Forest Dark Nicole Krauss

SEPTEMBER 2017 Forest Dark Nicole Krauss

From the bestselling, twice-Orange Prize-shortlisted, National Book Award-nominated author comes a vibrant tale of transformation: of a man in his later years and a woman novelist, each drawn to the Levant on a journey of self-discovery.

Description Jules Epstein, a man whose drive, avidity, and personality have, for sixty-eight years, been a force to be reckoned with, is undergoing a metamorphosis. In the wake of his parents' deaths, his divorce from a thirty-year marriage, and his retirement from the New York legal firm where he was a partner, he begins shedding the possessions he spent a lifetime accumulating a watch here, an Old Master there and becomes elusive, distant. Resolving to do something to commemorate his parents, he travels to Tel Aviv and checks into the Hilton.

Meanwhile, a novelist leaves her husband and children behind in Brooklyn and arrives at the same hotel, hoping that the view of the pool she used to dive into on childhood holidays will unlock her writer 's block. But when a retired professor of literature recruits her for a project involving Kafka, she is drawn into a mystery that will take her on a metaphysical journey and change her in ways she could never have imagined.

About the Author Nicole Krauss has been hailed by the New York Times as 'one of America 's most important novelists'. She is the author of the international bestsellers, Great House, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Orange Prize, and The History of Love, which won the Saroyan Prize for International Literature and France 's Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger, and was short-listed for the Orange, Medicis, and Femina prizes. Her first novel, Man Walks Into a Room, was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book of the Year. In 2007, she was selected as one of Granta 's Best Young American Novelists, and in 2010 she was chosen by the New Yorker for their 'Twenty Under Forty' list. Her fiction has been published in the New Yorker, Harper 's, Esquire, and Best American Short Stories, and her books have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Her new novel, Forest Dark, will be published i

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 Sour Heart Jenny Zhang

A debut collection of stories that plunge readers into the tender and chaotic hearts of adolescent girls growing up in New York City

Description I will never forget the first time I read Jenny Zhang - (I was) stunned, moved and quite frankly a little jealous - This book takes Jenny 's voice to a new level - I hope you love Sour Heart as much as I do ' Lena Dunham Centred on a community of immigrants who have traded their endangered lives as artists in China and Taiwan for the constant struggle of life at the poverty line in 1990s New York City, the seven stories that make up Sour Heart examine the many ways that family and history can weigh us down, but also lift us up.

From the young woman coming to terms with her grandmother's role in the Cultural Revolution, to the daughter struggling to understand where her family ends and she begins, to the girl discovering the power of her body to inspire and destroy, these vibrant, raw and powerful stories illuminate the complex and messy inner lives of girls struggling to define themselves.

Fuelled by Jenny Zhang 's singular voice and sly humour, Sour Heart introduces a bright new force in literary fiction.

About the Author Jenny Zhang was born in Shanghai and raised in New York. She is the author of a poetry collection, Dear Jenny, We Are All Find, and a collection of poems and essays, The Selected Jenny Zhang. She was nominated for a National Magazine Award for her essay in Poetry magazine, and her writing has also appeared in the New York Times magazine, New York magazine, Rookie, Lenny and BuzzFeed. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 A Thousand Paper Birds Tor Udall

An intimate portrait of five inextricably linked lives, spanning one calendar year at Kew Gardens an exquisite, strange and beautiful debut for fans of Alice Sebold, Curtis Sittenfeld, Barbara Kingsolver and Audrey Niffenegger

Description An intimate portrait of five inextricably linked lives, spanning one calendar year at Kew Gardens an exquisite, strange and beautiful debut for fans of Alice Sebold, Curtis Sittenfeld, Barbara Kingsolver and Audrey Niffenegger After the sudden death of his wife, Audrey, Jonah sits on a bench in Kew Gardens, trying to reassemble the shattered pieces of his life. Chloe, shaven-headed and abrasive, finds solace in the origami she meticulously folds. But when she meets Jonah, her carefully constructed defences threaten to fall. Milly, a child quick to laugh, freely roams Kew, finding beauty everywhere she goes. But where is her mother and where does she go when the gardens are closed' Harry 's purpose is to save plants from extinction. Quiet and enigmatic, he longs for something or someone who will root him more firmly to the earth. Audrey links these strangers together. As the mystery of her death unravels, the characters journey through the seasons to learn that stories, like paper, can be refolded and reformed. Haunted by songs and origami birds, this novel is a love letter to a garden and a hymn to lost things.

About the Author After studying theatre and film at Bristol University, Tor Udall co-founded a dance-theatre company and spent most of her twenties directing, writing and performing. Having won a competition at the age of nineteen, she directed a theatre piece for the Olivier stage at the National Theatre. She also choreographed an opera for the Royal College of Music. She taught theatre and dance for several years and currently works part-time as an editor for a creative consultancy. She lives in London with her husband and two young children. A Thousand Paper Birds is her first novel. @TorUdall

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Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 Breaking Cover Stella Rimington

A LIZ CARLYLE INVESTIGATION

Rimington tells her story with the crisp authority one would expect of James Bond 's M ' New York Times Book Review

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Rimington tells her story with the crisp authority one would expect of James Bond 's M ' New York Times Book Review Recovering from a gruelling terrorist investigation, Liz Carlyle has been posted to MI5 's counter-espionage desk. Her bosses hope the change of scene will give her some breathing space, but they haven 't counted on Putin 's increased aggression towards the West. Soon Liz is on the hunt for a Russian spy who threatens to plunge Britain back into the fraught days of the Cold War.

Meanwhile, MI6 has hired Jasminder Kapoor, a controversial young civil rights lawyer, to explain issues of privacy and security to the public. But in this world of shadowy motives and secret identities, Jasminder must be extra-careful about whom she can trust -

About the Author Dame Stella Rimington joined the Security Service (MI5) in 1968. During her career she worked in all the main fields of the Service: counter-subversion, counter-espionage and counter-terrorism. She was appointed Director General in 1992, the first woman to hold the post. She has written her autobiography and nine Liz Carlyle novels. She lives in London and Norfolk.

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 The Memory Stones Caroline Brothers

A compelling tale of a young woman 's disappearance in 1970s Argentina, The Memory Stones is a sweeping, epic story of a family tragedy whose consequences echo throughout generations

Description Buenos Aires. 1976. In the heat of summer, the Ferrero family escapes to the lush expanse of Tigre. Osvaldo, a distinguished doctor, and his wife Yolanda, gather with their daughters, sensible Julieta who lives in Miami, and wilful Graciela nineteen, and madly in love with her fiance, Jose. Those days will be the last the family ever spends together. On their return to Buenos Aires, the Argentine military stages a coup. Friends and colleagues disappear overnight, andOsvaldo is forced to flee to Europe.When Jose is abducted, Graciela goes into hiding, then vanishes in turn.Osvaldo can only witness the disintegration of his family from afar, while Yolanda fights on the ground for some trace of their beloved daughter. Soon she realises they may be fighting for an unknown grandchild as well. Heartbreaking and beautiful, The Memory Stones tells the story of the Disappeared, thousands of Argentinians who fell victim to the violence of the period. Depicting the despair and hope of one family seeking to rebuild itself after unimaginable loss, it is a lyrical, devastating portrait of a country that has come face to face with terror and the long, dark shadow it leaves behind.

About the Author Caroline Brothers was born in Australia. She has a PhD in history from University College London and has worked as a foreign correspondent in Europe and Latin America, and as a journalist at the International New York Times. She is the author of War and Photography, and the novel Hinterland. She divides her time between London and Paris. carolinebrothers.com @CaroBrothers

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 Hide Matthew Griffin

The story of a hidden life, the story of a secret love. Moving from the end of the Second World War to the present day, a breathtaking debut novel about the decades-long relationship between a gay couple

Description WINNNER OF THE CROOK'S CORNER BOOK PRIZE 2016 'This is a great love story' Edmund White, author of A Boy's Own Story

Wendell Wilson, a taxidermist, and Frank Clifton, a veteran, meet after the Second World War. But, in this declining textile town in a southern US state, their love holds real danger. Severing nearly all ties with the rest of the world, they carve out a home for themselves on the outskirts of town. For decades, their routine of self-reliant domesticity Wendell's cooking, Frank 's care for a yard no one sees, and the vicarious drama of courtroom TV seems to protect them. But when Wendell finds Frank lying motionless outside at the age of eighty-three, their carefully crafted life together begins to unravel. As Frank 's memory and physical strength deteriorate, Wendell struggles in vain to hold on to the man he once knew. Faced with giving care beyond his capacity, he must come to terms with the consequences of half a century in seclusion: the different lives they might have lived and the impending, inexorable loss of the one they had.

About the Author Matthew Griffin is a graduate of Wake Forest University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He was born and raised in North Carolina and currently lives with his husband in Louisiana, where he is a visiting professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. This is his first novel. matthewgriffinwriter.com @mattygrif

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 Just Another Week in Suburbia Les Zig

The Slap meets Liane Moriarty.

Description Casper Gray goes to bed a happily married man. He wakes up questioning whether everything is a lie. Life in suburbia holds few surprises for Casper. He and his wife Jane are still trying for a baby after seven years. His neighbours have their quirks to be navigated. And his job as a high school teacher, while satisfying, comes with its challenges. Every day is much like the one before that is, until Casper makes a discovery that threatens everything he knows... As Casper 's fears grows into obsessions, his world starts to unravel. Just Another Week in Suburbia is a story about love, trust, and insecurity, and the question of whether you can ever really know another person.

About the Author Les Zig has been telling stories since he was a kid, lying to get out of trouble. As a teenager, he worked out he could put his imagination to use telling stories, although this took a number of different forms. As he 's grown older, he 's had stories and articles published in various print and digital journals, screenplays optioned, and written one whole poem. He 's now interested in exploring the human psyche from the fears, quirks, and neuroses that drive us, to the dynamics of how people interact and react, how the world around them influences and sometimes predetermines their choices, and who they inevitably become. Les is the author of young adult novel Pride. Just Another Week in Suburbia is his debut Adult fiction and will be launched at Melbourne Writers ' Festival.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 The Rowland Sinclair Mysteries: Books 1-7 Sulari Gentill

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 A Few Right Thinking Men: Book 1 in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries Sulari Gentill

Rowland Sinclair is indifferent to politics... until a brutal murder exposes an extraordinary and treasonous conspiracy.

Description Rowland Sinclair is an artist and a gentleman. In Australia 's 1930s, the Sinclair name is respectable and influential, yet Rowland has a talent for scandal.

Even with thousands of unemployed lining the streets, Rowland 's sheltered world is one of exorbitant wealth, culture and impeccable tailoring. He relies on the Sinclair fortune to indulge his artistic passions and friends... a poet, a painter and a brazen sculptress.

Mounting tensions fuelled by the Great Depression take Australia to the brink of revolution.

About the Author Award-wining author Sulari Gentill set out to study astrophysics, graduated in law, and then abandoned her legal career to write books instead of contracts. Born in Sri Lanka, Sulari learned to speak English in Zambia, grew up in Brisbane and now lives in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains of NSW where, with her historian husband, she grows French black truffles, cares for a variety of animals and raises two wild colonial boys. Sulari also paints, but only well enough to know she should write, preferably in her pyjamas.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 A Decline in Prophets: Book 2 in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries Sulari Gentill

Rowland Sinclair is back, and this time he's bringing scandal with him

Description In 1932, the RMS Aquitania embodies all that is gracious and refined, in a world gripped by crisis and doubt.

Returning home on the luxury liner after months abroad, Rowland Sinclair and his companions dine with a suffragette, a Bishop and a retired World Prophet. The Church encounters less orthodox religion in the Aquitania 's chandeliered ballroom, where men of God rub shoulders with mystics in dinner suits.

The elegant atmosphere on board is charged with tension, but civility prevails... until people start to die. Then things get a bit awkward.

And Rowland finds himself unwittingly in the centre of it all.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 Miles Off Course: Book 3 in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries Sulari Gentill

Murder, Treason, Trespass, Kidnapping, Betrayal...Again, Rowland Sinclair finds himself in the middle of it all.

Description In early 1933, Rowland Sinclair and his companions are ensconced in the superlative luxury of The Hydro Majestic Medlow Bath, where trouble seems distant indeed.

And then Harry Simpson vanishes.

Croquet and pre-dinner cocktails are abandoned for the High Country where Rowland hunts for Simpson with a determination that is as mysterious as the disappearance itself. Stockmen, gangsters and a belligerent writer all gather to the fray, as the investigation becomes embroiled with a much darker consipiracy.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 Paving the New Road: Book 4 in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries Sulari Gentill

Plots thicken, loyalties are tested and bedfellows become strange indeed.

Description It 's 1933, and the political landscape of europe is darkening. Eric Campbell, the man who would be Australia 's Fohrer, is on a fascist tour of the Continent, meeting dictators over cocktails and seeking allegiances in a common cause. Yet the Australian way of life is not undefended. Old enemies have united to undermine Campbell 's ambitions. The clandestine armies of the establishment have once again mobilised to thwart any friendship with the Third reich. But when their man in Munich is killed, desperate measures are necessary.

Now Rowland Sinclair must travel to Germany to defend Australian democracy from the relentless march of Fascism. Amidst the goosestepping euphoria of a rising Nazi movement, Rowland encounters those who will change the course of history. In a world of spies, murderers and despotic madmen, he can trust no-one but an artist, a poet and a brazen sculptress.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 A Gentleman Formerly Dressed: Book 5 in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries Sulari Gentill

Before the engine on Rowly 's mercedes has cooled, the young artist, is embroiled in scandal...

Description After narrowly escaping the terror of Nazi Germany, Rowland Sinclair and his companions land in London, believing they are safe.

But they are wrong.

A bizarre murder plunges the hapless Australians into a queer world of British aristocracy, Fascist Blackshirts, illicit love, scandal, and spies.

A world where gentlemen are not always what they are dressed up to be.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 A Murder Unmentioned: Book 6 in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries Sulari Gentill

The black sheep of a wealthy 1930s grazier dynasty, gentleman artist Rowland Sinclair often takes matters into his own hands. When the matter is murder, there are consequences.

Description For nearly fourteen years, Rowland has tried to forget, but now the past has returned.

A newly-discovered gun casts light on a family secret long kept... a murder the Sinclairs would prefer stayed unsolved.

As old wounds tear open, the dogged loyalty of Rowland 's inappropriate companions is all that stands between him and the consequences of a brutal murder... one he simply failed to mention.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 Give the Devil His Due: Book 7 in the Rowland Sinclair Mysteries Sulari Gentill

With danger presenting at every turn, and the brakes long since disengaged, Rowland Sinclair hurtles towards disaster with an artist, a poet and brazen sculptress along for the ride.

Description When Rowland Sinclair is invited to take his yellow Mercedes onto the Maroubra Speedway, renamed the Killer Track for the lives it has claimed, he agrees without caution or reserve.

But then people start to die...

The body of a journalist covering the race is found in a House of Horrors, an English blueblood with Blackshirt affiliations is killed on the race track... and it seems that someone has Rowland in their sights.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 She Be Damned: A Heloise Chancey Mystery M.J. Tjia

A unique who-done-it that puts a modern spin on a classic style of mystery writing.

Description London courtesan or professional sleuth' London, 1863: Prostitutes in Waterloo are turning up dead, their sexual organs mutilated and removed. When another girl goes missing, fears grow that the killer may have claimed their latest victim. The police are at a loss and so it falls to courtesan and professional detective, Heloise Chancey, to investigate. With the assistance of her trusty Chinese maid, Amah Li Leen, Heloise inches closer to the truth. But when Amah is implicated in the brutal plot, Heloise must reconsider who she can trust, before the killer strikes again.

About the Author M.J. TJIA is a PhD in literature and was nominated for the QUT Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award and received the Australian Post-Graduate Award for exceptional research potential. She is an award- winning Australian author. Her father is Chinese-Indonesian and her mother has English-Irish Heritage. Being Eurasian herself means that she has always been interested in portraying racially hyridised characters.

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BLM Pantera SEPTEMBER 2017 A Shimmer of Hummingbirds: A Birder Murder Mystery Steve Burrows

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Oneworld SEPTEMBER 2017 By Gaslight Steven Price

For fans of Conan Doyle and Sarah Waters comes this literary tour de force of a detective's ceaseless hunt for an elusive criminal

Description *Longlisted for the Giller Prize 2016* A deeply atmospheric literary tour de force with a cast of unforgettable characters, By Gaslight is the remarkable story of one detective's ceaseless hunt for an elusive criminal. London, 1885. A woman 's body is discovered on Edgware Road; ten miles away, her head is dredged from the dark, muddy waters of the Thames. Famed detective William Pinkerton had one lead to the notorious thief Edward Shade, and now that lead is dead. Determined to drag Shade out of the shadows, Pinkerton descends into the seedy underworld of Victorian London, with its gas-lit streets, opium dens, sewers and seance halls, its underworld of spies, blackmailers, cultists, petty thieves and pitiless murderers. Adam Foole is a gentleman without a past, haunted by a love affair ten years gone. Returning to London in search of his lost beloved, his journey brings him face-to-face with Pinkerton, and what he learns of his lover 's fate will force him to confront a past - and a grief - he thought long buried. Epic in scope, brilliantly conceived and vividly atmospheric, By Gaslight is a riveting portrait of two men on the brink. Shrouded in secrets, betrayals and deceptions, this is the story of the most unlikely of bonds: between William Pinkerton, the greatest detective of his age, and Adam Foole, the one man who may hold the key to finding Edward Shade.

About the Author Steven Price's first collection of poems, Anatomy of Keys, won Canada's 2007 Gerald Lampert Award for Best First Collection, was shortlisted for the BC Poetry Prize and was named a Globe and Mail Book of the Year. His first novel, Into That Darkness, was shortlisted for the BC Fiction Prize. His second collection of poems, Omens in the Year of the Ox, won the ReLit Award. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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Oneworld SEPTEMBER 2017 The Truants Lee Markham

Description Following the suicide of his lover, the last of the oldones ' ancient immortal beings, as clever as they are ruthless and unable to withstand the light of the sun has decided to end his immortality. As he sits on a bench on the edge of a council estate to await his demise with the rising of the sun, he is mistaken for an old man, held up at knifepoint by a young man and stabbed before the sun burns his body to ashes. His assailant scurries back into the belly of the estate with the knife in his pocket, the blood of the old-one seared into its sharpened edge. But once the blade finds new flesh, the congealed blood mingles with that of its victim, and awakens in them the old-one 's consciousness from the depths of the afterlife. It is not long before the knife draws blood again, and one by one the youth living on the estate are taken over by the old-one 's mind. Determined to die, he must find and destroy the knife before his soul becomes irrevocably dispersed in the bodies of the city 's children, trapped forever in its feral underbelly. But someone is out to stop him - Inspired by the murders of Baby P, Jamie Bulger and Damilola Taylor, and by the London riots during the summer of 2011, The Truants is a visceral, intelligent, gripping novel which uncovers the fragility and hopelessness of Britain 's social underclass and the horror of their everyday lives.

About the Author Lee Markham is an Eastbourne-based author whose work is inspired by writers such as Stephen King, Iain Banks, Alan Moore and Cormac McCarthy. He founded No Man Publishing in 2014 and is currently the CEO of Chestnut Tree Tales.

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Duckworth SEPTEMBER 2017 Utopia Thomas More

One of the most famous ideal societies portrayed in fiction. Here presented in a brand-new translation by Roger Clarke. Wonderfully annotated with an extensive apparatus and additional material which make this edition unique.

Description In Thomas More 's hugely influential Utopia, a traveller recounts his discovery of an island nation in which the inhabitants enjoy unprecedented social cohesion and justice. The book imagines a community in which laws, personal relations and professional ambition are based on reason, in contrast with the tradition-bound superstitions of Europe, which were, in More 's eyes, impediments to equality and peaceful coexistence. One of the indicators of the profound cultural and political influence of More 's masterpiece is today 's common use of the word Utopia a term he invented. This extraordinary treatise on the values of rationality and reason here presented in a sparkling new translation by Roger Clarke and accompanied by copious notes and additional texts questions what a philosopher can do to enact change in society, and how idealized visions can inform political practice.

