Unknown
Dear Village Unknown $32.99
UnknownA woman with no name,a reckoning with the past,a present fraught with danger.In the most remote spotof the hills surrounding Loch Tay,a woman’s remains were found.She had lay there a while,but any evidence of who she washad long gone – or never existed.Crime podcaster Cal Lovettseeks to put ‘Hillside Jane’ to rest,but is he merely runningfrom his own troubles?With the wife of his sister’salleged killer missingand a sense that any chancehe had of getting justice for Margotis slipping from his grasp,Cal is at a crossroads.Perhaps peace for Hillside Janewill soothe his own fears.But events in the villagedon’t bring the results anyone expected.Is Cal so stuck in the pastthat he won’t spot the riskhe faces in the here and now?A gripping instalmentof the bestselling Scottish crime seriesfrom Bloody Scotland Debut Prizefor Scottish Crime-shortlisted authorHeather Critchlow.Perfect for fans ofJane Casey, Claire Douglasand Neil Lancaster.
Unleashed
Dear Village Unleashed $49.99
THE UNMISSABLE, UNVARNISHED MEMOIRS OF BORIS JOHNSONA BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES, TELEGRAPH, TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES‘ABSOLUTELY, TOTALLY, MIND-BLOWINGLY EXPLOSIVE’ ED BALLS'SENSATIONAL' DAILY MAIL <p>Boris Johnson has always been larger than life. Controversial, untrammelled by the normal rules of politics, his route to becoming Britain’s prime minister included a landmark career as a journalist, two terms as London’s mayor, leading the Vote Leave Brexit campaign and acting as foreign secretary. He won the largest Tory majority since 1987 when he went to the polls in December 2019 for a mandate to ‘Get Brexit Done’ – only to have his administration hit by the global Covid pandemic and toppled in a Tory putsch.</p><p><em>Unleashed </em>is his account of his time in politics, and a book that shatters the mould of the modern prime ministerial memoir. Written in his inimitable style, it is honest, unrestrained and deeply revealing about the politician who has dominated our times.</p><p>This is his story of the fifteen years since he trounced Ken Livingstone at the polls to become mayor of London. Riots, tackling knife crime, bikes, buses, the London Olympics, and so much more. He writes about his role in Brexit, takes readers through all the big decisions and his reasons for taking them, and describes how he nearly died from Covid.</p><p>Underlying everything in the book is his view that the UK is an extraordinary country and should have an exceptional future. These are the reflections of a political leader who believes fundamentally in levelling up – that there are millions of people in Britain who do not have the present they need or the future they deserve, and that it is the first job of politicians to put this right.</p><p>It is all here. From soup to nuts, warts and all. As a journalist he was famed as a blurter of unsayable truths, and he has drawn again on this quality for the book. About people, policies, mistakes and triumphs. This is it – the reality as he saw it: unvarnished, unlocked, unleashed.</p>
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Unleashed (dog Man #2)
Dear Village Unleashed (dog Man #2) $21.99
Dog Man is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once in a while ... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?
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Unlocked 8.5
Dear Village Unlocked 8.5 $17.99
Book 8.5 in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers what fans have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with plenty of huge reveals and shocking new twists – plus a complete series guide with beautiful colour and black-and-white illustrations and other awesome bonuses, never seen before in the UK! In this extra special installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, the story picks up right from Legacy’s particularly devastating cliffhanger. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe’s perspectives to give readers deeper insights into both beloved characters. New powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. And all of your favourite characters will find themselves tested in ways they never imagined. And that's not all! Unlocked also includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities, featuring new character and world details that have never been revealed before –plus fun bonuses like Keeper-themed recipes, a detailed map of the Lost Cities, gorgeous full-colour illustrations, and so much more! Don’t miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, coming in November 2022. Pre-order now! Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series: Keeper of the Lost Cities Exile Everblaze Neverseen Lodestar Nightfall Flashback Legacy Unlocked
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Unloved
Dear Village Unloved $24.99
The highly anticipated follow-up to the TikTok sensation Unsteady which follows hopeless romantic Ro and player – on and off the ice – Freddy as they form an unexpected bond. Matt “Freddy” Fredderic is all smiles – at least on the surface. On the ice, he’s the star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a stellar reputation in bed. But in the classroom, he’s retaking failed classes and struggling with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Now tied to a National Hockey League contract upon graduation, Freddy needs help to pass biology. Ro Shariff has a history of terrible luck in love – and now, she is Freddy’s tutor. Trying to convince herself that she’s very happy with her on again/off again boyfriend, Ro is desperate for real affection. As her tutoring sessions with Freddy lead to late-night phone calls and an understanding of each other’s pains, a friendship emerges between them. And, inevitably, a wistful secret pining hidden by them both. Together, they will show each other how easy it is to love the right person, no matter their flaws.
