Cognitive behavioural therapy Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Green Tree AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great: Changing Bodies, Periods, Relationships, Life Online Sophie Elkan, Laura Chaisty and Dr Maddy Podichetty

A positive and empowering guide for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's in store.

Description Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up? Don't worry! This book is for you. Packed with facts and thoughtful advice, plus words of wisdom from older women and quotes and questions from girls who are also going through it, this book covers every aspect of going through puberty for girls (and even has a chapter on what's going on with boys because knowledge is power, after all). Also filled with quirky illustrations from the fabulous Flo Perry, coupled with space to scribble your own thoughts and ideas. From body basics like breasts, spots and periods, to the questions with no easy answers (Does how you look matter? Is a crush ever wrong? Is it bad to be jealous of your best friends Co and does having a best friend even matter?) Plus, of course, clear and empowering information on sex, sexuality and gender and a whistle-stop guide to the wonderful world of online. Written by women who just happen to be mums: word whizz Sophie Elkan, psychotherapist Laura Chaisty and GP Dr Maddy Podichetty.

About the Author Sophie Elkan has a background in Marketing and PR and now works in communications. She started her career working on women's magazines, including Marie Claire, as well as teen titles Mizz and 19. Laura Chaisty is a qualified Art Psychotherapist with over fifteen years of experience working in the National Health Service. Dr Maddy Podichetty is a GP based in Oxford. All three are mothers of girls. Flo Perry is a freelance illustrator and writer. She's a former editor at BuzzFeed, and has a passion for drawing funny pictures, especially about boobs and cats. She lives in London with her girlfriend, her best friend and a large, annoying, Price: $17.99 $19.99 deaf cat. ISBN: 9781472973580 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 208 pages Bic1: Teenagers: advice for parents Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Green Tree AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Advanced Circuit Training: A Complete Guide to Progressive Planning andInstructing Debbie lawrence and Richard (Bob) Hope

Building on the basics of Fitness Professionals: Circuit Training, this is the only book in the market that specifically deals with more complex and innovative circuit methods, and which actively helps trainers in the industry achieve professional qualifications.

Description There are around 60,000 qualified gym instructors and personal trainers in the UK alone, with several thousand more qualifying each year. The Register of Exercise Professionals' (REPs) Level 3 qualification is seen as the principal goal for all instructors, and a key part of this is advanced circuit training. Fitness Professionals: Advanced Circuit Training is the advanced companion to the definitive Fitness Professionals: Circuit Training. Building on the basics of the first book, this new title is the only book in the market that specifically deals with more complex and innovative circuit methods - including kettlebell exercises, boxercise and increasingly popular 'boot camp' military-style exercise - and which actively helps trainers in the industry achieve their professional qualifications. Using step-by-step guidance to planning and coordinating sessions and illustrated by quality photographs, Advanced Circuit Training is written in accordance with REPs national standards for Level 3.

About the Author Debbie Lawrence is a highly regarded fitness professional and author of several books by A '>Bob Hope was a physical trainer in the Royal Navy for Price: $49.99 $54.99 23 years before becoming a YMCA tutor and lecturer. ISBN: 9781472980410 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Sports training & coaching Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Sport AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Mavericks: English Football When Flair Wore Flares Rob Steen

First published 25 years ago, The Mavericks was one of a new breed of sophisticated football titles. Artfully combining sports journalism with social history and sharp pop culture references, this updated edition explores 1970s football when a cult group of footballers delivered flair on the pitch and flamboyance off it.

Description Cocky, coiffured strikers meet David Bowie and Alvin Stardust; Gola boots exchange kicks with A Clockwork Orange and The Likely Lads; Admiral sock tags, platform heels and kipper ties mingle with cod wars, Harrods bombings and three-day weeks. In this, Steen recreates the early Seventies, the era when football joined the vanguard of English youth culture. This personal account revolves around seven Englishmen who followed in the trail blazed by football's first tabloid star, George Best Co Stan Bowles, Tony Currie, Charlie George, Alan Hudson, Rodney Marsh, Peter Osgood and Frank Worthington. Proud individuals amid an increasingly corporate environment, their invention and artistry were matched only by a disdain for authority and convention. Their belief in football as performance art, as showbiz, gave the game a boost, and elevated them to cult status. During their heyday, nevertheless, they were largely ignored by a succession of England managers, none of whom were able to assemble a side competent enough to qualify for the World Cup finals. Against a backdrop of increasing violence on the field and terraces alike, of battles between players and the Establishment, this book - now featuring a new Foreword, Postscript and photos - examines an anomaly at the heart of English culture, one that symbolised the death of post-Sixties optimism, the end of innocence.

About the Author Rob Steen is an award-winning author, sportswriter and freshly retired senior lecturer in journalism at the University of Brighton. He has written for the Guardian, Independent, Financial Times, Sunday Times and Mojo. He has written numerous books on sport and has been shortlisted twice for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award.

Price: $26.99 $29.99 ISBN: 9781472974853 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: Biography: sport Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Sport AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 China Bound: John Swire & Sons and Its World, 1816 - 1980 Robert Bickers

An unrivalled and comprehensive look at the 200-year story of Swire, a highly diversified, global group of companies with a rich and colourful history.

Description From its origins in Liverpool in 1816, one unusual British firm has threaded a way through two centuries that have seen tumultuous events and epochal transformations in technologies and societies. John Swire & Sons, a small trading company that began by importing dyes, cotton and apples from the Americas, now directs a highly diversified group of interests operating across the globe but with a core focus on Asia. From 1866 its fate was intertwined with developments in China, with the story of steam, and later of flight, and with the movements of people and of goods that made the modern world. China Bound charts the story of the firm, its family owners and staff, its operations, its successes and its disasters, as it endured wars, uprisings and revolutions, the rise and fall of empires - China's, Britain's, Japan's Co and the twists and turns of the global economy. This is the story of a business that reshaped Hong Kong, developed Cathay Pacific Airways, dominated China's pre-Second World War shipping industry, and helped pioneer containerization. Robert Bickers' remarkable new book is the history of a business, and of its worlds, of modern China, Britain, and of the globalization that entangled them, of compradors, ship-owners, and seamen, sugar travellers, tea-tasters, and stuff merchants, revolutionaries, pirates and Taipans. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in global commerce, China Bound provides an intimate history that helps explain the shape of Asia today.

About the Author Robert Bickers is Professor of History at Bristol University. His books include the prize-winning Empire Made Me: An Englishman Adrift in Shanghai, The Scramble for China: Foreign Devils in the Qing Empire, 1832-1914, and Out of China: How the Chinese Ended the Era of Foreign Domination, which was shortlisted for the 2018 Wolfson Prize for History.

Price: $59.99 $64.99 ISBN: 9781472949943 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 544 pages Bic1: History of specific companies / corporate history Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Business AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias Pragya Agarwal

Uncovers the science behind our 'unintentional' biases using real world stories underpinned by scientific theories and research.

Description 'If you think you don't need to read this book, you really need to read this book.' Jane Garvey, Presenter, BBC Radio 4

'An exhaustive, brilliantly researched survey of bias and how it seeps so easily into our everyday thoughts and actions. An eye-opening book that I hope will be widely read.' Angela Saini, science journalist and author of Superior and Inferior

Included in Stylist Magazine's 'guide to 2020's best non-fiction books'

One of The Bookseller's Editor's Choice picks for April 2020

Have you ever been told to smile more, been teased about your accent, or had your name pronounced incorrectly? If so, you've probably already faced bias in your everyday life. We like to believe that we are all fair-minded and egalitarian but we all carry biases that we might not even be aware of. We might believe that we live in a post-racial society, but racial tension and inequality is pernicious and pervasive. We might believe that gender inequality is a thing of the past, but it is still ubiquitous. Unconscious bias has become a frequently-used term in our vocabulary, but there are still so many myths around it. For the first time, behavioural scientist, activist and writer Dr Pragya Agarwal unravels the way our implicit or 'unintentional' biases affect the way we communicate and perceive the world, and how they affect our decision-making, even in life and death situations. She takes a unique inter-disciplinary approach combining case studies, personal experience, interviews and real world stories underpinned by scientific theories and research. She covers a wide range of implicit biases in depth, including age-ism, appearance, accents, sexism and aversive racism. Throughout, Pragya answers questions such as: do our roots for prejudice lie in our evolutionary past? What happens in our brains when our biases are activated? How has bias affected technology? If we don't know about it, are we really responsible for it? At a time when partisan political ideologies are taking centre stage, and we struggle to make sense of who we are and Price: $29.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781472971340 who we want to be, it is crucial that we understand why we act the way we do. This book will enable you to reflect and Format: Paperback - Demy format consider the forces that shape us all, opening your eyes to your own biases in a scientific and non-judgmental way. Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 448 pages Bic1: Popular science About the Author Bic2: Dr Pragya Agarwal is a behavioural and data scientist, and a freelance journalist. As a Senior Academic in US and UK Illustrations: Universities, she held the prestigious Leverhulme Fellowship, following a PhD from the University of Nottingham. She is a Previous Titles: Author now living: two-time TEDx speaker, winner of Diverse Wisdom award from Hay House, and was named as one of the 100 influential women in social enterprise in the UK, and one of 50 people creating change in the UK-India corridor on the High and Mighty list. Pragya has been invited to give keynote talks and workshops around the world, and has appeared on several international podcasts, radio and television channels, such as BBC Woman's Hour, BBC Breakfast, Australian Sigma AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Friendship: The Evolution, Biology and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond Lydia Denworth

Illuminates the hidden history and scientific significance of our friendships.

Description The phenomenon of friendship is universal. Friends, after all, are the family we choose. But what makes these bonds not just pleasant but essential, and how do they affect our bodies and our minds? In Friendship, science journalist Lydia Denworth takes us in search of the biological, psychological, and evolutionary foundations of this important bond. She finds that the human capacity for friendship is as old as humanity itself, when tribes of people on the African savanna grew large enough for individuals to seek meaningful connection with those outside their immediate families. Lydia meets scientists at the frontiers of brain and genetics research, and discovers that friendship is reflected in our brain waves, our genomes, and our cardiovascular and immune systems; its opposite, loneliness, can kill. With insight and warmth, Lydia weaves past and present, biology and neuroscience, to show how our bodies and minds are designed for friendship, and how this is changing in the age of social media. Blending compelling science, storytelling, and a grand evolutionary perspective, she delineates the essential role that cooperation and companionship play in creating human (and non-human) societies.

Friendship illuminates the vital aspects of friendship, both visible and invisible, and offers a refreshingly optimistic vision of human nature. It is a clarion call for putting positive relationships at the centre of our lives.

About the Author Lydia Denworth is a science journalist. She is a contributing editor for Scientific American, and writes the 'Brain Waves' blog for Psychology Today. Her work regularly appears in Scientific American Mind, Parents, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, and many other publications. Formerly, she was a Newsweek reporter and a bureau chief for People.

Price: $29.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781472977717 Format: Paperback - Demy format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 368 pages Bic1: Popular science Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Sigma AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Vexed: Ethics Beyond Political Tribes James Humford

How do we consider ethics in an era in which 'politics has become personal' and polarized into the 'package deals' offered by the Left and the Right?

Description Across the democratic West, politics has become deeply polarised and profoundly personal. Challenge someone's political views and increasingly you challenge their very being.

And yet, do our political tribes even make sense? Look carefully, and on the most important ethical issues of the age Co assisted dying, social welfare, sexual liberation, abortion, gun control, the environment, technology, justice Co the instinctive positions of both the Left and the Right are riven with contradictions.

In this refreshing and eye-opening book, James Mumford, a public thinker and independent commentator, questions the basic assumptions of our political groups. His challenge is simple: 'Why should believing strongly about one topic mean the automatic adoption of so many others?' Vexed is an essential and provocative account that will appeal to anyone of independent thought, and a welcome call for new reflection on the moral issues most relevant to our modern way of life.

About the Author James Mumford lives in London and is a fellow at the University of Virginia's Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture. He received his PhD from Oxford University and was a Henry fellow at Yale where his graduate studies were in political philosophy and religion. He writes for the Guardian, New Statesman, The Atlantic, Spectator, Daily Telegraph and the Times Literary Supplement. @JamesACMumford / jamesmumford.co.uk

Price: $34.99 $36.99 ISBN: 9781472966346 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Ethics & moral philosophy Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Continuum AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Dangerous Snakes of Africa Steve Spawls and Bill Branch

The definitive reference guide to all of Africa's venomous snakes, written by two internationally acclaimed herpetologists.

Description Africa is a true hotspot for snake diversity, with several hundred species. Unfortunately, a scared snake or one that is trodden on may bite, and some species have venom that can prove fatal. The Dangerous Snakes of Africa is an indispensable guide to these reptiles. It covers all 137 dangerous snake species in Africa, along with another 70 species that are easily confused with them. All are described, with each account looking in detail at their identification, habitat and distribution, behaviour and venom, as well as how to treat bites and a selection of photographs, accompanied by an accurate range map. Introductory sections cover the major snake groups, their venom characteristics, how to avoid snake bites and first-aid advice. This comprehensive book is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers and medical personnel throughout Africa.

About the Author Stephen Spawls went to Kenya when he was four, and caught his first chameleon at the age of six. African herpetology is his major interest, and he has spent 39 years on the continent. His publications include Kenya: A Natural History and Field Guide to East African Reptiles. Bill Branch was one of Africa's most well known herpetologists. Based in South Africa for over 40 years, Bill published more than 600 works on African herpetofauna, including the only comprehensive guide to the entire reptile fauna of Southern Africa. Bill sadly died shortly before the publication of this book.

Price: $59.99 $64.99 ISBN: 9781472960269 Format: Paperback - Demy format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Wildlife: reptiles & amphibians Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Natural History AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Wanderland Jini Reddy

In pursuit of the Other and a connection to Britain's captivating natural world, Jini Reddy searches for the magical in the landscape.

Description Alone on a remote mountaintop one dark night, a woman hears a mysterious voice. Propelled by the memory and after years of dreaming about it, Jini Reddy dares to delve into the 'wanderlands' of Britain, heading off in search of the magical in the landscape. A London journalist with multicultural roots and a perennial outsider, she determinedly sets off on this unorthodox path. Serendipity and her inner compass guide her around the country in pursuit of the Other and a connection to Britain's captivating natural world. Where might this lead? And if you know what it is to be Othered yourself, how might this colour your experiences? And what if, in invoking the spirit of the land, 'it' decides to make its presence felt? Whether following a 'cult' map to a hidden well that refuses to reveal itself, attempting to persuade a labyrinth to spill its secrets, embarking on a coast-to-coast pilgrimage or searching for a mystical land temple, Jini depicts a whimsical, natural Britain. Along the way, she tracks down ephemeral wild art, encounters women who worship The Goddess, falls deeper in love with her birth land and struggles Co but mostly fails Co to get to grips with its lore. Throughout, she rejoices in the wildness we cannot see and celebrates the natural beauty we can, while offering glimpses of her Canadian childhood and her Indian parents' struggles in apartheid-era South Africa. Wanderland is a book in which the heart leads, all things are possible and the Other, both wild and human, comes in from the cold. It is a paean to the joy of roaming, both figuratively and imaginatively, and to the joy of finding your place in the world.

About the Author Jini Reddy is an award-winning author and journalist. She was born in London to Indian parents who grew up in apartheid-era South Africa, and was raised in Montreal, Canada. Jini has a degree in Geography, an M.A. in English Literature and a passion for writing on nature, place and spirituality. Her byline has appeared in The Guardian, Time magazine, The Metro, The Times, Sunday Times Style, The Sunday Telegraph, National Geographic Traveller, BBC Wildlife, Resurgence & The Ecologist and other publications. Her first book, Wild Times, was published in 2016 and she is Price: $34.99 $36.99 ISBN: 9781472951939 a contributor to the forthcoming Women on Nature anthology. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 272 pages Bic1: Prose: non-fiction Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Natural History AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 BBC Proms 2020: Festival Guide BBC Proms Publications

The BBC Proms Guide is the official companion to the world's greatest classical music festival.

Description The BBC Proms is the world's biggest and longest-running classical music festival and one of the jewels in the crown for the BBC. It is one of the strongest brand names in the music world and attracts a glittering array of artists and orchestras from the UK and around the world in over 150 concerts, talks, workshops and family events around London every summer. Whether you're a first-time visitor or an experienced Prommer, watching at home or listening on radio or online, the BBC Proms Guide will help you to plan your summer of music and discover in depth what lies behind the Proms Co from the composers to the performers to how the events are broadcast. The Proms Guide contains brand-new articles on featured composers and insights on performers, new music and accompanying events.

