A unique strategic opportunity beckons Bangladesh. Dhaka, the economic powerhouse of the country, stands on the cusp of a dramatic transformation that could make it much more prosperous and livable. Today, Dhaka is prone to flooding, congestion, and messiness, to a point that is clogging its growth. But toward its east, where two major highway corridors will one day intersect, is a vast expanse of largely rural land. And much of it is within 6 kilometers of the most valuable parts of the c...

WINNER OF THE BEST MIXED MEDIA BOOK AWARD AT THE CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS 2024A gorgeous guide to foraging, pressing and using seaweeds for a wealth of home creative projects. Both aspirational and inspirational, this guide to bringing the outdoors inside is quite unlike anything on the market and will inspire all readers to begin their beach foraging journey.A beautifully packaged, comprehensive visual guide to seaweed by des...

The social and emotional needs of children have become increasingly important to educators in recent years, as the impact they have on improving behaviour and promoting inclusion has become evident.Written in an accessible style for busy practitioners, this book gives advice on creating an emotionally and socially ′healthy′ school.The book:- shows why schools should promote emotional and social development- includes practical ideas & activities for those wor...

**The number 1 ebook bestseller!**Everything was perfect. And then her fiancé disappeared…‘Dazzling’ DAILY MAIL‘A terrific new talent’ PETER JAMESTwo weeks before her wedding, a stranger stops Amy in the street and warns her she’s in danger. Then that night, Matt, her fiancé, doesn’t come home. Desperate, Amy calls the police – but when Matt fails to emerge, she’s forced to call off her weddi...

‘Full of suspense and didn’t-see-them-coming twists’ Adele Parks'Candlish is at the top of her game. Each chapter delivers until the unexpected and gripping reveal. Domestic noir at its brilliant best' John Marrs‘This pacy, expertly plotted novel takes you on a rollercoaster of a journey… a must-read’ Sarah Pearse'An utter treat of a book – unsettling, unpredictable, unputdownable!' Katherine Faulkner

‘Full of suspense and didn’t-see-them-coming twists’ Adele Parks'Candlish is at the top of her game. Each chapter delivers until the unexpected and gripping reveal. Domestic noir at its brilliant best' John Marrs‘This pacy, expertly plotted novel takes you on a rollercoaster of a journey… a must-read’ Sarah Pearse'An utter treat of a book – unsettling, unpredictable, unputdownable!' Katherine Faulkner

‘Wow!… I read it in one sitting.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐She told you the house would keep you safe. She lied.Esther is safe in the house. For sixteen years, she and her mother have lived off the grid, protected from the dangers of the outside world. For sixteen years, Esther has never seen another single soul.Until today.Today there’s a man outside the house. A man who knows Esther’s name, and who proves that her mother’s claims about the...

From the award-winning author of Herc, an enrapturing feminist tale that brilliantly reimagines the story of Aphrodite and how she transformed herself from a lowly outsider to the darling goddess of love, for readers of Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint.Aphrodite saw the gods on Mount Olympus and decided she wanted a piece of what they had. Only problem is, she’s not a goddess, just a lowly being who's supposed to remain in a distant cave, keeping the thr...

PRAISE FOR CHRIS BRIDGES‘Hugely gripping’ ABIGAIL DEAN‘A unique new voice’ ERIN KELLY‘Full of surprises’ LESLEY KARA––––––––––––––She’s not there to save her friend.She’s there to silence her.When nurse Laura arrives at her old best friend’s death bed, it’s not out of compassion – it’s out of fear. Her enigmatic friend Sadie is dying,...

From the author of Herc, a Waterstones Best Book of the Year. For fans of Greek mythology, Glorious Exploits and The Odyssey‘Particularly skilled in evoking the strangeness and contradictoriness of Greek myths’ Sunday Times‘A joyful exploration of one woman's quest for home, power, identity. A genuine pleasure to read!’ Clare North, author of Ithaca* * * * * * * *...

Brought to you by Penguin.He watches you constantly.He sees everything. As a CCTV operator, he can travel at speed through the streets of Aberdeen and keep people safe, all from the comfort of his chair.He knows your secrets.You are one of the people he likes to follow. He keeps an eye on you, notices every detail of your body language, even in your most intimate moments, when you think no one is watching....

The brand new psychological thriller from the Top 10 Sunday Times bestselling author It was the case of the decade.Esmeralda Avelar was a teenage girl who vanished without a trace. When she was found months later, safe but with missing memories, the world was stunned.Now it's the case she can't escape.Decades later, Esemeralda has grown up, changed her name and forged a new career as a police detective. But her past won't let go.Bec...