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Upon A Starlit Tide
$34.99
Upon A Starlit Tide The sea gives life, but it also takes it away ... A dark and thrilling tale about mermaids and sea-magic, love, betrayal and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author of After the Forest Saint-Malo, Brittany, 1758. To Lucinde Leon, the youngest daughter of a wealthy French shipowner, the high walls of Saint-Malo are more hindrance than haven. While her sisters are busy trying to secure advantageous marriages, Luce spends her days secretly being taught to sail by Samuel, her best friend - and an English smuggler. Only he understands how the waves call to her. Then one stormy morning, Luce rescues a drowning man from the sea. Immediately drawn in by the stranger's charm, Luce is plunged into a world of glittering balls and faerie magic, seduction and brutality. Secrets that have long been lost in the shadowy depths of the ocean begin to rise to the surface, but as Luce wrestles with warring desires, she finds that her own power is growing brighter and brighter, shining like a sea-glass slipper ... Or the scales of a sea-maid's tail. PRAISE 'A magnificent blend of reimagined fairytale and epic adventure, anchored by excellent research and buoyed by brilliant writing. This is a must-read!' Juliet Marillier, award-winning author of the Sevenwaters and Blackthorn & Grim series 'A dark and enchanting twist on two fairy tales in one, Upon a Starlit Tide will draw you into its depths from the very first page' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Weaver and the Witch Queen 'A dark, glittering blend of history, fairy tale, and romance, steeped in magic and shot through with adventure. Absorbing, beautifully written, and utterly spellbinding' H.G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter 'Upon a Starlit Tide firmly establishes Kell Woods as a master storyteller, with an ability to manipulate the most appealing archetypes and legends into a fantasy uniquely her own. Starlit Tide is the perfect cocktail of historical detail, mystery and magic, with characters and a setting so wildly romantic you won't want the heart-rush to end' Jo Riccioni, bestselling author of The Branded and The Rising 'A tapestry of sea and starlight, romance and heartbreak, a journey to the truth of self. Utterly enchanting' Angela 'A.G.' Slatter, award-winning author of The Briar Book of the Dead 'I was absolutely enchanted, immersed in a world of shipwrecks, smugglers, and magic stone. Intricately plotted with a twist as powerful as a mermaid's kiss, this novel will be on every fairytale lover's wishlist' Lauren Chater, bestselling author of The Winter Dress and The Beauties 'To enter a world fashioned by Kell Woods is to be entirely won over by magic and history. Upon a Starlit Tide is enchanting in every sense of the word. Drawing on stories we know well, Kell Woods presents us with something deliciously and thrillingly new, alert to women's secret desires ... I could have floated in the lagoon of this story forever' Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling author of Girl Falling 'A beautiful, dark and magical tale that cleverly weaves together several classic stories and overlays them with a fresh feminist lens. Woods' writing is rich and her storytelling compelling. The sea and the Saint Malo setting are characters in their own right - enchanting and mercurial - and I was completely swept away' Vanessa McCausland, author of The Last Illusion of Paige White 'An enchanting read, as rich with historical detail as it is with magic, with surprising beings around every corner and a sea-foundling with special gifts and a grand, dark secret. The novel mines the material of fairy tales in a unique and delightful way that fantasy fans will love' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches 'A gorgeous, atmospheric tale full of glittering fae and wild magic, Upon a Starlit Tide will sweep you away in its waters and bury your heart at the bottom of the sea' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel 'Upon a Starlit Tide shimmers darkly, like polished sea glass, as hauntingly beautiful in the ocean's depths as in the grandeur of aristocratic courts. With an intoxicating blend of history, magic, and forbidden love, this lyrical fairytale reimagining sweeps you away on tides of enchantment' Lyra Selene, bestselling author of A Feather So Black 'I was spellbound from start to finish. Kell Woods' lyrical prose dances off every page, sweeping the reader into a world of delicate opulence, stormy desire, and knife-sharp betrayals. It is historical fantasy at its absolute best, a lush, nuanced depiction of 18th Century France that sparkles with magic' Sarah Street, author of A Curse of Salt Woods enchants in this sophisticated fairy tale that riffs on both The Little Mermaid and Cinderella ... Readers will be enthralled Publishers Weekly Starred Review 'Full of adventure and romance and dripping with mythos and legend. This poetic, passionate, delightful, delicious fantasy is pure literary honey for the fairy-tale hungry heart!' Cindy L Spear, writer and reviewer 'An evocative blend of fairytale and history that had me hooked from the very first page. A mesmerising tale of mermaids, high seas adventure and finding the courage to be yourself against all odds' Pamela Cook

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Usborne Book And Jigsaw
$22.99
A 25-piece jigsaw and a 1 to 10 counting book, in an attractive, sturdy box. This delightful book and jigsaw is an ideal way to introduce the numbers 1-10. Bright, appealing illustrations provide plenty of opportunities for counting, helping children understand the link between numbers and quantities, and the large, clear text supports the development of number recognition skills. The 25-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 59 x 44cm once complete.