About the Author As a philosopher, author, statesman and humanist, Thomas More (1478 1535) was one of the most influential thinkers of the English Renaissance. He was a councillor to Henry VIII, who famously ordered his execution, and is venerated as a saint in Catholicism. More 's Utopia is considered one of the most influential philosophical works of all time.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Dead Souls Nikolai Gogol

One of the most unusual works of nineteenth-century fiction and a poignant satire on social hypocrisy. Here presented in a brand new translation by Donald Rayfield. A perfect companion to Petersburg Tales. Both books are part of Alma Classics' Evergreen series.

Description A mysterious stranger named Chichikov arrives in a small provincial Russian town and proceeds to visit a succession of landowners, making each of them an unusual and somewhat macabre proposition. He offers to buy the rights to the dead serfs who are still registered on the landowner 's estate, thus reducing their liability for taxes. It is not clear what Chichikov 's intentions are with the dead serfs he is purchasing, and despite his attempts to ingratiate himself, his strange behaviour arouses the suspicions of everyone in the town. A biting satire of social pretensions and pomposity, Dead Souls has been revered since its original publication in 1842 as one of the funniest and most brilliant novels of nineteenth-century Russia. Its unflinching and remorseless depiction of venality in Russian society is a lasting tribute to Gogol 's comic genius.

About the Author One of the leading figures in nineteenth-century Russian literature, Nikolai Gogol (1809 52) is best known for his satirical masterpiece, Dead Souls, and humorous plays and short stories such as The Government Inspector and The Overcoat, written in a highly original and trenchant style.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 The Incest Diary Anonymous

An extraordinary, powerful and beautifully written memoir of a daughter's abuse by, and attachment to, her father

Description An extraordinary, powerful and beautifully written memoir of a daughter's abuse by, and attachment to, her father. Throughout her childhood and adolescence, the anonymous author of The Incest Diary was raped by her father. Beneath a veneer of normal family life, she grew up in and around this all-encompassing secret. Her sexual relationship with her father lasted, off and on, into her twenties. It formed her world, and it formed her deepest fears and desires. Even after she broke away - even as she grew into an independent and adventurous young woman - she continued to seek out new versions of the violence, submission and secrecy she had struggled to leave behind.

In this graphic and harrowing memoir, the author revisits her early traumas and their aftermath - not from a clinical distance, but from deep within - to explore the ways in which her father 's abuse shaped her, and still does. As a matter of psychic survival, she became both a sexual object and a detached observer, a dutiful daughter and the protector of a dirty secret. And then, years later, she made herself write it down.

With lyric concision, in vignettes of almost unbearable intensity, this writer tells a story that is shocking but that will ring true to many other survivors of abuse. It has never been faced so directly on the page.

About the Author To protect her privacy, the author has chosen to be anonymous. She has changed certain details in order to preserve her anonymity but has not altered the essentials.

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Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 The Incest Diary 8 Copy Pack

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 Bitch Doctrine: Essays for Dissenting Adults Laurie Penny

'I can't really think of another writer who so consistently and bravely keeps thinking and talking and learning and trying to make the world better' Caitlin Moran

Description 'I can't really think of another writer who so consistently and bravely keeps thinking and talking and learning and trying to make the world better' Caitlin Moran Smart and provocative, witty and uncompromising, this collection of Laurie Penny 's writing establishes her as one of the most urgent and vibrant feminist voices of our time. From the shock of Donald Trump 's election and the victories of the far right, to online harassment and the transgender rights movement, these darkly humorous articles provoke challenging conversations about the definitive social issues of today.

Penny is lyrical and passionate in her desire to contest injustice; she writes at the raw edge of the zeitgeist at a time when it has never been more vital to confront social norms. These revelatory, revolutionary essays will give readers hope and tools for change from one of today 's boldest commentators.

About the Author Laurie Penny is a writer and journalist. She writes for Vice, the Guardian and many other publications, is a columnist and Contributing Editor at the New Statesman magazine. She was the youngest person to be shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for political writing on her blog 'Penny Red'. She has reported on radical politics, protest, digital culture and feminism from around the world, working with activists from the Occupy movement and the European youth uprisings. She has 160,000 followers on Twitter and in 2012 won the British Media Awards' 'Twitter Public Personality of the Year' prize. Laurie is a nerd, a nomad and an activist. She is thirty years old and lives in London. laurie-penny.com @PennyRed

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Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 The Bitch Doctrine 8 Copy Pack

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 How to Resist Matthew Bolton

An empowering and practical set of seven principles to effect actual change for the better in the world around us

Description An empowering and practical set of seven principles to effect actual change for the better in the world around us. It 's easy to feel dispirited by the world around us. We need change but as one person alone, it can all seem far too daunting. What can one person alone achieve' Where to begin' How to Resist reminds us that all great social change movements in history have been organised by ordinary people coming together, being brave and changing the course of history. Whoever and wherever we are, if we want to effect change, the first step is to look at ourselves. We need to think about what we care about, what motivates us and how we want to be remembered. We need to do more than react against others: we need to look forwards. With illuminating stories and clear procedures, change seems genuinely achievable. Matthew Bolton, who created and led the successful campaign in Britain that led to millions of people in the UK being given the Living Wage, calmly and clearly shows us how together, we can effect positive change in the world around us.

About the Author Matthew Bolton is Deputy Director of Citizens UK and Lead Organiser for London Citizens. He led the Living Wage campaign between 2008 and 2014, built North London Citizens and Leeds Citizens and now coaches Organisers across the United Kingdom. Matthew is a Trustee of the London Community Land Trust affordable housing provider. He lives with his wife and young son in South London.

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 Agent Zigzag and Operation Mincemeat Ben Macintyre

Two critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling tales of World War II espionage from the master of suspense, Ben Macintyre

Description Two critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling tales of World War II espionage from the master of suspense, Ben Macintyre

Agent Zigzag One December night in 1942, a Nazi parachutist landed in a Cambridgeshire field. His mission: to sabotage the British war effort. His name was Eddie Chapman, but he would shortly become MI5 's Agent Zigzag. Dashing and louche, courageous and unpredictable, inside the traitor was a hero; inside the villain, a man of conscience. The problem for Chapman, his many lovers and his spymasters, was knowing where one ended and the other began -

Operation Mincemeat In April 1943, a corpse later identified as Major William Martin of the Royal Marines is discovered floating in the sea off the coast of Spain. A leather attache case, secured to his belt, reveals an intelligence gold mine: top-secret Allies ' invasion plans. But Major William Martin never existed. The body is that of a dead tramp and every single document is fake. It was the most extraordinary deception ever planned by Churchill 's spies, and an outrageous lie that travelled all the way to Hitler 's desk.

In these two Sunday Times No. 1 bestsellers, Ben Macintyre weaves together diaries, letters, photographs, memories and top-secret MI5 files into exhilarating accounts of undercover daring and deceit.

About the Author Ben Macintyre is a columnist and Associate Editor on The Times. He has worked as the newspaper 's correspondent in New York, Paris and Washington. He is the author of ten previous books, including the Sunday Times bestsellers Double Cross and A Spy Among Friends. His most recent book is SAS Rogue Heroes, the first authorised biography of the SAS. Price: $32.99 (NZ$34.99) ISBN: 9781408893760 Format: Hard Cover benmacintyre.com Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: JPSH Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 The Epic City Kushanava Choudhury

A masterful and entirely fresh portrait of great hopes and dashed dreams in a mythical city from a major new literary voice

Description A masterful and entirely fresh portrait of great hopes and dashed dreams in a mythical city from a major new literary voice Everything that could possibly be wrong with a city was wrong with Calcutta. When Kushanava Choudhury arrived in New Jersey at the age of twelve, he had already migrated halfway around the world four times. After graduating from Princeton, he moved back to the world which his immigrant parents had abandoned, to a city built between a river and a swamp, where the moisture-drenched air swarms with mosquitos after sundown.

Once the capital of the British Raj, and then India's industrial and cultural hub, by 2001 Calcutta was clearly past its prime. Why, his relatives beseeched him, had he returned' Surely, he could have moved to Delhi, Bombay or Bangalore, where a new Golden Age of consumption was being born.

Yet fifteen million people still lived in Calcutta. Working for the Statesman, its leading English newspaper, Kushanava Choudhury found the streets of his childhood unchanged by time. Shouting hawkers still overran the footpaths, fish-sellers squatted on bazaar floors; politics still meant barricades and bus burnings, while Communist ministers travelled in motorcades.

Sifting through the chaos for the stories that never make the papers, Kushanava Choudhury paints a soulful, compelling portrait of the everyday lives that make Calcutta. Written with humanity, wit and insight, The Epic City is an unforgettable portrait of an era, and a city which is a world unto itself.

About the Author Kushanava Choudhury grew up in Calcutta and New Jersey. After graduating from Princeton University he worked as a reporter at the Statesman in Calcutta. He went on to receive a PhD in Political Theory from Yale University before Price: $34.99 (NZ$36.99) ISBN: 9781408888889 returning to Calcutta to write a book about the city. The Epic City is his first book. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: BGL Sub Category: WTL Travel Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 Becoming China: The Story Behind the State Jeanne-Marie Gescher

For the first time, a history of China that tells you why it thinks and acts the way it does. All Under Heaen looks at how China 's image of itself and its relations with the outside world derive not only from 60 years of communism, but from a rich and diverse history.

Description Weaving together the inspirations, ideas, wars and dreams that have shaped the way China 's people have thought about order from the ancient past to the recent present, Gescher reveals a story of China as an epic and continuing battle about order that strikes at the heart of what it means to be Chinese. With the past in perspective, the clashes between China 's people and the Party come to life as never before and the importance of China 's question becomes clear for everything, including economics. In a thought provoking conclusion, Gescher invites readers to make their own, informed, views about how order might be found in China and then to take one step further and apply China 's question to the wider world. Jeanne-Marie Gescher founded of one of the earliest private advisory firms in China, she has also observed and advised policy institutions on the social, human and environmental changes that have taken place and on their implications, for China and the wider world. Jeanne-Marie has been honorary legal advisor to successive British ambassadors to the PRC from 1989 to 2015; she is a twice-elected former chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China. Prior to China, she worked as a legal advisor with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as a trade and competition lawyer in Brussels, and as a lecturer in law at the School of Oriental and African Studies (London University). In 2001, she was awarded an OBE for her China work. She is a Leaders Quest Ambassador. Jeanne-Marie was born in Canada. She is a graduate of the universities of Durham and Aix-en-Provence, and a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. She is a guest lecturer at the University of London 's School of Oriental and African Studies. In 2016 she became special advisor on China to Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.

About the Author Jeanne-Marie Gescher founded of one of the earliest private advisory firms in China, she has also observed and advised

Price: $60.00 (NZ$64.99) policy institutions on the social, human and environmental changes that have taken place and on their implications, for ISBN: 9781408887240 China and the wider world. Jeanne-Marie has been honorary legal advisor to successive British ambassadors to the PRC Format: from 1989 to 2015; she is a twice-elected former chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China. Dimensions: mm Extent: 704 pages Main Category: HBJF Sub Category: HBJF Asian History Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 Steam Titans: Cunard, Collins, and the Epic Battle for Commerce on the North Atlantic William M. Fowler Jr.

The story of the epic contest between shipping magnates Samuel Cunard and Edward Collins for mid-19th century control of the Atlantic.

Description The story of the epic contest between shipping magnates Samuel Cunard and Edward Collins for mid-19th century control of the Atlantic.

Between 1815 and the American Civil War, the greatest invention of the Industrial Revolution delivered a sea change in oceanic transportation. Steam travel transformed the Atlantic into a pulsating highway, dominated by ports in Liverpool and New York, as steamships ferried people, supplies, money, and information with astounding speed and regularity. American raw materials flowed eastward, while goods, capital, people, and technology crossed westward. The Anglo- American partnership fueled development worldwide; it also gave rise to a particularly intense competition.

Steam Titans tells the story of a transatlantic fight to wrest control of the globe 's most lucrative trade route. Two men-- Samuel Cunard and Edward Knight Collins--and two nations wielded the tools of technology, finance, and politics to compete for control of a commercial lifeline that spanned the North Atlantic. The world watched carefully to see which would win. Each competitor sent to sea the fastest, biggest, and most elegant ships in the world, hoping to earn the distinction of being known as the only way to cross. Historian William M. Fowler brings to life the spectacle of this generation-long struggle for supremacy, during which New York rose to take her place among the greatest ports and cities of the world, and recounts the tale of a competition that was the opening act in the drama of economic globalization, still unfolding today.

About the Author William M. Fowler is Distinguished Professor of History at Northeastern University in Boston and has lectured at the Smithsonian Institution, the United States Naval War College, and the Sea Education Association. A trustee of the Ralph Price: $32.99 (NZ$34.99) Waldo Emerson Association, The Paul Revere Memorial Association, and The Rhode Island Historical Society, Fowler is ISBN: 9781620409084 an honorary member of the Boston Marine Society, as well as an editor of The New England Quarterly. He lives in Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Winchester, Massachusetts. Extent: 288 pages Main Category: HB History Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury USA SEPTEMBER 2017 Squirrel Pie (and other stories): Adventures in Food Across the Globe Elisabeth Luard

An enthralling culinary tour of the globe with award-winning food writer Elisabeth Luard

Description Sacrilegious to say it but Elizabeth Luard even beats Elizabeth David. Exquisite writing and wonderful food, and funny too ' Prue Leith

Elisabeth Luard proves that no matter where you are, there is food to be gathered, or hunted, or found. Squirrel Pieis a beautifully written tribute to food that has all but vanished from our everyday lives ' Alice Waters Elisabeth Luard, one of the food world 's most entertaining and evocative writers, has travelled extensively throughout her life, meeting fascinating people, observing different cultures and uncovering extraordinary ingredients in unusual places. In this enchanting food memoir, she shares tales and dishes gathered from her global ramblings. With refreshing honesty and warmth, she recounts anecdotes of the many places she has visited: scouring for snails in Crete, sampling exotic spices in Ethiopia and tasting pampered oysters in Tasmania. She describes encounters with a cellarer-in-chief and a mushroom-king, and explains why stress is good news for fruit and vegetables, and how to spot a truffle lurking under an oak tree. Divided into four landscapes rivers, islands, deserts and forests Elisabeth 's stories are coupled with more than fifty authentic recipes, each one a reflection of its unique place of origin, including Boston bean-pot, Hawaiian poke, Cretan bouboutie, mung-bean roti, roasted buttered coffee beans, Anzac biscuits and Sardinian lemon macaroons. Illustrated with Elisabeth 's own sketches, Squirrel Pie will appeal to anyone with a taste for travel, and an affinity for that most universal of languages, food.

About the Author Elisabeth Luard is a food writer, journalist and broadcaster, and in 2016 received the Guild of Food Writers' Lifetime Achievement Award. Her cookbooks include A Cook 's Year in a Welsh Farmhouse, European Peasant Cookery and The Food of Spain and Portugal. She has written three memoirs, Family Life, Still Life and My Life as a Wife. She has a monthly column in the Oldie, is a Trustee of TheOxford Symposium on Food and Cookery and writes in Country Living, the Telegraph, Country Life and the Daily Mail. Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408845943 elisabethluard.com / @elisabethluard Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 400 pages Main Category: WBN Sub Category: WBN National Cuisines Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 The Superior Person's Book of Words Peter Bowler

70,000 copies sold in this series of cult word books devoted exclusively to the service of Superior People.

Description 'Words are not only tools; they are also weapons' The secret to being a truly Superior Person is to use really superior words. More impressive than a top hat, much more effective than a fist-fight, here are five hundred words to help you wiggle out of sticky debates, deal with obnoxious dinner guests and fill in sick leave application forms with panache. Impress your friends, amaze your colleagues and baffle your enemies with this witty, charming, and clever little book.

About the Author Peter Bowler has to his name several published books, most of which are, as the French say, introuvable, lending them an intrinsic attraction for those who cultivate the unattainable. He lives with his patient and beautiful wife Diana in an idyllic sub-tropical coastal town, and hopes one day to rule the world.

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future Gretchen Bakke Ph.D

A revelatory look at our national power grid--how it developed, its current flaws, and how it must be completely reimagined for our fast-approaching energy future.

Description A revelatory look at our national power grid--how it developed, its current flaws, and how it must be completely reimagined for our fast-approaching energy future. America's electrical grid, an engineering triumph of the twentieth century, is turning out to be a poor fit for the present. It 's not just that the grid has grown old and is now in dire need of basic repair. Today, as we invest great hope in new energy sources--solar, wind, and other alternatives--the grid is what stands most firmly in the way of a brighter energy future. If we hope to realize this future, we need to reimagine the grid according to twenty-first-century values. It 's a project which forces visionaries to work with bureaucrats, legislators with storm-flattened communities, moneymen with hippies, and the left with the right. And though it might not yet be obvious, this revolution is already well under way. Cultural anthropologist Gretchen Bakke unveils the many facets of America 's energy infrastructure, its most dynamic moments and its most stable ones, and its essential role in personal and national life. The grid, she argues, is an essentially American artifact, one which developed with us: a product of bold expansion, the occasional foolhardy vision, some genius technologies, and constant improvisation. Most of all, her focus is on how Americans are changing the grid right now, sometimes with gumption and big dreams and sometimes with legislation or the brandishing of guns. The Grid tells--entertainingly, perceptively--the story of what has been called ""the largest machine in the world"": its fascinating history, its problematic present, and its potential role in a brighter, cleaner future.

About the Author Gretchen Bakke holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in Cultural Anthropology. Her work focuses on the chaos and creativity that emerges during social, cultural, and technological transitions. For the past decade she has been researching and writing about the changing culture of electricity in the United States. She is a former fellow in Wesleyan University 's Science in Society Program, a former Fulbright fellow, and is currently an assistant professor of anthropology Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) at McGill University. Born in Portland, Oregon, Bakke lives in Montreal. ISBN: 9781632865687 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: PDZ Popular Science Sub Category: RN The Environment Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury USA SEPTEMBER 2017 Modern British Food: Cow Pie and Other Recipes from Parlour Jesse Dunford Wood

Jesse Dunford Wood presents his fun, unique riffs on classics British dishes

Description With his infectious humour and brilliant writing style, Jesse Dunford Wood presents a delightfully wacky, delicious and irresistible collection of British classics with a twist and a turn, based around the premise that food should be fun and that flavour is key. Cow Pie sits alongside retro favourites such as Chicken Kyiv and a wealth of wittily conceived, much-loved British dishes, beautifully realised through imaginative photography.

Cow Pie and Other Stories is intended to be the ultimate fun cookery book, great to give and great to receive; a cookery book to make you smile and to make you hungry.

About the Author Jesse Dunford Wood is considered an expert on British Food. He has worked with top chefs including Michael Caines, Charlie Trotter, Rowley Leigh and Mark Hix. In 2007 he teamed up with Oliver Peyton to set up The National Dining Rooms at the National Gallery where he received rave reviews and helped them win Time Out Award for Best British Restaurant. He is now the owner and chef of Parlour, Kensal Green. He has appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and BBC Truth About Food. @dunfordwood / @ParlourUK

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Absolute Press SEPTEMBER 2017 Tom Kitchin's Meat and Game Tom Kitchin

A celebration of seasonal meat and game dishes from acclaimed chef Tom Kitchin

Description With a focus on seasonality and the very best produce, Tom Kitchin 's Meat and Game offers great recipes to try at home. From venison to partridge, game is an increasingly popular subject, and Tom shows readers how to get the very best out of it, pairing the beautiful flavours with seasonal vegetables to create simple, fulfilling dishes. Alongside classic game recipes, the book also features delicious meat dishes, from steak to Barnsley chops. Recipes vary from simple salads, the ultimate 11 's grouse sandwich and easy roasts to venison tartare or mallard en croute you will be sure to find a recipe for every occasion within these pages. From one pot dishes to more elaborate presentations, this is a beautiful book highlighting the very best of British produce from one of Britain 's most loved chefs.

About the Author Tom Kitchin is Scotland 's youngest Michelin starred chef proprietor, having achieved a star at only 29 years old. Before opening his own restaurant, The Kitchin, his culinary CV extends from early training at the Gleneagles Hotel to experience at some of the world 's best restaurants such as La Tante Claire, Guy Savoy and Michelin Le Louis XI. He is a previously published author, with two books: From Nature to Plate and Kitchin Suppers. He has become a well-known face on British television, having regularly appeared on BBC 's Saturday Kitchen and The One Show, UKTV 's Food Market Kitchen, BBC2 's The Great British Menu and appeared as mentor on The Chef 's Protege. He has also appeared alongside some of the UK 's most renowned chefs as a judge on Masterchef Final Chef 's Table panel. He writes a weekly column in the Spectrum supplement of The Scotsman.

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Bloomsbury Pb SEPTEMBER 2017 The Billionaires Club: The unstoppable rise of football's super-rich owners James Montague

A compelling examination of football club ownership in the era of the super-rich

Description Once upon a time football was run by modest local businessmen. Today it is the plaything of billionaire oligarchs, staggeringly wealthy from oil and gas, from royalty, or from murkier sources. But who are these new masters of the universe' Where did all their money come from' And what do they want with our beautiful game' In The Billionaires Club James Montague delves deeper than anyone else has dared, to tell this story for the first time. It is part history of club ownership, part in-depth investigation into the money and influence that connects the super-rich around the globe, and part travel book as he crosses national boundaries in an attempt to reveal the real force behind modern-day football. Whilst almost always cloaked in secrecy, the billionaire owner has to raise his head above the bunker when it comes to football ownership a rare Achilles heel that allows access to worlds normally off limits for journalists and outsiders. And so Montague criss-crosses the world from Dhaka to Doha, from China to Crewe, from St Louis to London, from Bangkok to Belgium to profile this new elite, their network of money and their influence that defies geographic boundaries. At its heart The Billionaires Club is a football book, about some of the biggest clubs in the world. But it is also about something bigger: the world around us, the global economy, where the world is headed and how football has become an essential cog in this machine.

About the Author James Montague is an award-winning freelance journalist who writes primarily about money, politics and corruption in football. His work has appeared in the likes of the New York Times, CNN, World Soccer and the Guardian. He also features regularly on the BBC World Service 's World Football podcast. His previous books are When Friday Comes: Football in the War Zone and Thirty-One Nil: On the Road with Football 's Outsiders. Sports Illustrated described him as the Indiana Jones of soccer writing '. @JamesPiotr

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BLM Sport SEPTEMBER 2017 You Can't Win Anything with Kids: The History of the English Premier League Told Through Quotes Gavin Newsham

An entertaining and effervescent history of the English Premier League told through the words and quotations of its players, managers, their contemporaries and the media.

Description An entertaining and effervescent history of the English Premier League told through the words and quotations of its players, managers, their contemporaries and the media.

From Alan Hansen 's infamous 'You can 't win anything with kids' and Roy Keane 's 'prawn sandwich' rant to Kevin Keegan 's 'I will love it if we beat them -' meltdown and Sir Alex Ferguson 's famous '(It 's) squeaky bum time', this stylish gift book captures the highs and lows as well as the fun and theatre of 25 seasons of the Premier League.

Published to mark the 25th anniversary of Premier League's formation and produced in association with the National Football Museum, the world's leading football museum, and with a foreword by Gary Neville. This chronological compilation brings together the very best quotes, comments and soundbites to tell the story of each Premier League season, as well as a host of famous moments, in a unique and fantastically absorbing way.

About the Author Gavin Newsham is a sportswriter and journalist who has written for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Observer and The Sun. He was awarded the National Sporting Club Best New Writer for his first book, Letting the Big Dog Eat. He has published eleven books on sport including Once In A Lifetime: The Incredible Story of the New York Cosmos, Hype & Glory: The Decline and Fall of the England Football Team and The Official Treasures of Muhammad Ali. He lives in Brighton. @Gavinnewsham National Football Museum is the biggest and best football museum in the world. After opening in Manchester in 2012, the first six weeks saw the museum welcome over 100,000 visitors and in just over two years more than 1 million had walked through the turnstiles. A registered charity, the museum 's president is Sir Bobby Charlton. Vice Presidents include Sir Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) Alex Ferguson, Sir Trevor Brooking and Sir Geoff Hurst. The museum 's Special Ambassador is M ISBN: 9781472946935 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: mm Extent: 192 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Sport SEPTEMBER 2017 Fabian Cancellara Fabian Cancellara, Marco Pastonesi and Guy van den Langenbergh

A richly illustrated celebration of renowned cyclist Fabian Cancellara, with commentary by Cancellara himself.

Description A fully authorised celebration of renowned Tour de France rider and two-time Olympic champion cyclist Fabian Cancellara. Curated and with commentary by Cancellara himself, this is a richly illustrated book showcasing the best photographs from throughout his career. Cancellara is one of the greatest cyclists of the last decade he conquered the hearts of many cycle fans around the world. 2016, his last year as a professional cyclist, has seen him win gold in the Olympic men's individual time trial and, such is his status in world cycling, the Tour de France was rerouted in his honour athrough his home town in Switzerland. Featuring 20 key career moments, chosen and described by Fabian, this is a very personal and highly illuminating book. This is the official 'goodbye' to his fans and celebrate the key moments of his marvellous career.

About the Author Fabian Cancellara is a professional cyclist. He is renowned for time trials and one day races and holds the record for the highest number of days wearing the yellow jersey at the Tour de France (for a rider who has not won the Tour overall). He has won the opening stage of the Tour de France five times and has been time trial world champion four times. He has won seven stages of the Tour de France and Paris Roubaix three times. He won Olympic gold in the men's individual time trial event at both the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio games. He retired in 2016.

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BLM Sport SEPTEMBER 2017 Catching Breath: The Making and Unmaking of Tuberculosis Kathryn Lougheed

Tuberculosis an ancient disease, but not a disease of history. If we can understand the makings of TB, then maybe we can find a way to unmake it.

About the Author Kathryn Lougheed worked in tuberculosis research for more than ten years, focusing on the biological mechanisms of latent tuberculosis and small molecule drug discovery. She completed her PhD at Imperial College London in 2006, Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781472930347 before moving to the National Institute for Medical Research where she collaborated with industrial partners to develop Format: Paperback - C format inhibitors targeted against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. During her career, Kathryn published dozens of peer-reviewed Dimensions: 0x0mm papers and was an active member of the tuberculosis research community. Now a science writer, Catching Breath is her Extent: 288 pages Main Category: first book. Sub Category: Illustrations: @ilovebacteria / germzoo.blogspot.co.uk/ Previous Titles: Author now living:

Sigma SEPTEMBER 2017 Black's Medical Dictionary: 43rd Edition Harvey Marcovitch

This reference presents over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts. There are appendices on subjects such as the National Health Service, complementary and alternative medicine, common medical tests and an address list of support and professional organizations.

Description Black's Medical Dictionary has been the best-selling medical dictionary for over 100 years. It is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professionals and students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists. It contains over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts with over 1000 diagrams, drawings and colour illustrations. It also provides helpful appendices on common medical tests and procedures, travel and health, measurements in medicine, health economics, complementary and alternative medicine, and an address list of support professional organisations.

About the Author Dr. Harvey Marcovitch was a consultant paediatrician for 25 years. He edited Europe's premier paediatric scientific journal, Archives of Disease in Childhood, and is now syndication editor for BMJ Publications. He is an honorary senior clinical lecturer at Oxford University and an associate member of the General Medical Council.

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Bloomsbury Information SEPTEMBER 2017 Extinct Birds Julian P. Hume

A comprehensive review of the hundreds of bird species that have become extinct over the last 1,000 years of habitat degradation, over-hunting and rat introduction.

Description Extinct Birds was the first comprehensive review of the hundreds of the bird species and subspecies that have become extinct over the last 1,000 years of habitat degradation, over-hunting and rat introduction. It has become the standard text on this subject, covering both familiar icons of extinction as well as more obscure birds, some known from just one specimen or from travellers ' tales. This second edition is expanded to include dozens of new species, as more are constantly added to the list, either through extinction or through new subfossil discoveries. Extinct Birds is the result of decades of research into literature and museum drawers, as well as caves and subfossil deposits, which often reveal birds long-gone that disappeared without ever being recorded by scientists while they lived. From Greak Auks, Carolina Parakeets and Dodos to the amazing yet almost completely vanished bird radiations of Hawaii and New Zealand via rafts of extinction in the Pacific and elsewhere, this book is both a sumptuous reference and astounding testament to humanity 's devastating impact on wildlife.

About the Author After becoming established as a self taught artist specialising in reconstructing extinct species, Julian P. Hume undertook a PhD at the Natural History Museum, London. Julian now works as an author and artist at the Natural History Museum in Tring and has a long record of describing species new to science. An expert on the extinct birds of the Indian Ocean, he has dug for Dodos on Mauritius, searched for flightless pigeons on the Comoros, and undertaken many other research expeditions around the world. His previous books include Lost Land of the Dodo (Poyser, 2008) and Extinct Birds (Poyser, 2011).

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BLM Natural History SEPTEMBER 2017 The Ethical Carnivore: My Year Killing to Eat Louise Gray

By only eating animals she has killed herself for a year, Louise Gray explores our relationship with the animals we eat and how we might reconnect with the natural world through food.

Description We should all know exactly where our meat comes from. But what if you took this modern day maxim to its logical conclusion' What if you only ate animals you killed yourself' Fed up of friends claiming to care about the provenance of their food, Louise Gray decides to follow the argument to its logical extreme. Starting small, Louise shucks oysters and catches fish. Gradually she gets to know countrymen and women who teach her how to shoot pigeons and rabbits. As she begins to reconnect with nature and her own upbringing in the countryside, Louise starts to question modern attitudes to the meat we eat. How did we end up eating so much meat, with no idea how animals are raised and killed on our behalf' Louise begins to look into how our meat is processed, including the beef in burgers, cheap chicken, bacon and farmed fish. She researches halal slaughter and visits abattoirs to ask whether modern technology can make eating meat more humane. She goes on a pheasant shoot and onto a grouse moor and contemplates whether there is still a place for game shooting in modern Britain. And she delves into alternative food culture in the UK, sourcing roadkill and cooking herself a lovely bit of squirrel stir-fry. The biggest animal Louise kills is a red deer stag, a moment she describes in a chapter about taking responsibility, growing up and her relationship with her own father. Towards the end of her challenge, Louise explores alternative sources of protein, including insects, in vitro meat and plant-based proteins. She reflects on the impact of the growing global demand for meat and argues that all of us eating less meat should be a key part of fighting climate change. Louise 's writing about nature, food and the environment is liberally dashed with humour and she gets to the heart of modern anxieties about where our meat comes from, asking the most important question of all: is it possible to be an ethical carnivore'

About the Author Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781472933102 Louise Gray is a freelance writer based in Scotland. She trained with The Press Association and was a staff writer for The Format: Paperback Scotsman. From 2008 to 2013 she was Environment Correspondent for The Daily Telegraph. Louise specialises in writing Dimensions: mm about food, farming and climate change. In recent years she has written for The Sunday Times, Scottish Field, the Extent: 320 pages Main Category: Guardian and The Spectator, among others. She has also appeared on BBC television and radio. Sub Category: Louise is passionate about environmental issues, increasingly focusing on how individuals can make a difference through Illustrations: the choices they make, such as the food we eat. The Ethical Carnivore is her first book. Previous Titles: Author now living: @loubgray / louisebgray.com

BLM Natural History SEPTEMBER 2017 The Leadership of Teams: How to Develop and Inspire High- performance Teamwork Mike Brent and Fiona Elsa Dent

A look at some of the most common challenges faced when operating in complex team situations, with a particular focus on the role of the leader.

Description Teams are everywhere - business, industry, schools, hospitals and government. There are executive, management and cross-functional teams, as well as teams formed for specific tasks and projects. But when a team can succeed or fail on the quality and effectiveness of its leader, everyone will have a view on the leadership qualities that are most important. So what makes a successful team' And what can leaders do to ensure that their teams collaborate effectively and are committed to the right goals' This new title looks at all aspects of teamwork, with a particular focus on the role of the leader, and examines some of the most common challenges facing both teams and leaders, including: interpersonal challenges; working in a global context; different roles in different teams; multicultural teams; and coaching and developing team members. Written by experienced academics and practitioners, the book incorporates results from specially-commissioned survey on team-working, organized by Ashridge Business School, but also uses the authors' access to leaders and team members working in sport, the military, business and the charity sector.

About the Author Mike Brent is an Adjunct Professor of Practice at Ashridge Executive Education, Hult international business school, and specialises in leadership, team-building, influencing, coaching and cross-cultural management. He is widely published in the areas of influencing, coaching and leadership. Fiona Elsa Dent is a Professor of Practice at Ashridge, an independent trainer, executive coach and author who works with a range of organisations and clients on a national and international basis. She is the author of 12 books and teaches and consults on a broad spectrum of leadership, personal, interpersonal and relationship skills.

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Bloomsbury Information SEPTEMBER 2017 Democracy and its Crisis A.C. Grayling

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Oneworld SEPTEMBER 2017 The Angry Chef: Bad Science and the Truth about Healthy Eating Anthony Warner

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Oneworld SEPTEMBER 2017 Shariah Law: Questions and Answers Mohammad Hashim Kamali

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Oneworld SEPTEMBER 2017 Dr James Barry: A Woman Ahead of Her Time Michael du Preez

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Oneworld SEPTEMBER 2017 Shadow State: Inside the Secret Companies that Run Britain Alan White

A gripping investigation into the private companies that run Britain

Description Every year the British government spends eE80 billion outsourcing public services. Today, private companies are responsible for fulfilling some of the most sensitive and important roles of the state running prisons and providing healthcare, transport, legal aid, even child protection. These organizations have been handed enormous amounts of power and yet for the most part they operate with no transparency or accountability. From deportations to NHS cutbacks, Alan White exposes what goes wrong when the invisible hand of the market is introduced into public services. Informed by exclusive interviews with senior managers, campaigners and whistle-blowers, Shadow State is the first book to examine the controversial phenomenon of government outsourcing. Not only does White provide the full story behind scandals involving G4S, Serco and ATOS, but he also reveals previously unknown cases of system failure in areas such as social care, welfare and justice. The picture that develops is deeply troubling.

About the Author Alan White is UK Breaking News Reporter at Buzzfeed. He has written for The Times, the Guardian, Private Eye and the TLS, amongst other publications. His series of articles, 'The Shadow State', ran on the New Statesman website and were amongst its most read pieces. He lives in London.

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Oneworld SEPTEMBER 2017 Floating Joe Minihane

Description A brave, moving and inspirational story of wild swimming and succeeding against all odds. Water has always had the magical power to cure - writes Roger Deakin in his bestseller Waterlog. This reasoning served as the inspiration for Minihane to take his new obsession with wild swimming to greater heights, with the goal of swimming in every river, lake, lido and bay which Deakin visited on his own trip in the mid-1990s. But beyond his plans to use the journey as a means to see and experience the UK 's most scenic locations, it was also a way of soothing his troubled mind and finding a path back to happiness after finally admitting he had a problem with anxiety. Floating is the story of Joe Minihane 's attempt to retrace the greatest swimming exploration of our time while facing up to his struggles with anxiety by diving right in. A very different book from Deacon 's Waterlog, this is a journey of overcoming emotional and psychological problems with swimming as the medium for recovery. But when Minihane 's endeavour is brought to an unexpected halt and he is unable to escape his anxieties in the water, he must discover the means to face them head-on. Turning to professional help and relying on the support of a growing band of swimming fanatics, he learns why his persistent worrying has developed into crippling anxiety and develops the tools to overcome it. While Floating may bring readers back years later to Deacon 's spectacular swimming spots, Minihane 's wonderful book is about more: coming to the understanding that in life, as in swimming, we sometimes need to let the current lead us and learn how to float in choppy waters.

About the Author Joe Minihane is a journalist based in Brighton. He trained at the Cardiff Journalism School and went on to work for a variety of lifestyle magazines in London before striking out on his own in 2009. The author writes on a broad list of subjects for a wide variety of newspapers and magazines, but this is his first book.

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Duckworth SEPTEMBER 2017 2018 Verso Radical Diary and Weekly Planner Verso

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Verso Trade SEPTEMBER 2017 Strike Art: Contemporary Art and the Post-Occupy Condition Yates McKee

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Verso Trade SEPTEMBER 2017 The Story of Vicente, Who Murdered His Mother, His Father, and His Sister: Life and Death in Juárez Sandra Rodriguez Nieto

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Verso Trade SEPTEMBER 2017 Class, Race and Marxism David R. Roediger

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Verso Academic SEPTEMBER 2017 No God But Gain: The Untold Story of Cuban Slavery, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Making of the United States Stephen Chambers

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Verso Academic SEPTEMBER 2017 V&A Desk Diary 2018: William Morris V&A

This week-to-week diary is richly illustrated with beautiful designs chosen from the V&A's extensive collection of William Morris and Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. designs.

Description This week-to-week diary is richly illustrated with beautiful designs chosen from the V&A's extensive collection of William Morris and Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. designs. Morris was one of the most important creative figures of the nineteenth century and prolific in all forms of the decorative arts. His beautiful craftsmanship can be seen in each of the stunningly detailed patterns included in this diary.

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V&A Publications SEPTEMBER 2017 V&A Pocket Diary 2018: William Morris V&A

This week-to-week diary is richly illustrated with beautiful designs chosen from the V&A's extensive collection of William Morris and Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. designs.

About the Author Published by the V&A Museum.

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V&A Publications SEPTEMBER 2017 William Morris Postcard Box Set V&A

100 POSTCARDS

Description Packaged in a colourful presentation box, these exquisite, intricate patterns by visionary designer William Morris and his WC company offer the perfect introduction to the V&A's extensive Morris collections. The postcards include wallpaper, textile and tile designs and are a

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V&A Publications SEPTEMBER 2017 Tower of Dawn Sarah J. Maas

In the next installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, follow Chaol on his sweeping journey to a distant empire

Description Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as the Captain of the Guard. But all of that has changed since Aelin shattered the glass castle, since Chaol 's men were slaughtered, since the King of Adarlan spared him from a killing blow, but left his body broken.

Now he and Nesryn sail for Antica the stronghold of the southern continent 's mighty empire and of the legendary healers of the Torre Cesme. It 's Chaol 's one shot at recovery, and with war looming back home, Dorian and Aelin 's survival could depend on Chaol and Nesryn convincing Antica 's rulers to ally with them.

But what they discover there will change them both and be more vital to saving Erilea than they could have imagined. Follow Chaol on his journey to the southern continent in the next installment of the Throne of Glass series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the author of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series: Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms and the series ' prequel, The Assassin's Blade; as well as the New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury. A New York native, Sarah currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog. www.worldofsarahjmaas.com facebook.com/throneofglass @SJMaas

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Tower of Dawn Sarah J. Maas

In the next installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, follow Chaol on his sweeping journey to a distant empire.

Description In the next installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, follow Chaol on his sweeping journey to a distant empire. Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as the Captain of the Guard. But all of that has changed since the glass castle shattered, since his men were slaughtered, since the King of Adarlan spared him from a killing blow, but left his body broken. His only shot at recovery lies with the legendary healers of the Torre Cesme in Antica--the stronghold of the southern continent 's mighty empire. And with war looming over Dorian and Aelin back home, their survival might lie with Chaol and Nesryn convincing its rulers to ally with them. But what they discover in Antica will change them both--and be more vital to saving Erilea than they could have imagined.

About the Author SARAH J. MAAS is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series--Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms--and the series ' prequel, The Assassin's Blade; as well as The Throne of Glass Coloring Book, A Court of Thorns and Roses,A Court of Mist and Fury, and A Court of Wings and Ruin. A New York native, Sarah currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog. www.worldofsarahjmaas.com www.facebook.com/throneofglass Instagram: therealsjmaas @SJMaas

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BLM Children's USA SEPTEMBER 2017 Tower of Dawn 12 Copy Pack

Includes 12 copies of Tower of Dawn, a free reading copy, Header and Poster.

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Because You Love to Hate Me: 13 Tales of Villainy Ameriie

This edgy anthology teams up acclaimed YA authors and popular YouTubers to co-write 13 fairy tales--all from a ""villain's"" perspective, in the vein of Maleficent or Wicked.

