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Celebrate ten years of this joyful and heart-warming picture book from the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay know just what they need for the perfect wedding day: a goose-feather dress; two wedding rings and lots of pink flowers! But as they search the farm to find everything on their list, things don't quite go to plan and the scarecrows' special day is almost ruined by wicked scarecrow, Reginald Rake.

<p><strong>'Dervla McTiernan has rocked the crime fiction world with good reason. Taut, tense and darkly addictive. A treat for lovers of fine crime writing.' - Candice Fox</strong></p> <p><strong>Being brilliant has never been this dangerous ...</strong></p><p>When Dr Emma Sweeney stumbles across the victim of a hit and run outside Galway University late one evening, she calls her partner, Detective Cormac Reilly, bringing him first to the scene of a murder that would otherwise never have been assigned to him. A security card in the dead woman's pocket identifies her as Carline Darcy, a gifted student and heir apparent to Irish pharmaceutical giant Darcy Therapeutics. The multi-billion-dollar company, founded by her grandfather, has a finger in every pie, from sponsoring university research facilities to funding political parties to philanthropy - it has funded Emma's own ground-breaking research. The enquiry into Carline's death promises to be high profile and high pressure.</p><p>As Cormac investigates, evidence mounts that the death is linked to a Darcy laboratory and, increasingly, to Emma herself. Cormac is sure she couldn't be involved, but as his running of the case comes under scrutiny from the department and his colleagues, he is forced to question his own objectivity. Could his loyalty to Emma have led him to overlook evidence? Has it made him a liability?PRAISE FOR <em>THE SCHOLAR</em>'Atmospheric and beautifully paced, with <strong>nuanced characters</strong> and a <strong>gripping plot</strong> - <em>The Scholar</em> has it all.' - Chris Hammer</p><p>'This is <strong>top-notch crime</strong> writing - <strong>fast, clever, surprising</strong>, and psychologically acute. I can only wish Dervla could write as fast as I can read!' - Kate Forsyth</p><p>'<em>The Scholar</em> is a <strong>gripping</strong> follow-up to McTiernan's debut crime novel <em>The Ruin</em>, featuring the enigmatic DS Cormac Reilly ... <em>The Scholar</em> is a <strong>tightly plotted, fast-paced</strong> read with enough <strong>twists</strong> to keep you guessing right to the end.' - <em>Better Homes & Gardens</em>'Another <strong>thrilling tale</strong> that delivers on all the promise of McTiernan's debut - <strong>not to be missed</strong>.' - <em>Readings Monthly</em></p>

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure for those who prefer fairytales with a twist… The first in the bestselling series. Every four years, two girls are kidnapped from the village of Gavaldon. Legend has it these lost children are sent to the School for Good and Evil, the fabled institution where they become fairytale heroes or villains. With her glass slippers and devotion to good deeds, Sophie knows she'll join the ranks of past students like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White at the School for Good. Meanwhile, Agatha, with her shapeless black dresses and wicked black cat, seems a natural fit for the villains in the School for Evil. But the two girls soon find their fortunes reversed – Sophie's dumped in the School for Evil to take Uglification, Death Curses and Henchmen Training, while Agatha finds herself in the School for Good, thrust among handsome princes and fair maidens for classes in Princess Etiquette and Animal Communication. But what if the mistake is actually the first clue to discovering who Sophie and Agatha really are?

A guide to confronting modern social situations with confidence and grace.

Shortlisted for the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards: Best International Crime FictionYou are invited to:The Search PartyJoin six old friends for one unforgettable weekend at Cornwall’s newest glamping spot.The guests:The anxious hosts with everything to lose.The boho hippies hiding a dark secret.The TV celebrity with his glamorous new wife—and an even hotter temper.The exhausted new parents concealing a dangerous truth.The one who won’t make it home alive...The tents are pitched. The bonfire is lit. Get ready for one hell of a party.Praise for The Search Party:‘The Search Party pitches you forward from the first page, sending you rushing headlong towards its thrilling conclusion.’—Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling author of Dirt Town‘I couldn’t put it down.’—Mark Brandi, bestselling author of Wimmera‘... thoroughly gripping from start to finish.’—Anna Downes, bestselling author of The Safe Place

