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‘What we were after was lashings of ultraviolence’ In this nightmare vision of youth in revolt, fifteen-year-old Alex and his friends set out on a diabolical orgy of robbery, rape, torture and murder. Alex is jailed for his teenage delinquency and the State tries to reform him – but at what cost? Social prophecy? Black…

Critical commentary illuminating Blake’s allusions and references accompanies the texts of his poetic and prose works

This book takes young readers on a spectacular journey around the world, from the highest mountain peaks to the very bottom of the ocean. Full of fascinating facts, this book uses jaw-dropping landscapes and richly illustrated maps to explain the wonderful secrets behind Planet Earth. Stunning but accessible illustrations by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, and large…

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of That’s not my… with this special edition of the bestselling book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet mermaids with flowing hair, scaly tails and a shiny mirror. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness. The…

From William C. Morris Award Finalist S.K. Ali comes an unforgettable romance that is part The Sun Is Also a Star mixed with Anna and the French Kiss, following two Muslim teens who meet during a spring break trip. A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes—because they make French fries happen. Like…

*** THE TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** ‘A thrilling rollercoaster of a read’ Dinah Jefferies, author of The Sapphire Widow Discover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Betrayal. ‘Directly I saw him, I knew he had to die.’ Germany, 1945. Klara Janowska and her daughter…

A personal and insightful call to action and a much-needed book about one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world—the relationship between Canada and the US—and why diplomacy matters now more than ever before. All over the world, diplomacy is under threat. Diplomats used to handle sensitive international negotiations, but increasingly, incendiary Tweets…

Fredrik Backman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown, delivers a poignant and insightful memoir from the front lines of one of the most daunting experiences any man can experience: fatherhood. Things My Son Needs to Know About the World is bestselling author Fredrik Backman’s revealing look at…

As heard on NPR’s This American Life “Absorbing . . . Though it’s non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” –Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air “One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” –Christian Science Monitor A rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground…