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"Like a J.D. Salinger novel rolled in Hunter S. Thompson's hallucinogen dust." --Ann Powers, author of Travelling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell

"[Waiting for Britney Spears] transformed and transported me." ―Hanif Abdurraqib, author of There's Always This Year

A frenetic, gonzo account of Britney Spears's historic rise and equally tragic fall told by an iconoclastic music journalist.

America, 2003: A country at war, its shiny veneer beginning to crack. Von Dutch and The Simple Life dominate. And on the cover of every magazine, a twenty-one-year-old pop star named Britney Spears. Tracking her every move for a third-tier gossip rag in Los Angeles was an unknown young writer taking whatever job he could while pursuing his distant literary dreams. He'd instead become an eyewitness to the slow tragedy of a changing nation, represented in spirit by "the coy it-girl at the end of history."

Years later, after finally establishing himself as a celebrated journalist, Jeff Weiss presents Waiting for Britney Spears, a gonzo, nostalgic, and "allegedly true" recounting of his years as a tabloid spy in the lurid underbelly of Los Angeles. Weiss follows America's sweetheart through Vegas superclubs and Malibu car chases, annulled marriages and soul-crushing legal battles, all the way to Britney's infamous 2007 VMA performance. As Weiss lives through the chaos leading to Britney's conservatorship, he observes, with peerless style, cringe-inducing fashion waves, destructive celebrity surveillance, and a country whose decline is embodied by the devastating downturn of its former golden child.

With the narrative flair that established him as a singular chronicler of modern pop culture, Weiss goes for broke in Waiting for Britney Spears, a descent into a neon hall of mirrors reflecting our obsession with fame, morality, and the mystery of what really happened to the last great pop star.

Curl up with a true children's classic by reading A.A.Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh with iconic decorations by E.H.Shepard.

"Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest all by himself under the name of Sanders."

Winnie-the-Pooh may be a bear of very little brain, but thanks to his friends Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Christopher Robin, he's never far from an adventure.

In this much-loved classic story collection Pooh gets into a tight place, nearly catches a Woozle and heads off on an 'expotition' to the North Pole with the other animals.

This stunning edition of A.A.Milne's world-famous story is once again brought to life by E.H.Shepard's beautiful decorations which are shown in full, glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as 'the man who drew Pooh'. Milne's masterpiece conveys a child's imagination like no other story before or since.

Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?

Winnie-the-Pooh
The House at Pooh Corner
When We Were Very Young
Now We Are Six
Return to the Hundred Acre Wood
The Best Bear in All the World
Once There Was a Bear

The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.

Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

Midsommar meets The Shadows Between Us in this alluring mash-up of horror and fairy tale from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, where a girl must embark on a harrowing journey through a deadly forest filled with otherworldly creatures, supernatural forces, and one maniacal villain who will stop at nothing to bring her down.

For as long as she can remember, Valla's been told her beauty would give her a life most people only dreamed of. So when the mysterious Count Leonid calls on her to be his betrothed, Valla jumps at the chance to leave her small, bleak village. The only thing standing in her way? The journey through the dangerous Gottyar Wood that many don't survive.

Filled with deadly and cunning creatures, the Gottyar immediately delivers on its reputation with an attack that leaves Valla injured; her face torn to shreds. Barely making it to the castle in one piece, Valla is relieved to finally be safe. But things have changed. Valla's face is no longer beautiful. And the Count is not happy...Valla thought making it through the Gottyar was a victory, but when she sees what awaits beyond the palace walls, the true battle begins.

In this ruthlessly female-forward narrative that borrows from the best of horror, fairy tales, and folklore, a chewed-up-and-spit-out heroine must lean on the brutality of nature and her biggest fears in order to win back what's she's been robbed of: her life.

Most Anticipated: Washington Post, People, Time

The New York Times bestselling author of This Will Be My Undoing and Caul Baby returns with an epic, multi-generational novel that illuminates the legacy of slavery and the power of romantic love.

Harlem, 2019. Ardelia and Oliver are hosting their engagement party. As the guests get ready to leave, he hands her a love letter on a yellowing, crumbling piece of paper . . .