Garner's first new work in a decade is a tender portrayal of the relationship between grandmother and grandson, and of that moment on the cusp of adulthood when a boy is both child and man.It's footy season in Melbourne, and Helen Garner is following her grandson's under-16s team. She not only goes to every game (give or take), but to every training session too, shivering on the sidelines at dusk, fascinated by the spectacle.She's a passionate Western Bulldogs fan (with an imperfect grasp of the rules) who loves the epic theatre of AFL football. But her devotion to the under-16s offers her something else. This is her chance to connect with her youngest grandchild, to be close to him before he rushes headlong into manhood. To witness his triumphs and defeats, to fear for his safety in battle, to gasp and to cheer for his team as it fights for a place in the finals. With her sharp eye, her generous wit and her warm humour, Garner documents this pivotal moment, both as part of the story and as silent witness. The Season is an unexpected and exuberant book- a celebration of the nobility, grace and grit of team spirit, a reflection on the nature of masculinity, and a tribute to the game's power to thrill us.PRAISE- 'One of Australia's foremost authors, admired by writers as different as Raymond Carver and Elizabeth Jolley.' Independent'Not long ago I read Helen Garner for the first time and was so stunned that I wanted to run around the block; how strange, how wonderful, that a book can still make me feel that way.' Rumaan Alam'There are very few writers that I admire more than Helen Garner.' David Nicholls'A voice of great honesty and energy.' Anne Enright'I understand zip about football or any sport, but I cried. Glorious.' Charlotte Wood'A strong, beautiful book...The Garner of The Season is the Garner her readers know, with her exceptional control over language, her exceptional skill at observing and describing.' Saturday Paper'The sentences are precise and they sing. She turns from philosophical reverie on mortality, or violence, or masculine shame, to capturing the looseness and love with which a family talks footy...It's a book of gentle pleasures and deep meanings...As ever, when you put a Helen Garner book down and look up at the world again, you do so with newly sharpened eyes.' The Monthly'Over one footy season, Garner observes her youngest grandson's U16 team at training and games, but of course, brings her vivid attention to masculinity, family, weather, ageing, our bodies, and much more.' Matilda Bookshop'a deeply talented and intelligent writer...In this book performed in a minor key, Garner the grandmother is on song, displaying the very qualities she exalts in athletes- candour, discipline, vigilance and valour.' Kevin Brophy, The Conversation'Is there anything more thrilling than reading Helen Garner on everyday things such as haircuts, the Melbourne skyline, ageing, AFL tactics, friendship and half-time oranges? A book for all seasons-not just the footy one!' Gleaner'Her perfect prose and sharp observations are a joy.' Sun Herald

Get lost in the gardens of Misselthwaite Manor with this stunning illustrated edition of The Secret Garden. Beautiful contemporary artwork fills the pages of this unique collectible classic.The Secret Garden has enchanted readers for over a century with its story of second chances, found family, and the healing power of nature. Rediscover the timeless tale with this lush, illustrated volume featuring the unabridged text by Frances Hodgson Burnett and beautiful paintings by Kate Lewis created especially for this edition. Lewis’s immersive illustrations invite us to join Mary Lennox as she discovers the wonders of the overgrown garden and befriends the kind Dickon and the stubborn Colin. With new art on almost every page, this is a keepsake edition to be handed down through the generations.A COLLECTIBLE CLASSIC FOR ALL AGES: The Secret Garden is a beloved story shared across generations through films, TV shows, and other adaptations. Now, readers of all ages can rediscover the original story in this sophisticated illustrated edition and add it to their collections as a personal keepsake. GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: The colorful artwork of contemporary painter Kate Lewis fills the pages, bringing the English countryside to life in a fresh style. Readers will delight in the original art created for this new edition, from full-page scenes to floral page borders and illustrations of the curious robin and other animals from the garden and the moors. LOVELY GIFT: Featuring beautiful artwork on the cover and a matching ribbon marker, this elegantly designed hardcover is an eye-catching display book for the home. This is a great gift for adults who enjoyed The Secret Garden as children and for younger readers discovering the story for the first time. Share this new edition with a loved one on Mother’s Day or any special occasion!Perfect for: <ul> <li> Fans of The Secret Garden who want to rediscover the story they loved as children </li> <li> Parents who want to share a beloved classic novel with their kids </li> <li> Anyone looking for a meaningful birthday, housewarming, or Mother's Day gift </li> <li> Fans of classic American and English literature </li> <li> Children’s book collectors </li> <li> Fans of Kate Lewis </li> <li> Lovers of colorful botanical art </li> <li> Home décor seekers and interior designers </li> </ul>