Unlucky
Dear Village Unlucky $24.99
UnluckyDid you know that bringing bananas on a ship could spell peril for sailors?Or that haircuts on Tuesday are considered a no-no in India?Unlucky unpacks 50 signs, superstitions, and omens you should know to avoid bad luck.From Megan McKean, the author and illustrator of Lucky (Hardie Grant Books, 2025), comes this weird and delightful illustrated guide to all things misfortunate. From superstitions tracking back centuries to region-specific omens, Unlucky is full of fun and frightful facts paired with Megan's signature colorful illustrations and lots of hidden details.
Unmasking The Killer Of The Missing Beaumont Children
Dear Village Unmasking The Killer Of The Missing Beaumont Children $36.99
Now with three new chapters, author Stuart Mullins and former South Australian police detective Bill Hayes expose Harry Phipps as the prime suspect in the abduction, disappearance, and likely murder of the Beaumont children, one of Australia’s most notorious cold cases since 1966. On Australia Day 1966, Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont were abducted from Colley Reserve, Glenelg, South Australia and never seen again, leading to one of Australia's most extensive police investigations and manhunts. Five decades later, no trace of the children has ever been found. Over the years, several individuals have been put forward and investigated, resulting in false leads and dead ends, and with no real suspect until now: Harry Phipps. On the surface, he was a gentleman: generous, charismatic, and intelligent – a person of wealth and influence in the community. However, a dramatically different person resided behind the walls of his Glenelg mansion. In Unmasking the Killer of the Missing Beaumont Children, author Stuart Mullins and former South Australian police detective Bill Hayes expose Harry Phipps as the prime suspect in the abduction, disappearance, and likely murder of the Beaumont children. Over ten pieces of circumstantial evidence linking Phipps to the Beaumont abduction are explored in detail, supported by geographic and predator profiling chapters, which detail how these monsters operate. The authors explore a potential link to the 1973 Adelaide Oval abduction of Kirste Gordon and Joanne Ratcliffe and reveal conversations with Haydn Phipps, the eldest son of Harry and a possible eyewitness to events on that fateful day. Stuart and Bill answer the question: where to next? Along with other experts, they firmly believe the answer to this baffling mystery lies buried at Castalloy, a factory once owned by Harry Phipps. This edition features three new chapters of material covering the 2025 forensic dig at the Castalloy site and further chilling, deeply disturbing and unsettling allegations against Phipps and possible accomplices.
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Unofficial Where's Taylor?
Dear Village Unofficial Where's Taylor? $19.99
Unofficial Where's Taylor? Can you find the world's biggest superstar? Peruse the vibrant era-themed scenes to find the items inspired by the extraordinary music and career of Taylor Swift. From her first step into the limelight to her multi-platinum albums and sold-out world tours, get lost in the colorful visual puzzles of Unofficial Where's Taylor? as you look for Taylor and other objects in New York City, Nashville, an amusement park, a Christmas tree farm, and more! Besides Taylor, items to be found include: Taylor's iconic sparkly guitarRed heart sunglassesTaylor's three catsKaryn the cobraThe number 13And many more Taylor-themed itemsThere is so much to see on every page! As you look through the era-inspired puzzles, enjoy intriguing anecdotes and facts about Taylor's record-breaking career. The perfect gift for every Swiftie in your life (including yourself), Unofficial Where's Taylor? offers countless hours of fun. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Taylor Swift!