About the Author

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781912114054 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 184 pages Bic1: Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BBC Proms AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Salmon: A Fish Mark Kurlansky

In his new global food history, the internationally bestselling author says if we can save the salmon, we can save the world

Description Most of what we do on land ends up impacting the ocean, but never is that clearer than when we look at salmon. Centuries of our greatest assaults on nature, from overfishing to dams, from hatcheries to fish farms, from industrial pollution to the ravages of climate change, can be seen in their harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, through Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Iceland, Japan and Siberia, Mark Kurlansky traces the history of the world through his fish-eye lens, laying bare our misdirected attempts to manipulate salmon for our own benefit. Attempts that have had a devastating impact on both fish and earth. Now, the only way to save salmon is to save the planet, and the only way to save the planet may be to save the salmon.

About the Author Mark Kurlansky is the author of international bestsellers Cod, Salt, 1968, Food of a Younger Land and The Basque History of the World. He has received the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Bon Appetit's Food Writer of the Year Award, the James Beard Award, and the Glenfiddich Award. His most recent book was Milk!: A 10,000-Year Food Fracas. He lives in New York. www.markkurlansky.com @codlansky

Price: $39.99 $42.99 ISBN: 9781786078520 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Bic1: General & world history Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Notre-Dame Agnes Poirier

The story of the creation, history and near destruction of Notre-Dame in the fire of April 2019 Co and the controversy behind the plans for reconstruction

Description The profound emotion felt around the world upon seeing images of Notre-Dame in flames opens up a series of questions: Why was everyone so deeply moved? Why does Notre-Dame so clearly crystallise what our civilisation is about? What makes 'Our Lady of Paris' the soul of a nation and a symbol of human achievement? What is it that speaks so directly to us today? In answer, Agn s Poirier turns to the defining moments in Notre-Dame's history. Beginning with the laying of the corner stone in 1163, she recounts the posthumous retrial of Joan of Arc, the coronation of Napoleon, Victor Hugo's nineteenth- century campaign to preserve the cathedral, Baron Haussmann's clearing of the streets in front of it, the Liberation in 1944, the 1950s film of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, starring Gina Lollobrigida and Anthony Quinn, and the state funeral of Charles de Gaulle, before returning to the present. The conflict over Notre-Dame's reconstruction promises to be fierce. Nothing short of a cultural war is already brewing between the wise and the daring, the sincere and the opportunist, historians and militants, the devout and secularists. It is here that Poirier reveals the deep malaise Co gilet jaunes and all Co at the heart of the France.

About the Author Agn s Poirier is a writer, commentator and broadcaster. She is a regular contributor on politics and arts for the BBC, CNN, Sky News, Channel 4 and France 24, and she writes for the Guardian, Observer, The Times, Evening Standard and The New York Times, among others. Her most recent book is the acclaimed Left Bank: Art, Passion and the Rebirth of Paris, 1940-50, which is currently being translated into half-a-dozen languages. She lives in Paris and visits London regularly. @AgnesCPoirier

Price: $32.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781786077998 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Some Assembly Required Neil Shubin

Is life on earth an accident, or was it inevitable?

Description Some Assembly Required is a lively and accessible guide to the most momentous transformations in the history of life Co the evolution of fish into land-dwelling creatures, the origins of birds, how life took the first step from single-celled organisms towards complex beings with bodies. It is also a story that is full of surprises. If you think that feathers arose to help animals fly, or lungs to help animals walk on land, you'd be in good company. You'd also be entirely wrong. Neil Shubin delves deep into the mystery of life, describing how discoveries of the past fifty years have revolutionised our understanding of we got here, and brought us closer to answering one of the great questions of science Co was life on earth inevitable or is it an accident that we are here at all?

About the Author Neil Shubin is the author of Your Inner Fish and The Universe Within. He is the Robert R. Bensley Professor of Organismal Biology and Anatomy at the University of Chicago, and the provost of The Field Museum of Natural History. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2011. He lives in Chicago.

Price: $36.99 $38.99 ISBN: 9781786078018 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: Biology, life sciences Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Honour Caroline Goode

The true story of the police investigation into the 'honour' killing of Banaz Mahmod

Description When Rahmat Sulemani reported his girlfriend Banaz missing, it quickly became clear to DCI Caroline Goode that something was very wrong. In fact, Banaz had contacted her local police station multiple times before, even listing the names of the men she expected to murder her in a so-called honour killing. Her parents didn't seem worried about her whereabouts, but Banaz had already accused them of being in on the conspiracy.

DCI Goode's homicide team took on the investigation before they even had proof that a murder had taken place. What emerged was a shocking story of betrayal and a community-wide web of lies, which would take the team from the suburban streets of south London to the mountain ranges of Kurdistan, taking covert recordings and piecing together cell phone data to honour Banaz's memory and finally bring the killers to justice.

About the Author Caroline Goode served for 33 years in the Metropolitan Police in London, England. She retired as a Detective Superintendent in the Counter Terrorism Command, prior to which she spent ten years leading in excess of 100 complex murder investigations. After the Banaz case, she went on to train thousands of police officers nationally and internationally in Honour Based Violence Awareness and was awarded the Queens Policing Medal for her work in 2012.

Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781786075451 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Bic1: Crime & mystery Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 How to Predict Everything William Poundstone

How do you predict something that has never happened before?

Description How do you predict something that has never happened before? There's a useful calculation being employed by Wall Street, Silicon Valley and maths professors all over the world, and it predicts that the human species will become extinct in 760 years. Unfortunately, there is disagreement over how to apply the formula, and some argue that we might only have twenty years left. Originally devised by British clergyman Thomas Bayes, the theorem languished in obscurity for two hundred years before being resurrected as the lynchpin of the digital economy. With brief detours into archaeology, philology, and overdue library books, William Poundstone explains how we can use it to predict pretty much anything. What is the chance that there are multiple universes? How long will Hamilton run? Will the US stock market continue to perform as well this century as it has for the last hundred years? And are we really all doomed?

About the Author William Poundstone is the author of more than ten non-fiction books, including Fortune's Formula, which was the Amazon Editors' Pick for #1 non-fiction book of 2005. Poundstone has written for The New York Times, Psychology Today, Esquire, Harpers, The Economist, and Harvard Business Review. He has appeared on the Today Show, The David Letterman Show and hundreds of radio talk-shows throughout the world. Poundstone studied physics at MIT and many of his ideas concern the social and financial impact of scientific ideas. His books have sold over half a million copies worldwide.

Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781786077561 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Bic1: Computing & information technology Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Underbug Lisa Margonelli

The bug to save the millennium?

Description Who has the answer to the world's fuel problems? How can we bring ruined land back to life? Where do roboticists turn when they try to engineer a hive mind? Termites. Strange though it may seem, scientists are looking to these much-reviled insects as little guides to the biggest of ideas. Lisa Margonelli follows them to find out how termites could change the world. A masterpiece of popular science, Underbug touches on everything from metaphysical meditation, technological innovation and the psychology of obsession to good old-fashioned biology.

About the Author Lisa Margonelli's first book, Oil on the Brain, was a national bestseller that was named one of the 25 Notable Books of 2007 by the American Library Association. She has written for numerous publications, including Time, National Geographic, Wired, Salon, Discover and San Francisco Chronicle. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781786076823 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Bic1: Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Why Sex Doesn't Matter Olivia Fane

Debunking sex, love, gender

Description Olivia Fane addresses the politics, the obsessions, the misconceptions of one of the most important aspects of human existence. Is Sex Natural? Is Sex Dirty? Is Sex Loving? Is Sex about Beauty? Is Sex Political? This is a necessary and controversial book in these confused, self-obsessed, sex-obsessed and gender-fluid times.

About the Author OLIVIA FANE has endured one divorce, married two husbands, been awarded three M.A.s in Classics, Social Work and Theology, written five novels, and given birth to five sons. She lives in Sussex, UK. Fane's combination of intellectual ideas and clear, involving prose won her a Betty Trask Award for her first novel LANDING ON CLOUDS.

Price: $36.99 $38.99 ISBN: 9781912914081 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 304 pages Bic1: Self-help & personal development Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Mensch AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Romance of American Communism Vivian Gornick

Writer and critic Vivian Gornick's long-unavailable classic exploring how left politics gave depth and meaning to American life.

Description 'Before I knew that I was Jewish or a girl I knew that I was a member of the working class.' So begins Vivian Gornick's exploration of how the world of socialists, communists, and progressives in the 1940s and 1950s created a rich, diverse world where ordinary men and women felt their lives connected to a larger human project. Now back in print after its initial publication in 1977 and with a new introduction by the author, The Romance of American Communism is a landmark work of new journalism, profiling American Communist Party members and fellow travelers as they joined the Party, lived within its orbit, and left in disillusionment and disappointment as Stalin's crimes became public.

From the immigrant Jewish enclaves of the Bronx and Brooklyn and the docks of Puget Sound to the mining towns of Kentucky and the suburbs of Cleveland, over a million Americans found a sense of belonging and an expanded sense of self through collective struggle. They also found social isolation, blacklisting, imprisonment, and shattered hopes. This is their story--an indisputably American story.

About the Author Vivian Gornick is a writer and critic whose work has received two National Book Critics Circle Award nominations and been collected in The Best American Essays 2014. Growing up in the Bronx amongst communists and socialists, Gornick became a legendary writer for Village Voice, chronicling the emergence of the feminist movement in the 1970s. Her works include the memoirs Fierce Attachments (1987) and The Odd Woman and the City (2015) and the classic text on writing, The Situation and the Story.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Burn It Down!: Feminist Manifestos for the Revolution Breanne Fahs

The most comprehensive collection of feminist manifestos, chronicling our rage and dreams from the nineteenth century to today.

Description In this landmark collection spanning three centuries and four waves of feminist activism and writing, Burn It Down! is a testament to what is possible when women are driven to the edge. The manifesto Coraging and wanting, quarreling and provocative Cohas always been central to feminism, and it's the angry, brash feminism we need now. Collecting over 75 manifestos from around the world, Burn It Down! is a rallying cry and a call to action. Among this quarrelsome sisterhood, you'll find: Breanne Fahs argues that we need manifestos in all their urgent rawness Cotheir insistence that we have to act now, that we must face this, that the bleeding edge of rage and defiance is where new ideas are born.

About the Author Breanne Fahs is Professor of Women and Gender Studies at Arizona State University. She is the author of Performing Sex, Valerie Solanas, Out for Blood, and Firebrand Feminism, and co-editor of The Moral Panics of Sexuality, and Transforming Contagion. She is the Founder and Director of the Feminist Research on Gender and Sexuality Group at Arizona State University, and also works as a Clinical Psychologist.

Price: $39.99 $42.99 ISBN: 9781788735384 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 512 pages Bic1: Feminism & feminist theory Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Snowden's Box: Trust in the Age of Surveillance Jessica Bruder, Dale Maharidge

Gripping behind-the-scenes story of Edward Snowden's massive leak of US secret surveillance.

Description One day in the spring of 2013, a box appeared outside a fourth-floor apartment door in Brooklyn, New York. The recipient, who didn't know the sender, only knew she was supposed to bring this box to a friend, who would ferry it to another friend. This was Edward Snowden's box Coprintouts of documents proving that the US government had built a massive surveillance apparatus and used it to spy on its own people Coand the friend on the end of this chain was filmmaker Laura Poitras. Thus the biggest national security leak of the digital era was launched via a remarkably analog network, the US Postal Service. This is just one of the odd, ironic details that emerges from the story of how Jessica Bruder and Dale Maharidge, two experienced journalists but security novices (and the friends who received and ferried the box) got drawn into the Snowden story as behind-the-scenes players. Their initially stumbling, increasingly paranoid, and sometimes comic efforts to help bring Snowden's leaks to light, and ultimately, to understand their significance, unfold in an engrossing narrative that includes emails and diary entries from Poitras. This is an illuminating essay on the status of transparency, privacy, and trust in the age of surveillance.

About the Author Jessica Bruder is the author of Burning Book and Nomadland, which was named a New York Times Notable Book and Editors' Choice and a finalist for the J. Anthony Lukas Prize and the Helen Bernstein Book Award. A movie based on the book, starring Frances McDormand, will open in 2019. She teaches at Columbia Journalism School and contributes to the New York Times, New York, Harper's, the Washington Post, the Guardian, and other outlets. She lives in Brooklyn.Dale Maharidge is the author of ten books, including, most recently, Bringing Mulligan Home: The Other Side of the Good War. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1990, has been a Nieman Fellow at Harvard and held residencies at Yaddo and MacDowell colonies. He teaches at Columbia Journalisn School and lives in New York and Northern California.

Price: $29.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781788733434 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 160 pages Bic1: History of engineering & technology Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties Mike David, Jon Wiener

A magisterial, kaleidoscopic, riveting movement history of Los Angeles in the sixties.

Description Histories of the US sixties invariably focus on New York City, but Los Angeles was an epicenter of that decade's political and social earthquake. L.A. was a launchpad for Black Power Cowhere Malcolm X and Angela Davis first came to prominence and the Watts uprising shook the nation Coand home to the Chicano walkouts and Moratorium, as well as birthplace of 'Asian America' as a political identity, base of the antiwar movement, and of course, centre of California counterculture. Mike Davis and Jon Wiener provide the first comprehensive movement history of L.A. in the sixties, drawing on extensive archival research, scores of interviews with principal figures of the 1960s movements, and personal histories (both Davis and Wiener are native Los Angelenos). Following on from Davis's award-winning L.A. history, City of Quartz, Set the Night on Fire is a fascinating historical corrective, delivered in scintillating and fiercely elegant prose.

About the Author Mike Davis is the author of several books including City of Quartz, The Monster at Our Door, Buda's Wagon, and Planet of Slums. He is the recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and the Lannan Literary Award.Jon Wiener is Host and Producer of Start Making Sense, the Nation's weekly podcast. He is an Emeritus Professor of US history at UC Irvine, and his most recent book is How We Forgot the Cold War: A Historical Journey across America.

Price: $49.99 $54.99 ISBN: 9781784780227 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 800 pages Bic1: 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000 Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The System of Objects Jean Baudrillard

A tour de force of the materialist semiotics of the early Baudrillard.

Description The System of Objects is a tour de force Coa theoretical letter-in-a-bottle tossed into the ocean in 1968, which brilliantly communicates to us all the live ideas of the day Cooffering a cultural critique of the commodity in consumer society.

About the Author Jean Baudrillard (1929 Co2007) began teaching sociology at the Universit de Paris-X in 1966. He retired from academia in 1987 to write books and travel until his death in 2007.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 On Ideology Louis Althusser

The classic analysis of how particular political and cultural ideas come to dominate society.

Description The publication of For Marx and Reading Capital established Louis Althusser as one of the most influential figures in the Western Marxist tradition. On Ideology charts Althusser's critique of the theoretical system unveiled in his own major works, and his developing practice of philosophy as a 'revolutionary weapon.'

About the Author Louis Althusser was born in Algeria in 1918 and died in France in 1990. He taught Philosophy for many years at the Ecole Normale Superieur in Paris, and was a leading intellectual in the French Communist Party.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Return of the Political Chantal Mouffe

A powerful new understanding of citizenship, democracy and pluralism.

Description Chantal Mouffe is one of the most influential political theorists at work today. Her work has influenced political parties across Europe and continues to inform the direction of left politics. In this work, Mouffe argues that liberal democracy misunderstands the problems of ethnic, religious and nationalist conflicts because of its inadequate conception of politics.

About the Author Chantal Mouffe is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Democracy at the University of Westminster. Her books include The Return of the Political; Hegemony and Socialist Strategy (with Ernesto Laclau); The Dimensions of Radical Democracy; Gramsci and Marxist Theory; Deconstruction and Pragmatism; The Democratic Paradox; and The Challenge of Carl Schmitt, all from Verso.

Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781788738569 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Constitution: government & the state Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Burmese Labyrinth Carlos Sardina Galache

A first-hand account of the complex, bloody history of Mayanmar: and the origins of the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingyas.

Description In 2011, Burma/Myanmar embarked in a democratic transition from a brutal military rule that culminated four years later, when the first free election in decades saw a landslide for the party of celebrated Nobel prize-winner Aung San Suu Kyi. Yet, even as the international community was celebrating a new dawn, old wars were raging in the northern borderlands and a crisis was emerging in western Arakan State, as the regime intensified its oppression of the vulnerable Muslim Rohingya community. The trigger of the latter was a series of episodes of intercommunal violence between Muslims and Buddhists in 2012, in which the army and police took sides attacking the former. By 2017, the conflict had escalated into a military onslaught against the Rohingya that provoked the most desperate refugee crisis of our times, as over 750,000 of them fled their homes to neighbouring Bangladesh. In The Burmese Labyrinth, journalist Carlos Sardi OEa Galache, gives the in depth story of the country, combining reportage and history. Burma has always been an uneasy balance between multiple ethnic groups and religions. He examines the deep roots behind the ethnic divisions that go back prior to the colonial period, and so shockingly exploded in recent times. This is a powerful portrait of a nation in perpetual conflict with itself.

