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A provocative exploration of the witches-and witch hunts-in the untold history of abortion, from the days of Socrates through the Salem Witch Trials and the 1980s Satanic Panic, all the way to our fraught post-Roe present, from journalist Sophie Saint Thomas.

For millennia, across cultures and continents, women and people who experience pregnancy, as well as midwives and those who assist them, have been persecuted as witches (whether they actually practiced the craft or not). In this dauntless, voice-driven reassessment of that history, journalist Sophie Saint Thomas follows the tangled threads of witches and reproductive rights through the ages.

Through it all, she maintains an intersectional eye toward the communities most affected by reproductive oppression (including Native Americans, enslaved Black women, and trans people) and a scathing exposure of the hypocrisy of anti-choice crusaders (from the eugenicist Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey to the astrology-loving Republican Nancy Reagan). With heart, humor, and deeply researched insights, Reproductive Rites brings a new level of context to the urgency of our present moment as we fight for our rights in a post-Roe v. Wade America.

A joyous illustrated tribute to bookshops everywhere, and the special place they hold in children’s hearts and minds, from of one Australia’s most beloved writers.

We know a place that’s mysterious-magic,
a window to lives you can’t even imagine.
We know a secret world-wakening secret,
a brain-boggling secret, on Ballarat Street.

Every Saturday, when the chores are done, two children set out on a journey to their local bookshop, a magical place where sneaky stories escape as you peep in the door and there’s plentiful magic for each and for all. Monsters, giants, trolls and pirates ahoy! But what happens when some cheeky creatures follow the children home one day?

A playful love letter to those wondrous places where secrets and magic live around every corner and between every cover.

Written and illustrated by the award-winning Maxine Beneba Clarke as a celebration of the joy of reading, the magic of community and her own favourite bookshop.

‘With Maxine Beneba Clarke’s trademark melodious language, which is so vivid it seems to leap off each page, this joyful read-aloud is perfect for storytime . . . A glorious expression of the joy and wonder of reading. Young bookworms and their families will cherish this love letter to bookshops’ BOOKS+PUBLISHING

‘A beautiful tribute . . . Like young imaginations, Beneba Clarke’s illustrations literally fill the pages so they brim with colour’ GOOD READING MAGAZINE

‘A fun and vivid story . . . With beautiful, textured illustrations, We Know a Place is a love letter to bookshops and the magic they provide’ READINGS, Best Picture Books of 2023

In the world of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, wealthy capitalists built and controlled mills and factories. That link from personal wealth to tangible capital to hierarchical managerial and political authority continued in the automobile assembly lines and petrochemical plants of the twentieth century.

But products and production have dematerialised. The goods and services provided by the leading companies of the twenty-first century appear on your screen, fit in your pocket, or occupy your head. Ownership of the means of production is a redundant concept. Workers are the means of production; increasingly, they take the plant home.
Capital is a service bought from a specialist supplier with little influence over customer businesses. The professional managers who run modern corporations do not exert authority because they are wealthy; they are wealthy because they exert authority.

John Kay’s incisive overhaul of our ideas about business redefines our understanding of successful commercial activity and the corporation – and describes how we have come to ‘love the product’ as we ‘hate the producer.’ This is a brilliant and original work from one of the greatest working economists.

Every year, millions of tourists flock to cemeteries around the globe to uncover hidden stories of their residents and admire the incredible architecture, stunning landscapes, and even wildlife in these open-air museums.

In this lavishly photographic bucket list of the world’s most interesting cemeteries, author Loren Rhoads, who hosts the popular Cemetery Travel blog, details the history, eye-catching monuments, and other fascinating finds that make each destination unique. Entries include unforgettable cemeteries such as the Mount Koya cemetery in Japan, where 10,000 lanterns illuminate the forest setting; Savannah’s Bonaventure Cemetery which hosts gorgeous night tours of the Southern Gothic tombstones under moss-covered trees; and Il Cimitero Acattolico in Rome that is the final resting place of young poets John Keats and Percy Shelley.

Whether you are a true taphophile (cemetery enthusiast) who seeks out obscure locations or a tourist who likes to incorporate not-to-be-missed cemeteries like Paris’s Pere Lachaise and Arlington National Cemetery into your itinerary, 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die is both a useful trip-planning tool and a browser’s delight.