Unravel Me: Shatter Me Series 2
Dear Village Unravel Me: Shatter Me Series 2 $22.99
X-Men meets The Handmaid's Tale in this second instalment in an epic and romantic YA fantasy trilogy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard's The Red Queen, Netflix's Stranger Things and Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows. TikTok Made Me Buy It!
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Unravelled Book 9.5
Dear Village Unravelled Book 9.5 $17.99
Unravelled is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Skandar. While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world. Where did he go, who did he see…and what shocking secrets were revealed to him? This can’t-miss installment of the series is told entirely from Keefe’s point of view and contains crucial clues about truths buried deep in the elvin world. Other books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series: Keeper of the Lost Cities Exile Everblaze Neverseen Lodestar Nightfall Flashback Legacy Unlocked Stellarlune
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Unsettled
BenBella Books Unsettled $39.99
WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER . 2022 IPPY AWARDS GOLD MEDALIST - SCIENCE . NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALIST - POLITICAL . 2021 WORLD MAGAZINE ACCESSIBLE SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR - HONORABLE MENTION"Unsettled is a remarkable book-probably the best book on climate change for the intelligent layperson-that achieves the feat of conveying complex information clearly and in depth." -Claremont Review of Books" Unsettled is no polemic. It's a plea for understanding how scientists extract clarity from complexity." - Wall Street Journal"Surging sea levels are inundating the coasts." "Hurricanes and tornadoes are becoming fiercer and more frequent." "Climate change will be an economic disaster." You've heard all this presented as fact. But according to science, all of these statements are profoundly misleading. When it comes to climate change, the media, politicians, and other prominent voices have declared that "the science is settled." In reality, the long game of telephone from research to reports to the popular media is corrupted by misunderstanding and misinformation. Core questions-about the way the climate is responding to our influence, and what the impacts will be-remain largely unanswered. The climate is changing, but the why and how aren't as clear as you've probably been led to believe. Now, one of America's most distinguished scientists is clearing away the fog to explain what science really says (and doesn't say) about our changing climate. In Unsettled- What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters, Steven Koonin draws upon his decades of experience-including as a top science advisor to the Obama administration-to provide up-to-date insights and expert perspective free from political agendas. Fascinating, clear-headed, and full of surprises, this book gives readers the tools to both understand the climate issue and be savvier consumers of science media in general. Koonin takes readers behind the headlines to the more nuanced science itself, showing us where it comes from and guiding us through the implications of the evidence. He dispels popular myths and unveils little-known truths- despite a dramatic rise in greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures actually decreased from 1940 to 1970. What's more, the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed. Koonin also tackles society's response to a changing climate, using data-driven analysis to explain why many proposed "solutions" would be ineffective, and discussing how alternatives like adaptation and, if necessary, geoengineering will ensure humanity continues to prosper. Unsettled is a reality check buoyed by hope, offering the truth about climate science that you aren't getting elsewhere-what we know, what we don't, and what it all means for our future.
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Unsettled
Dear Village Unsettled 2 $36.99
What does it mean to be on land taken from others? 'What does it mean to be on land that was taken from other people? Now that we know how the taking was done, what do we do with that knowledge?'  Kate Grenville is no stranger to the past. Her success and fame as a writer exploded when she published The Secret River in 2005, a bestseller based on the story of her convict ancestor, an early settler on the Hawkesbury River.  More than two decades on, and following the defeat of the Voice referendum, Grenville is still grappling with what it means to descend from people who were, as she puts it, "on the sharp edge of the moving blade that was colonisation".  So she decides to go on a kind of pilgrimage, back through the places her family stories happened, and put the stories and the First People back into the same frame, on the same country, to try to think about those questions. This gripping book is the result of that journey.
