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Does it still qualify as a mating of convenience when one partner is all in? Asking for a vampire friend... Simon: Look, I get it. It’s a shock when some random vampire shows up out of the blue and says you’re his mate. I don’t blame Reno for not welcoming me with open arms. He’s had a lot of responsibilities thrust on him in the last few years, and this mate thing is too much on top of all that. But me? I have no doubt Reno’s the one I’ve been waiting for. I’ve been trying to find my mate for decades, enduring years of loneliness as I struggled to complete my mission.

Brought to you by Penguin. Read the award-winning, multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon that is WONDER. 'My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.' Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice...

Ladies and gentlemen, step right up… On 23 March, 1844, General Tom Thumb, at 25 inches tall, entered the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace and bowed to Queen Victoria. On both sides of the Atlantic, this event marked a tipping point in the nineteenth century: the age of the ‘Freak’ was...

Like When Breath Becomes Air, Being Mortal and The Emperor of All Maladies, Fifty Beating Wonders is a stunning book about the magnificent complexity of the human body and the miracle of being human. It is absorbing, uplifting, moving and celebratory - a wonder indeed. The Emergency Department -...

A major film from the makers of Normal People and Room, starring Florence Pugh and streaming on Netflix. 'An old-school page turner with crackling intensity' Stephen King 'Powerful, compulsively readable' Irish Times Eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell stops eating, but remains miraculously alive and...

From the bestselling author of Woven, a thoughtful and practical handbook to help parents talk about the big, complicated, and sometimes challenging book we call the Bible with their kids, to ultimately help their children fall in love with scripture. Parents and caregivers who want to raise...

THE ICONIC #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH MORE THAN 16 MILLION COPIES SOLD “A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.”—Entertainment Weekly Meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary kid with an extraordinary face—who shows us that kindness brings us together...

An instant classic 12 years in the making: Thich Nhat Hanh's clarion call to restore the power of wonder in daily life If you have ever wanted to ask a Zen Master about the meaning of life, the universe, and everything, this book is for you. Philosophy, religion, and science have long grappled...

Vince Copley was born on a government mission into poverty in 1936. By the time he was 15, five of his family had died. But at a home for Aboriginal boys, he befriended future leaders Charlie Perkins, John Moriarty and Gordon Briscoe. They were friendships that would last a lifetime. 'Always remember you're as good as anybody else,' his mother, Kate, often told him. And he was, a champion footballer and premiership-winning coach. But change was in the air, and Copley knew he had more to contribute. In The Wonder of Little Things, Copley tells his story.

A picture book for children aged 5–9 exploring patience, nurturing, and the discovery of imagination through gardening and magic. Lily plants a mysterious seed that grows into a magical doorway, teaching valuable lessons about care, dreams, and courage. Themes include growth mindset, emotional resilience, nature, and wonder. Suitable for home listening and school libraries. Supports PSHE objectives around developing responsibility, reflection, and hope. What happens when a tiny shimmering seed whispers, "Plant me"? Lily discovers that the smallest beginnings can grow into worlds of wonder.

Stranger Things meets Erin Entrada Kelly's The First State of Being in this captivating mystery by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. The year is 1985 and three kids are brought together unexpectedly after discovering an abandoned hot air balloon in an overgrown...

For over thirty-five years, Peter Merrett has been transforming luxury hotels, commercial properties, and their teams from status quo to best-in-class. He has revitalized the hearts of some of the world’s most recognized brands by showing that bringing wonder back to life, leadership, and service is far more powerful than any mission statement, KPI, or employee handbook.

Step into Andersen’s Secret Garden of Stories, where mystery mingles with magic and dreams take flight. In this enchanting collection, Hans Christian Andersen invites listeners into worlds both beautiful and strange. Hear the mysterious call of The Bell echo through the forest. Follow the...

Step into a world where stories come alive and the truth within your heart begins to shine. When Evelyn Hart discovers a mysterious book in a quiet, candlelit library, she realises it is no ordinary story. The pages begin to write themselves—revealing her memories, her fears, and the hidden courage she never knew she possessed.

'Learned, empathetic and immensely enjoyable' Tom Holland 'Every page is illuminating' Philippa Gregory 'Gaskill lifts the veil between past and present better than anyone I know' Lucy Worsley The supernatural has always been part of human experience. Divine and diabolical forces were as...

Fun Systematic Theology for Kids is a 52-week journey that makes theology clear, joyful, and easy to understand for children ages 8 to 12. Many parents feel unprepared to explain big ideas like the Trinity, salvation, the Holy Spirit, or why the Bible matters. You do not need a seminary degree. You just need a guide that speaks to kids at their level while giving you confidence along the way. This family-friendly resource helps children know God, understand Scripture, and see how faith shapes daily choices at home, school, and church.

Bestselling historian Bettany Hughes unearths the stories of a civilisation through seven of its most precious treasures, revealing the people, power and beliefs that shaped the Nile's enduring world. Her thrilling journey of discovery explores the secrets and splendour of: - the Great Pyramid...

Theopoetics: A Language of Wander & Wonder is a Theopoetic and interdisciplinary exploration of how we speak about God, life, and meaning in a world that resists certainty. Moving beyond rigid doctrine and purely analytical theology, this work reclaims language as a living, imaginative, and deeply human response to the Divine.

Webmind - the vast consciousness that spontaneously emerged from the infrastructure of the World Wide Web - has proven its worth to humanity by aiding in everything from curing cancer to easing international tensions. But the brass at the Pentagon see Webmind as a threat that needs to be eliminated. Caitlin Decter-the once-blind 16-year-old math genius who discovered, and bonded with, Webmind - wants desperately to protect her friend. And if she doesn't act, everything - Webmind included - may come crashing down.

In a world of chaos and conflict, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson stands as a beacon of calm mastery — the modern embodiment of traditional martial arts in the Octagon. From his roots at Upstate Karate under his father Ray Thompson to his legendary performance against Johny Hendricks and beyond, Wonderboy's journey is a story of discipline, humility, and precision.