A ‘jewel of romantic comedy’ (New York Times) from the late great author, adored by Nigella Lawson, Dolly Alderton, Katherine Heiny and Caroline O’Donoghue.

It was just as she suspected: love turned you into perfect mush.

GUIDO is not in the habit of falling in love with women he sees in museums. Until he meets HOLLY. Precise about everything, she knows what she likes: pressed sheets, oranges (but nothing orange-flavoured), tea on a tray – and now, Guido.

Meanwhile VINCENT, Guido’s eternally cheerful best friend and cousin, falls for his misanthropic new colleague, MISTY. She seems as uninterested in love as she is in Vincent (at first).

Through courtship, arguments, wedding plans and other perils, the couples find a way to be happy (almost) all the time.

‘Seriously wise, seriously wonderful, seriously comic – your life will be richer for it’ Katherine Heiny

‘Uplifting, funny, generous. One of the most comforting, clever novels I know’ Samantha Ellis

‘Human and humorous, full of wisdom and love’ Emma Straub

In this ground-breaking debut, Charli Clement combines their own experiences alongside unique short profiles from individuals with chronic illness, to provide an intimate and insightful look at the complexities of living as an autistic and chronically ill person.

From navigating your diagnosis and healthcare, learning how to manage pain and your own sensory needs to dealing with ableism, medical misogyny and transphobia, Clement offers practical advice and delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals living in this intersection.

With a focus on the unique neurodivergent experience and an exploration into disability pride and joy ‘All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness’ is a necessary and empowering resource for autistic and chronically ill people as well as for family members, friends, and healthcare professionals.

Black Flora is the first book to feature profiles of contemporary Black experts innovating in the world of flowers. Author and long-time gardener, Teresa Speight, offers a beautiful intersection of flowers and community. This book is a homecoming, one that unearths the floral legacies of the past and present, while providing a source of inspiration for younger generations of plant-lovers seeking examples of successful Black floral artists and entrepreneurs.

With photos and insights from over 20 growers, florists, and designers from around the US, each with a deep reverence for nature, Black Flora showcases a range of floral expertise. And as visionary horticulturalist and garden historian, Abra Lee, reflects in her foreword, the community represented in Black Flora has an important significance both today, and in garden history. Lee describes how after the Civil War, many African Americans who were formerly enslaved went back into the ruined gardens which they had nurtured, and took cuttings and roots of the flowers to grow in their home gardens. It was these plants that formed the beginning of a crucial foundation in American horticulture, one that demands far greater recognition. ​Both a celebration of now and a vision for the future, Black Flora honours floriculture’s creative vanguard.

***A new Peter Diamond novel from the CWA Diamond-Dagger-winner Peter Lovesey***

‘His work is the gold standard for UK crime fiction writing’ DEADLY PLEASURES

‘Peter Lovesey writes feel-good crime yet he never lets the comedy vitiate the mystery’ THE TIMES

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When his former deputy, Julie, invites Detective Peter Diamond and his partner Paloma to spend a week at her home in the depths of rural Somerset, Diamond is horrified. What could be worse than seven days in the back end of nowhere with nothing to do?

But it turns out that Julie has an ulterior motive. A local woman is doing time for manslaughter after a wild party ended in a tragic accident: a man suffocated in a silo of grain. Nobody in the village has much sympathy for Claudia, the unruly daughter of a wealthy local farmer. Nobody that is, except Julie, who is convinced there’s more to this case than there appears, and wants her former boss to investigate.

And as Diamond tests his skills as an amateur sleuth, he soon discovers that the countryside isn’t quite so dull as he’d anticipated . . .

A makerspace educator inspires kids to be creative with 100 inventive tinkering projects that illustrate the principles of science, encourage experimentation and discovery, and sharpen STEAM skills.

Gather some basic tools and supplies from a hardware store, garage, basement, woodshop, or recycling bin. Now get ready to tinker, explore, and engineer with screws, bendy wire, metal washers, plastic pipes, dowels, electronics, LED lights, and more! Makerspace educator Ryan Jenkins inspires kids aged 8 to 12 to look at familiar supplies in new and unexpected ways, to think with their hands, troubleshoot tricky constructions, and sharpen their problem-solving skills. Kids are invited to imagine how to use the supplies on hand with projects, such as building Flexible Forts with cardboard and screws, making Art Robots with hobby motors, constructing a Water Factory with plastic pipes, balancing Sky Trams on strings, and engineering Surprising Switches with wire and foil. As they build, they’ll learn about balance, center of gravity, comparative measuring, electricity, and more. Engaging photography jump-starts hours of curiosity and creativity. Start with a string, PVC pipe, cardboard ramp, or flexible tube-and see where it leads!