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Unstuck
Dear Village Unstuck $36.99
Unstuck Dr Emily Musgrove, resident psychologist on the popular podcast The Imperfects, shares the key psychological processes and practical skills we need to know for transformative and lasting change.   'Being stuck' can look and feel different to different people- trapped, powerless, hopeless, frozen, frustrated, numb, disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed. Getting stuck is part of being human. But staying stuck for too long robs us of our vitality. It costs us healthy relationships, meaningful pursuits and, most importantly, the life we want to live.  But even in our lowest moments, one yearning shines through- The desire for a better way. The desire to become unstuck.  With her signature clarity and compassion, Dr Emily offers this practical guide to finding your way forward by focusing on key areas-  * Living by your values- defining what matters to you and what it means to flourish * Overcoming stress- understanding its impact on the body and the tools you need to work effectively with it * Befriending the Inner Critic- learning a better way of thinking  * Working with painful emotions- discovering acceptance and self-compassion * Taking Action- finding the power of choice and committing to new and helpful habits and behaviours.   Change can seem impossibly hard, but staying stuck is harder. UNSTUCK gives you the tools to cultivate a life without limits, in times of pain, in times of change, in times of joy.  'Dr Em's expertise, humility and compassion make her the perfect person to turn to when you are feeling stuck. This book will change lives. Truly incredible.'   HUGH van CUYLENBURG
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Untypical
Dear Village Untypical $29.99
UntypicalIt’s time to remake the world – the ground-breaking book on what steps we should all be taking for the autistic people in our lives.The modern world is built for neurotypicals: needless noise, bright flashing lights, small talk, phone calls, unspoken assumptions and unwritten rules – it can be a nightmarish dystopia for the autistic population. In Untypical, Pete Wharmby lays bare the experience of being ‘different’, explaining with wit and warmth just how exhausting it is to fit into a world not designed for you.But this book is more than an explanation. After a late diagnosis and a lifetime of ‘masking’, Pete is the perfect interlocutor to explain how our two worlds can meet, and what we can do for the many autistic people in our schools, workplaces and lives. The result: a practical handbook for all of us to make the world a simpler, better place for autistic people to navigate, and a call to arms for anyone who believes in an inclusive society and wants to be part of the solution.
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Unveiled
Dear Village Unveiled $36.99
The incredible true story of how a street-fighting petty criminal, who was kicked out of school at fourteen, became one of Australia's most celebrated and successful portrait artists. Raised amid poverty and violence on the poor streets of Melbourne, Vincent Fantauzzo was just a boy when he accepted he would either die very young, become a gangster or end up behind bars. Tormented by a troubled home life and dismissed as a simpleton at school where he struggled to read and write, Vincent projected a violent and frightening persona as a means of self-protection. Inside that tough exterior, however, lived a thoughtful, sensitive and creative boy whose only wish was to be loved - and to one day break free of the intergenerational dysfunction he seemed doomed to inherit. He could never have imagined how far his dream of a better life - and an uncanny knack for drawing - would take him. Virtually illiterate, Vincent used forged papers to hustle his way into art school where dark secrets threatened to sink his brilliant career before it even began. Today his work hangs in galleries around the world including the National Portrait Gallery and Federal Parliament House in Canberra. He's sold out international exhibitions, won the Archibald Prize People's Choice Award more times than any artist and taken out the Doug Moran Portrait Prize. Twice. Arguably Vincent's most impressive and important achievement is his survival and the remarkable, sometimes ridiculous and occasionally glamorous, life he willed into existence despite severe and undiagnosed dyslexia that left him with no formal education and debilitating memory problems. Sometimes tragic, often hilarious but always deeply moving, Unveiled is a paint-spattered, star-studded, white-knuckle ride from the Housing Commission ghettos of Australia to the art galleries of Hong Kong, through the back roads of India and into the nightclubs of New York as Vincent chases his dream with humility, humour and a boundless love for people and a life better lived.