JULY 2017 The Bedlam Stacks Natasha Pulley
An astonishing historical novel set in the shadowy, magical forests of South America, which draws on the captivating world of the international bestseller The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
Description An astonishing historical novel set in the shadowy, magical forests of South America, which draws on the captivating world of the international bestseller The Watchmaker of Filigree StreetIt would have been a lovely thing to believe in, if I could have believed in anything at all.In 1860, Merrick Tremayne is recuperating at his family's crumbling Cornish estate as he struggles to recover from an injury procured on expedition in China. Dispirited by his inability to walk any futher than his father's old greenhouse, he is slowly coming round to his brother's suggestion that - after a life lived dangerously - he might want to consider a new path, into the clergy.But when the East India Trading Company coerces Merrick in to agreeing to go on one final expedition to the holy town of Bedlam, a Peruvian settlement his family knows well, he finds himself thrown into another treacherous mission for Her Majesty, seeking valuable quinine from a rare Cinchona tree. In Bedlam, nothing is as it seems. The Cinchona is located deep within a sacred forest where golden pollen furls in the air and mysterious statues built from ancient rock appear to move. Guided by the mysterious priest Raphael, who disappears for days on end into this shadowy realm, Merrick discovers a legacy left by his father and grandfather before him which will prove more valuable than the British Empire could ever have imagined.
About the Author Natasha Pulley studied English Literature at Oxford University. After stints working at Waterstones as a bookseller, then at Cambridge University Press as a publishing assistant in the astronomy and maths departments, she did the Creative Writing MA at UEA. She later studied in Tokyo, where she lived on a scholarship from the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, and she is now a visiting lecturer at City University. Her first novel, The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, was an international bestseller, a Guardian Summer Read, an Amazon Best Book of the Month and was shortlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award. The Bedlam Stacks is her second novel. She lives in Ely.@natasha_pulley
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Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Bedlam Stacks 8 Copy Pack
Includes 8 copies of Bedlam Stacks plus a free display copy Description About the Author Price: $239.92 (NZ$255.92) ISBN: 9781408875049 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Windfall Diksha Basu From actress Diksha Basu comes a sparkling comedy of manners about social climbing, social rivalry and social anxiety in the New India, soon to be an eight-part Paramount TV series Description From actress Diksha Basu comes a sparkling comedy of manners about social climbing, social rivalry and social anxiety in the New India, soon to be an eight-part Paramount TV seriesAnil Kumar Jha has worked hard and is ready to live well. After thirty years living in a modest flat, he and his family are moving to Gurgaon, one of Delhi 's richest areas. But his wife, Bindu, is heartbroken to leave their neighbours, and doesn 't want to wear designer saris or understand interior decoration. Meanwhile their son, Rupak, is failing business school in America and secretly dating an American girl. Installed in their mansion, the Jhas are soon drawn into a feverish game of one-upmanship with their new neighbours, the Chopras, as each seeks to outdo the others with increasingly ostentatious displays of wealth. As an imitation Sistene Chapel is pitted against a crystal-encrusted sofa, Bindu wonders where it will all end - A sharply observed tale of social aspiration and social anxiety from a major new talent, The Windfall is a thoroughly modern comedy of manners about family, friendship and what it means to belong in a rapidly changing India. About the Author Diksha Basu is a writer and actor. Originally from New Delhi, she holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University and now divides her time between New York and Mumbai. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed and the BBC. @dikshabasu Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781408889039 Format: Paperback - Demy format Dimensions: mm Extent: 304 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Windfall 8 Copy Pack Description About the Author Price: $223.92 (NZ$239.92) ISBN: 9781408875056 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 You Belong to Me Colin Harrison 'No one delivers a sharper thriller than the superb Colin Harrison' Mail on SundayHer story, his trouble, begins in desire Description 'No one delivers a sharper thriller than the superb Colin Harrison' Mail on SundayHer story, his trouble, begins in desirePaul Reeves is a successful New York lawyer with a seemingly charmed life. He has an adoring girlfriend, a beautiful apartment on the Upper West Side and a voracious appetite for rare and beautiful maps.But when his seductive, all-American neighbour Jennifer Mehraz - wife of the suave but shadowy young businessman Ahmed Mehraz - desperately pleads for his help, Paul is catapulted into Manhattan's dangerous underworld. Behind its glamourous fa.ade, this city is a dark and troubling place where anything can be bought for a high enough price... As past and present collide, devastating secrets are unearthed, loyalties put to the test and Paul will be forced to consider what he is willing to sacrifice to possess what - and who - he most desires. About the Author Colin Harrison is the author of eight novels, including the bestsellers The Havana Room and Manhattan Nocturne, which was made into a film in 2016. He lives with his wife, novelist Kathryn Harrison, and their three children in Brooklyn, New York. Price: $21.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408886298 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Main Category: FF Sub Category: FF Crime & Mystery Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 Dark Water Parker Bilal A scientist specialising in chemical warfare is on the run in Istanbul in a gripping new investigation for 'one of crime fiction's most interesting and sympathetic detectives' (The Times) Description A scientist specialising in chemical warfare is on the run in Istanbul in a gripping new investigation for 'one of crime fiction's most interesting and sympathetic detectives' (The Times)When Marcus Winslow appears at Private Investigator Makana's door one April morning, Makana does not realize that soon he will risk losing everything he has built for himself in Cairo. A representative of the British government, Winslow has come with a mission, one impossible to turn down: Ayman Nizari, an Iraqi scientist specialising in biochemical nerve agents, a man whose work could kill thousands, is on the run and asking for asylum. But he insists that he trusts only one man to bring him to safety: Makana. But why is Ayman demanding that only Makana can help him? And what part does Winslow have to play in this? The scientist has gone to ground in Istanbul, and Makana quickly discovers that in this place nothing is as it appears, in a case that will see his past and present collide with fatal consequences. About the Author Parker Bilal is the pseudonym of Jamal Mahjoub, the critically acclaimed literary novelist. The Drowning Light is the sixth novel in the Makana Investigations series, the third of which, The Ghost Runner, was longlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. Born in London, Mahjoub has lived at various times in the UK, Sudan, Cairo and Denmark. He currently lives in Amsterdam.jamalmahjoub.com Price: $27.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781408864500 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 304 pages Main Category: FH Sub Category: FH Thriller / Suspense Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Barcelona, Spain Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Songs Charles Elton From the bestselling author of Mr Toppit, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick, comes a riotous, darkly comic story of siblings searching for the truth about their musician father for fans of The Rosie Project, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Humans Description From the bestselling author of Mr Toppit, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick, comes a riotous, darkly comic story of siblings searching for the truth about their musician father for fans of The Rosie Project, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The HumansMy brother Huddie said that we must be in the very small percentile of people who had a mother who fell out of the same window twice. Even dogs don 't do that: they learn from experience. Iz Herzl, renowned political activist and protest singer, has always said that you should concentrate on the future, not the past. Now aged eighty, a reclusive figure holed up in Muswell Hill, Iz 's refusal to reflect on his life leaves his teenage children, maths wunderkind Rose and her dying brother Huddie, adrift in myth and uncertainty. Iz doesn't talk about his other child, Joseph, a West End songwriter whom Rose and Huddie have never met. Joseph 's single, disastrous encounter with his father many years earlier set him on a violent path to self-destruction. Now he tries to impose order on his chaotic world with rhyme, transforming traumatic events into song. As the scattered children of Iz Herzl begin to converge, the ambiguities at the heart of their father 's life start to surface in a way that will change them all. Skilfully weaving the story of an eccentric family across generations, Charles Elton has created a bittersweet tale of fame, ambition and isolation that fizzes with wit, at once darkly comic and deeply affecting. About the Author Charles Elton was a director of the literary agency Curtis Brown before becoming an independent TV producer in 1991. In 2000 he joined ITV as executive producer in drama and left in 2010 when his bestselling first novel Mr Toppit, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick, was published. He lives in London and Somerset. The Songs is his second novel. Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781408882382 Format: Paperback - Demy format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 Shadowless Hasan Ali Toptas Hasan Ali Toptas exquisitely weaves an enigmatic, mystical tale of memory and identity, displacement and belonging Description Hasan Ali Toptas exquisitely weaves an enigmatic, mystical tale of memory and identity, displacement and belonging 'I'm a barber,' he said. 'I come from afar. Across lands already forgotten.' In an Anatolian village forgotten both by God and the government, the muhtar has been elected leader for the sixteenth successive year. When he staggers to bed that night, drunk on raki and his own well-deserved success, the village is prosperous. But when he is woken by his wife the next evening he discovers that Nuri, the barber, has disappeared without a trace in the dead of night, and the community begins to fracture. In a nameless town far, far away, Nuri walks into a barbershop as if from a dream, not knowing how he has arrived. Try as he might, he cannot grasp the strands of his memory. The facts of his past life shift and evade him, and as other customers come and go, they too struggle to recall how they got there. Blurring the lines of reality to terrific effect, Shadowless is both a compelling mystery and an enduring evocation of displacement from one of the finest, most exciting voices in Turkish literature today. About the Author Hasan Ali Toptas is one of Turkey's leading writers. His novels have won the .ankaya Literature Prize, the Culture Ministry Prize, the Yunus Nadi Novel Prize, the Cevdet Kudret Literature Prize, the Orhan Kemal Novel Prize and the Turkish Writers' Union Great Novel Prize. His novels have been translated into Dutch, French, Finnish, Swedish, German and Korean, and Shadowless, first published in 1995, was adapted for film in 2008. Hasan Ali Toptas now lives in Ankara. Maureen Freely is a novelist and journalist who contributes to the Guardian and the Independent. She translated Orhan Pamuk's recent novels from Turkish into English. She grew up in Turkey and now lives in England.John Angliss won the inaugural British Council's Young Translators' Prize for prose in 2012. He lives in Ankara. Price: $35.00 (NZ$39.99) ISBN: 9781408850824 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 We Shall Not All Sleep: A Novel Estep Nagy An utterly compelling novel from a brilliant new voice. M.L. Stedman, author of The Light Between Oceans Description An utterly compelling novel from a brilliant new voice. M.L. Stedman, author of The Light Between Oceans Seven Island has two houses. One for Hillsingers and one for Quicks. 1964. The Hillsingers and the Quicks have shared the small Maine island of Seven for generations. But though technically family--Jim Hillsinger and Billy Quick married Park Avenue sisters Lila and Hannah Blackwell--they do not mix. Now, on the anniversary of Hannah 's death, Lila feels grief pulling her toward Billy. And Jim, a spy recently ousted from the CIA on suspicion of treason, decides to carry out the threat his wife has explicitly forbidden: to banish their youngest son, the twelve-year-old Catta, to the neighboring island of Baffin for twenty-four hours in an attempt to make a man out of him. With their elders preoccupied, the Hillsinger and Quick children run wild, playing violent games led by Catta 's sadistic older brother James. The island manager Cyrus and the servants tend to the families while preparing for the Migration, a yearly farming ritual that means one thing to their employers, and something very different to them.Set during three summer days, Estep Nagy 's debut novel moves among the communities of Seven as longstanding tensions become tactical face-offs in which everything is fair game for ammunition. Vividly capturing the rift between the cold warriors of Jim 's generation and the rebellious seekers of Catta 's, We Shall Not All Sleep is a richly told story of American class, family, and manipulation--a compelling portrait of a unique and privileged WASP stronghold on the brink of dissolution. About the Author Estep Nagy 's writing has appeared in Southwest Review, The Believer, The Spectator, Paper, and elsewhere. He is the writer and director of The Broken Giant, an independent feature film starring Will Arnett, John Glover, and Chris Noth that is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, and his plays have been produced across the U.S. as well as in the U.K. and Australia. He attended Yale University. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781632868411 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: F Fiction Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury USA JULY 2017 Run Ann Patchett A moving story of overlapping lives from the Orange Prize-winning author of Bel Canto Description A moving story of overlapping lives from the Orange Prize-winning author of Bel CantoTip and Teddy are becoming men under the very eyes of their adoptive father, Bernard Doyle. A student at Harvard, Tip is happiest in a lab, whilst Teddy thinks he has found his calling in the Church, and both are increasingly strained by their father's protective plans for them. But when they are involved in an accident on an icy road, the Doyles are forced to confront certain truths about their lives, how the death of Doyle's wife Bernadette has affected the family, and an anonymous figure who is always watching. About the Author Ann Patchett is the author of seven novels and three non-fiction books. Both The Magician's Assistant and State of Wonder were shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction, which she won with Bel Canto in 2002. She has won the PEN/Faulkner Award and been shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize, and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. She is the co-owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee.annpatchett.com Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408885116 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 129x198mm Extent: 352 pages Main Category: FC Sub Category: FC Literary Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Tennessee Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 Bright Lights, Big City McInerney, Jay 'A rambunctious, deadly funny novel that goes for the right mark - the human heart' Raymond Carver Description 'A rambunctious, deadly funny novel that goes for the right mark - the human heart' Raymond CarverYou are at a nightclub talking to a girl with a shaved head. The club is either Heartbreak or the Lizard Lounge. All might become clear if you could just slip into the bathroom and do a little more Bolivian Marching Powder. Then again, it might not... So begins our nameless hero's trawl through the brightly lit streets of Manhattan, sampling all this wonderland has to offer yet suspecting that tomorrow's hangover may be caused by more than simple excess. Bright Lights, Big City is an acclaimed classic which marked Jay McInerney as one of the major writers of our time. About the Author Jay McInerney is the author of the novels Bright Lights, Big City, Ransom, Story of My Life, Brightness Falls, The Last of the Savages, Model Behaviour and The Good Life, as well as one story collection How It Ended. He lives in New York and Nashville. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408889398 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 Reputations Juan Gabriel Vasquez, translated by Anne McLean A taut new novel by the award-winning author of The Sound of Things Falling 'one of the most original voices of Latin American literature', Mario Vargas Llosa Description A taut new novel by the award-winning author of The Sound of Things Falling 'one of the most original voices of Latin American literature', Mario Vargas Llosa'An affecting, carefully paced work of psychological realism' Times Literary Supplement As Colombia's famed political cartoonist, Javier Mallarino, strolls through downtown BogotAi before a public celebration of his career in the grand Teatro Colon, he contemplates the start of his professional life; how he set down his oils and took up a pen to begin drawing caricatures for a living. But the celebration has far-reaching consequences: as he leaves the theatre a figure from his past, now a young woman, emerges from the crowd and forces Mallarino to confront an incident that took place in his home half a lifetime ago, calling into question his reputation and the value of his life's work. About the Author Juan Gabriel VAisquez was born in BogotAi in 1973. He studied Latin American literature at the Sorbonne, and has translated works by E. M. Forster and Victor Hugo, amongst others, into Spanish. His previous books have won the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, the Alfaguara Prize, the Gregor von Rezzori Prize, the Prix Roger Caillois and he has been shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. Reputations was awarded the Royal Spanish Academy Prize in 2014. His books have been published in twenty-six languages and forty countries. After sixteen years in France, Belgium and Spain, he now lives in BogotA . Anne McLean has translated works by many Spanish and Latin American authors including Javier Cercas, Hector Abad, Carmen Martin Gaite, Julio CortA zar, Ignacio Martanez de PisA2n, Enrique Vila- Matas and TomA s Eloy Martanez. She lives in Toronto. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408852941 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 130x199mm Extent: 192 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Barcelona, Spain Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 The Photographer's Wife Suzanne Joinson By the author of A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar, an LA Times bestseller: a beautiful and gripping story of love and betrayal, set in 1920s Jerusalem and 1930s Sussex Description Jerusalem, 1920: in an already fractured city, eleven-year-old Prudence feels the tension rising as her architect father launches an ambitious - and wildly eccentric - plan to redesign the Holy City by importing English parks to the desert. Prue, known as the 'little witness', eavesdrops underneath the tables of tearooms and behind the curtains of the dance- halls of the city's elite, watching everything but rarely being watched herself. Around her, British colonials, exiled Armenians and German officials rub shoulders as they line up the pieces in a political game: a game destined to lead to disaster.When Prue's father employs a British pilot, William Harrington, to take aerial photographs of the city, Prue is uncomfortably aware of the attraction that sparks between him and Eleanora, the English wife of a famous Jerusalem photographer. And, after Harrington learns that Eleanora's husband is a nationalist, intent on removing the British, those sparks are fanned dangerously into a flame.Years later, in 1937, Prue is an artist living a reclusive life by the sea with her young son, when Harrington pays her a surprise visit. What he reveals unravels her world, and she must follow the threads that lead her back to secrets long-ago buried in Jerusalem. The Photographer's Wife is a powerful story of betrayal: between father and daughter, between husband and wife, and between nations and people, set in the complex period between the two world wars. About the Author Suzanne Joinson is an award-winning writer of fiction and non-fiction whose work has appeared in, among other places, the New York Times, Vogue, Aeon, Lonely Planet travel writing anthologies and the Independent on Sunday. Her first novel, A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar (2012), was translated into sixteen languages and was a national bestseller. She lives in Sussex.suzannejoinson.com / @suzyjoinson Price: $19.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408840801 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: South Coast of England Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 The Secrets of Wishtide Kate Saunders From the bestselling, award-winning novelist Kate Saunders comes the first in 'The Laetitia Rodd Mysteries', six novels featuring a Victorian lady detective, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, M. C. Beaton and Grantchester Description From the bestselling, award-winning novelist Kate Saunders comes the first in 'The Laetitia Rodd Mysteries', six novels featuring a Victorian lady detective, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, M. C. Beaton and Grantchester'A Dickensian glow pervades this immensely satisfying novel. Hugely enjoyable' James Runcie, author of 'The Grantchester Mysteries'Mrs Laetitia Rodd is the impoverished widow of an Archdeacon, living modestly in Hampstead with her landlady Mrs Bentley. She is also a private detective of the utmost discretion. In winter 1850, her brother Frederick, a criminal barrister, introduces her to Sir James Calderstone, a wealthy and powerful industrialist who asks Mrs Rodd to investigate the background of an 'unsuitable' woman his son intends to marry - a match he is determined to prevent. In the guise of governess, she travels to the family seat, Wishtide, deep in the frozen Lincolnshire countryside, where she soon discovers that the Calderstones have more to hide than most. As their secrets unfold, the case takes an unpleasant turn when a man is found dead outside a tavern. Mrs Rodd's keen eyes and astute wits are taxed as never before in her search for the truth - which carries her from elite drawing rooms to London's notorious inns and its steaming laundry houses. Dickensian in its scope and characters, The Secrets of Wishtide brings nineteenth century society vividly to life and illuminates the effect of Victorian morality on women's lives. Introducing an irresistible new detective, the first book in the Laetitia Rodd Mystery series will enthral and delight. About the Author Kate Saunders is an author and journalist. She has worked for The Times, Sunday Times, Sunday Express, Daily Telegraph and Cosmopolitan amongst others, and has contributed to Radio 4's Woman's Hour and Start the Week. She has written numerous books for adults and children, including the bestselling Night Shall Overtake Us, and her follow on to E Nesbit's Five Children and It stories, Five Children on the Western Front, which won the Costa Children's Book Award in 2014. She lives in London. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408866870 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages Main Category: FF Sub Category: FF Crime & Mystery Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 Everything Love Is Claire King From the author of The Night Rainbow: a poignant, mysterious and unforgettable story of love, and of the happy endings we conceive for ourselves. Description From the author of The Night Rainbow: a poignant, mysterious and unforgettable story of love, and of the happy endings we conceive for ourselves.Moored on his beloved houseboat at the edge of Toulouse, Baptiste Molino helps his clients navigate the waters of contentment, yet remains careful never to make waves of his own.But between Sophie, the young waitress in his local bar who believes it is time for Baptiste to rediscover passion, and his elegant, enigmatic new client Amandine Rousseau, this fragile status quo is now at risk. When the rising tensions on the city streets cause his mysterious past to catch up with him, Baptiste finds himself torn between finally pursuing his own happiness and safeguarding that of the one he loves. About the Author Claire King's debut novel, The Night Rainbow, was published by Bloomsbury in 2013. She is also the author of numerous prize-winning short stories. After fourteen years in southern France, Claire has recently returned to the UK and now lives with her family by a canal in Gloucestershire. claire-king.com @ckingwriter Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408868454 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: FA Popular Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 Gods and Angels David Park A powerful new collection from the critically-acclaimed, prize-winning author David Park. Description A powerful new collection from the critically-acclaimed, prize-winning author David Park.'Park appears to write effortlessly, with one foot planted firmly in the canon of traditional Irish lyricism and another flirting with modern parlance, his prose studded with contemporary cultural references. His emotional intelligence is remarkable' Daily MailA powerful collection of short stories from the award-winning author David Park, Gods and Angels locates, with pinpoint accuracy, the quiet but deeply charged moments in life that can define a person. A seventeen-year-old boy visits his estranged mother on Boxing Day in a grey seaside town; a university lecturer who is learning to swim falls in with a group of older men who inhabit a very different world; a detective breaks into his former home to spy on his estranged family; a couple reflect on twenty-five years of marriage under the Northern Lights; and an old man volunteering in a charity shop forms a tender bond with a young single mother. About the Author David Park has written nine previous books including The Light of Amsterdam, which was shortlisted for the 2014 International IMPAC Prize, and, most recently, The Poets' Wives, which was selected as Belfast's Choice for One City One Book 2014. He has won the Authors' Club First Novel Award, the Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize and the University of Ulster's McCrea Literary Award, three times. He has received a Major Individual Artist Award from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and been shortlisted for the Irish Novel of the Year Award three times. In 2014 he was longlisted for the Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award.David Park lives in County Down, Northern Ireland. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408866092 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 304 pages Main Category: FC Sub Category: FC Literary Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 The Theoretical Foot M. F. K. Fisher An undiscovered novel by an iconic American food writer the publication of this enchanting portrait of 1930s bohemian life will be a major literary event Description An undiscovered novel by an iconic American food writer the publication of this enchanting portrait of 1930s bohemian life will be a major literary event'I sank into The Theoretical Foot like a fat strawberry into whipped cream ... Intimate and moral, funny and wise, there is something incantatory about her style ... She is not just a great food writer. She is a great writer, full stop' Rachel Cooke, ObserverSusan and Joe never want this perfect summer to end. It is the 1930s, and society frowns on the slack morals of couples living in sin but judgement is suspended at the haven on Lake Geneva where Joe's friend Sara and her lover Tim preside. Here, surrounded by orchards heavy with plums, they are thrust into an exotic milieu of artistic Americans. As morning gives way to afternoon and sunset brings the evening's festivities, the unseen tensions and desires of the group are revealed. About the Author M.F.K. Fisher is credited with inventing American food writing and was one of its preeminent figures of the twentieth century. Following her acclaimed debut, Serve It Forth, her classic, Consider the Oyster, was published in 1941. She went on to publish over twenty-five books celebrating and interrogating food, love, and the sensuous life. M.F.K. Fisher's body of work encompasses essay collections, short stories, memoirs, journals and one other novel, Not Now But Now. Born in Michigan in 1908, she spent three formative years in France before settling in California. She died in 1992.mfkfisher.com/ Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408880067 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: FC Sub Category: FC Literary Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 The Many Selves of Katherine North Emma Geen A breathtakingly original debut about identity and humanity for anyone who loves Station Eleven and The Bees Description A breathtakingly original debut about identity and humanity for anyone who loves Station Eleven and The BeesKit has been projecting into other species for seven years.Longer than anyone else at ShenCorp.Longer than any of the scientists thought possible.But lately she has the feeling that when she jumps she isn't alone.Since she was twelve, Kit has been a phenomenaut, her consciousness projected into the bodies of lab-grown animals for the purpose of research. Kit experiences a multitude of other lives - fighting and fleeing, predator and prey - always hoping, but never quite believing, that her work will help humans better understand the other species living alongside them. But after a jump as an urban fox ends in disaster, Kit begins to suspect that those she has trusted for her entire working life may be out to cause her harm. And, as she delves deeper into the events of that night, her world begins to shift in ways she had never thought possible. About the Author Emma Geen is a speculative thinker and writer whose fiction draws on her education in Psychology and Philosophy. She is studying for a PhD in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, where she won the 2012 Janklow & Nesbit Bath Spa Prize. The Many Selves of Katherine North is her debut novel.emmacgeen.wordpress.com@EmmaCGeen Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408858455 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 368 pages Main Category: FL Sub Category: FL Science Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 Mr. Toppit Charles Elton The bestselling, Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Mr Toppit is a darkly comic, enthralling story of a family shaped by their father's literary legacy, exploring fame, fandom and long-buried secrets Description The bestselling, Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Mr Toppit is a darkly comic, enthralling story of a family shaped by their father's literary legacy, exploring fame, fandom and long-buried secretsWhen Arthur Hayman, author of The Hayseed Chronicles, dies, a bizarre chain of events conspires to make his series of children's novels world-famous. But buried deep inside the books lie secrets that begin to shake Arthur's family his son, Luke, reluctantly immortalized as the young hero; his daughter, Rachel, for whom the books are a hole through which her life has fallen; and his enigmatic wife, Martha, who knows that secrets are best kept well-hidden. And at the heart of The Hayseed Chronicles is the mysterious Mr Toppit, who will let none of the Haymans out of his grasp - About the Author Charles Elton was educated at Reading University. He was a Director of Literary Agency Curtis Brown before becoming an Independent TV producer in 1991. In 2000 he joined ITV as Executive Producer in Drama and left in 2010 when his first novel, Mr Toppit, was published. His second novel, The Songs, will be published by Bloomsbury in 2017. He lives in London and Somerset with his children. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408884881 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: FA Popular Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 They are Trying to Break Your Heart David Savill A powerful and gripping acclaimed debut novel that ranges across decades and continents, weaving together the 2004 tsunami with the civil war in Bosnia Description In 1994, Marko Novak's world is torn apart by the death of his best friend. Kemal Lekic, a young soldier in the darkest days of the Bosnian war, is killed in the shelling of their home town. But his body is never recovered. Marko flees to England, hoping to put his broken homeland and a dark secret behind him. In 2004, human rights researcher Anya Teal is following a tenuous lead in the hunt for a Bosnian man with blood on his hands. She is also clinging to the fragile hope that she can rebuild a relationship with her first love, William Howell. When Anya invites him to join her on a Christmas holiday in the Thai resort of Kao Lak, she is offering Will the chance to unpick the mistakes of their past, but Kao Lak may also be home to the man Anya is looking for. What no-one can know, is that a disaster as destructive as a war is approaching, detonated in the sea-bed of the Indian Ocean. In its wake, everything they thought they knew will be overturned. About the Author In the last year of the Bosnian war, David lived as a teacher and a student among the refugees of Srebrenica, helping to organise a summer university for students in the safe-haven of Tuzla. Over the past fifteen years he has returned to Bosnia several times. Tuzla, and the real story of its 'Youth Day' massacre, became the inspiration for the fictional town of Stovnik. In an eight-year career as a BBC Current Affairs journalist, David worked on Panorama, This World, Real Story, World at One and PM. In 2004, he arrived on the beaches of Phuket two days after the Indian Ocean Tsunami. He spent the next six months in Thailand and Sri Lanka, where he made two documentaries about the aftermath of the disaster. David now has two children and teaches Creative Writing at St Mary's University, London.davidsavill.com Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408865781 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 129x196mm Extent: 368 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 Vita Brevis: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire Ruth Downie The seventh adventure for Downie's physician hero masterfully draws out its suspense, painting a vivid portrait of ancient Rome that feels persuasive and authentic. -Kirkus Reviews Description Ruso and Tilla and their new baby daughter have left Roman-occupied Britain--and the military--for Rome at the urging of Ruso's patron, Accius. Their excitement upon arriving is soon dulled by the discovery that the grand facades of polished marble mask an underworld of corrupt landlords and vermin-infested tenements. There are also far too many doctors-- some skilled, but others positively dangerous. Ruso thinks he has been offered a reputable medical practice only to find that his predecessor, Doctor Kleitos, has fled, leaving a dead man in a barrel on the doorstep and the warning, Be careful who you trust. Distracted by the body and his efforts to help Accius win the hand of a rich young heiress, Ruso makes a grave mistake, causing him to question both his competence and his integrity.With Ruso's reputation under threat, he and Tilla must protect their small family from Doctor Kleitos's debt collectors and find allies in their new home while they track down the vanished doctor and find out the truth about the unfortunate man in the barrel. About the Author Ruth Downie is the author of the New York Times bestselling Medicus, as well as Terra Incognita, Persona Non Grata, Caveat Emptor, Semper Fidelis, and Tabula Rasa. She is married with two sons and lives in Devon, England. Price: $24.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781620409602 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury USA JULY 2017 Crossing the Lines Sulari Gentill New literary fiction from award-winning Australian author. Description When Madeleine d 'Leon conjures Ned McGinnity as the hero in her latest crime novel, she makes him a serious writer simply because the irony of a protagonist who 'd never lower himself to read the story in which he stars, amuses her. When Ned McGinnity creates Madeleine d 'Leon, she is his literary device, a writer of detective fiction who is herself amystery to be unravelled.As Ned and Madeleine play out their own lives while writing the other 's story, they find themselves crossing the lines that divide the real and the imagined.This is a story about two people trying to hold onto each other beyond reality. 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.Sulari is the author of the award-winning and best-selling Rowland Sinclair Mystery series as well as the Greekmythology adventure series The Hero Trilogy. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781921997860 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Pantera JULY 2017 Crossing the Lines 8 Copy Pack Sulari Gentill Description About the Author Price: $239.92 (NZ$263.92) ISBN: 9781408875087 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Pantera JULY 2017 Elle Phille Djian Now a Major Motion Picture - Paul Verhoeven's film adaption has been nominated/won multiple awards at the Oscars and Golden Globes. Description Michele seems indestructible. Head of a leading video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business, but when she is attacked in her home by an unknown assailant, her life changes forever. Michele has almost no recollection of her attacker but she senses his presence - he is never far away - and this uncanny feeling triggers a whirlwind of events and memories. She begins to fear she is losing her grip on a life already complicated by a demanding job, an ex-husband, a jealous lover and a son trapped in a relationship with his girlfriend pregnant by another man.Hardened by the consequences of her father's violent past, Michele - fiercely independent and unsentimental - refuses to be reduced to a victim. When her rapist begins taunting her with messages, she takes measures to protect herself until she discovers his identity. About the Author Philippe Djian is the award-winning author of more than twenty novels, including the best seller Betty Blue. Elle is the fifth of his novels to be adapted for the screen. Published in French under its original title 'Oh...' this best-selling novel received the 2012 Prix Interalle. He lives in Biarritz, France.Michael Katims is a Brooklyn-born screenwriter and translator. He worked with Roman Polanski to bring Yasmina Reza's play to the big screen in Carnage, and with Jacques Perrin on the US version of Oceans. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781786073037 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 208 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: FF Crime & Mystery Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 The Postman's Fiance Denis Theriault The much anticipated sequel to The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman Description Tania moves from Bavaria to Montreal to fine-tune her French and fall in love. Finding work as a waitress at a low-key restaurant in a working-class area of the city, she meets Bilodo, a shy postman who writes haiku and who is passionate about calligraphy. The two hit it off but then one stormy day their lives take a dramatic turn, and as their destinies become increasingly entwined the two are led into a world where nothing is as it seems.The Postman 's Fiancee reunites readers with the touching and much-loved characters first found in The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman, charming readers once again with his deft touch and lyrical prose with this love story that will move readers, young and old alike. About the Author DENIS THERIAULT is an award-winning author and screenwriter living in Montreal, Canada. The Postman 's Fiancee is the much anticipated sequel to the runaway hit The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman (Oneworld, 2016). His debut novel, The Boy Who Belonged to the Sea, will also be published by Oneworld in February 2018.JOHN CULLEN is the translator of numerous books from Spanish, German, Italian and French, including the international bestseller The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud (Oneworld, 2015). He lives in New York. Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781786071132 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 The Hermit Thomas Rydahl, Translate by K.E. Semmell For fans of Paul Auster, Raymond Chandler and Graham Greene comes this bold, prize-winning literary thriller Description A car is found crashed on a beach in the Canary Island resort of Fuerteventura. In the trunk is a cardboard box containing the body of a small boy no one knows his name, and there is no trace of a driver.The last thing Fuerteventura needs is a murder. The island 's already got half-empty bars and windswept beaches, and the local police are under pressure to cut the investigation short. But long-time islander Erhard, who sees more than most people, won 't let the investigation drop - and he has nothing to lose. He has severed ties with his wife and child in Denmark, and has cut himself off from the modern world.The question is: can an old man who knows nothing about mobile phones, the internet or social media possibly solve a murder in the modern world, especially one that stretches far beyond the sandy beaches of Fuerteventura' About the Author Thomas Rydahl has translated Malcolm Gladwell 's Blink and Outliers into Danish. The Hermit is his first novel. He lives in Fredensborg, Denmark.K.E. Semmel is a writer and translator who has received numerous grants from the Danish Arts Foundation for his work. A 2016 NEA Literary Translation Fellow, he lives in Milwaukee, USA. Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781786071125 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 480 pages Main Category: FF Sub Category: FF Crime & Mystery Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 Private Citizens Tony Tulathimutte Selected by Jonathan Franzen as a Guardian Book of the Year 2016 a comic portrait of privilege, ambition and friendship in millennial San Francisco Description Capturing the anxious, self-aware mood of young college grads in the noughties, Private Citizens embraces the contradictions of our new century. The novel's four whip-smart narrators idealistic Cory, Internet-lurking Will,awkward Henrik, and vicious Linda are torn between fixing the world and cannibalizing it. In boisterous prose that ricochets between humour and pain, the four estranged friends stagger through the Bay Area 's maze of tech start-ups, protestors, gentrifiers, karaoke bars, house parties and cultish self-help seminars, washing up in each other 's lives once again. About the Author Tony Tulathimutte is a graduate of Stanford University and the Iowa Writers ' Workshop, and he has written for the New York Times, VICE, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New Republic, The Believer, N+1, Playboy, The Paris Review, The LA Review of Books, and others. His work has received an O. Henry Award and a Macdowell Fellowship, and he 'sappeared as a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers. He lives in New York. Follow Tony on Twitter @tonytula www. tonytula.com Price: $16.99 (NZ$18.99) ISBN: 9781786071484 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: FA Popular Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 The South in Winter Peter Benson A new novel by prize-winning novelist Peter Benson - a story of (almost) unrequited love and a meditation on the possibility of redemption Description Matthew Baxter was almost there. Almost a writer, almost a lover, almost a traveller. He wrote for the Tread Lightly range of travel guides, he loved his boss and he was about to catch a plane to the south. His job was to give an out-of-season slant to the Italian guide, and he was ready. Almost. For everything wasn't exactly as it should have been. In fact, nothing was exactly as it should have been. Especially Matthew Baxter.Peter Benson's new novel is a story of (almost) unrequited love and a meditation on the possibility of redemption. It's also a tour of southern Italy, and aims to prove that although some people say 'Never go back', some people don't know what they're talking about. About the Author Peter Benson's first novel, The Levels , won the Guardian Fiction Prize. This was followed by A Lesser Dependency, winner of the Encore Award, and The Other Occupant, which was awarded the Somerset Maugham Award. Peter Benson has also published short stories, volumes of poetry and screenplays, some adapted for TV and radio. His works have been translated into many languages. Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781846884238 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: F Fiction Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Alma Books JULY 2017 War of the Worlds H. G. Wells One of the earliest stories to detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. It inspired several other novels, including the popular Star Wars. Part of the H.G. Wells Alma Classics collection. This edition contains extra material. Description When an army of invading Martians lands in England, panic and terror seize the population. As the aliens traverse the country in huge three-legged machines, incinerating all in their path with a heat ray and spreading noxious toxic gases, the people of the Earth must come to terms with the prospect of the end of human civilization and the beginning of Martian rule.Inspiring films, radio dramas, comic-book adaptations, television series and sequels, The War of the Worlds is a prototypical work of science fiction which has influenced every alien story that has come since, and is unsurpassed in its ability to thrill, well over a century since it was first published. About the Author Widely considered the father of science fiction, Herbert George Wells (1866 1946), or H.G. Wells as he is best known, was an innovative and prolific writer across many genres. His most famous works such as The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds are considered modern classics. Price: $9.99 (NZ$12.99) ISBN: 9781847496461 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 192 pages Main Category: F Fiction Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Alma Classics JULY 2017 On The Eve Ivan Turgenev Presented here in a brand-new translation by Michael Pursglove, this edition is a great addition to Alma Classics' Turgenev collection. An exquisite novel which offers a deep and penetrating analysis of the Russia of the fifties Description On the eve of the Crimean War, the young, headstrong Yelena, the daughter of aristocratic Russian parents, falls in love with a revolutionary from Bulgaria named Insarov. Facing the wrath and disapproval of her family, Yelena abandons her home to follow Insarov to Bulgaria. Their fateful match sets in motion a series of tragic events which challenge notions of love, revolution and idealism.A highly controversial work upon its original publication, Ivan Turgenev 's On the Eve is now recognized as one of the masterpieces of Russian literature and an essential document of the upheaval that dominated Russian society in the years prior to the Crimean War. Turgenev 's restrained, nuanced prose is rendered beautifully in Michael Pursglove 's new translation. About the Author Ivan Turgenev (1818 83) was a novelist, poet and dramatist, and now ranks as one of the towering figures of Russian literature. His masterpiece, Fathers and Children, is considered one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. Price: $16.99 (NZ$17.99) ISBN: 9781847496324 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Alma Classics JULY 2017 Boris Godunov and the Little Tragedies Alexander Pushkin Presented here in its rarely published uncensored version of 1825, Boris Gadunov and Little Tragedies are presented in a wonderful translation by Roger Clarke Description A drama of ambition, murder, remorse and retribution, Boris Godunov charts the decline of a Russian statesman, whose dynastic aims were foiled by a guilty past and an audacious upstart. Based on history and inspired by Shakespeare, Alexander Pushkin 's daring masterwork is presented here in its rarely published uncensored version of 1825.Set in Vienna, Flanders, Madrid and London, Pushkin 's celebrated Little Tragedies Mozart and Salieri, The Mean-Spirited Knight, The Stone Guest and A Feast during the Plague each focus on a protagonist 's driving obsession with status, money, sex or risk-taking and its devastating consequences. About the Author Alexander Pushkin (1799 1837) was a dramatist and poet, penning such influential works as Eugene Onegin and Boris Godunov. He is now considered the father of modern Russian literature. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781847496911 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Alma Classics JULY 2017 Queen of Spades Alexander Pushkin A unique collection containing the best short stories by one of the greatest Russian writers. Now part of our new series of the complete works of Pushkin. Description This collection of Pushkin 's stories begins with The Queen of Spades ', perhaps the most celebrated short story in Russian literature. The young Hermann, while watching some friends gambling, hears a rumour of how an officer 's grandmother is always able to predict the three winning cards in a game. He becomes obsessed with the woman and her seemingly mystical powers, and seeks to extract the secret from her at any cost.This volume, part of a new series of the complete works of Pushkin in English, also includes Dubrovsky ', the story of a man 's desire to avenge himself after his land is unjustly taken from him by an aristocrat; The Negro of Peter the Great ', a tale inspired by Pushkin 's maternal grandfather; and the unfinished story Egyptian Nights ', a meditation on poetry and the poet. Together, they represent some of the most striking and enduring pieces of Pushkin 's prose fiction. About the Author Alexander Pushkin (1799 1837) was a dramatist and poet, penning such influential works as Eugene Onegin and Boris Godunov. He is now considered the father of modern Russian literature. Price: $17.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781847494788 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Alma Classics JULY 2017 Risen (The Darkest Hand Trilogy Book 3) Tarn Richardson The concluding novel of The Darkest Hand trilogy that sees dark forces ascend as an unholy war rages and nightmares roam Description 1917. As war and revolution consume the world, the End Times have arrived. With the apocalypse imminent, the world needs a hero to push back this tide of darkness and save all from the return of the Antichrist. But where is Poldek Tacit, the only Inquisitor able to compete against such daunting odds' Old allies unite in a desperate race to unmask and stop the Antichrist before he can assume dominion over all lands and nations, while the Darkest Hand squeezes any remaining hope from those who wish to find an end to the war which has already claimed countless lives. The final chapter in The Darkest Hand trilogy serves up a fitting, fast-paced and action-packed finale to this epic work of dark fiction, where long-buried secrets within the vaults of the Vatican are unveiled and mankind's hopes of redemption from the forces of evil hang by a single, precarious thread. About the Author Tarn Richardson in a remote house in Somerset, rumoured to be haunted, was brought up a fan of Tolkien. He has worked as a copywriter, written mystery murder dinner party games and worked in digital media for nearly twenty years. He lives near Salisbury. Price: $22.99 (NZ$23.99) ISBN: 9780715651704 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Duckworth JULY 2017 Fallen (The Darkest Hand Trilogy Book 2) Tarn Richardson The thrilling second book in The Darkest Hand trilogy Description 1915. As the second battle of the Isonzo Front rages on the Italian Austro-Hungarian border, war threatens to engulf the Inquisition as dark forces muster amongst the most fanatical servants of the Catholic Church. Shortly before he is murdered, a desperate priest sends a secret letter to his brother serving in the Italian Army. Now this young soldier, destined for the horrors of a frontline high above the clouds, carries with him a letter which reveals why terrible satanic rituals are being committed, and by whom. Drawn into this conspiracy and hunted by agents of The Darkest Hand, old rivals must put aside their differences to discover the contents of the letter before it's too late. But unity comes at a price for this unholy alliance. While the war rages, old enemies return from the dead and conspiracies weave tighter and deeper still into the heart of the Vatican. Only Poldek Tacit, the most determined and unhinged inquisitor of them all, can hope to push back the forces of evil and unite those for good. But what happens when Tacit finds that the path he walks has already been prophesied and that where it leads threatens the very future of a world already on the edge of the abyss' About the Author Tarn Richardson in a remote house in Somerset, rumoured to be haunted, was brought up a fan of Tolkien. He has worked as a copywriter, written mystery murder dinner party games and worked in digital media for nearly twenty years. He lives near Salisbury. Price: $18.