For 25 years, Eleven Madison Park has opened the eyes of diners to the exquisite possibilities inside ingredients. When Daniel Humm announced in 2021 that the restaurant would reopen after the pandemic with a new plant-based mission, it made international headlines.

Today, Eleven Madison Park is the first and only plant-based restaurant to have been awarded three Michelin stars. Now, in this beautiful limited-edition set of books, Chef Humm traces the creative journey that accompanied this ground-breaking transition to vegan cooking. It is an astonishing, revelatory look inside the mind of one of the world’s most interesting chefs.

This slipcased set is bound in cloth printed with watercolours by renowned artist Sarah Crowder. It contains three volumes, and each set is signed by Chef Humm and individually hand-numbered:
* A portfolio containing a letter from Daniel Humm and six of his illustrations, drawn from his recipe-inspiration workbooks, printed on fine watercolour paper

* Recipes: A book containing the fully detailed recipes for Eleven Madison Park’s ground-breaking seasonal menus-including observations from the kitchen team and photography by Francesco Tonelli-revealing how they create their magic.

* Backstage: A work of photojournalism by photographer Ye Fan, who was granted unprecedented full access to Eleven Madison Park from the pandemic through its reopening. Never before has a restaurant kitchen at this level been documented in this way.

This edition is limited to 11,000 copies. Its publication is a landmark event in the history of fine dining and cookbook publishing.

***A new Peter Diamond novel from the CWA Diamond-Dagger-winner Peter Lovesey***

‘His work is the gold standard for UK crime fiction writing’ DEADLY PLEASURES

‘Peter Lovesey writes feel-good crime yet he never lets the comedy vitiate the mystery’ THE TIMES

_______________

When his former deputy, Julie, invites Detective Peter Diamond and his partner Paloma to spend a week at her home in the depths of rural Somerset, Diamond is horrified. What could be worse than seven days in the back end of nowhere with nothing to do?

But it turns out that Julie has an ulterior motive. A local woman is doing time for manslaughter after a wild party ended in a tragic accident: a man suffocated in a silo of grain. Nobody in the village has much sympathy for Claudia, the unruly daughter of a wealthy local farmer. Nobody that is, except Julie, who is convinced there’s more to this case than there appears, and wants her former boss to investigate.

And as Diamond tests his skills as an amateur sleuth, he soon discovers that the countryside isn’t quite so dull as he’d anticipated . . .

***A new Peter Diamond novel from the CWA Diamond-Dagger-winner Peter Lovesey***

‘His work is the gold standard for UK crime fiction writing’ DEADLY PLEASURES

‘Peter Lovesey writes feel-good crime yet he never lets the comedy vitiate the mystery’ THE TIMES

_______________

When his former deputy, Julie, invites Detective Peter Diamond and his partner Paloma to spend a week at her home in the depths of rural Somerset, Diamond is horrified. What could be worse than seven days in the back end of nowhere with nothing to do?

But it turns out that Julie has an ulterior motive. A local woman is doing time for manslaughter after a wild party ended in a tragic accident: a man suffocated in a silo of grain. Nobody in the village has much sympathy for Claudia, the unruly daughter of a wealthy local farmer. Nobody that is, except Julie, who is convinced there’s more to this case than there appears, and wants her former boss to investigate.

And as Diamond tests his skills as an amateur sleuth, he soon discovers that the countryside isn’t quite so dull as he’d anticipated . . .

They are the salt to your pepper; the cookie to your milk. Show your one true love just how much they mean to you with this adorable, illustrated book.

Bursting with sweet and punderful phrases, as well as dreamy quotes from great romantics and starry-eyed lovers through the ages, this beautiful keepsake will make the perfect gift for that special someone to let them know just how much you care.

If you want your message to be loving, moving or just plain funny, these pages offer a charming collection of the most unique ways to say those three little words, including:

– Olive you!
– You are such a cute-cumber!
– Time fries when I’m with you!
– You make my heart skip a beet!
– You are bacon me crazy!

Whether it’s for an anniversary, their birthday, Valentine’s Day or just because, there is no better way to tell your one-and-only, “I love you”.