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Usborne Book And Jigsaw 2
$22.99
A box containing a 25-piece jigsaw and an alphabet book Little children can have fun as they begin to learn all the letters of the alphabet with this book and 25-piece jigsaw (completed size 59 x 44cm). Bright illustrations of animals, vehicles and more, along with large, clear letters, are perfect for building first literacy skills, such as letter shape recognition and linking letters and sounds.

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Usborne Book And Jigsaw 3
$24.99
Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements which are displayed in the Periodic Table. Meet each element in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set, and discover which are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. With links to websites with videos and activities to find out more.

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Usborne Book And Jigsaw Atoms And Molecules
$24.99
300-piece jigsaw and a fact book about atoms and molecules, in a sturdy box. Marvel at the mind-boggling world of atoms and molecules - the building blocks of EVERYTHING everywhere (including you) - in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set. Find out what atoms and molecules are, where they come from, how they behave and how they are displayed in the Periodic Table. Then explore further with links to activities and videos on specially selected websites. Completed size of jigsaw: 59cm x 40cm

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Usborne Graphic
$19.99
A beautifully illustrated version of the timeless legend. When Robert of Locksley's lands are stolen, he is forced to take on a new identity as the fearless outlaw Robin Hood. Together with his band of loyal followers, Robin must win a battle of wits if he is to protect the poor from the scheming Sheriff of Nottingham.

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Usborne Graphic Alice In Wonderland
$19.99
When Alice journeys down the rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange and magical world. A mad hatter, an invisible Cheshire cat and a crazy caterpillar are just some of the extraordinary characters Alice encounters in this fantastical land. Follow Alice's amazing adventures in this beautiful graphic version of Lewis Carroll's timeless fantasy.

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Usborne Graphic The Three Musketeers
$19.99
“All for one, one for all!”Paris, 1626. Young D'Artagnan is looking forward to a life of adventure with the king's guards.Sure enough, he soon finds himself caught up in a world of duels, double-dealing and danger, alongside Porthos, Athos and Aramis – the legendary Three Musketeers.A swashbuckling graphic version of the classic adventure story.

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Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs That Could Change Everything In Women's Health
$59.99
This tech could change everything for women - here's how. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says 'welcome to being a woman' instead of coming up with better solutions. But it doesn't have to be this way. In The Vagina Business, award-winning journalist Marina Gerner takes an eye-opening look at the innovators challenging the status quo to deliver the healthcare solutions women need. With interviews from 100 entrepreneurs across 15 countries, The Vagina Business explores the future of women's health, where female-focused companies are developing products to help women at every stage of life. From a life-saving bra to non-hormonal contraception and new takes on fertility and menopause, it shines a light on innovation that matters. Women should not be denied solutions to health issues just because people are embarrassed to talk about vaginas. We deserve much better. AUTHOR: Marina Gerner is an award-winning journalist who writes about business, culture, and tech with an emphasis on women.

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Vanish
$34.99
VanishShelley Burr does not take prisoners. Bloody loved this book . . . It's crime fiction at its effortless best - beautifully drawn characters, rich relationships, fast and fascinating plot, and twists that make you go "ah" LAINIE ANDERSON, author of The Death of Dora Black'A constant unnerving undercurrent bubbling away on every page' DARCY TINDALE, author of Burning Mountain'A sizzling, boldly original page-turner - an intense and utterly gripping thriller. Her best yet!' ROSE CARLYLE, author of The Girl in the MirrorPeople go to the isolated Karpathy farm looking for a new life. Is it a commune? Is it a cult? Or something far more dangerous?Lane Holland's crime-solving career ended the day he went to prison. Yet one unsolved case continues to haunt him: the disappearance of Matilda Carver two decades ago.Against the odds, Lane finds a lead - a mysterious farm community where Matilda lived briefly, led by the enigmatic Samuel Karpathy. The farm attracts lost souls. People looking for answers. People hiding from their pasts. People who have nowhere else to go.But some of those who go to the farm seem to vanish without a trace.Inspired by a real-life criminal case, VANISH is a chilling thriller from award-winning Shelley Burr, the bestselling author of Australian noir.Praise for Shelley Burr's sensational novels:'Compulsive, propulsive, addictive' New York Times'Outstanding . . . A gripping mystery' The Guardian'A yarn that feels so plausible and terrifying, it stays with you' The Australian Women's Weekly'Shelley Burr is a bright new talent in Australian crime fiction' CHRIS HAMMER'Stunning, masterfully written, thought-provoking and intense, it is Aussie noir at its finest' Sunday Express