About the Author Carlos Sardi OEa Galache was born in Madrid in 1978 and has covered Burma as a freelance journalist since 2010. Based in Bangkok, he visited the country regularly covering its many conflicts during the transition period. His work has been published in outlets like Al Jazeera, The Intercept, The Christian Science Monitor, The South China Morning Post, TIME, The Bangkok Post, or Nikkei Asian Review. He currently works for the Spanish news agency EFE in Bangkok.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life Theodor Adorno

A classic of twentieth-century thought, Minima Moralia is Adorno's literary and philosophical masterpiece.

Description Written between 1944 and 1947, Minima Moralia is a collection of rich, lucid aphorisms and essays about life in modern capitalist society. Adorno casts his penetrating eye across society in mid-century America and finds a life deformed by capitalism. This is Adorno's theoretical and literary masterpiece and a classic of twentieth-century thought.

About the Author Theodor Adorno was Director of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Frankfurt from 1959 until his death in 1969.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Fortunes of Feminism: From State-Managed Capitalism to Neoliberal Crisis Nancy Fraser

Charts the history of women's liberation and calls for a revitalized feminism.

Description Second Wave feminism emerged as a struggle for women's liberation and took its place alongside other radical movements. But feminism's subsequent immersion in identity politics coincided with a decline in its utopian energies and the rise of neoliberalism. Now, foreseeing a revival in the movement, Fraser argues for a reinvigorated feminist radicalism able to address the global economic crisis.

About the Author Nancy Fraser is Loeb Professor of Philosophy and Politics at the New School for Social Research, Einstein Fellow of the city of Berlin, and holder of the Global Justice Chair at the Coll ge d' tudes mondiales in Paris.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Toward Freedom: The Case Against Race Reductionism Toure Reed

In the age of runaway inequality and Black Lives matter, there is an emerging consensus that our society has failed to redress racial disparities. But who is the culprit?

Description For many progressives, racial identities are the engine of American history, and by extension, contemporary politics. They, in short, want to separate race from class. While policymakers and pundits find an almost metaphysical racism, or the survival of an ancient and primordial tribalism at the heart of American life, these inequities are better understood when traced to more comprehensible forces: to the contradictions in access to New Deal era welfare programs, to the blinders imposed by the Cold War, to Ronald Reagan's neoliberal assault on the half-century long Keynesian consensus. As Tour Reed argues in this rigorously constructed book, the road to a more just society for African Americans and everyone else, the fate of poor and working-class African Americans is inextricably linked to that of other poor and working-class Americans.

About the Author Tour F. Reed teaches twentieth-century US and Afro-American history at Illinois State University, and is the author of Not Alms But Opportunity: The Urban League and the Politics of Racial Uplift, 1910-1950 (UNC Press, 2008). He is a fourth generation African American educator and a third generation professor.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Marx: Towards the Centre of Possibility Kojin Karatani

Classic study of Marx by Japan's leading critical theorist.

Description Originally published in 1974, Kojin Karatani's Marx: Towards the Centre of Possibility has been among his most enduring and pioneering works in critical theory. Written at a time when the political sequences of the New Left had collapsed into crisis and violence, with widespread political exhaustion for the competing sectarian visions of Marxism from 1968, Karatani's Marx laid the groundwork for a new reading, unfamiliar to the existing Marxist discourse in Japan at the time. Karatani's Marx takes on insights from semiotics, deconstruction, and the reading of Marx as a literary thinker, treating Capital as an intervention in philosophy that could be read as itself a theory of signs. Marx is unique in this sense, not only because of its importance in post-'68 Japanese thought, but also because the heterodox reading of Marx that Karatani debuts in this text, centred on his theory of the value-form, will go on to form the basis of his globally influential work.

About the Author Kojin Karatani is an internationally renowned theorist and philosopher. Previously, he was a Professor at Hosei University in Tokyo, Kinki University in Osaka, and Columbia University.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Algiers, Third World Capital Elaine Mokhtefi

The life of an unexpected revolutionary with the Black Panthers in Algiers

Description Mokhtefi (n e Klein), a Jewish American from Long Island, has had an exhilarating life. In the 1960s, she served as a press adviser to the National Liberation Front in postwar Algiers, before going to work with Eldridge Cleaver, who was wanted in the US for his role in a deadly shoot-out with Oakland police. Half a century later, as an eighty-nine-year-old painter living on the Upper West Side, Mokhtefi still seasons her prose with the argot of revolution.

About the Author Elaine Mokhtefi was born in New York. After the Second World War, she joined the youth movement for world peace and justice, becoming director of a militant student organization. In 1960, she worked for Algerian independence. When the struggle was won, she made Algeria her home, working as a journalist and translator.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Against Creativity Oli Mould

Bold, passionate and refreshing: a timely correction to the doctrine of our times and offers a radical redefinition of creativity

Description From line managers, corporate CEOs, urban designers, teachers, politicians, mayors, advertisers and even our friends and family, the message is 'be creative'. Creativity is heralded as the driving force of our contemporary society; celebrated as agile, progressive and liberating. It is the spring of the knowledge economy and shapes the cities we inhabit. It even defines our politics. What could possibly be wrong with this? In this brilliant, counter intuitive blast Oli Mould demands that we rethink the story we are being sold. Behind the novelty, he shows that creativity is a barely hidden form of neoliberal appropriation. It is a regime that prioritizes individual success over collective flourishing. It refuses to recognise anything - job, place, person - that is not profitable. And it impacts on everything around us: the places where we work, the way we are managed, how we spend our leisure time.

About the Author Oli Mould is Lecturer in Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London. His work focuses on issues of urban activism, social theory and creative resistance. He is the author of Urban Subversion and the Creative City and blogs at taCity.co.uk.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Hara Hotel Teresa Thornhill

A first-hand account of a Greek refugee camp Co and the stories of the refugees staying there

Description Hara Hotel chronicles everyday life in a makeshift refugee camp on the forecourt of a petrol station in northern Greece. In the first two months of 2016, more than 100,000 refugees arrived in Greece. Half of them were fleeing war-torn Syria, seeking a safe haven in Europe. As the numbers seeking refuge soared, many were stranded in temporary camps, staffed by volunteers. Hara Hotel tells some of their stories. Teresa Thornhill arrived in Greece in April 2016 as a volunteer. She met one refugee, a young Syrian Kurd called Juwan, who left his home and family in November 2011 to avoid being summoned for military service by the Assad regime. Interweaving memoir with Juwan's story, and with the recent history of the failed revolution in Syria, and the horror of the ensuing civil war, Hara Hotel paints a vivid picture of the lives of the people trapped between civil war and Europe's borders.

About the Author Teresa Thornhill is a linguist, writer and child protection barrister with a special interest in the Middle East. Her previous publications include Sweet Tea with Cardamom and The Curtain Maker of Beirut.

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Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Gryffindor J.K Rowling

The sumptuous, bespoke Gryffindor House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Co a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans! WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS WITH PRIDE

Description Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Gryffindor House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its courage, bravery and determination. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Gryffindor moments and characters, including Harry's leadership of Dumbledore's Army Co not to mention Ron's unexpected triumph as Gryffindor Keeper!

Each Gryffindor House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate gold foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of The Burrow, home of the Weasley family. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also includes new illustrations by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold, including a spectacular portrait of Sirius Black. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.

A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be GRYFFINDOR!'

About the Author J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry's story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing in Europe, North America and Australia. In the same year, she Price: $21.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781526618153 made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Format: Paperback - B format Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a Dimensions: 197x130mm standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Extent: 816 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Bic2: Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Potter AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Hufflepuff Rowling, J.K.

The sumptuous, bespoke Hufflepuff House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Co a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans! WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS WITH PRIDE

Description Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Hufflepuff House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its dedication, patience and loyalty. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Hufflepuff moments and characters Co not least the colourful Auror Nymphadora Tonks, whose powers as a Metamorphmagus make her an invaluable member of the Order of the Phoenix.

Each Hufflepuff House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate silver foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of that grand hive of industry, the Ministry of Magic. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also includes new illustrations by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold, including an arresting portrait of Hufflepuff student Justin Finch-Fletchley. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.

A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be HUFFLEPUFF!'

About the Author J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry's story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Price: $21.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781526618177 Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing in Europe, North America and Australia. In the same year, she Format: Paperback - B format made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Dimensions: 197x130mm Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a Extent: 816 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Bic2: Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Illustrations: Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family. Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Potter AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Slytherin Rowling, J.K.

The sumptuous, bespoke Slytherin House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Co a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans! WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS WITH PRIDE

Description Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Slytherin House Edition of Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its pride, ambition and cunning. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Slytherin moments and characters, including Harry's eventful Occlumency lessons with Severus Snape and the inauspicious arrival of Professor Dolores Umbridge C Each Slytherin House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate silver foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of number twelve, Grimmauld Place, the historic Black family residence. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also includes new illustrations by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold, including an imposing portrait of Slytherin alumna Dolores Umbridge. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.

A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be SLYTHERIN!'

About the Author J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry's story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing in Europe, North America and Australia. In the same year, she Price: $21.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781526618207 made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Format: Paperback - B format Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a Dimensions: 197x130mm standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Extent: 816 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Bic2: Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Potter AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Ravenclaw Rowling, J.K.

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Description Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Ravenclaw House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its wit, learning and wisdom. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Ravenclaw moments and characters, including the inimitable Luna Lovegood, whose Ravenclaw intelligence and insight makes her a key member of Dumbledore's Army. Each Ravenclaw House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate bronze foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of the Hall of Prophecy, twinkling with floating orbs of light. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also boasts new illustrations by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold, including a mysterious portrait of Ravenclaw alumnus and Divination teacher, Sybill Trelawney. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.

A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be RAVENCLAW'!

About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London's West End in the summer of 2016 and on Broadway in early 2018. In 2012, J.K. Rowling's Price: $21.99 $27.99 ISBN: 9781526618191 digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content Format: Paperback - B format from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of The Casual Vacancy, a novel for adult readers, and the Strike crime series, Dimensions: 197x130mm written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Extent: 816 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Companion of Honour, France's L gion d'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Potter AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Order of the Phoenix House Editions 8 Copy Pack

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Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Order of the Phoenix House Editions 16 copy pack

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Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Gryffindor Edition Rowling, J.K.

The sumptuous, bespoke Gryffindor House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Co a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans! WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS WITH PRIDE

Description Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Gryffindor House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its courage, bravery and determination. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Gryffindor moments and characters, including Harry's leadership of Dumbledore's Army Co not to mention Ron's unexpected triumph as Gryffindor Keeper!

Each Gryffindor House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate gold foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of The Burrow, home of the Weasley family. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also includes new illustrations by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold, including a spectacular portrait of Sirius Black. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.

A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be GRYFFINDOR!'

About the Author J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry's story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing in Europe, North America and Australia. In the same year, she Price: $32.99 $35.99 ISBN: 9781526618146 made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Format: Hard Cover Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a Dimensions: 207x139mm standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Extent: 816 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Bic2: Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Potter AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Hufflepuff Edition J.K. Rowling

The sumptuous, bespoke Hufflepuff House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Co a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans! WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS WITH PRIDE

Description Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Hufflepuff House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its dedication, patience and loyalty. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Hufflepuff moments and characters Co not least the colourful Auror Nymphadora Tonks, whose powers as a Metamorphmagus make her an invaluable member of the Order of the Phoenix.

Each Hufflepuff House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate silver foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of that grand hive of industry, the Ministry of Magic. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also includes new illustrations by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold, including an arresting portrait of Hufflepuff student Justin Finch-Fletchley. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.

A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be HUFFLEPUFF!'

About the Author J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry's story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Price: $32.99 $35.99 ISBN: 9781526618160 Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing in Europe, North America and Australia. In the same year, she Format: Hard Cover made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Dimensions: 207x139mm Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a Extent: 816 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Bic2: Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Illustrations: Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family. Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Potter AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Slytherin Edition J.K Rowling

The sumptuous, bespoke Slytherin House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Co a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans! WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS WITH PRIDE

Description Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Slytherin House Edition of Harry Potter and Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its pride, ambition and cunning. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Slytherin moments and characters, including Harry's eventful Occlumency lessons with Severus Snape and the inauspicious arrival of Professor Dolores Umbridge C Each Slytherin House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate silver foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of number twelve, Grimmauld Place, the historic Black family residence. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also includes new illustrations by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold, including an imposing portrait of Slytherin alumna Dolores Umbridge. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.

A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be SLYTHERIN!'

About the Author J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry's story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing in Europe, North America and Australia. In the same year, she Price: $32.99 $35.99 ISBN: 9781526618214 made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Format: Hard Cover Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a Dimensions: 207x139mm standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Extent: 816 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Bic2: Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Potter AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Ravenclaw Edition J.K Rowling

The sumptuous, bespoke Ravenclaw House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Co a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans! WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS WITH PRIDE

Description Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter series transport you to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This Ravenclaw House Edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix celebrates the noble character of the Hogwarts house famed for its wit, learning and wisdom. Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts is packed with more great Ravenclaw moments and characters, including the inimitable Luna Lovegood, whose Ravenclaw intelligence and insight makes her a key member of Dumbledore's Army. Each Ravenclaw House Edition features vibrant sprayed edges and intricate bronze foiling. The Order's iconic phoenix symbol rises from the flames at the very centre of the front cover, framed by stunning iconography of the Hall of Prophecy, twinkling with floating orbs of light. In addition to a bespoke introduction, the book also includes new illustrations by Kate Greenaway winner Levi Pinfold, including a mysterious portrait of Ravenclaw alumna and Divination teacher Sybill Trelawney. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable, beautifully crafted House Editions, designed to be treasured and read for years to come.

A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be RAVENCLAW'!

About the Author J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry's story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing in Europe, North America and Australia. In the same year, she Price: $32.99 $35.99 ISBN: 9781526618184 made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Format: Hard Cover Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a Dimensions: 207x139mm standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Extent: 816 pages Bic1: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage) Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Bic2: Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Potter AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Kid Normal and the Final Five Greg James; Chris Smith

The epic conclusion to the awesome, award-winning, bestselling, super-charged KID NORMAL series by Greg James and Chris Smith. Illustrated by Erica Salcedo

Description The epic conclusion to the awesome, award-winning, bestselling, super-charged KID NORMAL series by Greg James and Chris Smith. Murph Cooper and the Super Zeroes are about to face their greatest challenge yet ... the general public! The Heroes' Alliance has operated in secret for decades, but that's all set to change. Super-smarmy ubervillain Nicholas Knox has a plan to become the planet's most powerful leader, and he's using the Heroes to do it. He's revealed the existence of Heroes to the world at large, painting them as mad, bad and dangerous to know. With fear and suspicion of Capes growing amongst the public, Heroes are forced underground, making it harder than ever to do their duty and combat evil wherever they find it. And all the while Knox is reaping the rewards of their efforts ... Can Kid Normal take down Knox and prove that superheroes aren't the enemy?

About the Author Chris Smith is an award-winning author, broadcaster and parent (a mug saying 'World's Greatest Dad' counts as an award, right?). He grew up in leafy Northamptonshire and now lives in not-as-leafy North London with his wife, son and a cat called Mabel, who can talk. If you listen very carefully to the George Michael song 'Outside' you can hear a sample of Chris reading the news. He makes excellent tea. Greg James is an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for hosting the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, but he hasn't won any awards for being a parent because he isn't one. He circumnavigated the M25 during his childhood and is now living with his wife Bella and their dog Barney in north London. Greg and Chris's houses are connected by a secret tunnel that they use for exchanging ideas via an elaborate pulley system. He makes terrible tea. Illustrator Erica Salcedo studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before going on to study for a masters in Graphic Design. She uses a mixture of techniques to create her illustrations Co from hand-drawing to digital manipulation Co and always remembers to add a pinch of humour. Wolfish Stew (Bloomsbury), written by Suzi Moore, was Erica's first picture book. She lives in Cuenca, Spain. Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781408898925 KidNormal.com Format: Paperback Dimensions: 196x130mm Extent: 432 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Kid Normal and the Final Five 6 copy pack

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Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Kid Normal Series Mixed 8 Copy Pack

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Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Kid Normal Greg James; Chris Smith

The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith

Description The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith 'So funny, it's almost criminal' INDEPENDENT 'Outrageous capers' GUARDIAN SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE A TOM FLETCHER BOOK CLUB PICK

Murph Cooper has a problem.

His new school is top secret, and super weird. His classmates can all fly or control the weather or conjure tiny horses from thin air. And what's Murph's extraordinary skill? Um, oh yeah Co he hasn't got one. Just as well there are no revolting supervillains lurking nearby, their minds abuzz with evil plans. There are!? Right. Ok, then... It's time for Kid Normal to become a hero!