They are the salt to your pepper; the cookie to your milk. Show your one true love just how much they mean to you with this adorable, illustrated book.

Bursting with sweet and punderful phrases, as well as dreamy quotes from great romantics and starry-eyed lovers through the ages, this beautiful keepsake will make the perfect gift for that special someone to let them know just how much you care.

If you want your message to be loving, moving or just plain funny, these pages offer a charming collection of the most unique ways to say those three little words, including:

– Olive you!
– You are such a cute-cumber!
– Time fries when I’m with you!
– You make my heart skip a beet!
– You are bacon me crazy!

Whether it’s for an anniversary, their birthday, Valentine’s Day or just because, there is no better way to tell your one-and-only, “I love you”.

Show your amazing mum just how much she means to you with this beautiful keepsake

Brimming with heartfelt affirmations, as well as delightful quotes from great thinkers and modern superstars alike, this little book will make the perfect gift to remind your mum that there is no one quite like her.

These pages offer a curated collection of wise words that will brighten her day and let her know just how much you care, including:

– Your hug feels like home, so home is wherever you are
– I can share anything with you and you always have the answer
– You were my first friend, you’re my best friend and you’re my forever friend
– Every day you inspire me to be the best version of myself
– Mum, you’re the best because you’re mine

Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, Christmas, her birthday or just because, there is no better way to tell her, “I love you, Mum”.

Show your amazing mum just how much she means to you with this beautiful keepsake

Brimming with heartfelt affirmations, as well as delightful quotes from great thinkers and modern superstars alike, this little book will make the perfect gift to remind your mum that there is no one quite like her.

These pages offer a curated collection of wise words that will brighten her day and let her know just how much you care, including:

– Your hug feels like home, so home is wherever you are
– I can share anything with you and you always have the answer
– You were my first friend, you’re my best friend and you’re my forever friend
– Every day you inspire me to be the best version of myself
– Mum, you’re the best because you’re mine

Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, Christmas, her birthday or just because, there is no better way to tell her, “I love you, Mum”.

Learn how to manage your emotions and improve your people skills with this book, which is bursting with advice on emotional intelligence and how to harness it

Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage and handle emotions – and it is becoming an increasingly valued skill set in our personal and professional lives.

How to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence is a practical guide filled with tips to help you hone your skills in the four key areas of emotional intelligence.

In its pages you will find out how to:

– Develop self-awareness – you will be able to recognize and manage your emotions, objectively evaluate yourself, and understand how others perceive you
– Master self-regulation – you will learn how to control your emotions and channel them appropriately
– Be more socially aware – you will discover how to be more empathetic and a better listener
– Build healthy relationships – you will find out what the building blocks of a strong relationship are, how to manage conflict and why effective communication matters (and how to improve yours)

This is your one-stop shop to unlocking the art of emotional intelligence and becoming a more discerning, resilient individual.

Learn how to manage your emotions and improve your people skills with this book, which is bursting with advice on emotional intelligence and how to harness it

Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage and handle emotions – and it is becoming an increasingly valued skill set in our personal and professional lives.

How to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence is a practical guide filled with tips to help you hone your skills in the four key areas of emotional intelligence.

In its pages you will find out how to:

– Develop self-awareness – you will be able to recognize and manage your emotions, objectively evaluate yourself, and understand how others perceive you
– Master self-regulation – you will learn how to control your emotions and channel them appropriately
– Be more socially aware – you will discover how to be more empathetic and a better listener
– Build healthy relationships – you will find out what the building blocks of a strong relationship are, how to manage conflict and why effective communication matters (and how to improve yours)

This is your one-stop shop to unlocking the art of emotional intelligence and becoming a more discerning, resilient individual.

Spark steamy discussions and add a dash of spice to any date night with this deck of 52 erotic conversation starters!

Dive into a world of passion and pleasure with these naughty ice breakers, designed to ignite the flames of curiosity and deepen connections. Ranging from playful to provocative, each card unveils a tantalizing question or scenario, encouraging participants to share their most intimate fantasies, desires and experiences, for a truly unforgettable night.

Ideal for couples seeking to enhance their connection or adventurous groups looking to push boundaries, these cards promise to elevate your conversations to new, thrilling heights. From steamy hypotheticals to tempting confessions, the Dirty Date Deck is sure to unleash the passion and set tongues wagging.