Description This unique YA anthology presents classic and original fairy tales from the villain's point of view. The book's unconventional structure--thirteen of the most influential booktubers on YouTube join forces (writing-prompt style) with thirteen acclaimed and bestselling authors--gives these mysterious, oft-misunderstood individuals characters a chance to tell their stories, their way. Like Maleficent or Wicked, these are stories of vengeance, of defiance, of rage. They are stories of pain, of heartbreak, of sorrow. But don 't expect a circle of hands. Leave it to the heroes to help the world; villains just want to rule the world. We love to hate them and they hate to be loved, if only because being hated frees them from having to be good. Contributing authors include bestselling and buzzy names Renee Ahdieh, Soman Chainani, Susan Dennard, Marissa Meyer, Cindy Pon, Victoria Schwab, Samantha Shannon, Adam Silvera, Andrew Smith, Maggie Stiefvater, April Genevieve Tucholke, and Nicola Yoon, with a foreword and a story from anthology editor Ameriie.

About the Author Ameriie is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and writer of fiction. The daughter of a Korean artist and an African-American military officer, she was born in Massachusetts, raised all over the world, and graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor 's in English. At the age of seven, she began writing stories of fairies and pirates and witches and phantoms. She lives on Earth with her husband, her parents and sister, and about seven billion other people. And she is writing; always writing. www.Ameriie.com www.youtube.com/BooksBeautyAmeriie @Ameriie

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Because You Love to Hate Me 8 Copy Pack

Includes 8 copies of Because You Love to Hate Me and a free reading copy.

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Spy Toys: Out of Control! Mark Powers, illustrated by Tim Wesson

The second book in this incredible new action-packed new series that is Toy Story meets James Bond!

Description The second book in this incredible new action-packed new series that is Toy Story meets James Bond! Following their successful first mission, where our heroes - Dan the Snugliffic Cuddlestar bear, Arabella the Loadsasmiles Sunshine Doll and Flax the custom-made police robot rabbit - saved the prime minister's son from an evil elephant, the Spy Toys are ready for their next task. This time, the secret code that controls every Snaztacular Ultrafun toy has been stolen and all over the world toys are revolting and turning against their child owners.

Can Arabella disguise herself as a sweet dolly in order to find out more from the daughter of Snaztacular's top scientist' Can Dan and Flax apprehend a suspicious jigsaw named Jessie' And will they succeed before every child in the world forgets what it means to play nicely'

About the Author Mark Powers has been making up ridiculous stories since primary school and is slightly shocked to find people now pay him to do it. As a child he always daydreamed that his teddy bear went off on top secret missions when he was at school, so a team of toys recruited as spies seemed a great idea for a story. He grew up in north Wales and now lives in Manchester. His favourite animals are the binturong, the aye-aye and the dodo.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408870884 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K.

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Spy Toys Mixed 8 Copy Pack

Includes 6 copies of Out of Control!, 2 copies of Spy Toys and a free reading copy.

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Spy Toys Mark Powers, illustrated by Tim Wesson

Toy Story meets James Bond in this incredibly action-packed new series. Spy Toys are going to take the world by storm!

Description Toy Story meets James Bond in this incredibly action-packed new series. Spy Toys are going to take the world by storm! The world's leading toy manufacturer makes playthings for the rich and famous, and every toy they create contains a tiny computerised brain and a unique personality. These toys are seriously awesome! But every so often there 's a faulty toy ... Dan is a Snugaliffic Cuddlestar bear he should be perfect for hugging. But because of a faulty chip, Dan is so strong he could crush a car! Thrown on to the rejects pile, he meets Arabella, a Loadsasmiles Sunshine Doll, who has a very short temper and is absolutely NOT good with children. Soon Dan, Arabella and Flax (a custom-made police robot rabbit gone AWOL) are recruited by the mysterious Auntie Roz, and together they make up THE SPY TOYS. Their first mission: to protect the prime minister's son from being kidnapped ...! Featuring hilarious, action-packed illustrations by Tim Wesson throughout, this series is perfect for fans of Pam Butchart and David Solomons' My Brother is a Superhero.

About the Author Author Mark Powers has been making up ridiculous stories since primary school and is slightly shocked to find that people now pay him to do it. As a child he always daydreamed that his teddy bear went off on top secret missions when he was at school, so a team of toys recruited as spies seemed a great idea for a story. He grew up in north Wales and now lives in Manchester. His favourite animals are the binturong, the aye-aye and the dodo. Illustrator Tim Wesson was born somewhere in England. As a young boy he enjoyed climbing trees and drawing pictures of dogs in cars. Eventually he became an illustrator who creates children 's books. Tim doodles and paints whenever he can and likes to draw the first thing that pops into his head. He lives by the sea in Suffolk with his family.

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Kitty's Magic 4: Star the Little Farm Cat Ella Moonheart

The fourth book in this enchanting series about Kitty, the girl who can magically turn into a cat! Perfect for all cat lovers and fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

Description Kitty is magical! Kitty can turn into a cat! But with this power comes a special role: Kitty is the Guardian of the local Cat Council and must help the cats find the purrfect solution to their feline problems. Kitty is going to her cousin 's farm for the weekend! There are lots of animals to meet, including Star, the old farmhouse cat, and Daisy, an adorable black and white puppy with sad eyes. Star 's job is to chase mice away from the strawberry harvest but it 's really hard work! Kitty has to try to help Star without the Cat Council to back her up. And what about Daisy' Can cats and dogs be friends' In this fourth book in the enchanting series for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows, you can follow Kitty and your favourite feline friends from the first three books, or meet them here for the very first time!

About the Author Ella Moonheart grew up telling fun and exciting stories to anyone who would listen. Now that she 's an author, she 's thrilled to be able to tell stories to so many more children with her Kitty 's Magic books. Ella loves all animals, but cats most of all! She wishes she could turn into one just like Kitty, but she 's happy to just play with her pet cat, Nibbles when she 's not writing her books, of course!

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 The Explorer Katherine Rundell

Award-winning author Katherine Rundell returns with a new story of adventure, survival and bravery. Told in her unique voice and inspired by her expedition to the Amazon and Eva Ibbotsen's beloved Journey to the River Sea, this is the must have book of the year

Description Fred awoke to find that a snake was watching him and that there was an aeroplane in the trees. It was on fire. Being on fire was a quality it shared with much of the surrounding jungle.

After crashing hundreds of miles from civilisation in the Amazon rainforest, Fred, Con, Lila and Max are utterly alone and in grave danger. They have no food, no water and no chance of being rescued. But they are alive and they have hope. As they negotiate the wild jungle they begin to find signs that something - someone - has been there before them. Could there possibly be a way out after all'

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 The Explorer 8 Copy Pack

Includes 8 copies of The Explorer and a free reading copy and poster.

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Greta Zargo 8 Copy Pack

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Breaking Danielle Rollins

Prep school gets a twist of supernatural suspense in this YA thriller perfect for fans of the Mara Dyer trilogy and American Horror Story.

Description Charlotte has always been content in the shadow of her two best friends at the prestigious Weston Preparatory Institute. Ariel is daring and mysterious. Devon is beautiful and brilliant. Although Charlotte never lived up to the standards of the school--or her demanding mother, Dr. Gruen--her two best friends became the family she never had.

When Ariel and Devon suddenly commit suicide within a month of each other, Charlotte refuses to accept it as a coincidence. But as the clues point to a dangerous secret about Weston Prep, Charlotte is suddenly in over her head. There 's a reason the students of Weston are so exceptional, and the people responsible are willing to kill to protect the truth . . .

With suspense and danger at every turn, Danielle Rollins keeps readers on the edge of their seats with this haunting thriller.

About the Author Danielle Rollins is the author of Burning, in addition to the Merciless series and Survive the Night under the pseudonym Danielle Vega. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends far too much money on vintage furniture and leather boots. www.daniellerollins.com @dvegabooks

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Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Burning Danielle Rollins

Orange is the New Black meets Carrie in this uniquely creepy story of the darkness that dwells in each of us

Description Chilling new YA, perfect for fans of Orange is the New Black and Stephen King. After three years in juvie, Angela Davis is just three months shy of release. She 'll finally see her little brother again. And she 'll get the hell out of the pit that is Brunesfield Correctional Facility. But then Jessica arrives - She 's young, only ten years old, and she 's brought to Brunesfield in shackles under the highest security possible. She doesn 't speak and is placed in the segregation ward. No one knows what she did to end up there. But there are plenty of rumours. Soon creepy things begin to happen to Angela and her friends that can only be traced to the new girl's arrival and it becomes clear that Jessica is more dangerous than anyone ever expected ...

About the Author Danielle Rollins has won numerous awards for her fiction and non-fiction, and earned a 2009 Pushcart Prize nomination for her short story, Drive. She's the author of The Merciless under the pseudonym Danielle Vega, and Burning is her debut under her own name. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends far too much money on vintage furniture and leather boots. www.daniellerollins.com @dvegabooks

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781408869956 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 129x197mm Extent: 352 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 City of Saints and Thieves Natalie C. Anderson

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Gone Girl in this enthralling murder mystery set in Kenya.

Description In the shadows of Sangui City, there lives a girl who doesn' t exist. After fleeing the Congo as refugees, Tina and her mother arrived in Kenya looking for the chance to build a new life and home. Her mother quickly found work as a maid for a prominent family, headed by Roland Greyhill, one of the cit' s most respected business leaders. But Tina soon learns that the Greyhill fortune was made from a life of corruption and crime. So when her mother is found shot to death in Mr. Greyhil' s personal study, she knows exactly wh' s behind it.

With revenge always on her mind, Tina spends the next four years surviving on the streets alone, working as a master thief for the Goondas, Sangui Cit' s local gang. I' s a job for the Goondas that finally brings Tina back to the Greyhill estate, giving her the chance for vengeance sh' s been waiting for. But as soon as she steps inside the lavish home, sh' s overtaken by the pain of old wounds and the pull of past friendships, setting into motion a dangerous cascade of events that could, at any moment, cost Tina her life. But finally uncovering the incredible truth about who killed her mothe - and wh - keeps her holding on in this fast-paced nail-biting thriller.

About the Author Natalie C. Anderson is an American writer and international development professional living in Geneva, Switzerland. She has spent the last decade working with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)and the United Nations on refugee relief and development, mainly in Africa. She was selected as the 2014 - 2015 Associates of the Boston Public Library Childre'

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) s Writer-in-Residence, where she wrote her debut novel, City of Saints and Thieves. ISBN: 9781786072290 Format: Paperback - B format

Oneworld SEPTEMBER 2017 Mindstormer A.J. Steiger

Lain Fisher has had her memories wiped. What does IFEN want her to forget'

Description When Lain Fisher wakes up in a hospital bed she can't remember anything of the last few months. As a mindwalker herself she knows about erasing people's memories. She just never thought that she would need that to happen to her. Before she can get any answers to her questions she is rescued by two young men, one of whom she remembers and the other is a stranger to her. With them she reconnects to her lost memories, discovers things about IFEN she couldn't have imagined and realises that the stranger is someone with whom she has a long and complicated history. Soon the battle for survival is personal and Lain and Stuart and the others in the rebel group are fighting to make big changes to the world as they know it. A captivating novel about the power of knowledge, the importance of truth and the tyranny of secrets.

About the Author A. J. Steiger graduated from Columbia College in Chicago, where she majored in fiction writing. She has lived her whole life in the Chicago suburbs, though she enjoys regular visits to other galaxies and dimensions in her mind. She's a freelance writer and transcriptionist with an enthusiasm for anime and pancake houses.

About the Author Tom Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. Tom writes and illustrates his own picture books, including Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book,A Home for Mr Tipps (HarperCollins) and Jack's Amazing Shadow (Pavilion). Perfectly Norman is Tom 's fourth picture book for Bloomsbury, following Herman's Letter, Herman's Holiday, Bubble Trouble and By the Light of the Moon. Tom lives in Stroud with his partner and their two small children. www.tom-percival.com @TomPercivalsays

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408880975 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Sir Scaly Pants and the Dragon Thief John Kelly

Arise, Sir Scaly Pants the Dragon Knight, and meet your match! The second brilliantly funny story featuring Sir Scaly Pants and his trusty steed, Guinevere. From Kate Greenaway Medal-shortlisted illustrator John Kelly

Description Sir Scaly Pants the Dragon Knight ALWAYS fights for what 's right, but it can be very lonely being the One and Only Dragon Knight. When an evil fire-breathing dragon kidnaps the king, Sir Scaly and his trusty steed, Guinevere, vow to rescue him. Their journey takes them to lands far and wide, and when they finally catch up with the wicked king-napping dragon, Scaly knows he 's met his match. But is the evil dragon really as bad as everyone thinks, or can Scaly uncover the truth and finally make a friend' A tale full of peril and pants, this is the second brilliantly funny story featuring Sir Scaly Pants and his trusty steed, Guinevere. From Kate Greenaway Medal-shortlisted illustrator John Kelly.

About the Author John Kelly is an illustrator, writer and designer who has worked for Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, Aardman animation, and others. He has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal twice (Guess Who 's Coming For Dinner and Scoop!). This is John 's third picture book for Bloomsbury. www.johnkellyillustration.com

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408856062 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Goodnight World Debi Gliori, illustrated by Debi Gliori

The perfect bedtime rhyme from the much loved and bestselling author/illustrator Debi Gliori

Description Goodnight ice and goodnight snow. Goodnight lights above, a-glow.

Join in the list of important things to say goodnight to ships, animals, plants, toys and, of course, the sun in this beautifully illustrated rhyming text, perfect for bedtime. Debi Gliori's Dragon Loves Penguin has been shortlisted for the 2015 Red House Children's Book Award.

About the Author Debi Gliori is a much loved author of over 80 books for children, including the bestselling No Matter What (Bloomsbury) and the Mr Bear series (Orchard). Debi lives near Edinburgh and has twice been writer in residence in the Shetland Isles. Her favourite colour is blue or, more precisely, four different shades of blue: cerulean blue, cobalt blue, Mediterranean turquoise blue and warm ultramarine blue. She has sold over 522,500 books in the UK alone. www.fiddleandpins.blogspot.co.uk www.debiglioribooks.com @debigliori

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408872741 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Alfie in the Woods Debi Gliori, illustrated by Debi Gliori

The third picture book about Alfie, the little rabbit with the BIG imagination. During an autumnal walk in the woods, Alfie goes on a wild creature adventure!

Description Alfie Rabbit is walking through the woods. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he 's turning into different woodland animals. Alfie is a gliding owl, a sticky prickly hedgehog and a just-woken bear ... ROAR!! A delightful book for toddlers, celebrating their irrepressible imagination, with exquisite illustrations featuring all sorts of woodland creatures. Debi Gliori 's Dragon Loves Penguin was been shortlisted for the 2015 Red House Children 's Book Award.

About the Author Debi Gliori is a much loved and bestselling author of over 80 books for children, including the bestselling No Matter What (Bloomsbury) and the Mr Bear series (Orchard). Debi lives near Edinburgh and has twice been writer in residence in the Shetland Isles. Her favourite colour is blue or, more precisely, four different shades of blue: cerulean blue, cobalt blue, Mediterranean turquoise blue and warm ultramarine blue. She has sold over 522,500 books in the UK alone. fiddleandpins.blogspot.co.uk debiglioribooks.com @debigliori

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408872048 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 24 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Big Box Little Box Caryl Hart, illustrated by Edward Underwood

A funny and stylish book starring one cool cat. Written by bestselling author Caryl Hart and illustrated by talented newcomer Edward Underwood, this will have readers laughing with delight

Description Big box, little box Hey, that's not a bed box. My box, your box, Snore box How many ways can a cat interact with a box' This cat will entrance young readers as it investigates every box it can and makes a mouse friend along the way. With bright, bold illustrations from Edward Underwood, this is a striking and witty book for children and adults alike. Fans of Chris Haughton, Jon Klassen and Sophy Henn will love it.

About the Author Caryl Hart writes picture books and young fiction and loves walking her dog and sitting in cafes and libraries. She runs creative literacy workshops for schools and libraries. She has written Whiffy Wilson, How to Catch a Dragon, Welcome to Alien School, How to Catch a Dinosaur, Supermarket Zoo, The Princess and the Peas, The Princess and the Presents and Catch That Rat. She lives in Derbyshire with her husband and two daughters. Edward Underwood is one half of the Lisa Jones Studio design team. He and his wife, Lisa, began designing and hand- printing their own range of cards in their London studio way back in 2000. Drawing on their backgrounds in art and fashion, they've since stocked the world's finest galleries, museums, boutiques and department stores with design-led goodies. These days they illustrate and adorn greetings and homewares from an old post mill on the edge of the South Downs. Big Box, Little Box is Edward's first picture book.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408872789 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: England, UK

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Bobo & Co. Numbers Nicola Killen, illustrated by Nicola Killen

Count all of Bobo 's friends as they play hide and seek. Lift-the-flap first concept fun for pre-schoolers, introducing numbers, with sweet illustrations from Nicola Killen. For fans of Tilly and Friends and Poppy Cat

Description Hello! Meet Bobo the panda and his friends, Snap the crocodile, Riff the giraffe and the rest of the gang, in this enjoyable and engaging new lift-the-flap first concept series perfect for inquisitive little minds everywhere! Bobo the panda is playing hide and seek with his friends. How many friends can he find' Open the large flaps to see where they 're hiding in this funny and simple story about counting. Gorgeous illustrations with very cute characters mean pre-schoolers will fall in love with Bobo and Co. Also launching with a board book all about colours. Fans of Tilly and Friends and Poppy Cat will enjoy lifting the flaps to see more of the story.

About the Author Nicola Killen worked in greetings design for several years before embarking on an MA in Children 's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Since graduating in 2009 she has been busy writing and illustrating picture books, board books and pop-up books. She still loves drawing as much as she did when she was young ... Rhinos and penguins are her favourite subjects! These are her first books for Bloomsbury.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408880029 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 10 pages Main Category: YBCB Sub Category: YBCB Baby Books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Bobo & Co. Colours Nicola Killen, illustrated by Nicola Killen

Spot the different colours as Bobo and his friends paint a picture for Snap the crocodile. Lift-the-flap first concept fun for pre-schoolers, introducing colours, with sweet illustrations from Nicola Killen. For fans of Tilly and Friends and Poppy Cat

Description Hello! Meet Bobo the panda and his friends, Snap the crocodile, Riff the giraffe and the rest of the gang, in this enjoyable and engaging new lift-the-flap first concepts series perfect for inquisitive little minds everywhere! Bobo the panda and his friends want to paint a picture for their friend Snap, but oh-oh! Things get a bit messy! Open the large flaps to see what has happened in this funny and simple story about colours. Gorgeous illustrations with very cute characters mean pre-schoolers will fall in love with Bobo and Co. Also launching with a board book all about numbers. Fans of Tilly and Friends and Poppy Cat will enjoy lifting the flaps to see more of the story.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408880012 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 10 pages Main Category: YBCB Sub Category: YBCB Baby Books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Magic Animal Rescue 1: Maggie and the Flying Horse E. D. Baker, illustrated by Lisa Manuzak

From beloved powerhouse author E. D. Baker comes a brand-new, illustrated chapter book series featuring a spirited heroine and the magical animals and creatures she encounters!

Description In this first book of a new chapter book series by E. D. Baker, one girl has the adventure of her young life! Eight-year-old Maggie has a keen eye for noticing things in the Enchanted Forest that no one else does -- like unicorns, griffins, and tiny flying horses with wings. One day while Maggie is herding sheep with her pesky stepbrother, she stumbles upon an injured flying horse. The only way to help the horse is to take it to a kindly stableman named Bob, who cares for many different magical animals! But in order to do so, Maggie must set out on her own and journey through the Enchanted Forest, which is full of dangerous trolls and goblins who get in her way. Will Maggie reach Bob in time to save her new friend' This new, black-and-white illustrated series is perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, Magic Horses, and Critter Club.

About the Author E. D. Baker is the author of the Tales of the Frog Princess series, The Wide-Awake Princess series, The Fairy-Tale Matchmaker series, and many other delightful books for young readers, including Fairy Wings, Fairy Lies, and A Question of Magic. The Frog Princess was the inspiration for Disney's hit movie The Princess and the Frog. She lives with her family and their many animals in Maryland. www.talesofedbaker.com Lisa Manuzak is a concept artist, illustrator, and designer. Born and raised in Hawaii, she currently resides in upstate New York with her fiance, two fluffy cats, and many fish. www.lisamanuzak.com

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408878286 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Magic Animal Rescue 2: Maggie and the Wish Fish E. D. Baker, illustrated by Lisa Manuzak

From beloved powerhouse author E. D. Baker comes a brand-new, illustrated chapter book series featuring a spirited heroine and the magical animals and creatures she encounters!