The dark academia bestseller that defined an ageTruly deserving of the accolade Modern Classic, Donna Tartt's cult bestseller The Secret History is a remarkable achievement - incredibly compelling, dramatic and playful.Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality their lives are changed profoundly and for ever, and they discover how hard it can be to truly live and how easy it is to kill.

In a bucolic English summer at the end of the 1960s, a young girl witnesses a shocking crime. Fifty years later, she sets out to find out the truth, uncovering layers of mystery and deception. Moving from London during the Blitz to the present day, this is classic Kate Morton: a compulsively-readable, entrancing mystery with a long held secret to be uncovered at its heart.

Over the last few decades, space exploration has revolutionised our understanding of our place in the cosmos. We now know that there are many habitable environments within our solar system. Yet a profound question remains: are we alone in the universe? Nathalie A. Cabrol, leading astrobiologist and director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, takes us to the frontiers of the search for life. This book’s odyssey begins by searching for how life began on Earth in order to understand what’s necessary for life to exist elsewhere. What role did our Moon play? And could life on Mars, or another world, have seeded life on Earth? Cabrol continues this dazzling interplanetary tour, illuminating the likeliest places for life in our neighbourhood: Venus, Mars, the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and Pluto. Finally, we seek life beyond our Solar System, looking at the recent revolution in the night sky: the realisation that there are millions of exoplanets within our galaxy that could support life. The Secret Life of the Universe is both a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the latest discoveries and an awe-inspiring exploration of what this means for us as humans on Earth today. It’s an exhilarating journey, perfect for anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what might be out there. ‘A mind-altering and exhilarating read’ Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk ‘Of all the popular books on the search for life that are now being published, this one is quite special’ James L. Green, former NASA chief scientist

A stunning nature search book, perfect for sharing with little ones. The Secret Ocean will explore the five wondrous oceans of the world and the seas that make them up – from the Arctic Ocean, which is centred approximately on the North pole, to the Indian Ocean and its warmer waters. Children will be introduced to the creatures that live in and around the oceans, from the arctic fox, polar bear and walrus living above the Arctic Ocean, to the marine life that live deeper in the waters, like the narwhal and orca.

Carissa Broadbent has been concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine years old. Since then, her stories have gotten (slightly) less depressing and (hopefully a lot?) more readable. Today, she writes novels that blend epic fantasy plots with a heaping dose of romance. She lives with her husband, her son, one very badly behaved rabbit and one perpetually sceptical cat in Rhode Island.

A fake marriage meets enemies to lovers in Rebecca Robinson’s steamy, thrilling romantasy debut, the start to a duology perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout. All her life, Vaasa Kozár has been sharpened into a blade. She has now lost her mother – her only remaining parent – to a dark magic that has since awoken within her. Vaasa’s domineering brother, Dominik, knows Vaasa isn’t long for this world, so he marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a ruthless foreign ruler, in one last political scheme. For Dominik to invade Reid’s nation, all Vaasa has to do is die. But she is desperate to live, and Vaasa enters her new marriage with every intention of escaping it. To her surprise, Reid offers her a deal: help him win the votes to rise in power, and she can walk free. In exchange, he will help keep the dark magic running through her veins at bay. His proposal may be too good to refuse, yet Vaasa and Reid’s undeniable attraction threatens to break the rules of their arrangement. As Dominik’s lethal machinations take form, everything is at stake, and Vaasa must learn to trust her new husband. But how can she? Especially when their perfect political marriage begins to feel like the real thing . . .