Questions include:
– What is the kinkiest thing anyone has asked you to do?
– Have you ever had an erotic dream about someone you shouldn’t have?
– What is one dirty truth about you that no one knows?

Dive in – a world of pleasure awaits you!

Box contains 52 playing cards with kinky questions, plus a 4-page booklet.

Discover daily peace and wisdom with this pocket-sized collection of quotes from Buddhist teachers, writers and philosophers

For many people around the world, the Buddha remains a timeless symbol of compassion, humility and mindfulness. His journey – which saw him leave his life as a prince to begin a spiritual quest for enlightenment – has inspired many to seek inner peace for themselves. Whether Buddhist or not, there is so much the ancient philosophy of Buddhism can teach us about living a more mindful existence.

With the help of this little book, you can start each day with a dose of Buddhist wisdom. Inside you will find 365 quotes from some of the greatest Buddhist thinkers of all time, including Thích Nhất Hạnh, Pema Chödrön, Alan Watts and, of course, the Buddha himself.

The insights contained within will enhance your daily life by teaching you to cherish the present moment, live in harmony with nature, and treat all living things with love and kindness. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and begin your own spiritual journey.

Discover daily peace and wisdom with this pocket-sized collection of quotes from Buddhist teachers, writers and philosophers

For many people around the world, the Buddha remains a timeless symbol of compassion, humility and mindfulness. His journey – which saw him leave his life as a prince to begin a spiritual quest for enlightenment – has inspired many to seek inner peace for themselves. Whether Buddhist or not, there is so much the ancient philosophy of Buddhism can teach us about living a more mindful existence.

With the help of this little book, you can start each day with a dose of Buddhist wisdom. Inside you will find 365 quotes from some of the greatest Buddhist thinkers of all time, including Thích Nhất Hạnh, Pema Chödrön, Alan Watts and, of course, the Buddha himself.

The insights contained within will enhance your daily life by teaching you to cherish the present moment, live in harmony with nature, and treat all living things with love and kindness. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and begin your own spiritual journey.

Find a sense of peace 365 days of the year with this little book of simple tips and encouraging quotes

When you are ready to take the first step to understand your past pain, this book will support you on your healing journey, helping you to find your way back to yourself, come to terms with the past and look to the future with hope and positivity.

Discover practical guidance for a variety of self-care practices and learn how to incorporate these into your daily routine. Within these pages you will uncover:

– Ideas to restore your mental, emotional and physical well-being
– Simple breathing exercises and grounding rituals to help reduce stress and anxiety
– How to find joy in the everyday to lift your spirits
– Insightful quotes to help you connect with your inner strength

With 365 Days of Healing, you will feel empowered to change your story, recover from past traumas and take charge of your life all year round.

Find a sense of peace 365 days of the year with this little book of simple tips and encouraging quotes

When you are ready to take the first step to understand your past pain, this book will support you on your healing journey, helping you to find your way back to yourself, come to terms with the past and look to the future with hope and positivity.

Discover practical guidance for a variety of self-care practices and learn how to incorporate these into your daily routine. Within these pages you will uncover:

– Ideas to restore your mental, emotional and physical well-being
– Simple breathing exercises and grounding rituals to help reduce stress and anxiety
– How to find joy in the everyday to lift your spirits
– Insightful quotes to help you connect with your inner strength

With 365 Days of Healing, you will feel empowered to change your story, recover from past traumas and take charge of your life all year round.

A fun and magical tour of the world of working with nature, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!

Do you love nature and being outdoors? Do you think that you might want to work with nature one day? Find out about all sorts of nature-related jobs that people do.

Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing jobs. In Working in Nature, Billie and Mia meet an arborist, an environmental engineer, a rewilder, a mountain guide and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do and how they work with nature. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)

Jump into Jobs is no ordinary careers series. It’s designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.

Contents:
Meet Billie … and Mia!
Naturalists … study nature
Botanists … are plant scientists
Organic farmers … are kind to the planet
Rewilders … bring back nature
Park rangers … care for special places
Seed-bank curators … save plants for the future
Environmental engineers … protect nature
Arborists … are tree experts
Wildlife biologists … are animal scientists
Marine conservationists … keep oceans healthy
Mountain guides … show people the top of the world
Now it’s your turn to work with nature!
Glossary
Further information
Index

Title in the series:
Working with Animals
Working with Food
Working with Nature
Working in Space
Working in Sport
Working with Technology
Working Underwater
Working with Weather