Description Maggie's adventures in the Enchanted Forest continue in the second book of a new chapter book series by E. D. Baker! With each day, Maggie is finding it harder and harder to get along with her step-mother and step-siblings while her father is away. It doesn't help that every time Maggie finishes cleaning laundry, flying pigs swoop in to muddy everything up and get her into trouble! One day while she's out collecting berries and her step-brother is fishing, Maggie happens to catch a magical fish herself! The fish promises to make one of her wishes come true, but only if she frees him. Maggie wants a new family more than anything, but how much faith can she put into a talking fish' This new, black-and-white illustrated series is perfect for fans of Princess Ponies, Magic Horses, and Critter Club.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408878293 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 The Porridge Plot Che Golden and Ella Bailey

A delightful fantasy written by the author of The Feral Child trilogy. The book is wonderfully illustrated by Ella Bailey and will delight all children.

Description When Maya and her family move to the countryside, they are intrigued to find a house sprite living in their new home. This unwanted resident, which identifies itself as a Brownie, gets very upset when it realizes it won 't be getting its bowl of porridge, which Brownies expect to receive in exchange for doing the housekeeping. As the furious creature wreaks havoc on the household, will Maya and her family find a way to resolve this situation, or will they have to leave their new home' A delightful story of magic and fantasy, Che Golden 's The Porridge Plot is also a touching portrayal of family life, which emphasizes the importance of love and togetherness.

About the Author Che Golden is an English-Irish writer who studied creative writing at Bath University. Her popular Feral Child trilogy, published by Quercus, blends Irish mythology and fairy tales.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781846884146 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Books SEPTEMBER 2017 Anne of Green Gables Montgomety L.M. and Sue Hellard

One of the best-loved children's classics, widely adapted for theatre and cinema. Here presented with beautiful illustrations by Susan Hellard, this edition is part of the Alma Junior classics collection and it contains extra material for young readers.

Description Anne is an orphan with a penchant for daydreaming and distinctive flaming-red hair that catches the eye of everyone she meets. She is overjoyed to be sent to Green Gables, the Cuthberts ' farm, which she imagines to be the home she has always dreamt of. When her new family, who had been expecting the arrival of a boy, display reservations about the newcomer, Anne must win them over with her charm, beauty and intelligence and find a way to fit in. Originally published in 1908, L.M. Montgomery 's Anne of Green Gables has come to be acclaimed as one of the world 's greatest children 's tales. Its numerous sequels, adaptations and spin-offs are a testament to the beauty of this simple story, which continues to enchant readers to this day.

About the Author One of Canada 's most popular children 's authors, L.M. Montgomery (1874 1942) is best remembered for her first book, Anne of Green Gables, which brought her instant success. A series of sequels followed, as well as works such as Rilla of Ingleside.

Price: $15.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781847496393 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Codebusters Dan Metcalf

The Cypherpunks are a gang of eleven year old maths geniuses with a knack for codes, puzzles, and solving crimes. Black Cats are compelling reads at a manageable length - stepping stones to reading confidence.

Description Things are not going well for Jackson 'Jax' Hibert. He wanted to fit in at his new school but now everyone knows he's a maths whizz. Even worse, he's been asked to join a secret (and totally uncool) group of code breakers: the Codebusters. Their mission is to solve mysteries and fight crime. So far, they've found a missing hamster... But now, someone has stolen the school's math prize from the trophy cabinet, and the only clue is a mysterious code. This looks like a case for the Codebusters! Funny, exciting or a little bit spooky, Black Cats are fast-paced stories with short chapters and illustrations throughout - stepping stones to reading confidence.

About the Author Dan Metcalf writes books for children. He lives in Devon, UK, with his wife, two sons and two cats. He enjoys books, films, comics and making up stories. He has so far absolutely refused to grow up.

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781472943415 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 The Story of Tutankhamun Patricia Cleveland-Peck, illustrated by Isabel Greenberg

This book brings to life the astonishing story of Tutankhamun, through the beautiful illustration of award- winning Isabel Greenberg and the fascinating writing of Patricia Cleveland-Peck.

Description Uncover the true story of an Egyptian king, and the 20th century explorer who found him. Discover the troubles Tutankhamun faced as a young king, his untimely death, and his legacy, which lay hidden for centuries. Pore over his treasures, learn the steps of mummification, and see Tutankhamun 's fascinating story bought to life. Travel through history with Howard Carter, on his quest to uncover Tutankhamun's hidden tomb, his incredible discovery, and our continued hunt to understand and unearth the riches of Ancient Egyptian life. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of the most famous boy king, and a world-changing discovery.

About the Author Isabel Greenberg is an award-winning London based illustrator, comic artist and writer. She has had two graphic novels published The Encyclopedia of Early Earth ' (Best Book Award at the 2013/14 British Comic Awards) and The One Hundred Nights of Hero '. Isabel has worked with a variety of clients including The Guardian, Nobrow Press, The National Trust and the New York Times. In 2011 she won The Observer Jonathan Cape Graphic Short Story Prize. She enjoys illustrating all things historical.

Patricia Cleveland-Peck has published 16 children 's books and 4 adult non-fiction books. She has compiled programmes for the BBC and had 2 radio plays and 1 stage play performed. As her day job ' she works as a travel journalist specialising in gardens abroad. With ''You Can 't Take an Elephant on the Bus' she returned to the world of children 's books after a long absence and is enjoying being there very much!

Price: $26.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781408876787 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Main Category: YFY Sub Category: YFY True Stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Princess Snowbelle's Activity and Sticker Book illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Step into the magical world of Princess Snowbelle and discover what it's like to be a snow princess with this enchanting new activity book.

Description Far away, in a castle that glistens as white as snow, lives the beautiful Princess Snowbelle. When she 's not out exploring the enchanted wood with her pony Icetail, she 's attending royal snow balls with her family or gliding over the frozen lake on ice skates with her best friends. This stunning activity book is packed with lots of different activities: help Snowbelle and Icetail find their way to the top of the Ice Mountain, design the castle's beautiful snow garden and write your own story about all the exciting adventures you would have if you were a snow princess. It's a winter wonderland!

About the Author Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and book-worm since early childhood, and she never dreamed that drawing could become her full-time job! She has a First Class degree in illustration from the University of Lincoln. Since then, she has illustrated books for Bloomsbury, Egmont, Little Tiger Press, ABDO, Igloo and Simon & Schuster.

Price: $8.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781408877371 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 24 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Princess Snowbelle's Castle Sticker Activity Book illustrated by Lucy Fleming

What can be found inside Princess Snowbelle's magical castle' Fill the pages of this book with colourful stickers to bring ballrooms, gardens and secret hideouts to life!

Description Welcome to Princess Snowbelle's snowy white castle! There's a ballroom for dancing, a grand dining hall for feasting, a stable for riding horses and many other places to explore. But, all of the rooms are empty - it's up to you to decide what happens inside! Who is twirling round the ballroom' What delicious food is being cooked in the kitchen' And what will Snowbelle wear to the ball' With over 400 different stickers to choose from, you can create your own exciting sticker scenes and stories in this fantastically interactive activity book. You are in charge!

Price: $8.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781408888605 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 24 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Princess Snowbelle's Colouring Book illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Bring the wonderful winter world of Princess Snowbelle to glittering, colourful life with this gorgeous colouring book!

Description Join Snowbelle and Icetail on their adventures with this stunning colouring book. Step inside Snowbelle's bedroom and design lovely clothes, shoes and jewellery for her to wear or take a trip to the frozen lake and whiz around on ice skates. There are lots of little things to spot and find as you go along, too! With over 20 beautiful scenes to colour in, this book provides hours of colouring fun!

Price: $8.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781408888582 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Princess Snowbelle's Secret Journal illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Discover what it's really like to be a snow princess in Princess Snowbelle's Secret Journal. You can make your own secret notes, drawing and lists too!

Description What do snow princesses eat for breakfast' Where do they go on holiday' Jump into the magical world of Princess Snowbelle with this charming secret journal. It is packed full of secrets about what it's really like to be a snow princess, including Snowbelle's favourite activities and templates to help you make the perfect party invitation. There are also lots of pages for you to fill with your own secret notes, drawings and wishes. Princess Snowbelle's Secret Journal is a treasure trove for little girls!

Price: $8.99 (NZ$9.99) ISBN: 9781408888599 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Kew My First Garden Activity and Sticker Book illustrated by Christine Pym

Explore the garden with this stunning activity book. Colour, sticker and create beautiful flower and wildlife pictures, help the bees through the honeycomb and find out what you can grow in your greenhouse.

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Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408879283 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Duck, Duck, Porcupine! Salina Yoon

Meet Big Duck, Little Duck, and Porcupine, stars of a charming new early reader series perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie and Ballet Cat.

Description Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio--when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck doesn 't speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister. Told entirely through dialogue and visual storytelling with subtle humor throughout, Little Duck ends up getting the trio out of whatever jam they are in. Moving into an exciting new paper over board reader format, Salina Yoon's early readers are perfect for fans of bestselling series like Elephant & Piggie and Ballet Cat, giving all her picture book fans a fantastic next step for reading fun.

About the Author Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 200 books for children, including Be a Friend, Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Found, and Stormy Night. She studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and now lives in San Diego with her family. www.salinayoon.com

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781619637245 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Children's USA SEPTEMBER 2017 The Adventures of Caveboy Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, illustrated by Eric Wight

Introducing a new character for the Read & Bloom line, Caveboy is perfect for fans of the bestselling Fly Guy series

Description Read & Bloom offers high interest, character driven stories for newly independent readers that feature full-color illustrations throughout and will transition kids from leveled readers to a lifetime of reading. Caveboy is just like any other boy - he loves banging his club, running really fast, and playing with his friends. But when his club breaks, he will need to find a new one . . . which just might lead him to a new friend. In this first book, Caveboy will find the perfect club, meet his best friend, and learn to be brave! New readers who like funny stories will race through Caveboy 's adventures chanting ""ooga booga"" all the while!

About the Author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen has written many books for children including the picture books Duck, Duck, Moose-a CBC Children's Choice nominee; Snoring Beauty; and Tyrannosaurus Wrecks. She lives with her family in New Jersey. www.sudipta.com @SudiptaBQ Eric Wight is an author, illustrator, and animation director, whose books for children include the Frankie Pickle and Magic Shop series. Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, with his family.

Price: $13.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9781619639867 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 80 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Children's USA SEPTEMBER 2017 Caveboy Is Bored! Sudipta Bardhan - Quallen, Illustrated by Eric Wight

Even Caveboy gets bored sometimes! This new adventure in this funny series is perfect for fans of the bestselling Fly Guy books.

Description Continuing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers comes a hilarious, boy-friendly series . . . Most days, Caveboy has a lot of things to do. He takes care of his pet rock. He practices his base-skull skills. He races with his friend Mags. He thumps things with his club. But today, he's bored. Mama is busy hunting, Papa is repainting their cave, and Mags is doing chores. He could play with Sister, but sisters smell like burps! Will Caveboy be able to find someone to play with'

About the Author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen has written many books for children including the picture books Duck, Duck, Moose!, a CBC Children's Choice nominee; Snoring Beauty; and Tyrannosaurus Wrecks. She lives with her family in New Jersey. www.sudipta.com @SudiptaBQ Eric Wight is an author, illustrator, and animation director, whose books for children include the Frankie Pickle and Magic Shop series. Eric lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania with his family.

Price: $13.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9781681190457 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: mm Extent: 80 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Children's USA SEPTEMBER 2017 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Homework Jenna Lucas

Providing teachers with a range of ideas for homework that can support and enhance learning within the classroom and the world around us.

Description This new addition to the best-selling 100 ideas series is filled with fun and creative activities to support learning in a range of curriculum areas, from quick-fire games to support mental maths and spelling, activities to sustain emotional and physical wellbeing, and more challenging tasks designed to develop children 's knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

Perfect for NQTs and more experienced teachers looking for alternative ideas and inspiration for setting homework, this book will encourage teachers to move away from everyday worksheets, to more practical and accessible activities that are sure to engage children (and parents), and make learning within school and at home more complementary.

About the Author Jenna has been a primary school teacher for 12 years, originally in Bristol and now in Bournemouth. She has taught in EYFS right through to Year 6 and led English as well as Teaching & Learning and the Curriculum, and support each year group, in her own school and others, in a coaching and mentoring role. You can follow her on Twitter @JennaLucas81

Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781472944757 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Education SEPTEMBER 2017 The Explorer Katherine Rundell

Award-winning author Katherine Rundell returns with a new story inspired by her expedition to the Amazon and Eva Ibbotson's beloved Journey to the River Sea. A modern classic of adventure, survival and friendship, The Explorer is the must-have book of the year by the finest writer of her generation

Description From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him. As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small. Except, it seems, someone has been there before them -

About the Author Katherine Rundell spent her childhood in Africa and Europe. After completing a degree in English and a doctorate on John Donne, she is now a full-time writer and a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, where she studies Renaissance literature and climbs old buildings at night. Katherine is the bestselling author of The Wolf Wilder and Rooftoppers, which won the Waterstones Children 's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award and was shortlisted for many others. In 2017 she was selected as one of Hay Festival's Hay30 influential young thinkers to watch. Hannah Horn is a UK-based artist who specialises in illustration, paint and printmaking. Born in Aberdeen, Hannah studied fashion illustration at the London College of Fashion. In her career thus far she has produced work for a diverse range of projects including fashion, print skateboarding brands and album artwork. The Explorer is her first children's fiction illustration project.

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408854877 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 1 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: UK

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Breaking Danielle Rollins

Prep school gets a scary twist in this commercial, fast-paced thriller perfect for fans of the Mara Dyer trilogy or American Horror Story.

Description Charlotte feels like she doesn 't fit in with her two best friends at the prestigious Underhill Preparatory Institute. Ariel is daring and mysterious, Devon is beautiful and brilliant, and Charlotte has never lived up to the standards of the school--or her demanding mother, Dr. Gruen. But when Ariel and Devon both kill themselves within a month of each other, Charlotte doesn 't know where to turn. Why were they keeping secrets from her' Could Charlotte be the reason Ariel killed herself' After all, she was in love with Ariel 's boyfriend, Jack, and he loved her back.

Filled with guilt, Charlotte vows to discover the truth behind the suicides, starting with the clues that Ariel left behind for her. But as her own safety and sanity is put in danger, Charlotte must decide how much she will risk to discover the truth. In the same suspenseful style as Burning, Danielle Rollins will keep readers on the edge of their seats with this haunting thriller.

About the Author Danielle Rollins is the author of the Merciless series and Survive the Night under the pseudonym Danielle Vega. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends far too much money on vintage furniture and leather boots. www.daniellerollins.com @dvegabooks

Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781619637405 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Children's USA SEPTEMBER 2017 Because You Love to Hate Me: 13 Tales of Villainy Ameriie

This edgy anthology teams up acclaimed YA authors and popular YouTubers to co-write 13 fairy tales--all from a ""villain's"" perspective, in the vein of Maleficent or Wicked.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781681193649 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Children's USA SEPTEMBER 2017 Sir Scaly Pants and the Dragon Thief John Kelly

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408856055 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Big Box Little Box Caryl Hart, illustrated by Edward Underwood

A funny and stylish book starring one cool cat. Written by bestselling author Caryl Hart and illustrated by talented newcomer Edward Underwood, this will have readers laughing with delight

Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408872772 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: England, UK

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Perfectly Norman Tom Percival

An uplifting story about celebrating diversity and embracing what makes you you. For fans of Oliver Jeffers, Benji Davies and Rebecca Cobb

Description Norman had always been perfectly normal. That was until the day he grew a pair of wings! Norman is very surprised to have wings suddenly and he has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think' What will everyone else think' Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat. But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself' A poignant yet uplifting story about individuality, with stunning artwork in a striking minimal palette from the author/illustrator of Herman's Letter. Fans of Oliver Jeffers and Benj Davies will love it.

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408880968 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 The Danger Gang and the Pirates of Borneo! Stephen Bramucci, Illustrated by Arree Chung

Indiana Jones meets Lemony Snicket in this hilarious new series--fully illustrated by picture book talent Arree Chung--that 's a must-have for all aspiring adventurers.

Description Ronald Zupan is a daring master adventurer! But he actually hasn 't experienced any grand adventures . . . YET! When his world-traveling parents are kidnapped on his twelfth birthday, Ronald seizes the chance to prove himself with a dazzling, danger-defying rescue operation. Teaming up with his trusty butler Jeeves, his quick-witted fencing nemesis Julianne Sato, and his pet cobra Carter, Ronald sets course for the jungle of Borneo where his parents were last sighted. If they can crash-land a plane and outrun a hungry snow leopard, surely they can find the secret lair of Zeetan Z, the world 's most ruthless pirate! But as their adventure becomes more and more dangerous, can Ronald and his companions muster enough courage to see this adventure through'

About the Author Stephen Bramucci is an award-winning travel writer and adventurer. He's rowed down the Mekong Delta, crossed the Australian outback in a car powered by French fry oil, and explored ancient pirate islands in Madagascar. A lifelong animal lover, Steve 's encounters with endangered species often come up in his classroom presentations. He lives in Los Angeles, California. @SteveBram Arree Chung is the author and illustrator of Ninja! and Ninja! Attack of the Clan, as well as the illustrator of How to Pee: Potty Training for Boys/Girls. Prior to writing and illustrating picture books, Arree worked at Pixar. To pursue his passion, Arree enrolled at the Art Center College of Design where he learned to draw, paint, and think differently. He lives with his family in San Francisco, California. www.arree.com @arreechung

Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781619636927 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 304 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Children's USA SEPTEMBER 2017 Tales from the Captain's Log National Archives

Stories of momentous voyages and battles at sea told through the words of those who were there.

Description For centuries, ships' commanders kept journals that recorded their missions. These included voyages of discovery to unknown lands, engagements in war and sea and general trade. Many of their logs, diaries and letters were lodged at The National Archives and give a vivid picture of the situations that they encountered.

Entries range from Captain James Cook's notes of his discovery of the South Pacific and Australia, to logs of the great naval battles, such as Waterloo and Trafalgar. From the ships that attempted to stop piracy in the Caribbean, to the surgeons who recorded the health of the men they tended and naturalists who noted the exotic plants and animals they encountered, comes a fascinating picture of life at sea, richly illustrated with maps, drawings and facsimile documents found alongside the logs in the archives.

About the Author The National Archives at Kew is the repository of documents that record the history of the UK. Events revealed through these papers are both large and small, ranging from momentous political events to day to day happenings in the lives of ordinary individuals.

Price: $35.00 (NZ$37.99) ISBN: 9781472948663 Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica SEPTEMBER 2017 The Impractical Boat Owner: Tales and Trials from Years of Floundering Afloat Dave Selby

The most impractical book you'll ever buy, from Practical Boat Owner magazine's most popular columnist. What it lacks in serious advice it makes up for in pure entertainment this book will make you laugh. With cartoons by Jake Kavanagh.

Description This is a book with no practical purpose whatsoever. As any fan of Dave 's would probably guess, a book by him won 't make you a better sailor, and it won 't provide any instruction on boat maintenance. But it will entertain his light but observational writings tap the rich well of all those things that sailors know but few dare admit.

The Impractical Boat Owner is a collection of Dave 's columns for Practical Boat Owner magazine, expanded for the book, and with additional 'Lessons Not Learned' hints and tips boxes, all accompanied by Jake Kavanagh's wonderful cartoons. Taking us from Dave 's first flounderings afloat to more recent, er, flounderings afloat, themes covered include:

- first attempts at sailing - how not to sail singlehanded - mysteries of maintenance - how not to sail with a dog - the impenetrable mysteries of navigation and weather - how not to race

The Impractical Boatowner is an antidote to all that 's written about expensive shiny new yachts, self-improvement, the quest for qualifications and practical skills.

About the Author Dave Selby has been a columnist in national papers including The Daily Telegraph, The Times, Financial Times and The Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) Evening Standard. He has written seven books on motoring, including six editions of the Miller 's Collectors Cars Price ISBN: 9781472944849 Format: Paperback Guide (1997-2002) and the highly acclaimed Ultimate Classic Car Book (Dorling Kindersley, 1995), co-authored with Dimensions: 135x216mm Quentin Wilson. He also writes two monthly sailing columns in Practical Boat Owner and Classic Boat. Extent: 96 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica SEPTEMBER 2017 Reeds Astro-Navigation Tables 2018 Andy Du Port

Using tables devised by practical ocean navigators, here is an established resource of annual astro-navigation tables for yachtsmen, giving all the information on how to navigate by the sun, moon, planets and stars. This book, together with a sextant, will enable sailors to navigate confidently and safely when out of the sight of land.