About the Author Greg James is a familiar voice and face on radio and TV. He's the host of BBC Radio 1's award-winning Drivetime show and presents the UK's Official Chart every Friday. On screen, Greg has hosted a variety of shows, most recently seen fronting BBC Children in Need. He is also the face of BT Sport's cricket coverage and in 2016 raised over a million pounds for Sport Relief by completing five triathlons in five cities in five days. Greg has no superpowers. In his spare time he enjoys the idea of having hobbies. But in reality, he's made all of them into work. Chris Smith is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who delivers the news to millions of people every day as the presenter of Newsbeat on BBC Radio 1. Chris enjoyed a previous, glittering, literary career as the winner of the H.E. Bates Short Story Competition 1981 (under tens category) with his tale 'Where Are the Brandy Snaps?'. Chris has no Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781408884539 superpowers either, although he enjoys pretending his cat Mabel can fly by picking her up and running around. Format: Paperback Illustrator Erica Salcedo studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before going on to study for a masters in Dimensions: 196x130mm Graphic Design. She uses a mixture of techniques to create her illustrations - from hand-drawing to digital manipulation - Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) and always remembers to add a pinch of humour. Wolfish Stew (Bloomsbury), written by Susie Moore, was Erica's first Bic2: Classic fiction (Children’s/Teenage) picture book. She lives in Cuenca, Spain. Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes Greg James; Chris Smith

The second huge, heroic and hilarious adventure starring Murph Cooper and the Super Zeroes from Greg James and Chris Smith. Perfect for readers of David Baddiel, David Solomons and Danny Wallace

Description The second, epically funny adventure starring Murph Cooper and the Super Zeroes from Greg James and Chris Smith Not all heroes have superpowers. Don't believe us? Well Murph Cooper is living proof. Since becoming Kid Normal, he and the Super Zeroes have been catching baddies all over the place. But being a hero is about to get a whole lot harder ... Far away in a top-secret prison, the world's most feared supervillain has broken a thirty year silence. His first words? 'Bring Kid Normal to me!'

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'So funny, it's almost criminal' INDEPENDENT

'Outrageous capers' GUARDIAN

The first book in the Kid Normal series was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018

About the Author Greg James is a familiar voice and face on radio and TV. He's the host of BBC Radio 1's award-winning Drivetime show and presents the UK's Official Chart every Friday. On screen, Greg has hosted a variety of shows, most recently seen fronting BBC Children in Need. He is also the face of BT Sport's cricket coverage and in 2016 he raised over a million pounds for Sport Relief by completing five triathlons in five cities in five days. Greg has no superpowers. In his spare time he enjoys the idea of having hobbies. But in reality, he's made all of them into work. @gregjames Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781408884553 Chris Smith is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who delivers the news to millions of people every day as the Format: Paperback - B format presenter of Newsbeat on BBC Radio 1. Chris enjoyed a previous glittering literary career as the winner of the H.E. Bates Dimensions: 197x129mm Short Story Competition 1981 (under tens category) with his tale 'Where Are the Brandy Snaps?'. Chris has no Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) superpowers either, although he enjoys pretending his cat Mabel can fly by picking her up and running around. Bic2: @itschrissmith Illustrations: Greg and Chris first started coming up with ideas for ludicrous characters and stories together on their weekly podcast, Previous Titles: Author now living: and they haven't stopped since. kidnormal.com Illustrator Erica Salcedo studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before going on to study for a masters in Graphic Design. She uses a mixture of techniques to create her illustrations Co from hand-drawing to digital manipulation Co and always remembers to add a pinch of humour. Wolfish Stew (Bloomsbury), written by SuziBloomsbury Moore, was Erica's Child first AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine Greg James; Chris Smith

The hugely anticipated third book in the bestselling, award-winning Kid Normal series from Greg James and Chris Smith

Description The third book in the bestselling, award-winning, laugh-out-loud funny KID NORMAL series by Greg James and Chris Smith

Praise for KID NORMAL: 'So funny, it's almost criminal' INDEPENDENT 'Outrageous capers' GUARDIAN YOU DON'T NEED SUPERPOWERS TO BE A HERO ... Or do you? Despite having no powers, Murph Cooper is part of the best team in the Heroes' Alliance. So when supervillain Magpie declares all-out war, Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes lead the charge. But Magpie believes that a powerless hero is no hero at all. And he's building a dastardly device to prove it. When Kid Normal enters the Shadow Machine, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ...

About the Author Chris Smith is an award-winning author, broadcaster and parent (a mug saying 'World's Greatest Dad' counts as an award, right?). He grew up in leafy Northamptonshire and now lives in not-as-leafy North London with his wife, son and a cat called Mabel, who can talk. If you listen very carefully to the George Michael song 'Outside' you can hear a sample of Chris reading the news. He makes excellent tea. Greg James is an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for hosting the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, but he hasn't won any awards for being a parent because he isn't one. He circumnavigated the M25 during his childhood and is now living with his wife Bella and their dog Barney in north London. Greg and Chris's houses are connected by a secret tunnel that they use for exchanging ideas via an elaborate pulley system. He makes terrible tea. Illustrator Erica Salcedo studied Fine Art at Castilla-La Mancha University, before going on to study for a masters in Graphic Design. She uses a mixture of techniques to create her illustrations Co from hand-drawing to digital manipulation Price: $12.99 $14.99 ISBN: 9781408898901 Co and always remembers to add a pinch of humour. Wolfish Stew (Bloomsbury), written by Suzi Moore, was Erica's first Format: Paperback - B format picture book. She lives in Cuenca, Spain. Dimensions: 198x131mm KidNormal.com Extent: 400 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 In the City Holly James and Hannah Tolson

Let's explore the city! Follow Lucy and Oscar as they take their first big adventure to the lively city. What amazing things will they spot?

Description Join Lucy and Oscar as they set off on a big adventure in this perfect first introduction to busy city life. What amazing things will you spot? The city wakes up and the streets begin to buzz with hustle and bustle. Bright lights flash, vehicles whizz past and bridges reach across the river carrying traffic to the other side. The city is full of adventure! Spot everything you could possibly find in the city! Zoom on the train, discover deadly dinosaurs at the museum, climb through the clouds to the top of the tallest building, glide along the river and wander past all kinds of treasures at the market. What incredible things will you see? Each spread uncovers an exciting new city scene. Take a bus tour, spot cranes building skyscrapers and watch as fountains throw water into the air. Have a picnic in the park, hear the ducks quack and watch the dogs prance and play. Discover wild and wonderful things at the museum plus lots more. With delighful artwork from Hannah Tolson, In The City will delight kids who love to explore.

About the Author Originally from a small town near Leeds, Hannah Tolson moved the long long way down to Falmouth, Cornwall to study illustration by the sea. After graduating in 2013, she now still lives and and continues to illustrate there. Bold colours, playful compositions inspire Hannah. In The City is Hannah's second book for Bloomsbury, following the beautiful A Christmas Advent Story.

Holly James is an Irish writer who always dreamed of living in the big city. Now, she lives in one of the biggest cities in the world, London. She loves to travel around and explore every day Co there's always something fun and exciting to do! When she's not writing or on urban adventures, Holly goes to the theatre, knits and dances ballet. In the City is her first book with Bloomsbury and Holly is very excited to be writing a book for little ones about her true passion.

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Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 In the City Holly James and Hannah Tolson

Let's explore the city! Follow Lucy and Oscar as they take their first big adventure to the lively city. What amazing things will they spot?

Description Join Lucy and Oscar as they set off on a big adventure in this perfect first introduction to busy city life. What amazing things will you spot? The city wakes up and the streets begin to buzz with hustle and bustle. Bright lights flash, vehicles whizz past and bridges reach across the river carrying traffic to the other side. The city is full of adventure! Spot everything you could possibly find in the city! Zoom on the train, discover deadly dinosaurs at the museum, climb through the clouds to the top of the tallest building, glide along the river and wander past all kinds of treasures at the market. What incredible things will you see? Each spread uncovers an exciting new city scene. Take a bus tour, spot cranes building skyscrapers and watch as fountains throw water into the air. Have a picnic in the park, hear the ducks quack and watch the dogs prance and play. Discover wild and wonderful things at the museum plus lots more. With delighful artwork from Hannah Tolson, In The City will delight kids who love to explore.

About the Author Originally from a small town near Leeds, Hannah Tolson moved the long long way down to Falmouth, Cornwall to study illustration by the sea. After graduating in 2013, she now still lives and and continues to illustrate there. Bold colours, playful compositions inspire Hannah. In The City is Hannah's second book for Bloomsbury, following the beautiful A Christmas Advent Story.

Holly James is an Irish writer who always dreamed of living in the big city. Now, she lives in one of the biggest cities in the world, London. She loves to travel around and explore every day Co there's always something fun and exciting to do! When she's not writing or on urban adventures, Holly goes to the theatre, knits and dances ballet. In the City is her first book with Bloomsbury and Holly is very excited to be writing a book for little ones about her true passion.

Price: $22.99 $24.99 ISBN: 9781408899205 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Bic1: Early learning: first experiences Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Sword in the Stars Amy Rose Capetta, Cori McCarthy

A genderqueer romance of intergalactic proportions. The brilliant sequel to Once and Future

Description Once and future collide when Ari, Merlin and the Knights of the Rainbow attempt to steal a magical chalice from Earth's medieval past in order to save humanity's future, irreparably entangling our space-age heroes with the original King Arthur. Ari plays a risky game of lies and chivalry and Merlin confronts his nemesis, his older self, while all the time they must preserve the time continuum to eventually return to their own future. When the Lady of the Lake interferes, Merlin and Ari realise how much their future has been manipulated by her exquisite machinations of the past. Nin offers a way to release King Arthur's spirit from Ari's body Co to end the cruel cycle that keeps them all prisoner Co and allow them home. But at what cost? This galaxy-altering conclusion unravels the dark truth of Merlin's origins and inspires a new hope for the Once & Future universe.

About the Author Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy met while earning MFAs in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts. In 2015 they co-founded Rainbow Boxes, which crowdsourced enough money to send inclusive fiction to shelters and community libraries in every US state. Every spring they host the only LGBTQIA #ownvoices YA & children's writers retreat in the US. They live in Vermont with their young son, Maverick.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9781786077011 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 368 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Once & Future Amy Rose Capetta, Cori McCarthy

A modern take on the classic Arthurian legend

Description Ari Helix has been an illegal immigrant in the galaxies for as long as she can remember. But when her spaceship crashes on Old Earth and she pulls a magic sword from an ancient willow, her destiny becomes set in stone. As the forty-second reincarnation of King Arthur she must save humanity from tearing itself apart, with only the help of an adolescent wizard named Merlin. This female king must battle for her right to be herself, take down totalitarian governments and unite the world. How hard could that be?

About the Author Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy met while earning MFAs in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts. In 2015 they co-founded Rainbow Boxes, which crowdsourced enough money to send inclusive fiction to shelters and community libraries in every US state. Every spring they host the only LGBTQIA #ownvoices YA & children's writers retreat in the US. They live in Vermont with their young son, Maverick.

Price: $16.99 $18.99 ISBN: 9781786076540 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 196x129mm Extent: 368 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Wishing Star Emma Beswetherick

The first book in an inspiring new series which gives readers great ideas on how everyone can make a difference.

Description When Katy and her friends have their first playdate they embark on an adventure which really does seem to take them out of this world. As they reach the wishing star and prepare to make their own wishes, they come to realise the real responsibility of wish making. A great adventure, an exciting read and a new way of looking at the world from outer space! The first book in an inspiring new series which gives readers great ideas on how everyone can make a difference.

About the Author Emma is the mother of young children and wanted to write exciting, inspirational and enabling adventure stories to share with her daughter. Emma is a publisher with Little, Brown and lives in south-west London with her family and two ragdoll cats, one of whom was the inspiration for Thunder.

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Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Magical Bookshop Katja Frixe

Clara's best friend is moving away. Disaster alert! The only thing that can help is a visit to Mrs Owl's magical bookshop.

Description This is Clara's favourite place in the whole world. Here, Clara can settle down and get lost in one of the many books, joke around with Gustaf the rhyming cat, and get advice from Mr King the talking mirror. Not only does Mrs Owl love to give out chocolate cake, she also has a book tip for every mood. But when an antiques dealer claims the mirror is actually his and tries to take it back, Mrs Owl is distraught. Clara and her new friends must find a way to save the bookshop Co and Mr King.

About the Author Katja Frixe was born in 1979 in Wolfenbu‰ ttel and studied education in Braunschweig. She spent several years working as a reader for various children's and YA publishers, before becoming a freelance author and translator in 2013. Today she lives with her husband and twin daughters near Braunschweig. Illustrated by Florentine Prechtel.

Price: $14.99 $16.99 ISBN: 9781786075666 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 160 pages Bic1: Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Path of Finn McCool: A Bloomsbury Reader Sally Prue

A comic tale based on Irish mythology and the Giant's Causeway from best-selling author Sally Prue. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean and Patrice Lawrence and features online guided reading notes by the CLPE, ideal for getting children reading independently in Key Stage 2.

Description A comic tale based on Irish mythology and the Giant's Causeway from award-winning author Sally Prue. If you go to Ireland and catch the bus to Ballycastle, there by the sea you'll find the Giant's Causeway. This is the story of how the causeway was made and it all starts with Finn McCool, the biggest giant in Ireland, who sets out to find an even bigger giant across the sea in Scotland. But Finn doesn't always have the best ideas and it's up to his wife Oona to come to the rescue when the Scottish giant follows Finn back home... This funny retelling of an Irish myth from award-winning author Sally Prue has whimsical black-and-white illustrations by TBC and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Brown Ideal for ages 8+

About the Author Sally Prue isn't sure where she was born, but from the time she was adopted as a baby she was brought up in Hertfordshire, where she still lives. When her daughters were small, Sally taught recorder and piano whilst also writing children's fiction, and is the winner of the Branford Boase Award and the Smarties Prize Silver Award. Sally has a set of Northumbrian bagpipes that she doesn't play very often, which is probably a good thing! Price: $9.99 $11.99 ISBN: 9781472967596 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Barber's Clever Wife: A Bloomsbury Reader Narinder Dhami

A funny retelling of an Indian folk tale from best-selling author, Narinder Dhami. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean and Patrice Lawrence and features online guided reading notes by the CLPE, ideal for getting children reading independently in Key Stage 2.

Description A funny retelling of an Indian folk tale from best-selling author Narinder Dhami. Bulbul would much rather sit at home under the mango tree than go to work. And anyway everyone in the village agrees that he is the worst barber in the whole world. Luckily his wife Ruby has a cunning plan to earn money Co but first they must outwit a notorious band of thieves! This comical version of a traditional Indian story from best-selling author Narinder Dhami has entertaining black-and-white illustrations by TBC and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Brown Ideal for ages 8+

About the Author Narinder Dhami is a widely published author of Indian descent. She taught in primary schools for nine years and now writes full-time. She is the author of Bindi Babes and its companion novels, and may be best known for the novelisation of the hit British movie Bend It Like Beckham. As well as her novels for teenagers, Narinder has written many educational titles.

Price: $9.99 $11.99 ISBN: 9781472967619 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Granny Ting Ting: A Bloomsbury Reader Patrice Lawrence

A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean and Patrice Lawrence and features online guided reading notes by the CLPE, ideal for getting children reading independently in Key Stage 2.

Description A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence. Shayla can't wait to see her cousin Michael again. Last time, they had great fun chasing Granny's chickens and playing hide-and-seek in the bamboo by the river. But Michael thinks everything in London is better than in Trinidad where Shayla lives, which makes him better than her, doesn't it? Soon everything's a competition, especially when there's hot pepper sauce involved! This humorous story featuring characters from Trinidad by Patrice Lawrence, the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 for Older Fiction, has fun black-and-white illustrations by TBC and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Grey Ideal for ages 8+

About the Author Patrice Lawrence is an award-winning author from a Caribbean and Italian family. She has always written Co poetry until her teens, short stories in her twenties, screenplays in her thirties, and now a mash up of all of it Co and is the winner of the Bookseller YA Prize and the Waterstones Prize for Older Children's Fiction. Patrice was born in Brighton and now Price: $9.99 $11.99 lives in East London with her daughter, partner and Stormageddon, the tabby. ISBN: 9781472967718 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Stoneywish and other chilling stories: A Bloomsbury Reader Joan Aiken

A brilliant collection of spine-chilling tales by Joan Aiken, author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean and Patrice Lawrence and features online guided reading notes by the CLPE, ideal for getting children reading independently in Key Stage 2.

Description A brilliant collection of spine-chilling tales by Joan Aiken, author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. From a mysterious traveller who leaves an injured horse with a stranger, to a garden plant that slowly creeps into a house during a thunderstorm and a man who comes across two angry forces in the middle of a forest, this chilling collection of stories will have readers jumping at bumps in the night. Much-loved author Joan Aiken is best known for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and the Arabel and Mortimer books. This brilliant collection has spooky black-and-white illustrations by TBC and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Dark Red Ideal for ages 9+

About the Author Joan Aiken lived in a world of stories, and her greatest delight was sharing them. She was born in Rye, Sussex in 1924 and grew up in a family of writers: her parents were both writers, as was her stepfather. Joan left school during World War II and worked for the United Nations until her success allowed her to write full-time. During her lifetime, Joan published over ninety books for adults and children and became known as one of the world's favourite storytellers. She is best Price: $9.99 $11.99 known for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and the Arabel and Mortimer books. ISBN: 9781472967732 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Shock Forest and other magical stories: A Bloomsbury Reader Margaret Mahy

A magical collection of short stories from double Carnegie Medal winner Margaret Mahy. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean and Patrice Lawrence and features online guided reading notes by the CLPE, ideal for getting children reading independently in Key Stage 2.