Natchez, 1865. Discharged from the Union Army as a free man after the war's end, Harrison returns to Mississippi to reunite with the woman he loves, Tirzah. Upon his arrival at the Freedmen's Bureau, though, he catches the eye of a woman working there, who's determined to thwart his efforts to find his beloved. After tragedy strikes, Harrison resigns himself to a life with her.

Meanwhile in Louisiana, the newly free Tirzah is teaching at a freedmen's school, and discovers an advertisement in the local paper looking for her. Though she knows Harrison must have placed it, and longs to find him, the risks of fleeing are too great, and Tirzah chooses the life of seeming security right in front of her.

Spanning over a hundred and fifty years, Morgan Jerkins's extraordinary novel intertwines the stories of these star-crossed lovers and their descendants. As Tirzah's family moves across the country during the Great Migration, they challenge authority with devastating consequences, while of the legacy of heartbreak and loss continues on in the lives of Harrison's progeny.

When Ardelia meets Oliver, she finds his family's history is as full of secrets and omissions as her own. Could their connection be a cosmic reconciliation satisfying the unfulfilled desires of their ancestors, or will the weight of the past, present and future tear them apart?

Sweeping, textured, and meticulously researched, Zeal is both a story of how one generation's choices reverberate through the years and an indelible portrait of an enduring love.

Ready to cook up something magical?

Turn every meal into a magical dish with this encyclopedic guide to the magical ingredients in your kitchen.
Whether you are only starting out as a kitchen witch or just looking to expand your knowledge, The Encyclopedia of Kitchen Witchery has something for everyone. Find recipes, ideas for shelved and magical gifts, and even the perfect sigil for kitchen witchcraft within the pages. If you are inexperienced in the art of cooking, this book provides examples and recommendations on what pairings and combinations work well together, as well as the health benefits for each ingredient.

Kitchen witchery has never been simpler!

Inquisitor Ravenor and his followers investigate a daemonic conspiracy that stretches across space and time in three classic novels by Dan Abnett.

In the war-torn future of the 41st Millennium, the Inquisition fights a secret war against the darkest enemies of mankind - the alien, the heretic, the mutant and the daemon. This omnibus tells the tale of Gideon Ravenor and his lethal band of operatives, whose investigations take them from the heart of the Scarus Sector to the widest reaches of space beyond - and even through time itself. Wherever they go, and whatever dangers they might face, they will not give up until their mission succeeds.

This omnibus contains the novels Ravenor, Ravenor Returned, and Ravenor Rogue, along with a selection of short stories, all by Dan Abnett.

Learn about incredible story of Yves Saint Laurent! The trailblazing trendsetter who changed fashion forever.

Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved searching through his mother's wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. Sadly, his life outside the Saint Laurent family wasn't so happy. At school he was bullied for having different hobbies and interests to his classmates, and sometimes even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons. But Yves, didn't let the mean voices hold him back. He adored sewing and spent hours developing his skills, making tiny outfits from scrap fabric. His hard work paid off, and by eighteen he was studying at the top fashion school in Paris. Soon after, he was asked to join the famous fashion house Dior, and later became their top couturier!

But things took a turn when he was forced to join the army and ended up in hospital. To make matters worse, he discovered that had lost his job . . . Fortunately, with the love and support of his partner, Pierre, Yves slow got better. Before long, he was ready for a new adventure and decided to start his own fashion house! Yves soon became known for his chic and fashionable designs. From tuxedo suits to pea coats, his styles revolutionized women's clothing and still influence fashion today. From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS, this title is the perfect gift for little creatives and fashionistas.

This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the designer's life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

A witty, witchy fantasy murder mystery packed with ancient magic and fiendish puzzles. Mallory, Diana, Cornelia and Theodore are hired to solve a murder on a TV shoot by the victim herself. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cosy crime by authors such as Ben Aaronovitch, Josiah Bancroft and Tammie Painter.