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9780715651728 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Duckworth JULY 2017 The Damned (The Darkest Hand Trilogy Book 1) Tarn Richardson A gripping work of dark fiction set in an alternate World War One, where unspeakable creatures roam and a ruthless Inquisition still holds sway. Description 1914. The outbreak of war. In the French city of Arras, a priest is brutally murdered. The Catholic Inquisition - still powerful, but now working in the shadows - sends its most determined and unhinged of Inquisitors, Poldek Tacit, to investigate: his mission to protect the Church from those who would seek to undermine it, no matter what the cost.Yet as Tacit arrives, armed forces led by Britain and Germany confront each other across No ManAEs Land. As the Inquisitor strives in vain to establish the truth behind the murder and to uncover the motives of other Vatican servants seeking to undermine him, a beautiful and spirited woman, Sandrine, warns British soldier Henry Frost of a mutual foe even more terrible lurking beneath the killing fields that answers to no human force and wreaks havoc by the light of the moon.Faced with impossible odds and his own demons, Tacit must battle the forces of evil, and a church determined at all costs to achieve its aims, to reach the heart of a dark conspiracy that seeks to engulf the world, plunging it ever deeper into conflict.The first in The Darkest Hand series, The Damned is a gripping work of dark fiction set in an alternative twentieth century, where humanityAEs desire for love, compassion and peace face daunting challenges in a world overwhelmed by total war and mysterious dark forces. About the Author Tarn Richardson was brought up a fan of Tolkien, in a remote house, rumoured to be haunted, near Taunton, Somerset. He has worked as a copywriter, written mystery murder dinner party games and worked in digital media for nearly twenty years. He lives near Salisbury in England. The Damned is his debut novel, the first in a series of three, featuring tortured Inquisitor Poldek Tacit. Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9780715650684 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 132x197mm Extent: 400 pages Main Category: F Fiction Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Duckworth JULY 2017 A Guide for the Perplexed Jonathan Levi A dazzling and moving novel that evokes Garcaa MAirquez and David Mitchell Description A Guide for the Perplexed combines the romantic erudition of Umberto Eco and A.S. Byatt with the ingenious storytelling of Scheherazade and A Thousand and One Nights; a tour de force that should not be missed. A late-night strike closes down an airport leaving two women stranded on their respective journeys in the bewitched Spanish town of Mariposa. Holland, an English filmmaker, has come to interview Sandor, the famous but reclusive violinist. Hanni, a Miami widow, is on a quest to recover a lost letter that confirms her link to her ancestor Esau, who was allegedly the true discoverer of America. Each woman has had her trip arranged by Ben, a cosmological travel agent and each has a copy of his tourist guide, entitled Guide for the Perplexed. As the women share cabs, surreal adventures and their fantastic personal histories, Levi's mesmerizing tale spirals back in time, embracing stories about Jews, the Inquisition and Columbus's first voyage. Fairy tale-like narratives within the main narrative dramatize issues of religion, compromise and survival, ultimately evolving into a dazzling improvisation on the theme of journeys and exile. About the Author Jonathan Levi is an American writer and producer, and author of Septimania. His short stories and articles have also appeared in many magazines including Granta, Conde Nast Traveler, GQ, Terra Nova, The Nation and The New York Times. Born in New York, he currently lives in Rome. Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9780715651735 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Duckworth JULY 2017 Dove's Necklace Raja Alem The paperback of this stunningly powerful and acclaimed prize-winning novel from a unique voice in Arabic literature Description Mu'az, the photographer's apprentice, was leaping between two roofs when he froze in mid-air, transfixed by what he saw below. Deep in the cleft between the two houses was the body.In Mecca's 'Lane of Many Heads' lies the unclothed body of a murdered woman. Nobody claims the victim: her nudity is a source of shame in the Holy City's strictly conservative culture. When the cholesterol-riddled and sleep-deprived detective Nasser al-Qahtani takes charge of the investigation, he is soon confronted by some of Mecca's darkest secrets by its corruption, poverty, misogyny and rampant greed. Never once shying away from taboos, Raja Alem effortlessly intertwines myth, fantasy and everyday reality to evoke the rich mosaic of Meccan life to tell the story of a civilisation torn between dogmatic conservatism and the desire to modernise. Narrated by several different voices including two headstrong women and the 'Lane of Many Heads' itself The Dove's Necklace is a beautiful, powerful novel which challenges false preconceptions of the Arab world, and conjures up a compelling portrait of a city and its people About the Author Raja Alem was born in Mecca and now lives in Paris. She has received many awards in both the Arab world and Europe for her novels and other writing. In 2011, she became the first woman to win the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9780715651759 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 480 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Duckworth JULY 2017 The Magic Fridge: Amazing stocks, sauces, butters, broths and preserves that will transform your everyday cooking Alex Mackay A treasure chest of basic, prepare-ahead recipes to bring magic into your everyday meals Description In The Magic Fridge, the irrepressible culinary wizard Alex Mackay, who has taught at both Raymond Blanc and Delia Smith 's cookery schools, reveals how to create easy and delicious stocks, sauces, butters, broths and preserves that you can keep in your fridge or freezer, ready to be turned into lunch, tea, supper or dessert at a moment 's notice. This is convenience food done the right way using one batch of a versatile base recipe to create a multitude of meals that are full of flavour but require minimal work. Choose from twenty prepare-ahead recipes including Cheese sauce, Ratatouille, Tomato chilli relish, Salsa verde, Almond cream, Raspberry jam and Lemon curd. These will keep, carefully stored in the fridge, for at least three weeks. They will also freeze, so you can make several portions each time and have bags of instant flavour that you can add to an everyday meal to turn simple into sublime. These basic recipes stay exciting because each one is transformed by what it is served with turn chocolate mousse into a molten pudding or an upside down tart. Or try some basil pistou with fish, chicken, lamb, beef, risotto, roasted peppers and even cheese on toast. Come home, swing open your magic fridge door, choose today 's trick and you 're on your way to wonderful food. About the Author Alex Mackay has worked as a chef at Michelin-starred restaurants in France, Italy and the UK. Having run Raymond Blanc's cookery school and taught alongside Delia Smith, he now cooks for Merchant Gourmet and is a patron of the Kids' Cookery School. His first book, Cooking in Provence, was a winner at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. alexmackay.com / @alexmackaycooks Price: $35.00 (NZ$39.99) ISBN: 9781408862377 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 272 pages Main Category: WB Food And Drink Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Exile Adrian Levy and Catherine Scott-Clark The extraordinary inside story of Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda in the years after 9/11 Description The extraordinary inside story of Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda in the years after 9/11. Following the attacks on the Twin Towers, Osama bin Laden, the most wanted man in the world, eluded intelligence services and Special Forces units for almost a decade. Using remarkable, first-person testimony from bin Laden's family and militaryclosest aides, The Exile chronicles this astonishing tale of evasion, collusion and isolation. In intimate detail, The Exile reveals not only the frantic attack on Afghanistan by the United States in their hunt for bin Laden but also how and why, when they found his family soon afterm, the Bush administration rejected the chance to seize themhim. It charts the formation of ISIS, and uncovers the wasted opportunity to kill its Al Qaeda-sponsored founder; it explores the development of the CIA's torture programme; it details Iran's secret shelter for bin Laden's family and Al Qaeda's military council; and it captures the power struggles, paranoia and claustrophobia within the Abbottabad house prior to the raid. A landmark work of investigation and reportage, The Exile is as authoritative as it is compelling, and essential reading for anyone concerned with history, security and future relations with the Islamic world. About the Author Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy are the authors of several books, most recently the acclaimed The Siege: Trapped Inside the Taj Hotel. Run or Hide?, published by Penguin in 2013. For sixteen years they worked as foreign correspondents and investigative reporters for the Sunday Times and the Guardian. In 2009 the One World Trust named them British Journalists of the Year, having won Foreign Correspondents of the Year in 2004. They co-produce documentaries which have been nominated at the Amnesty International Media Awards and the Edinburgh International Television Festival, and longlisted at the BAFTAs. Currently they are filming several new projects in South Asia. Price: $39.99 (NZ$45.00) ISBN: 9781408858769 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 640 pages Main Category: HBLX Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Exile 8 Copy Pack Description About the Author Price: $319.92 (NZ$360.00) ISBN: 9781408875025 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury USA JULY 2017 Chief Engineer: Washington Roebling, The Man Who Built the Brooklyn Bridge Erica Wagner An unparalleled biography of one of the most important figures in American civil engineering history Washington Roebling, builder of the Brooklyn Bridge. Description His father conceived of the Brooklyn Bridge, but it was Washington Roebling who built this iconic feat of human engineering after his father's tragic death. It has stood for more than 130 years and is now as much a part of New York as the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. Yet, as recognisable as the bridge is, its builder is too often forgotten. The Chief Engineer is a brilliant examination of the life of one of America's most distinguished engineers. Roebling's experience as an engineer building bridges in the Union Army during the civil War has never before been documented, and played a central role in the bridge that links Brooklyn and Manhattan. The Brooklyn Bridge took fourteen dramatic years to complete, and the personal story that lay behind that construction is told here for the first time. The Chief Engineer is an engaging portrait of a brilliant and driven man, and of the era in which he lived. Meticulously researched, and written with revealing archival material only recently uncovered, including Washington Roebling's own memoir that was previously thought to be lost to history, in The Chief Engineer Erica Wagner relates the fascinating history of the bridge and its maker. About the Author Erica Wagner is the author of Gravity: Stories; Ariel 's Gift: Ted Hughes, Sylvia Plath and the Story of Birthday Letters and Seizure: A Novel. Pas de Deux/A Concert of Stories, co-written with storyteller Abbi Patrix and musician and composer Linda Edsju, tours around the world. Twice a judge of the Man Booker Prize, she was literary editor of The Times for for seventeen years, and she is now a contributing writer for The New Statesman and consulting literary editor for Harper 's Bazaar, as well as writing for many publications in Britain and the United States. She is the editor of First Light: A Celebration of Alan Garner, which has just been published by Unbound.ericawagner.co.uk @EricaWgnr Price: $34.99 (NZ$39.99) ISBN: 9781408843772 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: AM Sub Category: AM Architecture Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude Raymond M. Kethledge, Michael S. Erwin introduction by Jim Collins For fans of Susan Cain's Quiet, a guide to the role of solitude in good leadership, including profiles of historical and contemporary figures who have used solitude to lead with courage, creativity, and strength. Description Famous leaders have long used solitude as means for inspiration. Eisenhower wrote memoranda to himself in order to think through complex problems. T.E. Lawrence devised our modern conception of insurgency while laid up with malaria in a tent. Jane Goodall used her intuition in the jungles of Central Africa when learning how to approach chimps. Solitude is as much a state of mind as it is an objective fact, and one of its key features is the absence of input from others, the space to productively work through problems with clarity and creativity. Yet with the introduction of smartphones, it is becoming more and more difficult to find the solitude necessary to challenge convention, hold to conviction, and to be, and become, great leaders.Through gripping historical accounts and first-hand interviews with a wide range of contemporary leaders in politics, business, sports, and the military, leadership experts Raymond Kethledge and Michel Erwin show how solitude can improve clarity, bolster creativity, help with emotional balance, and strengthen a leader's ability to make courageous decisions in the face of adversity and criticism. Leading Yourself First is a crucial and timely guide to the impact of solitude on effective leadership, and a program for how we can reclaim the gifts of solitude in today's world. The book includes an introduction by Good to Great author Jim Collins. About the Author Raymond M. Kethledge is a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Ray was nominated to the Sixth Circuit at age 39 and confirmed by the Senate at age 41, making him for several years the second-youngest federal appellate judge in the nation. He received from the University of Michigan his bachelor's degree in History in 1989 and his law degree in 1993. Ray teaches a seminar on writing and oral advocacy each fall at the University of Michigan Law School, where he is an adjunct Lecturer. Michael S. Erwin is the CEO of the Quiet Leadership Institute and a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He graduated from West Point in 2002 with a BS in Economics and was commissioned as an Intelligence Officer, serving in three combat tours with the First Cavalry Division and 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). He later earned two Bronze Star Medals. He is also the Founder & President of the Positivity Project, a non-profit organization whose vision is to help produce stron Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781632866318 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: JM Psychology Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury USA JULY 2017 Affluence Without Abundance: The Disappearing World of the Bushmen James Suzman A vibrant portrait of the original affluent society--the Bushmen of southern Africa--by the anthropologist who has spent the better part of the last twenty-five years documenting their encounter with modernity. Description If the success of a civilization is measured by its endurance over time, then the Bushmen of the Kalahari are by far the most successful in human history. A hunting and gathering people who made a good living by working only as much as needed to exist in harmony with their hostile desert environment, the Bushmen have lived in southern Africa since the evolution of our species nearly two hundred thousand years ago. In Affluence Without Abundance, anthropologist James Suzman asks whether understanding how hunter-gatherers like the Bushmen found contentment by having few needs easily met might help us address some of the environmental and economic challenges we face today. Vividly bringing to life a proud and private people, introducing unforgettable members of their tribe, Affluence Without Abundance tells the story of the collision between the modern global economy and the oldest hunting and gathering society on earth. In rendering an intimate picture of a people coping with radical change, it asks profound questions about how we now think about matters such as work, wealth, equality, contentment, and even time.Not since Elizabeth Marshall Thomas's The Harmless People in 1959 has anyone provided a more intimate or insightful account of the Bushmen or of what we might learn about ourselves from our shared history as hunter-gatherers. About the Author James Suzman, Ph.D., is an anthropologist specializing in the Khoisan peoples of southern Africa. A recipient of the Smuts Commonwealth Fellowship in African Studies at Cambridge University, he is now the director of Anthropos, a think tank that applies anthropological methods to solving contemporary social and economic problems. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781632865724 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: JHMC Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury USA JULY 2017 America and the Great War: A Library of Congress Illustrated History Margaret E. Wagner, introduction by David M. Kennedy ""A uniquely colorful chronicle of this dramatic and convulsive chapter in American--and world--history. It's an epic tale, and here it is wondrously well told."" --David M. Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of FREEDOM FROM FEAR Description ""A uniquely colorful chronicle of this dramatic and convulsive chapter in American--and world--history. It's an epic tale, and here it is wondrously well told."" --David M. Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of FREEDOM FROM FEARFrom August 1914 through March 1917, Americans were increasingly horrified at the unprecedented destruction of the First World War. While sending massive assistance to the conflict's victims, most Americans opposed direct involvement. Their country was immersed in its own internal struggles, including attempts to curb the power of business monopolies, reform labor practices, secure proper treatment for millions of recent immigrants, and expand American democracy. Yet from the first, the war deeply affected American emotions and the nation's commercial, financial, and political interests. The menace from German U-boats and failure of U.S. attempts at mediation finally led to a declaration of war, signed by President Wilson on April 6, 1917. America and the Great War commemorates the centennial of that turning point in American history. Chronicling the United States in neutrality and in conflict, it presents events and arguments, political and military battles, bitter tragedies and epic achievements that marked U.S. involvement in the first modern war. Drawing on the matchless resources of the Library of Congress, the book includes many eyewitness accounts and more than 250 color and black-and-white images, many never before published. With an introduction by Pulitzer Prize winning historian David M. Kennedy, America and the Great War brings to life the tempestuous era from which the United States emerged as a major world power. About the Author Margaret E. Wagner is the author of The Library of Congress Illustrated Timeline of the Civil War, The American Civil War: 365 Days, and World War II: 365 Days and co-author of The Library of Congress Civil War Desk Reference and The Library of Congress World War II Companion. A senior writer/editor in the Library of Congress Publishing Office, she lives in Arlington, Virginia. David M. Kennedy is the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History Emeritus at Stanford University. Price: $55.00 (NZ$59.99) He is the author of Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War, 1929 1945, which won the ISBN: 9781620409824 Pulitzer Prize for History. He lives in Palo Alto, California. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 227x288mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: HB History Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury USA JULY 2017 Reading the Rocks: How Victorian Geologists Discovered the Secret of Life Brenda Maddox 'It is surely gratifying to behold Science, compelling the primeval mountains of the Globe to unfold the hidden records of their origins' William Buckland, 1820 Description A rich and exuberant group biography of the first geologists, the people who were first to excavate from the layers of the world its buried history. These first geologists were made up primarily, and inevitably, of gentlemen with the necessary wealth to support their interests, yet boosting their numbers, expanding their learning and increasing their findings were clergymen, academics - and women. This lively and eclectic collection of characters brought passion, eccentricity and towering intellect to geology and Brenda Maddox in Reading the Rocks does them full justice, bringing them to vivid life. The new science of geology was pursued by this assorted band not only because they loved it but also because it opened a window on Earth's ancient past. They showed great courage in facing the conflict between geology and Genesis that immediately presented itself: for the rocks and fossils being dug up showed that the Earth was immeasurably old, rather than springing from a creation made in the six days that the Bible claimed. Moreover, the fossil evidence revealed upward progress in the changing forms of life. It is no coincidence that Charles Darwin was a keen geologist.The individual stories of these first geologists, their hope and fears, triumphs and disappointments, the theological, philosophical and scientific debates their findings provoked, and the way that as a group, they were to change irrevocably and dramatically our understanding of the world is told by Brenda Maddox with a storyteller's skill and a fellow scientist's understanding. The effect is absorbing, revelatory and strikingly original. About the Author Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781408879603 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 272 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Fall of the House of Wilde: Oscar Wilde and His Family Emer O'Sullivan 'Emer O'Sullivan has made an indispensable contribution to Wildean literature . Compelling, informative and fascinating' Stephen Fry Description 'Emer O'Sullivan has made an indispensable contribution to Wildean literature . Compelling, informative and fascinating' Stephen Fry Oscar Wilde's father - scientist, surgeon, archaeologist, writer - was one of the most eminent men of his generation. His mother - poet, journalist, translator - hosted an influential salon at 1 Merrion Square. Together they were one of Victorian Ireland's most dazzling and enlightened couples. When, in 1864, Sir William Wilde was accused of sexually assaulting a female patient, it sent shock waves through Dublin society. After his death some ten years later, Jane attempted to re-establish the family in London, where Oscar burst irrepressibly upon the scene, only to fall in a trial as public as his father's. A remarkable and perceptive account, The Fall of the House of Wilde is a major repositioning of our first modern celebrity, a man whose fall from grace marked the end of fin de si.cle decadence. About the Author Emer O'Sullivan graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, and has completed an MA in Life Writing and a PhD in Virginia Woolf's literature at UEA, where she also lectured in English Literature. This is her first book. She lives in London. Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781408863169 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 128x197mm Extent: 512 pages Main Category: BGL Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 The Stress Test: How Pressure Can Make You Stronger and Sharper Ian Robertson From one of the world 's most respected neuroscientists, a revelatory study of how and why we react to pressure in the way we do and how to find your sweet spot Description Why is it that some people react to seemingly trivial emotional upset like failing an unimportant exam with distress, while others power through life-changing tragedies showing barely any emotional upset whatsoever' How do some people shine brilliantly at public speaking when others stumble with their words and seem on the verge of an anxiety attack' Why do some people sink into all-consuming depression when life has dealt them a poor hand, while in others it merely increases their resilience' The difference between too much pressure and too little can result in either debilitating stress or enduring demotivation in extreme situations. However, the right level of challenge and stress can help people to flourish and achieve more than they ever thought possible. In The Stress Test, clinical psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist Professor Ian Robertson, armed with over four decades of research, reveals how we can shape our brain 's response to pressure and answers the question: can stress ever be a good thing' The Stress Test is a revelatory study of how and why we react to pressure in the way we do, with real practical benefit to how we live. About the Author A neuroscientist and trained clinical psychologist, Ian Robertson is an international expert on neuropsychology. Currently Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin, and formerly Fellow of Hughes Hall, Cambridge, he holds visiting professorships at the University of Toronto, University College London and the University of Wales. He is a member of the Royal Irish Academy and has published over 250 scientific articles in leading journals. He is also author and editor of ten scientific books and three books for the general reader, most recently, The Winner Effect. He is a regular keynote speaker at conferences on brain function throughout the world. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408860397 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: JM Psychology Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Dublin, Ireland Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 The Last Royal Rebel: The Life and Death of James, Duke of Monmouth Anna Keay 'Brilliant and revelatory...a superb biography, which paints a vivid picture of the times and of her subject*****' Daily Telegraph Description 'Brilliant and revelatory...a superb biography, which paints a vivid picture of the times and of her subject*****' Daily TelegraphJames, Duke of Monmouth, the adored illegitimate son of Charles II, was born in exile the very year that his grandfather was executed and the English monarchy abolished. Abducted from his mother on his father's orders, he emerged from a childhood in the backstreets of Rotterdam to command the ballrooms of Paris, the brothels of Covent Garden and the battlefields of Flanders. Pepys described him as 'the most skittish, leaping gallant that ever I saw, always in action, vaulting or leaping or clambering'. Louis XIV was his mentor, Nell Gwyn his protector, D'Artagnan his lieutenant, William of Orange his confidant, John Dryden his censor and John Locke his comrade. He inspired both delight and disgust, adulation and abhorrence and, in time, love and loyalty almost beyond fathoming and Anna Keay brings him to glorious life, matching rigorous scholarship with a storyteller's gift to enrapturing effect. His story is one of the bond between father and son, the power struggle between King and Parliament and the conflict between love and honour. His life, culminating in his fateful invasion, provides a sweeping history of the turbulent decades in which England as we know it was forged. About the Author Born in the West Highlands of Scotland, Anna Keay read history at Magdalen College, Oxford, where she won two academic scholarships. She was awarded her PhD on the reign of Charles II by the University of London. She was formerly a curator for Historic Royal Palaces, Curatorial Director of English Heritage and is currently Director of the Landmark Trust. She is married with two children and divides her time between London and King's Lynn, Norfolk. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781408845936 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 130x200mm Extent: 480 pages Main Category: HB History Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Pb JULY 2017 Pig/Pork Pia Spry-Marques Exploring the love-hate relationship between humans and pigs, through the lenses of archaeology, biology, history and gastronomy Description Pigs unite and divide people, but why' Pig/Pork explores the love-hate relationship between humans and pigs through the lenses of archaeology, biology, history and gastronomy, providing a close and affectionate look of the myriad causes underlying this multi-millennial bond. What is it that people in all four corners of the world find so fascinating about the pig' When did the human obsession with pigs begin, how did it develop through time, and where is it heading' Why are pigs so special to some of us, but not to others' Pig/Pork sets out to answer these and other porcine-related questions, examining human-pig interactions across the globe through time, from the Palaeolithic to the present day. The book dissects pig anatomy and behaviour, and describes how this knowledge plays a major role in the advance of the agricultural and medical sciences, among others. The book also looks closely at the history of pig-human interaction; how they were domesticated and when, how they affected human history through their diseases, and how they have been involved in centuries of human conflicts. All this is accompanied by a liberal peppering of pork recipes and the stories behind them, along with facts, wisdom and porker lore, providing a thought-provoking account of where our food comes from, both historically and agriculturally, and how this continues to influence many parts of our behaviour and culture. About the Author Paa Spry-Marques is a research associate at the University of Cambridge. A zooarchaeologist from the McDonald Institute, her research has taken her across Europe and across time, from the late Iron Age back to the Ice Ages, identifying, classifying and decoding the meaning of animal remains in human-associated deposits. Originally from Spain, Paa is predisposed to a keen understanding, awareness and love of the pig and the many tasty pork products that are so much a part of Spanish cuisine. Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781472945396 Format: Paperback - Demy format Dimensions: mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Sigma JULY 2017 Big Data: Does Size Matter? Timandra Harkness What is Big Data, and why should you care? This book tells you everything you need to know (and plenty of stuff you don't) Description What is Big Data, and why should you care?Big data knows where you've been and who your friends are. It knows what you like and what makes you angry. It can predict what you'll buy, where you'll be the victim of crime and when you'll have a heart attack. Big data knows you better than you know yourself, or so it claims.But how well do you know big data? You've probably seen the phrase in newspaper headlines, at work in a marketing meeting, or on a fitness-tracking gadget. But can you understand it without being a Silicon Valley nerd who writes computer programs for fun?Yes. Yes, you can. Timandra Harkness writes comedy, not computer code. The only programmes she makes are on the radio. If you can read a newspaper you can read this book.Starting with the basics - what IS data? And what makes it big? - Timandra takes you on a whirlwind tour of how people are using big data today: from science to smart cities, business to politics, self-quantification to the Internet of Things. Finally, she asks the big questions about where it's taking us; is it too big for its boots, or does it think too small? Are you a data point or a human being? Will this book be full of rhetorical questions? No. It also contains puns, asides, unlikely stories and engaging people, inspiring feats and thought-provoking dilemmas. Leaving you armed and ready to decide what you think about one of the decade's big ideas: big data. About the Author Timandra Harkness is a writer, comedian and broadcaster, who has been performing on scientific, mathematical and statistical topics since the latter days of the 20th century. She has written about travel for the Sunday Times, motoring for theTelegraph, science & technology for WIRED, BBC Focus Magazine and Men's Health Magazine, and on being 'Seduced by Stats' for Significance (the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society). She is a regular on BBC Radio, resident reporter on social psychology series The Human Zoo as well as writing and presenting documentaries and BBC Radio 4'sFutureProofing series.@TimandraHarknes/ timandraharkness.com Price: $21.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781472920072 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Sigma JULY 2017 The Four Dilemmas of the CEO: Mastering the make-or-break moments in every executive's career Tom Beisinger and Ross Wall The book outlines the common challenges that every CEO will face during their tenure and when to expect them. Description CEOs hate surprises. And yet many have found themselves, at some point in their career, overtaken by events that they should have seen coming. Such events cause paralysis, halt critical momentum and ensure that the length of their tenure is spent stuck in the business while their mandate for working on the business is continually diverted. Tom Biesinger and Ross Wall divide these key moments into Four Dilemmas these are consistent across all industries and across all organizations of notable size, regardless of geography. The book outlines the common challenges that every CEO will face during their tenure and when to expect them. Once these dilemmas and their causes are understood, action can be taken to overcome them executives will be able to break through the self-imposed glass ceilings that cause CEOs to lose momentum and be thrown off course. The Four Dilemmas are: 1. You 're in charge of everything, but cannot completely trust anything.2. You know that today 's executive cannot deliver tomorrow 's results.3. How do you engage the full capability of your executive working on the business when they are at capacity working in the business'4. At what point does the price of remaining personally relevant outweigh your other options' In the first book to focus on these four issues collectively, the authors draw on their 20-plus years of experience as trusted advisers across a range of industries, where they have helped to bolster and redirect individual careers, and so to influence the growth of the organizations they lead. About the Author Tom Biesinger, Ross Wall and Clifford Herbertson are founding partners of Teallach, an exclusive consulting firm that works with mid-large cap CEOs, their boards and executive committees. They specialize in shaping executives and creating breakthrough organizations through the application of their specialized and experience-based skill set to help unlock the true human capital ' potential of an organization. Tom, Ross and Clifford have each lived and worked extensively in the Americas, Australasia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East; developed their own business portfolios; Price: $40.00 (NZ$45.00) and been intimately involved, as peers and advisors, at the senior-most levels of industry. Using their human capital ' ISBN: 9781472946843 predictive analytics, they have brought disruption, transparency and breakthrough to the areas of retail, technology, Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm communications, healthcare and financial services, to name just a few. As seasoned professionals, whose knowledge has Extent: 0 pages been forged in the crucible of Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Shire Publications JULY 2017 Age of Discovery: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance Ian Goldin and Chris Kutarna Age of Discovery looks at the world on the brink of a new Renaissance and asks the question, how do we avoid chaos and disruption, and share more widely the benefits of progress? Description The present is a contest between the bright and dark sides of discovery. To avoid being torn apart by its stresses, we need to recognize the fact-and gain courage and wisdom from the past. Age of Discovery shows how.Now is the best moment in history to be alive, but we have never felt more anxious or divided. Human health, aggregate wealth and education are flourishing. Scientific discovery is racing forward. But the same global flows of trade, capital, people and ideas that make gains possible for some people deliver big losses to others-and make us all more vulnerable to one another.Business and science are working giant revolutions upon our societies, but our politics and institutions evolve at a much slower pace. That's why, in a moment when everyone ought to be celebrating giant global gains, many of us are righteously angry at being left out and stressed about where we're headed.To make sense of present shocks, we need to step back and recognize: we've been here before. The first Renaissance, the time of Columbus, Copernicus, Gutenberg and others, likewise redrew all maps of the world, democratized communication and sparked a flourishing of creative achievement. But their world also grappled with the same dark side of rapid change: social division, political extremism, insecurity, pandemics and other unintended consequences of discovery.Now is the second Renaissance. We can still flourish-if we learn from the first. About the Author Ian Goldin is Director of the Oxford Martin School and Professor of Globalisation and Development at the University of Oxford. He was Vice President of the World Bank and prior to that the Bank's Director of Development Policy. From 1996 to 2001 he was Chief Executive and Managing Director of the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and also served as an advisor to President Nelson Mandela. He has been knighted by the French government and is an acclaimed author of 20 books. Chris Kutarna is a two-time Governor General's Medallist, a Sauv. Fellow and Commonwealth Scholar, and a Fellow of the Oxford Martin School with a doctorate in politics from the University of Oxford. A former consultant with the Price: $21.99 (NZ$24.99) Boston Consulting Group, then entrepreneur, Chris lived in China for several years, speaks Mandarin, and remains a ISBN: 9781472943521 regular op-ed contributor to one of China's top-ranked news magazines. He resides in Oxford, Beijing and Regina. Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Information JULY 2017 Unstoppable Jimmy Spithill The rags-to-riches story of Australia's Jimmy Spithill, the youngest ever skipper to win the America's Cup, and one of sailing's most legendary personalities. Description Jimmy is the world 's most successful racing skipper, and at just 37, this Sydney-born sailor has already reached legendary status. In 2013 he led Oracle Team USA to victory against New Zealand against massive odds, recovering from 1-8 to win 9-8 (the Wall Street Journal called it one of the greatest comebacks in sports history'), and is the skipper for Oracle's upcoming 2017 America 's Cup defence as well. This is his autobiography, and it opens with a young Jimmy in hospital about to have surgery on his leg, being told by the doctors he 'll never be much good at sport. This sparks a life-long determination to prove them wrong. He won his first race aged 10, and using a credit card to pay for travel he went on winning races all over the country, and then the world. He debuted in the America's Cup as a skipper at age 20, and after a tough legal battle to free himself from his contract with the Young Australia team, he sailed in the next two Cups before becoming the youngest ever winner of the America's Cup in 2010, as helmsman and skipper of BMW Oracle Team 90, only to win it again three years later in 2013. This book is far from the usual media-trained official account you often get, especially in the closed-off world of the America's Cup. Jimmy's open, honest style gives us a rare insight into what goes on in the head of an extremely focused man at the top of his game. It's a rags-to-riches story of fierce determination, court cases, seasickness, crashed boats and cars, alcohol and winning against all the odds. And it all contributed to turning a quiet, bullied, water-loving blue-collar redhead born in Sydney into one of sailing 's biggest rockstars.A compelling read, with many lessons in leadership, teamwork and achieving your dreams, no matter how impossible they seem. About the Author Born in Sydney, Jimmy Spithill is 37, but is already a two-time winner of the America 's Cup and one of the most famous sailors in the world. In 2013 he led his team to what the Wall Street Journal called one of the greatest comebacks in sports history '. OracleTeam USA was down 8-1, before rallying for eight consecutive wins to defeat Emirates Team New Zealand 9-8. When he 's not training the team, Spithill takes a keen interest in flying he 's flown with the Blue Angels, the Red Bull Flying Bulls and holds his private pilot license. He is also an accomplished amateur boxer and has Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781472948298 completed two Molokai to Oahu stand-up paddle crossings. @JSpithhill Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 208 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Adlard Coles Nautica JULY 2017 Fuelling the Cycle Revolution Nigel Mitchell The must-read practical guide to what to eat (on and off the bike) for any cyclist looking for a training or performance advantage. Description The must-read practical guide to what to eat (on and off the bike) for any cyclist looking for a training or performance advantageIf you're looking for success on the bike what you eat is at the core of all your training. You are what you eat - and if you're on the bike for long periods and expecting results then your diet is crucial. Get it wrong and you can feel sluggish and below par but eat right and all the training and preparation will be worth it. Nigel Mitchell, head of nutrition at Cannondale Drapac, is at the pinnacle of delivering cutting edge nutrition, and has demonstrated this at the elite level of cycling. Now Nigel lifts the lid on his nutritional secrets and the knowledge and experience gained from working with the top professional to help you get the most from your diet to fuel your cycling and gain a performance advantage. This accessible and practical toolkit features crucial rules to follow and 24 nutritional recipes for breakfast, main meals and snacks. This is a no-nonsense and non-faddy approach to a subject that's often shrouded in mystery and pseudo-science. Pro rider anecdotes and race case studies feature throughout to help you identify your own requirements. About the Author Nigel Mitchell has over 25 years of clinical and elite sport nutrition experience. He is a world renowned expert in performance nutrition, having worked with elite athletes across a spectrum of sports. He has provided the nutritional support to Olympic Gold medallists, World Champions and Tour de France winners. Nigel has previously worked for Team Sky and British Cycling. He currently works for Cannondale Drapac. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781472936936 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 189x227mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Sport JULY 2017 The Fitness Instructor's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Health and Fitness Morc Coulson New and updated, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. Description New and updated, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry.Including a brand new chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique, safety points and step-by-step photos and updated references throughout, this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (levels 2 and 3).Topics covered include:The skeletal systemmuscles and tendonsthe energy systemcirculation and respirationcomponents of fitnesssafety issuescustomer servicescreening clientsplanning and programme designexercise evaluation.Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers. About the Author Morc Coulson is senior lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland. He is the author of a number of books for fitness professionals including, The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook (2008), Practical Fitness Testing (2009) and The Complete Guide to Personal Training (2013). Price: $45.00 (NZ$49.99) ISBN: 9781472939043 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Main Category: WS Sport Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Sport JULY 2017 Losing It: A lifetime in pursuit of sporting excellence Simon Barnes Warm and witty reassurance that sometimes it really is the taking part that counts Description To understand Anna Karenina, Mellors, Molly Bloom, Dante, Romeo, Juliet and Bridget Jones you must also have loved and lost and won. To understand sport in the greatest arenas of them all you too must have played and lost and won, known shame, hope, joy, horror and glory.Simon Barnes has taken part in seven summer Olympic Games, five World Cups and ten Ashes series. Well, not exactly taken part, but certainly he was there and writing hard. And always, behind every victory and every defeat he ever recorded, there was the reference of his own sporting career, in which the bitter beauties of failure were occasionally varied with the intoxication of success.At school he was - at least at first - the opposite of a rebel without a cause: he was a sporting fool in search of a game he could excel at, alas finding none. When he was nine he thought he would somehow be miraculously good at sport. Sadly he never was. But the sporting fool within him never died and in his late 20s he tried again - a second sporting career, in which the triumph of hope over experience was more or less a rout. The dream had only slightly modified: he now thought he would be somehow miraculously competent.So he co-founded a football team and at last found himself the first-choice goalkeeper. Then he co-founded a cricket team, on the grounds that by doing so he would always be sure of a game. And at the same time, he got horsiness and discovered he was actually quite good at riding in competition.All these adventures taught him about sport: why we do it, what is required to be very good at it. He learned about the relationship of physical and mental skills, about fear and courage and physical pain. He learned about funk, about Zen-like calm, about the team thing, about the me thing. His sporting failure has been a joyous and profoundly informative part of his life, and here he tells the story of it. About the Author Simon Barnes is a multi-award-winning writer with more than 20 books to his name, including The Meaning of Sport and How to Be a Bad Birdwatcher. He was the Chief Sports Writer of The Times until 2014, and has written sports columns for GQ, The Spectator and many others. @simonbarneswild Price: $19.99 (NZ$20.99) ISBN: 9781472918789 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 129x199mm Extent: 304 pages Main Category: WS Sport Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Sport JULY 2017 The End of the Road: The Festina Affair and the Tour that Almost Wrecked Cycling Alasdair Fotheringham The first detailed account of the Festina affair, which ripped apart the 1998 Tour de France and irrevocably changed cycling Description The Tour de France is always one of the sporting calendar's most spectacular and dramatic events. But the 1998 Tour provided drama like no other. As the opening stages in Ireland unfolded, the Festina team's soigneur Willy Voet was arrested on the French-Belgian border with a car-load of drugs. Raid after police raid followed, with arrest after arrest hammering the Tour. In protest, there were riders' strikes and go-slows, with several squads withdrawing en masse andone expelled. By the time the Tour reached Paris, just 96 of the 189 starters remained. And of those 189 starters, more than a quarter were later reported to have doped. The 1998 'Tour de Farce's' status as one of the most scandal- struck sporting events in history was confirmed.Voet's arrest was just the beginning of sport's biggest mass doping controversy - what became known as the Festina affair. It all but destroyed professional cycling as the credibility of the entire sport was called into question and the cycling family began to split apart. And yet, ironically, the 1998 Tour was also one of the best races in years.The End of the Road is the first English-language book to provide in-depth analysis and a colourful evocation of the tumultuous events during the 1998 Tour. Alasdair Fotheringham uncovers, step by step, how the world's biggest bike race sank into a nightmarish series of scandals that left the sport on its knees. He explores its long-term consequences - and what, if any, lessons were learned. About the Author Alasdair Fotheringham is a freelance journalist, and was the cycling correspondent for the Independent and the Independent on Sunday from 2001 to 2016. He has covered 24 Tours de France and 20 Tours of Spain, the Olympics in 2008 and 2012 and numerous other major bike races. He is also a regular contributor to Cyclingnews and ProCycling. His previous books are The Eagle of Toledo, a biography of Spain's first Tour de France winner Federico Mart.n Bahamontes, and Reckless: The Life and Times of Luis Oca.a. Price: $18.99 (NZ$20.99) ISBN: 9781472913043 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages Main Category: WSQ Sub Category: WSQ Cycling Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Sport JULY 2017 Out of Time: 1966 and the End of Old-Fashioned Britain Peter Chapman ""A vibrant and captivating portrait of the summer of 1966 u as a man, a team and a country all teetered on the cusp of momentous change"" Description ""London, July 1966. Peter Chapman, a na´ve 18-year-old from Islington, is on the brink of adulthood. Everything is changing: having failed his A-levels and recently discovered he will not be fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional footballer at Leyton Orient, he is just about to enter the world of work.Out of Time captures the spirit of that year and paints a vivid portrait of a young man, a football team and a whole country all trying to find their new place in the world."" About the Author Peter Chapman was brought up in Islington, north London. In the 1960s, he played in goal for Leyton Orient junior and colts teams. He was a correspondent for the BBC and the Guardian in Central America and Mexico from 1981 to 1986. He covered two World Cups - Mexico 1986 and Italy 1990 - for ITV and is now an editor and writer at the Financial Times, where he plays five-a-side football. He lives in Norwood, in south London, where the stolen World Cup trophy was found in March 1966 by a local dog, Pickles, out for his evening walk. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781472917171 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Wisden JULY 2017 Edging Towards Darkness: The story of the last timeless Test John Lazenby A compelling and beautifully drawn social history of the longest cricket match in history set against the backdrop of impending war Description Cricket matches didn't always top out at five days, regardless of a result or not - they used to be 'timeless', with play continuing until one team won, no matter how many days that took. The last of these - which took place in Durban in 1939, in a series pitched against the backdrop of impending war - is now universally acknowledged as 'the timeless Test'. Weighing in at a prodigious ten days - the match stretched from 3-14 March 1939, and allowed for two rest days, while one day's play (the eighth) was lost entirely to rain - it is quite simply the longest Test ever played. A litany of records also perished in its wake and 'whole pages of Wisden were ruthlessly made obsolete'. If that was not enough, one player, the fastidious South African batsman Ken Viljoen, felt the need to have his hair cut twice during the game. Only the matches between Australia and England at Melbourne in 1929, which lasted eight playing days, and West Indies and England at Sabina Park, Jamaica, a year later (seven days), come remotely close in terms of their duration. In Edging Towards Darkness, John Lazenby tells the story of that Test for the first time. Set firmly in its historical and social setting, the story balances this game against the threat of encroaching world war in Europe - unfolding at terrifying speed - before bringing these two disparate strands together in an evocative and vibrant denouement. About the Author John Lazenby has since 1997 worked as a freelance journalist on national newspapers including The Times, the Sunday Times, the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph and as a sports broadcaster for both radio and television. His first book, Test of Time: Travels in Search of a Cricketing Legend was longlisted for the William Hill Prize, and his last book, The Strangers Who Came Home:The First Australian Cricket Tour of England, was published to critical acclaim. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781472941305 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Main Category: WS Sport Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Wisden JULY 2017 Endurance: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Emil Zatopek Rick Broadbent The story of the greatest long-distance athlete in history - a tale of running, redemption and political exile Description Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the YearA runner must run with dreams in his heart. Emil Zatopek.In the summer of 1952 Emil Zatopek became the king of the running world with an unprecedented distance treble at the Olympic Games in Helsinki. Together with his wife Dana, who won another gold medal in the javelin, they were the embodiment of sporting romance. Born on the same day, they were champions on the same day too. Yet in 1968 this affable but eccentric Czech solider was betrayed by his Communist paymasters and cast out into wilderness. Hidden from world view, monitored by the secret police and forced to live in a caravan in mining country, he became the invisible hero. 