Description A magical collection of short stories from double Carnegie Medal winner Margaret Mahy. A wizard's house with coloured windows that look into worlds of treetops and deserts, cloud-castles and diamonds. Two riddles that, once solved, will stop Shock Forest from burning. A flute-playing bear and a boy who just wants to spread his wings and fly... These fantastical short stories will take readers on a journey; sometimes haunting, sometimes surreal but always enchanting. This collection of brilliant stories from double Carnegie Medal winner Margaret Mahy has wonderful illustrations by TBC and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Dark Blue Ideal for ages 8+

About the Author Margaret Mahy, one of the world's best and most famous children's authors, was born in Whakatane, New Zealand and wrote her first story at the age of seven. Margaret was appointed as Children's Librarian at Canterbury Public Library before becoming a full-time writer. She was the winner of numerous awards for her books including two Carnegie Medals, and honours for her contribution to New Zealand and children's literature. Price: $9.99 $11.99 ISBN: 9781472967770 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: General fiction (Children’s/Teenage) Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Go Sailing: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Getting Afloat Simon Jollands

The ultimate beginner's guide to sailing - no matter where you are or how old you are, anyone can get involved in sailing. It's a lot easier than you think, and this book shows you how to get afloat and what you need to do once you're aboard.

Description Sailing is fun for everyone. No matter where you are or how old you are, anyone can get involved. There are only two things you need to get afloat Co a kitbag full of enthusiasm, and this book. In this ultimate beginner's guide, yachtsman and writer Simon Jollands takes the helm to show newcomers of any age that sailing is easier than people sometimes think. He quickly covers how to get afloat before exploring what you can do when you are on board: - Learn how to steer the boat - Understand how sails work, and how to hoist them - Find out how to use an anchor Co and how to get free again! - Learn how to tie useful knots - Know what to do if there's a man overboard - Discover the curious intricacies of how toilets work on a boat C All the simple stuff is covered too, from what clothes to wear to getting on board safely. With a glossary of boating terms, and clear colour diagrams and photos throughout, this book makes everything easy to understand, so even somebody who has never stepped foot on a boat before can quickly learn the ropes.

About the Author Simon Jollands is a former TV producer. A lifelong sailing enthusiast, he has filmed many major sailing events as well as writing and directing several sea safety films for the RNLI. He is the co-founder of app developer The Other Hat, which specialises in producing nautical reference apps. He is also the author of Safe Skipper and Reeds Lights, Shapes and Buoyage Handbook, both published by Adlard Coles.

Price: $26.99 $29.99 ISBN: 9781472969002 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Boating Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Sustainable Ceramics: A Practical Guide Robert Harrison

Description Artists are increasingly interested in producing work that is not only beautifully designed and produced, but is also environmentally friendly and socially responsible. In Sustainable Ceramics, pioneer Robert Harrison draws on more than four decades of making, and a wealth of experience shared by other artists to present practical possibilities for ceramic artists. This book covers all the factors to consider when going 'green', from fuels and alternative firing technology to energy- saving methods, sustainable ways to collect and use clay itself, and ways to deal with or recycle waste materials and save water. He suggests simple and achievable methods by which to reduce the carbon footprint of ceramic art, and draws on interviews and examples throughout by practitioners who reclaim, reuse and recycle in their studio or work. Sustainable Ceramics is an essential resource for any ceramicist, studio or school looking for ideas on how to reduce the impact of their practice on the environment.

About the Author Robert Harrison has been a ceramic artist and educator for nearly forty years. He has served as President of the Board of Directors for the Archie Bray Foundation as well as NCECA and is a lifetime member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC), Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) and a founding artist member of the World Association of Brick Artists (WABA). His work is held in collections and sculpture parks throughout the world, including Italy, China, Denmark, Australia, the UK and the USA. He lives and works in Montana.

Price: $49.99 $54.99 ISBN: 9781789940305 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 144 pages Bic1: Ceramic arts, pottery, glass Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Herbert Press AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Bloody London: 20 Walks in London, Taking in its Gruesome and Horrific History David Fathers

An entertaining, beautifully illustrated and delightfully gruesome walking guide of London's horrific history

Description An entertaining, revealing and beautifully illustrated walking guide to London's horrific history, Bloody London features walks that take in everything from Jack the Ripper's haunts, to the 'Route of the Damned' from Newgate Prison to Tyburn, to Gangland London, to the plague outbreak hotspots and burial pits, to the key points of the Great Fire of London, plus many many more iconic and delightfully gruesome moments in London's history. Each walk is clearly illustrated with a map and gorgeous illustrations, and importantly the book is pocket-sized so you can easily take it around with you as you go. David Fathers is the king of London walking guides, and Bloody London will delight both those who live in London and those visiting who are looking for a walking guide that's a little bit different.

About the Author David Fathers is the creator of beautifully illustrated walking guide books to the waterways of London. These include The Regent's Canal, The London Thames Path and The Hidden Rivers of London. An avid walker and artist, he is constantly looking for new ways to map London and to encourage others to see parts of the metropolis from different perspectives. He lives in north London.

Price: $19.99 $22.99 ISBN: 9781844865505 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Walking, hiking, trekking Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Wild Camping 2nd edition: Exploring and Sleeping in the Wilds of the UKand Ireland Stephen Neale

A revolutionary guide to the world of wild camping and foraging, showing how anyone can camp, sleep and wake in the UK's most secluded and beautiful places.

Description From getting back to nature with a tent, some matches and a few litres of bottled water, to enjoying a pub dinner and camping out in the garden afterwards, this book shows how to get stuck into wild camping in all its forms. Beautiful wildernesses; tiny budgets; environmentally-friendly C What's not to like? There's an idea that wild camping is illegal in Britain, but it isn't Co you just need to know the rules and where to go. This guide will open up this amazing experience for all, covering: - what is wild camping and why bother? - different types (biviing, tenting, hammocking, on the water) - what the law says (Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Ireland, EU, waterways) - how many of the largest landowners in the UK are actively encouraging wild camping - getting started (vital equipment, where to go, when to go, safety) - drinking water and foraging for food

The bulk of the book (80%) features the best places to go in England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, along with stories, tips, helpful maps and inspiring photos. This guide will give readers the knowledge and the inspiration to escape the noise, clutter and stress of day to day life and go wild.

About the Author Stephen Neale is a journalist and writer, and the author of our Camping by the Waterside. He set up the popular camponwater.com website, is the Editor of Outdoor Focus (the magazine for the Outdoor Writers' and Photographers' Guild) and spends most of his spare time outdoors navigating rivers, setting up camp with his family in the wilderness, and writing about how amazing our country is. Price: $34.99 $36.99 ISBN: 9781844865727 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Travel & holiday Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Around the Coast in 80 Days: Your Guide to Britain's Best Coastal Towns,Beaches, Cliffs and Headlands Peter Naldrett

Starting at Liverpool, one of the most fashionable tourist destinations in Europe, this book takes a clockwise journey around the coast of Britain, calling in at 80 different beautiful, quirky and interesting locations and delivering a must-have guide to each place. With a Foreword by poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan.

Description Around the Coast in 80 Days is an indispensable guide to the very best of Britain's diverse coastline. Whether you have just an afternoon, a whole day, a free weekend, or a whole week to explore our wonderful country, this book will guide you to 80 of the most interesting, fun and picturesque seaside spots our coast has to offer. Starting at Liverpool, one of the most fashionable tourist destinations in Europe, the book travels clockwise up to Scotland, down the east coast, across the southern shores, up through Wales and back to the northwest of England. It calls in at exciting seaside towns like Blackpool, Brighton and Newquay, and also invites you to explore the more tranquil coastal stretches, such as Balnakeil, Gower Peninsula and the Lizard.

Covering nine coastal regions of Britain, chapters provide insights into the history, culture and key features of each place, how to get to there, where to eat Co including the best places for fish and chips, and where to stay.

Accompanied by beautiful photography and a handy map, and introduced with an entertaining and evocative Foreword by Ian McMillan, the book will delight families, couples and solo explorers of all ages and with all budgets. We all know there's so much more to explore and enjoy in our beautiful country Co this book will help you do just that.

About the Author Peter Naldrett is a travel writer who has written several guides to the Peak District, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, as well as textbooks and resources for Oxford University Press. He has also written for the Telegraph, and writes regularly for publications such as Cumbria, The Countryman and Derbyshire Life. He is the author of Days Out Underground, also published by Bloomsbury. Price: $32.99 $34.99 ISBN: 9781844865598 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Active outdoor pursuits Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Il Bresciano: Bronze-caster of Renaissance Venice Charles Avery

The first comprehensive study of an important Italian Renaissance bronze-caster by a leading authority

Description A nucleus of sculptures cast by Andrea di Alessandri, commonly called from his native city, 'Il Bresciano', or from his products, 'Andrea dai bronzi', has been identified over the centuries. His style has been described as having similarities both with the High Renaissance of Sansovino and the Mannerism of Vittoria, the two successive master sculptors of sixteenth-century Venice, though he cast major bronzes for both. Andrea's signed masterpiece is a Paschal Candlestick in bronze, over two metres high and with sixty or more fascinating figures, made for Sansovino's magnificent lost church of Santo Spirito in 1568 and now in Santa Maria della Salute.

The author's identification in 1996 of a pair of magnificent Firedogs with sphinx feet (which in 1568 had been recommended to Prince Francesco de'Medici in Florence), and in 2015 of an elaborate figurative bronze Ewer in Verona, have been the culmination of the process of recognition. Archival research has at last revealed the span of Andrea's life as 1524/25-1573, as well as many significant facts about his family and patronage. So the time is ripe for a comprehensive, well-illustrated, book on Il Bresciano, a 'new' and major bronzist in the great tradition of north Italy.

About the Author Charles Avery is a specialist on European sculpture, particularly Italian, French, English and Flemish. A graduate of Cambridge University and the Courtauld Institute of Art, he later obtained a doctorate from Cambridge. He is a Cavaliere of the Order of Merit of Italy, and has been a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Trustee of the British- Italian Society. He was Deputy Keeper of Sculpture at the Victoria & Albert Museum for twelve years, then a Director of Christie's for a decade: since 1990 he has been an independent historian, writer and lecturer. His published works include Giambologna: The Complete Sculpture; Renaissance and Baroque Bronzes in the Frick Art Museum; Donatello: An Introduction; David Le Marchand (1674-1726): 'An Ingenious Man for Carving in Ivory'; Bernini, Genius of the Baroque; The Triumph of Motion: Francesco Bertos (1678-1741); A School of Dolphins and Joseph de Levis & Company: Renaissance Bronze- Price: $76.99 $79.99 ISBN: 9781781301036 founders in Verona (PWP). Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: History of art & design styles: c 1400 to c 1600 Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Philip Wilson AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Rubens: The Two Great Landscapes Lucy Davis

A beautifully illustrated guide to Rubens's two greatest landscape paintings

Description Rubens: The Two Great Landscapes is a handsomely illustrated monograph that examines in depth Rubens's two greatest landscape paintings: A View of Het Steen in the Early Morning and The Rainbow Landscape. Painted as pendants, the pair have been in London since 1803, when they were separated, the former eventually entering the collection of the National Gallery and the latter that of The Wallace Collection. The book puts the creation of these two landscapes into the full context of Rubens's later life and his semi-retirement. It demonstrates how they are the zenith of his achievements as a landscape painter and explores how he drew skilfully on Flemish influences, including Bruegel, in creating two highly original compositions.

Written to engage and appeal to the non-specialist reader and academic alike, the book makes an important contribution to scholarship in the field, including original technical research and new photography that show how these complex compositions evolved iteratively as the panels onto which they were painted were expanded. It also presents an updated and almost complete history of the provenance of the two paintings describing their passage through eminent collections from the time of Rubens's death until they reached their respective collections in London, separated by less than a mile.

About the Author Lucy Davis is a specialist in Flemish painting, particularly Rubens, and has been curator of paintings at the Wallace Collection since 2011. She has curated two exhibitions, one on Murillo and the other on Reynolds, and was responsible for the hang of the new Dutch and Flemish galleries and the Great Gallery. She has published on a wide range of paintings and miniatures at the Wallace Collection, and has overseen a number of major conservation projects.

Price: $39.99 $42.99 ISBN: 9781781301043 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 112 pages Bic1: History of art & design styles: c 1400 to c 1600 Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Philip Wilson AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Motor Coaches and Charabancs James Taylor

A history of motor coach design from the early days of open-top charabancs, to modern WIFI and built-in toilets.

Description The coach Co distinguished from the bus by its use for longer-haul and more comfortable trips Co has a long and august history. Its origins lie in the charabanc, a long open-topped vehicle used to transport passengers on works outings and pleasure excursions. Over time, coaches came to be enclosed and fitted with more comfortable seating and higher-quality bodywork than the charabancs and the buses used on shorter routes. By the 1960s and 1970s on-board toilets began to be fitted, and despite a decline due to private car ownership, coach travel remains popular, with Wi-Fi, electric sockets and even video screens now built in. This colourful introduction explains the development of motor coach design and the main coach manufacturers, models and operators, offering a fascinating insight into the history of the nation's most popular vehicles.

About the Author James Taylor has been researching and writing about motoring history for more than thirty years and is a respected author on many different automotive subjects. He has written more than one hundred books, including Land Rover and Family Cars of the 1970s for Shire.

Price: $17.99 $19.99 ISBN: 9781784424121 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: History Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 British Airfields of the Second World War Stuart Hadaway

An illustrated introduction to the military airfields of Britain and the essential roles they played in the Second World War.

Description The Second World War airfields peppered around Britain are among the most visible and widespread reminders of this devastating conflict. Some are now almost forgotten or built over; others have become museums, industrial estates or parkland; and some have been adapted and remain in operation today. In this beautifully illustrated history, aviation historian Stuart Hadaway explains the crucial part airfields played between 1939 and 1945, detailing their construction and expansion; their facilities and equipment; the many functions they housed from command and control to maintenance and bomb-loading; how the airfields were used both for defence and offence; and how they changed during the war. He also explores what life was like on the airfields, as well as listing some of the remaining sites and what can be seen today.

About the Author Stuart Hadaway is a professional and published aviation historian, with two titles already in the Shire Library. As Senior Researcher at the Air Historical Branch (RAF) and former member of the research staff at the RAF Museum Hendon, he is an expert on airfields, their infrastructure, and operation.

Price: $17.99 $19.99 ISBN: 9781784423957 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Bic1: Air forces & warfare Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Sicily: Island of Beauty and Conflict Jeremy Drummett

This book delves into the fascinating and diverse history and culture of Sicily.

Description With settlers from early tribes to the Greeks and Romans, through the Arabs, Normans, French, Spanish and finally Italians, the island's culture has been changed dramatically by each of the foreign powers. In this book, Jeremy Dummett concludes his trilogy on Sicily with an engrossing history of the entire island, through excess of power, a wealth of cultural prosperity and flourishing art, to extreme poverty and oppression in times of war and invasion. The geography of this Mediterranean island is full of huge variations, from coastal plains with natural harbours to a volcano and a mountainous interior Co a decentralised state for most of the past. Dummett delves into the stories and personalities that make up this extraordinary island, with power struggles developing a great cathedral and temples built to impress but never finished; Sicily uncovers the hidden background behind the island's rich culture.

About the Author Jeremy Dummett is an expert on the history of Sicily and author of two previous books on Sicily: Syracuse, City of Legends: A Glory of Sicily and Palermo: City of Kings. He read history at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he became interested in the history and culture of Italy. His professional career took him to Athens and Milan, where he lived and worked for over twelve years.

Price: $39.99 $42.99 ISBN: 9781838602161 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Bic1: European history Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Iceland: A Literary Guide for Travellers Marcel Krueger

A guide to Iceland's rich literary heritage - from Norse witches to contemporary crime fiction.

Description Iceland is an island of multiple identities in constant flux, just like its unruly, volcanic ground. Shaped as much by storytelling as it is by tectonic activity, Iceland's literary heritage is one of Europe's richest Co and most ancient. Iceland: A Literary Guide for Travellers takes the literary-minded traveller (either in person or in an armchair) on a vivid and illuminating journey. It follows Iceland's many stories that have been passed down through the generations: told and retold by sheep farmers, psalm-writers, travelling reverends, independence fighters, scholars and hedonists. From the captivating Norse myths, which continue to inspire contemporary authors such as A.S. Byatt, to gripping Scandinavian crime fiction and Game of Thrones, via Jules Verne and J.R.R Tolkien, W.H. Auden and Seamus Heaney, Iceland's influence has spread far beyond its frozen shores. Peopled by Norse maidens and witches, elves and outlaws and taking the reader and traveller from Reykjavik and the Bay of Smokes to the remote Westfjords and desolate highlands, this is an enthralling portrait of the Land of Ice and Fire.