Five months after they stopped The Whistler, business is booming for the Undetectables. Just not work that requires magical forensic investigators. So when Diana's ex asks them to solve a murder - her own - Diana, Mallory and Cornelia can't say no.

Going undercover to investigate the set of the TV show, Undead Complex, Diana returns to her life as a propmaker. But even the appearance of a genuine-article Francine Leon dollhouse leaves her feeling pulled down a path of crime-solving she doesn't want to walk forever.

Meanwhile, Theodore's coming apart at the seams - literally - and Mallory is running out of ways to help him. Especially as he seems to be keeping secrets from her.

As the clues - and the bodies - keep piling up, each one making less and less sense, the Undetectables find themselves in a race against time to find out what, exactly, the killer is up to - before the final cut.

Paperback edition of 2023's "Compellingly readable and unreservedly commendable" (Financial Times) queer sci-fi retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet

A Twenty-First Century Hamlet.

Hayden Lichfield's life is ripped apart when he finds his father murdered in their lab, and the camera logs erased. The killer can only have been after one thing: the Sisyphus Formula the two of them developed together, which might one day reverse death itself. Hoping to lure the killer into the open, Hayden steals the research. In the process, he uncovers a recording his father made in the days before his death, and a dying wish: Avenge me...

With the lab on lockdown, Hayden is trapped with four other people--his uncle Charles, lab technician Gabriel Rasmussen, research intern Felicia Xia and their head of security, Felicia's father Paul--one of whom must be the killer. His only sure ally is the lab's resident artificial intelligence, Horatio, who has been his dear friend and companion since its creation. With his world collapsing, Hayden must navigate the building's secrets, uncover his father's lies, and push the boundaries of sanity in the pursuit of revenge.

An intimate and inspiring collection of letters revealing some of the greatest queer love stories in history

"What this charming, moving and fascinating collection proves is that the [letter] form itself - a scribbled note, a declaration of love, an outpouring of passion, a bitter word - has always been with us." - Mark Gatiss

A good love letter can speak across centuries, and reassure us that the agony and the ecstasy one might feel today have been shared by lovers long gone. In The Love That Dares, queer love speaks its name through a wonderful selection of surviving letters between lovers and friends, confidants and companions.

Alongside the more famous names coexist beautifully written letters by lesser-known lovers. Together, they weave a narrative of queer love through the centuries, through the romantic, often funny, and always poignant words of those who lived it.

Including letters written by:
John Cage
Audre Lorde
Benjamin Britten
Lorraine Hansberry
Walt Whitman
Vita Sackville-West
Radclyffe Hall
Allen Ginsberg

It's time for a whole new way of doing school

People are born systems-thinkers. Education has the power to encourage our innate connection with the complex world, yet instead our schools focus on creating a workforce educated just enough to feed the capitalist pipeline. Reminiscent of and building further on John Taylor Gatto's education critiques, The End of Education as We Know It is for people who want to create schools that teach how to live in harmony with each other, with Earth, and with all the Earth holds.

Readers will understand when and how to engage in disruptive actions, manage system tensions, support child and adult learning, and use these skills to design whole new approaches to school- ing. Far more than a call to education-reform-as-usual, Ida Rose Florez's inspiring critique:

• Provides tools to explore patterns in education, and influence new patterns that lead to change
• Gives readers specific skills for working in complex systems, whether with a group of children, a contentious school board, or state or provincial governments
• Helps readers reimagine schools as places where communities learn together in a whole new way.

This clarion call to action rings a bell for teachers, parents, grandparents, educators, and policy- makers to challenge the outdated paradigm of coercion and exploitation that shapes our current schools. It's time to build a new educational model based on a resilient and regenerative future.

FINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books

"This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life; it's really, really interesting."--Foreword Reviews, STARRED review

A perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things and Storm in a Teacup

Have you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do cakes and cookies sometimes turn out dry? (Hint: you may not be adding enough sugar.) In Chemistry for Breakfast, award-winning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and toothpaste) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel). With a relatable, funny, and conversational style, she explains essential chemical processes everyone should know--and turns the ordinary into extraordinary.