Description Reeds Astro Navigation Tables is an established book of annual astro-navigation tables compiled specifically for the needs of yachtsmen. It contains all the information the ocean-going sailor needs (without the bulk) in order to navigate by the sun, moon, planets and stars, using tables devised by practical ocean navigators. This book, together with a sextant, will enable sailors to navigate confidently and safely when out of the sight of land. The book continues to feature the well-received additions from last year, including forms to help determine True Altitude (for the sun, planets and stars), Calculated Altitude (using the versine formula) and Azimuth (using the ABC Tables), as well as a pro forma for calculating Intercept. With 8 extra pages and an improved layout, there is plenty of space for making notes and calculations.

About the Author Andy Du Port was one of the editors of the Reeds Nautical Almanac for many years. He is the author of Your First Channel Crossing and The Yacht Owner's Manual, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

Price: $50.00 (NZ$55.00) ISBN: 9781472946584 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 80 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica SEPTEMBER 2017 Bradshaw's Diary 2018 Greg Morse

Filled with fascinating extracts from Victorian railway publications and colourful period illustrations, this 2018 edition of Bradshaw's Diary is ideal for the desk of any railway enthusiast.

Description The 2018 edition of the bestselling Bradshaw 's diary pairs fascinating extracts and vivid images from Bradshaw 's Handbook, as well as other publications from the Victorian era, with a handy week per page view. Focusing on the spectacular engineering feats of the pioneering Victorian railway builders, this is the ideal desk diary for any enthusiast of Britain's Victorian railways or fan of Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys.

About the Author Greg Morse was instilled with a love of trains at an early age and has written many articles on railway history. He is privileged to work within the industry he loves as an Operational Safety Specialist.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781784421601 Format: Paperback - C format Dimensions: mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Fairchild SEPTEMBER 2017 The Horse Book: Horses of Historical Distinction Kathleen Walker-Meikle

A sumptuously illustrated history of famous horses and their owners from Alexander the Great to Roy Rogers.

Description Hardworking, swift, loyal and capable of great heroism, horses have been our constant companions for thousands of years. Using stunning illustrations, The Horse Book pairs famous historical figures with their faithful mounts including: Alexander the Great 's beloved steed at whose death he dedicated the city of Alexandria Bucephala; the cruel Roman emperor Caligula who made his horse a consul; the brave horses in the First World War; and horses of famous figures from El Cid to Napoleon. This is the perfect gift for the horse lover a guide to the role of horses in history and the people who rode them.

About the Author Kathleen Walker-Meikle is the author of The Dog Book and The Cat Book, Medieval Pets, Medieval Cats and Medieval Dogs. She was awarded her PhD in History at University College London and is currently continuing her research into animals in the Middle Ages.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781784422271 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 144 pages Main Category: WNC Sub Category: WNC Wildlife: General Interest Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 The Dog Book: Dogs of Historical Distinction Kathleen Walker-Meikle

Description The perfect gift for any dog lover, this is the story of man's best friend from the canine gods of Ancient Egypt to the heroic mascots of the Second World War. Over the millennia dogs have been hailed as gods, demons, saints, military heroes, even reigning kings and all the while have been the keen hunters, loyal guards and beloved pets we know today. They feature in Egyptian myth, classical astronomy, medieval romances and early modern portraiture; they took part in the court-life of Imperial China, in early Hollywood film studios and in intrepid expeditions to the North Pole. Featuring the pampered pets of Queen Victoria and Pablo Picasso, popular medieval dog names, regimental mascots of the Napoleonic Wars and tales of canine loyalty through the ages, this beautifully illustrated volume shows how dogs have for millennia been the beloved companions of peasants and princes alike.

About the Author Kathleen Walker-Meikle is the author of Medieval Pets (Boydell and Brewer, 2012), Medieval Cats and Medieval Dogs (British Library, 2011 and 2013 respectively). She was awarded her PhD in History at University College London and is currently researching animals and medicine in the Middle Ages.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781908402905 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 151x146mm Extent: 144 pages Main Category: WZG Gift Books Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 The Cat Book: Cats of Historical Distinction Kathleen Walker-Meikle

Description Regal, elegant, affectionate, calculating, and of course utterly adorable, the cat has been part of our lives for millennia. The Cat Book pairs stunning historical illustrations with informative and amusing text in a tour of feline history from the earliest days of civilisation to the twenty-first century. Taking in the cat goddess of Ancient Egypt, where people shaved their eyebrows to mourn the death of a cat, the medieval Irish law that calculated a cat's value at three cows, Samuel Johnson's doting care for his oyster-loving cat Hodge, Oscar, the ship's cat that survived three shipwrecks in the Second World War, and the cats of famous people from Cardinal Richelieu to Edward Lear, this is the perfect gift for the cat lover a guide to the role of cats in history and the people who have loved them.

About the Author Kathleen Walker-Meikle is the author of The Dog Book: Historical Dogs of Distinction (also by Old House), Medieval Pets, Medieval Cats and Medieval Dogs. She was awarded her PhD in History at University College London and is currently continuing her research into animals in the Middle Ages.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781908402981 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 144 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 Illuminated Manuscripts Richard Hayman

A colourfully illustrated guide to the best-preserved medieval artworks, and the world for which they were created. It will appeal to enthusiasts of the medieval world and art historians.

Description Illuminated manuscripts are among the most beautiful, precious and mysterious works of Western art. Before the printing press was invented, books were produced by hand and their illustration using brightly coloured pigments and gold embellishments was a labour of love and an act of piety in itself. The results are stunning. The works emanating from the scriptoria of monasteries were mainly religious texts, including illuminated bibles, psalters, and works for private devotion known as books of hours. Illuminated Manuscripts describes the origin and history of illumination in the Middle Ages, covering the artists and their techniques, and the patrons who commissioned them. It explains the subject matter found in medieval works, such as saints and Bible stories and the use of ornamental flourishes, and is illustrated with many fine examples of the genre including the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Book of Kells.

About the Author Richard Hayman is a writer and historian with a longstanding interest in medieval art. He is author of several books, including Church Misericords and Bench Ends, Coal Mining in Britain, The Iron Industry, The Green Man and The Tudor Reformation for Shire.

Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.10) ISBN: 9781784422363 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 64 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 At War on the Gothic Line: Fighting in Italy 1944-45 Christian Jennings

An enthralling history of an oft-forgotten battlefield of World War II brought to life by the recollections of the Allied, Axis and partisan forces who fought on the Gothic Line.

Description As the Allies stormed across Normandy in late summer 1944, another strategically vital yet unsung campaign was being fought across the mountainous terrain of northern Italy. A vast international army of 12 different nationalities had to break through the Gothic Line, a rugged barrier of German defensive positions that stretched from the Adriatic coast to the Mediterranean. In this fast-paced narrative of a year at war, veteran foreign correspondent and historian Christian Jennings provides an unprecedented look inside these crucial, bloody battles, through the eyes of 13 men and women from seven different countries, bringing history and war to life in this unmissable book.

About the Author CHRISTIAN JENNINGS is a British freelance foreign correspondent, and the author of five works of non-fiction. Since 1988, across twenty-three countries, he has been writing books and journalism on international current affairs, Special Forces, defence and latterly science for publications ranging from The Economist and Reuters to Wired, The Mail on Sunday and The Scotsman. He has been based variously in Sarajevo, London, Pristina, Kigali, Bujumbura, Skopje, Nairobi and Geneva.

Price: $21.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781472821669 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 364 pages Main Category: JW Military Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 Sharpshooting Rifles of the American Civil War: Colt, Sharps, Spencer, and Whitworth Martin Pegler

Sure to appeal to all those interested in firearms development, this fully illustrated work tells the enthralling story of the innovative and deadly sharpshooting weapons arming both sides in the American Civil War including the Sharps, Whitworth and Colt Revolving Rifle.

Description At the outset of the American Civil War, the Union Army's sharpshooters were initially equipped with the M1855 Colt revolving rifle, but it was prone to malfunction. Instead, the North 's sharpshooters preferred the Sharps rifle, an innovative breech-loading weapon capable of firing up to ten shots per minute more than three times the rate of fire offered by the standard-issue Springfield .58-caliber rifled musket. Other Union sharpshooters were equipped with the standard-issue Springfield rifled musket or the .56-56-caliber Spencer Repeating Rifle. Conversely, the Confederacy favoured the Pattern 1853 Enfield rifled musket for its sharpshooters and also imported from Britain the Whitworth Rifle, a .45-caliber, single-shot, muzzle-loading weapon distinguished by its use of a twisted hexagonal barrel. Featuring specially commissioned artwork, this is the engrossing story of the innovative rifles that saw combat in the hands of sharpshooters on both sides during the Civil War.

About the Author Martin Pegler has a BA Hons in Medieval and Modern History and an MA in Museum Studies, both from University College, London, and was for many years the Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. He is the author of a number of books including The Military Sniper since 1914 (Osprey, 2001), Firearms in the American West 1700-1900 (The Crowood Press, 2002) and the highly acclaimed Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper (Osprey, 2004), and he has also contributed to a number of magazines. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani and Edouard Detaille. Born in Malaya in 1949, Alan Gilliland spent 18 years as the graphics editor of The Daily Telegraph, winning 19 a Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781472815910 Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 Armies of the Italian Wars of Unification 1848-70 (1): Piedmont and the Two Sicilies Gabriele Esposito

An examination of the extremely varied Italian forces that fought in the wars to create an independent unified nation. It will appeal to modellers and all those interested in 19th-century European military history.

Description In the 1840s, post-Napoleonic Italy was 'a geographical expression' not a country, but a patchwork of states, divided between the Austrian-occupied north, and a Spanish-descended Bourbon monarchy, who ruled the south from Naples. Two decades later, it was a nation united under a single king and government, thanks largely to the efforts of the Kings of Sardinia and Piedmont, and the revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi. This book, the first of a two-part series on the armies that fought in the Italian Wars of Unification, examines the Piedmontese and Neapolitan armies that fought in the north and south of the peninsula. Illustrated with prints, early photos and detailed commissioned artwork, this book explores the history, organization, and appearance of the armies that fought to unite the Italian peninsula under one flag.

About the Author Gabriele Esposito is an Italian researcher and a long-time student of military history. His main field of research is the military of 19th-century Latin America, but his interests range from the Ancient world to modern post-colonial conflicts. He has published several works in the UK, including MAA 499: Armies of the War of the Triple Alliance 1864-70 published in March 2015, and is a regular contributor to many specialized magazines.

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781472819499 Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 Savannah 1779 Bernard F. Harris Jr.

A highly illustrated study of the British siege of Savannah in the American Revolution and the French and American attempt to take the city back that followed. It will appeal to any enthusiast of American military history and 18th century warfare.

Description In 1778 Great Britain launched a second invasion of the southern colonies as part of the southern strategy for victory in the American Revolutionary War. A force of 3,000 British soldiers, Hessians and Loyalists was dispatched from New York City to capture Savannah, capital of the State of Georgia. The city fell in December 1778, and became a base for British operations in the southern colonies. Desperate to regain one of the most important southern cities, Continental troops under General Benjamin Lincoln joined forces with a French naval expedition under the Admiral Charles-Henri d 'Estaing in an an all-out assault on the British fortified positions protecting Savannah. This fully illustrated study examines the costly French and Patriot attempts to retake Savannah. Replete with stunning artwork and specially commissioned maps, this is the complete story of one of the bloodiest campaigns of the American Revolutionary War.

About the Author Bernard Harris is a retired US Army officer, living history re-enactor and historical wargamer. A passionate African American military history enthusiast he has published several articles on African Americans in the American Revolution for an encyclopaedia about minorities who served in the US military. He is a former Assistant Professor of Logistics and is currently a Curriculum Operations Support Specialist all for the US Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Scott Martin is a retired US Navy reserve officer, living history re-enactor and historical wargamer. A passionate American Revolution, Civil War, Napoleonic, and World War II military history enthusiast, he has published several book reviews for Military Review, The Professional Journal of the United State Army and On Point: The Journal of Army History magazine on these subjects. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the US Army Command and General

Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781472818652 Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 1917: The Year of Offensives Dr David Murphy

Covering the victory at Vimy Ridge and the brutal battle of Passchendaele, this is the detailed story of the Allied attempt to win World War I in 1917.

Description Early in 1917, Allied leaders planned a series of offensives that were to take place as part of a programme of intensive operations along the Western Front. These included the attacks at Vimy Ridge, Arras, the Aisne, Messines and Cambrai, culminating in the brutal combat on the sodden fields of Passchendaele. 1917: The Year of Offensives examines each of these in turn, focusing on wider themes such as the changing nature of generalship on the Western Front, the use of new tactics and technology and the strain that these offensives put on the Allied armies, generals and political leaders. With revolution tearing Russia apart and mutiny brewing in the ranks of the French Army, these offensives, which were designed to take Germany out of the war, came close to destroying the Allies ' capacity to fight it.

About the Author Dr David Murphy was born in Dublin in 1968 and is a graduate of both University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin. He is a contributor to the Dictionary of Irish Biography, and has published numerous articles, as well as three books with Osprey. He is currently compiling a gazetteer of Irish regiments for the Military Heritage Trust of Ireland.

Price: $32.99 (NZ$34.99) ISBN: 9781472818041 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 272 pages Main Category: JWLF Sub Category: JWLF Battles & Campaigns Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 Pacific Thunder: The US Navy's Central Pacific Campaign, August 1943-October 1944 Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

A thorough and compelling investigation of the Central Pacific campaign in World War II that saw the US Navy progress from the edge of disaster to the brink of victory, from Guadalcanal to the recapture of the Philippines.

Description On 27 October 1942, four Long Lance torpedoes fired by the Japanese destroyers Makigumo and Akigumo exploded in the hull of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8). Minutes later, the ship that had launched the Doolitte Raid six months earlier slipped beneath the waves of the Coral Sea. Of the pre-war carrier fleet the Navy had struggled to build over 15 years, only three were left: Enterprise, that had been badly damaged in the battle of Santa Cruz; USS Saratoga (CV-3) which lay in dry dock, victim of a Japanese submarine torpedo; and the USS Ranger (CV-4), which was in mid-Atlantic on her way to support Operation Torch. For the American naval aviators licking their wounds in the aftermath of this defeat, it would be difficult to imagine that within 24 months of this event, Zuikaku, the last survivor of the carriers that had attacked Pearl Harbor, would lie at the bottom of the sea. Alongside it lay the other surviving Japanese carriers, sacrificed as lures in a failed attempt to block the American invasion of the Philippines, leaving the United States to reign supreme on the world 's largest ocean. This is the fascinating account of the Central Pacific campaign, one of the most stunning comebacks in naval history as in 14 months the US Navy went from the jaws of defeat to the brink of victory in the Pacific.

About the Author Thomas McKelvey Cleaver is the author of the best-selling Fabled Fifteen: The Pacific War Odyssey of Carrier Air Group 15, a history of the top-scoring US Navy air group of World War II. Fabled Fifteen has received strong critical reviews and is a 5-star feature at Amazon. Additionally, Cleaver has written Aces of the 78th Fighter Group, and F4F and F6F Aces of VF-2 for Osprey. Both received positive critical reviews and recorded good sales. He has also been published over the past 30 years in Air Force, Aviation History, Air International and Air Enthusiast magazines. He is a regular contributor at Flight Journal.

Price: $39.99 (NZ$42.99) ISBN: 9781472821843 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 Railway Guns of World War I Marc Romanych

An accessible, authoritative history of the huge railway guns that bombarded the Western Front in World War I. It will appeal to modellers, wargamers and all those interested in the iconic weaponry of World War I.

Description World War I was the Golden Age of the railway gun. Even though at the start of the conflict none of the armies possessed any railway artillery pieces and the very idea was comparatively new, more railway guns were used during this war than in any other conflict. Designed to break the stalemate of trench warfare, the first railway guns were simple, improvised designs made by mounting surplus coastal defence, fortress, and naval guns onto existing commercial railway carriages. As the war dragged on, railway artillery development shifted to longer range guns that could shell targets deep behind enemy lines. This change of role brought much larger and more sophisticated guns often manufactured by mounting long- barrel naval guns to specially-designed railway carriages. This book details the design and development of railway guns during World War I from the very first basic designs to massive purpose built ""monster"" railway guns. Accompanying the text are many rare, never-before-published, photographs and colour illustrations depicting how these weapons were used during World War I.

About the Author Marc Romanych is a retired US Army combat arms officer, and the author of several books for Osprey on World War I artillery and fortifications. He has a BA in History from the University of Maryland and an MA in International Relations from St Mary 's University. Interested in the Maginot Line since 1995, Marc has extensively explored its fortifications. He is a member of Association du P.O. de Sentzich, a Maginot Line preservation group. Marc lives near Baltimore, Maryland.

Greg Heuer is retired Chief Engineer and Program Manager for Raytheon Company. He has a BS in Electronics Engineering with a minor in Business Administration from New Mexico State University. Interested in the intersection between modelling, art and the history of manufacturing technologies, Greg has extensively researched, studied, and modelled super heavy and railway artillery. Greg lives near Newport, Rhode Island.

Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781472816399 Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 Viking Warrior vs Anglo-Saxon Warrior: England 865-1066 Gareth Williams

An absorbing study of Viking and Anglo-Saxon warriors at three pivotal battles of the Early Medieval era Ashdown, Maldon and Stamford Bridge as they fought for control of pre-Norman England. It will appeal to any enthusiast of the Viking age or medieval warfare.

Description In the two centuries before the Norman invasion of England, Anglo-Saxon and Viking forces clashed repeatedly in bloody battles across the country. Repeated Viking victories in the 9th century led to their settlement in the north of the country, but the tide of war ebbed and flowed until the final Anglo-Saxon victory before the Norman Conquest. Using stunning artwork, this book examines in detail three battles between the two deadly foes: Ashdown in 871 which involved the future Alfred the Great; Maldon in 991 where an Anglo-Saxon army sought to counter a renewed Viking threat; and Stamford Bridge in 1066, in which King Harold Godwinesson abandoned his preparations to repel the expected Norman invasion in order to fight off Harald Hard-Counsel of Norway. Drawing upon historical accounts from both English and Scandinavian sources and from archaeological evidence, Gareth Williams presents a detailed comparison of the weaponry, tactics, strategies and underlying military organization of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and considers the developments which took place on both sides in the two centuries of Viking incursions into Anglo-Saxon England.

About the Author Gareth Williams has been a curator at the British Museum since 1996, specializing in the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods. He has published extensively on both Anglo-Saxon and Viking warfare, and curated the exhibitions Vikings: Life and Legend at the British Museum and Viking Voyagers at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.

Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and model maker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781472818324 Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Osprey SEPTEMBER 2017 Bolt Action: Campaign: New Guinea Warlord Games

Scenarios and special rules for the Bolt Action rules, covering the campaign for New Guinea.

Description In 1942, Japanese forces invaded the island of New Guinea and started a bitter, three-year campaign against allied Australian and American forces. Fought in dense jungles and across rugged mountaintops, the grueling fight pushed men to their very limits and forced commanders to adopt new strategies and tactics for the harsh island terrain. Filled with new rules, scenarios, and unit types, this supplement for Bolt Action provides players with all of the information they need to set their games in this unforgiving battlefield.

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 (NZ$42.99) ISBN: 9781472817891 Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Methuen Drama SEPTEMBER 2017 Throne of Glass Sarah J. Maas

The most talked about, and unstoppable debut fantasy novel of the year, Throne of Glass is a phenomenon you absolutely can 't miss

Description Meet Celaena Sardothien. Beautiful. Deadly. Destined for greatness. In the dark, filthy salt mines of Endovier, an eighteen-year-old girl is serving a life sentence. She is a trained assassin, the best of her kind, but she made a fatal mistake. She got caught. Young Captain Westfall offers her a deal: her freedom in return for one huge sacrifice. Celaena must represent the prince in a to-the-death tournament - fighting the most gifted thieves and assassins in the land. Live or die, Celaena will be free. Win or lose, she is about to discover her true destiny. But will her assassin's heart be melted'

About the Author Sarah J. Maas is a New York native who currently lives in the California desert. This is her first full-length novel to be published, though she already has a large online fan base, many of whom discovered the Throne of Glass world in its first incarnation, on www.fictionpress.com, when Sarah was just sixteen. She is a prolific blogger and you can find out more at www.sjmaas.livejournal.com.

Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408832332 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 131x198mm Extent: 416 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Crown of Midnight Sarah J. Maas

A deal always comes at a price, and assassin Celaena Sardothien has made a deal with the very man who took away everything she loved . . . Can she live with that' 2012 's hottest YA Fantasy debut novel, Throne of Glass, just got competition its sequel! Action-packed, heart-wrenching, fantastically addictive and not to be missed!

Description Eighteen-year-old Celaena Sardothien is bold, daring and beautiful the perfect seductress and the greatest assassin her world has ever known. But though she won the King 's contest and became his champion, Celaena has been granted neither her liberty nor the freedom to follow her heart. The slavery of the suffocating salt mines of Endovier that scarred her past is nothing compared to a life bound to her darkest enemy, a king whose rule is so dark and evil it is near impossible to defy. Celaena faces a choice that is tearing her heart to pieces: kill in cold blood for a man she hates, or risk sentencing those she loves to death. Celaena must decide what she will fight for: survival, love or the future of a kingdom. Because an assassin cannot have it all . . . And trying to may just destroy her. Love or loathe Celaena, she will slice open your heart with her dagger and leave you bleeding long after the last page of this New York Times bestselling sequel, in what is undeniably THE hottest new fantasy series.

About the Author Throne of Glass was Sarah J. Maas 's first full-length novel to be published, though she already had a large online fan base, many of whom discovered this fantasy world in its first incarnation on www.fictionpress.com, written when Sarah was just sixteen. Throne of Glass was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children 's Teen Book of the Year and has sold in twelve languages. You can find out more about Sarah and Throne of Glass at www.sjmaas.livejournal.com.

Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408834947 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 130x198mm Extent: 336 pages Main Category: YFH Sub Category: YFH Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Heir of Fire Sarah J. Maas

Celaena Sardothien is more than a great assassin. As the world is about to find out . . . The heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat third instalment to the Throne of Glass series is a New York Times bestseller and a must- read for fans of Game of Thrones

Description Lost and broken, Celaena Sardothien 's only thought is to avenge the savage death of her dearest friend: as the King of Adarlan 's Assassin, she is bound to serve this tyrant, but he will pay for what he did. Any hope Celaena has of destroying the king lies in answers to be found in Wendlyn. Sacrificing his future, Chaol, the Captain of the King 's Guard, has sent Celaena there to protect her, but her darkest demons lay in that same place. If she can overcome them, she will be Adarlan 's biggest threat and his own toughest enemy. While Celaena learns of her true destiny, and the eyes of Erilea are on Wendlyn, a brutal and beastly force is preparing to take to the skies. Will Celaena find the strength not only to win her own battles, but to fight a war that could pit her loyalties to her own people against those she has grown to love' This third novel in the Throne of Glass sequence, from New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, is packed with more heart-stopping action, devastating drama and swoonsome romance, and introduces some fierce new heroines to love and hate. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Game of Thrones.

About the Author Throne of Glass was Sarah J. Maas 's first full-length novel to be published, though she already had a large online fan base, many of whom discovered this fantasy world in its first incarnation on www.fictionpress.com, written when Sarah was just sixteen. Throne of Glass was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children 's Teen Book of the Year and has sold in fifteen languages, and the sequel, Crown of Midnight, is a New York Times bestseller. You can find out more about Sarah and Throne of Glass at www.sjmaas.livejournal.com.

Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408839126 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 134x202mm Extent: 576 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Queen of Shadows Sarah J. Maas

Will Celaena be able to defeat the king of Adarlan once and for all' The action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series has everything that fans of Leigh Bardugo and George R.R. Martin 's Game of Thrones yearn for and more!

Description Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Now she returns to the empire to confront the shadows of her past ... The fourth breathtaking instalment in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series. Bloodthirsty for revenge on the two men responsible for destroying her life, and desperate to find out if the prince and his captain are safe, Celaena returns to Rifthold, the seat of so much evil. She has accepted her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, there are dark truths to learn and debts to be paid. Aelin must stay hidden beneath her assassin 's hood and draw on her mortal strength as Celaena to prevent the King of Adarlan from tearing her world apart. Only then can she fight for her people. Readers will be held rapt as Celaena 's story builds to an agonising crescendo, packed with heart-pounding action and swoon-worthy romance.

About the Author Throne of Glass was Sarah J. Maas 's first full-length novel to be published, though she already had a large online fan base, many of whom discovered this fantasy world in its first incarnation on www.fictionpress.com, written when Sarah was just sixteen. Throne of Glass was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children 's Teen Book of the Year and has sold in 17 languages, and the sequels, Crown of Midnight and Heir of Fire, are New York Times bestsellers. You can find out more about Sarah and Throne of Glass at www.sjmaas.livejournal.com.

Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408858615 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 131x193mm Extent: 656 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Empire of Storms Sarah J. Maas

Kingdoms collide in Sarah J. Maas 's epic fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.

Description Kingdoms collide in Sarah J. Maas 's epic fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don 't. With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side, and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, and dark forces become poised to claim her world, the only chance for salvation will lie in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear. In this breathtaking fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, Aelin will have to choose what--and who--to sacrifice if she's to keep the world of Erilea from breaking apart.

About the Author SARAH J. MAAS is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series--Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, and Empire of Storms--and the series ' prequel, The Assassin's Blade; as well as The Throne of Glass Coloring Book,A Court of Thorns and Roses,A Court of Mist and Fury, and A Court of Wings and Ruin. A New York native, Sarah currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog. www.worldofsarahjmaas.com facebook.com/throneofglass Instagram.com/therealsjmaas @SJMaas

Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781408872895 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 128x196mm Extent: 704 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 The Assassin's Blade Sarah J. Maas

All five of New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas 's Assassin novellas together for the first time in one irresistible paperback edition!

Description Celaena Sardothien is Adarlan 's most feared assassin. As part of the Assassins' Guild, her allegiance is to her master, Arobynn Hamel, yet Celaena listens to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. In these action-packed prequel novellas together in one edition for the first time Celaena embarks on five daring missions. They take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, where she fights to liberate slaves and seeks to avenge the tyrannous. But she is acting against Arobynn 's orders and could suffer an unimaginable punishment for such treachery . . . Explore the dark underworld of this kick-ass heroine and find out how the legend begins in the five page-turning prequel novellas to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.

About the Author Throne of Glass was Sarah J. Maas 's first full-length novel to be published, though she already had a large online fan base, many of whom discovered this fantasy world in its first incarnation on www.fictionpress.com, written when Sarah was just sixteen. Throne of Glass was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children 's Teen Book of the Year and has sold in fifteen languages, and the highly anticipated sequel, Crown of Midnight, is a New York Times bestseller. You can find out more about Sarah and Throne of Glass at www.sjmaas.livejournal.com.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9781408851982 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 130x196mm Extent: 448 pages Main Category: Y Children's Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Kitty's Magic 1: Misty the Scared Kitten Ella Moonheart

The enchanting new series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat when she sneezes! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

Description Kitty always thought she was allergic to cats, but when her best friend 's new kitten, Misty, gives her a tickly feeling in her nose, something magical happens - Kitty turns into a cat! Being cat and human means that Kitty can have the best of both worlds! But with the special power comes a special role: Kitty becomes the Guardian of the local cats ' Cat Council and must help them find the purrfect solution to their feline problems.

So when there is trouble in the neighbourhood and Misty is too scared to go outside, can Kitty 's magic help her to be braver' And can Kitty keep her ability a secret from other humans' If not, she may never be able to turn into a cat again - The enchanting new series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat when she sneezes! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

About the Author Ella Moonheart grew up telling fun and exciting stories to anyone who would listen. Now that she 's an author, she 's thrilled to be able to tell stories to so many more children with her Kitty 's Magic books. Ella loves animals, but cats most of all! She wishes she could turn into one just like Kitty, but she 's happy to just play with her pet cat, Nibbles when she 's not writing her books, of course!

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408870921 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 129x196mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Kitty's Magic 2: Shadow the Lonely Cat Ella Moonheart

The second book in this enchanting new series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

Description Kitty has always thought she was allergic to cats, but during a sleepover she finds out that her allergy is actually something far more magical when a midnight sneezing fit mysteriously transforms her into a cat. Shadow the black tomcat hasn't been seen at a Cat Council meeting for weeks, and in the human world Kitty hears some of the children at school saying he's a witch's cat. The house he lives in is a bit scary, but that's no reason to let him be lonely. Kitty is determined to help, but she is going to have to use all her new cat skills to figure this problem out! The enchanting new series about Kitty, the girl who magically turns into a cat! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

About the Author Ella Moonheart grew up telling fun and exciting stories to anyone who would listen. Now that she 's an author, she 's thrilled to be able to tell stories to so many more children with her Kitty 's Magic books. Ella loves animals, but cats most of all! She wishes she could turn into one just like Kitty, but she 's happy to just play with her pet cat, Nibbles when she 's not writing her books, of course!

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408870945 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 129x196mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 Kitty's Magic 3: Ruby the Runaway Kitten Ella Moonheart

The third book in this enchanting series about Kitty, the girl who can magically turn into a cat! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows

Description Kitty is magical! Kitty can turn into a cat! But with this power comes a special role: Kitty is the Guardian of the local Cat Council and must help them find the purrfect solution to their feline problems. Coco is upset when her owner, Evie, brings home Ruby, a playful Bengal kitten. Coco isn 't getting nearly as much attention as her new housemate and makes Ruby feel very unwelcome. Now Ruby has run away and Evie is very worried. Can Kitty lead the Cat Council to find the lost kitten' In this third book in an enchanting series for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows, you can follow Kitty and your favourite feline friends from the first two books, or meet them all here for the very first time!

Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408870969 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 129x197mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 The Wolf Wilder Katherine Rundell, illustrated by Gelrev Ongbico

A much anticipated new novel from the award-winning author of Rooftoppers, Katherine Rundell. Told with brilliant imagination and a unique voice, this is a modern children 's classic in the making

Description Feodora and her mother live in the snowbound woods of Russia, in a house full of food and fireplaces. Ten minutes away, in a ruined chapel, lives a pack of wolves. Feodora 's mother is a wolf wilder, and Feo is a wolf wilder in training. A wolf wilder is the opposite of an animal tamer: it is a person who teaches tamed animals to fend for themselves, and to fight and to run, and to be wary of humans. When the murderous hostility of the Russian Army threatens her very existence, Feo is left with no option but to go on the run. What follows is a story of revolution and adventure, about standing up for the things you love and fighting back. And, of course, wolves.

About the Author Katherine Rundell spent her childhood in Africa and Europe and is now a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. She is also the bestselling author of Rooftoppers, a story inspired by summers working in Paris and by night-time trespassing on the rooftops of All Souls. Rooftoppers won the Waterstones Children 's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award in 2014 and was shortlisted for many others. The Wolf Wilder is the first of three new novels with Bloomsbury.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408854853 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 131x196mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: UK

Bloomsbury Child SEPTEMBER 2017 The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald

In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. 'Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone,' he told me, 'just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.'

Description Invited to an extravagantly lavish party in a Long Island mansion, Nick Carraway, a young bachelor who has just settled in the neighbouring cottage, is intrigued by the mysterious host, Jay Gatsby, a flamboyant but reserved self-made man with murky business interests and a shadowy past. As the two men strike up an unlikely friendship, details of Gatsby 's impossible love for amarried woman emerge, until events spiral into tragedy. Regarded as Fitzgerald 's masterpiece and one of the greatest novels of American literature, The Great Gatsby is a vivid chronicle of the excesses and decadence of the Jazz Age, as well as a timeless cautionary critique of the American dream.

About the Author Considered one of the finest American writers of the twentieth century, F.Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was the author of various novels and short stories chronicling life in the US during the Roaring Twenties.

Price: $14.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781847492586 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 133x197mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: FC Sub Category: FC Literary Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupery, translated by Gregory Norminton

Brand-new translation of one of the world's all-time bestsellers

Description Having crash-landed in the Sahara desert, a pilot comes across a young boy who introduces himself as the Little Prince and tells him the story of how he grew up on a tiny asteroid before travelling across the galaxies and coming to Earth. His encounters and discoveries, seen through childlike, innocent eyes, give rise to candid reflections on life and human nature. First published in 1943 and featuring the author 's own watercolour illustrations, The Little Prince has since become a classic philosophical fable for young and old, as well as a global publishing phenomenon, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide and being translated into dozens of languages.

About the Author Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900 44) was a French writer and aviator, who disappeared on a reconnaissance mission during the Second World War. The author of several novels about flying, he is best remembered today for the children 's book The Little Prince.

Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781847494238 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 158x219mm Extent: 112 pages Main Category: F Fiction Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Books SEPTEMBER 2017 The Idiot Fyodor Dostoevsky

Populated by an unforgettable cast of characters, from the beautiful, self-destructive Nastasya Filippovna to the dangerously obsessed Rogozhin and the radical student Ippolit, The Idiot is one of Dostoevsky's most personal and intense works of fiction presented here in a new translation.

Description After spending several years in a sanatorium recovering from an illness that caused him to lose his memory and ability to reason, Prince Myshkin arrives in St Petersburg and is at once confronted with the stark realities of life in the Russian capital - from greed, murder and nihilism to passion, vanity and love. Mocked for his childlike naivety yet valued for his openness and understanding, Prince Myshkin finds himself entangled with two women in a position he cannot bring himself to resolve. Dostoevsky, who wrote that in the character of Prince Myshkin he hoped to portray a 'wholly virtuous man', shows the workings of the human mind and our relationships with others in all their complex and contradictory nature. Populated by an unforgettable cast of characters, from the beautiful, self-destructive Nastasya Filippovna to the dangerously obsessed Rogozhin and the radical student Ippolit, The Idiot is one of Dostoevsky's most personal and intense works of fiction presented here in a new translation.

About the Author Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-81) is considered one of the greatest writers of all time. His works include such seminal novels as Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and The Karamazov Brothers.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847493439 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 127x201mm Extent: 704 pages Main Category: FC Sub Category: FC Literary Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Don Quixote Miguel de Cervantes and Tom Lathrop

'So, having lost his wits, he came up with the strangest idea ever concocted by a crazy man, and that was that he thought it right and necessary, both to increase his honour and to serve the republic, to roam the world on horseback, dressed in his armour, seeking adventures.'

Description When an ageing, impoverished nobleman decides to style himself Don Quixote and embarks upon a series of daring endeavours, it is clear that his ability to distinguish between reality and the fantasy world of literary romance has broken down. His exploits turn into comic misadventures, in which everyday objects are transformed into the accoutrements of chivalry, peasant girls become princesses and windmills are mistaken for formidable giants, leading the hero and his squire Sancho Panza into the realms of absurdity and humiliation. Renowned for its comical set pieces, Don Quixote is a profound meditation on the relationship between truth and fiction and the morality of deception, as well as the foundation stone of the modern novel.

About the Author Miguel de Cervantes (1547 1616) was a novelist, playwright and poet, and arguably the most eminent figure in Spanish literature. He is best known for Don Quixote, which is one of the most widely read classics in world literature.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847493774 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 131x198mm Extent: 992 pages Main Category: F Fiction Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde

""The soul is a terrible reality. It can be bought, and sold, and bartered away. It can be poisoned, or made perfect.""

Description Dorian Gray is having his picture painted by Basil Hallward, who is charmed by his looks. But when Sir Henry Wotton visits and seduces Dorian into the worship of youthful beauty with an intoxicating speech, Dorian makes a wish he will live to regret: that all the marks of age will now be reflected in the portrait rather than on Dorian 's own face. The stage is now set for a masterful tale about appearance, reality, art, life, truth, fiction and the burden of conscience. Oscar Wilde 's only full-length novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a lasting gem of sophisticated wit and playfulness, which brings together all the best elements of his talent in a reinterpretation of the Faustian myth.

About the Author Famed for his brilliant wit, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was a prolific writer and one of the most successful playwrights of Victorian Britain, as well as a champion for the values of Aestheticism.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847493729 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 131x201mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: D Literature Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

'I rang the bell before a mahogany door on the first floor, and while I waited he seemed to stare at me out of the glassy panel - stare with that wide and immense stare embracing, condemning, loathing all the universe. I seemed to hear the whispered cry, 'The horror! The horror!' '

Description On a boat in the Thames estuary, Marlow tells his travelling companions of his reconnaissance expedition for a Belgian trading company to its most remote outpost in central Africa, which brought him on the trail of the elusive Kurtz, a brilliant idealist gone rogue. His account relates not only the perils he encounters on his quest, but also the deterioration of his state of mind as he is confronted with a world that is hostile and alien to him. Renowned for its stylistic boldness and dramatic descriptions, Heart of Darkness is a stark yet subtle examination of the powers of the subconscious and the workings of western imperialism.

About the Author Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-born English novelist, whose work, most famously Heart of Darkness, took a cynical view of imperialism when the British Empire was at its apogee.

Price: $11.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847494016 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 135x201mm Extent: 192 pages Main Category: F Fiction Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Little Women Louisa May Alcott

The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations, beautifully illustrated by Ella Bailey.

Description The four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations.

About the Author Louisa May Alcott (1832 88) wrote several classic novels inspired by her New England childhood, and was also active in the Suffragette movement.

Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781847495877 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 129x197mm Extent: 528 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories Robert Louis Stevenson

'If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also.'

Description One of Stevenson's most famous and enduring popular works, the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde describes the mysterious relationship between a respectable and affable doctor and his brutal associate. Set in the grimy streets of Victorian London, this tale of murder, split personality and obscure science, with its chilling final revelation, became an instant horror classic when it was first publsihed in 1886 and has enthralled and terrified generations of readers ever since. This volume also contains seven other Gothic stories by Stevenson - such as 'The Body Snatchers', 'Markjeim' and 'Olalla' - showcasing the author's mastery of the horror genre and his interest in both the otherworldly and the strange ways the human brain can distort reality.

About the Author The prolific author of seminal works such as Treasure Island and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 -94) remains one of the most enduringly popular storytellers in the English language.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Sonnets William Shakespeare

A beautiful collection of William Shakespeare's timeless sonnets

Description Shakespeare 's Sonnets are among the most lyrical and moving pieces of poetry in any language, abounding with examples of his genius for wordplay, rhythm and metaphor and dealing with the eternal themes of love, memory, beauty and the ravishes of time. First published in 1609, after Shakespeare had written many of his most famous works, the Sonnets have been the subject of literary curiosity ever since, mainly concerning the identity of the two addressees, Mr W.H. ' and the Dark Lady ', and the light they could shine on Shakespeare 's life. This collection constitutes one of English literature 's most profound poetic meditations on life and love, and is a vital complement to the plays, offering clues to Shakespeare 's own biography. Presented here in an edition that makes them accessible to twentieth-century readers, these poems are worth returning to again and again.

About the Author An English poet and playwright of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, William Shakespeare (1564 1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in English literature and the national poet of England. His plays are the most performed of any playwright, and have been translated into every living language.

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Alma Books SEPTEMBER 2017 Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy

""All happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.""

Description Leo Tolstoy 's most personal novel, Anna Karenina scrutinizes fundamental ethical and theological questions through the tragic story of its eponymous heroine. Anna is desperately pursuing a good, moral life, standing for honesty and sincerity. Passion drives her to adultery, and this flies in the face of the corrupt Russian bourgeoisie. Meanwhile, the aristocrat Konstantin Levin is struggling to reconcile reason with passion, espousing a Christian anarchism that Tolstoy himself believed in. Acclaimed by critics and readers alike, Anna Karenina presents a poignant blend of realism and lyricism that makes it one of the most perfect, enduring novels of all time.

About the Author Leo Tolstoy (1828 1910) is regarded by some as the greatest novelist of all time. With such masterpieces as Anna Karenina and War and Peace, he influenced generations of writers and changed the course of world literature.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett

A powerful tale of regeneration and personal transformation, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children's classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers.