About the Author Marcel Krueger is a writer, translator and editor living in Ireland. He predominantly writes works of non-fiction about places, their history and the journeys in between. He is book editor of the Elsewhere Journal, contributing editor of Sonic Iceland and his articles and essays have been published in the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, Reykjavik Grapevine, The Irish Times and CNN Travel, amongst others. He is the author of Babushka's Journey: The Dark Road to Stalin's Wartime Camps and, together with Paul Sullivan, Berlin: A Literary Guide for Travellers.

Price: $39.99 $42.99 ISBN: 9781788311489 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: European history Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Ghosts of the Belle Epoque: The History of the Grand Hotel et des Palmesin Palermo Andrew Edwards, Suzanne Edwards

Murder, music and the mafia in Sicily's Grand Hotel

Description The Grand H tel et des Palmes is an icon of Palermo life. Its rooms and public spaces have witnessed the events that have shaped twentieth century Sicily, everything from the suicide of a poet to political intrigues and a clandestine mafia meeting. The hotel has a long and venerable history. It started out as a private residence for the Ingham-Whitakers, the Anglo- Sicilian family of marsala wine fame, before being sold to the hotelier Enrico Ragusa in 1874. Wagner was one of the most eminent early guests, looking for inspiration to finish his last opera, Parsifal. A few days after its completion, a nervous Renoir arrived to paint his portrait. Months later came Guy de Maupassant, who asked to see Wagner's former suite so that he might detect 'a little of his personality'. The novelist and poet, Raymond Roussel, arrived in the 1930s, but was destined to leave in a coffin. Arthur Miller, Sophia Loren and Maria Callas were all guests and when Visconti was filming The Leopard in Sicily, the entire cast Co notably Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale and Alain Delon Co visited the hotel. Lancaster even dined with a Baron who had made the hotel his home for reasons shrouded in mystery. Less illustrious guests have included the occultist Aleister Crowley, Lucky Luciano and other mafiosi. Even Giulio Andreotti, the former Italian Prime Minister, who stood trial for complicity in the murder of a journalist and mafia association in the '90s opted for the hotel's Belle poque opulence. A richly researched history of this historic hotel, with a cast of characters ranging from the good to the bad and the decidedly ugly.

About the Author Andrew Edwards is a librarian, translator and freelance writer. He is currently translating two books set in Sicily by the Spanish author Alejandro Luque. He has written articles for The Linguist magazine and has also had translations published in Mirator and the Medieval History journal. Suzanne Edwards is a linguistics graduate and currently lectures at Price: $39.99 $42.99 a Further Education college. Their previous books include IB Tauris's Sicily: A Literary Guide and Andalucia: A Literary ISBN: 9781838603885 Guide. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: European history Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 To Defeat the Few: The Luftwaffe's campaign to destroy RAF FighterCommand, August-September 1940 Douglas C. Dildy, Paul F. Crickmore

The Battle of Britain has acquired near-legendary status as one of the most iconic events of the 20th century. This new history, based on an exhaustive study of German records, explores the battle through the eyes of the Luftwaffe.

Description Over the past 77 years, histories of the Battle of Britain have consistently portrayed the feats of 'The Few' (as they were immortalized in Churchill's famous speech) as being responsible for the RAF's victory in the epic battle. However, this is only part of the story. The results of an air campaign cannot be measured in terms of territory captured, cities occupied or armies defeated, routed or annihilated. Successful air campaigns are those that achieve their intended aims or stated objectives. Victory in the Battle of Britain was determined by whether the Luftwaffe achieved its objectives. The Luftwaffe, of course, did not, and this detailed and rigorous study explains why. Analysing the battle in its entirety in the context of what it was Co history's first independent offensive counter-air campaign against the world's first integrated air defence system Co Douglas C. Dildy and Paul F. Crickmore set out to re-examine this remarkable conflict. Presenting the events of the Battle of Britain in the context of the Luftwaffe's campaign and RAF Fighter Command's battles against it, this title is a new and innovative history of the battle that kept alive the Allies' chances of defeating Nazi Germany.

About the Author Douglas C. Dildy is a retired US Air Force colonel who spent nine years of his 26-year career in Western Europe. He is also a USAF Academy graduate with a degree in history. He attended the US Armed Forces Staff College and USAF Air War College and holds a Master's Degree in Political Science. Doug has authored several campaign studies and is a regular contributor to the amateur modelling magazine Small Air Forces Observer. Paul F. Crickmore is the author both of the first detailed book to be published on the SR-71 Blackbird, and of the standard reference work on the subject Co the much-acclaimed Lockheed SR-71: The Secret Missions Exposed. He is an honorary member of several A-12 and SR-71 veterans' associations. Paul is also the author of the first detailed book about the F-117, written in partnership with his wife Alison and published in 1999. Price: $59.99 $64.99 ISBN: 9781472839183 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Bic1: Battles & campaigns Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Battlecruiser Hood John Roberts

Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this book is a fascinating look at one of the most handsome capital ships in the world.

Description The destruction of the HMS Hood by the Bismarck in 1941 was one of the most shocking episodes in the history of the Royal Navy. Built during World War I, the Hood was the largest, fastest and one of the most handsome capital ships in the world. For the first time, this volume in the renowned Anatomy of a Ship series is available in paperback, and features a detailed description of every aspect of the beloved battlecruiser. In addition to analysing the genesis of its design and contemporary significance, this exceptional study provides the finest documentation of the Hood, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.

About the Author John Roberts is widely recognized for his contributions to warship literature. He was editor of Warship for six years and is the co-author of the standard works on British battleships and cruisers of the Second World War period. His superb warship plans led one authority to describe him as 'the best draughtsman in the UK'. His two previous volumes for Conway, on the Dreadnought and Intrepid, were widely acclaimed.

Price: $32.99 $34.99 ISBN: 9781472846068 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Military history Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Battleship Dreadnought John Roberts

Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS Dreadnought.

Description Launched in 1906, HMS Dreadnought was the first 'all-big-gun' battleship and as such revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation. She was built at Portsmouth in 14 months, a record which has never been equalled, and when she was launched she was superior in both firepower and speed to anything then afloat. Perhaps even more radical than her design was the proposal to adopt Parsons turbines, which at the time had been hardly tested. Though she saw little action during her career, her influence was profound and she gave her name to a class of ship that dominated the high seas for more than a generation. As part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this book provides the finest documentation of the Bellona, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.

About the Author John Roberts is widely recognized for his contributions to warship literature. He was editor of Warship for six years and is the co-author of the standard works on British battleships and cruisers of the Second World War period. His superb warship plans led one authority to describe him as 'the best draughtsman in the UK'. His two previous volumes for Conway, on the Hood and Intrepid, were widely acclaimed.

Price: $34.99 $36.99 ISBN: 9781472846105 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Maritime history Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Legion Condor 1936-39: The Luftwaffe develops Blitzkrieg in the SpanishCivil War James S. Corum

An expert account of Nazi Germany's air war during the Spanish Civil War, where air power turned the tide for Franco and taught the Luftwaffe how to wage Blitzkrieg.

Description The bombing of Guernica has become a symbol of Nazi involvement in the Spanish Civil War, but the extent of the German commitment is often underestimated. The Luftwaffe sent 20,000 officers and men to Spain from 1936 to 1939, and the Condor Legion carried out many missions in support of the Spanish Nationalist forces and played a lead role in many key campaigns of the war. Aircraft that would play a significant role in the combat operations of World War II (the Heinkel 11 bomber, the Me 109 fighter, and others) saw their first action in Spain, fighting against the modern Soviet fighters and bombers that equipped the Republican Air Force. Condor Legion bombers attacked Republican logistics and transport behind the lines as well as bombing strategic targets, German bombers and fighters provided highly effective close air support for the front-line troops, and German fighters and anti-aircraft units ensured Nationalist control of the air.

The experience garnered in Spain was very important to the development of the Luftwaffe. The war allowed them to hone and develop their tactics, train their officers, and to become the most practised air force in the world at conducting close support of ground troops. In effect, the Spanish Civil War proved to be the training ground for the Blitzkrieg which would be unleashed across Europe in the years that followed. In this rigorous new analysis, Legion Condor expert James Corum explores both the history and impact of the Luftwaffe's engagement during the Spanish Civil War and the role that engagement played in the development of the Luftwaffe strategy which would be used to such devastating effect in the years that followed.

About the Author Dr James Corum, PhD, teaches military history at Salford University, UK, having been dean of the Baltic Defence College 2009 Co2014. From 1991 to 2004, he was a professor at the US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. In 2005, he was a visiting fellow at All Souls College, Oxford, where he held a Price: $32.99 $34.99 Leverhulme Fellowship, and then an associate professor at the US Army Command and General Staff College, Fort ISBN: 9781472840073 Leavenworth, Kansas. Dr Corum is the author of numerous books on military history, including The Roots of Blitzkrieg: Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Hans von Seeckt and German Military Reform (1992); and The Luftwaffe: Creating the Operational Air War, 1918 Extent: 96 pages Co1940 (1997). He has also authored more than 60 major book chapters and journal articles on a variety of subjects Bic1: Military aircraft related to air power and military history. Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Naval Siege of Japan 1945: War Plan Orange Triumphant Brian Lane Herder

A highly illustrated study of the last great campaign in the Pacific Theatre in World War II: the US Navy and Royal Navy's air, surface, and submarine attacks on the Japanese Home Islands.

Description The final months of Allied naval bombardments on the Home Islands during World War II have, for whatever reason, frequently been overlooked by historians. Yet the Allies' final naval campaign against Japan involved the largest and arguably most successful wartime naval fleet ever assembled, and was the climax to the greatest naval war in history. Though suffering grievous losses during its early attacks, by July 1945 the United States Third Fleet wielded 1,400 aircraft just off the coast of Japan, while Task Force 37, the British Pacific Fleet's carrier and battleship striking force, was the most powerful single formation ever assembled by the Royal Navy. In the final months of the war the Third Fleet's 20 American and British aircraft carriers would hurl over 10,000 aerial sorties against the Home Islands, whilst another ten Allied battleships would inflict numerous morale-destroying shellings on Japanese coastal cities. In this illustrated study, historian Brian Lane Herder draws on primary sources and expert analysis to chronicle the full story of the Allies' Navy Siege of Japan from February 1945 to the very last days of World War II.

About the Author Born in 1981, Brian Lane Herder graduated with a BA in History from the University of Kansas in 2003, and a Masters of Library Science from Emporia State University in 2009. He is a legislative librarian for the Kansas state government and his historical research interests include the US military, naval warfare, and World War II. Singpore born and bred, Dorothy J. Hwee started her career at Imaginary Friends Studios. LucasArts was her first stepping stone into the video game industry as a concept artist, and she has had the privilege of working with some of the great art directors from LucasFilm. She is now a Senior Concept Artist in one of Japan's most well known video game companies, Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and has worked on titles such as, Star Wars: Battle Pod (lead concept artist), Star Wars: 1313, God Eater 2: Rage Burst and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. You can check out some of her works at: www.artofdjh.blogspot.com

Price: $34.99 $34.99 ISBN: 9781472840363 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 96 pages Bic1: Battles & campaigns Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Tanks in the Battle of the Bulge Steven J. Zaloga

A new analysis of exactly how Allied and German tanks fought the Battle of the Bulge, one of the great tank battles of World War II.

Description The Battle of the Bulge raises many questions which, until now, have not been adequately answered: How did the major tank types perform during the battle? What were the specific 'lessons learned' from the combat? And did these lessons result in changes to tanks in the subsequent months? Offering detailed answers to these questions, and many more, this book provides a survey of the principal tank and tank- equivalents (such as tank destroyers and Jagdpanzers) that took part in the Ardennes Campaign of December 1944 CoJanuary 1945. Beginning with a basic overview of the campaign, accompanied by an order of battle of the major armoured units, it examines the opposing forces, covering the organization of the two tank forces to explain how they were deployed. Author Steven Zaloga also scrutinises the technical balance between the opposing sides, comparing armour, mobility and firepower as well as other important factors such as reliability, crew situational awareness, and tank layout/efficiency. Full of specially commissioned and highly accurate artwork plates of the tanks themselves, as well as fascinating technical data based on cutting-edge research, this title is the definitive guide to tank warfare in the Battle of the Bulge.

About the Author Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for over three decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and military history, with an accent on the US Army in World War II as well as Russia and the former Soviet Union. He is based in Maryland, USA.

Price: $24.99 $26.99 ISBN: 9781472839220 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 48 pages Bic1: Second World War Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter: The Dark Judges Martin Wallace

A new team for Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter bringing the Dark Judges to Mega-City One, along with an encounter mode that adds solo play to the game.

Description The barrier between worlds has shattered. Now, the Dark Judges have returned to exact judgement on Mega-City One. The city is guilty. The crime is life. The sentence is death. The Dark Judges can be played as a team in any game of Helter Skelter, or one player can face off against them in a solo game.

Requires a copy of Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter to play.

Number of players: 1-4 Ages: 14+ Playing time: 30-60 minutes Components: 4 miniatures, 5 oversized cards, 39 playing cards, tokens

About the Author Martin Wallace was born in Hampshire in 1962, and started designing board games in 1990. He self-published his first game, Lords of Creation, in 1993 and has had over seventy games published since. Martin is best known for Steam, Brass, Discworld Ankh Morpork, and A Few Acres of Snow. Having spent most of his life in Manchester, he now resides in Queensland, Australia. Illustrations are by Brian Bolland, with the miniatures sculpted by Bobby Jackson.

Price: $59.99 $64.99 ISBN: 9781472841568 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 1 pages Bic1: Hobbies, quizzes & games Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey Games AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Bolt Action: Campaign: Stalingrad Warlord Games

Campaign rules and scenarios for the Battle of Stalingrad

Description One of the most infamous and decisive battles of the Second World War, Stalingrad was a turning point of the Eastern Front, showing that the German juggernaut was not invincible. This new Campaign Book for Bolt Action allows players to refight the fierce Battle of Stalingrad, including the actions within the city itself and those of the surrounding area, the encirclement and attempted relief and breakout. New, linked scenarios, rules, troop types, and Theatre Selectors provide plenty of options for both novice and veteran players alike.

About the Author Warlord Games is one of the world's leading producers of wargaming miniatures, as well as the publisher of the successful Black Powder and Hail Caesar rule sets. Their Bolt Action range of 28mm World War II miniatures is the most extensive on the market and continues to grow and develop.

Price: $39.99 $42.99 ISBN: 9781472839046 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: Role-playing, war games & fantasy sports Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey Games AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 National Theatre Connections 2020: Plays for Young People Mojisolo Adebayo, Chris Bush, Al Carr

The National Theatre Connections anthology offers nine plays specially commissioned for young performers and schools.

Description National Theatre Connections is an annual festival which brings new plays for young people to schools and youth theatres across the UK and Ireland. Commissioning exciting work from leading playwrights, the festival exposes actors aged 13-19 to the world of professional theatre-making, giving them full control of a theatrical production - from costume and set design to stage management and marketing campaigns. NT Connections have published over 150 original plays and regularly works with 500 theatre companies and 10,000 young people each year. This anthology brings together 9 new plays by some of the UK's most prolific and current writers and artists alongside notes on each of the texts exploring performance for schools and youth groups. Wind / Rush Generation(s) by Mojisola Adebayo

This is a play about the British Isles, its past and its present. Set in a senior common room, in a prominent university, a group of 1st year undergraduates are troubled, not by the weight of their workload, but by a 'noisy' ghost. So they do what any group self-respecting and intelligent university students would do in such a situation Co they get out the Ouija Board to confront their spiritual irritant and lay them to rest Co only to be confronted by the full weight of Britain's colonial past Co in all its gory glory. Fusing naturalism, with physical theatre, spoken-word, absurdism, poetry and direct address Co this is event-theatre that whips along with the grace, pace and hypnotic magnetism of a hurricane.

Tuesday by Alison Carr

Tuesday is light, playful and nuanced in tone. And a little bit sci-fi. The play centres on an ordinary Tuesday that suddenly turns very weird indeed when a tear rips across the sky over the school yard. The play touches on themes of friendship, sibling love, family, identity, grief, bullying, loneliness and responsibility. And in the process we might just learn something about ourselves as well as some astronomical theories of the multiverse! A series of public apologies (in response to an unfortunate incident in the school lavatories) by John Donnelly Price: $44.99 $49.99 ISBN: 9781350161009 Format: Paperback This satirical play is heightened in its naturalism, in its seriousness, in its parody and piercing in its interrogation of how Dimensions: 0x0mm our attempts to define ourselves in public are shaped by the fear of saying the wrong thing. Presented quite literally as a Extent: 400 pages Bic1: Plays, playscripts series of public apologies this play is spacious, flexible and welcoming of inventive and imaginative interpretation as each Bic2: iteration spirals inevitably to its absurdist core. This is a play on words, on convention, on manners, on institutions, on Illustrations: order, online and on point. Previous Titles: Author now living: THE IT by Vivienne Franzmann

THE IT is a play about a teenage girl who has something growing inside her. She doesn't know what it is, but she knows it's not a baby. It expands in her body. It starts in her stomach, but quickly outgrows that, until eventuallyMethuen ittakes over Drama the AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Color and Victorian Photography Lindsay Smith

A curated selection of nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century sources describing the first one-hundred years of color photography, tracing both its scientific developments and setbacks, and its grip on the imagination of philosophers, writers and artists.

Description While nineteenth-century photography is usually thought of in terms of black and white images, intense experimentation with fixing color in photographs dates back to the 1840s, around the time of the camera's invention. Introducing readers to the long and frequently overlooked history of polychrome photography, this short anthology of primary sources includes early accounts of the scientific search for color; essays on its value (or otherwise) by cultural critics such as John Ruskin; extracts from manuals on handcoloring; and nineteenth-century photographers' views on the use of color in their work, from Roger Fenton to Lewis Carroll. It asks why scientists, philosophers, photographers, literary writers and art theorists were so fascinated by the possibility and potential of color, and offers a fresh perspective on the culture and history of early photography. With an introductory essay arguing that the prospect of color in photography loomed from photography's earliest days in the imagination of its creators, users and critics, this short reader is an essential resource for students and scholars wanting to gain a full understanding of nineteenth-century photography and its relationship to art history, literature and culture.

About the Author Lindsay Smith is Professor in the School of English, and Co-Director of the Centre for Photography and the Visual, at the University of Sussex. With an interest in photography dating back to her training in Fine Art, she specializes in the interrelationships between nineteenth-century photography, literature and painting. She has published widely in the field and her books include: Victorian Photography, Painting and Poetry (1995), The Politics of Focus: Women, Children and Nineteenth Century Photography (1998), Pre-Raphaelitism: Poetry and Painting (2013) and Lewis Carroll: Photography on the Move (2015).

Price: $39.99 $43.99 ISBN: 9781474264204 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 216 pages Bic1: History of art / art & design styles Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Visual Arts AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Scotch Baronial: Architecture and National Identity in Scotland Miles Glendinning, Aonghus MacKechnie

A timely look at the world s first nationalis style of architecture.

Description As the debate about Scottish independence rages on, this book takes a timely look at how Scotland s politics have been expressed in its buildings, exploring how the architecture of Scotland in particular the constantly-changing ideal of the castl has been of great consequence to the ongoing narrative of Scottish national identity.Scotch Baronialprovides a politically-framed examination of Scotlan s kaleidoscopic castle architectur , tracing how it was used to serve successive political agendas both prior to and during the three unionist centurie from the early 17th century to the 20th century. The book encompasses many of the countr s most important historic buildings from the palaces left behind by the los monarchy, to revivalist castles and the proud town halls of the Victorian age– examining their architectural styles and tracing their wildly fluctuating political and national connotations. It ends by bringing the story into the 21st century, exploring how contemporary‘neo-modernis’ architecture in toda’s Scotland, as exemplified in the Holyrood parliament, relates to concepts of national identity in architecture over the previous centuries.

About the Author Miles Glendinningis Professor of Architectural Conservation at the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Edinburgh, UK.Aonghus MacKechnieis an architectural historian and Head of Heritage Management at Historic Scotland. Together, they have co-authored numerous books includingA History of Scottish Architecture

About the Author Cynthia Kaufman is the Director of the Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action at De Anza College, USA, where she also teaches Philosophy. She is the author of two books on social change Getting Past Capitalism: History, Vision, Hope (2012) and Ideas for Action: Relevant Theory for Radical Change (2003). She is a lifelong activist for social change and has worked on issues such as tenants' rights, police abuse, union organizing, international politics, and most recently climate change.

Price: $39.99 $43.99 ISBN: 9781350139046 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Philosophy Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Academic UK AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Art of Living Well Paul van Tongeren

The first English translation of Leven is Een Kunst, an absorbing book in which the prominent ethicist and Nietzsche specialist Paul van Tongeren proposes a new form of ethics as an art of living

Description The first English translation of the prize winning Dutch title Leven is Een Kunst, this is a fascinating book, in which prominent ethicist and Nietzsche specialist Paul van Tongeren creates a contemporary version of classical virtue ethics. Virtue ethics goes right back to the moral philosophy of Aristotle and some could argue is nothing new. However, Van Tongeren demonstrates how the original Artistotlean approach been extended and corrected throughout the centuries by the Stoics, Christianity, and Nietzsche and how we now need new kind of ethics - a creative, artful ethics that takes seriously the desire to 'live well'.

Acting as both a brilliantly clear introduction to virtue ethics and moral philosophy and a serious work of original philosophy, this book connects philosophy with real lived experience and tackles, head-on, the perennial philosophical question: how do we live well?

About the Author Paul van Tongeren is Professor of Moral Philosophy and Ethical Theory at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Special Professor of Ethics at the Institute of Philosophy in Leuven, Belgium; and Associate Researcher at the University of Pretoria, South Africa Thomas Heij studied philosophy at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, and works as editor at the Nexus Institute

Price: $49.99 $54.99 ISBN: 9781350012875 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Philosophy Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Academic UK AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Branches: A Philosophy of Time, Event and Advent Michel Serres

A meditation on how we might reconcile humanity and nature from one of the world's foremost philosophers of life, Michel Serres.

Description Despite being one of France s most enduring and popular philosophers,Branchesis the first English translation of what has been identified as Michel Serre key text on humanism.In attempting to reconcile humanity and nature, Serres examines how human history branche off from its origin story. Using the metaphor of a branch springing from the stem and arguing that the branc s originality derives its format, Serres identifies dogmatic philosophy as the stem, while philosophy as the branch represents its inventive, shape-shifting, or interdisciplinary elements. InBranches,Serres provides a unique reading of the history of thought and removes the barriers between science, culture, art and religion. His fluency and this fluidity of subject matter combine here to make a book suitable for students of Continental philosophy, post-humanism, the medical humanities and philosophical science, while providing any reader with a wider understanding of the world in which they find themselves.

About the Author Michel Serreswas Professor in the History of Science at Stanford University, USA and a member of the Acad mie Fran aise, France. A renowned and popular philosopher, he was a prize-winning author of essays and books, such asThe Five Senses(2008),Genesis(1995), andBiog e(2013).

About the Author Paul Duncan is Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, USA, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Tasmania, Australia.

Price: $46.99 $51.99 ISBN: 9781350144644 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Teachers' classroom resources & material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Academic UK AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Sorry For Your Trouble Richard Ford

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sportswriter comes a profound, moving collection of stories about men, women, and the gulfs that lie between them

Description A woman and man, parted a quarter of a century, reunite in a bar in New Orleans as the St Patrick's Day parade goes by. A divorced suburban dad helps his daughter pick out a card for her friend who's moving away. A group of friends in late middle age, all once promising, reunite for dinner when one of their number loses her husband, but the gathering splinters when bitter revelations about their shared past emerge. Two teenage boys sit in a drive-in, the air thick with the scent of gin and popcorn and longing.

A visionary collection of luminous landscapes, of great moments in small lives, of the people we carry with us long after they are gone, Sorry for Your Trouble takes disappointment, ageing, grief, love and marriage and silhouettes them against the heady backdrop of Irish America in the past and present. Earthily humane and profoundly wise, the collection reconfirms its author as the master of contemporary American fiction.

About the Author Richard Ford was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He has published eight novels and four collections of stories, including The Sportswriter, Independence Day, The Lay of the Land and the New York Times bestseller, Canada. Independence Daywas awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, the first time the same book had won both prizes. Let Me Be Frank with You was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize in 2015. His work has been translated into twenty- eight languages, and most recently was awarded the Prix Femina tranger in France and the Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature in Spain. Richard Ford lives in Maine with his wife.

Price: $36.99 $38.99 ISBN: 9781526620026 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: Short stories Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The New Long Life Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott

A practical guide to how we can flourish as longevity and technology change our world, from the internationally bestselling authors of The 100-Year Life

Description A practical guide to how we can flourish as longevity and technology change our world, from the internationally bestselling authors of The 100-Year Life Smart new technologies. Longer, healthier lives. Human progress has risen to great heights, but at the same time it has prompted anxiety about where we're heading. Are our jobs under threat? If we live to 100, will we ever really stop working? And how will this change the way we love, manage and learn from others? One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. In our era of unprecedented change, we haven't yet discovered new ways of living.

Drawing from the fields of economics and psychology, Andrew J Scott and Lynda Gratton offer a simple framework based on three fundamental principles (Narrate, Explore and Relate) to give you the tools to navigate the challenges ahead. Both a personal road-map and a primer for governments, corporations and colleges, The New Long Life is the essential guide to a longer, smarter, happier life.

About the Author Andrew Scott is Professor of Economics at the London Business School, having previously held positions at Harvard, the London School of Economics and Oxford University. An award-winning researcher and speaker, his focus is on the major trends that shape the world around us. He has acted as an advisor and board member to a range of corporates and governments and is co-founder of The Longevity Forum, an organisation aimed at achieving healthier, longer lives.

Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School, where she received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015 and directs the highly acclaimed course on the Future of Work. Lynda sits as a steward on the World Economic Forum's Council on the New Education and Work Agenda and has attended Davos since 2013. She is ranked by Thinkers50 as one of the top fifteen business thinkers in the world, and in 2018 was appointed by Prime Price: $49.99 $52.99 ISBN: 9781526615183 Minister Shinzo Abe to be a member of his Council for Designing the 100-Year Life Society. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 280 pages Bic1: Self-help & personal development Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The System: Who Owns the Internet, and How It Owns Us James Ball

Who built, funds and governs the internet? An investigative journey into the inner workings of the System, from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

Description The internet is a network of physical cables and connections, a web of wires enmeshing the world, linking huge data centres to one another and eventually to us. All are owned by someone, financed by someone, regulated by someone. We refer to the internet as abstract from reality. By doing so, we obscure where the real power lies.

In this powerful and necessary book, James Ball sets out on a global journey into the inner workings of the system. From the computer scientists to the cable guys, the billionaire investors to the ad men, the intelligence agencies to the regulators, these are the real-life figures powering the internet and pulling the strings of our society.

Ball brilliantly shows how an invention once hailed as a democratising force has concentrated power in places it already existed Co that the system, in other words, remains the same as it did before.

About the Author James Ball is the Global Editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and the author of multiple books, including Post- Truth. He has worked for BuzzFeed, the Guardian and the Washington Post and his reporting projects have won the Pulitzer Prize for public service, the Scripps Howard Prize and the British Journalism Award for investigative reporting, among others.

Price: $39.99 $44.99 ISBN: 9781526607249 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Bic1: Internet & WWW industries Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Humankind: A Hopeful History Rutger Bregman

A Guardian Pick for 2020. The major new book from Dutch historian Rutger Bregman, international bestselling author of Utopia for Realists and one of the greatest young thinkers of our time

Description A Guardian Book to Look Out For in 2020

'Humankind challenged me and made me see humanity from a fresh perspective' Yuval Noah Harari

From 'the folk hero of Davos', Fox News antagonist and author of the international bestseller Utopia for Realists comes a radical history of our innate capacity for kindness.

It's a belief that unites the left and right, psychologists and philosophers, writers and historians. It drives the headlines that surround us and the laws that touch our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Pinker, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we're taught, are by nature selfish and governed primarily by self- interest. Providing a new historical perspective on the last 200,000 years of human history, Humankind makes a new argument: that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good. When we think the worst of others, it brings out the worst in our politics and economics too. In this major book, internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman shows how believing in human kindness and altruism can be a new way to think Co and act as the foundation for achieving true change in our society. It is time for a new view of human nature.

About the Author Rutger Bregman is one of Europe's most prominent young historians. Utopia for Realists was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller and has been translated from the Dutch into thirty languages. He has twice been nominated for the prestigious European Press Prize for his work at The Correspondent, and his writing has also been featured in the Washington Post and the Guardian. His TED talk, 'Poverty isn't a lack of character; it's a lack of cash', has been viewed Price: $39.99 $42.99 ISBN: 9781408898932 more than three million times. He was ranked number 10 in the Big Issue's Top 100 Changemakers of 2020. Format: Hard Cover @rcbregman | rutgerbregman.com Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Bic1: Ethics & moral philosophy Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here Frances Macken

A captivating, dark portrayal of youth, friendship and the fine line that separates admiration from envy

Description Katie has always been content to exist in the shadow of her intoxicating best friend Evelyn. In their small Irish village, Evelyn's confidence and glamour are enough to make up for her haughty, unpredictable character, and Katie never questions that their friendship will last forever. But Katie's dreams of becoming a professional filmmaker pull her away from home to a new life in Dublin, and confront her with a choice: to hold onto a friendship that has made her who she is, or risk leaving her best friend behind. This mesmerising debut is a captivating story of the people who shape us and the places we struggle to leave behind. Compellingly readable and effortlessly sharp, this is an unmissable novel from a dazzling new talent.

About the Author Frances Macken (b. 1982) is from Claremorris, Co. Mayo. She completed a BA in Film and Television Production at the National Film School, D n Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford and is the author of several short stories. Her work has twice been shortlisted for national short story awards run by RT , Ireland's biggest public service broadcaster, and Penguin Ireland. You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here is her debut work of literary fiction.

Price: $36.99 $38.99 ISBN: 9781786077653 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Fiction & related items Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Heaven and Hell Bart D. Ehrman

Once, no one believed they would go to heaven or hell after death. So how did these ideas first emerge and why have they endured?

Description Whether we believe in them or not, we are all familiar with the concepts of heaven and hell. There was a time, however, when no one thought they would go to either of these places after they died. So where did these conceptions of the afterlife, in which billions today believe, come from? From the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome to the time of early Christianity, Bart Ehrman traces how these ideas emerged through a centuries-long struggle to explain the injustice of this world. For if good is to ultimately triumph over evil, then this unjust world cannot be all there is. A fascinating history of how the ideas of the afterlife evolved over time, Heaven and Hell also reveals much about how Christianity came to be what it is today.

About the Author Bart D. Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus and How Jesus Became God. He has contributed to such major publications and media outlets as Time, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, NBC, CNN and the BBC.

Price: $39.99 $42.99 ISBN: 9781786077202 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages Bic1: Christianity Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Oneworld AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Burmese Labyrinth Carlos Sardina Galache

A first-hand account of the complex, bloody history of Mayanmar: and the origins of the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingyas.

Description In 2011, Burma/Myanmar embarked in a democratic transition from a brutal military rule that culminated four years later, when the first free election in decades saw a landslide for the party of celebrated Nobel prize-winner Aung San Suu Kyi. Yet, even as the international community was celebrating a new dawn, old wars were raging in the northern borderlands and a crisis was emerging in western Arakan State, as the regime intensified its oppression of the vulnerable Muslim Rohingya community. The trigger of the latter was a series of episodes of intercommunal violence between Muslims and Buddhists in 2012, in which the army and police took sides attacking the former. By 2017, the conflict had escalated into a military onslaught against the Rohingya that provoked the most desperate refugee crisis of our times, as over 750,000 of them fled their homes to neighbouring Bangladesh. In The Burmese Labyrinth, journalist Carlos Sardi OEa Galache, gives the in depth story of the country, combining reportage and history. Burma has always been an uneasy balance between multiple ethnic groups and religions. He examines the deep roots behind the ethnic divisions that go back prior to the colonial period, and so shockingly exploded in recent times. This is a powerful portrait of a nation in perpetual conflict with itself.

About the Author Carlos Sardi OEa Galache was born in Madrid in 1978 and has covered Burma as a freelance journalist since 2010. Based in Bangkok, he visited the country regularly covering its many conflicts during the transition period. His work has been published in outlets like Al Jazeera, The Intercept, The Christian Science Monitor, The South China Morning Post, TIME, The Bangkok Post, or Nikkei Asian Review. He currently works for the Spanish news agency EFE in Bangkok.

Price: $140.00 $150.00 ISBN: 9781788733205 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages Bic1: Asian history Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Marx: Towards the Centre of Possibility Kojin Karatani

Classic study of Marx by Japan's leading critical theorist.

Description Originally published in 1974, Kojin Karatani's Marx: Towards the Centre of Possibility has been among his most enduring and pioneering works in critical theory. Written at a time when the political sequences of the New Left had collapsed into crisis and violence, with widespread political exhaustion for the competing sectarian visions of Marxism from 1968, Karatani's Marx laid the groundwork for a new reading, unfamiliar to the existing Marxist discourse in Japan at the time. Karatani's Marx takes on insights from semiotics, deconstruction, and the reading of Marx as a literary thinker, treating Capital as an intervention in philosophy that could be read as itself a theory of signs. Marx is unique in this sense, not only because of its importance in post-'68 Japanese thought, but also because the heterodox reading of Marx that Karatani debuts in this text, centred on his theory of the value-form, will go on to form the basis of his globally influential work.