Over the course of a single day, Mai shows us that chemistry is everywhere: we just have to look for it. In the morning, her partner's much-too-loud alarm prompts a deep dive into biological clocks, fight-or-flight responses, and melatonin's role in making us sleepy. Before heading to the lab, she explains how the stress hormone cortisol helps wake us up, and brews her morning coffee with a side of heat conduction and states of matter.

Mai continues her day with explainers of cell phone technology, food preservation, body odor, baking, the effects of alcohol, and the chemistry behind the expression "love drunk." All the while, she shows us what it's really like to be a working chemist, and fights against the stereotype of a nerd playing with test tubes in a lab coat.

Filled with charming illustrations, laughter, and plenty of surprises, Chemistry for Breakfast is a perfect book for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of chemistry without having prior knowledge of the science. With Mai as your guide, you'll find something fascinating everywhere around you.

How, exactly, do you steal a dragon?

The holy city of Muqdah is falling. For days, the priests of the First Temple have argued amongst themselves - despite the cracks growing in the city's magical shields. But fighting the Imperial army could mean the sacrifice of Muqdah's dragons. Only one among their number believes it worth the risk ... and the lone voice of a pregnant woman falls on deaf ears.

In the great Imperium, a slave named Zuri escapes into the night. Arriving on the doorstep of the Brass Wyvern, she discovers kinship, safety - and an unexpected purpose. When the bedworkers there hear of her captors' caged dragon, a plan is hatched: free the beast, right history's wrongs.

As Imperial magic and ancient bloodlines collide, an oppressed people start to make their voices heard. But not everyone sees eye-to-eye on justice, and a royal heist is easier said than done.

The Brass Wyvern is a witty fantasy epic with anti-colonialist vibes, queer love, feminine rage, found family, and of course - sweet, sweet revenge.

ERROR 500: INTERNAL SERVER ERRORJaeyoung Jang has changed. In fact, he's actually being...nice? Jaeyoung ver. 2.0 now jokes around with Sangwoo, pulls his weight with the group skit, and, strangest of all, keeps giving Sangwoo affectionate little touches here and there. The problem is, every little thing he does keeps making Sangwoo malfunction! Considering his current options--either avoid Jaeyoung like the plague and get his life back in order or roll with the punches and enjoy Jaeyoung's company-- Sangwoo's path forward seems obvious, but are things as clear-cut as he'd like to believe?

Rising from the Ashes: A Guide to Overcoming Life's Obstacles is a powerful and inspiring book written to help young Black men navigate life's challenges and build a brighter future. Drawing from personal experiences and real-life stories, this book provides practical tools, encouragement, and guidance for overcoming societal barriers, fear, and self-doubt.

This book is tailored for those who want to rise above adversity and create a life filled with purpose, resilience, and success. It covers essential topics like:

• Defining your purpose and staying motivated.
• Building a support system through mentorship and community connections.
• Overcoming fear and embracing courage to pursue your dreams.
• Exploring education, trades, and military service as pathways to success.
• The importance of brotherhood and collective action in achieving lasting change.

Rising from the Ashes encourages readers to dream big, embrace their strengths, and take actionable steps toward their goals. Whether you're looking to inspire someone in your life or seeking guidance yourself, this book serves as a roadmap for personal growth and transformation.

Empower yourself or someone you care about to overcome life's obstacles with this compelling and relatable guide.

150 Love Letters From My Heart to Yours, by Ella Wrenwood, is the perfect gift to tell your significant other how much you love them.

Do you ever struggle to find the words to tell your partner how amazing they are? Feel like you've run out of ways to say "I love you"? This beautiful book is the perfect way to show them how much you care, demonstrate your appreciation, and remind them just how special they are.

Make their day, month, and year with this thoughtful collection of love letters and poems - 150 to be exact - that trace everything from the excitement of falling in love to the comfort of long-lasting companionship, capturing every heartfelt moment in between.

✍️ 150 Love Letters for Him or Her: Let this book convey your deepest feelings, making your partner feel cherished in every way.