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Vanished
$32.99
“There is surely nobody more qualified to tell the stories of the families of missing people than Nicole Morris, who has dedicated much of her life to the selfless and relentless pursuit of information and answers on their behalf. Nicole's knowledge of Australian missing persons cases is incredibly detailed, and she tells their stories with sensitivity and thoughtfulness.” – Kate Kyriacou, Crime and courts editor for The Courier Mail.They just Vanished… Disappeared. Gone. Lost. No answers. Still missing.Imagine the pain, confusion and emotional roller-coaster that families experience when a loved one goes missing. What would you do? How would your family cope? This is a heart-wrenching collection of true stories told through the eyes of family members who have experienced the trauma of a missing loved one. It follows their journeys from the desperate searches in the first days, through the Police investigations and, in many cases, the heartbreak as the years roll by without any news. From two young girls who might have been early victims of Ivan Milat… a woman who was last seen walking alongside a Victorian highway… a man who vanished among the homeless in Sydney… a teenage boy likely murdered and fed to crocodiles in Kakadu… two Tasmanian men who disappeared under strange circumstances… a heroin addict who just couldn’t face another day… the man who disappeared from a hospital in Adelaide after collapsing in the street... the circumstances are all different, but the impact on the families devastating. Nicole Morris is the founder of the Australian Missing Persons Register. She has written this book to develop awareness of the plight of the courageous families of missing persons and raise public awareness to help find those people who seem to have vanished into thin air.‘I know the stories in this book so well, I have been working on locating missing people for over 17 years, and I wanted the world to meet these courageous families and also to learn about the missing persons themselves, who they were, what happened to them, and to encourage the public to try to help find them. I wanted to base it around the theme of how their brothers and sisters took on the roles of searching for them, for decades, giving up their own lives and at great personal sacrifice to try to find answers.’ – Nicole Morris

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Vegan Italian Food
$45.00
<p>In Vegan Italian Food: Over 100 Recipes for a Plant-based Feast, Australia's number one vegan chef Shannon Martinez celebrates the joys of Italian food in signature riotous style.</p><p> Following on from Shannon's bestselling cookbooks Smith & Daughters: A Cookbook (That Happens to be Vegan) and Vegan With Bite, this glamorous guide features more than 100 delicious recipes for comforting classics and modern entertaining that will bring Italy into your kitchen at home. </p><p> Discover meat-free versions of delicious antipasti, elegant pastas such as tortellini in brodo, red sauce meatballs (vegan, of course), plus vibrant vegetables, sides, salads and an extensive range of desserts inspired by the world's favourite cuisine. </p><p> A magnificent meat-free celebration of the joy of Italian food – taking style cues from Scarface to La Dolce Vita – Vegan Italian Food is a party for the ages and one you won't want to miss. </p>

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Vendetta
$24.99
Romeo and Juliet meets The Godfather in this electrifying YA mafia romance. When five mysterious and dangerously handsome Italian brothers suddenly move into town, Sophie’s summer break starts to get a lot more interesting… Irresistibly drawn to Nic, Sophie realises that his bad boy attitude in not an act – the Falcone family are in fact an infamous mafia clan. And when her own dark family secrets come to light, blood will spill and hearts will break… Praise for VENDETTA: ‘A grimy, tense, crime/gang thriller with a dynamic cast of characters; VENDETTA brings drama and realism to a dark story of grudges, revenge and passion.’ Alice Oseman, author of SOLITAIRE and HEARTSTOPPER ‘I stayed up until Late o’clock finishing VENDETTA… It’s AWESOME. Great fighting. Great kissing.’ C.J. Daugherty, author of the NIGHT SCHOOL series ‘A vibrant new twist on Romeo and Juliet. Full of energy and intrigue!’ Lucy Christopher, author of STOLEN ‘Fan-freaking-tastic … I honestly can’t say enough good things about it! I would read anything Cat Doyle writes after flying through VENDETTA!’ Victoria Scott, author of the FIRE & FLOOD series

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Venetian Lessons In Love
$34.99
Jenna Lo Bianco is 'The Italian Teacher', a passionate Italianist, and also a writer, educator and advocate for Italian language education in Australia. With nearly sixty publications to her name, Jenna is trusted to write about all things Italian. She is a past Fellow of the International Specialised Skills Institute and Italian Australian Foundation, and has written and consulted in educational publishing for more than a decade. Jenna may appear to live in Melbourne, but her heart and soul are Rome's most permanent residents. Follow Jenna on Instagram @the.italian.teacher.

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Venetian Vespers
$34.99
An eerie, Venice-set novel from the bestselling Booker Prize-winning author.