About the Author Kojin Karatani is an internationally renowned theorist and philosopher. Previously, he was a Professor at Hosei University in Tokyo, Kinki University in Osaka, and Columbia University.

Price: $140.00 $150.00 ISBN: 9781788737791 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 160 pages Bic1: Deconstructionism, Structuralism, Post- structuralism Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Verso Trade AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Friendship: The Evolution, Biology and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond Lydia Denworth

Illuminates the hidden history and scientific significance of our friendships.

Description The phenomenon of friendship is universal. Friends, after all, are the family we choose. But what makes these bonds not just pleasant but essential, and how do they affect our bodies and our minds? In Friendship, science journalist Lydia Denworth takes us in search of the biological, psychological, and evolutionary foundations of this important bond. She finds that the human capacity for friendship is as old as humanity itself, when tribes of people on the African savanna grew large enough for individuals to seek meaningful connection with those outside their immediate families. Lydia meets scientists at the frontiers of brain and genetics research, and discovers that friendship is reflected in our brain waves, our genomes, and our cardiovascular and immune systems; its opposite, loneliness, can kill. With insight and warmth, Lydia weaves past and present, biology and neuroscience, to show how our bodies and minds are designed for friendship, and how this is changing in the age of social media. Blending compelling science, storytelling, and a grand evolutionary perspective, she delineates the essential role that cooperation and companionship play in creating human (and non-human) societies.

Friendship illuminates the vital aspects of friendship, both visible and invisible, and offers a refreshingly optimistic vision of human nature. It is a clarion call for putting positive relationships at the centre of our lives.

About the Author Lydia Denworth is a science journalist. She is a contributing editor for Scientific American, and writes the 'Brain Waves' blog for Psychology Today. Her work regularly appears in Scientific American Mind, Parents, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, and many other publications. Formerly, she was a Newsweek reporter and a bureau chief for People.

Price: $36.99 $39.99 ISBN: 9781472977700 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 368 pages Bic1: Popular science Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Sigma AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias Pragya Agarwal

Uncovers the science behind our 'unintentional' biases using real world stories underpinned by scientific theories and research.

Description 'If you think you don't need to read this book, you really need to read this book.' Jane Garvey, Presenter, BBC Radio 4

'An exhaustive, brilliantly researched survey of bias and how it seeps so easily into our everyday thoughts and actions. An eye-opening book that I hope will be widely read.' Angela Saini, science journalist and author of Superior and Inferior

Included in Stylist Magazine's 'guide to 2020's best non-fiction books'

One of The Bookseller's Editor's Choice picks for April 2020

Have you ever been told to smile more, been teased about your accent, or had your name pronounced incorrectly? If so, you've probably already faced bias in your everyday life. We like to believe that we are all fair-minded and egalitarian but we all carry biases that we might not even be aware of. We might believe that we live in a post-racial society, but racial tension and inequality is pernicious and pervasive. We might believe that gender inequality is a thing of the past, but it is still ubiquitous. Unconscious bias has become a frequently-used term in our vocabulary, but there are still so many myths around it. For the first time, behavioural scientist, activist and writer Dr Pragya Agarwal unravels the way our implicit or 'unintentional' biases affect the way we communicate and perceive the world, and how they affect our decision-making, even in life and death situations. She takes a unique inter-disciplinary approach combining case studies, personal experience, interviews and real world stories underpinned by scientific theories and research. She covers a wide range of implicit biases in depth, including age-ism, appearance, accents, sexism and aversive racism. Throughout, Pragya answers questions such as: do our roots for prejudice lie in our evolutionary past? What happens in our brains when our biases are activated? How has bias affected technology? If we don't know about it, are we really responsible for it? At a time when partisan political ideologies are taking centre stage, and we struggle to make sense of who we are and Price: $36.99 $39.99 ISBN: 9781472971357 who we want to be, it is crucial that we understand why we act the way we do. This book will enable you to reflect and Format: Hard Cover consider the forces that shape us all, opening your eyes to your own biases in a scientific and non-judgmental way. Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 448 pages Bic1: Popular science About the Author Bic2: Dr Pragya Agarwal is a behavioural and data scientist, and a freelance journalist. As a Senior Academic in US and UK Illustrations: Universities, she held the prestigious Leverhulme Fellowship, following a PhD from the University of Nottingham. She is a Previous Titles: Author now living: two-time TEDx speaker, winner of Diverse Wisdom award from Hay House, and was named as one of the 100 influential women in social enterprise in the UK, and one of 50 people creating change in the UK-India corridor on the High and Mighty list. Pragya has been invited to give keynote talks and workshops around the world, and has appeared on several international podcasts, radio and television channels, such as BBC Woman's Hour, BBC Breakfast, Australian Sigma AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Mammals of Madagascar Nick Garbutt

This practical, informative and beautifully illustrated guide to the unique mammal fauna of Madagascar covers all 184 native species of mammal found on the island, including several newly-described species. It is illustrated in full colour throughout, and features a useful section detailing the best mammal-watching sites on Madagascar.

Description This title is a reduced format field guide adaptation of the highly acclaimed Pica Press book Mammals of Madagascar. Madagascar has a unique mammal fauna. Of the 184 species, at least 103 are found nowhere else on earth. It is best known for its 33 species of lemur, but there are also a great variety of tenrecs, bats, rodents, viverrids and mongooses. As the only mammal taxa present on Madagascar, these groups have demonstrated remarkable adaptive radiation, giving rise to some of the most remarkable species in the world, such as the witch-like Aye-aye, the elegant Fosa and the bizarre Hedgehog Tenrecs. Anyone interested in mammals will hope to explore Madagascar's extraordinary assemblage of species, and this is the perfect identification guide for the island.

About the Author Nick Garbutt is Britain's best-known and most popular authority on Madagascar's wildlife. He has observed almost all of Madagascar's mammals in the wild - a claim only a handful of others can make. He is also a talented artist and wildlife photographer.

Price: $69.99 $74.99 ISBN: 9781472980274 Format: Paperback - C format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 304 pages Bic1: Zoology & animal sciences Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Natural History AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Pocket Book of Garden Experiments Helen Pilcher

A beautifully designed activity book packed with fun scientific experiments for the whole family to enjoy in the garden.

Description With more than 80 experiments for the whole family to discover and enjoy,The Pocket Book of Garden Experiments contains easy-to-follow instructions for activities that will stretch your imagination and bring out your inner scientist. x Make an ecosystem in a jar x Find out why leaves change colour x Turn potatoes into slime x Calculate the heights of trees x Make a sound map of your garden Each experiment takes inspiration from the natural world and the fascinating things that live in it.

About the Author Helen Pilcher is a science writer and comedian, with a PhD in stem cell biology and years of stand-up comedy under her belt. Helen has worked as a freelance writer for the last 12 years, and she has written for the Guardian, New Scientist, BBC online, BBC Wildlife and Nature, for which she was formerly a reporter. Helen's previous book for Bloomsbury Sigma, Bring Back the King, was Radio 2 'Fact not Fiction' book of the week; it was described by comedian Sara Pascoe as 'science at its funniest'. @HelenPilcher1

Price: $29.99 $32.99 ISBN: 9781472976307 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 192 pages Bic1: Educational: Sciences, general science Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Natural History AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Reeds Splicing Handbook Jan-Willem Polman

An essential pocket reference and aide memoire on key rope splicing techniques

Description For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master Co and also fun to do. See why splices are better Co and stronger Co than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to find out how to splice efficiently. Containing step by step photos and clear instructions, this colourful and easy to follow aide memoire guides users every step of the way.

About the Author Jan-Willem Polman is a sailor, author, journalist and specialist in synthetics technology who runs courses and workshops about splicing modern ropes.

Price: $19.99 $21.99 ISBN: 9781472981486 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 128 pages Bic1: Sailing Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Reeds Ocean Handbook Bill Johnson

The ideal primer, aide-memoire or revision aid for anyone contemplating an offshore passage or ocean crossing, as well as those studying for the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster qualification.

Description In the bestselling style of the Reeds Handbook series, Reeds Ocean Handbook follows on from Reeds Skipper's Handbook for skippers or crew planning to venture further afield. Complimenting the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster course, this handy pocketbook provides an aide-memoire for all the essential navigation, weather and route planning theory as well as practical guidance and advice on long-distance radio communications, ocean passage-making and risk/emergency preparations.

Colour coded sections, for user-friendly accessibility, cover: - World climate and route planning (including world wind systems, ocean currents, tropical revolving storms) - Navigation (charts, great circle vs Mercator routes, time zones, satellite navigation systems, advice on on-passage navigation routines) - Astro navigation (basic theory refresher, practical astro navigation, unique step-by-step instructions for Astro sight reduction plus using and adjusting the sextant) - Passage making (route planning, preparing the yacht, power needs, supplies of water, food, gas and diesel, watch- keeping routines, crew care) - Communications (features and advantages of VHF, MF, SSB and satellite phones, weather fax, email and access to the internet) - Risks and emergencies (preparing for them, equipment checklist, grab bags, emergency scenario procedures) Internationally relevant and with colour diagrams throughout, this handy pocket-sized handbook is an ideal revision aid on shore and the perfect quick reference guide on the boat.

About the Author A Cambridge-educated engineer, Bill Johnson swapped his career for long-distance sailing. He stopped logging miles somewhere around 50,000. A sailing instructor for ten years, focusing on the RYA courses from beginner to Yachtmaster Price: $19.99 $21.99 ISBN: 9781472981677 level, Bill's strength is in explaining tricky subjects in a clear and engaging way. He is the author of Reeds Crew Format: Paperback Handbook and Manoeuvring, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical. Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Bic1: Boating Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Color and Victorian Photography Lindsay Smith

A curated selection of nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century sources describing the first one-hundred years of color photography, tracing both its scientific developments and setbacks, and its grip on the imagination of philosophers, writers and artists.

Description While nineteenth-century photography is usually thought of in terms of black and white images, intense experimentation with fixing color in photographs dates back to the 1840s, around the time of the camera's invention. Introducing readers to the long and frequently overlooked history of polychrome photography, this short anthology of primary sources includes early accounts of the scientific search for color; essays on its value (or otherwise) by cultural critics such as John Ruskin; extracts from manuals on handcoloring; and nineteenth-century photographers' views on the use of color in their work, from Roger Fenton to Lewis Carroll. It asks why scientists, philosophers, photographers, literary writers and art theorists were so fascinated by the possibility and potential of color, and offers a fresh perspective on the culture and history of early photography. With an introductory essay arguing that the prospect of color in photography loomed from photography's earliest days in the imagination of its creators, users and critics, this short reader is an essential resource for students and scholars wanting to gain a full understanding of nineteenth-century photography and its relationship to art history, literature and culture.

About the Author Lindsay Smith is Professor in the School of English, and Co-Director of the Centre for Photography and the Visual, at the University of Sussex. With an interest in photography dating back to her training in Fine Art, she specializes in the interrelationships between nineteenth-century photography, literature and painting. She has published widely in the field and her books include: Victorian Photography, Painting and Poetry (1995), The Politics of Focus: Women, Children and Nineteenth Century Photography (1998), Pre-Raphaelitism: Poetry and Painting (2013) and Lewis Carroll: Photography on the Move (2015).

Price: $130.00 $143.00 ISBN: 9781474264211 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 216 pages Bic1: History of art / art & design styles Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Visual Arts AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Allenby: Making the Modern Middle East Brad C. Faught

Description Edmund Allenby, Viscount Allenby of Megiddo and Felixstowe, as he became later, was the principal British military figure in the region from 1917 to 1919. He fulfilled a similar proconsular role in Egypt from the latter year until 1925. In these two roles Allenby s eight years in the Middle East were of great impact, and in probing his life an especially revealing window can be found through which to observe closely and understand more fully the history that has resulted in the terminal roil afflicting the Middle East and international affairs today.Brad Faugh s biography of Allenby explores the events and actions of Allenb s life, as well as to examine his thinking on both the British Empire and the post-World War I international order. Faught brings clarity to Allenb s decisive impact on British imperial policy in the making of the modern Middle East, and thereby on the long arc of the regio’s continuing and controversial place in world affairs.

About the Author C. Brad Faught is Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History at Tyndale University College in Toronto. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Senior Fellow of Massey College at the University of Toronto. He is the author of Into Africa: The Imperial Life of Margery Perham (2011) and Kitchener: Hero and Anti-Hero (2016).

Price: $130.00 $143.00 ISBN: 9781788312400 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Bic1: Biography: historical, political & military Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

I.B. Tauris AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Challenging Power: Democracy and Accountability in a Fractured World Cynthia Kaufman

Uses four pressing social case studies to claim that true democracy can only be achieved when citizens are able to hold systems of power to account.

Description Arguing that we only have democracy when systems of power are held to account, Kaufman examines the real work being done to challenge the operations of power that underlie four unruly social problems: climate change, sweatshop labour, police abuse, and economic deprivation. In Accountability Democracy, Kaufman pairs each of these issues with an operation of power -- the large scale influence of multinational corporations; the power of governments; the authority of financial markets; and the control inherent in systems of meaning -- and using case studies like the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh and the killing of Eric Garner, forcefully demonstrates the difficulty in challenging this nexus of power. Yet, advancing a positive message, Kaufman maintains that this network is not omnipotent and can be questioned if we develop 'mechanisms of accountability' which allow us to conceptualise the nature of these restrictions and the action required to resist them. Kaufman provides then, a model for ethical living that allows us to investigate and appreciate our own connection to the powerful forces that control our world.

About the Author Cynthia Kaufman is the Director of the Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action at De Anza College, USA, where she also teaches Philosophy. She is the author of two books on social change Getting Past Capitalism: History, Vision, Hope (2012) and Ideas for Action: Relevant Theory for Radical Change (2003). She is a lifelong activist for social change and has worked on issues such as tenants' rights, police abuse, union organizing, international politics, and most recently climate change.

Price: $130.00 $143.00 ISBN: 9781350139053 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Bic1: Philosophy Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Academic UK AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 The Art of Living Well: Moral Experience and Virtue Ethics Paul van Tongeren

The first English translation of Leven is Een Kunst, an absorbing book in which the prominent ethicist and Nietzsche specialist Paul van Tongeren proposes a new form of ethics as an art of living

Description The first English translation of the prize winning Dutch title Leven is Een Kunst, this is a fascinating book, in which prominent ethicist and Nietzsche specialist Paul van Tongeren creates a contemporary version of classical virtue ethics. Virtue ethics goes right back to the moral philosophy of Aristotle and some could argue is nothing new. However, Van Tongeren demonstrates how the original Artistotlean approach been extended and corrected throughout the centuries by the Stoics, Christianity, and Nietzsche and how we now need new kind of ethics - a creative, artful ethics that takes seriously the desire to 'live well'.

Acting as both a brilliantly clear introduction to virtue ethics and moral philosophy and a serious work of original philosophy, this book connects philosophy with real lived experience and tackles, head-on, the perennial philosophical question: how do we live well?

About the Author Paul van Tongeren is Professor of Moral Philosophy and Ethical Theory at Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Special Professor of Ethics at the Institute of Philosophy in Leuven, Belgium; and Associate Researcher at the University of Pretoria, South Africa Thomas Heij studied philosophy at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, and works as editor at the Nexus Institute

Price: $150.00 $165.00 ISBN: 9781350012868 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 208 pages Bic1: Ethics & moral philosophy Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Academic UK AUSTRALIA JUNE 2020 Branches: A Philosophy of Time, Event and Advent Michel Serres

A meditation on how we might reconcile humanity and nature from one of the world's foremost philosophers of life, Michel Serres.

Description Despite being one of France s most enduring and popular philosophers,Branchesis the first English translation of what has been identified as Michel Serre key text on humanism.In attempting to reconcile humanity and nature, Serres examines how human history branche off from its origin story. Using the metaphor of a branch springing from the stem and arguing that the branc s originality derives its format, Serres identifies dogmatic philosophy as the stem, while philosophy as the branch represents its inventive, shape-shifting, or interdisciplinary elements. InBranches,Serres provides a unique reading of the history of thought and removes the barriers between science, culture, art and religion. His fluency and this fluidity of subject matter combine here to make a book suitable for students of Continental philosophy, post-humanism, the medical humanities and philosophical science, while providing any reader with a wider understanding of the world in which they find themselves.

About the Author Michel Serreswas Professor in the History of Science at Stanford University, USA and a member of the Acad mie Fran aise, France. A renowned and popular philosopher, he was a prize-winning author of essays and books, such asThe Five Senses(2008),Genesis(1995), andBiog e(2013).

About the Author Paul Duncan is Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, USA, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Tasmania, Australia.

Price: $140.00 $154.00 ISBN: 9781350144637 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 240 pages Bic1: Teachers' classroom resources & material Bic2: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

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