'Endurance' is the first biography to document the remarkable rise, fall and rehabilitation of a man voted the 'greatest runner of all time' by 'Runner's World' in 2013. It is also the story of a golden age of sport played out against a backdrop of Cold War politics and paranoia. From the London Olympics of 1948 to Czech concentration camps, this is an uplifting and harrowing story of survival. As Emil rises to global fame, his old coach is locked up and tortured by StB henchmen. Their diverging paths expose the fickleness of popularity and eventually cross again when Zatopek's world is torn asunder. All both men can do is endure. The running world of this era is brought to life by dramatic accounts of Zatopek's great triumphs, manifold records and a rich collection of characters vying to dethrone him. In Britain the sharp-tongued Gordon Pirie falls foul of the media as he becomes obsessed with Zatopek and adopts increasingly-masochistic methods; mild-mannered marathon champion Jim Peters begins a quest that would make women weep and grown men lose their lunch. In France Alain Mimoun crawls from the bloody carnage of his war-time exploits to overcome racial snubs and become known as Zatopek's Shadow; and in the Soviet Union, the tragic figure of Vladimir Kuts is moulded into a brutal running machine at huge cost. Only Zatopek manages to bridge this East-West divide as a savage power struggle is fought in both the Olympic arena and in the corridors of power. Due to extensive access to those involved, including Dana herself, award-winning Times author Rick Broadbent has written a vivid history involving blood and guns and a love that sustained the cruellest twists of fate. From heady nights at White City to the brave resistance during the Prague Spring, this is a book that plants the son of a carpenter at the very centre of a revolution. Whether talking to his rivals on the track or Red Army troops as tanks roll into Prague, Zatopek's humanity shines through and carries all. With traces of 'Chariots of Fire' and Laura Hillenbrand's 'Unbroken', Endurance is both a wonderful love story and a landmark tale of hope and Price: $19.99 (NZ$22.99) ISBN: 9781472920232 strength in the face of crushing opposition.It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separat Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm About the Author Extent: 320 pages Main Category: Rick Broadbent is an award-winning journalist and author. He has been staff writer at The Times for 10 years and spent Sub Category: 2007-13 as the paper's athletics correspondent. He has written eight books. These include That Near-Death Thing, Illustrations: winner at the British Sports Book Awards 2013 and shortlisted for the William Hill prize, and Ring of Fire, also shortlisted Previous Titles: for the William Hill Prize. He was also the ghost-writer of Jessica Ennis's Sunday Times top-10 bestselling autobiography. Author now living: He lives in Dorset. @ricktimes Wisden JULY 2017 Following On: A Memoir of Teenage Obsession and Terrible Cricket Emma John 1993 saw the start of the England cricket team's worst ever streak. It was also - inexplicably - the moment Emma John fell utterly in love with them. Description It's one thing to be 14 years old and a loser. It's one thing to be the class swot, and hopelessly infatuated with someone who doesn't know you exist. But what kind of teenager is besotted with an entire sports team - when the players are even bigger losers than she is?In 1993, while everyone else was learning Oasis lyrics and crushing on Kate Moss or Keanu, Emma John was obsessing over the England cricket team. She spent her free time making posters of the players she adored. She spent her pocket money on Panini stickers of them, and followed their progress with a single-mindedness that bordered on the psychopathic.The primary object of her affection: Michael Atherton, a boyishly handsome captain who promised to lead his young troops to glory. But what followed was one of the worst sporting streaks of all time - a decade of frustration, dismay and comically bungling performances that made the English cricket team a byword for British failure. Nearly a quarter of a century on, Emma John wants to know why she spent her teenage years defending such a bunch of no-hopers. She seeks out her childhood heroes with two questions: why did they never win? And why on earth did she love them so much? About the Author Emma John is a writer and editor on The Guardian and The Observer. She is a former deputy editor of Observer Sport Monthly and The Wisden Cricketer and in 2008 she was the first woman to win a Sports Journalism Award. She lives in north London and has been on the MCC waiting list for 17 years, six months and 21 days. Not that she's counting. @em_john Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781472916891 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 272 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Wisden JULY 2017 Critical Critters Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy Cartoonist and national treasure Ralph Steadman's unique take on critically endangered animals. Description Following on from Extinct Boids and Nextinction, Critical Critters is the third in this epic trilogy of books dedicated to extinct and critically endangered animals from cartoonist Ralph Steadman and film-maker Ceri Levy - the GONZOVATIONISTS.Expect plenty more of what made the first two books so successful - unpredictable nonsense beasts, irreverent jokes, a diary-style record of the creative mayhem, and around 100 spectacular illustrations by Ralph of critically endangered mammals, insects, fish, lizards and trees a stunning collection, with a serious conservation message.With the support of one of the world's leading conservation bodies, the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Ceri's humorous but meaningful message accompanied by Ralph's sensational paintings will satisfy art-lovers and conservationists alike. About the Author RALPH STEADMAN was born in 1936. He began his career as a cartoonist, and through the years has diversified into many creative fields. Ralph collaborated with Hunter S. Thompson in the birth of 'gonzo' journalism, with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; he has illustrated classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Treasure Island and Animal Farm,and written and illustrated his own books, which include Sigmund Freud, I Leonardo and The Big I Am. Steadman is also a printmaker, and has travelled the world's vineyards, culminating in his books The Grapes of Ralph, Untrodden Grapes and Still Life with Bottle.CERI LEVY is a film-maker, who started out making music videos before moving into the world of documentaries. His works include Bananaz, a film about the inner machinations of the group Gorillaz, and the forthcoming The Bird Effect; as co-curator of the exhibition that started Ralph Steadman painting birds, Price: $59.99 (NZ$64.99) ISBN: 9781472936714 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Natural History JULY 2017 Waders of Europe Lars Gejl The most authoritative photographic guide to wader identification. Description Waders are truly spectacular members of our avifauna, especially along coasts and in wetlands during the spring and autumn migration periods, when members of several species may form dramatic flocks that wheel and turn in flight. While waders are often particularly striking in summer plumage, identifying these birds outside the breeding season can be problematic for even the most confident birdwatchers.Waders of Europe is the ultimate guide to wader identification, ecology and biology. Through outstanding photography and concise, detailed text, this book is indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about waders, and is an invaluable tool for identifying birds to species level in the field. About the Author Lars Gejl is a photographer and birder based in Denmark. Price: $64.99 (NZ$69.99) ISBN: 9781472947055 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Natural History JULY 2017 The Forgotten Flight Stuart H. Newberger How do you bring leaders of a sovereign nation to account for their crimes' Description On 19 September 1989, 170 people were killed when UTA Flight 772 was destroyed by a suitcase bomb planted by Libyan agents. Despite being one of the deadliest terror attacks in history, outside France it remained overshadowed by the Lockerbie bombing that had taken place ten months earlier. Both attacks were carried out at the instruction of Libya 's dictator Muammer Qaddafi, but while Lockerbie ' became synonymous with international terrorism, UTA 772 became the forgotten flight '.As a lawyer, Stuart H. Newberger represented the families of the seven Americans killed in the UTA 772 attack. Now he tells the story of the forgotten flight ' for the first time. Newberger pieces together the events leading up to the crime in extraordinary detail, reveals how French investigators cracked the case and takes us inside the behind-the-scenesdiplomatic talks with the Libyan government. A real-life legal thriller and a deep examination of the attacks that shaped our view of modern terrorism, The Forgotten Flight is a fast-paced drama with important implications forhow we achieve justice for international crimes in an increasingly globalized world. About the Author Stuart H. Newberger is a senior partner at international law firm Crowell & Moring. His practice handles complex international disputes, many involving the actions of governments. As well as cases involving private commercialactivities, he also handles cases surrounding public policy issues such as state-sponsorship of terrorism, violations of international law, international crimes and human rights. He lives in McLean, Virginia. Price: $39.99 (NZ$42.99) ISBN: 9781786070920 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 War and the Death of News Martin Bell A compelling account that mixes autobiography, reportage and a state of the nation ' survey of wartime reporting from one of the outstanding TV journalists of our time Description Martin Bell has served as a corporal in a colonial army, been embedded with British forces, gone on missions with Americans and crossed the Suez Canal with the Israelis. He has kept the company of soldiers, warlords, mercenaries and militias, and even attended one of Idi Amin 's weddings. From Vietnam to Yemen, Bell has been in the thick of it, witnessing firsthand the dramatic changes in how wars are fought and reported. Drawing on his experiences as a journalist and a soldier, the respected former BBC correspondent provides a moving, personal account of war itsfutility and its failures and an impassioned take on what we 've lost in twenty-first century reporting. The dangers we face today from international terrorism are unprecedented, and TV news, no longer being an eyewitness, censors real world violence and peers across frontiers with the help of unverifiable videos. War and the Death of News is a compelling account of where we have come from and where we now stand, by one of the outstanding TV journalists of our time. About the Author Martin Bell is a former BBC war correspondent who has spent more than half a century in unquiet corners of the world, including four years as an MP in the House of Commons. His previous books include Through the Gates of Fire: A Journey into World Disorder and An Accidental MP. He is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and he lives in London. Price: $34.99 (NZ$36.99) ISBN: 9781786071088 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 Pilgrimage in Islam: Traditional and Modern Practices Sophia Rose Arjana A comprehensive study of the traditions, rituals and practices associated with the religious journeys Muslims undertake over the course of their lives Description Muslim pilgrims travel to a wide variety of places, not only the holy cities of Mecca and Karbala. Around the world there are countless sacred sites, including the graves of important historical and religious individuals, the tombs of saints, and natural sites such as mountaintops and springs. All of these places hold promise of the blessings that pilgrims often seek. Challenging the simplistic presentations of Islamic pilgrimage existent in much of the scholarship, Dr Sophia Rose Arjana explores the diverse traditions practised by the 1.7 billion Muslims across the world. Issues such as time, space, tourism, virtual pilgrimages and the use of computers and smartphone apps all come under consideration in this wide-ranging study.Lucidly written, informative and accessible, Pilgrimage in Islam is perfectly suited to students, scholars and the general reader seeking a comprehensive survey of this critical element of Islam. About the Author Sophia Rose Arjana is an independent scholar who was formerly an assistant professor of Islamic studies at the University of Denver's Iliff School of Theology. She has travelled extensively in Muslim-majority countries, visiting pilgrimage sites in Iran, Turkey, Syria and elsewhere. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781786071163 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: HR Religion Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War Mary Roach The bestselling author of Gulp and Packing for Mars explores the military 's odd and obscure adversaries and the scientists who seek to conquer them Description grunt n. informal a low-ranking soldierAt a converted movie studio amputee actors prepare army medics for the shock and gore of combat wounds, while at a base in East Africa diarrhoea threatens national security. Beyond weapons and strategy, this is about the other side of war how scientists protect soldiers from panic, exhaustion, heat and noise. Setting about her task with infectious enthusiasm, the incomparable Mary Roach sniffs archival World War II stink bombs, tests earplugs in a simulated war zone with the Marine Corps and burns the midnight oil with the sleep-deprived crew of a nuclear submarine. Speaking to the scientists and the soldiers, she learns about everything from life-changing medical procedures such as testicular transplants to more esoteric innovations like firing dead chickens at fighter jets. Engrossing, insightful and laugh-out-loud funny, Grunt is an irresistible ride to the wilder shores of modern military life. About the Author Mary Roach is the New York Times bestselling author of several popular science books. She has written for the Guardian, Wired, BBC Focus, GQ and Vogue. She lives in California. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781786070890 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: PDZ Popular Science Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 Head in the Cloud William Poundstone Why Bother Knowing Anything When You Can Google It' A witty, practical guide to succeeding in a culturally illiterate age Description What 's the point of knowing anything when facts are so easy to look up' Just reach for your computer, tablet or mobile and ask the sky. We 're living in the golden age of rational ignorance where more people know who Khloe Kardashian is than who Rene Descartes was and most of us can 't name the largest ocean on the planet. Yet the latest research indicates that the better informed are healthier, happier and often dramatically wealthier.Bestselling author William Poundstone conducts a hilarious and humbling investigation into the true worth of knowledge. What does it tell you, for example, when those who can pinpoint a country on a map are less likely tofavour invading it' Underpinned by big data analysis and illustrated with eyeopening anecdotes, Poundstone 's Head in the Cloud is an entertaining manifesto on the surprising benefits of broadening your horizons, as well as a warning of the dangers of an ill-informed electorate. About the Author William Poundstone is the author of fourteen books, including the international bestseller Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google' He lives in Los Angeles. Price: $18.99 (NZ$19.99) ISBN: 9781786071156 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Oneworld JULY 2017 Threads Kate Evans A heartbreaking, full-colour graphic novel of the refugee drama. Description In the French port town of Calais, the historic home of the lace industry, a city within a city has arisen. This newtown, known as the Jungle, is the home of thousands of refugees, mainly from the Middle East and Africa, all hoping, somehow, to get to the UK. Into this squalid shantytown of shipping containers and tents, full of rats and trash and devoid of toilets and safety, the artist Kate Evans brought a sketchbook and an open mind.Combining the techniques of eyewitness reportage with the medium of comic-book storytelling, Evans has produced this unforgettable book, filled with poignant images by turns shocking, angering, wry, and heartbreaking.Weaving into the story hostile comments about the migrants from nativist politicians and Internet trolls, Threads addresses one of the most pressing issues of modern times making a compelling case, through intimate evidence, for compassionate treatment of refugees and the free movement of peoples. Evans 's creativity and passion as an artist, activist, and mother shine through. About the Author KATE EVANS is a cartoonist, artist, mother and sometime activist. She is the author of Red Rosa: a graphic biography of Rosa Luxemburg, Funny Weather: Everything You Didn 't Want to Know About Climate Change But Probably Should Find Out, and the comic guides to pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding Bump and The Food of Love. She lives in Somerset, UK, with her partner, children and cats. Evans blogs at www.cartoonkate.co.uk and tweets @cartoonkate. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781786631732 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Trade JULY 2017 De Colores Means All of Us: Latina Views for a Multi-Colored Century Elizabeth Martînez A radical Latina perspective on race, liberation, and identity Description Elizabeth Martanez 's unique Chicana voice arises from over thirty years of experience in the movements for civil rights, women 's liberation, and Latina/o empowerment. In De Colores Means All of Us, Martanez presents a radical Latina perspective on race, liberation, and identity. In these essays, Martanez describes the provocative ideas and new movements created by the rapidly expanding US Latina/o community as it confronts intensified exploitation and racism. About the Author Elizabeth Martanez is a Chicana activist now based in San Francisco. Her best-known work is the unique bilingual volume, 500 Years of Chicano History in Pictures and the popular video based on it, which she co-directed. Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781786631176 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 288 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Academic JULY 2017 Making Trouble: Life and Politics Lynne Segal What happens when angry young rebels become wary older women' Description What happens when angry young rebels become wary older women, ageing in a leaner, meaner time: a time which exalts only the new ', in a ruling orthodoxy daily disparaging all it portrays as the old '' Delving into her own life and those of others who left their mark on it, Lynne Segal tracks through time to consider her generation of female dreamers, what formed them, how they left their mark on the world, where they are now in times when pessimism seems never far from what remains of public life. Searching for answers, she studies her family history, sexual awakening, ethnic belonging, as well as the peculiarities of the time and place that shaped her own political journeys, with all their urgency, significance, pleasures and absurdities. About the Author Lynne Segal is Anniversary Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies in the Department of Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck College. Her books include Is the Future Female' Troubled Thoughts on Contemporary Feminism; Slow Motion: Changing Masculinities, Changing Men; and Straight Sex: Rethinking the Politics of Pleasure. She co-wrote Beyond the Fragments: Feminism and the Making of Socialism with Sheila Rowbotham and Hilary Wainwright. Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781786631510 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Trade JULY 2017 Fictitious Capital: How Finance Is Appropriating Our Future Cedric Durand How finance is a mechanism of social and political domination Description The turbulence of the financial markets is often explained in terms of the immorality of market agents, misguided economic theory or unsuitable regulation. Even when these explanations are not false ones, they leave aside the main problem: the nature of financial value.Starting out from the concept of fictitious capital, Cedric Durand argues that finance pre-empts future production, appropriating for itself wealth that is yet to be created. Using comparative data covering the last four decades, he shows that the rise in private and public debt, the enormous proliferation of financial products, the promotion of the norm that value is created for shareholders, and even public authorities' steps to encourage financial stability, all contribute to the same mechanism of social and political domination.If at one time the increasing sophistication of finance allowed the masking of the growing disconnect between the exhaustion of the production dynamic and the needs of capital, the 2007 2008 crisis tore away this veil: while the hegemony of finance may well be decked out in the liberal finery of the market, each time the markets collapse, fictitious capital turns to the violence of politics. About the Author Cedric Durand teaches Economics and Development Theories at the University of Paris 13 and the EHESS. Working within the tradition of Marxist and French Regulationist political economy, he is the author of several articles on the euro crisis, the financialization-globalization nexus and the post-Soviet transformation. He is a member of the editorial board of the radical online journal ContreTemps. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781784787196 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Academic JULY 2017 Underground America: Narratives of Undocumented Lives Voices of Witness Underground America, from the Voice of Witness series, presents the remarkable oral histories of women and men struggling to carve a life for themselves in the U.S. Description They arrive from around the world for countless reasons. Many come simply to make a living. Others are fleeing persecution in their native countries. Millions of immigrants risk deportation and imprisonment by living in the U.S. without legal status. They are living underground, with little protection from exploitation at the hands of human smugglers, employers, or law enforcement. Underground America, from the Voice of Witness series, presents the remarkable oral histories of women and men struggling to carve a life for themselves in the U.S. About the Author PETER ORNER edited Underground America and co-edited Hope Deferred, and is the author of four books of fiction. His most recent book, Last Car Over the Sagamore Bridge, was a New York Times Editor 's Choice and named a Favorite Book of 2013 by the Wall Street Journal. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781786632272 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 384 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Academic JULY 2017 Inside This Place, Not of It: Narratives from Women's Prisons Voices of Witness The lives of one of America's most hidden people: female prisoners. Description Inside This Place, Not of It reveals some of the most egregious human rights violations within women 's prisons in the United States. In their own words, the thirteen narrators in this book recount their lives leading up to incarceration and their experiences inside ranging from forced sterilization and shackling during childbirth, to physical and sexual abuse by prison staff. Together, their testimonies illustrate the harrowing struggles for survival that women in prison must endure. About the Author AYELET WALDMAN is a bestselling author of multiple titles including, most recently, Love and Treasure. She has also written for the New York Times, Vogue, the Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.ROBIN LEVI is a consultant working in the field of human rights, and she is the former human rights director at Justice Now. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781786632289 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 300 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Academic JULY 2017 Surviving Justice: America's Wrongfully Convicted and Exonerated Voices of Witness Surviving Justice presents oral histories of thirteen people from all walks of life, who found themselves imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. Description Surviving Justice: America 's Wrongfully Convicted and Exonerated presents oral histories of thirteen people from all walks of life, who, through a combination of all-too-common factors overzealous prosecutors, inept defense lawyers, coercive interrogation tactics, eyewitness misidentification found themselves imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. The stories these exonerated men and women tell are spellbinding, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring. About the Author DAVE EGGERS is the author of six previous books, including Zeitoun and A Hologram for the King. In 2002, he co- founded 826 Valencia, a nonprofit writing and tutoring center for youth. In 2004, Eggers co-founded the Voice of Witness book series with Dr. Lola Vollen.LOLA VOLLEN is a scholar, human rights activist, and co-founder of Voice of Witness. In addition to editing Surviving Justice, she also edited Voice of Witness title Voices from the Storm: The People of New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina and Its Aftermath. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781786632241 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 512 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Academic JULY 2017 The City: London and the Global Power of Finance Tony Norfield Radical insider 's account of how the city of London really works Description The City, as London 's financial centre is known, is the world 's biggest international banking and foreign exchange market, shaping the development of global capital. It is also, as this groundbreaking book reveals, a crucial part of the mechanism of power in the world economy. Based on the author 's twenty years ' experience of City dealing rooms, The City is an in-depth look at world markets and revenues that exposes how this mechanism works. All big international companies not just the banks utilise this system, and The City shows how the operations of the City of London are critical both for British capitalism and for world finance. Tony Norfield details, with shocking and insightful research, the role of the US dollar in global trading, the network of Britishlinked tax havens, the flows of finance around the world and the system of power built upon financial securities. Why do just fifty companies now have control of a large share of world economic production' The City explains how this situation came about, examining the history of the world economy from the postwar period to the present day. If you imagine you don 't like finance but have no problem with the capitalist market system, think again: it turns out the two cannot be separated. About the Author For nearly twenty years, Tony Norfield worked in bank dealing rooms in the City of London. For ten years he was an Executive Director and the Global Head of FX Strategy in a major European bank, travelling to some forty countries on business, negotiating with finance ministries, central banks and major corporations. He was frequently quoted in the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Guardian and Telegraph, and on news services such as Reuters, Bloomberg, CNN and CNBC. In 2014, he was awarded a PhD in Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781784785024 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Trade JULY 2017 The Ancients and the Postmoderns: On the Historicity of Forms Fredric Jameson Fredric Jameson sweeps from the Renaissance to The Wire Description High modernism is now as far from us as antiquity was for the Renaissance. Such is the premise of Fredric Jameson 's major new work in which modernist works, this time in painting (Rubens) and music (Wagner and Mahler), are pitted against late-modernist ones (in film) as well as a variety of postmodern experiments (from SF to The Wire, from Eurotrash in opera to Altman and East German literature): all of which attempt, in their different ways, to invent new forms to grasp a specific social totality. Throughout the historical periods, argues Jameson, the question of narrative persists through its multiple formal changes and metamorphoses. About the Author Fredric Jameson is Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature at Duke University. The author of numerous books, he has over the last three decades developed a richly nuanced vision of Western culture's relation to political economy. He was a recipient of the 2008 Holberg International Memorial Prize. He is the author of many books, including Postmodernism, Or, The Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism, The Cultural Turn, A Singular Modernity, The Modernist Papers, Archaeologies of the Future, Brecht and Method, Ideologies of Theory, Valences of the Dialectic, The Hegel Variations and Representing Capital. Price: $26.99 (NZ$27.99) ISBN: 9781784782955 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 304 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Verso Academic JULY 2017 Kid Normal Greg James and Chris Smith The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from popular radio personalities Greg James and Chris Smith Description The first book in a laugh-out-loud funny adventure series for 8+ readers from popular radio personalities Greg James and Chris Smith.When Murph Cooper rocks up to his new school several weeks into the beginning of term, he can't help but feel a bit out of his depth. And it's not because he's worried about where to sit, and making friends, and fitting in, or not knowing where the loos are. It's because his mum has enrolled him at a school for superheroes by mistake. And unlike his fellow students, who can all control the weather or fly or conjure tiny horses from thin air, Murph has no special abilities whatsoever. But just because you don't have superpowers, it doesn't mean you can't save the day. Let 's hope Murph realises that, and quick because not far away is a great big bad guy who is half man and half wasp, and his mind is abuzz with evil plans - It 's time for Kid Normal to become a hero! Perfect for fans of David Solomons, David Baddiel and Danny Wallace. Featuring brilliant illustrations by Erica Salcedo throughout. About the Author Greg James is the host of Radio 1 's Drivetime show and the Official Chart. He is also a familiar face on TV, and in February he completed his #GREGATHLON five triathlons in five different cities on five consecutive days raising over eE1,000,000 for Sport Relief. In 2014 he won Gold for Best Entertainment Show ' at the last ever Radio Academy Awards, which arguably makes him the most entertaining radio presenter in perpetuity. Greg has no superpowers. In his spare time he enjoys the idea of having hobbies. But in reality, he's made all of them into work. @gregjamesChris Smith is an award-winning journalist and radio presenter, most frequently heard as the voice of Radio 1's Newsbeat as well as hosting shows on BBC Radio 5 Live. Chris enjoyed a previous, and glittering, literary career as the winner of the H.E. Bates Short Story Competition 1981 (under 10s section) with his tale Where Are the Brandy Snaps' Chris has no superpowers either. His ho Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408884539 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Kid Normal 10 copy pack Point of Sale Includes 10 copies of Kid Normal plus a free display copy, poster and bookmarks. Description About the Author Price: $129.90 (NZ$149.90) ISBN: 9781408874981 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Bad Mermaids Sibeal Pounder, illustrated by Jason Cockroft Stylish mermaids, evil piranha and a weird magic shell are all part of the mayhem in the first of a hilarious new series from the bestselling author of Witch Wars Description Mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda are enjoying a summer on land with legs when they receive a strange CRABAGRAM ordering them to return home at once. Some seriously BAD MERMAIDS are on the loose and the girls are the only ones who can stop them. If they 're going to save the day, they 'll need answers. And a clam car. Definitely piranha-print nail polish. Possibly not the talking seahorse.CAN THEY DO IT'Filled with magical mysteries, fabulous fashion, and a serious piranha problem, Bad Mermaids brings a whole new twist to the underwater world of mermaids. If you enjoyed The Little Mermaid, you'll love this too! About the Author Sibeal Pounder previously worked for the Financial Times, where she researched the How To Spend It section and wrote the For Goodness ' Sake column interviewing everyone from Veronica Etro to Vivienne Westwood. As well as Bad Mermaids, she writes about fabulous witches and feisty fairies in Witch Wars, her first and much loved series for Bloomsbury, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children 's Book Prize and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award.Jason Cockcroft graduated from Falmouth School of Art in 1994 and has been working as an illustrator of children 's books ever since. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for his work on Geraldine McCaughrean 's retelling of A Pilgrim 's Progress and was the illustrator on the original covers of the final three Harry Potter novels. Price: $11.99 (NZ$13.99) ISBN: 9781408877128 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 272 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Bad Mermaids 8 copy pack Includes 8 copies of Bad Mermaids plus a free display copy and stickers. Description About the Author Price: $95.92 (NZ$111.92) ISBN: 9781408874271 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 There is No Dragon in this Story Lou Carter, illustrated by Deborah Allwright A hilarious story about a dragon who WANTS to be the hero, but is NEVER the hero. Or is he...' From author Lou Carter, a phenomenal new talent, and Deborah Allwright, the illustrator of the bestselling The Night Pirates Description Poor old dragon. Nobody wants him in their story. Not Goldilocks, not Hansel and Gretel - NO ONE. But Dragon will not give up! He shall continue on his course of finding SOMEONE who wants him in their story. ANYONE. His boundless enthusiasm surely won't get him in to any trouble. Surely...A glorious story about dragons, heroes and ice-cream with sprinkles. From author Lou Carter, a phenomenal new talent, and Deborah Allwright, the illustrator of the bestselling The Night Pirates About the Author LOU CARTER studied medicine for three years then took a PGCE in primary education. Her work as a school teacher sparked her love of children 's picture books and There Are No Dragons in this Story is her first (of three) picture book with Bloomsbury. Lou lives in Cambridge with her husband and two children. DEBORAH ALLWRIGHT has become a star of the picture book world following the publication of the bestselling The Night Pirates. She has been shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Award, and illustrated the hugely successful Don 't Read this Book! Deborah works in a studio in Islington, stopping only to attend designer clothes sales, and to do a spot of DJing at music festivals. Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408864906 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 JULY 2017 There Is No Dragon In This Story 10 copy pack Includes 10 copies of There Is No Dragon In This Story plus a free display copy and poster. Description About the Author Price: $129.90 (NZ$149.90) ISBN: 9781408875001 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 How Lunchbox Jones Saved Me from Robots, Traitors, and Missy the Cruel Jennifer Brown For fans of Gordon Korman and Jack Gantos comes the ultimate, middle-grade redemption story, where losers are the real winners. Description Luke Abbott 's school is the losing-est school in the history of losing. And that's just fine for him. He'd rather be at home playing video games and avoiding his older brother Rob and the Greatest Betrayal of All Time. But now he 's being forced to join the robotics team, where surely he 'll help uphold the school 's losing streak. He'll also meet a colorful cast of characters, including: Mikayla, the girl who does everything with her toes; Jacob and Jacob, who aren't twins but might as well be; the sunflower seed-obsessed Stuart; and Missy the Cruel, Luke's innocent-looking bully since they were six- years-old. But it's an unlikely connection with a mysterious boy known only as Lunchbox Jones"" that will change Luke's life. Turns out, Luke and Lunchbox Jones have a lot more in common than just robots . . . .With nonstop laughs and enough heart to make even a mechanical robot shed a tear, Jennifer Brown 's new book is poised to secure her status as a middle-grade author to know and read. About the Author Jennifer Brown is the author of another middle-grade novel, Life on Mars, as well as the highly-acclaimed YA novels Hate List, Bitter End, Perfect Escape, and Thousand Words. She lives with her family in Kansas City, Missouri. www. jenniferbrownauthor.com@JenBrownBooks Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781681194417 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Children's USA JULY 2017 Lunchbox Jones 8 copy pack Includes 8 copies of Lunchbox Jones plus a free display copy. Description About the Author Price: $79.92 (NZ$95.92) ISBN: 9781408875018 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World - The Dark Arts Warner Bros Learn all about Voldemort, Death Eaters, Horcruxes, the Obscurus and more in this collectable movie scrapbook packed with info, inserts and images from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them films Description A fascinating guide to the Dark Arts of the Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, these pages cover both Dark wizards and the heroes who rise up to combat them from Dumbledore 's Army and the Order of the Phoenix to the Hogwarts Defence Against the Dark Arts class and the Aurors of MACUSA. This collectible volume comes filled with removable artefacts, such as 'wanted ' posters, stickers and other extraordinary items.Learn all about Voldemort, Death Eaters, Horcruxes, the Obscurus and more in this collectable movie scrapbook packed with info, inserts and images from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them films. About the Author Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) ISBN: 9781408885970 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: YF Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Potter JULY 2017 J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World: A Pop-Up Gallery of Curiosities Warner Bros A small, deluxe pop-up book featuring three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities of the Harry Potter films and two pops related to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Description J.K. Rowling 's Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities: a flying car, a hat that sings, an enchanted case, and so much more. This small, deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the Harry Potter films, including two pops related to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Pull out flaps will feature text that delves into the items on each spread and how they were achieved in the films.This book will have doors that open from the middle of the front cover, a sturdy magnetic closure, and elastic loops to hold each pop firmly in place making it a perfect stand-alone display. About the Author Price: $35.00 (NZ$37.00) ISBN: 9781408885246 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 170x203mm Extent: 12 pages Main Category: YFY Sub Category: YFY True Stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Newt Scamander: A Movie Scrapbook Warner Bros Peer inside Newt Scamander 's enchanted suitcase, encounter marvellous creatures, roam the streets of 1920s New York City and meet Newt 's fascinating friends! Description Learn all about Newt Scamander and the incredible film from J.K. Rowling 's Wizarding World, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Peer inside Newt Scamander 's enchanted suitcase, encounter marvellous creatures, roam the streets of 1920s New York City and meet Newt 's fascinating friends! This magical scrapbook takes readers on an interactive adventure through Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Filled with removable artefacts, such as wizarding newspapers, posters and other fascinating finds, this book has something for everyone! About the Author Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781408885642 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 209x211mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: YFY Sub Category: YFY True Stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Audio Book J.K Rowling; Eddie Redmayne Dip in to discover the curious habits of magical beasts across five continents in this audio edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them narrated by Golden Globe, Academy Award and BAFTA winning actor, Eddie Redmayne Description An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander' s masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. br Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the Wizarding World. Scamand' s years of travel and research have created a tome of unparalleled importance. br Some of the beasts will be familiar to readers of the Harry Potter book - the Hippogriff, the Basilisk, the Hungarian Horntail ... Others will surprise even the most ardent amateur Magizoologist. br This is an essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, including a new foreword from J.K. Rowling (writing as Newt Scamander) and six new beasts!<br>Narrated by Eddie Redmayne, this is the first audio book edition of Scamander's textbook ever to be released. Having starred as Newt Scamander himself in the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, who better to narrate this Hogwarts Library book from one of the wizarding world's most famous Magizoologists? Eddie's film credits include The Danish Girl, My Week with Marilyn, Les Mérables and The Theory of Everything, for which he won a Golden Globe, an Academy Award and a BAFTA for Best Actor.Dip in to discover the curious habits of magical beasts across five continents. About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. She has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London' s West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowlin' s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse Price: $24.99 (NZ$26.99) themselves deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and ISBN: 9781408893159 also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She Format: CD Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: F Fiction Sub Category: FM Fantasy Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Potter JULY 2017 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows J.K. Rowling A gorgeous gift edition of J.K. Rowling 's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, with line art by Jonny Duddle etched in foil on the cover and slipcase the perfect present for Potter fans old and new Description Give me Harry Potter, ' said Voldemort 's voice, and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded. 'As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid 's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin Harry must stand and face his enemy -This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, will delight readers as they follow Harry in the epic conclusion of J.K. Rowling's record-breaking, multi-award-winning series. About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 78 languages, and made into 8 blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. As well as receiving an OBE for services to children 's literature, she has received many awards and honours, including France 's Legion d ' Price: $60.00 (NZ$65.00) ISBN: 9781408869178 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 640 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Potter JULY 2017 No Filter Orlagh Collins A poignant, funny debut that succeeds in being both down to earth and sweepingly romantic. Perfect for fans of John Green, Rainbow Rowell and Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower Description This is the story of THAT SUMMER - the one when everything changes.Emerald has grown up in a privileged world the beloved daughter of a wealthy family, friends with all the right people, social media addict. But Emerald 's family has secrets and when Emerald finds her mum unconscious on the bathroom floor, no one can pretend any more. Now she 's being packed off to stay with her grandma in Ireland while her mum recuperates and her dad just works and works and works. Grandma 's big, lonely house is set back from the beach, and there 's no phone signal or wifi. It 's going to be a long summer ... Until she meets Liam. When you 're falling in love, it 's hard to tell someone everything. Even if you 've got nothing to hide any more. And when secrets and lies are all you 're used to, how do you deal with real love brave and true with no filter' The fresh, funny and poignant debut novel from Orlagh Collins, a bright new voice in YA fiction. Authentic, down to earth and sweepingly romantic all at once, No Filter is perfect for fans of John Green, Rainbow Rowell and Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower. About the Author Born in Dublin, Orlagh left Ireland after university to break into the film industry in London, working on productions such as Calendar Girls and Ali G before taking over as Head of Physical Production at Pathee Films, where she oversaw numerous award-winning films including Breakfast on Pluto and The Queen. Orlagh co-produced the BIFA-winning documentary Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten and Mary Shelley, starring Elle Fanning. Orlagh lives in Somerset with her husband and their two children. No Filter is her first novel. Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408884515 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 No Filter 8 copy pack Includes 8 copies of No Filter plus a free display copy Description About the Author Price: $119.92 (NZ$135.92) ISBN: 9781408874998 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: WZ Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Learning to Swear in America Katie Kennedy Brimming with humor and one-of-a-kind characters, this end-of-the-world debut novel will grab hold of Andrew Smith and Rainbow Rowell fans. Description A Summer/Fall 2016 Indies Introduce selectionAn asteroid is hurtling toward Earth. A big, bad one. Maybe not kill-all-the- dinosaurs bad, but at least kill-everyone-in-California-and-wipe-out-Japan-with-a-tsunami bad. Yuri, a physicist prodigy from Russia, has been recruited to aid NASA as they calculate a plan to avoid disaster.The good news is Yuri knows how to stop the asteroid--his research in antimatter will probably win him a Nobel prize if there's ever another Nobel prize awarded. But the trouble is, even though NASA asked for his help, no one there will listen to him. He 's seventeen, and they 've been studying physics longer than he 's been alive. Then he meets (pretty, wild, unpredictable) Dovie, who lives like a normal teenager, oblivious to the impending doom. Being with her, on the adventures she plans when he's not at NASA, Yuri catches a glimpse of what it means to save the world and live a life worth saving. Prepare to laugh, cry, cringe, and have your mind burst open with the questions of the universe. About the Author Katie Kennedy is a history professor living in Iowa. She studied Russian History in college and has a son in high school and a daughter in college. This is her first novel. www.katiekennedybooks.com@KatieWritesBks Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781619639119 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 304 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Children's USA JULY 2017 What Goes Up Katie Kennedy Brimming with humor, multiple dimensions, and a saving-the-world adventure, this is accessible sci-fi that's perfect for fans of Andrew Smith or Patrick Ness. Description Rosa and Eddie are among hundreds of teens applying to NASA's mysterious Interworlds Agency. They're not exactly sure what the top-secret program entails, but they know they want in. Rosa has her brilliant parents' legacies to live up to, and Eddie has nowhere else to go--he's certainly not going to stick around and wait for his violent father to get out of jail. Even if they are selected, they have no idea what lies in store. But first they have to make it through round after round of crazy-competitive testing.And then something happens that even NASA's scientists couldn 't predict . . . From the author of the acclaimed Learning to Swear in America comes another high-stakes adventure that 's absolutely out of this world. Praise for Learning to Swear in AmericaA Summer/Fall 2016 Indies Introduce selectionAn Indie Next Pick About the Author Katie Kennedy is the author of Learning to Swear in America and a college history instructor. She has a son in high school, and a daughter in college. She lives in Iowa--where the Interworlds Agency might be--and has a cornfield in her backyard. She hopes Rosa and Eddie land in it someday.www.katiekennedybooks.com Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781619639126 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Children's USA JULY 2017 StarChaser: A TodHunter Moon Adventure Angie Sage Return to the world of TodHunter Moon for her next adventure! The third book in the blockbuster fantasy series from number one bestselling author Angie Sage Description Return to the world of TodHunter Moon for her next adventure! The third book in the blockbuster fantasy series from number one bestselling author Angie Sage.Alice TodHunter Moon, known as Tod, had thought everything could go back to normal now that they had thwarted the plans of the evil sorcerer, Oraton-Marr, and saved the last ever Orm Egg. She was looking forward to settling back into her life at the Wizard Tower and learning all the Magyk she could.But what no one realised was that without the Orm Egg safely embedded in the heart of the Magykal Ways, all the Magyk in the world would begin to fade.Can Tod find a way to reverse the destruction' Could the mysterious StarChaser spell be the key' Or will the Magyk be lost forever'A stunning conclusion to this enchanting trilogy, Angie Sage 's latest adventure combines wondrous storytelling, breathtaking action and a heroine like no other. About the Author Angie Sage began her career illustrating books, and then started writing. She is the author of Araminta Spook and the masterful Septimus Heap. She lives in a fifteenth-century house in Somerset and has two grown-up daughters.www. facebook.com/SeptimusHeapUK http://www.angiesage.com/ Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781408865224 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: YFB Sub Category: YFB General Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: U.K Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Class Six and the Eel of Fortune Sally Prue Class Six need to stop the nosy class helper from discovering their school is full of magic. Black Cats are compelling reads at a manageable length - stepping stones to reading confidence Description Class Six are back, and they're on a mission: keep that nosy Mrs Knowall from finding out that their school is secretly magic. Which means no more flying around the hall, no more history lessons with Robin Hood, and the school trip to the moon is definitely off.But with their beloved teacher Miss Broom sent back to teacher training, and the school in need of funds for magical supplies, Class Six will have to band together to make this year's school fete the best yet. And everyone knows that no fete is complete without an eel that can see the future... 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 Sally Prue isn't sure where she was born, but from the time she was adopted as a baby she was brought up in Hertfordshire. When Sally is not writing books she's often reading them. She has a set of Northumbrian bagpipes, but she doesn't play them very often at the moment. Which is probably a good thing. Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781472939418 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 128 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: A&C Black Children's JULY 2017 Pennybaker School Is Headed for Disaster Jennifer Brown For fans of authors like Gordon Korman and Stuart Gibbs comes a commercial new middle-grade series about the adventures of uniquely-gifted sixth graders. Description Thomas Fallgrout always thought of himself as a regular kid until the day he accidentally creates a little big of magic using his grandpa 's old potions. Suddenly, he's pulled from public school and enrolled in Pennybaker Academy for the Uniquely Gifted, where kids are busy perfecting their chainsaw juggling, unicycling feats, and didgeridoo playing. Pennybaker is full of spirit thanks to its most beloved teacher: the late, great Helen Heirmauser. The school has even erected a statue of her head on a pedestal. Then, life is uprooted when the statue goes missing -- and everyone thinks Thomas is behind its disappearance. Now his head is on the line. As his new friends turn on him, Thomas finds himself pairing up with the only person who will associate with him: his oddball next door neighbor Chip Mason. Together they work to hunt down the missing statue . . . only to discover that maybe what they've both needed to find all along was true friendship.Featuring black-and-white illustrations, this wildly fun first book kicks off a hilarious new middle-grade series from acclaimed author Jennifer Brown. About the Author Jennifer Brown is the author of the middle-grade novels How Lunchbox Jones Saved Me from Robots, Traitors, and Missy the Cruel and Life on Mars, a 2015 CCBC Best-of-the-Year Pick. She's also the author of the highly-acclaimed YA novels Hate List, Bitter End, Perfect Escape, Thousand Words, and Torn Away. She lives with her family in Kansas City, Missouri. www.jenniferbrownauthor.com@JenBrownBooks Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781681191744 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 JULY 2017 The Frog Princess Returns E. D. Baker Fifteen years after E. D. Baker's The Frog Princess -- the inspiration for Disney's The Princess and the Frog -- hit the scene, Princess Emma and her beloved frog prince return for a delightfully new, magical adventure. Description Fans of E. D. Baker's The Frog Princess, rejoice! Fifteen years after the original, Princess Emma, Prince Eadric, and all the beloved characters are back for another magical adventure from popular author E. D. Baker.Two weeks after Emma 's birthday, Prince Eadric -- having been turned from a frog into a human again -- is still in Greater Greensward. One day, a beautiful princess named Adara arrives at the castle in Greater Greensward for a visit, claiming to be Emma's distant cousin. But Adara has other motives that threaten Emma and Eadric's blossoming romance.Meanwhile, something is very wrong in Greater Greensward. Crops are dying, streams are drying up, and large sections of trees in the enchanted forest are withering -- all because the Fairy Queen has disappeared. Without her, there is no peace in the magical kingdom, and dangerous foes threaten to take advantage of her absence. Only brave, tenacious Emma with her knowledge of the land can restore order . . . but first she must set out on a journey unlike any before.Brimming with lovable characters and page- turning magic, The Frog Princess Returns will bring a whole new batch of readers to E. D. Baker's highly acclaimed, wonderfully popular world of Frog Princess series. 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 A Question of Magic, Fairy Wings, and Fairy Lies. 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 Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781681191379 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 208 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Children's USA JULY 2017 The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame and Tor Freeman One of the best-loved children's classics, celebrated for its wonderful characters and its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley. Listed at number 16 on the BBC's survey, The Big Read. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Tor Freeman and includes an extra section for young readers. Description Depicting the adventures of Rat, Mole, Badger and the pretentious Mr Toad, The Wind in the Willows sees these four animals getting into all sorts of trouble as they wander along the river, through the Wild Wood and around the grand Toad Hall.Adapted for the stage by A.A. Milne as Toad of Toad Hall, and recreated for film and TV numerous times, Kenneth Grahame 's tale has been an essential part of every English child 's formative reading for over a century, with new generations of readers succumbing to its charm, wit and wonder. About the Author A British writer most famous for The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame (1859 1932) worked at the Bank of England before retiring due to ill health. Grahame also wrote The Reluctant Dragon which, like The Wind in the Willows, was adapted as a Disney film.Tor Freeman was born in London, and graduated from Kingston University with a BA in Illustration in 1999. She has been working as a freelance illustrator since that time. In 2012 she was awarded a Sendak Fellowship, and together with two other illustrators spent a month in Connecticut. Price: $14.99 (NZ$15.99) ISBN: 9781847496386 Format: Paperback Dimensions: mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Alma Classics JULY 2017 Up, Up and Away Tom McLaughlin, illustrated by Tom McLaughlin Orson is about to find out that sometimes you have to let go of the things that you love the most in this heart- warming story from the award-winning Tom McLaughlin. Perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen Description What does it take to build your very own planet' Orson is about to find out.He takes:A cup full of rocksA dash of waterA sprinkling of metalA lot of nothingnessA big bang ...And before long, BOOM! He has it a tiny planet with rings around it, right there in his bedroom! But it seems that BUILDING a planet is the easy bit; taking care of it is a different thing altogether. Over time, Orson realises that his planet needs to be free and that sometimes you have to let go of the things that you love the most ...A heart-warming story about life 's possibilities and disappointments with an uplifting ending that will resonate with fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen and Chris Haughton. About the Author Tom McLaughlin has illustrated several books for Bloomsbury, including The Story Machine, which has received wonderfully positive reviews and has sparked a number of thought-provoking articles on dyslexia (which Tom understands well, being dyslexic himself). Tom loves drinking tea, eating lunch and drawing (in no particular order). He lives in Devon. Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408870167 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 What George Forgot Kathy Wolff, illustrated by Richard Byrne Getting ready for school gets a hilarious twist in this funny, fresh picture book that will have kids on the edge of their seats. Description George is great at remembering things. When it's time to get ready for school, he remembers to wake up his family and put on his favourite fuzzy jumper and brand new superhero watch. He remembers to eat breakfast, tell his daily knock- knock joke and brush his teeth. He even remembers to put on his backpack. So why does George feel like he is forgetting something?This uproariously funny picture book offers a fresh spin on a morning routine. Readers know what George forgot, but will he ever figure it out? About the Author Kathy Wolff lives in Overland Park, Kansas with her husband and her two funny kids. She attempts to balance writing, mom-ing, and greeting-card making . . . all while trying to remember not to forget anything.Richard Byrne is the illustrator of This book just ate my dog! and We're in the wrong book! He worked in graphic design before turning to children's books. Richard lives with his wife and two children in the United Kingdom.www.richardbyrne.co. uk/wordpress@byRichardByrne Price: $14.99 (NZ$16.99) ISBN: 9781408884027 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 215x278mm Extent: 40 pages Main Category: YB Sub Category: YB Picture Books, Activity Books & Early Learning Material Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Little Baby Books: Outdoors illustrated by Mel Four A stylish, monochrome board book with bright foil decoration on every page. Description Enjoy reading first words to your baby, with beautiful illustrations of everyday outdoor objects. Your baby will love the stylish illustrations and the shiny coloured foil on every page.Black and white board books are perfect for helping your baby to identify first objects and their very first words. The eye catching foil design will ensure these books will continue to be well loved throughout their first few formative years.Words included:BirdLadybirdBeeSnailButterfly About the Author Melissa is a hugely versatile book cover designer and illustrator. She lives in London with her husband and two sons. As well as loving drawing and reading (of course!) Melissa enjoys family camping trips and all crafts, especially knitting and crochet. Price: $12.99 (NZ$13.99) ISBN: 9781408873786 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 10 pages Main Category: YBCB Sub Category: YBCB Baby Books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Little Baby Books: Everyday illustrated by Mel Four A stylish, monochrome board book with bright foil decoration on every page. Description Enjoy reading first words to your baby, with beautiful illustrations of everyday outdoor objects. Your baby will love the stylish illustrations and the shiny coloured foil on every page.Black and white board books are perfect for helping your baby to identify first objects and their very first words. The eye catching foil design will ensure these books will continue to be well loved throughout their first few formative years.Words included:SockBearCupDuckGoodnight About the Author Melissa is a hugely versatile book cover designer and illustrator. She lives in London with her husband and two sons. As well as loving drawing and reading (of course!) Melissa enjoys family camping trips and all crafts, especially knitting and crochet. Price: $12.99 (NZ$13.99) ISBN: 9781408873762 Format: Dimensions: mm Extent: 10 pages Main Category: YBCB Sub Category: YBCB Baby Books Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up Karen Gravelle, Jennifer Gravelle illustrated by Debbie Palen Celebrating over twenty years in print, this best-selling, essential illustrated guidebook for adolescent girls is now available as a revised, updated edition, including four brand new chapters and updated and new content throughout. Description A classic guide to puberty returns in this revised edition, which includes four brand new chapters on relevant, important topics of today: getting braces, changing friendships, new romantic feelings, and sexual harassment. Original chapters have also been expanded to include expanded information on bra sizing, shaving, and relatable anecdotes from real girls. Girls can have many questions about getting their periods: What is my period exactly? Do I need to see a doctor? What does it feel like to wear a pad? What if I get my period at school?In print for over twenty years and with almost 400,000 copies sold, The Period Book is an essential and reassuring must-read for every girl going through puberty, and every parent wishing to prepare a daughter for this important milestone. Written in consultation with preteen and teen girls, including Karen Gravelle's teenage niece Jennifer, this guide offers a supportive and practical approach, providing clear and sensitive answers to common questions on your period--from what it is and what it feels like, to how to choose pads and tampons, to how to talk to your parents about it--as well as advice on related issues like dealing with pimples, mood swings, and new expectations from friends and family.Complete with appealing illustrations, The Period Book is a trusty friend that can help you feel confident about this new phase of your life. About the Author Karen Gravelle is the author of Bloomsbury's bestselling nonfiction titles What's Going On Down There? and The Driving Book. She lives on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.Debbie Palen is a professional illustrator from Cleveland, Ohio. When not illustrating, she can be found doing yoga, writing, or reading comics. Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781619636620 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Children's USA JULY 2017 What's Going on Down There?: A Boy's Guide to Growing Up Karen Gravelle, illustrated by Robert Leighton Celebrating almost twenty years in print, this essential illustrated guidebook for adolescent boys--part manual, part older brother--is now available as a revised, updated edition. Description Boys can have a lot of questions about going through puberty: Why is my voice making such weird sounds? When will I be able to start shaving? Why do I keep getting pimples? What is a wet dream?In print for almost twenty years and with over 140,000 copies sold, What's Going On Down There? is an essential and reassuring must-read for every boy going through puberty, and every parent wishing to prepare a son for this important milestone. Written with input from two young advisers, this guide offers a supportive and practical approach, providing clear and sensitive information about common issues--from what it is and what it feels like, to what puberty is like for girls, to how to handle the sexual feelings you may be starting to experience. This revised edition will include new chapters on relevant, important topics of today.Complete with funny black-and-white illustrations, What's Going On Down There? will give you the facts you need to feel confident about this new phase of your life. About the Author Karen Gravelle is the author of What's Going on Down There?, as well as the best-selling The Period Book, The Driving Book, and several other books. She lives in Long Island City, New York. Robert Leighton is an illustrator and professional game designer who lives in New York City. Price: $12.99 (NZ$14.99) ISBN: 9781681193618 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 160 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Children's USA JULY 2017 My First French Words illustrated by Lesley Grainger A fantastic sticker book for young readers to learn everyday words in French. Description With amazing illustrations and everyday words, this books introduces children to the French language. Each word is written in English and French and is attached to an illustration along with a sticker for each that the child has to find and stick on the page. There are thematic scenes and individual objects and things that bring the world of language to life. At the back of the book is a list of more difficult words and phonetic help with pronunciation. This book offers hours of stickering fun while learning a language so every child can impress their friends. Comme c'est merveilleux. About the Author Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408876794 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 My First Spanish Words illustrated by Lesley Grainger A brilliant sticker book for young children to learn simple everyday words in Spanish. Description With amazing illustrations and everyday words, this books introduces children to the Spanish language. Each word is written in English and Spanish and is attached to an illustration along with a sticker for each that the child has to find and stick on the page. There are thematic scenes and individual objects and things that bring the world of language to life. At the back of the book is a list of more difficult words and phonetic help with pronunciation. This book offers hours of stickering fun while learning a language so every child can impress their friends. About the Author Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781408873700 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 RSPB: Fold-up Wildlife Facts Tear and fold the pages of this book to make fun fold-ups, packed full of fascinating facts to uncover and exciting quizzes all about your favourite wildlife. Description Tear and fold the pages of this book and uncover fascinating facts about lots of different wildlife. Do you know which tiny garden visitor can run as fast as a fully-grown man? Or why slugs leave behind a trail of slime? Can owls really turn their heads 360 degrees?With bright illustrations of your favourite garden animals, bugs and flowers on every page and quizzes for you to complete, these fold-ups are boredom-bustingly brilliant. About the Author Price: $6.99 (NZ$8.99) ISBN: 9781408888636 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 215x224mm Extent: 48 pages Main Category: YFY Sub Category: YFY True Stories Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Effective Transition into Year 1 Alistair Bryce-Clegg A practical book for schools that shows a clear map of effective transition based on the outcomes of several Local Authority and school transition projects. Description Helping children make the transition between Reception and Year One is a challenge. When done well it can have a significant impact on children's emotional and academic development, but when done badly it can set some children's development back by up to a year. Alistair Bryce-Clegg is determined to help practitioners conquer this challenge. Having been involved in a number of transition projects that specifically focus on children's emotional, social and academic development throughout this period, Alistair's draws upon his experience in this new book. Packed full of practical ideas to help practitioners to plan for and create an effective learning environment that promotes high levels of attainment in Year One based on the effective principles of EYFS practice, this book should be an essential in any Reception and Year One teacher's library. About the Author Alistair was head teacher of a very successful three-form entry infant school and Early Years Unit for 10 years. Alongside his headship he worked an EYFS consultant working with a diverse range of settings to help them to enhance their EYFS practice. In 2009 Alistair left headship and went into full time consultancy. He is now the proud owner of ABC Does. Alistair's experience and expertise has meant that he has been invited to work with individuals, settings and Local Authorities both Nationally and Internationally. He has written on the subject of EYFS for a wide variety of publications. Alistair's work with settings is based on leading by example and not just 'telling'. In September 2010 he set up a blog where he posts examples of the work that he does alongside activity ideas, planning formats and policies. The blog is constantly updated with new ideas and initiatives. You can find out more at: abcdoes.com. Previous titles by Alistair Bryce Clegg include Best Practice in th Price: $38.99 (NZ$40.99) ISBN: 9781472932280 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 72 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Featherstone Education JULY 2017 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding History Lessons Emily Thomas Brand new title in the bestselling 100 Ideas series providing secondary History Teachers with strategies and activities to teach outstanding history lessons. Description 100 IDEAS: QUICK - EASY - INSPIRED - OUTSTANDINGA new addition to the best-selling 100 Ideas series, offering teachers quick and easy ways to engage students, convey complex knowledge, and build students' history-specific thinking skills. The activities in this book aim to embrace what is mind-boggling, bizarre and extraordinary about history and tap into students' innate curiosity and wonder, while still catering to the twin pressures of exam results and observation. With this criteria in mind, there are plenty of tips on demonstrating progress, ways of differentiating, preparing students for history assessments and examinations - while still having fun. About the Author Emily is a history teacher with experience of teaching in a variety of settings and of leading a successful history department in a London comprehensive. Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781472940957 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 176 pages Main Category: JNKC Sub Category: JNKC Curriculum Planning & Development Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Education JULY 2017 Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary PE: Everything you need to teach Primary PE Jazz Rose A full guide to teaching primary PE, for teachers who may not be specialists but have to teach or co-ordinate this subject in their schools. Description This book is closely tied to the new curriculum, with extracts from the curriculum itself and lesson plans and teaching ideas for every area.This book will equip non-specialists to confidently deliver engaging and well-informed lessons, that acount for the changes in the National Curriculum.This is a very practical and easy to apply programme for teaching PE either in your own classroom, or to implement across the school in the role of a co-ordinator. About the Author Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781472921062 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 189x244mm Extent: 144 pages Main Category: JN Education Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Featherstone Education JULY 2017 Frog Princess Baker, E.D. A lively and funny 'fairy tale' about the perils and pitfalls of kissing frogs! Description Princess Emerelda is not exactly an ideal princess. Her laugh sounds like a donkey's bray rather than tinkiling bells, she trips over her feet more often than she gracefully curtsies, and she hates the young Prince Jorge who her mother sees as a potential son-in-law! But if Emma (as she likes to be known) ever thought to escape from her frustrating life, she never expected it to happen by kissing a frog! About the Author E.D. Baker has had many jobs from parrot caretaker to member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. Her true love, however, is writing. She lives in America with her three children, two horses, one dog, three cats, one cockatiel, a rabbit, and two frogs named, of course, Emma and Eadric. Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9780747560746 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 135x198mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Dragon's Breath E.D. Baker A fast-paced and hilarious tale of magic, otters, frogs, dragons and princesses - the sequel to The Frog Princess. Description Princess Emeralda, whose magic is still not quite perfect, is determined to get her favourite aunt, Grassina, back together again with her old beau-turned-otter, Haywood. But this seemingly simple task becomes an epic quest when Emma discovers the impossible recipe for breaking the spell. From a trip to the bottom of the fishbowl sea to an incredible adventure at the Dragon Olympics, Emma and Prince Eadric, her formerly froggy friend, defy the wily witches and wizards of the magical world and prove that Emma is a witch very much worthy of her inherited powers. About the Author E.D. Baker has had many jobs from parrot caretaker to member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team. Her true love, however, is writing. She lives in America with her three children, two horses, one dog, three cats, one cockatiel, a rabbit, and two frogs named, of course, Emma and Eadric. Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9780747563402 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 129x199mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 No Place For Magic E.D. Baker Princess Emma takes centre stage again in this utterly charming, irreverent fairy tale adventure with trolls, an annoying younger brother and a down-to-earth princess (who also happens to be a witch) Description When Princess Emma and her beloved frog-turned-prince Eadric travel to his homeland, they find it in chaos. Eadric's irritating little brother has been kidnapped by trolls and worse still, Eadric's mother won't allow Emma to use her skills with magic to rescue him. Undaunted, they set off through hostile lands and face sea monsters, vampires, and Eadric's old girlfriends to try and save little Bradston. About the Author E.D. Baker is the author of The Frog Princess, Dragon's Breath and Once Upon a Curse. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages and optioned for film. She lives with her daughters on a horse farm in Maryland. Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9780747587408 Format: Paperback - B format Dimensions: 128x196mm Extent: 256 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury Child JULY 2017 Class Six and the Nits of Doom Sally Prue Class Six's new teacher is a witch. Her lessons are magic, and she's great at teaching spelling.but when the entire class catch witch nits, something has to be done. Description Class 6's teacher is a witch. That's bad. The dancing skeletons and pterodactyls they can see in her eyes are worse. And nobody likes the snake in her desk. But worst of all are the witch-nits.Rodney catches them first. It's not long before the whole class is scratching. Then strange things start happening to them. The green glowing toenails. The antennae that pick up digital radio. And whatever it is that Rodney's turning into.Is there any cure for the nits of doom? Laugh out loud with this hilarious school comedy! About the Author Sally Prue isn't sure where she was born, but from the time she was adopted as a baby she was brought up in Hertfordshire, UK. Sally and her husband Roger have two grown-up daughters: Sophia and Rosalind. When Sally is not writing books she's often reading them, or writing e-mails. She also has a house and garden that decays just slightly faster than she can do anything about it. She likes walking, and birds and other animals and plants. She is really interested in frogs, art, making things, music, people, ideas, fabrics. She has a set of Northumbrian bagpipes, but she doesn't play them very often at the moment. Which is probably a good thing. Price: $9.99 (NZ$11.99) ISBN: 9781472904591 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 131x197mm Extent: 144 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: A&C Black Children's JULY 2017 Warship 2017 volume editor John Jordan, consultant editor Stephen Dent Warship 2017 is devoted to the design, development and service history of the world's combat ships. The contributors are respected authorities, so detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, tables and photographs. Description Warship 2017 is devoted to the design, development and service history of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery and much more to maintain the impressive standards of scholarship and research from the field of warship history.This 39th edition features the usual range of diverse articles spanning the subject by an international array of expert authors. About the Author John Jordan is a former language teacher. He is the author of two major books on the Soviet Navy, and more recently co- authored French Battleships 1922-56 (Seaforth, 2009) with Robert Dumas. He has been associated with Warship from its earliest beginnings and took over the editorship full time in 2004. Price: $69.99 (NZ$79.99) ISBN: 9781844864720 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 208 pages Main Category: JWF Sub Category: JWF Naval Forces & Warfare Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Conway Publishing JULY 2017 Sir John Franklin's Erebus and Terror Expedition Gillian Hutchinson The story of Sir John Franklin 's fateful expedition in HMS Erebus and HMS Terror of the North-West Passage in 1845, and the eventual discovery of the ships' wrecks in 2014 and 2016 Description In 1845, British explorer Sir John Franklin set out on a voyage to find the North-West Passage the sea route linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. The expedition was expected to complete its mission within three years and return home in triumph but the two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and the 129 men aboard them disappeared in the Arctic. The last Europeans to see them alive were the crews of two whaling ships in Baffin Bay in July 1845, just before they entered the labyrinth of the Arctic Archipelago. The loss of this British hero and his crew, and the many rescue expeditions and searches that followed, captured the public imagination, but the mystery surrounding the expedition 's fate only deepened as more clues were found. How did Franklin 's final expedition end in tragedy' What happened to the crew' The thrilling discoveries in the Arctic of the wrecks of Erebus in 2014 and Terror in 2016 have brought the events of 170 years ago into sharp focus and excited new interest in the Franklin expedition. This richly illustrated book is an essential guide to this story of heroism, endurance, tragedy and dark desperation. About the Author Gillian Hutchinson is Curator Emerita at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich, where she was Curator of Archaeology and Curator of the History of Cartography from 1980 to 2015. The National Maritime Museum is the world 's largest maritime museum, telling stories of Britain 's epic relationship with the sea global exploration, cultural exchange and human endurance. Price: $38.99 (NZ$40.99) ISBN: 9781472948694 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 192 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Adlard Coles Nautica JULY 2017 Reeds Vol 5: Ship Construction for Marine Engineers Paul Anthony Russell and E.A. Stokoe Fully revised and updated edition of this classic textbook for marine engineers covering the construction of passenger and cargo ships. Description This textbook covers ship construction techniques and methods for all classes of Merchant Navy marine deck and engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as Undergraduate students studying Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. It is complementary to Volume 4 (Naval Architecture) and Volume 8 (General Engineering Knowledge). Importantly, this new edition contains up-to-date information on modern shipyards, dry-docking procedures and methods of construction. Extensively illustrated, the book also includes sample examination questions with worked examples answers to aid students in their learning. About the Author Paul A Russell was Head of School at the National Sea Training Centre at North West Kent College, UK as well as lecturer in Marine Engineering at the University of Greenwich. He is Managing Director of Thamesview Maritime Limited, a marine engineering consultancy specialising in the professional development of marine engineers and has previously worked as the Editor for the journal Marine Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery. Paul has also completed two terms in office as the Chair of the South East branch of the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology. Price: $81.99 (NZ$86.00) ISBN: 9781472924285 Format: Paperback Dimensions: 155x233mm Extent: 240 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Adlard Coles Nautica JULY 2017 A-6 Intruder Units 1974-96 Rick Morgan A fully illustrated guide to the US Navy and Marine Corps ' most potent strike aircraft on a carrier flight deck in the decades after the Vietnam War. Description In the three decades following Vietnam, the veteran A-6 Intruder remained the most powerful strike aircraft available to the US Navy and Marine Corps. Engaged in operations over Cambodia, Lebanon and Libya during the 1970s and 80s, the A-6 maintained its reputation as the Main Battery ' of carrier aviation, remaining in service through the First Gulf War up until 1996 when its duties were taken over by the F-14 Tomcat. Following on from his study of the A-6 Intruder 's exploits during the Vietnam War, Rick Morgan details the technological developments that were introduced to the airframe after that conflict and how it shaped the operational employment of the aircraft. Filled with first-hand accounts from pilots and navigators, as well as profile artwork and photographs, this is the complete story of the US Navy 's main medium attack aircraft in the latter part of the Cold War. About the Author Rick Morgan is the author of five previous books on Naval Aviation history (including COM 93 A-6 Intruder Units of the Vietnam War and COM 108 A-3 Skywarrior Units) and more than 30 historical articles on the subject of Naval Aviation. Twice named Contributor of the Year ' by the editorial staff of The Hook - The Journal of Carrier Aviation, Rick is a retired US Navy lieutenant commander with more than 2300 hours of flight time to his name, principally in EA-6B, A-4 and A-3 type aircraft. He also has more than 450 carrier-arrested landings to his name, and flew 41 combat missions during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. He currently works in the aviation industry. Jim Laurier is a native of New England, growing up in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has been drawing since he could hold a pencil, and throughout his life he has worked in many mediums, creating artwork on a variety of subjects. He has worked on the Osprey Aviation list since 2000, Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781472818775 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Osprey JULY 2017 The Bar Kokhba Revolt AD 132-135: The Last Jewish uprising against Rome Lindsay Powell A highly illustrated account of the final Jewish rebellion against Roman rule. It will appeal to any enthusiast of Roman or Jewish history. Description In AD 132, Shim'on Ben Koseba, a rebel leader who assumed the messianic name Shim'on Bar Kokhba ('Son of a Star'), led the people of Judaea in open rebellion, aiming to establish their own independent Jewish state and to liberate Jerusalem from the Romans. During the ensuing 'Bar Kokhba War' (AKA the Second Jewish War), the insurgents held their own against the crack Roman troops sent by Emperor Hadrian for three-and-a-half years. The cost of this rebellion was catastrophic: hundreds of thousands of casualties, the destruction and enslavement of Jewish communities and a ban on Jews entering Jerusalem. Bar Kokhba remains important in Israel today because he was the last leader of a Jewish state before the rise of Zionism in modern times.This fully illustrated volume explores the gripping story of the uprising, profiling its rebel leader Bar Kokhba as well as the Emperor Hadrian and his generals, and assesses the impact that this violent rebellion had on the region and those that were displaced. About the Author Lindsay Powell is the author of Combat: Roman Soldier versus Germanic Warrior (Osprey Publishing, 2014), as well as Eager for Glory: The Untold Story of Drusus the Elder, Conqueror of Germania (Pen and Sword, 2011), Germanicus: The Magnificent Life and Mysterious Death of Rome's Most Popular General (Pen and Sword, 2013) and Marcus Agrippa: Right-Hand man of Caesar Augustus (Pen and Sword Books, 2015). Lindsay is a regular contributor to Ancient Warfare magazine and his articles on armies, battles and generalship of the Roman period have appeared in Exercitus, Military Heritage, Strategy & Tactics and on TheHistoryNetwork.org. His appearances include BBC Radio and History Channel. He is a veteran of the acclaimed Ermine Street Guard re-enactment society, a registered charity. Lindsay divides his time between Austin, Texas and Wokingham, UK. Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781472817983 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Osprey JULY 2017 Imperial Japanese Navy Antisubmarine Escorts 1941-45 Mark Stille A fascinating history of the Imperial Japanese Navy's fleet of specialist antisubmarine warships, which examines how they attempted to safeguard Japan's trade links against the mighty US Navy. A must for enthusiasts of the Imperial Japanese Navy and all naval historians, wargamers and modellers interested in the Pacific War. Description In 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) went to war with a marginal anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. This was a lamentable state of affairs for a nation dependent upon imports to sustain its war economy. There were only a few purpose-built ASW escorts available at the start of the war and these were augmented by a handful of second-class destroyers and a dozen torpedo boats. Once the magnitude of the threat to Japan 's shipping became fully apparent in 1943, the IJN made plans for mass production of ASW escorts. These arrived in 1944, but could not stop the massacre of Japanese shipping by increasingly bold and effective American submarines.This volume will detail the history, weapons and tactics of the IJN 's ASW escorts. These include the Momi class of second-rate destroyers, the Tomodzuru and Ootori classes of torpedo boars, and the several types of ASW escorts built from 1937 up to the end of the war. About the Author Mark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 35 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific.Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul 's art has illustrated the works of Patrick O 'Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others, and hangs in many corporate and private collections all over the world. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey. Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781472818164 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Osprey JULY 2017 Boer Guerrilla vs British Mounted Soldier:: South Africa 1880-1902 Ian Knight The fully illustrated David-vs-Goliath story of the Boer commandos and British mounted troops who fought one another in South Africa in the final years of the Victorian era. Description Waged across an inhospitable terrain which varied from open African savannah to broken mountain country and arid semi-desert, the Anglo-Boer wars of 1880 81 and 1899 1902 pitted the British Army and its allies against the Boers ' commandos.The nature of warfare across these campaigns was shaped by the realities of the terrain and by Boer fighting techniques. Independent and individualistic, the Boers were not professional soldiers but a civilian militia who were bound by the terms of the Commando system ' to come together to protect their community against an outside threat. By contrast the British Army was a full-time professional body with an established military ethos, but its over-dependence on conventional infantry tactics led to a string of Boer victories. This fully illustrated study examines the evolving nature of Boer military techniques, and contrasts them with the British experience, charting the development of effective British mounted tactics from the first faltering steps of 1881 through to the final successes of 1902. About the Author Ian Knight is a leading international expert on warfare in Southern Africa in the Victorian era. He has written, co-written or edited over 30 books, including several in the Osprey Men-at-Arms, Elite, Warrior and Campaign series.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. Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781472818294 Format: Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 0 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Osprey JULY 2017 Shadow over the Atlantic: The Luftwaffe and the U-boats: 1943-45 Robert Forsyth A unique insight into the U-boat war in World War II, focusing on the German planes that sought to direct the German submarines at the Allied convoys vital to prosecuting the war in Europe. Description German U-boats were the scourge of Allied merchant and military shipping in the Atlantic during World War II, threatening to isolate and then starve the UK out of the War. As Germany's war against the Allied convoys intensified in late 1943, German Admiral Karl D.nitz called upon the Luftwaffe to provide a long-range spotting and shadowing unit to act as 'eyes' for his U-boats. Equipped with big, four-engined Junkers Ju 290s fitted out with advanced search radar and other maritime 'ELINT' (electronic intelligence) devices, the FAGr 5 undertook a distant, isolated campaign far out into the Atlantic and thousands of miles away from its home base in western France. The information generated and reported back to D.nitz's headquarters was vital to the efforts of the U-boats, and FAGr 5's 'shadowing' missions were assigned priority in terms of skilled crews, supplies and equipment.This book tells for the first time the fascinating story of the formation and operations of FAGr 5 'Atlantik', drawing on never-before-published historical records of the unit that accounted for the reporting and destruction of thousands of tons of Allied shipping. About the Author Robert Forsyth has studied the history and operations of the Luftwaffe for many years. He is the author of JV 44 - The Galland Circus (1996), Battle over Bavaria - The B-26 versus the German Jets (1998), Mistel - German Composite Aircraft and Operations 1942-1945 (2001), Messerschmitt Me 264 Amerikabomber (2006), He 162 Volksj.ger, Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 52 (with Eddie J Creek), all for Classic Publications/Ian Allan Publishing/Crecy Publishing. He has also written seven books for Osprey in the Aviation Elite Units, Aircraft of the Aces, Combat Aircraft and Duel series. Finally, he has written articles for Aeroplane magazine and The Aviation Historian, being is a member of the Editorial Board of the latter publication. Price: $43.99 (NZ$46.99) ISBN: 9781472820457 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 356 pages Main Category: JW Military Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Osprey JULY 2017 Dracula's America Jonathan Haythornthwaite A set of Gothic Western wargaming rules that combines the best of the weird western and gothic horror genres. Description It is 1875, and Count Dracula is President of the United States of America.In the wake of the Civil War, with the country struggling to regain its balance, Dracula seized power. The Count 's thralls assassinated President Lincoln and his entire administration in a single night and, in the ensuing chaos, their master made his move. Dominating the Senate, he declared himself President-for-Life, and now rules the Union with fear and an iron fist. His vampiric progeny, the Coven of the Red Hand, infest every strata of society, and enforce Dracula 's will with ruthless efficiency.Drawn by the shadows gathering across the nation, secretive cults and evil creatures emerge from their lairs to thrive in the darkness of the new regime. Fleeing from the oppression and menace of the East, hordes of pioneers head to the West, hoping for a new life. Dracula 's greed, however, knows no bounds, and his reach is long -Dracula's America: Shadows of the West is a skirmish game of gothic horror set in an alternate Old West. Secret wars rage across the country from bustling boom- towns to the most remote wilderness as cults and secret societies fight for power and survival. Players will throw their support behind one of these factions, and will lead a Posse in fast-paced, cinematic battles for dominance and survival. Front Cover Text0 About the Author Jonathan Haythornthwaite has been an enthusiastic gamer for 26 years, inflicting countless 'home-brewed' games and scenarios on his long-suffering gaming friends in that time. He currently lives, works, and occasionally sings Classic Rock in the North Yorkshire Dales.aRU-MOR was born in Tarragona, Spain. She studied Fine Arts at the University of Seville, specializing and working on artwork restoration. She began her professional career in 2000, sculpting historical, fantasy and science-fiction miniatures. These days she combines her work as a miniaturist with her work as a freelance illustrator. She has provided illustrations for various Spanish RPGs, books and card games since 2009, as well as for historical themed publications. Price: $39.99 (NZ$42.99) ISBN: 9781472817778 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 136 pages Main Category: FJW Sub Category: FKC Horror Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Methuen Drama JULY 2017 Reading the Rocks: How Victorian Geologists Discovered the Secret of Life Brenda Maddox 'It is surely gratifying to behold Science, compelling the primeval mountains of the Globe to unfold the hidden records of their origins' William Buckland, 1820 Description A rich and exuberant group biography of the first geologists, the people who were first to excavate from the layers of the world its buried history. These first geologists were made up primarily, and inevitably, of gentlemen with the necessary wealth to support their interests, yet boosting their numbers, expanding their learning and increasing their findings were clergymen, academics and women. This lively and eclectic collection of characters brought passion, eccentricity and towering intellect to geology and Brenda Maddox in Reading the Rocks does them full justice, bringing them to vivid life. The new science of geology was pursued by this assorted band because it opened a window on Earth's ancient past. They showed great courage in facing the conflict between geology and Genesis that immediately presented itself: for the rocks and fossils being dug up showed that the Earth was immeasurably old, rather than springing from a creation made in the six days that the Bible claimed. It is no coincidence that Charles Darwin was a keen geologist.The individual stories of these first geologists, their hope and fears, triumphs and disappointments, the theological, philosophical and scientific debates their findings provoked, and the way that as a group, they were to change irrevocably and dramatically our understanding of the world is told by Brenda Maddox with a storyteller's skill and a fellow scientist's understanding. The effect is absorbing, revelatory and strikingly original. About the Author Born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Brenda Maddox graduated from Harvard University (then Radcliffe) before moving to Britain to study at the London School of Economics. Her biographies of Elizabeth Taylor, D. H. Lawrence, Nora Joyce, W. B. Yeats and Rosalind Franklin have been widely acclaimed and she has won the Los Angeles Times Biography Award, the Silver PEN Award, the French Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger and the Whitbread Biography Prize. She was previously a senior editor at the Economist, and has also regularly contributed to the BBC as a commentator, to the New York Times as a critic, and was a longstanding columnist for The Times and the Daily Telegraph. She was elected a Price: $32.99 (NZ$34.99) Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1999 and was member of the Editorial Board of British Journalism Review and ISBN: 9781408879580 a past chairman of the Broadcasting Press Guild; she remains a vice-president of the Hay-on-Wye Festival of Literature. Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Maddox has two children and two Extent: 272 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Bedlam Stacks Natasha Pulley An astonishing historical novel set in the shadowy, magical forests of South America, which draws on the captivating world of the international bestseller The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Description An astonishing historical novel set in the shadowy, magical forests of South America, which draws on the captivating world of the international bestseller The Watchmaker of Filigree StreetDeep in uncharted Peru, the holy town of Bedlam stands at the edge of a forest. The shrine statues move, and anyone who crosses the border dies. But somewhere inside are cinchona trees, whose bark yields quinine: the only known treatment for malaria.On the other side of the Pacific, it is 1859 and India is ravaged by the disease. The hunt for a reliable source of quinine is critical and in its desperation, the India Office searches out its last qualified expeditionary. Struggling with a terrible injury from his last mission and the strange occurrences at his family's ruined estate, Merrick Tremayne finds himself under orders to bring back cinchona cuttings at any cost and dispatched, against his own better judgement, to Bedlam.There he meets Raphael, a priest around whom the villagers spin unsettlingly familiar stories of impossible disappearances and living stone. Gradually, he realises that Raphael is the key to a legacy left by two generations of Tremayne explorers before him, one which will prove more dangerous and valuable than the India Office could ever have imagined. About the Author Natasha Pulley studied English Literature at Oxford University. After stints working at Waterstones as a bookseller, then at Cambridge University Press as a publishing assistant in the astronomy and maths departments, she did the Creative Writing MA at UEA. She later studied in Tokyo, where she lived on a scholarship from the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, and she is now a visiting lecturer at City University. Her first novel, The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, was an international bestseller, a Guardian Summer Read, an Amazon Best Book of the Month and was shortlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award. The Bedlam Stacks is her second novel. She lives in Ely.@natasha_pulley Price: $32.99 (NZ$35.00) ISBN: 9781408878446 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 352 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Songs Charles Elton From the bestselling author of Mr Toppit, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick, comes a riotous, darkly comic story of siblings searching for the truth about their musician father for fans of The Rosie Project, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Humans Description From the bestselling author of Mr Toppit, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick, comes a riotous, darkly comic story of siblings searching for the truth about their musician father for fans of The Rosie Project, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The HumansMy brother Huddie said that we must be in the very small percentile of people who had a mother who fell out of the same window twice. Even dogs don't do that: they learn from experience. Iz Herzl, renowned political activist and protest singer, has always said that you should concentrate on the future, not the past. Now aged eighty, a reclusive figure holed up in Muswell Hill, Iz's refusal to reflect on his life leaves his teenage children, maths wunderkind Rose and her dying brother Huddie, adrift in myth anduncertainty.Iz doesn't talk about his other child, Joseph, a West End songwriter whom Rose and Huddie have never met. Joseph's single, disastrous encounter with his father many years earlier set him on a violent path to self destruction. Now he tries to impose order on his chaotic world with rhyme, transforming traumatic events into song.As the scattered children of Iz Herzl begin to converge, the ambiguities at the heart of their father's life start to surface in a way that will change them all. The Songs is a bittersweet tale of family, fame and ambition that is both darkly comic and deeply affecting. About the Author Charles Elton was a director of the literary agency Curtis Brown before becoming an independent TV producer in 1991. In 2000 he joined ITV as executive producer in drama and left in 2010 when his bestselling first novel Mr Toppit, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick, was published. He lives in London and Somerset. The Songs is his second novel. Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781408882399 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 320 pages Main Category: AV Music Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 The Windfall Diksha Basu From actress Diksha Basu comes a sparkling comedy of manners about social climbing, social rivalry and social anxiety in the New India Description From actress Diksha Basu comes a sparkling comedy of manners about social climbing, social rivalry and social anxiety in the New IndiaAnil Kumar Jha has worked hard and is ready to live well. After thirty years in a modest flat, he and his family are moving to Gurgaon, one of Delhi 's richest areas. But his wife, Bindu, is heartbroken about leaving their neighbours, and doesn 't want to wear designer saris or understand interior decoration. Meanwhile their son, Rupak, is failing business school in the US and secretly dating an American girl.Once installed in their mansion, the Jhas are soon drawn into a feverish game of one-upmanship with their new neighbours, the Chopras, as each couple seeks to outdo the other with increasingly lavish displays of wealth. As an imitation Sistene Chapel is pitted against a crystal- encrusted sofa, Bindu wonders where it will all end.A sharply observed tale of social aspiration and anxiety, The Windfall is a thoroughly modern comedy of manners about family, friendship and what it means to belong in a rapidly changing India. About the Author Diksha Basu is a writer and actor. Originally from New Delhi, she holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University and now divides her time between New York and Mumbai. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed and the BBC.@dikshabasu Price: $29.99 (NZ$32.99) ISBN: 9781408888711 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 304 pages Main Category: FA Sub Category: FA Popular Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 You Belong to Me Colin Harrison No one delivers a sharper thriller than the superb Colin Harrison' Mail on SundayHer story, his trouble, begins in desire Description No one delivers a sharper thriller than the superb Colin Harrison' Mail on SundayHer story, his trouble, begins in desirePaul Reeves is a successful New York lawyer with a seemingly charmed life. He has an adoring girlfriend, a beautiful apartment on the Upper West Side and a voracious appetite for rare and beautiful maps.But when his seductive, all-American neighbour Jennifer Mehraz wife of the suave but shadowy young businessman Ahmed Mehraz desperately pleads for his help, Paul is catapulted into Manhattan 's dangerous underworld. Behind its glamourous facade, this city is a dark and troubling place where anything can be bought for a high enough price... As past and present collide, devastating secrets are unearthed, loyalties put to the test and Paul will be forced to consider what he is willing to sacrifice to possess what and who he most desires. About the Author Colin Harrison is the author of eight novels, including the bestsellers The Havana Room and Manhattan Nocturne, which was made into a film in 2016. He lives with his wife, novelist Kathryn Harrison, and their three children in Brooklyn, New York. Price: $27.99 (NZ$29.99) ISBN: 9781408886304 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 336 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: Bloomsbury JULY 2017 There Is No Dragon In This Story Lou Carter, illustrated by Deborah Allwright A hilarious story about a dragon who wants to be the hero, but is NEVER the hero. Or is he ... ? From author Lou Carter, a phenomenal new talent, and Deborah Allwright, the illustrator of the bestselling The Night Pirates Description Poor old dragon. Nobody wants him in their story. Not Goldilocks, not Hansel and Gretel - no one. But Dragon will not give up! He shall continue on his course of finding someone who wants him in their story. ANYONE. His boundless enthusiasm surely won't get him into any trouble. Surely ...A glorious story about dragons, heroes and ice cream with sprinkles. From author Lou Carter, a phenomenal new talent, and Deborah Allwright, illustrator of the bestselling The Night Pirates. About the Author Lou Carter studied medicine for three years then took a PGCE in primary education. Her work as a schoolteacher sparked her love of children's picture books and There Is No Dragon in this Story is her first (of three) picture books with Bloomsbury. Lou lives in Cambridge with her husband and two children. Deborah Allwright has become a star of the picture book world following the publication of the bestselling The Night Pirates. She has been shortlisted for the V&A Illustration Award, and illustrated the hugely successful Don't Read this Book! Deborah works in a studio in Islington, stopping only to attend designer clothes sales, and to do a spot of DJing at music festivals. Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781408864890 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 JULY 2017 The Girl with the Ghost Machine Lauren DeStefano From New York Times bestseller Lauren DeStefano comes a captivating middle grade of loss, love and hope. What if a machine could bring back the ones we love? Description When Emmaline Beaumont's father started building the ghost machine, she didn't expect it to bring her mother back from the dead. But by locking himself in the basement to toil away at his hopes, Monsieur Beaumont has become obsessed with the contraption and neglected the living, and Emmaline is tired of feeling forgotten. Nothing good has come from building the ghost machine, and Emmaline decides that the only way to bring her father back will be to make the ghost machine work -or destroy it forever. About the Author Lauren DeStefano is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Peculiar Night of the Blue Heart, A Curious Tale of the In-Between, The Internment Chronicles, and The Chemical Garden trilogy, which includes Wither, Fever, and Sever. She earned her BA in English with a concentration in creative writing from Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut.LaurenDeStefano.com @LaurenDeStefanolaurendestefano.tumblr.com Price: $19.99 (NZ$21.99) ISBN: 9781681194448 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 224 pages Main Category: YFA Sub Category: YFA Classic Fiction Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Children's USA JULY 2017 What George Forgot Kathy Wolff, illustrated by Richard Byrne Getting ready for school gets a hilarious twist in this funny, fresh picture book that will have kids on the edge of their seats. Description George is great at remembering things. When it's time to get ready for school, he remembers to wake up his family and put on his favorite fuzzy sweater and brand-new superhero watch. He remembers to eat breakfast, tell his daily knock- knock joke, and brush his teeth. He even remembers to put on his backpack. So why does George feel like he is forgetting something?This uproariously funny picture book offers a fresh spin on a morning routine. Readers know what George forgot, but will he ever figure it out? About the Author Kathy Wolff has considered herself to be a writer of sorts for most of her life. As a teenager, she won the Scholastic National Writing Award for a humorous essay about her father's BBQ'ing insanity. In college, she wrote a humor column for the school newspaper, and in her time at Hallmark has edited and written for various products, including humor cards, kids cards, and gift formats. But, it was after having kids and rediscovering everything she loved about picture books that she found her passion and dove head first into writing longer texts for children. Kathy lives in Overland Park, Kansas with her husband and her two funny kids. Richard Byrne is the illustrator of This book just ate my dog! and We're in the wrong book! He worked in graphic design before turning to children's books. Richard lives with his wife and two children in the United Kingdom.www.richardbyrne.co.uk/wordpress@byRichardByrne Price: $22.99 (NZ$24.99) ISBN: 9781619638716 Format: Hard Cover Dimensions: 0x0mm Extent: 32 pages Main Category: Sub Category: Illustrations: Previous Titles: Author now living: BLM Children's USA JULY 2017 Crossing Ebenezer Creek Tonya Bolden Award-winning author Tonya Bolden sheds light on an unknown moment of the Civil War to readers in a searing, poetic novel about the dream of freedom. Description When Mariah and her young brother Zeke are suddenly freed from slavery, they join Sherman's march through Georgia. Mariah wants to believe that the brutalities of slavery are behind them, but even as hope glimmers, there are many hardships yet to come. When she meets a free black named Caleb, Mariah dreams in a way she never dared . . . of a future worth living and the possibility of true love. But even hope comes at a cost, and as the difficult march continues toward the churning waters of Ebenezer Creek, Mariah's dreams are as vulnerable as ever. In this powerful exploration of a little-known tragedy perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, readers will never forget the souls of Ebenezer Creek.