Description After her parents die of cholera in India, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in his gloomy house in Yorkshire, where she leads a lonely and neglected life, with nothing to do apart from exploring her surroundings. One day she discovers a walled garden which has been locked up, and becomes determined to enter it and find out its secret and the source of the mysterious crying sound that can be heard nearby. A powerful tale of regeneration and personal transformation, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children 's classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers.

About the Author Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 1924) was born in England and moved to the United States as a teenager. She is best remembered for her children 's novels Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Lassie Come-Home Eric Knight

'She was sable, black and snow-white. Her amber eyes lit up the face of anyone who looked into them. All the village of Greenall Bridge said Lassie was the best collie they'd ever seen.'

Description Everyone in the Yorkshire town of Greenall Bridge knows Lassie, the prize collie of miner Sam Carraclough and his son Joe. But when the family falls on hard times, Sam is forced to sell his dog to the Duke of Rudling, who takes her hundreds of miles away to his estate in Scotland. Undeterred by the distance and driven by instinctive love, Lassie escapes from her new owners and embarks on an epic journey to be reunited with her young master Joe. Will she survive the hardships of the long journey and the various dangers along the way' Based on the author 's own childhood memories and filled with adventure and suspense, Lassie Come-Home Eric Knight 's best-loved novel and a huge best-seller, famously adapted into a 1943 Hollywood movie is a timeless classic and one of the greatest dog stories ever written.

About the Author Born in Britain, Eric Knight (1897 1943) emigrated to the States as a teenager, where he wrote adult novels and stories for young readers, many of them set in his native Yorkshire, until his untimely death in a wartime accident.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 The Jungle Books Rudyard Kipling

'The Jungle Book was one of those rare books that I felt I was actually living as I read it.' Michael Morpurgo

Description The adventures of Mowgli, the young man raised by wolves in the jungles of Central India, and his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python, as they face the arch villain Shere Khan the tiger, have become so popular that they have achieved an almost mythical status throughout the world. They were collected by Kipling in The Jungle Book and its sequel, The Second Jungle Book, which also contain other stories set in India which prominently feature animals, such as the well-known Rikki-Tikki-Tavi ', which describes the struggles of a mongoose against venomous cobras. Here presented with brand-new illustrations by Ian Beck, these hugely popular tales, inspired by ancient fables and Kipling 's own experiences in India, form a vivid account of the relationship between humans and nature, and will continue to inspire readers young and old.

About the Author Famous for his tales of adventure in British India, Rudyard Kipling (1865 1936) is one of the most popular writers of all time and the first English-speaking recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 What Katy Did Susan Coolidge, illustrated by Susan Hellard

New edition of a widely loved children's classic, which is fondly remembered by generations of readers

Description Katy, a twelve-year-old gangly tomboy, dreams of blossoming into a sophisticated young woman, capable of grand deeds and adventures. She is however prone to mischief, and leads her six siblings into various scrapes, much to the annoyance of her kindly father and domineering aunt. Her life is turned upside down by a terrible accident, which leaves her a bedridden invalid. Now she is forced to learn the virtues of patience, sacrifice and hopefulness, as she comes to terms with her disability. A heart-warming tale that has become a children 's classic since its publication in 1872, Susan Coolidge 's What Katy Did is a lesson in the value of good humour and perseverance against the odds for young readers. Beautifully illustrated by Susan Hellard, this is a poignant and timeless story that every child should read.

About the Author Susan Coolidge was the pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey (1835 1905), an American children 's author who resided for most of her life in New England. She is best known for the classic children 's novel What Katy Did, in which the fictional Carr family was modeled after her own.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 The Railway Children E. Nesbit and Peter Bailey

Description Roberta, Phyllis and Peter have their comfortable lives in London thrown into disarray by the unexpected disappearance of their father. They are forced to move to a small cottage in the countryside with their mother, who struggles to make ends meet by writing books. The children find solace in a stretch of railway track and the station nearby, and befriend the railway porter, who teaches them about running the station, and an old gentleman who takes the 9.15 train every day. Through this love of the trains they are led on many exciting adventures, including a quest to discover the secret of their father 's disappearance. One of the most popular children 's books ever written, E. Nesbit 's tale has enchanted generations of readers since it was first released in 1906. It has been adapted for the screen and the stage many times, and its story of innocence, intrigue and discovery remains perfectly poignant today.

About the Author English author and poet Edith Nesbit (1858 1924) is best remembered as E. Nesbit, the name she used for all of her children 's books and stories. She achieving fame for Five Children and It, The House of Arden and The Railway Children, which has become one of the most cherished classics of English literature.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 The Adventures of Pipi: The Pink Monkey Claudio Collodi, illustrated by Axel Scheffler

First publication in English of a tale written by Collodi (the author of the immensely popular children's classic Pinocchio) immediately after his better-known masterpiece

Description PipAE isn 't like his four brothers or the other young monkeys living in the forest of Hullabaloo: he has bright-pink fur, a mischievous character and a rebellious streak that lands him into all sorts of scrapes. In this story, an expanded version of Collodi 's original tale, we see him lose his tail to an ancient crocodile, end up as a valet to a young master, fall into the hands of flying bandits and become emperor of a tribe of apes. Collodi wrote this story immediately after Pinocchio, and the little monkey 's adventures present clear similarities, both in terms of themes and characters, with his more celebrated masterpiece. This rediscovered gem of Italian literature, beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler and preserving all of Collodi 's trademark wit and linguistic crispness, will delight and enthral a new generation of children.

About the Author Carlo Collodi (1826 90) was an Italian journalist, playwright and novelist who achieved worldwide fame with his children 's classic Pinocchio.

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Alma Books SEPTEMBER 2017 Black Beauty Anna Sewell

'If a thing is right it can be done, and if it is wrong it can be done without; and a good man will find a way.'

Description After a wonderful early life as a young colt on Farmer Gray 's meadows, the stallion Black Beauty is sold to Squire Gordon of Birtwick Hall and joins the gentleman 's stables. While his existence is no longer as carefree as before and he has to be trained by humans, he enjoys the company of the other horses there, such as the fiery Ginger and the kind Merrylegs. Unfortunately one day he is sold on to new owners, and a new chapter opens in his life, full of uncertainty, hardship and cruelty. Will Black Beauty ever make it back home, or reconnect with the people and horses that cared about him'

About the Author The daughter of a successful children 's author, Anna Sewell (1820 78) suffered serious ankle injuries at the age of twelve and often had to rely on horse-drawn carriages as a means of transport, which provided material for her only novel, Black Beauty. Sadly she died of illness only five months after it was published in 1877.

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Alma Classics SEPTEMBER 2017 Forest Dark Nicole Krauss

From the bestselling, twice Orange Prize-shortlisted, National Book Award-nominated author comes a vibrant tale of transformation: of a man in his later years and a woman novelist, each drawn to the Levant on a journey of self-discovery

Description From the bestselling, twice Orange Prize-shortlisted, National Book Award-nominated author comes a vibrant tale of transformation: of a man in his later years and a woman novelist, each drawn to the Levant on a journey of self-discovery Jules Epstein has vanished from the world. He leaves no trace but a rundown flat patrolled by a solitary cockroach, and a monogrammed briefcase abandoned in the desert.

To Epstein 's mystified family, the disappearance of a man whose drive and avidity have been a force to be reckoned with for sixty-eight years marks the conclusion of a gradual fading. This transformation began in the wake of Epstein 's parents ' deaths, and continued with his divorce after more than thirty-five years of marriage, his retirement from a New York legal firm, and the rapid shedding of possessions he'd spent a lifetime accumulating. With the last of his wealth and a nebulous plan, he departs for the Tel Aviv Hilton.

Meanwhile, a novelist leaves her husband and children behind in Brooklyn and checks into the same hotel, hoping that the view of the pool she used to swim in on childhood holidays will unlock her writer 's block. But when a man claiming to be a retired professor of literature recruits her for a project involving Kafka, she is drawn into a mystery that will take her on a metaphysical journey and change her in ways she could never have imagined.

Bursting with life and humour, this is a profound, mesmerising, achingly beautiful novel of metamorphosis and self- realisation of looking beyond all that is visible towards the infinite.

About the Author Nicole Krauss has been hailed by the New York Times as 'one of America 's most important novelists'. She is the author

Price: $32.99 (NZ$35.00) of the international bestsellers, Great House, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Orange Prize, and ISBN: 9781408871782 The History of Love, which won the Saroyan Prize for International Literature and France 's Prix du Meilleur Livre Format: Hard Cover Etranger, and was short-listed for the Orange, Medicis, and Femina prizes. Her first novel, Man Walks Into a Room, was a Dimensions: mm finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book of the Year. In 2007, she was selected as one of Granta 's Best Young American Extent: 304 pages Main Category: FC Novelists, and in 2010 she was chosen by the New Yorker for their 'Twenty Under Forty' list. Her fiction has been Sub Category: FC Literary Fiction published in the New Yorker, Harper 's, Esquire, and Best American Short Stories, and her books have been translated Illustrations: into more than thirty-five languages. Previous Titles: Author now living: nicolekrauss.com

Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 Sour Heart Jenny Zhang

A debut collection of stories that plunge readers into the tender and chaotic hearts of adolescent girls growing up in New York City

Description I will never forget the first time I read Jenny Zhang ... I was stunned, moved and quite frankly a little jealous ' Lena Dunham These seven startling stories of family, femininity, sexuality and otherness will plunge you into the tender and chaotic hearts of narrators you won 't easily forget.

Centred on a community of immigrants who have traded their endangered lives as artists in China and Taiwan for the constant struggle of life on the poverty line in 1990s New York City, the stories that make up Sour Heart examine the many ways that family and history can weigh us down, but also lift us up.

From the young woman coming to terms with her grandmother 's role in the Cultural Revolution, to the daughter struggling to understand where her family ends and she begins, to the girl discovering the power of her body to inspire and destroy, these vibrant, raw and powerful stories illuminate the complex and messy inner lives of girls struggling to define themselves.

Fuelled by Jenny Zhang 's singular voice and sly humour, Sour Heart introduces a bright new force in literary fiction.

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Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 A Thousand Paper Birds Tor Udall

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Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 Becoming China Jeanne-Marie Gescher

About the Author Jeanne-Marie Gescher founded of one of the earliest private advisory firms in China, she has also observed and advised

Price: $65.00 (NZ$67.99) policy institutions on the social, human and environmental changes that have taken place and on their implications, for ISBN: 9781408887233 China and the wider world. Jeanne-Marie has been honorary legal advisor to successive British ambassadors to the PRC Format: Hard Cover from 1989 to 2015; she is a twice-elected former chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China. Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: 1FM Sub Category: HBTB Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Bloomsbury SEPTEMBER 2017 Catching Breath: The Making and Unmaking of Tuberculosis Kathryn Lougheed

Tuberculosis, the 'robber of youth' an ancient disease, but not a disease of history

Description Tuberculosis is an ancient disease, but it 's not a disease of history. With more than a million victims every year more than any other disease, including malaria and antibiotic resistance now found in every country worldwide, tuberculosis is once again proving itself to be one of the smartest killers humanity has ever faced. But it 's hardly surprising considering how long it 's had to hone its skills. Forty-thousand years ago, our ancestors set off from the cradle of civilisation on their journey towards populating the planet. Tuberculosis hitched a lift and came with us, and it 's been there ever since; waiting, watching, and learning. In The Robber of Youth, former TB research scientist Kathryn Lougheed tells the story of how tuberculosis and humanity have grown up together, with each shaped by the other in more ways than you might imagine. This relationship between man and microbe has spanned many millennia and has left its mark on both species. We can see evidence of its constant shadow in our genes; in the bones of the ancient dead; in art, music and literature. Tuberculosis has shaped societies and it continues to do so today. The organism responsible, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has had plenty of time to adapt to its chosen habitat human lungs and has learnt through natural selection to be an almost perfect pathogen. Using our own immune cells as a Trojan Horse to aid its spread, it 's come up with clever ways to avoid being killed by antibiotics. But patience has been its biggest lesson it can enter into a latent state when times are tough, only to come back to life when a host 's immune system is compromised. Today, more than one million people die of the disease every year and around one-third of the world 's population are believed to be infected. That 's more than two billion people. Throw in the compounding problems of drug resistance, the HIV epidemic and poverty, and it 's clear that tuberculosis remains one of the most serious problems in world medicine. The Robber of Youth follows the history of TB through the ages, from its time as an infection of hunter-gatherers to the first human villages, which set it up with everything it needed to become the monstrous disease it is today, through to the perils of industrialisation and urbanisation. It goes on to look at the latest research in fighting the disease, with stories of modern scientific research, interviews with doctors on the TB frontline, and the personal experiences of those affected by the disease. Price: $32.99 (NZ$34.99) ISBN: 9781472930330 Format: Hard Cover About the Author Dimensions: 0x0mm Kathryn Lougheed worked in tuberculosis research for more than ten years, focusing on the biological mechanisms of Extent: 288 pages Main Category: latent tuberculosis and small molecule drug discovery. She completed her PhD at Imperial College London in 2006, Sub Category: before moving to the National Institute for Medical Research where she collaborated with industrial partners to develop Illustrations: inhibitors targeted against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, followed by further research at Imperial. During her career, Previous Titles: Kathryn published dozens of peer-reviewed papers and was an active member of the tuberculosis research community. Author now living: Now a science writer, The Robber of Youth is her first book.

@ilovebacteria / germzoo.blogspot.co.uk/ Sigma SEPTEMBER 2017 The Billionaires Club: The unstoppable rise of football's super-rich owners James Montague

A compelling examination of football club ownership in the era of the super-rich

Price: $32.99 (NZ$35.00) ISBN: 9781472923103 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: WS Sport Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Sport SEPTEMBER 2017 Mark Carwardine's Guide to Whale Watching in North America Mark Carwardine

An indispensable guide to whale-watching in North America

Description Commercial whale-watching began in 1955 in California, when a San Diego fisherman started taking people (for a dollar a time) to see Grey Whales migrating along the coast. Nowadays, 13 million people go whale-watching each year, in 119 different countries around the world. The undisputed hotspot with more than half of all whale-watchers is North America.

Mark Carwardine 's Guide to Whale-Watching in North America is the second in a series aimed at the millions of cetacean addicts around the world. It includes some of the world 's ultimate wildlife experiences: tickling friendly grey whales in Mexico 's San Ignacio Lagoon, listening to a live concert of singing humpback whales in Hawaii, being surrounded by thousands of dolphins in Monterey Bay, kayaking with pods of Orca off Vancouver Island, snorkelling with Beluga in Hudson Bay, and many more. The book covers all the main whale-watching locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico; rich with photography throughout, it also includes sections on how to watch whales (including everything from identification to interpreting behaviour), and a field-guide section covering all the species that can be seen in North American waters. Mark Carwardine's guide is indispensable for all who love whales in North America, and want to see them.

About the Author Whale expert Mark Carwardine has been studying, protecting, photographing and taking people to see whales and dolphins all over the world for 30 years, and has written many books on the subject. He presented the weekly half-hour programme Nature on BBC Radio 4 for many years, co-presented the six-part BBC2 series Last Chance to See (and various spin-offs) with Stephen Fry, and co-presented the six-part BBC2 series Museum of Life.

A professional zoologist and best-selling author, he has written a regular column in BBC Wildlife magazine for more than a decade.

Price: $32.99 (NZ$34.99) ISBN: 9781472930699 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: WNCS1 Sub Category: WNCS1 Sea Life & The Seashore Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

BLM Natural History SEPTEMBER 2017 Reeds Looseleaf Update Pack 2018

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Adlard Coles Nautica SEPTEMBER 2017 Reeds Looseleaf Almanac 2018 Perrin Towler and Mark Fishwick

The Reeds Looseleaf Almanac is a versatile system that combines almanac and pilotage information. The unique looseleaf format, bound inside a durable binder which stays open on the chart table, lets the user tailor the Reeds Almanac to their needs. The contents are identical to the bound version.

Description The Reeds Looseleaf Almanac provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, including the Azores and Madeira. This is a versatile system that combines almanac and pilotage information in a convenient looseleaf form. The unique looseleaf format, bound inside a durable binder which stays open on the chart table, lets the user tailor the Almanac to their needs by complementing the contents supplied with whatever information they may want to add or take out. The looseleaf format makes information access quick and easy whilst allowing the navigator to refresh it with the annual update pack. Includes 700 harbour chartlets, Harbour facilities, Tide tables and streams, 7,500 waypoints, International codes and flags, Weather, Distance tables, Passage advice, Area planning charts, Rules of the road, Radio information, Communications, Safety, Mayday and distress procedures, and Documentation and Customs. The 2018 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes, and includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac. co.uk ""There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them"" Sir Chay Blyth ""The big, bold, extravagantly comprehensive king of Almanacs"" Yachting World ""On every cruising boat you'll find one of these. Don't start your engines without it"" Motor Boat and Yachting ""The bible of almanacs"" Classic Boat

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Adlard Coles Nautica SEPTEMBER 2017 Reeds Nautical Almanac 2018

Reeds Nautical Almanac 2018 is the indispensable annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen. With over 45,000 annual changes to the print edition and the option of accessing the whole Almanac in digital form, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea around the whole of the UK and the North Atlantic from Denmark to Gibraltar.

Description Reeds Nautical Almanac is the indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, and provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to Gibraltar, Northern Morocco, the Azores and Madeira. The 2018 edition continues the Almanac's tradition of year on year improvement and meticulous presentation of all the data required for safe navigation. Now with an improved layout for easier reference and with over 45,000 annual changes, it is regarded as the bible of almanacs for anyone going to sea. The 2018 edition is updated throughout, containing over 45,000 changes, and includes: 700 harbour chartlets; tide tables and tidal streams; buoyage and lights; 7,500 waypoints; invaluable passage notes; distance tables; radio, weather and safety information; first aid section. Also: a free Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac. co.uk The digital version (available at a special discount for buyers of the print edition) includes the bonus of: live weather from the Met Office for up to 72 hours ahead, a helpful quick-access route planner, a printing facility and much more.

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Adlard Coles Nautica SEPTEMBER 2017 Reeds Channel Almanac 2018 Perrin Towler and Mark Fishwick

The Reeds Channel Almanac offers cruising and racing yachtsmen ready access to essential navigation and pilotage information covering the south coast of England from the Scillies to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut.

Description The Reeds Channel Almanac covers the south coast of England from the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut, offering cruising and racing yachtsmen ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2018, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures - in fact everything the cruising yachtsman needs to know. The spiral binding allows the Almanac to be opened flat on the chart table and the large type size and clear layout makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. This handy volume is ideal for anyone cruising the length of the English Channel. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac. co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth

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Adlard Coles Nautica SEPTEMBER 2017 Reeds Western Almanac 2018 Perrin Towler and Mark Fishwick

The Reeds Western Almanac is ideal for any boater lucky enough to cruise and race in the superb waters off the coast of Western Scotland or Ireland. It offers ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format.

Description The Reeds Western Almanac covers the coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, and is ideal for any boater lucky enough to cruise and race in the superb waters off the coast of Western Scotland, Ireland or Western England. It offers ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2018, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The spiral binding allows the Almanac to be opened flat on the chart table and the large type size and clear layout makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. It is the complete guide for both Irish and Scottish mariners as well as those cruising the UK west coast. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac. co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth

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Adlard Coles Nautica SEPTEMBER 2017 Reeds Eastern Almanac 2018 Perrin Towler and Mark Fishwick

The Reeds Eastern Almanac is designed specifically for anyone visiting the UK east coast and the Dutch and Belgian coastlines. It offers ready access to essential information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format.

Description The Reeds Eastern Almanac covers the UK east coast from Ramsgate to Cape Wrath including the Shetland and Orkney Islands, and from Niewport to Delfzjil and Helgoland. It is the complete guide for North Sea mariners, offering ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format. Completely updated for 2018, topics include seamanship, pilotage, tide tables, safety procedures, navigation tips, radio, lights, waypoints, weather forecast information around UK and European waters, communications, Mayday and distress procedures. The spiral binding allows the Almanac to be opened flat on the chart table and the large type and clear layout makes information easy to read even in adverse conditions. This handy volume is ideal for anyone cruising the North Sea. Includes a free Reeds Marina Guide. Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac. co.uk 'There are some things I would not go to sea without - Reeds is one of them.' Sir Chay Blyth

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Price: $70.00 (NZ$75.00) ISBN: 9781472946515 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living:

Adlard Coles Nautica